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Podcast: Episode 128: Venerable Ani Choyang: A Buddhist Nun’s Path to Liberation

Podcast: Episode 128: Venerable Ani Choyang: A Buddhist Nun’s Path to Liberation

Welcome to the Sacred Stream Radio Podcast. I’m your host, Laura Chandler, and on today’s episode, I speak with Tibetan Buddhist nun, Venerable Ani Choyang. Ani is part of a distinguished group of Tibetan nuns on the path to earning the highest degree in Buddhist Philosophy—an honor that, until recently, was reserved exclusively for men. Her academic achievements extend beyond traditional studies into the realm of Western science.

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On the Air: Byte Sized Blessings: Episode 248: Isa Gucciardi

On the Air: Byte Sized Blessings: Episode 248: Isa Gucciardi

On this episode of Byte Sized Blessings, Kirsten Rudberg sits down with Isa Gucciardi, the creator of Depth Hypnosis, to explore how we can heal deep trauma by reconnecting with the past. Through powerful storytelling and profound insight, Isa shares how her groundbreaking healing modality has helped countless individuals transform grief and reclaim their lives. With a global perspective shaped by years of study and travel, Isa offers a compelling look at the nature of time, consciousness, and the extraordinary potential for healing beyond traditional therapy.

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On the Air: Disembodied Podcast: Episode 252: Interview with Laura Chandler

On the Air: Disembodied Podcast: Episode 252: Interview with Laura Chandler

In this episode of Disembodied Podcast, host E.V. Escher interviews Laura Chandler, co-founder of the Foundation of the Sacred Stream, in a thought-provoking conversation about creativity. Drawing from her diverse background, Laura explores how creativity intersects with spiritual and healing practices. She shares insights on how to cultivate creativity through holistic approaches, and how the process of creation can be both a transformative and therapeutic experience. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on the role of creativity in personal growth and healing.

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Podcast: Episode 127: Isa and Laura: Healing with Depth Hypnosis

Podcast: Episode 127: Isa and Laura: Healing with Depth Hypnosis

On this episode, Laura is joined by author, counselor, and renowned teacher, Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D., to discuss her new book, Depth Hypnosis: A Path to Healing, Power, and Transformation. Isa is the creator of Depth Hypnosis, a pioneering psycho-spiritual healing modality that has empowered thousands to lead happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.

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On the Air: Reflections on Living Well Podcast: Episode 67: Isa Gucciardi

On the Air: Reflections on Living Well Podcast: Episode 67: Isa Gucciardi

In this episode of the Reflections on Living Well Podcast, host Broderick Rodell is in conversation with Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. Isa has spent over 30 years studying spiritual, therapeutic, and meditative techniques from around the world. She is the creator of Depth Hypnosis, a groundbreaking therapeutic model that has won rave reviews from psychotherapeutic and spiritual counselors alike. She has published numerous articles, has been featured in several documentaries, and is the author of several books, including the Amazon number one bestseller, Coming to Peace, The New Return to the Great Mother, and the most recent, Depth Hypnosis: A Path to Healing, Power, and Transformation.

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Blog: How Space Clearing and Applied Shamanism Transformed Our Historic Home

Blog: How Space Clearing and Applied Shamanism Transformed Our Historic Home

By Barry Lipscomb

When my husband Eric and I moved into our new home, we knew we were stepping into history. Nestled in a wooded area about a mile from the Delaware River, our house—originally built in the 1840s—had once been the Permanent School, serving local children until it closed in 1903. Since then, it had taken on many lives: a seasonal vacation home, a community recreation center, and finally, a residence once more.

The land is beautiful and powerful—bordered on three sides by converging creeks, backed by a stone outcropping, and dotted with remnants of old structures: an unused caretaker’s cottage, a crumbling privy, and even the ruins of a building with only its fireplace still standing.

Not long after moving in, we began to experience bizarre electrical issues. Ceiling fans operated unpredictably, remote controls refused to work—or controlled the wrong devices entirely—and most curiously, our thermostat fluctuated wildly, sometimes reading 20 to 30 degrees off from one moment to the next. After multiple replacements and inspections that turned up no wiring problems, we were left without a clear explanation.

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Podcast: Episode 126: Thupten Jinpa: Part 2: A Live Q&A

Podcast: Episode 126: Thupten Jinpa: Part 2: A Live Q&A

In this edition, we welcome renowned Buddhist scholar and teacher, Thupten Jinpa, Ph.D., as he answers audience questions following a recent talk at the Sacred Stream. An excerpt from this compelling conversation can be heard in Episode 125: Thupten Jinpa: Part 1: Making Friends with our Minds.

In this thoughtful Q&A session, Jinpa shares deep insights on parenting, cultivating compassion amidst adversity, navigating difficult emotions, and facing death with clarity and courage. Drawing on decades of experience, he also recounts a powerful and personal story of his childhood escape from Tibet and the hardships he faced growing up in exile in India.

Since 1985, Jinpa has served as the principal English translator for His Holiness the Dalai Lama, translating and editing more than ten of the Dalai Lama’s books, along with several acclaimed works of his own. He is the Board Chair of the Mind & Life Institute, founder and president of the Compassion Institute, and a visiting research scholar at the Stanford Institute for Neuro-Innovation and Translational Neurosciences.

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Article: How Depth Hypnosis Supports Psychedelic Integration

Article: How Depth Hypnosis Supports Psychedelic Integration

Plant medicine and psychedelics have become increasingly prevalent in mainstream consciousness, experiencing a cultural revival as more individuals explore their potential for profound personal growth, healing, and therapeutic application. Substances like ayahuasca, psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine have emerged from indigenous ceremonies and underground contexts to clinical settings and even mainstream retreats. Yet, as the use of these powerful substances grows, the importance of properly managing and integrating these experiences becomes paramount. Depth Hypnosis is an integrative therapeutic modality that combines elements of hypnotherapy, Buddhism, shamanism, transpersonal psychology, and energy medicine to facilitate deep inner healing and transformation. It offers significant tools and methods for effectively navigating and integrating the insights gained through psychedelic experiences.

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Article: An Introduction to Coming to Peace: Resolving Inner and Outer Conflict

Article: An Introduction to Coming to Peace: Resolving Inner and Outer Conflict

Conflict is an inevitable part of life. It touches every one of us in different ways, whether through disagreements with loved ones, tensions at work, or the quiet, inner battles we wage within ourselves. For many, the instinct is to avoid or suppress conflict, but in my experience, conflict holds the potential to be one of our greatest teachers. If we approach it with courage and openness, conflict can guide us toward deeper understanding, healing, and harmony. This is the essence of the Coming to Peace process.

Coming to Peace is a conflict resolution method I developed through decades of study in transpersonal psychology, Buddhist philosophy, and earth-based wisdom traditions. It is both a practical approach to resolving disputes and a pathway to self-discovery. By addressing the external dynamics of conflict and the internal struggles that fuel them, Coming to Peace empowers individuals to transform suffering into growth and disconnection into connection.

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Podcast: Episode 125: Thupten Jinpa: Part 1: Making Friends with our Minds

Podcast: Episode 125: Thupten Jinpa: Part 1: Making Friends with our Minds

On this episode, we are sharing an excerpt from a recent talk at the Sacred Stream by esteemed author, former Tibetan Buddhist monk, and renowned Buddhist teacher, Thupten Jinpa, Ph.D. Jinpa has been the principal English translator for the Dalai Lama since 1985 and has translated and edited more than ten of his books, along with writing several of his own. He serves as the Board Chair of the Mind & Life Institute, is the founder and president of the Compassion Institute, and is a visiting research scholar at the Stanford Institute for Neuro-Innovation and Translational Neurosciences. In this insightful talk, Jinpa explores the importance of befriending our minds—an essential practice for navigating challenges and fostering a more joyful, fulfilling life. He has written and lectured extensively on Lojong, the Tibetan practice of Mind Training, and offers wisdom that is both practical and deeply transformative.

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On the Air: Supernormalized: Depth Hypnosis Secrets Revealed: Laura Chandler Interview On Mind-Blowing Healing Techniques

On the Air: Supernormalized: Depth Hypnosis Secrets Revealed: Laura Chandler Interview On Mind-Blowing Healing Techniques

This episode of Supernormalized features Laura Chandler, co-author of Depth Hypnosis: A Path to Healing, Power, and Transformation, a groundbreaking book exploring a unique integrative psycho-spiritual healing modality. Laura, a writer, teacher, podcast host, and award-winning songwriter, brings a multifaceted perspective to the conversation. Her diverse background in publishing, music, video production, and alternative therapies enriches her understanding and application of Depth Hypnosis.

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On the Air: Sounds of SAND: Episode 120: Depth Hypnosis with Isa Gucciardi

On the Air: Sounds of SAND: Episode 120: Depth Hypnosis with Isa Gucciardi

In this episode, Isa Gucciardi discusses the power of Depth Hypnosis: combining shamanic practices, Buddhist psychology, transpersonal psychology, and energy medicine to assist individuals in healing from issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and more.

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Podcast: Episode 124: Carolyn Sharp: Reigniting Joy in Your Relationships

Podcast: Episode 124: Carolyn Sharp: Reigniting Joy in Your Relationships

On this episode of the Sacred Stream Radio podcast, Laura speaks with couples therapist and author of Fire It Up: Four Secrets to Reigniting Intimacy and Joy in Your Relationship, Carolyn Sharp. Carolyn leads relationships retreats throughout the country and has over twenty-five years of experience helping people build vital, vibrant, and secure functioning relationships. Early in her career she was a social worker in the foster care system and later became the Clinical Director of the YMCA’s Mental Health programs before going into private practice. Today, Carolyn combines her passion for helping people with her widespread experience to assist people in creating the healthiest and happiest relationships possible.

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On the Air: Judging Meghan Podcast: Episode 209: Isa Gucciardi

On the Air: Judging Meghan Podcast: Episode 209: Isa Gucciardi

In this episode of the Judging Meghan Podcast, host Meghan Judge welcomes Isa Gucciardi, the founding director of the Foundation of the Sacred Stream and a pioneer in healing and consciousness studies. With a background in cultural anthropology, comparative religion, and transpersonal psychology, Isa brings a deep and compassionate understanding of the human spirit. Her new book, Depth Hypnosis: A Path to Healing, Power, and Transformation, offers a powerful approach to personal growth and emotional recovery.

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On the Air: Mindfulness Mode: Sacred Stream Wisdom: Laura Chandler

On the Air: Mindfulness Mode: Sacred Stream Wisdom: Laura Chandler

Laura Chandler is a writer, teacher, and award-winning songwriter sharing sacred stream wisdom. She co-founded and directs the Foundation of the Sacred Stream, a consciousness studies school in Berkeley, California. With a background in publishing, music, video production, and alternative therapies, her music has appeared in film and television. She has studied spiritual, therapeutic, and meditative techniques worldwide, learning from master teachers across traditions. She co-authored the newly released book Depth Hypnosis: A Path to Healing, Power, and Transformation with Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D.

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