Get Over It! Podcast

Robert Corman joins me to talk about his latest book Journeys and Awakenings: Wisdom for Spiritual Travelers. This beautiful anthology of writings of well-known and famous people who share their insights into living a spiritual life. In Journeys and Awakenings: Wisdom for Spiritual Travelers, each reader will find a familiar and inspiring voice that they can relate to, but perhaps, more importantly, the book offers the reader the opportunity to feel their deep connection to the whole human community. Our conversation focuses on today's issues. COVID19, the corruption of politics with a focus on the U.S. election. We are all seeking wisdom as spiritual travelers that will bring us peace of mind while allowing for spiritual and personal growth. We talk about Creating a deeper connection to the whole human communityThe Seven Pillars House of WisdomThe four themesThe three passagesUsing insight and inspirationHow to embrace folks from all walks of lifeRacial justice around the worldLiving in the energy of openness, unselfishness, integrity, and appreciationOur fundamental interdependence with one another Robert Corman journey has afforded him a knowledge and a love for many human traditions, rituals, and practices. For twelve years, he apprenticed to a shaman whose cosmology drew its intuitive focus from various traditions based in matrilineal tribes of northern Mexico, He is a practitioner of Nondual Kabbalistic Healing, a student of Sufism, a poet, and a seasoned player of the blues harp. https://www.inspiredsoundinitiative.org/

Ten million Gen X and Baby Boomer parents have estranged adult children. Psychotherapist Tina Gilbertson tells us how to heal those relationships in her new book, Reconnecting with your Estranged Adult Child: Practical Tips and Tool To Heal Your Relationship. Parents wonder: How did this happen? Where did I go wrong? Ove time, holidays, birthdays, and even the birth of grandchildren may pass in silence. Anguish may turn to anger. While tome, in and of itself, does not necessarily heal, actions do. While every estrangement includes situation-specific variables, there are practical, useful, and universal techniques for understanding and repairing these not- uncommon breaches. Change is possible, both within and without. The most significant burden for estranged parents is an unnecessary shame. Healing from estrangement is an opportunity for intense personal growth if you're up to it. This is true whatever the outcome may be. We talk about The difference between an estranged relationship and your adult child ignoring youWhy some kids cut off their parentsEmotional and physical abuse- is there a difference?Addiction - the child's and the parentsWhen to get professional helpDoes your child hate you?When kids feel unloved/invisibleThe pain of silenceThird-party influence and the adult child Should you "make" your child talk?Differentiation vs. IndividualizationCompassion is the key to healing Tina Gilbertson is a psychotherapist and author. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Glamour, Real Simple, and Redbook. In 2019, Tina co-founded www.reconnectionclub.com with her husband Mike, offering education, community, and support to help estranged parents repair their relationships with their adult children. She lives in Denver, CO. www.tinagilbertson.com

Diana Rowan shares the tools needed to create a life full of happiness even in this time of COVID19 in her book The Bright Way: Five Steps to Freeing the Creative Within. Discover your creativity within. Diana guides readers on every step, giving the tools needed to create a life full of happiness, inspiration, and purpose. Her actions are incredibly down-to-earth and easy to follow because she, as well as her many students and creative community, have changed their lives for the better through freeing the creative within. When we become anxious or afraid, it's usually because we feel a lack of connection - with ourselves and with our community. The antidote to fear is creativity. As fear fades, love takes center stage, and we become ourselves once more. We talk about How creativity creates a connectionFear and anxiety shortens one's lifeThe spiritual aspect of creativityResilence - the long haulHow to set your intentions - there are seven stepsYour genuine self-safety valveCreativity is the driver of civilizationThe five elements of creationDefine your purposeSet your intentionsCreate your planIntegration FulfillmentHow to use the elements to assist with the creation process Diana Feels that "creativity is every human's birthright and capacity. It is natural and essential for our well-being and the survival of our civilization," The Bright Way is the way forward into your brighter, more creative life. Diana Rowan is the author of The Bright Way. She is a professional harpist with an MM in classical piano performance and a Ph.D. in music theory. Diana is also the founder of the Bright Knowledge Guild, an online creative community that offers students around the world access to her Bright Way system. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. www.dianarowan.com

Wisdom Healing Qigong Master Mingtong Gu joins me today to talk about his book Ancient Chinese Healing Secrets book based on the ancient healing modality Qigong. The book is a free download available by clicking on the link. Wisdom Healing Qigong, it’s actually a 5,000-year-old Chinese healing system that has significant implications for those that fear contracting COVID-19, those that are suffering from it and anyone who is dealing with physical illness or emotional pain in North America today. Wisdom Healing Qigong is actually taking the lead in helping people deal with so many of the issues related to the onset of COVID-19. This ancient practice can transform the fear and anxiety that is actually more contagious, and damages the body through stress. Stress makes one actually more vulnerable to the possibility of contracting the disease as it suppresses the immune system. And, the loneliness and isolation, are further impacting people’s ability to weather this challenging time in a healthy, stable manner. Furthermore, for those who have fallen victim to the virus, Wisdom Healing Qigong can significantly improve their ability to restore their health. Master Mingtong can explain to your listeners how using the simple use of movement, sound healing, and meditation is woven into the specific practice of Wisdom Healing Qigong, the body will be more resistant to disease, the mind more resilient and the spirit more connected to the regenerative Universal (chi)energy -- and to others without having to be in their presence. He includes a training video "How to Reduce Stress and Transform Fear We talk about What is QigongWisdom Healing QigongHumans as conscious energyHow the mind, body, and heart are inseparableThe body is not good nor bad just energy experiences over a lifetimeMaster Mingtong shares a heart healing sound How to use Qigong to help heal COVID19Difference between allopathic, Integrative and complementary medicineThe 3A's practice for healthHow all disease can be reversedHow to experience the oneness of life Master Mingtong includes a training video "How to Reduce Stress and Transform Fear in the Time of COVID-19" within the free ebook: www.AncientHealingSects.com To learn more about Wisdom Healing Qigong, and how it can help build your mental, physical and spiritual resistance to illness, or release the cause, effects, and symptoms of current pain and disease, visit the website www.chicenter.com for educational videos, online courses, and once “sheltering at home” comes to a close, in-person Retreats in New Mexico.

Hersch Wilson a former firefighter talks about his new book - Firefighter Zen: A Field Guide To Thriving in Tough Times. “Be brave. Be kind. Fight fires.” That’s the motto of firefighters, like Hersch Wilson,who spend their lives walking toward, rather than away from, danger and suffering. Hersch talks about looking at the troubles our world is in now and what we as individuals can do to heal the negative soup we all are swimming in. Wilson shares how to maintain perspective and equilibrium even in the midst of urgency andto prepare for adversity as well as aftermath and recovery. Finally, six key strategies forthriving in the face of difficulty include practical exercises and real-world advice. Everylife contains the unexpected and the unwelcome. Since how we cope with thoseinevitable events, more than the events themselves defines the quality of our lives,Firefighter Zen is an invaluable guide to meeting every day with our best calm, creative, and optimistic selves. We Talk about Emergencies VS problems VS inconvenienceThe advantages of maintaining a mental checklistKindness KillersThe Future in unpredictable : appreciate the present momentThe importance of questioning everythingHow to be brave, kind and usefulHow difficulties in life can make you a better personWhy not to expect reciprocity from peopleThe false peak syndromeWhy racism is a white problemThe "Karen" video'sWhite privilege is real and apparent Hersch Wilson and his wife, Laurie, became volunteer firefighters in 1986. He hasworked as an organizational consultant, pilot, outdoor adventure trainer, professionaldancer, and author. He writes for Backdraft magazine and other publications. He lives inSanta Fe, New Mexico. HerschWilson.com