Brian Wizard’s life was perfect, until he went to war in Vietnam in 1968-69. During the war, Brian grew from boy to man, as he defined the frontline of the war in the door of the combat assault helicopter, Pollution IV. The all-volunteer smokeship of the 118th Assault Helicopter Company was always the first ship into the hostile landing zones, laying down a protective smoke screen for the landing troop carrying ‘slick’ helicopters to protect them from the enemy guns. You can read details in the stories "Permission to Kill," and "Smokeships Always Leading the Way," and see in the award-winning documentary, "Viet Nam: Then, Again, and Beyond” about the death-defying acts the crew of Pollution IV performed on a daily basis. This beyond the call of duty combat lifestyle influenced Brian’s life ever since.

After graduating from the School of Expressive Arts at Sonoma State University, yet unable to merge with the American culture, he emigrated to Australia, where he published his first novel "Permission to Kill." He lived in the deep north of Queensland, but hitchhiked up and down, over and around the county, hawking his novel for two editions. Brian did a good turn for the Australian Viet Nam Veterans.

The fly-by of Halley’s Comet brought Brian back to the U.S.A., where he moved way out in the way-out of the Inland Northwest. Isolated in a wilderness environment, Brian penned a dozen more novels, with more to come, as you can see on his website brianwizard.com. Over the years, Brian's creative zest has never dwindled, as it is his therapy to overcome the negative aspects of war. His books, and his amazing Viet Nam War and beyond documentary have won awards. Brian has created his own brand of art works be it sculptures, jewelry, or musical instruments.

With the advent of the internet, you have access to the Master Expressive Artist’s work via his website

Carolyn Gervais is the author of Life Before Life: How Soul Agreements Direct Our Destiny. She has been devoted to metaphysical-spirituality for more than 35 years and has earned certification in the practices of spiritual psychology, clinical hypnotherapy, and has a master’s degree in holistic nutrition.

Carolyn has overcome many challenges in her life including; depression, abuse, anorexia and teen pregnancy.

As a result of her life challenges, metaphysical-spiritual experiences and her driving passion to know the truth, Carolyn has developed a deep insight into what can unlock greater awareness of the body, mind and soul.

Over the years, she has experienced what some would call other-worldly encounters, where Carolyn has tapped into what she calls, “parallel dimensions”. In one such instance she saw clearly how her life might have gone if she had taken a different path.

Carolyn facilitates client resolutions through such modalities as intuitive dream interpretation, soul path plans and spiritual counseling.

She has been a guest on numerous talk shows, expressing her unique views on subjects such as: how our perceptions of God hold us hostage; a more realistic view of positive thinking; and defining heaven.

Carolyn Gervais is the author of I Dreamed I Was Human: Awakening from the Illusion, an eloquent explanation of complex metaphysical concepts that describe how human life connects with soul and spirit. She is an ordained spiritual psychologist, certified hypnotherapist, has a Masters in holistic nutrition, and has been a professional singer for more than 20 years.

Carolyn Gervais is the author of Life Before Life: How Soul Agreements Direct Our Destiny. She has been devoted to metaphysical-spirituality for more than 35 years and has earned certification in the practices of spiritual psychology, clinical hypnotherapy, and has a master’s degree in holistic nutrition.

Carolyn has overcome many challenges in her life including; depression, abuse, anorexia and teen pregnancy.

As a result of her life challenges, metaphysical-spiritual experiences and her driving passion to know the truth, Carolyn has developed a deep insight into what can unlock greater awareness of the body, mind and soul.

Over the years, she has experienced what some would call other-worldly encounters, where Carolyn has tapped into what she calls, “parallel dimensions”. In one such instance she saw clearly how her life might have gone if she had taken a different path.

Carolyn facilitates client resolutions through such modalities as intuitive dream interpretation, soul path plans and spiritual counseling.

She has been a guest on numerous talk shows, expressing her unique views on subjects such as: how our perceptions of God hold us hostage; a more realistic view of positive thinking; and defining heaven.

Carolyn Gervais is the author of I Dreamed I Was Human: Awakening from the Illusion, an eloquent explanation of complex metaphysical concepts that describe how human life connects with soul and spirit. She is an ordained spiritual psychologist, certified hypnotherapist, has a Masters in holistic nutrition, and has been a professional singer for more than 20 years.

Leonard Perlmuttter is one of the Western world’s leading pioneers in the introduction of meditation into the cultural firmament, having founded the American Meditation Institute (AMI) in Averill Park, New York in 1996. AMI’s courses are now approved and accredited by the American Medical Association and the American Nurses Association. Leonard also serves as the author and editor of “Transformation,” the Journal of Meditation as Mind/Body Medicine.

However, today he is here to talk about his seminal book The Heart and Science of Yoga: The American Meditation Institute’s Empowering Self-Care Program for a Happy, Healthy, Joyful Life, which is an encyclopedic guide to meditation and the Yoga Science that lies behind it. This book has been praised by such popular medical luminaries as Drs. Dean Ornish, Mehmet Oz and Larry Dossey and is highly regarded as the most accessible source of knowledge about adapting the 8 Steps of Yoga Science—including meditation—into a busy and stress-filled life....so you can reach a new level of peace, contentment, wellbeing and achievement.

Over the past thirty-nine years, Leonard has served on the faculties of the New England Institute of Ayurvedic Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts and the International Himalayan Yoga Teachers Association in Calgary, Canada. He has studied in Rishikesh, India and is a direct disciple of Swami Rama of the Himalayas––the man who, in laboratory conditions at the Menninger Institute, demonstrated that blood pressure, heart rate and the autonomic nervous system can be voluntarily controlled. These research demonstrations have been one of the major cornerstones of the mind/body movement.

Leonard has presented informative workshops on the benefits of meditation and Yoga Science at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, The Albany Medical College, The New York Times forum on Yoga Science, the Commonwealth Club of California, the University of Wisconsin School of Nursing, the Washington University Medical School, the University of Colorado Medical School and the West Point Association of Graduates.

Book

• The Heart and Science of Yoga: The American Meditation Institute’s Empowering Self-Care Program for a Happy, Healthy, Joyful Life by Leonard Perlmutter, with Jenness Cortez Perlmutter $24.98  Available from the American Meditation Institute on Amazon.com.

Institute/Classes

• American Meditation Institute
• 60 Garner Road Averill Park, NY 12018
• Phone: (518) 674-8714
• ami@americanmeditation.org

Online/Video Courses

• Comprehensive Meditation and Easy-Gentle Yoga, 5 1/2 Hour Online Video Course: In this 40 segment video Leonard Perlmutter leads you through the entire curriculum contained in the revised and expanded paperback edition of The Heart and Science of Yoga.” This the perfect companion for learning and practicing the world’s oldest and most effective holistic mind/body medicine.

• Throughout the year Leonard presents numerous online distance-learning courses that stream different aspects of The Heart and Science of Yoga curriculum in real time. Students around the world regularly attend his popular “Yoga Psychology” online course in which he examines and explains the perennial and practical psychology of the Bhagavad Gita scripture.

FRANKIE PICASSO is a Canadian Social Preneur, Talk Show Host, Artist and Champion for Change who has been transforming lives and influencing culture for the past 30 years. She is the founder of The Good Radio Network, a socially conscious radio platform as a vehicle for social impact and change.

Professionally, she is a Certified Life, Business and Master Coach Trainer, Hypnotherapist, Author, Artist, and Human Rights  Activist, whose Unstoppable Brand allows her to specialize in the Impossible!

As a professional Social Impact Artist, Frankie’s paintings have been featured in the International Book of Contemporary Artists Volume 6 , and can be purchased on  FineArtAmerica.com. For the discerning pet owner, an ‘Original Pawcasso’ custom painting of their pet makes a wonderful gift, and each painting sold helps pay for cleft palate surgery for children, animal shelters, animal sanctuaries and more.

Frankie was recognized as one of the “50 Great Writers you should be Reading in 2015!” for her book Midlife Mojo. She is also the author of NO BULL Allowed and her 3rd book, an anthology she co-authored titled I Bared My Chest: 21 Unstoppable Women Get Naked, which is tied to the IBMC Global Charity, will be released on October 25, 2017, and is something she is insanely proud of.

Frankie was chosen as an inspiring woman by The Women Rock Project women’ and is a member of the Women’s Economic Forum (WEF) as well as the Evolutionary Business Council (EBC).  

She is a Huff Post contributor and a member of the Canadian Association of Journalists. 

A long time animal activist, Frankie is passionate about SAVING Animals worldwide and raising AWARENESS for the World Climate Project.

My guest, Betsy Muller, is a coach and best-selling author who has helped thousands of people discover their full potential through life balance in action. She lived decades of frantic imbalance while climbing the corporate ladders at PPG Industries, BP Oil, Southwest General Health Center and OsteoMed II before jumping off to start her own business in 2005. Since then, she’s overcome stage fright and technology terrors to address international audiences through speaking, TV, radio, and the web.  Betsy is an Accredited Master Trainer and Advanced Practitioner of Emotional Freedom Techniques, the only one in the Midwest region.

Betsy puts her BA in Chemistry from the College of Wooster to work in the kitchen now and then, however she uses her MBA from Baldwin Wallace University just about every day.  Betsy hates writing, yet is the author of four books, including the Amazon best seller Energy Makeover – A Conscious Way to Stay Young, Have Fun and Get More Done, as well as a contributing author to the Clinical EFT Handbook.   Betsy lives in Strongsville where she shares an empty nest with retired Cleveland Browns’ Marketing Director George, golden retriever Gracie and a naughty kitten named Violet.  Her proudest accomplishment is being the mom of two employed and happy college graduates whono longer ask for money.  Her love of travel and culinary adventures has earned her a Level 6 Contributor and Restaurant Expert awards on Trip Advisor  When she’s not on the job, Betsy’s working up a sweat, in a natural setting overlooking water.

Dr. Dain Heer is an internationally renowned entrepreneur, speaker and best-selling author. Raised in the ghettos of Los Angeles, Heer is the co-founder of a diverse range of businesses around the world, including PROA, a resort in Costa Rica that utilizes biodynamic land management and Castellodi Di Casalborgon, a luxurious castle in Italy. A conscious and creative business leader with a profound understanding of the power of entrepreneurship, Dr. Heer draws upon his personal experience and unique perspective to invite people from every culture, country, age and social strata to create the money, business and life they truly desire. In addition to his diverse business portfolio, Dr. Heer is co-creator of Access Consciousness, a popular personal development organization operating in 173 countries, and is the author or co-author of nine books including “Right Riches for You” and “How to Become Money.”​