Your Spiritual Journey

Inspirational interviews about people's personal spiritual journeys.

#128 Author and columnist Rebecca Galli provides insights on love, loss, and healing 06/22/2025

#127 Jazz and standards singer Ronni Weiss talks spirituality and her latest CD 06/15/2025

#126 From the boardroom to self-discovery author Sue Erhart's journey inspires us 06/08/2025

#125 Distance animal healer/communicator and Bowen practitioner Barbara Ahern reveals her journey. 06/01/2025

#124 Zen Buddhist, author, and mindfulness teacher, Billy Wynne describes his spiritual journey 05/25/2025

#123 Massage therapist Joan Gennarini reveals her spiritual journey 05/18/2025

#122: Author, entrepreneur, Haitian American Sammy Orelien relates his spiritual success story 05/11/2025

#122: Author, entrepreneur, Haitian American Sammy Orelien relates his spiritual success story Dr. Jean-Guilmond Orelien (Sammy) is a visionary leader, public health expert, and entrepreneur who empowers individuals and organizations to achieve transformative growth. As the founder of two pioneering companies—ScitoVation and SciMetrika—he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in business startups, organizational development, and business leadership. Drawing on a deep understanding of science, psychology, and timeless wisdom, he guides others toward unlocking their fullest potential. In Turning Water into Butter, Sammy shares powerful life lessons from his journey, inspiring readers to embrace their inner strength and live with purpose. Connect with him at Born in Haiti, Dr. Jean-Guilmond Orelien, known as Sammy, has dedicated his life to advancing solutions that improve human well-being. A visionary entrepreneur and leader, he has built and scaled organizations at the cutting edge of science, technology, and public health. Sammy is the founder and CEO of ScitoVation, a pioneering company that helps clients assess the safety of chemical products through innovative non-animal methods. Prior to ScitoVation, he co-founded SciMetrika, a nationally recognized public health company that earned accolades such as Inc. magazine’s Top 500 Fastest Growing Companies and the North Carolina Companies to Watch award. Recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the Top 10 Black Entrepreneurs and named one of the Top 50 African Americans in Science and Technology by Black Money, Sammy’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience, purpose, and vision. He has also received the James E. Grizzle Distinguished Alumni Award from UNC-Chapel Hill, where he serves as an adjunct professor and advisory board member. Now, as an author, Sammy shares his transformative journey and the life lessons he’s gained in his debut book, "Turning Water into Butter." Through a blend of personal stories, ancient wisdom, and modern science, Sammy inspires readers to tap into their inner power and live with purpose. /episode/index/show/a606090b-399e-481b-8b7d-7ec801613c6b/id/36506155

#121 Psychic attorney, medium and author Mark Anthony provides stories from beyond the veil. 05/04/2025

#121 Psychic attorney, medium and author Mark Anthony provides stories from beyond the veil. Mark Anthony, JD Psychic Explorer (Psychic Lawyer®) is a fourth-generation psychic medium who communicates with spirits. He is an Oxford-educated attorney who has tried over 100 jury trials and is licensed in Florida, Washington D.C., and before the US Supreme Court. Mark was named a notable graduate by the Arthur Findlay College of Psychic Science; he is a Spiritual Awakenings International Circle of Honor Honoree and he received the OMMIE Award for Best Psychic Medium in the OMMIE Awards sponsored by OMTimes and iSpirit Media. Anthony is known as "The Psychic Explorer" due to his extensive background in science, quantum physics, survival of consciousness, near-death experiences, history, archaeology, philosophy, and theology. He travels to mystical locations in remote corners of the world to examine Ancient Mysteries and Supernatural Phenomena. Mark appears nationwide on TV & Radio including the CBS hit show "The Doctors," Gaia TV’s "Beyond Belief with George Noory," and “Destinations of the Damned” on Discovery Channel. Mark co-hosts "The Psychic and The Doc" on The Transformation Network. He is a VIP Executive Contributor for Best Holistic Life Magazine. Mark’s latest multiple award-winning bestseller The Afterlife Frequency” was designated by PrettyProgressive.com as one of the top books about faith in God and like his other bestseller Evidence of Eternity was considered for a Pulitzer Prize. His other bestselling book Never Letting Go is recommended by grief counsellors and hospices worldwide. Mark Anthony is a headline speaker at expos and spiritual organizations such as the Edgar Cayce A.R.E., International Association for Near-death Studies, The Shift Network, The Galileo Commission, Center for Consciousness Studies, Spiritual Awakenings International, Helping Parents Heal, Vail Symposium & universities including Brown, Columbia, Harvard & Yale. /episode/index/show/a606090b-399e-481b-8b7d-7ec801613c6b/id/36316760

#120 Mother of 4 including one autistic twin and professional educator Kellie Skweres describes her journey. 04/27/2025

#119 Hypnotherapist and life coach Jana Dean discusses her spiritual journey 04/20/2025

#118 Author, entrepreneur and synchronicity expert Suzanne Kos inspires us with her story. 04/13/2025

#117: Reiki energy worker, plant medicine guide and Kambo practitioner, Elisabeth White tells her story. 04/06/2025

#116 Mormon and CMU assistant dean Tad Brinkerhoff takes us on his spiritual journey 03/30/2025

#115 Evangelist and spokesperson for the Mary Foundation, Jose Pulido reveals his path to a spiritual life. 03/23/2025

#115 Evangelist and spokesperson for the Mary Foundation, Jose Pulido reveals his path to a spiritual life. Jose Pulido draws from 15+ years of experience evangelizing in various secular settings to inspire and equip others to share Christ. His experience includes evangelizing at universities, Fortune 500 companies, and various non-profits (in the US, Latin America, and Asia). He's also advised numerous organizations and parishes on evangelization and catechesis through staff trainings, public workshops, & retreats. He started evangelizing for the Lord at George Washington University's Newman Center, where he was the first disciple of FOCUS when they joined the campus. He’s worked with Georgetown University on Young Adult Latino Ministry, having founded Catholic Latino Leadership Initiative, while working as a young adult in Washington, DC. He is a spokesman for The Mary Foundation - A non-profit dedicated to the distribution of sacramentals and evangelization materials (). He has appeared on ESNE TV, doing a three-part series on Evangelization for the segment Mujeres De Encuentro. He is also a Senior Advisor at Omnia Catholic, a social media ministry aimed at supporting young adult ministries. Jose Pulido is a member of the . This is the leading resource for faith-based speakers. He is a frequent presenter on the University Series in Ventura County, a series aimed at supporting faith formation for adult Catholics. He is also a member of Fruitful Futures Project, a non-profit dedicated to helping others find fruitfulness in their callings. He is part of the leadership team for That Man Is You (TMIY) at his parish. He has a Masters from Yale University and a Bachelors from George Washington University. He speaks English, Spanish, Japanese, and is hilarious in Korean & Tagalog. He is most relaxed when reading Sacred Scripture, doing origami, going for a nice walk, or showing others how to engage in life-giving evangelization. /episode/index/show/a606090b-399e-481b-8b7d-7ec801613c6b/id/35797095

#114 Artist, medium, Reiki Master, singer, designer and visionary Jessica Coulter reveals her creative journey. 03/16/2025

#113 Our second interview with spiritual teacher and author Howard Falco as he updates us from episode 45. 03/09/2025

#112 Author and aromatherapy expert Cheryl Beller relates her spiritual journey to supporting animal health 03/02/2025

"111: Entrepreneur and Author Andres Schabelman takes us on a journey to our spiritual core. 02/23/2025

#110: Shamanic Energy Healer and Priestess of Isis Jasa Johnson takes us on her journey. 02/16/2025

#110: Shamanic Energy Healer and Priestess of Isis Jasa Johnson takes us on her journey. Jasa Johnson, The Mystic Priestess is a Pittsburgh, PA. based Shamanic Energy Healer. Her depth, breadth of study, and extensive global travel have enabled her to offer a unique blend of healing skills and modalities. Her broadened Shamanic and cross-cultural perspectives make her uniquely capable of supporting, enhancing, and guiding individual transformational needs. Calling on the client's "spiritual support team" to generate healing, Jasa summons Ancestors, Ancient Ones, Healers, Guides, Teachers, and evolved beings from across time. During each session, she guides clients to a deepened awareness of the presence of Spirit, Light, Inter, and Higher-Dimensional Helpers, Spirit, and Mythical beings, along with the elemental energies of Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Ether. Initiated as a Shamanic Priestess of Isis, and also as a Dragon High Priestess, the power and presence of Dragon and Naga helpers are an active part of most healing sessions. Jasa speaks, sings, and chants using "Light Language", a dynamic, non-linear encoding of sound, light, and vibration that bypasses both thought and form to usher in deeper healing. She has studied and been a student of cross-cultural healing modalities for many years. Her teachers come from a variety of disciplines. When you work with Jasa, her approach is dynamic, deeply spiritual, and shamanically focused. She expertly guides clients into, and through, things that rob them of their joy, and traps them in a vortex of suffering. By weaving together Sacred Psychology; Touch/Body/Energetic Therapies; Shamanic Cranio-Massage; Sound and Vibrational Healing; "Light Language"; "Light Code and DNA Activations"; Creative Harmonics; Core Shamanic practices; and more, Jasa becomes your Teacher, Facilitator, Initiator, Activator, and holder of possibilities. Her focused goal is to create healing that focuses on you and your specific needs. If you've thought about "it", worried about "it", talked about "it" until you just can't listen to your own voice, thoughts, or worries anymore, contact Jasa to discuss how she might be of service to you on your journey into wellness, wholeness and expanded aliveness. /episode/index/show/a606090b-399e-481b-8b7d-7ec801613c6b/id/35280145

#109: Executive Director of Chrisitan Associates of Southwest PA, Liddy Barlow is our guest. 02/09/2025

#109: Executive Director of Chrisitan Associates of Southwest PA, Liddy Barlow is our guest. In April 2014, Rev. Liddy Barlow became the first woman to be installed as Executive Minister of Christian Associates of Southwest Pennsylvania. She reports to the Council of Bishops and Judicatory Executives, who represent 28 Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox church bodies throughout greater Pittsburgh. As Executive Minister, Rev. Barlow sets a vision for Christian Associates and manages all of the organization's projects and relationships. Rev. Barlow is a key organizer of public worship services and events, including interfaith services after the earthquake in Turkey, the outbreak of war in Ukraine, and standing against bigotry after the demonstrations in Charlottesville, VA. She edits Christian Associates’ publications, including The Call newsletter, The Word in Our Voices series of sermon collections, and worship resources produced in partnership with community organizations. In the aftermath of the anti-Semitic massacre at Tree of Life Synagogue on October 27, 2018, Rev. Barlow offered a clear voice of compassion and hope, representing the Christian community at numerous interfaith and civic events. With partners of many faith traditions, notably the Center for Loving Kindness and Civic Engagement at the Jewish Community Center, she convened interfaith spiritual leaders from 9 world religions and 24 Christian denominations for the initiative, which continues to promote collegiality and healing. Through Christian Associates' ministry of connectedness, Rev. Barlow holds a variety of leadership roles in local organizations, serving as a member of the City of Pittsburgh's Commission on Human Relations, chair of the Allegheny County Emergency Food & Shelter Board, and board member for the Foundation of HOPE. She formerly served as secretary of the Western PA Regional VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters), steering team member for All for All, and board member at Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute. She has been active in the International Association of Women Ministers since 2007, and served as Program Chair for the 2019 Centennial Assembly. In 2015, she traveled to Israel and Palestine in the inaugural journey of Interfaith Partners for Peace. Rev. Barlow frequently preaches and speaks at churches and community organizations throughout our region. Her publications include a chapter in the 2022 book Explore: Vocational Discovery in Ministry, columns in and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and a featured in a Sojourners project. On June 24, 2019, Rev. Barlow received an Antoinette Brown Award for trailblazing leadership in the United Church of Christ. She was recognized as "40 Under 40" leader by Pittsburgh Magazine. She received a Circle of Courage award from BCC Ministries, a Dialogue Award from the Turkish Cultural Center, and the Volunteer Mitzvah Award from the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh. The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh recognized her as one of the “Righteous Among the Neighbors.” Rev. Barlow is ordained in the United Church of Christ, and is a member of the national Manual on Church working group and the state-wide Keystone Working Group. She is the Assistant Moderator of the Penn West Conference Board of Directors. She also served six years as chair of the Pittsburgh Association Committee on Ministry, and was a member of the Habakkuk Group, a national United Church of Christ task force that rewrote the church's Manual on Ministry. She grew up in Keene, New Hampshire and attended Mount Holyoke College. After teaching sixth grade in Rocky Mount, North Carolina with the Teach for America program, she earned a Master of Divinity degree from Andover Newton Theological School. Prior to her ministry at Christian Associates, Rev. Barlow served congregations in downtown Pittsburgh and North Huntingdon. She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband Gregory, a robotics entrepreneur, and their two children. /episode/index/show/a606090b-399e-481b-8b7d-7ec801613c6b/id/35180475