Surviving Mental Illness: My Story (Outskirts Press, 2012)

The road to recovery written from the perspective of someone whose life has been challenged by mental illness, this book offers help, hope, and inspiration to others struggling with psychological disorders. It provides information about mental illness in general – and mood disorders in particular – valuable tips about treatment and medication, and resources and organizations dedicated to helping those suffering from these disorders.

Surviving Mental Illness helps break through the fear and stigma of mental illness and focuses on how to find health and happiness. Linda Baron-Katz (Season 1, Episode 211) shares her personal journey: the heartbreak and challenges of bipolar disorder, and the joy of making her way back to mental health.

Through her own story, she shows that help is out there, and with a little faith, recovery is possible.

Season 1, Episode 210: Swami Tirtha – Author, Educator, Shaman & Energy Healer

Today’s guest is Swami Tirtha. Swami is a breakthrough expert in personal & professional transformations. He is an author, keynote/presenter, educator, monk (swami), shaman, and energy healer.

Swamiji has spoken to the White House Commission on Complementary Medicine Policy, wrote an Amazon #1 bestseller, The Ayurveda Encyclopedia; and has spoken at international medical colleges including Johns Hopkins University.

Swamiji is all about instant breakthroughs, as all of the important events in his life happened in an instant — both the euphoric and the tragic; and today, he shares his instant healing gift with others. He’s so confident that he even offers a money-back guarantee, and I don’t believe I’ve ever heard of a healer doing that.

You can find out more about him at TheHipGurusGuide.com.

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The Ayurveda Encyclopedia: Natural Secrets to Healing, Prevention & Longevity (Sat Yuga Press; 2nd edition, 2007)

Swami Tirtha (Season 1, Episode 210) has compiled the theories and practices of Ayurvedic medicine —including the therapeutic benefits of aromas, foods, herbs, meditation, yoga, and more — in this comprehensive handbook.

The Ayurveda Encyclopedia, with a section dedicated to health disorders, clarifies the simplicity of healing naturally and offers counsel towards an improved sense of well-being, reduced stress, and mental peace. Photographs of more than 80 herbs and yoga postures round out this home reference and teaching tool.

Season 1, Episode 209: Peggy Sealfon – Personal Development Coach & Author

Today’s guest is Peggy Sealfon. Peggy has studied with world-renowned Yogi Master Gurudev Amrit Desai, who founded Kripalu and subsequently the Amrit Yoga Institute. From him, she learned how to quiet her mind and ego and enter the zero stress zone, where she could accept herself as she is. By doing so, she could flourish and be happy.

As a natural communicator, Peggy has a deep desire to share her discoveries of these transformational yogic techniques with others who are battling discontentment or dis-ease. This path has led to the development of a unique combination of methodologies to address imbalances whether physical, mental or emotional.

Peggy offers highly customized programs that help release tensions and blockages from the source. She believes that when you remove the filters and obstacles, you can see more clearly who you are and live up to your potential filled with love and light, and she is forever grateful for the opportunities to share what she has learned.

Her new book, Escape From Anxiety, is a comprehensive guide from A to Z through simple yet transformational strategies to relieve anxiety and shift into a positive life of infinite possibilities.

You can find out more about her at www.PeggySealfon.com.

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Escape From Anxiety–Supercharge Your Life with Powerful Strategies from A to Z (Stonewater Studio Books, 2015)

Peggy Sealfon (Season 1, Episode 209) has created a comprehensive guide from A to Z through simple yet transformational strategies to relieve anxiety and shift into a positive life of infinite possibilities.

Escape from Anxietybased on ancient practices to modern psychology and breakthroughs in neurosciences, reveals time-tested skills that are easy to use and will show you how to enter a place of peace and contentment like you never thought possible. Isn’t it time to unlock your new destiny?

“I am delighted to recommend this new work by Peggy Sealfon. The insight and wisdom she has distilled…based on ancient yogic principles, into a practical manual is a gift to those whose lives are compromised by the grip of anxiety and depression. Her well-organized approach to facing one of life s most distressing emotional disabilities is a must-read for anyone seeking fulfillment in their love life, professional life and family life.” ~ Yogi Amrit Desai

Season 1, Episode 208: Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks – International Transformational Leader

Today, I am happy to bring back my dear friend and mentor, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks. Katie is a master at seeing a person’s true essence and inviting it forth, even if it’s been buried for years under layers of old programming, abuse and confusion. She is an artist of life who creates transformational theater events around the world.

Katie is a vivacious, dynamic leader who has been a pioneer in the field of body-mind integration for over forty years. She has an international reputation as a seminar leader, training professionals from many fields in the core skills of conscious living through the lens of body intelligence.

You can find out more about Katie at www.Hendricks.com and check out the Fear Melter video and animation here: On the website or on YouTube.

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Season 1 Episode 207: Carl David – Suicide Prevention Advocate & Author

Today’s guest is Carl David. For many years, Carl has had a serious interest in and has been a proponent of all aspects of healing and particularly “hands on” healing and energy work. He now weaves spirituality and energy work into his daily life.

Carl lost his brother to suicide when he was just 16, and has been on a mission to save lives ever since. His way of paying forward is by taking the darkest days of his life and helping those on that edge of desperation to see that they are loved, that there is help for them and that they are not alone.

As a Suicide Prevention Advocate, Carl also wants to let those who have walked a similar devastating path know that life does go on and that life is for the living, that we do survive. He authored the book, Bader Field as a memoir of how his family survived suicide.

You can follow him on Twitter @97Yankee.

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Bader Field (Nightengale Press, 2008)

Carl David (Season 1, Episode 207) penned Bader Field, which embodies the emotional story of a son’s loving relationship with his father―a legendary art dealer whose life is suddenly taken by a massive coronary at the young age of fifty-eight years. His death plunges the twenty-four-year-old man onto the front lines of the family art business, which he had entered a mere three years prior. Battling with his own grief while trying to help his adoring but fragile mother survive, David forges forward with all of the elemental tools his father imparted to him.

His journey proves a difficult one, not having yet recovered from the horrific loss of his brother to suicide just eight years earlier when he was found dead on the fourth floor of the Rittenhouse Square townhouse, which was home to the prestigious David David Gallery. His self-imposed obligation is to successfully take the family art business to the next generation and to give his own children every bit of love, kindness, and wisdom bestowed upon him by the unique man whom they will never know other than the mark he left on everyone who knew him.

Bader Field adds significant insight into the mysterious workings and dealings of the art world. David speaks from experience of having been immersed in it all of his life and having lived it from the inside out. There will be a tremendous crossover interest in this book as it combines the elements of an American family, its goodness and its tragedy interfaced with the multifaceted aspects of the art business and flying small airplanes.

Bader Field in Atlantic City was the oldest airfield in the country. With little sophistication, its two asphalt runways juggled single and twin-engine aircraft exuded a character and charm that created memories to last a lifetime. That is where this saga begins and where it ends as life comes full circle.

Season 1, Episode 206: Conscious Science

Michael is joined once again by Dr. John McGrail. John is a clinical hypnotherapist, self-improvement expert and spiritual teacher based in Los Angeles, CA. He is the author of The Synthesis Effect: Your Direct Path to Personal Power and Transformation.

In this topical content episode on Conscious Science, Michael and John talk about how science is proving the existence of “spirit”, how our mind exists outside our bodies, and the potential for our human evolution as we open up to these greater possibilities.

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Season 1, Episode 205: Guided Meditation #29 with Michael Neeley

This episode of Consciously Speaking’s Guided Meditation Series will be led by Michael Neeley. Set outdoors, this meditation will focus on your breath and the sounds of your surroundings.

At times, you may enter a meditation with an intention, such as a metta or tonglen practice; however, you may also find that the meditation has a plan of its own and will take you somewhere entirely different.

As you sit today, allow your mind to go where it will, while you simply notice and then release the thoughts that arise.

Enjoy!

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