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KPFA - The Week Starts Here

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A New Age Talk Show. Interviews with New Thought leaders, Metaphysicians, Self Help gurus, and everyday people who have stepped out on Faith and written a new chapter in social evolution! We ‘step outside the box’ in our discussions of remedies for personal and contemporary roadblocks that seem to interfere with our ability to move forward. Join the conversation and feel validated by comments from listeners with a similar point of view. Hosted by Veronica Faisant.
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Vision For Life, 10 Steps to Natural Eyesight Improvement

How’s your vision? Do you feel anxious because you expect to experience impaired or restricted eyesight as you age? And, are you relying on costly mainstream medical interventions if or when your vision declines? According to Meir Schneider, author of VISION FOR LIFE, 10 Steps to Natural Eyesight Improvement, it is possible to improve your own vision and eye health. Inspired by his own healing from congenital conditions which caused him to be legally blind from birth, Meir has devoted his entire...

May 15, 201613 min

Powerful Non-Defensive Communication

Author, Sharon Strand Ellison is the Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Powerful Non-Defensive Communication. In this previously aired program Sharon discusses her book, Taking the War Out of Our Words, and provides detailed examples of how to de-escalate contentious interpersonal interactions. Peace on earth begins with non-defensive communication. –No calls this evening. Veronica will return next week. The post Powerful Non-Defensive Communication appeared first on KPFA ....

May 08, 201613 min

TOUCHING LIGHT, How to Free Your Fiber-Optic Fascia

TOUCHING LIGHT, How to Free Your Fiber-Optic Fascia, by author, Massage and Myofascial Release Therapist, Ronelle Wood describes the form, function and chemistry of the body’s vital system of connective tissue. Fascia functions very much like a cloak of gossamer tissue that surrounds, supports, separates while connecting muscles, bones and internal organs. The protective mechanism i…s capable of debilitating constriction in response to physical and emotional trauma, on a daily basis when we post...

May 01, 201613 min

Sacred Pathways: THE BRAIN’S ROLE IN RELIGIOUS AND MYSTIC EXPERIENCES

Behavioral Neuroscientist Todd Murphy in conversation with Veronica Faisant In his groundbreaking book, Sacred Pathways: The Brain’s Role In Religious And Mystic Experiences, Todd introduces, then proceeds to address, the following: What if reincarnation is right, and Darwin’s theory is also right? What is the brain’s role in Spiritual and Mystic experiences? Research and recent laboratory evidence support the brain’s role in Spirituality. Call in to participate in the conversation: (800) 958-90...

Apr 24, 201613 min

Gentle Energy Touch–the beginner’s guide to hands-on healing

Tonight’s guest, Barbara Savin is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, energy healer and author. Her latest book, Gentle Energy Touch, the beginner’s guide to hands on healing, describes how to access and promote the body’s innate, ongoing ability to heal itself. The book educates the reader re.energetic information retained in the Chakras and how to unblock the flow of vital energy. We are all born healers, according to Barbara. Over time, we have suppress the knowledge of our body’s God given ability to...

Apr 17, 201613 min

Steve Jobs and Gene Roddenberry — What Did They Leave us?

What if….. Steve Jobs and Gene Roddenberry were ordinary men whose passion fueled curiosity challenged and, then, conquered the status quo. Audio clips of Steve and Gene, in their own voice, provide insight and inspiration into their ‘larger-than-life’ personas. What is the true legacy of Star Trek? How fundamentally different would society be without the technology introduced by Steve Jobs? Have we arrived at the intersection between spirituality and technology? Host Veronica Faisant Call in to...

Apr 10, 201613 min

MOUNTAINS, MINERALS, AND ME

Mountains, Minerals, and Me: Thirteen Years Revealing Earth’s Mysteries, by Geologist turned Author, Albert Lamarre, is a fascinating, vivid narrative on what occurs when an individual fearlessly steps out in passionate pursuit of knowledge in his chosen field. Albert, in conversation with host Veronica Faisant, reveals his early childhood fascination with geology and how his desire to fully investigate the terrain most of us take for granted, matured and ultimately became a 13 year vision quest...

Apr 03, 201613 min

The Story of Easter…and YOU!

The story of Easter is a reminder of our own ability to not merely survive, but to prevail in the face of “formidable” circumstances. As Spirits with bodies, we are hard-wired to overcome challenges, and also, it seems, to either “forget” or minimize our past victories. You are your own best predictor of success in your current endeavors because you’ve already succeeded beyond your own expectations, using your unique, one-of-a-kind, problem solving technique. You Do have one!!! Reverse engineeri...

Mar 27, 201613 min

Homeopathy Plus Whole Body Vibration

Becky Chambers is a natural health practitioner, teacher and author. Her latest book, Homeopathy Plus Whole Body Vibration: Combining Two Energy Medicines Ignites Healing, is based on more than 4 decades of personal experience working with clients and her research into body, mind, and energy therapies. Becky’s commitment to discovering the true nature of disease, along with intensive investigation into the body’s innate ability to heal itself, has resulted in breakthroughs in the study of whole ...

Mar 20, 201613 min

Soul Courage — Watch What Happens

Author, entrepreneur, and personal development advocate, Tara-jenelle Walsch knows, from personal experience, what is required in order to move forward in life. –You’ll need to get back to basics! In her latest book, Soul Courage, Tara-jenelle, described the consequences of fear based ideology and the unimaginable, positive rewards of having faith, being vulnerable and the willingness to be Present in the moment. It’s called, Soul Courage. Call in to participate in the conversation: (800) 958-90...

Mar 13, 201613 min

Creativity and Fear– Feel the Fear, Do it Anyway

Producer/Host Veronica Faisant facilitates a lively discussion. The dilemma: Saying “Yes” to the creative urge, in the presence of F.E.A.R. (False Evidence Appearing Real)… The program includes recorded audio of Elizabeth Gilbert reading from her book, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear If you identify with the term, “starving artist”, if you know someone who does, or feel you are ‘trembling on the brink’ of success, call in to participate in the conversation. (800) 958-9008 (510) 848-4425 T...

Mar 06, 201613 min

Self Healing — Natural Vision Training

Host Veronica Faisant in conversation with Self-Healing advocate and Alternative Treatment Guru, and Natural Vision Trainer, Meir Schneider. We’re discussing the prevalence of poor vision caused by eye strain from overuse of computer screens and the misuse of the muscles of the eyes, and how a series of simple exercises can dramatically improve a person’s vision, using Natural Vision Training. You’ve probably noticed the recent dramatic increase in the number of children needing corrective lense...

Feb 28, 201613 min

Urban Farming on Steroids! Will Allen, Agriculturalist.

African American History Month ***Fund Drive Special*** Will Allen is a modern day Revolutionary, in the truest sense! The term, “Urban Farmer” doesn’t come close to describing the manner in which his transformative ideas and innovative techniques have changed the cultivation, production, and delivery of healthy foods to previously underserved, urban populations. Since Mr. Allen took over and completely revamped a once struggling nonprofit, “Growing Power” he has been instrumental in creating su...

Feb 21, 201613 min

Who Loves You Most?

Love is EVERYWHERE…On this day, in particular, the focus, for some, is on romantic love! What’s on YOUR mind about it? Does romantic love represent a “momentary” departure from reality, or is the experience of bliss merely a taste of the Peace-On-Earth we so many of us are seeking? Are you waiting to experience “Salvation” when true love finally arrives? Or, have you ALREADY fallen hopelessly in love with YOU? Host: Veronica Faisant Call in, and weigh in:… (800) 958-9008 (510) 848-4425 The post ...

Feb 14, 201613 min

The Transcendent Mind — The Missing Peace in Emotional Wellbeing

Sunita Pattani discusses her most recent book, The Transcendent Mind–The Missing Peace in Emotional Wellbeing with Host, Veronica Faisant Moving beyond emotional and psychological challenges requires a personal investment in understanding your unique links between body, mind and spirit. Sunita’s description of the underpinnings of eating disorders provides encouragement and insight into the complex process of recovery. Details of her own voyage affirms resiliency and reveals the transcendent nat...

Feb 07, 201613 min

Is Your Persona Limiting Your Perspective?

Bestselling Author, Metaphysical Guru, Dr. Terry Cole Whittaker explores the workings of the human mind from a metaphysical perspective. What factors contribute to manifesting health, wealth and happiness in life? How can we unleash the creative power of the mind to help ourselves as well as others? How can we save the planet? Tune in for an inspiring, lively discussion. Producer/Host: Veronica Faisant ***This program was previously aired*** The post Is Your Persona Limiting Your Perspective? ap...

Jan 31, 201613 min

Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times: The Gift of Maybe

In the process of addressing her own daily cycle of stress and worry, author Allison Carmen discovered the real culprit was her need to know the outcome of situations in advance.…She was addicted to Certainty. In her book, The Gift of Maybe, Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times, Allison, provides insight and empathy into what many mental health experts consider to be the underlying cause and basis of addictive behavior now rampant in our society. The Gift of Maybe inspires us to go be...

Jan 24, 201613 min

Metaphysical Musings: Right Brain Perspectives on Left Brain Topics

Sunday, January 17th, 7:30pm-9:00pm, PST Tune in and weigh in as we take a metaphorical look behind the scene of current news stories. If you envision a different scenario, particularly regarding issues that impact you personally, there IS something that you can do! Your Right Brain Perspective is the key to solving Left Brain issues, metaphysically speaking. Let’s talk! Host: Veronica Faisant Call in to participate in the conversation: (800) 958-9008 (510) 848-4425 The post Metaphysical Musings...

Jan 17, 201613 min

Write/Right FROM GOD — Fulfilling Your Divine Purpose

Tom Bird According to the New York Times, 81% of Americans believe they have books “stuck inside of them” that they just have to get out.… Best selling author, Tom Bird in his most recent book, WRITE/RIGHT FROM GOD–YOU, WORDS, WRITING AND YOUR DIVINE PURPOSE, theorizes that if this is indeed the case, the urge to write may be a Divine calling. Over the last three decades ,Tom has written and published 27 books. He has lectured, developed and refined his Tom Bird Method of writing. Over the years...

Jan 10, 201613 min

2016—ASCENSION ACCESSING THE FIFTH DIMENSION

Sunday, January 3rd, 7:30pm-9:00pm, PST, on KPFA, Pacifica Radio, 94.1FM. Listen live, www.kpfa.org HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Elizabeth Joyce, Clairvoyant, Astrologer, Spiritual Counselor, Energy Healer, Medium and author of Ascension, Accessing The Fifth Dimension is tonight’s guest. She will reveal her predictions for the year 2016, and she will address questions and concerns you may have, regarding your personal issues, as we venture into unknown territory of this New Year. In our previous interview,...

Jan 03, 201613 min

Time to Affirm the Positive, and Claim your Good!

Modern Love Doc, Brenda Wade, PhD. in conversation with host, Veronica Faisant, discusses the triumphs and challenges in this year end season of transformation. As we prepare to give 2015 a proper send off, you may wonder: How to identify valuable lessons from difficult experiences, and allow a healing process to occur? Declaring and affirming your goals for 2016 is a multi-layered process. Dr. Brenda says one way to shift gears is by engaging in a burn ritual to let go of the old and make way f...

Dec 27, 201513 min

When God Winks — Divine Intervention

Have you ever experienced an event or personal experience, often identified as a coincidence, that was so astonishing that it could only have originated from a Divine source? If your answer is “Yes”, you’ve had, what author SQuire Rushnell calls, a “God Wink”. Rushnell, a former Television executive, Emmy award winner, inspirational speaker and New York Times bestselling author coined the… phrase to describe what is offen referred to as, “synchronicity” or “serendipity”. In other words, receivin...

Dec 20, 201513 min

Taking the War Out of Our Words

UN-Packing the War Model of Communication Sharon Strand Ellison, Author and Director of the Institute for Powerful Non-Defensive Communication, in conversation with host, Veronica Faisant… We have been conditioned to revert to defensive “war-like” tactics . “Winning”, and disarming the “victim” is the goal. This power struggle puts us on a non-stop, downward spiral characterized by feelings of vulnerability and woundedness. In her book, Taking the War Out of Our Words, The Art of Powerful Non-De...

Dec 13, 201513 min

Is there Proof of God in the Near-Death Experience?

Part II of II Evolution of the Human Race : Near Death Experience Host Veronica Faisant, in conversation with Author, Researcher, Visionary,and Near Death expert, Dr. P.M.H. Atwater, discusses her recent book, Dying To Know You, Proof of God in the Near-Death Experience. Over 30 years of research into the Near Death Experience (NDE)phenomenon, by Dr. Atwater, has revealed global patterns that challenge long held beliefs about life and the finality of physical death. In interviews with 5,000 plus...

Dec 06, 201513 min

Children of the Fifth World —- Human Evolution and Children Born after 1982

Author, Researcher, Chaplain, Visionary, P.M.H. Atwater Part I of II Evolution of the Human Race Tonight’s guest, best selling author, P.M.H. Atwater, L.H.D., has spent more than 3 decades researching survivors of Near Death Experiences (NDE), and Children born after 1982. Considered an authority on the topic, her insight has provided valuable clues and guidance into the emergence of the 5th Root race. The generation of Children who were born beginning in 1982 display unique characteristics, as ...

Nov 29, 201513 min

Angels Among Us

Sunday, November 22th, 7;30pm-9:00pm, PST, tune in to KPFA, 94.1FM, Listern live, www.kpfa.org Do you believe in Angels? If so, are they celestial beings, or the spirits of a departed friend or relative? Are, so called, “Guardian” angels assigned as protectors to specific persons? Have you felt the presence of a benevolent, unseen force during periods when you’ve needed assistance most? Tonight’s guest, Marie-Ange Faugérolas, is a Inspirational Speaker, Screenwriter,and an award-winning author. ...

Nov 22, 201513 min

The New Spiritual Chakras and How To Work With Them

On tonight’s program, Clairvoyant, Astrologer, Psychic, Spiritual Healer, and Author, Elizabeth Joyce discuss es her new book, THE NEW SPIRITUAL CHAKRAS and How to Work With Them.In conversation with host, Veronica Faisant, Ms. Joyce will describe how to “heal consciousness”, as a means of facilitating world peace, through an understanding of how to work with all 12 Chakras We’ll also discuss Autism…what is it, really? Instead of being a developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communi...

Nov 15, 201513 min

What You Think of Me is None of My Business!

Tonight’s guest, Dr. Terry Cole-Whittaker has been described as: Mother * Grandmother* Best-Selling Author * Minister * Emmy-Winning Television Minister & Producer * Counselor * Business Executive Motivational Speaker * Opera Singer * Gardener * Yogini She is truly a renaissance woman, an internationally known spiritual trailblazer and inspiration to leaders in business, the arts, as well as pi…oneers in all walks of life. Join producer/host, Veronica Faisant, for a rousing, penetrating and ...

Nov 08, 201513 min

Stepping Out on Faith — Fulfilling a Need

Hannah Richardson is not your average High School Senior living in the East Bay!. She is an accomplished pianist, a music instructor, an agile athlete, and a talented vocalist. Hannah’s mission in life, “…to spread the word about how youth can change the world by questioning people’s fears and unconscious limits”, has already been realized. In conversation with Producer/Host Veronica Faisant, Hannah describes her motivation and the details of her most compelling achievement to date, the Swim Sch...

Nov 01, 201513 min

Emotional Well-Being is a State of Mind and Body

Host, Veronica Faisant in conversation with Sunita Pattani, author of The Transcendent Mind–The Missing Peace in Emotional Wellbeing. Sunita describes the four elements of the Transcendent Healing Process,the role of nutrition in healing and how healing our body can accelerate the process of healing our emotions. Sunita Pattani is a Psychotherapist who draws inspiration from Course in Miracles, the Bhagavad Gita, Carl Jung’s Collective Unconscious as well as Maslow’s Peak Experiences. The concep...

Oct 25, 201513 min
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