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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BONUS MONDAYS: Awakening the Mystical POWER Within: How to UNLOCK The Untapped Potential Inside You with Louise Kay

BONUS MONDAYS: Awakening the Mystical POWER Within: How to UNLOCK The Untapped Potential Inside You with Louise Kay

Louise Kay was born in Lancashire, in the northwest of The UK. After graduating from university, she worked as an English teacher for 15 years, and during this time, she began to question life's deeper meaning. This led her to the path of spirituality, where she found a strong resonance with the teachings of non-duality.In her early thirties, Louise felt a deep call in her heart to visit India, where she experienced a profound spiritual awakening. Shortly afterward, Louise began channeling and traveling around the world, sharing this gift for several years. During this time, she experienced a deepening and integration of her initial spiritual awakening, and as she opened more to this non-dual truth, the channeling faded away, and a new form of expression revealed itself from deep in her heart.Louise is passionate about supporting people to live a life of presence and unconditional love. Her greatest joy is to sit together in the presence and gently hold space for all emotions, all sensations, and all experiences which arise at the moment in order to support the integration of unresolved energies and allow the unfolding of the divine in all who feel the call.Explorations are usually focused on self-inquiry, releasing limiting beliefs, and integrating unprocessed emotions and energies.Louise holds group events online and around the world.Please enjoy my conversation with Louise Kay.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

20 Okt 1h 5min

NLS 631: Channeling Our Lady of GUADALUPE: Humanity’s ASCENSION, LOVE, HOPE & New Earth with Debbie Griggs

NLS 631: Channeling Our Lady of GUADALUPE: Humanity’s ASCENSION, LOVE, HOPE & New Earth with Debbie Griggs

Debbie Griggs, a gifted psychic and intuitive healer, shares her profound understanding of the unseen energies that shape human life. In our conversation, she reveals how many of our struggles stem from carrying stories and emotions that aren’t truly ours—ancestral pain, inherited fears, and collective doubt. Through her near-death experiences, she came to understand that the soul vibrates at the frequency of joy, far beyond the density of fear or worry.Debbie speaks of the sacred “is” space—a state of pure presence where judgment dissolves, and life simply unfolds in harmony. Guided by divine forces such as Our Lady of Guadalupe, she teaches that compassion, blessing, and awareness can transform even the heaviest energy into light. Her message is both spiritual and practical: love is not a lofty ideal but a daily practice of self-awareness and service. She reminds us that blessing others, even those who challenge us, creates ripples of healing that uplift the collective. Debbie believes that each person carries a divine purpose—whether grand or seemingly small—and that living in gratitude connects us to the rhythm of creation itself. Her gentle wisdom invites us to release what isn’t ours, embrace what is, and remember that we are all participants in a vast and sacred design.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 Okt 1h 4min

FLASHBACK FRIDAYS: Woman DIES After CHILDBIRTH; Shown the Reason of LIFE! (Profound NDE) with Lei Mohr

FLASHBACK FRIDAYS: Woman DIES After CHILDBIRTH; Shown the Reason of LIFE! (Profound NDE) with Lei Mohr

Lei Mohr started this life in Hawai’i many decades ago. In early adulthood, she married and had two sons. After divorcing their father, she traveled with them to Russia. Returning to the US, she attended college at the same time as her son. They graduated together, she with her MA and he with is BS, on the same stage.She remarried and moved back to Hawai’i so she could grow food year-round. Volunteering through the 2018 Kilauea eruption that displaced over 1000 people, she began using her listening skills as an intuitive life coach, guiding people through life changing trauma to find their dream life. She has experienced three transformational NDE's and one SDE, which came after an amazing healing of her traumatic early life with her mother.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

17 Okt 50min

NLS 630: EVIDENTIAL MEDIUM SPEAKS to the DEAD: Brings MESSAGE of LOVE That Will HEAL Your HEART with Amber Kasic

NLS 630: EVIDENTIAL MEDIUM SPEAKS to the DEAD: Brings MESSAGE of LOVE That Will HEAL Your HEART with Amber Kasic

Amber Kasic, an evidential medium and end-of-life coach, shared her spiritual journey, sparked by her father's passing. She described experiencing a shared death with her father, feeling his presence, and receiving signs from him. Amber's mediumship abilities evolved through meditation and spontaneous connections with loved ones. She emphasized the importance of mindfulness and presence in recognizing spiritual signs. Amber also discussed the stages of dying from a spiritual perspective, highlighting the transition of consciousness. She advised listeners to trust their hearts and follow their intuition, regardless of religious or cultural backgrounds, to connect with their loved ones beyond.Alex Ferrari and Amber Kasic discuss the transformative journey of spiritual connection and mediumship. Alex shares his deeper relationship with Jesus post-Catholicism, emphasizing purity and connection. Amber, a medium, advises skeptics to seek their own experiences with an open heart and mind. She recounts her personal healing journey and how it informs her mediumship, particularly in addressing complex family dynamics and trauma. Amber highlights the importance of being ready for healing messages and shares a poignant story where a spirit's delayed apology validated a client's feelings. Amber's contact details are provided, and she leaves listeners with a message of divine wholeness and worthiness.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 Okt 1h 33min

BONUS MONDAYS: Clinically DEAD Man Shown Creation Blueprint & The Quantum World (NDE) with Steven Noack

BONUS MONDAYS: Clinically DEAD Man Shown Creation Blueprint & The Quantum World (NDE) with Steven Noack

Steven Noack is a quantum healer and zero point healing practitioner. At a very young age Steve was struck by a motor vehicle and this event bio electrically connected him to the quantum field. During Steve’s near death experience he experienced sitting with a being comprised solely of light. The being of light revealed to Steve the quantum field and its connection to humanities healing contained in their divine blueprint.Steve’s gift enables him to stimulate emotional and physical healing from any distance through quantum entanglement and photonics. Every living being emits Biophotons or weak radiation generated as a bio electrical field and this is what links all living beings to collective consciousness. By using his unique gifts he is able to create a zero point field or ground state for the bio electrical nervous system and open pathways for healing.Steve began using his gifts to give back to humanity by first studying Usui Reiki over ten years ago and has only grown from there. He now teaches heals and coaches clients from around the world. Steve works with hundreds of clients of all ages and backgrounds, guiding them on their journey of freedom from pain and trauma. Steve has a wide range of experience healing both spiritual and physical ailments from cancerous tumors to common injuries.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

13 Okt 55min

NLS 629: PAUL vs JESUS: The GREATEST LIE in History REVEALED! RELIGIOUS Manipulation EXPOSED! with Aaron Abke

NLS 629: PAUL vs JESUS: The GREATEST LIE in History REVEALED! RELIGIOUS Manipulation EXPOSED! with Aaron Abke

Alex Ferrari and Aaron Abke discuss the origins of Christian theology, emphasizing that many core Christian beliefs, such as Original Sin and the concept of Jesus as God, trace back to Paul rather than Jesus. They argue that Jesus's teachings focused on repentance and love, contrasting with the later Greek and Hellenistic influences that distorted his message. Aaron highlights the Essenes' influence on Jesus's teachings, noting their unique practices like baptism for the remission of sins. They also discuss the historical evidence of Jesus's travels to Egypt, India, and Tibet, as documented in the Nicholas Notovich text, and the misrepresentation of Jesus's appearance and teachings by later Christian traditions.Alex Ferrari and Aaron Abke discuss the role of ego in human experience, arguing that ego is not inherently negative but essential for motivation and protection. Aaron's book, "The Sufferer's Guide to Freedom," posits that the ego must be integrated rather than eliminated, as it is an activity, not an entity. They explore the three core beliefs of ego: lack, attachment, and control, and how these manifest in negative emotions like sadness, anger, and fear. Aaron emphasizes the importance of understanding emotions as reflections of the mind and using them to reveal and address underlying beliefs. They also touch on the concept of nostalgia and the need for humanity to transcend fear to achieve self-realization.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 Okt 1h 39min

FLASHBACK FRIDAYS: UC Berkeley Astrophysicist PROVES We LIVE in a CONSCIOUS SIMULATION - NEW EVIDENCE! with Bernard Haisch & Marsha Sims

FLASHBACK FRIDAYS: UC Berkeley Astrophysicist PROVES We LIVE in a CONSCIOUS SIMULATION - NEW EVIDENCE! with Bernard Haisch & Marsha Sims

Bernard Haisch is an astrophysicist and the author of over 130 scientific publications. After earning his PhD from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Haisch did postdoctoral research at the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics, the University of Colorado at Boulder, and the University of Utrecht, the Netherlands. His professional positions include staff scientist at the Lockheed Martin Solar and Astrophysics Laboratory; deputy director of the Center for Extreme Ultraviolet Astrophysics at the University of California, Berkeley; and visiting scientist at the Max-Planck-Institut für Extraterrestrische Physik in Garching, Germany. He was a scientific editor of the Astrophysical Journal for ten years. Prior to his career in astrophysics, he was a student for the Catholic priesthood.Marsha Sims has a multi-disciplinary background and years of experience interfacing with business, supporting scientists and their projects, and immersing herself in the music world. She has a music degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a masters degree from Notre Dame de Namur University. She has served as administrator and department secretary at Lockheed Martin Palo Alto Research Laboratory; executive editor at the Journal of Scientific Exploration; administrator at California Institute for Physics and Astrophysics. She is a music teacher of voice, piano, and guitar at her own company and sings opera since 2009.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

10 Okt 1h 6min

NLS 628: CHANNELED MESSAGE for HUMANITY: The COLLECTIVE Reveals What’s COMING NEXT! with Lori Spagna

NLS 628: CHANNELED MESSAGE for HUMANITY: The COLLECTIVE Reveals What’s COMING NEXT! with Lori Spagna

Lori Spagna discusses her journey from corporate America to becoming a dog trainer and channel, emphasizing the importance of aligning with one's true divine purpose. She recounts overcoming addiction and health issues through energy work and consciousness shifts.Lori explains her unique channeling method, where she unifies with beings rather than allowing them to hijack her body. The Collective, through her, elaborates on the agendas of light and dark, the role of fear, and the evolution of humanity and religions. They stress the importance of choosing expansion over contraction and embracing one's inherent value and worth.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 Okt 1h 12min

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