Podcast: Lost or Found

Episode 12: Domestic Violence in Silicon Vallley with Ruth Darlene

Abusers walk amongst us. In the U.S. – 1 out of 3 women and 1 out of 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. But this number does not include the more subtle forms of abuse, including emotional, financial, coercive control, and gaslighting. I speak with Ruth Darlene, who is the founder and Executive Director of WomenSV, which is an organization to help women who are dealing with a powerful and sophisticated abuser. These abuses are harder to detect, and her organization works to address and raise awareness on these subtle forms of abuse, which are demeaning, damaging, and distressful.

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Episode 11: Calling In the Calling Out Culture with Loretta Ross

The process of calling out in our culture today can be dehumanizing and vicious. An Activist and Professor at Smith College, Loretta Ross talks about how derisive calling out is, and brings up a more productive and humane approach. She describes Calling In, which is a call out but done privately involving conversation and civility, to promote understanding and true change. You can find her at lorettajross.com.

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Episode 10: Taking Care of Our Brains with Dr. Christine Fahrenbach

Dr. Chris Fahrenbach, PhD, and I talk about taking care of our brains! Pain is inevitable but suffering is optional. We can all have some control over how long we are going to suffer. Mental health is a critical aspect of our overall well-being and health. And preserving and restoring our mental health can help our ability to fully live our lives. Join us in this interesting conversation!

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Episode 9: Healing thru Reiki

Reiki is a complementary healing modality from Japan that uses the universal life force energy around us to heal the body, mind, emotions, and spirit. Lisa Campion, the author of “The Art of Psychic Reiki” and now “Energy Healing for Empaths,” talks with us about how reiki can be used to improve health and enhance the quality of our lives. You can find Lisa at lisacampion.com.

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Episode 8: The Power of Our Thoughts

Maybe thoughts can become things, and are creative forces in our lives. Denise Correll from the Enlightened Empaths Podcast and I talk about how we can consciously choose our thoughts and possibly change our lives. It’s worth considering! You can find Denise at thegratefulmessenger.com.

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Episode 7: Exercise – Maybe It’s Legit!

While we know that regular exercise improves our physical fitness, it’s also beneficial to maintaining our cognitive and brain health. Joey Wolfe, owner of Paradigm Sport in Santa Cruz, CA, and I talk about his own path and how movement can contribute to the mind and body connection. Check out Paradigmsport.com!

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Episode 6: Messages from Spirit

Spirit medium Jennifer Lyn and I discuss some of the most powerful messages she has received in her readings. Her unique abilities allow her to commune with the spirit world, and her work is thought-provoking. Is there a higher purpose for our existence? Could there be existence beyond death? What happened to our loved ones who have passed? And you can find Jennifer Lyn at Jenniferlynmedium.com.

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Episode 5: One’s Path of Healing

Depression affects people of all ages, all races, and all socioeconomic ranges. But it can be a path for discovering one’s higher purpose and reason for existing. Dr. Berry Amstrong and I reflect upon his own spiritual journey.

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Episode 4: Covid!

Infectious Disease specialist Dr. April Ferguson and I talk about Covid-19. We discuss her experiences with Covid in the hospital, from the beginning of the pandemic up to this point.

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Episode 3: Overcoming Adverse Childhood Experiences

Childhood trauma is known to lead to adult onset of chronic diseases, depression and other mental illness, violence and being a victim of violence, as well as other social problems. Coach Robert Foster and I discuss his own path and his work with youth sports.

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