From My Mama's Kitchen® Talk Radio

Do you need help eliminating behavior patterns that are counterproductive for you? Would you like to discover the wealth of your hidden potential just waiting to be released? Join Dr. Charryse Johnson and me on Wednesday, May 10th, from 10 - 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation is about her remarkable life journey and how we utilize an introspective mind-body approach to shift into a higher place of peace and potential. Dr. Charryse Johnson holds a B.A. in Human Development and Family Studies, an M.A. in Professional Counseling, and a PhD. in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in crisis and trauma. She founded Jade Integrative Counseling and Wellness to offer individuals and families comprehensive and collaborative support and care. Research affirms the unique balance between mind, body, and spirit. Addressing one without the other is managing symptoms versus improving well-being. Dr. Charryse desires a nonjudgemental environment that provides support, encouragement, and practical skills. In her work, therapy is viewed as a collaborative process and offers an integrated approach in which values, the search for meaning, and the power of choice are a central focus. As a clinician, She has worked with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan and is adept at helping individuals navigate challenging life transitions and past hurts. Dr. Charryse specializes in Marriage & Family, Eating Disorders, Trauma, and Attachment and uniquely supports those seeking identity development. Dr, Charryse’s book, Expired Mindsets: Releasing Patterns That No Longer Serve You Well, gives people both the courage and the keys to understanding the root of their patterns and how to shift into a higher place of peace and potential.

Would you like to know how to end Scarcity Now and Forever? If you answer Yes, join Kristen Ragusin and me on Wednesday, May 3rd, from 10 - 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation is about her remarkable life journey and how we can stop chasing money, stop living for the money without having to give anything up! Kristen Ragusin is a professional wealth management consultant with over thirty years of experience in the fluency of the monetary system and finances. With an investment portfolio of over $150 million in clients’ assets at Merrill Lynch and Raymond James, she helps her clients navigate markets and achieve financial goals. Kristen is also a certified digital currency professional. She has a Master’s Degree from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. Kristen holds certificates in FinTech from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Money and Society from the University of Cumbria, London. Kristen also loves the adventure of Life and has traveled worldwide, enjoying its beauty, from the cultural diversity of people to the wonders of Nature. Her many journeys include: Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Hiking through the Sahara Desert, Studying at a spiritual school in Southern India’s foothills. After the 2008 Market crash, Kristen set out to unravel and solve some of humanity’s most crucial belief systems about the monetary system. She successfully unlocks new fundamental truths about money and how we should view it. Kristen’s #1 Amazon Bestselling book, The End Of Scarcity - The Dawn of the New Abundant World, helps people unlock a mindset of Scarcity to abundance.

Are you looking for a Recipe to help you experience Happiness in your life? If you answer Yes, join Rebecca Morrison and me on Wednesday, April 26th, from 10 - 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation is about her remarkable life journey and how we can declutter our days, and refine our energy to live happier, lead happier and build happy businesses using the principles of priority-aligned living. Rebecca Morrison is a mom, wife, and lawyer turned happiness coach. As a high-achiever, a Wellesley College and Georgetown Law graduate, she worked for two decades as a litigator at a big law firm. Rebecca was securely on the track to partnership and had a beautiful baby daughter in a happy marriage. But something was missing; she wasn’t that happy and wondered if it was possible to have both success and Happiness. Rebecca spent the next several decades untangling and uncovering what would make her happy. She concluded that we are born to be happy. Somewhere along the way, our lives get cluttered. To find our recipe for Happiness, we need to know what matters most to us. We need strong beliefs to support taking the necessary next steps to do what we want while letting go of the rest. Rebecca believes everyone can live happier, easier lives by reacquainting with their authentic self. Rebecca is now a UC Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute Certified Executive Coach and author of the best selling, "The Happiness Recipe: A Powerful Guide To Living What Matters." The book offers a grounded, approachable, and tactical guide to finding joy by sharing the tools necessary to understand what matters most to our Happiness. Rebecca gives us the key to believing in and achieving the kind of Happiness possible for everyone.

Can you use empowering guidance to live a Joyful Life and connect with your true soul essence? If you answer Yes, join Paul L. Hannah, M.D., and me on Wednesday, April 17th, from 10 - 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation is about his remarkable life journey and how you can learn how to take brilliant actions in shifting your attitude to raise your vibrational frequency to live an inspired, successful life. Paul L. Hannah, MD, is a Physician, Master Teacher Healer, Spiritual Qi Gong Master, Speaker, and Author. He is a high-energy, creative, compassionate master teacher and healer who dedicates his generous life force to teaching people how to create the balance, health, joy, and prosperity they desire. Paul is a vessel through which energy, light, and love flow in abundance. When he smiles and shakes your hand, it opens your heart. Paul’s remarkable awareness skill of his client as an energy Being allows him to quickly identify blockages in their fields and lovingly guide them to make profound decisions that empower them onto the road to transformation. He holistically supports people and organizations, asking them to consider their physical, spiritual, and emotional choices. He combines his knowledge of Western and Eastern medicine to help others on their path to self-realization. Paul’s latest book, Remembering Qualities of Your Soul - Joyfully Living Your Godself, is a rare collection of success principles showing us the path to reconnecting to our Godself through brilliant realizations and practices.

Are you looking for ways to enhance your ability to uncover the Cosmic Guidance available to us all? If you answer Yes, join SIMRAN and me on Wednesday, April 12th, from 10 - 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation is about her remarkable life journey and how you can learn how to pick up the subtle signs our Universe is conveying to help and assist us in our journey to living an empowered life! Known as the 11:11 Lady, SIMRAN is a Love Catalyst, a Rebel Humanitarian, and a proponent of greater balance, neutrality, compassion, and inner peace. As an “Example” of a New World Experience of Aliveness, she advocates for the visionary and mystical embodied within each person. She steers individuals toward embracing their darkest depths to uncover their brilliance of light to attain true wholeness, personal power, and peace. SIMRAN is the author of SIGNS - Sacred Encounters with Pathways, Turning Points, and Divine Guideposts, a Common Sentience series book. SIGNS brings the mystical to the mainstream by sharing spiritual wisdom and true stories of many people's Divine experiences. She is also the #1 rated host of 11:11 Talk Radio and publisher of Nautilus Award-winning 11:11 Magazine and creates art, online courses, books, and media to bridge humanity’s experience and expression. SIMRAN is a TEDx speaker and creator of a One-Woman Show that spanned 11 months and 66 cities, The Rebel Road… Connecting the Dots from What Was to What Is. She has appeared on GAIAM TV, One Word Puja Network, CCN, and The New Thought Channel. SIMRAN has also spoken at The World Congress of Illumination, the United Nations, universities, and spiritual centers across North America.

Would you like to create an empowering life you love? If your answer is Yes, join Tracy Secombe and me on Wednesday, March 29th, from 10 - 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation is about her remarkable life journey and how you can learn to unlock yourself to be the best version you are meant to be and love it! Tracy is the founder of Soul Pleaser, Director of Potential Realized, and Author of From People Pleaser to Soul Pleaser. Tracy grew up with a selfless, caring mother and an entrepreneurial father who taught her to put everyone first and work hard. She is grateful for these lessons, as they served her well until she became constantly anxious and burnt out from being a people pleaser. She lives in Adelaide, Australia, with her family. Tracy has been on and off in her Soul's path all her life. She enjoys doing what she loves and feels passionate about contributing to other people’s happiness. However, she would soon get overwhelmed and distracted because she was taking on too much in an attempt to please others. Her mom’s passing in 2016 reminded Tracy about what is important in life. She realized that she matters and vowed to prioritize connection to her “Self,” family, and service without losing herself in the mix anymore. Tracy’s new book, From People Pleaser to Soul Pleaser, shares six steps to being who you are meant to be. She has helped thousands of people pleasers to become Soul Pleasers®. Tracy reminds them of their uniqueness and magnificence and assists them in realigning their highest potential and living the life they love with joy and happiness!

Have a “Few Words” even from a strange changed your life? If so, you are not alone! Join Amy Newmark, Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher, and me on Wednesday, March 22nd, from 10 AM -11 AM CT U.S. We are discussing how one piece of advice changed the direction of people's lives and helped them live to the fullest, and how it can do the same for you! Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Advice That Changed My Life - 101 Stories of Epiphanies and Wise Words is a fantastic collection on how a few wise words helped people experience epiphanies that helped change everything in their lives. The book features simple advice that helps contributors with everything from strengthening their marriages and friendships to achieving success at work or school and improving their physical and mental well-being. It is incredible how a little advice can lead to your best life as you pursue your passions and dreams. “We’re excited about the book’s potential to quickly and simply create positive change for our readers, as it has already done for us. As we put together this collection, we found ourselves implementing the advice we were sharing with our readers,” said Amy Newmark, author, editor-in-chief, and publisher of Chicken Soup for the Soul.

As we celebrate Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day this week, I am delighted to host Holly Dickinson to talk about Women’s Empowerment! Join us on Wednesday, March 8th, from 10 - 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation is about her remarkable life journey as a Thought Leader, Lightworker, Author of multiple books, and Mass Influencer with 8 Million Followers on Social Media. Holly is a mother of four children who are now grown, adults. She has been a facilitator for multiple organizations as an outdoor education trainer and a Master Trainer for Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics. For 22 years, Holly guided hundreds of girls as a troop leader in the Girl Scouts and received several awards. She received the highest adult honor award from the Boy Scouts of America. Holly is also a Certified Laughter Leader. Her message as a Joyful Guide is about creating joy in our life. Holly’s passion for writing also includes creating positive quotes to motivate her followers. Her book, The Voyage - Finding the Beautiful Gems of my Being, is an inspirational story about SEEing things from a Different Perspective. The book offers wisdom from a fictional setting with real life-learned lessons illuminating how each of us may find and recognize our beautiful gems within our many personal voyages of life. The Character in the book represents each of us on our journey through this life as we learn and discover many things, especially about ourselves. Holly’s 30-day Gratitude/Joy Pocket Journey and 30-day Daily Self-Care Accountability Logbook are designed to help and facilitate everyone in their journey to living their best life every day!

Would you like to learn how to transform chaos, feeling overwhelmed, and anxiety into clarity, focus, and confidence with a smile, all done through the lens of Family Love? Join LaChelle Adkins and me on Wednesday, February 22nd, from 10 - 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation is about her remarkable life journey as America’s Supermom juggling marriage, career, and 15 children with a smile instead of stress. LaChelle overcame 13 years of depression and 3 hospitalizations and now helps women create strategies for success without sacrificing their health. After her hospitalization in 2016, She walked away from the victim mindset, embracing a victory mindset and teaching others to overcome obstacles. LaChelle created a signature 6-week coaching program, “Fresh” start, that allowed her to overcome stress, depression, and limiting beliefs. She works with women to transform chaos, overwhelm, and anxiety into clarity, focus, and confidence with a smile. During the global pandemic of 2020, LaChelle created a #smile4wellness movement to empower others to be proactive with their mental health. She believes everyone should begin each day with a SMILE check-in: SMILE (sleep, mood, inner voice, laughter, and energy). These 5 pillars are monitored daily to notice the warning signs of our mental wellness. LaChelle’s platform; of books, coaching, videos, and speaking has extended to include community outreach with such organizations as Haven House, Children’s Hospital of Atlanta, Communities in Schools Henry County Schools, and a National 30-day organizational campaign alongside Rachael Ray and organizing guru Peter Walsh. Her Livestream TV Series, “Reel life without excuses,” is her latest venture to help women transform.

Ever wonder how our Cats can be great teachers to us? Yes, our feline friends keep us company, provide unconditional love, share in the ups and downs of our lives, and much more! Join Amy Newmark, Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher, and me on Wednesday, February 15th, from 10 AM -11 AM CT U.S. We are discussing how Cats are our therapists, our role models, and our best friends! Chicken Soup for the Soul: Lessons Learned from My Cat will have cat fans laughing, tearing up, and nodding their heads in recognition as they dive into these 101 touching, inspiring, and sometimes mind-boggling stories about all the ways in which cats enrich our lives, become part of our families, and make us better people. Amy says, “It’s remarkable how much cats add to their human family members’ lives. Our writers report on how their cats helped them improve their relationships, acted as natural therapists, and showed them how to overcome their challenges as they learned how to be better people through the examples of their cats’ loyalty, intuition, resilience, and kindness.” Chicken Soup for the Soul is donating royalties from the book to American Humane. In keeping with Chicken Soup for the Soul’s support for pet adoption and shelters, the 101 stories chosen for the book from thousands of submissions are not only inspirational and fun but also feature rescued cats, including black cats, and senior cats, the categories of cats that are often left behind at shelters. Chicken Soup for the Soul’s mission is to make people think “shelter first” when considering adding a new pet to their families.

We often hear people talk about their multigenerational family network. Do you pay attention to your Generational Love bonding within your family? Maybe, it is time for you to do so! Join Tamara L. Hunter and me on Wednesday, February 8th, from 10 - 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation is about her remarkable life journey and her insights on Family Is Love! Tamara is a cancer survivor on a mission to change the world. As the President and Co-founder of a nonprofit online cancer support community, Chemo Buddies for Life. She believes in healing through connections. Her passion can be felt through her work as the “First Global Next Impactor,” CEO of Impactor Press; Creator, Producer, and Host of multiple TV Shows; Three-time best-selling author; and Keynote speaker, Emcee, and Red-Carpet Interviewer. Tamara was a semi-finalist in the “Fab Over 40 Competition.” The Fab Over 40 competition highlights that it is just the beginning when we hit 40. Women worldwide came together to compete for the grand prize while supporting a fantastic cause and nonprofit, the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Besides her new show, “Let’s Talk Fab with Tamara,” which airs on the e360tv Network, Fresh Takes Channel on Sundays at Noon Pacific, she has a documentary movie set to release in early 2023. Her highly anticipated second season of the Tour of Love Show is currently in pre-production.

Are you looking for a manual to successfully build and enhance the wellness of your family life in soft skills, values, spirituality, and collective togetherness? If your answer is Yes, join Lorrie Richins and me on Wednesday, February 1st, from 10 - 11 A.M. Central Time U.S., Our conversation is about her remarkable life journey and her latest book, Fortified: 10 Effective Strategies to Fortify Our Families! Lorrie Richins is the founder of Whole Family Mentoring, Author, Personal and Family Empowerment Coach, Energy Healing Facilitator, Body Language Advisor, and Certified Emotion Code and NLP Practitioner. She has taught family fortifying strategies over the radio, on podcasts and stages, and with personal clients. As a survivor of childhood trauma, her maternal method of mentoring offers poignant insights which help heal the pain of the past so families can flourish in the future. Lorrie is also passionate about preserving our individual freedoms and was previously a candidate for Idaho State Representative. However, she considers being a mother of 7 children, grandmother of 12, and her marriage of 38 years to be her greatest joy and accomplishment. Her latest book, Fortified: 10 Effective Strategies to Fortify Our Families, has been featured in several online magazines, promoting the importance of strong families in society.

This New Year is a great time to reflect upon how our dogs make us better people. If we rescued them, they rescued us back. If we’re sad, they comfort us. If we need to have more fun, they show us how. Join Amy Newmark, Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher, and I on Wednesday, January 25th, from 10 AM -11 AM CT U.S. We are discussing how dogs are our protectors, role models, and best friends! Chicken Soup for the Soul: Lessons Learned from My Dog has 101 stories of how much we learn from our dogs - from keeping us company to providing unconditional love and sharing in the ups and downs of our lives. Attention dog lovers, you will be laughing, tearing up, and nodding your heads in recognition as Amy and I dive into these 101 touching, inspiring, and sometimes mind-boggling stories about all the ways in which our dogs enrich our lives, become part of our families and make us better people. Chicken Soup for the Soul is donating royalties from the book to American Humane. In keeping with Chicken Soup for the Soul’s support for pet adoption and shelters, the 101 stories chosen for the book from thousands of submissions are not only inspirational and fun, but also feature rescued dogs, including black dogs, senior dogs, and pit bulls, the categories of dogs that are often left behind at shelters. Chicken Soup for the Soul’s mission is to make people think “shelter first” when they’re considering adding a new pet to their families.

Looking for an inspiring story to help motivate and jump-start your journey to regroup, refocus, and relaunch yourself and Thrive in 2023? If your answer is Yes, join Teresa Velardi and me on Wednesday, January 18th, from 10 - 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation is about her remarkable life journey and her latest book, A Daily Gift of Gratitude - A Collection of Stories from Grateful Hearts from Around the Globe! Teresa Velardi is an author, publisher, host of the “Conversations That Make a Difference” podcast, coach, and potter. She uses the art of pottery to illustrate how each ball of clay can be transformed into a beautiful work of art with the touch of the potter’s hand. She guides her clients through the process of centering, molding, shaping, and walking through the fire of challenges to effect positive life change as they gracefully and powerfully embrace the work of art they already are. Teresa found her passion and purpose through life’s challenges while trusting God’s plan. Faith, Gratitude, and Giving are her heart-centered approach to life. Her abilities as a writer, editor, and publisher are vital ingredients she offers to those who share their message with the world on her podcast and through her publishing platform. Teresa’s daily quiet time, writing, and gratitude practice keep her focused on her God-given purpose as life unfolds in our ever-changing world. She says, “We all have a story and a heartfelt message to share. What’s your message? Her latest book, A Daily Gift of Gratitude - A Collection of Stories from Grateful Hearts from Around the Globe, emphasizes the power of Gratitude shared by nearly 100 authors!

Are you interested in discovering how we are far more alike than different? Would you like to heal harmful beliefs holding you back in life? If your answer is Yes, join Granddaughter Crow and me on Wednesday, January 11th, from 10 - 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation is about her remarkable life journey and her latest book, Belief, Being, and Beyond. Granddaughter Crow (Dr. Joy Gray) holds a doctorate in leadership. She is internationally recognized as a medicine woman who comes from a long line of spiritual leaders as a member of the Navajo Nation. Due to her academic achievements, Granddaughter Crow is also a Delta Mu Delta Honor Society member. She was voted Woman of the Year in 2015 by the National Association of Professional Women. There is more beyond our beliefs waiting for us to open up. Presenting a groundbreaking new paradigm for understanding cultural perspectives, Granddaughter Crow invites us to delve into ideas outside the dogma we may have previously been taught. As an award-winning author, her books, The Journey of the Soul, Wisdom of the Natural World, and Belief, Being, and Beyond focus on how we are more similar than different. By exploring our pre-existing beliefs and the themes various spiritual traditions share, we can heal thoughts that may hurt us and others. Her latest book, Belief, Being, and Beyond, uses a variety of spiritual concepts and scientific findings to engage us in deep self-reflection and growth. In addition to sharing inspiring anecdotes from her own life, Granddaughter Crow explores the creation, flood, hero, end-of-times, and afterlife motifs in Christianity, Hinduism, Navajo traditions, and other belief systems. These stories, along with journal prompts, tarot insights, and wisdom from the cycles of nature, help us truly know ourselves and empower us to live with an open mind, our authentic self.

Ever wonder what your Dreams are trying to tell you? Do you realize your Dreams are essential for self-discovery? To kick off your New Year, New Me, join Sarah Janes and me on Wednesday, January 4th, from 10 - 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation is about her remarkable life journey and her latest book, Initiation into Dream Mysteries. Sarah has been an enthusiastic lucid dreamer since childhood. She is a writer, public speaker, and sleep hypnosis workshop facilitator. Sarah runs...

Are you ready to realize a New Story of Wholeness, a healing vision of unitive narratives that guides us to experience the connection of the Human Family, especially in today’s deeply divided world? If your answer is YES, Join Robert Atkinson and me on Wednesday, December 14th, from 10 - 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation is about his remarkable life journey and his latest book, A New Story of Wholeness - An Experiential Guide for Connecting the Human Family. Robert Atkinson, Ph.D., is an award-winning author, educator, and developmental psychologist whose passion is the study of the connectedness of the Human Family. He is also the founder of One Planet Peace Forum, and StoryCommons, an internationally recognized authority on life story interviewing, a pioneer in the techniques of personal myth-making and soul-making, and a member of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle, a project of the Source of Synergy Foundation. Robert has authored nine books and has worked and collaborated with Michael Bernard Beckwith, Jean Houston, Thomas Moore, Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, and Joseph Cambell. His books on life storytelling, The Gift of Stories: Practical and Spiritual Applications of Autobiography, Life Stories, and Personal Mythmaking and The Life Story Interview), have been translated into Japanese, Italian, and Romanian and are widely used in personal growth and life review settings. A New Story of Wholeness helps us discover an Inner Pattern for Living in Wholeness. It is a pioneering, practical, easy-to-use experiential guide that provides the context, framework, and reflective writing exercises needed to tell our stories of wholeness. In doing so, we connect the human family, one story at a time.

Whatever kind of holiday you’re having, from “Hanukkah to Christmas to New Year’s” big family get-together, a socially distanced dinner for two, or something in between, it’s a magical time of year! If this resonates with you, join Amy Newmark, Chicken Soup for the Soul publisher, and me on Wednesday, November 30th, from 10 AM - 11 AM. CT U.S. Our kitchen table conversation is on real-life stories about communities coming together to make Christmas special for families going through hard times, the joy of giving, and some creative ways to make your own holidays even more fun. Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Magic of Christmas is a collection about people sharing snippets about their family members and moments that touches the heart and move the soul! Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Magic of Christmas - 101 Tales of Holidays Joy, Love, and Gratitude will brighten everyone’s winter days with inspiring stories of family and friends and bring the joy, love, and happiness of the holidays to you and enhance your holiday spirit! As always, the stories in this collection are what Chicken Soup for the Soul calls “Santa safe,” meaning they keep the magic alive even for precocious readers. Royalties from this book go to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program, which creates miracles for millions of families by providing holiday gifts to children in need in the U.S.

Why do some relationships seem to be magical? Would you like to explore the influences of your Sun Sign in your Love Relationship? If your answer is YES, Join Desiree Roby Antila and me on Wednesday, November 16th, from 10 - 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation is about her remarkable life journey and her newly released book, Sun Signs in Love - Relationship Compatibility by the Stars. Desiree is a wife, mother, and sales executive by day and an astrologer by night. Somehow when she discovered astrology on the internet at the tender age of 12, it spoke to her soul. Since then, Desiree has spent decades studying and mastering the discipline. She specializes in sun signs and astrological relationships. Along the way, she has helped her friends, who cherish her insights on the synergy of relationships during their dating years. Desiree has also written numerous articles on matchmaking, cosmic timing, and forecasts. She teaches astrology classes in her local community and has conducted hundreds of natal chart and synastry readings. As a Scorpio, her attributes include likable personality traits of passion, ambition, full of imagination, assertiveness, loyal, and honesty. Sun Signs in Love - Relationship Compatibility by the Stars brings clarity and harmony to romantic relationships. The book focuses on sun signs and how each one approaches matters of the heart. It proves that there are no bad matches—every sign can match with any other if you have the right knowledge. From each sign's mythology to advice for resolving differences, Sun Signs in Love helps make your current and future relationships sail smoother and happier.

Would you like to explore the transformative power of the space between Crisis and Action? Are you ready to realize the gems of creativity within to help you move on from old problems, beliefs, and myths to experience your Highest Self? If your answer is YES, Join Sande Hart and me on Wednesday, November 9th, from 10 - 11 A.M. Central Time U.S. Our conversation is about her remarkable life journey and her latest book, The Liminal Odyssey - The Alchemical Power of the Spaces In-Between. Sande Hart is an award-winning leader in women’s empowerment and interfaith community building. She founded the women!s interfaith, international grassroots organization S.A.R.A.H. (The Spiritual And Religious Alliance for Hope) the morning of 911, an instinct to gather women of diverse faiths to protect all that they consider sacred, now in its 20th year. Sande founded and served as director of Charter for Compassion’s Women and Girls sector, served as chair for the United Religions Initiative for North America, and currently serves on the Women’s Task Force for The Parliament of World’s Religions. She is also the founder of Compassionate California. Sande is presently being inducted into the Women!s Oral History Library of Claremont Colleges. In The Liminal Odyssey, Sande combines true stories and lessons from her life with practical wisdom to inspire readers on their journey. She details how we can alchemize our life’s journey with the 12 skills she deems foundational. They include the art of listening, forgiveness, grace, cultivation of synchronicities, and trust. These skills, among others, provide the tools and lay the groundwork for a paradigm shift, allowing us to explore the gifts that exist in the everyday.