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

Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Being Good Earth Stewards - Ecochallenge 2024 - EP 253
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Our spiritual path calls us to care for every ecosystem and creature on our beautiful planet. In this episode we delve into the importance of being good Earth stewards and participating in the Ecochallenge 2024 initiative with our special guest Elizabeth Zavodsky. Join us as we explore the various ways individuals and communities can make a positive impact on the planet through small, everyday actions. We hope you are inspired to participate in any or all of five action categories during the month of April: community, fresh water & oceans, land and forests, climate & air, and biodiversity & wildlife.
Elizabeth Zavodsky Bio : Elizabeth is an experienced Director with a demonstrated history of working in the environmental services industry. Skilled in Fundraising, Sales, Management, Program Development, Business Development, and Alumni Relations. Strong community and social services professional with a Master's degree focused in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration from University of Denver.
Link to sign up for the Earth month ecochallenge:
https://earthmonth.ecochallenge.org/
#Ecochallenge2024 #SustainableLiving #ClimateAction #EarthStewards #EnvironmentalChallenge #ReduceReuseRecycle #GreenLiving #PlanetCare #EcoActivism #biodiversity

Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Awakening Consciousness with Monica Esgueva - EP 252
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Join us on an enlightening journey as we delve deep into the awakening of consciousness with the insightful Monica Esgueva. Monica believes we are living in a time where the Earth is transforming vibrationally and each of us is either evolving with it or not. She shares her insights on why we are here, the three tiers of human development, and the importance of cultivating our inner wisdom during these critical times. We discuss the enormous challenges in the awakening process and the perpetual allure of the matrix/simulation/sense world we are immersed in. Ultimately, each of us is on our own hero’s journey to higher levels of consciousness, calling us to make life-affirming choices with compassion for all. Two roads stand before us. Which one are you prepared to take?
Monica Esgueva bio : Mónica Esgueva is a renowned self-development teacher and spiritual guide known for bridging the gap between Eastern and Western philosophies. With a profound understanding of the mind, human consciousness, and spirituality, she has been helping the transformation of individuals for more than fifteen years.
She is a prolific author celebrated for her impact on self-development in Spain and Latin America, with 9 empowering books, including the bestselling "Mindfulness." Mónica's journey extends beyond her literary contributions; she immersed herself in profound teachings from Tibetan lamas, including the revered Dalai Lama, during a decade-long exploration in India and Nepal.
She teaches workshops and guides meditation & transcendence retreats. She has been a TEDx speaker and a frequent Spanish national TV guest. Very committed to guiding others’ inner evolution, she has worked as a transformational coach for the last fifteen years. Currently, she is co-directing a documentary about the path to self-realization, for which she is also the hostess.
Mónica holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and a Master’s Degree. Afterward, she completed several studies and training in Coaching with NLP (with John Grinder, co-creator of Neuro-Linguistic Programming), leadership at INSEAD (France), Mindfulness at UCLA, psychology and neurosciences at MIT and King's College London, hypnosis at the NLP Center of New York, and more. Since 2008, she has taught emotional mastery, self-knowledge, and mindfulness to more than 2,500 executives at companies such as Accenture, Samsung, and Oracle.
She was honored as one of the Top 100 Women Leaders in Spain and one of the Top 10 “Thinkers and Experts Awards.” Besides her native Spain, she has lived in Paris, London, Tanzania, and Asia. She speaks four languages fluently.
Monica Esgueva website : http://www.monicaesgueva.com/
Check out all Monica Esgueva's books on - http://www.monicaesgueva.com/books/
#Consciousness #PersonalGrowth #Spirituality #MindBodySpirit #PodcastInterview #MonicaEsgueva #EvolvingConsciousness #awakening #greatawakening #matrix #simulation #sovereignty #transformation #herosjourney

Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Conscious, Compassionate, and Creative Living with Dr. Nayana Shah - EP 251
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Dr. Nayana Shah, a quantum physicist, meditation practitioner and creative visionary, shares her profound wisdom on cultivating a life brimming with awareness, kindness, and innovation. Nayana's expertise extends far beyond conventional boundaries. Rooted in the Ahimsa principles of Jainism, enriched by the practice of Vipassana meditation, and inspired by the revelations of quantum physics, her consciousness is a tapestry of ancient wisdom and modern insights.
Nayana Bio - Dr Nayana Shah is an international scientist – a theoretical quantum physicist – dedicated to living a conscious, compassionate and creative life illuminated by a constant inquiry of truth. Her research seeks to understand how different phases and properties of matter emerge in a collection of many particles interacting with each other under different conditions. That quest is also to identify the universalities within the diversity. She has a holistic plant-based and Ahimsic lifestyle (rooted in her Jain upbringing) and is a long-term Vipassana meditator as well as a yoga and non-violent communication practitioner/teacher/facilitator. She has founded and led several initiatives in diverse spheres and settings, is involved in grassroots activism and regenerative movement, and her work spans from the local to the global level. She serves as a board member and education chair of the Cincinnati Permaculture Institute and as a board trustee of the Parliament of the World’s Religions
On Golden Rule Day, 5th April, the Charter for Compassion will be celebrating the occasion with a day of special events and Dr. Nayana Shah will be presenting a talk "Alice's adventure in the Golden Rule Land. Follow Charter for Compassion on Social Media to get more information as the Golden Rule Day approaches.
https://charterforcompassion.org/news-events/special-events/golden-rule-day/golden-rule-day.html
#ahimsa #quantumphysics #goldenrule #consciousness #compassionateliving #awakening #mindbodyspirit #jainism

Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Open-hearted Breathing with Michael Hutchinson - EP 250
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
In this conversation, Michael shares his insights and experiences in the realm of breathwork and mindfulness. Discover how Michael's journey led him to explore the transformative power of conscious breathing practices and how they can positively impact our lives. Through his wisdom and expertise, Michael offers practical techniques to cultivate presence, reduce stress, and enhance emotional well-being.
Michael Bio - Michael, a retired scientist, has devoted decades to a profound engagement with an ancient yoga tradition that prioritizes breathwork. With over forty years immersed in this tradition and direct tutelage under its esteemed founder, Michael has emerged as a preeminent teacher of remedial breathwork. He has led two teacher-training courses, imparted his expertise at esteemed platforms such as the European Yoga Congress, and graced the stage at four World Yoga Festivals. Currently serving as the Chair of the British Council for Yoga Therapy (bcyt.org), Michael resides in Hampshire, UK, enriching lives through his deep understanding of breathwork and holistic well-being.
Breath for Health book: https://www.amazon.com/Breath-Health-Mindful-Restore-Breathing/dp/1803414405
https://breath4health.yoga/

Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Love Unleashed with Nicola Amadora - EP 249
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
How do we ride the waves of turmoil, crisis, and all that is currently happening in the world? According to Nicola Amadora, we need to unleash love - to live as love and embody it; to plant seeds of love in the midst of conflict and mindfully find ways to be in sacred relationships. In this episode we delve into the true nature of love and its extraordinary ability to heal, inspire, and elevate us to our fullest potential.
Nicola Amadora Bio - Dr. Nicola Amadora teaches a refreshingly real and embodied way of spirituality to unleash love for the great turning in our lives and this world. For three decades she has been guiding thousands of people as a spiritual teacher, psychologist, women leader, author and speaker worldwide. She is the founder of Living Connection and The deep Feminine Way' and the author of Love Unleashed.
Nocila Amadora Website - https://www.nicolaamadora.com/
Get copy of her latest book - https://www.amazon.in/Love-Unleashed-Rise-World-Edge-ebook/dp/B0CLRRTC4D

Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Meeting the Moment with Kindness with Sue Schneider - EP 248
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Medical anthropologist and certified mindfulness instructor Sue Schneider shares about the transformative power of mindfulness and how this practice can reshape our brains for the better, and foster resilience, clarity, and emotional well-being. Cultivating a mindful state serves as fertile ground for wise and compassionate action, empowering us to navigate life with grace and kindness. Sue Schneider Bio - Sue Schneider, Ph.D., is a medical anthropologist, integrative health coach, certified mindfulness instructor, and author. She leads community health and wellness initiatives as an Extension Professor and Sate Health Specialist with Colorado State University’s Office of Engagement and Extension. Sue is the author of Meeting the Moment with Kindness: How Mindfulness Can Help Us Find Calm, Stability, and an Open Heart published by Mantra Books. She lives in Fort Collins, CO with her husband, teenage son, and two dogs.
Link to Sue's book: www.meetingthemoment.org.

Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Transcending War with Hans Wilhelm - EP 247
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Wednesday Feb 21, 2024
Humanity has been embroiled in wars for thousands of years. In 2024 we find ourselves in a war-torn world once again. In this episode, we delve into a discussion on why we keep repeating war and who we need to become as spiritual beings to stop its perpetuation. Hans Wilhelm, renowned author, illustrator and mystic is our guest as we cover three of his key subject videos: “How to Transcend War,” “Why Do We Kill,” and “Who Rules the World?”
Hans Wilhelm 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 10 years Hans has created over 140 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 absolutely unique visual presentation has made his videos so successful that they have been watched by over 18 million viewers. The videos are also available for free on www.LIFEexplained.com.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LIFEexplainedvideos.
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LIFEexplainedMedia Instagram: lifeexplained

Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Spiritual Revelations from Beyond the Veil - EP 246
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Join us on a profound journey "From Beyond the Veil" as we explore the mysteries of near-death experiences (NDEs) with esteemed researcher Douglas Hodgkins. In this podcast episode, we delve into the depths of consciousness and the afterlife, guided by Hodgkins' extensive research of over 500 NDE testimonies. Learn about the common themes of NDEs and the universal spiritual lessons they reveal.
Douglas Hodgkins Bio - Douglas Hodgson is a former lawyer and Dean and Professor of Law residing in Perth, Western Australia. He is the author of many books and articles including "Transcendental Spirituality, Wisdom and Virtue: The Divine Virtues and Treasures of the Heart". His latest book - Spiritual Revelations from Beyond the Veil" is available on Amazon, Kindle, Barnes and Noble, 0-Books, Hive, and Indie as well as local bookshops.
Douglas's book: https://www.amazon.in/Spiritual-Revelations-Beyond-Veil-Experience-ebook/dp/B0CLRR74F5

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