The Closer To Venus Podcast

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Closer to Venus, host Johnny Burke interviews Brandy Gillmore, a researcher, mind-body healing expert, and author of 'Master Your Mind and Energy to Heal Your Body.' Brandy shares her healing journey after a personal injury and discusses the scientific basis for energy healing. She explains the connection between mind, energy, and biophotons and how she uses medical thermography to demonstrate real-time healing results. Brandy also emphasizes the importance of empowering individuals to harness their healing abilities and touches on the potential future of combining traditional and alternative healing methods. Listeners can find out more about her work and see live healing sessions through her website. 00:00 Introduction to Closer to Venus with Brandi Gilmore 00:59 Understanding Energy Healing and Mind-Body Connection 01:43 Brandi Gilmore's Personal Journey to Healing 02:36 Exploring the Mind-Body-Energy Healing Process 05:14 Demonstrating Healing Under Medical Equipment 12:10 The Science Behind Energy and Healing 16:06 Channeling and Connecting with Universal Consciousness 23:01 Envisioning the Future of Healing and Consciousness 26:05 Closing Thoughts and How to Connect with Brandi Gilmore Additional points: After she healed herself, she started feeling what other people feltCell phones can be thought of as training wheels for ESPIf we can boost the “universal wi-fi”, we may not need to use phones to communicate For more info: https://brandygillmore.com/ @brandygillmore Support the Show. Music by Black Box Traders

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Closer to Venus,' Johnny Burke interviews Winnifred Davis, a poet, writer, spiritual counselor, psychic medium, and shaman, about her experiences with reincarnation and the insights gained from her past lives. Davis shares detailed accounts of her past lifetimes during significant historical periods, including Atlantis, Scotland during the 16th century, and the Elizabethan era, offering a unique perspective on war, its recurring nature, and the effects on human souls. She discusses the themes of karma, the cycle of reincarnation, and the spiritual lessons that can be drawn from understanding past lives. Davis also touches on the role of rescue souls in aiding those lost in transition after death, particularly children affected by war. The conversation delves into spiritual wisdom regarding the transformation of civilization, the importance of forgiveness, and the potential for humanity's advancement towards peace. Davis's narratives also explore the struggle between material desires and spiritual truths, advocating for love, empathy, and spiritual growth as means to end the cycle of war and suffering. 00:00 Introduction to Winnifred Davis and Her Work 00:41 Exploring War Through Past Lives: From Atlantis to Scotland 10:05 The Impact of War on Children and the Cycle of Reincarnation 17:29 The Role of Rescue Souls in Guiding Lost Spirits 20:38 Messages from the Warriors of Justice and Pacific Persuasion 25:02 Understanding the Spiritual Dynamics of War and Reincarnation 36:39 Concluding Thoughts and How to Connect with Winnifred Davis Additional Points: The first war she remembered happened in Atlantisast life memories of William Elphinstone and John AdamsWe are here to expiate, advance and restore our souls so we can go back on the original journey How some souls may try to “cheat” karmaMuch of our karmic debt was apparently incurred in AtlantisThe struggles of Atlantis are actually playing out on a large scale nowFor most people, your time of death is preordainedThe length of our lives is determined by our karmic journey For more info: www.naazimainc.com Support the Show. Music by Black Box Traders

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Closer to Venus, host Johnny Burke interviews Winnifred Davis, a multifaceted author, spiritual counselor, psychic medium, and shaman with over three decades of experience. They discuss her latest book, 'A Broken Record, History on Rewind: War Through The Eyes of The Soul in Poetry,' exploring the concept of war from the soul's perspective, the impact of material affinities on human conflict, and reincarnation. The conversation delves into the idea that souls reincarnate across different lifetimes, often switching roles and perspectives, to learn and evolve. Winnifred shares insights on the metaphysical aspects of war, the “Lucifer Syndrome,” and the role of “masks” or identities in perpetuating division. She also touches upon the concept of spiritual wars, the influence of negative energies, and the significance of guiding lost souls, especially children, towards the light. The episode concludes with a discussion on the inspiration and spiritual guidance behind Davis's book, emphasizing the journey of the soul through conflict, learning, and ultimately towards higher understanding and peace. 00:00 Introduction to Winnifred Davis and Her Work 00:50 Exploring the Soul's Perspective on War 03:08 The Concept of the Lucifer Syndrome and the Masks We Wear 04:22 Past Life Memories and the Existence of Lucifer 09:57 The Spiritual and Physical Dimensions of War 13:11 Galactic Beings and Psychological Warfare 17:07 The Role of the Collective in Understanding War 18:56 Challenging the Notion of Fighting for the Creator 23:23 The Endless Cycle of War and Its Impact on Humanity 36:10 The Inspiration Behind 'A Broken Record, History on Rewind' 40:07 Conclusion and How to Connect with Winnifred Davis Additional Notes: The role of “rescue souls”War is a culmination of the struggle between the spirit and the material affinitiesThe significance of the Sons of Belial and The Sons of The Law of OneWe are fallen angelsHow some souls may try to “cheat” karmaHow the book was “given” to her by her guides in lesst han 2 days For more info: www.naazimainc.com Support the Show. Music by Black Box Traders

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Closer to Venus, Johnny Burke interviews Tony Stockwell, an internationally recognized psychic medium, teacher, and author. Stockwell shares his journey into mediumship from a young age, fostered by his experiences in a spiritualist church and his dedication to learning from historical spiritual texts. He discusses the evolution of mediumship, highlighting the importance of expanding beyond traditional evidential mediumship to include practices like shamanic mediumship and communication with star beings. Stockwell also touches on his experiences with trance mediumship, the difference between trance and channeling, and the significance of past life memories. Additionally, he provides insights into the process of connecting with spirits, emphasizing the role of both medium and recipient in successful communication. The episode concludes with Stockwell offering advice for those seeking to contact mediums and sharing his website for listeners interested in learning more about his work. 00:00 Introduction to Tony Stockwell: Psychic Medium 00:33 Tony's Journey into Mediumship 02:03 First Impressions of a Spiritualist Church 03:49 The Origins and Evolution of Mediumship 05:30 Personal Experiences with the Spirit World 06:52 Evolving Communication with the Spirit World 14:25 Exploring Shamanic Mediumship 16:57 Mentoring Future Psychic Mediums 19:37 The Debate on Medium Certification 22:57 Shamanism and Past Lives Exploration 24:02 Exploring the Soul's Multifaceted Journey 24:39 Past Life Memories and Their Impact 25:50 Between Lives: Imagining the In-Between Space 29:01 Ancient Civilizations and Psychic Abilities 30:09 Incorporating Star Beings and Other Worlds in Mediumship 30:50 The Art of Trance Mediumship vs. Channeling 36:51 Spiritual Safeguards and Understanding the Afterlife 41:33 Evidential Mediumship: Connecting with the Beyond 45:02 Seeking Out a Good Medium: Tips and Observations Additional Notes: Differences between dreams and “encounters”a hybrid of shamanism and mediumship allows clients to be “co-creators.”A mediumship reading can sometimes only be as good as the recipientThe case for a medium not to ask yes or no questionsTony has been a trance medium since he was 19With trance mediumship, there is much less awareness of what is being saidWhat we leave behind when we pass that does not “belong” to the soulWhat moves into the other world is their essential soul's being;their light body Formore info:www.tonystockwell.com @tony.stockwell.com Support the Show. Music by Black Box Traders

Send us a Text Message. In this episode of Closer to Venus, Johnny Burke interviews Paul Quentin, a teacher, channel, and healer whose work involves channeling books through spirits to assist humanity's shift into the New Earth's golden age. They discuss the differences between traditional 3D to 5D consciousness shifts and the unique aspects of the New Earth golden age, emphasizing the importance of alignment modality in simplifying the transformation process for individuals. Quentin shares insights on the roles of various star beings and the significance of self-inquiry, emotional healing, and universal laws in personal and planetary transformation. The conversation also touches on ancient civilizations, shadow work, the balance between masculine and feminine energies, and the crucial role of self-inquiry in facilitating the upcoming golden age. Quentin's alignment modality, designed to aid in personal development and healing, is highlighted as a practical tool for anyone looking to navigate these shifts. What we observed: We are already ascended because we are multidimensional interdimensional beingswe are so stuck in survival mode in our base chakras that we just don't have time or the energy to go into self-inquiryWhy it is important to “heal” our ancestral line“Rescue work” involving helping “stuck” sould who did not realize they were deadCertain things may not manifest if there is a conflict with your soul contractFree will is how you navigate your soul contractMale energy under universal law is there to surrender to the will of the feminine 00:00 Introduction to Closer to Venus and Guest Paul Quentin 00:32 Exploring the Shift to New Earth's Golden Age 01:06 Understanding 5D Ascension and Multidimensional Existence 01:14 Channeling Insights: From Reptilian Control to Human Ascension 02:02 The Role of Human Consciousness in Ascension 07:48 Paul Quentin's Journey: From Psychic Family to Channeler 11:31 Shadow Self and the Integration of Light and Dark 15:02 Soul Contracts and Navigating Life's Path 17:11 Channeling New Earth Information and Understanding Feminine Energy 19:32 Unveiling the Mysteries: Feminine Consciousness and Symbolism 20:39 The Church's Secret Knowledge and Extraterrestrial Awareness 21:41 The Shift in Church Frequency and the Role of Religion 24:18 The Dawning of the Aquarian Age: Chaos, Rebirth, and Transformation 28:23 Revisiting Ancient Civilizations and the Cycle of Conscious Evolution 30:13 Interstellar Influences and the Call for Self-Inquiry For more info: www.alignmentmodality.com Support the Show. Music by Black Box Traders

Send us a Text Message. Our guest in episode# 171 is Vasundhra Gupta, she is a spiritual writer, certified life coach and past life regression facilitator. Her work involves exploring past life regression stories to help demystify hypnotherapy. In this episode we will discuss Karma and Soul Contracts. What we observed: How soul contracts are madeAs souls, we don't experience pain 'cause we're not in a body.karma is not always a bad thingHow karma is related to soul contractsThe soul family does not always translate to biological familyMany people that we attract in our soul contracts will force us to reevaluate our boundaries Our learning is done here. So there's only so much time you can spend in the ether without moving forward Our healing helps heal generations behind us or before usThe concept of “collective” karmaHow karmic debt can be incurred https://closertovenus.com/episode/168-past-life-regression-demystifying-hypnotherapy-with-vasundhra-gupta/ For more info: myspiritualshenanigans.blog @myspiritualshenanigans Support the Show. Music by Black Box Traders

Send us a Text Message. Our guest in episode 170 is Jade D’Cruz, she is an intuitive healer, channel ,akashic records reader and author.Her work also includes Djed meditation which teaches how to shift the structure of your reality. In this episode, We will talk about some of the issues brought forth by The Winged Beings of Light, a collective of Golden Master Frequencies. What we observed: The 3 D “matrix” that we apparently live in An Interpretation of Christ ConsciousnessHow some religious belief systems may be viewed as a tool for enslavementA theory of government mind control involving ETsWe are not in our own power yet to be able to understand how AI is evolving or going to evolveWhy we are hearing about starseeds and lightworkersWho the winged beings of light are , and what they are here For more info: www.londonthetahealers.co.uk @hackneyspirit Support the Show. Music by Black Box Traders

Send us a Text Message. Our guest in episode #169 is Jade D’Cruz, she is an intuitive healer, channel ,akashic records reader and author.Her work also includes Djed meditation which teaches how to shift the structure of your reality. In this episode, we talk about her book "Divine Love, The Winged Beings of Light", What we observed: The concept of the Universe moving in cyclesWho the Djed Warriors wereHow her book was channeled by the Winged Beings of LightThe winged beings of light are here to tell us that we are powerful. We are powerful as humans, and we have forgotten that For more info: www.londonthetahealers.co.uk @hackneyspirit Support the Show. Music by Black Box Traders

Send us a Text Message. Our guest in episode # 168 is Vasundhra Gupta, she is a spiritual writer, certified life coach and past life regression facilitator. Her work involves exploring past life regression stories to help demystify hypnotherapy. In this episode, we will discuss Karma and Soul Contracts. What we observed: What are soul contracts? (why do we set them)How do soul contracts relate to karma?What happens if you don't learn the lesson of a soul contract?Why are some soul contracts so painful?What is the best way to describe the soul family?Do we reincarnate over and over again with the same people/souls?What lessons might a challenging soul contract be trying to teach us?Can you break free from a soul contract?Where do soul contracts take place?What are the most common misconceptions about karma?What happens when you complete a soul contract? (hint: you don't always say goodbye to the person, actually)Can we decide if we do not wish to incarnate anymore?What are the consequences, if any?Karma - why is justice delayed, and it feels like people get away with bad stuffhttps://myspiritualshenanigans.blog/ Support the Show. Music by Black Box Traders

Send us a Text Message. Our guest in episode #167 is Kim Copeland; she is a Death Walker, Spiritual Medium, and Energy Healer. Her work involves assisting those in the dying process where she has walked between worlds for nearly 25 years helping clients cross to the next dimension. Today, we will discuss deathbed visitations and shared near-death awareness. What we observed: She discovered her mediumship abilities when doing energy healingExperiences of how near-death awareness precedes a shared death experienceBased on her experience about 90% of people dying experience near-death awarenessExperiences of the spirit worldHow souls travel through a “tunnel of light” when they come backExperiences with “Master Yeshua”Angels may be galactic beings For more info: www.mediumkim.com Support the Show. Music by Black Box Traders

Send us a Text Message. Our guest in episode #166 is Teresa Wornstaff, she is an intuitive, channel and host of the Soul Channel. She helps people connect with their intuition, connect with their souls, guides and the Universe Today, we will discuss methods of raising our consciousness that will include an example of live channeling.What we observed: Interactions with spirit guidesThe concept of an angelic “lineage” Past life memoriesWhen a life comes into your awareness, into your consciousness it’s for a purposeA live channeling sessionEmotions are not good or bad. They are simply a signpost pointing you in a direction For more info: https://teresawornstaff.com/ Support the Show. Music by Black Box Traders

Send us a Text Message. Our guest in episode #165 is Jenny Lea, she is a medium, channeler, artist and co-host of The Witching Hours podcast. Her journey continues with her transition from evidential medium to channeler. Today we will discuss the different types of energies that come through in her work and we will also get to see her channeling live here on Closer To Venus. What we observed: An honest assessment of celebrity psychics- from a psychic’s point of viewThe pandemic may have had an impact on the rise of mediumshipAn example of evidential mediumship readingEvidential mediums typically are taught to trust what you're getting, even if it's not making any sense to you or the sitter An experience with Peter the ApostleHow mediumship readings can enter the life between lives spaceA glimpse into what souls “do” in the afterlifeA live example of channeling For more info” www.mediumjennylea.com @mediumjennylea.com Support the Show. Music by Black Box Traders

Send us a Text Message. Our guest in episode #164 is Lesley Bergstrom ; she is an empath, channel, urban shaman and naturopath. Her work involves teaching people about their spiritual gifts and how to grow them for self-healing. Today we will be discussing the different ways people experience their psychic gifts, sold retrieval and who are the Seraphim. What we observed: An out-of-body experience at 7 It's common for starseeds to feel like they do not belongWhy many starseeds are incarnating nowExamples of channeling earthbound spiritsThere's a lot of wandering spirits in Western culture because there's no process for itsoul loss is a result of any kind of trauma in our life where a certain part of us has to leave for us to functionAn experience with the seraphim and why they are hereBecause we are raising consciousness right now, we are becoming more light beings For more info: https://www.thejourneydrum.com/ Support the Show. Music by Black Box Traders

Send us a Text Message. Our guest in episode #163 is Robert Christophor Coppes; he is a scientist who has studied NDEs for decades and is also the author of“Impressions of Near-Death Experiences” which features hundreds of quotes from the experiencers themselves. What we observed: It is estimated that 4 or 5 % of people in the US have experienced NDEsNear death experiences are the most tangible thing that can give credence to the theory that consciousness does survive death of the brain Many near death experiencers many say;once you're there in this “other world”, you know everything, every piece of knowledge is there for you If we are so connected, there are many Near-death experiencers that say that we are one, then life is a zero sum gameA life review can allow you to feel what another person felt as a result of your actionsAfter effects of NDEs can include heightened psychic / mediumship abilitiesPeople that have hadNDEs may be the best tutors in lifeSome NDEs include memories of planning their lives, and sometimes choosing “terrible” things to experienceThe most prominent messages of NDES are unconditional love and oneness For more info: https://www.bobcoppes.com/ @bobcoppes Support the Show. Music by Black Box Traders

Send us a Text Message. Our guest in episode#162 is Lisa Carillo; she guides and coaches people to experience the Infinite, even in challenging circumstances. She is the author of several books including An “Unprincipled Life: Living From the Unknown” and “Living Awake: 20 Techniques to End I Got It; I Lost It.” Today we’re going to talk about her memories in between lives, the perfection of her difficult lives, and the mastery of her life. What we observed: Many past life memories were triggered by the death of her best friendAn off-planet memory of being” a ball of light”Compared to the reality of the other side, this “life” is like a movie. Memories of planning lives in the “in between” stateOne of the things we get to experience here is the fun of mastering fear, and other things we can’t experience on the other sideWhy certain things don't manifestHow she describes memories of death as “wonderful” For More Info: https://www.experiencingthetrueself.com/ Support the Show. Music by Black Box Traders

Send us a Text Message. In episode #161 , our guest is Lindsay Stanton; she is a certified intuitive Reiki Healer, coach and author of Enduring and Everlasting, a personal story of love transforming deep grief. Her work involves assisting those seeking deep healing and transformation. Today we will discuss how she helps clients deepen their communication and language with their loved ones on the other side.What we have learned: Communication with her husband right after he passedDream visitations from her husband and her dogLucid dreaming Her husband exhibits the same personality that he had when he was alivePast life regression validated her belief of multiple lifetimes witty her husbandHer book was apparently channeled with help from her late husbandThose on the other side love when we celebrate the signs that they send usSharing stories of the signs from “the other side” helps raise our vibration For more info: https://www.thesoulrevival.com/ @thehealinggriefguide Support the Show. Music by Black Box Traders

Send us a Text Message. In episode #160 ourguest is Royce Morales, she is a spiritually based transformational facilitator, author and host of the The Perfect Life Awakening Show. She helps people release sources of self-sabotaging fears and limiting beliefs from current as well as past lives. Today, we will discuss the transformations that occur from discovering past life incidents that are subconsciously affecting us as well as what soulmate love is really about . What we observed: How she began to get “downloads’How a past life memory healed a chronic stomach problemThe Hollywood interpretation of soulmate is not accuratePast life memories that took 5- 10 years to unfoldMemories of choosing to come here from another planet Communication with her deceased husband, who has ‘evolved”We all make a choice to be here on Earth For more info: https://www.roycemorales.com/ @roycemorales Support the Show. Music by Black Box Traders

Send us a Text Message. Our guest in episode #159 is Susanne Morais ,she is a Certified Transpersonal and Spiritual Hypnotist. Her work often utilizes the Law of Attraction and Spirit Guide connection to move her clients towards living in alignment with their purpose . We will discuss what she has learned from her practice, as well as how it’s possible to talk directly to our loved ones who have passed.What we observed: Differences between transpersonal hypnosis and traditional hypnotherapyTraining is past life regression brought a spiritual element to her practiceA past life memory of a young woman in the 19th centuryBased on her experience in her practice most issues originate in a past lifeA past life regression session with a client that had no spiritual beliefsOur souls are not required spiritually to be in the body until the baby is bornWomb regression is a good way to learn what your soul's purpose isWe do choose our familyWhat her clients say about the life i n between lives sessionShe believes in a state of hypnosis, you are directly in touch with your higher selfHow spirit guides and angels can be part of her sessionsHer experience is that spirit guides do not have namesA session where the client described the experiences as time travelYou can go into a future life just as you can go into a past life regression For more info: https://www.journeyshypnosis.com/ @journeyshypnosis/ Support the Show. Music by Black Box Traders

Send us a Text Message. Our guest in episode #158 is Mike Martin; he is an inter-dimensional explorer that was introduced to Portals 30 years ago while exploring the astral. Mike has been accessing these gateways to gain knowledge of other realities as well as our own unlimited potential that has been hidden from us for quite some time. Today, we will discuss his explorations and how it can benefit anyone on the path toward spiritual awakening.What we observed: Astral projections as a kidThe connection between music dreaming and out-of-body experiencesHow he discovered portals when attempting an out-of-body experience(OBE)When you're looking through your third eye, it's much wider vision than what you're gonna see in your physical visionWritings and symbols seen in the “views” were unlike anything from EarthA portal is usually a connection between one reality or dimension, or one location and dimension in anotherExperiencing visuals from someone else’s eyesThe difference between connecting with the 3D world, which is here, and the astral world is frequency and focus; perspective Support the Show. Music by Black Box Traders

Send us a Text Message. Our guest in episode #157 is Ray Catania, he is a metaphysical teacher, life coach and author of several books including “The Atheist and The Afterlife”. He is also a near-death experience survivor.As a practitioner of scientific spiritualism, his work involves coaching others how to achieve higher levels of conscious awareness, .Today we will discuss how his near death experience reshaped his view of spirituality. What we observed: A detailed memory of an NDE including a view from the ceilingA feeling of euphoria from “the light” during the NDEThe after effects of his NDEInteraction with his spirit guideCommunication with his future wife’s father, who had passed 10 years priorHow he discovered his skill as a medium For more info: https://www.raycatania.com/ @ray.catania IANDS https://iands.org/ Support the Show. Music by Black Box Traders