America Meditating Radio Show W/ Sister Jenna

James Olson is an integral philosopher whose studies have included business, religion, art, psychology and neuroscience. Following the unifying guidelines of philosophy and drawing on his broad education, has made it James’ mission to help bring the planet’s masculine (dualistic left-brain) and feminine (holistic right brain) energies into greater harmony, through his advocacy of whole-brain thinking. James’ first book, The Whole-Brain Path to Peace earned several national book awards. His new book is entitled, How Whole Brain Thinking Can Save the Future. Visit www.thewholebrainpath.com. Donate to the America Meditating Radio Show! Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating & on Twitter.  Visit www.americameditating.org. Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

There are 52 weeks in a year. Why not make one of them meat-free? That’s the idea behind VegWeek, a campaign empowering thousands of people to pledge to choose vegetarian foods for at least seven days as a way to discover the many benefits and flavors of vegetarian eating. Every time we choose a meat-free meal, we can protect our health, the planet, and animals! Our guest today, Paulette Benjamin serves as the Compassion Over Killing team in Washington, D.C. as the Outreach and Events Manager. Take the pledge for Veg Week 2017 at http://usvegweek.com?referrer=compassionforanimals Visit COK’s website at http://cok.net and get a free Vegetarian Starter Guide and FREE Easy Vegan Recipes booklet. Visit www.TryVeg.com   #VegWeek2017 Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating & on Twitter.  Visit www.americameditating.org. Download free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month? Today, we are joined by Dr. Linda Lehrhaupt who will share with us some Mindfulness-Based Approaches to Stress Reduction. Linda Lehrhaupt PhD, is the Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Mindfulness-Based Approaches, the oldest training institute of its kind on the European Continent. As a teacher, trainer and supervisor in mindfulness-based interventions, she is recognized internationally as one of the pioneers in their implementation in health care, society and personal development. Dr. Lehrhaupt is the author of several books and co-author of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: The MBSR Program for Enhancing Health and Vitality. Visit www.institute-for-mindfulness.org. Donate to the America Meditating Radio Show! Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating & on Twitter.  Visit www.americameditating.org. Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva Meditation and the creator of zivaMIND, the world’s first online meditation training. She has been featured in The New York Times, was amongst the top 100women in wellness to watch and is regarded as one of the leading experts in meditation for performance. Emily has been invited by companies like Google, Barclays Bank and sweetgreen to help improve company performance through meditation and has taught over 5,000 people to become self-sufficient meditators with this game changing practice to take with them for life. Visit www.zivameditation.com Donate to the America Meditating Radio Show! Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating & on Twitter.  Visit www.americameditating.org. Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

Have you ever wished you could just wake up one day, reach across your nightstand and hit the Life Reset button? Let’s face it - the struggles and frustrations of everyday life leave millions of women and men around the globe yearning for a new way. Today, Pyschotherapist, Dr. Foojan Zeine joins Sister Jenna to discuss her Awareness Integration Model for re-envisioning and rebuilding your life. Dr. Zeine is a widely acclaimed clinician and speaker and her Awareness Integration psychology model is taught to therapists nationwide. She is a satellite TV host and the Founder and Clinical Director for the Personal Growth Institute, a not-for-profit organization offering psychotherapy services to a multi-cultural/multi-lingual population in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Zeine’s new book is entitled, Life Reset: The Awareness Integration Path to Create the Life You Want. Visit www.Foojan.com & YouTube. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating & on Twitter.  Visit www

Tim Freke says contemporary society is experiencing a 'soul crisis', caused by the demise of outdated religion and the rise of hard-headed science, which has left us adrift in a purposeless cosmos, waiting for a meaningless death. Tim offers a bold alternative to this bleak worldview, by urging a radical shift in our understanding of both science and spirituality and explores the new philosophy he calls 'emergent spirituality.' Tim joins Sister Jenna from Glastonbury to discuss his new book, “Soul Story – Evolution and the Purpose of Life.”  He is a pioneering philosopher and respected authority on ancient and contemporary spirituality, whose work has touched the lives of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide. He has often been featured in the global media, including the BBC. Visit http://timfreke.com  Donate to the America Meditating Radio Show!   Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating & on Twitter.  Visit www.americameditating.org. Download our free Pause

A writer, producer, and entrepreneur, Anasa Troutman has dedicated her work to the importance of culture and the power of love. As CEO of her company, Eloveate, Anasa works to build and execute strategies for artists and organizations that are aligned with her vision of a loving world and her belief in creativity as a pathway to personal, community and global transformation. Through this work she has only deepened her belief in the power of transformative artists and cultural organizers. Anasa is sought after for her innovative thinking on the transformative role of art, culture and creativity, and infusing Love as a fundamental core value of any transformative work and every interaction.  Visit www.SheStories.net & www.anasatroutman.com. Donate to the America Meditating Radio Show! Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating & on Twitter.  Visit www.americameditating.org. Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.  

Marc Brackett, Ph.D., is the Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and Professor in the Child Study Center at Yale University. His grant-funded research focuses on the role of emotional intelligence in learning, decision-making, relationship quality, well-being, performance, and organizational climate. Marc is the lead developer of RULER, an evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning that has been adopted by over 1,000 public, charter, and private schools across the U.S. and in other countries, including Australia, England, Italy, Mexico, and Spain. Marc is the recipient of numerous awards for his research on emotional intelligence in schools. His research is featured in popular media, including the New York Times, Time Magazine, and National Public Radio. Marc regularly consults with school systems and companies around the world, including Schwab and Goldman Sachs.  Visit ei.yale.edu. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating & on

Join us for meditation, special music and a Spiritual Chat with Host, Sister Jenna on overcoming trauma, the law of karma and the healing power of forgiveness. Tune in 24/7 on the America Meditating Radio Show for a lively discussion featuring celebrities, leaders, authors, and average folks sharing success stories. Discussions provide listeners with new and inspiring ways to combat challenges that we encounter along the journey of life. This is not an ordinary radio show, but rather, a unique format of combined sharings of poetry, wisdom, meditation, music, and solutions to current day issues. Hosted by prominent motivational speaker and teacher, Sister Jenna, Director of the Meditation Museum in MD and VA. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating & on Twitter.  Visit www.americameditating.org. Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine and a leader in functional medicine. Terry singlehandedly changed the way the medical establishment, specifically the Multiple Sclerosis Society looks at treating chronic and autoimmune disease. Now, with her guidance, they consider diet to be a leading factor in treatment and recovery. She is known to say “the most radical thing you can do for your health is learn to cook.” And her research proves it. She also credits the importance of stress management and meditation and spirituality as a key component of that. Dr. Wahl has made it her mission to spread the word about The Wahls Protocol and her own inspirational story of recovery through her TEDx talk, which has received more than two millions hits. She is the author of several books including The Wahls Protocol and her new release,THE WAHLS PROTOCOL COOKING FOR LIFE.  Visit http://terrywahls.com/  Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jen

John Kim is a therapist, entrepreneur, public speaker and the author of THE ANGRY THERAPIST: A No BS Guide to Finding and Living Your Own Truth. He practices complete authenticity and transparency with his many clients, which is generally frowned upon in the clinical world, and continues to look for new and unconventional ways to help people. He sees himself as more of a lifestyle designer, rather than a traditional therapist, and he helps people create personal growth organically, just by living. John's work has been covered in TheAtlantic.com, Hyphen, Psychology Today, MindBodyGreen.com and NPR.com. Visit www.theangrytherapist.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.americameditating.org.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android 

Millennia Lytle is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and Certified Nutritionist based in New York, with a special interest in creating simple solutions to your health puzzles, naturally. She is a member of Tournesol Wellness’ Primary Care Team and also runs a Gene SNP clinic in Washington, D.C. Dr. Millie is a published researcher, experienced radio host and author. She is the founder of Eating for Meaning, a unique nutrition program to transform your relationship to food. Dr. Millie has authored several books, including the Eating for Meaning Workbook, Eating for Meaning Guide to Detox and Eat for Your Brain Not Your Stomach and is co-creator of Naturopathic Doctors for Health Coaches, as part of a larger movement to heal the world. Visit www.milliesays.com, www.eatingformeaning.com & www.natmedcoach.com. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating & on Twitter.  Visit www.americameditating.org. Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android 

Danielle LaPorte is an invited member of Oprah’s Super Soul 100, a group who, in Oprah Winfrey’s words, “is uniquely connecting the world together with a spiritual energy that matters.” She is author of White Hot Truth: Clarity for keeping it real on your spiritual path - from one seeker to another, The Fire Starter Sessions, and The Desire Map: A Guide To Creating Goals With Soul - the book that has been translated into 8 languages. Named one of the “Top 100 Websites for Women” by Forbes, millions of visitors go to DanielleLaPorte.comevery month for her daily #Truthbombs. A speaker, a poet, a painter, and a former business strategist and Washington-DC think tank exec, her charities of choice are Eve Ensler’s VDay: a global movement to end violence against women and girls, and charity: water, setting out to bring safe drinking water to everyone in the world. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & on Twitter.  Visit www.americameditating.org.  Download o

Danielle LaPorte is an invited member of Oprah’s Super Soul 100, a group who, in Oprah Winfrey’s words, “is uniquely connecting the world together with a spiritual energy that matters.” She is author of White Hot Truth: Clarity for keeping it real on your spiritual path—from one seeker to another. The Fire Starter Sessions, and The Desire Map: A Guide To Creating Goals With Soul - the book that has been translated into 8 languages, evolved into a yearly day planner system, a top 10 iTunes app, and an international workshop program with licensed facilitators in 15 countries. Named one of the “Top 100 Websites for Women” by Forbes, millions of visitors go to DanielleLaPorte.comevery month for her daily #Truthbombs. A speaker, a poet, a painter, and a former business strategist and Washington, D.C. think tank exec, Entrepreneur Magazine calls Danielle, “equal parts poet and entrepreneurial badass…edgy, contrarian…loving and inspired.” Her charities of choice are Eve Ensler’s VDay: a global movement to end vio

Dr. John Izzo is a corporate advisor, speaker and bestselling author of seven books including the international bestsellers Awakening Corporate Soul, The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die, and Stepping Up. His latest book is entitled, The Five Thieves of Happiness. Over the past twenty years he has spoken to over one million people, taught at two major universities, advised over 500 organizations and is frequently featured in the media by the likes of Fast Company, PBS, CBC, the Wall Street Journal, CNN, and INC Magazine. Dr. Izzo is a pioneer in the Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability movements and a Distinguished Fellow at the East-West Institute - a non-partisan think tank working on international security issues including food, water and energy security. Visit www.drjohnizzo.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 Ap

Join us for meditation, special music and a Spiritual Chat with Host, Sister Jenna on the benefits of Raja Yoga Meditation and connecting with the Divine. Raja Yoga is an ancient system of meditation and spiritual understanding. It enables us to return to a state of inner peace, personal power and self-worth through re-kindling the soul's original qualities and virtues. Tune in 24/7 on the America Meditating Radio Show for a lively discussion featuring celebrities, leaders, authors, and average folks sharing success stories. Discussions provide listeners with new and inspiring ways to combat challenges that we encounter along the journey of life. This is not an ordinary radio show, but rather, a unique format of combined sharings of poetry, wisdom, meditation, music, and solutions to current day issues. Hosted by prominent motivational speaker and teacher, Sister Jenna, Director of the Meditation Museum in MD and VA. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating & on

Angela N. Holton is an International Coach and Speaker, Author and Founder of Love Sanctuary, an online spiritual portal centered on Meditation, Mindfulness, and bringing us back into our hearts, the place where all dreams, healing, self-transformations, and manifestations unfold through the practice of Self-Love and Self-Compassion. Angela is the author of The Love Sanctuary Guide: 30 Days To Deepen Your Relationship To Love & Abundance and Co-Author of Whispers of the Heart and Manifesting Modern Miracles. Her writings have appeared on the online publications of Huffington Post, Elephant Journal, and Tiny Buddha. She also writes a weekly inspirational blog for her website, Love Notes.  Visit www.lovesanctuary.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.americameditating.org.  Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android 

Ecstatic love poems of Rumi, a Persian poet and Sufi mystic born over eight centuries ago, are beloved by millions of readers in America as well as around the world. He has been compared to Shakespeare for his outpouring of creativity and to Saint Francis of Assisi for his spiritual wisdom. Yet his life has long remained the stuff of legend rather than intimate knowledge. Tune in as Brad Gooch joins Sister Jenna to discuss the life of Rumi. Brad is a poet, novelist, and biographer, whose most recent book is Rumi's Secret: The Life of the Sufi Poet of Love. Brad’s work has been featured in numerous magazines including: The New Republic, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, New York Magazine and Travel and Leisure, to name a few. A Guggenheim fellow in Biography, Brad h has received a National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship, and a Furthermore grant in publishing from the J.M. Kaplan Fund. Visit http://bradgooch.com/ Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB &

Join us for meditation, special music and a Spiritual Chat with Host, Sister Jenna on being present, aware and connecting with the Divine. Tune in! Tune in 24/7 on the America Meditating Radio Show for a lively discussion featuring celebrities, leaders, authors, and average folks sharing success stories. Discussions provide listeners with new and inspiring ways to combat challenges that we encounter along the journey of life. This is not an ordinary radio show, but rather, a unique format of combined sharings of poetry, wisdom, meditation, music, and solutions to current day issues. Hosted by prominent motivational speaker and teacher, Sister Jenna, Director of the Meditation Museum in MD and VA. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating & follow us on Twitter.  Visit www.americameditating.org. Download our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android.

Joanelle Romero is an award-winning director and producer of film, television, and other media -- she was the only American Indian director, producer, writer to make The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science's Documentary Branch determined primary shortlist in 2000.  Joanelle has a long and impressive career as an actor, starring in the first Contemporary American Indian Women’s Story, “A Girl Called Hatter Fox” to the Sundance award-winning film and cult classic George Harrison feature film “Pow Wow Highway." In 1991, Michael Jackson helped launch Joanelle’s production company, Red Nation Films and became the leading force in making the company known to the world. Red Nation Films is now an award-winning company in producing American Indian documentaries and independent films. Lacking media outlets to broadcast Native American content, in 2006, Joanelle founded the first American Indian Television channel, Red Nation Television Channel. Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like