The Farkas Files on Empower Radio: Recent Episodes
David Franklin Farkas
The Farkas Files on Empoweradio.com covers a lot of ground using the framework of three topics... Metaphysics, Shamanism and the Paranormal, starting from four basic understandings... Everything is Energy. Everything is Connected. Everything is Conscious. Everything is Interactive. Enjoy "The Farkas Files", The Truth is in Here... Somewhere.
I have known Marie Dion for years, but never heard the whole story. Her book is the telling of her walkabout as her connection to her native ancestors unfolded. In Journey of a Red Soul, Marie traces her path of discovery, courageously standing in her Native roots, to share lessons learned in multiple previous Native lifetimes. She deftly communicates her insight into the path of healing from racism of all forms, believing we experience diverse lifetimes as the other gender, the other race, and, karmically, any form we consider separate or different from ourselves.
I have heard amazing things about Quantum Touch healing. A close friend of mine is a trained Quantum Touch practitioner. Tonight I will interview the creator and founder of this method Richard Gordon.
A lifelong explorer of shamanic, animist, and meditative consciousness, Meg Beeler traveled the world in search of traditional and shamanic wisdom. She’s studied in the high mountains of the Andes and Himalayas, the savannahs of Africa, and the jungles of the Amazon. In each place she has discovered and put into practice the joy, connection and power she shares with you through her work.
Each of us has a vision for our lives, our soul’s purpose awaiting release in our hearts. The most important task we have is to learn what that purpose is and then bring it into the world. In our world of endless busyness and “hurry sickness,” many people are experiencing soul loss as they live out dreams of endless motion, empty tasks, anxiety, and negative thoughts. But you can change your world and discover the shamanic heart path that activates your wildness, your power, and your soul’s purpose. Blending earth-honoring shamanic practices and modern depth psychology, Jeff Nixa explains how to practice the lost art of heart navigation to help you find your life purpose and spiritual identity, conquer the fear, doubt and criticism that stand in the way of that vision, and become a shamanic shapeshifter of your life.
Mel Schwartz LCSW, Mphil is a psychotherapist, marriage counselor, executive coach, author and seminar leader. Mel Schartz has written a book called 'The Possibility Principle: How Quantum Physics Can Improve the Way You Think, Live and Love. He brings the concepts of Quantum Mechanics into everyday life and relationships!
Kathryn Samuelson is a long time friend of mine and of the show and has been on frequently discussing all sorts of topics. So when I asked for a topic for the show she went right to the most basic of issues. Light vs. Dark. Good vs. Evil. What is Evil?
Guest tonight is the lovely Teri Griffin Williams of Soul Practices. She's a friend of the show and hosts a show of her own on Empower Radio called, Soulful Living.
Laughing Crow is a long time friend and friend of the show, who has been on many times talking about their childhood, their work and shamanism. They have, among other things, founded the American Shamanism Movement.
Today they will help us understand something very personal about them. They are Intersex. That is, biologically, both sexes. How does that affect their life and their work?
I am honored that they have chosen to share this with us on the show.
Pow Wow Medicine, the Root Medicine and Conjuring of the Pennsylvania Dutch, is a combination of Eastern European folk Christianity and superstition, ceremonial magic, Cabbalistic influence, Judeo-Christian folklore. And depending on what part of the Appalachian Trail you are from it may also include, shamanic practices, Native teachings and Hoodoo practices derived from the beliefs of Africans brought to the U.S. during the time of slavery. The word Pow Wow is early 17th century: from Narragansett powáw ‘magician’ (literally ‘he dreams’) The proper name is Speilwork or Braucherei. Adepts are called Braucher, Hexenmeisters, or just Hexens. It is Norse/Teutonic Pagan Folk Medicine. This calls upon the Old Germanic God's for healing. This is the Folk Medicine that Pow Wow Medicine is derived from. I am looking forward to talking about traditions I have not heard about before and how they are similar and related to other traditions I have learned from.
The American Shamanism Movement was formed recognizing that the need for a form of practice which put people directly in contact with the spiritual world that was specific to the needs of people in Pittsburgh, PA, and for Americans in a larger context. The movement offers four years of training in shamanic work, three of which are in its unique tradition.
The new textbook is the information for the first year of training called “An Introduction to Shamanic Practice,” which is designed to be everything a person not wanting to be a community practitioner needs to know to have a more shamanic, animistic, or spiritual life for them and their families. It provides an overview of traditions and practices from around the world with the intent of helping a person who wants to take the practices more seriously in finding the tradition that suits them best.
My guest is a friend and fellow shaman Linda Star Wolf. She's the founder of Venus Rising Institute for Shamanic Healing Arts. We're going to talk about her journey and her new book Soul Whispering: The Art of Awakening Shamanic Consciousness.
Belinda J. Womack is a spiritual counselor, teacher, and author of 'Lessons from the 12 Archangels: Divine Intervention in Daily Life.'
A scientist by training, with dual master’s degrees in microbiology and environmental science (Indiana University), Belinda was called into service by the 12 Archangels while working in a medical
university lab as she was doing a stem cell experiment.
For nearly 25 years since that meeting, Belinda has had an active spiritual counseling practice, working with the 12 Archangels, to support individuals, couples and families with seemingly impossible problems to solve.
I love hearing the adventure of people in science getting called into spiritual work. And, I, too have a connection to the Archangels... who insist that I call them 'The Boys.'
Daniel Foor, PhD is my guest tonight and has just written a new book, Ancestral Medicine: Rituals for Personal and Family Healing. It's a fascinating look at ancestral healing and beliefs.
What if there really was a starting point in human civilization from which language, symbols, beliefs and creation stories began and spread around the ancient world?
Laird Scranton has tracked that down! There is a 'Point of Origin' from which all that spread to ancient Africa, Egypt, China and other parts of the world!
Laird Scranton is the author of a series of books and other writings on ancient cosmology and language. He is featured in John Anthony West’s Magical Egypt documentary series and in Carmen Boulter’s documentary The Pyramid Code.
Being a psychic has its challenges in normal life, and all those become even more interesting when you are traveling.
What's a psychic to do in a haunted Scottish Castle? Well, that was a piece of cake compared to the horror of the cruise ship! Lot's of people that you mostly can't escape from, and the more I relaxed and got into "vacation mode" the more my guard dropped.
It lead to some interesting adventures at sea!
Join us to hear the adventures of Lisa in the world of vacationing. Lisa teaches psychic protection. Her insight should be fascinating.
That's our friend Corbie who used to have a show on Empower Radio just before mine doing live psychic readings.
So, what is she up to now? And what's next?
She’s now a full-time intuitive counselor and inspirational speaker. Her career has encompassed positions as a published author, a professional actress, a television producer, a radio personality, an executive recruiter and the “power behind the throne” for a number of high-profile CEOs.
We will hear about her book, soon to be released as an audio book, too!
Shamanic teachers always have fascinating stories. That especially holds true for my guest Shaman Itzhak Beery. His life story is amazing and I can't wait for you to hear it!
My guest tonight is drawing from the spiritual philosophies and meditative practices of classical yoga, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism. Jason Gregory is doing fantasinating work with philosiphies, sciences, religions, you name it and he's showing us how to enlighten our minds.
My dear friend Maureen McElroy will be with us again. This time talking about the remote healing work that she does.
She is one of my go-to people to keep myself 'cleaned up'. Her work is amazing.
Orbs are bright translucent circular objects that show up on photographs. There is a lot of controversy about what or who they are. We will talk to someone who has been trying to sort that out and just wrote a book about them.
Susan Collins, is an internationally acclaimed dowsing teacher, Keynote Speaker, and workshop leader and author. She uses traditional dowsing tools as well as the power of heart and thought to detect and transform non-beneficial Earth, Environmental, Psychic and Other energy patterns.
I have met her many times and she has been on the show before. We always learn a lot and have great fun!
My guest tonight is Bernard Alvarez and we'll be discussing the wonderful world of metaphysics, which is near and dear to my heart. It's a fascinating conversation.
After two near death experiences, Mas Sajady had new perceptions and abilities. Now he uses them to help people all over the world. His story and his work are exciting and fascinating.
It's my birthday and the number is big enough to make it sound really old. Nobody believes it, least of all me, but there it is.
So, let's party?
Who better to party with than my best friend since high school, and brother from another mother, Frank Brown. His birthday is two days from now. (I'm the older brother!) We have witnessed each other's walkabout for more than 50 years and oh are there stories to tell... and hopefully insights and laughter?
It all started Long Ago... in a Borough Far Far Away...
Mare was inspired to ask people, If I Gave You God's Phone Number, what would you do. Young people. Old people. Rich people. Common people. The answers and the reactions are wonderful.
What would YOU do if someone gave you God's phone number?
Her books are: 'The Great Mother Bible, Messages from Mother' and 'If I gave you God’s phone number…. Searching for Spirituality in America.'
She has studied with Native American teachers for twenty-one years and sat on the World Council for Wisdom Gatherings for years.
What is it like to be psychic? What does that even mean? Is it cool? Is it annoying?
I will discuss this with Kathryn Samuelson, a friend of mine and the show, who has been with us a number of times to sort things out.
As Above, So Below. As Within, So Without. So say the Emerald Tablets written 3-thousands years ago.
But, what if this and other Great Metaphors of Meaning are literally true? What is we can study, scientifically, the way that the smallest elements of our world and the largest elements of our world are mirrors?
What if all the mystical teachings are, literally, true?
Sometimes I meet people on FaceBook and immediately want a chance to talk to them. That's why I invited Kit Thornton to be my guest. He is smart, funny, and merciless.
Kit Thornton is a writer, lawyer and armchair philosopher, originally from George's Creek, West Virginia.
He is the author of "Milton's Child," a novel about growing up during the rise of the Christian Right in West Virginia in the 1970's.
He blogs at kitthornton.blogspot.com, and frequently publishes on American News X. Join us…
Ani Tuzman is a novelist, an award-winning poet, and a writing mentor. She is the author of The Tremble of Love: A Novel of the Baal Shem Tov, her newly-released literary, historical novel.
The Eastern European mystic rabbi known as the Baal Shem Tov founded the Hasidic tradition within Judaism. A Kabbalist, he taught that divine sparks are hidden everywhere and it is one’s sacred duty to find and free the energy in these sparks whose essence is love.
It is a delicious book that I could not put down.
Jacob Nordby, by so many others, learned about being 'weird' in a weird way. His latest book talks about and is for people who have an expanded and different sense of how the world works.
Carmel Niland is an enthusiast of magic and the Renaissance Arthurian legends. She's even wrote a book,"A Darker Magic This Way Comes" should be a facinating conversation!
I asked Lisa Campion to be my recurring co-host so that we can do shows about a topic, rather than a guest’s experiences.
This week, we will discuss how sensitives can deal with this new and certainly intense energy for 2017. People who are very empathic and sensitive can really get depressed, anxious and overwhelmed by the intense energy of our country (and the world) right now.
As healers, empaths and sensitives, we are supposed to be out in the world helping and doing our work and yet many of us are swamped and overwhelmed.
The good news is that with a little knowledge on how to manage your energy field, you can be grounded and protected so you can be effective in the world even when we live in “interesting times.”
My guest is Jim Palmer we're going to talk about his amazing journey for him to find the divine. Should be an amazing show.
Join Us!
My guest is Mare Cromwell an award winning author, Gaia Mystic, gifted empathic intuitive healer, and international speaker, well you get the point! Join us for an amazing conversation.
Corbie Mitleid is a wonderful psychic who used to have a show on Empower Radio in the time slot before mine.
She's back with a new book, 'Clean Out Your Life Closet.' It is a fascinating take on personal growth and taking control of your life.
I'm looking forward to catching up with her and hearing about what she has cooked up.
Dr. Mark L. Mirabello is an author and a Professor of History at Shawnee State University in the USA, and as a Visiting Professor of History at Nizhny Novgorod University in Russia.
Sounds pretty mainstream and stayed... but he studies all kinds of very unusual subjects!
Tonight we will discuss his books on death, dying and the afterlife as described and understood by cultures and traditions all over the planet!
You may have heard of 'Mystery Schools.' They are the ancient teachings of the Western traditions of esoteric and metaphysical studies.
This week's guest, Tobias Churton has made his life's work learning their history and teachings and conveying those with charm and wit to a general audience.
Busy considering his twenty-first book commission, Tobias Churton is today internationally recognized for his insightful books on esoteric, spiritual history, Art and philosophy.
His latest book 'Occult Paris' traces the underpinnings of the amazing Belle Epoque in art and literature to the influence of mystery school teachings.
Accessible and scholarly, Churton’s works address believers and doubters alike and, remarkably, have stimulated spiritual experiences in some readers. He has successfully widened the appeal of so-called “esoteric” spirituality. Churton’s warm style and depth of knowledge have entertained many thousands of readers in the process.
I asked Lisa Campion to be my recurring co-host so that we can do shows about a topic, rather than a guest’s experiences.
On this episode we are discussing psychic defense, or how to deal with everything that is out there. Believe me, we know it can be overwhelming at times. Join us!
I asked Lisa Campion to be my recurring co-host so that we can do shows about a topic, rather than a guest’s experiences.
This week, we will discuss a topic that energy workers and mystics have long talked about: the ‘thinning’ or ‘lifting’ of the so-called ‘veil.’
What is that veil? What did is obscure and how are we affected by its dissipation? It should be a juicy conversation!
Have you ever had a dream in which you were aware that you were dreaming? That experience is called Lucid Dreaming.
This week’s guest, David Jay Brown, has written a book about it called Dreaming Wide Awake.
He’s a fascinating guy who has interviewed lots of people in many fields who have unconventional ideas and approaches. He has also researched phenomena like psychic animals… how does your dog know you are almost home?
We have so much fun when Kathryn is on we decided to do it again! This time, we will talk about an uncomfortable topic. How do you know a psychic is giving information that is useful and accurate for you?
How do you interpret what they bring through? And, what should you reject? And, what kinds of statements are warnings that you should not listen and leave?
If you consult psychics, this is discussion a you don’t want to miss!
I’ve been hosting the Farkas Files on Empower Radio for five years. And, it is all Wendy Garretts’s fault! She interviewed me, thought I was pretty good and introduced me to Brent Carey at Empower Radio. The rest, as they say, is history! Every so often I like to chat with Wendy. She has a wide range of interest in the sciences and the mystical. Obviously, a kindred spirit! No telling what we will talk about. I’m not saying it’s aliens, but…
I saw an article about shamanism written by this week’s guest and knew I had to talk to this guy!
Robert Owings calls himself an explorer in the field of Consciousness. He earned a Master’s Degree in Philosophy and Religion with a concentration in cosmology and consciousness from the California Institute of Integral Studies.
He maintains an active interest in an eclectic mix of subjects ranging from Transpersonal Psychology, altered states of consciousness, Alchemy, and Complexity Theory to Buddhist Cosmology, Cross-Cultural Shamanism, and ancient Mystery Religions.
He is the author of Call of the Forbidden Way.
I asked Lisa Campion to be my recurring co-host so that we can do shows about a topic, rather than a guest's experiences.
This week we will talk about entities. When most people hear that, they think of ghosts or angels. And, they don't want to think of demons. But, there is a whole menagerie of non-physical intelligent beings, races, if you will, that one might cross paths with. Turns out that faeries, elves, trolls, sylphs and many other so-called ‘fairy tale' creatures are real!
But, there is a whole menagerie of non-physical intelligent beings, races or species, if you will, that one might cross paths with. Turns out that faeries, elves, trolls, sylphs and many other so-called ‘fairy tale' creatures are real!
I have run across many of them in my work. So has Lisa. It should be a juicy conversation!
This week's guest, Dr. Emil Faithe, a medical medium, will help those of use who are sensitive in this toxic world.
Are you extra sensitive to foods, astrological shifts, environmental toxins, and energies of other people? Do you suffer from chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety, insomnia, ADHD, hormonal imbalances, and everything in between? Do you feel alone in this world? You are an ultra-sensitive, and you're not alone.
You are part of a large and diverse group of uniquely wired, highly energy sensitive, beings scattered all over the globe, and you require special care in this not-so-sensitive world.
I know little about this week’s guest, but his story is fascinating.
Luke One, Luminous The Shining One, is an Illuminated Being, writer, poet, storyteller and American War Veteran.
We have not heard her latest adventures, so… she’s ba-ack!
There are special, unassuming people who do amazing things. Maureen McElroy is one of them.
I see Maureen at dowsing conventions. Though a young and cheerful woman, she moves around with a walker or crutches because cerebral palsy took her ability to balance.
I asked Lisa Campion to be my recurring co-host so that we can do shows about a topic, rather than a guest’s experiences.
This week we will talk about sudden psychic openings. This is when someone starts having psychic or spiritual experiences without warning. This is sometimes called Spiritual Emergency or Spiritual Emergence.
Like everything else, there are things to know and things to do to deal with this surprising opening. Lisa teaches this stuff… I am as curious as you are!
This week’s guest, Barbara Hand Clow, was on the show about a year ago talking about her book, ‘Revelations of the Ruby Crystal.’ Uniquely, it is romantic fiction set at the Vatican, and unfolds a story of history and drama.
In these turbulent times, I am looking forward to hearing her insights on what is going on!
This week’s guest Kalikia Dugger is someone I met through a local friend. Her mom kept saying I had to meet her. She was right!
My guest this week is Intuitive Healer and New Thought Visionary Erica Rock. She does amazing work as a healer, I'm excited to talk to her!