Lucid Planet Radio with Dr. Kelly Neff

Spirit clans represent our most ancient spiritual roots. Your clan is a spiritual bonding with your primordial self, your beginning, your most ancient identity. Knowing and understanding your clan will empower you, help carry you through life, and see you through tumultuous and shifting times. David Carson’s book Spirit Clans is an introduction to the world of spirit clans and shamanism and includes thorough and vivid descriptions of the physical, psychological, and spiritual aspects of 75 clans. We also will discuss how ancient shamans were the first psychologists, how to tell the difference between a power animal and a spirit clan, and we will explore themes relating to Carson's book on Animal Medicine Cards! Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

We spent more than one third of our lives alseep... And every night we have have an average of 5-8 dreams (althoug most people do not remember much of them!) For years psychologists and scientists have wondered if dreams are just white noise, some kind of brain discharge, or something more? Could dreams be a key we can use to unlock our unconscious minds? In this quest for dream understanding, Dr. Kelly is joined by renowned clinical psychologist and psychotherapist, healer, and metaphysical intuitive Dr. Doris Cohen, who shares with us some insight from her new book, Dreaming on Both Sides of the Brain: Discover the Secret Language of the Night! Dr. Cohen fuses her clinical experience with her knowledge of Freud, mythos, and sacred writings to explore the physiology and psychology of dreams, as well as the language of symbols, the many different types of dreams, and her 7-step process of dream interpretation! Would you like help with remembering your dreams and learning to decode their meanings? With these tips you can start TONIGHT! Today we discuss HOW to better remember your dreams, and we also cover some of the most common dream symbols including pregnancy, death, being naked, school, driving a car, being chased, packing a suitcase, having sex, animals (like snakes, bears, etc), fires, flying, lucid dreams houses, tidal waves and MORE! Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Are you feeling stuck in rut, or like you can never accomplish what you set out to do? Do you know what you want out of life but find yourself unable to attain it? As the winter draws closer and our momentum begins to wane, Dr. Kelly welcomes kick-ass leadership coach Carrie Williams onto the show, to share with us practical, real-life tips about how to actually set and accomplish our goals!! Learn about the 3 main myths of setting goals, the difference between SMART vs GREAT goals, the importance of self-care, how to distinguish a dream from a goal, and the best mindset psychology to make it happen. Whether you are looking to set a new career path, quit smoking, run a marathon, lose weight, make money or go on a trip- Carrie's advice from her bestselling book, Eyes on the Prize, is just the kick-start you need to make it happen in 2018. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

This week, don't miss a brand new show with witchcraft expert and author Judika Illess, here to speak with Dr. Kelly all about the seasonal changes that happen in Autumn- with a focus on metaphysics, psychic phenomena and of course, Samhain. Find out all about the ancient meanings of these Pagan traditions and how they apply to the world today! We will speak about practices to enhance your energies during this time, as well as Judika's new book, Occult Detectives: 13 Stories of Supernatural Sleuthing! Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Today's show is all about finding the right partner and getting what you want out of relationships! Dr. Kelly is joined by Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford University Dr. Susan Edelman, to discuss her new book on the topic, Be Your Own Brand of Sexy! In this illuminating and powerful talk, Dr. Susan will unlock the mystery of why people don’t get what they want in relationships, and give audiences the tools to enjoy the process of dating and experience sexual fulfillment! Many people think they can get what they want in relationships from changing their appearance, or pleasing the other person, trying to be sexier or even just from changing their partner. This approach simply doesn’t work!!! We need to discover what’s right for us and learn how to stand up for ourselves There is a lot of pressure on all sides, and a lot of people who are overly picky and judgmental towards themselves and others. Today’s dating culture is a minefield. With tricky dos and don’ts and endless conflicting strategies, people are more confused than ever! Certain societal norms can even make it more difficult for you to be open with your partner. Find out today how to cultivate your own brand of sexy and create the relationships you desire. We will also apply these theories to non-traditional forms of dating, such as non-monogamy and more. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Ahead of his plenary talk at the Science of Consciousness Conference on June 10th 2017, scientist Dr. Bruce Damer returns to the show this week to explore some of the most fundametanl questions about consciousness: Is consciousness a property of the universe, or did it emerge from the living world through evolution? Is a unified model of reality possible? What is the future of conscious awareness and how can human beings begin to more deeply tap into the 'field' that surrounds us? How would the existence of a multiverse affect our understandings of consciousness? Dr. Damer will also discuss his new "Hot Spring Origin of Life" theory! Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

May 10th marks the powerful full moon of the year for Buddhists, called Wesak or "Buddha Day" to many, this day offers great potential to clear negative energy from the past 12 months, through contemplation, meditation and ritual. Dr. Kelly will start the show by discussing the importance of this full moon, its cultural significance and the types of rituals that one can engage in to clear energy. In honor of this important theme, Dr. Kelly has also decided to share the second installment of her series of inspiring, spiritual readings, this time from David Nichtern's "Awakening from the Daydream: Reimagining Buddha's Wheel of Life" - This book offers a visionary fusion of western psychology of the self with Buddhist theory, and has been one of the formative books in Dr. Kelly's own spiritual Journey. She will read some passages on the wheel of life (Samsara) and offer commentary and contemplation. David Nichtern is a senior Buddhist teacher, meditation guide and Emmy award winning composer and musician. Beginning in 1970, Nichtern became a student of the Shambhala Buddhist tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, and was taught by the founder, Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. Nichtern has since become a senior teacher. Nichtern has been the Director of Expansion for Shambhala Training, and co-director of the Karme Choling Meditation Center in Vermont. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

Today, author and worldwide witchcraft expert Judika Illes joins Dr. Kelly on the show discuss the celebration of Beltane, the ancient Celtic, Pagan & Roman feritlity festival that takes place on May 1st. Find out how these ancient rituals and traditions are still relevant today, and learn ways you can celebrate! We also discuss folklore and symbology including Maypoles, The Green Man, Fertility rites, Floralia, orgies and more! Find out how the earth magick of this Spring, sensual festival still applies to our lives today! Judika also shares with Dr. Kelly what it means to be a 'witch' in modern times, as well as how to use intention to cast- spells for your own self-growth and development. We also discuss metaphysical phenomenon and how they can be subjectively experienced. Don't miss this show! Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com

The legend of the Crystal Skulls has been spread far and wide- What is the difference between ancient tools for peace, knowledge and enlightenment and the modern fakes? Are these skulls more than just a new age fad? Crystal skulls are considered to have magical and healing qualities but....do they? If so, what are there? Today, World- renowned crystal expert and author of the Crystal Bible Judy Hall will explore the myths legends and facts behind these amazing artefacts. She share how she personally became involved with Crystal Skulls and address why so much rubbish and speculation has been written about them! We will also talk about the metaphics of crystal energy, including how to work with a new crystal skull, the brand new crystals that have only recently been discovered, and how you can integrate crystals into your healing practice! Judy Hall is a successful Mind-Body-Spirit author with over 46 books to her credit including the million selling Crystal Bible (volumes 1-3) and the popular Crystal Prescriptions A-Z Guide series. She has four times appeared on the Watkins Review of the one hundred most spiritually influential authors this century and was Kindred Spirit’s MBS personality of the year in 2014. A natural psychic, she has been a past life therapist, crystal worker and karmic astrologer for over 45 years. Judy has a B.Ed in Religious Studies with an extensive knowledge of world religions and mythology and an M.A. in Cultural Astronomy and Astrology from Bath Spa University. Her mentor was Christine Hartley (Dion Fortune's metaphysical colleague and literary agent). You can read her blog and sign up for her regular newsletter on www.judyhall.co.uk. Crystals specially attuned for you are available from www.angeladditions.co.uk. Catch up with Judy on Crystal-judy-hall and the-crystal-bible-by-Judy-Hall Facebook pages. Produced by Voice Republic For more podcasts visit http://voicerepublic.com