The Aware Show

Would you like to be more creative? Would you like to learn how to manifest and feel the magic again in your life? Lisa continues the conversation with Colette Baron-Reid, an internationally respected author, artist, educator, spiritual intuitive, medium, and oracle expert. Today she discusses her latest book, The Art of Manifesting: A Meditative Drawing Practice to Rewire Your Brain and Create Your Reality, which she co-authored with Anna Denning. She explains how she is an empath and an artist.   Colette talks about being responsible for your energy and knowing when it's time to step away. This is an inner job. You can only change how you feel, and not change others. She discusses her 40 years of sobriety and how relationships may change throughout the years. She talks about how the universe can be playful, especially when it comes to manifesting. Colette explains studying line art and how she realized her doodles looked like neurons.  She researched the connection between doodling and the brain and how this puts us in a state of flow. Drawing in this way keeps us in the theta state. She asks us to think about "how we want to feel" and how that's so important for manifestation. With brain plasticity, it's been proven that we can become a completely different identity and go beyond limiting beliefs. If we want to feel inspired, doodling and art can put us in that state of mine. It can help us feel unstuck. We can learn to trust and surrender. It's a state of flow. The universe is always listening, and we can learn to recognize the signs. This is just another tool for us to use. That's how we can experience the magic and manifest our dreams! This is Part 2 of the interview. Info: www.colettebaronreid.com 

Are you ready to take control of your life and live from greatness? Do you believe that magic is possible? Our guest today is author, coach, and spiritual teacher, William Whitecloud. In 1996, inspired by the momentum of his own self-transformation, William founded a program called Living From Greatness, a personalized course dedicated to empowering participants in discovering and living their authentic nature and expressing their own creative spirit. Today he explains that negative dynamics such as lack of time and money, being affected by outside forces such as the economy, being stuck, and worrying about the future, are purely symptoms of functioning from Low-Level Creativity. The cause of Low-Level Creativity is the belief (conscious or unconscious) that we don't have the power within us to conceive of and manifest our highest fulfillment. William will outline a simple process for taking your power back. William teaches his "Natural Success" program to thousands of clients worldwide and also contributes to social and environmental projects in Africa, for example, supporting vital snakebite anti-venom initiatives in his childhood home country, Eswatini, located in Southern Africa.  His books include "The Last Shaman" and "The Magician's Way:  What it Really Takes to Find Your Treasure." Info: www.williamwhitecloud.com

Does it seem like children are feeling more and more stress? Would you like to be a calmer parent? Today's guest, award-winning author Maureen Healy, runs a global mentoring program for elementary-aged children and works with parents and children in her private practice. Her expertise is in social and emotional learning.    Maureen explains that emotional health is the ability to make better choices, even when feeling anger or another emotion. She describes that the ability to "Stop, Calm, and Make a Smarter Choice" is key to expressing emotions constructively. She has worked with children worldwide including Tibetan refugees at the base of the Himalayas in Northern India. Info: growinghappykids.com.

Would you like to feel the magic again in your life? Do you want to be more creative? Our guest today is Colette Baron-Reid, an internationally respected author, artist, educator, spiritual intuitive, medium, and oracle expert. Today she discusses her latest book, The Art of Manifesting: A Meditative Drawing Practice to Rewire Your Brain and Create Your Reality, which she co-authored with Anna Denning. She explains how she is an empath and an artist.   Colette talks about studying line art and how she realized her doodles looked like neurons.  She researched the connection between doodling and the brain and how this puts us in a state of flow. Drawing in this way keeps us in the theta state. Colette explains how circles and lines make up shapes which were the earliest form of communication. She asks us to think about "how we want to feel" and how that's so important for manifestation. With brain plasticity, it's been proven that we can become a completely different identity and go beyond limiting beliefs. Colette researched the science behind manifestation and the idea of frequency. We live in a conscious, quantum universe. The universe is listening to you. You can have hope and be in awe when you see the results of how the world is responding in magical ways! This is Part 1 of the interview. Info: www.colettebaronreid.com 

 Did you know that your brain function can affect spirituality? If your brain controls everything in your body and mind, does it also somehow affect your relationship with God? Today's guest, Dr. Daniel Amen, is a physician, child and adult psychiatrist, brain imaging specialist, bestselling author, and the CEO and medical director of Amen Clinics. Dr. Amen takes a holistic, practical approach in linking a dynamic feedback loop that exists between the brain and the events in our lives. Today he discusses the neurological connection we have to our souls as well as offering tips for a healthier brain, no matter our age. Dr. Daniel Amen has studied the brains of loving people, as well as evil people. His research has shown that racism and hatred often involve problems in the brain. People like this may hold grudges as they can't let things go. They cannot change their opinion because of brain function.  Dr. Amen has compared the brains of inmates, including murderers, and tests have shown clear deficits in the activity in their brains. If they are medicated, they may become calmer and more understanding. He further discusses the importance of examining our thoughts. He suggests writing out what you are thinking. Must you believe every thought you have? Try talking back to depressive thoughts and try to think in a more positive direction. This will start to balance the brain function. You can apply these methods to begin to gain a sense of relief. He also discusses the importance of physical exercise, as well as learning something new. This is so imperative, especially as we age. It increases blood flow to the brain and can be used to help prevent memory loss. Dr. Amen also discusses supplements, including Ginkgo Biloba, St John's Wort, and Vitamin E. If you would like to try supplementation, always be sure to consult with your healthcare practitioner first. Dr. Amen has also studied how prayer and meditation improve brain function. He suggests teaching children this as a method of focus, rather than playing video games which has the opposite effect. Dr. Amen and his clinics are dedicated to improving lives through education, the latest advances in neuroimaging, and individualized treatment plans. He has numerous bestselling books and at this time of this interview, his latest book was "Healing the Hardware of the Soul." Info: AmenClinics.com

Would you like to better understand what your dreams are trying to tell you? Did you know that you can manifest your desires by focusing on your nightly dreams? Lisa continues the conversation today with dream expert and coach Kelly Sullivan Walden. She talks about her latest book, "Dreamifesting" and how it's possible and incredibly practical to try to remember our dreams. Kelly shares how she practiced Julie Cameron's "The Artist's Way" and how her book involves a similar process, but with dreams. She explains how you can do this process in 12 weeks. She talks about how to facilitate a dream group and how to decode your dream world. Even if we don't know what the dream means, by doing even a small bit of recall, this can help us unlock answers. She also discusses nightmares and how to find the deeper meanings. Kelly also talks about how everyone in your dream is actually some aspect of yourself. "Dreamifesting: Harnessing the Power of Your Dreams to Create the Life You Desire" is Kelly's 11th book. This is Part 2 of the interview. Info: Dreamifesting.com and KellySullivanWalden.com

Happy Thanksgiving! We are deeply grateful to all of our listeners and sincerely appreciate your time! Lisa continues her interview today with Dr. Michael Beckwith, founder of the Agape Spiritual Center. He discusses his "Life Visioning" process, a spiritual technology he developed for conscious evolution, authentic living, and living your life purpose. He invites us to get still, quiet the mind, and find our own answers from deep inside our inner wisdom.  He is widely recognized for his teachings on the science of inner transformation and unity, and today he further shares ways to experience inner peace and bring awakened awareness into our everyday lives. Reverend Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith is the founder and spiritual director of Agape International Spiritual Center in Los Angeles, California. He is a featured teacher in the film and book "The Secret." In the '70s, he began an inward journey into the teachings of East and West, and today he teaches universal truth principles found in the New Thought-Ancient Wisdom tradition of spirituality. Gifted with a vision of a trans-denominational spiritual community, he speaks to a congregation of tens of thousands of people weekly online and at Agape. Info: agapelive.com.  

Today Dr. Michael Beckwith, founder of the Agape Spiritual Center, shares his wisdom and insight and invites us to contemplate the act of questioning. He asks us to consider the impact our thoughts have directly on our lives and how we can draw from a deep, creative well from within. All of the answers we seek can be found within and he talks about accessing these realms. Reverend Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith is the founder and spiritual director of Agape International Spiritual Center in Los Angeles, California. He is a featured teacher in the film and book "The Secret." In the '70s, he began an inward journey into the teachings of East and West, and today he teaches universal truth principles found in the New Thought-Ancient Wisdom tradition of spirituality. Gifted with a vision of a trans-denominational spiritual community, he speaks to a congregation of tens of thousands of people weekly online and at Agape. This is Part 1 of the interview. Info: agapelive.com.

Do you long for something deeper in your life? Are you innately drawn toward spirituality and curious about what you may find? Do you think we as humans are naturally wired to search for deeper meaning in our lives? Whether it be a walk in the woods, or through mediation or prayer, our guest today, Dr. Lisa Miller, believes that we are naturally able to tap into a heightened awareness of the world around us. We are able to cultivate circuits in our brains which help us to become more spiritually aware. By developing this awareness, we can begin to free ourselves from depression, anxiety, loss of creativity, and so much more. We can consider things from a more awakened, more elevated perspective. Dr. Miller believes when we feel depressed, this is an alert asking us for deeper spiritual exploration.    Dr. Miller is a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University, where she founded the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology. She has been with the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School for more than a decade.    Dr. Miller is the NYT bestselling author of "The Spiritual Child" and her latest book is "The Awakened Brain." She is the Editor of the Oxford University Press Handbook of Psychology and Spirituality, Founding Co-Editor-in-Chief of the APA journal "Spirituality in Clinical Practice," an elected Fellow of The American Psychological Association (APA) and the two-time President of the APA Society for Psychology and Spirituality. A graduate of Yale University and University of Pennsylvania, she earned her doctorate under the founder of positive psychology, Martin Seligman, and she has served as Principal Investigator on multiple grant-funded research studies. Info: LisaMillerPhD.com.  

Do you often have strange dreams? Would you like to learn more about what your dreams are trying to tell you? Today's guest is dream expert and coach Kelly Sullivan Walden. She talks about her latest book, "Dreamifesting" and how it's possible and incredibly practical to try to remember our dreams. Kelly shares how she feels like a practical mystic and talks about how we can learn to bring dreams into our waking lives. Even snippets can offer insights. As we wake up, we tend to remember those dreams. All night long we are dreaming. It is very important for our brains to function properly. Even if we don't know what the dream means, by doing just a small bit of recall, it can help us unlock answers. Kelly also discusses nightmares and how they can hold a key to our understanding. She shares her recurring nightmare of being chased by wolves and as she worked with these dreams, she realized the gifts they offered her. She also discusses Image Rehearsal Therapy, which involves thinking about the nightmare and planning a different ending, a way you would like it to be. This method is being researched at Harvard and being used to help with PTSD. Kelly talks about the meaning behind "Dreamifesting" and how it is a way of harnessing the power of dreaming to manifest. She talks about meditation and shares details of how to use this process so you can create the life you desire! This is Part 1 of the interview. Info: Dreamifesting.com and KellySullivanWalden.com

 Where does inspiration come from? Are you looking for guidance? How can you be more in touch with your intuition? It's not from the intellect. It's about the power of intuition and imagination. Today's guest is Michael Tamura, Master Teacher, Visionary, Spiritual Healer, Clairvoyant, and Pioneer in the field of psychic development. Michael and Lisa talk about the importance of a meditation practice to get in touch with your intuition. He talks about how we communicate with one another, especially spirit to spirit, and how heartfelt exchange is an offering. He further talks about his prediction that the youth will lead the way, especially through the next millennium. Although they may be young physically, they are "older souls" who have an advanced understanding of spirit. With the media and technology available, they will offer new perspective and insight to further advance human understanding and compassion. He further describes "super psychics" who are naturally gifted with powerful healing abilities. His award-winning book, "You Are The Answer," helps guide people to true destiny and life purpose. Info: MichaelTamura.com

 Would you like to learn to utilize your psychic skills? Did you know it's easy for children to develop these abilities? Our guest today, Hakim Isler, is a combat veteran and military expert in PsiOps. He is the creator of the Psi Games Event and will discuss its role in unlocking human potential. Hakim is a survivalist as well an expert in consciousness. He talks about the importance of play and how he uses it in the Psi Games. Hakim talks about how we can stay open to ideas and use our psychic knowledge. He invites us to push the limits and develop our abilities. Through the Psi Games, he founded a competition that involves remote viewing as well. He talks about training with many of the original remote viewers. We can learn to break through the boundaries. Hakim believes it's the next level of human evolution. This can all become normal. We have so much information including 150-200 years of research into this phenomenon. Universities such as Princeton, Rice, Duke, the University of Virginia, and others have been studying these methods for many decades. He also discusses his work with the Monroe Institute. Hakim believes we need to make the idea of psychic abilities fun and available to the masses. Hakim was on the TV show "Naked and Afraid" where he was sent to the Himalayan mountains and needed to survive for 21 days with no food, no water, no shelter. He talks more about what he learned through those lessons, including the power of love.  Hakim invites us to explore a world of unlimited possibilities available to us all. This is Part 2 of the interview. Info: Psigamesinternational.com and Hakim-Isler.com.

Do you ask yourself questions such as "Who am I?" "What's my purpose?" "What is God?" Our guest today, JD Messinger, received answers to these questions and more when he had a spontaneous awakening-type experience. He explains how he sees and hears things that most people do not, yet everyone can learn to do this. During an NDE experience after he broke his neck, he went through the tunnel of Light and came back with spiritual gifts. Prior to this, JD was the former CEO of Ernst & Young Consulting (Singapore), one of 37 distinguished graduates from the US Naval Academy, a former fireman, nuclear submarine officer, and former radio and television show creator, producer, and host. In the world of business, he helped supervise the Valdez Oil spill cleanup and is an advisor to Fortune 100 clients and governments on five continents. After his experience, which he says, "was no accident," he began having prophetic visions and insights. Over the course of eleven days, he conversed with a "mysterious friend" in what became the book, "11 Days in May: The Conversation That Will Change Your Life." Today he offers wisdom that he learned including the importance of focusing on the positive. He says do not give energy to what you do not want. Surround yourself with people who support your beliefs. Be with people who are trying to promote awareness. He also talks about looking for signs, noting synchronicities, and seeing the magic in life every day. Info: TheMessingerInstitute.com.

Would you like to hone your psychic skills? Are you familiar with the idea of remote viewing and how the military uses it? Our guest today, Hakim Isler, is a combat veteran and military expert in PsiOps. He is the creator of the Psi Games Event and will discuss its role in unlocking human potential. Hakim is a survivalist and explains how the human hierarchy of needs relates to the chakras. We are all part of the whole. In this interview, Hakim discusses consciousness and how we relate to the world. This leads to other states of awareness. He talks about spiritual living and the importance of breathwork. Hakim is involved in an extensive yoga program and talks about balance and various breathing techniques. He shares about three different types of breathing, all of which affect our energy, whether it's to feel more energized, to slow down and relax, or to simply be in balance. Hakim was on the TV show "Naked and Afraid" where he was sent to the Himalayan mountains and needed to survive for 21 days with no food, no water, no shelter. He shares what he learned during that time. Hakim realized that what really matters is who you are and who you love. He tries to remind people that we are unlimited beings. We must try to hold on to what matters – and love is the most important aspect. The biggest tools we have are our breath and our love. We are all connected. Hakim further discusses the practice of remote viewing which was originally designed by the military to access information from a different place and time. Essentially the veterans in this secret program were considered "psychic spies." Hakim explains how remote viewing helps us realize we are more than our physical bodies. We are expanded beings as a collective. The true awareness of who we are is about connection as a whole. He also talks about the extensive work he is doing to teach everyone, especially children, how to access our innate psychic abilities. Hakim believes it's the next level of our evolution. He invites us to step into the full spectrum of who we are by learning and experiencing these unlimited possibilities. This is Part 1 of the interview. Info: Psigamesinternational.com and Hakim-Isler.com.

Happy Halloween!  And what better topic to talk about on Halloween than paranormal phenomena?!  Lisa's guest today is author and parapsychologist Michael Lewis. Today he shares with us some of his own first-hand experiences and encounters with the paranormal and ghostly realms. After encountering several near-death experiences from a normally fatal heart condition, Michael found new proof for previous conclusions and broadened his paranormal horizons. He also talks about working with angels. Info: https://www.michaellewistherapist.co.uk.

We know science can only explain certain facts, so how important is faith when it comes to healing? These concepts can exist together. Lisa continues the interview today with our guest, Dr. Gary Simonds, a retired neurosurgeon who's treated tens of thousands of patients. Today he talks about burnout in the healthcare system, especially during and after Covid. He explains how we are all constantly depositing or withdrawing energy from our energy bank. When we are not replenishing, we can get burnt out. We may feel like we are not contributing. Dr. Simonds has worked with world experts researching physician burnout and our healthcare system. He suggests how stillness and meditation are very beneficial to everyone. Dr. Simonds also describes what the brain actually looks like, its blood supply, and its need for constant oxygen. He talks about how social isolation impairs brain function. It is so important to seek out community. He further discusses the importance of sleep and rest for a healthy brain, and how mindfulness can provide a sense of balance as it can change the brain alignment. He stresses the importance of keeping a positive attitude and focusing on resilience. Dr. Simonds suggests practicing gratitude and asks us to think of 3 things we are grateful for throughout the day. He explains how our brains actually have a different chemical reaction when looking for the positive. He suggests considering uplifting material or realizing something as simple as a smile. Sometimes we need to force ourselves to look for the positive. As a neurosurgeon, doctors typically look for the worst-case scenario, so they can plan in advance if something goes wrong. He talks about consciously directing thoughts toward possibilities and solutions. Dr. Simonds, as an expert neurosurgeon, also discusses how to deliver difficult news, while managing expectations.  He's had to do it so many times, with many patients and families. He explains how it's all about trust -- a delicate walk between honesty and compassion with empathy.  An expert on burnout and trauma, Dr. Simonds is the Founding Chief of Neurosurgery at the Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (retired) and the author of three non-fiction books. "Death's Pale Flag" is his first novel and his latest book. This is Part 2 of the interview. Info: GaryRSimonds.com.  

 October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month and today Lisa talks with Dr. John West about his important book on breast health entitled "Prevent, Survive, Thrive: Every Woman's Guide to Optimal Breast Care." Dr. West talks about general care guidelines, common breast problems, controversies in breast care, best prevention measures, as well as what to do if you or a friend is diagnosed with breast cancer. He is a leading advocate for early detection and a pioneer in the development of a comprehensive breast cancer treatment practice.  Info: BreastLink.com

Although it may seem like science is completely separate from faith, they both play a very important role in our understanding. They are not opposed and can exist together as both strive to find the truth. It's just a matter of looking at the topic from different angles, according to our guest today, Dr. Gary Simonds, a retired neurosurgeon who's treated tens of thousands of patients. Today he talks about burnout in the healthcare system, especially during and after Covid. He stresses the importance of keeping a positive attitude and focusing on resilience. Dr. Simonds suggests practicing gratitude and asks us to think of 3 things we are grateful for throughout the day. He explains how our brains actually have a different chemical reaction when looking for the positive. He suggests considering uplifting material or realizing something as simple as a smile. Sometimes we need to force ourselves to look for the positive. As a neurosurgeon, doctors typically look for the worst-case scenario, so they can plan in advance if something goes wrong. He talks about consciously directing thoughts toward possibilities and solutions.  Dr. Simonds, as an expert neurosurgeon, also discusses how to deliver difficult news, while managing expectations.  He's had to do it so many times, with many patients and families. He explains how it's all about trust -- a delicate walk between honesty and compassion with empathy.  An expert on burnout and trauma, Dr. Simonds is the Founding Chief of Neurosurgery at the Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (retired) and the author of three non-fiction books. "Death's Pale Flag" is his first novel and his latest book. This is Part 1 of the interview. Info: GaryRSimonds.com.  

Can healing affirmations actually work? Absolutely! And Louise Hay, author of the international mega-bestseller "You Can Heal Your Life," will share more of her wisdom as Lisa continues the conversation today. Louise is a metaphysical lecturer and teacher with more than 50 million books sold worldwide. For more than 30 years, she has helped people throughout the world discover and implement the full potential of their own creative powers for personal growth and self-healing. She has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and many other TV and radio programs both in the U.S. and abroad. She is also the founder of Hay House Publishing, specializing in personal growth and development media. Today she talks about positive affirmations toward money, healing, self-worth, and so much more. She believes that more people than ever are searching for answers and ways they can take control of their lives and their thinking. Positive affirmations work! This is Part 2 of the conversation. Info: HayHouse.com and LouiseHay.com. 

Are you tired of feeling so much tension and stress?  Lisa continues the conversation today with Dr Shannon South, who is now known as the Joy Doctor. Dr. South has developed a way to overcome difficulties. We can handle these extremes, even though there may be suffering and pain. Dr. South has been working with people experiencing trauma for more than 25 years and today she talks about her method.   She discusses what trauma is and how we can learn to respond from our Higher Selves. Fear is completely able to heal. Fear does not need to run our nervous and response system. Our whole being can come together as we can retrain our brains. We can map into a state of calmness through peace and love. It's a different energetic template. Our systems can be updated according to Dr. South.   Dr. South talks about her book, "The Power of Your Inner Counselor" which discusses how we can heal the cells in our bodies. We can evolve into our Higher Nature by getting out of survival. We must align with and embody our Higher Selves. We can evolve into more peace, love, and trust. Meditation, and taking that pause, can help tremendously. We can choose to become more empowered by listening to our Inner Counselor. We have so much more potential than we realize. We can all get to a state of balance and find inner expansion and freedom. As we shine and evolve, we can make a difference and help more people. This is Part 2 of the interview.   Info: theinnercounselor.com