Beyond the Illusion

This week we speak with Michele Blood, a very inspiring author and worldwide speaker who has shared the stage with Bob Proctor, Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer and more. Not only has Michele created a unique and powerful combination of music with affirmations called MusiVation™, but she also offers a special spiritual activation called The Mystical Experience. I really feel Michele’s high vibration and...

Welcome back for Season 3 of Beyond the Illusion! We kick things off with David and Maegen Staab, the creators of a podcast called Maegical: Stories of Healing and Spiritual Gifts. David and Maegen are passionate about their purpose to help others and are working on many projects including a YouTube channel and a book describing their inspirational healing story. Topics we discuss in this episode...

Self love starts with self connection. If we aren’t tuning within and listening to our own inner voice, how can we truly know how we feel and what we need? Self love develops from taking care of ourselves authentically. This week’s guest, Jamie Lerner, helps people find that self connection. She teaches how to “guide yourself from the inside out.” Some of the things discussed in this episode: The...

You’ve probably never heard of Agnihotra. Neither had we until we met with Gau Bodepudi. In this interview with Gau, we learned about the ancient practice of Agnihotra, a precise meditation technique originating from the Vedas that involves the element of fire, “the messenger of the gods.” This practice has has been shown to benefit not only the individual, but also the environment. In this episod...

The true love relationship we’re all seeking starts from within. We each have an inner masculine and feminine, yet often they are at war with each other. We are meant to grow these two aspects of Self into their divine potential and unite them into Sacred Union.  (How perfect is it that this episode is being released on Valentine’s Day?) So how do we harmonize our masculine and feminine? In this e...

This week we interview Bato, an advanced soul who talks to us about the many dimensions of the Self and some of the tools and techniques he uses to connect more deeply within. In this episode we discuss: * Bato’s unique, organic path inward, starting from exploring the power of the mind and then leading to more mystical experiences.
 * How following your intuition allows untapped wisdom to flow th...

Reiki is an energy healing modality that originates in Japan. The word Reiki means universal life energy. Everything is energy, therefore Reiki can provide physical, mental, emotional and/or spiritual benefits. Reiki has become popular in recent years, as more people are opening to alternative healing methods. In fact, Tim & Tianna first met when he attended her Reiki Share. Some of the things we...

This week we talk with Trey Ganem, who creates customized caskets and is also known as “Trey the Texas Medium.” What exactly is a medium? Simply put, a medium is someone who communicates with people who are no longer alive. Obviously Trey is not your average guy! He’s a fun guy to talk to, full of interesting stories about his communications with those on the other side and how his unique gifts h...

What are the Akashic Records? According to EdgarCayce.org, “the Akashic Records, aka The Book of Life, can be equated to the universe’s central storehouse of all information for every individual who has ever lived upon the earth. More than just a reservoir of events, the Akashic Records contain every deed, word, feeling, thought and intent that has ever occurred at any time in the history of the w...

Do you feel like "The Secret" oversimplified the Law of Attraction - as if you can focus on what you want and manifest it simply through the power of your conscious intention? If only it were that easy, right? What’s the missing piece? In this episode we interview Jim Holzknecht, co-producer of the movie “Beyond Belief,” who feels that the Law of Attraction won’t be effective without understanding...

What’s happening in the Cosmos right now and through 2020 and how will this impact us? Astrologer Shannon Gill returns to the podcast to share the powerful alignments happening right now in December 2019 and moving into 2020. There are strong celestial influences to take note of so that we can utilize this pivotal time for our growth and learning. Some things we discuss in this episode: * The time...

In this episode we speak with Tom Eckersley to discuss his book, “Journey of a Post Traumatic Soul,” which covers topics of mental health, such as suicide, depression, PTSD, abuse and rape. Although these can be very heavy topics, many of us can relate to some aspect of Tom’s journey. The spiritual path on Earth isn’t all hearts and rainbows. It’s important to face these things - the way out is th...

You’ve probably read or watched stories of people’s crazy experiences in a cult and wondered, “How could anyone ever give up everyday life and make such an extreme choice? What kind of weirdo would join such a restrictive organization?” Although there are many common tactics amongst cults, there are different types of cults, as well as different reasons why people join. There’s a stigma around inv...

What is “The Law of One?” This fascinating channeled material (from a collective of higher consciousness beings known as Ra) came about in the early 80s through Carla Rueckert, Jim McCarty and Don Elkins. “The Law of One” (also known as “the Ra Material”) is an extensive body of work covering many spiritual and metaphysical topics under the basic principle that everything comes from the one divine...

In this episode we talk with Tarot Reader and Artist Lisa Rawlinson. Using clair senses, tarot and oracle cards, and creative processes of painting, drawing, and writing, Lisa accesses and communicates guidance and messages. Lisa generously provided us both with Tarot readings and custom Visual Meditations (unique paintings that flow through her intuitively). Things we discuss in this episode: Doe...

We’re back for Season 2! In our first episode, we interview Michael Hoffmann. Mike is the author of “The Face of the Iguana: Freedom from Toxic Beliefs, a Journey in Healing and Transformation” (under the pen name “Patrick J. McKallick.”) In The Face of the Iguana, he tells the dramatic stories of how fear-based beliefs, both cultish and religious affected his life, emotionally, physically and men...

What do we mean by the term “the shadow”? You might instantly think we’re referring to evil, but in fact, the shadow is simply disowned aspects of the self, which could be positive or negative traits. The spiritual path isn’t just “Love and Light”, it’s also growing through exploring the depths of your being. Uncovering your shadow gives you empowerment and conscious control in your life. Things w...

There are all kinds of emergencies, but did you know that many people experience what is called a spiritual emergency? A spiritual emergency or spiritual crisis can be scary and sudden with symptoms such as hearing voices and seeing visions, but it can also be an opportunity for healing and for many, it's a powerful catalyst for spiritual growth. Join us in our conversation with Lisa Wheeler, a Li...

Karma isn’t solely a Hindu or Buddhist belief. In the broader sense, it refers to the cause and effect of a person’s actions. “You reap what you sow.” “For every action, there is an equal, opposite reaction.” Karma isn’t a belief; it’s an impersonal universal law, much like gravity. So then is it possible to cheat karma, to not have to live it out? In this episode we discuss: Is karma equal to pun...

Death……the final frontier. According to most studies, death is one of our top fears (superseded only by public speaking, oddly enough). We are intensely frightened of the unknown and tend to project our greatest fears onto death. Will we cease to exist? Will we be judged for our actions? Will we be damned to eternal hellfire? Luckily, there are people who’ve actually been pronounced clinically dea...

Human Design might be one of the most useful tools that you’ve never heard of for understanding yourself. It’s not a belief system, but a body of knowledge that synthesizes essential elements of Astrology, the I Ching, the Kabbalah and the Hindu-Brahmin Chakra systems. It provides a unique map and a navigation system that can help us to know and love what we are so that our lives become more fulfi...

Reincarnation, the concept that humans have a soul that incarnates again after the physical body dies, often has the reputation of being a fringe belief in western societies. Yet, did you know that (depending on which research study you cite) somewhere between 20 to 33% of Americans believe in reincarnation? In this episode we delve into the mystery of past lives and reincarnation. Some of the top...

Have you experienced a non-ordinary state of consciousness? How can we identify a non-ordinary state of consciousness? Stan Grof explains that “Non-ordinary states of consciousness are characterized by dramatic perceptual changes, intense and often unusual emotions, profound alterations in the thought processes and behavior, and by a variety of psychosomatic manifestations.“ In this episode, we ex...

In episode 7 we speak with Christine Calvert, a facilitator of Holotropic Breathwork workshops and sessions. Holotropic Breathwork is a healing technique using breath to expand consciousness, developed by Stanislav Grof, a psychiatrist and researcher with over 60 years of experience studying non-ordinary states of consciousness. As Christine states, “Breath as a means to expand consciousness has b...

Healing with sound or vibration is likely one of the oldest types of healing and universal across cultures. Sound has such a powerful effect on our well-being and yet we tend to discount its healing applications. In this episode, we talk with Sound Healer Valerie Bachman and discuss: How Binaural Beats heal Valerie describes what happens in a private sound healing with her Hear (and feel!) her pla...