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With recommendations straight from our podcast guests, to my very favorite heart-lifting books and art (and people), here you'll find delicious items to lift your spirit! Scroll down to find a new nugget of gold (or wisdom!).

Books, Change-Makers and More!

The Alchemist

Invisible Acts of Power

Invisible Acts of Power

This is the book that inspires you to not only "see" the invitations in your life, but to accept them, as Larry does in Episode 6. 

Invisible Acts of Power

Invisible Acts of Power

Invisible Acts of Power

Often on the show we talk about "grace." This little book teaches you how to channel that grace into the world. Become the blessing that Dee talks about in Episode One.

The Prophet

Invisible Acts of Power

Beauty, The Invisible Embrace

Contemplatives rejoice! This little gem speaks deep truths-truths contained in simple, lyrical poetry. Run, don't walk, to get this book!

Beauty, The Invisible Embrace

The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

Beauty, The Invisible Embrace

If you need a break from the stresses in the world, this book is it! Not only is the prose joyful, but this book teaches you to SEE beauty! And who can beat that?

Theaster Gates

The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

I found out about this Change-Maker on Apple TV and their series "Home." See how this inspired and determined man is changing the world around him in one of  Chicago's most challenging areas. 

The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

My guest in Episode 34, Don Handrick, says this is the book that changed his life. Check it out-and discover why it's a best-selling spiritual classic!

Medicine Cards

Megumi Igarashi

Medicine Cards

So many tarot decks, so little time! Just ask Amanda Bell, my guest on Episode 32.  This is a  beautiful deck for beginners and utilizes the wisdom of the natural world, bringing you the answers you need.

Stargazer

Megumi Igarashi

Medicine Cards

Written by my guest on Ep. 72, this book by Gerald Hausman takes the reader right to the heart of mystery and magic. Gerry has been praised by the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, History Channel, and the Bank Street College of Education. 

Megumi Igarashi

Megumi Igarashi

Megumi Igarashi

This is an artist challenging how society engages with female anatomy. She's irreverent, funny and indomitable. For the down-low on this feisty spirit, read more here!

Harry Potter

Plant Dreaming Deep

Megumi Igarashi

In Episode 77 Rachana talks about being the light in the darkness...and how we all can, at any time in our lives, bring that light into the world. Her inspiration? This scene from Harry Potter. 

Plant Dreaming Deep

Plant Dreaming Deep

Plant Dreaming Deep

For those who love plants...this journal is magical. Sarton's voice immerses you in the patch of land surrounding her in New Hampshire, and you'll never be the same.

Visio Divina

Plant Dreaming Deep

Plant Dreaming Deep

In Ep. 88 Pastor D.G. Holllums explains how his photography is meant to encourage Visio Divina-a way to enter into contemplation via images. Visit his website to see his images-the images that help the viewer to connect to God through nature.

More Goodies

Andra Day- RISE UP

Dance Party Play List

They Called Us Enemy

From Selena, our guest on Episode 5, this song is what gets her heart singing...see why by clicking on this link! Andra Day-RISE UP

They Called Us Enemy

Dance Party Play List

They Called Us Enemy

Written from his own child-self's point of view, this graphic novel by George Takei of "Star Trek" fame, confronts us with what America did to it's own citizens during WWII. Innocent and raw, the subject navigates the world of the internment camp with hope and grace.

Dance Party Play List

Dance Party Play List

Dance Party Play List

In Episode 8 Christine tells of how she and her partner shake their stress loose during this time of COVID and political upheaval. Here's her playlist for dancing in the kitchen!

Bud Weeks-tattoos!

Bud Weeks-tattoos!

Dance Party Play List

Check out my guest on Ep. 95, Bud Weeks, and his tattoo art on his Instagram page. From Desert Southwest art to horror tats, Bud does it all. You can check it out here.

The Red Tent

Bud Weeks-tattoos!

The Curve of Time

Dee, interviewed in Episode 1, loves this book, "I loved how it depicts ways that family and religious culture shapes our experiences and expectations." I'm here to testify-it's one amazing book!

The Curve of Time

Bud Weeks-tattoos!

The Curve of Time

How to describe this book? Gorgeous, haunting, a reverie on a time long gone. Blanchet finds herself a widow with 5 children- who then proceeds to carve out a life in the islands of the Pacific NW. You'll get lost in it.

Omar Tate

Recipe for Life

Recipe for Life

Moving back to West Philadelphia, this Change-Maker is determined to build the Honeysuckle Community Center. Telling stories through food-and reshaping communities through food-Tate's doing it! To find out more about this delicious

idea, click here! 

Recipe for Life

Recipe for Life

Recipe for Life

DC Sills, interviewed in Episode 11, makes music. Relatable, singular and wise-her songs tell important stories about real life. Check out her YouTube channel for some balm for your soul.

Echale Books

Recipe for Life

Echale Books

Echale Books resides in San Antonio, TX. Started by guest Elvia Rendon, heard in Episode 13, Echale specializes in Chican@/x, LGBTQ+, feminist, and healing books. Check it out here!

Rachel Lopez

The Tao of Pooh

Echale Books

I had the great fortune of interviewing this incredible journalist for Episode 30! She's created a wonderful world on her Instagram account, and all of it to do with Mumbai taxi ceilings. Check it out when you have the time!

Eva Saulitis

The Tao of Pooh

The Tao of Pooh

Eva, poet and marine biologist, is my guest on Ep. 93. To hear this astonishing wordsmith read from her work, click here. To buy her work, click here.

The Tao of Pooh

The Tao of Pooh

The Tao of Pooh



Larry, interviewed in Episode 6, loves this book! Sweet, profound and a gentle reminder, The Tao of Pooh also encourages the reader to rejoice in life. Pick it up to remember this all important way of being.

More Good Stuff

Matt McCoy-guitar teacher

Matt McCoy-guitar teacher

Matt McCoy-guitar teacher

Maury, interviewed in Episode 9, wanted to give a shout out to Matt-a country western guitar teacher who can be found here. Want to learn guitar? Here's your teacher!

Give Up the Funk!

Matt McCoy-guitar teacher

Matt McCoy-guitar teacher

Rachel, interviewed in Episode 12, loves this song- as she says, "We all need funk!" Check it out here and get your blood flowing!

This Bitter Earth

Matt McCoy-guitar teacher

This Bitter Earth

Sung by the glorious Dinah Washington, this song transports the soul. Gorgeous and haunting, it's one you won't soon forget. Listen here.

Book of Joy

New World Witchery

This Bitter Earth

Fr. Richard Murphy recommends The Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu. Promising "Lasting Happiness in a Changing World," this book has over 3,000 5-star ratings on Amazon.

New World Witchery

New World Witchery

New World Witchery

By my guest in Ep. 98, this book by Cory Thomas Hutcheson is deeply historical and respectful-and ever so interesting! Folktales, folk magic and the enchanting and enchanted humans that have practiced this art are all discussed. Click here to buy this book!

Independent's Day

New World Witchery

New World Witchery

This podcast, by my friend Joe Armstrong, promotes indie musicians. Borne out of the changing landscape for musicians (think Napster), Joe lifts up creators that might otherwise be looked over.  Check it out here.

Temple Grandin

Crispy Watkins and the Crack Willows

Crispy Watkins and the Crack Willows

This change-maker inspires Pastor Jaime, interviewed in Episode 14! Born with autism, this force of nature has single-handedly re-visioned how we think of animals, how we think WITH animals and how every single being is worthy of being respected. To read more, click here!

Crispy Watkins and the Crack Willows

Crispy Watkins and the Crack Willows

Crispy Watkins and the Crack Willows

Rev. Christopher, my guest on Episode 15, is the lead singer and songwriter for Crispy Watkins and the Crack Willows. This band creates folk music with a soul..and has darn great music videos to boot! To view their social justice oriented video called "Wanderer,"  click here.  

Broadway musical

Crispy Watkins and the Crack Willows

Rev. Cazandra Campos-McDonald

Chef Johnny V. is a fan of all things musical-especially Broadway. In a part of our deleted conversation he explains why Jesus Christ Superstar the musical has some songs that he just can resist. Listen to this song, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, here.

Rev. Cazandra Campos-McDonald

Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

Rev. Cazandra Campos-McDonald

This multi-talented and generous spirit has written a book about hemophilia, found here, has her mid-week devotional series "Devotions in the Desert," found here, all while raising a family and working a full time job. Find out more about this amazing woman at her website HERE!

Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

Who hasn't heard of Lord of the Rings, the classic fantasy epic written by Tolkien. Father Jesse loves the series and he and I discussed our love for it during the podcast. Pick this series up to escape, for a bit, reality. Dive into a world where hobbits are heroes, rings can break us and hope lies in everyone working together.

Milo Talks

Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

I love supporting and lifting up other podcasters! Milo's show is special-she lives in her van, travels the United States and interviews strangers she meets along the way. Listen to my favorite episode, "I think I have a boyfriend" for a dose of hope, humor and what it's like to meet a kindred spirit.

Yet More Deliciousness

The World We Used to Live In

The World We Used to Live In

The World We Used to Live In

In Episode 56 Marty talks about his adoptive father who was a medicine man. In this book Deloria Jr. details just what that world looked like in the last century.

The Five Invitations

The World We Used to Live In

The World We Used to Live In

Loretta Downs, a guest in Season 6, loves this book because it discusses how we can live fuller and more potent lives by friending and understanding death.

Joel Nakamura's art

The World We Used to Live In

Joel Nakamura's art

This Santa Fe artist is whimsical, provocative and intelligent! My guest on Episode 48, check out his art by clicking here!

The Wizard of Oz

Northern Animal Tarot

Joel Nakamura's art

David Forlano recommends this movie because, "it points to the wonder and magic of dreamworld in full color."

Shel Silverstein

Northern Animal Tarot

Northern Animal Tarot

Ron's miracle in Episode 50 has to do with his best friendship with Shel Silverstein! Read this classic book immediately-it'll be sure to brighten your day!

Northern Animal Tarot

Northern Animal Tarot

Northern Animal Tarot

This deck is a favorite for Stephanie Alia, my guest on Episode 55. To support this independent artist and this deck, click here.

Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates

Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates

Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates

In Episode 57 Pet Chaplain Janice Driggers wrestles with the question, "Do pets have souls?" This book answers with a resounding "YES!"

Check out "Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates" here.

Artists for Trauma

Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates

Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates

In Episode 58 Ford Austin talks about this life-saving group-that works with artists that have survived terrible accidents, on set or off. To read more about the mission of this incredible resource, click here.

Cheth's Idea of our Universe

Cold Noses at the Pearly Gates

Cheth's Idea of our Universe

Episode 60 features Cheth, a true Renaissance Man. On his website Cheth asks, "Can the combined thoughts of humanity (the noosphere) prejudice random processes into interesting combinatorial patterns, words, and, perhaps, even poetry? " Click here to spin the wheel on his website to find out!

Liberace

Earth and Spirit

Cheth's Idea of our Universe

This amazing, over the top and beloved musician is a member of David Forlano's family, my guest in Episode 61. To read more about this fabulous entertainer, click here.

Earth and Spirit

Earth and Spirit

Earth and Spirit

This fabulous book is by my guest on Episode 63- Maria Benedetti. It is a treasure. Find interviews and oral histories of indigenous people on the island of Puerto Rico...and how plants might be just what saves us.

Calvin Tucker

Earth and Spirit

Earth and Spirit

You can see the good works Calvin does every day by following his Insta @Blacknoah1, or by watching some YouTube videos. Here, here, and here.

More Goodies

Mad Mischief

Dr. Emanuel Rivici

Dr. Emanuel Rivici

My latest podcast guest is the author of MAD MISCHIEF, an award winning novel about what happened to her in Africa after taking a medication that sent her into psychosis. To buy this powerful and brave book, click here.

Dr. Emanuel Rivici

Dr. Emanuel Rivici

Dr. Emanuel Rivici

From the website: This is the story of Emanuel Revici M.D., his groundbreaking medical discoveries and his success in treating pain, cancer and other illnesses with his non-toxic "chemotherapy." It is a true story of a physician whose work was published by the prestigious Pasteur Institute, yet who was subsequently persecuted and prosecuted by the medical establishment.

For more information, click here.

"American Beauty"

Dr. Emanuel Rivici

"American Beauty"

Chaplin Kirt talks about beauty in Episode 71, and specifically refers to this scene as to how he finds his beauty in the world. From the movie "American Beauty," this scene is a cult must-see. Click on this link to watch this demonstration that beauty is always all around us.

"Spirited Away"

What is Somatic Therapy?

"American Beauty"

Also in Episode 71 I reference one of the most beautiful animated movies I've ever seen, "Spirited Away." Check it out if  you need a heart-lift. A little girl finds herself lost in a land full of mystery and enchantment. In the process she discovers strength and love and abundance all around her.

"God is a DJ"

What is Somatic Therapy?

What is Somatic Therapy?

Finally, one of Kirt's all time favorite songs from one of his all time favorite bands, Faithless. Click on this link to listen to "God is a DJ." It'll be sure to get your heart bumpin and your feet jumpin'.

What is Somatic Therapy?

What is Somatic Therapy?

What is Somatic Therapy?

In Episode 77 we talk about Somatic Therapy! For a much better description of what this therapy is all about please see this Psychology Today article.

Pass With Care-Memoirs

The Society for Creative Anachronism

The Society for Creative Anachronism

In Episode 79 we talk Cooper's memoir, PASS WITH CARE. To purchase the book or to check this dynamic and inspiring author out, click here.

The Society for Creative Anachronism

The Society for Creative Anachronism

The Society for Creative Anachronism

Their website says: " Welcome to the Current Middle Ages." My guest on Ep. 83, Diana Paxson, was a founding member of this group, found worldwide, who re-create and re-learn pre-17th century happenings. Click here for more information.

Diana Paxson's "Odin"

The Society for Creative Anachronism

Diana Paxson's "Odin"

Just one of this powerful author's works, this tome talks about one of the greatest gods who is a trickster who teaches truths. To check out this book and many others, click here.

Jen Peer Rich

Four Arrows Movies

Diana Paxson's "Odin"

Jen is a transformer...and is transforming this world we live in. A creative and deeply intelligent soul, she has three books and many other evocative treats on her website, which can be found here.

Tomahawk Martini

Four Arrows Movies

Four Arrows Movies

This glorious creator and dynamic drag queen is taking the Desert Southwest by storm! To check out what Tomahawk is doing and how she is reminding people that all have worth, visit her Instagram-@tomahawkmartini

Four Arrows Movies

Four Arrows Movies

Four Arrows Movies

It all started here (or so I like to imagine!). Watch Four Arrows narrate the journey that changed his life and set him on a new path. With evocative photos this change-maker's documentary will inspire.

The Goodness Keeps on Comin'

Os Arrais, the band

THE BLACK MADONNA OF CZĘSTOCHOWA

THE BLACK MADONNA OF CZĘSTOCHOWA

My guest in Ep. 104, Tiago, is the consummate singer-songwriter. Along with his brother, they are Os Arrais! To find more of them, and listen to their groovy tunes, click here for the YouTube link.

THE BLACK MADONNA OF CZĘSTOCHOWA

THE BLACK MADONNA OF CZĘSTOCHOWA

THE BLACK MADONNA OF CZĘSTOCHOWA

This legendary icon has so many myths and stories surrounding her, the mystery is worth reading about! Click here to dive in to the history of this gorgeous icon!

Medicine & Miracles in the High Desert

Medicine & Miracles in the High Desert

Medicine & Miracles in the High Desert

An incredible story of Dr. Erica's adventures as she teaches kids on a Navajo reservation. Filled with magic, with memories, and enchanting prose, this book will remind you that life, and the people in it-are good. Click here to buy this treasure.

The Gratitude Dojo, and so much more!

Medicine & Miracles in the High Desert

Medicine & Miracles in the High Desert

Douglas is a Renaissance kinda guy! His sole purpose is to create sacred spaces for others to inhabit! Whether it's a Gratitude Dojo, or The Appreciation Effect, he is absolutely changing the world. Click here to learn more.

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