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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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Episodes

The Myth of Separation — What’s Real?

Author, “De-Growth” activist, Visionary and International Thought Leader, Charles Eisenstein has compelling ideas on how to navigate and traverse the rocky terrain of our current social revolution. Charles believes the breakdown of our institutional infrastructure is forcing us to face the pervasive, underlining myth of separation. It causes us to question the true nature of reality. Tonight, host Veronica Faisant plays an edited excerpt for Mr. Eisenstein’s TED Talk. “The More Beautiful World O...

Jul 23, 201718 min

A Manual for Developing Humans–Dr. PMH Atwater

Tonight, author, astrologer, and internationally known researcher, PMH Atwater discusses her latest book, A Manual for Developing Humans. PMH has authored 15 books, written countless magazine articles and she has been a guest on Radio and TV for over 30 years. PMH has garnered recognition and many awards for her indepth study of more than 4,000 individuals who returned from a physical death experience to a life transformed. A Manual for Developing Humans is an interactive book, complete with exe...

Jul 16, 201718 min

Inside UFOs — Preston Dennett

***PREVIOUSLY AIRED*** For more than 3 decades tonight’s guest, Preston Dennett, has investigated and reported on UFOs and paranormal activity. He has authored of 20 books, to date, as well as 100 articles appearing in newspapers, magazines and journals. In conversation with host Veronica Faisant, Preston reveals the origins of his fascination and his mission to give an account of UFOs and the paranormal. Along with entertaining your questions on the topic, Mr. Dennett brings us up to speed with...

Jul 09, 201718 min

Happy Independence Day –Celebrating Liberty!

Happy 4th of July! Tonight, host Veronica Faisant opens the phones for your comments/points of view on this week’s Independence Day celebrations. –What, in your opinion, are we affirming with a fireworks display? –How do you celebrate, and why? –Having won the revolution in 1776, is America still in survival mode? Call in to participate in the conversation: (800) 958-9008 (510) 848-4425 The post Happy Independence Day –Celebrating Liberty! appeared first on KPFA ....

Jul 02, 201718 min

Happy Pride Day!!!

HAPPY PRIDE DAY!!! Tonight, host Veronica Faisant, opens the phone lines and invites you to “Come Out” and declare yourself. BOLDNESS is where Magic lives. As we celebrate the audacity and courage of the pioneers of the LGBTQ movement, we are reminded of our own FEARLESSNESS. If you’re ready to quit hiding and to begin celebrating yourself, I’d love to hear from you. Call in & show up (800) 958-9008 (510) 848-4425 The post Happy Pride Day!!! appeared first on KPFA ....

Jun 25, 20179 min

Happy Father’s Day–What Does it Mean to You?

Tonight, in acknowledgement of FATHER’S DAY, host Veronica Faisant facilitates a discussion of traditional parental roles and whether such “fixed” assignments/definitions deserve an overhaul in the year 2017? What parental wisdom have you garnered from your pre-adult experiences? Would you describe your upbringing as traditional or unconventional? Which of your gifts, talents or coping skills were liberated as a direct result of how you were raised? You’ll hear an excerpt from Comedian Jim Carre...

Jun 18, 20179 min

The (not so) Little Book of Surprises

Tonight’s program is a rebroadcast of an interview with William Arntz (Producer/Director of What the Bleep Do We Know?), Deidre Hade (Poet, Mystic, Dancer), Endre Balogh (Photographer, Violinist) and their recently published collaboration, The (not so) Little Book of Surprises. They are all accomplished, multi-faceted artists in their own right, and in this conversation with host Veronica Faisant, they discuss the creative process and their message of the book. Veronica Faisant will return next ...

Jun 11, 20179 min

Happy Pride Month

We’re celebrating Pride Month and the courageous manifestors who Believed long before there was evidence to support their dream! There is, according to philosopher, author and mystic Neville Goddard, a proponderance of proof to support of his ascertain that imagination is the starting point of EVERYTHING in existence! ***Wayne Dyer acknowledged Neville’s role as mentor. The teachings of Abraham Hicks also reflect Neville’s fundamental philosophy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRZ-kTIGRwY&t...

Jun 04, 20179 min

Preston Dennett, UFO Investigator

For more than 3 decades tonight’s guest, Preston Dennett, has investigated and reported on UFOs and paranormal activity. He has authored of 20 books, to date, as well as 100 articles appearing in newspapers, magazines and journals. In conversation with host Veronica Faisant, Preston reveals the origins of his fascination and mission to give an account of UFOs and the paranormal. Along with entertaining your questions on the topic, Mr. Dennett brings us up to speed with the results of his extensi...

May 28, 20179 min

You’re More Powerful Than You Think: A Citizen’s Guide to Making Change Happen

Eric Liu is the founder and CEO of Citizen University and executive director of the Aspen Institute Citizenship and American Identity Program. He is the author of several books, including “You’re More Powerful Than You Think: A Citizen’s Guide to Making Change Happen,” In tonight’s Fund Drive Special, host Veronica Faisant will discuss Eric’s mission, as described by him, in his latest book, and you will hear excerpts from his popular TED talk, “Why ordinary people need to understand power”. We ...

May 21, 20179 min

Happy Mother’s Day!

Tonight, we celebrate the spirit of the Nurturer, the Mentor, and the Vocal/Silent Witness that is ‘Motherhood’. Those same essential qualities which are, in reality, love in action, exist everywhere, in everyone, and is latent in every situation. Listeners who identifing with the role of loving nurturer share their insights, personal triumps and details of their surprising transformation. Producer/Host Veronica Faisant Call in to participate in the conversation: (800) 958-9008 (510) 848-4425 **...

May 14, 20179 min

Recapturing the Reins of the Creative Process

Through the power of our innate ability to energized thoughts, we are constantly attracting people, conditions and situations into our lives. Producer/Host Veronica Faisant describes scenarios in which we can regain a feeling of connectivity between a cause and a desired outcome (effect). Reverse engineering our creative process provides the knowledge needed for any “course corrections”. We all have the ability to completely embody a desired outcome in advance of the actual manifestation. That i...

May 07, 20179 min

Miraculous Healing

Years ago, Dick Bain, a former Bay Area Catholic priest, rose to national prominence when reports surfaced from individuals who believed they had been miraculously healed by the touch of his hands. Tonight, host Veronica Faisant and Dick Bain, go deep into the subject of healing (physical and mental) and the personal impact of being credited with miraculous recoveries. The current evolution of Dick’s non-secular healing ministry includes remote and local prayers for individuals, upon request. He...

Apr 30, 20179 min

Neville Goddard

Becky Chambers, is author of Homeopathy Plus Whole Body Vibration: Combining Two Energy Medicines Ignites Healing. On tonight’s show, Becky discusses her upcoming presentation, April 28th, 29th & 30th, at the New Living Expo in San Mateo, Ca. An excerpt of Becky’s interview, last year, on The Week Start’s Here, in which she describes the benefits of her energy medicine modalities, is included in this post. –New Living Expo ticket giveaway. Plus, Host Veronica Faisant, entertains the work of ...

Apr 23, 20179 min

Eternal Spiritual Reality 101

The biblical story of the life and times of Jesus Christ could be subtitled: Eternal Spiritual Reality, 101. Producer/Host Veronica Faisant engages listeners in, what she calls, the “back story” of the physical healings, miracles and manifestations accredited to Jesus. The prevailing message: -Remember who you ARE, and judge not according to appearances, situations, conditions or circumstances because they came to pass. You’ll see it when you Believe it! Call in to participate in the conversatio...

Apr 16, 20179 min

Faith Moves Mountains

The narratives of Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week, and the Passover, which begins tomorrow evening, are explored in tonight’s program. In both instances we are reminded that Faith, along with the recognition of our true identity, will overcome the inertia of Fear. -Every moment IS a manifestation -As creative, energetic beings, we are drawn by the vibratory frequency of our desires -Manifestations happen when we “move energy” from Potential to Kinetic…on a “feeling” level -Our very exist...

Apr 09, 20179 min

How To Do Anything…101

Have you ever wondered why accomplishing certain tasks is easy, while others seem impossible and virtually out of reach? Do you believe the “experts” when they describe the demographics of and the criteria for success even though you don’t the profile? Tonight, producer/host Veronica Faisant, invites you to recall times when you impressed yourself by bringing to bear unique skills you discovered “on the fly”. “Impossiblility” is in the eye of the beholder! Let us begin this week by celebrating y...

Apr 02, 20179 min

When your Dream DREAMS YOU! Orca Raptalon

Tonight, in studio guest, Orca Raptalon, describes his unfolding venture, Grown On The Ranch Industries. It is the current manifestation of his life long desire to create a sustainable, agrarian, permaculture community. Details include, synchronicity and serendipity that prove, once and for all, when you dream big, eventually, your DREAM DREAMS YOU! In segment 2: Open phones with host Veronica Faisant. Tonight’s topic: There is “Good” to be found in every situation. Appearances are often mislead...

Mar 26, 20179 min

Frank Somerville

WHO ARE THE PEOPLE IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD? Universal Peace requires an active celebration of Oneness fostered by the courage and willingness to vacate “knee jerk” conformity that looks and acts #just -like-xenophobia. Tonight, host Veronica Faisant airs excerpts from a candid interview with Bay Area Media Personality, Frank Somerville. Frank is circumspect and forthright in discussing the necessity for greater cultural awareness in addressing the day-to-day details of parenting his African America...

Mar 19, 20179 min

Knowing What to Ignore

Each of us has the power to change our lives when we become clear and proceed with discernment. Tonight, we reminisce and recall occasions when “insurmountable” problems were, in reality, “miracles” in disguise! Host Veronica Faisant Call in to participate in the conversation: (800) 958-9008 (510) 848-6767 The post Knowing What to Ignore appeared first on KPFA ....

Mar 12, 20174 min

The Black Christ of Cambridge

Karmu: A Place In The Sun Edgar Warner, known by his followers as “Karmu”, and referred to by some as “The Black Christ of Cambridge”, was an auto mechanic by day and an Urban Shaman 24/7! He gain the attention and respect of scientific elites and the medical establishment of his day when word spread of his ability to heal a broad spectrum of ailments. You’ll hear excerpts from the documentary and first hand reports from some of the Harvard educated professionals whose experiences with Karmu tra...

Mar 05, 20179 min

Problem Solving is an Inside Job — Antonio Ortiz

Problem-Solving is an inside job. The same innate skillset observed in babies learning to walk and talk, is alive and fully functioning in all of us. That ability to shift our consciousness from any challenge to the realization of a solution is the ultimate super power. Change your thinking and you change your life! Host Veronica Faisant, in conversation with film maker, computer specialist, dancer, media professional and all around renaissance man, Antonio Ortiz, discusses the mindset and and t...

Feb 26, 20179 min

Ricki Stevenson — Black Paris Tours

Bay Area native, Ricki Stevenson knows all about making her dreams come true! The former broadcast journalist and talk show host, fulfilled a life long ambition when she moved to Paris, France and, in 1998, launched Black Paris Tours. In conversation with host, Veronica Faisant, Ricki recalls, at three years of age, receiving the clarion call and the serendipity and synchronicity which landed her, with her pre-adolescent daughter in Paris many decades later. Call in to participate in the convers...

Feb 19, 20179 min

Ursula Burns — First African American Female CEO/Chair of Xerox Corporation

Ursula Burns made history at Xerox Corporation in 2009 when she became the first African American female CEO and Chairman of a Fortune 500 company. In acknowledgement of Black History Month, tune in to hear details of Ursula’s self described impossible, yet predictable, success. Ursula grew up in poverty in a dangerous housing project in New York City. She and her two siblings were raised, in a single parent household. Their Mom worked low paying jobs, but still managed to send all three kids to...

Feb 12, 20179 min

Infinity’s Calling — Melbra Watts

Shamanic Energy Healer/Soul Coach, Melbra Watts, in conversation with host Veronica Faisant. Melbra is Founder and CEO of Infinity’s Calling, Healing Arts Practice & Consultancy Feelings of alienation, stress, disconnect and the manifestations of disease are messages from the Soul calling us back to our memory of wholeness and alignment with the true self. As an Energy Medicine practitioner, Melbra translates and interprets each unique call, employing ancient wisdom and timeless rituals in t...

Feb 05, 20179 min

THE (not so) LITTLE BOOK OF SURPRISES Deirdre Hade & William Arntz

THE (not so) LITTLE BOOK OF SURPRISES William Arntz, creator, producer, director of the film, What the BLEEP Do We Know!?, is at it again! His most recent query into the realms of spirituality and transformation is a literary meditation punctuated by stunning, mind opening photography. THE (not so) LITTLE BOOK OF SURPRISES, brings together words from the mystical vision and poetry of Deirdre Hade, and the photographs and images of Endre Balogh to Will Arntz’s captivating conversation on “seeing ...

Jan 29, 20179 min

What would Nelson Mandela do?

It is possible to “…die 1,000 deaths..” in anticipation of the unknown. What if I told you, every single day each of us solves physiological and psychological problems that have yet to be identified? Let us begin this week by reclaiming peace, confidently reaffirming our gift of discernment and by celebrating our infinite problem solving prowess! Host Veronica Faisant Call in to participate in the conversation: (800) 958-9008 (510) 848-4425 The post What would Nelson Mandela do? appeared first o...

Jan 22, 20179 min

Active Peace

“G.Scott Brown is a visionary peacemaker who bridges the divides between psychology and spirituality, the personal and the political, mindfulness and activism”. In his recently published book, Active Peace–A Mindful Path To A Nonviolent World, Scott speaks directly to all of us who believe in peace, but who still find ourselves challenged by the ever increasing appearance of violence in the world. In conversation with host, Veronica Faisant, Scott describes the internal work and the mindfulness ...

Jan 15, 20179 min

Destani Wolf — In The Name of Love

Singer/Songwriter/Recording Artist Destani Wolf, describes the unique unfoldment of her musical career. . As early as the tender age of 2, Destani knew she was a singer. She even practiced singing regularly with a water hose substituting for a microphone. Decades later, Destani is an internationally acclaimed, accomplished musician who is noted for her ability to master numerous musical genres with compelling passion and authority. On Sunday, January 15th, Destani Wolf, will perform at the 15th ...

Jan 08, 20179 min

Barbara Savin — Gentle Energy Touch, The Beginner’s Guide to Hands-On Healing

***Wishing you a Spiritually-Grounded, Happy, New Year!*** Tonight’s guest, Barbara Savin is a Clinical/Medical Hypnotherapist, Energy Healer and Author of, Gentle Energy Touch, the Beginner’s Guide to Hands-on Healing. The book describes, in graphic detail, how to access and promote the body’s innate, ongoing ability to heal itself. In conversation with Veronica Faisant, Barbara explains the energetic information retained in the Chakras and how to unblock the flow of the body’s vital energy cen...

Jan 01, 201713 min
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