The Spiritual Forum

From Survivor to Stargate with Bettina Tammaro - EP 314

Experience the incredible journey of Bettina Tammaro — adventurer, two-time cancer survivor, and spiritual guide—who went from being a wild child in Denmark to competing on Survivor and Wipe Out, all while raising a family and following her mantra: “Don’t chase your pension, chase your passion.” In this episode, Bettina shares how embracing her authentic voice shaped her from an outsider in childhood to a fearless parent creating unforgettable adventures for her kids. She reveals the life-changing lessons from reality TV -  the intense social challenges she faced and pressure of the media spotlight - as well as how cancer pushed her to heal from within, transforming her from “machine” to fully alive, soulful human. Be inspired to seek adventure, shine your light and heal yourself.
🔗 Connect with Bettina Tammaro at : https://www.bettinatammaro.com/
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Bio - Bettina Tammaro is a certified teacher, herbalist, clairvoyant, medium and spiritual communicator whose life bridges the raw and the radiant. A two time cancer survivor, she jumped in the ocean of natural therapies and healed naturally the second time. Bettina competed twice on the reality TV show Survivor,  first in 2013, 33 days on an island in Malaysia and again in 2017, 28 days on the island of Caramoan in the Philippines. She was also a contender on "Wipe out" in Argentina.  Bettina traveled the globe with her three children, volunteering with wild lions, elephants, dolphins,  sleeping in trees in Thailand and in the bush with Masaii cheif in Africa. Today she serves as a healer, blending deep nature wisdoms with multidimensional insight. Her upcoming book STARGATE is a fearless, soulcharged book that shares how to, listen deeply, and remember who you really are.
#SpiritualAwakening #AuthenticLiving #LifeLessons #SelfDiscovery #Consciousness #Mindfulness #EnergyHealing #Clairvoyance #SurvivorStories #AdventureAwaits #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalHealing #InnerPeace #NatureConnection #MentalWellness #PassionOverPension #TransformativeJourney #InspirationDaily #LaughterIsTheBestMedicine #CosmicConnection #survivorTVshow #overcomingsocialpressure

Buddhist Boot Camp Round 2 with Timber Hawkeye - EP 313

Step into a provocative conversation with Timber Hawkeye, bestselling author of Buddhist Boot Camp and featured speaker at this year’s Whole Planet Spirituality Forum & Retreat at Unity Village, Missouri. Having journeyed from rat race to mindful living, Timber brings alive the wisdom of Buddhist teachings and its monastic vows. He shares his guiding principle to “do less harm” which provokes active questioning of all that we think, say, and do. Learn how the spiritual path is less about rising in consciousness and more about loosening our grip, letting go of judgment/social comparisons, and learning to say, “thank you” for everything that comes our way. This episode is full of practical tips, viral metaphors, and inspiring stories that will shift your mindset and motivate action. You will also hear more about what’s in store at Rev. Carol’s fifth annual retreat this October 16-19 at Unity Village, Missouri. This year's theme is "Homo Ahimsa Rising." Everyone is welcome and we would love to see you there!
🔗 Connect with Timber Hawkeye at : https://www.buddhistbootcamp.com/
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Bio - Timber Hawkeye was born Jewish, ordained Buddhist, uses a Hindu mantra, and his morning meditation is a Catholic prayer. He is the bestselling author of Buddhist Boot Camp, Faithfully Religionless and The Opposite of Namaste. His books and podcast offer a secular and non-sectarian mindfulness practice to be at peace with the world.
Get his latest books - https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0086AEXKE
 
#SpiritualAwakening #Mindfulness #Buddhism #InnerPeace #Transformation #BuddhistBootCamp #ConsciousLiving #Compassion #CommunityHealing #PersonalGrowth #HomoAhimsaRising #SelfReflection #DoLessHarm #MeditationMatters #LivingWithPurpose #SpiritualJourney #AwarenessAndAcceptance #EmbraceChange #LoveAndKindness #AuthenticLiving #HealingTogether #FindingYourPath

Rewire Your Brain for Happiness with Loretta Graziano Breuning - EP 312

Bestselling author and Inner Mammal Institute founder, Loretta Graziano Breuning, uncovers the science behind dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins—our mammalian “happy chemicals”— and shares how social comparison (even those rooted in altruism and compassion), pursuit of status, and groupthink are deeply wired into our biology. Discover how our brains are designed for both joy and struggle and why happiness is a learned skill, not our natural state. We bust the myth of the popularized “it’s not my fault” culture and reveal why blaming society, government, or others keeps us stuck in misery. Plus, we pull back the curtain on the mental health industry, SSRIs, and how we can restore our ability to produce our own happy brain chemicals and create our own happiness. This episode is packed with practical wisdom, powerful takeaways, and the raw truth about your biological operating system—so you can start owning your life and thrive as the best version of yourself!
🔗 Connect with Loretta Breuning at : https://InnerMammalInstitute.org
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Bio - Loretta Graziano Breuning, PhD, is the author of 10 books including Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin and Endorphin Levels. She is the Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and Professor Emerita of Management at California State University, East Bay. Dr. Breuning's many books, videos and podcasts explain the brain chemistry we've inherited from earlier mammals, how our "happy chemicals" evolved for specific jobs (not to flow all the time for no reason), and the natural way to enhance our power over these chemicals.  Before teaching, Loretta worked for the United Nations in Africa. Today, she gives zoo tours on animal behavior, after serving as a Docent at the Oakland Zoo. She is a graduate of Cornell University and Tufts. The Inner Mammal Institute offers videos, podcasts, books, blogs, multimedia, a training program, and a free five-day happy-chemical jumpstart. Details are available at InnerMammalInstitute.org
 
#Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #BrainChemistry #HabitsOfAHappyBrain #SelfAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #EmotionalWellbeing #AuthenticSelf #Empowerment #PositiveThinking #SpiritualAwakening #Dopamine #Serotonin #Oxytocin #EndorPhins #HappinessIsAChoice #Resilience #SelfCareJourney #VictimToVictor #AwarenessInParenting #CognitiveBehavior #NatureAndNurture #WisconsinSpring #LifeIsBeautiful #HopeAndInspiration #HealthyMindset 

How to Raise Your Consciousness in a Turbulent World with Hans Wilhelm - EP 311

Mystic, author and illustrator, Hans Wilhelm, joins us once again to explore Universal spiritual laws and how they can help us to navigate through our troubled world. We begin by discussing the underlying causes of the current state of humanity and growing divisions within our society.  We then address some remedies – feeling God's presence, listening to your soul, using free will to make constructive choices, listening to God in all things, practicing forgiveness, acknowledging your shadow, and more. You will learn about the aliveness of your thoughts – those that originate in your mind and those that are programmed via media/politics - as well as the incredible aliveness of everything around you. Ultimately it is all good news because we each chose to be here during this time and have power to influence the outcome. Hans's videos and books are inspired by the revelations of Gabriela, the ‘emissary of light for our time.’ His work emphasizes a direct connection with the divine, free from the constraints of organized religion.
🔗 Watch Hans' FREE spiritual videos at LifeExplained.com
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Bio - Hans Wilhelm is a mystic, author, and illustrator of over 200 books for all ages – including some together with Byron Katie. His books have sold over 40 million copies and are translated into 30 languages. For more than 12 years Hans has created over 170 short YouTube videos in which he visually explains the spiritual laws of the universe. In these videos you can watch him drawing the dynamics of these laws and see how all the dots connect. This unique visual presentation has made his videos so successful that they have been watched by 20 million viewers. They are available for free on www.LIFEexplained.com .
Below are links to the Life Explained videos that Hans mentioned during this conversation:
* Thoughts are Alive : https://youtu.be/IwAcTVlsqrA?si=6X-EoTAZ64AFKf94
* Listen to Your Soul : https://youtu.be/UoSQMyvra1w?si=ML5rDNyXWzwvPEvW
* The Kingdom of God is Within : https://youtu.be/sOoJouxDjwU?si=kssnlvQY-qN2N4uI
* How to Feel God's Presence : https://youtu.be/xm6pECmna_g?si=Lgq5ycrwFAZ4_Git
* How to Listen to Animals, Plants and Minerals : https://youtu.be/9UnaYTf9XYk?si=ddJHh2UFxWgJD7Yq
* Law of Projection : https://youtu.be/oTK_P_waNb4?si=678Tgz4P7d2RrL9h
* Forgiveness Explained : https://youtu.be/CR2luXkezLc?si=sdFxbUj3syUsHnvg
* The Christ Spark : https://youtu.be/w7nBq4f5Sx0?si=13YBufl-O--u1zOF
 
#SpiritualAwakening #DivineSelf #Mindfulness #ConsciousLiving #VisualLearning #Karma #LawOfAttraction #Forgiveness #InnerPeace #HealingJourney #ChristConsciousness #Reincarnation #SpiritualGrowth #NatureConnection #ListenToNature #EnergyHealing #PersonalTransformation #UnityConsciousness #Empowerment #MeditationPractice #LifeExplained #HigherVibration #EmissaryOfLight 

Dark Night of the Soul & NDE with Steven La Russa - EP 310

Guest Steven La Russa shares the profound transformational experiences that shaped his path, including an intense two-year spiritual awakening, a harrowing Dark Night of the Soul, and a shared Near-Death Experience (NDE) where he encountered the very voice of God, engaged in telepathic communication, and witnessed his wife speaking in unknown languages. Through the telling of his remarkable story, Steven shares that spiritual awakening can be confusing, chaotic, and uncomfortable! It involves a complete breakdown of habits, patterns and relationships and a massive release of social conditioning - what we once thought was important. Steven reminds us that as we walk this path, God is always on our side. His message brings us hope because the bottom line is, closed doors lead to open ones, everyone has a calling and a purpose, and it’s not too late for you to live yours!
🔗 Learn more about Steven La Russa: https://spiritualalignmentsl.com/
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Bio - Steven La Russa is a Master Spiritual Coach whose path has been shaped by profound transformational experiences. The powerful moments of Stephen’s journey awakened within him a deep calling to guide others who are navigating similar challenges — whether they're in the midst of spiritual awakening, feeling lost or confused, or simply searching for deeper meaning and purpose. Steven is deeply passionate about helping individuals transcend the ego-self and connect with their true spiritual nature. His mission is to support others in finding clarity, growth, and spiritual evolution on their unique path to wholeness.
About Steven's Latest Event : Steven will be speaking at the Spiritual Awakenings International Online Conference on June 7th and will be on the Near Death Experience panel. Learn more here: https://spiritualawakeningsinternational.org/
#SpiritualAwakening #NearDeathExperience #SpiritualJourney #DivineFeminine #DivineMasculine #Transformation #LightLanguage #GodsVoice #HealingJourney #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #EgoDeath #DarkNightOfTheSoul #Empowerment #QuantumConsciousness #Metaphysical #HolisticHealing #Intuition #SpiritualGuidance #FaithAndPurpose #AwakeningToTheLight #HopeAndInspiration #HigherSelf #SelfDiscovery #CommunityOfLight #SpiritualMentorship  

Bringing Heaven to Earth with Tams Nicholson - EP 309

This week on the Spiritual Forum host Rev. Carol and guest Tams Nicholson (Executive Director of All-Creatures, Biblical Theology & Care of Creation expert) explore the powerful concept of transcending our current culture of death to embrace an evolutionary new paradigm of compassion and mercy for all – bringing Heaven to Earth. Discover insights into liberation theology, the Golden Rule of all faiths, Judeo-Christian ethics, scripture interpretation, the vital care of creation, and a rising consciousness towards universal compassion – the "Homo Ahimsa." Tams also shares her journey from atheism to a practicing Third Order Franciscan and how her organization, All-Creatures, is a spiritual and educational resource for everyone. Tap in for hope, inspiration, and a fresh perspective on living an authentic life.
🔗 Explore Tams' work and resources at https://www.all-creatures.org/
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Bio - Tams Nicholson is the Executive Director of All-Creatures.org of the Mary T. and Frank L. Hoffman Family Foundation. She currently resides in Michigan and is a compassionate animal rights leader with a proven record of success in both the profit and non-profit sectors. Ms. Nicholson holds a B.S. in Psychology and is a former SURP scholar at the University of Georgia. She completed Master’s level courses in biblical theology with a focus on liberation theology, and ministry courses with a focus on care of creation. She is a professed 3rd order Franciscan and a most recently a 2022 graduate of Father Richard Rohr’s Living School at the Center for Action and Contemplation in New Mexico. She holds certifications in the fields of leadership, somatic attachment therapy, disability, instructional technology, prevention, advocacy and disaster services. Ms. Nicholson adopted an ethical vegan lifestyle in 2008.
About Tams' new project : I am currently working on a project to be released in June to teach other Christians how to dialogue about ethical veganism and have confidence doing so based on scripture. We have several new programs at All-Creatures.org and are adding more and more with our new staff.
#EasterWeek #PalmSunday #JourneyOfFaith #LiberationTheology #CompassionateLiving #AnimalRights #EthicalVeganism #ThirdOrderFranciscan #MindfulLiving #CreationCare #HopeAndInspiration #NonViolentCommunication #LoveAndCompassion #FaithBasedVeganism #SpiritualAwakening #HeavenOnEarth #CommunityOfCompassion #NatureAndSpirit #allcreatures #bethechange #goldenrule #christspiracy

Evolving Beyond Success & Beauty with Natalie Glebova - EP 308

Former Miss Universe (2005), bestselling author, and self-love mentor Natalie Glebova, shares her spiritual journey from the glittering lights of global pageants to the quiet wisdom of the soul. Having spent many years in the judgmental and materialistic entertainment industry and winning the ultimate crown of beauty and success, Natalie found herself on a quest for truth and meaning. In this episode, she shares her reflections on God, the creative power of our minds, the power of faith/surrender, the challenges of fame, the importance of emotional resilience, and what it means to build the "Temple of Love" within. She and host Rev. Carol also have a lively exchange about their experiences with plant medicine. This episode is filled with empowering wisdom, spiritual storytelling, and uplifting guidance for the soul.
Bio - Natalie Glebova is a best-selling author, self-love mentor, and a former Miss Universe. Through her own transformational spiritual journey to attain self-love and deeper self-awareness, she started a coaching practice that focuses on energetic aspects of 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. 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 book, Temple of Love: A Pilgrimage to the Heart is a non-fiction parable, filled with relatable stories, struggles, and practical tools for healing yourself, one chakra at a time,
Website: https://www.natalieglebova.com/
About Natalie's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Temple-Love-Pilgrimage-Natalie-Glebova/dp/1803417846
#SpiritualJourney #SelfLove #TempleOfLove #PersonalDevelopment #MissUniverse #NatalieGlebova #Mindfulness #PlantMedicine #Ayahuasca #HealingJourney #InnerPeace #ConsciousLiving #Empowerment #Meditation #SpiritualAwakening #LifeLessons #UnconditionalLove #Authenticity #EmotionalHealing #Gratitude #MentalWellness #TransformationalJourney #Pachamama #EnergyHealing #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #HolisticHealth #SacredSpace #DivineConnection #ChakraHealing

Awaken Your Spiritual Intelligence with Dr. Dawson Church - EP 307

Bestselling author (Mind to Matter, Bliss Brain, and Spiritual Intelligence), visionary scientist, and spiritual thought leader Dawson Church, PhD shares groundbreaking insights on how to activate the four key brain circuits that unlock spiritual intelligence and lead to lasting joy, deep compassion, and true transformation. From escaping a devastating wildfire to reaching states of incandescent bliss, Dawson’s story is inspiring. Learn how to rewire your brain in just 30 days using his neuroscience evidence-based eco meditation method, and discover why emotional regulation, focused attention, self-awareness, and empathy are keys to awakening. Dawson also reveals why the future of humanity is not just hopeful, it’s scientifically predictable -- we are evolving toward compassion, peace, and unity. Don’t miss this opportunity to awaken your inner light, tap into universal consciousness, and become part of the 3.5% who are reshaping the planet.
🔗 Explore Dawson's work and resources at spiritualintelligence.com🎧 Try the free 30-day eco meditation challenge at ecomeditation.com📍 Join our upcoming retreat at Unity Village: thespiritualforum.org/retreat❤️ Support this mission: thespiritualforum.org  Bio - Dawson Church is a best-selling author and researcher known for his groundbreaking books like The Genie in Your Genes, Mind to Matter, and Bliss Brain, which explore the link between emotions, brain function, and reality creation. He has conducted and collaborated on over 100 peer-reviewed studies and developed the popular EcoMeditation method. Church founded EFT Universe and the National Institute for Integrative Healthcare, offering evidence-based stress reduction and PTSD support to over 22,000 veterans. A pioneer in energy medicine, he earned his doctorate in Integrative Healthcare and has testified before Congress on holistic healing. Though retired from business management, he continues to write, teach, and inspire through science and spirituality. 
About Dawson's Book : Awaken Your Spiritual Intelligence - https://spiritualintelligencebook.com/
#SpiritualIntelligence #Meditation #EFTtapping #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalHealing #Awakening #ConsciousLiving #Compassion #HolisticHealth #SelfTranscendence #DawsonChurch #EcoMediTation #TransformativeHealing #HopeAndInspiration #PositiveChange #MindToMatter #BlissBrain #SpiritualAwakening #Resilience #HolisticTherapies #EmpathyInAction #LoveAndCompassion #ConsciousEvolution #spiritualintelligence #hopeforhumanity #rewireyourbrain