Episode 70: John Michael Thornton
John Michael Thornton began to awaken to his talents as a psychic in his early teens and trained as a psychic at the Natural Psychic School of Metaphysics at age 15, becoming its youngest graduate. He gave his first paid reading a few weeks later and has given readings every year since 1992. He has a long history with the A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment) spending 14 years at their camp, either as a camper or a counselor. As an adult, he has done numerous conference presentations. His parents met when his father was doing a presentation for the A.R.E. on a college campus and his future mother was the sole audience member.
Episode 69: Rev. Marjorie Rivera Kain
Rev. Marjorie Rivera (Chi Chi) Kain is a professional psychic medium who has been a full-time reader for 24 years. She leads message circles, lectures, and teaches. She has been a magazine columnist and radio talk show co-host for years and is also a published author. Chi Chi is a Lily Dale trained medium and she holds her ministerial and metaphysician's degree through Fellowship of the Spirit in Lily Dale, New York.
Episode 68: John Dye
John Dye is the Executive Director of Skylight.org which has a mission to help young adults live happier and more fulfilling lives through a personal relationship with God or any higher power that they can believe in. He also serves on the board of EyeCare4Kids, a non-profit that helps children receive much-needed eyeglasses and vision correction to help them succeed in school and in life. As a long-time social media consultant and participant, he has helped companies grow through media connections and he is enthusiastic about exploring the intersection between spiritual, mental, and physical well-being.
Episode 67: Sarah Silk
Sarah Silk is a Pittsburgh artist with a wide range of depth and experience. She is a movement teacher, primarily teaching the Feldenkrais method of somatic education, as well as a theater actor and a fiber artist. Her formal education includes a degree in Philosophy from the University of Chicago, an MFA in acting from Rutgers University, and comprehensive professional certifications in Pilates, yoga, myofascial release in the Barnes method, and Feldenkrais (see feldenkraispittsburgh.com).
Sarah has appeared many times on Pittsburgh theatrical stages to great reviews. As a sustainable artist, she collaborates with her mother Louise Silk, who is a prolific Pittsburgh artist. Together they created SilkDDenim over a decade ago, where they deconstruct used clothing by hand and re-make the recycled materials into individually crafte objects. She is also a member of the initiative known as the Rustbelt Fibershed, which is a bio regional textile community growing hope and resilience through local fiber, local color, and local labor.
Episode 66: Tara Perry
Dr. Tara Perry is a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. She specializes in Core Trauma Transformation, helping people get to the root of their biggest block, connect to their authentic selves, and thrive in deep confident peace. For 25 years she has successfully treated celebrities, Olympians, first responders, world record holders doctors, scientists, teachers, parents and children. She has been featured on Lifetime Television, Esquire Magazine, TravelHost Magazine, UCLA Bruin, Fox Sports West, CosMed Magazine, KLRA, KLAA, and more. She hosts her own podcast, "Next Level Healing" available on all major platforms.
Episode 65: Nicki Ojeda
Growing up in a restrictive Southern Baptist environment, Nicki Ojeda suppressed her psychic gifts for many years. At age 15 she met her mentor, working for her at an herbal shop that also sold Tarot cards, scented oils and other new age items. In this episode she discusses her Wiccan background, reincarnation and past lives, light workers, somatic practices, the I-Ching, Carl Jung and Plato. She also does a 3-card Tarot reading for your host. Her journey from her Southern Baptist roots to holistic witch is a fascinating one.
Episode 64: Don Young
Don Young was a successful pharmaceutical marketing executive when he became aware that he wasn't happy with the typical trappings of success. After spending his entire adult life pursuing happiness by acquiring stuff, he finally surrendered his heart to God. He credits the gospel music of Johnny Cash with his spiritual awakening. His journey includes running from God, hiding from God and his own gay identity to finally accepting the fact that he is a valued child of God worthy of love with a purpose of creating love in the world. He completed a Bachelor of Arts in history, religion, and philosophy and a Master of Arts Degree in Theology. Don is an Eagle Scout and a volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America and a Court Appointed Special Advocate for the Eighth District Judicial Court of Nevada.
Episode 63: Erin Sy
Erin Sy (pronounced See) was born in Manila to a Chinese-Filipino family. She grew up in New Jersey and then the Philippines, studied mathematics in Canada, and now lives in Pittsburgh with her spouse. She began her gender transition in 2017. She describes her life as a "crazy train ride of spirituality, martial arts, and love, with God as the conductor."
Episode 62: Ray Catania
Ray Catania is the author of two books: "The Atheist and the Afterlife: an Autobiography" (c) 2020 and "You Are Still Alive, Now Act Like It" (c) 2022. This second book "explores the science of spirituality." This interview describes his journey from atheism to becoming a clairvoyant medium. A journey filled with trauma, PTSD, death, denial, personal development, paranormal experiences, mediumship and triumph in his search for enlightenment. He has many lessons to share including the importance of letting your old self die so that a new you can emerge.
Episode 61: Anjali Soi
Anjali Soi is an evolutionary astrologer and certified mediator at Sun Conflict Solutions. She learned evolutionary astrology from Boulder-based Melody Scott Zindell in 2006 who learned directly from the founder of this paradigm, Jeffrey Wolf Green. Anjali has published an astrology coloring book and two books of poetry. She is an Indian classical and folk dance artist in the Pittsburgh area. She has also developed creative conflict resolution curriculums for youth.
Episode 60: Huenu Solsona
Huenu Solsona, the founder behind Orykl, a pioneering online marketplace that connects vetted channelers to individuals seeking spiritual direction, has over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience across diverse industries. She is a conscious explorer committed to making a positive impact in the world. Fluent in four languages and an ex-helicopter pilot, Huenu has a unique set of skills and experiences. The death of her brother in a plane crash in 2009 led her to follow a spiritual path that included enlightening experiences with channelers and an automatic writing experience that led her to the founding of Orykl. In this episode she helps us differentiate among psychics, mediums and channelers (both trance channelers and conscious channelers) and she explains her process of vetting channelers for Orykl.
Episode 59: Jason Madison
Jason Madison is the son of Sharyn Madison (episode #5) and a voice for all those who suffer from Hunter's Syndrome. He serves on the board of directors for the national MPS Society and often speaks for those who are not able to speak for themselves because their symptoms are worse than his and have robbed them of the ability to speak. As someone who has frequently faced death, he has an appreciation for life and a sense of gratitude for the little everyday miracles of life.
Episode 58: Mike Glaspie
Mike G. has been given a diagnosis of 4-5 years left of life on this planet before he dies from Alzheimer's. He has also been given a prison sentence of 72 months for fraud. His book, "I Talked to God: Amazing True Stories of an Ordinary Man," contains 6 stories that convinced him of God's presence in his life and he shares those with us to reassure us that God is with us all.
Episode 57: Chris Maguren
Kicking off season 5 of Your Spiritual Journey, Maori Chris Maguren, Dr. Bob's son-in-law, explains many of the Maori spiritual rituals that date back centuries in Aotearoa ("the long white cloud" or New Zealand). We gain an understanding of the welcoming ceremony "powhiri," the tribe "iwi," and the "kapa haka" - ceremonial song, dance and chanting (think Ted Lasso's victory dance). Chris discusses his "iwi" and their "marae" (meeting grounds) and their "wharenui" (meeting house) with a structure that represents the "amo" (the body of their primordal ancestor). YouTubers will also get a look at his traditional tattoos. We also get some insight into the life of an animator with his freelance projects and work at the animation studio, Mukpuddy
Episode 56: Laura Budde
In this second interview with Laura Budde, she takes us through the joys and disappointments of hiking the Appalachian Trail with her husband, Paul as they enjoy unbelievable sunsets and scenery as well as rain, injury, illness, mosquitos and a bear. Laura is challenged spiritually in many ways as she encounters the "dark night of the soul" and comes out the other side stronger, more patient, more connected, and with a new outlook on life.
Episode: 55 Meir Ezra
This episode brings you wisdom from an Israeli in South Africa and has some minor technical difficulties worth your patience as millionaire Meir Ezra takes you through his journey as the son of a rabbi and as a child born with both feet turned backwards to qualifing for the physical demands of an elite army unit. His ability to recognize the truth in the phrase "I am not my body" at age six, and to understand the importance of words has led him to a successful and rewarding life. He defines himself as a spiritual entrepreneur and expert in human behavior. His life mission and passion is to help others. At the end of the discussion he provides insights into the Arab and Israeli conflict that has plagued his people for centuries that offer a pathway toward reconciliation.
Episode 54: Amy Lynn
Christian mystic, Amy Lynn is a nationally certified counselor, a licensed psychotherapist, wellness coach and the author of 8 books. She has practiced in the field of psychology for over 20 years and has helped thousands of patients find hope and healing. She runs a private practice in Sioux City, IA and offers Mindful Meditation seminars and empowerment workshops worldwide. She has master’s degrees in psychology, clinical mental health, and addictions therapy. Her latest book, "Sacred Garden" is about hope and healing to overcome challenges and live your best life. It teaches you how to transform heartache to victory. Her story includes her own struggles with alcoholism which she overcame shortly after her father's death at age 46 from that same disease. Although she sees Jesus as her guru, this book includes all 27 precepts of Buddhism.
Episode 53: Brandon Robbins
Brandon Robbins is the pastor for Lynnhaven United Methodist Church in Virginia Beach. He is the author of the 30-day devotional "Beyond the Words" which is used in adult Sunday Schools nationwide. He is also a popular YouTube creator with 250,000+ subscribers and known for his insights on Angel TV's series "The Chosen." In this interview he reveals his mistake as a teen that resulted in having to do community service and his call to ministry. "I fail a lot," he says, but "God does amazing things with failure." His success on YouTube came one week after he had decided to shut down his channel reinforcing the thought that God is in charge. He is currently helping Angel Studios promote the documentary "After Death" and their dystopian, futuristic movie, "Testament."
Episode 52: Tamar George
Tamar George is a psychic coach, light worker and author of 2 books related to reincarnation. Her first book took 10 years to write and is a first-hand account of the rise and fall of Atlantis, titled “Reborn in Time.” Her most recent book is “My Life as Letty Lind: Many Lifetimes Loving You.” In this interview she shares insights on what it means to be a multi-dimensional being, figuring out how to use your creativity, where your Akashic Records are, the many locations of Atlantis, and more.
Episode 51: Holly Dove
Patricia Holly Dove is sister to the podcast host. She is a Reiki Master, a drum circle leader and a vortex locater. She has lived on both coasts and now resides in Lake Havasu, Arizona. Her MBA led her to start her own business and explore a career in real estate. She became a Registered Nurse at age 60 and has followed her own intuition most of her life with the help of her spirit guides.