Internationally renowned yoga, Ayurveda, and emotional healing teacher Reema Datta shares how the events of 9/11 inspired her to leave her prestigious UN career and embark upon a soul-led journey to help people to find peace within themselves. Raised in a family of yogis and inspired by her grandmother’s quiet wisdom, Reema has committed over 20 years of her life to restoring yoga in the west to its original spiritual roots beyond body positions. In this episode she introduces us to her 12-week ...
Aug 12, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 85
Tanzanian-born healer Euphrasia “Efu” Nyaki shares her incredible journey from ancestral rituals and herbal medicines to joining the Maryknoll sisters and founding a women’s healing center in Brazil. She discusses the healing modalities of Somatic Experiencing and Family Constellation Therapy and how they can help people quickly release trauma stored in the body. Through powerful real-life cases, Efu reveals how inherited trauma from ancestors can silently shape our lives and how honoring the "O...
Aug 05, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 84
Waterworld screenwriter Peter Rader shares his journey from Hollywood’s chaos to the world of conscious cinema. After meeting his wife, Oscar and Emmy-nominated filmmaker and TV producer Paola di Florio, his path was transformed, leading to soul-stirring films like Awake: The Life of Yogananda and My Father, the Healer, which unveils the secret life of a gifted Qigong Master healer who grew up under the harsh restrictions of the Chinese Cultural Revolution and healed generational trauma. Peter s...
Jul 29, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 83
Are you struggling to get along with your adult daughter, or even with your own mom? Are you tired of being dismissed or dissed at even the most benign comments? Do you wish you could find a way to bridge the gap between the two of you? The Mother-Daughter dynamic requires a special kind of healing, and guest Dr. Debra Mandel is here to help. As a psychologist and author of Sassy and Rude - Her New Attitude, Debra offers tips on how to navigate restoring this crucial relationship. The conversati...
Jul 22, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 82
Discover the inspiring journey of Helen Ye Plehn, founder of Helen Creates Beauty and creator of the Aura Color Wheel. Born in China and educated in the US, Helen experienced great success educationally and professionally in her data analytics career. But her success bred depression, not joy, which launched her on a spiritual journey of intense awakening. Through her daily meditation practice and Kundalini awakening, Helen discovered the Aura Color Wheel, a comprehensive system that reveals a pe...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 81
Open your mind and explore Natural Law and “do no harm but take no shit” with voluntaryists Paul & Lauren Bell, who join Rev. Carol to discuss how the Golden Rule and sovereignty shape true freedom. We discuss conscious parenting, the joy of living in right livelihood, why organic food matters, and what the law of attraction needs to make it work. We also examine how many of our accepted societal structures enslave rather than free us, and what we can do about it. Learn how small actions, sh...
Jul 08, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 80
Discover how to transform motherhood from sacrifice into self-realization and cosmic creation! Dr. Gertrude Lyons, author of Rewrite the Mother Code: From Sacrifice to Stardust, challenges the hidden cultural, generational, and religious codes shaping motherhood today, and shares new spiritually-focused codes that can restore our self-confidence, inner wisdom, and active participation in the miraculous. Learn how pain becomes a sacred portal to creativity, mothering yourself is a divine act, and...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 79
In this episode, lifelong intuitive and QHHT Level 3 practitioner, Christi Clemons Hoffman, unpacks the angelic realm: what angels are, how they guide us, and why they never violate free will. She shares real-life miracle stories ranging from mysterious strangers or voices who suddenly appear to render aid/instruction to the extraordinary visions of children during the 1986 Cokeville Elementary school bombing. We discuss why many of us have blocks to experiencing this dimension and what we can d...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 78
Guest John Sanbonmatsu, philosophy professor and author of The Omnivore’s Deception, brings a frank discussion on the human-animal interface and the consequences of our reductionist/supremacist worldview. He shares many of the common deceptions that people use to justify exploiting billions of animals annually, including the myths of humane meat. We explore how society, political parties (both sides), and even spirituality reinforce this domination and we discuss the illusion of animal consent a...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 77
Experience the incredible journey of Bettina Tammaro — adventurer, two-time cancer survivor, and spiritual guide—who went from being a wild child in Denmark to competing on Survivor and Wipe Out, all while raising a family and following her mantra: “Don’t chase your pension, chase your passion.” In this episode, Bettina shares how embracing her authentic voice shaped her from an outsider in childhood to a fearless parent creating unforgettable adventures for her kids. She reveals the life-changi...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 76
Step into a provocative conversation with Timber Hawkeye, bestselling author of Buddhist Boot Camp and featured speaker at this year’s Whole Planet Spirituality Forum & Retreat at Unity Village, Missouri. Having journeyed from rat race to mindful living, Timber brings alive the wisdom of Buddhist teachings and its monastic vows. He shares his guiding principle to “do less harm” which provokes active questioning of all that we think, say, and do. Learn how the spiritual path is less about ris...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 75
Bestselling author and Inner Mammal Institute founder, Loretta Graziano Breuning, uncovers the science behind dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins—our mammalian “happy chemicals”— and shares how social comparison (even those rooted in altruism and compassion), pursuit of status, and groupthink are deeply wired into our biology. Discover how our brains are designed for both joy and struggle and why happiness is a learned skill, not our natural state. We bust the myth of the popularized “...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 74
Mystic, author and illustrator, Hans Wilhelm, joins us once again to explore Universal spiritual laws and how they can help us to navigate through our troubled world. We begin by discussing the underlying causes of the current state of humanity and growing divisions within our society. We then address some remedies – feeling God's presence, listening to your soul, using free will to make constructive choices, listening to God in all things, practicing forgiveness, acknowledging your shadow, and ...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 73
Guest Steven La Russa shares the profound transformational experiences that shaped his path, including an intense two-year spiritual awakening, a harrowing Dark Night of the Soul, and a shared Near-Death Experience (NDE) where he encountered the very voice of God, engaged in telepathic communication, and witnessed his wife speaking in unknown languages. Through the telling of his remarkable story, Steven shares that spiritual awakening can be confusing, chaotic, and uncomfortable! It involves a ...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 72
This week on the Spiritual Forum host Rev. Carol and guest Tams Nicholson (Executive Director of All-Creatures, Biblical Theology & Care of Creation expert) explore the powerful concept of transcending our current culture of death to embrace an evolutionary new paradigm of compassion and mercy for all – bringing Heaven to Earth. Discover insights into liberation theology, the Golden Rule of all faiths, Judeo-Christian ethics, scripture interpretation, the vital care of creation, and a rising...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 71
Former Miss Universe (2005), bestselling author, and self-love mentor Natalie Glebova, shares her spiritual journey from the glittering lights of global pageants to the quiet wisdom of the soul. Having spent many years in the judgmental and materialistic entertainment industry and winning the ultimate crown of beauty and success, Natalie found herself on a quest for truth and meaning. In this episode, she shares her reflections on God, the creative power of our minds, the power of faith/surrende...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 70
Bestselling author (Mind to Matter, Bliss Brain, and Spiritual Intelligence), visionary scientist, and spiritual thought leader Dawson Church, PhD shares groundbreaking insights on how to activate the four key brain circuits that unlock spiritual intelligence and lead to lasting joy, deep compassion, and true transformation. From escaping a devastating wildfire to reaching states of incandescent bliss, Dawson’s story is inspiring. Learn how to rewire your brain in just 30 days using his neurosci...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 69
What happens when you mix a mystical comedian, a spiritual revolution, and a healthy obsession with pop culture? You get this electric, no-holds-barred conversation with Justin Shaw — author of Sourcery 101. From healing childhood trauma and turning pain into power, to bliss attacks, shadow work, and channeling your unapologetic, GOAT (greatest-of-all-time) - mode self — this episode is an unfiltered journey through awakening, humor, and deep soul work. Justin drops truth bombs on the matrix-lik...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 68
Prepare to be inspired as we explore the remarkable life of Elio Zarmati, whose childhood in Egypt was shaped by revolution and war. A Jewish boy coming of age in Cairo — riding camels by the pyramids and navigating a vibrant mix of languages and cultures — Elio experienced the dramatic political shift caused by the Suez Crisis that turned friends into foes and ultimately sent his family into exile. His journey is one of resilience, seeking identity, finding love in chaos, and always having hope...
Apr 08, 2025•57 min•Ep. 67
Join Lory Widmer Hess, the insightful author of "When Fragments Make a Whole," as she takes us on a journey through the transformative healing stories found in the Bible. Inspired by anthroposophy and Rudolf Steiner's teachings, Lory shares how these ancient narratives offer powerful insights into our own healing journeys. As we explore the deeper meaning behind the healing stories and uncover the imagined inner world of those who were healed, we see how their experiences mirror our personal str...
Apr 01, 2025•57 min•Ep. 66
When Scott Stabile was just 14 years old, his parents were brutally murdered in their family-run store. The youngest of seven children, Scott blamed himself and went through years of inner struggle and intense grief, as well shame for being a gay man. Today he lives with a wide-open heart and complete self-acceptance. He believes there is no force more powerful than love to create real connection and healing in our troubled world. In this episode Scott offers profound insights on forgiveness, se...
Mar 25, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 65
What if you were to learn that something you are so sure about is not true? Throughout history new discoveries have threatened the status quo and those who found them were ostracized or even jailed! The ego defends beliefs fiercely. In this eye-opening episode, alternative medicine doctor Thomas Cowan shares some facts about viruses and contagion that might blow your mind. A questioner of conventionality and master of analogies, Tom makes scientific practices easy to understand and he dispels so...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 64
In this eye-opening conversation, we dive into the essence of the true feminine, unfettered by the patriarchal structures we have all been raised in. According to author and educator Dr. Alanna Kaivalya, both men and women are living in distorted roles that do not serve them. Alanna shares her revolutionary insights on the natures of the authentic feminine and masculine, the importance for women to honor their intuition and embrace the wild, untamed feminine, and the four essential keys to a sat...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 63
Henna Maria, a medicine woman, activist, speaker, and teacher, joins us from the Peruvian Amazon to share her incredible spiritual journey. Speaking on the importance of restoring the sacred in our lives, she explores how indigenous wisdom, Natural Law, and conscious activism can help us break free from the "zoo" of modern society and reconnect with our true essence. Henna discusses the fall of consciousness, the captivity of humanity, the link between human and animal rights, and the urgent nee...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 62
A dynamic discussion with Marzcia Techau, spiritual teacher, healer and author of Your Soul, Your Life - A Guide to Healing and Self-healing. We are all walking around in some sort of wounded state. It varies by person and degree, but our wounds drive our behaviors and relationships, and consequently the world at large. That’s why healing our inner child is possibly the most important work we can do. Guest Marzcia Techau joins us to share her deep and profound knowledge on this subject. She walk...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 61
Explore the wisdom that comes with aging, the profound nature of dreams, and the journey of self-discovery in this enlightening conversation with author and poet, Lily Iona MacKenzie. At age 72, Lily began a journey into the dream world. Over 10 years, she catalogued her nightly dreams, and with the help of a Jungian analyst, discovered meaning and acceptance of the inevitable processes of life that most of us fear – aging and death. In a world that obsessively values youth and beauty, Lily remi...
Feb 18, 2025•59 min•Ep. 60
In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Will Tuttle shares the six keys to living in health and harmony laid out in his most recent book, The World Peace Way , which is a practical companion to his best-selling books, Food for Freedom and The World Peace Diet . We explore the six keys -- nutrition, meditation, relationships, movement, nature and creativity -- and the steps you can take in these areas to connect with your truth and thrive. Will also shares how the spiritual practice of cultivating vi...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 59
Unlock the secrets of karma in this conversation with entrepreneur and meditation teacher Mordy Levine, co-author of the book The Beginner's Guide to Karma. We explore the true meaning of karma beyond common misconceptions, the five poisons that shape our thoughts and actions, and the role intentions play in our karma. Discover how habitual patterns influence our future, why mindfulness is key to breaking free from negativity, and how even small daily shifts can create a more compassionate world...
Feb 04, 2025•54 min•Ep. 58
Step into an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with Jim Rosemergy, a prolific author, iconic Unity minister, and explorer of spirituality. From his early years as a naval aviator and a teaching tennis pro to becoming an ordained minister leading multiple congregations, Jim’s journey has led him to dedicate the remainder of his years to global spiritual awakening. In this episode, he illustrates the processes of transformation, inner healing, forgiveness and awakening through personal ...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 57
Explore the world of animal chaplaincy with guest Reverend Sarah Bowen, an interfaith minister, interspecies educator, and advocate for exploited and endangered species. Whether we live in the city or the country, we intersect the animal world on a daily basis, and that intersection often poses challenges. Animal Chaplains extend care and help people with the emotional, spiritual and moral struggles associated with the animal world. In this episode we discuss the spiritual lives of animals, proc...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 56
