#213-EMPOWERING YOUNG MINDS: A MOTHER, GEOLOGIST, AND AUTHOR SHARES THE MAGIC OF GEMSTONES WITH CHILDREN TO INSPIRE, EMPOWER, AND CONNECT

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Episode Summary: Join us on "Interviews with Innocence" as we delve into the captivating world of Kate Searle, a multifaceted individual who embodies the roles of a mother, geologist, author, and inspirational guide for children. In this episode, Kate shares her journey from exploring the depths of the earth as a geologist to uncovering the treasures of the soul through her children's books. Discover how Kate's passion for gemstones and her transition into motherhood led her to create magical stories that aim to empower young minds, fostering a deep connection with their inner selves and the natural world.

Bio: Kate Searle's life is a tapestry woven with the threads of science, spirituality, and storytelling. With a rich background in geology and law, Kate's true calling emerged upon embracing motherhood, leading her to craft enchanting narratives that bridge the gap between earthly treasures and the soul's innate wisdom. Her works, including "My Soul Treasure" and "Find Your Treasure," are not just stories but gateways to inspiration, empowerment, and connection for children globally. Kate's mission extends beyond her books, as she engages with her audience through various platforms, offering resources that ignite the imagination and spirit of young ones everywhere.

In This Episode:

  • Kate's journey from geologist to children's author

  • The transformative power of motherhood and storytelling

  • Insights into Kate's books and their profound messages for children

  • The role of nature, play, and spirituality in child development and healing

  • Kate's vision for a world where children recognize their soulful essence

 

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#212-BEYOND THE STARS: INSIGHTS FROM MICHAEL MAYO – MEDIUM, ASTROLOGER, AND SPIRITUAL

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Dive into the enigmatic world of spirituality with "Interviews with Innocence" as we proudly present Episode 212, featuring the remarkable Michael Mayo. An internationally renowned medium, astrologer, and spiritual teacher, Michael has honed his extraordinary skills in the mystic realms of the United Kingdom, guided by eminent figures such as Gordon Smith and Eileen Davies. With a rich academic background from the University of California, Irvine, blending psychology and drama, Michael offers a unique, grounded perspective on the ethereal.

In this captivating episode, Michael shares his 18-year odyssey in astrology, providing listeners with an intimate glimpse into the cosmos through his eyes. He recounts his transformative experiences with the Spirit World, delivering messages of love and eternal hope that challenge our perceptions of life and death. Michael's mission is to illuminate the timeless nature of our existence, urging us to embrace our spiritual journeys and the profound connections that bind us to the universe.

As a second-generation astrologer and a seasoned spiritual educator, Michael has touched lives across the globe, from the United States to Europe and Australia. His workshops and consultations offer a sanctuary for personal growth, self-discovery, and spiritual awakening. Through his teachings, Michael empowers individuals to uncover their innate strengths, overcome obstacles, and tap into their inner resilience and grit.

Join us on a journey of enlightenment and empowerment in Episode 212 of "Interviews with Innocence." Whether you're a spiritual seeker, an astrology enthusiast, or simply curious about the greater mysteries of life, this episode promises a thought-provoking exploration of the unseen forces that shape our world and beyond. Tune in to discover how Michael Mayo's insights can inspire a deeper understanding of your place in the cosmos and the eternal dance of life and love.

 

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#211-DIVING INTO OUR DEEPER CONSCIOUSNESS WITH MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS

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In this enlightening episode of "Interviews With Innocence," we have the privilege of hosting Dr. Helané Wahbeh, the esteemed Director of Research at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Wahbeh, who is also a clinically trained naturopathic physician and holds a Master of Clinical Research along with two post-doctoral research fellowships, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our discussion.

Today, Dr. Wahbeh will delve into her pioneering research in the fields of mind-body medicine, stress, PTSD, and extended human capacities, highlighting how these areas connect with our physiological health and healing processes. She will share her unique insights on channeling and its implications in understanding consciousness and spirituality, especially in relation to children and their innate connection to the spiritual realm.

Dr. Wahbeh's noetic approach to channeling offers a fascinating perspective on how we can tap into our deeper consciousness and the potential benefits this can have for our spiritual growth. Her research not only sheds light on the healing power of spirituality but also underscores the importance of children as conduits to the spiritual world, helping us reconnect with our inner selves and the universe at large.

Join us as we explore these profound topics with Dr. Wahbeh, gaining insights into how spirituality and consciousness research can enhance our understanding of the world and our place within it, especially through the lens of our interactions with the young and spiritually attuned.

 

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#210 - A PROFOUND NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCE WITH A DIVINE MESSAGE ABOUT MOTHERHOOD.

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This week on "Interviews with Innocence," we're honored to welcome Efrat Shokef, a multifaceted healer, educator, and cosmic journeyer whose life's work is to bridge the realms of the seen and unseen, particularly in the context of family dynamics and child rearing. Efrat is not only a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend but also a Shamanic Energy Healing Practitioner dedicated to guiding parents and families. Her approach is deeply rooted in acknowledging and nurturing the spiritual awareness of children and teens, empowering parents to embrace the unique invitations to growth that their children present.

Efrat's journey into the depths of motherhood and spiritual practice was catalyzed by a near-death experience following a severe car accident when her daughters were just babies. This profound encounter led her on a quest to uncover the essence of motherhood beyond its everyday roles—exploring the soul promises made to our children before their arrival into this world.

Holding a Ph.D. in social-organizational psychology and being a certified group facilitator, Efrat brings a rich blend of academic knowledge and intuitive wisdom to her work. She homeschools her three spiritually aware teens, who serve as her constant teachers, inviting her to expand and grow alongside them.

In this episode, Efrat will share insights from her transformative "Your Child’s Energy Field – 6 week eCourse for Parents," designed to empower children and teens to nurture their energy and connect with their intuition. This course provides parents with simple, energetic tools through six supportive ebooks, complete with instructions, coloring sheets, and activities centered around Breath, Visualizing Light, Centering & Precision, Stones & Crystals, Nature & Earth, and Mindmaps & Journaling.

Join us for a captivating conversation with Efrat Shokef as we delve into the spiritual dimensions of parenting, the power of shamanic energy healing, and how to foster an environment where spiritually aware children can thrive. Discover how to become the parent your child's soul chose, and learn to say YES to the incredible journey that lies ahead.

For those interested in deepening their understanding and enriching their family's spiritual journey, Efrat has generously offered a gift accessible through the link: https://ebook.efratshokef.com/gift. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the energetic potential within your family dynamics.

 

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#209 - Love Magic

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Magic". This 7-minute podcast will explore the comforting tale of 6-year-old Charlie, who navigates the grief of losing her grandfather, Pop Pop. Marla will share the inspiration behind the story, emphasizing the book's core message that the most important things in life are not seen but felt with the heart. She'll discuss how "Love Magic" serves as a beacon of hope for both children and adults, reminding us that love is eternal and that we can always connect with those we love through memory, visualization, and the magic of Love Bubbles. Discover how Marla's extensive background in working with children and her personal experiences have shaped this touching narrative. Whether you've faced a loss or cherish the invisible bonds of love, this episode will offer a gentle reminder of love's enduring power.

 

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#208 - Beyond The Veil: Children's Journeys Through Near-Death Experiences

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In this profoundly enlightening episode of "Interviews with Innocence," we are honored to host Dr. P.M.H. Atwater, L.H.D., an internationally recognized authority on near-death experiences (NDEs). With a career spanning over 38 years, Dr. Atwater has dedicated her life to researching NDEs, fueled by her personal survival of three near-death episodes. Through her journey, she has authored 18 books, with “The Forever Angels: Near Death Experiences in Childhood and Their Lifelong Impact” being among her most recent and impactful works.

Dr. Atwater's extensive research, which includes interviewing over 5000 individuals from young children who have had NDEs to older adults reflecting on their lifelong impact, brings forth a compelling argument: the near-death experience is a profound consciousness transformation or “brain shift,” rather than an anomaly. This episode delves into how children, in particular, perceive and articulate their encounters with the divine, and how these experiences shape their understanding of life and existence.

Key Insights from Dr. P.M.H. Atwater:

  • Childhood NDEs: Children's interpretations of near-death experiences diverge significantly from adults'. They often report encountering three distinct lights, a fatherly figure, and various animals and birds, illuminating a unique perspective on the afterlife.

  • Communication Post-NDE: The importance of engaging with children on their level post-NDE to foster genuine and uninhibited conversations. Dr. Atwater emphasizes the significance of eye-level interaction to avoid influencing children to speak merely to please adults.

  • Challenges of Reintegration: The struggle many children face reintegrating into "real life" post-NDE, driven by a profound sense of not being understood and a yearning to return to the light they experienced.

  • Ongoing Life Stream: Dr. Atwater's research suggests that what we often conceptualize as the afterlife is, in fact, part of an ongoing life stream, challenging traditional perceptions of life and death.

  • Phenomena of Protection: An intriguing account of children in a devastating tornado in Missouri who were reportedly saved by "butterfly people," raising questions about angelic interventions.

  • Supporting Children with NDEs: The episode emphasizes the importance of allowing children to express their experiences freely through conversation, prayer, rituals, and the creation of personal altars or centerpieces.

  • Respecting Children's Truths: Acknowledging and honoring the truth in children's descriptions of their experiences without judgment, and the importance of letting children be children.

  • Personal Growth: Dr. Atwater shares her personal takeaway from her extensive research and experiences: a profound ease and trust in navigating life, even in the most daunting situations.

 

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#207 - Journey with Horses and Therapeutic Riding with Randi Shannahan

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Episode Highlights:

  1. Journey to Hippotherapy: Randi shares her personal story of how her journey with horses and therapeutic riding began, exploring the roots of her passion.

  2. Childhood Reflections: Discover Randi's nature as a child - was she intuitive, spiritual, sensitive? How did these traits shape her career path?

  3. The Shea Center's Programs: An overview of the various programs offered at the Shea Center and how they cater to different needs.

  4. The Healing Energy of Horses: Insight into the significant role of horses' energy in therapy and the profound impact they have on clients.

  5. Life Lessons from Horses and Clients: Randi reflects on her learnings from working closely with horses and clients, and the personal transformation she has experienced.

  6. Children's Stories: Heartwarming anecdotes from children who've participated in the program, highlighting their experiences and takeaways.

  7. Transformative Impact: Stories showcasing the physical and emotional evolution of children engaged in equine therapy.

  8. Children and Animals: Discussing the potential benefits all children could gain from interactions with animals, whether through therapy or as pets.

  9. Lessons from Horses: Exploring the wisdom and learnings that horses can impart to us.

  10. Words of Wisdom: Randi shares her profound insights and advice, drawing from her rich experience in hippotherapy.

Professional Bio:
Randi Shannahan, PT, DPT, HPCS, is a distinguished therapy services manager at The Shea Center in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Specializing in hippotherapy, she utilizes her expertise to treat children and adults with diverse diagnoses. With 8 years of clinical experience across various care settings, Dr. Shannahan's dedication extends to her role as an adjunct faculty member at Azusa Pacific University and as a gold standard tester and trainer for cerebral palsy-related assessments at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.

Randi Shannahan
 

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#206 Dreamscapes and Celestial Threads: Navigating the Cosmos through Dreams and Psychoanalysis

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The show notes for the content include the following topics:

  1. Dream interpretation

  2. Astrology 101

  3. Overcoming childhood trauma

  4. Helping your kids grow in their own way

  5. Learning about the inner teacher and letting it guide you

  6. Is astrology a science?

  7. What is astrology telling us about 2024, 2025, and 2026

 

Website: https://michaellennox.com/

 Highly sought-after media expert, Dr. Lennox has been seen internationally on many television shows, beginning with the Sci Fi Network’s The Dream Team and has also been featured on numerous network and cable television venues including NBC’s Emmy award winning Starting Over, Soap Talk, The Wayne Brady show and many others. His radio appearances talking about the power of dreams number in the hundreds. Dr. Lennox obtained his Masters and Doctorate in Psychology from The Chicago School and his Doctoral Dissertation, Astrology and Personality, is published by Lambert Academic Publishing. Dr. Lennox is also the author of two books on dreams, Dream Sight: A Dictionary & Guide for Interpreting Any Dream and Llewellyn’s Complete Dream Dictionary. Dr. Lennox leads workshops and retreats all over the United States and conducts a worldwide private practice based in Southern California.

 

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#205 ENERGY HEALING, AND CHILDREN WITH NIC WHITHAM

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Update on Nic Whitam
As a most recent update from Nic: Banyan Retreat closed due to Covid and Steven and I now live in the north-west of England. We are semi-retired although we still host SoulQuest each Sunday and I continue to work for the Spiritual Truth Foundation promoting the teachings of Silver Birch. I will be hosting a few online lectures on the History of Mediumship and Healing a little later this year but other than that we live a very quiet life in rural England.

 

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#204 Healing Children’s Hearts in Ethiopia With Mesfin Dollar

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On today's episode I have Mesfin Dollar from Ethiopia on the show to share his beautiful story of perseverance, courage and overcoming diversity. 

 

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#203 The Mountains, Massage and Healing With Teresa Frank

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Teresa is a Journeywoman of the sacred. Her life has been filled with a deep curiosity and desire to re-member herself and others back to wholeness.  Through study, story, time with nature, ritual and practice she has braided a basket of tools that she pulls from in her work as an ordained Minister of Walking Prayer with the Center for Sacred Studies and her almost 2 decades as an integrative bodyworker. As a mother and householder, she utilizes her tools of daily and seasonal ritual to bring her back into the magic and luminosity of the ‘ordinary’. As long as she takes breath, her basket will continue to grow, as will her desire to assist in bringing people deeper into their whole heart.

In this episode, I'm excited to welcome Teresa Frank as she shares her fascinating spiritual journey. She delves into the significance of rituals and ceremonies that played a pivotal role in establishing a deep spiritual bond with the divine. Teresa's exploration of various healing modalities, coupled with transformative spiritual encounters, unveiled the healer within her. This self-discovery has inspired her to initiate her own practice, where she provides energy body work to assist clients in navigating their inner worlds.

 

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#201 Nature Centered Coaching With Kris Olivas

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Kris has developed a private practice that blends psychotherapy, energy psychology, shamanism and spiritual guidance into a holistic approach that helps people move on to their Soul’s path. Kris’ practice has evolved into a mentorship for Lightworker’s and works with them to understand and activate their Mission for humanity and Earth. Kris is trained in the following modalities - Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Certified Emotion Code Practitioner, Emotional Freedom Technique “tapping”, Advanced Integrative Therapy, Soul Journey, Inner child/Parts work, Sound Therapy and Essential Oils.

In this episode, I'm excited to have Kris Olivas join the show to delve into her distinctive perspectives, techniques, and practices guiding individuals on the journey to their soul's highest path and purpose. Kris's work beautifully illustrates that by prioritizing healing and releasing negative energy, we create space for our soul's light to shine brightly.

 

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#199 Teaching Children How to Nurture Their Inner World With Eva Goulette

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Eva is an international best-selling author and the founder of Dancing Jaguar Inspirations, a company that creates metaphysical programs and products for all ages. Spirit Camp is a foundational program that provides a smorgasbord of teachings so children can create a Wisdom Toolbox for life. When students learn to trust their intuition and connect to their Higher Wisdom, they are able to thrive and live with confidence and self-awareness.

In today's episode, I'm excited to introduce Eva Goulette and the profoundly meaningful work she undertakes with children through her Spirit Camps. Her work beautifully provides children with the essential tools to foster their inner landscapes and maintain a strong connection to their true selves.

 

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#198 The Heart Center Discernment With Niki Tune

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Niki Tune Intuitive Spiritual Practitioner

Tuned and Inspired Soul focuses on the spiritual work of tuning into the limitless potential of source and allowing inspiration to carry you to your fullest growth and potential. Niki believes we can all tune in and be inspired for our soul’s journey. It is important in today’s world to learn how to tap into our own innate power and wisdom. Niki has a passion for empowering adults, children & parents through spiritual exploration of gifts, intuition and self-confidence in order to collectively awaken humanity.

In today's episode, I engage in a deep conversation with Niki Tune, an intuitive spiritual practitioner, as we explore the techniques for uncovering an inner guiding light that guides us toward clarity in our choices that reflect our hearts deepest truths. Additionally, we discuss how we can foster the growth of this attribute in our children.

 

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#196 The Importance of Finding Wonder in All With Lacy Borgo

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Lacy Finn Borgo teaches and provides spiritual direction for the Renovaré Institute and the Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Direction at Fuller Theological Seminary, as well as other retreats and conferences. She is the author of Life with God for Children, a curriculum for spiritual formation with children. She is the coauthor of Good Dirt: A Devotional for the Spiritual Formation of Families, which is built around the Seasons of the Church.

Lacy also provides spiritual direction for children and their parents at Haven House, which is a transitional housing facility for homeless families.

Lacy holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Teaching Certificate from University of Texas, Permian Basin, a Masters of Science in Education from State University, New York, and is a graduate of the Renovaré Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation. She recently graduated with a Doctor of Ministry degree in Leadership and Spiritual Formation from Portland Seminary, formerly known as George Fox Evangelical Seminary.

Her family includes two teenaged daughters, one husband, two parents, four dogs, six cats, five goats, two horses, and numerous chickens all within a quarter mile radius. She says, “My greatest joy and honor is to walk with others as they seek to walk with God. Sometimes that looks like teaching or leading retreats, other times it looks like spiritual direction but mostly it looks like friendship.”

I'm absolutely delighted to welcome the wonderful Lacy Borgo back to the show today. Lacy shares her insights and viewpoint on the importance of embracing wonder and remaining in touch with our profound humanity, welcoming all our experiences, even the challenging and painful ones.

 
“I knew I wasn’t alone, and I had a sense that I was loved.”
— Lacy Borgo, at 5 Years Old
“A spiritual direction is really a practice of accompanying another as they become awake to the divine.”
— Lacy Borgo
“We’re really moving in a spiral, into the heart and the divine.”
— Lacy Borgo

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Lacy’s favorite fiction books:

  • Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis 

  • The Light Princess by George MacDonald (favorite copy has illustrations by Maurice Sendak)

  • Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo 

  • The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster

  • The Heavenly Village by Cynthia Rylant (a beautiful book that engages existential and afterlife questions)

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#195 Reclaiming Innocence by Embracing the Golden Rule With Rev. Carol Saunders

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Rev. Carol Saunders bio:

For those who are curious, here is a brief synopsis of who I am. Like many life roads, mine has been one of interesting turns, ultimately bringing me to today. My educational background is in engineering. I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University and worked for 20 years in the energy business in Houston, Texas. I always admired the perfection of mathematics and the discovery of science, but the engineering field didn’t entirely suit me. As a young adult I found myself exploring all sorts of interesting endeavors on my own and eventually awakened to the Unity movement in 1997.

I am a Licensed Unity teacher, an ordained Interfaith minister and ordained Unity minister. After founding and leading a church for seven years, Spirit guided me to create something completely new. Together with those who were journeying with me, we boldly threw out the church model and focused on creating an alternative to church that included the message, the world and God in the midst. That was the start of The Spiritual Forum. In 134 episodes covering a broad spectrum of spiritual topics, we brought our authentic dialogue on spiritual living to the world via podcast.

Guided again by Spirit in 2021, I shifted The Spiritual Forum to a new format — conversations on spiritual living with guests. These are interesting conversations about personal experiences of the Divine, transformation and healing (including shadow work), the spiritual nature of world events, Ahimsa, and the great awakening of humanity from layers of programming and cultural conditioning. Ultimately, I hope they inspire people to seek/continue their own healing/awakening path and bring hope to the world. Also in 2021, I began leading an annual Whole Planet Spirituality Forum & Retreat at Unity Village.

On the personal side, I have been married to my husband, Greg Harbaugh, since 1981 and together we have three adult daughters. Greg is a former NASA shuttle astronaut which provided our family so many interesting life experiences. He has supported me fully in every one of my life endeavors, from getting my pilot’s license to bringing home puppies and stray cats/kittens to starting new ministries. We enjoy our home and property in rural Wisconsin, particularly the ever changing wildlife and our menagerie of dogs and cats. I also have a blog site – wolfandthelamb.com – to awaken the spiritually minded to include ALL sentient beings in our circle of Compassion.

As a minister and co-creator with Spirit, I have experienced the joy of authentic creativity and the honor of making a profound difference in people’s lives. I have learned to love and forgive myself, to trust Spirit, and to look for the Good always as I venture toward the complete unfoldment of my humanity and divinity.

In this unique episode featuring Rev. Carol Saunders, we delve into the topic of dismantling the cultural influences that can sometimes alienate us from our inherent innocence. We explore the path to reclaiming this innocence by embracing the practice of the golden rule: treating others as we would like to be treated. Carol explains that by embracing this principle, we can discover the art of transforming all energy into love.

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#194 Enchanting Odyssey With PMH Atwater

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P. M. H. Atwater, L.H.D. is one of the original researchers in the field of near-death studies, having begun her work in 1978.  She has written fifteen books on her findings - the last, "Near-Death Experiences: The Rest of the Story," a wrap-up of her near-death findings along with her theory about transformations of consciousness - covering 43 years of work both with near-death experiencers and those who had an intense spiritual transformation (covering nearly 7,000 child and adult experiencers).  Some of her findings in the near-death field have been verified in clinical studies, among them the prospective study done in Holland and published in Lancet Medical Journal, 12-15-01.  Her "The Big Book of Near-Death Experiences," brought the entire field of near-death studies uptodate worldwide, and was featured in an online version of Newsweek Magazine.  Her latest, Dying to Know You:  Proof of God in the Near-Death Experience, is a summary of experiencer voices speaking their word, their truth, what they learned.

In 2005, she was awarded the Outstanding Service Award from the International Association For Near-Death Studies (IANDS), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists (NATH), as well as an honorary Ph.D. from a school in Sri Lanka.  In 2010, she was also awarded the Nancy E. Bush Award for Literary Excellence and the Lifetime Achievement and Special Services Award, both from IANDS.  She has presented her findings for many organizations and schools, including twice at the United Nations, and as a guest on such TV shows as Geraldo, Regis and Kathie Lee, Larry King Live, Sally Jessy Raphael, and Entertainment Tonight.  Her books have been published in over 12 countries.  

Also a generational researcher, she has completed “Children of the Fifth World:  A Guide to the Coming Changes in Human Consciousness (due out in Fall, 2012), “Beyond the Indigo Children," and “The New Children and Near-Death Experiences.  Her story as an experiencer of near-death states - I Died Three Times in 1977 - The Complete Story - is available at Amazon.com.  A prayer chaplin, visionary counselor, wife, mother, grandmother, her website is filled with many services and features, among them The Marketplace - where near-death experiencers and those like them can promote their products and services without any charge to them.  Her monthly newsletters are free to those who sign up on www.pmhatwater.com. 

In today's episode, I am thrilled to welcome the renowned PMH Atwater once again to the show, where she will discuss her latest book centered around her life story. In her eloquent narrative, PMH artfully weaves together her personal journey, abundant experiences, and their profound impact on her life. She also generously imparts the wisdom she has acquired through over four decades of diligent research, which encompasses an impressive corpus of more than 4,000 client sessions.

“A vast majority (of NDEers) never lose their sense of home.”

”They really are different because their brains formed differently.”

”They’re bringing that knowledge and openness with them.”
— P.M.H. Atwater, on early NDEers

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#180 Sacred Rituals to Celebrate Young Hearts

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On today’s episode, I am very excited to be announcing my new sacred rituals project. I define a ritual as a sacred space or ceremony where joys, fears, and feelings are shared, validated, and embraced using spiritual tools to open the heart and create a sense of belonging, connection, and feeling heard, understood, and loved. A ritual is a celebration of our spiritual lives. Rituals are intended to resonate deeply with the participants, bringing strength and love to carry through life, particularly during challenging times. Used within a family, a ritual can create a sacred and enduring bond.

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#179 Part 2: The Spiritual Lives of Children With Kate Adams

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Kate Adams PhD is an internationally recognized researcher of children’s spirituality. She spent a decade teaching children, where she was deeply inspired by the insights they shared. Their narratives led her to a path of discovery about children’s spiritual worlds, initially through her PhD, which delved into children’s dreams in sleep which they believed had a divine connection. She has explored a range of spiritual aspects of young people’s lives, and her current project focuses on adults’ memories of their childhood imaginary/invisible friends. Throughout her studies, children have often explained that their spiritual experiences and wonderings are regularly dismissed as imagination, or simply ignored. Kate’s work gives voice to them, to help adults understand young people’s inner worlds and appreciate the wisdom they offer us. 

Kate is a Professor of Education in the UK and has published widely on the subject for over two decades through research papers, articles, and books including Unseen Worlds: Looking through the lens of childhood, and The Spiritual Dimension of Childhood. She has served on the Board of Directors for the International Association for the Study of Dreams and as Co-Chair of the International Association for Children’s Spirituality. Kate regularly gives talks on her research around the world, for a range of audiences, all with the aim of bringing children’s experiences into the light. 

In this episode, Kate and I engage in a delightful discussion regarding her captivating research on the spiritual experiences of children and the valuable insights that can be gained from their perspectives.

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#178 The Spiritual Lives of Children With Kate Adams

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Kate Adams PhD is an internationally recognized researcher of children’s spirituality. She spent a decade teaching children, where she was deeply inspired by the insights they shared. Their narratives led her to a path of discovery about children’s spiritual worlds, initially through her PhD, which delved into children’s dreams in sleep which they believed had a divine connection. She has explored a range of spiritual aspects of young people’s lives, and her current project focuses on adults’ memories of their childhood imaginary/invisible friends. Throughout her studies, children have often explained that their spiritual experiences and wonderings are regularly dismissed as imagination, or simply ignored. Kate’s work gives voice to them, to help adults understand young people’s inner worlds and appreciate the wisdom they offer us. 

Kate is a Professor of Education in the UK and has published widely on the subject for over two decades through research papers, articles, and books including Unseen Worlds: Looking through the lens of childhood, and The Spiritual Dimension of Childhood. She has served on the Board of Directors for the International Association for the Study of Dreams and as Co-Chair of the International Association for Children’s Spirituality. Kate regularly gives talks on her research around the world, for a range of audiences, all with the aim of bringing children’s experiences into the light. 

In this episode, Kate and I engage in a delightful discussion regarding her captivating research on the spiritual experiences of children and the valuable insights that can be gained from their perspectives.

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  • Kate’s Email: kadams@leedstrinity.ac.uk

  • Listen on SPOTIFY

  • Listen to THIS EPISODE on Apple Podcasts

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