Today’s show continues the conversation with the author of the mega-bestselling book, “The Four Agreements” don Miguel Ruiz, and his son, don Jose Ruiz. Together they talk deeply about truth, individuality, and belief systems. They ask us to enjoy life for the limited time we are here. Try to enjoy every moment, while also acknowledging that there is suffering and hardship. They talk about the power we have and how we can change “the story” through our awareness. They explain how the ancestors say we are living in a dream. It is up to us to decide, and to have courage and discipline to change the dream through our habits and by getting to the root of our truth. Don Miguel Ruiz was born into a family of healers and raised in rural Mexico by a curandera (healer) mother and nagual (shaman) grandfather. The family anticipated don Miguel would embrace their centuries old legacy of healing and teaching and as a nagual, carry forward the esoteric Toltec knowledge. Instead, distracted by modern life, Miguel chose to attend medical school and become a surgeon. A near death experience in 1970 changed his life and he began an intensive practice of self-inquiry.  He continues to devote himself to the mastery of his ancient ancestral wisdom.  His book “The Four Agreements”  has been a mega-bestselling book for years. Don Jose, his son, grew up in a long lineage of Toltec Teachers. His father, the Nagual don Miguel Ruiz, and his grandmother, Sarita, passed on their Toltec Teachings to don Jose, who carries on the family tradition of teaching Toltec wisdom. In 2010, don Jose Ruiz released his first book titled “The Fifth Agreement” in partnership with his father, don Miguel Ruiz.  Following this publication, don Jose began traveling around the US, Mexico, and South America.  Don Jose inspires people in many different ways including through his book signings, lectures, seminars, and hosting intensive journeys to Teotihuacan and other sacred sites around the world. This is Part 2 of the interview. Info: miguelruiz.com and theuniverseofnow.com

 How does a traditionally trained neuroscientist and self-described atheist become interested in spirituality? Today Lisa continues her conversation with guest Mona Sobhani, Ph.D. Mona is a classically trained neuroscientist who aggressively defended the dogma of scientific beliefs until a series of life-altering events caused her to reconsider spirituality and psi concepts and launched her into a two-year investigation into the ineffable mysteries of our world. By having unexplained spiritual experiences, she radically changed her life and her beliefs around the mysteries of the universe. Today they talk about how our brains can connect with different fields of consciousness. They discuss materialism vs. experiential realities and how to access these states in various ways. Mona is a former research scientist at the University of Southern California and holds a doctorate in neuroscience from the University of Southern California. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University with the MacArthur Foundation Law and Neuroscience Project. She is the author of “Proof of Spiritual Phenomena: A Neuroscientist’s Discovery of the Ineffable Mysteries of the Universe.” Her work has been featured in the New York Times, VOX, and other media outlets. Today is Part 1 of her interview. Info: monasobhaniphd.com

 Are you familiar with the concept of “The Four Agreements”? Do you strive for personal freedom? Today’s special guests, Toltec masters don Miguel Ruiz and his son, don Jose Ruiz, talk about the power of The Four Agreements and the importance of awareness. The Four Agreements are a powerful code of conduct for attaining personal freedom, and awareness is the first step toward freedom because we cannot be free if we don’t know what we really are. Together they deeply discuss these concepts and how death begins at the moment of conception – your physical body can die at any moment. We must enjoy the preciousness of this life. Don Miguel Ruiz was born into a family of healers and raised in rural Mexico by a curandera (healer) mother and nagual (shaman) grandfather. The family anticipated don Miguel would embrace their centuries old legacy of healing and teaching and as a nagual, carry forward the esoteric Toltec knowledge. Instead, distracted by modern life, Miguel chose to attend medical school and become a surgeon. A near death experience in 1970 changed his life and he began an intensive practice of self-inquiry.  He continues to devote himself to the mastery of his ancient ancestral wisdom.  His book “The Four Agreements”  has been a mega-bestselling book for years. Don Jose, his son, grew up in a long lineage of Toltec Teachers. His father, the Nagual don Miguel Ruiz, and his grandmother, Sarita, passed on their Toltec Teachings to don Jose, who carries on the family tradition of teaching Toltec wisdom. In 2010, don Jose Ruiz released his first book titled “The Fifth Agreement” in partnership with his father, don Miguel Ruiz.  Following this publication, don Jose began traveling around the US, Mexico, and South America.  Don Jose inspires people in many different ways including through his book signings, lectures, seminars, and hosting intensive journeys to Teotihuacan and other sacred sites around the world. This is Part 1 of the interview. Info: miguelruiz.com and theuniverseofnow.com. 

How does a traditionally trained neuroscientist and self-described agnostic become interested in spirituality? Fully indoctrinated into the cult of science, today’s guest, neuroscientist Mona Sobhani, Ph.D., aggressively defended the dogma of scientific beliefs -- until a series of life-altering events caused her to reconsider spirituality and psi concepts and launched her into a two-year investigation into the ineffable mysteries of our world. By having unexplained spiritual experiences, she radically changed her life and her beliefs around the mysteries of the universe. Mona addresses the use of psychedelics in research while Lisa recounts her Near-Death Experience and the various states of consciousness which can be achieved. Mona is a former research scientist at the University of Southern California and holds a doctorate in neuroscience from the University of Southern California. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University with the MacArthur Foundation Law and Neuroscience Project. She is the author of “Proof of Spiritual Phenomena: A Neuroscientist’s Discovery of the Ineffable Mysteries of the Universe.” Her work has been featured in the New York Times, VOX, and other media outlets. Today is Part 1 of her interview. Info: monasobhaniphd.com

What happens when you integrate elements of classical Chinese medicine, personalized nutrition, and extrasensory energy medicine, while inspiring, empowering, and teaching people how to attain balance in body, mind, and spirit?  You get “Whole Health,” which is the name and subject of the book for our guest today, Dr. Mark Mincolla.  Tune in and find out all about his system of health and how you, too, can achieve vibrant “whole health.” Mark Mincolla, Ph.D.  is a natural healthcare practitioner who has transformed the lives of thousands of people over the past thirty years. Dr. Mincolla has integrated ancient Chinese energy techniques with cutting-edge nutritional science in what has become his Whole Health Healing System, which includes the innovative Electromagnetic Muscle Testing system (EMT). He is the author of “Whole Health: A Holistic Approach to Healing for the 21^st Century.” Info: www.MarkMincolla.com

Do you find yourself buying numerous supplements but not feeling like you are getting the maximum benefit? Have you or someone you know been to the doctor, had tests done, and yet you are still not feeling optimal? Would you like to take your health into your own hands and find tools to help feel better and stay healthy? Today’s guests, health expert Laura Kunces, and professional cyclist,  Cory Greenberg, offer answers to these questions and share their own personal stories. They discuss ways to be your own “health detective” and become empowered by taking self-tests which can determine the best supplements and nutrition for your individual needs. Many people wear devices to track their steps or monitor their sleep, but in addition, these accurate, at-home tests, which are as simple as small pinprick of blood or a sample of saliva, can further help you determine which dietary and nutritional supplements may work best for your individual body.   Laura Kunces is the Vice President of Medical Strategies at Thorne HealthTech, a health and technology company leading the industry of dietary supplements and personalized health. She has diverse nutrition and dietary supplement research experience in clinical and sport settings and has worked with clients ranging from children to adults and professional athletes, including those with chronic diseases. She received her PhD in Exercise Science with a nutrition focus from the University of Connecticut, an MS degree in Kinesiology from the University of Connecticut, an MS degree in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Memphis and is a practicing Registered Dietitian. She is an avid marathoner, ironman triathlete, and former collegiate swimmer.  Cory Greenberg is a professional cyclist living with Ulcerative Colitis. As a young cyclist, Cory was diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and hospitalized. Doctors told him that a cycling career with IBD would be nearly impossible. Determined to overcome his condition, he spent time working with healthcare professionals, mentors, and coaches to develop a treatment plan. He became a professional cyclist in 2015 and is now living in remission. He is an advocate for those living with IBD and teaches how it is possible to achieve a dream of optimal health and fitness.  Info: TheAwareShow.com/Thorne and Ride4IBD.com  

Do you know there are millions of metric tons of plastic waste and microplastics floating in our oceans? This impacts both the fish and ultimately the food we consume. According to the EPA,  “Plastic particles are generally the most abundant type of debris encountered in the marine environment, with estimates suggesting that 60% to 80% of marine debris is plastic, and more than 90% of all floating debris particles are plastic.” Dr. Marcus Eriksen is on the show today to discuss the DVD “Our Synthetic Seas,” which covers the total issue about plastic and the garbage found in our seas and especially the problem of disappearing sea life as fish are now eating plastic, waste, debris, and more dangerous materials.  Marcus is currently the Executive Director of the 5 Gyres Institute. He received his Ph.D. in Science Education from the University of Southern California in 2003, months before embarking on a 2000-mile, 5-month journey down the Mississippi River on a homemade raft of plastic bottles. His experience on the river led to a career studying the ecological impacts of plastic marine pollution, which has included 8 expeditions sailing 25,000 miles through all 5 subtropical gyres to discover new garbage patches of plastic pollution in the Southern Hemisphere and beyond. With an affinity for rafting, his most recent adventure sent him and a colleague across the Pacific Ocean from California to Hawaii on a homemade raft floating on 15,000 plastic bottles and a Cessna airplane fuselage as a cabin. The journey, 2,600 miles in 88 days, brought tremendous attention to the plastic pollution issue.   Info: Algalita.org and MarcusEriksen.com

Lisa continues her conversation today with veteran dealmaker and entrepreneur Marc H. Morgenstern. They talk about the Grateful Dead and sharp business deals, but what do those two have in common? They seem like two completely different ideas, but Marc talks about the similarities of attending a Dead show and making a shrewd business deal. He explains that the psychology of a successful dealmaker requires spontaneity, comfort with change and unpredictability, and enjoying the process as it presents itself. As a fan who has seen hundreds of Grateful Dead shows, he talks about how the band uses these traits to perform thousands of concerts for their fans – ultimately giving them a different and unique experience during each performance. He also talks about how different, and predictable, a Rolling Stones concert may be, compared to the Dead, who may play a 3-minute version of a song one night, and then perform an 18-minute version of the same song the very next night. Marc H. Morgenstern has taught Street Smart Startups at UC Berkeley. He's a veteran dealmaker and entrepreneur with billions of dollars of buying, selling, and financing innovative and disruptive businesses from Day One of OfficeMax to Co-Founding digital healthcare software company Within3. Marc is the Managing Partner and Founder of early-stage investor Blue Mesa Partners, as well as Mentor-at-Large for The House Fund at UC Berkeley and its portfolio companies. He's a longtime board member of The Rex Foundation, the non-profit founded by the Grateful Dead. His latest book is “The Soul of the Deal.” Info: BlueMesaPartners.com

 Is it really possible to lose several pounds overnight? Even up to EIGHT pounds? According to our guest, Ann Louise Gittleman, it IS possible, and she tells us how in this interview about the One-Day Detox Diet.  She talks about the dangers of plastics and other contaminates in our environment and what we should be doing to detox and get healthy. She also addresses the benefits of fasting, and shares the ingredients for an easy, healthy detox drink we can make at home. Ann Louise Gittleman holds an MS in Nutrition Education from Columbia University, the title of Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) from the American College of Nutrition, and a PhD in Holistic Nutrition. The author of more than 30 books, Ann Louise has also served as the Chief Nutritionist of Pediatric Clinic at Bellevue Hospital and is the former Director of Nutrition at the Pritikin Longevity Center. Her books include “The Fast Track One-Day Detox Diet,” “The Fat Flush Plan,” “Radical Metabolism: A Powerful New Plan to Blast Fat and Reignite Your Energy in Just 21 Days,” and many more. Info: www.annlouise.com. 

 What do the Grateful Dead and sharp business deals have in common? They seem like two completely different ideas, but our guest today, Marc Morgenstern, talks about the similarities of attending a Dead show, and making a shrewd business deal. He explains that the psychology of a successful dealmaker requires spontaneity, comfort with change and unpredictability, and enjoying the process as it presents itself. As a fan who has seen hundreds of Grateful Dead shows, he talks about how the band uses these traits to perform thousands of concerts for their fans – ultimately giving them a different and unique experience during each performance. Marc H. Morgenstern has taught Street Smart Startups at UC Berkeley. He's a veteran dealmaker and entrepreneur with billions of dollars of buying, selling, and financing innovative and disruptive businesses from Day One of OfficeMax to Co-Founding digital healthcare software company Within3. Marc is the Managing Partner and Founder of early-stage investor Blue Mesa Partners, as well as Mentor-at-Large for The House Fund at UC Berkeley and its portfolio companies. He's a longtime board member of The Rex Foundation, the non-profit founded by the Grateful Dead. His latest book is “The Soul of the Deal.” This is Part 1 of the interview. Info: BlueMesaPartners.com

 Happy Thanksgiving! This is Part 2 of a very special rebroadcast, as we air Dr. Therman Evans’s presentation at the Agape International Center of Truth’s “Revelation of Spirit 2000 Conference.” Dr. Therman Evans is the founder and CEO of Whole Life Associates, a graduate of Howard University undergraduate (BS) and medical school (MD), the former Vice President and Corporate Medical Director of Cigna Insurance and Healthcare Corporation, as well as the National Health Director and Washington Bureau Chief for Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Operation Push. Additionally, he studied and achieved his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in theology from the United Christian College of New York.  Dr. Evans was appointed in 1998 and formally installed as Pastor of Morning Star Community Christian Center (MSCCC ) in 1999. As the Senior Pastor, he has brought the message of “wholeness” in mind, body, and spirit to the dynamic and growing membership and ministries of the Morning Star congregation. He talks about Divine Timing and being at the right place at the right time. He weaves his practice as a medical doctor with his wisdom as a preacher and gives a speech that glorifies the magnificence we are as human beings. Info: thermanevans.com. 

Do you realize how truly magnificent you really are? In today’s very special rebroadcast, we air Dr. Therman Evans’s presentation at the Agape International Center of Truth’s “Revelation of Spirit 2000 Conference.” Dr. Therman Evans is the founder and CEO of Whole Life Associates, a graduate of Howard University undergraduate (BS) and medical school (MD), the former Vice President and Corporate Medical Director of Cigna Insurance and Healthcare Corporation, as well as the National Health Director and Washington Bureau Chief for Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Operation Push. Additionally, he studied and achieved his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in theology from the United Christian College of New York.  Dr. Evans was appointed in 1998 and formally installed as Pastor of Morning Star Community Christian Center (MSCCC ) in 1999. Today he talks about how to have Heaven on Earth. As the Senior Pastor, he has brought the message of “wholeness” in mind, body, and spirit to the dynamic and growing membership and ministries of the Morning Star congregation. He weaves his practice as a medical doctor with his wisdom as a preacher and gives a speech that glorifies the magnificence we are as human beings. This is Part 1 of his inspirational speech. Info: thermanevans.com. 

Would you like to learn more about the ancient art of Numerology? Would you like to learn more about yourself through studying your birth date, and determining your Life Path number? Maybe you’d even like to improve your relationship with your mate, your colleagues, even your boss? Well, you can, and it’s all based on mathematics says today’s guest, Glynis McCants, who has been studying Numerology for several decades. She explains step-by-step how to find your specific numbers and what they mean. Her unique method is based on the Pythagoras Number system, which is more than 2,500 years old. After evaluating approximately 15,000 Numerology Charts, she wrote the book “Glynis Has Your Number,”  which quickly became the best-selling Numerology book in the country and has been translated in fifteen other languages as well. If you’d like to order a Numerology reading report that tells you all about yourself, or a Numerology Chart Comparison report, just visit www.numberslady.com and type "Lisa" in the promo code, and you will get a special discount. If you are in the Los Angeles area, Glynis will be teaching IN-PERSON classes. If you type the name "lisa" in the promo code, you will get $20 off the ticket price!  Info: NumbersLady.com

Today Lisa continues the conversation with Dr. Bernard Beitman,  who is often called the “King of Coincidences.” He and Lisa deeply discuss coincidences and the meaning that we attribute to them. Dr Beitman is the first psychiatrist since Carl Jung to systematize the study of coincidences. His latest book is “Meaningful Coincidences: How and Why Synchronicity and Serendipity Happen.”  Through a complete catalog of coincidence patterns with numerous illustrative examples, Dr. Beitman clarifies the relationship between synchronicity and serendipity and dissects the “anatomy of a coincidence.” He defines coincidence types through their two fundamental constituents -- mental events and physical events. He analyzes the many uses of meaningful coincidences as well as their potential challenges, emphasizing that synchronicity and serendipity, though most often positive, also have their shadow sides. Detailing how to record your experiences, he explains how you will see patterns guiding your life decisions and learn to expect that coincidences are more likely to occur during life stressors, high emotion, and strong need, which helps you be ready to use them when they occur. Dr Beitman is a graduate of Yale Medical School and he did his psychiatric residency at Stanford University. The former chair of psychiatry of the University of Missouri-Columbia medical school for 17 years, he writes a blog for “Psychology Today” on coincidence and is the coauthor of the award-winning book “Learning Psychotherapy.” He is the founder of The Coincidence Project. Info: coincider.com. 

 Lisa continues her interview today with author and motivational speaker Brian Mayne. Do you have a goal but are having trouble reaching it?  Today Brian walks us through his Goal Mapping process.  What’s so different about his system?  Well, where traditional goal setting techniques focus on left-brain words, only using endless repetition, Goal Mapping uses words and imagery – the language of the subconscious. This is Part 2 of the interview. Info: www.7millionlives.com for your free Goal Mapping template and more!  

Have you had the experience of thinking about someone, then they call you? Is it a coincidence? Or just random luck? Our guest today, Dr. Bernard Beitman, is often called the “King of Coincidences.” He and Lisa deeply discuss coincidences and the meaning that we attribute to them. First, we must believe that coincidences are useful and purposeful. Dr Beitman is the first psychiatrist since Carl Jung to systematize the study of coincidences. A graduate of Yale Medical School, he did his psychiatric residency at Stanford University. The former chair of psychiatry of the University of Missouri-Columbia medical school for 17 years, he writes a blog for “Psychology Today” on coincidence and is the coauthor of the award-winning book “Learning Psychotherapy.” The founder of The Coincidence Project, he lives in Charlottesville, VA. His latest book is “Meaningful Coincidences: How and Why Synchronicity and Serendipity Happen.”  Info: coincider.com

Do you have a goal but are having trouble reaching it?  Then today’s show is for you! Author and motivational speaker Brian Mayne is on the show to walk us through his Goal Mapping process. Born into a nomadic family, he left school early with a poor education. At 29 years old his family business failed, and he was a million pounds in debt. At this low point he discovered you can change your life by changing how you think about it. Now an international speaker, he empowers people globally with his unique success systems. Author of four books, his goal is to lift seven million lives with his work. Find out more by taking a listen to Part 1 of this interview. Info: www.7millionlives.com for your free Goal Mapping template and more!

Do you wish you felt better, had more energy, more clarity, more overall physical strength? Do you not feel 100% and know you could feel better, but you haven’t been able to pinpoint the source of your ailment? Maybe you or someone you know has been to numerous doctors who have performed test after test, only to have the findings be inconclusive. Although it can be a frustrating situation, our guest today offers hope. Long known as a “medical detective,”  Dr Beth McDougall has been transforming the practice of medicine by bringing innovative therapeutics to thousands of patients for more than two decades. Dr. McDougall is contributing to an emerging medical paradigm in which medicine and physics intersect. She describes health in the context of our relationship to the Unified Field -- a continuous field of infinite energy and information from which all matter and life emerges. Her book introducing this paradigm, “YOUR PRISTINE BLUEPRINT: The Missing Key to Longevity, Reversing Disease, and Radically Transforming Your Life,” addresses how this larger context can lead to profound health and well-being. Dr. McDougall is the founder and medical director of CLEAR Center of Health and co-founder and medical director of Jyzen Labs, the new cutting edge, bio-optimization center in Mill Valley, CA. She excels at unravelling complex, multifactorial conditions, and specializes in helping patients with chronic illness and neurodegenerative diseases. Info: bethmcdougallmd.com and jyzenlabs.com

Heaven and Hell—are they real places?  Or are they fantasies invented to inspire good behavior and overcome fears of dying? You can find out one man’s view on this topic when Lisa interviews Stafford Betty, a university professor and international expert on afterlife research.  He’s written a book entitled “Heaven and Hell Unveiled: Updates from the World of Spirit” and he’ll explain how he received the information for this book and what he was ‘told’ by deceased beings from the other side. 

Stafford Betty earned his Ph.D. in theology from Fordham University, where he specialized in Asian religious thought and Sanskrit.  Today he is a professor of world religions at California State University, Bakersfield, and has evolved as one of the world’s most acclaimed experts on the afterlife.  In 2011 he published “The Afterlife Unveiled,” which has emerged as a classic in the field. Info: www.whitecrowbooks.com/staffordbetty

Would you like to learn more about the ancient art of Numerology? Would you like to learn more about yourself through studying your birth date, and determining your Life Path number? Maybe you’d even  like to improve your relationship with your mate, your colleagues, even your boss? Well, you can, and it’s all based on mathematics says today’s guest, Glynis McCants, who has been studying Numerology for several decades. She explains step-by-step how to find your specific numbers and what they mean. Her unique method is based on the Pythagoras Number system, which is more than 2,500 years old. After evaluating approximately 15,000 Numerology Charts, she wrote the book “Glynis Has Your Number,”  which quickly became the best-selling Numerology book in the country and has been translated in fifteen other languages as well. If you’d like to order a Numerology reading report that tells you all about yourself, or a Numerology Chart Comparison report, just visit www.numberslady.com and type "Lisa" in the promo code, and you will get a special discount. If you are in the Los Angeles area, Glynis will be teaching an IN-PERSON class at the San Gabriel Country Club on Sat., Nov. 12^th, from 11am-3pm Pacific. If you type the name "lisa" in the promo code, you will get $20 off the ticket price!  Info: NumbersLady.com. 

Are you craving change, but not sure what to do? Are certain aspects no longer working in your life? Do you want to feel better physically and mentally, while having more happiness in your life? According to our guest, John Assaraf, it is all possible and starts by making different choices. We can react to situations in our life based on our past, or, we can be in the present moment and choose our thoughts more deliberately. If you want to lose fat, feel healthy, be more focused, or make more empowering decisions, John invites us all to slow down, stop reacting to our subconscious programming, and take on a victorious mindset. He teaches us how to get our brains, our hearts, and our guts all in alignment for greater good in our lives.  John is one of the leading high performance, success coaches in the world. He is a behavioral neuroscience researcher who has written four books including two NYT bestsellers. He has been featured in 11 movies, including the “The Secret” and "Quest For Success" with Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama. Today, he is CEO of MyNeuroGym.com, a neuroscience-based company, dedicated to helping individuals strengthen their mindset and skills, so they achieve their goals and dreams. Info: theawareshow.com/brainathon & theawareshow.com/weightloss

Statistics say one in two women, and one in three men, will be given a cancer diagnosis at some point in their life. Lisa continues the conversation today with author and health coach, Chris Wark, who was just 26 years old when doctors discovered a golf-ball size tumor in his colon. After surgery, Chris decided that he would go against his oncologist’s advice and not take part in chemotherapy or radiation. After deep prayer and consideration, he decided that he would radically change his diet and explore natural healing modalities. He shares his ideas about living a healthy lifestyle, eating organic and raw food, exercising more, and reducing stress. He further discusses the profits of the pharmaceutical companies and the business of the cancer industry. He talks about how other countries are more open to alternative therapies and offer medical freedom to choose various treatments. Chris also talked all about the importance of fruits and vegetables in a healthy diet, while sharing recipes and ideas from his cookbook, “Beat Cancer Kitchen,” including the healing properties of juicing. He supports a holistic way of healing to empower our bodies to repair and heal. He worked with naturopathic doctors, as well as an integrative oncologist, while radically changing his lifestyle to include forgiveness, gratitude, and a more loving, balanced mindset. He shows it IS possible to heal from disease and thrive. He includes plenty of resources in his books and through his website. Info: ChrisBeatCancer.com

What habits do you want to change? What roadblocks are keeping you from achieving your goals? Do you want to dramatically increase your income? Scientists now know that you can change your brain (what's called neuroplasticity), and they know exactly how to change it. Want to learn more? John Assaraf joins Lisa in a discussion about how to unlock your brain for success and invites you to attend the BIGGEST personal growth online event of the year!! This is one of our top-rated podcast episodes! Be sure to tune in! You won't want to miss this!! This FREE online event is coming soon and includes luminaries such as not only John Assaraf, but best-selling authors and peak performance experts like Dr Shefali Tsabary, Dr Joan Rosenberg, Natasha Graziano, Billie Gene, Gregory Caremans, and Dr Judy Ho. Ready to change your life for the better? To register and for more info: www.theawareshow.com/brainathon.  

Have you or someone you know been diagnosed with cancer? Statistics say one in two women, and one in three men, will be given that diagnosis at some point in their life. Our guest today, author and health coach, Chris Wark was just 26 years old when doctors discovered a golf-ball size tumor in his colon. After surgery, Chris decided that he would go against his oncologist’s advice and not take part in chemotherapy or radiation. After deep prayer and consideration, he decided that he would radically change his diet and explore natural healing modalities. Diet and lifestyle therapy show that healing can indeed occur. So why would doctors not share this information? Could it be because of the pharmaceutical industry and their influence? Traditional Western doctors are not typically required to study nutrition as part of their training. In Part 1 of today’s interview, Chris Wark shares his findings and offers hope to help those struggling with disease. Info: ChrisBeatCancer.com

Have you ever stopped and realized that although you are ambitious, life is passing you by? Have you been so driven you’ve not taken time to stop and smell the roses? Today’s guest can understand! Leah Pearlman is the co-creator of Facebook’s “Like” button, yet she didn’t initially find her life “Likeable.” She had what many considered a “dream job,” yet she was in so much pain personally. She talks about how she battled bulimia and faced insecurity, no matter how successful things looked on the outside.  Leah was unhealthily driven by work, so much so that she couldn’t find time to spend with her dad who was dying of cancer. Realizing her priorities were out of sync, she began drawing a comic strip to share something heavy in a way that felt light and liberating. Through this, she kept drawing, and “Dharma Comics” was born. This is a popular web series which is rapidly growing with an online audience of more than 60,000 followers. She is the author of the book, “DRAWN TOGETHER: A Dharma Comics Collection on the Curious Journey Through Life and Love.” Info: dharmacomics.com