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Alisha Das didn't set out to become an angel communicator. Raised in a family of physicians and scientists, she was taught to question everything, seek evidence, and trust what could be measured. But from an early age, she also experienced something she couldn't explain—she began hearing the angels speak in what she describes as their own language. Rather than choosing between science and spirituality, Alisha spent more than three decades exploring the fascinating intersection of intuition, psychology, and personal transformation. Today, she helps people reconnect with what she calls their Angelic Ancestry—the idea that each of us has a direct connection to divine guidance, purpose, and something far greater than ourselves. She's the author of the new book, Your Angelic Ancestry: Discover Your Archangelic Name, Heritage, and Higher Purpose. and today we'll explore what that means, how angels communicate with us, and how reconnecting with this deeper wisdom can bring greater clarity, healing, and meaning to our lives. Facebook Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jocelyn Chemel helps to discover the hidden strengths in your joyful memories. She does something called a Joy Symbol Reading. A Joy Symbol Reading is a gentle, one-on-one process that helps you uncover your natural strengths, gifts, and inner light by revisiting moments of joy from your life — often from childhood, but not always. Inside those memories live clues to your true nature. I really enjoyed exploring Jocelyn's gentle process and came away with a joyful memory from the past that gave me insight into things going on today. Get a Joy Symbol reading with Jocelyn Chemel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeffrey Sean McDonnell is an author, energy healer, and spiritual teacher whose life was forever changed by a profound encounter with Jesus during his darkest hour. Once a COO and corporate director, Jeffrey underwent a spiritual awakening in the fall of 2011 that led him through an emotional and physical breakdown — and ultimately into an emergency room, where a vision of Jesus would reshape everything. Jeffrey shares his incredible story in his book The Power of Prayer-How to Release Fear, Experience Healing and Walk in God's Miracles. Unlocking the Miracles Within podcast Connect with Jeffrey Sean McDonnell About Jeffrey Sean McDonnell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is for book lovers who are interested in a new kind of beach read. If you are looking for a fun read this summer check out Yoga Bind by Meryl Davids Landau. In a category all it's own, Yoga Bind is fun fiction that also touches on spiritual themes. I love to read and this book combines a great story with things I am interested in like yoga, spirituality, and more. Some reviews have called it "spiritual fiction" or "spiritual women's fiction" but I will let you make up your own mind. About the author- Yoga Bind is Meryl Davids Landau’s third book of mindfulness/yoga women’s fiction. Her prior novels are Warrior Won, which won a prestigious Independent Publisher (IPPY) Book Award, and Downward Dog, Upward Fog, named a fiction-book-of-the-year finalist by Foreword Reviews. All the books feature Lorna and Janelle on their eclectic spiritual journeys, although each book stands on its own. Meryl is also a longtime, award-winning journalist whose work has been published in numerous publications, including the New York Times, Washington Post, National Geographic, Prevention, Good Housekeeping, Self, Yoga Journal, and other media. She is a certified yoga teacher and, in the spirit of full disclosure, an on-again-off-again meditator. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of times I get to talk to the right people when I need to hear the messages the most. Today is one of those days. If you are looking for that spiritual “ah- ha” moment or you for guidance and getting no response todays’ show is for you. Joanne DiMaggio is joining me today and she has written an amazing book that will give us the tools to tap into your own higher spiritual self and get the answers you need. The book is Soul Writing- Conversing with Your Higher Self – this technique is designed to access that deep knowing each soul holds within.  Book a past life regression with Joanne DiMaggio Find out more about Edgar Cayce's Associate for Research and Enlightenment ( A.R.E) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Monika Benoit is known as The Quantum Oracle and is recognized as a transformation coach helping people to reprogram their subconscious minds and overcome emotional blocks and deep-seated patterns. She is also the creator of Quantum Manifestation Hypnosis, a revolutionary science-based healing method that calms the nervous system and allows people to come back into alignment. Monika and I met through working with a wonderful person named David Trotter and Awakened Magazine. When Monika reached out and I found our more about her work I definitely wanted to have her on the podcast to find out more about her healing methods. Check out free resources from Monika Benoit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If all you know about Mary Magdalene is that she was a demon possessed prostitute or that Judas warned Jesus about her in the play Jesus Christ Superstar, you will come to see Mary Magdalene in a completely different way. Author, religious scholar, and teacher of mystic traditions Andrew Harvey has written a new book The Magdalene Revolution: The Return of the Sacred Feminine and the Birth of Radical Equality that just came out last month. It’s available now at Amazon or your favorite bookstore. Andrew redefines the role of Mary in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. He challenges traditional patriarchal interpretations of Christianity, presenting Mary Magdalene as a revolutionary figure who embodies the divine feminine and serves as a guide for humanity's spiritual evolution. About Andrew Harvey Andrew Harvey  is a British author, religious scholar and teacher of  mystic traditions, known primarily for his popular nonfiction books on spiritual or mystical themes. He is also the Founder and Director of The Institute for Sacred Activism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author, activist, filmmaker, and business leader Deborah Santana discusses her deeply personal new memoir, Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom. Deborah shares her rebirth following the end of her 34 year marriage to musician Carlos Santana and the exhilaration of reclaiming her voice, identity, and freedom. Anyone facing change and transition and looking to heal and transform will find a lot to learn from Deborah's story. About Deborah Santana- Deborah Santana is an author, business manager, and activist for peace and social justice. Her non-profit, Do A Little, serves women and girls in the areas of health, education, and happiness. With a passion to provide educational opportunities for girls and women, Ms. Santana collaborates with organizations that work to prevent and heal relationship and sexual violence, improve the lives of America's abused and neglected children, and a worldwide community of artists and allies who work for empowerment, opportunity, and visibility for women artists.   In 2005, she published her first memoir: Space Between the Stars that told of her experiences growing up as a bi-racial child, and her coming of age. Ms. Santana has produced five short documentary films, four with Emmy-award winning director Barbara Rick: Road to Ingwavuma, Girls of Daraja, School of My Dreams, and Powerful Beyond Measure. These films highlight the work of non-profit partners in South Africa, and the Daraja Academy, a free secondary boarding school for girls in Kenya. Pre order- Loving the Fire : Choosing Me, Finding Freedom Available April 20th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meditation is an effective way to manage stress, anxiety, and depression. If getting a practice going or rebooting one has been a challenge join me for todays conversation with Oneika Mays. In her book Sit with Me, Oneika invites readers into her story shaped by her time as a Mindfulness Coach at Rikers Island Correctional Facility. Oneika's approach to metta or lovingkindness meditation makes it accessible for everyone. About Oneika Mays- Oneika is an author, LMT, E-RYT, a multi-hyphenate teacher who leads with joy, passion, and wisdom. With deep roots and knowledge in Biddhist and yogic teachings , Oneika delivers a practical application and authentic connection through her facilitation skills. You can find her at www.oneikamays.com Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Selig is considered one of the foremost spiritual channels working today. His new book Divine Union: The Essential Path to Oneness focuses on themes of self-realization, and the transformation of human consciousness. It emphasizes the shift from fear-based living to a higher vibrational state known as the "Upper Room," where individuals align with divine truth, peace, and unity. Join me for this enlightening conversation with Paul from his home in Maui. About Paul Selig Paul Selig is considered one of the foremost spiritual channels working today. He is also a medium. His work has been featured on ABC News Nightline, Fox News, the Biography Channel series The UneXplained, Gaiam TV’s Beyond Belief and the documentary film PGS: Your Personal Guidance System. He has appeared on numerous radio shows and podcasts including Coast to Coast AM with George Noory and Bob Olson’s Afterlife TV. He has a very popular YouTube channel for you to check out and his new book that we are talking about today is called The Divine Union- The Essential Path to Oneness – which has been called The Guides most important teaching to date.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Maderias author of The Akashic Way, explains how to work with the Akashic records, a space in the Divine Realm where all soul information resides. It’s also been called The Book of Life- a comprehensive, non-physical, vibrational record of every thought, word, deed, and experience of every soul throughout time. And we have access to this information. – it can be used for personal healing, understanding life purpose, and gaining insight into past, present, and potential future. About Mary Maderias- The author of The Akashic Way- she is an advanced Akashic Records practitioner, author, screenwriter, and three-time Emmy Award–winning television director whose career bridges two worlds—broadcast entertainment and spiritual transformation. For nearly two decades, she has opened the Akashic Records for individuals, couples, and corporations worldwide, offering soul-level insight that fosters clarity, healing, and success. The Akashic Way- Living Through the Lens of the Akashic Records Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dana Micucci is an author and healer who has a lot to teach us. She has written several books and has had a long career as a journalist and publicist, her work has been published in outlets like The New York Times, International Herald Tribune, Chicago Tribune, Architectural Digest, Town & Country, Art & Antiques, and Spirituality & Health, her new memoir is, The Years of Living Dangerously: Lessons from the Front Lines of a 21st-Century Lightworker. It reveals the miracles, tests, and transformations that shaped her journey and serves as a supportive spiritual roadmap during this time of intense planetary transformation. She has had a really fascinating life so I’m happy to welcome her to the podcast. Give it a listen. Check out the other amazing podcasters that are a part of the MindBodySpirit.fm podcast network. Interested in launching a podcast in the Mind+Body+Spirit space? email [email protected] to find out how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you think that happiness is fleeting or out of reach? Does it seem like everyone else is happier than you are? Today we are going to learn how to supercharge our happiness level and get some real action steps to take control of our personal and professional destinies.  Michelle Phillips is the founder and president of Key Performance, a company dedicated to increasing happiness and performance in the workplace. She has worked for some big companies like Pfizer, Verizon and others but her book Energize Your Happiness- Tap into Personal Energy and Shape your Destiny is for everybody not just the corporate world. Listen in and supercharge your happiness level! Contact- [email protected] Find Michelle Phillips on Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joy seems to be in short supply these days but Shari Alyse, TV host, bestselling au­thor, and 2x TEDx speaker has gathered together 24 voices – different teachers, authors, speakers and practitioners to share a practical tool that she calls a spark that has helped them reconnect to their joy, light and truth. The book Joy Unleashed- The Ultimate Guide to Living Your Best Life shares these sparks from some amazing people, including Felicia Rangel, the co-founder and Chief Communications Officer of Fabularis En­tertainment and Media. Join Shari Alyse and Felicia Rangel at a book signing Jan. 24, 2026 at Barbara's Bookstore in Yorktown DATE: Sat, 1/24/2026 TIME: 3:00pm - 4:00pm PLACE: Barbara's Bookstore Yorktown  120 Yorktown Center Lombard, IL 60148   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thanks for being present with me for the conversation today as dig into the subject of UFO’s or as they are being rebranded now UAP- unidentified anomalous phenomena. UFO’s are having a resurgence of interest since the government hearings in September of 2025. These hearings were held by the House Oversight Committee's Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets and was titled "Restoring Public Trust Through UAP Transparency and Whistleblower Protection". There were key witnesses to UFO activity from credible sources like US Air Force veterans. To explore this topic further and find out new information I’m visiting with Alan Steinfeld author of Making Contact who has been writing and studying UFO phenomena for over 30 years. I don’t believe we are alone in this infinite universe do you? Making Contact- Preparing for New Realities of Extraterrestrial Existence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices