Spirituality Now!

Spirituality Now!

By Ivonne DelaflorSociety & Culture
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  • 129 - Isabella Castaspella
    “Your story is as powerful as your antagonist”

    Today and in preparation for Halloween, The Mexican Celebration of “The Day of the Dead”, and the Celtic New Year of Samhain. we have a UNIQUE podcast episode, as we have Shiva Baum & Radha Baum, a mother and son talking about:

    - The Presence of the Muse
    - The spiritual background that supported the muse to exist
    - An almost fatal car accident
    - The Power of a worthy opponent
    - The co-authoring of the book ISABELLA CASTASPELLA, given by spirit that came through - - - Radha Baum and written brilliantly by her friend for over 50 years, Parvati Markus.

    Parvati Markus has been midwifing spiritually-oriented books ever since she helped edit Ram Dass’ classic "Be Here Now.". She is the author of "Whisper in the Heart: The Ongoing Presence of Neem Karoli Baba" (Mandala Publishing, 2022) and "Love Everyone: The Transcendent Wisdom of Neem Karoli Baba Told Through the Stories of the Westerners Whose Lives He Transformed" (HarperOne, 2015). And now she is the co-author, with Radha Baum, of "Isabella Castaspella: The Happy Little Witch and Her Friends." Books she has edited have been published by Hay House, Inner Traditions, Simon & Schuster, Contemporary/McGraw Hill, Lotus Press, and others. She has helped with spiritual organizations (as past President of the Board of the Neem Karoli Baba Ashram and Hanuman Temple in Taos, NM) and events (as a development consultant for the Global Peace Initiative of Women). She is on the Board of Advisors for the Love Serve Remember Foundation. Parvati has an M.A. in Creative Writing from The McGregor School of Antioch University. Her three granddaughters all delight in Isabella Castaspella!

    Radha Baum has a degree in Early Childhood Education from NYU and worked as a nursery school teacher. She is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and a Registered Nurse (RN), as well as a licensed acupuncturist and practitioner of various complementary healing techniques. She is D.A.N.-certified (Defeat Autism Now) and has worked with autistic children at the Exceptional Health and Wellness Center/Central Speech, in Hartsdale, NY, in family education, nutritional guidance, and ABA training for children. She has lectured on Childhood Disorders, and Allergies and Nutrition for Children at Exceptional Health and Wellness Center as well as at the Schachter Center for Complementary Medicine in Suffern, NY, where she also lectured on Woman’s Health Issues and Chinese Herbal Medicine. Like Parvati, she has studied “story” with Robert McKee. Radha broke her neck (C-2 vertebrae, the one that paralyzed Christopher Reeves) in a severe car accident in early March. She also suffered a broken wrist, deep bruising, and PTSD from the trauma. She is still in constant pain.

    Both Parvati & Radha knew they had to birth this book into the world to serve all the children ( of all ages) in humanity.

    ISABELLA CASTASPELLA is a unique book of ten chapters, all in verse. It tells the story of Izzy’s struggles with Lavinia LaMeanie, a nasty witch who is always trying to make life miserable for Izzy and her friends.

    Each of Izzy’s friends expresses a particular aspect or behavior of childhood. Messy Tessy has trouble finding her crystal ball because she doesn’t pick up after herself; MoonTune doubts his abilities as a musician; Daizy Dew is an artist who tends to be “scatter-brained”; Angel Cruz, the soccer champ, has trouble reading. Then there are the animals: Myron, a super-smart frog, becomes Izzy’s pet; Maxine is a very particular cat; and Messy Tessy’s pet Bruno, the lovable, ever-hungry bulldog, runs into trouble with mean old Lavinia LaMeanie. And let’s not forget Witchie the Wise; even magical little witches need a mentor.

    Many children face problems like Daizy Dew’s ADHD or Angel Cruz’s dyslexia, but here they are never labeled as such. Their different ethnicities are also never mentioned. Each is accepted as is and treated with kindness.

    The friends find their strengths and coalesce into a team that wards off Lavinia’s efforts, utilizing more heart than magic. The only one using her magical powers in a mean way is Lavinia LaMeanie, the bully seeking revenge, who in the end is defeated by the power of love.

    You can find the book here: https://amzn.to/3rQlG50

    - Follow Radha Baum on IG: https://www.instagram.com/radhabaum/
    - Follow Radha on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/radhab108/
    - To Support the Go Fund Me for the healing of Radha visit this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mfenb-radha-baum-needs-your-loving-support

    Visit https://delaflorteachings.com/faith to receive the “21 Days of Faith in Action Course” as our gift to you.

    Podcast sponsored by Delaflor Teachings International and produced by Asynd Media.
    1 hr 2 min
  • 128 - Living Your Story of Divine Union with Kristina Marie
    “The New Myth is our individual and collective journey back to God, the divine, our eternal Source — an inner pilgrimage from separation to union”

    Kristina Marie

    Kristina Marie is a transformational story mentor, book doula, and the divine creator of Voyages of the Spirit. She worked as a journalist and an editor at top national publications, including T magazine at the New York Times, for more than a decade. 

    Now, she combines her publishing skills, intuitive gifts, and soul's wisdom to support leaders, visionaries, and storytellers of the New Myth. She guides these leaders in fully living their personal myth, telling their stories, and birthing their books through her signature Transformational Story Map process. 

    Kristina is also a teacher of the Rising Star, a solar-powered healing modality and unity consciousness transmission from ancient Egypt, and initiates others into this master seed lineage.

    In this episode Kristina and I dive deep into a  heroic journey  of learning  and remembering: 

    -The Infinite Well of Curiosity   
    -Becoming a weaver of storytelling
    -Learning to Navigate your own field 
    -From Empathy to Mastery 
    -Diving in the deep well of your sacred gifts 
    -Why your story matters 
    -The importance of being an eternal student of life 
    -Becoming YOUR NEW MYTH    
    -The  Gift of DIVINE UNION that the LAST TEMPTATION  brings

    If you want to learn more about Kristina, visit her social media:

    https://www.voyagesofthespirit.com/
    Instagram: @voyagesofthespirit

    Visit https://delaflorteachings.com/faith to receive the “21 Days of Faith in Action Course” as our gift to you.

    Podcast sponsored by Delaflor Teachings International and produced by Asynd Media.
    55 min
  • 127 - Reinventing Yourself, The End of The Inner War with Camilla Dorand
    Are you looking to forgive your mother?

    Are you asking for a sign from God to know what's next in your life? 

    My guest today did,  and she believes God gave her the answer to her questions as a gift, wrapped as THYROID CANCER.

    Camilla Dorand is an expert in reinventing herself. She started her career as a lawyer with a masters in legal studies in Brazil. 

    After pursuing law for 6 years she decided to quit and became a media personality and national reference for image consulting and lifestyle coach in Brazil. After having thyroid cancer, she met her husband and moved to the United States. 

    Since Camilla moved to America she got a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, became a  Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Nevada, is a Certified Hypnotherapist, is in the middle of her Ph.D., and is a yoga junkie and Reiki Master. 

    Camilla is also the author of "Back to Me - Changing How I Feel About My Mother, My Body, and Men", and is working on another book called "Becoming the Woman I am Meant to Be". She also has a few books published in Brazil.

    Camilla is the creator and host of an annual Ayurvedic retreat held in Brazil twice a year called Spiritual Journey in Brazil. 

    Camilla has recently become the owner and publisher of a local community magazine - Red Rock City LIfestyle - that has been thriving. 

    Camilla loves animals, people, and travel.

    To learn more about Camilla, you can visit her social media:

    - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camilla.dorand/
    - FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/camilladorand
    - Book: https://amzn.to/3y1AYrb
    - Web Page: https://citylifestyle.com/redrock

    Visit https://delaflorteachings.com/faith to receive the “21 Days of Faith in Action Course” as our gift to you.

    Podcast sponsored by Delaflor Teachings International and produced by Asynd Media.
    46 min
  • 126 - It's Time To Live Big with Felice DiMartino
    Effulgence, Presence, and an in-depth message from the voice of a NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE telling FELICE, 

    IT’S  TIME TO LIVE BIG.

    Felice DiMartino is an Intuitive Healer, Spiritual Channel, Reiki Master, and SOUL-full Guide. IN 2015, Felice had a profound near-death experience when she was hit by a large truck while crossing the street. Upon her return, her natural inclinations and sensory abilities were heightened.

    She now offers 1:1 healing sessions, guest speaking, and group workshops. Her passion is collaborating with others to offer personal growth experiences and Spiritual transformation. 

    For the last 35 years, she has been on a Spiritual path, with an in-depth exploration of a multitude of teachings from Spiritual Masters and Indigenous Healers. She has participated in intensive training and certifications in several Healing modalities including the Akashic Records, Angel Intuitive Readings, and Infinity Healing which blends neuroscience and energy medicine. She is a Traumatic Brain Injury survivor thriver and certified yoga meditation and mindset facilitator for the neurodiverse population.

    She combines her personal journey of resiliency, 30 years as a Montessori educator and training in neuroscience technologies, and her Near Death experience to guide others in cultivating a deeper connection with their Spiritual Self and alignment of body, mind, and soul.

    Felice is currently writing a book about her Near Death Experience and can be found at www.groundedillumination.com

    If you want to find out more about Felice, you can visit her social media:

    - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/felice.nussbaumdimartino
    - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felice_dimartino/


    Visit https://delaflorteachings.com/faith to receive the “21 Days of Faith in Action Course” as our gift to you.

    Podcast sponsored by Delaflor Teachings International and produced by Asynd Media.
    42 min
  • 125 - Calling Your Nervous System Home with Shanti Zimmermann
    A Q&A with Shanti Zimmerman about:

    - Clarity 
    - Boundaries 
    - How to Say No
    - Aging
    - Peer Pressure 
    - Beauty Standards
    - Building Peace
    - The importance of Saying No

    To learn how you can work with Shanti, visit her social media:⁣

    - ⁣Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/builtinpeace/⁣
    ⁣- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shanti.zimmermannBeingShanti⁣
    - ⁣Webpage: https://www.being-shanti.com/about

    Visit https://delaflorteachings.com/faith to receive the “21 Days of Faith in Action Course” as our gift to you.

    Podcast sponsored by Delaflor Teachings International and produced by Asynd Media.
    46 min
  • 124 - Creating Real and Valuable Relationships with Kevin Thompson
    “As entrepreneurs, Relationships are the most valuable asset we possess”

    After selling $16.1 Million of his own products and services solely through strategic partnerships, Kevin Thompson intimately understands the value of relationships.

    As host of the Million Dollar Relationships podcast and co-founder of the Tribe For Leaders community, he creates positive change on a global scale by facilitating new valuable relationships for 8-figure entrepreneurs and CEOs so they can make an even bigger impact in the world.

    He's been their conduit of trust for almost two decades and the introductions he's made have been worth millions.

    Because he's such a steward of relationships, Kevin's ability to cut through all the red tape, eliminate rejection and guarantee a red-carpet reception for you.

    In this podcast, Kevin shares with us

    - The foundations of encountering his life mission
    - The feeling of being an outsider
    - Trying to fit in
    - An encounter with a Diagnosis of Cancer by his father when he was 16
    - Creating Friendships
    - The value of relationships
    - Empathy in the role of entrepreneurship

    & so much more.

    If you want to learn more about Kevin, visit his social media:

    - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KevinTheConnector
    - Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/million-dollar-relationships/id1615998645
    - Webpage: https://tribeforleaders.com/

    Visit https://delaflorteachings.com/faith to receive the “21 Days of Faith in Action Course” as our gift to you.

    Podcast sponsored by Delaflor Teachings International and produced by Asynd Media.
    32 min
  • 123 - Lady Balls with Jody Jelas
    Jody is the founder of the LadyBalls Movement and CEO of her digital agency THE PROFIT VORTEX.

    She is one of the most sorts after female sales funnel speakers on the planet and has traveled the world speaking about online strategies for over a decade.

    In the past 19 years, Jody has helped people all over the world to grow their businesses globally and develop business strategies that bring in millions of dollars a year.

    Jody harnesses the power of mindset, online presence, branding, offer creation, social media, and marketing.  She helps her clients to create more free time and automate their business, so they can spend their time doing what they really LOVE.

    Born and bred in New Zealand, Jody has been a star-making Online Entrepreneur from a young age. She went to her first personal development training at the age of 14 and started her own web design business when she was just 21.  In her 20’s Jody was one of the youngest “Business Women of the Year” Award-Finalists ever!

    She is passionate about helping people kick their businesses to another level through tried and tested business strategies and personal development. She has worked and MasterMinds with top online marketers and personal development gurus from all over the world.

    Her LadyBalls™️ movement is a tribe of inspired women who are led to achieving their highest, scariest goals and want to surround themselves with leaders who can get them there.

    LadyBalls is a space where women can come and feel completely supported in their mission … whether that be in their business, careers, as parents, and ultimately, as their genuine self’s (LadyBalls and all!).  All while being true to their 100% non-filter authentic selves!

    - how our thoughts become things
    - the hunger  for growth  
    - the importance of obsession. 
    - from powerless to powerful 
    - the day she made a decision to not depend on anyone 
    - the power of mind over body to control your future 
    - not knowing how to quit 
    - why growth never stops 
    - the power of LADY BALLS -the feeling of mismatch of helping people and making money

    If you want to learn more about Jody, you can follow her on her social media:

    - Webpage: https://www.jodyjelas.com/
    - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodyjelas/
    - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamjodyjelas

    Visit https://delaflorteachings.com/faith to receive the “21 Days of Faith in Action Course” as our gift to you.

    Podcast sponsored by Delaflor Teachings International and produced by Asynd Media.
    54 min
  • 122 - Divine Intervention with Grace Terry & Sofía Montero
    Sofia & Grace Terry share with us their increíble story on how they created the very popular podcast in Latin America called:

    DIVINE INTERVENTION 

    Today they share with us:

    - The synchronicities that serve as a sign to take action forward 
    - The power of immediate action 
    - Serving people with Joy 
    - And the incredible magic that has been created in a Podcast about the magic of life and the divine interventions that help us all feel alive.

    Sofía Fernández Montero is the Co-Founder of Mawu Agency and a full-time Mystic, Sofía is known for helping people reach their highest spiritual potential and reflecting it in their media.

    Sofía and her business partner founded MAWU Agency in 2020, as the purpose of her passion, which is to help others find the light they carry within. 

    In addition to having a degree in Sociology from the Autonomous Metropolitan University, Sofía has studied everything related to magic, esoteric, and the spiritual world for 20 years.

    In the last years, MAWU Agency has grown organically and reached people who seek consistency in their communication. 

    As a conscious and spiritual person, Sofía considers it a great achievement to create an agency, hand in hand with people who have the same humanistic and social principles with which she lives.

    Sofía's favorite part of being a young and mystical businesswoman is the people, everything she can learn from them; and the exchange of ideas and thoughts that can be generated from building conscious communication. 

    When Sofia is not working at MAWU Agency, you can find her laughing and enjoying herself with her dog Sol.

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    Grace Terry has more than 30 years on the spiritual path. She is a soul singer, songwriter, and music producer of consciousness and mantras. Healer, meditator, and Reiki Master. She is the founder of the Infinite Voice Academy and teaches, meditation classes and Voice workshops.

    She is the art and musical director of Network for Human Empowerment and has twice a month a show called Elevate your Frequency, where she hosts and interviews people. 

    She has produced 8 records with different musicians such as Pablo Arellano, Gustavo Jacob, Héctor Ruiz, and Angel Sananda.

    Grace just finished the recording of the album Sacred Love with Pablo Arellano and she is doing concerts and workshops worldwide.

    If you want to learn more about Grace and Sofía visit their social media or listen to their Podcast:

    - Divine Intervention: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Z6MkvWrjnVyJpknaIwEhq?si=deoQS6Q-R62hI2gLab9RAw
    - Grace Terry: https://www.instagram.com/graceterryofficial/
    - Sofía Montero: https://www.instagram.com/thesofiavibe/

    Visit https://delaflorteachings.com/faith to receive the “21 Days of Faith in Action Course” as our gift to you.

    Podcast sponsored by Delaflor Teachings International and produced by Asynd Media.
    44 min
  • 121 - Under the Influence with Dr. Jeffrey Fannin
    Our guest today has been involved in the field of neuroscience for two decades and has been regarded as one of the foremost Brain Performance Experts in the country. 


    Dr. Jeffrey L. Fannin has a Ph.D. in Psychology, an MBA, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications and is the creator of the Center for Cognitive Enhancement that later transformed into Thought Genius, LLC where he and his s team of experts have been brain-mapping and training the brain for over 17 years. 


    He has worked with traumatic brain injury, stroke, chronic pain, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorders, depression, as well as personal performance related to academics, sports, and executive leadership training to enhance mental and emotional dexterity. 


    His cutting-edge research, co-authored with Rob Williams was published in a variety of peer-reviewed scientific journals presenting accurate measures for creating balanced brainwave energy. For the past years, he and his team did international research with Dr. Joe Dispenza regarding personal transformation. 


    As a Neuroscientist, he has worked with meditators and consulting and training over 4,000 + individuals from different countries, walks of life, and educational backgrounds. 


    Dr. Fannin appears in the movie “PGS Personal Guidance System – Intuition as the neuroscientist explaining intuition."


    Dr. Fannin was part of a research team at Arizona State University researching neuroscience and leadership; focusing on research accomplished at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He has appeared on Quantum World TV, The New Frontier, and Awakening; also, on Gaia TV, You Are Not Your Brain.   His work has been featured in local media, and international media such as the Wall Street Journal, Fox News, ABC Daily, Business Week, London Financial Times, Singapore’s Weekend Edition, BBC radio, and many more. Dr. Fannin also hosted a popular weekly radio show, "Help! My Thoughts Are Holding Me Hostage".
     
    He is the author of "Thought Genius: Commanding The Power of Thought". Recognizing that thought is one of the most powerful forces in the universe. This book teaches you how to harness your thoughts, connecting them with universal principles to be, do or have anything you desire.


    His new book: "Under The Influence: Energy + Frequency + Vibration = Well-Being" which will be published this year, speaks about how science tells us all things have a frequency. Our bodies, the body cells therein can generate and receive energy. Energy is information that functions by sending and receiving specific vibrations. When our natural frequencies become mixed up or distorted, the body's ability to self-regulate and maintain a healthy function is compromised and good things stop happening.

    In his words, Dr. Fannin tells us that "The fact is…we are under the influence of energy, frequency, and vibration it affects everything in our life, including our ability to function and our well-being to enjoy life. This book;  "Under The Influence: Energy + Frequency + Vibration = Well-Being”unlocks the secrets of the universe to guide you in easy, non-scientific terms, understanding how you can apply the universal laws of energy, frequency, and vibration to design your aspirations into what you require for yourself. 
     
    If you want to learn more about Dr. Fannin, visit his social media:
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.fannin.9
    Webpage: https://thoughtgenius.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thought_genius/

    Visit https://delaflorteachings.com/faith to receive the “21 Days of Faith in Action Course” as our gift to you.

    Podcast sponsored by Delaflor Teachings International and produced by Asynd Media.
    46 min
  • 120 - Forgiveness is a Choice with Kia Scherr
    A true Peacepreneur, author, teacher, and long-time meditator, Kia Scherr.

    Kia Scherr has spent 25 years studying, practicing, and teaching at the Sanctuary Holistic Retreat Center in Virginia. After her husband and 13-year-old daughter were killed in the Mumbai terrorist attack of 2008, Kia co-founded One Life Alliance to teach peace education programs based on Love, Compassion, and Forgiveness. 

    She is the author of A Pocketbook of Peace, a Guidebook to transforming life with love. 

    Kia spent 6 years in Mumbai, India working with business, education, and police. 

    Her latest book – Forgiveness is a Choice has now been released by Penguin Random House India. 

    She is currently creating guided meditations for opening the heart to love.

    And in this episode, Kia shared with us:

    - Unbounded ocean of consciousness 
    -The space beyond thought
    -The Aware Presence of pure beingness
    - Her experience with Maharishi the founder of Transcendental Meditation 
    -High Tech Meditation
    -Synchronicity 
    -Her experience of going through the death  of her daughter and husband at the hands of terrorism 
    -Honoring the Sacredness of Life, &
    -Why forgiveness is a choice

    If you want to learn more about Kia, visit her social media:

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiascherr/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kia.scherr/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kia.scherr
    Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Forgiveness-Choice-Teachings-about-Peace/dp/0143450573

    Visit https://delaflorteachings.com/faith to receive the “21 Days of Faith in Action Course” as our gift to you.

    Podcast sponsored by Delaflor Teachings International and produced by Asynd Media.
    50 min

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