In this enlightening episode of "Interviews With Innocence," we have the privilege of hosting Dr. Helané Wahbeh, the esteemed Director of Research at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Wahbeh, who is also a clinically trained naturopathic physician and holds a Master of Clinical Research along with two post-doctoral research fellowships, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion.

Today, Dr. Wahbeh will delve into her pioneering research in the fields of mind-body medicine, stress, PTSD, and extended human capacities, highlighting how these areas connect with our physiological health and healing processes. She will share her unique insights on channeling and its implications in understanding consciousness and spirituality, especially in relation to children and their innate connection to the spiritual realm.

Dr. Wahbeh's noetic approach to channeling offers a fascinating perspective on how we can tap into our deeper consciousness and the potential benefits this can have for our spiritual growth. Her research not only sheds light on the healing power of spirituality but also underscores the importance of children as conduits to the spiritual world, helping us reconnect with our inner selves and the universe at large.

Join us as we explore these profound topics with Dr. Wahbeh, gaining insights into how spirituality and consciousness research can enhance our understanding of the world and our place within it, especially through the lens of our interactions with the young and spiritually attuned.

This week on "Interviews with Innocence," we're honored to welcome Efrat Shokef, a multifaceted healer, educator, and cosmic journeyer whose life's work is to bridge the realms of the seen and unseen, particularly in the context of family dynamics and child rearing. Efrat is not only a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend but also a Shamanic Energy Healing Practitioner dedicated to guiding parents and families. Her approach is deeply rooted in acknowledging and nurturing the spiritual awareness of children and teens, empowering parents to embrace the unique invitations to growth that their children present.

Efrat's journey into the depths of motherhood and spiritual practice was catalyzed by a near-death experience following a severe car accident when her daughters were just babies. This profound encounter led her on a quest to uncover the essence of motherhood beyond its everyday roles—exploring the soul promises made to our children before their arrival into this world.

Holding a Ph.D. in social-organizational psychology and being a certified group facilitator, Efrat brings a rich blend of academic knowledge and intuitive wisdom to her work. She homeschools her three spiritually aware teens, who serve as her constant teachers, inviting her to expand and grow alongside them.

In this episode, Efrat will share insights from her transformative "Your Child's Energy Field – 6 week eCourse for Parents," designed to empower children and teens to nurture their energy and connect with their intuition. This course provides parents with simple, energetic tools through six supportive ebooks, complete with instructions, coloring sheets, and activities centered around Breath, Visualizing Light, Centering & Precision, Stones & Crystals, Nature & Earth, and Mindmaps & Journaling.

Join us for a captivating conversation with Efrat Shokef as we delve into the spiritual dimensions of parenting, the power of shamanic energy healing, and how to foster an environment where spiritually aware children can thrive. Discover how to become the parent your child's soul chose, and learn to say YES to the incredible journey that lies ahead.

For those interested in deepening their understanding and enriching their family's spiritual journey, Efrat has generously offered a gift accessible through the link: https://ebook.efratshokef.com/gift. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the energetic potential within your family dynamics.

Magic". This 7-minute podcast will explore the comforting tale of 6-year-old Charlie, who navigates the grief of losing her grandfather, Pop Pop. Marla will share the inspiration behind the story, emphasizing the book's core message that the most important things in life are not seen but felt with the heart. She'll discuss how "Love Magic" serves as a beacon of hope for both children and adults, reminding us that love is eternal and that we can always connect with those we love through memory, visualization, and the magic of Love Bubbles. Discover how Marla's extensive background in working with children and her personal experiences have shaped this touching narrative. Whether you've faced a loss or cherish the invisible bonds of love, this episode will offer a gentle reminder of love's enduring power.

In this profoundly enlightening episode of "Interviews with Innocence," we are honored to host Dr. P.M.H. Atwater, L.H.D., an internationally recognized authority on near-death experiences (NDEs). With a career spanning over 38 years, Dr. Atwater has dedicated her life to researching NDEs, fueled by her personal survival of three near-death episodes. Through her journey, she has authored 18 books, with "The Forever Angels: Near Death Experiences in Childhood and Their Lifelong Impact" being among her most recent and impactful works.

Dr. Atwater's extensive research, which includes interviewing over 5000 individuals from young children who have had NDEs to older adults reflecting on their lifelong impact, brings forth a compelling argument: the near-death experience is a profound consciousness transformation or "brain shift," rather than an anomaly. This episode delves into how children, in particular, perceive and articulate their encounters with the divine, and how these experiences shape their understanding of life and existence.

Key Insights from Dr. P.M.H. Atwater:

• Childhood NDEs: Children's interpretations of near-death experiences diverge significantly from adults'. They often report encountering three distinct lights, a fatherly figure, and various animals and birds, illuminating a unique perspective on the afterlife.

• Communication Post-NDE: The importance of engaging with children on their level post-NDE to foster genuine and uninhibited conversations. Dr. Atwater emphasizes the significance of eye-level interaction to avoid influencing children to speak merely to please adults.

• Challenges of Reintegration: The struggle many children face reintegrating into "real life" post-NDE, driven by a profound sense of not being understood and a yearning to return to the light they experienced.

• Ongoing Life Stream: Dr. Atwater's research suggests that what we often conceptualize as the afterlife is, in fact, part of an ongoing life stream, challenging traditional perceptions of life and death.

• Phenomena of Protection: An intriguing account of children in a devastating tornado in Missouri who were reportedly saved by "butterfly people," raising questions about angelic interventions.

• Supporting Children with NDEs: The episode emphasizes the importance of allowing children to express their experiences freely through conversation, prayer, rituals, and the creation of personal altars or centerpieces.

• Respecting Children's Truths: Acknowledging and honoring the truth in children's descriptions of their experiences without judgment, and the importance of letting children be children.

• Personal Growth: Dr. Atwater shares her personal takeaway from her extensive research and experiences: a profound ease and trust in navigating life, even in the most daunting situations.

Episode Highlights:

1. Journey to Hippotherapy: Randi shares her personal story of how her journey with horses and therapeutic riding began, exploring the roots of her passion.
2. Childhood Reflections: Discover Randi's nature as a child - was she intuitive, spiritual, sensitive? How did these traits shape her career path?
3. The Shea Center's Programs: An overview of the various programs offered at the Shea Center and how they cater to different needs.
4. The Healing Energy of Horses: Insight into the significant role of horses' energy in therapy and the profound impact they have on clients.
5. Life Lessons from Horses and Clients: Randi reflects on her learnings from working closely with horses and clients, and the personal transformation she has experienced.
6. Children's Stories: Heartwarming anecdotes from children who've participated in the program, highlighting their experiences and takeaways.
7. Transformative Impact: Stories showcasing the physical and emotional evolution of children engaged in equine therapy.
8. Children and Animals: Discussing the potential benefits all children could gain from interactions with animals, whether through therapy or as pets.
9. Lessons from Horses: Exploring the wisdom and learnings that horses can impart to us.
10. Words of Wisdom: Randi shares her profound insights and advice, drawing from her rich experience in hippotherapy.

Professional Bio: Randi Shannahan, PT, DPT, HPCS, is a distinguished therapy services manager at The Shea Center in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Specializing in hippotherapy, she utilizes her expertise to treat children and adults with diverse diagnoses. With 8 years of clinical experience across various care settings, Dr. Shannahan's dedication extends to her role as an adjunct faculty member at Azusa Pacific University and as a gold standard tester and trainer for cerebral palsy-related assessments at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.

The show notes for the content include the following topics:

1. Dream interpretation
2. Astrology 101
3. Overcoming childhood trauma
4. Helping your kids grow in their own way
5. Learning about the inner teacher and letting it guide you
6. Is astrology a science?
7. What is astrology telling us about 2024, 2025, and 2026

Website: https://michaellennox.com/

Highly sought-after media expert, Dr. Lennox has been seen internationally on many

television shows, beginning with the Sci Fi Network's The Dream Team and has also been

featured on numerous network and cable television venues including NBC's Emmy award

winning Starting Over, Soap Talk, The Wayne Brady show and many others. His radio

appearances talking about the power of dreams number in the hundreds. Dr. Lennox obtained

his Masters and Doctorate in Psychology from The Chicago School and his Doctoral

Dissertation, Astrology and Personality, is published by Lambert Academic Publishing. Dr.

Lennox is also the author of two books on dreams, Dream Sight: A Dictionary & Guide for

Interpreting Any Dream and Llewellyn's Complete Dream Dictionary. Dr. Lennox leads

workshops and retreats all over the United States and conducts a worldwide private practice

based in Southern California.

Update on Nic Whitam As a most recent update from Nic: Banyan Retreat closed due to Covid and Steven and I now live in the north-west of England. We are semi-retired although we still host SoulQuest each Sunday and I continue to work for the Spiritual Truth Foundation promoting the teachings of Silver Birch. I will be hosting a few online lectures on the History of Mediumship and Healing a little later this year but other than that we live a very quiet life in rural England.

• Nic Whitham grew up in a family of healers and was exposed at a young age to the remarkable results of energy healing on other humans. He knew early on that this would ultimately be his calling.

• After a career in finance that took him around the globe, he returned to the UK and the world of energy healing and founded Banyan Retreat with his partner, Steven Sui.

• There are many kinds of energy healing, including Reiki, Platform Mediumship and Trance Mediumship.

• In trance healing, a medium invites the spirit world to blend its energy with that of the medium, who needs to be 100 percent submissive to allow this to happen. That energy can then be channeled through the medium to the places where it is most needed.

• Most energy healing can be accomplished by the healer tapping into universal energy without the need to merge with the spirit world.

• In Nic's work, he is able to see people's auras (colors) which enables him to know which area of the client's body has issues. He can then channel his energy towards that part of the body that needs repair.

• Energy healing often requires multiple sessions to be fully effective.

• Nic described two miraculous examples of using healing practices to cure young children. Children, more so than adults, are more accepting of energy healing because they are less removed from the spirit world and more connected to the aura field.

• In the US it is difficult to find reputable healers. The UK has its own umbrella organization: The British Alliance of Healing Organizations.

• Interestingly, healing energy knows where it is needed most. Healing can also be accomplished remotely.

• Nic highly encourages parents to support their children's connection to the spirit world, and to talk about their experiences with imaginary friends, etc.

• Nic described a most extraordinary Christmas Seance at Banyan retreat, where the spirits of children who has been denied happy childhoods were invited to visit and experience holiday gifts and toys.

On today's episode I have Mesfin Dollar on the show to share his beautiful story of perseverance, courage and overcoming diversity.

On today’s episode I am thrilled to have Dr. Fekede from Ethiopia share a bit about his own beautiful spiritual path and the inspiring work he does in Ethiopia saving the lives of children. 

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In this episode, I'm excited to welcome Teresa Frank as she shares her fascinating spiritual journey. She delves into the significance of rituals and ceremonies that played a pivotal role in establishing a deep spiritual bond with the divine. Teresa's exploration of various healing modalities, coupled with transformative spiritual encounters, unveiled the healer within her. This self-discovery has inspired her to initiate her own practice, where she provides energy body work to assist clients in navigating their inner worlds.

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