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	Titre	Date	Durée
	Ep. 179 How do I forgive myself?	23 Jul 2026	00:28:30
In order to grow spiritually forgiveness is one of the most important tasks we need to accomplish. And forgiving ourselves is a necessary step before we can fully forgive others. In a companion Soulcode Post I've written about why self-forgiveness is so hard to do. In this episode I share some practical steps to actually move through letting go of self-blame and guilt. This episode includes: Why self-compassion is needed before we start this work Taking an honest look at our past actions that may have done harm How to separate guilt from shame The need to repair what can be repaired Allowing our past mistakes to become our teachers Creating a ritual for self-forgiveness Download the Handout on Patreon.com/eolu Read my latest ⁠Substack⁠ post on Letting Go of Guilt Explore the Seven Paths of What Really Matters here Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Make a donation here
	Ep. 178 Roses for Tracey and Grief with Wings	21 Jun 2026	00:30:27
This special Father's Day episode is a companion to my latest post on Soulcode: We Need Another Word for Grief. I'm sharing some thoughts about how grief grows and changes over time by telling the story of my niece who died too soon of cancer, and a synchronicity involving roses after she died. This episode includes: How Father's Day is a complicated day for many of us and has arrived with the solstice this year How the anniversary of Tracey's death has converged on this day as well Encountering roses during times of grief My ritual with flowers for Tracey How life goes on and we carry our grief, eventually recognizing that everything is connected. Explore the Seven Paths of What Really Matters here Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 177 Grieving the Chosen Goodbye	01 Jun 2026	00:19:27
This episode is a companion to two previous EOLU Podcast episodes and a Substack post on Medical Aid in Dying. Here I share the story of a colleague with ALS who wanted to use MAID and my thoughts about grief after a chosen death. This episode includes: Obstacles faced by many who want to use MAID Ambiguous grief after death by MAID Grief when the ending feels unfinished Remembering not to postpone saying goodbye Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 176 How Our Attention Shapes Our Experience	27 Apr 2026	00:27:51
This episode is a companion to the previous 3 episodes on Levels of Consciousness (173), Kindness (174) and Presence (175.) I share how what we pay attention to in our environment shapes our experience of reality and why we need tools to help us expand our awareness. This episode includes: How the brain is wired to focus on negative events in order to protect us from danger How to shift our attention to more positive occurrences around us Why this is not the same as Toxic Positivity How presence helps us stabilize our nervous system so we can notice more possibilities How flexible attention allows to see more kindness in the world How kindness reinforces our regulated nervous system Micro-practices for training our attention to hold both the negative and positive events of life Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 175 Presence: The Most Important Skill for Uncertain Times	15 Apr 2026	00:37:00
In this episode I talk about the foundational skill of Presence: being able to focus on the present moment and also remaining calm in the midst of difficulties. This episode includes: Why calm presence is contagious How having greater presence helps you practice kindness How humans are hard-wired to co-regulate their nervous systems Practices for developing greater Presence How to return to calmness after being triggered emotionally Book recommendation: Present Through the End by Kirsten DeLeo Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 174 Kindness is Contagious and We Need it Now More Than Ever	01 Apr 2026	00:33:31
In this episode I'm sharing research by Dr. Jonathan Haidt that demonstrates the ripple effects transmitted from each and every act of kindness. When other people see us being kind it changes them. And this moment in time--when people are feeling overwhelmed, polarized, frightened, and uncertain--is exactly when kindness is needed. "Before you know kindness as the deepest thing inside, you must know sorrow as the other deepest thing." from the poem Kindness by Naomi Shihab Nye This episode includes: How we collectively know deep sorrow at this time in history Apples: a simple story of kindness becoming contagious Dr. Jonathan Haidt's research findings about kindness Noticing the effects of kindness on others The Kindness Walk as a practice Invitation to share your kindness stories with me at info@eoluniversity.com Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 173 Why People See the World So Differently	23 Mar 2026	00:37:31
In this episode I share a useful and simple metaphor for levels of consciousness that can help us understand why there are so many opposing views of the world in our society right now - and how to navigate them. This episode includes: The "building" metaphor for levels of consciousness How the view differs from the ground floor to the penthouse Why we need to have compassion for people who have only seen life from the ground floor Practices to move up the staircase of consciousness Wisdom is knowing which floor the conversation is happening on Watch full video here Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 172 The Weight of Unforgiveness	14 Mar 2026	00:23:31
In this episde I share two interlocking stories about the burden we carry when we hold onto resentment, anger, self-blame, and self-loathing. Find out how I learned to begin to let it go. This episode includes: My forgiveness garden How I finally recognized the cost of carrying negative emotions The healing of long-ago relationship disruptions Finally releasing myself from blame How creativity flows more freely when we're no longer carrying the heavy weight of self-blame Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 171 Keeping Vigil While the World is at War	09 Mar 2026	00:25:42
War is unfolding in many parts of the world right now, yet for many of us life continues largely unchanged. In this episode I reflect on the difference between how earlier generations experienced war—especially during World War II—and the distance many of us feel from today’s conflicts. Drawing on a story from my father’s experience in the war, I explore how we might remain present to the suffering of others without becoming overwhelmed or turning away. I also invite listeners to consider creating a simple Sunday evening vigil—a moment to pause, light a candle, and hold the people of the world in compassion. Download the Sunday Evening Vigil Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 170 Practices for Preparing for Elderhood	04 Mar 2026	00:36:48
This episode is a companion for my latest post on Substack which you'll find a link to below. Many of us are reaching a stage in life where it is important to begin cultivating our life's wisdom in order to move into the role of an elder for our society. Read about that on the post first and then listen to this episode which includes practices for becoming an elder: Set aside time every day for reflection or journaling Lovingkindness Blessing Letting go rituals Slowing down Practice recording stories Embrace physical changes Cultivate humor See yourself as a mentor Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 169 My View of the Afterlife	02 Mar 2026	00:18:43
In this brief episode I'm sharing with you my own experience of the spiritual realm and the afterlife since many people have wondered whether or not I "believe" the afterlife exists. This episode includes: Childhood experiences of the spiritual realm Why I don't "believe" in heaven or hell but instead have an inner knowing of the spiritual realm that we already always exist within How deathbed experiences and visions with hospice patients were part of my inner knowing Why I don't fear death Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 168 The Power of Lovingkindness	14 Feb 2026	00:31:24
In this episode I share with you a powerful tool that we all need right now: The Lovingkindness Blessing. You can use this every day to transform your life and relationships - the world is starving for lovingkindness right now so I hope you will give this practice a try! This episode includes: The power of tiny acts of kindness Metta as a Buddhist practice How I began to use The Lovingkindness Blessing The 5 components of the blessing Download The Lovingkindness Blessing Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 167 Finding a Path of Love in a Hate-Filled World	01 Feb 2026	00:37:44
In this episode I'm sharing my own up and down journey of learning how to step forward with love in this world where hatred surrounds us. This episode includes: My desire to not add to the burden of hatred the world is already bearing How the March for Peace by Buddhist monks inspired me this week Why we need to stay motivated by love even during times of fear, anger, dismay What fierce love really means and why it's not soft or weak The Milgram Experiment and what it tells us about our human nature Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 166 Wisdom for the Long Arc of Societal Change	12 Jan 2026	00:37:12
In this episode I talk about the horrific state of affairs in the world and especially here in the US where we are confronted on a daily basis with violence, hatred, and inhumanity. We are awake now to the reality of the dark side of human nature and though we feel change is coming we don't know how long it will take. This episode includes: Societal change takes time - we have to be in it for the long haul Every little step makes a difference Find a reason to stay hopeful and grateful every day rather than falling into despair Keep working on your own shadow Be creative in your own unique way every day Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 165 Going Nowhere and Why It Matters	16 Dec 2025	00:17:11
This episode is a post-illness reflection on what happens when all our plans and aspirations get waylaid and we end up getting nowhere that we had planned to be. It includes: How my end of year plans got upended A metaphor of going NOWHERE on a forlorn highway Why nowhere is exactly the right place to be (Now Here in fact) How inspiration arises when the ego runs out of certainty Why this matters during the holiday season Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 164 The Ego and It's Immortality Projects	08 Dec 2025	00:31:57
In this episode I discuss "immortality projects" - a term coined by Ernest Becker to describe the ego's efforts to escape the fear of death. This episode includes: What type of "projects" the ego creates to hide from death The cost of denying death Why denying death makes us vulnerable to cults, conspiracy theories, and manipulation Why we need to awaken to our Higher Selves, our witnessing and observing selves, and help the ego surrender to our own higher wisdom Why even "death work" can be an immortality project for the ego Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 163 The 4 Elements of True Love	01 Dec 2025	00:28:05
Today I'm sharing Thich Nhat Hahn's 4 elements of true love, which is a Buddhist perspective on love that I find valuable. This episode includes: Loving-kindness: May you be truly well Compassion: Your pain is not separate from mine Joy: Your joy is my joy Equanimity/Freedom: Love that doesn't possess or control Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 162 The Hidden Work of Bearing Bad News	24 Nov 2025	00:26:14
In this episode I talk about the timing of delivering bad news and the experience of carrying that bad news until the moment it can be shared. This episode includes: The weight of carrying bad news The divine timing that sometimes asks us to wait Why pausing is a survival skill in our current hurry-up society How synchronicity can occur when we slow down and allow for pauses The value of saying Not Just Yet Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 161 Tools for the Chrysalis: What to Do When Everything Falls Apart	17 Nov 2025	00:32:42
In this episode I'll share insights from my recent Substack post on the metaphor of the butterfly life cycle and why as a society we are in a "chrysalis phase" right now. This episode includes: The need for grief rituals - both individual and collective - as we navigate this time of dissolution Why forgiveness is an essential part of grief work Why each of us must find our own unique form of creativity to bring to the world How to protect what is new and fragile Recognizing other "imaginal cells" in order to collaborate Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 160 Contemplating The Tao of Death	10 Nov 2025	00:25:26
This episode is Part 2 on the mini-series on dealing with the fear of death. Today we look again at the 5 doorways of exploring death and I share verses from The Tao of Death that can help us contemplate the deeper meaning of each doorway. The episode includes: Why we need to go within to learn about our fear of death How to "die before we die" by releasing ego attachments Why we must learn to live in the present moment rather than the imagined future Connecting to something larger than ourselves Speaking and connecting to others about our fears of death Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 159 How Do I Rise Above the Fear of Death?	03 Nov 2025	00:35:54
In this episode I share some thoughts from ChatGPT along with my own about how to deal with our innate fear of death. Next week I'll continue with this topic and share some wisdom from The Tao of Death but first we begin with a deep dive into death. This episode incudes: What if we dive beneath the fear of death instead of trying to rise above it Look beneath the fear Learn to die before you die Practice presence Connect to something larger Speak the fear aloud Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 158 Into the Unknown: Using Frozen 2 to Talk About Grief	27 Oct 2025	00:30:49
In this episode I share how to use the Disney film Frozen 2--which I've been watching on repeat with my 3 year old granddaughter--as a catalyst for conversations about loss and grief. Here are some tips for using the film and a discussion guide you can download for your own family movie night. This episode include: Frozen 2's backstory of grief Elsa's Hero's Journey in the film and what we learn from it Anna's journey through overwhelming grief and how to talk about it Teaching moments for families How to talk with children after the movie Get the discussion guide here Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 157 The Healing Power of Visible Grief	20 Oct 2025	00:30:12
In this episode I share how my own grieving process was helped by experiencing the visible evidence of mourning I encountered when traveling through Italy (as written in Wild and Holy). This episode includes: How grief is visible in Italy but repressed and hidden here in the US The cost of repressed grief to our emotions and physical body How shared grief can be healing The connectedness we can experience through grief is needed in our society to heal our divisions How to make our own grief more visible How to help others share their grief more comfortably Please check out the Kickstarter campaign for my new book Wild and Holy!! Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 156 How Grief Can Fuel Creativity	13 Oct 2025	00:17:03
In today's brief episode I share some thoughts about how my travels through Italy revealed to me that grief is a powerful source of creativity if we face it directly. This episode highlights the poetry of Andrea Gibson, whose journey through cancer sparked luminous creativity in the midst of grief. This episode includes: How grief breaks us open to allow creativity to emerge Grief becomes fertile ground for creative ideas to flourish How grief can become a medicine, as described in Andrea Gibson's poetry Grief as a transformational fire that burns away what doesn't matter How grief ultimately connects us will all humanity and creativity can create a ripple effect of hope and innovation Please check out the Kickstarter campaign for my new book Wild and Holy!! Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 155 BONUS Introduction to Wild and Holy	10 Oct 2025	00:12:07
In this special episode I’m sharing with you the Introduction to my new book Wild and Holy! I hope you enjoy listening to this brief excerpt and that you’ll consider backing the Kickstarter campaign where you can receive many wonderful bonuses for your support. Wild and Holy has been named a “Project We Love” by Kickstarter, which is an amazing honor I’m happy to receive. Check it out and reserve your copy – available now only through Kickstarter! Go to this link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2136452733/wild-and-holy Thanks in advance if you choose to support the campaign!
	Ep. 154 Clearing the Field to Improve Challenging Relationships	06 Oct 2025	00:32:13
Today I'm sharing a personal practice I've used to clear my own energy field when I'm faced with tense and challenging relationships. With all the polarization and hatred present in our society right now we need tools like this to help us find peace and reconciliation wherever possible. This episode includes: The sacred Hawaiian practice of Ho'oponopono How taking responsibility for our own energy and issues can help us find healing in our relationships, even remotely The power of asking What if it's all me? Why we need to challenge the ego to let go of its attachment to being right (which makes everyone else wrong) Please check out the Kickstarter campaign for my new book Wild and Holy!! Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 153 When Grief Comes Back Like a Volcano: The Second Wave	29 Sep 2025	00:30:03
In this episode I share my experience of having grief return to me in a sudden, unexpected wave like a long-dormant volcano erupting. This event is the subject of my new book Wild and Holy, which is launching on Kickstarter this week. This episode includes: What is the second wave of grief and why does it happen How hidden grief may return when we are strong enough to navigate it How grief and guilt can be stored in the physical body and somatic therapies may be needed How society exerts pressure to move on from grief and adds to shame and guilt over prolonge or recurrent grief How to navigate your own second wave of grief Sign up for the Wild and Holy Kickstarter page Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 152 Healing Grief to Heal the Heart	22 Sep 2025	00:27:44
In this episode I will share my own personal journey of healing for the heart condition I was unexpectedly diagnosed with last year. This story has a rather miraculous conclusion so listen to the end! This episode includes: How I began a healing journey for body, mind, and spirit after learning that my heart condition was quite serious How I created a "Heart Journal" and used journaling practices to explore my own Shadow Why I renamed my own heart condition How I was led to start focusing on grief What inspired the writing of the book Wild and Holy Sign up for the Wild and Holy Kickstarter prelaunch page Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post Make a donation here
	Ep. 151 Navigating the In-Between of Growth from Ego to Soul	15 Sep 2025	00:31:49
This episode is Part 3 of a mini-series on From Ego-Driven to Soul-Led: A Journey of Integration. In Part 1 we focused on the ego and Part 2 centered around the Soul, or Higher Consciousness. Today we cover the "dance" that occurs between the ego and the Soul as we gradually learn to hand control over to our higher selves. This episode includes: The Dance of Life - an excerpt from The Journey from Ego to Soul How growth in consciousness occurs gradually as we fact the Shadow issues of the ego How triggers arise from wounded ego How to reflect on what triggers us - at first after we react negatively The goal of pausing to listen to higher wisdom and reflect before we react Sign up for the Wild and Holy Kickstarter prelaunch page Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post
	Ep. 150 What it Means to be Soul-Led	08 Sep 2025	00:33:53
This is part 2 of the mini-series on From Ego-Driven to Soul-Led: A Journey of Integration. Today we are talking about the Soul (or Higher Self) and how we can learn to live more fully by the light of the soul after we transcend the ego. This episode includes: What is the Soul (or Higher Consciousness) and what does it do How the ego learns to loosen control in order to be guided by the Soul Why this process is often catalyzed by grief, loss, illness, or other adversity How spiritual practice can help us hear and follow the guidance of the Soul Why this journey requires patience Get the handout for Soul Supporters on Patreon Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post
	Ep. 149 What the Ego Is and Why We Need It	01 Sep 2025	00:32:44
This is the first episode in a mini-series on Integrating the Ego and Soul. We begin with a primer on the ego to help us recognize our own ego, how it behaves, and when it might trip us up. This episdoe includes: How the ego develops in childhood What role the ego plays Why the ego's main tool is fear Why we need the ego to function in the world How "spiritual ego" may trick us into believing we are more enlightened than we really are Get the handout for Soul Supporters on Patreon Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post
	Ep. 148 A 5-Step Reset Ritual for Unsettled Times	25 Aug 2025	00:29:22
In today's episode I'm sharing a simple ritual that can help you get centered after being pulled into a negative spiral by the events of the day. This is a tool you can use anytime, anywhere that can quickly shift your energy and focus. This episode includes: Listener question on the benefits of knowing your inner purpose Why we need simple tools to help us during these stressful times How each of these 5 components can be used individually as well How these simple steps work to help us reset Get the handout for Soul Supporters on Patreon Learn about my books here Check out End-of-Life University Podcast Read my latest Substack post
	Ep. 147 Why Death Awareness is Essential for Spiritual Growth	18 Aug 2025	00:35:27
In this episode I talk about death awareness as a necessary step to help us manage the ego and begin to recieve guidance form the Soul. The episode includes: Why the ego fears death The ego's obsession with external control and avoidance of death Why death awareness helps us live life fully There are many paths to the inward arc of life The Buddhist practice of Five Remembrances for death contemplation Verses from The Tao of Death Get The Tao of Death Check out the Soulcode Substack Join the Soul Supporter tier on Patreon for special bonuses Contact me
	Ep. 146 The 7 Lessons from the Dying: A Spiritual Path for These Times	11 Aug 2025	00:43:40
Today I'll be sharing with you the 7 Lessons from my book 7 Lessons for Living from the Dying. We'll look at how each of these lessons help form a soul map for our spiritual growth that is death-aware, ego-wise, and love-rooted. This episode includes: How understanding impermanence helps us cope with change Why we need to let go of ego control and surrender to what life brings us Our inner purpose vs. outer purpose The value of practicing presence Why forgiveness is key to spiritual evolution Love is really all that matters How suffering initiates us on the spiritual path Check out the Soulcode Substack Join the Soul Supporter tier on Patreon for special bonuses Contact me
	Ep. 145 Why Spirituality Matters Now More than Ever	07 Aug 2025	00:35:27
In this episode I'll share some thoughts on why we need to talk about spirituality and its importance - apart from religion and even from belief in God. I'll share why I'm relaunching this podcast right now at this time in history. This episode includes: Why we all need to look inward at this time Collectively we are facing crises of grief, meaning, and moral guidance We need spirituality that is: Death-Aware, Ego-Wise, and Rooted in Love 3 simple practices for each of those goals Why I returned to this podcast How it differs from EOLU Podcast What to expect in future episodes Check out the Soulcode Substack Join the Soul Supporter tier on Patreon for special bonuses Contact me
	Ep. 144 Where I've Been	04 Aug 2025	00:31:02
I'm back and in this first episode of the relaunched podcast I'll fill you in on where I've been for a year and a half. This episode includes: Why I had to leave the mountains How I'm approaching my heart issue The benefits of somatic therapy Spiritual practices for the heart Low sodium life Why I'm grateful for my expanded heart Check out my Substack: Soulcode Join the Patreon Soul Supporter Group
	Ep. 143 Following My Heart	26 May 2024	00:18:38
I'm back briefly after a long hiatus! In this episode I describe some health issues that began shortly after the previous episode and how I set out to manage them. I have been listening to my heart as a messenger for my soul and have been making some big changes in my life. You'll hear an update of what's going on right now and what to expect in the near future. I love sharing my own journey of spiritual growth and healing on this podcast so I will probably continue to provide updates from time to time.
	Ep. 142 Part 11 Only Love is Eternal	24 Jan 2024	00:23:21
In this concluding episode of the series on my grief travel through Italy I share some insights I gathered on a subsequent trip that introduced me to a doctor who became a saint. This episode includes: The life of Dr. Giuseppe Moscati who was later canonized as a saint Embracing the fact that death comes for everything and only love lasts Why I'm saying goodbye to this podcast for awhile Get my latest books here.
	Ep. 141 Part 10 We're Here for Love and Grief	17 Jan 2024	00:24:59
In this 10th episode in the grief travel series we visit the city of Sorrento and the ruins of Pompeii for the final novena prayer. This episode includes: The disappointment that comes from being attached to expectations The universality of loss and grief throughout time and space The inevitability of death and the need for self-forgiveness
	Ep. 140 Part 9 Accepting Disappointment	11 Jan 2024	00:34:01
In this 9th episode from the series on grief travel in Italy we travel to the beautiful city of Assisi and learn about the beloved St. Francis of Assisi. This episode includes: The story of St. Francis His message of love, simplicity and care for nature being usurped by commercialization How life is not meant to go according to our plans and we have to learn to surrender Get my latest books Support this podcast to keep it on the air!
	Ep. 139 Part 8 Lifting the Weight of Guilt	03 Jan 2024	00:32:50
In this episode of my ongoing series on grief travel through Italy I visit the village of Cortona Italy and learn how to carry the guilt that accompanies my grief. This episode includes: How an artist portrayed his grief in his paintings A patron saint who overcame guilt and shame to bring blessings to the poor and sick How nature can depict our losses and grief and inspire us to keep on Get my latest books Support this podcast to keep it on the air!
	Ep. 138 Part 7 Finding Purpose in Grief	27 Dec 2023	00:32:07
This episode is Part 7 of my ongoing series on grief travel through Italy. If you haven't done so already I recommend you listen to the previous 6 episodes first! Today we travel to Siena Italy where I came face-to-face with the depths of my grief. This episode includes: How Siena became "frozen" in time after the Black Death Finding peace in an ancient hospital chapel Wisdom from St. Catherine Get my books here. Support this podcast to keep it on the air
	Ep. 137 Part 6 The Healing Power of Nature	20 Dec 2023	00:32:23
In this episode of my series on grief travel through Italy we journey to the Cinque Terre region, which is a stunningly beautiful collection of 5 small villages along the Ligurian coast. This episode includes: How nature reminds us to be fully present in the moment Nurturing the 5 senses can help us carry grief Why we need community to deal with death and dying Death brings darkness but the light is always still present Get my latest books here Support this podcast to keep it on the air!
	Ep. 136 Part 5 Grace and Growth	13 Dec 2023	00:29:34
In part 5 of the series on my grief travel through Italy we visit more sites in the great city of Florence and learn about grace, gratitude and growth. This episode includes: The great flood of Florence The 5 gratitudes Sacred geometry at San Miniato Get my latest books here Support this podcast to keep it on the air!
	Ep. 135 Part 4: Rising from the Ashes	06 Dec 2023	00:27:41
In part 4 of the ongoing story of my grief travel through Italy we arrive in Florence and learn about the history of the Renaissance which began in this beautiful city. This episode includes: How the Black Death influenced the birth of the Renaissance The remarkable expansion of consciousness that took place during the Renaissance Michelangelo and his sorrow Get my latest books here Support this podcast to keep it on the air!
	Ep. 134 Part 3 Grief is All Around Us	29 Nov 2023	00:18:04
Part 3 of the grief travel story takes place in Trastevere, the Jewish Ghetto of Rome, and an island in the Tiber River. This episode includes: A funeral in one of Rome's oldest churches A 2000 year old bridge Heroism at a hospital during WW2
	Ep. 133 Part 2 Light in the Darkness	22 Nov 2023	00:22:45
Part 2 of this grief travel story takes place in Rome and at the Vatican. Be sure to listen to Part 1 if you haven't already! This episode includes: Learning about chiaroscuro The loving embrace of the Divine Feminine Losing my identity
	Ep. 132 Grief Travel in Italy Part 1	16 Nov 2023	00:31:00
In this episode I begin a series of stories from a trip to Italy I took several years ago that was "ruined" by grief. I'll share the amazing insights and lessons I learned on that journey over the next several weeks. This episode includes: The H1N1 influenza epidemic Getting lost in Rome The Novena inspiration Get my latest books here Support this podcast to keep it on the air!
	Ep. 131 Knowing vs Believing	08 Nov 2023	00:30:56
In this episode I talk about the difference between knowing and believing when it comes to spiritual awareness and why that's an important distinction right now with what is happening in the world. This episode includes: The "knowing" that comes from consciousness-expanding experiences How to live from that knowing rather than regressing to tribal desires for vengeance and retribution Why we should be grateful and humble for the opportunity to see life through an expanded lens How to keep shining a light and radiating love when the world is falling apart The importance of maintaining a center of calmness and stillness in the midst of the world's darkness Get my latest books here Support this podcast to keep it on the air!
	Ep. 130 How Transformation Can Follow Tragedy	25 Oct 2023	00:24:45
In this episode I discuss the history of a devastating earthquake in Lisbon in 1755 that I learned about on my recent trip to Portugal. The outcome of this tragedy reminded me that even the horrific wars that are taking place right now contain a tiny seed of hope for transformation. This episode includes: The devastation caused by the triple disaster in Lisbon in 1755 How the entire world was affected by this disaster How the Age of Enlightenment was hastened by this event Why we need to carry all the pain of the world right now and still continue to spread love Get my latest books! Support this podcast to keep it on the air!

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