The Richard Brendan Show: Recent Episodes
The Richard Brendan Show
The Richard Brendan Show...Bringing Love to Life, is inspiring talk radio that engages socially and spiritually conscious visionaries, musicians and artists
Cynthia Bourgeault is a modern-day mystic, Episcopal priest, writer and internationally known retreat leader. Her passion is to spread the recovery of the Christian contemplative and Wisdom paths. On Sunday's show she will be sharing her personal moving love story documented in her book, Love Is Stronger Than Death: The Mystical Union Of Two Souls.
This inspiring and heartfelt conversation will begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.BlogTalkRadio.com/therichardbrendanshow
Visit Cynthia online at www.cynthiabourgeault.com
Mark Nepo is a poet and philosopher who has taught in the fields of poetry and spirituality for more than 40 years. A New Your Times #1 bestselling author, he has published over 15 books including The Book of Awakening. Mark makes a repeat visit to discuss insights from Seven Thousand Ways to Listen and Reduced to Joy.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org & www.blogtalkradio.com/therichardbrendanshow
Visit Mark online at www.marknepo.com
Fr. Richard Rohr has been one of my spiritual guides over the years. He is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher bearing witness to the universal awakening within mystical and transformational traditions. He is a Franciscan priest, best-selling author and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico, home of the Rohr Institute. We will be talking about the seven spiritual themes found in all of Richard's teachings.
This inspiring conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org and www.BlogTalkRadio.com/therichardbrendanshow
Visit Richard at www.cac.org
A powerful interview with contemporary mystic Andrew Harvey on Sunday's radio show. Our topic is Radical Passion: Sacred Love and Wisdom in Action. Harvey shares, "Only a global, grassroots, sacredly inspired movement of love can possibly be of any use now." Andrew Harvey is an internationally acclaimed poet, novelist, translator, mystical scholar, and spiritual teacher. I have fond memories of bringing Andrew to Indianapolis to teach on sacred activism, in 2007.
The conversation begins at Noon EST on 88.7f, WICR and worldwide at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org and www.blogtalkradio.com/therichardbrendanshow
As this year winds down I've decided to replay (for the last time) my interview with my favorite speaker, Leonardo Felice Buscaglia. Originally taped in April of 1998, Dr. Leo Buscaglia shook up the University of Southern California in the 1970's when he started teaching classes on love. He was the "Wayne Dyer" of PBS in the 1980's, authored 15 books which sold in the millions, five of which were once on the New York Times best-seller list at the same time. This interview was one of the last radio interviews he did. Leo died of a heart attack on June 12, 1998. I'll also play a classic song from the "Rev. of Love" Al Green. A full hour of Love on the Air!
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org and www.blogtalkradio.com/therichardbrendanshow
Visit www.buscaglia.com
My special guest on this Sunday's radio show is Miranda Macpherson. She is a spiritual teacher, author, and founder of OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation in London, where she has trained and ordained over 600 ministers. She will be sharing insights from her new book, THE WAY OF GRACE: The Transforming Power of Ego Relaxation. Miranda has been one of my favorite nonduality teachers and I highly recommend this book!
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and at 1pm EST worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org.
Visit her online at www.mirandamacpherson.com
Its a joy to have Robert Moss make a return visit on Sunday's radio show. He will be sharing insights from his newest book, Mysterious Realities: A Dream Traveler's Tales from the Imaginal Realm. Robert is a novelist, poet, and independent scholar, and creator of Active Dreaming, an original synthesis of dreamwork and shamanism.
The conversation begins at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR, at www.richardbrendan.org, and www.blogtalkradio.com/therichardbrendanshow
Visit Robert online at www.mossdreams.com
Joining me on this week's radio show is Lauren Lane Powell. Many know her as an expert vocal coach, recording artist, keynote speaker and now author of Holy Shift! Everything's A Gift. Yes, she means everything. Since being diagnosed in March 2012 with ovarian cancer, Lauren has been on a Spirit-led journey through illness to wellness....to a complete surrender of embracing her own mortality. She is now "dancing with dying deliciously."
I'll also play several tracks from her inspiring CD, Chants to Heal.
This powerful and heart touching conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Please visit Lauren online at www.laurenlanepowell.com
On this week's radio show I have two special guests sharing information regarding two great events happening in Indianapolis!
Kathy Sparnins is Executive Producer of an award winning documentary titled Voices of Grief. It's about honoring the sacred journey of grieving over the loss of a loved one. This will be shown on Friday, November 2nd....7pm at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Fellowship Hall. Free admission.
Andrew Montieth is the new General Manager at Georgetown Market. They are celebrating their 45th Anniversary on November 10th and everyone is invited! Vendors will be there as well as great food and Chef Wendell. The store is open 9am to 8pm but vendors will be available from 11am to 2pm.
I'll be at both events so I look forward to seeing you! The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Please visit www.voicesofgrief.org & www.georgetownmarket.com
On this week's radio show my special guests are Karen Lynn Burr and Adriane Villegas. Karen, along with Sara Redmon are co-owners of Materia Medica Herbal Blending Bar. Adriane is the owner of Healing Smiles, a Healing Touch Practice. Both are passionate and accomplished in the areas of holistic and energy healing and will share insights that can help you on your journey to a full and healthy life.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
I encourage you to visit www.materiamedicaspa.com
On this week's radio show, a replay of one of my more popular interviews. Best selling author John Robbins makes a return visit as we celebrate the 25th anniversary edition of Diet for a New America. This originally aired on August 31, 2013. John's books and life has been an inspiration to people all over the world. He certainly has been an inspiration to me!
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org.
Visit John online at www.johnrobbins.info
On Sundays radio show, my special guest is Jennifer Seffrin, founder of Indy Holistic Hub. We'll be talking about Holistic Hub Wellbeing Fest coming up on October 28th at the Biltwell Event Center in Indianapolis. Local Food, Wellbeing Talks, Holistic Vendors, Demos, and Music!
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit www.holistichubwellbeingfest.com
Scott Stabile, author of BIG LOVE: The Power of Living With a Wide-Open Heart, is my special guest on Sunday's radio program. His parents were murdered when he was fourteen. Nine years later, his brother died of a heroin overdose. Soon after that, Scott joined a cult that dominated his life for thirteen years. Through it all, he became evermore committed to living his life from love.
His inspiring message can be heard Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org. This interview will be podcast on my site.
Visit Scott online at www.scottstabile.com
Meditation and dharma teacher Spring Washam will be special guest on Sunday's radio show. In her book, A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage, and Wisdom In Any Moment, she shares her contemporary, unique interpretation of the Buddha's 2,500-year-old teachings that get to the heart of mindfulness, wisdom and compassion.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit Spring online at www.springwasham.com
On this week's radio show my special guest is career coach and speaker, Tama Kieves. We'll be talking about her best-selling book, This Time I Dance!: Creating The Work You Love.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit www.tamakieves.com
On this week's radio show, a replay of my second interview with Donna DeLory. She traveled the globe for 20 years as a backup singer and dancer for Madonna, appearing in the documentary film Truth or Dare. DeLory's own music combines pop savvy with a deeply felt sense of spirituality, and has won her a strong fan base in the yoga/conscious living community and beyond.
The conversation and music begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Check out www.donnadelory.com
Jennifer Cattet, Ph.D is my special guest on this week's radio show. She, along with her husband Jack Topham, has founded Medical Mutts with two goals in mind: helping those in need service dogs, and helping dogs that have been abandoned.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit www.medicalmutts.com
Bill Plotkin, Ph.D., is a depth psychologist, wilderness guide, and agent of cultural evolution. He will also be my special guest on Sunday's radio show. We'll be taking a deep dive into his great book, Wild Mind: A Field Guide to the Human Psyche.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 66.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit www.animas.org
My interview with Anita Moorjani on this Sunday's radio show. Anita will share her story and insights regarding her journey from cancer, to near death, to true healing. Dying To Be Me with Anita Moorjani this Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit www.anitamoorjani.com
On Sunday's radio show my special guest is Dr. Mary Grace Pennella, owner of Stillpoint Family Chiropractic. We'll be talking about the importance of Finding Joy and Claiming Contentment. And I'll replay an interview I had with best selling author Daphne Kingma regarding her book, Loving Yourself. Joy, contentment and self love! Now that's an inspirational hour!
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Please visit www.drpennella.com
A great interview with Frank Ostaseski, the co-founder of Zen Hospice Project on Sunday's radio broadcast. He is also founder of the Metta Institute, a Buddhist teacher, an international lecturer, and a leading voice in contemplative end-of-life care. We talk about his book, THE FIVE INVITATIONS: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit www.fiveinvitations.com
On this week's radio show my special guest is Joshua Pollock. He is the co-author, along with Kamlesh Patel, of a great new book, The HEARTFULNESS WAY: Heart-Based Meditations for Spiritual Transformation. Sanjay Gupta, MD, chief medical correspondent for CNN says, "A must read for anyone interested in incorporating meditation into their lifestyle."
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit www.heartfulnessway.org
"The Green Reaper" is my special guest on Sunday's radio show. Elizabeth Fournier is the owner and operator of Cornerstone Funeral Services, the first green funeral home in the Portland, Oregon area. She will share insights from her new book, The GREEN BURIAL GUIDEBOOK: Everything You Need to Plan an Affordable, Environmentally Friendly Burial. I also offer a replay of a delightful conversation I had with the great Barbara Sher, author of the best selling book, Wishcraft.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit www.thegreenreaper.org
Dorothy Hunt serves as spiritual director of Moon Mountain Sangha and is the founder of the San Francisco Center for Meditation and Psychotherapy. On Sunday's radio show, we will be discussing her newest book, ENDING THE SEARCH: From Spiritual Ambition to the Heart of Awareness. Dorothy's teaching points beyond ideas, religions, or practices to the "sheer Mystery that is always right here behind and within this moment as it is."
Join us Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR or worldwide at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org
For more info visit www.dorothyhunt.org
My conversation with Paul Selig on this Sunday's radio show. He is considered to be one of the foremost spiritual channels working today. In his breakthrough works of channeled literature, I Am The Word, The Book Of Love And Creation, The Book Of Knowing And Worth & The Book Of Mastery, author and medium Selig has recorded an extraordinary program for personal and planetary evolution as humanity awakens to its own divine nature.
It was an honor to meet him and receive a reading by him. The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and at 1pm EST worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit www.paulselig.com
On this Sunday's radio show my special guest is Lama Tsultrim Allione. She is the first American woman to be ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist nun, and is founder and resident Lama of Tara Mandala, located outside Boulder, Colorado. We will be discussing her newest book, WISDOM RISING: Journey into the Mandala of the EMPOWERED FEMININE.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit www.taramandala.org
On this week's radio show my special guests are Bob and Laury Wallace. They are the founders of Life's Journey Hospice House, located in Avon, Indiana. The mission of this amazing inpatient care model is to serve ALL hospice patients, no matter who they have chosen as their hospice provider. Unlike a Skilled Nursing Facility or a Hospital, Lifes Journey believes in giving hospice patients and their caregivers a place that embraces, respects, and focuses on the end-of-life care exclusively.
This inspiring conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org. This interview will be posted on my site for a full week!
Visit www.lifesjourney-avon.com
My conversation with Annie Kagan, author of The Afterlife of Billy Fingers, on this week's radio show. Living a quiet life in a small house by the bay on the tip of Long Island, Annie's future took a surprising turn when her brother Billy died unexpectedly and began speaking to her from the afterlife. Billy demystifies life's greatest mysteries and will forever change the way you see life, death, and your place in the cosmos.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org. Interviews are podcast on this site!
Visit www.afterlifeofbillyfingers.com
On this Sunday's radio show a story about great love and how that love can transcend even death. Alison Miller's 24-year marriage was so passionate and fulfilling that after her husband's sudden death from cancer, her intense grief propelled her to continue the grand adventure that she and her husband began four years prior to his death. As she travels "happily homeless" she shares her story with other widows through workshops and one-on -one conversations.
This inspiring interview begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Follow Alison's travels at www.happilyhomelessismoonstruck.com
On this week's radio show a replay of my interview with Frank Ostaseski, author of The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully. Frank has dedicated his life to service. He is the cofounder of the Zen Hospice Project, founder of the Metta Institute and a leading voice in contemplative end-of-life care. His work has been featured on the Bill Moyers PBS series "On Our Own Terms" and the Oprah Winfrey Show.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit www.fiveinvitations.com
Great poetry has the power to start a fire inside a person's mind and heart. It can alter the way we see ourselves. It can change the way we see the world. Acclaimed teacher and bestselling author Roger Housden says that poetry is especially important in times of darkness and difficulty. He will insights from his new book, Ten Poems for Difficult Times on this Sunday's radio show.
I'll also play an encore segment of an interview I did with internationally known yoga instructor Seane Corn.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm WICR, and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit Roger online at www.rogerhousden.com
I'm celebrating my 16th year anniversary on 88.7fm, WICR with two powerful interviews. My special guest (who was in studio with me on Thursday) is Adam Hayden. He is a graduate-trained philosopher, freelance writer and blogger, speaker, and living with advanced brain cancer (gliobastoma). In his mid 30's and happily married with three young children, Adam will share his journey of embracing his own mortality and what he wants you to know about life....and death.
I also air my very first show which aired on April 2, 2002 with John Robbins and our topic is The Food Revolution.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST mon 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit Adam's blog at www.glioblastology.com
On this Easter Sunday my special guest is Fred Sievert. He is a speaker, author, and former president of New York Life Insurance Company. Following his early retirement at age fifty-nine, Sievert attended Yale Divinity School and received a master's degree. He will be sharing insights from his newest book, Grace Revealed: Finding God's Strength in Any Crisis.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit www.storiesofgodsgrace.com
On this week's radio show my guest is Thomas Moore, author of the number one New York Times bestseller Care of the Soul. He has written twenty-four other books about bringing soul to personal life and culture. We will be discussing A Guide to Creating a Personal Spirituality in a Secular Culture.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit Thomas at www.thomasmooresoul.com
On this Sunday's radio show my special guest is author and evolutionary Terry Patten. He will share insights from his new book, A New Republic of the Heart: An Ethos for Revolutionaries. Terry leads Bay Area Integral, which gathers and supports an integral community in the San Francisco Bay area. Terry also led a team at the HeartMath Institute that developed their first heart-rate variability monitor. I'll also play an encore segment of my interview with Maya Angelou.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org. All show are podcast on the site.
Visit www.terrypatten.com
Visionary and healer Suzanne Hanna will be my special guest on Sunday's radio show. Suzanne is the founder and creator of The Wilderness Walk and has recently ignited a Healing Revolution through her non-profit organization Global Healing Collective. I also play my conversation with singer-songwriter Tina Malia.
Love is On the Air Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit Suzanne at www.globalhealingcollective.org
On this week's radio show, my featured guests are Daniel Ladinsky and Coleman Barks. Daniel is a popular translator of Hafiz poetry and the author of The Gift, The Subject Tonight is Love, and Love Poems from God. Coleman's translations of Rumi have inspired readers all over the world. His books include The Essential Rumi, The Soul of Rumi, and Rumi: The Book of Love. Two of my favorite interviews. Enjoy!
Love Is On the Air this Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit www.colemanbarks.com Daniel does not have a website.
It's time for my annual replay of a conversation I had with the great Dr. Leo Buscaglia. Originally taped in April of 1998, known as "Dr. Hug" or "Dr. Love", he shook up the University of Southern California in the 1970's when he started teaching classes on love. He was the 'Wayne Dyer' of PBS in the 80's, authored 15 books which sold in the millions, five of which were once on the Ney York Times best-seller list at the same time. This interview was one of the last radio interviews he did. He died of a heart attack on June 12, 1998. I'll also play a classic song from the "Rev of Love" Al Green. A full hour of Love on the Air!
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org. This will be podcast for a full week on my site. Visit www.buscaglia.com
On this Sunday's show my special guest is spiritual teacher and author Jai Maa. Her new book is Break Through Your Threshold: A Manual for Faith-Based Manifestation and Co-Creating with God. She will share insights on how to manifest your dreams by co-creating with God. Jai Maa is also one of our featured speakers at the February 21st Walk the Talk: Creating Happiness event to be held at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater in Bloomington, Indiana. Visit www.buskirkchumley.org for ticket information.
I'll also play an encore segment of an interview I did with Arun Ghandi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi. The conversations begin Sunday at Noon on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit Jai Maa online at www.breakthroughyourthreshold.com
On this week's radio show my special guest is life coach and speaker Christine Eartheart. Known for her contagious spirit of joy, compassionate presence and open heartedness, Christine is also one of our six featured speakers at Walk the Talk - Creating Happiness event on February 21st at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater in Bloomington. (For ticket info visit www.buskirkchumley.org)
Christine will share about her spiritual journey, challenges that she overcame, and insights on how to create and maintain a happy and joy filled life.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm and worldwide at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit Christine online at www.JoyPotential.com
On this week's radio show my special guest is Ali Schaffer, a Naturopath and Holistic Wellness Educator. She is also the owner of Whole Soul Centre,a new holistic space in Indianapolis which serves people who are looking for natural solutions to negative experiences in health, mentality, or spirituality.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org
Please visit www.wholesoulcentre.com
A powerful interview with contemporary mystic Andrew Harvey on Sunday's radio show. Our topic is Radical Passion: Sacred Love and Wisdom in Action. Harvey shares, "Only a global, grassroots, sacredly inspired movement of love can possibly be of any use now." Andrew Harvey is an internationally acclaimed poet, novelist, translator, mystical scholar, and spiritual teacher.
The conversation begins at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit Andrew online at www.andrewharvey.net
On this Sunday's radio show an interview that deeply touched my heart and inspired my soul. Ellie Laks is the founder of the Gentle Barn, a farm sanctuary where animals heal and children learn to hope. The Gentle Barn, located outside of Los Angeles, has rescued and been home to thousands of animals (including cows who give hugs, pigs who befriend chickens, and horses who have forged deep bonds with special-needs children).
Ellie will share her story of the animals she rescued - and who rescued her back. Please join me this Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit Ellie and the animals online at www.gentlebarn.org
On this Sunday's radio show an interview that deeply touched my heart and inspired my soul. Ellie Laks is the founder of the Gentle Barn, a farm sanctuary where animals heal and children learn to hope. The Gentle Barn, located outside of Los Angeles, has rescued and been home to thousands of animals (including cows who give hugs, pigs who befriend chickens, and horses who have forged deep bonds with special-needs children).
Ellie will share her story of the animals she rescued - and who rescued her back. Please join me this Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit Ellie and the animals online at www.gentlebarn.org
Meditation and dharma teacher Spring Washam is my special guest on Sunday's radio show. In her book, A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage, and Wisdom In Any Moment, she shares her contemporary, unique interpretation of the Buddha's 2,500-year-old teachings that get to the heart of mindfulness, wisdom, and compassion. I'll also play and encore segment of my interview with spiritual teacher Michael Beckwith.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org. All interviews are podcast on that site.
Visit Spring online at www.springwasham.com
On this Sunday's radio show my special guest is life coach and certified celebrant Elaine Voci. She is the author of seven books and we'll be discussing her newest one: Resilence Art: A Grief Coloring Book Using Music and Ritual to Help You Grow. Elaine is also our newest sponsor for this radio show.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org. All shows are podcast on this site.
Visit Elaine online at www.elainevoci.com
We're skipping to a New Year with my special guest Kim 'Skipper' Corbin on Sunday's radio show! Kim is host of the New World Now podcast at New World Library, where she serves as a senior publicist/social media manager. She has also been a passionate promoter of the benefits of adult skipping. Book publishing, skipping, and life purpose are just a few of the topics discussed.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org. This interview will be podcast on my site for a full week. Visit Kim online at www.iskip.com
Scott Stabile, author of BIG LOVE: The Power of Living with a Wide-Open Heart is my special guest on Sunday's radio program. His parents were murdered when he was fourteen. Nine years later, his brother died of a heroin overdose. Soon after that, Scott joined a cult that dominated his life for thirteen years. Through it all, he became evermore committed to living his life from love.
This inspiring conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org. This interview will be podcast on this site for a full week.
Visit Scott online at www.scottstabile.com
Jillian Pransky has taught mindfulness, yoga, and meditation for 25 years. She's also a certified yoga therapist. On Sunday's radio show Jillian will share insights from her book, DEEP LISTENING: A Healing Practice to Calm Your Body, Clear Your Mind, and Open Your Heart. I'll also play an encore segment of an interview I did with singer-songwriter Joshua Radin.
The conversations (and music) begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org. All shows are podcast and can be found on that site.
Visit Jillian at www.jillianpransky.com
Pilar Jennings, PhD, is my special guest on Sunday's radio show. Pilar is a psychoanalyst in private practice with a focus on the clinical applications of Buddhist meditation. We will be discussing her new book, To Heal a Wounded Heart: The Transformative Power of Buddhism and Psychotherapy in Action.
I'll also play my first interview with the great social change artist Holly Near.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide (and throughout the week) on www.richardbrendan.org.
Visit www.drpilarjennings.com
Pilar Jennings, PhD, is my special guest on Sunday's radio show. Pilar is a psychoanalyst in private practice with a focus on the clinical applications of Buddhist meditation. We will be discussing her new book, To Heal a Wounded Heart: The Transformative Power of Buddhism and Psychotherapy in Action.
I'll also play my first interview with the great social change artist Holly Near.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide (and throughout the week) on www.richardbrendan.org.
Visit www.drpilarjennings.com
On this week's radio show Armin Zadeh, MD, PhD will be my special guest. He is the author of The Forgotten Art of Love: What Love Means and Why It Matters. Zadeh is a professor at Johns Hopkins University with doctoral degrees in medicine and philosophy.
I'll also play an encore segment from my interview with the great Bill Siemering. He was one of the organizers of National Public Radio (NPR) and helped launch All Things Considered and Fresh Air with Terry Gross.
We're bringing love to life this Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide on www.richardbrendan.org. This show will be available for a full week on that site.
Visit Armin online at www.theforgottenartoflove.com
Karlene Stange, DVM will be my special guest on this Sunday's radio show. She will be sharing insights from her book, The Spiritual Nature of ANIMALS: A Country Vet Explores the Wisdom, Compassion, and Souls of Animals. Dr. Stange incorporates acupuncture, traditional Chinese herbal medicine, and nutritional therapy into her Rocky Mountain practice, located in Durango, Colorado.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm WICR and worldwide Monday at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit Karlene at www.animasanimals.com
Award-winning journalist Meredith May will be my special guest on Sunday's radio show. She is the author of I Who Did Not Die, which tells the true story of a 13-year-old Iranian child soldier who secretly nursed an enemy fighter back to life during the brutal Iran-Iraq War. After suffering terrible loss and imprisonment, twenty years later they met by chance again, at a Canadian help center for torture survivors.
This inspiring conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR, and worldwide on www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com
Visit Meredith online at www.meredithamay.net
Radhanath Swami will be sharing insights from his book, The Journey Within: Exploring The Path of Bhakti, on this Sunday's radio show. Although he hasn't had a bank account in 40 years and sleeps on the floor every night for insight on shifting our consciousness to solve the world's problems, top institutions look to him for insight: Harvard, MIT, The London School of Economics, Google, Apple, Starbucks and IBM are just a few.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com
For more info visit www.radhanathswami.com
Health Coach Stephanie Burner from Georgetown Market will be my special guest on Sunday's radio show. Our conversation will focus on:
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Georgetown Market's 44th Anniversary Celebration on November 11th
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The importance of CBD oil for your health
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Wellness tips to boost your immune system
I'll also share an encore presentation of my interview with best-selling author Debbie Ford. Originally taped in 2003, we talk about her book The Right Questions: Ten Essential Questions to Guide You to an Extraordinary Life. Debbie died at age 58 on February 17th, 2013. She was a beautiful soul and gifted teacher.
These inspiring conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com. This show will be podcast for a full week on those sites.
Visit www.georgetownmarket.com
Joining me on this Sunday's radio show will be Jennifer Seffrin and Stephanie Smart from the Indy Holistic Hub. They will be sharing information on the upcoming Holistic Hub Wellbeing Fest, to be held on November 11th from 10am to 3pm at the Ivy Tech Culinary & Conference Center, 2802 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis.
I will also air my interview (recorded several years ago) with Stephen Covey, author of "Seven Habits of Highly Effective People" and "The 8th Habit: From Effectiv...eness to Greatness."
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com
Visit www.holistichubwellbeingfest.com
Kristin Pedemonti, award winning storyteller & speaker will be my special guest on this week's radio show. She builds bridges between people and cultures through stories of understanding and possibility. Kristin encourages everyone to realize that your stories matter and we all have the potential to be the change we wish to see.
This inspiring conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com
Visit Kristin online at www.storytellerkp.com
On this week's radio show my guest is Somatic Therapist Nina Goradia. Somatic experiencing is a naturalist, body-focused form of therapy aimed at relieving and resolving the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the stress response which contributes to other mental and physical trauma-related health problems. I'll also replay an interview I did with Thomas Moore (author of Care of the Soul) regarding care of the soul in medicine.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com. All shows are podcast on the websites.
Visit Nina online at www.thesomaticpt.com
GuruGanesha will be my special guest on this Sunday's radio show. Known for conscious, mantra based rock and joyful and uplifting shows, the GuruGanesha Band will be coming to Indianapolis on October 21st. We will talk about his spiritual journey, his passion for music and the band's new album, "People of Love", and his entrepreneurial projects. I love their sound and GG has a fascinating story to tell. Join us!
The conversation and music begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com
Visit them online at www.guruganeshaband.com
James Baraz will be my special guest on this week's radio show. James is co-founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center and author of Awakening Joy:10 Steps to Happiness. We'll be taking a deep dive into joy, and I'll play a great song by Rickie Byars Beckwith. Love is on the air!
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com
Visit James online at www.awakeningjoy.info
On this week's radio show my special guest is musician, producer and speaker Bill Myers. It's been said that "Forgiveness doesn't excuse their behavior. Forgiveness prevents their behavior from destroying your heart." Myers will share his powerful story of how he was able to transform grief and anger into forgiveness and love. He will also be one of six inspiring speakers at this week's Walk The Talk - Forgiveness event.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com
On this Sunday's radio show my special guest is writer, speaker & musician Matt Bays. We'll be talking about his book, FINDING GOD IN THE RUINS: How God Redeems Pain. His personal, unforgettable stories of loss and healing will usher you into a life where gratitude overpowers anger, hope overcomes despair, and hunger for God replaces indifference to God. Matt will also be a speaker at our Walk The Talk-Forgiveness event on September 20th at The Vogue
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at 1pm EST on www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com
Visit Matt online at www.mattbayswriter.com
On this week's radio show my special guest is author and facilitator Diana J. Ensign, JD. Her new book is HEART GUIDE: True Stories of Grief and Healing. Diana will offer candid accounts from people across the United States whose lives have been touched by death. In this beautifully written book, Diana serves as a compassionate guide shining a light on the road through grief.
This heart-felt conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and will be podcast at 1pm on www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com.
For more information visit www.dianaensign.com
On this week's radio show my special guest is Frank Ostaseski, who has dedicated his life to service. He is the co-founder of the Zen Hospice Project, founder of the Metta Institute, and author of an inspiring new book, THE FIVE INVITATIONS: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully. I first became aware of him when his work was featured on the Bill Moyers PBS series On Our Own Terms. His insights and stories will inspire you to love well and live fully.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com
For more information, visit www.fiveinvitations.com
On this week's radio show Kristen Okeley and Erik Witter, owners of The Playful Soul in Indianapolis (Broad Ripple) are my guests. They will share their personal journey on the spiritual path and events coming up at The Soul. I will also play an encore presentation of an interview I did with best-selling author Robin Sharma. He wrote, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, and we will be sharing insights from his follow up book, The Saint, the Surfer and the CEO.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com
Be sure to also visit www.theplayfulsoul.com
On this week's radio show, a replay of one of my more popular interviews. Best-selling author John Robbins makes a return visit as we celebrate the new 25th Anniversary Edition of Diet for a New America. This originally aired on August 31, 2013. John's books and life has been an inspiration to people all over the world. He certainly has been an inspiration to me!
The conversation begins (again) Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm and WICR. It is also available worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com
Visit John online at www.johnrobbins.info
On this week's radio show, Relationship Coach Lacee Jacobs is my special guest. Her mission is to help people improve the quality of the relationship they have with themselves and others. We'll talk about how to improve relationships within a corporate setting as well as a marriage. Lacee is passionate about her calling and has served as a competent, compassionate guide to countless individuals and organizations.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com
Visit Lacee online at www.weologist.com
On this week's radio show I'm featuring an encore presentation of my first interview with Dr. Dan Siegel. He is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and the founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center at UCLA. His dear friend (and a past guest on this radio show) John O'Donohue died suddenly on January 3rd, 2008. Siegel talks about his relationship with John and will read a passage from John's last book, To Bless the Space Between Us. This is a heart-felt interview that originally aired on April 17th, 2008 and has not been replayed until now.
The conversation airs Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com
Visit www.drdansiegel.com & www.johnodonohue.com
On this week's radio show, Julia Curry, an Eating Psychology Coach and Global Ambassador for the body image movement, will be my guest. Julia is known for her transformative retreats and online classes that help women discover a shift in how they think about food, their bodies and how they value themselves.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com
Visit Julia at www.juliacurry.com
On this week's radio show best-selling author Dan Millman makes a return visit and shares insights from his newest book, The Hidden School: Return of the Peaceful Warrior. Dan is a beloved guide to millions as Way of the Peaceful Warrior is now a classic and was adapted to film in 2006.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR online, and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com
Visit Dan online at www.peacefulwarrior.com
On this week's radio show we're celebrating the Walk the Talk Speaker Series by airing four past presentations from the series. Featured will be Wendell Fowler, Andrea Stumpf, Tim Shurr and Katie Johnson. Our next event is Wednesday, June 28th and the topic is Life's Purpose. For ticket info visit www.thevogue.com or www.walkthetalkseries.com. You can also come to The Vogue box office Monday and Tuesday from noon to 5pm. The box office will be open Wednesday from noon to 8pm.
Join us this Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com
Morgan Sheets is a Certified Holistic Well-Being Coach with a powerful story to share. She will be my special guest on this week's radio show. Topics for discussion are, redefining healthy, the power pf presence, patterns and possibilities, everyday spirituality, and thriving as a highly sensitive person.
This inspiring conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com
Visit Morgan online at www.livewellbewelldogood.com
On this week's radio show, Gregg Levoy makes a return visit and shares insights from his latest book, Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion. In this great book he explores how you can cultivate not just a specific passion, but passion as a mind-set-a stance- that helps bring vitality to all your engagements, from work and relationships to creativity and spiritual life.
I'll also play an encore segment from my interview with iconic singer/songwriter Janis Ian.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com
Visit www.gregglevoy.com
On this week's radio show two inspiring encore presentations are featured. My interviews with the iconic Dr.Maya Angelou, and career/lifestyle coach Barbara Sher. A full hour of inspiration, heartfelt stories, and laughter.
Love is on the air Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org and www.walkthetalkseries.com
Visit www.mayaangelou.com & www.barbarasher.com
On this week's radio show, Robert Thurman shares timely insights from a book that he co-wrote with Sharon Salzberg called, Love Your Enemies. Bob is professor at Columbia University and holds the first endowed chair in Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies in America.
He is a best-selling author, the first Tibetan Buddhist Monk from the West, and a close friend and colleague of H.H. the Dalai Lama for many years.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org and www.walkthetalkseries.com
For more information visit www.bobthurman.com
On this week's show we feature my conversation with Barbara Marx Hubbard. She has been called "the voice for conscious evolution of our time" by Deepak Chopra and is the subject of Neale Donald Walsch's book, "The Mother of Invention." Barbara is a prolific author, visionary, social innovator and educator. Topics we discuss are: Life's Purpose, Shifting from Ego to Essence, Suprasex and 10 Steps to Becoming a Universal Human.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com
Visit her online at www.barbaramarxhubbard.com
On this week's radio show my special guest is Healing Touch practitioner Adriane Villegas CHTP. She has a passion for bringing the mind/body/spirit triad back into alignment, and has a great gift as an intuitive healer. My session with her was powerful. I'll also play an encore presentation of my third interview with Caroline Myss on Invisible Acts of Power.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org and www.walkthetalkseries.com
Connect with Adriane at www.heartsmilesenergypractice.blogspot.com &
www.facebook.com/Heart-Smiles-A-Healing-Touch-Practice-Adriane-Villegas-CHTP-217925438246647 or email her at Belstby888@gmail.com
On this week's show we feature an encore interview with Tom Zender and the topic is A Call for Conscious Evolution. Tom is past president of Unity (churches) International, has served on the board of the Association for Global New Thought and has been CEO of several large for profit corporations. He is currently a Professional CEO Mentor and Business Coach. Tom is someone I have great respect for and I felt that this interview was timely for global citizens today.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org and www.walkthetalkseries.com
Visit Tom online at www.tomzender.com
Anodea Judith, PhD will be talking about Humanity's Rite of Passage from the Love of Power to the Power of Love on this week's radio show. She is an innovative thinker, best-selling author, teacher and yoga instructor whose work addresses both personal and planetary transformation. We will focus on her book, The Global Heart Awakens.
Love is on the air this Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org & www.walkthetalkseries.com
For more information visit www.sacredcenters.com
On this week's show my special guest is world-renowned Mexican healer Sergio Magana. He will be sharing insights from his newest book, Caves of Power: Ancient Energy Techniques for Healing, Rejuvenation and Manifestation. I'll also play an encore segment of my interview with pioneering biologist and author Dr. Bruce Lipton.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org and www.walkthetalk.com
Visit Sergio at www.sergiomagana.com
On April 2, 2002 this radio show was launch on 88.7fm, WICR, and John Robbins was my first guest (The Food Revolution). This Sunday we celebrate 15 years of Bringing Love to Life, one broadcast at a time! There were not many shows like this on radio stations at that time and internet radio wasn't as easily accessible as it is today.
On this week's show, a replay of my interview with the great Angeles Arrien. This interview originally aired September 18, 2010. Sadly, Angeles made her transition from this world to the next on April 24, 2014. People from around the world still miss her kindness, her wise counsel, and her full, open, clear, and strong heart. Dr. Arrien's research and teaching focused on values shared by humanity cross-culturally, and on the integration and application of multi-cultural wisdoms in contemporary settings.
Love is on the air this Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7FM and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org and www.walkthetalk.com.
Be sure to visit www.angelesarrien.com
Best-selling author Diane Ackerman will be my special guest on this week's radio show. One day, her husband Paul West, and exceptionally gifted wordsmith and intellectual suffered a terrible stroke. Her book ONE HUNDRED NAMES FOR LOVE: A Memoir, tells of their journey together through this challenging time. This book ( a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize) is both a humane and revealing addition to the medical literature on stroke and aphasia and an exquisitely written love story.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org and www.walkthetalkseries.com
Visit Diane at www.dianeackerman.com
On this week's radio show, my special guest is Leonard Jacobson. Modern mystic, healer and spiritual teacher, Jacobson will be sharing insights on awakening by living in the present moment. I'll share thoughts on how to cultivate a sacred romance, and we have music from Mitan and Premal.
Love is on the air Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit Leonard at www.leonardjacobson.com
On this week's radio show my guest is Radhanath Swami, who will be sharing stories and insights from his book, The Journey Within: Exploring The Path Of Bhakti. Born Richard Slavin in Chicago, in his teens he came to confront a deep sense of alienation from suburban Chicago life and the civil injustices of 60's. At the age of 19, he traveled to Europe and felt a calling to search for God in India.
At the age of 31 hew took the monastic vows of a Vaishnava sanyassin and became known as Radhanath Swami.
Although he hasn't had a bank account in 40 years and sleeps on the floor every night for insight on shifting our consciousness to solve the world's problems, top institutions look to him for insight - Harvard, MIT, The London School of Economics, Google, Apple, Starbucks, IBM are just a few.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org and www.walkthetalkseries.com
For more information visit www.radhanathswami.com
On this week's radio show, Stephanie Burner and Ali Schaffer from Georgetown Market are my special guests. Georgetown Market has been devoted to helping the Indianapolis community make healthy food choices since 1973. It's family owned and has a dedicated and knowledgeable staff! Stephanie and Ali will be sharing valuable information regarding the danger of vaccines for children and the documentary film, Vaxxed, which will be shown at Georgetown on March 18th & 25th at 11am. A panel discussion to follow each film showing.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org and www.walkthetalkseries.com
On this week's radio show, my annual February replay of a conversation I had with Leo Buscaglia, Ph.D.. He shook up the academic world at the University of Southern California in the 1970's when he started a class on Love (inspired by the suicide of one of his students). Leo wrote 14 books and at one time, five of his books appeared on the New York Times top ten best-seller list concurrently.
This interview was taped on April 16th, 1998. Leo died on June 12th of that same year. I'll also share insights and resources regarding the topic of love and we'll play one of my favorite Al Green songs!
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org. Learn more about Leo at www.buscaglia.com
On this week's radio show, a conversation regarding the growing hospice movement. Hospice is an interdisciplinary team that cares for terminally ill patients in their final stages of life. Joining me will be Jennifer Miller and Myra Cox, nurses who work at Alpha Transitional Care and who have a passion for serving those who are facing their own mortality. I'll also be sharing insights on the art of living in the light of death.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR, www.richardbrendan.org, and www.walkthetalkseries.com
Visit Alpha Transitional Care on Facebook
On this week's radio show, and in celebration of Wednesday's Walk The Talk - Miracles event, two past interviews that focus on....Miracles! Carolyn Miller Ph.D. will share insights from her book Creating Miracles: A Practical Guide to Divine Intervention. Janis Amatuzio, MD (the compassionate coroner) will inspire you with FOREVER OURS: Real Stories of Immortality and Living from a Forensic Pathologist.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and at www.walkthetalkseries.com and www.richardbrendan.org
Visit www.aciminla.com
Hear six amazing speakers sharing their own miracle stories this Wednesday night at The Vogue! Walk The Talk - Miracles starts at 8pm. Doors open at 7:15pm. Ticket info at www.thevogue.com
On this week's radio show my special guest is Walk The Talk - Miracles speaker Amanda Bossi. At a young age she was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome and was eventually placed in a mental ward and taking over 50 different kinds of prescriptions. She shares her story of how she decided to rid herself of all medications and through the power of love and positive thought, received a healing that was....miraculous. Now she speaks at camps for children with mental disorders.
Those of you in the Indianapolis area can meet Amanda (and see her powerful powerpoint presentation) at The Vogue on February 15th at 8pm! Door open at 7:45pm. Order tickets at www.thevogue.com and at the door - 6259 N. College Avenue, Indianapolis)
The conversation begins this Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR, and online at www.walkthetalkseries.com and www.richardbrendan.org All shows are podcast on the sites.
On this week’s radio show, Cindy Heigl shares her powerful story of how she died and then came back to life. She is the author of In A Heartbeat: My Miraculous Experience of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Cindy will describe what she saw and felt while her lifeless body was still on the operating table, and despite a few more setbacks, how her faith in God grew stronger.
Cindy will be one of six presenters at our next Walk The Talk event on February 15th at 8pm. You can purchase tickets at www.thevogue.com
This powerful interview will air this Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm WICR, www.walkthetalkseries.com, and www.richardbrendan.org
For more information visit www.inaheartbeatbook.com
DID YOU KNOW... The average person checks their phone 150 times per day, or every 6 minutes? The average person now spends more time on their phone or laptop than sleeping? A child born in 2013 will spend 1 year of their life in front of a device by the age of 7?
On this week's radio show, psychotherapist, interfaith minister and author Nancy Colier will share insights from her newest book, The Power Of Off: The Mindful Way to Stay Sane in a Virtual World. Sharon Salzberg writes, "This is an important book for our time, and one you can use to help create a sense of freedom in your relationship with technology."
Kimberly Smith, Executive Director of Johnson County Senior Services will also join me to discuss the needs of our older adults, and how you can help.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and podcast at www.walkthetalkseries.com & www.richardbrendan.org
Visit Nancy online at www.nancycolier.com
Connect with Nature and Re-Wild Yourself! On this week's radio show, my special guest is arborist, forest ecotherapist and photographer Julianne Skai Arbor, a.k.a. TreeGirl. In her spectacular new book, TREEGIRL: Intimate Encounters With Wild Nature, she invites us to share her love of the wildness and grandeur of Nature through more than 150 photographs, complemented by personal essays and information about the natural history of trees.
This inspiring conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR and at www.walkthetalkseries.com & www.richardbrendan.org
Visit Julianne at www.treegirl.org
The Tao Te Ching might be known for its quiet wisdom, but in The Activist's Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for a Modern Revolution, author William Martin asserts that Lao-Tzu's ancient text actually has a radical edge that, if lived out, would transform all aspects of society. The Tao condemns power seeking and greed, and inspires a vision of society that is counter to the conventional structure.
I highly recommend this book and my conversation with Bill Martin begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7fm, WICR, and worldwide at www.walkthetalkseries.com. All shows are podcast.
Be sure to visit www.taoistliving.com
On this Sunday's radio show, we bring in the New Year with my interview with top kirtan artist, Krishna Das. With a remarkably soulful voice that touches the deepest chord in even the most casual listener, Krishna Das - known to friends and fans as simply KD - has taken the call-and-response chanting out of yoga centers and into concert halls, becoming a worldwide icon and the best-selling western chant artist of all time.
The conversation & music begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and www.walkthetalkseries.com. The interview will be podcast for a full week on that site.
Visit KD online at www.krishnadas.com
On this week's radio show. William Keepin, PhD. shares insights from his newest book, Belonging to God: Spirituality, Science & a Universal Path of Divine Love. Will is a leader in the interfaith spiritual movement and co-founded the Satyana Institute, and Gender Reconciliation International with his wife, Rev. Cynthia Brix.
And Dr. Mary Grace Pennella will be in the house and will provide wellness tips for the holidays.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and will be podcast at www.walkthetalkseries.com.
For more information visit www.pathofdivinelove.org & www.drpennella.com
On this week's radio show beloved teacher, poet, and philosopher Mark Nepo makes a return visit. We'll be discussing insights from his newest book, THE ONE LIFE WE'RE GIVEN: Finding The Wisdom That Waits In Your Heart.
I'll also play an encore segment of an interview I did with Carter Phipps. Our topic was Evolutionaries; Unlocking the Spiritual & Cultural Potential of Science's Greatest Ideas.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7 FM, WICR and www.walkthetalkseries.com. All shows are podcast on the web.
Visit Mark online at www.marknepo.com
On this week's radio show, my interview is with author and sacred activist Andrew Harvey. Although it originally aired November 4th, 2012, it has even more relevance now. Our topic is Radical Passion: Sacred Love and Wisdom in Action.
The conversation began Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7 FM, WICR (www.wicronline.org), and is now podcast at www.walkthetalkseries.com
Visit Andrew online at www.andrewharvey.net
On this week's radio show, Kizito Kalima shares his powerful story from surviving genocide in Rwanda to being the founder of Peace Center For Forgiveness & Reconciliation. His survival is miraculous, and his heart now for love and compassion in the world is inspiring! He was invited and spoke at the United Nations regarding his story.
This conversation begins at Noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR ( wicronline.org ) and will be podcast at 1pm at www.walkthetalkseries.com
Visit Kizito online at www.choosetoforgive.org
On this week's radio show, it's a delight to have social change artist Holly Near make a return visit. Respected around the world for her music and activism, her joy and passion inspire people to join in her celebration of the human spirit. We will go inside the music we play songs from her latest album Peace Becomes You.
The conversation and music begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at www.walkthetalkseries.com
You can visit Holly online at www.hollynear.com
On this week's radio show, Sarada Chiruvolu will talk about how she left a pharmaceutical career to pursue a spiritual calling. Her inspiring journey is documented in her book, Home at Last: A Journey Toward Higher Consciousness. Sarada will also be sharing insights that will assist you on your own journey of enlightenment.
And Stephanie Burner from Georgetown Market will be providing information about Georgetown Market's 43rd Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, November 12th from 11am-3pm.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and will be podcast at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit Sarada at www.homeatlastsarada.com & www.georgetownmarket.com
On this week's radio show, my guest is Buddhist monk, humanitarian, and author Matthieu Ricard. The son of the great French philosopher Jean-Francois Revel and artist Yahne Le Toumelin, Matthieu earned a Ph.D. in cell genetics. He left the Parisian jet set lifestyle and moved to the Himalayas to become a Buddhist monk. We'll talk about his fascinating journey and share insights from his book, Why Meditate?: Working with Thoughts and Emotions.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7 FM, WICR, and will be podcast at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit him online at www.matthieuricard.org
On this week's radio show, Kitty Seelig, Founder and Executive Director of Helpings of Hope will be my special guest. Helpings of Hope is a nonprofit organization here in Indianapolis that is dedicated to elimainating hunger and food waste, and creating food security through community-driven projects that provide affordable, nutritious food for people in areas that would be considered food deserts.
Helpings of Hope will be creating a "community cafe" in Indianapolis (Indy's first). It's a restaurant where people can get delicious and healthy meals, regardless of their economic standing.
I'll also play an encore segment of my first interview with best-selling author and teacher Richard Rohr.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7 FM, WICR, and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org. All interviews are podcast on this site.
For more information visit www.helpingsofhopeindy.org
On this week's radio show, my interview with iconic singer/songwriter Judy Collins. We go inside her music and talk about her relationships, activism, and spirituality.
The conversation (and music) begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR, and will be podcast at 1pm EST at www.richardbrendan.org where we will podcast it for a full week.
Visit Judy at www.judycollins.com
On this week's radio show my guest is energy healer and teacher Eiman Al Zaabi. She will share insights from her book The Art of Surrender: A Practical Guide to Enlightened Happiness and Well-Being. This is the first modern spirituality book incorporating the underlying principles of Islam: humanity, peace, and unity.
We'll also be serving a slice of Prosperity Pie with author and artist SARK!
The conversations begin Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR, and will be podcast at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit www.eimanalzaabi.com and www.planetsark.com
On this week's radio show we play two great interviews that were originally aired many years ago back when I had a half hour time slot. We didn't podcast back then so most of you have not heard these shows.
Howard Martin is one of the founders of HeartMath and is currently Executive Vice President for Strategic Develpment for HeartMath. He will share insights during the first half hour. My second guest is Dr. Larry Dossey who will talk about his research regarding the Extraordinary Healing Power of Ordinary Things. Both men are pioneers in their fields of study.
The conversations on this powerful one hour program begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7 EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area), and will be podcast for a full week at www.richardbrendan.org
For more information, please vist www.heartmath.com & www.dosseydossey.com
Cynthia James is my guest on this week's radio show. Cynthia is a transformational speaker, coach, performaing artist and award winning author. I'll also air an encore presentation of my interview with best-selling author Stephen Covey.
Poet, philosopher, and best-selling author Mark Nepo is my guest on this week's radio show. Mark has been a frequent guest on this program and he will be sharing insights from two of his books, Seven Thousand Ways to Listen: Staying Close to What Is Sacred and Reduced To Joy.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7F, WICR (www.wicronline.org), and will be podcast at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit Mark online at www.marknepo.com
A talk with composer and performer Michelle Qureshi and an encore interview with dream teacher Robert Moss.
On this week's radio show my special guest is Tehya Sky, who is a metaphysical guide and healing facilitator. Her work focuses on helping us to integrate our humanity and our divinity, as well as honor our unique callings. Sky will be sharing insights from her new book, A Ceremony Called Life: When Your Morning Coffee Is As Sacred As Holy Water. And we'll play an encore segment from my first interview with hip-hop artist and yoga teacher MC Yogi.
The conversations begin Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (www.wicronline.org) and will be podcast at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit Sky online at www.tehyasky.com
On this week's radio show we are Dreaming The Soul Back Home with dream teacher Robert Moss. He is the creator of Active Dreaming, an original systhesis of dreamwork and shamanism. Robert has been a frequent guest on our program and one of my favorite teachers!
And... Robert Moss will be coming to Indianapolis on August 23rd at The Playful Soul (6516 Ferguson St, 46220) at 7pm - 9pm.
Join us for a fun, high-frequency presentation in which Moss will introduce Active Dreaming and ancient shamanic practices for creative living and self healing. Tickets are just $44 and can be purchased online at www.theplayfulsoul.com.
My conversation with Robert begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM WICR www.wicronline.org and at www.richardbrendan.org.
Visit Robert Moss online at www.mossdreams.com
On this week's radio show, Elizabeth Lesser will share insights from her book, Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow. In the more than 25 years since she co-founded Omega Institute - now the world's largest center for spiritual retreat and personal growth - Lesser has been an intimate witness to the ways in which people navigate change and transitions.
The conversation begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org
For more information visit www.eomega.org
On this week's radio show we play an encore presentation of my interview with the Indigo Girls (Amy Ray and Emily Saliers). Rolling Stone describes them as "ideal duet partners." They are passionate about their music and activism and share their thoughts regarding civil rights, the LGBT community, and the environment. And we'll play four of their hit songs!
The conversation and music begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org
Visit them online at www.indigogirls.com
On this week's radio show my guest is Micheline Nader, author of The Dolphin's Dance: A 5-Step Journey Into Conscious Awareness. At 16, Micheline fled a worn-torn country, fatherless, and bankrupt. She personally tranformerd her life through conscious awareness to later become an award winning CEO, successful entrepreneur, and healthcare/wellness expert.
We'll also play an encore segment from my interview with singer/songwriter Donna DeLory.
The conversations begin Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org. All interviews are podcast on our site.
Visit www.michelinenader.com and www.donnadelory.com
On this week's radio show a replay of my interview with HH Radhanath Swami (my engineer needed some time off). We will be talking about his newest book, The Journey Within: Exploring The Path Of Bhakti.
The program airs Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org. Be sure to visit www.radhanathswami.com.
BTW, I've been listening to many past interviews in preparation for writing my first book. I'm amazed on how I can glean new insights from the same interview that I've heard before. Joanna Macy, Anita Moorjani, Mark Nepo, and Mattieu Ricard are just a few that have spoken to me recently in a new and fresh way.
Suggestion: listen to our weekly program with several friends and then have a conversation afterward. We post them on our site 24/7 for your convenience. As Parker J. Palmer reminded me, "It's a full hour of conversation that matters."
We're bringing love to life... one broadcast at a time.
On this week's show, Suzie Abels, author of Kindness On A Budget, will be my special guest. Her book is a guide to uplifting and inspiring others through daily acts of kindness. We'll talk about her experiences of spreading kindness and love to others and her passion for inspiring others toward everyday selflessness.
I'll also play an encore presentation of my interview with one of the most renowned and influential voices of our time, Maya Angelou.
The conversations begin Sunday at noon EST on 88.7 WICR and world wide at richardbrendan.org. All shows are podcast on this site.
Be sure to visit suzieabelsauthor.com & mayaangelou.com
We're bringing love to life! One broadcast at a time...
On this week's show, Brandt Morgan is my special guest. Brandt is an internationally known writer and teacher whose passion is helping people find their true selves and the vision to live their dreams. He's also Toltec Mentor trained by Don Miguel Ruiz, author of The Four Agreements.
I will also be playing an encore segment of my first interview with Iyanla Vanzant, one of America's most profound spiritual leaders and author of 5 New York Times best sellers.
The conversations begin on Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org
You can also visit both of my guests at brandtmorgan.com and Iyanla.com
All interviews are podcast on our website
We're bringing love to life... one broadcast at a time!
The Tao Te Ching might be known for its quiet wisdom, but in "The Activist's Tao Te Ching: Ancient Advice for a Modern Revolution" author William Martin asserts that Lao-Tzu's ancient text actually has a radical edge that, if lived out, would transform all aspects of society. The Tao condemns power seeking and greed, and inspires a vision of society that is counter to the conventional structure.
Today, many are feeling the Bern. 2600 years ago, they were feeling the Tao :-)
I highly recommend this book and my conversation with Bill Martin begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM WICR, and worldwide at richardbrendan.org. All shows are now podcast on our website.
For more information visit www.taoisliving.com
Conversations With Dr. Candace Corson of Corson Wellness and singer-songwritter Joshua Radin
It's an honor to have HH Radhanath Swami as my special guest on this week's radio show. He was born in Chicago in 1950. At age nineteen, he traveled overland from London to India, where he lived in Himalayan caves, learned yoga from revered masters, and eventually became a world-renowned spiritual leader in his own right. We will be talking about his newest book, The Journey Within: Exploring The Path Of Bhakti.
More than 1 million children a day in India receive meals as a result of Swami's efforts. He's also founded free-care hospitals, food banks, eco-villages.
The conversation begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org
For more information visit radhanathswami.com
On January 9th, 2010 our radio show went from 30 minutes to a full hour, and moved to a LIVE format on Saturdays from 9 - 10am. On this week's show we feature an encore presentation (43 min of that first live show). We had several interview segments (Michael Franti and Holly Near), uplifting music, and insights regarding the subject of love. We opened each program with a song and the words, "Love is on the air."
My OM boy Steve Ross will also be joining us to talk about the upcoming WALK The TALK, a TED talk inspired spiritual talk series that will be held at Steve's venue, The Vogue, and his passion for meditation. By the way on Sunday, May 1st, Steve celebrates his 30th anniversary as owner of The Vogue, which is one of the most popular and storied venues in the Midwest.
The conversations and music begin Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org
Visit www.thevogue.com, www.michaelfranti.com, and www?.hollynear.com
On this week's show I have two special guests who are each making a difference in the lives of others, right here in the Indianapolis area. Dr. Mary Grace Pennella, with Stillpoint Famly Chiropractic shares insights on how we can love ourselves better. Too many people are living with high amounts of stress and fatigue. We talk about simple steps you can take to create a healtheir life. Also, Rick Montieth, owner of Georgetown Market, provides information on an exciting seminar coming up at GM on May 3rd, 6:30 - 7:30pm regarding the health benefits of hemp-derived CBD. I plan on attending. Hope you will as well.
The conversations begin Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org
For more information visit www.drpennella.com and www.georgetownmarket.com
On this week's radio show, my guest is Jennifer Cattet, Ph.D., founder of Medical Mutts: from rescue to service dog. This company was created to assist people and dogs in need of help. Cattet had dedicated her life to helping people learn how to develop a better relationship with their dogs. Medical Mutts specializes in training rescue dogs to serve people with conditions such as diabetes, seizures, PTSD, autism, narcolepsy, and mobility problems.
I'll also play my very first interview with best selling author Neale Donald Walsch, taped on November 14th, 2002. What he shares from his book New Revelations is still timely for today.
On this week's radio show, it's a joy to have don Miguel Ruiz Jr. make a first time visit and share insights on The Five Levels of Attachments: Toltec Wisdom For The Modern World. His father, don Miguel Ruiz has been a guest twice, and his brother don Jose was on the program last fall. I do love the Ruiz family.
Miguel Jr. is very inspiring and a gifted teacher.
In the second half of the program, we offer an encore presentation of my very first radio show at WICR, originally taped on April 2, 2002. My guest was John Robbins and we talk about The Food Revolution. This interview has never been replayed before.
The conversations begin Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.org
Find out more about don Miguel's books and workshops at www.miguelruizjr.com
We're bringing love to life...one broadcast at a time.
My Gentle Barn is an inspiring book! It's the story of Ellie Laks and the animals she rescued - and who rescued her back. On this week's radio show Ellie will weave together the story of how the Gentle Barn came to be what it is today along with Ellie's own tumultuous journey to find herself. The Gentle Barn has rescued and been home to thousands of animals (including cows who give hugs, pigs who befriend chickens, and horses who have forged deep bonds with special-needs children). Located outside of Los Angeles, the Gentle Barn has been creating a sanctuary where animals heal and children learn to hope.
The conversation begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.org
Visit Ellie and the animals online at www.gentlebarn.org
My Gentle Barn is an inspiring book! It's the story of Ellie Laks and the animals she rescued - and who rescued her back. On this week's radio show Ellie will weave together the story of how the Gentle Barn came to be what it is today along with Ellie's own tumultuous journey to find herself. The Gentle Barn has rescued and been home to thousands of animals (including cows who give hugs, pigs who befriend chickens, and horses who have forged deep bonds with special-needs children). Located outside of Los Angeles, the Gentle Barn has been creating a sanctuary where animals heal and children learn to hope.
The conversation begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.org
Visit Ellie and the animals online at www.gentlebarn.org
On this week's radio show, my special guest is Fr. Richard Rohr. He is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher bearing witness to the universal awakening within mystical and transformational traditions. A Franciscan priest of the New Mexico Province, he is also the founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, home of the Rohr Institute. We will be talking about the seven underlying themes found in all of Richard's teachings.
This inspiring conversation begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.org.
Visit Richard online at www.cac.org
On this week's radio show, my special guest is Leonard Jacobson. Modern mystic, healer and spiritual teacher, Jacobson will be sharing insights on awakening by living in the present moment. I've been blessed by his teachings. I'll also share thoughts on how to cultivate a sacred romance. And we have a Mitan and Premal song.
The conversation begins NOW at richardbrendan.org. This interview will be podcast for a full week.
Visit Leonard online at www.leonardjacobson.com
On this week's radio show I have decided to replay an interview I did with Bishop John Shelby Spong, which was originally recorded on August 20th, 2011. What he has to share about immigration, marriage equality, women's rights and the economy seems to have even more relevance today, given the current political climate in our country.
Spong, whose books have sold more than a million copies, was bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark for 24 years before his retirement in 2001. He's considered the champion of an inclusive faith by many, both inside and outside the Christian church.
I want to encourage as many as possible to listen to what he has to say, and then start a conversation with others!
This conversation begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org. This program will be podcast for seven days, 24/7 on my site.
Visit Bishop Spong online at www.johnshelbyspong.com
On this week's radio program, best-selling author Dan Millman shares insights from his book, The Four Purposes Of Life: Finding Meaning and Direction in a Changing World. And I'll play an encore segment of an interview I did with singer/songwriter Donna DeLory.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org
Visit Dan online at www.peacefulwarrior.com
On this week's radio show, Aleya Dao will be sharing insights from her new book, Seven Cups of Consciousness. Aleya opened the first alternative health-care clinic in Telluride, CO. and has built an international healing practice with her online subscribers and students. An inspiring interview that will assist you to awaken to higher levels of consciousness and energetic support.
I'll also play an encore segment of my interview with Mark Nepo.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org
Visit Aleya online at www.aleyadao.com
On this week's radio show, my annual Valentine's Day replay of my conversation with Leo Buscaglia, Ph.D.. He shook up the academic world at the University of Southern California in the 1970's, when he started classes on love, including Love 101. Leo wrote more than a dozen books that have sold more than 11 million copies (before internet, social media and cable TV) in 20 languages. At one time, five of his books appeared on the New York Times bestseller list concurrently.
This interview was taped on April 16th, 1998. He made his transition on June 12th, 1998 at the age of 74. Buscaglia once said that he had chosen an epitaph for his tombstone: :Here lies Leo, who died living." And that he did. I'll share some thoughts and resources regarding the topic of love, and we'll play a great song from Al Green.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org
Learn more about Leo at www.buscaglia.com
On this week's radio show, we celebrate David Hochoy and his 25th season as Artistic Director with Dance Kaleidoscope! David is truly an international ambassador and a treasure within the Indianapolis community. David has been on the faculty of the Martha Graham School since 1982, and he toured the world with Graham until 1989. He has won numerous national and international awards for his choreography. We will be talking about his inspiring journey, the upcoming Voices Of A Generation: The Folk/Rock Revolution performances, and his activism. Also joining us in studio is Sherrie Knighton, Chair of the Flower Power Gala coming up February 20th ((DK's major fundraiser for the year) and Bob Gowen, committee member for David Hochoy's 25th Anniversary Celebration Dinner (May 20th).
We're Bringing Love to Life with David Hochoy and the conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org.
Visit www.dancekal.org
On this week's radio program, Dr. Mary Grace Pennella makes a return visit. MG is an amazing chiropractor and a passionate advocate of patient's rights and assisting others to live a healthy and full life. She says that "there is nothing more humbling or more impressive than witnessing the power that made the body, heal the body."
We'll be talking about the power of gratitude, and how its at the heart of deep contentment and health. I'll share a few thoughts on how live an inspired life...and a great Michael Franti song. We're bringing love to life, one broadcast at a time.
To learn more about MG and Stillpoint Family Chiropractic, visit www.drpennella.com
On this week's radio show we have two interviews that although were both recorded several years ago, are just as timely today. In the first half of the program best-selling author Andrew Harvey talks about Sacred Activism. We (JourneysFire) brought Andrew to Indianapolis to lead a 3 day workshop on that topic and it was held at CTS (Christian Theological Seminary).
We then play my interview with Internationally known yoga teacher Seane Corn. She shares her insights on Divine Action. That year JourneysFire brought Julia Butterfly Hill to Indy (it was her first visit to our city) and we collaborated with Nikki Myers, who invited Seane, and for 3 days we experienced teaching and yoga led by Seane and Julia.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org.
Visit www.andrewharvey.net and www.seanecorn.com
Over the last 13 years I have had the good fortune to interview some of today's leading teachers, authors, singer/songwriters and activists. We call them Social Change Artists because each uses their creativity toward helping to make a difference in the world. They are committed to enlightened consciousness AND social responsibility. The inner work of heart WITH outer service in the world.
This week we feature two interviews that although they were taped several years ago, are just as inspiring now as they were then.
Best selling author Carolyn Myss shares insight from her book, Invisible Acts of Power and Coleman Barks talks about his passion for translating Rumi poetry and how the great Sufi mystic changed his life. The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org
Visit www.myss.com and www.colemanbarks.com
Jalaja Bonheim, Ph.D, is an inspiring visionary, teacher, and speaker who illuminates our path toward peace, wholeness, and joy. She will be my guest on this week's radio show and we'll be discussing insights from her book, The Sacred Ego: Making Peace with Ourselves and Our World. A skilled facilitator, Bonheim has trained hundreds of female circle gathering leaders from around the world and is internationally known for her ground-breaking work with Israeli and Palestinian women in the Middle East.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org. You can visit Jalaja atwww.sacredego.com
On this week's radio show my guest is best-selling author and inspirational guide, Shasta Townsend. We'll be talking about her new book, Happy, Sexy, Shameless - What Our Mothers Didn't Know About the Birds & the Bees. Shasta will also be coming to Indianapolis on January 15th & 16th leading two workshops, one on Friday night (an introductory workshop to living a happy, sexy, shameless life) and on Saturday will present a workshop celebration for women (and men) ready to live and love unapologetically! Both will be held at The Playful Soul, 6516 N. Ferguson, Indianapolis.
I will also play an encore segment of my interview with singer/songwriter Carrie Newcomer.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org.
Visit Shasta online at www.shastatownsend.com
On this week's radio show my guest is visionary author and educator Duane Elgin. He has a gift of looking beneath the surface turbulence of our times to explore the deeper trends that are transforming our world. In 2006, Duane received the international Goi Peace Award in Japan in recognition of his contribution to global "vision. consciousness, and lifestyle" that foster's a "more sustainable and spirited culture."
I so enjoyed his book, Voluntary Simplicity, and for this interview we will be discussing insights from his latest work, The Living Universe: Where Are We? Who Are We? Where Are We Going?
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org
You can visit Duane online at www.duaneelgin.com
On this week's radio show, my special guest is bestselling author and beloved teacher Don Miguel Ruiz. His book, The Four Agreements, was listed on The New York Times bestseller list for seven years. We will be discussing his groundbreaking new work, THE TOLTEC ART OF LIFE AND DEATH: A Story of Discovery. In 2002, Don Miguel suffered a near-fatal heart attack that left him in a coma for nine weeks. During this period, as he lay suspended in a dream state between life and death, he traveled on a mystical journey of self-discovery, his spirit encountering the people, events and ideas that shaped him and his life's work. He will share his thoughts regarding the state of our world today.
We'll also play a short encore segment of my interview with author/teacher Richard Rohr.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7FM WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org
For more information about Don Miguel visit www.miguelruiz.com
On this week's radio show, Chef Wendell Fowler is in the house! He is a lecturer, food journalist, author and a WISH TV (Indianapolis) personality. Wendell is a passionate spokesperson for eating well and living fully. We'll be talking about his newest book, Eat Right Now!: It's All About the Food, which I believe could help change your life, or the life of someone you love. What Wendell now teaches certainly saved his life. That story will be discussed as well. Information, inspiration and a whole lotta love will be served.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org.
Visit Wendell online at www.chefwendell.com
On this week's radio show, we're bringing love to life with SARK (Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy) and her fiancé Dr. John Waddell. They have co-authored a new book, Succulent Wild Love, which offers a new philosophy for love and relationships for everyone. We'll discuss six powerful habits for feeling more love more often, and how to create joyful solutions for every challenge. Rather than emphasizing finding the right partner, Succulent Wild Love is ultimately about being the right partner.
The conversation begins Sunday at NOON EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org.
Visit them online at www.PlanetSARK.com
On this week's radio show, I have two guests who I'm also honored to have as friends. David Ross Patient is an Aids activist & advocate in South Africa. He is also one of the longer documented people living with HIV in the world today. His work in South Africa has been life changing for countless people in his country and beyond. His story will inspire you.
My second guest is James Anthony with Anthony Team Realty. Jim has a compassionate heart for others and a keen mind for creating a successful business that serves the needs of many within the Indianapolis area.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org.
On this week's radio show, my special guest is Diana Ensign, JD. Diana is a contemporary author of daily living spirituality and she will be sharing insights and stories from her book, Traveling Spirit: Daily Tools for Your Life's Journey. I found this book to be both inspirational and practical. Diana's book shows us the link between practicing our daily spiritual routines and building a more loving world community.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org
Visit Diana online at www.dianaensign.com
On this week's radio show, my guest is Dr Mary Grace Pennella, founder of Stillpoint Family Chiropractic. MG is a passionate voice for holistic health and assisting others to live fully. She says, "there is nothing more humbling or more impressive than witnessing the power that made the body, heal the body." She has been an inspiration to me, and I know that the wisdom that she shares will be an inspiration to you as well.
We'll also play an encore segment of my interview with singer/songwriter Donna DeLory. The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org. All interviews are podcast.
On this week's radio show my special guest is Indy Holistic Hub member, Kate Miller. In her work as a Transformational Coach, Kate is committed to providing a space of peace and acceptance that allows clients to construct new ideas and beliefs regarding their life's meaning. She is also a Wedding Officiant and performs ceremonies for couples of all backgrounds and orientations. We will also talk about how her spiritual journey has unfolded.
And we'll broadcast an encore segment of my interview with the Indigo Girls.
The conversations begin Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org
Visit Kate online at www.consciousnessconsult.com
On this week's radio show, world-renowned dream teacher Robert Moss makes a return visit. It's always a joy to have conversation with him and his insights on dreams have been such an inspiration for my journey. We will talk about his newest book, Sidewalk Oracles: Playing with Signs, Symbols, and Synchronicity in Everyday Life. Regarding this book, Larry Dossey, MD, says "Sidewalk Oracles is CPR for the soul."
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org.
What is it like to die? How do spirits communicate with the living? On this week's radio show, my guest is Elisa Medhus, MD and she'll be sharing insights from a raw and compassionate memoir, My Life after Death: A Memoir from Heaven. This story begins on the fateful day when 20 year old Erik Medhus took his own life. What follows is Erik's moment by moment account of his death, transition, and the new life he discovers in the afterlife - told in his own words as channeled by renowned medium Jamie Butler and transcribed by Erik's mother Elisa.
We'll also play an encore segment of my interview with author and teacher Neale Donald Walsch.
The conversations begin Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.com.
On this week's radio show, poet and philosopher Mark Nepo makes a return visit and shares insights and stories from his newest book, Inside The Miracle: Enduring Suffering, Approaching Wholeness. A New York Times #1 bestselling author, he has published 15 books including The Book of Awakening, and Seven Thousand Ways to Listen. This new book is an honest, uplifting resource for those struggling with a difficult diagnosis or significant life challenge.
This inspiring conversation begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and (worldwide) at richardbrendan.com. This interview will be podcast on our website.
On this week's radio show, my special guest is Vicki Mack. She is the owner of The Playful Soul, located in the Broad Ripple Village in Indianapolis. It's truly a magical place of community, growth, love, peace and hope. Vicki will share insights she's received along her spiritual journey. It's a story of love, surrender and going for your dreams.
We'll also play an encore segment of my interview with Maya Angelou. The conversations begin Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com
Be sure to visit www.theplayfulsoul.com
On this week's radio show, Rick Montieth, owner of Georgetown Market joins me to talk about the benefits of an organic healthy lifestyle. We'll talk about the history of Georgetown Market and the services that are are provided to assist anyone interested in eating better, living well, and feeling your best.
We'll also play an encore segment from an interview I did with Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, and The Nature Principle.
This full hour of bringing love to life begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com
On this week's radio show, Anita Moorjani talks about her her dramatic journey from cancer, to near death, to true healing. In her inspirational memoir, Dying To Be Me, Anita shares that as her organs failed (due to cancer), she entered into an extraordinary near-death experience where she realized her inherent worth....and the actual cause of her disease. Upon regaining consciousness, she found that her condition had improved so rapidly that she was able to be released from the hospital within weeks...without a trace of cancer in her body.
The conversation begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com.
On this week's radio show, it's a joy to have Tina Malia make a return visit. She is a visionary musical artist and was a featured performer at our first Serendipity Festival. Tina is also a beloved pioneer in a growing community of people around the world dedicated to residing in harmony with the Earth, and expressing it through art, health, education and music.
We'll talk about her newest album, The Bridge to Vallabah, and play several songs. Tina invited many great artists to help record these beautiful mantras: Donna DeLory, Jai-Jagdeesh, Karnamrita Dasi, Hans Christian, Peter Kater, and many others.
The conversation begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com.
On this week's radio show we are joined by Charles Crenshaw. He is a yogi, meditation teacher and co-founder of the Inner Peace Yoga Center. We'll be talking about his book, PATHLESS PATH: God, Grace, Guru. An African American life transformed through yoga and meditation.
I'll also have conversation with KP Singh and Maninder, leaders within the Sikh community, regarding this Sunday's Festival of Faiths in Indianapolis, held at the Indiana War Memorial and Veteran Memorial Plaza from 1pm to 5pm. Richard will serve as the Master of Ceremonies at this year's event.
The conversations begin at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com.
On this week's radio show, we play an encore presentation of my conversation with Michael Bernard Beckwith. On October 22nd, 2010, JourneysFire International produced our last large event, featuring Michael and Rickie Byers-Beckwith. The event was held in the sanctuary of St. Luke's UMC in Indianapolis.
Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith is the Founder and Spiritual Director of Agape International Spiritual Center, located in Culver City, California. In this interview Michael shares timeless, powerful truths for everyday living.
The conversation begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com
On this week's radio show, Richard's guest will be,award winning cinematographer, director and producer Louie Schwartzberg who captures breathtaking images that celebrate life — revealing connections, universal rhythms, patterns and beauty.Louie Schwartzberg's career spans feature films, television shows, commercials and documentaries. For Schwartzberg, the greatest satisfaction is creating works that can have a positive effect on the future of the planet. “I hope my films inspire and open people’s hearts. Beauty is nature’s tool for survival – you protect what you love. If I can move enough people on an emotional level, I hope we can achieve the shift in consciousness we need to sustain and celebrate life.”
The conversation begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com.
On this week's radio show, my guest will be award winning author James O'Dea. We'll have conversation about his book, The Conscious Activist: Where Activism Meets Mysticism. Regarding this book Marianne Williamson writes, "After reading The Conscious Activist, you will drop to your knees in heart-opening awe, and then you will rise to your feet, inspired to act in a truly transformational way."
Over the years, O'Dea has serves as president of the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS); Director of the Washington D.C. office of Amnesty International; and as CEO of the Seva Foundation. Quite an impressive resume!
The conversation begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com.
David Steindl-Rast OSB is a Catholic Benedictine monk, notable for his active participation in interfaith dialogue and his work on the interaction between spirituality and science. The one thing all humans have in common is that each of us wants to be happy, And happiness, he suggests, is born from gratitude. An inspiring lesson in slowing down, looking where you're going, and above all, being grateful.
On this week's radio show we dug deep in the audio vault and decided to play an encore presentation of a show that we did LIVE (back in the day when we were on live every Saturday morning from 9am to 10am). The theme is The Power of Love and features great music, insights about the dance of relationship, and conversation with four great social change artists (and friends) who were in Uganda at the time (thank God for great phone lines). I spoke with Sally Brown Bassett, Nikki Myers, Sean Corn and Suzanne Sterling who were representing Off The Mat Into the World.
The conversation and music begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide atrichardbrendan.com.
Visit www.offthematintotheworld.org
On this week's radio show, my guest is Stacey Sheley, founder of Open Door Equine Inc. ODE is a sanctuary of sorts. It provides a loving home for "retired" thoroughbred horses who were on their way to slaughter. These rescued,beautiful animals are now being used to bring joy into the lives of so many in the central Indiana area. All are welcome: able-bodied, people with hearing, sight, physical, mental or emotional difficulties, and at-risk youth.
I'll also play an encore segment of my interview with poet and philosopher Mark Nepo. He will be sharing insights on staying awake: having the life you want by being present with the life you have.
The conversations begin Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com
On this week's radio show my guest is Gordon Asher Davidson. He is co-author of The Practical Visionary & Spiritual Politics. He will be sharing insights from his newest work, The Transfiguration of the World: How a Light Alliance Is Transforming Darkness and Creating a New Earth. Regarding this book, Barbara Marx Hubbard wrote, "It is very important that everyone who is interested in the future of our planet read this book, which I will be sharing in my courses and recommending to people".
I'll also be airing an encore segment of my conversation with Gregg Braden on Deep Truth.
The conversations begin Sunday at noon on 88.7FM WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.org.
On this week's radio show, my special guest is Adam Horowitz (aka Norman Beckett, Deputy Secretary and founder) of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture. The USDAC is the nation's newest people-powered department, founded on the truth that art and culture are our most powerful and under-tapped resources for social change. Adam holds a BA from Yale University and was a Fulbright Scholar in Columbia, where he wrote about performance and politics for Theater Magazine. The USDAC is radically inclusive, useful and sustainable, and vibrantly playful, and is engaging millions is performing and creating a world rooted in empathy, equity, and social imagination.
We will also air and encore segment of my conversation with another social change artist, Elizabeth Lesser, who is co-founder of Omega Institute and author of the best-selling book, Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow.
The conversations begin Sunday at noon on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com.
On this weeks radio show we go behind the music with singer songwriter David Roth. David's career as a singer, songwriter, recording artist and enthusiastic instructor has taken his songs, experience and expertise to a wide variety of venues in this and other countries, full time for more than twenty five years. David is also the 2015 Grace Note recipient for Outstanding Contribution to New Thought Music. The former artist-in-residence at New York's Omega Institute and has taught singing and songwriting at nationally recognized folk camps, songwriting groups and associations around the country. David also leads groups to Ireland, is creator of the Cape Cod Songwriters Retreat and is the organizer/host of the Cape's Full Moon Open Mic whichis a forum for rmusicians to connect and collect doantions for local non-profits.His gift of weaving song, storytelling and spirit together is likened to a "town meeting with a sound track".
On this week's radio show, best-selling author & activist Frances Moore Lappe makes a return visit. In 1987 Frances received the Right Livelihood Award (considered an "Alternative Nobel") for revealing the political and economic causes of world hunger and how citizens can help to remedy them. Her first book, Diet for a Small Planet, has sold three million copies and is considered "the blueprint for eating with a small carbon footprint since long before the term was coined." wrote J.M. Hirsch, Associated Press. We'll talk about her last book, Eco Mind: Changing the Way We Think, to Create the World We Want, and she will share insights from her upcoming book, World Hunger: 10 Myths.
On this week's radio show, it's a delight to have singer/songwriter David Wilcox as my special guest. Considered a 'songwriter's songwriter', his songs have been covered by artists such as k.d.lang and many others. One music critic wrote he was a "influential acoustic guitarist...the PBS darling of contemporary singer/songwriter folk. We talk about his passion for the environment, peace and justice and we'll go inside the music, songs from his new album. David and Beth Nielsen Chapman will be leading a week long workshop at Omega Institute in July on "Songwriting From The Heart."
The conversation and music begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com. All shows are podcast and be heard on the website.
On this week's radio show, deep ecologist and scholar of Buddhism Joanna Macy PhD, makes a return visit to talk about her book, Coming Back To Life: The Updated Guide to The Work That Reconnects. According to Joanna, we are in the midst of a great turning and it is an auspicious time to be alive. The revolutionary movement for sustaining life is unfolding and blossoming here and now. Joanna has been a great inspiration to me and a treasure to our world.
The conversation begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.com
On this week's radio show, my special guest is Gene Baur, who is president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary and has been hailed as "the conscience of the food movement" by Time magazine. For more than 25 years, he has worked to stop the abuses of factory farming and promoted compassionate living. he is the author of the best-selling book, Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food.
The conversation begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com. This interview will be podcast for your convenience. We will also play and encore segment of my interview with activist and best-selling author John Robbins.
Visit Gene online at www.farmsanctuary.org
On this week's radio show, my guest will be Rev. Mike Mather, Pastor at Broadway UMC in Indianapolis. As one who believes that we need to start thinking outside the box in how we serve others, I heard of Mike's beautiful and unique approach in raising consciousness within individuals and their community. Major foundations have also heard about his approach and have approached him. The stories he shares touched my heart deeply, and even in the interview, tears were flowing down my face. I'm encouraging all of you to listen...and then take action in your communities.
This inspiring conversation begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area). You can also listen worldwide at richardbrendan.com. All interviews are podcast so you can listen 24/7 for a full week.
Visit Mike online at www.broadwayumc.org
On this week's radio show, my special guest is singer/songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman. From writing hits for other artists to recording her own, this twice Grammy-nominated, Nashville based artist has truly embraced musical diversity. Beth is a breast cancer survivor, environmental activist, teacher of workshops and lecturer on the magic of creativity. We'll talk about all of that and go inside the music with a few of her songs.
The conversation (and music) begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com
On this week's radio show, renowned futurist Barbara Marx Hubbard makes a return visit. She has updated her vision in her seminal book, Conscious Evolution: Awakening the Power of Our Social Potential and we'll talk about that update in this all new interview. Consistently ahead of her time, Hubbard speaks to contemporary change-makers with the wisdom of past experience and a passion for new possibility. She is a beautiful treasure! I'll also play an encore segment from my interview with visionary Jean Houston.
The conversation begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com
On this week's radio show, my special guests are Amy Ray and Emily Saliers (Indigo Girls). We talk about their activism, get their thoughts on various States passing discrimination laws, learn more about their spiritual journeys...and go inside the music with several of their songs. Inspiring conversation and four of their songs. It's a full hour of divine Indigo!
It all begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com
For more info, visit www.indigogirls.com
On this week's radio show, our guest is Dr. Larry Dossey,distinguished Texas physician, deeply rooted in the scientific world, has become an internationally influential advocate of the role of the mind in health and the role of spirituality in healthcare. He has been a frequent guest on the program and will share insights from his newest book, One Mind: How Our Individual Mind is Part of a Greater Consciousness and Why it Matters.
This inspiring conversation begins Sunday at noon EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com. All interviews are podcast 24/7. Visit Larry at www.larrydosseymd.com
On this week's radio show, Richard's guest is best-selling author and teacher Matthew Fox. Matthew will share insights we can glean from mysticism, his views on global warming, and the importance of bearing witness for peace and justice. He is the author of 28 books and is the founder of the University of Creation Spirituality in California. His books, Original Blessing, and The Reinvention of Work, made a profound difference in my life.
The conversation begins Sunday at Noon EST on 88.7, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide on richardbrendan.com
On this week's radio show, Mark Anthony Lord is my special guest. Mark is an author, minister, and LGBT inspirational leader. He is the founder of Bodhi Spiritual Center in Chicago and the creator and host of The Global Pride Summit coming up June 1-5. Mark will share his thoughts on what transpired in Indiana with the signing of the controversial religious freedom bill, and provide more information on the exciting Summit he created. We'll also play an encore segment from my interview with Buddhist scholar and deep ecologist, Joanna Macy.
The conversation begins today at noon on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com
Visit www.globalpridesummit.com
On this week's radio show my guests are Chris Llewellyn (Rend Collective) and Jeff Owen (Tenth Avenue North), two of the newest and hottest contemporary Christian music bands. The contemporary Christian music industry is experiencing strong sales, record-breaking tours, and new success in the mainstream charts. So I'm giving this music its due. Rend Collective is from Northern Ireland, and Tenth Avenue North is from West Palm Beach, Florida. Reflecting on these interviews and past conversations with Krishna Das and Donna DeLory, I'll also share my thoughts on the beauty of having a sacred romance with the Divine!
The Conversations (and music) begins Sunday at 10am EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.com.
On this week's radio show, my special guest is Grammy Award winning artist, Janis Ian. She was catapulted into the spotlight at age 15, when her soul-wrenching song about an interracial relationship, "Society's Child," became a hit. Many radio stations refused to play it because of its controversial subject matter. Ian's legendary "At Seventeen" earned two Grammy Awards and five nominations. Both songs have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. She was also the first singer to perform on the very first Saturday Night Live. She has experienced discrimination and has always risen above it. Janis will share some of her experiences and go inside the music.
The conversation begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com.
For more information, visit www.janisian.com
On this week's radio show, social change artist Holly Near makes a return visit. As Holly celebrates her first album in three years, she's building on 40 creative years and 30 recordings. Respected around the world for her music and activism, her joy and passion inspire people to join her in celebration of the human spirit. Holly was one of the first women to create an independent record company, paving the way for women like Ani DiFanco and others. Holly has made a career speaking to anyone in the world who believes in peace, justice, and feminism.
The conversation begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.com. All shows are podcast on website for your convenience.
For more information, visit www.hollynear.com
Best-selling western chant artist of all time, Krishna Das, is my special guest on this week's radio show. He was the first kirtan artist to be nominated (and perform) at the Grammy's. KD will talk about his spiritual journey, his love for his guru, the long, depressed state he experienced, and how singing with people (not singing alone) literally saved his life. It was not just simply kirtan singing. It was survival. We'll go inside the music from his newest album, Kirtan Wallah...and play a few songs.
The conversation begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.com. All interviews are podcast 24/7 on our website!
Visit KD at www.krishnadas.com
On this week's radio show, it's a joy to have Donna De Lory make a return visit. Donna is a strong presence in both the pop and world music scenes. For 20 years she traveled the globe as a back-up singer and dancer for Madonna, rocked international dancefloors with her own pop album, and put all that aside to sing sacred mantras and lyrics of consciousness - all while raising a family. Donna will share her story of transformation, and will talk about her experience when her father died in her arms. We'll also go inside the music and play several of her newest songs.
The conversation begins Sunday at 11am on 88.7HM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com. We podcast all shows 24/7.
For more information, visit www.donnadelory.com
On this week's radio show, it's a joy to welcome Carrie Newcomer for a return visit.
We'll be talking about her newest album (and book) called The Permeable Life. The power of simplicity and presence, how songs can reframe the way we think and what we see, and her new play which will be based on one of her best selling songs, will also be topics of discussion. Carrie has been a passionate advocate for the hungry in Indiana, and a powerful voice for Freedom Indiana!
Our conversation (and her music) begins on Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com.
Learn more about Carrie's concert tour at www.carrienewcomer.com
On this week's radio show, we're inside the music with Minnesota singer/songwriter Peter Mayer. He writes songs for a small planet - songs about interconnectedness and the human journey; about the beauty and the mystery of the world. Pete will talk about his spiritual path, what he's learning about love, and the creative process behind his new album, Third Street.
The conversation and music begins Sunday at 11am on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com.
For more information, visit www.petermayer.net
On this week's radio show, we're inside the music with legendary drummer Kenny Aronoff. The list of artists he has worked with includes Mellencamp, Jon Bon Jovi, Bob Seger, Melissa Etheridge, Elton John, Sting, The Smashing Pumpkins, John Fogerty and many others. As a teenager he focused on classical music and studied with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He also concentrated on jazz and fusion. After graduating from Indiana University in Bloomington (1976) he eventually auditioned and was accepted as the drummer for Mellencamp.
His story is inspiring and one that focuses on a great work ethic, perseverance and and always showing up with your A game. This is something he teaches to countless young artists around the world.
The conversation (and music) begins at 11am EST on Sunday at 88.7FM, WICR and globally at richardbrendan.com.
Visit him online at www.kennyaronoff.com
On this week's radio show, Modern day mystic and Episcopal priest Cynthia Bourgeault, shares her story of love that transcends time and space. Her powerful book is LOVE is stronger than DEATH: The Mystical Union of Two Souls. She shares of her intense relationship with Brother Raphael Robin, a 70 year old Trappist monk and hermit (20 years older than her). Both believed that a relationship can continue beyond this life, and Cynthia describes her search for that connection before and after Robin's death. Isabel Allende said, "This is a most unconventional love story: two aging individuals in search of God meet and immediately recognize 'the beloved' in the other. Together they attain what they could not do alone."
The conversation begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.org.
Visit www.contemplative.org for more info on the work of Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault.
On this week's radio show, love is on the air! Songwriter/performer Joshua Radin makes a return visit to talk about his new album, Onward and Sideways, and his upcoming concert in Indianapolis on February 15th at the Old National Centre.
Radin shares the story of meeting and falling in love with a woman in Stockholm, Sweden. Though, she was hesitant to begin a relationship, he decided to woo her the best way he knew how: by writing love songs. It worked and the songs eventually evolved into this new album. Joshua also talk about his passion for a great outreach to youth, Little Kids Rock. Recently, his classic Beautiful Day, is now the theme song for Subaru TV ads.
The conversation and music begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com
For ticket info regarding his concert tour, visit www.joshuaradin.com
In his work as a spiritual teacher interacting with seekers and activists from around the world, Chris Saade has witnessed a remarkable phenomenon: a new wave of spirituality that is socially and globally engaged in the pursuit of justice, earth care, and solidarity. In his new book, Second Wave Spirituality, he explores current trends of thought that are shaking the foundations of our belief systems and propelling us toward an evolutionary leap.
Chris is my special guest on this week's radio show. This inspiring conversation begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.org. All interviews are podcast 24/7.
Lean more about his work at www.theolivebranchcenter.net
On this week's radio show, I have two guests who will also be coming to Indianapolis. In the first half hour, Richard Jelusich, Ph.D., will talk about his many upcoming workshops taking place next week at The Playful Soul and All Souls Unitarian Church. Richard is a gifted intuitive and renowned spiritual healer. He blends Western science and Eastern philosophy.
My second interview is with filmmaker Khashyar Darvirch, who will be screening his newest production, Dalai Lama Awakening. This special screening is free and will be held at the IUPUI Film theater on February 9th at 6:30pm.
These conversations begin on Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org
For more information on the work of Richard Jelusich, visitwww.lightnews.org
For more information on the work of Khashyar Darvich, visitwww.dalailamafilm.com
On this week's radio show, my guest is Tommy Sands, a great social change artist from Northern Ireland. Tommy performs around the world and is one of the most sought after performers in the world of folk music and beyond. His lyrics evoke images of Ireland and make edgier commentaries on social consciousness.
The conversation (and his music) begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.org.
For more information, visit www.tommysands.com
On this week's radio show, author and activist John Robbins shares insights from his classic book, Diet For A New America: How Your Food Choices Affect Your Health, Your Happiness, and the Future of Life on Earth.
John reveals the effects on your health, on your consciousness, and on the quality of life on earth that comes from eating products of an obscenely inhumane system of food production. His work has been featured in all major print and broadcast media, including a PBS special.
The conversation begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide on richardbrendan.org.
Visit www.johnrobbins.info
As we close out another year, this week's radio show offers a new interview and an encore presentation of a past conversation. Shakti Gawain and Gina Vucci co-wrote The Relationship Handbook: A Path to Consciousness, Healing, and Growth. Gina joins me and shares insights from their collaboration together regarding creating healthy relationships. Shakti has been a guest on this program and it was a joy to welcome Gina.
We will also air my interview with Maya Angelou. It was an honor to have her as a special guest and a joy to meet this beautiful soul. Although she has made her transition, her writings continue to inspire millions around the world.
Barbara Marx Hubbard has been called "the voice for conscious evolution of our time" by Deepak Chopra and is the subject of Neale Donald Walsch's book "The Mother of Invention." A prolific author, Barbara is my guest on today's radio show...We will be talking about her many books and visionary ideas. This inspiring conversation begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.org . All interviews are podcast 24/7. Learn more about her work at www.barbaramarxhubbard.com
In his work as a spiritual teacher interacting with seekers and activists from around the world, Chris Saade has witnessed a remarkable phenomenon: a new wave of spirituality that is socially and globally engaged in the pursuit of justice, earth care, and solidarity. In his new book, Second Wave Spirituality, he explores current trends of thought that are shaking the foundations of our belief systems and propelling us toward an evolutionary leap.
Chris is my special guest on this week's radio show. This inspiring conversation begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.org. All interviews are podcast 24/7.
Lean more about his work at www.theolivebranchcenter.net
On this week's radio show, author, teacher and therapist, Anodea Judith, Ph.D., shares truths from her inspiring book, The Global Heart Awakens: Humanity's Rite of Passage from the Love of Power to the Power of Love. She offers a bold prophetic vision - indeed, a new myth for these times of global crisis.
The conversation begins Sunday at 11am on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.org. All interviews are podcast on our website 24/7 for your convenience.
Visit Anodea at www.globalheartawakens.com
On this week's radio show, Marc Bekoff shares insights from his newest book, Rewilding Our Hearts: Building Pathways of Compassion and Coexistence. Marc is professor emeritus of ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder. We discuss what we can and must do, as a global community, working in harmony for common goals, to deal with the rampant and wanton destruction of our planet and its innumerable residents.
The conversation begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide on richardbrendan.org. Learn more at www.marcbekoff.com
Conversation with Melissa Carroll, editor of Going Om. Candid, witty, and compelling experiences of yoga from renowned memoirists, including Cheryl Strayed, Claire Dederer, Dinty W. Moore, Neal Pollack and many others, Going Om shares a range of observations about this popular practice. Unlike books on yoga that provide instruction on technique, Going Om is a unique collection of personal narratives from celebrated authors. This anthology of original material values the quality of writing over the authors’ flexibility.
Combining a scientist’s clear knowledge with a deep spiritual understanding of the inter-connectedness of all life, she reveals the amazing power our pets and wildlife have to heal and enrich our lives. By learning to see the world as animals see it, we can heed their urgent call and restore paradise on earth. lifelong animal advocate and doctor of veterinary medicine Linda Bender offers us a wealth of extraordinary stories and research-based evidence indicating animals have deeply perceptive–even extrasensory–abilities, especially when love is involved.
“What I discovered at six years old has continued to be true: that in rescuing an animal, I rescue myself. This reciprocity between animals and humans is woven into the very fabric of Creation. It is the ecology of Paradise.” ~ Linda Bender
Our conversation is with Linda Bender, DVM and Author of "Animal Wisdom, Learning from the Spiritual Lives of Animals". Combining a scientist’s clear knowledge with a deep spiritual understanding of the inter-connectedness of all life, she reveals the amazing power our pets and wildlife have to heal and enrich our lives. By learning to see the world as animals see it, we can heed their urgent call and restore paradise on earth. lifelong animal advocate and doctor of veterinary medicine, Linda Bender offers us a wealth of extraordinary stories and research-based evidence indicating animals have deeply perceptive–even extrasensory–abilities, especially when love is involved.
On this week's radio show, we feature two inspiring conversations. In the first half hour, author and Reiki master Brett Bevell shares insights from his new book, Energy Healing for Everyone: A Path To Wholeness And Awakening. Brett teaches at Omega Institute and is also a spoken-word artist. His poem, America Needs a Buddhist President, aired nationally on NPR's All Things Considered.
In the second half, we have an encore presentation of my interview with actor and activist, Mike Farrell. Mike starred in the popular TV series MAS*H. He is also a passionate "social change artist" and was a close friend to the late John O'Donohue.
The conversations begin Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com.
On this week's radio show, #1 New York Times best-selling author Pam Grout, makes a return visit to talk about her newest book, E-Cubed: Nine More Energy Experiments That Prove Manifesting Magic And Miracles Is Your Full-Time Gig.
We'll be discussing how to go higher and deeper into the quantum field, where you'll prove that blessings and miracles are natural and that joy is only a thought away.
The conversation begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com
Visit Pam at www.pamgrout.com
On this week's radio show, filmmaker and author Baptist de Pape, will share insights from his new film and book, The Power Of The Heart: Finding Your True Purpose In Life.
On a quest that took him around the world, de Pape interviewed eighteen icons, including Maya Angelou, Deepak Chopra, Paulo Coelho, Jane Goodall, Eckhart Tolle and Gary Zukav. They helped him create a compelling, moving portrait of the heart.
The conversation begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com.
Be sure to visit www.thepoweroftheheart.com
On this week’s show don Jose Ruiz, New York Times bestselling author of “The Fifth Agreement” and newly released, “My Good Friend the Rattle Snake :Stories of Loss, Truth and Transformation”.
Don Jose shares lessons learned from painful experiences that includes drug addiction, gleaning from the wisdom of his father and from the traditions of swamis and shamans, and offering insights on how to discover your true and unique purpose in life. Like his father, don Miguel Ruiz, don Jose is dedicating his life to sharing the ancient Toltec wisdom by translating it into practical, everyday life concepts that promote transformation through truth, love and common sense. The conversation is available on our website at www.richardbrendan.com
For more information,visit www.donjoseruiz.com
He will be in Indy, for a lecture and book-signing, Thursday, October 23, 7-9pm at The Athenaeum , 401 E. Michigan Ave. For more information about this event see www.journeysfirespiritualcenter.org
This this week's radio show is a replay of a conversation with Leo Buscaglia, Ph.D. This interview was taped on April 16th, 1998, and Leo made his transition in June of that year. Leo was a best-selling author who modeled what it was like to celebrate life and love. Five of his books were once listed in the top ten on the New York Times best-seller list...all at that same time. His PBS specials raised more money than any others during his career.
Leo's life and work was the inspiration for me to create a show on loving ourselves, one another, and the earth. I'll also share my own thoughts on love and the dance of relationship. And we'll close with the music of another "prophet of love" Al Green!
This love train begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com. Visit www.buscaglia.com
On this week's radio show, couples therapist and author Linda Carroll presents a groundbreaking model of the five natural stages of romantic relationships - and a guide for navigating through them toward lasting love. She also provides a clear strategy for how to stay happy and committed, even in difficult times.
The conversation begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at www.richardbrendan.com
Visit Linda at www.lovecycles.org
On this week's radio show, Patch Adams, M.D., talks about the need for greater healthcare reform, and how the power of love is the greatest healing energy of all. Patch rarely grants interviews now, so it was an honor that he chose to take the time to be on this program.
The conversation is available on our website at www.richardbrendan.com
For more information, visit www.patchadams.org
On this week's radio show, psychotherapist and life coach Carol Juergensen Sheets, will be sharing her 4 Tools of Conflict. When you use the tools of conflict you learn ways to de-personalize fear of of conflict and strengthen your sense of self, your relationships, and your sense of a higher power.
Sandy H. Wilcox will also be a guest to share updates on this year's Body, Mind Body Mind Spirit Expo Indianapolis coming up October 18th and 19th.
The conversations begin Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com
Visit Carol at www.carolthecoach.com
On this weeks' radio show, Friedemann Schaub, MD, PhD, provides insights from his book, The Fear and Anxiety Solution: A Breakthrough Process for Healing and Empowerment With Your Subconscious Mind. His unique process explains how to transform fear and anxiety into catalysts of healing and growth and as a result live a life of greater confidence, self-worth and freedom.
For more information, visit www.thefearandanxietysolution.com
On this week's radio show, author and teacher Vironika Tugaleva joins me to share insights from her new book, The Love Mindset: An Unconventional Guide to Healing and Happiness. I found this book to be a refreshing read, and Vironika an inspiring guest. The conversation begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.org.
Learn more about Vironika's work and this book at www.vironika.org
On this week's radio show, best-selling author and life coach Martha Beck, joins me and shares inspiring insights from her book, Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaim Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want. This is a conversation you will want to take notes on. Martha Beck Rocks!
Also, Indianapolis attorney Don Knebel, Board Chair for the Center for Interfaith Cooperation talks about the upcoming Festival of Faiths, to be held in Indianapolis on September 7th from 1pm to 5pm outside at the Veterans Memorial Plaza and inside the War Memorial. Event is free and open to everyone!
You can visit Martha at www.marthabeck.com
On this weeks' radio show, Tejpal and Dr. Carroll McLaughlin will share insights from their new book, Manifest Moment to Moment: 8 Principles to Create the Life You Truly Desire. Both are internationally known healers. In the second half of the broadcast, Charlie Wiles, Executive Director for the Center for Interfaith Cooperation, joins me to talk about the 2nd Annual Festival of Faiths to be held on September 7th from 1pm to 5pm in Indianapolis.
The conversations begin Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.org
Visit www.manifestmomenttomoment.com
On this week's radio show, two social change artists share their passion for a new humanity. Best selling author and scholar Matthew Fox makes a return visit to talk about his newest book, MEISTER ECKHART: A Mystic-Warrior for Our Times. In the second half of the program, renowned artist and interfaith leader K.P. Singh will provide information about the upcoming Festival Of Faiths in Indianapolis, to be held on September 7th, from 1pm to 5pm outside the Veteran's Memorial Plaza.
Visit www.matthewfox.org for more information on Matthew Fox and his teachings.
On this week's radio show, we feature two guests who are making a difference in our world. Dr. Larry Dossey has been a frequent guest and he will share insights from his newest book, One Mind: How Our Individual Mind is Part of a Greater Consciousness and Why it Matters.
During the second half of the program, David Carlson, Ph.D., will be talking about the Second Annual Festival of Faiths coming up in Indianapolis on Sept. 7th! David is also the author of Peace Be With You: Monastic Wisdom for a Terror-Filled World.
Visit Larry at www.larrydosseymd.com
On this week's radio show, my special guest is author and activist John Robbins. He has been an inspiration to me and was my very first guest on this radio show, many years ago. We are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of his groundbreaking book, DIET FOR A NEW AMERICA: How Your Food Choices Affect Your Health, Your Happiness, and the Future of Life on Earth.
The conversation begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) or worldwide at richardbrendan.com
Visit John at www.foodrevolution.org
On this week's radio show, my guest is Elizabeth Lesser, Co-Founder and Senior Adviser of Omega Institute. Omega is the United States' largest life-long learning center focusing on health, wellness, spirituality, creativity, and social change. Elizabeth will be sharing insights from her best-selling book, Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow.
The conversation begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com
Be sure to visit www.eomega.org
On this week's radio show, best-selling author and visionary scientist Gregg Braden, makes a return visit to talk about his book Deep Truth. The conversation begins Sunday at 11am on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com
Visit Gregg at www.greggbraden.com
On this week's radio show, we celebrate the upcoming Serendipity Festival to be held July 11th-13th in Cloverdale, Indiana. Featured are excerpts from interviews with environmental activist Julia Butterfly Hill and hip hop artist MC Yogi. Both are repeat social change artist at Serendipity! We'll also play songs off the new MC Yogi album, "Mantras', Beats and Meditations. And...songs from Matisyahu, Mike Cohen, Dixon's Violin and Joshua Radin. We are bringing the world to Central Indiana.
Visit www.serendipityfest.com for more information on this great event!
On this week's radio show, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Natural Awakenings Magazine with Founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman. Birthed in Naples, Florida in 1994, Natural Awakenings is now the largest franchise network in the natural health and sustainable living industry. Sharon will share the story of it's beginnings, and the keys to the magazine's success. Her passion for "Healthy Living on a Healthy Planet" is authentic AND contagious!
Visit www.naturalawakeningsmag.com for more information about Sharon and her magazine.
On this week's radio show my special guest is songwriter, performer Joshua Radin.
After stints as a screenwriter in New York and as an inner-city art teacher in Chicago, Joshua taught himself how to play guitar. His very first song, "Winter" was played on the TV show, Scrubs. Buzz from the Scrubs show was fast and furious, crashing the NBC site and winning Radin thousands of new fans. His songs have been used more than 100 times in various films and television shows. In 2008 Ellen DeGeneres asked Joshua to perform at her wedding. Throughout his young but accomplished music career, he remains humble and very grateful for his success. This interview will be posted on my site 24/7 for a full week!
Visit Joshua online at www.joshuaradin.com
On this week's radio show, ecstatic vocalist, innovative composer, teacher, and invoker of the sacred, Suzanne Sterling! Her musical explorations in the realm of electronic dance music and devotional chanting have brought her to the forefront of the "kirtronica" sound (Conscious Dancer magazine named her a kirtronica pioneer"), Her music has been commissioned for film, theatre, and DVD.
Suzanne will also be a performer and teacher at Serendipity Fest, in Cloverdale, Indiana, July 11th-13th, 2014!
The conversation begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com.
Visit her online at www.suzannesterling.com
For more information on her schedule for Serendipity, please visit www.serendipityfest.com
On this week's radio show, my guest is Stewart Pearce, internationally renowned Angelic Visionary, Seer and Sound Healer from the United Kingdom. He has worked with Diana, Princess of Wales, Margaret Thatcher; and Simon Callow among others. I have been inspired by his insights. The conversation begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com.
You can visit him online at www.thealchemyofvoice.com
On this week's radio show, we explore the power and beauty of sacred sound. Alanna Kaivalya is the yoga world's expert on Hindu mythology and mysticism. She was voted one of the top 20 yoga instructors under 40 by "Yoga Journal, and is the author of "Sacred Sound: Discovering the Myth & Meaning of Mantra and Kirtan."
Alanna is my guest and the conversation begins at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com.
Visit Alanna online at www.alannak.com
On this week's radio show, author and yoga teacher Brian Leaf shares insights and hilarious stories from his newest book, "Misadventures of a Parenting Yogi: Cloth Diapers, Cosleeping, and My (Sometimes Successful) Quest for Conscious Parenting."
Brian Leaf, MA, is director of The New Leaf Learning Center, a holistic tutoring center in Massachusetts. In his work helping students manage ADD and overcome standardized-test and math phobias, Brian draws upon twenty-one years of intensive study, practice, and teaching of yoga, meditation, and holistic health. He is certified by The New England Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine and holds licenses or certifications as a Yoga Teacher, Massage Therapist, Energyworker, and Holistic Educator. He also incorporates Bach Flower Essences, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Reiki, Shiatsu, and Tai Chi into his work.
Brian is the author of eleven books, including Misadventures of a Garden State Yogi, Name That Movie!, and McGraw-Hill's Top 50 Skills for a Top Score. His books have been featured on The CW, MTV.com, Fox News, and Kripalu.org.
Brian lives in western Massachusetts with his wife and two sons.
Visit Brian online at www.misadventures-of-a-yogi.com
On this week's radio show, Zen Buddhist priest and teacher, Karen Maezen Miller, joins me and shares insights from her newest book, Paradise in Plain Sight: Lessons from a Zen Garden." The conversation begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com.
Visit Karen online at www.karenmaezenmiller.com
World devotional music pioneer, Spirit Voyage Records founder, distinctive guitar stylist, songwriter, singer, producer, entrepreneur, yogi and lifelong practitioner GuruGanesha is a man of many talents. He is also my special guest on this week's radio show. His most recent project is The GuruGanesha Band, an adventurous ensemble that fulfills his wish to combine the profound spirituality of mantra music with the visceral excitement of a great guitar-driven band. We will talk about his musical and spiritual journey and play several songs from the new album, GuruGanesha Band - Live In Concert. The conversation (and music) begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis) or worldwide at richardbrendan.com. Be sure to visit www.guruganesha.com
On this week's radio show, we're bringing love to life with best selling author Mark Nepo, as he shares from two of his latest books, "Seven Thousand Ways to Listen" and "Reduced to Joy."
Mark Nepo moved and inspired millions of people with his #1 New York Times bestseller The Book of Awakening. Beloved as a poet, teacher, and storyteller, Mark has been called "one of the finest spiritual guides of our time," "a consummate storyteller," and "an eloquent spiritual teacher." His work is widely accessible and used by many and his books have been translated into more than twenty languages. A bestselling author, he has published fifteen books and recorded nine audio projects.
On this week's radio show, we feature a very inspirational story! As a child,Ellie Laks never felt like she belonged - not with her strict parents and not with her peers at school. When she experienced abuse as a young girl, Ellie looked to her dog for comfort and companionship. Later, she pulled herself out of a downward spiral by throwing herself into working with animals, finding strength and healing in their company. The Gentle Barn was founded in 1999 by Ellie and it's based on principles that all living creatures deserve compassion and that animals could be involved in the healing processes for children who are at-risk.
Ellie joins me to talk about her new moving memoir, "My Gentle Barn: Creating a Sanctuary Where Animals Heal and Children Learn to Hope."
The conversation begins Sunday, April 27th at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.com
You can visit Ellie online at www.gentlebarn.org
On this week's radio show, award-winning author and teacher Christian de la Huerta talks about Breathwork and Soulful Relationships. Christian will be coming to Indianapolis on Friday, April 25th at The Playful Soul at 6;30pm EST.
We will also have Mary Anne Radmacher join us and talk about a new book she has co-authored (along with Liz Kalloch) titled "She: A Celebration of Greatness in Every Woman.
On this week's radio show, Fred Luskin, Ph.D. talks about the power of forgiveness. Fred is an author, lecturer and director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Project. He is also the keynote presenter at the upcoming Midwest Conference on the Healing Power of Forgiveness, in Indianapolis. Lisa Morrison from the Tibetan Buddhist Cultural Center in Bloomington will also be a guest on the show. The conversation begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR and worldwide at richardbrendan.com Visit Fred online at www.learningtoforgive.com The Forgiveness Conference is April 26th and info can be found at forgiveandfeelbetter.com
On this week's radio show, and in honor of her 86th birthday this week, a rebroadcast of my interview with Maya Angelou. She is one of the most renowned and influential voices of our time. It was an honor to meet her and her presence is powerful and loving. The conversation starts Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.com
Visit Dr. Angelou online at www.mayaangelou.com
On this week's radio show, Boni Lonnsburry will share insights from her book, The Map to Our Responsive Universe: Where Dreams Really Do Come True! Applying the laws of attraction to her own life, she trasformed poverty, loneliness and despair to abundance, love and joy. A very powerful story that will inspire and provide encouragement. You can visit Boni online at www.livealifeyoulove.com
On this week's radio show, dream teacher and author, Robert Moss shares insights from his newest book, The Boy Who Died and Came Back: Adventures of a Dream Archaeologist in a Multiverse. This book gives readers a window into many of the events that shaped the work Robert has done, as well as all the wonderful books he has written on dreams.
Robert Moss describes himself as a dream teacher, on a path for which there has been no career track in our culture. He is the creator of Active Dreaming, an original synthesis of dreamwork and shamanism. Born in Australia, he survived three near-death experiences in childhood. He leads popular seminars all over the world, including a three-year training for teachers of Active Dreaming. A former lecturer in ancient history at the Australian National University, he is a best-selling novelist, journalist and independent scholar. His nine books on dreaming, shamanism and imagination include Conscious Dreaming, Dreamways of the Iroquois, The Dreamer's Book of the Dead, The Three ""Only"" Things,The Secret History of Dreaming, Dreamgates, Active Dreaming and Dreaming the Soul Back Home: Shamanic Dreaming for Healing and Becoming Whole.
Penney Peirce is a respected and gifted intuitive empath with deep psychological understanding, visionary ability, and business sense. She is one of the early pioneers in the intuition development movement, having worked since 1977 with organizations like the San Francisco-based Center for Applied Intuition, The Institute for the Study of Conscious Evolution, and The Intuition Network.
In this week's interview, Penney shares insights about her newest book, "Leap of Perception: The Transforming Power of Your Attention."
A conversation you won't want to miss.
On this week's radio show, author Fran Smith shares insights from her new book, "Changing The Way We Die: Compassionate End-Of-Life Care and the Hospice Movement." Co-authored by Sheila Himmel, this book is a vital and uplifting resource for people facing life's most challenging moments.
The conversation begins today at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.org (Blogtalk).
For more information, visit www.changingthewaywedie.com
Betsy Chasse is an internationally known author and filmmaker. She is the co-creator of the film "What The Bleep Do We Know?" and the author of three books. On this week's radio show, Betsy joins me to discuss her newest book, "Tipping Sacred Cows: The Uplifting Story of Spilt Milk and Finding Your Own Spiritual Path in a Hectic World." Chasse continues to make provocative films exploring human potential and the nature of reality - or whatever we humans are hanging out in.
For more information on Betsy and her work, please visit www.betsychasse.net
Thomas Moore is the author of the bestselling book "Care of the Soul" and fifteen other books including his newest work, "A Religion of One's Own: A Guide to Creating a Personal Spirituality in a Secular World." On this week's radio show, Thomas shares insights from this much-needed book. You can visit Thomas online atwww.careofthesoul.net
In 2005, Richard Louv's last book, "Last Child in the Woods" launched an international movement to reconnect children with nature and coined the term nature-deficit disorder. Since then, he has been focusing on something even bigger. On this week's radio show, Richard will share insights from his book, "The Nature Principle: Reconnecting with Life in a Virtual Age." This important conversation begins Sunday at 11am EST on 88.7FM, WICR (Indianapolis area) and worldwide at richardbrendan.org For more information visit www.richardlouv.com
This week's radio show features Richard's conversation with Leo Buscaglia, Ph.D. Richard recorded this in 1998 and it was the last radio interview Leo did before he passed away. His presence and teachings made a huge impact in his life. Leo was the "Wayne Dyer" of PBS back in the day and he had 5 of his books all listed on the New York Time's Best-Seller list at one time. Also included is a great song from another prophet of love, Rev. Al Green.
On this week's radio show, a return visit from visionary scientist and teacher Gregg Braden. Gregg is a New York Times best-selling author of "Deep Truth" and he will share insights from this inspiring work. The conversation starts Sunday at 11 am EST. For more information, you can visit Gregg at www.greggbraden.com
Cynthia Sue Larson is a transformational speaker, author and life coach. On this week's radio show, Cynthia shares insights from her newest book, Quantum Jumps: An Extraordinary Science of Happiness and Prosperity. She writes and teaches about the science of spirituality, and how consciousness changes the physical world. To learn more about Cynthia, please visit her website at www.realityshifters.com
Barbara Marx Hubbard has been called "the voice for conscious evolution of our time" by Deepak Chopra and is the subject of Neale Donald Walsch's book "The Mother of Invention." A prolific author, Barbara is my guest on today's radio show...We will be talking about her many books and visionary ideas. Visit her at www.barbaramarxhubbard.com
On this week's radio show, we feature conversations with Polly Campbell, and Simran Singh. Campbell is the author of Imperfect Spirituality: Extraordinary Enlightenment for Ordinary People (Viva Editions) and How to Reach Enlightenment (Hodder). Her articles on personal development and spirituality topics appear regularly in national publications. She is a blogger with the Huffington Post, Psychology Today and at www.imperfectspirituality.com. Campbell is also a sought after speaker who teaches at The Daily Om and the Growing Edge Institute.
Creative visionary & award winning 11:11 Magazine publisher Simran Singh, reveals powerful awareness of an ongoing dialogue the Universe is having with each one of us. Her book, "Conversations With The Universe: How the World Speaks to Us" is inspiring and thought-provoking.
On this week's radio show, Pam Grout shares insights from her best-selling book, "E-Squared: Nine Do-It-Yourself Energy Experiments That Prove Your Thoughts Create Your Reality." The conversation begins Sunday at 11am EST. Visit Pam online at - www.pamgrout.com Interviews with Dr. Bernie Siegel (The Art of Healing) and Fr. Richard Rohr are now posted on our website.
Fr. Richard Rohr is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher bearing witness to the universal awakening within Christian mysticism and the Perennial Tradition. He is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico Province and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Fr. Richard's teaching is grounded in the Franciscan alternative orthodoxy--practices of contemplation and lived kenosis (self-emptying), expressing itself in radical compassion, particularly for the socially marginalized.
CAC is home to the Rohr Institute where Fr. Richard is academic Dean of the Living School for Action and Contemplation. Drawing upon Christianity's place within the Perennial Tradition, the mission of the Rohr Institute is to produce compassionate and powerfully learned individuals who will work for positive change in the world based on awareness of our common union with God and all beings.
In this interview, Richard talks about his work at the Rohr Institute...
On this week's radio show, visionary leader Dr. Bernie Siegel makes a return visit to talk about his book, The Art of Healing: Uncovering Your Inner Wisdom and Potential for Self-Healing.
On this week's radio show, we feature an inspiring book written by a father and daughter. Dan Millman is the author of 16 books published in 29 languages. "Way of the Peaceful Warrior" was adapted to a film release by Universal Pictures in 2007. His daughter, Sierra Prasada, is a Washington, D.C. - based author, journalist, editor and teacher. Their collaboration is titled "The Creative Compass: Writing Your Way from Inspiration to Publication."
On this week's radio show, Dr. Larry Dossey shares insights from his newest book, "One Mind: How Our Individual Mind is Part of a Greater Consciousness and Why it Matters." Dr. Dossey has become an internationally influential advocate of the role of the mind in health and the role of spirituality in healthcare. The author of nine books and numerous articles, he recently received the prestigious Visionary Award that honors a pioneer whose visionary ideas have shaped integrative healthcare and the medical profession.
On this week's radio show, healer and spiritual teacher Aingeal Rose O'Grady, shares oberservations from her book "A Time of Change: Akashic Guidance for Spiritual Transformation."
This first book, “A Time of Change” is the first in a series of books under the “Honest-to-God” s
On this week's radio show, integral philosopher James Olson, shares insights from his book, "The Whole-Brain Path to Peace." Olson has made it his mission to help bring the planet's masculine and feminine energies into greater balance, and therefore a more peaceful state, through his advocacy of the whole-brain path to peace.
Robert Thurman is a Buddhist scholar, author, and was the first Tibetan Buddhist monk from the West. Robert will be my special guest on this week's radio show, as we discuss his newest book, "Love Your Enemies: Finding Freedom From Anger and Fear" which he co-authored with Sharon Salzberg. Robert has been a close friend and colleague of the Dalai Lama for many years and cofounder of Tibet House New York
On this week's radio show, Arun Gandhi shares the lessons he learned from his grandfather, Mahatma Gandhi. We will talk about his "Legacy of Love" and Arun will share his passion and vision regarding the needs of children. The priority of "Gandhi for Children" is to rescue children from the poorest sections of society and provide them safe shelter and a quality education.
Empath, respected visionary and author, Penney Peirce, makes a return visit for this week's radio show. We will be talking about Penney's new book, Leap of Perception: The Transforming Power of Your Attention. I have been blessed by Penney's work and insights and this new book is a great read! Join us for an engaging conversation.
On this week's radio show, my guest is Shamanic teacher Gwilda Wiyaka. She is founder, director of Path Home Shamanic Arts School in Colorado and author of "So, We're Still Here. Now What?: Spiritual Evolution and Personal Empowerment in a New Era." She shares truths that will aid you in moving beyond restrictions and limitations on the physical, mental, emotional and physical levels.
Maya Angelou will be my special guest on this week's radio show. Dr. Angelou is one of the most renowned and influential voices of our time. We talk about spirituality, the power of love and lessons she learned from her grandmother.
On this week's radio show, poet and philosopher Mark Nepo, makes a return visit to share from his newest books, "Seven Thousand Ways to Listen: Staying Close to What is Sacred" and "Reduced to Joy." Mark is the bestselling author of "Book of Awakening" and I'm always inspired by what he has to say regarding life and love.
On this week's radio show, my special guest is Quaker pastor, best-selling author and speaker, Philip Gulley. We will be talking about Phil's soon to be released book, "Living the Quaker Way: Timeless Wisdom for a Better Life Today." Phil has publishes 17 books with total sales exceeding 1 million copies. He hosted the television program "Porch Talk with Phil Gulley" on WFYI/PBS and their flagship show "Across Indiana," for which he received two Emmy Awards. I'll also play an encore segment from my conversation with John Shelby Spong.
John’s work has been the subject of cover stories and feature articles in The San Francisco Chronicle, The Los Angeles Times, Chicago Life, The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and many of the nation’s other major newspapers and magazines. His life and work have also been featured in an hour long PBS special titled Diet For A New America.
The only son of the founder of the Baskin-Robbins ice cream empire, John Robbins was groomed to follow in his father’s footsteps, but chose to walk away from Baskin-Robbins and the immense wealth it represented to “…pursue the deeper American Dream…the dream of a society at peace with its conscience because it respects and lives in harmony with all life forms. A dream of a society that is truly healthy, practicing a wise and compassionate stewardship of a balanced ecosystem.”
Join us, as Richard talks with John about his book, A Diet for a New America: How Your Food Choices Affect Your Health, Happiness and The Future of Life on Earth. In celebration of the book's 25th Anniversary. An engaging conversation you won't want to miss.
On this week's radio show, My guest is Anodea Judith, Ph.D., and we'll have conversation on her newest book, "The Global Heart Awakens: Humanity's Rite of Passage from the Love of Power to the Power of Love." This book offers us a bold prophetic vision - indeed, a new myth for these times of global crisis.
On this week's radio show, my conversation with Elizabeth Lesser who is the co-founder of Omega Institute, the United State's largest life-long learning center focusing on health, wellness, spirituality, creativity, and social change. Elizabeth will be sharing from her best-selling book, "Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow."
On this week's radio show, my guests are Mike Cohen and Dixon's Violin. Michael H. Cohen is an internationally renowned Kirtan artist, teacher, healer and leader who guides Kirtan participants into heights of joy, energy and awareness through his unforgettable style of Kirtan music. Dixon's life mission is to inspire people. He has done so across North America captivating audiences at intimate shows and wowing crowds of thousands, including Burning Man and giving two TED talks/performances.
On 2nd February 2006, Anita Moorjani experienced what most of us never have! She crossed over and came back to share what she learned. Doctors at the hospital had given Anita just hours to live when she arrived at the hospital that morning, unable to move as a result of the cancer that had ravaged her body for over three years. Join us as Anita shares her experience of entering another dimension and being given a choice of whether to return to life or not. She experienced great clarity and understanding of her life and purpose here on earth.
Bruce H. Lipton, PhD is an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. Stem cell biologist, bestselling author of The Biology of Belief and recipient of the 2009 Goi Peace Award, he has been a guest speaker on hundreds of TV and radio shows, as well as keynote presenter for national and international conferences. Join us as he talks with Richard about his book, Spontaneous Evolution.
On this week's radio show, Zen priest, filmmaker and author Brad Warner, share's insights from his newest book, There Is No God and He Is Always With You: A Search for God in Odd Places. I'll also play an encore segment from my interview with Jean Houston, Ph.D. Visit Brad at www.hardcorezen.info
On this week's radio show, my guest is spiritual pioneer Barbara Marx Hubbard. She has been called "the voice for conscious evolution of our time" by Deepak Chopra and is the subject of Neale Donald Walsch's book "The Mother of Invention." Always inspiring and thought provoking, Barbara insights will inspire the fire within you.
On this week's radio show, bestselling author Shakti Gawain will talk about her classic book, "Living in the Light: Follow Your Inner Guidance to Create a New Life and a New World." Shakti has been a leader in the world consciousness movement and is also the author of "Creative Visualization."
Bill Plotkin, Ph.D., is a depth psychologist, wilderness guide, and agent of cultural evolution. He is our special guest on this week's radio show. Join us as Richard and Bill talk about his newest book, Wild Mind: A Field Guide to the Human Psyche. A conversation you won't want to miss.
Visionary scientist and best-selling author, Gregg Braden, shares insights from Deep Truth: Igniting the Memory of Our Origin, History, Destiny, and Fate. Greg will share how major conflicts can be resolved by making the most of recent scientific discoveries available to all. Join us for an engaging conversation.
On this week's radio show, my special guest is Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, and an international peacemaker and author. Arun will share wisdom he learned from his grandfather regarding peace and justice issues and his own passion for the rights and welfare of children in the world.
On this week's radio show, Karen Berg, Spiritual Director of Kabbalah Centre International, will be our special guest. We'll be talking about her new book, ...to be continued...reincarnation and the purpose of our lives. We will also feature an encore presentation of Richard's first interview with renowned Rumi translator, Coleman Barks.
Brian Leaf talks with Richard about his memoir, Misadventures of a Garden State Yogi: My Humble Quest to Heal My Colitis, Calm My ADD, and Find the Key to Happiness. Brian will inspire you and make you laugh as he shares his stories and insights.
An engaging converstation you won't want to miss.
Ajayan has been exploring and teaching a variety of meditation practices since 1970. In the early 70′s, he spent several years studying in residence under Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, founder of the Transcendental Meditation Program®. For the next ten years, Ajayan taught the TM Program®. Since then he has traveled the globe continuing an impassioned exploration of consciousness and developing human potential through various meditation and yogic practices.
From 1994 to 1998 Ajayan studied with India’s most widely revered living woman saint, Mata Amritanandamayi (Ammachi, the “hugging saint”), living at her main ashram in Kerala, India, and serving as the meditation teacher there. While in India Ajayan also spent time with holy men and yogis in the Himalayas of Uttaranchal—a haven for saints throughout the ages—and researched the spiritual practices indigenous to that area. Having made a study of meditation his life, and having instructed and guided thousands in meditation in North America, Australia, Europe, and India, Ajayan has gained wide renown as a consummate meditation teacher.
Ajayan is a registered hypnotherapist in Washington state, a Reiki Master, and a certified Enneagram teacher. Ajayan Borys (aka Henry James Borys) is author of Effortless Mind: Meditate with Ease (New World Library, 2013)
Daniel Ladinsky is a renowned translator of Hafiz and Rumi. We will also play an encore of my interview with Daniel where we discuss his translations of Hafiz.
An engaging conversation.
John Shelby Spong was bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Newark, New Jersey for 24 years before his retirement in 2001. His books have sold more than a million copies and he is a visiting lecturer at Harvard and at universities and churches worldwide. Spong has been a strong proponet of feminism, gay rights, and equality within both the church and society at large.
For 738 days Julia Butterfly Hill lived in the canopy of an ancient redwood tree, called Luna, to help make the world aware of the plight of ancient forests. Her courageous act of civil disobedience gained international attention for the redwoods as well as other environmental and social justice issues and is chronicled in her book The Legacy of Luna: The Story of a Tree, a Woman, and the Struggle to Save the Redwoods.
Dave Stringer has been widely profiled in publications all over the world as one of the most innovative artists of the new Kirtan movement. Stringer’s sound marries the transcendent mysticism of traditional Indian instruments with the exuberant, groove-oriented sensibility of American gospel.
Join us as Richard talks with Julia about her work since her experience with Luna, and with Dave about the story behind the music. We will even share some music from his newest album.
A conversation you won't want to miss!
Donna is recognized worldwide as a singer, songwriter, producer, and musician, consciously creating music with a positive message. Well-known as a background singer and dancer for Madonna during six international tours, De Lory has continued to make her presence felt as a solo artist. A devoted student of yoga and spiritual teaching, Donna is inspired by Indian devotional music, Sanskrit mantras, Western pop, Northern African grooves, as well as dance beats from her travels around the world. Her music has been described as "a highly danceable mizture of gorgeous singing, irresistible beats, and spiritual grace." Join us, as Richard talks with Donna about the inspiration behind her music, her stories, and the life of this talented, soulful artist.
Elizabeth Lesser is the co-founder of the Omega Institute, the country's largest adult education center focusing on health, wellness, spirituality, social change, and creativity. She is the author of The Seeker's Guide: Making Your Life a Spiritual Adventure, and Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow. For more than 30 years, she has studied and worked with leading figures in the field of healing--healing self and healing society. Join us as Richard talks to Elizabeth about her inspiring book, Broken Open.
Carrie Newcomer's music has always explored the intersection of the spiritual and the daily, the sacred and the ordinary. Over the course of her career she has become a prominent voice for progressive spirituality, social justice and interfaith dialogue. Join us as Carrie plays music from her new album, Kindred Spirits in our studio and shares her engaging and inspiring stories with Richard and the radio show team. Bringing Love to Life!
Philip Shepherd has been called a Renaissance Man. As a teenager he cycled alone through Europe, the Middle East, Iran and India before going to Japan to study classical Noh theatre there. Since then he has designed and built several houses; co-founded and written for an arts magazine, Onion; co-founded and directed an interdisciplinary theatre company; written two internationally-produced plays and a television documentary; acted in several feature films; and played lead roles in theatre productions in Toronto, New York, Chicago, London and Hong Kong. He also spent five years studying energy healing with Denis Chagnon. Since the publication of his book, he has earned an international reputation as a workshop leader, lecturer and coach. Philip is currently a faculty member of The Institute for Sacred Activism, which is based in Chicago.
His book, New Self, New World, is inspiring and demonstrates how we come into our true humanity only when we unite with our core - the deep, innate intelligence of the body.
Meta Chaya Hirschl took her first yoga class in 1978. Years later, after working in business, teaching in academia, and writing software manuals, she was drawn back to yoga after developing severe asthma. Her passion for yoga eventually led her to open a studio and later establish the YogaNow Teacher Training Apprentice Program, a nationally accredited curriculum incorporating a variety of traditions and styles. She teaches and lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Join us as Meta and Richard talk about Meta's book, Vital Yoga: A Sourcebook for Students and Teachers. An insightful conversation.
Julia Assante, Ph.D, is both a mystic and scholar. She has been a professional intuitive, medium, and past-liufe therapist for over four decades. Her accuracy in telepathy has been clinically tested at Columbia University. As a scholar, she has taught at Columbia, Bryn Mawr, and the University of Munster (Germany) and given talks at universities worldwide. In her trailblazing book, The Lost Frontier: Exploring the Afterlife and Transforming Our Fear of Death, Julia shares the stories and powerful messages of a life to come as told by those who were clinically dead and returned to life as well as by those who have had contact with deceased loved ones.
MC YOGI (aka Nicholas Giacomini) grew up in Northern California, painting graffiti & listening to hip hop music.
At age 18, on a whim, he joined his father for a yoga and meditation intensive with a famous spiritual teacher from India. Deeply moved by this unexpectedly powerful experience, MC YOGI devoted most of his free time to learning everything he could about the ancient discipline. He spent the next two years studying the physical forms of yoga as well as meditation, philosophy, and devotional chanting.
MC Yogi’s dedication to yoga did not diminish his lifelong love of hip hop. Now, by combining Indian music and mythology with infectious hip hop beats, MC Yogi creates an exciting new sound for a new generation of modern mystics, urban yogis, and
Paul H. Ray, Ph.D. is Director of the Institute for the Emerging Wisdom Culture at Wisdom University. He is also the co-author of the landmark book, Cultural Creatives : How 50 Million People Are Changing the World. Paul, and psychologist Sherry Ruth Anderson (his wife), reveal who the Cultural Creatives are and the fascinating story of their emergence over the last generation, using vivid examples and engaging personal stories to describe their distinctive values and lifestyles.The Cultural Creatives offers a more hopeful future and prepares us all for a transition to a new, saner, and wiser culture. Join us, as Paul talks about Cultural Creatives and the newest updates to his research.
Richard Leviton is a trained clairvoyant, skilled researcher, professional book editor, former national health magazine editor, published journalist-author for 28+ years, and author of 14 books in the fields of world myth, spirituality, landscape mysteries, healing, and natural medicine.
Join us as we talk about his book, The Emerald Modem
We're celebrating social change artist Tina Malia and the spirit of her music on this week's radio show. Tina is a singer/songwriter whose stunning voice and enchanting presence is creating a stir from coast to coast and across the world. Join us, as Tina shared the inspiration behind the songs featured on her newest album, The Lost Frontier. We will play music from the album as well!
Suzanne Sterling is an ecstatic vocalist, innovative composer, teacher and co-creator of Off the Mat, Into the World programs. Called a contemporary "musical priestess", she creates sacred and participatory ceremonies for large gatherings and festivals worldwide. Suzanne will be heading to India soon to launch the Global Seva Challenge, a transformational journey that builds community, provokes critical consciousness about global issues of social justice and equality, and raises significant funds to support communities in crisis. Susan is my guest on this week's radio show and will share more about the India trip, the work of Off the Mat, and provide some backstory to several songs that we'll play off her Blue Fire Soul album.
John Robbins could have inherited the Baskin-Robbins fortune and empire. But he walked away from all the money and the power. Why? He simply didn't want to devote his life to selling ice cream after realizing it makes people unhealthy. So he decided to make a change.
Over the last 25 years, his books about healthy eating and healthy living (including bestseller Diet for a New America) have sold millions of copies and been translated into more than 30 languages.
Join us, as Richard talks to John about the 25th anniversary release of Diet for a New America
Cynthia Occelli is a popular blogger and speaker who promotes the empowerment of women. She has studied wisdom teaching for nearly two decades and also has a law degree. Once a teen drop-out and welfare mom, Cynthia now runs a successful business.
Join us as Richard talks with Cynthia about her new book, Resurrecting Venus: A Woman's Guide to Love, Work, Motherhood, & Soothing the Sacred Ache.
Karuna Erickson has been a devoted yoga teacher and psychotherapist since 1970. She teaches internationally, interweaving Sufi poetry and Buddhist practices of mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation. Karuna and Andrew Harvey have co-authored a book titled:HEART YOGA - The Marriage of Yoga and Mysticism. Karuna has lived in the mountains of British Columbia for over 35 years, and her teaching and practice are inspired by her love of the peace and beauty of the mountains. Join us, as Richard and Karuna talk about about the soul-tranforming, and inspiring practice of Heart Yoga.
Neale Donald Walsch is the author of 28 books on practical spirituality, including theConversations with God series. His books have been translated into 35 languages, and seven have made the New York Times bestseller list. Neale makes a return visit to the radio show to discuss his newest book, The Only Thing That Matters : Book 2 in the Conversations with Humanity series. Something like 108 billion people have lived on our planet during its history, and despite all of the experiences in all of the lifetimes of all of those people, we have still not found a way to exist together in peace and harmony, much less create individual lives with a powerfully glorious, intrinsic meaning and a wonderfully joyful purpose. Walsch shares the reasons for this and suggests a better way of knowing and living. A relevant and inspiring conversation revealing insights and practical tips for living in a whole new way.
Richard Grossinger is a writer, anthropologist, and publisher of North Atlantic Books. In his new three-volume work "Dark Pool of Light", he takes you on a journey of consciousness and beyond. Consciousness is a subject that has many perspectives and Richard's is unique and well nurtured. Join us as we discuss the fascinating insights from his newest work. An engaging conversation.
You can visit him at www.richardgrossinger.com
Dr. Michael Nagler is one of the world's most revered peace scholars and has devoted his life to exploring nonviolence as an alternative to war.He is the author of several books, including America Without Violence, The Upanishadsand The Search for a Nonviolent Future: A Promise of Peace for Ourselves, Our Families, and Our World. Join Richard and Michael as they talk about his newest book, The Search for a Nonviolent Future, at a time where this conversation is relevant and needed.
Tom Atlee is co-director and research director of the Co-Intelligence Institute, a nonprofit organization he founded in 1996.
His new book, Empowering Public Wisdom, is his newest contribution to the Co-Intelligence movement.
Tom's social change vision is grounded most deeply in new understandings of evolving wholeness which recognize the value of diversity, unity, relationship, context, uniqueness and the spirit inside each of us and the world. Co-intelligence is intelligence that arises from that kind of wholeness.
Join us as Richard talks with Tom about this inspiring new book!
Anita Moorjani is the author of Dying to Be Me : My Journey from Cancer, to Death, to True Healing. In her inspirational memoir, Anita relates how, after fighting cancer for almost four years, her body-overwhelmed by the malignant cells spreading throughout her system -began shutting down. As her organs failed, she entered into an extraordinanry near-death experience where she realized her inherent worth....and the actual cause of her disease. Upon regaining consciousness, Anita found that her condition had improved so rapidly that she was able to be released from the hospital within weeks.....without a trace of cancer in her body. Anita will share all she has learned about illness, healing, fear, "being love," and the true magnificence of each and every human being.
Psychologist and best-selling author, Daphne Kingma, makes a return visit to discuss her new book When You Think You're Not Enough : The Four-Life Changing Steps to Loving Yourself. Daphne has a beautiful way of helping people root out beliefs and behaviors that limit love of self and others and then, with gentle wisdom, guides us onto a more positive and empowered path. Visit www.daphnekingma.com for more information. I'll also have co-founder and president of New World Library, Marc Allen, back on the radio program to lead us on The Magical Path : Creating the Life Of Your Dreams and a World That Works for All. I've always enjoyed Marc's practical and inspirational suggestions toward greater success in life and business.Visit www.marcallen.com and www.newworldlibrary.com for more information.
Michael Dowd has been called America's "evolutionary evangelist". He has dedicated his life to proclaiming the "Great News" of a sacred view of cosmic, biological, and human evolution. He is the author of the best selling book, Thank God for Evolution: How the Marriage of Science and Religion Will Transform Your Life and Our World. Endorsed by 6 Nobel Prize-winning scientists and religious leaders across the spectrum, Thank God For Evolution offers the missing link in the debate over Darwin vs. Design- a sacred view of evolution that is "beyond biology or belief." Join us for this engaging conversation between Richard and Michael. A thought provoking and inspiring discussion you won't want to miss.
Fr. Richard Rohr is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher bearing witness to the universal awakening within mystical and transformational traditions. A Franciscan priest of the New Mexico Province, and founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) in Albuquerque, New Mexico, home of the Rohr Institute, his teaching is grounded in practices of contemplation and lived kenosis (self-emptying), expressing itself in radical compassion. Fr. Richard is the author of numerous books, including The Naked Now, Everything Belongs, Adam's Return, Breathing Under Water, Falling Upward, and Immortal Diamond: The Search for Our True Self.
Author, Mystic, and Sacred Activist, Andrew Harvey is the founder and director of the Institute of Sacred Activism. The author of more than two dozen books, Harvey was awarded the Christmas Humphrey Prize for his book, A Journey in Ladakh, The Humanities Team Award for his 2010 body of work (an award previously received by Desmond Tutu), and a Nautilus Award for his book, The Hope. Join us as Richard engages Andrew in deep and relevant conversation about his newest book, Radical Passion: Sacred Love and Wisdom in Action. This is an interview you won't want to miss!
Author, Meta Chaya Hirschl, is the originator of the YogaNow Teacher Training Apprentice Program and has studied yoga for decades. Her yoga studio is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Her book, Vital Yoga: A Sourcebook for Students and Teachers, is beautifully written and places this acient practice in a uniquely modern-day context. Readers are guided to connect to their inner selves, quiet the mind, and harness their power to achieve bliss and transcend fear, emotional turmoil, and attachment to the stresses of life.
Join us, as Richard and Meta have engaging conversation regarding the power and practice of yoga.