Talks with Summer

In Episode 7 of Stories of Love & Loss, Jeff Sandman, a husband, father, grandfather, strength athlete, and host of Strength After Sorrow , shares his journey through profound grief after the loss of his son Dylan in 2019. Jeff reflects on the choice to become a victor rather than a victim and discusses the roles that faith, discipline, fitness, and vulnerability played in helping him navigate...

In Episode 6 of Stories of Love & Loss, Julia Pearce shares her journey through love, loss, and grief following the passing of her beloved son, Dallin. A writer, speaker, disability advocate, and Certified Grief Educator, Julia draws on more than 25 years of experience working and volunteering in the disability community. In this heartfelt conversation, we explore what it means to love deeply,...

In Episode 12 of Beyond the Five Senses, I sit down with John Lockley, a traditional Xhosa and Swazi Sangoma (African shaman), author, teacher, and spiritual guide. After completing a decade-long apprenticeship in South Africa, John dedicated his life to sharing indigenous wisdom, dreamwork, ancestral healing, and what he calls "The Way of the Leopard," a path of intuition, instinct, and...

Episode 4 of the Art Series features Ron Pokrasso, an exhibiting artist, master printmaker, and educator with over 45 years of experience, as he shares his journey, artistic philosophy, and perspectives on the evolving art world. He has held 50 solo exhibitions, participated in more than 175 group shows, and his work appears in public, private, and corporate collections across the US and internati...

In Episode 5 of Stories of Love & Loss, I sit down with Michael Linke, an author, photographer, former CEO of the RSPCA, and advocate for resilience and animal welfare. Born with severe vision impairment, Michael has spent his life refusing to let adversity define him. From representing Australia in sport to leading major organizations, his journey is one of determination, love, grief, and hop...

Art doesn’t need chaos to be powerful, it needs curiosity, patience, and the courage to slow down. In this episode, Filippo Fossati, a renowned curator, art dealer, and writer, shares his journey from growing up immersed in Italy’s art scene to shaping global conversations in contemporary art. He reflects on the influence of movements like Arte Povera and Minimalism while unpacking the challenges...

In this episode, artist and arts leader Jill Cliffer Baratta, MFA, NAWA, shares an honest and inspiring look into her creative journey. Growing up in the Chicago area, studying in western Michigan, and moving to New York City in 1976, her path has been shaped by a rich and diverse artistic education at institutions including the School of Visual Arts, Grand Valley State University, University of I...

In this episode, I share my journey of unleashing the profound connection between energy, love, pain, and art, moving from abstraction to real, energy driven creations shaped through psychic insight and soulful truth. For me, art becomes a reflection of my inner essence and a channel beyond the five senses, expressing what words cannot. I was born and raised in India in a deeply spiritual family,...

In Episode 4 of Stories of Love & Loss, Erica Baccus shares her life journey, marked by love, loss, and the complexities of end-of-life decisions. From her early life in Chicago to her successful career in high-tech marketing, Erica reflects on her deep companionship with her husband John, their adventures, and the profound grief following his Alzheimer's diagnosis. She discusses the diff...

In Episode 11 of Beyond the Five Senses, I’m joined by Dallisa Hocking, a fifth-generation psychic medium who courageously stepped away from a conventional path to fully embrace her spiritual gifts. We explore the power of intuition, the important distinction between psychic work and mediumship, and the evolving landscape of human consciousness. Dallisa speaks openly about personal empowerment, se...

In Episode 10 of Beyond the Five Senses, Richard Abbott , a numerology and tarot expert, shares his journey from a working-class upbringing in England to becoming a prominent figure in the spiritual and mystical realms. He has spent over 20 years studying the unseen dimensions of life and is the author of many books, including The Secret Language of Numbers . Richard discusses the profound impact...

In Episode 3 of Stories of Love & Loss, Thomas Attig, PhD, philosopher, writer, and speaker, shares his profound insights on grief, loss, and the journey of relearning how to live after the death of a loved one. Drawing from his personal experiences and philosophical background, Dr. Attig challenges common misconceptions about grief, emphasizing that it is not a linear process but a complex, e...

In Episode 9 of Beyond the Five Senses, evidential, psychic and trance medium Barbra Banner shares her journey into mediumship and the life experiences that shaped her spiritual path. With years of volunteer work in crisis response, Barbra offers a grounded perspective on mediumship, spiritual trust, and the realities of connecting with the spirit world. She discusses esoteric study, personal grow...

In Episode 8 of Beyond the Five Senses, Julian Vayne, a British independent scholar, occultist, psychonaut, and author, draws on over forty years of experience across esoteric traditions including Druidry, Chaos Magic, indigenous shamanism, Freemasonry, and Witchcraft. A key figure in the modern psychedelic renaissance and author of Pharmakon: Drugs and the Imagination, Julian explores the role of...

In Episode 2 of Stories of Love & Loss, I sit down with Laura Nagiel, a dynamic dating strategist for high-achieving women and the creator of the Dream Framework. Laura shares her journey from a corporate career in public relations to helping women intentionally create love, blending her background in psychology with nearly a decade of PR experience. Our conversation explores the nuances of mo...

Episode 1 of this series features Jon Hill, a two-time Emmy Award–winning producer and director living in Los Angeles, where he serves as Director of Creative Video at Fox Sports Digital. Jon’s path through loss and healing is deeply intertwined with the creation of his film Above the Clouds , and he reflects on how art can guide us back to ourselves and how sharing our stories can soften the weig...

In this series, I delve into the profound depths of human feeling through "Stories of Love and Loss." Join me, Summer Roshni Bhullar, as I explore the heart of what it means to love and to grieve, sharing my personal reflections and inviting others to open up about their own journeys. This series promises to be a heartfelt exploration of the dualities of life, where love and pain coexist...

In Episode 7 of Beyond the Five Senses, Tracy Olsen, a Mentor, Psychic Detective, and Medium, shares her journey of embracing her gifts and guiding others to trust their own intuition. In this conversation, Tracy reflects on how her profound experiences have shaped her understanding of life, death, and the unseen connections that bind us all. She speaks about the vital role of women in reclaiming...

In Episode 6 of Beyond the Five Senses, Andrea Lodico, a seasoned yoga teacher and arts manager, shares her journey from a childhood filled with music and dance to becoming a prominent figure in the yoga community. She discusses the importance of trust in personal growth, the misconceptions surrounding yoga, and how the practice can serve as a tool for healing and community service. Andrea emphasi...

In Episode 5 of Beyond the Five Senses, Jeremy Turner-Welch, a UK-trained psychic medium and intuitive soul coach, shares his journey from a mystical childhood in Glastonbury to becoming a professional medium. He discusses the healing potential of mediumship, the importance of personal growth, and the misconceptions surrounding the practice. Jeremy emphasizes the significance of self-love, compass...

In Episode 4of Beyond the Five Senses, Laetitia Barbier, an independent scholar and tarot reader, shares her journey from art history to tarot, exploring the intersections of art, spirituality, and community. She discusses the misconceptions surrounding tarot, the importance of personal agency in readings, and her influences, including Rachel Pollack and David Lynch. Laetitia emphasizes the signif...

In Episode 3 of Beyond the Five Senses, I sit down with Tree Carr for an enlightening conversation about her work as a transpersonal psychologist, author, and death doula. She reflects on her unique upbringing, the lessons learned from her life experiences, and the profound impact of her near-death experience. Tree discusses the nature of consciousness, the significance of dreams, and the intercon...

In Episode 2 of Beyond the Five Senses, I dive into the world of astrology with UK-based astrologer Steve Judd. With more than 45 years of experience, Steve shares the beginnings of his astrological journey and how he became one of today’s most respected astrologers.  He explores the nuances of fate and destiny and reveals how astrology has a way of finding those who are meant to work with it. Ste...

Talks with Summer introduces the theme Beyond the Five Senses. In Episode 1, I talk about how this theme is relevant in my own life. I share some incidents and examples, and also give a glimpse into what’s to come this season. My name is Summer Roshni Bhullar. I am a Psychic, an Artist, and a Life Coach. Energy is my first language, and I can connect to and feel anyone’s energy. I was born with a...

Naurya takes us into her story, sharing her experiences and showing how childhood incidents leave a lifelong impact. Naurya Pelletier-Bacquaert is a French-born art photographer and digital artist based in Washington, DC. Born in 1966 into a large Berber family from North Africa, she grew up in a working-class neighborhood in the north of France, raised by her grandmother near her parents’ home. H...