Your Spiritual Journey

Bob Dove

Inspirational interviews about people's personal spiritual journeys.

  1. 13h ago

    Ep: 179 Planet Walker and wellness retreat director Gina Cavilier changes how we talk about suicide.

    Gina Cavalier is an author, artist, wellness leader, speaker, and Wellness Program Director at Sedona Mago Retreat Center and is dedicated to healing, connection, and the restoration of meaning in modern life. Her work bridges mindfulness, embodied wellness, mental health advocacy, and community-building, with a particular focus on supporting those experiencing suicidal ideation and emotional suffering. Gina is the international bestselling co-author, along with Dr. Amelia Kelley, of Surviving Suicidal Ideation – From Therapy, to Spirituality, and the Lived Experience, a deeply personal and compassionate workbook that has helped readers around the world feel seen, supported, and less alone. Her writing is grounded not only in professional practice but also in lived experience—offering hope, practical tools, and a reminder that healing is possible even in the darkest moments. Her highly anticipated book, Planet Walking: A Handbook for the Living, expands her work into a broader, soul-centered exploration of purpose, embodiment, and humanity's relationship with the Earth and one another. The book invites readers to remember who they are, reconnect with their innate wisdom, and walk their lives with greater presence, love, and responsibility to the collective.  Gina is also the founder and inventor of Bio-Good™ Eco Products, an emerging sustainable innovation company focused on reducing unnecessary plastic waste. She is currently developing product prototypes with a long-term vision of significantly decreasing single-use plastics through conscious design and environmentally responsible alternatives. She is working with investors to create a win-win business environment that will change how we buy and use beauty products and, in the future, laundry products. Across all her work—writing, speaking, wellness leadership, and innovation—Gina is guided by a singular intention: love. Love as action. Love as a bridge. Love is a force that can close the gaps between communities, reduce suffering, and support collective healing. Motivated to catch those who are on the Edge of Life. She is deeply committed to building global programs and initiatives that address mental health, support suicide prevention, and help people remember their inherent worth and belonging. Gina Cavalier's work stands at the intersection of personal healing and collective responsibility, offering a hopeful and grounded path forward for individuals and communities alike.

    1h 6m
  2. 13h ago ·  Bonus

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    Introducing Treating Mental Illness Like a Physical Injury with Olympian Alexi Pappas from No Magic Pill with Blake Mycoskie. Follow the show: No Magic Pill with Blake Mycoskie After becoming an Olympian in 2016, runner Alexi Pappas was afraid to slow down. Her mother had died by suicide when Alexi was just four years old, and she feared that her own depression would become a death sentence, too. But with the support of friends and family, she found the strength to get help and heal. Alexi’s story is for anyone who wants to feel a little braver, to face the world new each day, and understand that it doesn’t take Olympic strength to change your life. In this conversation you’ll learn: – Why we should treat mental illness like a physical injury – How to tell the difference between pain as warning vs. pain as transformation – The best way to support someone who is suffering – How to embrace the unknown with excitement rather than worry You can learn more about Alexi Pappas and buy her book at https://www.alexipappas.com/. And watch Blake on Alexi’s podcast, Mentor Buffet, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jtbyxv34TMw. Enough Foundation's mission is to spread reminders in every form — bracelets, messages, actions, community — until feeling ENOUGH becomes the cultural default. To learn more, visit weareenough.co.  Produced, Directed, and Cinematography by Wubetu Shimelash / IG: Wubetu Shimelash Disclaimer: No purchase necessary. While supplies last. Visit http://www.weareenough.co/rules for full terms. More information on Blake’s other projects here:  Morning Water  Morning Water is a daily hydration formula that restores energy, balance, and performance with essential electrolytes, minerals, and nutrients in one simple routine.  To learn more, visit morningwater.co and use code NOMAGICPILL for 25% off your first order. SONIA  Sonia is a conversational AI companion designed for emotional support. Through voice and text, it offers guided wellbeing sessions, including meditations, journaling, personalized recommendations, and practical exercises. To learn more, visit www.soniahealth.com and download it on the App Store. MOOVLAB At MOOVLAB, we bring health and wellness to your workday.  MOOVLAB - the answer to sitting is moving.  To learn more, visit www.moovlab.com Follow Blake on Instagram and stay up to date with Lemonada on Facebook and Instagram. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at lemonadapremium.com. Subscribe to Spotify Premium to watch ad-free video. Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical questions or concerns you may have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. Jun 7

    Ep 178: Zen Buddhist Priest, author, and Emmy winning actor Peter Coyote explains the basics of Zen Buddhism.

    Peter Coyote began a career in film at 39, after living nearly a dozen years in the counterculture during the 1960s and 70s. Since then, he has performed as an actor for some of the world's most distinguished filmmakers, including Barry Levinson, Roman Polanski, Pedro Almodovar, Steven Spielberg, Walter Hill, Martin Ritt, Steven Soderberg, Diane Kurys, Sidney Pollack and Jean Paul Rappeneau. To date he has made over 150 films. Mr. Coyote has written a memoir of his counterculture years called Sleeping Where I Fall which received universally excellent reviews, appeared on three best-seller lists and sold five printings in hardback after being released by Counterpoint Press in 1999. In 2011 he was ordained as a Zen Buddhist priest and in 2015 received "transmission" from his teacher, making him an independent Zen teacher. His 2024 book is an engaging guide to Zen Buddhism, and it helps us peer beneath the Japanese gift-wrapping of Zen teachings to reveal the fundamental teachings of the Buddha and show how they can be applied to contemporary daily life. Peter explains that the majority of Western Buddhists are secular and many don't meditate, wear robes, shave their heads, or believe in reincarnation. He reminds us that the mental/physical states achieved by Buddhist practice are universal human states, ones we may already be familiar with but perhaps never considered as possessing spiritual dimensions. Exploring Buddha's core teachings, Peter shares his own secular and accessible interpretations of the Four Noble Truths, the Three Treasures, and the Eightfold Path within the context of his lineage and the teachings of his teacher and the teachers before him. He looks at Buddha's teachings on our singular reality that appears as a multiplicity of things and on the "self" that perceives reality, translating powerful spiritual experience into the vernacular of modern life. Revealing the practical usefulness of Buddhist philosophy and practice, Zen in the Vernacular: Things as it Is shows how Zen offers a creative problem-solving mechanism and moral guide ideal for the stresses and problems of everyday life.

    1h 3m
  4. May 10

    Ep 174: Reflexologist, author and hypnotist David Speer, PhD, speaks of the wisdom of his spiritual journey.

    Dr. David Speer's work brings together the best current holistic knowledge and the world's religions. One of his great loves is reflexology. David has studied and practiced hand and foot reflexology by observing closely, learning from masters in the field, and remaining open to the wonders of the universe. He is often able to resolve past, present and even future imbalances in the body. David holds a Ph.D. in Naturopathy, a B.S. in Mathematics, is certified in Electro-Psychometrics and certified as a Level 7 Advanced Practitioner in Phoenix Vibrational Healing, which addresses the underlying foundation of the entire body, mind, energy field complex, sometimes called the morphogenetic field, to clear discordant energetic blockages to facilitate healing. He is a past president for the Hypnotism Society of Pennsylvania, America's oldest established hypnotism society. He is also a master reflexologist, a master practitioner in Reiki and a spiritual minister. He has studied with masters in Ortho-Bionomy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming. David has served as a popular and well-respected instructor, intuitive counselor and speaker. His venues include guest-speaking and platform reading at the local Spiritualist Church and instructing at the Community College of Allegheny County, the Pittsburgh School of Massage and Lily Dale Assembly, Inc, in New York. David first became interested in holistic healing in 1981 while participating in a massage class. He discovered that once stress is removed the spirit-mind-body can respond naturally to bring about holistic healing for the individual. He has since traveled around the world, and looks forward to visiting the Philippines again.

    1h 2m
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Inspirational interviews about people's personal spiritual journeys.