America Meditating Radio Show W/ Sister Jenna

Sister Jenna welcomes Melissa Carroll to the America Meditating Radio Show!Melissa Carroll is an author, yoga teacher, reiki master and creative writing professor at the University of Tampa in Florida. She guides more than 300 yoga students every week at the largest weekly yoga class in Florida, held in downtown Tampa. Melissa is the author of the poetry collection "The Karma Machine," and is the editor of "Going OM: Real-Life Stories On and Off the Yoga Mat," which features essays from bestselling authors Dani Shapiro, Neal Pollack, Suzanne Morrison, and many others. "Going OM" explores why more than 20 million Americans are compelled to this ancient practice, through witty and honest stories. Visit www.melissacarrollyoga.comGet the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.

Sister Jenna welcomes Joe Nunziata to the America Meditating Radio Show!"We all experience positive and negative emotions. Our reactions to these emotions determine the quality of life we are living now and will live in the future. Properly dealing with your emotions is the key to a happy, productive life." - Joe NunziataJoe Nunziata is a best-selling author, spiritual life and business coach, and professional speaker who teaches that to make permanent changes you must clear your negative energy and break destructive patterns of behavior at the core level by using “The Opposite Action Philosophy.”Since 1992, Joe has been delivering his life-changing message at events and seminars and his programs that blend spirituality, psychology, philosophy and the power of internal energy, which led him to author several books, including Karma Buster, Spiritual Selling, Finding Your Purpose and No More 9 to 5. His book Karma Buster was featured in the 2012 Academy Awards and Emmy Awards gift bags. He has appeared on many

Listen in as Sister Jenna welcomes Sridhar Silberfein and Sara Ivanhoe who are joining us from Shakti Fest 2015, being held in Joshua Tree, California. Sridhar, the founder of Bhakti Fest, has been on his spiritual journey for many years.  He has studied hatha yoga with the Indian master, Swami Satchidananda, taught yoga at the revered Integral Yoga Institute and opened socially conscious businesses such as "The Food Chakra," one of the first Natural foods stores in the U.S. He also produced the docudrama, "River of Love," on the life of Amma and has helped to launch the careers of many world music and kirtan artists including Krishna Das, Jai Uttal and Bhagavan Das. In 2009, he started Bhakti Fest in Joshua Tree, California, which has now grown to three festivals yearly. For info & upcoming events, visit www.bhaktifest.com Sara Ivanhoe is the Yoga Spokesperson for Weight Watchers. She began teaching in 1995 and is the instructor for the “Yoga for Dummies” series, the “Crunch Yoga” series as well as the c

"We all need grace in order to move past our mistakes in life, and God’s grace is greater than we can imagine." – Scott MacIntyreListen in as Scott MacIntyre joins Sister Jenna on the America Meditating Radio Show!Since captivating the nation as a finalist on American Idol, Scott MacIntyre has continued to move audiences to laughter, tears, and standing ovations all over the world. As an acclaimed singer-songwriter, he has toured in arenas across North America, headlined concerts in Japan, Austria, England, Canada, and the US, and written and released his latest CD Lighthouse. He has performed with many notable acts including Alice Cooper, Jason Mraz, and Queen to name a few.  As an author and in-demand inspirational keynote speaker, Scott has shared his unique and dynamic life story with many different audiences across North America and beyond. Visually impaired since birth, he started playing the piano by ear at age three, began classical lessons at six, and subsequently learned to play the organ, guitar, b

Diane Haworth is a professional coach, author and public speaker who believes everyone can live their joy, share their passion and love their life. Although her professional life spanned over 30 years in the marketing field, Diane has always been intrigued with holistic healing, including energy work, nutrition and the power of individual beliefs to influence personal health. She studied various spiritual techniques, coaching methods and energy modalities for over 20 years in search of answers to issues in her own life. As a result, Diane is passionate about helping those who are ready to transform their lives and attract the joy she feels is our birthright. Her new book is entitled, “How to Choose Love When You Just Want to Slap Somebody.” Visit www.DianeHaworth.comGet the OFF TO WORK CD & 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.orgDownload our free Pause for Peace App for Apple or Android

Join us as Sister Jenna welcomes Marilyn Spenadel to the America Meditating Radio Show.Marilyn Spenadel has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Post Master’s Certificate in Counseling At-Risk from Johns Hopkins University. She works as a Holistic, Licensed Psychotherapist and Board Certified Professional Life and Spiritual Coach.  As a solution-focused, holistic therapist, Marilyn specializes in helping adults and adolescents uncover their goals and true potential that will help them have a life they can enjoy.  Visit www.authenticallyu.orgGet the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.

Sister Jenna welcomes Therapist Tina Gilbertson to the America Meditating Radio Show. Tina Gilbertson was living the dream. She resided in New York and had inched her way up the corporate ladder to finally arrive at a successful position in television. The only problem was; it wasn’t her dream – it was everyone else’s. Eventually Tina’s dissatisfaction led to the therapy couch; she had decided to find her answers in therapy. This time of self-examination came with a surprise; Tina uncovered her true passion— she wanted to help people as a professional counselor.  After going back to college and becoming licensed, Tina found herself specializing in feelings and how people actually sabotage themselves by trying to feel emotions for which they’ve built no foundation. Her new book, Constructive Wallowing: How to Beat Bad Feelings by Allowing Yourself to Have Them is the result of years of hard work (on herself) as well as helping others. Tina has written feature articles on emotional intelligence and health for P

Join us as Sister Jenna reflects on rising above our mental illusions and shares special meditations."It’s in your hands to think at a higher level about your worth and sense of purpose. Sometimes we tend to resonate more with the negative things that were told to us rather than all the good things that were told to us.  Sometimes we make the 5 or 10 percent of the horrors of life define our whole story." – Sister JennaJoin us 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 it features solutions to current day issues. Hosted by prominent motivational speaker and teacher, Sister Jenna, Director of the Meditation Museum.Get the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sis

Sister Jenna welcomes Author Hannah Papp to the America Meditating Radio Show as we celebrate National Travel Tourism Week.Tired of living a life crafted in response to expectations, Hannah Papp quit her job, bought a EuroRail ticket and a map, notified her landlady, and left town. Embarking on a 3-month long journey across Europe with no plan and no direction, Hannah stumbled into becoming a modern day Mystical Backpacker. Along the way her discoveries and the teachers she encountered allowed her to go on a deeper journey into the self and the spirit—finally exposing the real self she had long been lacking.Today, Hannah heads up the Northern Virginia Mind, Body & Spirit Group, teaching seminars and leading guided meditations.  She also works regularly with clients as a personal Soul Coach and continues to blog, write and journey, both as a traveler and as a mystical backpacker.  Her new book is entitled, “The Mystical Backpacker – How to Discover Your Destiny in the Modern World.”  Visit www.themysticalb

 Join us as Sister Jenna welcomes Barbara Fleisher to the America Meditating Radio Show to discuss the New Senior Woman!Barbara M. Fleisher is a retired professor of education. She is the author of many journal articles and has presented her research at national and international conferences. She has made presentations and conducted many workshops for and about women in their sixties and beyond, and has interviewed hundreds of women about their concerns as they face new challenges in this stage in their lives. Along with Thelma Reese, Barbara recently co-authored a book entitled The New Senior Woman:  Reinventing the Years Beyond Mid-Life, Together, they also created and maintain the ElderChicks.com Blog and they appear weekly on the Armstrong Williams Show on Sirius Radio. Visit www.elderchicks.comGet the OFF TO WORK CD & 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. 

Sister Jenna welcomes travel writer Pico Iyer on the America Meditating Radio Show!  Why might a lifelong traveler like Pico Iyer who has journeyed from Easter Island to Ethiopia, Cuba to Kathmandu, think that sitting quietly in a room might be the ultimate adventure? Because in our madly accelerating world, our lives are crowded, chaotic and noisy. There’s never been a greater need to slow down, tune out and give ourselves permission to be still.Pico Iyer was born in England, to parents from India, and was educated at Eton, Oxford and Harvard. He began his career documenting a neglected aspect of travel -- the sometimes surreal disconnect between local tradition and imported global pop culture. He has written 12 books, exploring also the cultural consequences of isolation, whether writing about the exiled spiritual leaders of Tibet or the embargoed society of Cuba.Pico’s latest focus is on another overlooked aspect of travel: how can it help us regain our sense of stillness and focus in a world where our dev

Tune in as Sister Jenna welcomes Dianne Collins to the America Meditating Radio Program to discuss "Quantum Thinking - New Thinking that will Rock Your World.""When you are living fully dimensionally you go beyond a life of superficiality.  You experience the deeper meaning. You are inspired and on your spiritual knees in gratitude for all you have been granted. To be a walking-talking embodiment of what it means to be an awakened soul – this is our privilege and this is our choice." - Dianne CollinsDianne Collins is an original thinker and one of the foremost thought leaders of our time, a leading authority in "new world view" thinking.  She is the author of the highly acclaimed, six-time award-winning bestseller, "Do You Quantum Think?  New Thinking That Will Rock Your World," which is considered a must-read for our changing times. She is dedicated to people living spirited, joyful, and masterful lives through leaps in awareness and new thinking using what she likes to call, "the physics of mind."  Visit Di

Tune in as Dr. Monica R. Miller, one of the recognized scholars of African-American religion and culture, joins Sister Jenna on the America Meditating Radio Show to discuss an important and emerging field of study – religion and hip hop.Dr. Monica R. Miller is an Assistant Professor of Religion and Africana Studies and director of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Lehigh University who holds research interests in religion, youth culture, popular culture, identity and difference. She is the author of the critically acclaimed book, Religion and Hip Hop and a co-author of the new book, Religion in Hip Hop: Mapping the New Terrain. Her work has been featured in a host of regional and national print, radio, live video, and TV news outlets including NPR, The Washington Post and Huffington Post Live.  She has presented her research at colleges, universities, and conferences throughout the U.S., Cuba and Canada.  Get the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditati

Join us as Sister Jenna welcomes filmmaker Suzanne Bryant to the America Meditating Radio Show!Suzanne Bryant is the filmmaker of the powerful and internationally acclaimed film Yoga IS:  A Transformational Journey.  Her 20-year exploration of yoga led her to study with some of the most inspiring and celebrated teachers including Sharon Gannon and David Life, founders of Jivamukti Yoga, as well as Shiva Rea, Seane Corn, Dharma Mittra and Shyam Dasher. Suzanne is also a certified yoga instructor and completed her 500-hour yoga teacher training with Alan Finger in 2000.With a Masters degree in spiritual psychology and nutrition, as well as being a meditation teacher and wellness coach, Suzanne combines her expertise to work with individuals and groups to move through obstacles and achieve the life they desire.Since the release of YOGA IS, Suzanne has been featured in Yoga Journal Magazine, The Huffington Post, Elephant Journal,Fitness plus many others. Check out Suzanne’s Yoga IS Online Yoga Conference featurin

Sister Jenna is joined by Rich Roll on the America Meditating Radio Show!Rich Roll was selected as one of PETA’s sexiest vegans in 2011 and he officially made his name in the wellness scene when he went from a middle aged, over worked lawyer to an ultra-marathon man thanks partly to his plant-based diet and the rest to his singer, songwriter yogi-wife Julie Piatt.Now, along with running, swimming and biking 700 miles in 5 days, Rich runs one of the top health podcasts, is a leading voice in the plant-based community and an inspiration to people worldwide as a transformative example of courageous and healthy living. He and his wife, and their four children, are the picture perfection of plant-based living.  Rich and Julie’s new book is entitled, The Plantpower Way:  Whole Food Plant-Based Recipes and Guidance for the Whole Family. Visit www.richroll.comGet the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter.  Visit our website at ww

Snatam Kaur is one of the most popular New Age artists of our time, selling over 70,000 albums a year. You’ll find enthusiastic press about her music everywhere from the Houston Chronicle to the Hindustan Times and she’s been featured in publications such as Oprah’s “O” Magazine, Yoga Journal, LA Yoga, the Light Connection and the Body Mind Spirit Guide. Like countless others around the planet, Oprah says she plays Snatam’s music every day before meditating.  Snatam Kaur’s albums have topped New Age Retailer’s Top 20 lists every year since 2004.  Her music can be heard around the world in venues from yoga studios to schools to Hollywood films and in the homes of her fans worldwide. An international favorite with fans across the U.S, Europe, Asia, South America and the South Pacific, Snatam Kaur performs at over 60 venues each year.Snatam Kaur, whose father was a manager for the Grateful Dead, has an amazing ability to transform traditional chants into a contemporary sound that appeals to the modern ear and aw

Mike Margolies is a Certified Mental Trainer, Sport Psychology Consultant, Author, Public Speaker and Radio Host.  Mike specializes in emotional intelligence and the mental game that challenges us every day. Mike has helped thousands of people incorporate the mindset of a champion into their everyday lives.Over the last three decades, Mike has trained professional and elite athletes as well as helped guide many of them to World Championships, the Super Bowl and now the World Cup. As an internationally known writer, speaker and presenter, he himself is a former high school, college and professional athlete. He is the author of "The Athlete within You:  A Mental Approach to Sports and Business." Visit www.MikeMargolies.comGet the Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & follow us on Twitter. 

"One of the main factors that distinguishes those who thrive emotionally after experiencing loss or trauma from those who do not, is their ability to eventually find meaning in their experiences and to derive purpose from them." - Guy WinchTune in Guy Winch joins Sister Jenna on the America Meditating Radio Show!Guy Winch, Ph.D.  is a licensed psychologist and an expert in the causes and reduction of emotional distress. He is a much sought after keynote speaker and internationally renowned author.  Dr. Winch's most recent book is entitled, Emotional First Aid: Healing Rejection, Guilt, Failure, and Other Everyday Hurts and has been translated into 16 languages. His previous book, The Squeaky Wheel: Complaining the Right Way to Get Results, Improve Your Relationships and Enhance Self-Esteem, was published in 2011.Dr. Winch also writes for the popular Squeaky Wheel Blog on PsychologyToday.com and blogs for the Huffington Post.  His Ted Talk on The Case for Emotional Hygiene recently passed ONE MILLION views in

Sister Jenna welcomes Amanda Gore to the America Meditating Radio Show to discuss moving from fear to joy!Amanda Gore is an internationally renowned motivational speaker and author in the fields of joy, resilience and leadership. She blends modern scientific research with ancient wisdom to create amazing joy filled experiences for her audiences. A frequent radio and TV expert interviewed for her comments, her YouTube channel has had over one million views.Founder of The Joy Project, an international organization dedicated to eradicating fear and helping people rediscover their joy, Amanda wrote, "Joy Is An Inside Job" as the basis of The Joy Project. Her previous book, "You CAN Be Happy," was translated into 10 languages and was the precursor to her current passion - The Joy Project - helping one million people become walking joy spots!Amanda has won several awards for her speaking and is one of only three non-USA individuals inducted into the Speakers Hall of Fame. Visit www.thejoyproject.com and www.amandag

Sister Jenna welcomes Author/Filmmaker Lee McCormick to the America Meditating Radio Show to discuss finding the way back to one’s personal truth.Lee McCormick is the founder of two highly regarded treatment centers, The Ranch Recovery Center and Integrative Life Center in Nashville, Tennessee and The Canyon Treatment Center in Malibu. He is a recovery speaker and innovator, and author/filmmaker behind the acclaimed book and film Dreaming Heaven, a docufilm chronicling a group of people who accepted Lee's invitation for one of the Spirit Recovery Journeys that he leads.He is the author of The Spirit Recovery Meditation Journal and co-author of Dreaming Heaven:  The Beginning is Near! and Spirit Recovery Medicine Bag. Through the organization of Spirit Recovery Inc., Lee facilitates the production of healing and recovery conferences and spiritual journeys around the world. Visit http://spiritualrecovery.com & Lee on YouTubeGet the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like A