Get Off Your Affirmation!

Trump Trauma is a condition characterized by excessive attention, fear, anger, and a high level of stress directed toward Donald Trump. We need to remember the importance of the power of the mind, take the power back we have given to him, and work diligently to help create the democracy that we want to see in our country.  In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss ideas for healing Trump Trauma a...

In this episode, Matthew and Leona discuss the many ways we can block ourselves from achieving our dreams, and share powerful methods of moving beyond our resistance to embrace our Divine potential.

Father Leo Booth is one of the most popular and profound teachers of progressive spirituality. His insights, along with his marvelous wit, offer a perfect opportunity for learning, growing, and coming to terms with the beauty and spirituality that is within us all.  In this archived episode from 1998, Father Leo shares his timeless wisdom in a way that is powerful and relevant for the times we are...

Father Leo Booth is one of the most popular and profound teachers of progressive spirituality. His insights, along with his marvelous wit, offer a perfect opportunity for learning, growing, and coming to terms with the beauty and spirituality that is within us all.  In this archived episode from 1998, Father Leo shares his timeless wisdom in a way that is powerful and relevant for the times we are...

Eric Butterworth is considered a legend and spiritual icon in the Unity movement. He is the author of 16 bestselling books on metaphysical spirituality. For over 50 years, he helped thousands of people to help themselves to a more abundant life. He had the wonderful ability to take the most complex metaphysical teachings and articulate them in simple "sound bytes" of awareness. He is mos...

Unity celebrates the presence of God, or Spirit, inherent in all life. We believe in the power of our mind to manifest the deepest desires of our heart. Our Unity philosophy states that we are responsible for the quality of our own lives. While this may sound empowering, it also has a downside. If we're not careful, we can take on too much responsibility and end up frustrated and defeated if...

With all the anger being expressed in our world today it's important to understand that this seemingly relentless display of unbridled emotion is our shadow being forced into the light. If this shadow energy is not addressed and healed within us we will project it on to others, scapegoating them and blaming them for all that is wrong in our lives.  In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss w...

More than 20 years ago, Don Miguel Ruiz changed the way we think with his bestselling book, The Four Agreements, which was a New York Times Bestseller for over a decade.  In this episode from the archives, Leona interviews Don Miguel Ruiz, who shares fascinating insights from the Toltec wisdom which inspired his book. 

As human beings we are manifesting all the time, but many times we're affirming ideas that keep us stuck in old belief patterns, and without realizing it are standing in the way of our own creativity. We can't insert a new belief into an old habit pattern, and expect it to make a difference.  If your core beliefs tell you that you're undeserving or that you can't do something,...

During the 2022 Midterm elections American people spoke for greater balance and rational interaction from our political leaders. This means that voices for peace,  respect, acceptance, and love are now being given an opportunity to take a center position and pave the way for a new paradigm. Does this mean that from now on we will not hear any of the voices of extremism and violence? No, not at all...

From the radio archives of 1997, Leona Evans interviews Dr. Joan Borysenko, world-renowned expert in the mind-body connection. Dr. Borysenko earned her doctorate in Medical Sciences from the Harvard Medical School. She completed a second post-doctoral fellowship in the field of behavioral medicine and her third post-doctoral fellowship in psychoneuroimmunology. In the early 1980s she became licens...

In this episode Leona and Matthew discuss a history of Roe v. Wade, important statistics on the issues of abortion, and specific actions we can take to support the sanctity of human rights. Our goal is to strengthen our voices for human rights and take action to support legislation which will protect people's reproductive freedoms.

For the past twenty years, there has been a significant decline in church attendance and traditional worship in general.  People are looking for a nontraditional experience of spirituality which offers greater inclusiveness, tolerance, and practical application in relation to the challenges we face in everyday life.  In this episode, Leona and Matthew are going to discuss Progressive Spirituality,...

Our center of gravity is made up of old beliefs and self-concepts that have taken root in our consciousness and now comprise our mental and emotional "comfort zone." Since we greatly underestimate the power of our center of gravity, we believe that permanent changes  in habit and lifestyle are much easier to accomplish than they really are. Our willpower provides us with the impetus to m...

Philosopher and theologian Pierre Teilhard de Chardin said "We are not human beings learning to have a spiritual experience, but spiritual beings learning to have a human experience." If we believe this to be true then we have a responsibility to respond to life situations in rational, humane, and compassionate ways and do everything we can to avoid demonizing people.  In this episode, L...

As Russia continues to invade Ukraine, we in the free world find ourselves facing a serious threat to our democracy. The unilateral decision by Vladimir Putin to take back Ukraine by force, even though it has been free for more than 30 years, is a devastating example of autocracy in action. What can we as individuals do to help support our democracy?  In this episode Leona and Matthew discuss ways...

Critical race theory is an academic concept that has been around for more than 40 years. The basic idea is that racism is not just the product of individual bias or prejudice, but it is also something that has been embedded in legal systems and policies for a very long time.  In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss how a white ally can support our black brothers and sisters in the quest to help...

The  new year is traditionally a time to transform our lives in significant ways. People throughout the world look forward to making resolutions designed to benefit and bless us. However, why do a great majority of those resolutions remain unfulfilled? Why are there so many projects left unfinished? Why are so many gym memberships unused? Why don't we seem able to keep our word to ourselves?...

One of the primary needs of all people is to be recognized and appreciated for who we are, however, if we don't feel gratitude for ourselves we are unlikely to feel grateful to others. Dismissing our accomplishments and focusing on our flaws diminishes our joy in living and keeps us from recognizing love and appreciation for both ourselves and others. In this episode, Leona and Matthew discus...

Eckhart Tolle's bestselling book, "The Power of Now" has sold more than 2 million copies in the past ten years and is a powerful resource for helping us understand what we are missing when we spend too much of our time living in the past or living in the future. In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss the importance of this preset moment and how giving our full attention to what...

In recent years there has been a huge emphasis on decluttering our lives, both inside and out. In this episode, Matthew and Leona discuss the tendency towards over-consumerism and find ways to thrive more effectively with fewer things. 

If you have ever felt conflicted or confused about who you really are or how very different you feel about things as your "mood" changes, you probably understand that what we call our "self" has multiple facets and is not confined to one single set of ideas or points of view. In this episode, Leona and Matthew discuss the importance of understanding our many selves and how acce...

Part 2 of an interview with Jack Canfield from the archives contains wisdom and insights from Canfield's book "Heart at Work." Canfield shares fascinating words of wisdom which will motivate and inspire us to be the best we can be.

This episode from 1997 features Jack Canfield, author and creator of the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" books. Jack discusses how to develop greater self-esteem and what motivates people to do their best.  This powerful and relevant interview is from a radio program Leona hosted called Positive Living, which aired on the California Central Coast and on the Wisdom Satellite Radio Network. 

Leona interviews author, and motivational speaker, Wayne Dyer, from archived audio cassettes of her radio program called "Positive Living." This episode was first aired on the Wisdom Radio Network in 1999. Dr. Dyer discusses his book called "Wisdom of the Ages" and shares valuable insights on how to access the power and potential within us.