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Welcome to this revisited episode of the True Fiction Project Podcast. I have the privilege of speaking with Les Bird about his fascinating history as a Marine Police Officer in 1976 during the Hong Kong Handover. Les has now written two books about his 21 years in the Marines and his work in helping Vietnamese refugees arrive safely in Hong Kong following the end of the Vietnam War. He recounts specific memories of rescuing refugees from hired criminals and pirates and details the less than ideal conditions of travel that so many Vietnamese braved in order to make it to Hong Kong. Also hear a short story based on Les’ Marine adventures called, The Dawn of the Southern Boundary, from Anna Marie Evans. 

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [02:41] Who are the “Boatpeople” referenced in Les’ book and why were they fleeing to Hong Kong?
• [07:25] Why did Hong Kong welcome these refugees when other countries were not as willing and what was Les’ role as a Marine Police Officer?
• [10:44] What was Les’ connection with a former soldier in South Vietnam?
• [16:23] What was the condition of the refugees as they arrived in Hong Kong?
• [19:15] Les recalls memories from his time as an officer and the corruption that he encountered.
• [29:45] Short story: The Dawn of the Southern Boundary by Anna Marie Evans

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• It’s estimated that starting in 1975, between 1 and 2 million people fled by boat over the next 15 years from Vietnam to Hong Kong. 
• Following the Vietnam War, Hong Kong became a hub for Vietnamese refugees to find safety and through the United Nations, be relocated to other countries like the US, Canada, and Australia.
• Many Vietnamese refugees arrived in Hong Kong in unsuitable conditions as they were crammed by the thousands on boats for four to five weeks with no sanitation and little fresh air or food. 



Fiction Credits: 

Short story written and read by: Anna Marie Evans

Contact Information: Anna Marie Evans - [email protected]

BIO:

Born in 1951, Les comes from a military family. His father, grandfather and three uncles all served in the Royal Navy, whilst his mother served as a gunner with the Royal Artillery during World War II. Les was the second from his family to serve in Hong Kong. His father was part of the British Royal Navy force that came to Hong Kong in August 1945 at the end of the Japanese military occupation and subsequently helped in the policing of the territory throughout 1946.

Les Bird joined the Royal Hong Kong Police in 1976 and worked in the Marine Police for 21 years until June 1997. 

Bird’s work was diverse – he was a rural inspector of West Lantau and in the early 80s he returned to launch-going duties overseeing the influx of tens of thousands of Vietnamese refugees in the years that followed. During his service, Les commanded three of the five Marine divisions and also headed the SBU, the Marine Fast Pursuit Unit combating cross-border smuggling of people, arms, drugs and luxury cars.

After leaving the police in 1997, Les moved into the private sector, working in the security industry across Asia. He is an endurance athlete and has taken part in Ironman events and long-distance triathlons worldwide. He represented Great Britain at the 2009 Ironman World Championship. In 201,1 he swam the English Channel and in 2012, summited Mont Blanc.

In 2020, he spoke to a sold-out audience at the Hong Kong International Literary Festival about his memoir “A Small Band of Men: An Englishman’s Adventures in Hong Kong’s Marine Police.” And at the 2021 Festival, he presented photographs and stories from his second book “Along the Southern Boundary: A Marine Police Officer’s Frontline Account of the Vietnamese Boatpeople and their Arrival in Hong Kong.”

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In this revisited episode of the True Fiction Project, I speak with Diann Wingert, psychotherapist turned business mindset coach and the host of the Driven Woman Podcast. 

Why are people so fascinated by Anna Delvey/Anna Sorokin, who bilked her way through the New York social scene? As a psychotherapist, Diann was particularly intrigued by her motivation – what drove this seemingly successful young woman to engage in such fraudulent behavior? Interestingly, much of Anna's motivation can be traced back to her childhood. She was always a bright and imaginative child, but she was also drawn to the finer things in life. This combination of factors likely contributed to her later sense of entitlement and her willingness to take whatever she felt she deserved – even if it meant breaking the law.

Tune in as Diann Wingert explains where Anna's personality pathology starts to develop, personality of entrepreneurs vs signs of narcissism, and the real reason audiences like stories where humans are missing morals. Later in the episode, we hear a fictional story written by Parker James.

Shifting Weight - A Fictional Story in Print 

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [03:42] Anna Sorokin's personality and what was really the driving force behind her?
• [10:23] Creative people need to go where creative things are happening. For Anna, that was Paris.
• [14:00] Diann Wingert explains Anna’s personality pathology starts to develop in New York
• [18:40] Someone called Anna a sociopath and she considered it a compliment. 
• [24:00] Why do we like stories where humans are missing morals?
• [31:55] Diann talks about age and maturity
• [34:40] The common ambition shaming of women 
• [38:18] FICTION: Shifting Weight written by Parker James
• [40:34] Justin James sauntered into the house
• [41:50] I need you to wire me $2,000, please

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Celebrities who came from humble beginnings knew that their hometown was not where they belonged
• Most people will continue to live a lifestyle and have very close expectations to what they grew up 
• The flaw in her psychological makeup is that she didn't have empathy for the people that she was taking advantage of 
• People are drawn to flawed characters because every one of us has the potential to be arrogant, manipulative, to be an opportunist, to be dishonest. Although we like to watch them fall so we can be reminded that we in fact are not, reassuring us of our own morality
• Diann Wingert talks about age and maturity. Does it come as a result of being incarcerated or as she aged and matured 
• We admire, applaud, support, and encourage ambition in males. But girls are supposed to be modest. We are supposed to accept what is offered to women. But men do. So why is this?

BIO:

Diann Wingert is a psychotherapist turned business mindset coach who serves the growing number of female solopreneurs who struggle with self-employment after successful corporate or nonprofit careers by helping them identify and eliminate the obstacles that hold them back so they can embrace their full potential for success. She is an expert in the mental health challenges of entrepreneurship and how ADHD presents in adult women and entrepreneurs.

LINKS:

Diann Wingert is a psychotherapist turned business mindset coach who serves the growing number of female solopreneurs.

WEBSITE: http://diannwingertcoaching.com/

PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-driven-woman/id1513039926

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/coachdiannwingert/

LINKED IN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannwingertcoaching/

HXGO - New Delhi Song 

Welcome back to another episode of the True Fiction Project Podcast! This week's episode is the finale for season 3 and we have actor, writer, and stand up comedian Shenuque Tissera on the show to celebrate! Shenuque shares his story of how he went from a Doctor of Geography to a Stand Up Comedian. He talks about the expectations his parents had of him after immigrating to the US, and his fear of disappointing them as he faked his graduation and dropped out of graduate school. We hear all about the Art of Killin' It and the other projects he is currently working on. The episode ends with the short story titled, Faking the Grade by Michael Kobzik. In this story we follow an aspiring stand up comedian who officially drops out from becoming a Doctor of Geography but still shows up at his graduation to receive a fake diploma to appease his unaware parents.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [1:57] What is Shenuque’s primary career?
• [2:50] Shenuque walks through his college education path.
• [11:38] How did Shenuque fake his graduation?
• [13:10] Shenuque talks about his start as a stand up comedian.
• [14:53] We hear about the Art of Killin' It.
• [16:43] How is Quidditch (quadball) actually played?
• [22:37] What do Shenuque’s parents think of the decisions he has made with his career?
• [23:50] Shenuque tells us about the Twenty Sided Podcast and his character.
• [26:36] A short story Faking the Grade by Michael Kobzik.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Follow your heart. Shenuque knew that he wasn’t destined for the graduate school path. Once he followed his heart he was able to find a career that he absolutely loves and is wildly successful at. 
• Quidditch is a real game that was played at the college level!
• You can be more than one thing in life! You don’t have to silo yourself into one career, follow your passions and see where you end up. 

Fiction Credits:

Excerpt written by: Michael Kobsik

BIO:

Shenuque is an actor, writer, and stand-up comedian. He portrays 'Jaylen' in the theatrical production of the Art of Killin' It. He's been featured on HBO Max's Human By Orientation. He is also the voice of Yaksha Rah on the Twenty Sided Podcast. You can find him @shenuque on Instagram or @fakeshenuque on TikTok.

Shenuque Tissera Website 

The Twenty Sided Podcast 

Shenuque Tissera's Twitter 

Shenuque Tissera's Instagram 

Shenuque Tissera's TikTok

Welcome back to another episode of the True Fiction Project Podcast! This week is part 2 from our last episode. During this episode, Jenny Brav discusses her relationship with her father and how she incorporated those experiences in her new book. She talks about finding a “dad box” which held information about her father she never knew since he passed away when she was a child. Jenny talks about the connection with her dad box and her character Sarah’s dad box. She goes on to discuss what she found in the dad box and how she is carrying out his dream of writing, by releasing her book, The Unbroken Horizon, on the anniversary of his death. Tune in to hear an excerpt from The Unbroken Horizon when Sarah discovers her dad box and reveals astonishing information and a possible tie to Auschwitz? 

IN THIS EPISODE:

[2:31] What is a “dad box" and how did finding her dad box tie into her character Sarah finding her dad box?

[6:56] Did finding the dad box lead Jenny to delve into the family lineage on Ancestry.com? 

[11:31] Did Jenny move to the bay area because of her father’s life in San Francisco?

[13:51] Jenny shares the details of when her book release and the special reason she chose to release the book on August 15.

[15:37] Jenny reads an excerpt from her book, The Unbroken Horizon.

 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Getting insight into family after you’ve lost them can heal many wounds. Being able to find connections between your life, utilize tools like Ancestry.com can help you piece together your loved ones history and make connections to extended family. 

The Unbroken Horizon, a novel by Jenny Brav is set to be released on the anniversary of her father’s death. This is to pay tribute to him and the fact that his dream of being a writer never came to fruition. She is bringing her fathers dream to life.

 Fiction Credits:

Excerpt written by: Jenny Brav

Excerpt narrated by: Jenny Brav

BIO: Jenny Brav was born and raised in Paris, France, to American parents who instilled in her a love of words, a sensitivity to the human condition, and a passion for travel. She did humanitarian work in Asia and the Middle East before settling in Oakland, California, where she practices holistic healing. In her spare time, she writes poetry, dabbles in vegan cooking, chases waterfalls, and caters to her calico cat’s whims. The Unbroken Horizon, winner of a First Place CIBA award in late historical fiction, is her first novel. It brings together the themes that are close to her heart, especially how we find wholeness within our wounding. [One of her main character's journey to heal from her father's sudden death in her childhood, and her exploration to learn more about that lineage, closely mirror Jenny's own experiences.]

Jenny Brav’s Personal Facebook Page

Radiant Wholeness Healing Facebook Page

Jenny Brav Website 

Jenny Brav's Twitter

Welcome back to another episode of the True Fiction Project Podcast! This week I am speaking with author Jenny Brav. She will be releasing her first book, The Unbroken Horizon on August 15, 2023. During this episode, Jenny describes the connection between her own life, where she did humanitarian work for a decade, and her two main characters. Jenny also explains how her humanitarian work led her to a path of holistic healing. Finally, Jenny shares an excerpt of her book, The Unbroken Horizon. In this excerpt, Sarah, one of the main characters, describes in detail with her therapist the moment she found her father dead in their home. Tune in for part 2 of this episode as Jenny discusses her relationship with her father and how she incorporated those experiences in her new book. 

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [2:20] Jenny describes her work in the humanitarian and holistic health fields. Did her experience impact her character, Sarah, in The Unbroken Horizon?
• [5:07] Did Jenny’s relationship with her mother play into either of the main character’s relationships with their mothers?
• [9:12] Jenny explains the connection between her holistic health experience and Sarah’s nurse job in the book.
• [14:35] Where can listeners get a copy of The Unbroken Horizon and when will it be available?
• [16:58] Jenny reads an excerpt from her book The Unbroken Horizon. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Avoiding wounds that you are still holding on to can leave you doing self-sacrificing and playing a supportive role to everyone else’s life rather than being the main character in your life. Once you face those wounds, you will be able to be the main character while helping others, which will fill your cup so much more. 
• Therapy is a great way to deal with the wounds or tragedy that you have faced in your past. Allow yourself to feel things, ensure your safety now, and face the hard things. 
• Many characters in fiction books have ties to the author who wrote the book. They may look different, but each other’s experiences often show up in some way in their work. 



Fiction Credits:

Excerpt written by: Jenny Brav

Excerpt narrated by: Jenny Brav

BIO:

Jenny Brav was born and raised in Paris, France, to American parents who instilled in her a love of words, a sensitivity to the human condition, and a passion for travel. She did humanitarian work in Asia and the Middle East before settling in Oakland, California, where she practices holistic healing. In her spare time, she writes poetry, dabbles in vegan cooking, chases waterfalls, and caters to her calico cat’s whims. 

The Unbroken Horizon, winner of a First Place CIBA award in late historical fiction, is her first novel. It brings together the themes that are close to her heart, especially how we find wholeness within our wounding. [One of her main character's journey to heal from her father's sudden death in her childhood, and her exploration to learn more about that lineage, closely mirror Jenny's own experiences.]

Jenny Brav’s Personal Facebook Page

Radiant Wholeness Healing Facebook Page

Jenny Brav's Instagram

Welcome back to another episode of the True Fiction Project Podcast! This week on the podcast, I have the pleasure of talking to Gastor Almonte. He is a Comedy Central featured comedian and storyteller from Brooklyn NY. Gastor shares his experience being a first generation immigrant, and what it was like having parents who immigrated from the Dominican Republic. He shares the benefits he has because of the struggles that they faced coming to America, and how he still ties back everything he does to his roots. Gastor tells a hilarious story about the time he attended the wrong party and how he learned that he was in fact at the neighbors house instead of his aunts. At the end of the episode, we hear the story Brought Together by Bagels about new neighbors who struggle with garbage responsibility, but ultimately come together over their love of bagels. 

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [2:28] Gastor introduces himself and talks about his profession.
• [3:05] Gastor discusses his debut standup album, Immigrant Made, and why he chose that title.
• [5:18] Why Gastor thinks immigrant stories are the best American stories.
• [9:00] Is there a big difference between an immigrant and a 1st generation child?
• [13:48] Gastor shares a hilarious story about a party he attended that he wasn’t really supposed to be at. 
• [23:27] What is The Story Collider? 
• [25:48] The short story, Brought Together by Bagels, written by Gastor Almonte and narrated by Kristen Udowitz.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Immigrant stories are the best American stories because their world view was different, the things they had to go after were different. Many of the kids of immigrants are artists, and the work that they put in first drove the direction of their families in America.
• As a 1st generation American, the challenges are a lot less than what immigrant parents had to go through. Their stakes were much higher and 1st generation children are automatically granted many opportunities that immigrants weren’t.
• Taking opportunities to meet people and get to know them can turn into great stories as well as bonus friendships that we wouldn’t otherwise have! Take the time to talk to someone new.  

Fiction Credits:

Short story written by: Gastor Almonte

Short story narrated by: Kristen Udowitz

BIO:

Gastor Almonte is a comedian and storyteller from Brooklyn, NY (East New York specifically.) He has twice appeared on Comedy Central’s This Is Not Happen, Comedy Central’s Featuring, Vice Live, and the PBS featured Stories From The Stage. His appearance on Stories From The Stage won the 2020 Webby People’s Voice award for Best Individual Performance. Timeout Magazine named him “One of your new comedy obsessions.”

His debut album, Immigrant Made, debut at #1 on the iTunes Comedy, Google Play Comedy and Amazon Music Comedy charts. His self-funded independent special, “Immigrant Made”, can be seen on Amazon Prime.

He is a producer and board member of the science-storytelling non-profit Story Collider. He is also the producer and co-host of the topical news comedy podcast, The War Report, with co-host Shalewa Sharpe.

Currently, Gastor can be seen touring the country and workshoping his one-man show, The Sugar.

Gastor Almonte's Website

The War Report Podcast

Gastor Almonte's Facebook

Gastor Almonte Twitter

Gastor Almonte Instagram

Story Collider Website

Welcome back to another episode of the True Fiction Project Podcast! On today’s episode we have award-winning writer, teacher, actress, director and producer, Denise Frisino. Denise is currently writing the third book of The Orchid Trilogy which is a series of books sharing stories of wartime fiction. In this episode, she shares what inspired her to write her books and describes the strong women characters that have arisen from her research. Denise tells us about the interviews that she did with WWII heroes and the miracles that fell into place during her research for the books. Denise then reads an excerpt from her book Orchids of War about Billi O’Shaughnessy, a young caucasian woman fluent in Japanese that would be selected to help the US uncover the Nippon spies.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• [2:11] Denise tells us about The Orchid Trilogy 
• [4:40] Denise talks about the contribution of all in the war.
• [7:21] Where did the strong women characters come from in Denise’s stories?
• [8:32] How involved was her father in the stories she has written? 
• [11:05] What were the miracles that happened while writing her books?
• [15:20] Denise talks about her time working with Robin Williams.
• [17:06] Denise gives us a summary of Orchids of War.
• [17:50] How is the 3rd book of the Trilogy going?
• [21:50] Denise reads an excerpt from her book Orchids of War.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• A profitable business during the wars was taking fat from the meat that was cut off and having it melted down for bullets. 
• Everyone contributed during WWII, whether they were wrapping bandages, doing whatever they could on the home front as well as working overseas. This included being a nurse, cook, providing clothing, etc. 
• Many veterans never tell their stories because they are worried about the impact it would have on their families. The work that Denise is doing allows them to share their story privately while giving her the opportunity to create a fiction piece out of these truths.

Fiction Credits:

Short story written by: Denise Frisino

Short story narrated by: Denise Frisino

BIO:

A Seattle native, Denise Frisino, is an award-winning writer, teacher, actress, director, and producer.

Whiskey Cove, her first novel, a fast-paced who done it, centers around Prohibition in the Northwest.

Next came Orchids of War and Storms From A Clear Sky, both finalists in numerous national competitions, including 1st place for the Hemingway Book Award for 20th Century Wartime Fiction.

When researching for these historical fictions, Denise spent over 10 years interviewing 50 men and women from the WWII era. She weaves the experiences of those she interviewed into her story about Japanese espionage along the West Coast prior to WWII, then follows the same characters throughout the war.

She is currently working on the last book in the Orchids Trilogy and the movie script for Whiskey Cove

Her blogs and YouTube channel contain some of the WWII veteran interviews and she has just launched a new web www.wwiiinterviews.com.

Denise has stood atop 5 mountain peaks over 14,000 feet, lived aboard one of the old Mosquito Fleet boats on Lake Union, and drank scotch with Katharine Hepburn. She enjoys being on the water and loves her rowboat. Denise and her husband continue to enjoy the many facets of the Pacific Northwest.

WWII Interviews 

Denise Frisino's Website 

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Storms From A Clear Sky Book Link

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Whiskey Cove Book Link

Welcome back to another episode of the True Fiction Project Podcast! On today’s episode, I am joined by Bobby Singh Bansal. He is a British born historian, author, documentary filmmaker who has a focus on the history of the Sikh community and their relations over the generations with the British. Bobby is so passionate about carrying on the traditions and culture of the Punjab, as the history is a mystery for many. Bobby discusses his book, The Punjab Chiefs, and shares a story that stood out the most to him during his research. At the end of the episode, we hear a short story titled Solace in Our Roots, written by Trent Davis and narrated by Kristen Udowitz. In this story we follow a young British born Sikh girl who is lost and confused about her Sikh heritage until a friendly stranger decides to educate her about the Sikh culture and religion. 

IN THIS EPISODE:

[2:23] What does Bobby Singh Bansal’s work focus on?

[4:20] What happened in 1984 in India?

[6:35] What is the book Punjab Chiefs about?

[13:30] Bobby Bansal shares one story that stood out to him during his Punjab research.

[20:30] Why was the Maharaja Ranjit Singh so powerful? Why couldn't the British penetrate it?

[24:37] What is the difference between religious and political groups working together vs. apart?

[27:34] A short story, Solace in Our Roots, written by Trent Davis and voiced by Kristen Udowtiz

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

In 1984 in India, a radical group of Sikhs entered the Golden Temple and took shelter there. The Indian government sent in an army and completely destroyed the temple while killing many people across a span of 3-4 days. 

The Maharaja were incredibly generous and kind. They gave out incredible relics and gifts and were so welcoming to all. 

So much history from the Punjab has been lost along the way, where many people don’t realize their heritage or culture. There is so much to learn there. Bobby Singh Bansal’s book illustrates pictures and stories of many families in order to carry on their legacy. 



Fiction Credits: Short story written by: Trent Davis Short story narrated by: Kristen Udowitz

 BIO: Bobby Singh Bansal is a British-born Sikh historian, writer and filmmaker. His interest in Sikh Heritage and Culture has allowed him to interact with the Sikh diaspora all over the world. He has attended major International Sikh and Indian conferences and has given numerous lectures on the theme of Sikh Heritage and History. A passionate advocate of promoting Sikh Heritage and Culture on a global scale, especially in Pakistan, in 2003 he became President of the Sarkar Khalsa Foundation, and has worked on the restoration of the tomb of Maharaja Sher Singh in Lahore. Abstract: An important facet of Sikh history is the presence of several monuments and other architectural structures in the parts of Punjab that are in modern-day Pakistan. The SK Foundation has been working to create awareness about the need for the preservation of these structures. This presentation deals with one such initiative that aims to enhance the Sikh legacy in the area.

The Punjab Chiefs by Bobby Singh Bansal

Welcome back to another episode of the True Fiction Project Podcast! Today I have Ann Bancroft with me on the show, one of the world's preeminent polar explorers and an internationally recognized leader who is dedicated to inspiring women and girls around the world to unleash the power of their dreams. Ann was the first woman to participate in and successfully finish expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. She shares her journey to becoming an explorer and how she followed her passion to find her purpose in life. Ann recalls some wonderful stories about her experience traveling across both North and South Poles and what she learned about life along the way. At the end of the episode, listen to a short story written by Parker James about a woman who takes her life in her hands and embarks on a dangerous expedition in the Swiss Alps named, The Haul Bag. 

IN THIS EPISODE:

[1:36] Ann tells us about her travels across the Antarctic. [3:23] How did Ann’s desire to explore and travel come about?

[5:30] What drove Ann’s desire to explore the poles? What was Ann’s purpose for those trips?

[8:30] What did being the first woman at the top of the world feel like? What did it awake inside of Ann?

[10:22] What does Ann learn and teach about while out on expeditions? 

[14:22] Ann tells us a story that puts her expeditions and experience into context. 

[21:11] A short story, The Haul Bag, written and read by Parker James.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Following your passion and purpose allows you to discover what’s out there and there is the potential of falling into living by design.

Stories draw us together as humans, the common elements to our story will bring stories back from others and we can receive that connection. 

The journey’s we take in life are about no one other than ourselves. So much self discovery can come from the experience. Added bonus when you come back from the life changing experience and can share the story and learnings with others. 

Fiction Credits: Short story written and read by: Parker James

BIO: Ann Bancroft is one of the world's preeminent polar explorers and an internationally recognized leader who is dedicated to inspiring women and girls around the world to unleash the power of their dreams. Through her various roles as an explorer, educator, sought-after speaker and philanthropist, Ann believes that by sharing stories related to her dreams of outdoor adventure, she can help inspire a global audience to pursue their individual dreams. Ann's teamwork and leadership skills have undergone severe tests during her polar expeditions and provided her with opportunities to shatter female stereotypes. The tenacity and courage that define her character have earned Ann worldwide recognition as one of today's most influential role models for women and girls. She has been named among Glamour magazine's "Women of the Year" (2001); featured in the book Remarkable Women of the Twentieth Century (1998); inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame (1995); named Ms. magazine's "Woman of the Year" (1987); and honored with numerous other awards for her accomplishments.

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Welcome back to another episode of the True Fiction Project Podcast! Today I have the author of Angels, Herpes and Psychedelics, Beth Bell on the show. Beth discusses the shift in her life from working in corporate pharmaceuticals to uncovering her soul's desires with the use of Earth Angels and psychedelics. She talks to us about her experience becoming a flower whisperer and how we can quiet down to hear what our soul is telling us. Logan Rose then shares her beautiful story about a woman who reconnects to the earth, awakening her spiritual journey and finding her life’s purpose, titled, What She Learned From The Flowers. Tune in today to learn more about angels, herpes, and psychedelics. I

N THIS EPISODE:

[2:15] What is Beth’s book, Angels, Herpes and Psychedelics, about? 

[3:38] What does Beth mean by a virus of the mind when it comes to herpes?

[5:00] Is Beth saying that belief systems need to be unwound using psychedelics?

[6:08] What is an example of a limiting belief pattern that was helped using angels and psychedelics?

[7:40] What is the difference between working hard and working with intention? 

[08:50] What have Beth’s clients or the people she has interviewed experienced through psychedelics and angels?

[12:08] How did the idea of becoming a flower whisperer come into Beth’s life?

[13:50] What can we learn from flowers and how can we use them to get into an energy or vibration?

[16:09] How did Beth get her start into this work field?

[18:11] Are psychedelics really shifting from what we knew in the 60s and 70s?

[22:00]: A short story, What She Learned From The Flowers by Logan Rose.

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Identify who is driving your life. Is it your ego or your soul? Psychedelics and unheard messages are things that can help you identify what is driving your life and decide if that’s really the journey you are supposed to be on.

 When you get quiet you can start to listen to what it is your soul is telling you. For our guest, one way to do that was getting up close with flowers and mother nature.

There are a wide variety of modalities to connect with your soul. Angels and psychedelics are just two of the ways.

 Fiction Credits: Short story written and read by: Logan Rose

BIO: Her soul's journey has taken her around the world to live, starting with humble beginnings in North Dakota, to California, New York City, Singapore, India, Bali, and now back in California. She spent 15-plus years in strategic brand management in the pharmaceutical industry, before becoming an entrepreneur and developing inspirational products, including a silver jewelry line for both eCommerce and a retail shop in Bali. She currently produces and co-hosts the Psychedelic Sages podcast and is an advisor to CEOs and psychedelic pharmaceutical companies. Her new book, Angels, Herpes and Psychedelics, shares her journey of awakening and provides a spiritual toolbox others can learn from.

Beth Bell’s Website

Beth Bell’s Instagram