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Nancy Thompson is the author of Touching the Elephant: Values the World's Religion Share. Nancy is a writer and educator fascinated by the diversity in how people live their religions. She teaches college courses in Comparative Religion and other humanities subjects. She also writes regularly for a “Speaking of Religion” newspaper column in Southern Vermont. Her work is grounded in lived experience as much as scholarship. She is currently attending Union Theological Seminary in New York City to expand both her professional path and her capacity for activism.   https://youtu.be/7Uj3B0JDJug More information about the guest can be found at zioapollopress.com/product/touching-the-elephant-by-nancy-j-thompson/

Ismael Cala is the author of the new book, The Art of Listening to Yourself: How to Tune In to Your Intuitive Voice. Ismael is a Cuban journalist, bestselling author, international lecturer, and visionary producer. Recognized as a global authority in executive mindfulness, innovation, productivity, and high performance, his work inspires leaders and dreamers alike to unlock their highest potential. He is the creator and host of the acclaimed podcast The Abundance Revolution and resides in Miami, Florida. https://youtu.be/tvCjjTARxtE More information about the guest can be found at ISMAELCALA.COM

Abbie Rosner is the author of the book, Psychedelics and the Counterculture of Aging. Abbie has been writing extensively on older adults’ explorations of cannabis and psychedelics for Forbes, Double Blind, and other journals since 2018. She is one of the few writers to specifically cover psychedelic use among older adults. She lives in Washington, DC. Nov. 9, 2026. 7 PM - Alberta Rose Theater, Portland, OR Psychedelics and the Reimagining of Aging - A Panel Discussion With Abbie Rosner, author of Psychedelics and the Counterculture of Aging, and special guests.  Sponsored by the Portland Psychedelic Society. https://youtu.be/bvrwK2OYHUU More information about the guest can be found at www.abbierosner.com

Helen Lavretsky is the author of the new book, Living From the Soul: the neuroscience of spiritual awakening. Helen is an integrative and geriatric psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and professor of psychiatry at UCLA. She directs clinical and research programs in integrative mental health. She also serves as a Director of Research for the UCLA Integrative Medicine Collaborative. Dr. Helen Lavretsky has authored multiple books focusing on integrative psychiatry, geriatric mental health, neuroscience, and resilience. She lives in Los Angeles. https://youtu.be/Z8FS0IKU1UM More information about the guest can be found at drhelenlavretsky.com

Craig James is the author of the book, The Religion Virus: Why We Believe in God. It has been a bestseller since its 2009 debut and has recently been re-introduced as an audio book. Craig is also a podcaster, and co-founder of a successful internet company. A California native, Craig is a graduate of UC Davis and Stanford where he studied electrical engineering, computer science, artificial intelligence, and linguistics. He is also is author of three novels (as C.A. James), one of which received an IPPY (Independent Publishers Book Awards) silver medal in the thrillers genre. More information about the guest can be found at religionvirus.com

Dr. Carlos Warter is the author of Psychedelics and Human Potential: Practices for Deep Healing and Self-Actualization. Carlos has been a pioneer in spiritual regenerative psychiatry, integrative medicine, and psychedelic therapy since the 1970s. The author of more than 24 books, he is a practicing physician and founder of the World Health Foundation for Development and Peace. His work is now called the Human Promise and is delivered in a series of retreats over a three-year curriculum. He lives in Southern California. [embed]https://youtu.be/WBnDrllRYA4[/embed] More information about the guest can be found at www.drwarter.com

Phil Cousineau is the author of the book, The Wisdom of the Odyssey: Twenty-Four Life Lessons from Homer’s Epic. Phil is a writer, teacher, filmmaker, storyteller, and cultural historian, who has consulted on mythology and story for major studios including Warner Brothers., Pixar, and Lucasfilm, and has led mythology travel programs to Greece for more than three decades. He is the author of 35 screen plays and over forty books, including the bestselling The Art of Pilgrimage, and The Hero’s Journey: Joseph Campbell on his Life and Work. Phil has been featured on NPR, CNN International, the BBC, the Smithsonian and Discovery Channels, and was the host of PBS and LINK-TV’s Global Spirit. He lives in San Francisco. More information about the guest can be found at www.PhilCousineau.com

RamDev Dale Borglum is the author of How to Live So you Can Die Without Fear. RamDev Dale is the executive director of the Living/Dying Project. A pioneering figure in the conscious dying movement, he has spent decades helping individuals face death — and life — with greater awareness, collaborating with the likes of Ram Dass, Stephen Levine, and Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (all of whom were featured on Pathways in years long past). Drawing on his background as a mathematician, meditation teacher, lover of God, and devoted practitioner of both Eastern and Western healing traditions, Borglum offers a uniquely practical and accessible map to the healing path. https://youtu.be/BiPpAXplHWM   More information about the guest can be found at https://livingdying.org/

Dr. Richard Moss is the author of the book, The Mandala of Being: Discovering the Power of Awareness, newly released as an audiobook. Richard is an internationally respected teacher, author, and former physician whose work has helped shape the contemporary field of inner transformation, embodied presence, and conscious relationship. His teaching joins psychological insight, spiritual awakening, subtle body awareness, and the path of love, offering practical ways to meet pain, conflict, and uncertainty with presence, compassion, and a deeper trust in being.   https://youtu.be/q7KGxdYJJiQ More information about the guest can be found at www.richardmoss.com

Will Johnson is the author of Radiant Mindfulness: How to Reach the Awakened State Beyond the Mind. Will is the director of the Institute for Embodiment Training and the founder of Bambu Hueco, a retreat center in Costa Rica that views the body as the doorway to spiritual growth and transformation. The author of several books, including Breathing through the Whole Body, The Radical Path of Somatic Dharma, Breathing as Spiritual Practice, and Eyes Wide Open, he teaches a deeply body-oriented approach to sitting meditation at Buddhist centers around the world. He lives in Costa Rica. https://youtu.be/aDohZ_WN3aE More information about the guest can be found at embodiment.net

Mandy Tang is the author of Heal Your Career Wounds: Navigating the Trauma of Today's Workplace. A career coach and holistic healer, Mandy helps clients from Big Tech, start-ups, and the nonprofit sector bring more creativity and joy into their work lives. Her training includes an MBA in finance from Columbia, certification as a trauma-informed yoga instructor, and completion of a three-year shamanic practitioner program. https://youtu.be/MbHyNfeZvvg More information about the guest can be found at www.mandytang.co

Kris Land is the author of the new book, The Infinity Within: Break Through Fear, Trust Your Inner Power, and Create a Life That Reflects Who You Truly Are. Kris is an award-winning, conscious entrepreneur, and spiritual teacher whose work explores awakening through fear, remembrance, and inner truth. Alongside his creative work, Kris is a veteran CEO and serial entrepreneur who has founded 12 high-tech companies, achieving 11 successful exits and one IPO. His decades of real-world leadership bring grounded depth to conversations about healing, purpose, and conscious creation. He is the founder of Amazing Items 4U Publishing and Campaign Catalysts Marketing, and a husband and father of three boys. https://youtu.be/rzVPI7EFsm0 More information about the guest can be found at krisland.com

Gina Goldfeder Ph.D., is the author of the book, Releasing the Emotional Wound: Shamanic and Psychological Tools to Transcend Trauma and Rebuild Your Life. Gina is a psychologist who specializes in individual and couples psychotherapy. Working with clients for almost thirty years, she draws on her training in healing modalities informed by shamanism, such as dream interpretation, as well as psychodrama, sacred geometry, and ThetaHealing. Gina offers courses and workshops on childhood wounds, couples’ communication, self-esteem, and dream interpretation. She lives in Mexico City. https://youtu.be/ExrYVGvgcOk More information about the guest can be found at Www.ginagoldfeder.com

Peter Russell is the author of the new book, How to Meditate Without Even Trying. Peter has written eleven other books including Letting Go of Nothing and From Science to God. A teacher of meditation for more than fifty years, he believes the critical challenge of today is freeing human thinking from the limited beliefs and attitudes that lie behind many of our problems — personal, social, and global. He has inspired thousands through his talks, teachings, retreats, and popular online courses. https://youtu.be/RIN1VQWNcQE More information about the guest can be found at peterrussell.com

Jon Gorman is the author of the new book, Facing Climate Anxiety: Evidence-Based Skills to Cope with Fear and Overwhelm, Find Meaning, and Take Action. Jon is owner of Towson Therapy Group―a psychotherapy group practice in Towson, MD. He is an assistant clinical professor at Loyola University Maryland, a licensed psychologist in Maryland, and is licensed to provide teletherapy in thirty-nine states. An active member of Climate Psychology Alliance North America, Gorman is trained in ecopsychology and nature-informed therapy. He has given talks to environmental legislators around the United States to advocate for pro-climate legislation. https://youtu.be/AR2UF1145w8 More information about the guest can be found at towsontherapygroup.com