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
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Emmy Award-winning reality TV star, life coach and bestselling author Rhonda Britten shares her incredible journey from a devastating family tragedy to becoming a beacon of hope and healing for millions. Like so many of us, Rhonda spent years struggling with feelings of guilt, powerlessness, and unworthiness. After surviving three suicide attempts, a pivotal moment sparked her transformation, ultimately leading her to rebuild her relationship with God and recreate herself as a successful author and life coach. In this lively episode, Rhonda shares stories she’s never shared before about her remarkable spiritual evolution. You will learn about:
· The hidden core fears that drive our lives
· The value of living in paradox and grey spaces
· The blessing of ‘evil’ people
· Wrestling with God to uncover your mission
· Overcoming fears to step into life’s opportunities
· And much more!
Bio: Rhonda Britten – Emmy Award-winner, repeat Oprah guest and Master Coach – has changed lives in over 600 episodes of reality television including starring in the hit daytime reality show, "Starting Over." She is the author of four bestsellers including her seminal work, “Fearless Living,” and is the Founder of the Fearless Living Institute, home of the Ivy League of Life Coaching Training. Named “America’s Favorite Life Coach,” she brings the neuroscience of fear down to earth giving you a path out of “not being good enough” using the “Wheels” technology she developed that saved her own life. Find out more at www.FearlessLiving.org .
#fearlessliving #lifecoach #inspiration #motivation #overcomingadversity #mentalhealth #personalgrowth #selfhelp #truestory #overcomingtrauma #suicidepreventionawareness #mentalhealthawareness #spiritualawakening #empowerment #selflove #transformation #resilience #hope #corefear #discernment #livingwithparadox #wrestlewithgod
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Healing Through Modern Shamanism with Ray Crist - EP 285
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
In this powerful conversation with Ray Crist, founder of the Jaguar Path School of Modern Shamanism, you will hear his incredible journey of healing and transformation. After an unexpected cancer diagnosis in 2003 and a prognosis of only 90 days, Ray was forced to re-evaluate everything he knew about life, death, and purpose. Leaving behind a successful career as a high-profile photographer, he embarked on a soul-searching pilgrimage across Mexico, Peru, and ultimately to the United States—seeking wisdom from indigenous healers and Quero elders. Ray shares how shamanic practices and modern medicine guided him through profound healing, how close brushes with death changed his life perspective, and how every moment since has been a gift. He discusses the physiology of the healing process and opens up about the power of listening within, letting go of material pursuits, and embracing a purposeful new path. Ray’s story is a transformative lesson for anyone questioning their purpose or feeling trapped by the weight of daily life.
Ray Crist is a world-renowned visionary and master teacher devoted to sharing the transformative healing wisdom of shamanic traditions through The Jaguar Path School of Modern Shamanism and the Science of Healing. For over 30 years, he has dedicated himself to sharing the powerful practices he discovered, guiding others on paths of healing, balance, and spiritual growth. Through The Jaguar Path, Ray and his wife, Nina, lead a comprehensive 9-month Shamanic Certification Training, empowering participants to harness the science and soul of healing to enrich their own lives and help others with insights to yoga, tai chi, Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. In addition to the annual training, they offer virtual classes in yoga, tai chi, healing sessions, and more. Before relocating to Greece in 2022, Ray taught thousands at world-renowned wellness centers, including Kripalu, NY Open Center, and Yoga Journal Conferences. Ray’s teaching is a testament to his commitment to helping others access ancient practices that transformed his own journey, inspiring a life of profound purpose and service.
About Ray's Shamanic Certification : Our upcoming Shamanic Certification Training in Modern Shamanism & the Science of Healing is an annual, exclusive training offered only once a year! This immersive 9-month program begins on November 16, 2024 - https://www.jaguarpath.com/shamans-9-month-certification-training
#shamanism #spiritualhealing #mindbodyspirit #healing #spiritualawakening #alternativehealing #holistichealth #inspiration #ScienceOfHealing #positivevibes #cancersurvivor #spiritualjourney #personaltransformation #overcomingadversity #lifechangingstory #ancientwisdom #modernshamanism #cancerhealing
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Creating a World That Works for All - EP 284
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Explore the concept of Whole Planet Spirituality, where unity transcends human differences and embraces all living beings. We have been conditioned to see ourselves as superior, separate and dominant. Currently entrenched in a war-based paradigm, we see nearly everything through that lens. To create a new world based on love, respect and interconnectivity, we need to raise our consciousness! Learn about the creative process through a metaphysical lens, inspired by the 7 days of creation in Genesis, and how faith, imagination, understanding, will and discernment can shape a world that works for everyone—including the animals, trees, and entire planet. This is a condensed version of Rev. Carol's presentation at the recent annual Whole Planet Spirituality Forum & Retreat that she led at Unity Village, Missouri. Learn more at thespiritualforum.org/retreat
Link to the book which inspired my talk : https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Life-Keys-Inner-Genius/dp/1585422703?origin=serp_auto
#WholePlanetSpirituality #spiritualawakening #consciousnessshift #DivinePurpose #spiritualgrowth #mindfulness #meditation #yoga #selflove #positivevibes #bibleinterpretation #metaphysical #spiritualhealing #animalrights #environmentalawareness #vegan #plantbased #compassion #empathy #veganspirituality #creativeprocess #createanewworld
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
The Power of Personal Vibration with Penney Peirce - EP 283
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Penney Peirce, a renowned clairvoyant, empath, and author of 11 best selling books including, Frequency: The Power of Personal Vibration. Learn how the frequency of Earth is getting more intense and how our emotional vibration is rising to higher levels of sensitivity, making it easier to shed unhealthy patterns. Discover how we can create harmonious fields of energy to accelerate planetary awakening and how to tune into our own home frequency. There's a reason for the turbulence and polarization we are currently experiencing in today's world. We are at the precipice of an enormous shift from fear/separation to love/compassion as we each do our personal work to clear ourselves and become more loving. Penney reminds us that it doesn't take dramatic experiences to become clairvoyant or empathic. We can all tap into heightened awareness.
Bio - Penney Peirce is an internationally respected clairvoyant-empath, visionary, and pioneer in transformation dynamics, intuition development, expanded perception, and dreamwork. She trains and advises coaches, business and government leaders, psychologists, scientists, celebrities, and seekers of all types. Penney is known for her common-sense approach to spirituality and the development of expanded human capacities. She is the author of eleven bestselling books, including her Transformation series: Frequency, Transparency, Leap of Perception, and The Intuitive Way. Learn more at penneypeirce.com.
About Penney Peirce's book : A long-running classic, Frequency is a pioneering, award-winning, bestselling book on personal transformation and expanding consciousness. In the new expanded 15th anniversary edition, readers are given a guide to mastering the world’s rapidly accelerating energy and using it to improve the quality and flow of their lives. Available now online and in stores at all major retailers. https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Frequency/Penney-Peirce/Transformation-Series/9781582702155
#spirituality #consciousness #mindfulness #healing #personalgrowth #selfimprovement #intuition #vibration #frequency #transformation #power #spiritualawakening #higherconsciousness #energy #quantumleap #mindbodyspirit #enlightenment #soulevolution #raiseyourvibration #unlockyourpotential #liveyourbestlife #spiritualupgrade #beyondtheveil #thefutureisnow #newearth #ascension #clairvoyant #empath #visionary #pioneer #dreamworks
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Developing Supernatural Awareness with Fredrick Woodard - EP 282
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Dr. Frederick Woodard, a clinical psychologist and certified hypnotherapist, delves into the intersections of psychotherapy, hypnosis, and the paranormal. From tracing his family roots with an uncanny revelation to exploring profound near-death experiences, Dr. Woodard shares real-life examples of supernatural transformations. We discuss the ability to sense energies, experience spiritual connections, and manifest internal experiences in the material world. Are these phenomena more natural than we think? Dr. Woodard explains why he believes we have been conditioned to overlook the supernatural and how the compelling stories and self-help exercises in his latest book, Developing Your Supernatural Awareness: Connecting with an Interactive Universe aims to reconnect us with the unseen. Bio - Dr. Fredrick Woodard is a licensed clinical psychologist and certified hypnotherapist who conducts original research on the supernatural/paranormal, hypnosis, and psychotherapy. The author of Perceptual Hypnosis: He holds a PhD in clinical psychology and Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy (DCH) degree, as well as three psychology-related masters degrees. In 2012, he received the New England Paranormal Researcher of the Year award from CeCe Productions. Dr. Woodard was voted Hypnotist of the Year for 2021 in the Merrimack - Souhegan Valley Region of New Hampshire, Honorable Mention in 2019, 2018, 2017.
Fredrick Woodard's latest book: https://www.amazon.com/Developing-Your-Supernatural-Awareness-Interactive/dp/1803414782
#spiritualawakening #paranormal #supernatural #spiritualgrowth #BeyondTheVeil #Psychic #ghoststories #neardeathexperiences #afterlife #mystery #hypnotherapy #psychotherapy #unexplainedphenomena #paranormalinvestigations #spiritualwarfare #beyondreality #unknown
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Human Ecology Project with Marlene Watson-Tara and Bill Tara - EP 281
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Tuesday Oct 15, 2024
Marlene Watson-Tara and her husband Bill Tara are passionate advocates for a healthy planet and mind/body/soul. As long-time health educators and authors, they founded the Human Ecology project, whose mission is to communicate the deep connections between human wellbeing, environmental sustainability, a healthy society, and the rights of all living things. In this episode you will discover how food is more than just sustenance—it is spiritual energy, consciousness itself! It shapes our consciousness and connects us to every aspect of our lives. Learn about eating as a spiritual practice, the difference between ecology and the environment, and the call for humans to mature spiritually to truly embrace the interconnectedness of all life. Marlene and Bill’s decades of experience in macrobiotics, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga, and nutritional science offer insights into living with joy, purpose, and vitality at any age.
Bio -
* Marlene Watson-Tara: Marlene is a highly profiled and dedicated health counselor with over 40 years of teaching in the health industry, Her dietary advice draws from the fields of Macrobiotic Nutrition, her studies in Traditional Chinese Medicine and her certification in Plant-Based Nutrition. Marlene's clients range from the movies and arts to members of royal families. She co-founded The Human Ecology Project with her husband, Bill Tara.
* Bill Tara: Bill Tara is a pioneering health educator and entrepreneur with 57 years of experience. He was the co-founder of Sunwheel Natural Foods and founder of the Community Health Foundation, the world's largest natural health education center. He also co-founded the Kushi Institute together with Michio and Aveline Kushi and served as Executive Director of the institute programs in London and Boston. Bill now focuses on The Human Ecology Project with his wife, Marlene.
About Marlene and Bill's book : Go Vegan by Marlene Watson-Tara and How To Eat Right & Save The Planet by Bill Tara.
#SpiritualJourney #HealthyLiving #FoodForThought #NatureLovers #HolisticHealth #ConsciousLiving #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #SpiritualGrowth #HealthyEating #NutritionMatters #FoodIsMedicine #SpiritualPractices #WellnessTips #SpiritualAwakening #Macrobiotics #TraditionalChineseMedicine #Daoism #YogaAndSpirituality #FoodAsEnergy
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Any Given Moment with Noberto Rodrigues and Kim Shelton - EP 280
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Guests Kim Shelton and Norberto Rodrigues explore the journey behind Kim’s latest documentary “Any Given Moment,” which delves deep into Norberto’s spiritual healing and awakening. Kim, an award-winning filmmaker with 40 years of experience, first documented Norberto’s path to healing in her documentary, “Already Free,” but as life unfolded, his story continued to evolve.
Norberto shares his incredible transformation—from facing a debilitating spinal injury that doctors said could only be managed with extensive surgery, to finding relief and healing through Ren Xue, a unique path of Qigong and consciousness work. With relentless dedication, he practiced Qigong up to 8 hours a day, overcoming pain and discovering profound inner growth. Hear about the moments of intuition that guided his journey and his inner work to discover the limiting patterns that set him free. Learn how anyone can find the right teacher or path when they tune into their heart.
Noberto Rodrigues Bio : Born in Bragança, a small town in Northern Portugal, in 1984 Noberto Rodriguez was fascinated by meditation, martial arts, consciousness work, wisdom, healing and learning how to improve my life and help others. From a very young age he practiced a variety of martial arts, Qigong, Yoga, meditation and Muay Thai. With his interest in science, Noberto earned a Master’s in Physical Activity and Health, with research in Biochemistry and Physiology. After suffering a debilitating back injury, he I came across Yuan Tze and Ren Xue in 2010, which turned out to be the path he had been seeking for so many years: a path that could help him to accomplish his dream: to help people to improve their lives at all levels and help them to realize their own Pure Hearts and True Self. Since then, he has embraced the mission of Ren Xue with as his own life mission: Zi du, Du Ren, Uplift yourself and help others.
Kim Shelton Bio : Kim Shelton has been an independent documentary filmmaker for over 40 years. Her films have been screened and broadcast both nationally and internationally. Her tastes are eclectic and she has covered a very wide range of subjects from cowboys to Sudanese refugees, war veterans and now, Buddhist nuns. Her films, The Highly Exalted, Cowboy Poets, Tuscarora, Lost Borders, Coming of Age in the Wilderness, A Great Wonder, The Lost Children of Sudan, The Welcome, A Thousand Mothers and Already Free, have won numerous film festival awards, and have been broadcast nationally and internationally on POV, PBS, National Geographic, The Discovery Channel and the BBC.
#healing #spiritualawakening #qigonghealing #consciousness #energymedicine #holistichealth #backpainrelief #naturalhealing #mindbodyconnection #spiritualgrowth #personaltransformation #innerhealing #RenXue #YuanGong #LifeCultivation #inspiringstories #spiritualjourney
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Your Immortal Self with Guy Finley - EP 279
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Born into a successful show business family (son of late-night TV and radio pioneer Larry Finley), Guy Finley had a prosperous early career that included composing award-winning music for popular recording artists such as Diana Ross, The Jackson 5, Billy Preston and the Four Seasons. He also scored several motion pictures and TV shows and wrote and recorded his own albums under the Motown and RCA labels. But at the young age of 27, he hung it all up and pursued the inner spiritual journey. In this episode we center our conversation on one of Guy’s many books, The Secret of Your Immortal Self: Key Lessons for Realizing the Divinity Within, which is a collection of short essays to help us shed false identities and come into conscious relationship with the Divinity within. We talk about conscious suffering, embracing disturbances, the ego trap of imagination, allowing for opposites, and how the Christ story is our own story. Join us as we uncover the path to the timeless peace that resides within us all.
Guy Finley is a return guest. You can learn more from Fearless Living (EP 209) - https://youtu.be/JZwZRUtinlk
and The Courage to be Free (EP 241) - https://youtu.be/O1OQzwx6ge4
Bio - Guy Finley is a best-selling self-help writer and internationally renowned spiritual teacher. He is the author of over 45 popular books and audio/video programs, several of which have become international best sellers and sold over 2 million copies worldwide. Considered a modern-day Mystic and practical Philosopher, Guy’s wisdom cuts straight to the heart of today’s most pressing personal and social issues – relationships, stress, success, addiction, happiness, and inner freedom. His teachings reveal a broader and deeper understanding of life that opens new possibilities, helps release new energies, and delivers welcome relief from all of life's troubles. Guy is the founder and director of the Life of Learning Foundation in Merlin, Oregon.
About Guy Finley's events : Life of Learning Foundation offers two major events each year open to all: Our Holiday Banquet weekend in December and our annual Talks in the Pines in June. Listeners can visit the Foundation anytime during the year to attend Guy's live in-person talks. Details are on https://www.guyfinley.org/events. Guy's free weekly talks can also be heard live online and by replay at guyfinley.org/lettinggo
#Wisdom #LiveFearlessly #CourageToBeFree #ImmortalSelf #DivineWithin #SpiritualAwakening #SelfRealization #ConsciousLiving #PersonalTransformation #CreativeProcess #MindfulnessMatters #SoulAwakening #LetGoToGrow #InnerPeaceJourney #LifelongLearning
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