Send us a text Shanika Malcolm – Visionary, Healer & Ecovillage Builder Shanika Malcolm is a Jamaican spiritual teacher, writer, and visionary community builder whose journey bridges survival, soul, and regeneration. She first rose to prominence as the first Black woman to complete the 21-day challenge on Discovery Channel’s Naked and Afraid, an initiation that awakened a lifelong devotion to healing, truth, and the reclamation of feminine power. Today, Shanika guides others throu...

Send us a text “You Are Your Own Guru Now” After exploring Gnosticism, Gurdjieff, Bhakti Yoga, EST, Nichirin Shoshu Bhuddism, Tibetan Buddhism, Non Dual Shaiva Tantra, Balanced View, the Finders Course, Mahamudra, Ati Yoga, and several other spiritual and New Agey teachings and traditions, for more than 50 years, it was a great relief to be finally told, "You are your own guru now!" That's when life really begins. Or rather, that's when real life begins. Finders Course https:/...

Send us a text Out of the Darkness Comes Light. The Life of a Somatic Healer. Today on Seekers and Finders, we’re joined by the luminous Crystal Rainbow Mort, founder of Somatic Healing Seattle—a healer whose path has been shaped by both the depth of inner silence and the intelligence of the body. Born and raised in Seattle, Crystal’s life has been a tapestry of transformation, woven through over a decade of bodywork practice, global study, and spiritual immersion. From her travels across the...

Send us a text From Booze to Buddhism and Beyond! Chris Lemig shares his remarkable journey from a life caught up in drugs and alcohol to becoming a Tibetan Buddhist monk, and now a hypnotherapist helping others create change in their own lives. In this conversation, he opens up about transformation, healing, and the spiritual lessons that shaped his path. Chris Lemig website: https://truenaturehypnotherapy.com/

Send us a text Lorcan Otway is a storyteller, spiritual seeker, and cultural bridge between traditions. Born to a Quaker father and a Romani mother, his life has been steeped in two worlds—one rooted in silence, peace, and inner light, the other alive with music, history, and the struggle for dignity. Lorcan has carried both legacies forward, not only as a guardian of heritage but as a voice for compassion, justice, and community. Whether through his work preserving folk culture, advocating f...

Send us a text Scott Goolsby emerges from his writing as a modern-day seeker who transforms profound personal suffering into deep spiritual insight. He candidly recounts a harrowing battle that stripped away the familiar rhythms of life. What begins as a medical ordeal gradually reveals itself as a spiritual teacher—reshaping how he relates to his body, his expectations, and the very meaning of normalcy. “As burdensome, depressing, and annoying as it has been, CVS, Cyclic Vomiting S...

Send us a text Steven Martyn - The Sacred Gardener M.A. (traditional plant use), B.F.A. honours, artist, farmer, wildcrafter, builder, teacher, writer, visionary. Steven has more than thirty years experience living co-creatively with the Earth, practicing traditional living skills of growing food, building and healing. Steven created Livingstone & Greenbloom in 1986, Toronto’s first green landscaping company. In 1996, he created the Algonquin Tea Company, North America’s premiere bioregio...

Send us a text Welcome to The FUN Layer — where joy isn’t just an emotion, it’s a practice. The FUN Layer exists as a fundamental aspect of the human nervous system, though it can be obscured by thoughts, emotions, and reactions. People, therefore, often find it challenging to bring FUN into conscious awareness. The FUN Layer Course provides tools and techniques to both access and deepen within the FUN, making it accessible in every moment. The practices are ever-evolving, based on Improv pri...

Send us a text Robert Fusco and Caren Horowitz discuss their relationship with The Urantia Book. From discovering the book, to the insights they received, this conversation offers an inside look into the dedication these two seekers have to the Mystery of Urantia. Thought Adjusters and Mystery Monitors: https://www.urantia.org/urantia-book-standardized/paper-107-origin-and-nature-thought-adjusters The Urantia Foundation: Here you can read the book: https://www.urantia.org

Send us a text In this episode, we reconnect with scholar and author Pierce Salguero to continue our exploration of his recent book, A Lamp Unto Yourself, a guide to cultivating an inner path rooted in discernment and self-trust. Our conversation then turns to his forthcoming book, Threads of Awakening, which invites seekers to engage multiple spiritual traditions through a personalized lens. As Pierce writes: "For those just getting started, why not launch your spiritual journey with a balan...

Send us a text In this episode, Stefan and Gary experience Guided Shifting for themselves with the newly released free sample session. If you want to try it yourself, then you can access the full session here: https://www.guidedshifting.com/get-started . Afterwards, Stefan and Gary explore what their experience is like on the other side, and then Jason and Gary reconnect two days later to discuss what life has been like since the session ended.

Send us a text For seekers attuned to the subtle dimensions of the spiritual path, this episode opens a doorway into the living traditions of the East—practices and philosophies that have long offered maps beyond the mind, into embodied presence and inner stillness. From meditation and movement to Nondual philosophies, these traditions offer more than techniques—they point to a different way of perceiving reality. In conversation with author and scholar C. Pierce Salguero, we explore how anci...

Send us a text We’re excited to welcome Jason Soll as our guest today on the Seekers and Finders Podcast to explore his transformative system, Guided Shifting: Awakening in 30 Minutes. This consciousness-expanding approach blends neuroscience, guided visualization, and somatic awareness to facilitate rapid shifts in perception—often within just half an hour. Jason brings a fresh, practical pathway to awakening that’s both accessible and deeply effective. In our conversation, we dive into the ...

Send us a text The Cult Experience Being in a cult is often a journey that starts with a search for meaning, belonging, or spiritual fulfillment but can gradually turn into an environment of control, manipulation, and isolation. Many who enter these groups don’t realize they are part of a cult until they are deeply entangled in its belief system, social structure, and often, its psychological grip. Along with Gary and Stefan the guests today, Phil Hirschi and Patricia Aubertin, who were part ...

Send us a text "Rastal is a pioneering consciousness researcher who demystifies inner peace by stripping away unnecessary spiritual baggage. Creator of the Deepening Framework and founder of the Amplify gathering, he's dedicated to making profound wellbeing as approachable as exercise or nutrition. By balancing awakening with a successful engineering career, Rastal demonstrates that lasting transformation requires neither becoming a monk nor sacrificing your authentic personality." https://ra...

Send us a text In our conversation with Todd Allen, we explore Ho'oponopono, the Hawaiian practice of forgiveness and reconciliation, alongside the deeper meanings of Agape and Kuleana. Todd explains how Ho'oponopono’s mantra—"I'm sorry, please forgive me, thank you, I love you"—facilitates emotional healing and spiritual clarity. We also discuss Agape, the highest form of unconditional love, and its role in fostering deep connection and compassion. Additionally, we examine Kuleana, the Hawai...

Send us a text Luminous Emptiness Welcome back to Seekers and Finders Podcast, where we explore the mysteries of consciousness, the nature of spirituality, and the many paths that lead to enlightenment. Today, we’re honored to have a truly special guest—author, speaker, and transformational coach, Irene Kendig. Her work dives deep into the nature of consciousness, and the boundless potential for awakening that exists within each of us. In this episode, we’ll be exploring the concept of Lumino...

Send us a text Maryanna Hemming once sought enlightenment with restless curiosity, absorbing the guru’s teaching like an aspiring flame. Through years of discipline, doubt, and revelation, she learned that true wisdom unfolds in stillness as much as in seeking. Now, with quiet confidence and deep presence, she embodies the practice, no longer searching—only being.

Send us a textMarian Tortorella is a widely recognized International Astrologer. She has read tens of thousands of Astrological Horoscopes over the last 46 years with a repeat global clientele. A published Astrological Researcher and columnist, she’s been a guest on Public Radio, TV, Wise Woman Radio Blog, and the popular show Impractical Jokers. Marian has practiced many spiritual and esoteric realms of divination. With her intuitive skill, she has managed to me...

Send us a textHarry Rob Bruner’s spiritual journey is a significant aspect of his life and creative work. In his solo show, Nephew of the Universe, Bruner delves into his experiences growing up within a renowned spiritual organization that his family helped establish. His aunt played a pivotal role in bringing the guru Sri Chinmoy to America, leading to the formation of a worldwide spiritual movement. Bruner’s performance offers a heartfelt and, at times, whimsical narrative of his twenty yea...