BONUS MONDAYS: How to ELIMINATE Stress, Anxiety & Depression in Just Minutes A Day! with Dean Sluyter

BONUS MONDAYS: How to ELIMINATE Stress, Anxiety & Depression in Just Minutes A Day! with Dean Sluyter

In the serene landscape of today's episode, we welcome the profoundly insightful Dean Sluyter, a seasoned meditation teacher and author whose journey through spirituality and popular culture provides a unique perspective on awakening and mindfulness. Dean's approach to meditation and his exploration of spiritual themes within cinema and literature offer a refreshing and accessible path to deeper understanding and enlightenment.Dean Sluyter began his spiritual journey early, experiencing spontaneous moments of awakening as a child. He recounts a pivotal moment at the age of 11 when he discovered a copy of Mad Magazine, whose motto, “What, me worry?” sparked a profound realization about the nature of his own anxious mind. This early insight set the stage for his lifelong exploration of spirituality and the mind's potential to achieve peace and clarity through meditation.

SPIRITUAL TAKEAWAYS
  1. The Power of Effortless Meditation: Dean emphasizes that meditation is not about forcing the mind to be silent but rather allowing it to settle naturally. This approach aligns with his philosophy that true peace comes from embracing our thoughts and emotions without resistance.
  2. Understanding the Monkey Mind: Dean debunks the myth of the monkey mind, illustrating that our thoughts are not the problem; rather, it's our relationship with them. By recognizing that the mind's chatter is a natural part of our being, we can learn to coexist with it peacefully.
  3. Cinema as a Spiritual Tool: Through his work, Dean demonstrates how films can offer profound spiritual lessons. By analyzing movies like "The Truman Show" and "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," he reveals deeper truths about the human experience and our quest for awakening.
Dean's analysis of popular movies provides a fascinating lens through which to view spiritual teachings. He describes how "The Truman Show" illustrates the awakening process, with Truman's realization that his world is a constructed reality serving as a metaphor for our own journey towards enlightenment. Similarly, he interprets "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" as a story about the different aspects of our psyche, with each dwarf representing a different facet of our personality.In our conversation, Dean delves into the nuances of meditation, sharing his personal experiences and the insights he has gained from years of practice. "Meditation is the one thing where working doesn't work," he explains. "Not working works." This paradoxical approach to meditation underscores the importance of allowing ourselves to be, rather than striving to achieve a specific state of mind.Dean’s wisdom extends beyond traditional spiritual practices, as he incorporates lessons from various aspects of life and culture. His holistic approach encourages us to find spirituality in everyday experiences, whether through meditation, watching a movie, or simply being present in the moment.Dean's contributions to spiritual literature include several acclaimed books such as "Natural Meditation: A Guide to Effortless Meditative Practice," where he offers practical guidance on finding peace and clarity through meditation. In "Cinema Nirvana: Enlightenment Lessons from the Movies," he explores the spiritual lessons embedded in classic films, providing a unique perspective on how popular culture can illuminate the path to enlightenment. His latest work, "The Dharma Bum’s Guide to Western Literature: Finding Nirvana in the Classics," delves into the spiritual insights found in great works of Western literature, demonstrating how timeless wisdom can be discovered in unexpected places. The conversation also touches on the importance of community in spiritual practice. Dean emphasizes that while personal meditation is crucial, the support and guidance of a community can enhance our journey. He offers free guided meditation sessions via Zoom, encouraging others to join and benefit from shared experiences and mutual support.In conclusion, Dean Sluyter's teachings remind us that spirituality is not about escaping the world but engaging with it more deeply and authentically. His insights into meditation, the nature of the mind, and the spiritual lessons found in popular culture offer a practical and profound path to greater awareness and peace.

Please enjoy my conversation with Dean Sluyter.

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NLS 081: Karma, Reincarnation & Past Life Regression with Joanne Dimaggio

NLS 081: Karma, Reincarnation & Past Life Regression with Joanne Dimaggio

Internationally recognized Researcher, Teacher, Author, and Past-Life Therapist, Joanne DiMaggio, MA, CHt, has published six books and hundreds of magazine articles for both mainstream and esoteric audiences.In 1987, Joanne began devoting all of her time to her esoteric studies, specializing in past-life exploration, research, and therapy. The years she spent researching and working on her own past lives, coupled with her experience as the director of her own past-life research organization, gives clients the comfort of knowing they are working with someone who has firsthand knowledge of the emotional, physical, psychological, and spiritual experience a past-life journey entails.  She eventually combined her passion for soul writing™ with her knowledge of reincarnation and today is considered a respected expert in both fields.I’ve always seen myself as a Reporter for the Universe. Being able to research, understand, and share the richness of esoteric topics like Past Life exploration and Soul Writing™ in a practical, healing way is a core part of my spiritual DNA and purpose in this lifetime!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

18 Jun 20221h 1min

NLS 080: The MOST POWERFUL Visualization Technique to MANIFEST Anything You Want in Life! with Jonathan Hammond

NLS 080: The MOST POWERFUL Visualization Technique to MANIFEST Anything You Want in Life! with Jonathan Hammond

Jonathan Hammond is a Maui-based teacher, energy healer, shamanic practitioner, and spiritualcounselor. Before beginning his work in holistic health and spirituality, he had a career as an award-winning actor, appearing on Broadway and on television.A graduate of Harvard University and the University of Michigan, Jonathan is acertified Master Teacher in Shamanic Reiki, Usui, and Karuna Reiki, and the advanced graduate studies advisor for Shamanic Reiki Worldwide. He teaches classes in Shamanism, energy healing, spirituality, and Huna at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies and around the world.Jonathan has training and certifications in Cherokee Bodywork, Huna, and Ho‘oponopono, and is an ordained Alakai (leader or guide) through Aloha International. He has completed the core curriculum studies at the Foundation for Shamanic Studies, and has been initiated through the Minoan Fellowship in Wicca.In addition to his background in energy medicine, Jonathan completed four years of training at One Spirit Learning Alliance (OSLA) in New York City, and was ordained as an interfaith minister in 2008. He is currently a faculty member at OSLA, where he teaches Shamanism and interspiritual counseling, and he is the founding leader of OSLA’s monthly shamanic circle. Jonathan has also studied Shamanism, energy healing, and meditation privately, with prominent teachers in North and South America, and has worked alongside shamans in Mexico, Brazil, Bali, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Hawaii.Jonathan now spends his life deeply committed to empowering and healing people by bringing indigenous Earth wisdom to the modern world, and leads international spiritual retreats through his company, The Living Project.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

16 Jun 202255min

NLS 079: Discovering Your Psychic Abilities with Michael Tamura

NLS 079: Discovering Your Psychic Abilities with Michael Tamura

Michael Tamura lives the miracle: Spiritually aware from childhood, he sees you the way you are—as immortal souls. To guide thousands to their healing, awakening, and true purpose, he draws from years of intensive training, past-life recall, nightly out-of-body sojourns, forty-eight years of teaching and giving clairvoyant counseling, and a lifetime of extraordinary experiences, including returning from death—five times.Born and raised in Japan, yet educated in American schools, Michael has spent a lifetime bridging gaps: Not only between East and West, but between men and women, the young and old, heart and soul, life and the afterlife-–and, above all, between humanity and Divinity. He is beloved around the world as a spiritual teacher, clairvoyant visionary, and pioneer of healing and psychic development.Michael regularly makes media appearances, endearing radio, TV, Internet, and film audiences with his laughter, compassion, and insight. He has been featured on CNN, NBC's The Leeza Show, The New Rikki Lake Show, Bridging Heaven & Earth, The Aware Show, Hay House Radio, and Gaia TV and is a regular guest on numerous podcasts. He is one of a select assemblage of international experts interviewed in multiple-award winner Bill Bennett’s feature film, PGS: Intuition Is Your Personal Guidance System. Michael and his wife, Raphaelle, a spiritual teacher and clairvoyant, also host their own weekly radio show, Living the Miracle, on the VoiceAmerica.com Talk Radio Network.A long-time champion for soul-centered education, healing, and parenting of children, Michael appeared as a guest expert in the film, The Indigo Evolution and wrote the final chapter, “Nourishing the Soul of the Psychic Child” in James Twyman’s book, Messages From Thomas: Raising Psychic Children. Not only pioneers in education and the healing of children, but also leaders forging the path for soul awareness and psychic development regularly seek Michael’s wisdom and guidance.As a pioneer himself in the field of spiritual awareness, healing, and psychic development, his illuminating and inspiring writings have been published in books and magazines internationally. Michael wrote the first chapter, following the Dalai Lama’s Foreword, in Susan Suntree’s anthology, The Wisdom of the East. He is one of ten leading spiritual teachers from around the world, who contributed a chapter to Zeitalter Des Lichts (Age of Light) published in Switzerland. His work has also been published, quoted, and/or acknowledged in many other respected spiritual authors’ books, including those of James Van Praagh (world-renown medium), Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard (leading ACIM teachers), Bill Bennett (award-winning filmmaker), and Walter Semkiw MD (pioneering reincarnation researcher).Above all, Michael, the award-winning author of YOU ARE THE ANSWER, provides psychic tools and spiritual practices to awaken souls. Through his acclaimed seminars, retreat intensives, teleclass courses, writing, media appearances, special events, and audio/video products, Michael offers golden opportunities for healing, miracles, and the fulfillment of one’s divine purpose.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

14 Jun 20221h 35min

NLS 078: Energy HEALING Mastery - Life-Changing ENERGY Healing Techniques That CHANGES LIVES! with Richard Gordon

NLS 078: Energy HEALING Mastery - Life-Changing ENERGY Healing Techniques That CHANGES LIVES! with Richard Gordon

Richard Gordon, founder of Quantum-Touch Organization, is a visionary and a pioneer. With over 40 years of experience in the field of energy medicine, Richard is the best-selling author of ‘Quantum-Touch: The Power to Heal’ and ‘Your Healing Hands - The Polarity Experience.’While attending Christos School of Natural Healing in Taos, New Mexico in the 70’s, Richard discovered the power of working with energy and hands-on healing. This work led to a wide range of further discoveries as Richard began to explore all the energies around his hands. He eventually met an awe-inspiring healer named Bob Rasmussen, who had an extraordinary ability to heal people’s bodies with his hands.Richard began apprenticing with him and this is how his work was born.Richard founded the Quantum-Touch organization more than 20 years ago. The organization currently has more than 1,000 certified practitioners in 50+ countries around the globe. Their vision and mission is to help improve the health and quality of life for many people using simple, easy to learn energy healing techniques.With his expertise and passion for sharing the message about hands-on healing, Richard has travelled around the globe to speak at medical centers, conferences, and chiropractic colleges. He was faculty at Heartwood Institute and the Holistic Health Institute.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

11 Jun 20221h 6min

NLS 077: The Guides URGENT Channeled MESSAGE! This World Is Heading for BIG CHANGES! with Suzanne Giesemann

NLS 077: The Guides URGENT Channeled MESSAGE! This World Is Heading for BIG CHANGES! with Suzanne Giesemann

Suzanne Giesemann is the author of twelve books, a spiritual teacher, and an evidential medium. She captivates audiences by bringing hope, healing, and comfort through her work. Suzanne's gift of communication with those on the other side provides stunning evidence of life after death.Touted as "a breath of fresh air" with "a quality that is so different from others that it is difficult to describe," she brings messages of hope and love that go straight to the heart. Suzanne addresses questions about the purpose of life, the nature of reality, and attuning to higher consciousness.Afterlife researcher Dr. Gary Schwartz, Ph.D., and best-selling author Dr. Wayne Dyer have recognized her work as highly credible.Please enjoy my conversation with Suzanne Giesemann.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

9 Jun 20221h 1min

NLS 076: Clinically DEAD Atheist Travels to the AFTERLIFE; Shown Ultimate Truth By God (NDE) with Jose Hernandez

NLS 076: Clinically DEAD Atheist Travels to the AFTERLIFE; Shown Ultimate Truth By God (NDE) with Jose Hernandez

Jose was an electrical engineer, a self-described atheist and closed minded skeptic when, at age 46, after a minor accident at work, he was administered medication in the ER that he was severely allergic to. That mundane mistake changed Jose’s life completely as the damage to his lungs from the reaction to the medication became severe and he was brought back to the ER where he flat lined for a total of 5 minutes. There, he experienced a journey that shattered his materialist perspective and every belief in ‘science’ he had held dear.Jose’s life changed dramatically as a result of this near-death experience. He endured a long and gruelling physical and emotional recovery, spending years in counselling trying to reconcile what had happened to him. He was introduced to IANDS and finally embraced his experience and new life path. He began creating art as a way to share his experience and as a form of meditation.Jose developed the breakthrough mindfulness practice, Inner Immersion, which is engineered to help others shed the layers which keep them from connecting with their true selves, without words or dogma. To date, Jose has worked with over a thousand people with the Inner Immersion Modality and has had success working with addiction, PTSD, releasing blocks and trauma as well as in the personal development and transformational fields.Jose’s transformational ‘ascension’ art has exhibited in galleries across the US and Canada. His work hangs in private and corporate collections worldwide and in permanent installations in the prestigious Cleveland Clinic collection, the Nicklaus Children’s Dan Marino Outpatient Centre in Florida, and other healing centres across the US and Canada. His limited edition book, Ethereal, is collaboration with Canada’s celebrated printer and book designer, Robert Reid. Ethereal offers the reader a glimpse, through the art and his wife, Anastasia’s poetry, into the ineffable world beyond the veil.Jose has co-founded Immersive Arts, a collaborative of art and design professionals to offer centering, calming experiences in institutional and corporate settings, while providing the platform for deeper quantitative research into the art’s impact on health and wellbeing outcomes. Jose is also a co-founder of Consciousness Café, a space to explore consciousness and some of the BIG questions, find resources and like minded community.Jose is a member of the Association of Transformational Leaders. He lives in British Columbia with his wife, Anastasia, and their youngest daughter, Gabrielle. He travels regularly to speak on his near death experience and on the effect of art on healing and wellness.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

7 Jun 20221h 15min

NLS 075: The Story of This Generation's Mother Theresa with the Inspirational Maggie Doyne

NLS 075: The Story of This Generation's Mother Theresa with the Inspirational Maggie Doyne

In a world teeming with noise and distraction, sometimes it takes a quiet heart to make the loudest impact. On today’s episode, we welcome Maggie Doyne, a soul who turned the simplicity of babysitting money into a beacon of hope in Nepal. Her journey from suburban New Jersey to the remote villages of Nepal is nothing short of miraculous, a modern tale of compassion that evokes the spirit of Mother Teresa.Maggie’s path was not one mapped out by ambition but by a profound inner calling. As a typical teenager from New Jersey, Maggie questioned the meaning of success and chose to take a gap year to explore the world beyond her suburban bubble. It was in the heart of northeastern India that she encountered the raw realities of life, where refugees and migrants fleeing the Nepalese civil war laid bare the harsh truths of poverty and displacement. It was here, amidst the rubble and chaos, that Maggie met a young girl named Hema, who was breaking rocks for survival. This encounter was the spark that ignited Maggie’s mission.Maggie’s response to Hema’s plight was not a grand plan but a simple, heartfelt act. She enrolled Hema in a local school, recognizing that education was the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. From this small beginning, Maggie’s vision grew. She partnered with her co-founder, Top, and with her babysitting savings, they purchased land in Nepal. They built a home, not just any home, but a vibrant, loving sanctuary for children who had lost everything. This home became the foundation of the BlinkNow Foundation, a testament to the power of love and community.Maggie Doyne faced countless challenges on her journey. Navigating cultural barriers, dealing with the harsh realities of child labor, and confronting deep-seated societal norms required resilience and an unwavering spirit. In Nepal, traditions such as Chhaupadi, where menstruating women are banished to cow sheds, posed significant risks to women and girls. Maggie worked tirelessly to address these issues, using empowerment, education, and community engagement to bring about change. Her efforts were not without resistance, but her dedication never wavered.In her words, “You can pray all you want; shit can still happen.” This raw truth underscores the reality that spirituality and good intentions are not shields against the hardships of life. Maggie’s story is a powerful reminder that while the path may be fraught with difficulty, the impact of genuine compassion can transform lives. Her work has led to hundreds of children being saved from the streets, given education, and provided with a future full of possibilities.SPIRITUAL TAKEAWAYSThe Power of One: Maggie’s journey illustrates that one person’s actions, driven by love and compassion, can create ripples of change that transform entire communities.Listening to the Heart: True purpose often emerges when we quiet the noise around us and listen to the deeper callings of our heart. Maggie’s decision to take a gap year and explore beyond her comfort zone led her to discover her life’s mission.Embracing Resilience: Maggie’s story teaches us that resilience and persistence in the face of adversity are crucial. The journey may be difficult, but the rewards of seeing lives transformed are immeasurable.As we reflect on Maggie’s incredible journey, we are reminded that change begins with a single step, a single act of kindness. Her story is a beacon of hope, showing us that even in the midst of overwhelming challenges, the human spirit is capable of extraordinary compassion and resilience.Please enjoy my conversation with Maggie Doyne.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

4 Jun 202248min

NLS 074: SHOCKING: Quantum Physics PROVES the DIVINE CODE & GOD EXISTS! with Joseph Selbie

NLS 074: SHOCKING: Quantum Physics PROVES the DIVINE CODE & GOD EXISTS! with Joseph Selbie

Selbie makes the complex and obscure simple and clear. He is known for creating bridges of understanding between the modern evidenced-based discoveries of science and the ancient experience-based discoveries of the mystics.A dedicated meditator for nearly fifty years, he has taught yoga, meditation, and universal experiential spirituality throughout the US and Europe. He has also been an avid follower of the unfolding new paradigm of post-materialist science—with groaning bookshelves to show for it.Selbie has authored, The Yugas, a factual look at India’s tradition of cyclical history and The Physics of God, a unification of science and religion. Selbie is a founding member of Ananda—a meditation-based community and spiritual movement inspired by Paramhansa Yogananda.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

2 Jun 20221h 19min

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