Second Acts

Dimitri Moraitis; says that everything you think, feel, and do radiates a spiritual energy that comes through in various colors and hues, which is your aura. He contends that by changing the quality of your aura, you can automatically change the quality of your life. Dimitri discusses the intricate anatomy of the auric field and how it impacts the way you live.

Dimitri is co-founder and co-spiritual director of Spiritual Arts Institute; and a metaphysical teacher and healer. He is the co-author of many books including,  Change Your Aura, Change

Your Life: A Step-by Step Guide to Unfolding Your Spiritual Power   

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At 41 years old, Katie Kaiser Smith was diagnosed with inoperable, terminal brain cancer. More than a decade later, Katie is here to share her story. After her diagnosis Katie started writing a daily diary to inform her friends and family of her health and ongoing treatment. That daily blog was so therapeutic for her that she continued writing it for four years, chronicling everything from her diagnosis and treatment, to her physical, mental, and spiritual transformation. That diary became the book, Welcome to Katie’s Brain: A Brain Cancer Survivor’s Story

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Holistic psychiatry is an emerging approach to mental healthcare that focuses

on the biological, psychological, spiritual, and social factors that contribute

to mental health issues. Dr. Judy Tsafrir; shifted from a conventional practice of psychiatry to one that treats the whole person.  She discusses the limitations of conventional psychiatry and why it’s important to integrate the spiritual; emotional, and physical dimensions of health. Dr. Tsafrir is a holistic healer with a private psychiatry and psychoanalysis practice. She is on the faculty of Harvard Medical School, and is the author of the book, Sacred Psychiatry —

Bridging the Personal and Transpersonal to Transform Health and Consciousness

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Dr. Laura Copley; believes that at the core of most toxic relationships is

a painful trauma wound desperate to be healed. She contends that trauma; survivors

try to navigate romantic relationships in the only way they know how –

fearfully and painfully; She discusses how to untangle trauma bonds and transmute toxic

patterns; into healing opportunities for intimacy and connection. Dr. Copley is a licensed professional counselor and trauma researcher. Her new book is Loving You Is Hurting Me:

A New Approach to Healing Trauma Bonds and Creating Authentic Connection;

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In today’s world, bullying and aggressive behavior is becoming increasingly prevalent. It’s easy to dismiss bullies as jerks, hateful or evil. But according to Bill Eddy  LCSW, JD, only by

understanding how their personalities work can people effectively intervene

with adult bullying behavior. He explains how bullies manipulate others and what we can do to

overcome their power. Bill is the author of the new book, Our New World

of Adult Bullies: How to Spot Them – How to Stop Them  



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To combat negative life events, we need resilience. But what is resilience and how do we get it? Sally Baker; offers a guide to developing a deeper understanding of how we can successfully emerge from life’s inevitable challenges; She discusses strategies to help us re-assess unhealthy coping mechanisms so we can gain resilience; from the inside out. Sally is a

therapist who began her training working with women survivors of sexual abuse

and domestic violence. She is the coauthor of Seven Simple Steps to Stop

Emotional Eating; and How to Feel Differently About Food; Her new book is, The Getting of

Resilience from the Inside Out: A Practical Guide to Learning Resilience at Any

Age, No Matter Your Upbringing.

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Sometimes it may feel like the world is becoming more and more divisive. Many people today feel disconnected and lonely and they’re seeking love and connection. Renowned mindfulness teacher, Henry Shukman provides a way to healing based on four "inns" of practice —Mindfulness, Support, Absorption, and Awakening. He talks about how we use our wounds as a pathway to love.

Henry teaches mindfulness and awakening practices. His struggles and traumatic experiences as a youth, combined with a spontaneous awakening experience at age 19, paved the way for him to develop a well-rounded approach to spirituality. His new book is, Original Love: The Four Inns on the Path of Awakening;

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Paul Weigel trained for and completed an Ironman triathlon within six months of finishing chemotherapy. He talks about how to cling to the joy in life, no matter the odds. According to Paul, if you believe in the impossible, the incredible can come true. Paul is a six-time Ironman triathlete, college professor, and author of  Iron Dad, A Cancer Survivor’s Story of Discovering Strength, Life, and Love Through Fatherhood.



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Most people experience a traumatic event at some point in their lives. While the symptoms of trauma usually improve over time, some people may experience lingering effects that don’t go away on their own and may interfere with their day-to-day lives. Dr. Stephanie Covington a pioneer in the fields of addition, trauma, and recovery, talks about trauma and its impact. Dr. Covington is a clinician, author, and organizational consultant. She is the author of A Woman's Way Through the 12 Steps;  Her new book is Hidden Healers-The Unexpected Ways Women in Prison Help Each Other Survive.

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Perfectionism is something many people strive to achieve. It can drive high standards and motivation. But according to Dr. Greg Chasson , perfectionism does not necessarily equate to excellence. He contends that those who establish such a high standard of rigid ideals for themselves often become paralyzed because they’re afraid that they will make mistakes or fail to meet expectations.; font-family He offers practical strategies to manage perfectionism. He is the author of the book, Flawed: Why Perfectionism is a Challenge for Management.

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