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CJ Liu interviews Micah Mortali, author of REWILDING: Meditations,Practices,and Skills for Awakening in Nature. Our mostly urban lives have left of estranged, objectified, and forgetting that we are part of nature. Micah Mortali, Founder of the Kripalu School of Outdoor Leadership explains how nature can teach us, gets us back to our roots, helps us be present, and opens us to a conversation and connection to the life force that an...

CJ Liu interview author Philip Goldberg on his newest book "The Life of Yogananda". Philip shares unknown facts (his personality, business acumen, and historical context) about Yogananda's life. Plus, we'll talk about the importance of a spiritual lineage, how not to get trapped in the buffet approach to spirituality, yoga and it's many flavors, and how top pick a teacher.

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CJ Liu interviews Andy Chaleff on his book "The Last Letter". Andy talks about a letter he wrote his mother hours before she was killed in an auto accident. What is the beauty of writing letters? How did the theme of surrender show up in Andy's life?

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CJ Liu interviews cognitive neuroscientist and experimental psychologist Julia Mossbridget about her book "The Premonition Code: The Science of Precognition." What is a premonition? How is it different than having psychic abilitie? What are four factors needed to call an experience a genuine precognition? Julia provides examples of what is and is not precognition. What are 3 new ways of thinking about time and time travel? ...

Gangaji is renowned spiritual teacher dedicated sharing the path of freedom through simple and direct self-inquiry, as taught by the legendary sage Sri Ramana Maharshi of India. Gangaji shares what led her down a spiritual path and what she learned from her teacher Papaji. Gangaji shares her awakened experience that finally allowed her mind to be at peace. She offers her thoughts on how we can feel "oneness" even in the cha...

CJ Liu interviews Oscar winning composer Yuval Ron and actress, Kundalini yoga teacher Lucinda Claire about their Grammy nominated album "Voyage through the Chakras". Learn why this body of music and meditation jumped to ZMR's Music awards top 10 list. How were Yuval and Lucinda divinely led to compose this music? Lucinda and Yuval share the research they both did in honoring the ancient spiritual music and mantra tradi...

Dan Keldsen co-author of “The Gen Z Effect: The Six Forces Shaping the Future of Business” describes what might this mean for business, markets, and educational institutions in the future. Keldsen offers a mind-bending view of why we will need to embrace Gen Z as the last, best hope for taking on the world’s biggest challenges and opportunities, and how you can prepare for the greatest era of disruption, prosperity, and progress th...

CJ Liu interviews Fay Johnstone on her book "PLANTS THAT SPEAK SOULS THAT SING." Fay describes how her connection with plants started as an owner of a Nova Scotia herb and flower farm and then evolved. Fay believes that plants can be a portal to another world and that plants have wisdom to share. You'll be amazed what Fay shares about plant allies and how you can discover your plant ally. Fay steps CJ through a series o...

CJ Liu interviews Carla Marie Manly, Phd about her book "Aging Joyfully: A Woman's Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50's and Beyond." Carla explains that starting at age 30 and into their 50's women start questioning if their relevance. They start asking "WHO AM I?" This often really hits during the "empty nest" stage. Carla answers listener's questions on how e...

CJ Liu interviews Frank Pasciuti, Phd about his book "Chrysalis Crisis: How Life’s Ordeals Can Lead to Personal & Spiritual Transformation" and using your life ordeal to bring about growth. Frank shares the ten key areas of growth that are needed for personal growth. There are five foundational areas (physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and moral), three personal (identity, intimacy, and existential growth), and ...

CJ Liu interviews Sara Laschever on her book "Women Don't Ask". CJ and Sara discuss the long-term effect of women not asking for what they are worth, or when they do, how they appear scary to men due to conditioning on how women should act "nice" and likeable. Sara shares the different negotiation styles and those that are most effective for women. CJ and Sara offer a bunch of examples on how you can negotiate s...

CJ Liu interviews Richard Katz, MD about his book "Indigenous Healing Psychology: Honoring the Wisdom of the First People". Find out why Richard feels that psychology was less about healing and balance and more about problem finding and fixing. Richard contrasts this approach to indigenous cultures where healing had a more upbeat and authentic expression. Richard offers best practices that indigenous healers use that could ...

CJ Liu interviews author Rena Greenberg about her book "Easy Sugar Break Up: Break the Habit and Addictions that Control You". CJ and Rena talk about the many forms of addiction and how you know if you are addicted to a food. Once you have an addiction, then what are ways that you can break that addiction? Rena shares some techniques using visioning negative outcomes, and Gastric Bypass Hypnosis.

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CJ Liu interviews Jeff Cox author of "Instructions for Spiritual Living" and his connection with Paul Brunton (PB), who introduced Ramana Maharishi to the West. While many spiritual teachers (Mooji, Gangaji) were influenced by Paul Brunton's writings, he's still relatively unknown. Jeff has complied PB's writing. The book covers many areas including the goal of meditation, intuition, emotional purification, the ...

CJ Liu interviews Ina Gjikondoi, Director of Executive Education & Coaching at the George Washington University Center for Excellence in Public Leadership about her e-Co Leadership Coaching program. Ina shares how her coaching program was birthed and a centering meditation that is taught in her program. Leaders who participated in the program found several benefits: they found their authentic voices, listened more deeply and as...

CJ Liu interviews Andy Chaleff on his book "The Last Letter". Andy shares his experiences of writing letters with people across the US. What are the most painful letters that people wrote? What did Andy learn about pain and how did it result in deepening his compassion?

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CJ Liu interview Pastor Jason Micheli author of Living in Sin: Making Marriage Work between I Do and Death. What is the process that Pastor Jason uses to ensure a couple lives happy ever after? His approach is to focus on the actual vows rather than sentiment. He stresses the importance of examining each person's commitment when things get rough. He also shares the importance of shared values, a shared understanding of what hap...

In this video, CJ Liu interviews Yves Nager on his book Hawaiian Rebirth. He shares how a personal loss and his grief led him to move from Switzerland to Hawaii. What are the 7 questions that have guided him and his clients to finding more meaning in life? What are the twelve steps towards living a life in flow? He also shares an exercise in his book for discovering your gifts. How would you live life according to spirit's call...

CJ Liu Interviews Dr. Ruth Richards in "Everyday Creativity and the Healthy Mind: Dynamic New Paths for Self and Society". Dr. Ruth believes that creativity is something that we express everyday. She challenges us to think about how we can add originality and freshness to each day by bringing a sense of awareness. This awareness is about reflecting on who is doing the seeing, and opening our eyes to see the whole world view...