Your Spiritual Journey
Inspirational interviews about people's personal spiritual journeys.
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Ep 155 Christine Frechard has abandoned France for Pittsburgh for very spiritual reasons she explains.
12/28/2025
Ep 155 Christine Frechard has abandoned France for Pittsburgh for very spiritual reasons she explains.
Christine Frechard has had several different careers: from Academics, French teacher and CEO of IIAL (Institute of International art and Languages) to an art gallery owner for 21 years. Then, last year, she successfully became a certified coach for High potential, intellectual, emotional and neurodivergent individuals. She was raised in France as a catholic but always questioned the dogma and the orthodoxy. At 20 years old, she had a profound near death experience after suffering 3 weeks of total insomnia triggered by a challenging trip to Greece. Prior to the NDE, she tapped into a higher intelligence that understands everything beyond words. This changed her life forever as she went on a deeper quest to find answers, bring awareness of magic and healing power around and within us, as well as soul connections. She realized that life is impermanent, but our souls are eternal and connected. She became passionate about Tarot & Pendulum readings. She studied the Bovis scale and she applies it into spiritual guidance experience, as well as her healing power. Christine just reopened an art gallery 2 months ago in Garfield where for the first time, she is willing to share her gift, along with other readers. Every Thursday there is a Tarot evening at the gallery between 4 and 8 pm. On Sunday, the gallery offers Mediumship circles, healing classes, mediumship classes and more. This is a very welcoming space where art and magic coexist.
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Ep 154: Rita Lampe combines energy medicine, hypnosis and talk therapy to provide an integrative approach to trauma healing.
12/21/2025
Ep 154: Rita Lampe combines energy medicine, hypnosis and talk therapy to provide an integrative approach to trauma healing.
Rita is an Advanced Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner, MSW/LCSW, and Integrative trauma healing specialist. She has worked extensively with clients with deep grief and loss, anxiety and PTSD, auto-immune disorders and cancer as well as people in addiction recovery. Rita studied Reiki in the early 2000’s and has level 3 Reiki training. This led to many shifts in her professional career working as a "traditional talk therapist" (LCSW) to a body-centered and intuitive healer. When she discovered and began studying Eden Energy Medicine (with Donna Eden) in 2017, eventually becoming an Advanced Practitioner, she realized she had finally found her passion and the work she was meant to do in this world. She was also led to study intuitive training with Kim Chestney as well as Soul Empowerment Hypnosis with Courtney Starkey, which deepened and broadened her skills as an intuitive holistic healer. She has an active psychotherapy and Energy Medicine practice where she incorporates all the intuitive training and gifts she has received from Eden Energy Medicine, Intuition Lab, and Spiritual Empowerment Hypnosis training. Rita is very passionate about the sacred work of Energy Medicine. Through this work and the introduction to past life regression, as well as her unexpected meeting of someone in 2013 that made her realize there is “no other explanation”, she has come to believe in the soul’s journey through many lifetimes. Rita identifies her work as spiritual and believes that true healing happens on the spiritual level. She believes we are all connected and together we can change the world. Rita identifies herself as a Light being in this world whose path of self-discovery and spiritual growth has evolved from childhood as a “cradle Catholic”, to a strong belief and connection to Source and many “soul tribe” guides. She chose to move out of the church after experiencing and witnessing multiple levels of unwellness. She believes this was a Source guided choice that opened her up and deepened her connection to Source. Rita worked in group private practices for over 20 years until launching her own private practice In Harmony Energy Balancing and Healing, LLC, in January 2022. She is very passionate about her work and life path and is excited to share her gifts with this community and the world.
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Ep 153: Rev. Robyn Accetturo shows us how to step into Christ Consciousness as a spirit in a body
12/14/2025
Ep 153: Rev. Robyn Accetturo shows us how to step into Christ Consciousness as a spirit in a body
Rev. Robyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Reiki Master Healer and Teacher, and an Ordained Spiritualist Minister. Spiritualism is the Science, Philosophy and Religion of continuous life, based upon the demonstrated fact of communication with those who live in the Spirit World, proven through mediumship. She has written two nonfiction books which show our extraordinary powers of Unconditional Love and Faith in action. Some call Rev. Robyn an Earth Angel. She’s been able to embody the Christ Consciousness and move mountains for many people here on Earth, just as Jesus said we could. It has taken her since 1987, when her spiritual awakening began in the form of prophetic dreams, to stand in her spiritual power publicly. Since 1990, Source Energy has worked through her to heal others. Robyn’s journey to becoming a vessel for the Christ Consciousness has been filled with trauma. She endured many hardships in life including codependency as a child, to escaping domestic violence as a young woman. Her truth shows that what happens to us does not have to define us as she turns each experience into an opportunity for her Soul’s growth. Her Mental Health/Spiritual Operations Manual, "I am the Reluctant Messiah and So Are YOU," provides a blueprint to follow to help us step into the vibration of the Christ Consciousness. It provides a simple yet profound model to understand our feelings and gives us tools to heal the trauma blocking our heart-space as stagnant energy. She created a template to reframe our way of thinking to see ourselves as a Spirit first, using our physical body as a vehicle of transport similar to how a 4-stroke combustion engine transports a car.
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Ep 152: Winnie Xi discusses what it's like to grow up in atheistic China from a Christian point of view
12/07/2025
Ep 152: Winnie Xi discusses what it's like to grow up in atheistic China from a Christian point of view
Winnie Xi was born in China where the communist government has made it hard for people to practice any form of religion. She says that it is by God’s amazing grace that she saw His light, converted to Christianity and then attended Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Listen to a former English professor share her spiritual journey towards Jesus. Note that her name has been changed to protect her family members in mainland China. She was fortunate to have a father who valued her as a girl in a time when many girl babies were left on hillsides, aborted, or given away for adoption. Her story provides a first-hand account of growing up in China during tumultuous times, including the Tiananmen Square Massacre.
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#151: Science meets "woo woo" in this second interview with Sarah Soltow about her spiritual journey.
11/30/2025
#151: Science meets "woo woo" in this second interview with Sarah Soltow about her spiritual journey.
Sarah Soltow was a guest in episode #37 of this podcast, which aired in September of 2023. This episode brings us up-to-date on her research on the "organ of awareness" - fascia, the importance of breath work, and her angel encounters. Sarah Soltow found her way to Reiki and energy work in 2009 after a long career in education. Originally from West Virginia, she and her husband Fred lived in Phoenix, AZ for 6 years. In January 2020, they moved Back East and now reside on 15 acres of land just outside of Richmond, VA. Her journey to wholeness includes Reiki, crystals and vibrational energy work, finding connection with healing the land around her, and a continuing exploration of the role of the fascial system, i.e. connective tissue, in the body's ability to receive and transmit intuitive and healing energies. In addition to these pursuits, Sarah is a fiber artist who creates basketry with pine needles provided by a tree in her front yard.
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#150: The importance of risk-taking and other steps to your authentic self are explained by Patty Elvey in this episode of Your Spiritual Journey with Bob Dove
11/23/2025
#150: The importance of risk-taking and other steps to your authentic self are explained by Patty Elvey in this episode of Your Spiritual Journey with Bob Dove
Patty Elvey is a dedicated student of life using every experience for learning and greater awareness. Her 40+ years working with thought leaders and corporate visionaries spanning the industries of legal tech, quantum AI, media, and healthcare provides the foundation for her work uniting client’s professional goals with their personal passions. Patty’s uniquely holistic approach uncovers strengths and builds a roadmap for achieving their unrealized dreams. In her debut book, "Practicing the Art of Becoming," Patty shares personal insights that inspired and ignited her journey of becoming. A longtime resident of Menlo Park, California, Patty now enjoys splitting her time between the East and West coasts. Patty is a serene force of nature—equal parts wise sage, intuitive strategist, and spiritual guide. Whether she’s advising a CEO through conscious leadership or helping someone rediscover their worth after a major life pivot, Patty has a way of seeing straight into the soul. She doesn’t just inspire. She activates. She reflects your truest self back to you—and helps you believe in what’s possible. Over decades of deep inner work, professional leadership, and spiritual devotion, Patty has built a life rooted in service, transformation, and truth. Her personal story is one of resilience and trust in divine timing. She is a master at asking the right question at the right time—and then holding the space for you to find the answer.
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#149 What's a death doula and why you might need one explained by Lee Ann Heitzel in her second visit to Your Spiritual Journey.
11/16/2025
#149 What's a death doula and why you might need one explained by Lee Ann Heitzel in her second visit to Your Spiritual Journey.
Lee Ann Heitzel was our guest for episode #108 which aired in February 2025. During that discussion her focus was on her MetaArt which decorated the doors behind her and a special door at Lily Dale, New York. In this episode she focuses on her work as a death doula. At an early age, Lee Ann could assist those crossing over, creating a safe and loving space for the death experience to unfold. She fostered this natural esoteric ability for decades, working from the ‘side of spirit’ to support both loved ones and strangers who would ask for assistance. Years of this work revealed to her how to access higher dimensions of awareness, which she organically integrated into her branding and marketing work and channeled frequency MetaArt paintings. Lee Ann is a grandmother of four, mother of three, and a passionate Pittsburgh Steelers fan. When not traveling and sharing her work, she is nestled in her art studio in the hills of Western Pennsylvania.
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#148 Your Light Body and how to activate it becomes clear from this discussion with Dena DeLuco.
11/09/2025
#148 Your Light Body and how to activate it becomes clear from this discussion with Dena DeLuco.
Dena DeLuco is a spiritual teacher, speaker, and creator of the Activate Your LightBody program, a unique offering that helps people clear energetic blocks, raise their vibration, and live from a place of clarity and purpose. With a background in NLP / Life Coaching and hypnotherapy, she blends science-based tools with spiritual insight to guide clients through powerful transformation. Dena is passionate about helping people remember who they really are and align with their highest potential in practical, everyday ways. She loves guiding people to clear the static, raise their vibe, and discover just how magical and aligned life can feel.
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#147 Harvard Neurospirituality lab teaching associate and LGBTQ+ advocate Rev. Marian Edmonds-Allen discusses Christian Nationalism
11/02/2025
#147 Harvard Neurospirituality lab teaching associate and LGBTQ+ advocate Rev. Marian Edmonds-Allen discusses Christian Nationalism
Our second guest pastor to challenge the tenets of the Christian Nationalist movement (see Rev. Janet Edwards, episode 142) Marian provides the keys to bridge-building that gives us hope for compassionate communication. Rev. Dr. Marian Edmonds-Allen is a pastor, peacebuilder, and bridge-builder whose life has been shaped by a profound spiritual journey—one that began in traditional ministry and led through a personal awakening to her own LGBTQ+ identity. Today, she serves as Executive Director of Parity, a New York City–based nonprofit that works internationally to heal divides between faith and identity, and Research and Teaching Associate to the Neurospirituality Lab at Harvard Medical School, where she explores human-centered, ethical uses of AI and technology, religious liberty, and values-based collaboration. Marian’s path has been anything but straight. Early in her Evangelical ministry, she encountered openly LGBTQ+ chaplains for the first time—an experience that challenged her assumptions, deepened her faith, and ultimately revealed her own identity. This turning point set her on a course of bridge-building, from founding an LGBTQ+-affirming church in Salt Lake City to leading national programs for youth and families. Along the way, she discovered the power of what she calls “grace space”—holding open, respectful conversations about faith and identity, even in the most polarized environments. Her work has been recognized with honors including Person of the Year by Q Salt Lake for visionary leadership and the Petra Fellowship for her ministry with homeless youth. Whether she’s speaking, writing, or walking alongside those in crisis, Marian invites others to embrace their own “fearfully and wonderfully made” selves, to see God in those who are different, and to live as human bridges of compassion, courage, and hope. Outside her work, she’s a passionate skier, outdoor adventurer, devoted spouse, and parent, always curious about what the next chapter of her spiritual journey will reveal.
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#146 What color is your aura? Find out as you hear the story of Helen Ye Plehn and the Aura Color Wheel System
10/26/2025
#146 What color is your aura? Find out as you hear the story of Helen Ye Plehn and the Aura Color Wheel System
Helen Ye Plehn is the founder of Helen Creates Beauty and the author of the Aura Color Wheel by Hay House Publishing: a system to identify your soul's purpose through your Soul Aura Color. She is an angel channeler, intuitive painter, and spiritual teacher. Her signature courses, Radiant Aura Activation and Embody Your Light, based on the Aura Color Wheel system, have named her a Visionary Educator on MSN.com. She is trained in many spiritual wisdom practices; Her students and clients call her the spiritual jack-of-all-trades. She is a certified crystal healer, third-generation Feng Shui master, Yoga and meditation teacher, Ayurveda practitioner, Vedic astrologer, Theta healer, and passionate Flamenco dancer. She has extensive knowledge of Western and Vedic Astrology, Enneagram, Numerology, Feng Shui Birth Element and Kua Number, Human Design, and Gene Keys. Her mission is to help one million souls find and live their souls’ purposes with joy and fulfillment.
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#145 Many mystical interludes make up the spiritual journey of Emily Rodavich as shared here.
10/19/2025
#145 Many mystical interludes make up the spiritual journey of Emily Rodavich as shared here.
Emily Rodavich is a retired teacher, author, inventor, and the founder of The Mystical Interludes Discussion Group. While in elementary school, she was traumatized by the death of a neighbor. That event left her with a paralyzing fear of death until age 18, when a Near-Death Experience changed her life. In those days a person could lose all credibility by talking about any personal mystical event, so she was advised to never talk about it. But her mystical experiences didn’t end there. Everything from synchronicities to an out-of-body visit to a past life have surprised her up to this day. She suppressed her NDE and all those experiences until about 20 years after her retirement when she began talking and writing about them. This led to many spiritual discoveries and her conviction that we are more than we think we are. Her books are her memoir, Mystical Interludes: An Ordinary Person’s Extraordinary Experiences and Mystical Interludes II: A Collection of Ordinary People’s Mystical Experiences.
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#144 Parent of neurodivergent children and depth psychologist Dr. Nicole Dolan tells her fascinating story.
10/12/2025
#144 Parent of neurodivergent children and depth psychologist Dr. Nicole Dolan tells her fascinating story.
Are neurodivergent children here to help us navigate the chaos of current world situations? Depth psychologist Dr. Nicole Dolan delves into this question and more as she talks about the importance of conscious parenting, her Sacred Path Therapy practice, and her podcast, Sacred Conversations, which she co-hosts. As a parent of two neurodivergent children, she speaks from first-hand knowledge about the challenges and opportunities of motherhood. She established Sacred Path Therapy as a non-profit to provide affordable holistic, professional, effective couneling for individuals, families and communities. The counselors at Sacred Path believe that as we gain clarity about our soul's purpose and intentions, we become curious about how it is that we can best deliver our gifts to the world.
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#143 Nigerian born journalist Peculiar Medinus talks about the meaning of ugly from London
10/05/2025
#143 Nigerian born journalist Peculiar Medinus talks about the meaning of ugly from London
Lessons to be learned from our perceptions of ugly. Introspection at its best. Peculiar Medinus was a foreign correspondent and newspaper columnist from Nigeria when she moved to London to become a columnist there. She has written multiple books that examine our ability to put faith into action and make a difference in the world. Give a listen.
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#142 Presbyterian advocate for the LGBTQIA community Rev. Janet Edwards speaks her truth.
09/28/2025
#142 Presbyterian advocate for the LGBTQIA community Rev. Janet Edwards speaks her truth.
Rev. Dr. Janet Edwards is a Presbyterian minister in Pittsburgh, PA for 48 years, who worships at the Community of Reconciliation. She presently serves on the board of Auburn Theological Seminary and is the Moderator of the Anti-Racism Transformation Team of Pittsburgh Presbytery. She is a former Board Member of More Light Presbyterians, a national organization working toward full inclusion of LGBTQIA people within the Presbyterian Church (USA). In 2008 Rev. Edwards was tried and unanimously acquitted by a church court of charges for violating Scripture and the Constitution of the PCUSA by presiding at the wedding of two women. In mid-life she came out as bisexual in her sexual orientation and identity. In 1995, she received a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Duquesne University in Formative Spirituality. Her dissertation was on Three Dynamics in the Formation of Motherly Love. She has two grown sons and three young grandchildren.
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#141 Ketamine therapy specialist and psychiatric nurse practitioner Scarlet Fannin takes us on a journey.
09/21/2025
#141 Ketamine therapy specialist and psychiatric nurse practitioner Scarlet Fannin takes us on a journey.
Scarlet Fannin is a vibrant soul — a spirit of life, an emissary, and what she likes to call a “mother tree.” She’s also a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with a deep focus on psychedelics. Born in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and raised mostly in Virginia, she proudly calls herself a Virginia girl, though she now calls Shepherdstown, West Virginia home. In January 2021, Scarlet opened her private practice, Pathway to Mental Health, where she specializes in ketamine therapy. Passionate about healing and growth, she’s continued to dive deep into the world of psychedelics to support those who are ready to help themselves. I can personally attest to the value of her work, since I participate in an exploratory session with her. Outside of her professional world, Scarlet has a wide range of personal interests — she loves to sing, hold sound ceremonies, spend time in the garden, and raise chickens. She shares life with her husband, Geoff Coleman, who’s also involved in psychedelic study. At home, they’re kept company by their two dogs — Tuco Sugarplum and Blondie Spice Girl — and their two cats, Pepé Le Pew and Taco.
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#140 Hindu Swami Revatikaanta relates his inspirational spiritual journey
09/14/2025
#140 Hindu Swami Revatikaanta relates his inspirational spiritual journey
Swami Revatikaanta is a spiritual educator and one of the most senior monks in Bhakti Marga, the international spiritual movement founded by his guru, Paramahamsa Vishwananda. With nearly two decades of discipleship and deep study of sacred texts, he has cultivated a profound understanding of Vedic philosophy and human psychology. Inspired by his master, he has taught thousands across the globe, offering clear, insightful, and often humorous guidance to those walking the spiritual path. Swami is known for his direct communication style and a unique ability to draw out relevant wisdom for any situation. His latest project, the Thinking Bhakti podcast, delves into spiritual topics through the lens of Bhakti while bridging traditional yogic teachings—like those found in the Bhagavad Gita—with the needs of today’s spiritual seekers. He also offers courses on Yogic Philosophy and the Gita, helping to make timeless teachings accessible and meaningful to contemporary practitioners.
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#139 Medical intuitive and author Jenny McFadden talks to us from Australia about her journey.
09/07/2025
#139 Medical intuitive and author Jenny McFadden talks to us from Australia about her journey.
Jenny McFadden is a 3-time best-selling author, her most recent being The Game of Intuition and How to Play It. With a career of more than 30 years dedicated to whole-person health, she blends quantum healing, energy medicine, psychology, creativity and Qigong into a uniquely powerful approach. She helps heart-led people develop deep trust in their intuition, use it to decode the messages hidden within their symptoms and receive practical steps to restore wellbeing, vitality and happiness. Through creative intuition games, she invites people to move into a space of curiosity and play and discover how easy it is to receive clear and accurate intuitive guidance. Jenny has seen extraordinary shifts happen in an instant when we work at the quantum level - and the more we listen within, the more we remember who we truly are: limitless and powerful beings, far more than just a physical body. I have experienced her abilities first-hand and can attest to the amount of clarity and healing she can offer anyone who takes the time to work with her.
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#138 Former Miss Universe, author and coach Natalie Glebova shares her insights on spirituality.
08/31/2025
#138 Former Miss Universe, author and coach Natalie Glebova shares her insights on spirituality.
Natalie Glebova is a best-selling author, inner beauty coach, and a former Miss Universe. Having spent many years in the often judgmental and materialistic entertainment industry, she began to seek out the true meaning of beauty and success, which she quickly realized couldn't be achieved through physical appearance and superficial gains. Through her own transformational spiritual journey to attain self-love and deeper self-awareness, Natalie started a coaching practice that focuses on a holistic approach to personal development to help her clients become winners in both life and love. As a single working mother, Natalie is no stranger to challenging life transitions. That is why her mission is to help people create exceptional relationships in all areas of life by building one's own solid "Temple of Love" within first. Her compassionate teaching style enhanced by her extensive expertise in neurolinguistics methods and healing modalities of the East, gives her the unique ability to combine ancient spiritual practices with modern-day understanding of the intricate workings of the mind. And, it is through her latest book, Temple of Love - A Pilgrimage to the Heart, that she takes readers on a spiritual and mystical journey like none other. Written as a self-identified empath at heart, Temple of Love is a powerful parable that takes readers on an exhilarating quest that enables them to look inwards and rediscover their faith in unseen powers.
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#137 Akashic records channeler Ann Andrews discusses her spiritual journey.
08/24/2025
#137 Akashic records channeler Ann Andrews discusses her spiritual journey.
Ann Andrews assists clients who are seeking to create positive changes in their lives. No matter where you are on your journey, whether just beginning or seeking deeper expansion, Ann provides the guidance and support you need to grow with confidence. She offers a unique blend of practical expertise and channeled wisdom to help clients unlock their true potential. Ann’s rare combination of executive-level leadership and deep spiritual practice sets her apart in the energy healing space. With an accomplished career in business leadership and federal service—where she worked in sales strategy, negotiations, and public advocacy—she has cultivated a profound understanding of human potential. This expertise, merged with years of energy therapy study and practice, allows her to bring a grounded yet expansive perspective to guiding individuals across the globe toward clarity and transformation. Through Akashic Records sessions, GLEAM Personal Development Workshops, speaking engagements, and tutoring, Ann empowers clients to strengthen their intuition, align with higher wisdom, and step into greater self-awareness. Her offerings, including courses such as Akashic Records channeling, intuitive development, body insight scanning, and soul linking, center around leading from your high heart—the sacred space of wisdom within each of us. To connect with Ann, reach her directly at ann@ann-andrews.com.
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#136 Air Force Officer, author, and immigrant Kofi Douhadji tells his inspirational story.
08/17/2025
#136 Air Force Officer, author, and immigrant Kofi Douhadji tells his inspirational story.
Kofi Douhadji is an accomplished author, consultant, and public speaker dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations in setting and achieving their goals. As the founder of Flying Wings, he also assists independent authors in transforming their compelling stories into published works that inspire action. Kofi's writing is characterized by its blend of personal experiences with universal themes of growth, resilience, and interconnectedness. His debut memoir, Unbroken Optimist, shares his journey from humble beginnings in Togo to becoming a celebrated American entrepreneur and thought leader. He further explores these themes in his subsequent books, Tiny Sparks and Roots and Fruits. With a dynamic presence as a public speaker, Kofi delivers powerful messages on leadership, resilience, and the transformative power of storytelling. His unique perspective is shaped by his diverse background as a U.S. Air Force officer, serial entrepreneur, and executive coaching. He draws from these rich life lessons to inspire audiences to pursue their aspirations and take concrete steps towards their objectives. Beyond his professional endeavors, Kofi is committed to helping others discover and embrace their unique potential. Whether through his consulting work, his insightful books, or his engaging speeches, Kofi is passionate about unlocking the transformative power of a clear vision and strategic action. His philosophy is simple yet profound: define your aspirations, cultivate your capabilities, and share your successes with the world.
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#135 Spiritualist medium and Death Cafe hostess Carol Palmer speaks of her spiritual journey.
08/10/2025
#135 Spiritualist medium and Death Cafe hostess Carol Palmer speaks of her spiritual journey.
Carol Palmer is an evidential medium and her goal is to provide her sitter with "evidence" that she could not possibly know, that proves that their deceased loved ones are still with them. She follows the English tradition in that her practice is limited to serving in the Spiritualist Church. They believe that mediumship is proof that God loves you - because it is how He shows you that you have not lost the people you think you lost when they crossed over. She does not do paid readings - so she has no website and no social media presence to speak of. She does, however, do daily practice readings online with other mediums from around the world who also serve only the Church. Sometimes they will invite guests who are not mediums to join them, and do readings for them. On Saturdays, they broadcast live on YouTube. She was not "always a medium". Gaia refers to it as being "woken up" - and it didn't happen to her until she was 58 years old when she stayed overnight in Lily Dale. She was woken up at 3:00 in the morning by a spirit who was sitting on the edge of her bed playing a guitar. That was my first experience with seeing Spirit. Thankfully she was directed to the Spiritualist Church, where the members gave her an attitude adjustment by congratulating her on her good fortune instead of pitying me for my traumatizing experience. She has done over 3,000 readings since then. The reading that changed her profoundly was where a spirit asked her to tell his surviving girlfriend what happened to him when he crossed over - and she received astonishing confirmation from the other side that there is definitely accountability in the afterlife for one's actions on earth. She is also a Death Cafe hostess. The Death Cafe is a world-wide organization that promotes conversation about death. She schedules "events", frequently in libraries, where participants can come in and talk about the taboo subject of death. No two events are the same because the mix of people is always different. She assisted at one recently that included a woman who had died and had been brought back to life, a woman who was facing death due to a terminal illness, a man who had just placed his mother in hospice, and a woman who feared death because she was an atheist. It is interesting to see how well people's spiritual beliefs prepare them for the inevitability of death - not only their own, but their loved ones as well.
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#134 Rotary District Governor for District 7305 Felicia Mycyk discusses her spiritual journey.
08/03/2025
#134 Rotary District Governor for District 7305 Felicia Mycyk discusses her spiritual journey.
Rotary District Governor Felicia Mycyk is the first woman of color to hold that position for District 7305. She has worked with individuals, teams, and corporate clients in their pursuit of success. Utilizing both traditional and non-traditional strategies, she excels at bringing chaos to order. Whether you're in need of personal motivation, coaching, leadership consulting, workshop facilitation, or an inspiring keynote address, she will help you amplify the leader within™ . Felicia has been awarded the "Be The Change" award by the Pennsylvania Governor's Conference for Women. She has also been honored as a Beaver County "Star," recognized as a female coach at the Black History Achievement Award Banquet, and selected as one of 40 under 40 Rotary Legacy Zone Young Professionals. She has also received the "Heart of a Lion" award by Lions Club International for her commitment to community service. Recently, she was honored by Pittsburgh Magazine with a Women & Business Award. Felicia's tried and true approach to leadership development has also garnered incredible success in revitalizing struggling communities. In 2013, she founded ; a community development collective promoting civic engagement and investment in her local community. In 2019, Ambridge Connection became part of the Pittsburgh Media Partnership, a collection of local news organizations from across the river valley and greater Pittsburgh region. With support from volunteers and the wider community, Ambridge Connection continues to be an invaluable resource and catalyst in revitalizing the community of Ambridge, PA. Felicia is also a certified speed and agility coach; uniquely qualified to help athletes get faster and more explosive in their sport. She's played semi-professional football in the National Women's Football Association as a starting cornerback, coached competition cheerleading, varsity track, various football camps, as well as high school and youth football teams. Currently, she is the Track and Field Head Coach and Head Coach for High School Girls Flag Football Coach for the Ambridge School District. She has been a Girl Scout board member and troop leader and has served on various committees and boards of directors throughout the region. Felicia served Rotary District 7305 for over a decade in various roles including Assistant Governor and Public Relations Chair. She was elected two consecutive terms as President for the Ambridge Rotary Club. Recently, Felicia was selected as District Governor for the 2025-2026 Rotary year. Currently, she is serving as a Assistant Rotary Public Image Chair for Rotary International Zone 33 providing guidance and resources on effective public relations for multiple districts. As a mother of four, she has learned that balancing her energy is key to owning and enjoying her life. As a certified life coach, she strives to be a lighthouse in all she does, illuminating a clear path forward and empowering others to advance towards their next level of success. Having faced significant internal and external struggles, Felicia draws on those experiences to inspire others to persevere through their own challenges and on their journey to success
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#133: Child development expert, social entrepreneur and preacher Teri Gilmore describes her journey.
07/27/2025
#133: Child development expert, social entrepreneur and preacher Teri Gilmore describes her journey.
Teri Gilmore describes herself as a dedicated Social Entrepreneur; driven by a progressive outlook concerning leadership, organizational community & program development. She is fervent when constructing collaborative relationships to support children, families and community through sustainable programming. Her passion was fostering the development of the whole child as an individual while sustaining the child within healthy familial, communal, and societal contexts collectively. After 40 years she has retired. Since 1984 Teri has liberally committed herself to civic engagement (Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society & Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership & Honors Organization, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund “The Wall That Heals” volunteer August 2018), and eventually serving on the boards of two organizations (Lions International Mon River Fleet, Spreading The Word Children’s Ministry). Her expert knowledge of Child Development and evidence-based practices has allowed her to provide consultative services on the Local, County, State, and Federal tiers; including DHS/Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) Think Tank Revision of Keystone Stars CQI. Teri has developed programs addressing real life tribulations of vulnerable children; all of which were presented at various conferences. Most noted at 2011 Let’s Move Pittsburgh Regional Symposium; the Public Health Campaign led by First Lady Michelle Obama. While internationally referred to as “Dr. Gilmore”, Ms. Gilmore’s work has reached as far as Hiroshima, Japan/2013 and Copenhagen, Denmark/2015 at the 9th & 11th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability. Ms. Gilmore received an invitation to present at the University of Oxford’s International Round Table Symposiums; March 2019 at Harris Manchester College in Oxford England. Ms. Gilmore holds an AS in Pedology, Academic Studies, and a Certificate in Black, Minority and Ethnic Studies from CCAC, a Certificate in Early Literacy and a Certificate in Building Bridges from Beginning with Books, a BS in Child Development and Family Relations from IUP, and hopes to complete a MS at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education, with a Psychology in Education concentration; specializing in the area of Applied Developmental Psychology. During March 2012 Teri was licensed to preach. On January 15, 2019 Minister Gilmore provided the Benediction for the Swearing-In of our previous Lieutenant Governor John K. Fetterman!
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#132 Career coach and author Karen Litzinger shares her unique spiritual journey
07/20/2025
#132 Career coach and author Karen Litzinger shares her unique spiritual journey
Karen Litzinger is a Certified Career Counselor, the highest counseling credential of the National Career Development Association. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Counselor with over 25 years of experience in the career coaching profession. Her book, Help Wanted: An A to Z Guide to Cope with the Ups and Downs of the Job Search provides the reader with a job search support team. It is crafted to help a person keep or rediscover a positive perspective. It provides: Strategies to cope with challenges like anxiety, confidence, procrastination, and rejection Topics to inspire, including gratitude, hope, and resilience Motivational quotes and affirmations that serve as daily reminders of your strength Here spiritual journey includes a 12-week meditation course with Craig Hamilton, Transcendental Meditation, A Course In Miracles, Matthew Fox, Joel Osteen, Louise Hay, Esther Hicks, the Omega Institute and presentations for Unity Church and the Unitarian Church. She is a sought-after speaker having attained professional membership status in the National Speakers Association and served as president of the Pittsburgh Chapter. Her book has won recognition from TAZ the Authors' Zone, National Indie Excellence Awards, and Best Book Awards.
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#131: Mystical comedian, Sourcerer and Author Justin Shaw shares his journey with us.
07/13/2025
#131: Mystical comedian, Sourcerer and Author Justin Shaw shares his journey with us.
Following a long battle with substance abuse, ADHD, PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders, author Justin Shaw, a former stand-up comedian experienced firsthand the redeeming power of Source energy in a mind-bending moment of blissful awakening. This led him to study and practice various spiritual teachings from across the globe, as well as gain an ability to access the sea of pure information existing in the quantum field. A new life as a "hope dealer" emerged. In his book, Sourcery 101, he provides an actionable step-by-step plan for sourcing a spiritual revolution. Loaded with humor, he examines the 13 rungs as he weaves his story with modern pop culture metaphors to illustraate ancient wisdom. He offers powerful insights from the quantum field to create a dynamic system of healing that bypasses the barriers of the mind and reaches directly into the heart and soul - the seat of long-lasting transformation. You will laugh, think, and feel the whole way through his book and this interview as Shaw communicates that becoming a Sourcerer is less about finding yourself and more about creating yourself by using the unified, unbound power that lives in you: Source energy. His system assists you in developing the ability to respond, instead of react, to frustrating worldly situations that can and will be presented to you on your journey to illumination.
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#130: Author and longevity expert Ellen Wood gives us the secret to living a long and happy life.
07/06/2025
#130: Author and longevity expert Ellen Wood gives us the secret to living a long and happy life.
Ellen Wood is a prizewinning author and columnist who successfully reversed early Alzheimer's symptoms through a unique Mind/Body/Spirit program. She has written a 2-part book, endorsed by Marianne Williamson and a number of doctors. This series that offers a unique anti-aging program, combining cutting-edge science with ancient practices to empower the spirit and quiet the mind and enhance the brain. In this groundbreaking series, "The Secret Method for Growing Younger: Volumes 1 and 2", her vibrant spirit, youthful energy and keen mind are testament to the efficacy of her Think and Grow Young program. She has a revolutionary approach that combines cutting-edge neuroscience and epigenetics with time-honored practices for mental tranquility and spiritual empowerment. Born in 1936 and once on the path to progressive deterioration, she turned her life around in 2004 by implementing the methods detailed in her books. Despite carrying the Alzheimer's gene, APO-e4, her daily practices aimed to prevent its expression, making her an example for those fearing a similar fate. Her program is not a distant promise of youth, but a journey that enriches each day with joy, inner peace, and harmony amidst life's noise and challenges. Her Grow Young action steps guide you to harness your spiritual power and mental strength, enabling you to live with passion, look fantastic, and spread joy and love. By growing younger, you can serve as a beacon of hope and inspiration for others. She credits the 5 Tibetan Rites of Rejuvenation as one of the major things that reversed Alzheimer's for her.
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#129 Retired Catholic priest and author of 26 books Fr. Philip Krill is today's guest.
06/29/2025
#129 Retired Catholic priest and author of 26 books Fr. Philip Krill is today's guest.
Fr. Philip Krill is a retired Catholic Priest of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, Mo. whose passion is to help others deepen their personal spirituality, regardless of previous religious formation. Fr. Phil’s personal mission is: ‘Promoting a trinitarian vision of deifica,on and contemplative prayer.’ Fr. Phil has facilitated Retreats and Gatherings for spiritual growth throughout the USA and abroad, including Italy, Israel, France, the Netherlands, India and Bangladesh. He is the author of twenty-six books and dozens of talks on the spiritual life, many of which can be found at: . Fr. Phil holds a B.A. degree in Theology from Notre Dame, an M.A. in Religious Studies from Yale Divinity School, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from the Graduate Theological Foundation. He resides in an abandoned rectory in St. Louis, MO where he awaits his next call to gather with others to explore the infinite Mystery of our Life in the Trinity.
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#128 Author and columnist Rebecca Galli provides insights on love, loss, and healing
06/22/2025
#128 Author and columnist Rebecca Galli provides insights on love, loss, and healing
Rebecca Galli is the author of "Rethinking Possible: A Memoir of Resilience" (2017) and "Morning Fuel: Daily Inspirations to Stretch Your Mind Before Starting Your Day" (2024). She has faced unimaginable challenges including the death of her brother at a young age, her son’s degenerative disease and subsequent death, her daughter’s autism, navigating life as a mother of multiple children with special needs, and her own permanent paralysis following a divorce. Despite all of these trials she has learned to live each day with intention and positivity. In 2000 the Baltimore Sun published her first column about playing soccer with her son from the wheelchair that launched her “From Where I Sit” newspaper column.
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#127 Jazz and standards singer Ronni Weiss talks spirituality and her latest CD
06/15/2025
#127 Jazz and standards singer Ronni Weiss talks spirituality and her latest CD
Ronni Weiss was born in Philadelphia and lived there until she graduated high school. She attended Simmons college in Boston and moved to Pittsburgh in 1973. Professionally she worked in the social work and counseling fields until she retired. Music has been an ongoing and important part of her life and since retiring, she has more time to devote to it. Her spirituality is rooted in Judaism and leans toward Christ Consciousness. In addition, Ronni has been part of environmental organizations, food justice initiatives, planned parenthood and women’s rights groups to name a few. She has one daughter and one grandson, both living in Pittsburgh. Venues where she has recently appeared include: Mary's Vine, Greenfield Greenhouse and the Blue Sky Bar. Stay to the end and she will treat you with a song from her recently released CD: DREAM.
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#126 From the boardroom to self-discovery author Sue Erhart's journey inspires us
06/08/2025
#126 From the boardroom to self-discovery author Sue Erhart's journey inspires us
Sue Erhart is committed to helping others reconnect with their authentic selves and lead more fulfilling lives. Her journey began in midlife, where a quest for deeper meaning led her to embrace practical spirituality. As the author of “Lose Your Critic for Good,” Sue specializes in making abstract spiritual concepts accessible and actionable, offering tools and guidance to help others overcome self-doubt and unlock their inner wisdom. Through her books and work, Sue empowers her audience to navigate personal growth with confidence, fostering a life filled with joy, purpose, and self-discovery. ”, offers a step-by-step process for reclaiming your spirit. As a retired corporate executive/leader at a large company and lawyer by training, Sue is also the creator of Practical Spirituality, a platform where she helps people navigate their personal spiritual journeys to find not only fulfillment but great success too. Drawing from her experiences, Sue shows her followers an easier path, after doing it the hard way. Sue's journey began when she realized she had a critic living rent-free in her head, unknowingly carrying it through life. The turning point came when she understood this critic wasn't aligned with her spirit but was instead holding her hostage. Through her journey, Sue developed a unique approach to help others ditch their critic through Practical Spirituality, a pragmatic path to self-love and appreciation to reclaim their power.
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