Next Level Soul Podcast with Alex Ferrari

Alan Cohen, M.A., is the author of 30 popular inspirational books, including the bestselling A Course in Miracles Made Easy and the award-winning A Deep Breath of Life. He is a contributing writer for the N.Y. Times bestselling series Chicken Soup of the Soul. His work has been featured in USA Today, the Washington Post, Huffington Post, and many magazines. Alan's books have been translated into 31 languages. He serves as Founder and Director of the Foundation for Holistic Life Coaching.A Course in Miracles (ACIM)—the self-study spiritual-thought system that teaches the way to love and forgiveness—has captured the minds and hearts of millions of people, and delivered inner peace where fear and pain once prevailed.Its universal message is unsurpassed in its power to heal. Yet many students report that they have difficulty grasping the principles, or encounter resistance to the lessons. So, even while they yearn for the spiritual freedom the Course offers, they put the book aside, hoping one day to get to it.Alan Cohen, ACIM student and teacher for over 30 years, takes the Big Picture ideas of the Course and brings them down to earth in practical, easy-to-understand lessons with plenty of real-life examples and applications.A Course in Miracles Made Easy is the Rosetta stone that will render the Course understandable and relatable; and, most importantly, generate practical, healing results in the lives of students. This unique reader-friendly guide will serve longtime students of the Course, as well as those seeking to acquaint themselves with the program.Please enjoy my conversation with Alan Cohen.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

Machiel Klerk is a social entrepreneur, licensed mental health therapist, international speaker, dream worker, and published author. He has been a mental health therapist since 2006, and currently has an online private practice. Machiel is fascinated by healing traditions. He earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute. Machiel has traveled all over the world and studied many cultures and their healing and dream traditions, and in specific the African traditions as South Africa is the country of his birth. Machiel has published a book ‘Dream Guidance’ with the respected Hay House publishing company. The book is currently available through Amazon, Barnes and Nobles as a pre-order.Machiel has given lectures and workshops in Europe, South Africa and North America about dreams and psychology. He also provides inspirational talks and workshops for companies on creativity, innovation and leadership. He has written several articles on dreams and released a course on Jung Platform. Machiel has vocationally been guided by dreams when he founded the Jung Society of Utah and the online organization Jung Platform as a result of a night time dream. In appreciation for these contributions, he has received several awards from the local community.He moved in his early youth from South Africa to the Netherlands, and lived a year in France during his teenage years. He backpacked a year through Asia and then moved in2004 to the USA where he still lives and dreams.Please enjoy my conversation with Machiel Klerk.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

Dr. Scott Taylor is the President of the Expanded Awareness Institute. EAI helps people interested in near-death and shared death experiences explore what that experience means to them and to our culture as a whole.Scott’s gift is the ability to make the exploration of the nonphysical universe accessible to the curious.Scott is also author and voice of six best-selling CDs of guided meditations on near-death experiences in his Into the Light series. He is a spiritual teacher, speaker and researcher on near-death experiences.His first-hand encounter with a shared NDE occurred in 1981 and he has been committed to researching others' experiences and raising awareness ever since.A known researcher and speaker in the field of NDE studies, Scott wrote his doctoral dissertation on Near-Death Experiences: Discovering and living in unity.Dr. Taylor is a skilled trainer and Monroe Institute’s former president and executive director. He is an expert at using binaural beat technology (Hemi-Sync) to enter into and hold expanded states of awareness. Scott is author and voice of six best-selling albums from Hemi-Sync, the "Into the Light" series. He also is the creator and facilitator of the 5 ½ day "NDE Intensive" which uses the pathways laid down by NDErs to explore states of consciousness.He has twice served on the board of the International Association for Near-Death Studies and co-moderated their annual conference at least a dozen times.Scott Taylor, Ed.D. is a retired small business mentor and educator. An accomplished business leader and former CEO, he is skilled in a broad range of leadership and business issues.He earned his MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and his doctorate in Education from University of St. Thomas. He also holds a degree in spiritual counseling from the New Seminary.When not immersed in NDEs, Scott is passionate about the sport of curling and all things Scottish. For his 60th birthday, he committed to wearing a kilt every day during this landmark year.He is married to the love of his life, Anne Hunter, and they make their home in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia.Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Scott Taylor.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

Belinda Womack has been a clear messenger for the 12 Archangels for 30 years. She is the author of the best-selling book, "Lessons from the 12 Archangels, Divine Intervention in Daily Life." A prolific channel for the teachings of the 12 Archangels of the Central Sun, she offers a multitude of on-line courses, advanced training, and the 12 Archangels Community Membership.As a child, Belinda communicated with Angels and Loving Beings in Heaven, however when she turned 12, she turned off her special heavenly radio receiver and decided to become a scientist. She did all she could to rely on the logical and rational part of her brain and earned two masters degrees; one in microbiology and one in environmental science. All of her effort to be practical and rely on tangible evidence was blown away on the day, while working in a pediatric oncology lab, archangel Gabriel visited her and changed all she believed she knew about herself and life on Earth. Belinda loves to work with the 12 Archangels and Ascended Masters to relay their transformational and deepest-healing messages through online courses, advanced training, and personal consultations.Please enjoy my conversation with Belinda Womack.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

Modern science increasingly verifies a truth that runs through ancient healing systems: The mind and body are inextricably connected, with our thoughts and emotions exerting a powerful influence on our health. Probing the frontiers of our ability to resolve emotional wounds from the past, Dr. Bradley Nelson is one of the world's foremost experts on natural methods of achieving wellness.Over decades of work as a holistic chiropractic physician, Dr. Brad discerned that most of the physical discomfort and emotional distress his patients suffered was rooted in trapped emotions—the unseen emotional baggage we carry from hurtful life experiences.“Each time you trap an emotion, you get stuck in the middle of whatever traumatic event you were experiencing,” he says. “So instead of moving beyond your angry moment, or a temporary bout with grief or depression, you retain this negative emotional energy within your body, potentially causing significant physical and emotional stress. Most people are amazed to find that their emotional baggage is more literal than they had imagined.”Through his studies of ancient medical practices and modern quantum physics, Dr. Brad developed The Emotion Code®, a simple yet powerfully effective method anyone can learn to release the trapped emotions that block us from wellness. Using his expertise as a computer programmer, Dr. Brad codified his techniques and created a "mind mapping" system that made his work highly reliable and repeatable. He explains these techniques along with step-by-step instructions for working with the body's energy healing power in his bestselling book "The Emotion Code: How to Release Your Trapped Emotions for Abundant Health, Love, and Happiness." A newly revised and expanded edition of "The Emotion Code" is now available (May 2019, St. Martin's Press). For more information and a free Emotion Code Starter Kit, visit EmotionCodeGift.com.Dr. Brad is among global luminaries featured in E-Motion, a documentary on how emotions affect the physiology of the human body, and how replacing negative emotions can impact physical improvement.“I have always been driven to empower people to help themselves, and I began teaching seminars to do just that in 1998,” he says. “I have been all over the world teaching The Emotion Code, and it is spreading like wildfire now, all over the globe.”Dr. Brad has trained and certified more than 10,000 Emotion Code practitioners in 100 countries, teaching them how to identify and release trapped emotions that harm health and relationships. He discovered what has been called “the most important discovery in the history of energy medicine” – the Heart-Wall™ – an energetic barrier of multiple trapped emotions that prevents people from freely giving and receiving love that contributes to loneliness, sadness and emotional isolation.The Emotion Code uses Dr. Brad’s mind mapping system in conjunction with muscle testing to help people quickly and easily identify and release trapped emotions. His follow-up expansion to the program, The Body Code, is a comprehensive system that allows people to unravel six underlying causes of illness: trapped emotions, toxicity, circuitry, pathogens, structural or nutritional imbalances. Today, there are more than 1,000 certified Body Code practitioners in 38 countries worldwide."We've taken energy healing and made it so powerful and so simple and easy that even a child can do it,” he says.Please enjoy my conversation with Bradley Nelson.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

The universe often presents us with the most unexpected yet profound gifts. On today's episode, we welcome Tero Isokauppila, a Finnish visionary and 13th-generation farmer with an extraordinary passion for mushrooms. As Tero often jests, "Mushrooms chose me, I didn't choose mushrooms," and it's this serendipitous journey that has transformed him into a leading advocate for the myriad benefits fungi offer.Growing up in Finland on a farm steeped in agricultural heritage, Tero Isokauppila was no stranger to the natural world. His father, an agronomist, and his mother, a physiology and anatomy teacher, imbued him with a deep understanding of health and wellness. It was his mother's teachings about foraging mushrooms that sparked a lifelong fascination. This intrigue blossomed further when Tero discovered a rare mushroom and won an innovation award, marking the beginning of his path to becoming a spokesperson for fungi.In our conversation, Tero delves into the profound connection humans share with fungi. He illuminates the similarities between humans and mushrooms, noting, "Humans and fungi share a lot of DNA, which makes fungal medicine more bioavailable to us." This intrinsic link is not merely biological but extends into the metaphysical, suggesting a deeper symbiosis within the web of life.One of the cornerstones of Tero's advocacy is the health benefits of functional mushrooms. He explains that mushrooms like reishi, chaga, and lion's mane are powerhouses for gut health, immunity, and cognitive function. Tero highlights, "Reishi mushroom is known as the Queen of Mushrooms, praised for its stress-relieving properties and support for the immune system." Such attributes make these fungi indispensable allies in our pursuit of health and longevity.SPIRITUAL TAKEAWAYSInterconnectedness of Life: The biological similarities between humans and fungi reflect a deeper interconnectedness in nature. Recognizing this can enhance our appreciation of the natural world and our place within it.Holistic Health: Functional mushrooms like reishi and lion's mane support not just physical health but also mental and emotional well-being, offering a holistic approach to wellness.Embrace the Unexpected: Tero's journey underscores the beauty of embracing life's unexpected paths. Often, the greatest gifts are those we never sought but found us nonetheless.Tero also shares the significance of lion's mane mushroom, renowned for its cognitive benefits. "Lion's mane can penetrate the blood-brain barrier, providing essential nutrients that support brain health," he explains. This unique capability makes it a potent tool for enhancing mental clarity and focus, an essential aspect of navigating the complexities of modern life.Beyond the biological and health benefits, Tero's narrative is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. Starting his company, Four Sigmatic, in a foreign land with no prior business experience, Tero faced numerous challenges. Yet, his unwavering belief in the potential of mushrooms to transform health kept him steadfast. He recounts, "We did everything wrong, but by doing so, we found a path that was uniquely ours."The journey of Tero Isokauppila is not just about mushrooms; it's about the symbiotic relationship between passion, purpose, and the natural world. His story encourages us to explore the hidden corners of life, where the most profound discoveries often lie.In conclusion, Tero's insights offer a refreshing perspective on health and well-being, rooted in the ancient wisdom of nature. As we integrate these learnings into our lives, we move closer to a state of balance and harmony with the world around us.Please enjoy my conversation with Tero Isokauppila.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

Christopher Kerr, MD, PhD, is the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Executive Officer for Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo. Alongside direct patient care, Dr. Kerr’s focus is in the areas of leadership and patient advocacy. He has overseen the integration and expansion of palliative care into hospitals and developed a large home-based program for both adults and children and has published on innovative program models that are designed to better align patient/family services to the complexity of needs inherent to advanced illness.Dr. Kerr’s background in research has evolved from bench science toward the human experience of illness as witnessed from the bedside, specifically patients’ dreams and visions at the end of life. Although medically ignored, these near-universal experiences often provide comfort and meaning, as well as insight into the life led and the death anticipated. To date, the research team at Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo has published multiple studies on this topic and documented over 1,500 end-of-life events, many of which are videotaped.Dr. Kerr’s work was published in a recent book called Death Is but a Dream: Finding Hope and Meaning at Life's End.Christopher Kerr is a hospice doctor. All of his patients die. Yet, he has cared for thousands of patients who, in the face of death, speak of love and grace. Beyond the physical realities of dying are unseen processes that are remarkably life-affirming. These include dreams that are unlike any regular dream. Described as "more real than real", these end-of-life experiences resurrect past relationships, meaningful events, and themes of love and forgiveness; they restore life's meaning and mark the transition from distress to comfort and acceptance. Drawing on interviews with over 1,400 patients and more than a decade of quantified data, Dr. Kerr reveals that pre-death dreams and visions are extraordinary occurrences that humanize the dying process. He shares how his patients' stories point to death as not solely about the end of life, but as the final chapter of humanity's transcendence. Kerr's audiobook also illuminates the benefits of these phenomena for the bereaved, who find solace in seeing their loved ones pass with a sense of calm closure. Beautifully written, with astonishing real-life characters and stories, this audiobook is at its heart a celebration of our power to reclaim the dying process as a deeply meaningful one. Death Is but a Dream is an important contribution to our understanding of medicine's and humanity's greatest mystery.Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Christopher Kerr.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

Dr. Michael Klaper is a gifted clinician, internationally-recognized teacher, and sought-after speaker on diet and health. In addition to his clinical practice and private consultations with patients, he is a passionate and devoted educator of physicians and other healthcare professionals about the importance of nutrition in clinical practice and integrative medicine.Dr. Klaper is the author of Vegan Nutrition; Pure & Simple (no longer in print) and has produced numerous health videos, webinars and dozens of articles for both scientific journals and the popular press. As a source of inspiration advocating plant-based diets and the end of animal cruelty worldwide, Dr. Klaper contributed to the making of two PBS television programs, Food for Thought and the award-winning movie, Diet for a New America (based on the book of the same name). Dr. Klaper teaches that “Health Comes From Healthy Living” and he is dedicated to the healing and flourishing of all living beings and our planet.“Health is having a body that moves without pain, breathes without distress and allows us to perform the activities of life with complete presence and focused energy. Then, we can love fully and enjoy our lives to the fullest.”Dr. Michael Klaper graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1972. He served a medical internship at Vancouver General Hospital in British Columbia, Canada and received training in surgery, anesthesiology and orthopedics at the University of British Columbia Hospital in Vancouver. Additionally, he was trained in obstetrics at the University of California Hospital, San Francisco.As his medical career progressed, Dr. Klaper began to realize (true to what science is bearing out today) that many of the diseases his patients presented – clogged arteries (atherosclerosis), high blood pressure (hypertension), obesity, adult-onset diabetes and even some forms of arthritis, asthma, and other significant illnesses – were made worse or actually caused by the high sugar, high fat, high salt, overly processed, animal product-based, Standard American Diet (S.A.D.).Dr. Klaper served as Director of the Institute of Nutrition Education and Research from 1992 through 2015, where he conducted a study that focused on people who ate a completely plant-based or vegan diet.Dr. Klaper practiced acute care medicine in New Zealand for three years and from 2009 through 2018, served on staff at the TrueNorth Health Center, North America’s premier nutritionally-based medical clinic that specializes in therapeutic fasting and health improvement through a whole food, plant-based diet.A member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, Dr. Klaper was a member of the American Medical Student Association’s Nutrition Task Force and currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Plantrician Project and the "International Journal of Disease Reversal and Prevention."For over 10 years, Dr. Klaper hosted a popular medical information radio program “Sounds of Healing” on WPFW in Washington, DC and KAOI on Maui, Hawaii.Dr. Michael Klaper is licensed to practice medicine in California and Hawaii.Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Michael Klaper.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

Dean Sluyter (pronounced “slighter”) has taught natural methods of meditation and awakening since 1970. His five highly acclaimed books include Natural Meditation (Amazon #1 stress management bestseller, and Nautilus Gold Medal winner for best mind-body-spirit book) and Fear Less: Living Beyond Fear, Anxiety, Anger, and Addiction. Dean gives talks, workshops, and retreats throughout the United States and beyond, from Ivy League colleges to maximum-security prisons. His media appearances have included National Public Radio, The New York Times, New York Magazine, Coast to Coast AM, The Dr. Oz Show, and O, The Oprah Magazine.A grateful student of Eastern and Western sagesin several traditions, Dean has completed numerous pilgrimages and retreats in India, Tibet, Nepal, and the West. He is known for conveying authentic teachings in forms that are relaxed, accessible, and down-to-earth. When not writing or teaching, he narrates audiobooks, administers the Awakening Prison Art project, makes music, and happily tools around town on his Vespa.Born into a family of musicians and political activists, Dean grew up in New York and Los Angeles. He dropped out of college to hitchhike around the country and embark on a path of spiritual investigation, eventually returning to earn a B.A. in English and an M.A. in interdisciplinary education.Dean lived in New Jersey for 33 years, where he was married to the late artist and teacher Maggy Sluyter, with whom he raised two children. There he taught English and developed classroom meditation programs at The Pingry School and worked with inmates at Northern State Prison. He now lives in Santa Monica, California, where he leads meditation sessions regularly and is on the faculty of the West Coast Writers Conferences. He is married to documentary filmmaker Yaffa Lerea.Please enjoy my conversation with Dean Sluyter.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

Dr. Mary Helen Hensley author and one of Ireland’s most sought-after metaphysical healers and synergistic speakers. With a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Graphic Design, Mary Helen went on to receive a Doctorate of Chiropractic in America, and practiced in Ireland from 1999 until 2012.Following her near-death experience in 1991, Mary Helen began to realize that her previous skills of communicating with those in spirit had become so much more. A series of incredible, serendipitous events led her to develop her new-found ability to facilitate the healing process.Dr. Mary Helen Hensley was involved in a car accident that was to change her life forever. With vivid clarity, she was able to recount all that took place during her near death experience, along with a reconnecting to her life's purpose, to healing.Mary Helen has facilitated the healing process for countless individuals and is one of Ireland and Europe’s most sought after metaphysical healers.Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Mary Helen Hensley.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.