Most of us often encounter events that leave us questioning whether or not they are the the result of pure coincidence. Psychologist Dr. Kirby Surprise has written a book called Synchronicity: The Art of Coincidence, Change, and Unlocking Your Mind, in which he explains the ways in which we influence events and their meanings. It is his belief that we can discover how our minds create our reality, unlock vast resources of connectivity and creativity, and change from living as separate beings to living within a unified whole.

Dr. Kirby Surprise received his Doctorate in psychology in 2007 from the institute for Integral Studies in San Francisco, his masters in psychodynamic and transpersonal psychology from John F. Kennedy University in 1988. Dr. Surprise received his license as a psychologist in 2009, and currently works in an advanced outpatient program for the state of California. The inspiration for his current writing comes from his lifelong experiences with synchronistic events and interests in psychology, metaphysics, philosophy, history and science. Surprise is his original family name, and he has received more than a few interested comments on the coincidence of a book on synchronicity written by a psychologist named Dr. Surprise. He and his family currently live and work in the San Francisco bay area.

Yezidi Faqir Kamal Kaso - The Yezidis, the Peacock Angel, and the Creation and Future of Earth

Kamal Kaso is a Faqir and member of the highest caste of the Yezidis of northern Iraq. The Faqirs function as leaders, record keepers, prophets and mediators among the Yezidis. Faqir Kama Kaso will share the wisdom and history of the Yezidis, along with information he has received directly from the Yezidis' highest deity, the Peacock Angel. Faqir Kamal will speak to us directly through a translator from his home in Shingal, Iraq.

As a transition and entrepreneur coach, I help people to get from Point A to Point B in their career or in their life. I have been coaching clients and colleagues through job and life transitions for more than 15 years, and speak on topics related to career transition and entrepreneurship.

My company, Point A to Point B Transitions Inc., is a virtual provider of coaching services to individuals out of professional services, financial services, or technology who are in job transition or are looking to establish or grow their own successful services businesses such as consulting or coaching practices.

I have been employed by KPMG, Arthur Andersen, and Deloitte. Through my own consulting company, I was a project employee for Protiviti, Navigant Consulting, and Resources Global. I graduated from Vassar College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

But wait – there’s more

• I also am the community manager for CarolRoth.com | Business Unplugged ™.   Carol Roth is the New York Times bestselling author of The Entrepreneur Equation.
• I have a blog on ChicagoNow.com (a Chicago Tribune community) called “Successful In Chicago” where I support locally grown biz.
• I have free teleclass recordings on topics for entrepreneurs on SoundCloud here.
• I am a huge foodie and live to cook and dine. I also love travel, world music, art, and I dance tango. You can watch a video of my last tango class in Buenos Aires.

Dr. Rallie McAllister, MD, MPH, MSEH

Rallie is a nationally recognized health expert. Her nationally syndicated newspaper column, Your Health, appeared in more than 30 newspapers in the United States and Canada. It was read by over a million people each week.

Rallie has been the featured medical expert on more than 100 radio and television shows. She’s the former host of Rallie on Health, a weekly regional health magazine on WJHL News Channel 11 with over one million viewers in a five-state area, and No Bones About It, a weekly radio talk show.  

Rallie’s healthy-eating tips and interviews have been featured in dozens of popular publications, including USA Today, Women’s Day, Better Homes and Gardens, Redbook, Family Circle, Parenting, Prevention, Men’s Health, Women’s World, Cosmo, Glamour, Health Magazine, Energy Times, Arthritis Today, and dozens of newspapers.

Rallie has authored hundreds of health articles, with millions of additional readers, on dozens of health-related web sites, including WebMD.com, lifetimetv.com, ivillage.com, parentsmagazine.com, msn.com, parentingbookmark.com, familyresources.com, Christianmommies.com, womenof.com, and babycenter.com.

Rallie is the author of several books, including Healthy Lunchbox: The Working Mom’s Guide to Keeping You  and Your Kids Trim, and coauthor of The Mommy MD Guide to Pregnancy and Birth.

Paul E. Bendheim MD, Founder, Chairman, and CEO

Dr. Bendheim is well-known in the field of neurological research and new treatment development for Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. He serves as Chairman of the Clinical Advisory Board of Intellect Neurosciences and is a member of the Scientific Review Board of the Institute for the Study of Aging. He lectures internationally and is the author of more than 80 scientific articles, book chapters, and abstracts.

Dr Bendheim graduated cum laude from Pomona College and received his MD degree (AOA) from the College of Medicine, University of Arizona. He is a board certified neurologist having completed his neurological residency and a post-doctoral research fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr Bendheim is a member of the American Neurological Association and the American Academy of Neurology. Previous positions of Dr. Bendheim include; Medical Director of Development and Research Neurologist at the Banner Alzheimer's Institute of the Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona; Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, Mindset Biopharmaceuticals; Medical Director of the Copaxone Division, Teva Pharmaceuticals; the Max Varon Visiting Professor in the Department of Neurobiology, Weizmann Institute of Science; Associate Professor of Neurology, Downstate Medical Center, State University of New York; Director of the Geriatric Neurology Clinic and Head, Laboratory of Transmissible Neurodegenerative Diseases, Institute for Basic Research. Dr. Bendheim also has been an advisor to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

One of America’s top natural health care practitioners, Dr Tom Potisk is a leader in his field. He was elected Chiropractor of the Year, published and lectured extensively in his community, helped thousands of patients in the holistic family  practice he began in 1985, and teaches doctors across the country. Now, with his books and presentations he shares his knowledge and experience worldwide, in practical self-care heath methods we, our families, and our doctors can benefit from immediately.

His patients call him “The Down to Earth Doctor” and he is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic. He has hundreds of hours of post graduate training in wellness and certified in nutritional counseling. Besides sharing lessons from his professional training and daily clinical encounters, he lavishes his books and presentations with fascinating real-life stories, some sad some joyful, that motivate and inspire us to see health and wellness in a new light. On top of all that, he then allows us a peek into the secrets of his own family’s superior health. For doctors, he focuses on bringing more joy to their practices.

His extensive world travels to remote places, sometimes on volunteer medical missions, adds to his unique perspective. Gardening, outdoor recreation, cooking, family life and Christian studies are his other passions. He lives holistically on a farm in Wisconsin with his wife and 3 children.  His goal with his books and presentations is to improve patients lives by empowering them to make wiser healthcare decisions, and to empower doctors with more joyful practices.

For the general public, Dr Potisk offers the book: Whole Health Healing – The Budget Friendly Natural Wellness Bible for All Ages. Also, he has published a handbook for employee wellness called Wellness Wins: A Simple Guide to a Happier, Healthier Life

For doctors, Dr Potisk offers the book: Reclaim the Joy of Practice – An Advanced Guide for Advancing Doctors.

Lee Beymer, Lic. ACUP.

Lee Beymer is Licensed as an Acupuncturist in Colorado, as an Acupuncture Physician in Florida, and is certified as a Diplomate in Acupuncture by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.

Lee has also completed Biofeedback training and has attained National Biofeedback Certification.

Lee has studied and now practices the modalities of Bio-Energetic Medicine, Painless Acupuncture, Oriental Medicine, Classic and Complex Homeopathy, Bach Flower Remedies, Aromatherapy, Essential Oils and Quantum Emotional Clearing^TM. 

Lee attends over half a dozen seminars and conferences each year to continue to grow as a practitioner and as a person.  Lee is a Spiritual Teacher and Holistic Healer with over 25 years experience and facilitates the lives of hundreds of people each year.

Catherine G. Lucas, Leading Authority on Spiritual Emergency & Mindfulness

In 2003 I went through a profound experience of Spiritual Emergency. The following year I organized the first of three international conferences on Spiritual Emergency, entitled ‘A Mindfulness-Based Approach to Spiritual Emergency’. Following that conference, I set up the UK Spiritual Crisis Network, to help raise awareness and understanding about the phenomenon. The Network brings together health professionals and experiencers and offers support where possible, through local groups around the UK and by email contact.