Caryn Czarnecki’s husband of 20 years, Kevin, is a Captain in a Connecticut Fire Department with 34 years of service: 27 career and 7 as volunteer. They met at the fire dept 32 years ago.  Caryn is an elementary school teacher, teaching for 26 years at the same elementary school where she went as a child.

Linda Rost, LCSW, has been working in the field of psychological trauma for 35 years. She maintains a private practice in Wilton, Connecticut where she works with adults and adolescents. She is a Certified EMDR therapist, as well as an Approved Consultant in the same therapy. She is currently one of the coordinators of the Fairfield Country Trauma Response Team, providing education, training and treatment for first responders.

Pragito Dove M.A., is a global authority on Expressive Meditation and founder of the #1 Expressive Meditation Training School in N.America. An internationally recognized Author, Hypnotherapist, Coach and Speaker with over 20 years experience, Pragito helps spiritually-conscious entrepreneurs, leaders, CEO’s, teachers and healers align their mindset to allow more peace, time and financial freedom. 

Featured in media including TV Shows, Telesummits and top-level Podcasts, Pragito shares powerful tools for wellness, meditation and personal growth. Her new book  is #1 Amazon bestseller “LUNCHTIME ENLIGHTENMENT: Expressive Meditations for Manifesting Peace, Prosperity and Passion”.

This episode features a conversation about spiritual wisdom on Spirit Animals.  My guest is Dr. Steven Farmer is a licensed psychotherapist, soul healer, and author of several best-selling books and oracle cards, including Animal Spirit Guides, Earth Magic, Earth Magic Oracle Cards, Children’s Spirit Animal Cards, Healing Ancestral Karma and the recently released book Animals: Personal Tales of Encounters with Spirit Animals and the oracle cards Shaman’s Path.

Stephanie Samuels is a psychotherapist who works exclusively with first responders, mostly law enforcement in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Oklahoma. Ms. Samuels has lectured all over the country on PTSD and vicarious trauma, including undiagnosed PTSD and the fallout from departmental silence after officers are involved in critical incidents.

Ms. Samuels began her career as one of the founding teens of Teen Line Cares, a mental health help line for teens. Ms. Samuels recognized that teens only trusted and confided in other teens. With this same concept in mind, Ms. Samuels went on to create two law enforcement officer hotlines. She is currently the Founder and President of COPLINE, Inc., the first Confidential National Law Enforcement Officers' Hotline in the country manned by retired officers.

She is the general partner of The Counseling and Critical Incident Debriefing Center, LLC, which specializes in debriefing and long term counseling of first responders and their families. She taught at the Monmouth County Police Academy for 16 years and has been a guest lecturer at The FBI Academy in Quantico. Ms. Samuels was hired after the Boston Bombing as the Clinical Director of the Boston Police Department Peer Support Unit and co-founded the LEADER (Law Enforcement Active Duty Emergency Responder) Program at Harvard's McLean Hospital and continues to work with the Boston Police Department in a different capacity.

Ms. Samuels has co-authored Under the Blue Shadow: Clinical and Behavioral Perspectives on Police Suicide with Dr. John Violanti and a chapter entitled "Police Trauma: Past Exposures and Present Consequences" in the book Managing Traumatic Stress Risk: A Proactive Approach.

Maurice Emmer was the first person to declare his candidacy for Aspen mayor in the May 2015 election.

Sandy has been a professional psychic and astrologer since 1979. She holds a B.S. degree from Adelphi University and has teaching certifications in several fields. In addition to teaching, Sandy has worked as a Safety Engineer, and owned her own small bookstore for many years before retiring to become a fulltime psychic counselor, writer and teacher. Sandy’s writings include books on Astrology, Kabbala, and Tarot, as well as psychic development. Internationally renowned psychic channel Sandy Anastasi has established herself as one of the preeminent teachers of our time. With more than 30 years of experience, Sandy is a leading expert in Psychic Development, Astrology and Tarot. Through Sandy’s classes, workshops, lectures and appearances, she is able to share her knowledge to help people enhance their lives. Sandy was a significant contributor to psychic medium John Edward’s Web site, InfiniteQuest.Com, which launched June 12th, 2009, and provided valuable insight alongside some of the nation’s top metaphysical teachers for three years. Sandy has also appeared on many radio and television shows over the years, most notably Crossing Over and Cross Country – both television shows hosted by her good friend and former student, John Edward.

Infinite Quest by John Edward – “This book is dedicated to Sandy Anastasi for helping me harness and train my ability, and shape and develop my teaching.” — Psychic Medium John Edward

With more than 30 years of teaching experience, Sandy Anastasi has been successfully training students, teachers, and professional psychics worldwide how to open, develop, and master their psychic abilities. Created from her live workshop material, the Anastasi System of Psychic Development is ideally suited for the aspiring psychic, channel, or psychic medium. I’m so pleased that Sandy has agreed to join me the second week of every odd month right here on Luminescence, Common Sense Spirituality Radio show.

I’m Dr. Ellen, the Grow and Glow Coach. I’ve been a Registered Dietitian for almost 25 years, and I’m also a PhD Psychologist, Certified Professional Health and Wellness Coach and Reiki Master. I currently have an international coaching practice where I empower women at midlife to live vibrant, meaningful, balanced lives. I also run a private nutrition practice in Vermont focusing on helping my clients make peace with their bodies and food and reach the highest level of wellbeing possible. In addition, I’m the Chair of the Nutrition Entrepreneurs, Coaches Specialty Group where I mentor and coach other dietitians.

As a nutrition expert and educator, I’ve appeared on Extra, the Food Network and NBC World News and been quoted in Psychology Today, Eating Well and USA Today. I’ve written for SELF, Better Homes & Gardens and Good Housekeeping. The author of four books and the former online Nutrition Expert for Women’s Health, Men’s Health and The Abs Diet, I’ve helped thousands of women overcome negative body image, emotional eating and change of life challenges.

Daniel John Hanneman has an extensive background as a professional counselor and certified hypnotherapist with combined business and professional backgrounds in energy scanning, energy clearing, spiritual life coaching, intuitive business coaching, channeling, metaphysics, Religious Science, hypnosis, psychology, motivational techniques, and personal/business development systems.  

From a best-selling book series, Daniel has co-authored the book, Wake Up Live The Life You Love – Living In Abundance, which featured internationally renowned legends including Anthony Robbins, Dr. Wayne Dyer, and Dr. Michael Beckwith.   Daniel is the creator of the Your Sacred Purpose that is unleashing the hidden greatest potential within world changing empaths, healers, and spiritual entrepreneurs by loving all of themselves including their full power, their greatest gifts, their truest purpose, and the ability to deepen the awakening of consciousness on the planet while enjoying profound money success.    
 

This episode features a conversation about Magick and Spirituality.  

My guest is CONJURE QUEEN, an international Public Speaker, Spiritual Advisor, Holistic Healer, and Mentor. With her controversial discussions, compassion for her community, and carefree down to earth Brooklyn attitude, people naturally gravitated towards her message and her YouTube channel exploded! Today, she integrates her own spiritual journey and personal life experiences to help inspire, motivate, and educate millions of people around the world towards truth, wisdom, freedom, and love. https://www.iamconjurequeen.com/

Mr. Cole is K9FR's subject matter expert and thought leader. He has 39 years experience in the security, crisis management and investigative professions.

A responder to the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, deployments include United States Capitol incidents, Pittsburgh, PA synagogue shooting, Boston Marathon bombings, Las Vegas concert massacre, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting as well as peer support for public safety. He was deployed to Smyrna, DE to assist in the aftermath of the 19 hour prison siege, hostage taking and homicide.

Certifications include Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program Specialist, Psychological First Aid (PFA), Post Traumatic Stress Management (PTSM), Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), and Mental Health First Aid (MHFA).

Frank is the co-founder of two leading international non-governmental organizations fighting corruption -- Transparency International and the Partnership for Transparency Fund (Frank is the Chair of the PTF Board).  He teaches at Georgetown University, writes regular "blog" articles on corruption for theGlobalist.com and lectures extensively.  Frank is also a specialist in international economics and finance with more than 50 years of experience in these fields - first as an international journalist, then as the Director of Information & Public Affairs at the World Bank official and, from 1990 to 2017, as the president and CEO of a consulting firm, Vogl Communications Inc.

Frank is the author of seven books, including his latest entitled,
THE ENABLERS: How the West Supports Kleptocrats and Corruption — Endangering Our Democracy.

An experienced radio host and author, Shifra's current work is enfolding around her deeply-held conviction for the Divinely-given power of each person message: Live A Large Life. . . D A R E! As a trained Woman Speak™circle leader, Shifra continues to expand her support for people learning how to act on the belief that their voices matter. Daring to step right into the
heart of life’s complexities, Shifra’s style is refreshingly approachable and influential. This remarkable combination of style and thoughtful substance has made Shifra a welcomed, exciting presenter on topics of Her lengthy list of community activism includes past service for the Association for Women in Communications, Washington D.C. and current service on the board of a non- profit organization dedicated to helping singles meet and marry.
 

CHARLES “SILK” DUNN

Change starts from within. Change can start at any age. Change can happen no matter the circumstances. As long as you have another opportunity to wake up, you can Change your life because “YOU CREATED IT!  In January 1992, 23 year-old Charles “Silk” Dunn was sentenced to 30 years on charges of being a drug kingpin. After serving 24 years in federal prison, Silk as he affectionately known was released in July 2015. Silk used his time to torment other inmates, becoming well known for his positive influence by the Federal Bureau of Prisons.  Charles “Silk” Dunn is now a life coach, mentor and relationship specialist. He has a unique ability to motivate, inspire, and connect to people who are often beyond the reach of others. He specializes in helping those who have been discarded by society. His message of acceptance, redemption and love is sure to change our communities from the inside out.

TISA ADAMSON

Tisa Adamson is a veteran of the SoCal music scene. Growing up in a musical Greek and Mexican family, she began playing piano at the age of 8. After graduating from Creative Studies at UCSB she played in several local Santa Barbara bands opening for the likes of The Motels, X, Romeo Void, and Fear.
 
Upon relocating to L.A., she switched from piano to guitar and played in a duo with long time friend, Che Zuro, for over 15 years. Tisa now headlines her own shows featuring original music accompanied by Grammy Award winning guitarist, Randy Ray Mitchell. They are frequently joined by local friends Alexis Tueros, Ed Tree, and Hank Linderman.
 
Some of the artists that have invited her to open their shows are Timothy B. Schmit, Petula Clark, CTA, Al Jardin, Jim Messina and John Mayall. Tisa’s latest record, Fingers, is available on Spotify, Amazon, and YouTube

CARTER WEINSTEIN

Recently, the New York Times  reported, “The United States surgeon general warned that young people are facing ‘devastating’ mental health effects as a result of the challenges experienced by their generation, including the coronavirus pandemic.”

Carter Weinstein is a pretty normal teenager (19). He:

• Is currently a freshman at Georgetown University where he is studying business
• is an avid soccer player and sports fanatic who loves working out and spending time with family, friends, and Fortnite^TM foes. 
• was active in high school leadership and a community volunteer in his hometown of Dallas. 
• was a research intern for Shark Tank, and currently is an analyst with Georgetown Student Capital Partners and a marketing analyst with Georgetown Disruptive Tech

Carter wrote Conquering Fear: One Teen’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety while a senior in high school to provide a first-hand perspective of hope to fellow teens and young adults with acute anxiety—the challenge Carter has faced his whole life. In this short, helpful guide, Carter shares the candid ups and downs of his personal journey, how he got the help he needed, and six pivotal tips that have helped him manage his symptoms and achieve his goals. Living with anxiety is not an easy road. But through Conquering Fear, Carter wants other young people to know that with hard work and support, it is possible to lead your best life. 

ONYAY PHEORI

Onyay Pheori is a vocalist, violinist, song writer, producer, composer and actress based out of Los Angeles, CA. 

She writes and produces music for film, tv, trailers and commercials and has had domestic and international placements, including shows and trailers on Bravo, Lifetime, ABC, the USA Network, E!, MTV, ESPN the trailer for the video game Devil May Cry 4, the theme song for HDNET Movies, a trailer for Grey’s Anatomy, as well as international ads/placements in Europe, Australia, Russia, South America and Asia. 

In the fall of 2014 Onyay released the EP, No More Waiting, with the title track being the campaign song for Beanpole commercials with Korean star Kim Soo Hyun and the song, Fever, in Fila and skin care ad campaigns. Onyay toured internationally with The Earthharp Collective from 2008-2014 and performed in hundreds of festivals, performing art centers and private events, including The Great Hall in Shanghai for the International Arts Festival, La Parroquia for the La Calaca Festival in San Miguel de Allende, TEDx Kansas City, The Wanderlust Festival and performed in the Finals of America’s Got Talent, to name a few. She also toured and performed with the world renowned Quixotic Fusion. 

Onyay began a 7 Year Quest called 33 Muses in 2005 when she started traveling to sacred sites opening up to the mysteries and frequencies beyond this world.  Since 33 Muses’ inception, she has journeyed deep into the Amazonian Rainforest and ascended high into the Andes of Peru and Ecuador, explored the Mayan Ruins of Mexico, the Temples and Pyramids of Egypt, the Caves and Ruins of Crete and Greece, the castles and mountains of Southern France, the temples and jungles of Bali and Java as well as sacred and natural places in over 33 countries including Chile, Ireland,Indonesia, South Africa, India and New Zealand.

Her process involves a receptivity and communication with the sounds and memories held in these places, translating them through her voice and violin as a sonic shapeshifter, becoming more human and more than human simultaneously.

Onyay facilitates breathwork, transformation, meditation, inner journeys and retreats for individuals and groups.

FREEDOM

A rare gem in a world of over-produced sound-bytes. 

Born and raised in Washington with the Grand Cascade mountains as his back yard, Freedom began as a drummer in Seattle and was soon writing his own songs. 

We could give you a typical bio, name drops, venues, etc. Let’s skip that part.

Freedom’s Music is Medicine.
Truly Undefinable.
Poetry of Substance,
Relevance, and Power.
Spirit Presence.
Soul Melody.
Sanctity.
Numinous.
This Music is Timeless,
and Right on Time. 

There are 8 albums of Studio and Live performances, and many more on the way.

Medicine Music Spirit Revival. Wake Up and Live

Freedom is Good for the Soul.

PRASAD

Prasad is a non-dual spiritual teacher and a non-binary playwright. A graduate of NYU Film and Drama School in 1981, Prasad wrote and directed ST. MARK’S PLACE, an immersive play about homeless people in 1985.

After that Prasad traveled to India, where they realized their true Self and dedicated their life to the awakening of humanity. To that end, Prasad moved to Los Angeles for a decade, writing screenplays and directing films. During that time Prasad founded the Source Spiritual Center in Venice Beach in 2013 and wrote and directed the musical, REVOLUTIONARY, a metaphysical drama about homeless youth fighting totalitarianism and awakening to the Fifth Dimension.

Prasad directed a second production of REVOLUTIONARY in 2019, Off-Off Broadway at Theater for the New City in New York. Most Recently Prasad wrote STROKES OF GENIUS a drama about the abstract artists, Elaine DeKooning, Lee Krasner, and Helen Frankenthaler, who fought for equal recognition alongside their more famous husbands in the 1951 Downtown New York art scene.

The legendary Udo Erasmus is the co-founder of Udo’s Choice line, which can be found in Whole Foods and other health food stores worldwide. Udo designed the machinery for making oils with health in mind and pioneered flax oil, a billion dollar industry. However, Udo walked a difficult path to become the man he is today.

Being a child of war, Udo’s life began with intense struggle. As an adult, he got pesticide poisoning in 1980, leaving doctors at a loss regarding treatment. Deciding to take his health into his own hands, Udo began researching, and his discoveries led him to a passion for finding the answers to life’s big questions which would hopefully one day bring him and the world peace.

Today, Udo is an acclaimed speaker and author of many books, including the best-selling Fats That Heal Fats That Kill, which has sold over 250,000 copies. He teaches at events hosted by Tony Robbins and Deepak Chopra, has keynoted an international brain health conference, and has traveled to over 30 countries to conduct thousands of live presentations, media interviews, and staff training impacting more than 25,000,000 lives with his message on oils, health, peace, nature, and human nature.

Udo has an extensive education in biochemistry, genetics, biology, and nutrition, including a master’s degree in counseling psychology.

JASON WHITMORE

Originally from Houston, Texas, Jason Whitmore has been a resident of San Diego since 1996. As a graduate from the University of Houston with a degree in Saxophone Performance, Jason holds a deep appreciation for live performance that spans across all genres of music. Jason has been performing professionally in a broad range of musical settings his entire life.

Since the early 2000s Jason has been exploring his love for house and all forms of electronic dance music. He regularly performs live and records with top DJs and producers from all over the country.

Whether it is at an intimate dance club or large music festival, Jason brings a unique element to dance music that is a different experience every time.