Positive Talk Radio

Alan Gillanders believes some of life's most important questions begin where certainty ends.

For more than 50 years, Alan has explored questions surrounding consciousness, reality, purpose, spirituality, and the nature of human existence. Rather than limiting his search to a single philosophy, his journey has taken him through Christianity, Vedic teachings, Buddhism, the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, Hermeticism, and other spiritual traditions, alongside a deep personal interest in physics, neuroscience, and consciousness research.

Growing up in the Dandenong Ranges of Australia, surrounded by nature and raised within the Catholic tradition, Alan remembers sensing from an early age that there might be more to existence than what could be immediately seen or explained. At 16, an experience he interpreted as conscious manifestation intensified that curiosity and became an early turning point in his lifelong exploration of thought, intention, and human experience.

Over the decades, Alan's search has included meditation, energy practices, intuitive experiences, and profound states of awareness. From receiving what he describes as an intuitive warning while working on an offshore gas platform to experiencing an extraordinary sense of unity during deep meditation, these moments challenged his assumptions and encouraged him to continue investigating the relationship between consciousness and the world around us.

Yet Alan's life has remained firmly grounded in the practical and creative world. He has worked as a technical advisor in engineering and mining, operated businesses, owned an art gallery in Western Australia, pursued oil painting and metal sculpture, and designed and built his first home himself. For Alan, spirituality is not about escaping everyday life. It is about exploring it more deeply.

His decades of questioning and personal exploration ultimately inspired his book, The Sacred Hum of I AM, written for people who find themselves asking many of the same questions about consciousness, spirituality, science, purpose, and their place in the universe.

His message is simple: remain curious, question deeply, and stay open to discovering that there may be more to ourselves and our reality than we currently understand.

Today’s guest: www.alangillanders.com

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Amy Ratkovich believes understanding ourselves begins with curiosity, not judgment.

A psychotherapist with more than a decade of experience, Amy's work is grounded in exploring what it means to be human and why we think, feel, relate, and respond in the ways we do. She approaches therapy through psychodynamic, relational, and body-aware perspectives, recognizing that our present lives are often shaped by experiences and patterns that developed long before we became conscious of them.

At the heart of Amy's work is the belief that people make sense when we take the time to understand the full context of their lives. Our histories, relationships, emotional experiences, and even the wisdom held within the body can offer important clues about the patterns we continue to carry.

Rather than simply focusing on changing behaviors, Amy encourages deeper awareness of what may be driving them. By becoming more conscious of recurring thoughts, emotional responses, relationship dynamics, and internal beliefs, people can begin to understand why certain cycles persist and create opportunities for meaningful change.

Her work explores how painful experiences can become sources of insight and resilience when approached with awareness and curiosity. Through that process, people can develop a stronger relationship with themselves, deepen trust in their own experiences, and create healthier ways of connecting with others.

Her message is simple: the more aware we become of what is shaping us beneath the surface, the more freedom we have to choose how we want to move forward.

Today’s guest: www.neardeartherapy.com

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Nidhi Srivastava believes protecting children online requires more than technology. It requires giving them the knowledge and confidence to recognize risks for themselves.

After years of helping organizations defend against evolving digital threats, cybersecurity became deeply personal for Nidhi when her own son encountered online scams and cyberbullying. The experience revealed a critical gap: children were entering increasingly complex digital spaces without always having the practical skills to navigate them safely.

That realization inspired Nidhi to found DigiArmorX, a personalized digital safety platform designed for students in Grades 3 through 8. Her work helps children, parents, and educators better understand phishing and scams, AI and deepfakes, cyberbullying, online gaming risks, digital citizenship, and the everyday decisions that shape online safety.

Rather than relying on fear or simply telling children what not to do, Nidhi focuses on education and practice. She equips students with skills they can apply in real situations while giving parents and teachers practical language for starting important conversations about technology.

Beyond DigiArmorX, Nidhi writes children's books, creates resources for parents and educators, hosts the Uncomfortable Truths podcast, and speaks to schools, conferences, and parent communities about raising safer, more informed digital citizens.

Her message is simple: we cannot protect children from every risk they will encounter online, but we can prepare them to recognize those risks, make smarter choices, and navigate the digital world with confidence.

Today’s guest: www.digiarmorx.ai

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Dr. Jodi-Maree Cronin believes the way we relate to ourselves, others, and the space between us can fundamentally shape how we experience life.

A retired doctor, animal-assisted psychotherapist, Emotional Wealth Consultant, and Director of the Pack 4 Life Institute, Jodi-Maree has dedicated her work to understanding the role relationships and awareness play in healing, connection, and personal growth.

She is the founder of Relational Awareness and Wisdom (RAW), an approach centered on developing greater awareness of self, others, and the relational space we create together. Through RAW, Jodi-Maree explores how recognizing our own relational patterns can change the way we communicate, connect, respond to challenges, and move through the world.

At the heart of much of her work is an unlikely but deeply influential teacher: her assistance dog, Benni. Through trauma, recovery, and the extraordinary relationship they shared, Benni challenged Jodi-Maree to see healing and human connection from a different perspective. Their bond became an important influence on both her personal journey and professional work.

Jodi-Maree is also the author of three published books, including her memoir, Benni: The Best Medicine Has Paws, which tells the story of the little dog who helped change the course of her life. Her writing continues to explore connection, relationships, healing, and values-based living. She is currently developing a children's book, Finding Benni, as well as a new book exploring the concept of Emotional Wealth.

Her message is simple: we do not exist in isolation. When we become more aware of how we relate to ourselves and those around us, we can transform not only our relationships, but the way we experience our lives.

Today’s guest: www.jodimareecronin.com

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Euan Mutch believes fitness can do far more than change your body. It can help you rebuild your confidence, rediscover your purpose, and change the direction of your life.

Founder of New Mindset New Power, Euan's passion for helping others comes from a deeply personal journey. Growing up in the care system without a strong sense of stability or belonging, he later faced years of addiction, depression, and self doubt. At his lowest point, fitness became an unexpected path forward, giving him structure, discipline, confidence, and something he had been missing for years: hope.

That transformation inspired Euan to turn fitness into a profession. He became a qualified personal trainer and continued his education across life coaching, mentoring, counselling skills, mental health, addiction awareness, ADHD awareness, and specialized fitness training.

His work took on another dimension while supporting his wife through menopause. Wanting to better understand what she was experiencing, Euan pursued additional education in exercise strategies for perimenopause through post menopause. Today, he uses that knowledge to create supportive fitness experiences where women can build strength, confidence, and community while navigating an often misunderstood stage of life.

Through New Mindset New Power, Euan now works with women navigating menopause, people affected by addiction, young people building confidence, athletes, and others searching for positive change. His long term vision is to create a community hub where people facing difficult chapters can find fitness, support, guidance, and a genuine sense of belonging.

His message is simple: no matter how lost you feel or how many times life has knocked you down, it is never too late to rebuild yourself and change your story.

Today’s guest: https://linktr.ee/euanmutchnmnp

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Chris White believes clarity is what turns ambitious ideas into focused action and meaningful results.

An entrepreneur, executive coach, author, and co-founder of Ninety.io, Chris has spent more than three decades helping leaders cut through complexity, understand what matters most, and create momentum in their businesses and lives.

As the creator of Clarity Business Academy, Chris teaches a practical approach built around three essential areas: Identity Clarity, Priority Clarity, and Directional Clarity. Together, these principles help leaders better understand who they are, determine what deserves their attention, and establish a clear path forward.

Chris's approach combines business operating systems, leadership coaching, storytelling, and lessons shaped through his own experiences with entrepreneurship and adversity. Rather than adding more complexity to leadership, his work helps people simplify their thinking so they can make stronger decisions and execute with greater confidence.

Today, Chris works with leaders who are ready to move beyond uncertainty and build businesses with greater alignment, intentionality, and focus.

His message is simple: when you know who you are, what matters most, and where you are going, clarity becomes the foundation for meaningful execution.

Today’s guest: www.claritybusinessacademy.io

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Dan Schlund believes the moments that bring us crashing down can also become the foundation for building something greater.

Known around the world as “The Rocketman,” Dan is an entrepreneur, paramedic, stunt performer, author, speaker, and one of the few people to master the extraordinary art of Rocketbelt flight. For more than a decade, he completed hundreds of flights across 26 countries and six continents, taking his career from Hollywood stunt work and live-action productions to major international events.

But Dan’s story reaches far beyond the spectacle of flying. His career has crossed professional stunt work, pyrotechnics, film and television production, and emergency medical services, giving him a unique understanding of both high-risk environments and the responsibility of protecting the people working within them.

That perspective became deeply personal after Dan survived catastrophic injuries, including severe burns that cost him 185 square inches of skin and a later crash that left him with a broken neck. Those experiences forced him to confront not only physical recovery, but the challenge of rebuilding his identity when the life he had known suddenly changed.

Dan transformed those experiences into his next mission by founding National Set Medics, a nationwide emergency medical services company supporting film, television, reality productions, and live events. The company has generated more than $10 million in revenue and built a network of over 13,200 registered emergency medical professionals nationwide, turning Dan’s firsthand experience in dangerous environments into an organization dedicated to keeping others safe.

From flying a Rocketbelt around the world to surviving life-altering injuries and building a multimillion-dollar company, Dan’s journey is ultimately a story of resilience, reinvention, and refusing to allow adversity to write the final chapter.

His message is simple: you cannot always control the crash, but you can decide what you build from it.

Today’s guest: www.thelastrocketman.com

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Sandy and Derek believe spiritual awakening is not about following someone else's path. It is about reconnecting with the wisdom, purpose, and alignment already within you.

Together, they are the founders of Anamlíniú, a heart-centered space created to support people at every stage of their spiritual journey. Through channeling, energy healing, sound, light language, and meditation, they offer experiences designed to encourage deeper self awareness, conscious connection, and spiritual integration.

Derek's path emerged through personal challenges and a period of deep inner questioning that eventually led him toward higher guidance and channeling. Today, he brings his work as an intuitive, sound healer, and growth facilitator into Anamlíniú, helping others explore their own spiritual development with greater clarity and openness.

Sandy brings a complementary intuitive and healing presence to their work. As an intuitive, healer, and channel, she explores multidimensional spiritual perspectives while helping create a compassionate space where people can connect with their hearts and deepen their relationship with their own inner guidance.

Rather than positioning themselves as having all the answers, Sandy and Derek see themselves as fellow travelers. Their philosophy is to walk alongside others, offering grounded perspectives and spiritual practices while honoring each person's unique journey.

Their message is simple: awakening is deeply personal, but it does not have to be walked alone. When we return to the heart and reconnect with who we truly are, we create space for greater alignment, purpose, and conscious living.

Today’s guest: www.anamliniu.com

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Summer believes healing begins when we feel safe enough to reconnect with ourselves, trust what we sense, and stand fully in our truth.

An intuitive teacher, Reiki practitioner, spiritual mentor, and the guide behind Just Be True, Summer helps people explore the intersection of trauma healing, nervous system safety, energy work, and spiritual development.

Through private readings, somatic energy work, intuitive guidance, and teaching, Summer supports people in identifying and processing stuck energy while developing a deeper relationship with their own intuition. Her approach creates space for people to slow down, listen inward, and better understand what their minds, bodies, and inner knowing may be communicating.

At the heart of Summer's work is the belief that spiritual growth is not about becoming someone else. It is about reconnecting with what feels authentic beneath fear, conditioning, and past experiences.

Through Just Be True, she helps people strengthen trust in themselves, feel more grounded in their intuition, and move through life with greater confidence, awareness, and authenticity.

Her message is simple: when you learn to trust what you sense within, you can reconnect with your truth and begin living from a place that genuinely feels like you.

Today’s guest: https://just-be-true.com/

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Thomas Lion believes the most compelling stories are grounded in real emotion, unforgettable characters, and the places that shape who we become.

A Pacific Northwest author, Thomas brings together emotional realism, regional history, and character-driven storytelling across multiple genres. His writing explores the complexities of human experience through stories shaped by resilience, identity, relationships, and the unexpected turns that define a life.

His memoir, American Fugitive, gained significant attention and was previously optioned by a major film studio, demonstrating the cinematic potential of his storytelling. Today, Thomas continues expanding his body of work with Osprey Gold, a contemporary fiction novel earning strong reviews from readers and critics from Seattle to Los Angeles.

Whether drawing from lived experience or creating fictional worlds, Thomas approaches storytelling with a focus on authenticity and characters readers can genuinely connect with. His work reflects a writer interested not simply in what happens to people, but in how those experiences change them.

Thomas lives on a mountain in the Pacific Northwest with his Kiwi wife, Irish Setter Rory, and their lynx kit, Mr. Frodo, surrounded by the landscape and character that continue to influence his creative work.

His message is simple: the stories that stay with us are the ones that reveal something honest about what it means to be human.

Today’s guest: www.amazon.com/dp/1662970196

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