Have you lost a loved one? Do you ever question why you are here on Earth? What is your life purpose? What is a "medium" and how does mediumship actually work?

In Why Are We Here? Reflections on Life from a Spiritual Medium, Daniel John discusses some major topics like life after death, reincarnation, angels, religion, and mediumship. Daniel is a certified spiritual medium with a unique perspective to share. Being raised Catholic and becoming a "saved" Christian in high school, Daniel didn't know what to think when he had a spirit "come to him" at a restaurant one evening. It took plenty of research, faith, trust, guidance from God, and a lot of ups and downs to finally uncover his life purpose.

In a recent conversation Daniel talked about his new journey.

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Many survivors feel like they've lost themselves to trauma, and it can seem impossible to find the upside of an experience that's so devastating. Madeline Popelka understands the pain of trauma having experienced it in her own life. She shares the insight she gained that shifted her perspective, brought her comfort, reduced her shame, and helped her feel less alone. Madeline is the creator of HealingfromPTSD, a trauma healing community on Instagram, and author of the book, You’re Going to Be Okay: 16 Lessons on Healing after Trauma.

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Just when you think everything is on track, life will throw you a curve ball. Tara Lagronigro discusses how she used a gratitude practice to battle crippling depression, grieve the loss of her mother, and navigate the unexpected diagnosis of Down Syndrome for her youngest daughter. Tara is the co-owner of Iris Yoga, a yoga studio in Bloomfield, NJ, and Extra Lucky Moms, an advocacy brand in the disability community. She is the author of the book, Ups, Downs and Silver Linings.

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Finding out you have cancer can be devastating. feelings of depression, anxiety and fear are common. Mary Battaglia was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia. For years, Mary has helped her clients navigate their health challenges. Now, she faces one of her own. Mary is a certified hypnosis practitioner, founder of Metro Hypnosis Center, and author of the author of the book, Transformation Through Hypnosis: Relax, Clear Your Mind, and Step Into Your Power.

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None of us could ever have imagined the devastation that has taken place during the past few years. It changed all of us. But for those who lost a loved one to Covid, life will never be the same. We heard the daily counts of numbers and to many they were just numbers. But to countless others they were moms and dads, brothers and sisters, husbands, wives, grandparents, friends, and children. Jean Sime lost her sister to Covid. She shares what that experience was like and she honors those we lost. Jean is a contributor to the book, Voices-19: Their Legacies Live On.

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Exposure to environmental toxins, medications, and lifestyle factors like stress, excessive alcohol use and unhealthy diets make sustaining gut balance increasingly important. Dr. William Davis talks about how we can maintain gut health during and after a course of antibiotics or other medication. Dr. Davis is a cardiologist and author of the number one New York Times bestseller, Wheat Belly. His new book is, Super Gut: A Four-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight.

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Is it possible to be a successful leader and a compassionate human being? Jim Blake says not only is it possible, but it’s the key to effective leadership. In his book, The Zen Executive: Gems of Wisdom for Enlightened Leadership, Jim creates a blueprint for enlightened leadership. He draws from ancient teachings to help us achieve personal and professional goals, over come challenges, and take risks. Jim is the CEO of Unity World Headquarters.

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Do you feel despair, numb or even hopeless when navigating addiction and mental health issues alongside someone you love? According to Pamela Brinker, caring for a child, spouse, parent, or friend can feel like it’s pulling the life from you. In her book, Conscious Bravery: Caring for Someone with Addiction, Pamela offers lifesaving skills and crucial pillars for growth. Pamela is a psychotherapist who has treated thousands of clients and has developed tools and practices to teach conscious bravery. 

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Many people hunger for success but struggle to balance what they pursue on the outside with what they need on the inside. According to Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa, we can learn how to have our outer success reflect our inner core. He teaches how our five core energies can create outer impact from a place of inner mastery. Dr. Wadhwa is a professor at Columbia Business School and the founder of the Mentora Institute and Mentora Foundation. His work has been covered by Fortune, CNN, Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes, among others. He is the author of the book, Inner Mastery, Outer Impact: How Your Five Core Energies Hold the Key to Success.

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Lyme disease has been around for over 5,000 years and infects about 300,000 people per year in the U.S. alone. Identifying Lyme is not so easy for a number of reasons. Laboratory tests are often unreliable and the number of infectious diseases carried by ticks has grown significantly. Also, hallmark signs of Lyme disease aren’t always present and many of the symptoms vary greatly from patient to patient and are similar to other medical conditions. Dr. Cameron discusses diagnosing and treating Lyme. Dr. Cameron is a nationally recognized leader for his expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. He is the author of the book, Inside Lyme.

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