The Spiritual Forum

Step into a provocative conversation with Timber Hawkeye, bestselling author of Buddhist Boot Camp and featured speaker at this year’s Whole Planet Spirituality Forum & Retreat at Unity Village, Missouri. Having journeyed from rat race to mindful living, Timber brings alive the wisdom of Buddhist teachings and its monastic vows. He shares his guiding principle to “do less harm” which provokes active questioning of all that we think, say, and do. Learn how the spiritual path is less about rising in consciousness and more about loosening our grip, letting go of judgment/social comparisons, and learning to say, “thank you” for everything that comes our way. This episode is full of practical tips, viral metaphors, and inspiring stories that will shift your mindset and motivate action. You will also hear more about what’s in store at Rev. Carol’s fifth annual retreat this October 16-19 at Unity Village, Missouri. This year's theme is "Homo Ahimsa Rising." Everyone is welcome and we would love to see you there! 🔗 Connect with Timber Hawkeye at : https://www.buddhistbootcamp.com/ 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & rate us to spread the light! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spiritual-forum/id1357984858 📍 Join our upcoming retreat at Unity Village: https://thespiritualforum.org/retreat ❤️ Support this mission: https://thespiritualforum.org/ Bio - Timber Hawkeye was born Jewish, ordained Buddhist, uses a Hindu mantra, and his morning meditation is a Catholic prayer. He is the bestselling author of Buddhist Boot Camp, Faithfully Religionless and The Opposite of Namaste. His books and podcast offer a secular and non-sectarian mindfulness practice to be at peace with the world. Get his latest books - https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0086AEXKE   #SpiritualAwakening #Mindfulness #Buddhism #InnerPeace #Transformation #BuddhistBootCamp #ConsciousLiving #Compassion #CommunityHealing #PersonalGrowth #HomoAhimsaRising #SelfReflection #DoLessHarm #MeditationMatters #LivingWithPurpose #SpiritualJourney #AwarenessAndAcceptance #EmbraceChange #LoveAndKindness #AuthenticLiving #HealingTogether #FindingYourPath

Bestselling author and Inner Mammal Institute founder, Loretta Graziano Breuning, uncovers the science behind dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins—our mammalian “happy chemicals”— and shares how social comparison (even those rooted in altruism and compassion), pursuit of status, and groupthink are deeply wired into our biology. Discover how our brains are designed for both joy and struggle and why happiness is a learned skill, not our natural state. We bust the myth of the popularized “it’s not my fault” culture and reveal why blaming society, government, or others keeps us stuck in misery. Plus, we pull back the curtain on the mental health industry, SSRIs, and how we can restore our ability to produce our own happy brain chemicals and create our own happiness. This episode is packed with practical wisdom, powerful takeaways, and the raw truth about your biological operating system—so you can start owning your life and thrive as the best version of yourself! 🔗 Connect with Loretta Breuning at : https://InnerMammalInstitute.org 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & rate us to spread the light! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spiritual-forum/id1357984858 📍 Join our upcoming retreat at Unity Village: https://thespiritualforum.org/retreat ❤️ Support this mission: https://thespiritualforum.org/ Bio - Loretta Graziano Breuning, PhD, is the author of 10 books including Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin and Endorphin Levels. She is the Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and Professor Emerita of Management at California State University, East Bay. Dr. Breuning's many books, videos and podcasts explain the brain chemistry we've inherited from earlier mammals, how our "happy chemicals" evolved for specific jobs (not to flow all the time for no reason), and the natural way to enhance our power over these chemicals.  Before teaching, Loretta worked for the United Nations in Africa. Today, she gives zoo tours on animal behavior, after serving as a Docent at the Oakland Zoo. She is a graduate of Cornell University and Tufts. The Inner Mammal Institute offers videos, podcasts, books, blogs, multimedia, a training program, and a free five-day happy-chemical jumpstart. Details are available at InnerMammalInstitute.org   #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #BrainChemistry #HabitsOfAHappyBrain #SelfAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #EmotionalWellbeing #AuthenticSelf #Empowerment #PositiveThinking #SpiritualAwakening #Dopamine #Serotonin #Oxytocin #EndorPhins #HappinessIsAChoice #Resilience #SelfCareJourney #VictimToVictor #AwarenessInParenting #CognitiveBehavior #NatureAndNurture #WisconsinSpring #LifeIsBeautiful #HopeAndInspiration #HealthyMindset 

Mystic, author and illustrator, Hans Wilhelm, joins us once again to explore Universal spiritual laws and how they can help us to navigate through our troubled world. We begin by discussing the underlying causes of the current state of humanity and growing divisions within our society.  We then address some remedies – feeling God's presence, listening to your soul, using free will to make constructive choices, listening to God in all things, practicing forgiveness, acknowledging your shadow, and more. You will learn about the aliveness of your thoughts – those that originate in your mind and those that are programmed via media/politics - as well as the incredible aliveness of everything around you. Ultimately it is all good news because we each chose to be here during this time and have power to influence the outcome. Hans's videos and books are inspired by the revelations of Gabriela, the ‘emissary of light for our time.’ His work emphasizes a direct connection with the divine, free from the constraints of organized religion. 🔗 Watch Hans' FREE spiritual videos at LifeExplained.com 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & rate us to spread the light! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spiritual-forum/id1357984858 📍 Join our upcoming retreat at Unity Village: https://thespiritualforum.org/retreat ❤️ Support this mission: https://thespiritualforum.org/ 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 12 years Hans has created over 170 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 unique visual presentation has made his videos so successful that they have been watched by 20 million viewers. They are available for free on www.LIFEexplained.com . Below are links to the Life Explained videos that Hans mentioned during this conversation: * Thoughts are Alive : https://youtu.be/IwAcTVlsqrA?si=6X-EoTAZ64AFKf94 * Listen to Your Soul : https://youtu.be/UoSQMyvra1w?si=ML5rDNyXWzwvPEvW * The Kingdom of God is Within : https://youtu.be/sOoJouxDjwU?si=kssnlvQY-qN2N4uI * How to Feel God's Presence : https://youtu.be/xm6pECmna_g?si=Lgq5ycrwFAZ4_Git * How to Listen to Animals, Plants and Minerals : https://youtu.be/9UnaYTf9XYk?si=ddJHh2UFxWgJD7Yq * Law of Projection : https://youtu.be/oTK_P_waNb4?si=678Tgz4P7d2RrL9h * Forgiveness Explained : https://youtu.be/CR2luXkezLc?si=sdFxbUj3syUsHnvg * The Christ Spark : https://youtu.be/w7nBq4f5Sx0?si=13YBufl-O--u1zOF   #SpiritualAwakening #DivineSelf #Mindfulness #ConsciousLiving #VisualLearning #Karma #LawOfAttraction #Forgiveness #InnerPeace #HealingJourney #ChristConsciousness #Reincarnation #SpiritualGrowth #NatureConnection #ListenToNature #EnergyHealing #PersonalTransformation #UnityConsciousness #Empowerment #MeditationPractice #LifeExplained #HigherVibration #EmissaryOfLight 

Guest Steven La Russa shares the profound transformational experiences that shaped his path, including an intense two-year spiritual awakening, a harrowing Dark Night of the Soul, and a shared Near-Death Experience (NDE) where he encountered the very voice of God, engaged in telepathic communication, and witnessed his wife speaking in unknown languages. Through the telling of his remarkable story, Steven shares that spiritual awakening can be confusing, chaotic, and uncomfortable! It involves a complete breakdown of habits, patterns and relationships and a massive release of social conditioning - what we once thought was important. Steven reminds us that as we walk this path, God is always on our side. His message brings us hope because the bottom line is, closed doors lead to open ones, everyone has a calling and a purpose, and it’s not too late for you to live yours! 🔗 Learn more about Steven La Russa: https://spiritualalignmentsl.com/ 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & rate us to spread the light! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spiritual-forum/id1357984858 📍 Join our upcoming retreat at Unity Village: https://thespiritualforum.org/retreat ❤️ Support this mission: https://thespiritualforum.org/ Bio - Steven La Russa is a Master Spiritual Coach whose path has been shaped by profound transformational experiences. The powerful moments of Stephen’s journey awakened within him a deep calling to guide others who are navigating similar challenges — whether they're in the midst of spiritual awakening, feeling lost or confused, or simply searching for deeper meaning and purpose. Steven is deeply passionate about helping individuals transcend the ego-self and connect with their true spiritual nature. His mission is to support others in finding clarity, growth, and spiritual evolution on their unique path to wholeness. About Steven's Latest Event : Steven will be speaking at the Spiritual Awakenings International Online Conference on June 7th and will be on the Near Death Experience panel. Learn more here: https://spiritualawakeningsinternational.org/ #SpiritualAwakening #NearDeathExperience #SpiritualJourney #DivineFeminine #DivineMasculine #Transformation #LightLanguage #GodsVoice #HealingJourney #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #EgoDeath #DarkNightOfTheSoul #Empowerment #QuantumConsciousness #Metaphysical #HolisticHealing #Intuition #SpiritualGuidance #FaithAndPurpose #AwakeningToTheLight #HopeAndInspiration #HigherSelf #SelfDiscovery #CommunityOfLight #SpiritualMentorship  

This week on the Spiritual Forum host Rev. Carol and guest Tams Nicholson (Executive Director of All-Creatures, Biblical Theology & Care of Creation expert) explore the powerful concept of transcending our current culture of death to embrace an evolutionary new paradigm of compassion and mercy for all – bringing Heaven to Earth. Discover insights into liberation theology, the Golden Rule of all faiths, Judeo-Christian ethics, scripture interpretation, the vital care of creation, and a rising consciousness towards universal compassion – the "Homo Ahimsa." Tams also shares her journey from atheism to a practicing Third Order Franciscan and how her organization, All-Creatures, is a spiritual and educational resource for everyone. Tap in for hope, inspiration, and a fresh perspective on living an authentic life. 🔗 Explore Tams' work and resources at https://www.all-creatures.org/ 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts & rate us to spread the light! - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-spiritual-forum/id1357984858 📍 Join our upcoming retreat at Unity Village: https://thespiritualforum.org/retreat ❤️ Support this mission: https://thespiritualforum.org/ Bio - Tams Nicholson is the Executive Director of All-Creatures.org of the Mary T. and Frank L. Hoffman Family Foundation. She currently resides in Michigan and is a compassionate animal rights leader with a proven record of success in both the profit and non-profit sectors. Ms. Nicholson holds a B.S. in Psychology and is a former SURP scholar at the University of Georgia. She completed Master’s level courses in biblical theology with a focus on liberation theology, and ministry courses with a focus on care of creation. She is a professed 3rd order Franciscan and a most recently a 2022 graduate of Father Richard Rohr’s Living School at the Center for Action and Contemplation in New Mexico. She holds certifications in the fields of leadership, somatic attachment therapy, disability, instructional technology, prevention, advocacy and disaster services. Ms. Nicholson adopted an ethical vegan lifestyle in 2008. About Tams' new project : I am currently working on a project to be released in June to teach other Christians how to dialogue about ethical veganism and have confidence doing so based on scripture. We have several new programs at All-Creatures.org and are adding more and more with our new staff. #EasterWeek #PalmSunday #JourneyOfFaith #LiberationTheology #CompassionateLiving #AnimalRights #EthicalVeganism #ThirdOrderFranciscan #MindfulLiving #CreationCare #HopeAndInspiration #NonViolentCommunication #LoveAndCompassion #FaithBasedVeganism #SpiritualAwakening #HeavenOnEarth #CommunityOfCompassion #NatureAndSpirit #allcreatures #bethechange #goldenrule #christspiracy

Former Miss Universe (2005), bestselling author, and self-love mentor Natalie Glebova, shares her spiritual journey from the glittering lights of global pageants to the quiet wisdom of the soul. Having spent many years in the judgmental and materialistic entertainment industry and winning the ultimate crown of beauty and success, Natalie found herself on a quest for truth and meaning. In this episode, she shares her reflections on God, the creative power of our minds, the power of faith/surrender, the challenges of fame, the importance of emotional resilience, and what it means to build the "Temple of Love" within. She and host Rev. Carol also have a lively exchange about their experiences with plant medicine. This episode is filled with empowering wisdom, spiritual storytelling, and uplifting guidance for the soul. Bio - Natalie Glebova is a best-selling author, self-love mentor, and a former Miss Universe. Through her own transformational spiritual journey to attain self-love and deeper self-awareness, she started a coaching practice that focuses on energetic aspects of personal development to help her clients become winners in both life and love. As a single working mother, Natalie is no stranger to challenging life transitions. Her mission is to help people create exceptional relationships in all areas of life by building one's own solid "Temple of Love" within first. Her book, Temple of Love: A Pilgrimage to the Heart is a non-fiction parable, filled with relatable stories, struggles, and practical tools for healing yourself, one chakra at a time, Website: https://www.natalieglebova.com/ About Natalie's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Temple-Love-Pilgrimage-Natalie-Glebova/dp/1803417846 #SpiritualJourney #SelfLove #TempleOfLove #PersonalDevelopment #MissUniverse #NatalieGlebova #Mindfulness #PlantMedicine #Ayahuasca #HealingJourney #InnerPeace #ConsciousLiving #Empowerment #Meditation #SpiritualAwakening #LifeLessons #UnconditionalLove #Authenticity #EmotionalHealing #Gratitude #MentalWellness #TransformationalJourney #Pachamama #EnergyHealing #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #HolisticHealth #SacredSpace #DivineConnection #ChakraHealing

Bestselling author (Mind to Matter, Bliss Brain, and Spiritual Intelligence), visionary scientist, and spiritual thought leader Dawson Church, PhD shares groundbreaking insights on how to activate the four key brain circuits that unlock spiritual intelligence and lead to lasting joy, deep compassion, and true transformation. From escaping a devastating wildfire to reaching states of incandescent bliss, Dawson’s story is inspiring. Learn how to rewire your brain in just 30 days using his neuroscience evidence-based eco meditation method, and discover why emotional regulation, focused attention, self-awareness, and empathy are keys to awakening. Dawson also reveals why the future of humanity is not just hopeful, it’s scientifically predictable -- we are evolving toward compassion, peace, and unity. Don’t miss this opportunity to awaken your inner light, tap into universal consciousness, and become part of the 3.5% who are reshaping the planet. 🔗 Explore Dawson's work and resources at spiritualintelligence.com 🎧 Try the free 30-day eco meditation challenge at ecomeditation.com 📍 Join our upcoming retreat at Unity Village: thespiritualforum.org/retreat ❤️ Support this mission: thespiritualforum.org    Bio - Dawson Church is a best-selling author and researcher known for his groundbreaking books like The Genie in Your Genes, Mind to Matter, and Bliss Brain, which explore the link between emotions, brain function, and reality creation. He has conducted and collaborated on over 100 peer-reviewed studies and developed the popular EcoMeditation method. Church founded EFT Universe and the National Institute for Integrative Healthcare, offering evidence-based stress reduction and PTSD support to over 22,000 veterans. A pioneer in energy medicine, he earned his doctorate in Integrative Healthcare and has testified before Congress on holistic healing. Though retired from business management, he continues to write, teach, and inspire through science and spirituality.  About Dawson's Book : Awaken Your Spiritual Intelligence - https://spiritualintelligencebook.com/ #SpiritualIntelligence #Meditation #EFTtapping #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalHealing #Awakening #ConsciousLiving #Compassion #HolisticHealth #SelfTranscendence #DawsonChurch #EcoMediTation #TransformativeHealing #HopeAndInspiration #PositiveChange #MindToMatter #BlissBrain #SpiritualAwakening #Resilience #HolisticTherapies #EmpathyInAction #LoveAndCompassion #ConsciousEvolution #spiritualintelligence #hopeforhumanity #rewireyourbrain 

What happens when you mix a mystical comedian, a spiritual revolution, and a healthy obsession with pop culture? You get this electric, no-holds-barred conversation with Justin Shaw — author of Sourcery 101. From healing childhood trauma and turning pain into power, to bliss attacks, shadow work, and channeling your unapologetic, GOAT (greatest-of-all-time) - mode self — this episode is an unfiltered journey through awakening, humor, and deep soul work. Justin drops truth bombs on the matrix-like reality we live in, intuition vs. instinct, emotional alchemy, and why living life like a 5-year-old in a Superman cape might be the ultimate spiritual hack. If you're ready to unplug from the old programming and source your own revolution, this one's for you. Tap in, wake up — and don’t forget to subscribe, share, and give us a rating if this message hits home.    Bio - Justin L Shaw is an author, survivor, mystical comedian and Sorcerer who is passionate about empowering people to heal, thrive, and manifest their highest potential. A little bit Deepak and a little bit Tupac with a sharp comedic edge, he challenges the status quo and empowers people to wake up, unplug, and live their truth About Justin's Book :  Sourcery 101: 13 Rungs to a Higher Elevation of Consciousness available on Amazon - https://amzn.in/d/aXilR0p #SpiritualAwakening #MysticalComedy #PersonalEmpowerment #Sourcery101 #EmotionalAlchemy #MeditationJourney #ShadowWork #HealingFromWithin #IntuitionOverInstinct #SelfReliance #AuthenticLiving #SpiritualRevolution #ConsciousnessElevated #HumorAndWisdom #TransformationJourney #OvercomingTrauma #StandUpSpirituality #WakeUpAndUnplug #GrowthThroughDiscomfort #spiritualmovies #goatsvssheep #simulation

Prepare to be inspired as we explore the remarkable life of Elio Zarmati, whose childhood in Egypt was shaped by revolution and war. A Jewish boy coming of age in Cairo — riding camels by the pyramids and navigating a vibrant mix of languages and cultures — Elio experienced the dramatic political shift caused by the Suez Crisis that turned friends into foes and ultimately sent his family into exile. His journey is one of resilience, seeking identity, finding love in chaos, and always having hope. Elio shares the profound influence of a Jesuit priest and his literary father, and his unshakable belief that peace between Jews, Christians, and Muslims is possible—rooted in a past where harmony once thrived. Bio - Born in Egypt and educated in Great Britain and France, Elio Zarmati was a reporter at NBC, a writer-director of films and TV shows in France and in the United States, the CEO of Gelula & Co., a Hollywood-based international film subtitling and dubbing company, and the publisher of YWD magazine and the editor-in-chief of Recovery Living magazine. He lives in Tarzana, California. Website: https://zarmati.com/ About Elio's Book :  “Goodbye, Tahrir Square: Coming of Age as a Jew of the Nile” is a first-person memoir written from the standpoint of a Jewish boy growing up in Egypt during the watershed years that shaped the Middle East into the powder keg it is today.  Link : https://www.amazon.in/Goodbye-Tahrir-Square-Coming-Nile/dp/B0DL2D4S7V #InspiringStories #HopeAndResilience #GoodbyeTahirSquare #CulturalDiversity #JewishIdentity #MiddleEastNarratives #PersonalJourney #FaithAndPeace #OvercomingAdversity #MemoirInsights #LoveAndConnection #LifeInArabLand #NavigatingChallenges #PeacefulCoexistence #CulturalUnderstanding #LessonsFromThePast #InspirationForChange #WarAndPeace #HumanConnection #peaceispossible #arabjew #jewishhistory

Join Lory Widmer Hess, the insightful author of "When Fragments Make a Whole," as she takes us on a journey through the transformative healing stories found in the Bible. Inspired by anthroposophy and Rudolf Steiner's teachings, Lory shares how these ancient narratives offer powerful insights into our own healing journeys. As we explore the deeper meaning behind the healing stories and uncover the imagined inner world of those who were healed, we see how their experiences mirror our personal struggles and paths to wholeness. Lory also shares how her own transformative healing was largely inspired by her work with developmentally challenged adults, who showed her what an honest life looks like. Bio - Lory Widmer Hess grew up near Seattle and now lives in Switzerland, where she currently works with adults with developmental challenges and practices spiritual direction. Since childhood, she has been on a quest for both personal healing and for integrative spiritual wisdom, which led her to pursue esoteric studies along with practical life experiences. Her writing has been published widely in journals and magazines including Parabola, Interweave Knits, Handwoven, Pensive, Vita Poetica, Anglican Theological Review, and Motherwell. Her first book, When Fragments Make a Whole: A Personal Journey Through Healing Stories in the Bible, was published in 2024 by Floris Books.  Website: Entering the Enchanted Castle, https://enterenchanted.com About Lory's Book :  When Fragments Make a Whole: A Personal Journey Through Healing Stories in the Bible Book page with links to order: enterenchanted.com/books #HealingJourneys #BibleStories #TransformativeHealing #WhenFragmentsMakeAWhole #FaithAndSelfDiscovery #RudolfSteiner #Anthroposophy #MiraclesInTheGospels #SpiritualUnderstanding #InnerHealing #JourneyToWholeness #BiblicalInsights #EmotionalHealing #PersonalGrowth #ChristConsciousness #MindBodySpirit #StoriesOfFaith #HealingThroughFaith #SpiritualExploration #lectiodivina #allegory #jesusheals