America Meditating Radio Show w/ Sister Jenna

Tara Rodden Robinson, Ph.D., discusses why productivity is so much more than just getting a lot done and the secrets of the alchemy of time - converting scarcity into enough, urgency into ease, and impatience into equanimity. When Dr. Robinson was twenty-eight years old, she dropped everything to move to Costa Rica where she fulfilled her dream of living and working in the rainforest. Since then, she’s earned a Ph.D. in biology, authored Genetics for Dummies, left academia to become an executive coach, and is now an internationally recognized expert in the field of personal productivity. Her new book is entitled, “Sexy Plus Soul-full: A Woman’s Guide to Productivity.” Visit www.tararobinson.com.  Dr. Tara’s YouTube Channel. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter. Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android  

Allan Lokos is the founder and guiding teacher of The Community Meditation Center in New York City. He is the author of several books including, Through the Flames: Overcoming Disaster Through Compassion, Patience, and Determination. Allan’s writings have appeared in The Huffington Post, Tricycle magazine, Beliefnet, and several anthologies. He has taught at a number of prestigious institutions including, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, The Omega Institute, and the Insight Meditation Community of Washington. Allan has practiced meditation since the mid-nineties and studied with such renowned teachers as Sharon Salzberg, Thich Nhat Hanh, and Robert Thurman.  On Christmas Day, 2012, Allan was on-board a plane in Burma when it crashed and exploded in flames. He was severely burned in the accident, and in the days and weeks following, the many doctors who examined Allan determined that he would not survive. He miraculously survived the crash and now Allan joins us to share what his long and painful recovery process is teaching him about humanity’s ability to survive - and even thrive - in the face of suffering.  Visit http://allanlokos.com Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter. Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android

Penney Peirce is a world-renowned intuitive empath who is one of the early pioneers in the intuition development movement.  A popular author, lecturer, counselor, and trainer, Penney specializes in intuition and sensitivity development, skillful perception, personal energy and frequency training, dream work, and future trends. She travels widely, working throughout the U.S., Japan, South Africa, and Europe as an advisor to business executives, scientists, psychologists, other consultants and trainers, and those on a spiritual path. She has counseled tens of thousands of people worldwide about life and business direction, and the fulfillment of destiny. Penney is the author of numerous books, including Leap of Perception, Frequency and The Intuitive Way.  She says that we are in the midst of a transformation process - at both a personal and societal level – a shift from the Information Age to the Intuition Age.  Visit www.penneypeirce.com. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.  Visit our website at www.meditationmuseum.org.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

Niurka is a transformational leader, and author who inspires and empowers people to live purposefully and powerfully. Since establishing her company in 2000, Niurka has worked with people from all walks of life - from CEOs of major corporations, to community leaders, to entrepreneurs, to artists, to kids labeled as “troubled.” For two decades she has researched and synthesized the most effective strategies in leadership and peak performance. Many of the finest company’s in the world, including Mercedes-Benz, Prudential, and Marriott, have reported record-breaking results by applying her teachings. She has shared the stage with many of the greatest teachers including Tony Robbins, Deepak Chopra, and Marianne Williamson to name a few, and she’s been featured in films alongside luminaries such as the Dalai Lama and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. She is the author of “Supreme Influence: Change Your Life with the Power of the Language You Use.”  Visit http://www.niurkainc.com & http://www.supremeinfluence.com. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna. Like America Meditating, Download free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

Dr. Friedemann Schaub pursued a career in cardiology before receiving a doctorate in molecular-biology. His research has been published and featured in national and international medical and science journals. During more than twenty-years in the medical field, Dr. Schaub became increasingly fascinated by the powerful influence of our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs on health and disease. Realizing the enormous potential of the subconscious mind, he studied mind-activating modalities and became a certified master practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Time Line Therapy. Based on this wealth of knowledge and experience, Dr. Schaub created a personal breakthrough and empowerment program specifically designed to eliminate emotional and mental blocks and limitations.  He is the author of The Fear and Anxiety Solution. Visit www.cellularwisdom.com & http://thefearandanxietysolution.com. Watch on YouTube. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

Lissa Rankin, M.D., is a physician, New York Times bestselling author of Mind over Medicine and The Fear Cure, speaker and founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute. Passionate about what makes people optimally healthy and what predisposes them to illness, she is on a mission to merge science and spirituality in a way that not only facilitates the health of the individual but also heals the collective. Dr. Rankin has been featured in two PBS specials and also leads spirituality workshops, both online, as well as at retreat centers like Esalen, Kripalu, and Omega. Her work has been featured extensively in the national media, including O magazine, The New York Times, CNN, Forbes and The Chicago Tribune, to name a few. Her newest book is entitled "The Anatomy of a Calling: A Doctor's Journey from the Head to the Heart" and a Prescription for Finding Your Life's Purpose. Visit www.HealHealthCareNow.com & www.LissaRankin.com. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna. Like America Meditating, Visit us at the Meditation Museum & Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist, transformation coach, and an expert at turning fear into freedom. For almost two decades, Terri has empowered celebrities, professional athletes, and individuals alike through television, radio, and other media appearances, speaking engagements, workshops, and a thriving private practice to redesign limiting mental blueprints. She is known for her holistic approach, combining practical psychology, thought innovation, and harnessing the power of intention to create sustainable change. Terri was a featured therapist on A&E’s Monster In-Laws, The Lisa Oz Show, writes regularly for The Huffington Post, Positively Positive, The Daily Love and her own weekly blog and is the host of the radio show “Hello Freedom.”  Visit www.terricole.com Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.  Visit our website at www.meditationmuseum.org.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

Kristin Meekhof graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Kalamazoo College with a major in psychology. She completed the clinical Master in Social Work program at the University of Michigan, and is a licensed social worker.  When she lost her husband to a rare form of cancer, she quickly discovered what all widows learn at the very moment you are stripped of a partner, you must make crucial decisions that will impact the rest of your life. Kristin was born in South Korea and was adopted as an infant after being abandoned on the street.  She writes about healthy ways to transform difficult situations.  She joins us today to discuss her new book, "A Widow's Guide to Healing: Gentle Support and Advice for the First 5 Years" co-authored with James Windell.  Visit www.Kristinmeekhof.com. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.  Visit our website at www.meditationmuseum.org.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

Cheryl Richardson is a world-renowned life coach and the New York Times bestselling author of several books including, Take Time for Your Life, The Art of Extreme Self-Care and her book co-authored with Louise Hay called You Can Create an Exceptional Life. She was the first president of the International Coach Federation and holds one of their first Master Certified Coach credentials. Her work has been covered widely in the media including Good Morning America, The Today Show, New York Times, USA Today, and O Magazine, to name a few. Cheryl was the team leader for the Lifestyle Makeover Series on the Oprah Winfrey Show and she accompanied Ms. Winfrey on the "Live Your Best Life" nationwide tour. Cheryl also served as the co-executive producer and host of "The Life Makeover Project with Cheryl Richardson" on the Oxygen Network and as the co-executive producer and host of two Public Television Specials – "Stand Up for Your Life" and "Create an Abundant Life." Visit www.cherylrichardson.com. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & on Twitter.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android 

Dr. Bruce H. Lipton joins Sister Jenna on the America Meditating Radio Program to discuss his book, "The Honeymoon Effect, The Science of Creating Heaven on Earth" and how our beliefs are programmed.  Bruce H. Lipton, Ph.D., a pioneer in the new biology, is an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. A cell biologist by training, Bruce was on the faculty of the University of Wisconsin’s School of Medicine and later performed groundbreaking stem cell research at Stanford University.  He is the best-selling author of The Biology of Belief, Spontaneous Evolution, co-authored with Steve Bhaerman and his newest release, :"The Honeymoon Effect, The Science of Creating Heaven on Earth."  Bruce received the 2009 prestigious Goi Peace Award (Japan) in honor of his scientific contribution to world harmony and more recently in 2012 was chosen as Peace Ambassador for the "Thousand Peace Flags" project of the Argentinian Thousand Millennia of Peace. Visit:  www.brucelipton.com Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter. Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android 

Ellen Rogin, CPA, CFP® joins Sister Jenna on the America Meditating Radio Show to discuss how to make prosperity a habit. Ellen is a financial advisor, author and nationally-known expert on living a life of success and prosperity.  Chock full of "left-brain" credentials, Ellen also walks on the "right" side, balancing values, big picture ideas, meditation and a sense of humor with all her professional training.  She is as comfortable talking about the power of compound interest as she is the power of belief. Ellen shares her innovative approach in her book "Great with Money: 6 Steps to Lifetime Success and Prosperity."  Her new book is entitled, "Picture Your Prosperity: Smart Money Moves to Turn Your Vision into Reality."  Visit her website at www.ellenrogin.com and www.myprosperitygift.com for 7 free audios on the steps of the Prosperity Circle, as well as Ellen’s Prosperity Flow Meditation.  Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android 

Sister Jenna welcomes Dr. Kristin Neff to discuss the power of self-compassion. Kristin Neff, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Human Development and Culture at the University of Texas at Austin.  During her last year of graduate school, she became interested in Buddhism, and has been practicing meditation in the Insight Meditation tradition ever since. While doing her post-doctoral work she conducted research on self-compassion – a central construct in Buddhist psychology and one that had not yet been examined empirically. In addition to her pioneering research into self-compassion, Kristen has developed an 8-week program to teach self-compassion skills. The program, co-created with her colleague Chris Germer at Harvard University, is called Mindful Self-Compassion. She is the author of a book titled, "Self-Compassion" and has produced a 6-CD Audio Set on "Self-Compassion Step by Step." Kristen and her family were also featured in the best-selling book and award-winning documentary called "The Horse Boy." Visit her website at www.self-compassion.org Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android 

Andrew Solomon is a writer and lecturer on politics, culture and psychology; and an activist in LGBT rights, mental health, and the arts.  His book, "The Noonday Demon:  An Atlas of Depression," won the 2001 National Book Award for Nonfiction, was a finalist for the 2002 Pulitzer Prize, won twelve other national awards, and was included in the London Times list of one hundred best books of the decade. In 2008, Andrew received the Society of Biological Psychiatry’s Humanitarian Award for his contributions to the field of mental health, and in 2010, the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation’s Productive Lives Award. His latest book is entitled, "Far From the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity." Andrew has been a contributing writer for the New York Times Magazine and he has written periodically for The New Yorker. Visit his website at http://andrewsolomon.com and http://farfromthetree.com.  View Andrew’s Ted Talk on "Depression, The Secret We Share." "The opposite of depression is not happiness, but vitality." – Andrew Solomon Get the OFF TO WORK CD by Sister Jenna. Like America Meditating on Facebook, Download our FREE Pause for Peace app. and Follow us on Twitter

Tune in as Dr. Richard J. Davidson joins Sister Jenna on the America Meditating Radio Show to discuss The Emotional Life of Your Brain.  Dr. Davidson is a renowned neuroscientist and Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as well as the founder and chair of the Center for Investigating Healthy Minds at the Waisman Center and Director for Brain Imaging and Behavior and the Laboratory for Affective Neuroscience. He has published more than 275 articles and reviews and edited over 14 books. He is the author of, "The Emotional Life of Your Brain," and is best known for his groundbreaking work in studying emotion and the brain. A friend and confidante of the Dalai Lama, he is a highly sought after expert and speaker internationally. Dr. Davidson has been featured widely in popular media, including ABC’s Nightline, National Public Radio, Time Magazine, Newsweek, O, the Oprah magazine, PBS’s the Charlie Rose Show, Harvard Business Review, to name a few. Named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2006 and the recipient of numerous awards. Visit his website at http://richardjdavidson.com Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & on Twitter.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android 

Featured as an expert in films, print, television, and radio, Jonathan Ellerby, Ph.D., is a two-time bestselling author.  His most recent book is entitled, “The Promise of Paradise: Life-Changing Lessons from the Tropics.” He serves as the Executive Director and Lead Minister at the Althea Center for Engaged Spirituality in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Jonathan has over 20 years of experience in the fields of holistic healing, spiritual counseling, integrative medicine, and corporate consulting. Drawing from a PhD in comparative religion and his travels to meet and study with healers and teachers in more than forty cultures around the world, Dr. Jonathan makes spirituality simple and every day inspired.  Dr. Jonathan has been featured as an expert for outlets such as Larry King Live, the Yoga Journal, Ladies Home Journal, Details Magazine, the New York Times, Woman’s Day, Whole Living Magazine, CNN, Montel Williams Radio, Martha Stewart Radio, Better TV, Daytime TV, CBS Morning News L.A., and several documentary films.  Visit the Althea Center’s website at www.altheacenter.org Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android