America Meditating Radio Show W/ Sister Jenna

Kate Eckman, accomplished entrepreneur, elite athlete, mindfulness expert, and Columbia University-certified executive coach, used to be like a lot of people. On the surface, she was successful, high-level performer. But deep down, her life was full of less-tangible roadblocks — excess mental and emotional weight, deep-seated insecurity, self-judgment, and overwhelming stress and anxiety. In her new book, The Full Spirit Workout: A Ten-Step System to Shed Your Self-Doubt, Strengthen Your Spiritual Core, and Create a Fun and Fulfilling Life, Kate shares the inner fitness regimen she used in her own life to generate a sense of self-worth and contentment from within. Visit: https://www.kateeckman.tv Host, Sister Jenna is a trusted spiritual mentor committed to bridging divides in societies and building relationships between global influencers. She has impacted lives around the globe, inspiring change and finding solutions to current day crises as the founder and director of the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum

While growing up in a Midwestern funeral home where her dad was an undertaker, Margo Lexmark not only learned about death, but also received clear messages from deceased loved ones about how to live life. These messages changed how she lives her life. Margo has journeyed far from her Midwestern roots to live a fulfilling life in service of others. She has taught meditation and stress management in major corporations, as well as in other countries. She joins us to share her fascinating experiences and insights in her book "Light in the Mourning: Memoirs of an Undertaker's Daughter." The book has received glowing reviews from a number of prominent authors and spiritual leaders including Deepak Chopra and Marci Shimoff. Sister Jenna is a trusted spiritual mentor committed to bridging divides in societies and building relationships between global influencers. She has impacted lives around the globe, inspiring change and finding solutions to current day crises as the founder and director of the Brahma Kumaris M

The Alzheimer's Association reports that more than 6 million American’s are living with Alzheimer’s disease which is the most common cause of dementia. It’s often not easy for families to talk about a loved one's diagnosis because of the stigma surrounding the disease. As a devoted caregiver and husband of someone who was diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s in her fifties, Carlen Maddux joins us to discuss what it’s like to have a loved one who fades away even as they continue to live and the early warning signs and treatment options along with the biggest challenges for loved ones and tips for caregivers. He is the author of “A Path Revealed: How Hope, Love, and Joy Found Us Deep in a Maze called Alzheimer’s.” Visit https://www.carlenmaddux.com. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org and subscribe to our YouTube page at www.YouTube.com/AmericaMeditating.

"The collective search for hope is so huge, so all-pervasive, yet few even recognize how profound it is. The thread of hope weaved during crisis connects our Universal Oneness to Quantum Entanglement, the web of life and lifeline to each other and the Divine." ~ Kathleen O’Keefe-Kanavos Kathleen O’Keefe-Kanavos, loving referred to as Kat, taught Psychology at the University of Southern Florida’s Fort Myers Branch, and Special Education. She is a three-time breast cancer survivor whose dreams diagnosed her illness. She shared her story on the Dr. Oz show and The Doctors. She is known as The Queen of Dreams in her internationally syndicated columns and Dreaming Healing video podcast. Kat is a publisher and an international author, lecturer and keynote speaker who promotes patient advocacy and connecting with Divine guidance through Dreams. She has authored and co-authored several books, including the new release, Mayhem to Miracles: Sacred Stories of Transformational Hope. Visit https://kathleenokeefekanavos.

Kurt Davis is a technology entrepreneur, mindfulness expert, and social impact worker. The first 20-years of his career were spent between Silicon Valley and Asia working with technology startups in finance and business development roles. In 2017, he took time off and traveled to Africa volunteering at many emerging business accelerators and non-profits. Witnessing that entrepreneurship gives people hope, Kurt started Kakuma Ventures to empower and finance local entrepreneurs in the Kakuma refugee camp. His experiences are documented in his book, “Finding Soul, From Silicon Valley to Africa.”  Visit www.kdalive.com & https://kakumaventures.com. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org and subscribe to our YouTube page at www.YouTube.com/AmericaMeditating.

Dr John Demartini spent much of his childhood being told by his teachers, and even his parents, that he'd never amount to anything. After being constrained to arm and leg braces until he was four years old and living out his teenage years on the streets, Dr Demartini chose to be liberated, rather than limited by his experiences. Today, Dr. Demartini is a world-renowned specialist in human behavior, a researcher, author and global educator and is considered one of the world’s leading authorities on human behavior, leadership and entrepreneurialism. He is the founder of the Demartini Institute and has authored more than 40 books on a wide range of topics. He has appeared in over 30 documentaries, including The Secret and has been interviewed by thousands of newspaper and magazine publications and appeared on radio and television talk shows across the globe. He is a regular contributor to the Oprah Magazine. Visit https://DrDemartini.com. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.ame

“There is no wound of mind, heart, spirit & body whether past or present, that cannot be healed with unconditional Love.“  ~ Dr. Joseph Michael Levry  Dr. Joseph Michael Levry is an internationally renowned scholar, composer, author and speaker, whose universal message brings together the spiritual healing traditions of the East and West. He is realizing his life’s vision of reviving the primordial heart and spirit of humankind with a pure and effective body of knowledge that is referred to as Divine Spiritual Wisdom.  Dr. Levry is the founder of the Global Gatherings for Peace and Healing, as well as the Naam Healing & Research Institute, and CEO of Rootlight International. Through his music, lectures, and writings, he has united hearts and changed lives across the world with his unifying message of the deep healing power of unconditional love, global peace and service to others. Visit https://josephmichaellevry.com,  https://shop.rootlight.com, https://harmonyumhealing.com. Listen to the Om Shant

How can our world "go global" in an earth and people-friendly way? Join us as Dr. Elena Mustakova introduces a practical healing methodology for lives and nations in an ailing world and awakens us to collective authenticity and a unifying language of the heart for a diverse and interdependent humanity. Dr. Elena Mustakova is an educator, counselor, writer, social scientist, and former professor in adult developmental psychology and a member of the Sustainable Development Goals Thought Leaders Circle. She is the author of Critical Consciousness and senior editor of Toward a Socially Responsible Psychology for Global Era. She has received academic recognition for her scholarship, writing, and international lecturing on the development of moral consciousness, and the rethinking of psychology to address the spiritual needs of a global age. Dr. Mustakova’s dedication is to the spiritual empowerment of individuals and communities toward a just, united, and peaceful planet. Her new book is titled, Global Unitive H

Maryann Ridini Spencer is the founder of the Ridini Entertainment Corporation. As company president of the award-winning PR, marketing, multimedia-content-creation and TV-and-film-production company, she is committed to creating, writing, producing, and promoting content that entertains, inspires, educates, and uplifts. Maryann has produced numerous movies and series for television. She is celebrated for co-producing and writing the teleplay for the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, The Lost Valentine. She is the creator, writer, producer, and host of the Telly Award-winning healthy living cooking series, cookbooks, and blog Simply Delicious Living with Maryann and she is also an award-winning author. Maryann’s latest release is titled “Secrets of Grace Manor: a Kate Grace Novel."  Visit www.MaryannRidiniSpencer.com or www.AlohaWriter.com. Listen to the Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org.

Rebroadcast:  Lisa Luckett is a social visionary, an activist for kindness and an advocate of gaining wisdom by experiencing life head-on.  Her mantra “Choose Courage” is the foundation of her social vision reminding us that we are strong, resilient and have a choice in how we live our lives. Within weeks of 9/11, Lisa vowed that she would make something good come from the nightmare of the death of her husband and all the others. Lisa is also an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and mother of three young adults. As a 9/11 widow, single mother, and breast cancer survivor, she knows the value of life’s struggles and sees the light or silver lining in every situation. She recognizes that life’s lessons and grace lie within the struggle. Lisa is also the Founder of Cozmeena Enlightened Living, a lifestyle brand and social movement. Her new book is entitled, The Light in 9/11: Shocked by Kindness, Healed by Love. Visit www.cozmeena.com & https://LisaLuckett.com. Listen to the new Om Shanti album by Sister Jenn

Michael Anthony has experienced tremendous amounts of trauma in his life. As a child, he grew up in an abusive household which led to drug and alcohol use by age 12, homelessness, and an overall lack of stability. Throughout his teen years, Anthony ran with gangs, used drugs, stole cars, and broke into houses all to survive. Today, Michael is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, international speaker, coach, and advocate for adult survivors of childhood trauma and abuse. He has been called the "Tony Robbins of Trauma" and spends his time helping other survivors get out of The Vortex to become the hero of their own story and take their lives back. Michael is the author of the best-selling book, “Think Unbroken: Understanding and Overcoming Childhood Trauma” and he hosts both The Michael Unbroken and Think Unbroken Podcasts and blogs weekly at https://www.thinkunbroken.com. Listen to the new Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org.

Chris Duffin went from being homeless and later living in a condemned trailer as a child to becoming a corporate executive, owning his own gym, and setting power lifting world records. He is now the co-founder and chief engineer at Kabuki Strength, an organization devoted to optimizing human performance and making the world a better place through strength. Chris was previously ranked number one in the world in various power lifting disciplines and has held numerous world records. Now retired, he is known for his industry-changing innovations and education in the strength and clinical worlds. Chris a leading speaker on topics related to strength and human movement and performs insane feats of strength to help charities and organizations whose work he believes in. He is the author of “The Eagle and the Dragon: A Story of Strength and Reinvention.”  Visit https://christopherduffin.com. Listen to the new Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org.

Dr. Sousan Abadian has dedicated her life to answering the question of what it would take to uplift humanity and alleviate suffering. She began her inquiry as a young woman in the field of international development and poverty alleviation. Dr. Abadian is an Iranian-born scholar who is passionate about enhancing human capabilities and wellbeing. She has an independent practice teaching, speaking, and consulting internationally on leadership, collective trauma, and personal, social, and cultural change. She earned a Ph.D. in Political Economy and Government from Harvard University, an M.P.A. in International Development from Harvard’s Kennedy School, and an M.A. in the Anthropology of Social Change and Development, also from Harvard University. She’s the author of two forthcoming books: Free Me to Love and When is Consent not Consent? Dr. Abadian previously served as a Franklin Fellow at the U.S. State Department’s Office of International Religious Freedom. Her portfolio included preventing violent extremism,

Naveen Jain is an intensely curious entrepreneur who is not afraid to take on the audacious ideas that will push humanity forward. He joins Siser Jenna to discuss science, spirituality and his humble beginnings during the time when he set foot in the United States. Naveen is the author of the award-winning book, “Moonshots: Creating a World of Abundance.” His current moonshot adventures are Viome and Moon Express. As a serial entrepreneur, he previously founded InfoSpace, Intelius, and TalentWise. Naveen is the Vice Chairman of the Board at Singularity University, where he focuses on educating and inspiring leaders to utilize innovative technologies to address humanity’s greatest challenges. He is also on the Board of the XPRIZE Foundation, an organization that uses incentivized prize competition to push the limits of what’s possible - to change the world for the better. Naveen has been the recipient of many honors for his entrepreneurial successes. These include: “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Ernst & Y

Marilyn Peterson Haus spent her childhood playing with her twin brother on their farm in western Minnesota. She learned to read and write in a one-room school set in the midst of a sea of corn and oats. To go to junior high and high school, she rode a rickety yellow school bus seven miles to the nearest town. Just when Marilyn thought she had escaped life as the child of born-again farmers on the Minnesota plains, her twin brother’s manic violence catapults her back to the fissures of her childhood. Marilyn's own journey took her in the opposite direction, and after attending Augsburg College in Minneapolis, she and her husband moved east and settled in western Massachusetts, where she raised three children, earned an MBA and launched a successful business career. Her new book is titled, Half of a Whole: My Fight for a Separate Life. Visit https://marilynpetersonhaus.wixsite.com/author. Listen to the new Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org.              

Two-time best-selling author, professional speaker, educator, and parent, Jeanie Cisco-Meth shares her scientifically proven system for improving communication and decreasing conflict. As a high school educator for more than 17 years, she witnessed firsthand what bullying can do to a person, a family, and a community. Her solution was to design a program to end bullying. Her book, Bully Proofing You: Improving Confidence and Personal Value from the InsideOut is the result of that effort. Jeanie has written many magazine articles, been quoted in Forbes, and was a contributor for TheBlaze. She has been a guest on radio stations across the country and has appeared on television for ABC4, Free Speech TV, and others. Visit www.bullyproofingyoubook.com & www.jeanieciscometh.com. Listen to the new Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org.

As an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Nevada, Dr. Teruni Lamberg holds a doctorate in mathematics education from Arizona state and a Post Doctorate from Vanderbilt. She has been a college professor for 17 years and has run numerous research projects and is the principal investigator for the state of Nevada’s Mathematics Project. Her in–depth experience working in a position of leadership and with project management and project teams, has given her unique insights. Dr. Lamberg is the author of “Leaders Who Lead Successfully: Guidelines for Organizing to Achieve Innovation” and “Conducting Productive Meetings: How to Generate and Communicate Ideas for Innovation.”  Visit www.optimizedlearning.net. Listen to the new Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org.

Having gone through the experience of the death of two husbands, as well as the deaths of her father, mother, sister, many family members and friends, Emily has much experience in the grieving process and has learned to face life with love, optimism, and joy. Her mission is to comfort and support those dealing with grief and loss focusing on positivity. Emily Threatt is the author of Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief: A Comprehensive Guide to Reclaiming and Cultivating Joy and Carrying on in the Face of Loss. Emily earned a master’s degree in English with a concentration in writing which led to her career teaching writing at the university level, so she turned to writing to deal with her grief. She also is teaching those dealing with loss how to use writing to deal with their grief. Visit https://lovingandlivingyourwaythroughgrief.com. Listen to the new Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Visit www.americameditating.org.

Preity Üpala, actress and producer, is a global citizen given her remarkable heritage. She is a former investment banker turned Hollywood Actor, TV producer and entrepreneur. Being crowned several beauty queen titles, she also is multi-lingual having worked across four continents including Hollywood and Bollywood. Preity is truly international, having traveled extensively around the world to over 60 countries and lived in Dubai, Paris, India, Sydney, and Los Angeles. This has imbued her with a wide understanding of global cultures and values and she rightfully is a global Brand ambassador for a number of major companies. She has appeared in numerous commercials and company campaigns as well as TV shows and movies. Her quest for spiritual knowledge and evolution has led her to explore spirituality both within herself as well as in powerful vortexes around the world. She has lent her face and voice to many charity and philanthropic activities around the world such as the LA Based charity, “Reading, Writing , I

The great sages have taught that the answers to healing, spiritual evolution, elevation of consciousness, and living a happy and fulfilled life are inside of us. But where exactly are they and how do you work with them?   Our guest today, Jonathan Goldman has spent four decades working with Energy Medicine, first as an acupuncturist and then as the developer of Transformational Energy Healing and he has mapped the multi-layered Human Energy Vehicle. The Chakra Map that he discovered is a core feature of his new book The Gift of the Body: A Multi-Dimensional Guide to Energy, Anatomy, Grounded Spirituality and Living Through the Heart. Jonathan is the founder of the Essential Light Institute, which is dedicated to teaching the arts of self-transformation and energy healing through direct relationship with the living force of Light. Visit www.essentiallight.org. Listen to the new Om Shanti album by Sister Jenna on Spotify. Like America Meditating & on Twitter. Visit www.americameditating.org. Download ou