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https://youtu.be/5PFwyFViWRs Ajaya Sommers is the founder of Core Embodiment, a psycho-spiritual-somatic methodology devoted to restoring embodied coherence, relational intelligence, and the living presence of the soul within the body. Her work integrates developmental trauma healing, nervous-system regulation, and somatic mystery-school practices into a deeply experiential path of embodied awakening. More information about the guest can be found at ajayasommers.com

https://youtu.be/XKl-3IWTcGs Rev. Dr. Michelle Wadleigh is the author of Forgiveness, A Workbook for Emotional and Spiritual Freedom. Michelle is an award-winning author, speaker, coach, retreat maven and modern mystic whose work blends spiritual psychology, shadow integration, and bold personal transformation. She writes for people who are ready to stop suffering, know the truth about their lives, and claim their spiritual authority. With warmth, humor, and fierce love, she guides readers on a path toward emotional freedom and unshakable authenticity. More information about the guest can be found at MichelleWadleigh.com

https://youtu.be/wf8q3WHlWJk Doug Hilton is the author of the new book, The Tao of Addiction and Recovery: Chi Kung Practices for Restoring the Energy Flow in Mind and Body. Doug has been a counselor for more than 30 years with extensive experience in trauma, addictions, and couples and family issues. A certified Universal Healing Tao instructor, he has been integrating Chi Kung into his counseling practice for more than 20 years. More information about the guest can be found at https://fullcirclehealing.ca

Donald Altman is the author of the new book, Simply Mindful Reflections: 101 Daily Reflections for Joy, Hope & Healing. Donald is a psychotherapist, former Buddhist monk, international mindfulness expert and award-winning author of over 20 books which have been translated worldwide. Featured as an expert in The Mindfulness Movie and profiled in the Living Spiritual Teachers Project, he currently writes Practical Mindfulness Blog for Psychology Today. His best-selling The Mindfulness Toolbox won two national publishing Ben Franklin IPBA awards. His books, Clearing Emotional Clutter and The Mindfulness Code, were both selected as one of “The Best Spiritual Books of the Year” by Spirituality & Practice. His spiritual adventure novel, Travelers, was honored as a recipient of the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Donald has been an adjunct professor at both Portland State University and the Lewis and Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling. As the past Vice-President of The Center for Mindful Eating, he pioneered the field of mindful eating. As a workshop trainer, he taught mindfulness to over 15,000 health care and business professionals. More information about the guest can be found at MindfulPractices.com

https://youtu.be/WOjaocMYp5o Stephen G. Post is the author of new book, Pure Unlimited Love: Science and the Seven Paths to Inner Peace. Stephen is the Director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. He founded The Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love with initial support from his mentor Sir John Templeton. Dr. Post is the author of several books, including Why Good Things Happen to Good People: How to Live a Longer, Happier, Healthier Life by the Simple Act of Giving, has authored over 400 articles in peer-reviewed journals, and has been interviewed by leading newspapers around the world. He is an elected member of the Philadelphia College of Physicians, the New York Academy of Medicine, and the Royal Society of Medicine, as well as a Founding Fellow of the International Society for Science and Religion. He lives on Long Island, New York. More information about the guest can be found at www.stephengpost.com

https://youtu.be/TfJag8gjj_Q Nil Demircubuk is the author of the book, Down to Earth: Demystify Intuition to Upgrade Your Life. Nil is an intuition facilitator and guide with more than three decades of experience. She is also a certified professional coach. She empowers her clients and students to get in touch with their own intuition and combine it with their intellect to make better decisions, improve their relationships and performance, and live more fulfilled lives. Before her current career, Nil had studied engineering, obtained a PhD in economics, taught economics, ran the data group in a financial technology firm as a senior director, and led human-rights awareness programs in nonprofit organizations prior to shifting her focus to intuition facilitation and her coaching career. More information about the guest can be found at nildemircubuk.com

https://youtu.be/DMNWefz9ue8 Jason Gregory is the author of the new book, The Tradition of Natural Taoism: The Way of Free and Easy Wandering in Oneness. Jason is a teacher of philosophy, comparative religion, metaphysics, and ancient cultures. He’s authored several books, including Effortless Living, Emotional Intuition for Peak Performance, Fasting the Mind, and Enlightenment Now. His documentaries include The Art of Effortless Living, Effortless Action: The Art of Spontaneity, The Yugas: The Great Time Cycles of the Universe, and The Art of Synchronicity. More information about the guest can be found at jasongregory.org

https://youtu.be/eQWcUapPbuQ Amanda Ann Gregory is the author of the book, You Don’t Need to Forgive: Trauma Recovery on Your Own Terms. Amanda is a trauma psychotherapist whose work focuses on complex trauma recovery. Her unique perspective as both a clinician and a trauma survivor allows her to deeply understand the needs of survivors. Her writing has appeared in publications such as Psychology Today, Psychotherapy Networker, and psychotherapy.net. With over seventeen years of clinical practice alongside EMDR and National Counseling certifications, Gregory has provided trauma education and training for the American Counseling Association, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Ronald McDonald House Charities, among others. More information about the guest can be found at www.amandaanngregory.com

https://youtu.be/XPcnjpdnxxc Mark Hawkins, Ph.D., is the author of the book, The Mismatched Human: Our Fight for a Meaningful Existence. Mark is an author, educator, and a clinical counsellor. His first book, The Power of Boredom: Why Boredom is Essential for Creating a Meaningful Life, was featured in the New York Times and The Daily Telegraph. Dr. Hawkins has a Master of Counselling from City University of Seattle and a Doctorate in Philosophy of Education from Simon Fraser University. He has over 20 years of experience working with the public as an educator and counsellor for children, youth, and adults. His research focuses on interdisciplinary understandings of meaning and purpose as they relate to human wellbeing. More information about the guest can be found at www.coldnoodlecreative.com

https://youtu.be/REpu67hr20Q David Richo is the author of the book, By Your Side: How to Find Soulful Allies and Become One to Others. Dave is a psychotherapist, teacher, and writer who integrates Jungian, Buddhist, and mythic perspectives into practical guidance for everyday life. Through his books and workshops, he helps people cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and deeper human connections. More information about the guest can be found at www.davericho.com

https://youtu.be/aiH7wMxPqgE Dr. Richard Louis Miller is the author of Master Your Mind: Practical Tools to Calm Anxiety, Silence Your Inner Critic and Stop Overthinking. Richard is a clinical psychologist with 65 years of experience, founder of the Cokenders Alcohol & Drug Program and The Health Sanctuary at Wilbur Hot Springs, and host of the long-running podcast Mind Body Health & Politics, now in its 20th year. He is also the author of at least seven books. More information about the guest can be found at www. DrRichardLouisMiller.com

https://youtu.be/EuJV0XngG6o Charlene Bjorklund is the author of the new book, ONE MONTH SOBER: The Day by Day Guide to Un-EFF-ing Your Relationship with Alcohol, co-authored by Dale Reis, LCSW, a therapist with 25 years of clinical wisdom. Charlene Bjorklund is a creative leader with 13 years of sobriety wins (and fails) under her belt. She spent 23 years as a graphic designer, creative director and manager in the sportswear and advertising industries before writing the book she kept looking for on her path to sobriety. More information about the guest can be found at https://www.bawdyanddry.com/

https://youtu.be/JtjgrJ8OsHc Dee Dee Goldpaugh is the author of the book, Embrace Pleasure: How Psychedelics Can Heal Our Sexuality. Dee Dee is a psychotherapist, educator, clinical supervisor, consultant, and leading voice in the development of psychedelic integration psychotherapy, specifically with survivors of sexual trauma. Goldpaugh is a facilitator of ketamine-assisted retreats for both couples and individuals and has taught and published widely on psychedelics and sexuality, trauma, gender, and spirituality. A frequent presenter at international conferences and trainings, Goldpaugh lives in Woodstock, New York. More information about the guest can be found at Goldpaugh.com

https://youtu.be/wF_mH1n8h9Q Wen Stephenson is the author of the book, Learning to Live in the Dark: Essays in a Time of Catastrophe. Wen is an independent journalist and climate activist, and a contributing writer for the Nation. Formerly an editor at the Atlantic and the Boston Globe, he has also written about climate, culture, and politics for Slate, the New York Times, Grist, and the Boston Phoenix. More information about the guest can be found at wenstephenson.com

https://youtu.be/0je_JQwrTgY Dr. Joseph Jebelli is the author of the new book, The Brain At Rest: How the Art and Science of Doing Nothing Can Improve Your Life. Joseph  received a PhD in neuroscience from University College London, then worked as a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Washington. He has written two other books, How the Mind Changed and In Pursuit of Memory. More information about the guest can be found at drjosephjebelli.com