It is said that everyone dreams - both literally and metaphorically. However, most people don’t know that their night-time dreams can be used for personal development. Enter dream incubation, an ancient practice that has been used by many cultures throughout history. Join us as Sister Jenna welcomes Machiel Klerk to discuss dream incubation and how dreams can help us in all areas of our daily lives. Machiel Klerk is a licensed therapist, expert and international speaker on dreams. He has traveled the world, studying various cultures, their healing traditions and dream practices. His new book is titled DREAM GUIDANCE: Connecting to the Soul Through Dream Incubation. Machiel is also the founder of the online organization Jung Platform. Read more at https://machielklerk.com and https://jungplatform.com.  The Dream Guidance book is available at https://amzn.to/3pDxsic. Check out Sister Jenna’s new book, Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org and if you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us.

Many of us would agree that today’s business environment requires a new kind of leader, one with empathy and flexibility. Is it possible to be a successful leader and a compassionate human being, or to balance your personal life with work? CEO Jim Blake says not only is it possible but it’s the key to effective leadership. But how do you bring this sort of clarity and vision to your business? In his new book, The Zen Executive: Gems of Wisdom for Enlightened Leadership, Jim Blake looks at practical spirituality as the foundation for good leadership. Drawing from his experience as CEO of the 130-year-old spiritual non-profit, Unity World Headquarters, and a lifetime of corporate leadership, Jim joins Sister Jenna to discuss how to lead teams, companies, and communities, while maintaining alignment with your principles and integrity. Check out Sister Jenna’s new book, Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org and if you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us.

In her powerful new book, Conscious Bravery, Caring for Someone with Addiction, Pamela Brinker combines her professional knowledge with her personal experiences to create a caring and helpful guide for those who are dealing with loved ones struggling with addiction and mental health issues. Pamela joins us to discuss not only how to navigate the emotional roller coaster of addiction, but how to survive and thrive with positivity. As a licensed clinical psychotherapist, Pamela has been working with clients to help move them through pain and into bravery for many years. She is a passionate speaker, educator and advocate, but above all she is a mother who has struggled with the emotions and challenges of raising two sons wrestling with addiction. Check out Sister Jenna’s new book, Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org and if you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us.

Simran Singh says that we are at a point in time where the scales of universal justice are rebalancing our social systems and structures through the use of crisis, chaos and dysfunction. Awareness of individual expressions of fear, obsession and separation offers us the opportunity for transcending the human condition. Simran is a globally recognized speaker and catalyst for love, compassion and humanity. She is the Publisher of the 11:11 Magazine, Host of 11:11 Talk Radio, Guide for 11:11 Inner Views TV, and an artist, poet and soulful mentor. She is the author of multiple award-winning books, and is releasing the self-realization trilogy of LIVING, BEING and KNOWING. Her new release is titled, Being: The 7 Illusions That Derail Personal Power, Purpose and Peace. Read more at https://1111mag.com Check out Sister Jenna’s new book, Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org and if you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us.

Connie Zweig, Ph.D., is a retired therapist and co-author of Meeting the Shadow and Romancing the Shadow and author of Meeting the Shadow of Spirituality and a novel, A Moth to the Flame: The Life of Sufi Poet Rumi. Her new bestselling book, The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul, extends her work on the Shadow into midlife and beyond and explores aging as a spiritual practice. It won several prestigious awards. Connie has been doing contemplative practices for more than 50 years. She is a wife, stepmother, and grandmother. After all these roles, she’s practicing the shift from role to soul. Check out Connie’s new book here: https://amzn.to/3uA7VcD. Visit her website at https://conniezweig.com. Check out Sister Jenna’s new book, Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org and if you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us.

Our guest today, Misti Dian says that "A life you love starts when you say YES"! She joins Sister Jenna to discuss her spiritual journey and her newest initiative, One Year of Intention, a serious one year commitment to healing your WHOLE self. Misti is a visionary and consciousness teacher who leaves others feeling deeply connected and empowered to create a truly sustainable life they love. With a degree in metaphysical theology and a combined 20-year career as a consultant and coach, Misti invites us to live each day with intention through her groundbreaking program called One Year of Intention. She is the founder of the non-profit organization, Spiritual Sustainability, and the creator of the conscious community App called IAOMAI Online which brings conscious living tools right to your smart phone. Visit http://oneyearofintention.com. Follow Misti on IG @meetmisti. Sister Jenna is the founder & director of the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museums in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area and host of America Meditating Radio. Visit https://www.meditationmuseum.org & https://www.americameditating.org. Check out Sister Jenna’s new book, Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org and if you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us.  

Some days, our hearts or souls can't find the glasses to see, and we cannot hear our own music. We find ourselves on autopilot, forgetting the preciousness of being and losing touch with our creative spirit. But on other days, our being fills with excitement, magically showing us the miracle of joy. Author Susan Lax joins Sister Jenna to explore the gifts of awareness and being present in the moment. Susan currently works as a spiritual counselor specializing in those touched by illness, grief, and loving through death. She lectures and leads workshops on the topics of awareness and making room for joy. Her new book, "A HEART’S LANDSCAPE: An Invitation to the Garden of Moments" was a recent top book pick by Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts. With all that’s happening in the world, this gorgeous hardcover book offers deep reminders with words and warm visuals - to take a moment – and just pause - get away from the inundation and put the chaos away. Susan is also the co-owner of Naot Footwear, a company that ethically manufactures handmade comfort shoes in Israel.  Visit https://susanplax.com & https://naot.com/product-category/a-hearts-landscape-collection. Check out Sister Jenna’s new book, Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org and if you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us.

In 2006, the story of Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil’s coming out made headlines in India and around the world. His effigies were burnt in Rajpipla, where the traditional society was shocked and publicly jeered and heckled. His family accused him of bringing dishonor and disowned him soon after, but Prince Manvendra felt a sense of inner freedom in which he was released from a "prison within a prison within a prison." Manvendra Singh Gohil is the Crown Prince of Rajpipla, an erstwhile princely State of Gujarat and the 39th direct descendant of the 650-year-old Gohil Dynasty. He is the first member of a royal family to openly come out as gay to the world. He has been interviewed by Oprah Winfrey several times and has been featured on the show "Keeping Up with the Kardashians." Prince Manvendra is the Chairperson and Co-founder of Lakshya Trust dedicated towards Empowerment of the LGBT community. He is also the Brand Ambassador of AIDS Healthcare Foundation India Cares, the world's oldest and largest non-profit organization for HIV testing and treatment. Currently, Prince Manvendra is developing his dream project, an LGBTQA community campus at his royal establishment of Hanumanteshwar for the social and financial empowerment of LGBT community. He has been appointed on the Advisory Board of Eyes Open International an American non-profit organization for addressing issues on Human Trafficking. Visit https://www.lakshya-trust.org Check out Sister Jenna’s new book, Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices. Visit www.americameditating.org and if you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us.  

Natasha Graziano is passionate about helping people transform their lives through neuroscience and ancient wisdom combined. She is the ‘number 1 female motivational speaker under 40', as seen in Forbes Magazine and a top female mindset coach by Business Insider. With over 15 million followers on social media, it makes her one of the most influential thought leaders today. From a homeless, broke, single mother, Natasha transformed her life and is now a bestselling author and speaks on stages alongside many prominent motivational speakers. Natasha is the host of The Law of Attraction podcast which has had over 100 million views and is ranked in the 'Top 10 podcasts to download in 2021' by Influencive Magazine. She is the creator of the renowned Meditational Behavioural Synchronicity Method which comprises ancient breathing techniques and meditation in altered states of consciousness. Natasha has been seen in The New York Times, Wealth Insider, Marie Claire, Harpers Bazaar, on the BBC, Business Insider, Vogue, Forbes, & many more top tier publications. Her new book is titled, Be it Until You Become It: The Law of Attraction Explained Through Neuroscience & Ancient Wisdom. Check out Sister Jenna’s new book, Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org and if you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us.    

What does Kendrick Lamar have in common with Disney's "Moana"? They recognize our common humanity and show us how to love ourselves and one another, says writer and educator Chloé Valdary. She uses pop culture to help people develop resilience and advance social change -- and explains why cultivating love is the key to connection, healing and moving forward together. Chloé developed The Theory of Enchantment, an innovative framework for compassionate antiracism that combines social emotional learning, character development, and interpersonal growth as tools for leadership development in the boardroom and beyond. Visit https://theoryofenchantment.com and https://chloevaldary.org. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org and subscribe to www.YouTube.com/AmericaMeditating. 

Most people experience fear and stress around money and they’re not aware how much it’s influencing their business, financial and family life, and their impact in the world. Money sits at the heart of our economy, government, social systems, and way of organizing life on this planet. It is an energy that is interwoven through every moment of our lives, connecting us all in an invisible web of exchange. When we change our relationship with money, we change our relationship with life. Sarah McCrum is a teacher and author who helps people transform their relationship with money. She helps them grow the inner skills they need to handle the challenges of money, business and family life so they can live more generously towards themselves and others. She offers a practical, relaxed approach through her courses based on the principles of her books, Love Money, Money Loves You and Energy on Demand. Her work is founded on 30 years of personal practice, 22 years of training with Chinese Masters and two decades of coaching business owners and leaders. Sarah has influenced the lives of tens of thousands worldwide to expand their consciousness around money and generosity. Read More at https://sarahmccrum.com. Get the book at https://amzn.to/3wbmq6K. Check out Sister Jenna’s new book, Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org and if you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us.

Matthew Fox is the passionate prophet - and pied piper - of creation-centered spirituality. A radical priest, visionary theologian, and ecumenical mystic. He joins Sister Jenna to discuss his exploration of the creation spirituality traditions in Christianity and other world religions, as well as demonstrating their relevance to the significant challenges of our times. These traditions affirm the inherent sanctity and creativity of the universe and all its inhabitants, and they assert that a central human mission is to co-create a world of justice and compassion, beauty and peace, love and gratitude. Matthew's recent book is titled Essential Writings on Creation Spirituality. Visit https://www.matthewfox.org. Check out Sister Jenna’s new book, Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org and if you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us.

Best-selling author, philosopher and teacher, Guy Finley has said that everyone on earth has the possibility to take The Hero’s Journey. Not as an abstract concept, but as the core purpose and driving force in every human being’s life. The Hero’s Journey is our birthright, and the greatest, most fulfilling adventure we will ever know. A true hero is someone who, in the face of daunting opposing forces – being called to make a difficult sacrifice for the sake of a noble cause – does so regardless of the odds, despite the personal cost. To what “power” do all true heroes attribute their success; those brave souls who have helped to shape, to make our world a richer, better and brighter place? All attest to one simple truth: a relationship with a “higher power” greater than themselves. Join us as Sister Jenna welcomes Guy Finley to The Next Normal as he shares some of the universal and timeless spiritual principles that lead us to the personal revelation of Divine guidance, and the ultimate realization of our own highest possibilities. Join Guy’s “Talks in the Pines” event which takes place June 24th - 26th. Info at www.guyfinley.org/journey. Check out Sister Jenna’s new book, Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org and if you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us.

"No thanks - I’m not drinking tonight." In a culture that equates alcohol with enjoyment and social acceptance, making this simple statement can make us feel like we’re depriving or even punishing ourselves. "When we realize that we don’t want to drink anymore or can no longer drink safely, it can feel like the only choices are to spiral out of control or embrace a joyless life," says psychotherapist and sobriety expert Veronica Valli. "But it’s not true! Sobriety can be a path filled with fun, excitement, belonging, relaxation, and romance." Veronica Valli joins Sister Jenna to discuss how to get sober and stay sober by increasing your self-worth, energy, and participation in life. She debunks widespread beliefs about alcohol and sobriety, including the illusion that alcohol itself is the problem. She will take us into the heart of her method for building an alcohol-free life that works - the Five Pillars of Sustainable Sobriety. Veronica Valli has lived and taught sober living principles for over twenty years, both in her personal journey and to thousands of clients who she’s helped discover the joys of sober living. She's built a community of over 10,000 and hosts a popular podcast with Chip Somers, the initial recovery coach to Russell Brand. Her new book is titled, SOBERFUL: Uncover a Sustainable Fulfilling Life Without Alcohol. Visit https://soberful.com. Check out Sister Jenna’s new book, Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.

We all experience “stuckness” in our lives. We feel stuck in our relationships, career paths, body struggles, addiction issues, and more. Many of us know what we need to do to move forward - but we find ourselves unable to take the leap to make it happen. Our guest today, Britt Frank, says you're not lazy, crazy, or unmotivated. She joins Sister Jenna to discuss why we can't think our way forward - and how to break through what's holding us back. Britt Frank is a therapist, teacher, speaker, and trauma specialist who is committed to dismantling the mental health myths that keep us feeling STUCK and SICK. She is also the author of the new book, The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward. Britt’s work focuses on empowering people to understand the inner mechanisms of their brains and bodies. When we know how things work, the capacity for CHOICE is restored and life can and does change. Read more at https://www.scienceofstuck.com. Check out Sister Jenna’s new book, Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org and if you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us.

There’s a quote that’s attributed to Ram Dass that goes: "If you think you’re enlightened, go spend a week with your family." From the moment we’re born and throughout our lives, we experience relationships. Today we’re going to discuss challenges in these connections - with our family, friends, and work relationships. Our guest today is Kathryn Ford, M.D. who specializes in relationships of all kinds and has been practicing psychotherapy, in private practice, for more than 20 years. Through the method she developed, Aperture Awareness, Kathryn guides others in staying in the present moment – which, she explains, is the key to a successful relationship. It’s where the learning and growth takes place. Kathryn received her M.D. from Brown University Medical School and completed her psychiatry residency at The Stanford School of Medicine. She leads workshops for therapists and individuals through Stanford Continuing Studies. Read more at https://kathrynfordmd.com. Check out Sister Jenna’s new book, Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org and if you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us.

The word racism carries a heavy burden, and the thought of dismantling it has even more weight. Our guest today, Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery tackles this subject with finesse and instills hope that it is possible to achieve racial equity. She leads the charge against fear, guilt, and shame that often comes with addressing racism. Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery is an ordained minister and licensed psychologist who invites people into transformation through the journey of sacred intelligence: tapping into one’s internal source to make intelligent choices that manifest the good of humanity. She helps leaders discover how their sphere of influence can change the status quo and dismantle racism. She is the author of Sacred Intelligence: The Essence of Sacred, Selfish & Shared Relationships and her new book is titled: Dismantling Racism: Healing Separation from the Inside Out. Rev. Dr. Curry Avery is the pastor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Presbyterian Church in Springfield, MA and the host of Dismantle Racism on talkradio.nyc. Visit https://www.sacredintelligence.com. Get the book "Dismantling Racism" at https://amzn.to/3wQ5TXv. Check out Sister Jenna’s new book, Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org and if you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us.  

Jenai Lane has allowed herself to follow her guidance and intuition, coming full circle, as she now lives her life knowing her purpose in this incarnation. She is the founder of Spirit Coach Training. An award-winning entrepreneur, intuitive coach and trainer, she certifies coaches in a method to be spirit-led. Her Spirit Coach® Methodology has been used for over 15 years with clients one-on-one, online, in retreat settings and to train master coaches. She is the author of Spirit Led Instead: The Little Tool Book of Limitless Transformation, The Spirit Led Instead Playbook and is a contributing author in the new book, Meditation; Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices, which includes over 30 contributing authors sharing their experiences with the Divine. Jenai joins Sister Jenna to discuss her evolution from being a highly successful award-winning entrepreneur with appearances on national TV, and magazine articles written about her to a spiritual path and Spirit Coaching for others. Visit https://www.spiritcoachtraining.com. Check out Sister Jenna’s new book, Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org and if you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us.

Do you ever feel that the life you’ve dreamed of and the one you’re actually living are very different? While attempting to overcome the obstacles and distractions that keep us from achieving the lives we really want – we can learn to take control of our minds, bodies and ultimately, our future. Join us as Sister Jenna welcomes New York Times bestselling author, Deborah King to discuss how anyone can release deep-seated layers of denial, fear, and anger to heal the mind and body. Deborah King is a popular speaker, meditation teacher, renowned spiritual leader and authority on energy medicine. Her early story of recovery from cancer, and alcohol and drug addiction led her to leave the corporate arena and master energy healing systems from around the world. Her groundbreaking Life Force Energy Healing programs guide the reader through personal transformations, so they too can lead. W magazine calls Deborah and her work "electrifying". Visit https://deborahking.com. Check out Sister Jenna’s new book, Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org and if you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us.

Christy Whitman’s philosophy is that YOU are the energy master of your own life; you embody healing energy and have the power to improve your circumstances; you direct this unlimited flow of energy wherever you want, allowing you to manifest; it is your Divine Nature to create - and this creation is invigorating! Join us as Sister Jenna welcomes Christy Whitman to discuss how desire is the force behind every act of creation. Christy Whitman is a New York Times bestselling author, transformational leader, and author. She has appeared on The Today Show and The Morning Show, and her work has been featured in People Magazine, Seventeen, Woman’s Day, Hollywood Life, among others. She is the CEO and founder of the Quantum Success Coaching Academy and has helped thousands of people worldwide to achieve their goals through her empowerment seminars, speeches, and coaching sessions, and products. Christy’s life-changing message reaches over 125,000 people a month, and her work has been promoted by and featured with many esteemed authors and luminaries. Her most recent book is titled, The Desire Factor: How to Embrace Your Materialistic Nature to Reclaim Your Full Spiritual Power. Visit https://www.christywhitman.com and www.watchyourwords.com.  Check out Sister Jenna’s new book, Meditation: Intimate Experiences with the Divine through Contemplative Practices. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org and if you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts.