America Meditating Radio Show W/ Sister Jenna

"Every time we sit down to eat, we can stand up for our health, the planet, and animals simply by choosing vegetarian foods." - Erica MeierTune in as Erica Meier joins Sister Jenna on the America Meditating Radio Show!Erica Meier has served as the Executive Director of Compassion Over Killing (COK) since 2005, after being an active volunteer. Since taking the helm, Erica has taken the organization to new heights with continued growth and accomplishments for animals. Vegan for over 20 years, Erica has been working in the animal protection field since college. In 2013, she was honored with the prestigious Animal Rights Hall of Fame Award. Erica previously spent several years as an animal control officer in Washington, D.C., where she rescued sick, stray, and homeless animals, as well as enforced anti-cruelty laws. Visit http://usvegweek.com,   http://cok.net and http://tryveg.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

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

Not to be missed! Jeremy Bennett rejoins Sister Jenna on the America Meditating Radio Show for Part 2 of their interview on the astonishing power of the mind.Jeremy Bennett, was 12 years old when he developed a very severe form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and depression that had crippled his life.  By using the power of his mind and tackling the disorder head on, Jeremy was then able to overcome what even his own doctor told him he could not.  Jeremy now travels the world educating his audience on the astonishing power of thoughts and natural approaches to calming stress, anxiety and depression that actually work.  He is the author of, "The Power of the Mind:  How I Beat OCD," and just released his second book, "The Solution:  Learn How to Truly Beat Stress & Anxiety."In 2012, Jeremy was appointed World Youth Ambassador by the World Organization of Natural Medicine and in 2013, was awarded, "Personality of the Year," due to his worldwide contributions in the mental health field.  He is also currently

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

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

Transformational leader Charmaine Hammond joins Sister Jenna on the America Meditating Radio Show.Charmaine Hammond is an international transformational speaker, radio host, and bestselling award winning author of five books. She is the President of Hammond International Inc. and Hammond Global Inc. Charmaine is the author of several business books including Bounce Forward-Building Inspired Resilient Teams, is co-author of GPS Your Best Life - Charting Your Destination and Getting There in Style, and is a featured author in Road Map to Success with Dr. Ken Blanchard and Dr. Deepak Chopra. She is also featured in five other books, has authored a children’s series of books, and has been published in numerous publications. Charmaine is a founding and board member of the Evolutionary Business Council and is a regularly sought after guest and expert in media including Breakfast Television, CTV, Global, SHAW TV, Alberta Prime Time News, Metro News, to name a few.  Visit www.hammondgroup.biz and www.ontobysterms.com

Dr. Deborah Norris is the Founder and Director of The Mindfulness Center, a non-profit wellness center, devoted to promoting optimal health and well-being, located in Bethesda, Maryland. She is also the Director of the Psychobiology of Healing Program at American University. Dr. Norris teaches and conducts research on the use of meditation and other mind-body therapies for optimal health and well-being. She is trained extensively in mind-body therapies, ranging from traditional medical and psychotherapeutic practices to holistic and integrative therapies and lifestyle practices. A health scientist with over 30 years of experience in research, clinical application and education, Dr. Norris integrates lifestyle elements of meditation, physical exercise, spiritual development, relaxation therapy, energy work, imagery, nutrition and herbalism into her practice for maximal health and happiness.The Mindfulness Center is hosting a major national conference this weekend, on April 17-19, on the use of mind-body therap

Sister Jenna welcomes William Ury to the America Meditating Radio Show.William Ury, co-founder of Harvard’s Program on Negotiation, is one of the world’s best-known and most influential experts on negotiation.  He is the co-author of Getting to Yes, the bestselling negotiation book in the world, and has taught negotiation to tens of thousands of people around the world.  He has served as a mediator in conflicts ranging from boardroom battles to labor strikes and from family feuds to civil wars.He has also served as a consultant to the Crisis Management Center at the White House; co-founded the Climate Parliament which Time magazine described as a "Google for global politics;" founded the Abraham Path Initiative, which seeks to build bridges between cultures and faiths and his work has been widely featured in the media from The New York Times to the Financial Times and from CNN to the BBC. He also has a popular TED talk, "The Walk from No to Yes." His newest book is entitled, "Getting to Yes with Yourself (and

Tune in as Sister Jenna reflects on vision, faith and determination 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 TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into

Sister Jenna welcomes Author Amanda Gore to the America Meditating Radio Show!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.amandagore.com.Get the OFF TO WORK

"Music is a combination of energy and intent. It can immediately change the charge of a room and open portals into different states of being. It can hold space and transport ourselves to regions within that until the moment, have been undiscovered. Music can be a journey, bringing us out of exile. Bringing us home." -  Patrick Avalon TullySIster Jenna welcomes Patrick Avalon Tully to the America Meditating Radio Show!Patrick Avalon Tully is a producer, composer, and pianist known for his compositions, performances, songwriting, and production capabilities. He brings a variety of musical ideologies and influences into his projects. His knowledge and adherence to form makes him one of the most versatile composers, songwriters, and producers of today. Patrick has performed musically and theatrically in venues such as La Mama, the Performing Garage, Ensemble Studio Theatre, and New York Theatre Workshop, among others. He was also cast in the Emmy award-winning TV show, "The Sopranos." He later made his way to Los

Sister Jenna welcomes Spiritual Psychotherapist Mark Lersch to the America Meditating Radio Show!"Seen through the lens of spiritual psychology, all problems, internal or external, are the result of the unloving thoughts we hold in mind, often unconsciously. Healing, therefore, comes not from fixing anything 'out there,' but from removing unloving thoughts 'in here.' - Mark LerschMark Lersch is a certified Inner Bonding facilitator and spiritual psychotherapist in private practice in Longmont, Colorado.  His approach to healing is influenced by his own personal journey. Mark has studied a variety of spiritual paths and approaches and his interest is in assisting people in finding their own unique spiritual path in life.  He holds a second-degree black belt in Aikido, a non-violent martial art, which teaches how to find one’s own "center."Mark has worked as a primary and group therapist at a residential trauma treatment center and served as the Clinical Manager of an Intensive Outpatient Program.  Visit www.ma

"My days now are a long way from the corporate life I used to lead. But I do work I’m truly passionate about, which I’m confident you’ll find as inspiring as I do." -  Paul SmithSister Jenna welcomes Paul Smith to the America Meditating Radio Show!Paul Smith is a popular keynote speaker and corporate trainer in leadership and storytelling techniques, and former executive and 20-year veteran of The Procter & Gamble Company.  As the author of the widely praised book entitled, Lead with a Story, he has seen his work featured in The Wall Street Journal, Time, Forbes, The Washington Post, Success, and Investor’s Business Daily, among many publications.  Paul’s newest book is entitled, Parenting with a Story, which documents 101 inspiring lessons to help you (and your children) build the kind of character anyone would be proud of.  Visit www.leadwithastory.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 Paula Rizzo to the America Meditating Radio Show to discuss the benefits of listmaking and how listmaking can turn even the most disorganized, overwhelmed, and unfocused person into a productivity pro. Paula Rizzo is an Emmy Award-winning video producer with experience in the field and in the control room. She has worked in local news producing nightly newscasts at several stations and also served as a production director for lifestyle production company, Vidicom. Currently she's the senior producer for FoxNewsHealth.com. From surgeries to fitness classes, Paula covers a vast array of health news for Fox News Channel.  She is also a compulsive listmaker who makes lists for everything and is the creator of the ListProducer blog, Paula Rizzo's LISTFUL THINKING.  She also started the website, ListProducer.com to help others become more organized, focused and efficient, while being less stressed.  Her first book was recently released and is entitled, "Listful Thinking:  Using Lists to be Mor

Sister Jenna welcomes Mali Phonpadith to the America Meditating Radio Show.Mali Phonpadith is an author, speaker, CEO and Founder of the SOAR Community Network and the Executive Producer of Tea with Mali TV. She consults with entrepreneurs and visionaries to help them S.O.A.R. with their unique message and mission by implementing emotional marketing and social media strategies.Mali is the co-founder of the Young Professional Leadership Group and the host of two podcasts, SOAR and Creative Entrepreneur Buzz.  She is a published poet and author of, “A Million Fireflies, which is Mali’s memoir about her voyage from war-torn Laos to America. She is also co-author of Seen and Sustained: Best Practices in Communication that Increase the Visibility of Small and Diverse Businesses, a professional workbook written with Akia Garnett, Jane Lovas, and Tamecia Bradshaw. Visit http://soarcommunitynetwork.comGet the OFF TO WORK CD & Off the Grid Into the Heart CD by Sister Jenna.  Like America Meditating on FB & fol

Sister Jenna welcomes 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 Portland’s N

Sister Jenna welcomes Dr. Andrew Vidich to the America Meditating Radio Show to discuss "Let There Be Light," which celebrates the splendor of Radiant Light that has been embodied and taught by mystics, sages and saints over the millennia and across the world’s wisdom traditions.Andrew Vidich Ph.D. is an award winning author, educator and transformational speaker in the fields of spirituality, mysticism and death and dying. His books include Love is a Secret, The Heart of the Healer (Co-authored) and Light upon Light: 5 Master Pathways to Awaken the Mindful Self.  Dr. Vidich has been an adjunct assistant professor of religion at Manhattan College and at Iona College in New Rochelle where he has taught courses in the nature and experience of religion, meditation, death and dying and Islamic studies. He is the public relations director and board member for the Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, in Amityville, New York.His latest book, which he co-authored with Dr. Arthur Stein is entitled, Let There Be

Sister Jenna welcomes Rev. Deborah Moldow to the America Meditating Radio Show. Rev. Deborah Moldow is an interfaith minister who is committed to assisting in the transformation of human consciousness that will lead to a culture of peace. She contributes to this global awakening through her ministry, international peace efforts, interfaith work, speaking, writing and singing. Serving as the Representative to the United Nations of the World Peace Prayer Society, Rev. Deborah promotes the universal prayer "May Peace Prevail on Earth," and she has led Peace Pole dedications and World Peace Flag Ceremonies at the United Nations and around the world.She is a Co-Chair of the International Day of Peace NGO Committee at the UN and Facilitator of the United Religions Initiative at the UN cooperation circle. In 2009, she was a recipient of the Spirit of the United Nations Award, presented by the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns.Rev. Deborah is also Co-Director of the Evolutionary Leaders circle

“When winning becomes too important, it blurs concern for the way our actions affect others; it necessarily sets up someone on the opposing side who must “lose.” The win/??lose mentality prominent in our society is a symptom of a much larger problem—a spiritual problem, in fact.” - Dr. Margaret Placentra JohnstonAfter practicing Optometry for over three decades - helping people to see better in the physical world - Dr. Margaret Placentra Johnston now offers clearer vision of a different sort - a broader perspective about religion and spirituality than what the conventional world typically recognizes.The author of Faith Beyond Belief: Stories of Good People Who Left Their Church Behind, Dr. Johnston feels the spiritual development stages have the power to bring an end to religious intolerance and should be part of the general knowledge of our culture.  Faith Beyond Belief has won a number of awards including being named the Gold Winner of the 2013 Nautilus Book Award in Religion/Spirituality.  Visit www.FaithB

“My days now are a long way from the corporate life I used to lead. But I do work I’m truly passionate about, which I’m confident you’ll find as inspiring as I do.” -  Paul SmithSister Jenna welcomes Paul Smith to the America Meditating Radio Show!Paul Smith is a popular keynote speaker and corporate trainer in leadership and storytelling techniques, and former executive and 20-year veteran of The Procter & Gamble Company.  As the author of the widely praised book entitled, Lead with a Story, he has seen his work featured in The Wall Street Journal, Time, Forbes, The Washington Post, Success, and Investor’s Business Daily, among many publications.  Paul’s newest book is entitled, Parenting with a Story, which documents 101 inspiring lessons to help you (and your children) build the kind of character anyone would be proud of.  Visit www.leadwithastory.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.