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Aired Wednesday, 8 November 2017, 8:00 PM ET

Paul Avgerinos - Home: Where Everyone is Welcome

In 1883, Emma Lazarus wrote the sonnet, “The New Colossus.” Her precious words are inscribed on a bronze plaque at the base of the Statue of Liberty. The words read,

“Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame,
With conquering limbs astride from land to land;
Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand
A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame
Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name
Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand
Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command
The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame.
“Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she
With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”

For many generations of Americans, these words were also inscribed in their hearts; recognizing that other than the indigenous people of this fair land, we are all the descendants of immigrants.

Yet recently, there seems to be a memory lapse…a forgetting of how immigrants built this country with their sweat, toil, tears, blood and dreams and a rejection, based upon fear and ignorance, of the value of those who would come and join us in this purely American adventure. What can we do to restore the memories, eradicate the fear and inform those who have been misled about the seeds of greatness from foreign lands that blossomed and continue to flourish in this country.

My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, Paul Avgerinos, along Deepak Chopra and Kabir Sehgal, have collaborated on a beautiful collection of poems and songs inspired by American Immigrants called, “Home: Where Everyone is Welcome.”

Paul is a first generation American, whose father Costas emigrated from Greece to the U.S. in 1938. Paul is a Grammy wining artist, composer, producer and engineer with 23 critically acclaimed New Age Albums to his credit. He is active in creating scores for a variety of television shows. He is a graduate of the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University and runs Studio Unicorn.

Kabir Sehgal is also a first generation American and his parents are both from India. He is a New York Times and Wallstreet Journal Best Selling Author of eight books such as Coined and Jazzocracy. He ia a multi-Grammy and Latin Grammy Award Winning producer. He is a US Navy Veteran and works in Corporate Strategy at First Data Corporation in New York City.

Deepak Chopra needs little introduction. He was an immigrant from India who moved to the U.S. in 1970 and became a citizen in 1984. He is a world renowned pioneer in inte-grative medicine, founder of the Chopra Center, author, lecturer and music composer. Time Magazine labelled him one of the top 100 heroes and icons of the century.

Aired Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 8:00 PM ET

Doris E. Cohen – Dreaming on Both Sides of the Brain

In his soliloquy, Shakespeare’s immortal and tragic Hamlet said, “To die, to sleep – to sleep, perchance to dream – ay, there’s the rub, for in this sleep of death what dreams may come…”

Dreams… some delight, some cause concern and some are fearsome. Dreams are the secret language of the unconscious and if we learn that language and explore those dreams, we can enrich and empower our lives.

My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, Doris E. Cohen, says we can learn to harness the power of the brain to uncover a life of greater richness and meaning. Doris has been a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist in private practice for more than thirty years treating thousands of clients. He approach uses therapy, hypnotherapy, past-life regressions and dream analysis. A certified healer, metaphysical intuitive and communicator with Guides and Angels of Light, Doris has given more than 20,000 medical, spiritual and relationship readings. She has also conducted numerous workshops and has lectured nationally and internationally. She joins me this week to discuss her new book, Dreaming on Both Sides of the Brain—Discover the Secret Language of the Night.

Aired Wednesday, 25 October 2017, 8:00 PM ET

Annie Mattingley - The After Death Chronicles

As humans, we are composed of body, mind and spirit. Neuroscience tells us the residence of mind is in the brain, a complex of neurons communicating with electro-chemical signals. What about spirit or soul…the eternal essence of who we are? Where does spirit reside and when these carbon based containers that we know as our bodies stop functioning and cease to exist, where does spirit go? Does spirit or soul or personality survive after death and if so can the living establish communication with them? This ageless question is one we each ask in our own way, especially when it comes to those we have loved.

My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, Annie Mattingley, experienced this first hand when her late daughter started communicating with her, a communication that was both healing and transformative.

Annie has an MA in consciousness studies and has worked as a teacher, magazine publisher and hospice volunteer. She is now retired and lives in Questa, New Mexico. Her website is www.anniemattingley.com and she joins me to discuss her just released book, The After Death Chronicles: True Stories of Comfort, Guidance and Wisdom from Beyond the Veil.

Aired Wednesday, 11 October 2017, 8:00 PM ET

Rebekah Freedom McClaskey - Breakup Rehab

You’ve just broken up with someone. You are experiencing a plethora of feelings, some positive and some not so positive. The breakup may bring up unpleasant memories and old trauma, self-doubt, grief, questions that seem unanswerable and even physical manifestations. How can you turn this around, find answers and true love within, and make yourself ready to create the love you want with a new and worthy partner?

My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, Rebekah Freedom McClaskey found these answers and many more for herself after a devastating breakup. Rebekah became inspired by her work in the field of addiction recovery to create a safe, step by step path to forging healthy relationships, based on honesty, love, integrity and trust. A relationship specialist with a master’s degree in counseling psychology, her private practice focuses on helping clients get what they want out of life and love. She joins me this week to discuss her new book, Breakup Rehab: Creating the Love You Want.

Aired Wednesday, 4 October 2017, 8:00 PM ET

Tracey Rollin - Santa Muerte

When we think of death, we think of the ultimate fate awaiting us all. Death does not discriminate and all are equal in the eyes of death. Many regard the grim reaper as the symbol of death, robed, hooded and carrying the harvest scythe. But for millions around the world, there is a feminine personification of death and she is called “Santa Muerte.” She is associated with safe passage to the afterlife and is the patron saint of people who live on the fringes of society who often face violence and death. Her followers have also come to include the LGBT community and people who have been marginalized or whose jobs put them at a risk of death including the military and police.

My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, Tracey Rollin, is the administrator of the Lovely Mother Death Facebook Group, a 69,000 member community of Santa Muerte devotees. A practitioner of chaos magic and witchcraft for more than 20 years, Tracey has dedicated herself to the advancement of consciousness, spiritual understanding and personal power. Tracey is also a registered nurse with years of emergency room and trauma experience. She joins us this week to discuss her just published Red Wheel/Weiser book, Santa Muerte: The History, Rituals and Magic of Our Lady of the Holy Death.

Aired Wednesday, 20 September 2017, 8:00 PM ET

Mastin Kipp - Claim Your Power

Does this describe you? You are constantly busy, working hard, trying to achieve your perceived goals and yet you feel like you are getting nowhere, are easily distracted, frustrated and uncertain about your life’s true purpose. Is there a way to turn this around, great each new day with energy, excitement and intention and find not only financial success but personal satisfaction and joy?

My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, Mastin Kipp, says that in 40 days you can turn your life around, find abundance and happiness by finding your life’s purpose and living it!

Mastin is a number one best-selling author, speaker and life interventionist for people who are seeking rapid transformation in their lives. He has been featured on the Emmy Award winning show, Super Soul Sunday, and recognized as a “thought leader for the next generation” by Oprah Winfrey.

Mastin has built a highly successful international personal development company that helps people create rapid change, connect to who they really are and how to live their lives with passion and purpose. Through his writing, online courses, in-person seminars and international retreats, Mastin has worked with more than two million people in more than 100 countries around the world.

Oprah recently also named Mastin “one of 100 awakened leaders who are using their voices and talent to elevate humanity,” alongside other teachers such as Tony Robbins, Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson and Eckhart Tolle to name just a few.

His book, Daily Love: Growing Into Grace, is a National Bestseller and debuted number one on Amazon, which is quite an achievement! He joins me this week to discuss his brand new book, Claim Your Power – A 40-Day Journey to Dissolve the Hidden Blocks That Keep You Stuck and Finally Thrive in Your Life’s Unique Purpose.

Aired Wednesday, 13 September 2017, 8:00 PM ET

Robert O. Williams - Love is the Power

Picture this. A man has a long, successful career as a musician, university level music teacher and executive director of a music and movie production company. Then, a near death experience changes his life completely. What he experienced and brought back from near death was a quest to research consciousness and subtle energy along with physics and medicine and a deeper and more profound understanding of “light”, “love” and the power to transmute our human condition.

This is the true life story (this lifetime) of Robert O. Williams. Robert recorded and performed with such artists as The Beach Boys, Paul Horn and Charles Lloyd and served as executive director of Beach Boy Mike Love’s motion picture and recording company. After his NDE in 1979, his focus and life purpose changed, transforming him into a seeker, inventor and visionary. His research has been published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine and the journal, Subtle Energies and Energy Medicine. He is the inventor of Quantum Code Technology™. He is co-developer of the ONE08 mobile phone Heart+ APP that enhances, supports and maintains highly efficient human and animal bio-energy levels. He joins me this week to discuss his new book detailing his life and experiences, Love is the Power: Moving Humanity from Fear to Love.

Aired Wednesday, 6 September 2017, 8:00 PM ET

Sally Quinn - Finding Magic

The word Israel, for most, reflects the name of a nation or a people. It derives from the Biblical Patriarch Jacob, who, after “wrestling with an angel” is given the name Israel, meaning “He who struggles with God.” Every sentient human being, whether a believer, agnostic or atheist, can share the name Israel because we all struggle with God. How can we make sense and find meaning and connection with the divine in a world that so often seems devoid of the foundational message of all faiths, love. Or are we actually experiencing and witnessing it every day and perhaps not recognizing it, even when it is right in front of us.

My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, famed journalist, commentator and author Sally Quinn, has lived and lives this journey of discovery. Sally is a longtime Washington Post journalist, columnist, television commentator, renowned Washington DC social hostess and founder of the Washington Post website, “On Faith.” She’s the author of several books and joins me this week to discuss her captivating new book, Finding Magic: A Personal Memoir.

Aired Wednesday, 30 August 2017, 8:00 PM ET

Rabbi Elana Zaiman - The Forever Letter

As we get older, many of us contemplate our legacy. We draft wills designating our beneficiaries to ensure that our material and worldly goods are distributed according to our desires. What about our spiritual legacy? How may we impart to our loved ones our values and beliefs, heal rifts and disagreements and leave a lasting record of intentional living.

My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, Rabbi Elana Zaiman, says we can do this by creating The Forever Letter. Elana Zaiman is the first woman rabbi from a family spanning six generations of rabbis. She serves as a chaplain and travels throughout the US and Canada as a scholar-in-residence, speaker and workshop facilitator covering such topics as forgiveness, healing, vulnerability and compassion. Her writings have been featured in magazines, literary journals, anthologies and newspapers. You can visit her on-line at ElanaZaiman.com and she joins me this week to discuss her brand new book, The Forever Letter: Writing What We Believe for Those We Love.

Aired Wednesday, 23 August 2017, 8:00 PM ET

Anysia Marcell Kiel - Discovering the Healer Within

We need go no further than daily news reports to acknowledge that the cost of medical treatment in the US is a major issue for many people. Debate over health insurance programs has polarized our government for more than seven years. Co-payments for doctor’s services, hospital stays and prescription drugs are at an all-time high.

What if we could eliminate some of this with natural, intuitive healing? What if you could learn techniques to clear negativity and release pain? My guest this week on Destination Unlimited, Anysia Marcell Kiel, says we can! Anysia is the founder of the Soul-Centered Healing Method and creator of Soul-Centered Healing, LLC, a spiritual healing center. A gifted medium from a very young age, she’s the author of the multiple award winning 2013 book, Discovering the Medium Within, and mother of two psychically gifted children. She joins me this week to discuss her latest book, Discovering the Healer Within: Use Chakras and Intuition to Clear Negativity and Release Pain.