Dr. Kelly Neff

Are you interested in getting into Tarot reading, or do you love receiving readings? In today's show, find out the art of reading tarot for yourself, which can be challenging. Learn about the ancient art of Tarot, find out why 'self-reading' can be tough, and learn strategies and skills from Tarot expert Courtney Weber. During the show, Dr. Kelly is going to cast a set of cards for herself and Courtney is going to help her interpret them!Courtney Weber is a Wiccan priestess, writer, Tarot advisor, and activist. A Tarot reader with over 20 years experience, Courtney produced and designed Tarot of the Boroughs, a modern tarot deck set in New York City, composed of original photography. She is the author of Brigid: History, Mystery, and Magick of the Celtic Goddess (Weiser Books, 2015). She has been published on Huffington Post, The Wild Hunt, in Circle Times magazine, and elsewhere.

Rick Doblin is the founder and Executive Director of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to developing psychedelics and marijuana into prescription medicines. Currently MAPS is preparing for FDA-approved Phase 3 Clinical Trials examining the safety and efficacy of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), these are the final round of studies before requesting approval as a FDA-approved treatment, which is anticipated for 2021. In today's show, we hope discuss a wide range of topics in the field of psychedelic medicine, including: Therapeutic applications of psychedelics marijuana Creative, spiritual and personal growth potential of psychedelics marijuana Regulatory challenges of studying schedule 1 substances Tiimeline for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy approval as a prescription treatment Psychedelic harm reduction and moving toward a post-prohibition world The Psychedelic Science 2017 conference, a six-day

The Lucidity Festival, nestled in the hills above Santa Barbara, CA, is stepping into the 6th year of its 6-year story, signifying a finale of sorts, and the conclusion of one cycle. Eudaimonia, this year's theme, is loosely translated as "human flourishing and having a good indwelling spirit", and it most certainly represents Lucidity's optimistic look to the future. While the future of the festival beyond this year is unwritten, we do know that the Lucid University, a transformational education platform that was incubated within Lucidity Festival, is poised to blossom as it grounds a campus and permanent home on a community-purchased property called Trillium in Southern Oregon. Jonah Gabriel Haas is a messenger, a cultural anthropologist, a lucid dreamer, and an entrepreneur. After completing a double BS in Marketing and Anthropology from the University of Maryland, College Park, he went on to earn an MA in Cultural Anthropology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. During this time he focused

The author of the New York Times Bestseller, 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl and co-founder of Reality Sandwich will discuss his latest book, How Soon is Now? Eight years in the making, the book offers a fresh approach to our current mega-crisis, positing that humanity has self-willed it in order to bring about the next stage of our evolution. In typical fashion, Pinchbeck offers a wide-ranging exploration of the issues, including the roles that psychedelics and sexuality will play in the coming shift. Daniels interests range from the transformation of global currencies and sustainable farming to tribal initiation rites. His fans know him best as one of the few who foresaw the rise in interest in Ayahuasca, Iboga, and DMT more than a decade agoa topic he wrote about in his 2002 book, Breaking Open the Head. His 2006 book, 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl, delved into the crop circle phenomenon, among other esoteric topics.

This week, Dr. Kelly interviews gnostic mystic and author Anaiya Sophia about sacred sexuality, sacred relationships, the union of the divine masculine divine feminine, and the return to the temple. We will also discuss what it means to find a 'soul-mate' or 'twin-flame' as well as non-traditional relationships and how they fit into the new relationship paradigm. Anaiya Sophia will be sharing with us her women's work, Sacred Body Awakening, which incorporates the awakening of the Whole Feminine expression of this age - sexuality, sacred rage, care-taking of the planet, fully intimate and vulnerable and fully intense and unyielding. Anaiya Sophia is a mystic, author and initiator of Sacred Marriage and the Mystical Teachings of the Feminine Christ. She is a wellspring of both wisdom and experience and is known for her role in birthing New Paradigm Relationships, Divine Sexuality and the Awakening of the Sacred Body. Her work is streaming forth through the Feminine aspect of Christ Consciousness, which incl

This week, Dr. Kelly interviews the director of the Ram Dass Love Serve Remember Foundation, Raghu Markus, about journeys to India with Ram Dass and finding spirituality. Raghu Markus spent two years in India with Maharaji and Ram Dass. He has been involved in music and transformational media since the early 1970s when he was program director of CKGM-FM in Montreal. In 1974 he collaborated with Ram Dass on the box set Love Serve Remember. In 1990 he launched Triloka Records and Karuna Music in Los Angeles, California. Triloka established itself as a critical leader in the development of world music and for 17 years was home to such artists as Krishna Das, Hugh Masekela, Walela, Jai Uttal and transformational media projects that featured Ram Dass, Deepak Chopra, and Les Nubians. Currently he is the Executive Director of the Love Serve Remember Foundation and his Mindrolling Podcast is part of the Be Here Now Network.

Have you ever wondering about how to Lucid Dream? Are you familiar with the ancient techniques of Dream Yoga? Today's guest Dr. Michale Katz is considered an expert in Tibetan Dream Yoga and more, having authored several books on the topic. Dr. Katz's emphasizes he importance of using the time spent asleep and dreaming for spiritual or transpersonal purposes. He will discuss the types of exercises that can help develop awareness within the dream and sleep states associated with Buddhism. We will also discuss the relationship between the "practices of the night" including "Dream Yoga" and the passage through the Bardos of Death and Dying. The lucid dream experience, which may arise as a by-product of meditation awareness or spontaneously assists in understanding the unreality of phenomena, which otherwise, during dream or the death experience, might be overwhelming. In the same way, we believe a nightmare to be real, but if we were to watch a similar scene within a movie, we would not necessarily be frightened

This week, don't miss what is bound to be a lively, out-of-the-box and inspiring conversation between Dr. Kelly and multi disciplinary scientist, designer, and author Dr. Bruce Damer about the intersection of science, technology, space, virtual reality, spirituality and human consciousness. What are some of the conspiracy theories about human existence sweeping the world, and how do we make sense of them? How is virtual reality showing us the depths and breadths of human consciousness? Can science and spirituality provide complementary, rather than opposing, perspectives? Find out in today's show.

What is the Culture of the Modern Village and how are we co-creating a Global Village? As we become increasingly aware of our interconnection on this one shared home called Earth, there is a compelling call to find our common threads and become the stewards for our collective future. By sharing practices that include Thinking Global, Acting Local principals, regional resilience, appropriate technology, regenerative practices, inter-cultural cooperation, holistic health, living economy and more, the call is to empower engagement and participation in direct action at personal, interpersonal, and local community levels while considering our place in the greater web of life. Jamaica Stevens is the author and project manager for ReInhabiting the Village: CoCreating our Future. As a core organizational design consultant with VillageLab, Jamaica works with whole systems theories empowering people, projects and organizations to THRIVE! She is also an experienced event producer, workshop leader, group facilitator,

In today's show, Dr. Kelly and Brandon Beachum discuss the concept of the hero's journey and the empowering concept and ever-growing evidence that we are all extensions of the source energy that created all things. We discuss how we can better utilize this ultimate truth to manifest more of what we wish to see in our reality. We will be talking about how to be of service, about Brandon's incredible spiritual journey, and will also touch on other topics relevant to both of us including open relationships and polyamory.

The legend of the Crystal Skulls has been spread far and wide- What is the difference between ancient tools for peace, knowledge and enlightenment and the modern fakes? Are these skulls more than just a new age fad? Crystal skulls are considered to have magical and healing qualities but....do they? If so, what are there? Today, World- renowned crystal expert and author of the Crystal Bible Judy Hall will explore the myths legends and facts behind these amazing artefacts. She share how she personally became involved with Crystal Skulls and address why so much rubbish and speculation has been written about them! We will also talk about the metaphics of crystal energy, including how to work with a new crystal skull, the brand new crystals that have only recently been discovered, and how you can integrate crystals into your healing practice! Judy Hall is a successful Mind-Body-Spirit author with over 46 books to her credit including the million selling Crystal Bible (volumes 1-3) and the popular Crystal Prescrip

This week, Kevin Hancock shares his incredible story that brought him to find himself at the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. As the national housing market collapsed, and home sales in Maine plummeted by 66%, Kevin struggled to help his company adapt, adjust and survive. The future of one of Americas oldest family businesses, and its 450 employees hung in the balance.Then, things got worse. In April of 2008, Hancock lost his voice; his sentences became weak, broken and difficult to hear. Any effort to speak left the companys once vocal leader feeling sore, dizzy, out of breath, and not wanting to say much. Hancock would soon learn that he had acquired spasmodic dysphonia, a rare neurological voice condition for which there is no known cause or cure. As he struggled with the inability to consistently use his normal speaking voice, Hancock worked tirelessly to help guide the company back to strong financial footing as the economy sputtered into recovery. In 2012, compelled by an astrological reading an

The witching season approaches. Halloween, a holiday most famous for tricks and treats, actually derives from deep spiritual roots. Author Judika Illes, an authority on witchcraft and the magical arts, discusses magic spells, ghost stories, and how to make Halloween a night that is both fun and personally empowering. Don't miss this lively discussion exploring the roots of Halloween traditions like jack-o-lanterns, ghost stories, bobbing for apples, costumes and more! We also discuss how to harness the powers of Halloween using ceremonies and rituals that can help you find love, connect with deceased loved ones and create abundance in your life. After all, this type of 'magic' has been practiced by cultures around the world for thousands of years. Judika also explores how to cast 'magic spells' and explores other elements of the occult. Judika Illes fell in love with the magical arts as a child and has been studying them ever since. She is the author of numerous books about traditional spirituality, witchc

As Part 1 of Dr. Kelly's Halloween 2016 episodes, this week she welcomes author Will Schneider to the show to discuss his new novel, Lucifer's Game. This is a story about the individual 'shadow' within the psyche of each of us, in the Jungian sense. Expect an intriguing discussion regarding the knowledge woven into the narrative of this exciting metaphysical thriller. How does our unexplored Shadow side impact and hinder our spiritual growth? How can we achieve a more balanced sense of Wholeness? What does it mean to transition from a place of 'waking sleep' to actually 'waking up?' Will Schneider is a full-time writer living in the wine country of Sonoma County, north of San Francisco. An adventurer at heart, and naturally drawn to the edge of things, his current passion is kayaking along the wild Pacific coast. Will has equally experienced a calling to explore and push the boundaries of his inner world, having spent decades immersed in the study of various metaphysical traditions. Thirty-five years of deep

As healthy gourmet chef, certified nutritionist and health counselor, Natalia Levey shares a practical and effective guide for overcoming cravings. In a light-hearted tone, she reveals a unique a five-step plan to take control and a proven process to tame your food temptations permamently! We know that nutrition is the cornerstone of health, and when we eat unhealthy processed foods, we are not helping our healing process. Understanding the source of our cravings and how to curb them has been the biggest 'A-ha' revelation that I discovered in my Healthy Intent business practice, so I wanted to create an easy and fun plan for people who are on the weight loss journey or simply seeking to eat healthier." In today's show we will discuss: How to overcome self sabotage and break old habits. How to replace bad food choices with healthy, satisfying options. The 15 causes of food cravings and how to identify them. A simple 5 - step plan to fire your cravings. Foods to hire and foods to fire! Successful Ways to

For more than 40 years, Dr. Marilyn Joyce, a Registered Dietitian, with her doctorate in Psychology and Biochemistry and Human Nutrition, has been inspiring audiences around the world as a motivational and inspirational keynote speaker, seminar leader, and trainer. She has been the featured guest onDoctor to Doctor,Leeza,Montel Williams, Maury Povich, PBS,andJenny Jones. Dr Joyce is the author of the best-selling books,5 Minutes to Health,ICan't Believe It's Tofu!and her much sought-after book,INSTANTE.N.E.R.G.Y.: The 5 Keys to Unlimited Energy Vitality!The former Director of Nutrition for the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Dr. Joyce is a five-time cancer survivor - now a 27+ yearthriver.She speaks to such organizations as Xerox, the FBI, Girl Scouts, Boeing, UCLA, Scripps Medical Center, Sloan-Kettering, The American Cancer Society, the Wellness Community Centers and Peak Potentials (now New Peaks). Since recovering from those challenging cancer years, she has poured her heart and soul into lea

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to perform in front of audience.. naked? This week's guest does it regularly to raise awareness of violence against women! Joinchoreographer, comedian, writer, and performer Adrienne Truscott this week, as we discuss women in comedy, multi-platform artists, why we need to make jokes about serious topics related to sexuality and gender! Don't miss what is sure to be a spirited and entertaining show from one of the funniest female comedians out there!

Have you ever wondered what open relationships are like? Interested in how polyamory works, or what makes it different from swinging? Franklin Veaux and Eve Rickert are here to talk about non-monogamy! Franklin has been non-monogamous for his entire life, starting when he took two girls to his high school senior prom. Eve has been polyamorous since 2004. Together, theyre the authors of the polyamory how-to book More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory, where they talk about how to make compassionate, committed non-monogamous relationships work (and even offer advice for all kinds of relationships!) Today they will share their advice for couples looking to open up their relationships, and we will discuss how to deal with relational jealousy and why it is important to treat people as people, rather than things. We will also discuss the different types of polyamorous relationships and the 'poly' subculture! If you are monogamous, curious, experimenting or poly, this show will have something that eve

Painting a vivid portrait of both the anguish of war and the transcendent world of shamanic ritual, the author Alex Seymour shows how young people often enlist in the military to satisfy our human need for a rite of passage into adulthood, a ritual sorely missing in our culture. He explores how ayahuasca can offer a way to help soldiers prepare for war and help combat veterans heal from war and overcome PTSD--as well as alcoholism and addiction. From Afghanistan to the Amazon, the author shows how ayahuasca frees your consciousness from inherited beliefs and fears, offering a truly transformative rite of passage.

In this world filled with so much conflict, distrust fear and disconnection, it is easy to forget what it feels like to be comfortable and positive in public space with our fellow human brothers and sisters.This week, we will discuss Jay Chodagam's work on Peace in the Park in San Francisco. Peace in the Park Lets you explore a variety of ways to unplug and unwind while living in a fast-paced urban environment. It's an opportunity to find yourself, feel good and engage with our beautiful community in a fun, inspiring and healthy atmosphere. This free festival will feature world music, dances, tai-chi, hatha yoga, life-enchancing seminars, kids activities, peace exhibits, and meditation experiences in the exquisite Golden Gate Park Music Concourse in San Francisco.While getting his masters degree in Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, Jay came to the realization that a life of fulfillment trumps a life of achievement. Since then, he has been a proponent of meditation training and being before doi