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Pathways for April 19, 2026: Overflow – Vincent Thibault

In Overflow, Vincent Thibault writes about transforming the feeling of information overload into an overflowing abundance of compassion. Read More & Listen »

Pathways for November 23, 2025: Pure Unlimited Love – Stephen G. Post

Dr. Stephen G. Post’s book, Pure Unlimited Love, shows how to use the healing power of love for good, even in times of chaos. Read More & Listen »

Pathways for September 8, 2024: Dispelling Wetiko – Paul Levy

Drawing on insights from Jungian psychology, shamanism, alchemy, spiritual wisdom traditions, and personal experience, author Paul Levy shows that hidden within the venom of wetiko is its own antidote, which once recognized can help us wake up and bring sanity back to our society. Read More & Listen »

Pathways for July 4, 2021: Four Gifts of the Highly Sensitive

Sensitive personality types can feel out of sync with the mainstream world or overwhelmed by outside stimulation. Courtney Marchesani’s new book highlights their special gifts. Read More & Listen »

Pathways for June 6, 2021: The Evolutionary Empath

Stephanie Red Feather’s life journey has gifted her with a unique perspective that allows her to engage with the world in a versatile and integrated way, and help other empaths understand their powerful gift. Read More & Listen »

Pathways for May 2, 2021: The Deep Heart

The great human quest is to discover who we really are—a discovery that changes our lives and the lives of those around us. Author John J. Prendergast says the heart can be a portal to our deepest psychological and spiritual nature. By opening your heart, you can begin to see through your core limiting beliefs, and discover the true nature of your being. John J Prendergast, PHD, is the author of the new book, The Deep Heart: Our Portal to Presence. Read More & Listen »

It’s Time to Come Home

Stewart Blackburn is the author of the new book, It’s Time to Come Home: With Kindness and Compassion, We Come Back to Ourselves. Stewart is a writer and teacher whose focus is on helping and encouraging people’s journey home to themselves. He is also … Read More & Listen »

Overcoming Anxiety

Dennis Tirch is the author of The Compassionate-Mind Guide to Overcoming Anxiety: Using Compassion-Focused Therapy to Calm Worry, Panic, and Fear. Dr. Tirch is one of the foremost experts on Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) in the United States. Dr. Tirch’s work with compassion is … Read More & Listen »

Mindful Compassion

Dr. Paul Gilbert is co-author of the new book, Mindful Compassion: How the Science of Compassion Can Help You Understand Your Emotions, Live in the Present, and Connect Deeply with Others. Dr. Gilbert is

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What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully

Frank Ostaseski is the author of the new book, The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully. Frank is a Buddhist teacher, international lecturer and a leading voice in end-of-life care. In 1987, he co-founded of the

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