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Growing up, Sophia Demas was taught that talking with Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and unseen spiritual beings was as natural as talking with family. That early openness shaped a lifetime of extraordinary coincidences she came to understand as miracles. Are coincidences simply random events—or messages from a higher intelligence? In episode #269 of World Awakenings, author Sophia Demas explores miracles, synchronicities, divine guidance, intuition, and the spiritual significance of life's unexpected moments. Discover how paying attention to meaningful coincidences might change the way you experience the world. Make sure to get your copy of Sophia's two books, "The Divine Language of Coincidence: How Miracles Transformed My Life After I Began Paying Attention" and, "Consciousness Beyond Death: True Stories of Signs, Messages, and Timing" #Synchronicity #Miracles #DivineGuidance #SpiritualAwakening #SophiaDemas

What happens when a near-death experience takes you not toward a beautiful light—but into Hell? On Episode #268 of World Awakenings, Karl Gruber welcomes M.K. “Kathy” McDaniel, author of "Misfit In Hell To Heaven Expat", to share her extraordinary dark near-death experience.In 1999, Kathy suffered lung failure and was placed on a ventilator during a three-week drug-induced coma. While her family waited and prayed, Kathy says she endured a terrifying hellish experience—before eventually receiving a glimpse of Heaven and encountering her deceased fiancé.After awakening from the coma, Kathy began a long journey toward understanding what had happened and why. Her search eventually led her to the International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS) and others who had experienced distressing NDEs. Kathy and Karl explore dark near-death experiences, Heaven and Hell, consciousness, trauma, healing, the afterlife, encounters with deceased loved ones and the life-changing lessons Kathy brought back with her. Why are some NDEs beautiful while others are terrifying—and what can Kathy's journey from Hell to Heaven teach us about life itself? Don't forget that not only can you watch this episode on YouTube, but also on New Reality TV Just click this link to get your copy of Kathy McDaniels' book, "Misfit in Hell to Heaven Expat: Lessons from a Dark Near-Death Experience and How to Avoid Hell in the Afterlife" #NearDeathExperience #NDE #LifeAfterDeath #Afterlife #WorldAwakenings

What did Jesus really teach—and how much of his original message may have changed as Christianity evolved into an organized religion? On Episode #267 of World Awakenings, Karl Gruber welcomes Rogier van Vlissingen, author of Recovering Jesus: Help Is Here Now and a longtime student and teacher of non-dual spirituality, biblical studies and A Course in Miracles. In this unusually deep conversation, Rogier explores his interpretation of the distinction between the teachings of Jesus and the Christianity that developed after him. We discuss the Apostle Paul, the Gospel of Thomas, the Council of Nicaea, dualism and non-dualism, the development of Christian doctrine, and how A Course in Miracles fits into Rogier's understanding of Jesus as a teacher of spiritual awakening. Rogier also shares his own spiritual journey, his work translating Gary Renard's The Disappearance of the Universe into Dutch, and the ideas behind his books Closing the Circle and Recovering Jesus. Whether you're a student of A Course in Miracles, interested in the historical Jesus and early Christianity, or simply curious about the difference between Jesus' teachings and the religion built around him, this episode offers plenty to contemplate. Check out Rogier's new book, "Recovering Jesus: Help Is Here Now"  And his first book, "Closing the Circle: Pursah's Gospel of Thomas and A Course in Miracles" #ACourseInMiracles #Jesus #ACIM #Nonduality #SpiritualAwakening

What really happens when we die—and does consciousness continue beyond the physical body? Author Stephen Paul Chong joins Karl Gruber to explore the extraordinary ideas behind his book, "The Afterlife, a Return From". Journey beyond the veil into questions of life after death, reincarnation, soul planning, karma, the life review, forgiveness, spiritual growth, and the enduring power of love. Could death be not an ending, but another stage in the eternal journey of consciousness? To find out more about Stephen Chong & his books, just go to his website https://www.stephenchong.com.au/ #Afterlife #LifeAfterDeath #Reincarnation #Consciousness #SpiritualAwakening

A mystical experience as a young man helped launch Avikal Costantino (Swami Avikal) on a remarkable spiritual journey—from Venice to Mexico, encounters with brujos, and eventually studying and working alongside Osho in India. Avikal joins Karl Gruber to explore radical self-inquiry, spiritual awakening, unconscious programming, nonduality, the present moment, and awakening from the dream of separation. Who are we when we stop identifying with everything we've been conditioned to believe? You can also watch World Awakenings not only on YouTube, but also on New Reality TV To find out more about Avikal just go to his website https://www.avikal.co/ If you would like a copy of Avikal's new book, "A New Language: Flowing in Being", just click this link. #SpiritualAwakening #SelfInquiry #Osho #Nonduality #Consciousness

Our guest on Episode #264 of World Awakenings: The Fast Track to Enlightenment is Tim Malone, successful businessman, author of Behind the Veil, and a man whose extraordinary journey from opioid addiction to spiritual awakening became a powerful story of redemption, love, grief, and transformation. Tim began experiencing phenomena involving orbs, spirit guides, angels, mystical beings, and other extraordinary spiritual encounters that challenged his previous understanding of reality. Through these experiences, he discovered a renewed sense of purpose, a deeper connection with the universe, and a growing conviction that there may be far more to existence than what we perceive with our physical senses. In this fascinating conversation, we explore spiritual awakening, addiction recovery, grief and healing, life after death, angels and spirit guides, mystical experiences, synchronicity, unconditional love, finding your life purpose, and the possibility of communication beyond the veil. Tim shares this remarkable journey in his book, Behind the Veil—a story about the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of love, while offering inspiration and insight for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of spirituality, consciousness, and the mysteries that may exist beyond the physical world. You can now watch World Awakenings on New Reality TV! To get your copy of Tim Malone's book & to find out more about him check out his website https://www.timmalonebehindtheveil.com/ #SpiritualAwakening #BehindTheVeil #Angels #SpiritGuides #LifeAfterDeath #SpiritualRealm #MysticalExperiences #AddictionRecovery #GriefAndHealing #PowerOfLove #FindingYourPurpose #Consciousness #Spirituality #WorldAwakenings #TimMalone

On Episode #263 of World Awakenings, award-winning author, speaker, and somatic healing practitioner, Melbourne Australia's Cathy Williams reveals how reconnecting with your body can help you awaken your intuition, inner wisdom, creativity, and self-trust. Founder of Intuitive Self and author of Body Wisdom, Cathy explores somatic healing, expressive arts therapy, trauma recovery, mind-body connection, and intuitive awareness—and how learning to listen to your body can reconnect you with the wisdom already within you. In this enlightening conversation on World Awakenings, we explore body wisdom, intuitive healing, somatic awareness, trauma recovery, expressive arts, self-trust, and the connection between the body and intuition. Cathy shares how learning to listen to the subtle messages of the body can help us move beyond old patterns, reconnect with our inner knowing, and begin living with greater authenticity, creativity, self-trust, and intuitive awareness. If you've ever wondered how to strengthen your intuition, reconnect with your body, trust your inner guidance, or use somatic and creative practices for personal and spiritual growth, this episode offers a fascinating exploration of what can happen when we stop looking exclusively outside ourselves for answers—and begin listening to the wisdom already within. You can now watch World Awakenings on https://newrealitytv.com/ To find out more about Cathy Williams head over to her website https://www.intuitiveself.com.au/ #CathyWilliams #BodyWisdom #Intuition #IntuitiveWisdom #SomaticHealing #TrustYourIntuition

What if your connection to Source, creative intelligence, and your divine blueprint has never actually been lost—you simply need to remember it? On episode #262 of World Awakenings, Quantum Connection Mentor Laurie Seymour joins us to explore how we can reconnect with our energetic creative intelligence, release patterns of struggle and self-sabotage, and awaken to our innate potential. Creator of the Quantum Connection Process, founder of The Baca Institute, host of Wisdom Talk Radio, and author of Unconditional Remembrance: Your Connection to Source, Laurie reveals how remembering who we truly are can transform the way we experience ourselves—and our lives. You can now watch World Awakenings on New Reality TV! Make sure to check Larie Seymour's website to find out how to connect with her & find out about all of her wonderful programs https://thebacainstitute.com/ And make sure to get your copy of Laurie Seymour's book, "Unconditional Remembrance: Your Connection to Source" #LaurieSeymour #ConnectionToSource #QuantumConnection #SpiritualAwakening #DivineBlueprint #CreativeIntelligence #HigherConsciousness #HumanPotential #SourceConsciousness #ExpandedConsciousness #SpiritualGrowth #RememberWhoYouAre #WorldAwakenings

What if your intuition is actually a powerful form of Divine Guidance—and you’ve simply forgotten how to listen to it? On Episode #261 of World Awakenings: The Fast Track to Enlightenment, Dr. Nicole Sebastian and Professor Michael Sebastian, founders of the Divine Guidance Institute® and creators of The Ancient Way of Knowing, reveal how psychology, human behavior, vibration, spiritual intelligence, and intuition can work together to create healing and transformation. Discover how to quiet the mental noise, reconnect with your inner wisdom, trust your gut, and ultimately TRUST YOURSELF! To find out more about Dr. Nicole Sebastian & professor Mike Sebastian's Divine Guidance Mystery School & more, just click this link https://divineguidanceinstitute.org/ #WorldAwakenings #DivineGuidance #TrustYourGut #TrustYourself #Intuition #SpiritualAwakening #SpiritualIntelligence #AncientWayOfKnowing #InnerGuidance #InnerWisdom #HigherConsciousness #VibrationalHealing #SpiritualGrowth #Consciousness #EnergyHealing #PersonalTransformation #PsychologyAndSpirituality #Enlightenment #Spirituality #NicoleSebastian #MichaelSebastian

Our guest on Episode #260 of World Awakenings is Dr. Louise Swartswalter, an internationally recognized speaker, master transformational coach, naturopathic doctor, and pioneering expert in frequency medicine, brain optimization, trauma healing, and human potential. Dr. Louise is the creator of the Brain Soul Success Academy and the revolutionary B.R.A.I.N. System®, a multidimensional healing method that simultaneously addresses the Mind, Body, Soul, and Energetic Field. Rather than simply managing symptoms, her approach identifies and clears the underlying emotional, energetic, and ancestral patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, trauma, self-sabotage, and limiting beliefs—creating rapid breakthroughs with results designed to last. Join us as we explore how healing the mind, body, soul, and energetic field can awaken your greatest potential and create lasting transformation from the inside out. For more info on Dr. Louise Swartswalter check out her website https://www.louiseswartswalter.com/ You can access her Mind Gems here https://louiseswartswalter.com/mind-gems/ And you can also take Dr. Louise's Brain-Soul Assessment https://louiseswartswalter.com/brain-soul-assessment/

On this enlightening episode of World Awakenings: The Fast Track to Enlightenment, we welcome Joshua Pritikin, Ph.D., a psychologist, researcher, author, and expert in the fascinating intersection of consciousness, spirituality, psychology, belief systems, personal transformation, and artificial intelligence. Joshua began his professional career developing financial software on Wall Street before following a deeper calling that led him to earn a Ph.D. in Quantitative Psychology and become an Internal Family Systems (IFS)-Certified Practitioner. His unique background allows him to bridge the worlds of science, psychology, and spirituality while exploring some of today's most profound questions about human consciousness, self-discovery, and the rapidly evolving influence of AI on society. In this thought-provoking conversation, Joshua shares insights from his compelling first book, Religion Unburdened by Belief: The Way of Open Inquiry, inviting us to move beyond rigid belief systems and embrace curiosity, open inquiry, and direct personal experience as pathways to greater wisdom, inner peace, and spiritual awakening. If you're interested in A Course in Miracles, consciousness studies, psychology, mindfulness, self-awareness, personal growth, spiritual awakening, artificial intelligence, and the future of human consciousness, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Make sure to grab your copy of Karl Gruber's book, "True Spirituality & the Law of Attraction: A Beautiful Symbiotic Relationship". Just click this link. Joshua Pritikin's book, "Religion Unburdened by Belief: The Way of Open Inquiry" is now available on amazon. The book referenced by Joshua Pritikin is “The Religious Case Against Belief” by James Carse. To find out more about Joshua Pritikin, check out his website https://estrelacounseling.com/

My guest on Episode #258 of World Awakenings is John Paul Fischbach, better known by his shamanic name, Eagleheart. A practicing shaman since 1987, Eagleheart has spent nearly four decades helping people awaken to deeper levels of consciousness through ancient spiritual traditions, sacred ceremony, and transformational experiences. His work bridges the visible and invisible worlds, guiding spiritually curious seekers toward healing, personal growth, and a profound understanding of the interconnectedness of all life. Known as both a ceremony man and site whisperer, Eagleheart has devoted his life to exploring the spiritual intelligence found within nature, ancient sacred places, and indigenous wisdom. Through his unique gifts, he helps people reconnect with the Earth, discover their authentic spiritual path, and experience a deeper connection with themselves and the universe.  Join us for a fascinating conversation exploring shamanism, sacred sites, indigenous spirituality, ancient wisdom, consciousness, healing, ceremony, spiritual awakening, human potential, and the timeless connection between humanity and the living Earth. Now you can watch World Awakenings on both YouTube & New Reality TV! To find out more about Eagle Heart - John Paul Fischbach, check out his website https://www.eagleheart.com.au/

In Episode #257 of World Awakenings, Karl Gruber welcomes internationally recognized consciousness researcher and author Dr. Carol Talbot. Together they explore the groundbreaking concept of Multi-Dimensional Intelligence and its profound implications for human potential, higher consciousness, quantum science, and spiritual evolution. Learn how to activate your higher blueprint, expand your awareness, and consciously create a more meaningful and empowered life. You can get your copy of Karl Gruber's book, "True Spirituality & the Law of Attraction: A Beautiful Symbiotic Relationship" by clicking this link. Don't forget that you also watch this show on New Reality TV To find out more about Dr. Carol Talbot, check out her three websites https://multi-dimensionalintelligence.com/ & https://caroltalbot.me/ & The Possibility Hub Make sure to check out Carol's book, "Multi-Dimensional Intelligence: Activating a Higher Blueprint for Human Evolution". What part of Dr. Carol Talbot's discussion on Multi-Dimensional Intelligence resonated with you the most? Do you believe humanity is entering a new era of higher consciousness? Share your thoughts below—we'd love to hear your perspective! If you enjoy these conversations, please Like, Subscribe, and share this episode to help others discover World Awakenings!

Join us for a fascinating and thought-provoking conversation on Episode 256 of World Awakenings as we welcome Quantum Alchemist and multidimensional healer Maria Martinez. Born with an innate awareness of unseen realms and higher dimensions, Maria has explored spiritual, energetic, and multidimensional realities since childhood. Coming from a lineage of shamans and guided by Archangels, Ascended Masters, inter-dimensional beings, and members of the Galactic Federation, Maria shares extraordinary experiences that have shaped her understanding of consciousness, spiritual awakening, and humanity's greater cosmic connection. Her journey includes encounters with star beings, visits to advanced inter-dimensional vessels, and teachings received from higher-dimensional allies who recognize her role as a spiritual leader and visionary. Through her unique gifts and profound spiritual insights, Maria helps people awaken to their highest potential, reclaim personal sovereignty, activate dormant aspects of consciousness, and remember the deeper truth of who they are as multidimensional beings. This powerful episode explores spiritual awakening, quantum consciousness, energy healing, galactic wisdom, soul evolution, and the limitless possibilities of human transformation. You can now watch World Awakenings on https://newrealitytv.com/ To find out more about Maria Martinez you can go to her website https://www.360prosperity.com/

Join us on World Awakenings episode #255 as we welcome spiritual seeker, meditation teacher, and podcast host Eric McCarty. Eric is the creator and host of Just a Yogi: The Yoga of True Forgiveness, a popular YouTube channel featuring inspiring conversations with leading spiritual teachers, authors, and practitioners of A Course in Miracles (ACIM), meditation, mindfulness, forgiveness, and personal transformation. As a certified Primordial Sound Meditation Instructor and dedicated student of A Course in Miracles, Eric shares profound insights into spiritual awakening, inner peace, self-discovery, conscious living, and the transformative power of forgiveness. Through his interviews, teachings, and personal reflections, he helps others cultivate greater compassion, simplicity, presence, and emotional healing in everyday life. Eric is also the author of the Headless Now blog, where he explores themes of awareness, spirituality, nature, mindfulness, forgiveness, and the journey toward higher consciousness through thoughtful essays and personal experiences. Join us for an enlightening conversation about spiritual growth, awakening to your true nature, finding inner peace, and living a more loving and authentic life. You can now watch World Awakenings not only on YouTube, but also on New Reality TV Make sure to check out Eric McCarty's YouTube Channel, Just a Yogi Eric also has a wonderful blog page called, Headless Now SHOW TIMELINE: 00:00 Introduction & Welcome 02:15 Meet Eric McCarty 05:40 Discovering A Course in Miracles 11:20 The Meaning of True Forgiveness 17:05 How Forgiveness Heals the Mind 23:40 Primordial Sound Meditation Explained 29:15 Finding Peace in Everyday Life 35:10 Awareness, Presence & Spiritual Awakening 40:45 The Inspiration Behind Headless Now 46:30 Nature, Simplicity & the Spiritual Journey 51:50 Living with Greater Kindness & Compassion 56:10 Final Reflections & Spiritual Insights 59:00 Eric's Resources & How to Connect 1:00:30 Closing Remarks