BONUS EPISODE: GROUNDING-BREAKING: Yale Doctor DISCOVERS the Spiritual Science Behind the Universe with Dr. Anna Yusim

David Ditchfield is an artist, composer and author. In 2006, he was dragged under a speeding train in a freak accident. As the surgeons fought to save him, he had a profound Near-Death Experience. He later realised that he had acquired astonishing new abilities.The first, an ability to create dramatic paintings of what he’d seen in the Afterlife. The second, the ability to compose classical music, despite being unable to read or write any musical notation. His debut symphony premiered at a sell-out orchestral concert to a standing ovation. He has since composed further classical works, also premiered at sell- out performances and continues to paint and compose in Cambridge, UK. His book, SHINE ON, which tells his remarkable story, is out now.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

23 Feb 20241h 4min

Asha Nayaswami was a spiritual seeker since her early youth. While studying at Stanford University in 1969, she heard Swami Kriyananda speak for the first time. “I knew the moment he walked into the room that he possessed the consciousness I had long been seeking.”She soon became a founding member of the new community Swami was starting near Nevada City, California, called Ananda Village, based on Yogananda’s dream of world brotherhood colonies for “simple living and high thinking.”Swami Kriyananda placed Asha in the role of teaching and counseling soon after her arrival. She also served as Swami's correspondence secretary and personal assistant for many years.She has served as one of the spiritual directors of Ananda Palo Alto since 1987, guiding the development of Ananda’s work in the San Francisco Bay Area, including helping to launch Living Wisdom Schools and Ananda Farm, and supporting a large staff and volunteer team involved in East West Bookshop, Ananda Community, Ananda centers and meditation groups in the Bay Area, Ananda music, and a vital, lively theater arts program.Asha is a Nayaswami. In 2009, she took vows in the renunciate order that Swami Kriyananda founded. (“Naya” means “new” in Sanskrit). You will often recognize a nayaswami by the rich blue color they wear. “Blue suggests calmness, kindness, and an expansive consciousness,” writes Swami in A Renunciate Order for the New Age. This new renunciate order is very much like the ancient swami order in spirit, but is a new expression for an age of higher awareness. Its emphasis is on positive renunciation—a joyful expansion to Infinity. The vows of the new renunciate order.Asha’s most recent book is Swami Kriyananda: Lightbearer, published in 2019. She is also author of Ask Asha: Heartfelt Answers to Everyday Dilemmas on the Spiritual Path; Loved and Protected: Stories of Miracles and Answered Prayers; and Swami Kriyananda As We Have Known Him, a collection of more than 200 stories by people who have been touched by his teachings and spiritual friendship.Please enjoy my conversation with Asha Nayaswami.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

20 Feb 20241h 13min

Gregg Braden is a five-time New York Times best-selling author, researcher, educator, lecturer and internationally renowned as a pioneer bridging science, spirituality, and human potential.From 1979 to 1991 Gregg worked as a problem solver during times of crisis for Fortune 500 companies, including Cisco Systems where he became the first Technical Operations Manager in 1991.He continues problem-solving today as he merges modern science and the wisdom of our past to reveal real-world solutions to the issues that challenge our lives. His research has led to 15 film credits and 12 award-winning books now published in over 40 languages.Gregg is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and is active with visionary organizations including the HeartMath Global Coherence Initiative and The Arlington Institute. He has presented his discoveries in over 30 countries on six continents and has been invited to speak to The United Nations, Fortune 500 companies and the U. S. military.The United Kingdom’s Watkins Journal lists Gregg among the top 100 of “the world’s most spiritually influential living people” for the 7th consecutive year, and he is a 2020 nominee for the prestigious Templeton Award, established to honor “outstanding individuals who have devoted their talents to expanding our vision of human purpose and ultimate reality.”Please enjoy my conversation with Gregg Braden.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

19 Feb 20241h 14min

Introducing Brynne Dippell, Ph.D , a scholar and explorer of the mystical realms of the Akashic Records. With a deep curiosity and a thirst for spiritual knowledge, Brynne has dedicated herself to the study and interpretation of these ancient repositories of wisdom. Through years of disciplined inquiry and introspection, she has unlocked profound insights and revelations that have reshaped her understanding of the universe and her place within it.Brynne's journey with the Akashic Records is not just an academic pursuit but a transformative odyssey, guiding her towards greater clarity, purpose, and enlightenment. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of the cosmos and shares the profound teachings gleaned from the timeless archives of the Akashic Records.Please enjoy my conversation with Brynne Dippell.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

18 Feb 20241h 7min

Joy Kingsborough is an intuitive channel, professional speaker, author, and certified life coach who is passionate about de-mystifying the human-intuitive connection. For more than 25 years, Joy has nurtured her connection with the spirit world as a tool for healing, clarity, professional growth, and personal development. She offers workshops, live events, and programs to help you find freedom, peace and ease in a chaotic world.Joy’s academic and professional background includes a graduate degree in psychology, time as a corporate executive, as well as certifications in coaching, reiki, and meditation. Her dedication to healing and personal development led to a 100-pound weight loss and a public appearance on the Dr. Phil Show, which launched her public speaking and writing career. Joy enjoys writing about conscious transformation, channeling, tarot, and numerology integrating her in-depth knowledge of cycles, intuition, and symbolism.Please enjoy my conversation with Joy Kingsborough.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

17 Feb 20241h 5min

Gregory Shushan, Ph.D., is the award-winning author of "The Next World: Extraordinary Experiences of the Afterlife," "Near-Death Experience in Indigenous Religions," and "Conceptions of the Afterlife in Early Civilizations." He is the leading authority on near-death experiences and the afterlife across cultures and throughout history.Dr. Shushan is a Visiting Fellow at Winchester University, a Research Fellow at the Parapsychology Foundation, and a founding editor of Afterworlds Press. He was formerly a Perrott-Warrick Researcher at the University of Oxford's Ian Ramsey Centre for Science and Religion; Scholar-in-Residence at the Centro Incontri Umani (The Cross-Cultural Centre), Ascona, Switzerland; and Honorary Research Fellow at the Religious Experience Research Centre, University of Wales. He has lectured at universities in the UK, Ireland, and Switzerland, given numerous talks on his research in nine countries, and appeared on the History Channel.Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Greg Shushan.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

16 Feb 20241h 19min

The Ancient Manifestation Technique is a powerful method for materializing desires and intentions rooted in ancient wisdom and spiritual practices. Drawing upon principles of visualization, affirmation, and energy alignment, this technique taps into the universal laws of attraction to bring about desired outcomes. Practitioners often engage in rituals or meditative exercises to amplify their focus and intention, harnessing the power of belief and intention to manifest their deepest desires into reality. This technique is believed to have been utilized by ancient civilizations and continues to be practiced today as a means of manifesting abundance, success, and fulfillment in various aspects of life.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

13 Feb 202449min

Lisa Miller, Ph.D., is the New York Times bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and her new book, The Awakened Brain. Dr. Miller is a professor in the Clinical Psychology Program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the Founder and Director of the Spirituality Mind Body Institute, the first Ivy League graduate program and research institute in spirituality and psychology, and has held over a decade of joint appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University Medical School.Her innovative research has been published in more than one hundred peer-reviewed articles in leading journals, including Cerebral Cortex, The American Journal of Psychiatry, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.Dr. Miller is 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 the University of Pennsylvania, where she earned her doctorate under the founder of positive psychology, Martin Seligman, she has served as Principal Investigator on multiple grant-funded research studies.Dr. Miller speaks and consults around The Awakened Brain and The Spiritual Child for the US Military, businesses (including tech, finance, HR, and sales), personal development, faith-based organizations, schools and universities, and mental health and wellness initiatives.Please enjoy my conversation with Dr. Lisa Miller.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.

12 Feb 20241h 9min