The Aware Show

Have you or a loved one ever suffered from anxiety or depression? Did the pandemic make it even more challenging? In the United States, we are seeing the highest numbers of anxiety that we’ve ever experienced. We are still in the midst of the repercussions of the crisis of the pandemic. More people are worried and panicked than ever before. Today, we offer hope and solutions with Psychologist Gregory Jantz, Ph.D., the founder of The Center: A Place of Hope, which was voted one of the top 10 facilities in the United States for the treatment of depression. He discusses how even when we feel stress, anxious, or hopeless, there are ways to feel better. He talks about the importance of getting bloodwork and regulating vitamins and hormones, which can be done using natural methods. He also discusses the importance of good protein, proper exercise including walking, and having a restful sleep. He talks about how important it is to have healthy bacteria in the gut and how our gut is directly connected to our brain and emotions. Finally, he discusses that it is vital to our mental health to practice good self-care. He offers suggestions such as keeping a gratitude journal, limiting our intake of negative news, changing our mind state away from anger, and how we must ask ourselves to begin to make healthy choices and behaviors. Dr Jantz is the best-selling author of “The Anxiety Reset: A Life-Changing Approach to Overcoming Fear, Stress, Worry, Panic Attacks, OCD, and More.” Info: aplaceofhope.com.  

We watch the news of war, the pandemic, shootings, and a world in crisis. How can those of us who are sensitive know where to turn? Today’s guest is Cyndi Dale, best-selling author and one of the world’s foremost intuitive energy healers. Cyndi teaches that all of our trauma resides in our lesser-known infra-low brain waves and explains about virtual light.  She talks about brain waves which can heal deep pain and suffering. She and Lisa discuss the concept of “Absolute Light” which scientists say pre-existed the Big Bang. Cyndi describes an experience she had in the pure white light during this extraordinary event. Lisa also talks about her near-death experience, connecting with light, and how souls transition into the light. This is Part 1 of the interview.  Info about Cyndi and her upcoming course: CyndiDale.com and  TheAwareShow.com/light

Do you sometimes feel ill and the doctors just cannot decipher what’s going on? Do you have a gut feeling that something not-quite-right may be going on with your body? Today’s guest is Wendie Colter, MCWC, CMIP, a Certified Medical Intuitive, Master Certified Wellness Coach, and founder/CEO of The Practical Path®, Inc. She is an author and has studied various energy healing methodologies. She was curious as to why some people heal, and why others have a more challenging time. She developed a way to ask her patients about their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual symptoms and formulated an in-depth, and quite accurate, assessment. She finds links between the emotions and stress, and what is happening in the body. Our bodies hold information which is the key to healing. Wendie has worked extensively with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers to teach them to tap into their intuition and is in the process of forming the National Organization for Medical Intuition.  Her accredited certification program, Medical Intuitive Training™, has been pivotal in helping wellness professionals develop and optimize their inherent intuition. Wendie’s trailblazing research on medical intuition is published in the peer-reviewed "Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine" and she is the author of the groundbreaking new book, "Essentials of Medical Intuition: A Visionary Path to Wellness." Info: ThePracticalPath.com.  

We honor the recent passing of award-winning singer-superstar Olivia Newton-John with this show, originally taped in 2008. Newlyweds “Amazon” John Easterling and Olivia Newton-John talk about the numerous healing plants and herbs of the South American Rainforest. John’s mission is to share with the world that the nutrition and healing results of these plants and the Shamanic wisdom make it clear that the Amazon is worth so very much to us all. They talk about the massive benefits of a healthy rainforest, including adding oxygen content in the air and dispelling pollution, and offering endless medicine and plants. From their numerous trips there, and discussions with scientists as well as indigenous tribes, they note how climate change is severely affecting the entire Amazon. This will affect the quality of our life on Earth. “Amazon John,” is founder and president of Amazon Herb Company, a company that buys plants from South American Indians and creates consumable herbal products. The partnership helps to preserve the rainforest and its people. Olivia, long respected as an icon in the world of entertainment and music, is the first ever Ambassador for the United Nations Environmental Program, and is now focusing on music inspired by the environment. Info: amazonhealthsolutions.com. 

Are you curious about your dreams? Do you remember them? Do you think it could be your subconscious talking to you? Or simply your imagination? Dreams can offer guidance and ways to connect with your higher self. Ancient cultures believe dreams are a window into our very souls. Our guest today is licensed mental health therapist and dream expert Machiel Klerk. He is the author of “Dream Guidance – Connecting to the Soul Through Dream Incubation.” In today’s interview, he discusses five steps to easily build and nurture a relationship with your dreams through the conscious effort of “dream incubation.” He has travelled the world and studied many cultures and their healing traditions, specifically their dream technologies. Machiel has extensively studied Jungian psychology and is the founder of the Jung Society of Utah, as well as the Jung Platform, an online organization offering psychological and spiritual perspectives.  Info:  JungPlatform.com

August marks the 59th anniversary of Marilyn Monroe’s death. Here we are, this many decades later, and the star is still considered one of the most popular icons in all of Hollywood history. Today’s guest Nina Boski deeply explores the circumstances around the mystery of Marilyn’s passing. By utilizing medical reports, and speaking with physicians and other experts, she’s pieced together a fathomable understanding that addresses Marilyn’s mental illness including anxiety and possibly bi-polar disorder. She also explains how Marilyn, a complex and deeply fragmented person, constantly under pressure, became a prisoner to the image of her character. Nina explores further in her podcast, “Behind the Icon.” Info: behindtheicon.com

Are you a leader aiming to stay hopeful and positive about the future? How do you keep motivating your teams and secure the best talent at your company? Whether you are a CEO, an entrepreneur, an employee looking for greater satisfaction, a parent, a coach, or anyone else in a position of leadership, this is the interview for you! Today’s guest is best-selling author of “The Zen Executive” Jim Blake. Known for his wise and compassionate leadership skills, Jim has held numerous executive positions in the corporate world, and is currently the CEO of Unity World Headquarters, where he previously served as chief information officer and vice president of operations.  Unity is a spiritual nonprofit founded in 1889 in Kansas City, Missouri, and he was ordained as a Unity minister in 2021. Unity helps people of all faiths and cultures apply positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Today Jim shares experiences he has had along the way of bosses who led by fear and opposition, and how he gleaned that there must be a better way. He developed a leadership style of cooperation, rather than competition, and believes in being a “servant/leader” by asking “What can the CEO do to support the company, the customers, and the employees?” He discusses the importance of employees feeling seen and heard and offers suggestions for building strong teams and relationships, whether in-person or remotely in the workplace. He also talks about the importance of mission statements, as well as vision statements, and knowing that trust and respect must be considered for all. He also shares the importance of self-care and talks about daily routines for optimal balance and wellness.  His new book is “The Zen Executive” which is filled with gems of wisdom for enlightened leadership. Info: IamJimBlake.com

 According to author Zen Cryar DeBrücke, everyone is born with an Internal Guidance System, similar to your car’s GPS.  It helps direct you toward happiness and away from mishap.  Tune in today as Zen talks about her book Your Inner GPS and shares with us some of her simple, straightforward techniques for accessing this powerful source of inner wisdom on a daily basis to help get you from one end of your life to the other with as much joy, ease, and fulfillment as possible. Zen is the author of “Your Inner GPS.” She is an internationally renowned teacher, speaker, and coach whose programs have helped people all over the world transform their personal and business lives for the better. Info:  smartsoulacademy.com

Today Lisa continues her conversation with Judy Wilkins-Smith, a highly regarded systemic executive coach, trainer, facilitator, and family patterns expert.  Today she continues to share her knowledge of neuroscience, epigenetics, and genealogy and  talks about how families can end limiting cycles and reframe challenges into lasting breakthroughs and peak performance.  She also discusses the work she’s done with CEOs and corporations. She clearly defines a method known as Family Constellations. Her new book is “Decoding Your Emotional Blueprint: A Powerful Guide to Transformation Through Disentangling Multigenerational Patterns.” She works with high-performance individuals, including many Fortune 500 executives. Info: judywilkins-smith.com

 How do long-married couples stay married?  What keeps salespeople at the top of their game? What do parents use to bring up well-adjusted children?  What’s the common denominator?  The ability to listen effectively.  Find out more about what that entails and how you too can improve your listening skills as Lisa interviews author and communication expert Leslie Shore about her book, “Listen to Succeed.” Leslie is the owner of Listen to Succeed, a consultancy that focuses on using listening analytics to help clients achieve their highest level of effective communication. Her book, Listen to Succeed and its companion listening analytics tool, Listening Effectiveness Profile, are used in universities, businesses, and non-profits throughout the United States and Canada. Info: ListentoSucceed.com