When Kelly Gerling wants to understand something, he finds a way to talk to the top expert in the field. Because of this practice, he has been mentored by the best. He is driven by the belief that civilization on its present path is not sustainable beyond a few decades. Change requires the popular will rising up and following the Constitution's failsafe clause that gives the people the power to create a new constitution (i.e. Radical Reconstruction of Society). Check out The Deficit Myth by Stephanie Kelton and For the People by Akhil Amar to dive into two of Kelly's sources.

The journey from emergency medicine in Wisconsin to integrative medicine in Missouri is part of his story. Dealing with the Covid pandemic as a physician running a clinic has been another on-going journey. Dr. Link shares the latest research on Covid and D3, zinc and vitamin C; research showing saturated fats and red meat are not evil as we were once taught; and the big 4: good nutrition, good sleep, exercise, and social engagement. He personally meditates everyday and incorporates a breathing practice that he shares with us.

Theresa Kahn loves to write and to provide her services to people in need. We met in Spring 2020 through the Ancient Secrets Experiment Game, but only got to know each other through this in-depth conversation. Her books incorporate personal reflections of her life changes, eternal truths and revelations, all with a spiritual coating. She was recently given the sacred Lakota name Wanbli Icalu Win – meaning Eagle Fan Woman. She is an Energy Intuitive doing readings, treatments, and Life Coaching and trained with Dr. Richard Bandler, co-founder of NLP, subsequently becoming a licensed NLP Practitioner. 

Alphonso Sanders, born in Georgia, found his way to Itta Bena, MS and the Delta sound. Blues and Jazz on trumpet and sax led to an academic career and a bond with BB King and so many other musicians and promoters. We talk a bit about Lincoln University and the current Covid-19 situation, but more about his journey from being raised by his grandmother, 'finding' the trumpet in high school, 'chance' meetings, and a rich musical and academic career that often blended. Hear about "the Chitlin Circuit," Tibetan burial rituals, Mississippi Influences and more. 

Jonathan and Andi Goldman are dedicated to the glocal work of healing ourselves and healing the planet. We share anecdotes about our personal experiences with Swami Satchidananda, references to Bruce Lipton, George Leonard, quantum physics, the sutras of Patanjali and much more. Jonathan was at Woodstock and received its spiritual blessings. Andi is a licensed psychotherapist, specializing in holistic counseling and sound therapy.  She is the Director of the Healing Sounds®Seminars and Co- Director of the Sound Healers Association.  She is a musician, teacher, sound healer, and award-winning author. In Spring 2011, Jonathan was named one of Watkins’ Mind Body Spirit magazine’s “100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People.” Humming is available to each of us for stress reduction and healing. 

Grant H. Raphael is a 27 year with a bright future. That was not the case a short time ago. Grant's upbringing in a wonderful family included many experiences with the paranormal (e.g. seeing ghosts, angels). Now he is part of the Well of Life church in Hammond, Louisiana, is writing a book, and is called on to speak of his miraculous healing and journey.

Nicketa Nicola Coombs has built an excellent, holistic foundation for working in School Psychology with her degrees in Exercise Science, Wellness, Education, and Psychology. Black women are some of the least protected demographic in the US and it hasn't been easy for Nicketa. To relieve and reduce stress, she turns to nature, silence and meaning quotes. She is putting together a book of the top quotes to be able to share with others. The School to Prison Pipeline is of great concern to Nicketa. She works to increase quality in relationships, equity in school discipline and correcting the disparities due to race, gender, sexual identity, and sexual orientation. Her internship starts in September.  

Carol Winters Ray and I bumped into each other through a Zoom group started by Clint G. Rogers, author of Ancient Secrets of a Master Healer. I started hearing bits and pieces of her career and personal journey. When we did our Zoom interview, I was blown away by all this woman has accomplished, the skills she's developed, the heart that keeps reaching out to serve, and the humility to know there's still a ways to go. Piano, negotiation and conflict resolution, IT, energy industry consultant, radio show producer, community theatre actress, caregiver for her daughter, and volunteer for healing the world.

We covered too many subjects to enumerate but did touch on Capitalism, Humanism, slavery, and an occasional political statement. You can find his July 2020 sermon "Daring to Sow Good Seeds" at the UU website. Find his weekly column at the Columbia Missourian.