In the 1990’s Steve Farrell co-founded and led two high growth tech companies based in Silicon Valley, that spanned the United States and Europe and were featured in the INC 500. Steve had reached the pinnacle of “success” as many of us define it he had financial wealth and a successful career. Steve loved his life, but he felt that he could be doing more. He shares his journey in his book A New Universal Dream, and details how he moved towards a more fulfilling life of caring and service to...

If you are feeling more anxious these days, you are not alone. Anxiety disorders are among the most common in the US affecting around 40 million adults- that’s almost one in five people. The pandemic didn’t help, and more people are suffering from insomnia and other anxiety related illnesses. Dr. David Rosmarin believes that you don’t have to suffer with anxiety, you can actually learn to thrive. His new book, Thriving with Anxiety reveals nine easy to follow strategies that demonstrate how...

One of the great things about doing a podcast is getting to have amazing conversations with people all around the world. Pippa Leslie is a gifted healer who works with people with QHHT, the Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique, Reiki, intuitive guidance, and private mentoring. She is also the host of the Conscious Convo Podcast that you can find right here on the MindBodySpirit.fm podcast network. I was so happy to work with Pippa and bring her podcast to join the amazing teachers already on...

Dr. Norman Rosenthal is a world-renowned psychiatrist who first described seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and pioneered the use of light therapy. It’s estimated that 5% of adults in the US experience SAD and it typically lasts about 40 percent of the year. This effects more women than men and can be really debilitating. Dr. Rosenthal shares some tips and strategies from his book Defeating SAD-A Guide to Health and Happiness Through All Seasons and helps to guide you through better health...

I’m Diane Ray and if you came across this podcast you might remember me from Hay House Radio or Unity Online Radio, or maybe even one of the radio stations I worked at in Florida, Texas, and California. I have been doing this for a long time. When I decided to get into the podcast game and launch a show, I wasn’t sure what to call it. It seemed that all the good names were taken. I wanted people who were interested in the same things that I am to listen – topics like metaphysics,...

Shelby Stanger believes that bringing some adventure into your life and getting out from behind the desk can be life changing. As the host and creator of the popular podcast REI Co-op’s Wild Ideas Worth Living, Shelby has interviewed countless CEO’s, athletes, activists and thought leaders to find out what makes them tick. An adventure writer whose work has appeared in Outdoor magazine, on ESPN and other outlets, Shelby’s love for adventure and the outdoors is infectious. Her book Will to...

These days it can seem like joy is hard to come by. Bestselling author and Joy School founder Lisa McCourt comes to the rescue with her book Free Your Joy: 12 Keys to Sustainable Happiness. Discover how to add more joy to your life with Lisa’s guidance. You will learn easy, real-world strategies to help raise your joy level no matter what is happening around you. It turns out that joy is actually a skill that can be practiced, learned, and mastered. It’s not some elusive thing just out of...

In her book Winks from Above, Liliane Fortna reveals a simple yet powerful way to experience greater awareness, peace, and grace. Sharing her fascinating life story as an energy healer, artist, European model and professional dancer, Liliane shares through her personal story how to overcome odds and open up to miracles. Her unusual and harsh childhood allowed her to peer into and learn from other realms that human senses often can’t perceive. This experience led her to her ability to see and...

Most people don’t think of AIDS in the ’90s as something that affected women and families. Until August 20, 1990, Julie Lewis was one of those people. On that day, she was diagnosed with HIV and thrust from the world of a suburban mom into the unpredictable world of AIDS. Julie found herself fighting for her life and rights amidst a disease she never imagined would hijack her future. She was told she had 3 to 5 years to live and is now a grandmother and even experienced the thrill of...

In Michelle Renee’s first book Held Hostage, she shares the true story of being kidnapped with her young daughter in 2006 and forced to rob the bank she managed while being taped with explosives. After the incident she had to navigate the legal system and was suspected of being in on the crime. It’s an incredible story and it was made into a Lifetime movie that came out in 2009. Fast forward to today and Michelle describes picking up the pieces and trying to heal in her new book Nine Days-...

In a society that moves at warp speed it’s easy to feel that you are always behind the 8 ball. The pressure to do more and be more is real. But what is we just stopped and found the courage to let go? Listen in to this powerful conversation with inspirational speaker, author, and transformational teacher Kute Blackson as he shares concepts from his book The Magic of Surrender- Finding the Courage to Let Go. Sometimes the most effective thing you can do is to let go. Discover how to harness...

When you think of channeling you may think of the work of Esther Hicks and Abraham, Jane Roberts and Seth or Paul Selig. All well known channelers who share some incredible information. Making their bodies a vessel to share ideas and other information, maybe from other worlds or consciousness. Stephanie Banks is a highly sought after intuitive channel, mentor, and guide who helps people connect on the soul level. She channels from the perspective of any soul currently on the planet, souls on...

Nadia Davis is a mom, attorney, victims’ rights advocate, kundalini yoga instructor, and author of Home Is Within You: A Memoir of Recovery and Redemption. She is a survivor of trauma and abuse, of a near fatal car accident, of addiction, and of public shaming. Nadia shares her story with unflinching honesty and accountability. The internet has changed the game for putting things in the past when something can live online forever. Nadia invites the reader to join her on her journey. This...

When the Dalai Lama and Greta Thunberg spoke for the first time in January 2021, millions of people around the world took notice. The event was livestreamed to people all around the world and was introduced by my guest today Susan Bauer Wu the President of the Mind & Life Institute. This organization was founded by the Dalai Lama in 1987 to bring science and contemplative wisdom together to create positive change in the world. Hosting this event with the Mind & Life Institute and...

Life can be scary, especially for kids. How we choose to respond to life’s challenges starts with how we think about them. Julie D’Ann started practicing mediation and yoga about 15 years ago. Being a mother and working with children of all ages throughout her career, Julie gained a unique perspective on effective ways of teaching kid’s powerful concepts. Julie is an author, energy healer, and certified Life Transformation Consultant/Coach through the Mary Morrisey Brave Thinking Institute....

Shereen Sun shares how to unleash your full creative genius even if you think you don’t have any creativity at all. Discussing her book Radiant Wild Heart, Shereen believes that everyone arrived on this planet with a Sacred Creative Mission. By telling her story and sharing experiential exercises, Shereen challenges all of us to awaken our inner artist and get inspired to express ourselves authentically in the world.  Connect with Shereen Sun and Radiant Wild Heart - Take the Elemental...

We are living in an anxiety filled world. Everyone seems to be dealing with a higher level of anxiety and depression than ever before. On the podcast I check in with Dr. Friedemann Schaub, author of The Empowerment Solution-Six Keys to Unlocking Your Full Potential with the Subconscious Mind. Dr. Friedemann shares some strategies to better deal with anxiety and explains where most of it is coming from. Please note- I had anxiety during this interview because my husband was talking loudly on...

With a theme of gratitude, I wanted to share two personal stories. One of overcoming depression and a suicide attempt and the other gratitude for life after a stroke. My brother Ed shares his story of dealing with Xanax addiction and depression and Felicia, one of my best friends from high school describes her ongoing recovery from an ischemic stroke at 57. Both are here to tell the tale. We all have a lot to be grateful for, let’s take a minute to celebrate it. I hope you like the new intro...

Spirituality isn’t always found in organized religion, temples, or gurus. Your divine life lies within all you need to do is listen to your inner voice. Susan Pearse searched for spirituality all around the world from raves in Ibiza to jazz bars in New York to philosophy classes in Australia. Her book Spiritually Loose shows how she replaced soul-destroying expectations and obligations with connection, meaning and possibilities. Susan joins the podcast from her home in Australia to talk about...

Valerie Gangas is the kind of person that you would love to have a glass of wine with and swap stories about life. Valerie had her first Transcendental Meditation experience in 2011 and the spiritual awakening that followed helped fuel an outpouring of creativity, insight, and empowerment. Focusing on helping women to find their voice she wrote a bestselling book Enlightenment is Sexy- Every Woman’s Guide to a Magical Life. In her new book In Deep Shift-Riding the Waves of Change to Find...

Many of us are looking for ways to cope these days but have you ever thought of birdwatching to deal with stress and anxiety? Tammah Watts joins the conversation to talk about her new book Keep Looking Up -Your Guide to the Powerful Healing of Birdwatching Discover how connecting with nature and our feathered friends can help us heal.  Find out more about Tammah Watts here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you felt that you are meant to do something more with your life? Do you feel a call to be involved in more meaningful work? Step into your Spiritual Spotlight with Muni Syed and the Muniverse. If you have been seriously thinking of devoting more time to your passion of being a spiritual teacher, healer, or guide tune in for some inspiration. Muni and Diane met working at Hay House and they share stories of how they both were influenced by people like Louise Hay and Wayne Dyer. Muni has...

46 million Americans struggle with addiction, but many don’t get the treatment they need. So family member and friends may find themselves in a stressful situation trying to handle the pain and confusion that comes with this issue. Pamela Brinker knows this all too well. Her book Conscious Bravery details her own struggles with trying to help both of her sons with addiction and mental health issues. As a renowned licensed psychotherapist and teacher, Pamela has been guiding clients on their...

46 million Americans struggle with addiction, but many don’t get the treatment they need. So family member and friends may find themselves in a stressful situation trying to handle the pain and confusion that comes with this issue. Pamela Brinker knows this all too well. Her book Conscious Bravery details her own struggles with trying to help both of her sons with addiction and mental health issues. As a renowned licensed psychotherapist and teacher, Pamela has been guiding clients on their...

When you were in high school what did you want to be when you grew up? Were the seeds planted for what you eventually would be doing, or did you take a completely different path? Today my guest and I are going to look back at 40 years and compare experiences. Way back in the 70’s and 80’s, when I was growing up in South Florida, I went to school with a lot of the same kids from elementary school through high school. Sam Rosenthal was one of those kids and I thought it would be fun to check in...