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VividLife's Ed and Deb Shapiro welcome Zoe Tryon, Enviro-babe, indigo-phile, writer, adventurer, student, activist, teacher, nomad and pilgrimto to discuss her upcoming book ‘The Jungle Within' about her experiences and lessons learned living in the jungle Her mother was a confidante of Prince Charles and she counts an impressive roster of celebrities and royals as friends. Now society girl Zoë Tryon is an eco-warrior living in the remote Ecuadorean rainforest Zoë Tryon grew up between the wilds of the English countryside and London. She has always had a passion for wild places, she suspected that indigenous people may have had a better idea of how to be truly happy, than we in the modern world do. So she went to study anthropology at Manchester University, in England and then at Sydney University, in Australia. However books did not satiate her quest for real knowledge so she set off to live with indigenous peoples to learn from them, to find out how she could best support them in protecting their lands and culture, and to bring back some of their wisdom and worldviews to her own tribe in the Western world. http://zoetryon.com/

VividLife Radios Ed and Deb Shapiro welcome Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan author of Mindful Nation to discuss How a Simple Practice Can Help Us Reduce Stress, Improve Performance, and Recapture the American Spirit. Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2002 and is currently serving his fifth term. He serves as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, and the House Budget Committee. He has maintained a daily mindfulness meditation practice and is an outspoken advocate for promoting mindfulness as an aid to dealing with the variety of complex problems facing the nation. Tim is the author of MINDFUL NATION, How a Simple Practice Can Help Us Reduce Stress, Improve Performance, and Recapture the American Spirit. Published by Hay House.

VividLife's Ed and Deb Shapiro welcome Marianne Williamson, a spiritual activist, author, lecturer and founder of The Peace Alliance to discuss her new project Sister Giant, the coming together of consciousness and politics "Our challenge is to not look away, but rather to transform the field; to create a new political conversation, our own conversation, out of which we can speak our truth our way. This will be an act of magnificent social artistry, and a special weekend event in Los Angeles on Nov. 10-11 called SISTER GIANT: Women, Non-Violence and Birthing a New American Politics will contribute to the cause. See www.sistergiant.com for more information." ~ Marianne Williamson Marianne Williamson is a spiritual activist, author, lecturer and founder of The Peace Alliance, a grass roots campaign supporting legislation currently before Congress to establish a United States Department of Peace. She is also the founder of Project Angel Food, a meals-on-wheels program that serves homebound people with AIDS in the Los Angeles area. She has published ten books, including four New York Times #1 bestsellers. http://www.marianne.com/

Ed and Deb Shapiro welcome Byron Katie Creator of The Work, a way of identifying and questioning the thoughts that cause all the anger, fear, depression, addiction, and violence in the world to discuss How to Love What Is and ease your own suffering. Byron Katie has one job: to teach people how to stop suffering. When Katie appears, lives change. The Work consists of four simple questions and a turnaround, which is a way of experiencing the opposite of what you believe. When you Work with a thought, you see around it to the choices beyond suffering. Katie has been bringing The Work to millions around the world for more than twenty years. Her free public events, weekend workshops, nine-day School for The Work, and 28-day residential Turnaround House have brought freedom to people all over the world. For more information, visit www.thework.com

VividLife Radio's Ed and Deb Shapiro welcome Tony Samara to discuss Shamans Wisdom: How to Reclaim Your Lost Connection with the Universe Tony Samara, author of ‘Shaman's Wisdom,' ‘From the Heart,' ‘Different Yet the Same,' and ‘Deeper than Words' was born in England, grew up in Egypt and also in Norway where he discovered the “Zen Buddhist philosophy”. This discovery eventually led him to the “Mount Baldy Zen Center in California, USA” where he learned the spiritual teachings of “Kyozan Joshu Sasaki.” He had curiosity to explore further the essence of spirituality and thus went to live and learn with shamanic communities around the globe including a period of time spent with some highly influential shamans in the Amazon River region and the Andes Mountains. Now people from all over the world visit Tony Samara to take spiritual guidance and experience being in his presence. http://www.tonysamara.org/

Ed and Deb Shapiro welcome Robyn OBrien Author of The UnHealthy Truth to discuss her research into the impact that the global food system is having on our health. Robyns writing has appeared in the press and on countless websites including leading pediatric websites like WebMD, on Martha Stewart's Whole Living, and in the Washington Post. She is a sought-after expert on children's health policy by organizations around the globe. Her first book, The Unhealthy Truth, is a first-person story that is as shocking as it is inspirational. The Unhealthy Truth reveals the alarming decision-making process that enables additives that are either banned or ingredients from foods in other countries to be included in the United States food supply, the personal attacks Robyn experienced as she unearthed this research, and it documents the relationship between the manipulation of our food and the increase in diseases in our children, offering a road map to healthy living for every family. http://www.robynobrien.com/ "Robyn OBrien inspires us in THE UNHEALTHY TRUTH with the information that she has learned about our food supply and offers practical and affordable steps to take to protect the health of our families." -Dr. Oz “In the absence of the truth, all of us stand helpless to defend ourselves, our families and our health, which is the greatest gift we have. Robyn O'Brien's courageous pursuit is an example of how we can all do our parts to protect the health of our families." Erin Brockovich

VividLife's Ed and Deb Shapiro welcome Tami Simon, founder of Sounds True North America's leading publisher of spoken-word spiritual teachings to discuss the future of business: purpose, profit, people, and planet In 1985, at age 22, Tami Simon started Sounds True, now a multi-media publisher, with a dream, a tape recorder, and a $50,000 inheritance she received upon the death of her father. Though she had no business experience and only a vague idea of what she wanted the company to be, Tami had her guiding principle strongly in place: to “disseminate spiritual wisdom.” Twenty-two years, over 600 titles, and 2 million catalogs per year later Tami has grown Sounds True into North America's leading publisher of spoken-word spiritual teachings, and one of the worlds very first organizations to operate along genuinely Integral principles, with the emphasis on "multiple bottom lines" of purpose, profit, people, and planet. http://www.soundstrue.com

VividLife's Ed and Deb Shapiro welcome Swami Beyondananda a highly acclaimed keynote speaker and performer whose specialty is using mind-opening comedy to create heart-opening laughter to discuss The Healing Power of Laughter. Swami Beyondananda is a highly acclaimed keynote speaker and performer whose specialty is using mind-opening comedy to create heart-opening laughter. For the past 23 years, the Swami (in reality humorist and author Steve Bhaerman) has performed at conferences and conventions, for business groups and at spiritual centers, at theaters, community centers and new thought churches. Swamis comedy has been described both as "comedy disguised as wisdom" and "wisdom disguised as comedy." A unique feature of his performance is spontaneously answering live questions from the audience. Or, as the Swami puts it, "I will answer your questions, and you will question my answers!" http://wakeuplaughing.com

VividLife's Ed and Deb Shapiro welcome Actor Linus Roache star of Law & Order to discuss life behind the scenes: meditation, spirituality and more… He was born in Manchester, the son of Coronation Street actor William Roache and actress Anna Cropper. In 1975, Roache appeared in Coronation Street playing his fathers character Ken Barlows son Peter. Roache is also a past member of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Roache joined the American TV series Law & Order in 2008 as new Executive Assistant District Attorney Michael Cutter (as Sam Waterstons character, Jack McCoy was promoted to District Attorney). Join Linus Roaches Facebook Fanpage Here!!! please also visit www.evolutionaryenlightenment.com

Vivid Life Radios Ed and Deb Shapiro welcome Spiritual Guru Gangaji to discuss Uncovering the Truth in Your Life Story to discover the deepest truth of yourself... "Gangaji is one of the smartest, clearest, and most poetic spiritual leaders of our time. Her writing in Hidden Treasure is compassionate, transparent, generous, and ruthless. The mere reading of only a few of her words brings me home in seconds to the truth of who I am." ~ Alanis Morissette , Grammy Award -winning singer and songwriter Gangaji shares a simple message-This is an invitation to shift your allegiance from the activities of your mind to the eternal presence of your being. Gangaji travels the world speaking to seekers from all walks of life. A teacher and author, she shares her direct experience of the essential message she received from Papaji and offers it to all who want to discover a true and lasting fulfillment. Through her life and words, she powerfully articulates how it is really possible to discover the truth of who you are and to be true to that discovery. Gangajis website www.gangaji.org

VividLife Radio's Ed and Deb Shapiro welcome Andrew Cohen founder of EnlightenNext and Author of Evolutionary Enlightenment to discuss a new path to spiritual awakening Andrew Cohen is a spiritual teacher, cultural visionary, and founder of EnlightenNext and its award-winning publication EnlightenNext magazine. Visit www.evolutionaryenlightenment.com

VividLife's Ed and Deb Shapiro welcome Icon Jane Fonda and Yoga Instructor Tara Stiles, to discuss Women, Yoga, Meditation and more, in support of Tara's new book Yoga Cures: Simple Routines to Conquer More Than 50 Common Ailments and Live Pain-Free Jane Fonda - Actress, Author, Activist, Fitness Advocate for Janes full bio visit her website at http://www.janefonda.com Tara Stiles - Named "Yoga Rebel" by the New York Times, Tara Stiles has inspired a wide audience around the world with her healthy and relatable approaches to yoga, meditation, exercise, awareness, nutrition and every day well being. Tara has been featured in publications including Elle, Harpers Bazaar, Lucky, InStyle, Esquire, Shape, and Self, and has been profiled by the Times of India, The Times (UK), and Sweden's Dagnes Nyheter for Taras full bio visit http://www.tarastiles.com

Vivid Life Radios Ed and Deb Shapiro welcome Lindsay Wagner, Emmy award-winning actress for her role as The Bionic Woman turned Spiritual Teacher to discuss Awakening and integrating body, mind and spirit in a natural, holistic way Lindsay Wagner has always been committed to the advancement of human potential. This has been evident not only throughout her highly successful acting career, but also in her personal life. She has chosen her films taking into consideration the effect they will have on the audience and used her position as a public figure to highlight issues that are important to her, with the objective of helping people in their personal journeys. Lindsay Wagner first came to prominence as a result of her iconic portrayal of Jaime Sommers in her Emmy award-winning role as The Bionic Woman. She also won a permanent place in the hearts of audiences around the world and became one of the most popular actresses in international television. http://www.lindsaywagnerinternational.com/

VividLife Radio's Ed and Deb Shapiro welcome Robert Gass and Judith Ansara, internationally recognized spiritual teachers to discuss Sacred Union ~ Deeping the Love in Relationships With over 40 years as internationally known teachers and life parnters Robert and Judith offer us their well seasoned guidance on how to deepen the love in our relationships and how to really connect on a more conscious level. Robert and Judith offer couples retreats across the globe assisting couples in sharing the path and reconnecting on a more conscious level. They would like to extend a personal invitation for you to join them this July at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York click here for details http://sacredunion.com/site/?page_id=6

Ed and Deb Shapiro welcome Super Model Carre Otis to discuss her new book Beauty Disrupted, a memoir. Carre has long been one of the most recognizable faces in modeling, headlining in campaigns for Guess, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, and Revlon and has graced the covers of Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, and Cosmopolitan http://beautydisrupted.com/