The Spiritual Forum
Welcome to The Spiritual Forum, a space curated by Rev Carol Saunders for extraordinary conversations that explore the realms of spiritual living. Join us weekly for heart-to-heart dialogues with captivating individuals, delving into themes like love, faith, awakening, forgiveness, healing, spiritual practices, and divine encounters. These transformative narratives aim to inspire, fostering a deep connection to the profound experiences that shape our lives. Rev Carol’s guests include authors, filmmakers, experts, and everyday individuals who authentically share their journeys toward wholeness. These discussions transcend the ordinary, offering insights into navigating the complexities of our current world with authenticity and grace.
Episodes

11 hours ago
11 hours ago
Energy medicine pioneer and best selling author Inna Segal successfully transformed lifelong pain into healing and shares her journey with Rev. Carol Saunders. Their conversation explores the impact of emotional states on accidents, the connection between life experiences/unresolved feelings and physical ailments, the importance of spiritual awareness in healing, and the role of medicine in modern society.
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Bio - Inna Segal is a pioneer in the field of energy medicine and human consciousness, and the bestselling author of The Secret Language of Your Body, translated into 27 languages and sold over a million copies worldwide.Her journey began after years of illness and the tragic stillbirth of her child, which led her to discover a profound ability to heal herself. From that turning point, she dedicated her life to helping others transform pain into freedom.For over 25 years, Inna has worked with people worldwide—from doctors and psychologists to trauma survivors and creatives—teaching how to uncover the true roots of suffering and restore health through the wisdom of the body and soul.
#InnaSegal #SpiritualLiving #PracticalSpirituality #HealingWisdom #TransformationalHealing #AuthenticLiving #GracefulLiving #InnerHealing #ConsciousAwakening #MindBodySpirit #EnergyHealing #SoulAlignment #SelfEmpowerment #HolisticWellbeing #SpiritualGrowth

Friday Jan 02, 2026
Guiding Lights for the New Year EP 342
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Start 2026 with wisdom from Rev. Carol and nine of her guests from 2025: Hans Wilhelm, Henna Maria, Oswald Newbold, Dr. Will Tuttle, Efu Nyaki, Bettina Tammoro, Dr. Gertrude Lyons, Loretta Breunning and Theresa Cheung. They share thoughts on embracing spiritual practices, leaning into God, self-care, discovering purpose for the new year, and more. Find peace, love, and inspiration in each message.
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#NewYearThreshold #CrossingIntoTheNew #MythicBeginnings #BecomingJourney #SacredRenewal #InnerRebirth #AncientWisdom #ModernTransformation #NarrativeOfBecoming #spiritualnewyear #newyearwisdom #2026beginnings

Friday Dec 19, 2025
Christmas: A Mythical Journey with John Bucher - Part 2 EP 341
Friday Dec 19, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
Discover the richness of the Christmas story as Rev. Carol Saunders and mythologist John Bucher explore its mythical elements. They delve into each of the characters as well as themes of humility, vulnerability, agency, reluctance, intuition, discernment, inclusiveness and new beginnings, sharing how the journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem symbolizes a deeper understanding of our own selves.
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Bio - John Bucher, PhD, is a renowned mythologist and story expert who has been featured on the BBC, the History Channel, the LA Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and on numerous other international outlets . He serves as Executive Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation and is a writer, storyteller, and speaker. John explores mythology as the stories we use to make sense of the world around us. While the ancients used stories to explain the weather and the seasons, John believes we now use them to explain the areas of our lives that leave us confused, scared, and pondering forces greater than ourselves. John has consulted and worked with government and cultural leaders around the world, as well as organizations such as HBO, DC Comics, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, A24 Films, Atlas Obscura, and The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, bringing his deep understanding of cultural narratives and myth to a wide array of audiences. He is the author of six influential books on storytelling. He has worked with New York Times best-selling authors, YouTube influencers, Eisner winners, Emmy winners, Academy Award nominees, magicians, and cast members from Saturday Night Live. Holding a PhD in Mythology & Depth Psychology, he integrates scholarly insights with practical insights, exploring the profound connections between myth, culture, and personal identity. His expertise has helped shape compelling narratives across various platforms, enriching the way stories are understood, told, and experienced globally.
#JohnBucher #MythologyMatters #TheHerosJourney #ModernMyth #AncientStories #StoryMedicine #SymbolicWisdom #SpiritualNarrative #AllegoricalMeaning #CollectiveStory #MythicJourney #CulturalWisdom #StorytellingPower #InnerArchetypes #NarrativeHealing

Monday Dec 15, 2025
The Hero Within: Life’s Journey Unveiled With John Bucher - Part 1 EP 340
Monday Dec 15, 2025
Monday Dec 15, 2025
Explore the transformative power of storytelling and myth with renowned mythologist John Bucher as we discuss the relevance of mythology today, the timeless Hero's Journey, and how age-old narratives such as Cinderella, The Tortoise and the Hare, and David and Goliath continue to guide and reflect our personal and collective experiences. Learn how our modern propensity to literalize stories causes us to discard and/or miss their inherent richness and spiritual meaning. Don't miss part two where we delve into the Christmas story from an allegorical perspective.
✍ Amazon Link to buy John Bucher 's book : https://www.amazon.in/stores/author/B07KBZ66ZC/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=6ac2a3f1-dd53-4c14-908f-e41f45062825&ref_=ap_rdr🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & rate us to spread the light! – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spiritual-forum❤️ Support this mission: https://thespiritualforum.org/
Bio - John Bucher, PhD, is a renowned mythologist and story expert who has been featured on the BBC, the History Channel, the LA Times, The Hollywood Reporter, and on numerous other international outlets . He serves as Executive Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation and is a writer, storyteller, and speaker. John explores mythology as the stories we use to make sense of the world around us. While the ancients used stories to explain the weather and the seasons, John believes we now use them to explain the areas of our lives that leave us confused, scared, and pondering forces greater than ourselves.John has consulted and worked with government and cultural leaders around the world, as well as organizations such as HBO, DC Comics, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, A24 Films, Atlas Obscura, and The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, bringing his deep understanding of cultural narratives and myth to a wide array of audiences.He is the author of six influential books on storytelling. He has worked with New York Times best-selling authors, YouTube influencers, Eisner winners, Emmy winners, Academy Award nominees, magicians, and cast members from Saturday Night Live. Holding a PhD in Mythology & Depth Psychology, he integrates scholarly insights with practical insights, exploring the profound connections between myth, culture, and personal identity. His expertise has helped shape compelling narratives across various platforms, enriching the way stories are understood, told, and experienced globally.
#JohnBucher #MythologyMatters #TheHerosJourney #ModernMyth #AncientStories #StoryMedicine #SymbolicWisdom #SpiritualNarrative #AllegoricalMeaning #CollectiveStory #MythicJourney #CulturalWisdom #StorytellingPower #InnerArchetypes #NarrativeHealing

Friday Dec 05, 2025
Breaking Free from the Culture of Excess with Jerry Dale EP 339
Friday Dec 05, 2025
Friday Dec 05, 2025
Jerry Dale, who once thrived in the high life as a record label rep, talks about the allure of fame and the dark underbelly of the music industry. Discover how his life shifted from mingling with icons like Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez and Snoop Dogg to embracing a life rooted in faith. Learn how some doors closed while others opened, leading him on a redemptive path of spiritual purpose, trust, and surrender.
✍ Amazon Link to buy Jerry Dale's book : https://www.amazon.com/Music-Porn-Jesus-Journey-Redemption/dp/B0DVG7HYMR
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Bio - Life Coach Jerry is a dedicated personal development mentor known for guiding individuals through transformational mindset shifts, emotional healing, and purpose-driven living. Through his coaching, speaking, and online content, he empowers people to break limiting patterns, build confidence, and create meaningful change in their lives. With a compassionate and practical approach, Jerry supports clients in uncovering clarity, strengthening resilience, and stepping into their highest potential.
#JerryDale #MusicIndustryTruth #FromFameToFaith #SpiritualRedemption #PurposeJourney #TrustAndSurrender #FaithOverFame #HealingFromWithin #TransformationPath #ConsciousAwakening #LetGoToGrow #InnerShift #SpiritualPurpose #RedemptiveJourney #AwakeningStory

Friday Nov 28, 2025
Our Light, Our World: An Advent Reflection EP 338
Friday Nov 28, 2025
Friday Nov 28, 2025
Host Carol Saunders offers a thought-provoking Advent message. Amidst global suffering, we are reminded to shine brightly as lights of hope, peace, love and joy. She offers a prayerful journey that addresses human and animal issues, encouraging the active creation of a kinder, more compassionate world reflective of the Christ Light.
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#AdventReflection #SeasonOfLight #BeTheLight #HopePeaceLoveJoy #FaithInAction #SpiritualJourney #CompassionateLiving #LightInTheDarkness #ChristLight #InspirationDaily #SpiritualAwakening #MindfulLiving #PeaceOnEarth #KindnessMatters #HealingTheWorld #peacetoallbeings #animalsmatter #christinyou #adventseason

Monday Nov 24, 2025
Crossing Political Aisles: Conversations for Unity with David Joseph EP 337
Monday Nov 24, 2025
Monday Nov 24, 2025
As Thanksgiving approaches, join Carol Saunders and David Joseph in a discussion about Braver Angels' mission to bring people together across political aisles and find common ground. In a landscape of political polarities, explore the power of heartfelt listening, the potential within political debates, and how gratitude can transform your heart. Rumi invites us to meet in a field beyond the ideas of right and wrong. Can we make this a reality?
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Bio --.Braver Angels is leading the nation's largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement to bridge the partisan divide and strengthen our democratic republic. David Joseph joined Braver Angels in early 2020 during COVID and became a State Coordinator in the state o Michigan from 2022 until July 2025. He continues to be active as a moderator and part of the leadership team.
#BraverAngels #CommonGround #PoliticalHealing #HeartfeltListening #BridgeTheDivide #Thanksgiving2025 #GratitudePractice #UnityInDiversity #TransformYourHeart #RumiWisdom #HealthyDebate #CompassionInPolitics #CivicDialogue #HealingConversations #BetterTogether #CarolSaunders #DavidJoseph #PolarizationSolution #ListenToUnderstand #ConnectionOverConflict

Friday Nov 14, 2025
Living at Peak Performance with Dr. Christine Silverstein EP 336
Friday Nov 14, 2025
Friday Nov 14, 2025
What if you could train your mind like an Olympian? In this episode of The Spiritual Forum, Carol Saunders welcomes Peak Performance Coach Dr. Christine Silverstein, who shares how techniques such as mental rehearsal, positive self-talk, and self-hypnosis can elevate not just sports performance, but also your daily life. This conversation highlights the importance of cultivating independence and reveals techniques to transform anxiety into empowerment and face challenges with confidence.
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Bio – Dr. Christine M. Silverstein, peak performance coach, RN, clinical hypnosis expert, and director at the Summit Center for Ideal Performance, is an inductee into the Nursing Hall of Fame at Columbia University for her extraordinary global contribution to nursing care. For 29 years she has worked as a Hypno-Coach with clients of all ages, specializing in assisting children, teens, and young adults to reach their ideal performances in health, athletics, academics, business, and performing arts, using Mindful Toughness® skillsets, including self-hypnosis, relaxation exercises, mental rehearsal, mental recall, positive self-talk, and feedback loop analysis. Her innovative, evidence-based holistic programs, such as Winning Ways for Teens, Operation Heal, Fertility Enhancement Coaching, and Winning Ways for Wrestlers, have assisted many clients to reach their performance goals. As a researcher, historian, and keynote speaker, she has presented her work on peak performance coaching and the history of psychiatry and psychiatric nursing in scientific journals, at professional conferences, workshops, and on local stages. In her latest award-winning book, Wrestling Through Adversity: Empowering Children, Teens, & Young Adults to Win in Life, she shares her personal and professional memoirs and teaches her powerful techniques to promote mental health.
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Rev Carol Saunders
Experienced Minister, Spiritual Leader, Speaker, Blogger and Podcast Host, with a demonstrated history working in spiritual organizations. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Public Speaking, Dialogue Facilitation, Spiritual Coaching, Writing, Pastoral Counseling, Premarital/Marriage coaching, Sacred Ceremonies and Conflict Resolution. Strong media and communication professional in the spiritual awakening business. For more information, Visit the about Rev Carol Saunders in the menu above









