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PEG Conversation With Ann Swanson Author of Meditation for the Real World Meditation for People Who Feel they Can’t Meditate Biography Ann Swanson is the author of the internationally bestselling book SCIENCE OF YOGA, which has been translated into over 15 languages. Her new book, Meditation for the Real World, illuminates the fascinating science behind meditation with step-by-step practices. She worked alongside Harvard neuroscientist Dr. Sara Lazar and an illustrator for the New York Times to create this science-backed visual guide. It’s important to note that Ann wasn’t a naturally “chill person,” and meditation didn’t come easy to her. Overcoming her own chronic pain and anxiety led her to India to study yoga and meditation, to China to explore tai chi, and to earn a Master of Science graduate degree in Yoga Therapy. Now, Ann blends cutting-edge research with ancient wisdom, resulting in realistic techniques you won’t just learn – you’ll love to live by! Links: https://www.annswansonwellness.com/meditat

Phantom Electric Ghost Interviews: Catherine Gairard Singer | Harpist | Composer |Model | Artist Biography Born in Peru into a low-middle-class family, I faced financial barriers that hindered formal music education. Undeterred, I dedicated myself to self-study, cultivating a passion for music that eventually became a driving force in my life. Early on, I showcased my artistic flair by participating in school events, be it through dance, reciting poems, acting, or singing. Guided by my father, an artist himself, I delved into the world of drawing. This early exposure laid the foundation for my artistic journey. The pursuit of theater studies followed, shaping my understanding of the performing arts. In 2014, I ventured to Europe, aspiring to forge a career in acting. However, the cultural transition proved challenging, and I found solace and direction during travels to the Netherlands and Spain. There, I embarked on a serious exploration of music, initially through free online courses and later under the gu

PEG Conversations With Manny Bains Award-Winning Film Director Do you want to create social change on a global scale? Biography Manny Bains is a 2-time award-winning film director, author, and the founder of The Rising Star Movie Experience. Which was founded to create social change on a global scale which excels in propelling entrepreneurs to international fame through cinematic endeavors. Manny’s last film F.E.A.R. earned him a finalist status at the Cannes Continental Film Festival in November 2023 and has received over 30 global awards & accolades. . A perpetual student of success, he has absorbed wisdom from and shared stages with luminaries like Jack Canfield, Les Brown, and the esteemed, late Bob Proctor. Manny's career uniquely intertwines inventive filmmaking with motivational leadership, solidifying his status as a prominent influencer in both the entertainment industry and the entrepreneurial world. Links: https://calendly.com/coachinyourcorner/film-meeting-with-director https://youareth

PEG Conversion With Dr. Alaina Johnson Founder of Parenting Talent LLC  BIO Dr. Alaina Johnson is a psychologist with over 20 years of clinical experience. As a parent of three offspring who are passionate about the performing arts, she recognized the lack of resources for parents of teens and tweens with similar interests. This led her to found Parenting Talent LLC as a support resource for parents, instructors, mentors, and studio owners dedicated to empowering young people in their creative exploration. In addition she coaches teens and young adults in the arts to have a healthy, happy, balanced and productive relationship with their art.  She is the author of "Parenting Talent: The Grown-Up's Guide to Supporting Creatively Driven Teens and Tweens," which helps parents, mentors and organizations navigate the emotional and practical needs of teens and tweens in the arts. Link: https://parentingtalent.com/ Donate to support PEG free artist interviews: PayPalMe link Any contribution is appreci

PEG Conversation With Amilynne Carroll aka Babs, a certified spiritual development and life coach "Embracing Change: Surrendering to the Flow of Life" Biography AmiLynne, certified Holistic Practitioner & Holistic Life Coach,  is a devoted and trusted Travel Partner supporting seekers, world-wide, who wish to transcend the roller coaster of the human experience to rediscover the divine ebb and flow of Life.  A practiced student of the human and the divine, AmiLynne unites the practical with the incorporeal, guiding clients as they connect with who they’ve always been, but simply forgotten along the way.  An author, speaker and steadfast seeker herself, AmiLynne is dedicated to the healing, liberation and awakening of all that lives.  AmiLynne Carroll, Truth – freshly discovered in the Now of Being. Link: https://bit.ly/ConnectWithBabs Donate to support PEG free artist interviews: PayPalMe link Any contribution is appreciated: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/PhantomElectric?locale.x=en_US Suppor

PEG Conversation With Tash Doherty: Author of "These Perfectly Careless Things", Talks with PEG about being an Author Biography Tash Doherty is a British-Irish-American writer and author. She is the creator of Misseducated, a blog and podcast for business and pleasure. She started writing her first novel, These Perfectly Careless Things, when she was 14 years old and self-published the book in September 2023 (finally achieving her childhood dream). These Perfectly Careless Things is a spicy, coming-of-age Young Adult novel set in London. Tash has also gone viral on TikTok for over-sharing her birth control experience. ‍ Tash graduated from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where she studied Business Analytics and Management and was a Turner Social Impact Scholar. In other lives, she worked in analytics at Postmates and Vox Media and still does corporate consulting to pay them pesky bills. She lives in Mexico City. Link: https://www.tashdoherty.com/book Donate to support PEG free artis

PEG Conversation With Theresa Dugwell: 3 Time Guinness World Record Holder, Mission-Driven Results Coach “Mission Driven -- How To Live A Life Of Purpose While Building Your Business” Biography Called the “feminine David Goggins”, Theresa has set 3 world records for running 12 hours on a treadmill, run 22 Marathons and is a World Class Spinning Instructor. Theresa’s passion for health, combined with incredible people skills and business smarts has had her lead and grow several clinical practices to 7 figures and beyond.  She has a background in clinical psychology, emphasizing psychophysiology and biofeedback. She has written 2 best-selling health and fitness books, and is the co-Creator of Million Dollar Clinic and The Front Desk Accelerator Training, helping clinic owners scale their practice and get their time back, and optimize their most important asset, their Front Desk. Theresa is also a former top results coach for Robbins Research International, having done over 12,000 hours of coaching with coache

PEG Conversation With Michelle Hammons Executive and High Performance Coach Leading from Your Creative Edge: Unpacking Your Creative Strengths Biography Michelle is a Certified High-Performance Coach™ with a multi-disciplinary background as an artist, serial entrepreneur, and corporate leader. Through a fearless coaching approach, Michelle will challenge you to examine your life and reach boldly for the future you want to create, breaking through mindset, beliefs, and blind spots that may hold you back. Link: https://creativityplaybook.com/ Donate to support PEG free artist interviews: PayPalMe link Any contribution is appreciated: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/PhantomElectric?locale.x=en_US Support PEG by checking out our Sponsors: Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription. The best tool for getting podcast guests:  Podmatch.com https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghost Su

PEG Conversation With Allison Jayne Ewing Author & Therapist How EFT tapping can clear the subconscious blocks keeping you stuck! Biography Allison Jayne Ewing is a seasoned psychotherapist, EFT practitioner and best selling author. After experiencing a divorce herself, Allison decided to focus on helping other midlife women find healthy available single men who will love and adore them. She works using a powerful tool called EFT tapping to have women clear all blocks to successful dating, and open up to the excitement of falling in love again. Her recently published book "Find Love Again: Learn to Date Like a Goddess", is a guide to igniting your inner goddess and finding the man of your dreams. Link: https://inspiredlifetapping.com/ Donate to support PEG free artist interviews: PayPalMe link Any contribution is appreciated: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/PhantomElectric?locale.x=en_US Support PEG by checking out our Sponsors: Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly.me or from

PEG Conversation With Raymond Lauk: Sharing the Magic!  Storytelling for Leaders Stand Up Comic, Author, Speaker, and Professor.  Biography Dr. Raymond Lauk is an associate professor of educational leadership at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY,  where he teaches graduate level educational leadership courses, an undergraduate diversity course and an undergraduate management course in the Business School. Dr. Lauk retired from Illinois public education in 2019, where he spent most of his career as a school district superintendent, business manager, principal, and elementary school teacher in highly diverse communities.  He was also the superintendent overseas at the American School of Brasilia, Brazil.  In 1978, Dr. Lauk was one of Illinois’s first elected 18 year-old school board members—so he understands school governance as a school board member and as a superintendent.  His Ph.D., MBA, and Master’s Degree in Elementary Education are all from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.  Dr.

PEG Conversation With Carly Pepin:Human Behavior Specialist “Moving From Challenge to Opportunity” Biography Carly Pepin is an International Speaker and Consultant with a specialized focus on human behavior. With a global reach, she delivers the message that regardless of one's background, occupation, or origin, every individual encounters personal and professional challenges stemming from their own perceived flaws. Carly emphasizes that the key to living a fulfilling life lies in how you utilize and transform these stories. Having devoted her life to mastering the intricacies of human behavior, Carly empowers others to do the same. Through her expertise, she guides individuals in looking beyond the surface and delving into the core essence of their being. By uncovering and addressing the deeper issues that hinder personal growth, Carly enables her clients to design their lives with purpose rather than succumbing to a life dictated by duty. Link: https://www.carlypepin.com/podcast-gift Donate to support

PEG Conversation With Michelle Reittinger: Advocating for a radical shift in the treatment of bipolar to facilitate healing and recovery. From Suffering to Thriving-How to Heal Bipolar Disorder. Biography Having been diagnosed with bipolar in 1998, Michelle spent the next 12 years on a roller coaster of manic and depressive episodes with therapists, doctors, psychotropic meds, hospitalizations, and suicide attempts. She was at her wit's end and felt humiliated, hopeless and lost. In particular, she was devastated by the toll it took on her family-her husband and small children. Finally, she and her psychiatrist found a solution that became a turning point in her story. She began the process of developing an integrated method for understanding this devastating disorder and successfully treating it. Michelle advocates for a radical shift in the treatment of bipolar to facilitate healing and recovery. She is all about accepting responsibility for yourself and overcoming the victimhood mentality that so often acc

PEG Conversation With Yahne Sneed: Life Coach, Resilient Survivor From Victim to Victor: cultivate Emotional Resilience and Empowerment Skills Biography Yahne has encountered numerous trials in her life, each offering valuable lessons for her growth in wisdom and maturity. Her journey has been filled with challenges, but she has continually fought against the odds, emerging as a testament to resilience and strength. Whenever life weighed her down, she reminded herself that she had come too far to let any experience define her. With unwavering passion and determination, she refused to give up and always sought the silver lining in every hardship. Amidst the struggles, Yahne recognized opportunities to make a positive impact. In 2022, she utilized her knowledge to establish her business, Relentless Phoenix, and within the same year, she authored a book titled "Manifest Your Canvas," sharing insights on overcoming adversity. The road to self-love and resilience was arduous, not only for Yahne but also

Phantom Electric Ghost Interviews Carina Gardner:CEO of Design Suite and Fabric and Craft Designer From Hobby to Profitable Creative Business Biography Carina has a Ph.D. in Design from the University of Minnesota. She taught design at the University of Minnesota and the Arts Institute before starting her design business. The Carina Gardner brand has been on dishwater, jewelry, prints, clocks, sewing patterns, and holiday products. Carina also is a well known fabric designer for Riley Blake Designs and die cut designer for Silhouette. Carina was the Creative Director of Carta Bella Scrapbook papers. Her kids brand Mini Lou has sold products for Nordstrom, Peek Clothing, and 500 independent retailers and museums in the US. Carina is the CEO of Design Suite, a surface pattern and crafting design program that teaches designers how to make money as they learn to design. Her popular Make and Design Podcast teaches aspiring designers how to make the transition from crafter and hobbies to profitable designer. Cari

Phantom Electric Ghost Interviews: Lisa Shield: Love Coach & Heart Opening Expert Finding the Guardian of Your Soul Biography Lisa Shield is a love, dating, and relationship coach with over two decades of experience. She has a master’s degree in spiritual psychology, is certified through the Coaches Training Institute, and has been featured in Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, LA Times & Cosmopolitan. Lisa has been with the Guardian of Her Soul for over twenty years, and through her revolutionary approach has taught powerful, successful women all over the world how to take what she calls “The Feminine Lead” to get Emotionally Naked and find the soulmate of their wildest dreams. Links: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-without-drama/id1577426680 https://www.lisashield.com/ Donate to support PEG free artist interviews: PayPalMe link Any contribution is appreciated: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/PhantomElectric?locale.x=en_US Support PEG by checking out our Sponsors: Download and use Newsly for

PEG Conversation With Jay Watson and Kyle Wiltshire: DEAD ROCK STARS AUTHORS Co-authors: the ups and downs of doing it together Biography More info at: www.deadrockstarsbook.com Book Overview: What if famous rock stars from the past, those who died young, in sudden and tragic ways, actually faked their deaths to become secret agents? Welcome to the world of The Dead Rock Stars, the heroes we never knew we had.  The Dead Rock Stars is a tale about Cole Denton, a young tech genius who discovers the secret world of rock star secret agents. He is tasked with saving the world from an unknown threat—one that’s closer to home than either Elvis Presley or the team can imagine. But can they beat the clock before it strikes midnight on December 31, 1999?  In a twisting and nostalgic story, The Dead Rock Stars is an alternate history, placed squarely in the realm of real-world events, that happened without anyone knowing. Brimming with pop culture references for music lovers of every generation, the novel’s fast and

PEG Conversation With Elizabeth Snyder: Master Photographer Specializing in Women's Portraiture Overcoming Fear Of Anything! Biography Elizabeth Snyder is a women's portraiture artist, confidence expert, and workshop leader passionately committed to helping women feel their best. She specializes in women's portraiture, branding, and headshots because her mission is to help women feel their worth in any situation.  Elizabeth has decades of photography experience and has won many awards for her artistry. These awards include The Portrait Masters competitions, the Castellani Art Museum's 20/20 Vision: Women Artists in Western New York exhibition, the WeddingWire Couples Choice award, and the top 10 photographers in Buffalo through Expertise. Links: https://www.elizabethsnyderphotography.com/ https://www.dropbox.com/s/qb0b7tgy9r07ml0/Masterclass%20PDF.pdf?dl=0 Donate to support PEG free artist interviews: PayPalMe link Any contribution is appreciated: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/PhantomEle

PEG Conversation With Shannon Sauer-Zavala: Clinical Psychologist & Personality Change Research “How to nudge your personality to achieve your goals and improve your mental health.” Biography Dr. Shannon Sauer-Zavala, a clinical psychologist and academic researcher, has dedicated her career to developing psychological treatments to help people recover from mental health difficulties. She has focused on proven strategies to shift the personality traits that put people at risk for anxiety, depression, substance misuse, etc. But you don’t need to be struggling with your mental health to take advantage of what the science of personality change has to offer. What if, instead of letting a personality test tell you what you'd be good at, you identified the life you want and shaped your personality to make those dreams more likely.  Dr. Sauer-Zavala will show you proven strategies to nudge your personality traits for success. Link https://www.bpdcompass.com/general-8 Donate to support PEG free artist interviews:

Phantom Electric Ghost Interviews: Danielle Orsino: Competitive Martial Artist, Cosplayer Nurse Turned Fantasy Author Inspiration to culmination- how a chance meeting with a patient turned into a fantasy series  Biography As featured on the Tamron Hall Show  Danielle M. Orsino is an award-winning  fantasy novelist whose lifelong vision is to create whimsical realms that her readers can escape to. Her compelling word-weaving pays homage to a multitude of personal muses, from Chris Claremont and George Pérez (both famous comic book writers), to Anne Rice, Jim Henson and Wonder Woman.  The creative spark of storytelling has been with Danielle ever since she was a child, but martial arts and her nursing career took center stage into adulthood. Then, on a day like any other, it was reignited during the most unexpected of moments: while treating one of her patients. Seeing that they longed for a distraction during their arduous treatments, the floodgates of inspiration soon burst forth. So, Danielle took it upon he

PEG Conversation With Kirsten Rudberg: Author, Podcaster, Screenwriter, Clergy, MDIV, Producer Listening to the Universe Biography MDIV graduate, I am a panentheist, but also author (my books were recently acquired by George R.R. Martin's bookstore in Santa Fe), Screenwriter, Producer & Podcaster. A believer in humanity, I use my words in diverse ways to encourage us to be better in this world, but am especially drawn to defending our shared environments. About Kirsten Rudberg Having grown up overseas (in both Guyana, South America as well as Lahore, Pakistan) it was only later that I understood that my childhood has dramatically shaped me in ways that I did not expect. They even have a Wiki entry for kids like me, "Third Culture Kids" and let me tell you, I fit it to a "T!" My childhood was informed by the Islamic call to prayer and my education at the American School had me playing with kids from all over the world of every color, creed and religion. When one grows up like this,