Many of the most popular approaches to mind, body, and spirit wellness are rooted in age-old practices from around the world and come from communities of color. But more often than not, they are primarily marketed to and used by the cultural elite. In her new book, Reclaiming Wellness, certified wellness expert and author Jovanka Ciares reclaims these time- and science-proven modalities and helps address the diversity and inclusion problem in modern wellness. Listen in as we discuss not only the multicultural roots of a wide variety of popular health trends, but also the know how to create your own wellness journey!

You’ve likely heard of energy medicine, and I know you’ve heard of yoga, but what about Energy Medicine Yoga (EMYoga)? Developed by Lauren Walker (named one of the top 100 most influential yoga teachers in America!), EMYoga weaves powerful energy medicine techniques with a yoga practice to boost that power tremendously! And in her brand new book, The Energy to Heal, Lauren shares EMYoga as a wonderful tool to help mitigate stress and overcome trauma. Listen and learn how to clear your energetic pathways and calm the storm of your stressful modern life with this unique healing system!

Join Sunny and her fabulous First Friday co-host, Dr. Alysondra Duke, as they get caught up on all the things (divinity school! relationships! east coast moves!) and share the tips and inspiration that have been helping them navigate those big decisions and all of life’s ups and downs.

Robert L. Snow served for 38 years in the Indianapolis Police Department, retiring with the rank of captain. He was a man devoted to evidence and hard facts, never believing in reincarnation. Then, an offhand dare to undergo a past-life regression changed everything, leaving him with a vivid awareness of several past lives. His worldview radically shaken, he embarked on a 2-year investigation with the intent to disprove reincarnation, but ultimately had to admit (through diligent research, unbelievable synchronicities, and corroboration from multiple sources) his past-life as J. Carroll Beckwith, a little-known nineteenth century American artist. Bob shares his incredible story with me, all chronicled in his book, “Portrait of a Past-Life Skeptic.”

Intuitive channel Stephanie Banks returned to the show – a perfect guest for Earth Day, as Stephanie is truly living it to give it when it comes to honoring and protecting this incredible planet we get to call home. To celebrate, we talk all about connecting to Gaia! Listen in and learn not only the importance of our energetic connection to Earth, but also how to do it.

You likely know Susan B. Clarke and her partner in life and work, CrisMarie Campbell, for their “Beauty of Conflict” books and podcast of the same name. Now, Susan has just released a personal memoir – “Crazy, Cracked, Warm, and Deep” – a thirty year project in which she chronicles her journey of horrific childhood trauma and stage 4 cancer to pulling the pieces together, as she puts it, “mostly with duct tape and holes, but living.” Listen in and hear Susan’s incredible story – this episode is for anyone who feels broken or less than perfect.

If you’ve ever been interested in learning about energy healing, then this episode of Sunny in Seattle is for you! My guest is Kat Fowler and we’re discussing her brand new book, “The Ultimate Guide to Energy Healing” – it is chock full of incredible information and energetic practices from beginner to advanced. And she explains concepts like energy blocks and cords and so much more in a way that makes so much sense! Listen in and learn all about healing your chakras, aura, and energy body!

For First Friday today, Dr. Alysondra Duke and I will be catching up on all things divinity school (there are updates!) and talking about taking risk.

You know I’m all about a Soul-driven life, so I was super-excited to see Elisa Romeo and Adam Foley’s new book, Holy Love – it’s a guide to fulfilling relationships…

“Cured: The Life-Changing Science of Spontaneous Healing” with Dr. Jeffrey Rediger. Jeffrey Rediger, M.D., M.Div., is on the faculty at Harvard Medical School and is the medical director of McLean…