Consciousshift With Julie Ann Turner

For some time now, people have been saying that they prefer spirituality over religion. They no doubt think about religion in the usual way as a belief system to join, a set of rules and customs to adopt, a particular place to go, and a community and leadership to follow.Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest, Thomas Moore - author of Care of the Soul and his latest book, A RELIGION OF ONE'S OWN, who spent 12 years as a Catholic monk - thinks this view of religion is too limited. Rather than reject religion, he encourages us to redefine and re-imagine religion.In an increasingly secular world where rationality is privileged over spirituality, and where religion is, at best, seen as a topic to be avoided in polite dinner conversation, it’s no surprise that many of us, in the process of “losing our religion,” have also lost track of our souls.Without the spiritual compass once provided by organized religion, many yearn for something more - suffering depression, stress, aggression, and a sense of purposelessness as a

Most women today juggle multiple schedules: full-time jobs, meal planning, fitness, spirituality, shopping, dinner parties, soccer for Jenny, and t-ball for Johnny. Their lives are so full of commitments that many don’t ever find time to focus on their own dreams and desires. We all yearn to have time for personal needs and creative dreams — after all, this is our life to make the most of. And we all know how hard it is to remember what really matters. With distractions from jobs, aging parents, and children — not to mention women's perennial fear of being labeled “selfish” — following our own desires and dreams can become ever more elusive. When Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest, bestselling author Jennifer Louden, created an intuitive planner for herself and later shared it with others through her workshops, the results and achievements were amazing - and she decided to write her latest book, The Life Organizer: A Woman’s Guide to a Mindful Year.Join Julie Ann and Jen to discover how you may shift your foc

The world of work is no longer predictable. As it becomes increasingly rare to have a stable career in any field, we're left with patchwork resumes and piecemeal lists of accomplishments. More and more of us are blending big company jobs, startup gigs, freelance work, and volunteer side projects. We take chances to expand our knowledge, capabilities, and experience. But how do we make sense of our diverse experiences - and how do we explain it?Pam Slim, author of BODY OF WORK: Finding the Thread That Ties Your Story Together and Escape from Cubicle Nation, shares with us how to put the pieces together. Pam asks: "What is the body of work that I want to create throughout the course of my life that solves the problems I care about, gives me great personal satisfaction, contributes meaning, utility and beauty to the world and delivers the life I want to live on a day to day basis?"Pam shares with us personal stories that help us examine how we define our careers - and ultimately how we define our lives - and a

WHAT IF - instead of another tired New Year's resolution ...you started 2014 with a New Year's REVOLUTION?That's why Julie Ann invited Mark Bowness to ConsciousSHIFT to share an entirely new approach and pathway to authentic, real - positive - life change.So, why a REVOLUTION - instead of a resolution?As Mark shares: "New Year's resolutions fail as a result of 3 main causes. First, there is no holistic congruent change. We try to change one aspect of our lives and as other aspects remain the same, our old habits are too overwhelming and we quit. Second, we are not equipped with tried-and-tested techniques that educate people in how to change. Third, we are alone in our change and do not have a community around us to keep us going." A New Year's REVOLUTION solves all of those shortcomings. How does Mark know what true change involves?Mark himself made a New Year's Revolution shift his lifefrom 'Suicide to Success."At age 26, Mark's marriage ended. As he sat in his apartment surrounded by everything that he an

DIANNE COLLINS / DO YOU QUANTUMTHINK?THE “QUANTUM” DISCOVERY IS THAT MIND DOES MATTER. The science that gave rise to the Industrial Age saw the universe as machine. The more accurate science today views the universe as mind. When we learn how to use and master the natural creation faculties of our own mind, life becomes easier, more exciting and ever more fulfilling. This level of mastery in living and understanding opens the possibility of solving the pressing issues in our world today as we have never done before, as well as giving us a true sense of command in our business, professional and personal worlds. NEW TIMES REQUIRE NEW THINKINGWe all know it’s time to think in a new way. New thinking.Not just an innovative or clever idea.It’s an entirely different basis for thinking.But how do we do that?Dianne Collins, author of "Do You QuantumThink?" shows us the way - an essential body of knowledge being revealed at the perfect time.A new basis for our thinking means: * Different assumptions, beliefs an

ACCEPT THE APOLOGY YOU'LL NEVER RECEIVEWhen we are touched by loss, injustice, and even personal attacks - how, and why, may we choose a conscious, life-expanding response ...instead of an angry, combative reaction? When we lose our jobs, we face bankruptcy and foreclosure. Some of us are dealing with a divorce, others of us are facing life-threatening illnesses such as cancer. Culturally, we see deep political fighting, immigration issues, war, despair and violence. In the face of all this, how can we find the courage to forgive and cause a new realm of possibility, a new conversation?Shawne Duperon - the 6-time Emmy-winning filmmaker leading the creation of the new documentary "Project: Forgive" - will share with us a deep exploration of forgiveness, her emerging connection with Desmond Tutu on this universal subject, and the upcoming book "Accept the Apology You'll Never Receive."As you can tell, our conversation will focus on intriguing questions and authentic stories that dive into the emotionally mature

Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest Marnie Pehrson believes that Light Bearers are rising to lead the way. As Marnie shares on the show, a Light Bearer is "a wise, intuitive Inspired Creative who lovingly lights the way for others. A Light Bearer is passionate about assisting people in breaking free from bondage to ultimate freedom (whether the chains are of one's own making, generational or inflicted by others). They are courageous leaders for not only the rising generation but also for lifelong learners of any age."Marnie has captured this movement in her book, Light the World: How Your Brilliance Can Shift the Planet - her manifesto for what she calls the "Light the World Movement."

Join Julie Ann and Michael Bungay Stanier, the Senior Partner of Box of Crayons, a company that helps organizations do less Good Work and more Great Work - a natural fit for ConsciousSHIFT!Michael was banned from his high school reunion for “the balloon incident," was sued by one of his Law School lecturers for defamation, gave himself a concussion digging a hole as a labourer, was fired on his first shift as a garage attendant and has held a number of jobs where he had little or no impact.Luckily, there’s also been some upside. He is the author of a number of successful books including the best sellers ‘End Malaria’ (which raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for Malaria No More) and ‘Do More Great Work: stop the busywork and start the work that matters’.Before Box of Crayons, he was the first employee for what is now the world’s largest independent innovation agency, and while most of what he invented never saw the light of day, he did have a hand in Pizza Hut’s stuffed crust pizza. He has also spent time

In 1979, Dr. Bernie S. Siegel, a successful surgeon, took a class from Elisabeth Kübler-Ross that focused on crayon drawing for healing, especially with patients facing life-threatening disease.Siegel incorporated into his practice these techniques — many of which were laughed at by others in the medical community. But his Exceptional Cancer Patients “carefrontation” protocol facilitated healings, often deemed miraculous, and attracted attention.“Dr. Bernie” discovered and shared the fact that while patients might need antibiotics, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, their bodies also want to heal. He found that this innate propensity could be aided by unconventional practices, including drawing.Why? Drawing produces symbols often representing the subconscious.Siegel shares how to interpret drawings to help with everything from understanding why we are sick to making treatment decisions and communicating with loved ones. All those facing ill health, and those caring for them, personally and professionally,

What could a graffiti artist, eminent neurologist, star athlete, celebrity chef, fashion designer, rocket scientist and Grammy award-winning musician possibly have in common?Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest, Rana Florida, author of UPGRADE: Taking Your Work and Life from Ordinary to Extraordinary, shares their formula with you, giving you the tools to achieve unimagined success in work and life. Julie Ann and Rana will explore the best practices - not just from CEO’s and business executives, but from entrepreneurs, innovative thinkers, and creative leaders - and their philosophies in simple and actionable terms that you can put to good effect immediately in your professional or personal life.Despite their vastly different backgrounds and skills, Rana's research shows that there are seven key principles to achieving your business and life goals.1. Envision the future2. Find your passion3. Get creative4. Design your time5. Collaborate6. Take risks7. Embrace failureUnfortunately, Rana highli

There are two basic approaches for finding happiness,according to Jonathan Robinson, NYT-bestselling author, and creator of FindingHappiness.com. The first is the “more money and control” method. In this approach, you aim to get greater control over the people, the situations and the environment you’re in. That way, you can supposedly make things be the way that pleases you. Our culture teaches us that this is the best way to find happiness in life. There is only one problem with this approach — it doesn’t work very well. The people with the most control and money (think Donald Trump) are not any happier than the rest of us. In fact, studies show thatthose who win the lottery are not any happierthan those who became paralyzed from the waist down. Yet, as Jonathan shares with Julie Ann on ConsciousSHIFT, if you live in a cult (cult-ure) that teaches you that more money and control are the way to find happiness, you may end up wasting a lot of time pursuing this approach.So, if you’re tired of using the “mon

Tom Shadyac was the hugely successful Hollywood director of such films as Ace Ventura, Liar Liar, The Nutty Professor, Bruce Almighty and Patch Adams. Then in 2007 he moved out of his 17,000-foot mansion and into — surprise! — a mobile home. He began giving away his income. The luxuries of his former lifestyle had taught him one thing: "I was no happier," he says. Not long after, he was hit on the head during a bike accident and suffered from debilitating post-concussion syndrome. This last physical struggle gave him the courage to talk about why he made such a drastic change as well as the courage to direct the groundbreaking documentary "I Am" - which examines the troubling question, "What's wrong with our world—and what can we do about?" ... And to capture this exploration in his book, "Life’s Operating Manual: with the Fear and Truth Dialogues" - in which Tom answers another simple yet provocative question: "Is it possible that life comes with set of guidelines - an operating manual?"... like just about

Ever wonder if that recurring dream meant something? Do you see certain shapes in the clouds - maybe a loved one’s face ...or hear an extremely relevant song playing on the radio related to a friend you've lost ...? Have you experienced serendipitous events and brushed them off as a coincidence?Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest, spiritual teacher Ann Bolinger-McQuade, author of EVERYDAY ORACLES: Decoding the Divine Messages That Are All Around Us," reveals that, if we allow ourselves to stop, look, and listen .. we can identify what Ann calls personal oracles.Chances are that your personal oracles, the “everyday miracles that often go unnoticed,” are trying to speak to you. And when we tune into these subtle messages from Spirit, we may discover guidance for navigating life's most trying situations.Personal oracles take different forms - conduits, mirrors, synchronicities, signs and symbols - and have played a role in the lives of many well-known to us all, from Socrates, John Lennon, Forest Whitaker, Lucille

Ever wonder if that recurring dream meant something? Do you see certain shapes in the clouds - maybe a loved one’s face ...or hear an extremely relevant song playing on the radio related to a friend you've lost ...? Have you experienced serendipitous events and brushed them off as a coincidence?Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest, spiritual teacher Ann Bolinger-McQuade, author of EVERYDAY ORACLES: Decoding the Divine Messages That Are All Around Us," reveals that, if we allow ourselves to stop, look, and listen .. we can identify what Ann calls personal oracles.Chances are that your personal oracles, the “everyday miracles that often go unnoticed,” are trying to speak to you. And when we tune into these subtle messages from Spirit, we may discover guidance for navigating life's most trying situations.Personal oracles take different forms - conduits, mirrors, synchronicities, signs and symbols - and have played a role in the lives of many well-known to us all, from Socrates, John Lennon, Forest Whitaker, Lucille

We've been led to believe that when we get sick, it's our genetics. Or it's just bad luck - and doctors alonehold the keys to optimal health. For years, Lissa Rankin, M.D., believed the same. But when her own health started to suffer, and she turned to Western medical treatments, she found that they not only failed to help; they made her worse. So she decided to take matters into her own hands. Through her research, Dr. Rankin discovered that the health care she had been taught to practice was missing something crucial: a recognition of the body's innate ability to self-repair and an appreciation for how we can control these self-healing mechanisms with the power of the mind. In an attempt to better understand this phenomenon, she explored peer-reviewed medical literature and found evidence that the medical establishment had been proving that the body can heal itself for over 50 years. Using extraordinary cases of spontaneous healing, Dr. Rankin shows how thoughts, feelings, and beliefs can alter the body's p

In a moment of despair, Derek Mills discovered a way to live his life differently - and even cured his stuttering. Out of this came a unique approach that changed everything, irrevocably. Over the next four years he turned his life and business around, made his first million - and people began to ask him how he did it. When you hear Derek Mills, it will be hard to imagine him as anything but charismatic - he's confident and completely comfortable in his own skin. The challenge of being a stutterer since the age of 13 due to the shock of a sudden death in his family remained with him, even as he entered the world of Financial Services, until a letter arrived one day forcing him to address remaining in that uncommunicative state. Another big jolt on his journey through life several years later, forced him to review his life totally and this is where his story really begins. In one moment of clarity, Derek discovered what he now calls "The 10 Second Philosophy®"Exactly what is the 10 Second Philosophy®?It’s t

Givers vs. Takers:The Surprising Truth about Who Gets AheadWhy some people rise to the top of the success ladder,while others sink to the bottom?Is it "survival of the fittest" - the strongest, and most selfish, win?Surprisingly, as much as it may seem so - no.It turns out that success involves a blend of effective networking,collaboration, influence, and leadership skills -plus an increasingly important factor:our styles of exchanging value - our "reciprocity profile."Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest Adam Grant, Wharton professor and author of "GIVE AND TAKE: A Revolutionary Approach to Success," reveals that those who succeed at the highest levels are not selfish takers - but generous givers.In Adam's extensive research, it turns outthat in professional interactions,most people operate as either takers, matchers, or givers.Whereas takers strive to claim as much value as possibleand matchers aim to trade value evenly, givers are the rare breedwho contribute to others without expecting anything in return.Adam

We are living in times where focusing on the possible -on new opportunities - is vital. New ways of being and leading in the world are required to navigate in unknown waters. As we open ourselves to new solutions, women and their feminine aspects have a vital role to play. Each of us embodies the power to influence, to attract, to decide – and to lead.Julie Ann's ConsciousSHIFT guest, Kristin Engvig, is the creative mind and engaging spirit behind the face of W.I.N. - Women’s International Networking (W.I.N.) - the internationally recognized platform engaging thousands of people and leading a movement that drives innovation, fosters diversity, gives hope and inspires potential.Kristin sees raising feminine and global awareness as the key to creating a sustainable future ... one that develops, empowers and connect leaders with a feminine, authentic and global vision - and one that inspires and guides communities, corporations, supranational institutions, political organisations and entrepreneurs worldwide.Grow

Employing travel as a metaphor for all of the potentially frightening journeys we take in life - be it a cross-country flight or the journey to a new destination in life — Julia Cameron, bestselling author of The Artist's Way - takes us by the hand, offering techniques that will enable us not only to rest easy for the duration of our trip, but to feel exhilarated by the anticipation for whatever awaits us at the end of our travels.As you'll discover, SAFE JOURNEY is actually aboutliving life more fully - in every moment of our life travel.As Julie Ann's ConsciouSHIFT guest, Julia shares the prayers, tools, and strategies from her latest book, SAFE JOURNEY, those she uses herself when traveling in order to overcome her fears and to enjoy the excitement that accompanies all of life’s great adventures.Join Julie Ann and Julia as they explore the inspiration SAFE JOURNEY provides reaches even beyond flying, and the world of comfort and inspiration for all of us as we navigate life’s journeys.Julie Ann welcomes J

In John Hunter’s classroom, students fearlessly set about tackling global problems - and discovering surprising solutions - by playing Hunter’s groundbreaking World Peace Game. These kids — from 4th grade through high school (in schools both well-funded and under-resourced) — take on the roles of prime ministers, tribal leaders, diplomats, and military commanders. Through battles and negotiations, standoffs and summits, they strive to resolve a sequence of many-layered, interconnected scenarios, from nuclear proliferation to tribal warfare.The kids test the possibility of confrontation, only later - ultimately - to choose peace. John's class even played the World Peace Game with the Department of Defense at the Pentagon last year – and will play again there this spring - offering all of us not only a forward-thinking vision from the front lines of American education, but also a generous blueprint for a world that bends toward cooperation, rather than conflict. Now, John Hunter joins Julie Ann on ConsciousSH