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Tell Me Your Story
Hosted by Richard Dugan · EN
Im Richard Dugan, host of 'Tell Me Your Story”,
NEW PARADIGMS FOR A NEW WORLD...
To bring as many different points of view, from around the circle, into your view, to assist you in expanding your life and living. To assist in the positive evolution of mankind and bringing about a greater awareness of self and others in order to create the kind of world YOU want. A world in which we all can search for, find and fulfill our 'first best destiny'.
GIVING YOU CHOICES AND KNOWLEDGE OF THOSE CHOICES TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE...
You deserve to know 'the truth' about who you are, because that 'truth will set you free'. Knowing your past is fine. Knowing who you are now is greater. And knowing who you want to be and how to bring about that transformation is what 'Tell Me Your Story' is about.
THE ONE THING YOU HAVE TO GAIN...IS...THE NEW WORLD YOU WANT!
Since 2007, we've been producing TMYS, available at richarddugan.com/radioshow.
My dream is to syndicate 'Tell MeYourStory' and take it on the road. Traveling to all parts of the world, talking with people who are living, working and playing in new ways that are changing the world, one person at a time.
I have been interviewing for over 30 years, talking with thousands of; authors, musicians, light workers, metaphysicians, spiritualists, co-creators, body, mind and light workers, new thought people, visionaries, revolutionaries, inovators.
We all have a story and mine is no greater or lesser than yours. Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. I was legally blind from birth. In spite or because of that, I went through 13 years of school not knowing what I wanted to do and so I went to Communtiy College and worked in the AV Department. I found out about a job with 'Sun Sounds' Radio Reading Service, for the blind and visually impaired. I not only became a client, I started working there August 29, 1979 and never “looked” back.
On March 6, 1996, I received a lens implant and went from 20/200 or worse to 20/80 overnight. Within just a few months, I was learning to drive a car. A dream I had given up in acceptance of the way I was, legally blind. And that was 'ok'. Bicycling was just fine for me. Then my marriage of 15 years came to an end and I met Amrita Ma. We married and moved to her home town of Santa Barbara and we both started a new life 5 minutes for her childhood home.
We've been to Ireland twice and dream of living there one day very soon.
I dreamed I would drive, travel to far away places, share the love with someone with a very open, loving heart, live by the sea, have my own radio show, teach others my craft, meet new and exciting souls. I am working on 2 books and more.
What are your dreams?........
I will share more thoughts later. RD
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Rob Thomas - Wordless Connection
Mar 2701:14:06Tap to summarizehttps://wordlessconnection.com Strengthen Your Relationship—Without Saying a Word Discover the power of silent connection. Wordless Connection is a research-backed guide to deepening intimacy through five simple, nonverbal actions. Rebuild your relationship. Strengthen your connection. No words required. When words stop working, most couples try to talk more—but effective connection isn’t about saying the right thing. It’s about doing the right thing. Business consultant Rob Thomas applies evidence-based communication insights to relationships, revealing a practical five-step process for rebuilding trust and closeness through nonverbal communication. Drawing from neuroscience, behavioral research, and real-life case studies, Thomas introduces an innovative method that helps partners reconnect through subtle gestures, intentional touch, and emotional awareness. The Problem (Why This Matters) Modern relationships are filled with distractions—busy schedules, digital screens, and endless to-do lists. Over time, words lose their power, and meaningful connection fades. But what if the key to rekindling love wasn’t in what you say—but in what you do? Have you ever longed for the spark you had in the beginning? Do you feel like your partner doesn’t see or feel your love as deeply? Are you looking for a way to reconnect without long talks or therapy? If so, Wordless Connection will show you a proven way to bring back the warmth, passion, and deep emotional bond in your relationship. A Simple, Research-Backed Method to Reignite Your Relationship Wordless Connection - transforms relationships: Uplifted my emotions unexpectedly as I introduced the experiment Unexpected engagement from their partner Renewed spontaneous affection Frequent, natural moments of care A thread of kindness woven into daily life Backed by national research and real-life success stories, this book helps couples revive the emotions that sparked their love, fostering deeper bonds through silent, meaningful connection. Your Next Step Toward a Stronger, More Connected Relationship Rebuilding trust and intimacy doesn’t require complicated systems, endless conversations, or years of waiting. Sometimes it just requires a single intentional step in the right direction. Start today and experience the shift that happens when you invest in your connection with purpose.
Transcribe →Nelson Aspen - Dancing Between The Raindrops
Mar 2700:53:34Tap to summarizeTHE LONG AWAITED FINAL EDITION OF THE DANCING BETWEEN THE RAINDROPS TRILOGY, FEATURING BEHIND-THE-SCENES, NEVER-BEFORE-TOLD CELEBRITY ANECDOTES & “THE MAGNIFICENT MR. & MRS. MAPLE,” OUT IN TIME FOR EARTH DAY Nelson Aspen is releasing the last edition of his best-selling trilogy, "Dancing Between The Raindrops,” with “Happily Ever After,” following the most recent release of “The Hollywood Years." The books are loosely based on his own life, filled with larger-than-life stories from Hollywood and New York. "Dancing Between the Raindrops: Happily Ever After?” is the third installment in my steamy, star-studded semi-autobiographical series. Possible topics to discuss include: *** Jackie was Nelson’s writing mentor. Tutored him on when to use a real name and when to use a faux name. Advising ... — "Don't be afraid to get your hands dirty handling cash. Books don't sell themselves.” — “Dont shy away from sexy scenes in your — Even if they claim they don’t read that sort of thing, they'll be curious about it … if only to judge you for it!” *** Covering all the major awards, including the Oscars and Golden Globes. *** Other great personal anecdotes about … — Nicole Kidman's wedding to Keith Urban — Michael Jackson's death and subsequent investigation, funeral, and trial of Conrad Murray. — Robin Williams’ and Heath Ledgers death. — The Arrest of Hugh Grant — Pulling a joke on Jodie Foster and having a prank pulled on Nelso by Tina Fey & Margot Robbie — Soap opera kinships with Julianne Moore & Sitcom star Jennifer Aniston — Friendship with Jamie Lee Curtis *** Nelson has many cute personal stories about other personalities including — Interviews with Dick Van Dyke, Julie Andrews, Farrah Fawcett, Whitney Houston, Harrison Ford, Betty White, Naomi Watts, Jeff Bloomberg, Reese Witherspoon, Jason Momoa, Barbara Eden, Debra Messing, Tony Bennett, Olivia Newton-John, Cate Blanchett, Hugh Jackman, Miley Cyrus, Susan Sarandon, Lynda Carter, Michael Buble’, Loretta Lynn, etc *** In addition to his novel "Kindred Spirits: A Titanic Tale" being adapted as a screenplay by Award-winning writer Jude Gerard Prest, Nelson is also currently rehearsing a play by Joanna Pickering, "Sylvie & Sly." He and stage & screen star Ilene Kristen play the title characters in this outrageous two-person comedy being shot for screen and developed for vertical video. After leaving his long running position as Host of “Sunrise," Nelson published the first of the "Dancing Between the Raindrops" book series. Tracing Nelson's three-decade-long career as a reporter, the final tome in the trilogy (in 'fictionalised' form), 'Happily Ever After’. Book Description: "Dancing Between the Raindrops: Happily Ever After?" is the final installment in Nelson Aspen's steamy autobiographical trilogy which chronicles his alter-ego contending with a cutthroat showbiz nemesis and a forced reinvention in middle age all while searching for elusive, lasting love. From Tinseltown to Broadway, with glamorous international destinations in between, not even a global pandemic can keep our optimistic playboy from his determination to live "happily ever after." "Dancing Between The Raindrops: Happily Ever After” By Nelson Aspen Publisher: Red Sky Presents Hardcover/Paperback and/or Kindle. Paperback and Kindle. Audible soon. Pub Date: Jan 7 2026 ISBN: 979-8242694101 Size: 6 x 0.79 x 9 inches Price: $16.99 Pages: 347 ALSO ANNOUNCING THE PENDING RELEASE: In Time For Earth Day, April 22, 2026 *Release of "The Magnificent Mr. & Mrs. Maple" (slated for Earth Day, April 22). This is his 11th published book, but first one for kids! It is a children's book for kids 8-12 to open the discussion about fractured/separated families.
Transcribe →Matt Grace - God Doesn't Relapse
Mar 2701:08:34Tap to summarizeMatt Grace. The first half of Matt Grace’s grippingly honest memoir, GOD DOESN’T RELAPSE (Lasega Books; August 11, 2026) reveals the story of a selfish, entitled, lying, cheating, manipulating, unfaithful, abusive, cruel, worst-case drug addict. From a young age, Grace was a self-indulgent, abrasive, disrespectful bully who manipulated his mother, playing on her guilt for cheating on his father and blaming her for the divorce and his enabling father, continually in denial about his son’s drug addiction and never making him pay for his mistakes. If he destroyed a car inebriated, he got another one the next day. If he rang up the credit card to thousands, he was never made to pay it back. This tragic, but inspiring story takes Grace through a life getting high on various substances, from alcohol, to cocaine and crack, to Ritalin to oxy to meth and basically anything he could get his hands on. As with others like him coming from a world of wealth, he had an easy time getting money to pay for his habits, and found jobs through his enabling father who also had the connections to help him avoid the law. He ruined many lives on his chaotic, rudderless journey. But just when he seems the most horrible person imaginable, Grace experiences a coming-to-god moment, really sees the light in a room while he’s on his knees, at his lowest ebb, praying. And because he was one of the lucky ones whose addictions didn’t kill him, the direction of his life was able to change for the better and he is now on the road to redemption and helping to serve others. More than 48 million Americans are battling substance use disorder—and more than half of those who find their way to recovery will relapse. Grace’s story is not just personal—it’s urgently relevant. As prescription drug abuse surges, as fentanyl turns every relapse into a potential death sentence, and as families across the country grapple with loss, disappearance, and exploitation, this memoir exposes the deep fractures in the lives of addicts and the often-inadequate approaches within the addiction treatment industry. About the Author Matt Grace is an author, speaker, and transformational recovery expert who has devoted his life to helping people break free from addiction and reclaim their future. With more than twenty years of sobriety, a bachelor’s degree in Addiction Studies with a focus on Integrative Healing, and over 10,000 hours mentoring individuals and families, he has become a trusted guide to both the highly privileged and the deeply overlooked. He is the founder of Saving Grace, a practice designed to help families navigate the painful intersection of generational wealth and generational wounds. His work has taken him from Manhattan boardrooms and Palm Beach estates to church basements, recovery homes, and state-funded programs in Michigan, reflecting his belief that addiction knows no boundaries—and neither should recovery. Today, Matt speaks nationally on addiction, recovery, and redemption, bringing raw honesty, practical structure, and hard-won wisdom to audiences across every walk of life. His mission is simple: to dismantle the lies of addiction, restore families, and prove that rock bottom is not the end—it’s the beginning. Matt Grace stands as proof that when service becomes your higher power, transformation becomes possible.
Transcribe →Jordan Keller - A Sea of Ships and Souls
Mar 2001:22:45Tap to summarizewww.jordanskellerauthor.com Blending youthful adventure with a timely message about chasing dreams that feel too big, A Sea of Ships and Souls introduces teen readers to a reluctant hero, a mysterious Sea Sprite and a high-stakes race across a mythical ocean. Award-winning author Jordan S. Keller’s latest book pairs fantasy, folklore and magic with undercurrents of courage, honesty and choosing who you want to become. Please refer to the press release below for additional information, and let me know if you would like to see a copy of Jordan’s new book for interview and/or review purposes. Watch an engaging interview with Jordan regarding her previous book here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTufSSVfegk. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Teen Hero Buoys High-Seas Showdown in Award-Winning Author’s ‘Love Letter To Pirates of the Caribbean’ CINCINNATI, OHIO, March 16, 2026 — Wannabe sailor Jace Kit dreams of adventures on the high seas, but life has kept him stuck on shore. Until that is, a mysterious Sea Sprite named Sable washes up, seeking his help to stop a dread pirate from killing the ocean queen and plunging the world into dark storms. A little naive but equipped with a boyish grin that tends to get him out of most trouble, Jace believes in Sable’s magic, and she believes in his legendary trinket that marks him as the hero she needs … even though Jace knows it’s a fake. A Sea of Ships and Souls is the new young adult fantasy from multiple award-winning author Jordan S. Keller. More than a swashbuckling adventure, A Sea of Ships and Souls blends high-seas thrills with a coming-of-age story about courage, honesty and chasing dreams that feel too big. “It’s a love letter to Pirates of the Caribbean, my fascination with sunsets over the ocean, and the thrill of crafting your own adventure alongside new friends,” Keller said. Chosen as a hero by mistake, Jace sets sail with nothing but a handmade boat and a lie. With Jace's skilled sailing and Sable’s magic, the pair enters a competition to win a ship capable of catching the ruthless pirate. But the only thing darker than the inky depths of the mythical Remos Ocean are the Sea Sprite’s secrets, and Jace realizes too late his adventure might cost a price too high to pay. Written with readers 12-18 in mind, A Sea of Ships and Souls is a bubbly blend of folklore, tarot readings and mythical sprites — perfect for fans of pirates, sea shanties, adventure and magic. “I hope readers connect with Jace’s struggle,” Keller said. “He knows what he wants, but wonders if his dream is practical for his position in life. As we grow up, we can lose sight of that ‘dream job’ because it isn’t safe or what’s expected of us, but it’s important that we keep dreaming and working for what we want.” A Sea of Ships and Souls Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Release Date: March 9, 2026 Available from Amazon.com ### TIP SHEET The press release above may be published in part or entirety by any print, broadcast or internet/digital media outlet, or used by any means of social media sharing. Reviews, photos, links to previous interviews and Q&As are available upon request. About the Author Jordan S. Keller is a Cincinnati-based author who, when not writing, works as a property manager for college rentals. She was born in Oklahoma, raised in Kentucky, and spent many summers on farms in Wisconsin, falling in love with stories and cheese. She received her bachelor’s degree in journalism at Morehead State University, where she worked at the local radio station (MSPR) and was the managing editor for the school newspaper, both of which furthered her love of stories and the people who tell them. Keller’s last book, Failing Gravity (released May 2025), received the following awards: Book Fest 2025 Best Cyber Punk, Book Fest 2025 Best Sci Fi Dystopian, International Impact Book Awards 2025 Best Young Adult Dystopian and the International Impact Book Awards 2025 Best Cyber Punk.
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Mikael Avatar Inner Freedom Coach - THE MIKAEL AVATAR METHOD
Mar 1801:07:16Tap to summarizeMikael Avatar Journey: From False Avatar to Authentic Power My life has never been ordinary. It’s been a raw, real transformation – full of impossible wins, deep lows, and profound breakthroughs. This is the story behind The Mikael Avatar Method. The Call – Defying the Impossible Born dead for 45 minutes in a Swedish hospital. No heartbeat. Doctors said: “He’ll never walk, never live a normal life.” But something inside refused to accept that. I learned to walk. Then I jumped. In 1996, I stood on the Paralympic podium in Atlanta with a world record in long jump – despite cerebral palsy. Later, I tested my limits even further: I sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in a small boat. Endless sea, storms, isolation. No escape. Just me and my mind. These weren’t just adventures. They were proof that mental endurance can overcome anything. The Pit – Success on the Outside, Empty Inside From the outside, everything looked perfect: medals, stages, coaching thousands, public speaking across the world. But inside? I was wearing a “false avatar” – the unbreakable performer who never showed weakness. The harder I pushed, the emptier I felt. Relationships faded. Joy disappeared. I hit burnout and breakdown. Even after crossing an ocean and breaking world records… I felt lost. The Search – Going Deeper In 2009, I left everything and moved to Thailand. No plan. Just a deep need to reset. I spent years in silence, reflection, and presence. One unforgettable moment: In a Swedish wolf enclosure, the alpha male Tromb walked straight up and licked my face – a rare sign of total acceptance from a wild predator. People call it magic. I call it being fully present – no mask, no fear. That kind of presence became my obsession: How do we drop the false avatar and live as our true selves? The Breakthrough – The Birth of The Mikael Avatar Method Through trial, failure, and insight, I distilled everything into a simple, powerful 4-step process: Awareness → Acceptance → Alignment → Action. It changed everything for me. From inner conflict to calm, authentic strength. From performance pressure to real fulfillment. The New Life – Helping Others Step Into Their True Power Today, I live in Thailand, creating Energy Art, music, and stories that celebrate joy and resilience. I coach a select few high-performing leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs worldwide – helping them drop the false avatar and lead with clarity, power, and purpose. No more running on empty. Just authentic impact – in life, leadership, and legacy. If you’re ready to write the next chapter of your own extraordinary story… THE MIKAEL AVATAR METHOD From False Avatar to Authentic Power Rediscover Who You Really Are – And Build a Life of True Fulfillment THE MIKAEL AVATAR METHOD On the road of life Mikael Avatar Website: https://mikaelavatar.com Mikael Avatar book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Reset-Practical-Resetting-Motivational-ebook/dp/B07KNP6H77/ Artist Mikael Avatar youtube chanal: https://goo.gl/EKY1HV Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mikaelavatarstjernvall/ My music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kucx0zNwOc My latest article Authority Magazine: Authority Magazine The new portrait of leadership My latest article in the GROW magazine, enjoy reading https://issuu.com/growmagazine5/docs/grow_vol_17/22 Article in the business magazine Scand Asia: http://scandasia.com/inspiring-artist-mikael-avatar-2 My new career as an actor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJC2WhNOYCg Adress:
Transcribe →Larry Freeborg - ALWAYS AT CHOICE
Mar 1801:22:32Tap to summarizeAlways AT Choice: Strategies for Moving on After the Death of a Spouse or Life Trauma By Larry Freeborg Wisdom for Finding Your Way Forward in Life, Love, Relationships and Business By Recognizing Your Choice Points Plus Tools for Communicating, Coping, Transcending and Thriving Larry Freeborg remembers the day vividly when he realized he was not powerless in the face of total despair and grief. It happened when he was in the “psych ward” after the death of his 39-year-old wife from leukemia, leaving him with four young children, right as his company eliminated his job, and the economy was in a tailspin with 8% unemployment. Not being able to face the world, he asked his parents to look after his children and sought treatment. Based on his beliefs and his upbringing, he could see nothing but the bleak prospect of a life dictated to long hours of corporate work, followed by coming home to cook, clean, and attend to his children with no relief. His anger boiled over. But a steadfast nurse arrived as he was railing “It’s not a choice. I have to take care of my kids!” Patiently and respectfully, she told him there was always a choice. She offered alternatives—have his parents step in permanently, send the kids to boarding schools, and other options. Then, she pointed out that if he kept his kids at home, there were other options than him doing the cooking—hire someone to cook for the kids, purchase prepared meals or teach his kids to cook. Finally, it dawned on him—every moment offered a choice. He was ALWAYS AT CHOICE. That was the turning point for Larry, when he took back his life and started moving forward at 40. He is now 86 and has penned a book that richly compiles his life-long learnings from that point forward. Always At Choice: Strategies for Moving on After the Death of a Spouse or Life Trauma is for those who have known grief, pain and suffering and can’t see to a future of freedom. In fact, that is the theme of the book cover, a ship in full sail, leaving the storm for the sunshine into freedom and peace. It was artwork he created while still institutionalized. It symbolized where he was headed Larry went on to have a highly successful corporate career in marketing for 3M Company and Medtronic and then as an acclaimed life and business transformation coach under the name of his company: Stepping Through the Gate. After overcoming emotional hurdles using the tools in the book, he later remarried a woman, Dodie, whom his children adored. The resources in the book also helped him communicate more effectively with his children who grew into successful and happy adults. Just before publication, his beloved wife Dodie passed, but he is moving forward with optimism and gratitude. Larry’s book isn’t just for people who have lost someone. It’s a manual filled with practical life wisdom for personal and professional fulfillment. He offers insights on: Values – How to get grounded on personal values, the foundation for moving forward Accountability and responsibility – How to get clear about what you’re accountable and responsible for, and what you’re not Capitalizing on your natural gifts and talents – A framework for joy, satisfaction and fulfillment in your life’s work Managing your emotional mood – the importance of mood management on influencing action Effective communication skills that lead to the results you want – how to manage promises Learning from your body’s messages – becoming aware of what the body is telling you and how to manage it Accepting and coming to terms with loss of any kind Discovering how to work your way through fear The miracles of equine therapy that produces breakthroughs (in which he is now a certified guide) Dealing with your inner judge and saboteurs and reducing their negative impact on performance Establishing priorities – a process that helps identify and work on the 20% that makes 80% of the difference
Transcribe →Ray Deptula - A Dog Before A Soldier
Mar 1801:02:10Tap to summarizehttps://raydeptulaauthor.com Ray Deptula is a native of Wells, Maine, and a graduate of Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, Maine. He spent 24 years in the U.S. Navy as a helicopter pilot and a political-military officer. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island with a Master of Arts degree in National Security and Strategic Studies. A Dog Before a Soldier is the first book Ray has published, having conceived of it while taking a Revolutionary War elective at the Naval War College. A Dog Before a Soldier In A Dog Before a Soldier, the battlefield is only half the story. As gunpowder fills the air and empires clash, Jack Halliday wages his own internal war—against power, identity, and the meaning of freedom. Through him, the chaos of revolution becomes personal, revealing the high cost of both obedience and rebellion in a world desperate to redefine itself. One Man’s War, A Nation’s Reckoning After 24 years in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Aviator and Political-Military Officer serving in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean, Ray Deptula has witnessed firsthand how political dysfunction and certain aspects of human nature repeat themselves across eras. His debut historical novel, A Dog Before a Soldier, brings that insight to life through the story of a young man forced into the military and ensuing war out of desperation during the American Revolution.
Transcribe →Doug Johnston - Choosing Emotions-youtube
Mar 1301:21:09Tap to summarizeDoug Johnston - Choosing Emotions - Thinking with your head andacting with your heart FIVEMANAGEMENT.NET choosingemotions.com ChoosingEmotions — A first-of-its kind referenceon 272 emotional conditions. Find it, get oriented in minutes, and move forwardwith expert insights and quotes from the world’s great minds and masters. ChoosingEmotions is an enlightening andentertaining reference that explores 272 emotions and emotional conditionsthrough both heart-based or “street” expressions plus thousands of world-classexpert observations across 3000 years of human insight. The book spans the full emotional spectrum – from everydayfeelings like anger, joy, love, and trust — to complex states such as charisma,depression, anxiety, trauma, narcissism, codependence, OCD, andprocrastination. It also examines overlooked contributors to emotionalwell-being including attitude, parenting, memory, nutrition, belief, creativity– and even art and quantum concepts. Each entry is supported by perspectivesfrom scientists, poets, philosophers, psychologists, spiritual teachers, andglobal thought leaders. The result is an accessible and enlightening“Emotionary” that delivers life-changing insights with clarity and remarkabledepth. After nine years of research, D. Earl Johnston broadens thedefinitions of emotions across both the sciences and the arts – noting thatemotions also function as the “operating system” for both the head and theheart. ChoosingEmotions is both practical and profound: awide-ranging expert-supported resource designed to spark awareness andemotional coherence, and to help navigate life with balance, humor, and wisdom.
Transcribe →C. Evan Stewart - William Henry Seward's Quest to Save the Nation-youtube
Mar 1201:14:48Tap to summarizehttps://www.cevanstewartauthor.com/ C. Evan Stewart recently retired as a senior partner in an international law firm headquartered in New York City. Mr. Stewart is a visiting professor at Cornell University and an adjunct professor at Fordham Law School. In addition, he is a contributing columnist for the New York Law Journal, New York Business Law Journal, and the Federal Bar Council Quarterly; he has published approximately 300 articles on a variety of legal subjects, and is frequently featured in the national media and regularly speaks across the country on securities, professional responsibility, and complex litigation issues. In 2016, he received the Sanford D. Levy Award from the New York State Bar Association for his contributions to the field of legal ethics. Mr. Stewart is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Economic Club of New York. He is also a Director and Treasurer of Humanities New York. Mr. Stewart has served as a Trustee of Cornell University, Westminster School, the American University of Bulgaria, the American Historical Association, the Young Women’s Christian Association of the USA, YMCA Camping Services, and the Federal Bar Council. Mr. Stewart has been recognized by The Legal 500 since 2015, Super Lawyers since 2009, and has also been hailed as a Local Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation. He is also recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in its securities litigation category. In 2016, Mr. Stewart received the Sanford D. Levy Award from the New York State Bar Association’s Ethics Committee for his significant contributions to the field of professional responsibility. In 2008, he received the Modaq Content Award for writing the most popular article in the United States. Since 1980, Mr. Stewart has been AV(R) Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. William Henry Seward and the Secession Winter (November 1860 – April 1861) The lively tale of a politically fraught era 165 years in the past and yet highly relevant today. In the winter of 1860-61, one man, William Henry Seward, Republican Senator from New York (the presumptive favorite for the 1860 Republican nomination for president; defeated by Lincoln on the third ballot), labored mightily to effectuate his plan to save the Union. Because of history’s (and historians’) heavy bias to portray Lincoln as almost a saint (see, for example, Jon Meacham’s “And There Was Light: Abraham Lincoln and the American Struggle” (Random House 2022)), Seward’s prodigious efforts have either been ignored, given short shrift, or looked upon as something less than honorable. This short book – based upon original archival research and a comprehensive review of secondary sources – tells the story of Seward’s efforts. Counter-factual history is always an iffy business. But Seward’s “plan” did help to keep the Upper South States in the Union during the months before the president-elect became the president. And had his counsel been followed after March 4th, perhaps the course of American History would have played out very differently.
Transcribe →Sharnael Wolverton Sehon - Grandfather Iboga
Mar 1101:11:18Tap to summarizehttps://www.drsharnael.com/ What if the roots of suffering are deeper than we’vebeen taught? Is there hope when hope for the hopeless? When life fractured in ways she could notintellectually solve, Dr. Sharnael — naturopathic physician and consciousnessteacher — was called beyond logic, beyond theology, beyond science — intodirect encounter. Enter Iboga. Often referred to as “Grandfather Iboga” and known asthe “Mount Everest of plant medicines,” this“The Truth Hunter,” African root functions as a powerful neurological andpsychological interrupter, disrupting entrenched patterns of illusion,compulsion, and genetic survival programming. In this deeply personal journey, Dr. Sharnael shareshow one of the most intense and misunderstood plant medicines on earth became amirror — illuminating unresolved grief and the unconscious patterns shapingidentity, while guiding her from darkness and sorrow into renewed hope,courage, love, and joy. At a time when suicide rates remain high and opioidaddiction devastates families worldwide, Iboga has drawn attention for itsunique interaction with opioid receptors and its growing exploration inaddiction recovery research. It is also being studied for its potential relevance indepression, PTSD, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s,Parkinson’s disease, Lyme-related neurological complications, and other complexnervous system disorders. Traditionally, the root bark has also been examinedfor antimicrobial and antiparasitic properties. Part personal journey, part clinical guide, GrandfatherIboga serves readers seeking Truth, transformation, and understanding. Written by a doctor who became the patient, this bookis for anyone navigating loss, addiction, neurological complexity, and foranyone seeking Divine Truth where conventional paths have fallen short I almost didn't write these books. It would have beeneasier to stay quiet. Easier not to speak publicly about grief. Trauma. Plantmedicine. Consciousness. Easier to protect my reputation than enterconversations that are complex, controversial, and often misunderstood. But silence felt dishonest. And some stories are meant to be told. Today, I am honored to officially announce the releaseof two deeply personal and professional works: The Science of Miracles Workbook and Grandfather Iboga – A Personal Journey Through Grief,Trauma Healing, and Soul Transformation These are not just books. They are lived experience. Together, these two books represent the bridge I havealways stood on — science and spirit, clinical understanding and consciousness,measurable biology and Divine design. There were moments I nearly stayed silent. But if even one person finds hope in these pages… itwas worth it. Presales are now open. You can order both books here:https://www.drsharnael.com/shop The Science of Miracles Workbook This workbook was born from years of studyingconsciousness, neuroscience, biofeedback, and the unseen laws that shape ourphysical reality. It is practical. Grounded. Interactive. Designed to help you participate in your owntransformation. It bridges biology and belief. Data and divine design. Science and spirit. This is the framework I have taught for years - noworganized so you can apply it step by step in your own life. PREorder THE WORKBOOK here Grandfather Iboga This book is different. It is personal. Raw. Honest. When my life fractured in ways I could notintellectually solve - beyond logic, beyond theology, beyond science - I wascalled into direct encounter. Enter Iboga. Often referred to as the “Mount Everest of plant medicines,” this African root has been describedas “The Truth Hunter.” It is known for its powerful neurological andpsychological interruption of entrenched patterns - disrupting illusion,compulsion, and deeply embedded survival programming.
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