Applying 30 years of metaphysical study, Sondra Ray has helped thousands of people discover and recognize how negative thought structures, birth trauma, habitual family patterns and the unconscious death urge have affected their life… and how to make lasting changes through LIBERATION BREATHING® to be more free, happy and productive. Conscious connected circular breathing is a gentle yet powerful modality. These days many breathing trends take you to hyperventilation causing physical and emotional outbursts, but Sondra says this isn't necessary and that "Drama does not release trauma!"Known as the Mother of Breathwork, she has been facilitating and healing since the 1970s and is known internationally as one of the most dynamic spiritual leaders of our day.

Markus Ray is a presenter of the profound modern psychological/spiritual scripture, A Course In Miracles and travels the world speaking on it, as well as hosts a podcast called The Gifts of God - A Course in Miracles (on Apple). His paintings, writings and lectures create an atmosphere of peace and clarity that provide an invitation to go deeper into the realms of the soul. Together, this dynamic duo have touched and changed countless lives by seamlessly blending Breathwork, A Course in Miraclesn & The Loving Relationships Training. They are a force to be reckoned with!

Books by Sondra & Markus:

Liberation Breathing: The Divine Mother's Gift

Applications of a Course in Miracles

Podcasts:

The Gifts of God - Sondra & Markus Ray on A Course In Miracles

On Loving Relationships

JJ Duncan is a storyteller, a lost craft in this fast paced world. As an executive producer & showrunner, JJ has been telling stories for years in the tv & film industry, but these days, the story she shares is the one of her son, Mason, who died of Leukemia in 2020. JJ recently attended our Soul Mamas' event at Big Heart Ranch in Malibu, and shared Mason's journey through cancer with 45 grieving souls. With nurturing guidance she encouraged and emphacized the importance of continuing to tell our loved ones stories.

Mason's story continues to change lives through JJ's advocy through Not Today Cancer, a non-profit formed by her and wife, Stacy Book. NTC sponsors an annual 5k Run in Los Angeles to stop cancer in it's tracks and has partnered with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to help cancer patients with medical debt. JJ recently traveled to DC, representing NTC,to discuss the Lower Cost Medical Transparency Act (LCMT) with Congress and the Senate...we need more JJs in the world!

Harrison Carhart is no stranger to trauma. As an EMT, he faced many dire circumstances as a first responder. In this episode, Harry talks about the need to 'bridge the gap' in the mental healthcare system and his take on why mental health support and awareness must be a priority in our country. This is personal. Harry is the older brother of my son, Hayden, who we lost to suicide June 29, 2022.

Colin Reef lost his daughter, Kyla, in 2019. When Karen and I met him at Compassionate Friends, we took note of his contribution to the group discussion which always brings a well received wave of spiritual intuition and comfort to the room. His faith and enthusiasm is contagious as are the outstanding books he selflessly gifts to the group. We are so grateful for Colin's insight into the spiritual realm and his metaphysical curiosity about the other side.

John Denton retired from the La County fire department in 2023 after 27 years of service. He started his career as a fire figher and then continued his service for 23 years as a paramedic working in many busy areas across Los Angeles County.

John was the first responder to Conner Budge's accident on September 24th 2022. Soon he discovered after reading the car registration that the name Conner Michael Budge sounded very familiar. He hoped that it wasn't the son of Michael Budge that he went to school with over 30 years ago, but sadly enough the connection was true and soon reached out to Michael, Karen and Conner's brother Ian. The family was so grateful for his love and support as there was comfort in understanding the details of their loved one's accident.

After interveiwing so many people who have lost a loved one, especially in a tragic way, Lori and Karen realized that it is important to understand the First Responders life. This podcast gives an insight to their sometimes very harsh lifestyle as they continue to serve the community.

In the summer of 2013, GIO walked into St. Johns, world renown, mental health facility in Santa Monica, CA, seeking medical help. Gio had experienced his first “psychotic break event” which was preceded a month earlier by a Grand Mal seizure. Gio was turned away from St. Johns because he was DEAF. He was told that there were no services there for Deaf people. He was further told by the mental health doctor that to enter into their care would make his condition worse as there would be no sign language communication and he would be further isolated. This marks the beginning of a rapid and debilitating mental illness. Less than a year later, Gio would take his life after a tragic series of profoundly, apathetic and negligent actions by Gallaudet University.

The goal of the Gio Initiative is to establish legislation that will provide, enforce and hold accountable mental health training and education to all school officials and colleges. Develop peer reviewed programs as a tool for abolishing intolerance and stigmas so often the cause of the injustices to those suffering with behavior-related, mental health episodes so often discarded as behavior “problems.”

“By all measure, Gio was - like so many other gifted souls who die by suicide - a bright light among the stars. Gio committed his altruistic efforts to understanding the fantastically spiritual and physical properties of the universe and man’s place in it". - Robert Manganelli