The Aware Show

 Have you heard about remote viewing? Would you like to learn to utilize your psychic skills? Did you know it's easy for children to develop these abilities? Lisa continues the conversation with our guest today, Hakim Isler, who is a combat veteran and military expert in PsiOps. He is the creator of the Psi Games Event and will discuss its role in unlocking human potential. Hakim is a survivalist...

Are you familiar with the idea of remote viewing and how the military uses it? Would you like to hone your psychic skills? Our guest today, Hakim Isler, is a combat veteran and military expert in PsiOps. He is the creator of the Psi Games Event and will discuss its role in unlocking human potential. Hakim is a survivalist and explains how the human hierarchy of needs relates to the chakras. We are...

Would you like to live in a deeper state of bliss? We've all heard the expression, "Ignorance is bliss," but what if the truth was just the opposite? Lisa continues the conversation today with Professor Robert Thurman, the preeminent scholar and interpreter of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy for the modern world. Professor Thurman believes that "Wisdom is Bliss" and in fact, that's the name of his lat...

Lisa continues the conversation today with award-winning filmmaker Mark Kohl who deeply discusses having a very successful career, despite being a severe alcoholic. His addiction finally caused chaos in his life, including losing his career. He talks about the way he healed. He talks about his healing experience with Kundalini Yoga. He explains how hard it was physically and mentally. It was so pa...

We've all heard the expression, "Ignorance is bliss," but what if the truth was just the opposite? Professor Robert Thurman, the preeminent scholar and interpreter of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy for the modern world, believes that "Wisdom is Bliss" and in fact, that's the name of his latest book. Professor Thurman is a very close friend of HH Dalai Lama and today he discusses deep ideas about mind...

Would you like to explore an ancient method of healing? After many years of severe alcohol addiction and depression, our guest today, Mark Kohl, talks about ways to heal. Mark has been a successful cinematographer for more than 30 years. He talks about the resilience needed to thrive in that field. He explains how it involves constant decision-making and problem-solving. He shares how moviemaking...

 How can you have a conversation with someone who doesn't agree with you?  Will you be understanding? Or just dismiss it? We are living in a time where people seemingly have deeply conflicting views. Lisa continues the conversation today with author and therapist Carolyn Sharp, who assures us that it is possible to find common ground. She also shares ways to handle being triggered, if conversation...

Can you be understanding and compassionate with someone who has differing views than you do? How can you allow for the conflict that might ensue?  Or do you just walk away? According to our guest today, author, therapist, and relationship expert Carolyn Sharp, there are ways to handle being triggered. This is a normal and natural response when we feel fear. If we can soften, it will ease the trigg...

How can you be strong in your faith? When you consider religion and various beliefs, how can we know anything is the truth? What is belief anyway and how can we know that something is true? Might it be irrational to believe in a God or Higher Power? Lisa continues the conversation today with NYT bestselling author Eldon Taylor, Ph. D., who examines these ideas and more. He talks about how there ar...

How do you know that something is true? What is belief?  When we consider religion and various beliefs, how can we know anything is the truth? Might it be irrational to believe in a God or Higher Power? Today guest, NYT bestselling author Eldon Taylor, Ph. D., examines these ideas and more. Eldon has been a practicing criminalist and is an expert in forensic hypnosis and subliminal communication....

How do we break out of self-sabotage? Would you like to be happier? The mind is biologically programmed to be negative. Lisa continues the conversation today with renunciate monk and author Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati. Sadhvi has lived on the banks of the sacred Ganges River in Rishikesh, India, for the past 30 years. Originally from Los Angeles, and a graduate of Stanford University, she holds a P...

Do you live in anger and fear? Would you like to be more relaxed and peaceful? Today Lisa talks with renunciate monk and author Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati and her story of healing. Sadhvi has lived on the banks sacred Ganges River in Rishikesh, India, for the past 30 years. Originally from Los Angeles, and a graduate of Stanford University, she holds a Ph. D. in psychology. Seemingly having it all...

 Do you feel like you need to make a change? Do you feel like something is holding you back?  Are you ready for something new but aren't quite sure where to start?  Today's guest is author Nancy Levin who discusses her new book " Jump and Your Life Will Appear ."  Nancy will help you understand how to negotiate the fears, set the boundaries, and give you the information on how to gracefully land o...

 In these unpredictable times, laughter is often the best medicine. Ready for a good laugh?  Then tune in to today's show because the hilarious Russian comedian Yakov Smirnoff will be joining Lisa. Yakov has been a mainstay in the entertainment scene since the late 1970s. He's been a popular guest on numerous national TV shows and co-starred in many movies. Since 1992, he has performed in his own...

  In Part 2 of this interview with scholar, philosopher, and researcher Jean Houston, Ph. D., she shares her first meeting with American cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead, one of her early and most impactful mentors. Margaret considered Jean her "adopted daughter" and encouraged her to keep searching, keep understanding, keep putting pieces together to make some sense of it all. Mead was one o...

 Do you feel stressed on a daily basis? Are you feeling low energy?  The news is filled with stories of wars, mass shootings, rights getting overturned, economic uncertainty, and so much continuous devastation, it could seem that we are living in End Times.  Our guest today, scholar, philosopher, and researcher Jean Houston, Ph. D., delves into the idea of finding possibility, even during these ti...

Do you believe in soulmates? How do you find "The One?" ­ -- that one true love of your life?  It seems so challenging at times that there must be some sort of secret code, right?  Well, here to demystify the process is relationship expert Katherine Woodward Thomas.  She talks about the dynamics of healthy relationships and how to set intentions in that direction. She also examines what happens wh...

What if you knew you held the power of destiny in your hands and could create your own vibrant future? Do you want to radically change your life for the better? According to today's guest, best-selling author Katherine Woodward Thomas, M.A., MFT, it is indeed possible! Katherine is the author of the New York Times bestseller " Conscious Uncoupling: 5 Steps to Living Happily  Even  After ," and the...

Today Lisa continues her conversation with Michael Gelb, the world's leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development. He is a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, accelerated learning, and innovative leadership. Michael leads seminars for organizations such as DuPont, Merck, Microsoft, and Nike. He brings more than 30 years of experience as...

Would you like to feel closer to your partner? Would you like to communicate better? Lisa continues the conversation today with Dr. Cheryl Fraser, Buddhist psychologist, sex therapist, author, and speaker. She cites studies and shares examples about ways to have deeper conversations. She suggests talking with your partner without an agenda, just sharing and listening. She explores research that ta...

Do you still go to in-person meetings? We have all become accustomed to Zoom, Teams, and online meetings. Since the pandemic, it's good that we have technological shortcuts available. Oftentimes though, a text or email just won't work. Lisa's guest today, author Michael Gelb, argues that true meaningful relationships come from real interaction and are the key to creating innovative ideas and solvi...

 Do you believe that humans should mate for life? Is this natural? Relationships can be tough, especially long-term ones. It takes daily practice and patience. Today's guest is Buddhist psychologist, sex therapist, author, and speaker Dr. Cheryl Fraser. She talks about "modern marriage" and relationships. In the past, marriages were arranged, or people came together for the good of the tribe, the...

How many cycles of global warming have occurred over the lifetime of this planet? And where are we going from here? These are the kinds of questions asked in Dr. Anodea Judith's book " Waking the Global Heart: Humanity's Rite of Passage From Love of Power to the Power of Love ." This work is considered groundbreaking in the field of Transpersonal Psychology and used as definitive texts in the U.S....

Depression, anxiety, and addiction can all be linked back to unresolved grief. This can make us feel hopeless. Lisa continues the conversation today with psychotherapist and author John Tsilimparis who explains how to not get stuck in these feelings. We all go through trying times, and he shares ways to handle it. John talks about underlying loss and helps people convert those feelings. Grief is l...

Millions of metric tons of plastic waste and microplastics are floating in our oceans. This impacts both the fish and ultimately the food we consume. According to the EPA,  "Plastic particles are generally the most abundant type of debris encountered in the marine environment, with estimates suggesting that 60% to 80% of marine debris is plastic, and more than 90% of all floating debris particles...