Your Spiritual Journey

Inspirational interviews about people's personal spiritual journeys.

Ep 171: Psychic channel and award-winning author Barbara With leads us on a fascinating journey toward world peace. 04/19/2026

Ep 170: Franciscan Friar Bernie Tickerhoof connects Quantum physics to spirituality in an easy-to-understand conversation 04/12/2026

Ep 169: Known as the Guru coach, Betska K-Burr teaches us how to heal ourselves in "i Heal Me." 04/05/2026

Ep 168: Breathwork healer and devoted father, Kyle Harder takes us on his journey from addiction to recovery to healer. 03/29/2026

Ep 167: Author Pia Leichter takes us on a Trans-Siberian trip to welcome us to the creative club. 03/22/2026

Ep 166: Renowned medium Sara Sachs reveals her spiritual journey. 03/15/2026

Ep 165: Ken Wortley tells his story of building an authentic life as a gay pastor and teacher. 03/08/2026

Ep 164: Psychologist and Neurolinguistic Programming trainer Heidi Heron weaves a compelling story of transformation. 03/01/2026

Ep 163: Shamanic practitioner and hypnotherapist Juliana Sloane guides us through her spiritual journey. 02/22/2026

Ep 162: Volunteering on both sides of the U.S.-Mexican border, Gil Gillenwater offers his insights on Immigration Eastern philosophy, and Hot Yoga. 02/15/2026

Ep 162: Volunteering on both sides of the U.S.-Mexican border, Gil Gillenwater offers his insights on Immigration Eastern philosophy, and Hot Yoga. Gil Gillenwater, a lifelong resident of Arizona, is the founder and president of the award-winning Rancho Feliz Charitable Foundation, which has reimagined border philanthropy since 1987. For nearly four decades, he has worked hands-on along the U.S.–México border, building programs that empower communities through reciprocal giving and shared dignity. He is a recipient of the Hon Kachina Award, Arizona’s highest honor for volunteerism, as well as the National Association of Realtors annual “Good Neighbor Award,” likewise honoring volunteerism. In 2021, he became the first non-Mexican to receive Sonora’s Premio a la Filantropía, as the individual philanthropic person of the year, recognizing his cross-border philanthropic work. In 2009, Gillenwater partnered with the nonprofit Free the Slaves to launch the Free a Village program—an ambitious initiative that helps entire villages in India, often up to 20 families, transition from slavery to freedom within three years. The program’s community-wide approach to liberation and empowerment caught global attention and was selected by former President Bill Clinton as a featured initiative at his Clinton Global Initiative, a gathering of the world’s leading thinkers, philanthropists, and changemakers. A lifelong student of Eastern philosophy and meditation, Gillenwater is a black belt in Kenpo Karate and a certified hot yoga instructor. An outdoorsman at heart, he has had countless wilderness adventures around the world and has visited over 75 countries. In 1994, he and his brother Troy were among the first Westerners granted access by the Communist Chinese into Tibet’s forbidden “Himalayan Hidden Lands.” His six expeditions and time spent studying with remote Tibetan lamas and mystics inspired a philosophy of enlightened self-interest that now guides his approach to social change with Rancho Feliz. /episode/index/show/a606090b-399e-481b-8b7d-7ec801613c6b/id/40022675

Ep 161: Transgender seminary student Karlie McWilliams shares her tumultuous spiritual journey. 02/08/2026

Ep 160: Healer and author Beatty Carmichael guides us to freedom through the discovery of the spiritual roots of our issues. 02/01/2026

Ep 159: Shamanic practitioner Isabel Wells blends science with ancient teachings to provide healing. 01/25/2026

Ep 158 Energy healer Cynthia Cavitt learned how to heal herself first and now heals others in this episode of Your Spiritual Journey with Bob Dove 01/18/2026

Ep 157: Paulette Glover returns to discuss her ability to expel unwanted spirits who need to move on. 01/11/2026

Ep 157: Paulette Glover returns to discuss her ability to expel unwanted spirits who need to move on. Paulette first discussed her spiritual journey with us on Episode #23 in June of 2023. She returns to discuss the latest development in her spiritual work: expelling spirits that haven't moved on and have taken possession of bodies where they are not welcome. She still practices Transcendental Meditation but has cut back on her Reiki practice to allow for the many clients who need rid of spirits that make them feel not themselves. Paulette Glover holds an M.Ed. from California University of PA and a Supervisor of Special Education from the University of Pittsburgh. She is certified as a Mindful Level II Instructor by Dr. Christopher Willard, Harvard University. Her experience of teaching students with special needs spans decades as she continues her mission to help children succeed. Her spiritual journey began as a five-year-old when she was gifted with Acute Rheumatic Fever in 1953. She recognizes that the months of being alone in a hospital, not allowed to walk or participate in any of the activities the other kids were doing was a lesson to learn the art of stillness, and the ability to go within, needed as preparation to recognize the value of meditation necessary for her spiritual journey. A college student in the 1960’s, she met a student from the Maharishi Institute, who introduced her to Transcendental Meditation, a practice that she continues to this day. In the mid 1990’s came a disappointment that turned into another gift of Grace from the Universe. On the exact same day that a job promotion that was told would be hers was given to someone else, a friend introduced her to the possibilities of Reiki. Once again, her belief that we are where we are meant to be, was reinforced. From that day on, her spiritual path opened to become a Reiki/Master Teacher and to practice several other healing practices, such as having the Grace be able to study White Light healing in South Africa with Alf Reynolds, who has entrusted Paulette as the Coordinator of the White Chapel Lectures, channeled during the 1960’s. However, the best was yet to come. The most amazing transformational change occurred in 2012. Paulette was gifted with a Near Death Experience during a heart attack, where she narrowly survived a 100% blockage, often referred to as the widow-maker. Since her heart attack, her abilities have grown where she has been guided to share her NDE experience, to help others learn how to connect with their angels, and to be gifted with the ability to clear unwanted, negative energies. Paulette is the author of Mindfully Ever After. Mindfully Ever After is a book for all ages about how to navigate relationships in order to keep the spark of love alive and in alignment to helping others on the path to improved health on a cellular level, Paulette is a National Sales Representative for Swiss Bionics Solutions. A Pulsed Electromagnetic Field medical device bridges science with spiritual energy, one cell at a time. /episode/index/show/a606090b-399e-481b-8b7d-7ec801613c6b/id/39587050

Ep. 156: Visionary artist Abby Bolton discusses elevating space and spirit on her spiritual journey. 01/04/2026

Ep. 156: Visionary artist Abby Bolton discusses elevating space and spirit on her spiritual journey. Abby Bolton is a visionary artist and transformation consultant whose work explores the profound connection between energy, intention, and the spaces we inhabit. Through soul-inspired, abstract fluid acrylics, she creates art that serves as a bridge between the tangible and the unseen—capturing the movement of energy, the unfolding of personal evolution, and the unseen forces that shape our lives. Infused with intention, vibrational energy, and intuitive flow, Abby’s paintings act as visual anchors for spiritual alignment, self-reflection, and transformation. Her immersive creative process incorporates palette knives, breath, dotting tools, and embellishments such as genuine crystals and mandala-inspired metallic detailing—infusing each piece with both texture and energetic resonance. Guided by themes of rootedness, ascension, and divine connection, Abby’s work reflects the balance between stability and expansion—grounding us in self-awareness while inviting growth toward higher wisdom. Inspired by the divine feminine across cultures, her paintings invite the viewer to experience the sacred within—what Jewish tradition calls the shekhinah, or the indwelling presence of the divine. In addition to creating fine art, Abby helps individuals and businesses align their environments through SpaceLift Consultations and custom brand-infused artwork—integrating feng shui, color psychology, and intentional design to transform spaces into sources of clarity and inspiration. She also leads private team workshops, using art as a tool to unlock creativity, deepen vision, and shape environments that support mission, values, and well-being. Whether through custom commissions, energy-infused art, or holistic space alignment, Abby’s work is dedicated to elevating both space and spirit. She holds a BA from Smith College, is a Leadership Pittsburgh graduate, as well as a Certified Human-Centered Design (Design Thinking) Practitioner through the LUMA Institute. In 2023, following other significant personal and professional changes, and a continued feeling of misalignment, she finally listened to my ever-louder inner voice, taking a bold leap away from a successful 15+ year corporate consulting career to pursue my soul's purpose: creating art to elevate both space and spirit and founded Abby Bolton Arts. Before transitioning to full-time entrepreneurship, she specialized in change management, strategic communications, leadership and team development, and culture transformation, and spent a decade at the fast-growing strategy activation consultancy, TiER1 Performance Solutions, supporting high-performance teams and cultures, followed by in-house change strategy roles in the healthcare and finance industries Her commissioned work is collected by numerous individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations, which include Leadership Pittsburgh Inc., Frederick Wells Advisors, and POWER (PA Organization for Women in Early Recovery), where she is honored to be creating paintings to support healing, hope and renewal in the group therapy spaces of their new campus. She has participated in several Pittsburgh-area art exhibitions, garnered awards in international online art competitions, and been a featured artist in the OMA Center for Mind, Body & Spirit's “Art as a Sacred Channel” event and instructor at the 2025 “Connecting to Source” retreat. Her work is for sale in her studio/gallery in Etna, PA and online. /episode/index/show/a606090b-399e-481b-8b7d-7ec801613c6b/id/39586310

Ep 155 Christine Frechard has abandoned France for Pittsburgh for very spiritual reasons she explains. 12/28/2025

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. /episode/index/show/a606090b-399e-481b-8b7d-7ec801613c6b/id/39476690

Ep 153: Rev. Robyn Accetturo shows us how to step into Christ Consciousness as a spirit in a body 12/14/2025

Ep 152: Winnie Xi discusses what it's like to grow up in atheistic China from a Christian point of view 12/07/2025

#151: Science meets "woo woo" in this second interview with Sarah Soltow about her spiritual journey. 11/30/2025

#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 11/23/2025

#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. 11/16/2025

#148 Your Light Body and how to activate it becomes clear from this discussion with Dena DeLuco. 11/09/2025

#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. /episode/index/show/a606090b-399e-481b-8b7d-7ec801613c6b/id/38874735

#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

#145 Many mystical interludes make up the spiritual journey of Emily Rodavich as shared here. 10/19/2025

#144 Parent of neurodivergent children and depth psychologist Dr. Nicole Dolan tells her fascinating story. 10/12/2025

#143 Nigerian born journalist Peculiar Medinus talks about the meaning of ugly from London 10/05/2025

#142 Presbyterian advocate for the LGBTQIA community Rev. Janet Edwards speaks her truth. 09/28/2025

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