Ken Craft - Hope The Mission

This Father/Daughter team speak with Jean and Alison about their groundbreaking docuseries Enemies Project. The Enemies Project pairs two people with fiercely opposing worldviews.  Intense conflict, yes. But the Enemies Project is neither gotcha TV nor political debate. The purpose is for the Enemies Project to guide these two people toward understanding, finding the goodness between them. Larry is the founder of the mediation law practice -Through Understanding, has a popular TEDx talk - The Secret to Understanding Humans, and is partnering with his daughter, Sadie (currently a high-achieving college senior ) on the Enemies Project. Learn more at https://www.enemiesproject.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean and Alison had a wonderful, calming conversation with Tracee Stanley. Tracee is the author of the bestselling book Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity and The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices & Rituals to Remember Who You Are and Living Ritual: Infuse Each Day with Purpose and Spirit. She is devoted to sharing the wisdom of yoga nidra, rest, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence. Learn more at https://www.traceestanley.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scarlett Lewis founded the Choose Love Movement after her son, Jesse, was murdered during the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in December 2012 which remains as one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history. The Choose Love Movement is a nonprofit organization empowering people to respond to life’s challenges with love, kindness, and compassion rather than anger, hatred, or revenge. Through their flagship program, Choose Love for Schools, they provide a comprehensive, evidence based curriculum of essential life skills for children from Pre-K through 12th grade. Learn more at https://chooselovemovement.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean and Alison had the pleasure of speaking with Oneika Mays - meditation teacher, yoga instructor, and author of the wonderful book: Sit With Me: A No BS Journey to Mindfulness and Meditation. Oneika has spent nearly 15 years teaching meditation in yoga studios, correctional facilities, hospitals, and everywhere in between. The big lesson? The people who think meditation "isn't for them" are exactly who it's for. Sit With Me weaves Oneika’s amazing story with practices that work for real life.Learn more at https://www.oneikamays.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After fifteen years of helping couples through their Marriage365 app, Casey and Meygan Caston have gained tremendous insight into the common issues couples from all walks of life are facing and how they choose to solve (or not solve) them. In The Marriage Habit, they draw on user data and candid stories from couples around the world to offer a set of non-negotiable habits that successful couples use to maintain and repair their relationships. Learn more at www.marriage365.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Natalie Silverstein, MPH is an author, speaker, award-winning podcast host, nonprofit founder and passionate advocate for family and youth service. Jean and Alison speak with Natalie about her newest book - Simple Acts: How to Help When Loved Ones are Hurting. Her first book, Simple Acts: The Busy Family’s Guide to Giving Back, was named as one of the "Top Books for Parents Who Want to Raise Kind Kids" by the HuffPost. Her second book, Simple Acts: The Busy Teen’s Guide to Making a Difference was selected for a National Parenting Product Award in 2023. Learn more at www.simpleactsguide.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jean and Alison speak with Chris Fields about his new book Leave Yourself Alone: Zen and the Art of Acting and learn that Leave Yourself Alone is definitely not only for actors! Chris is a Los Angeles-based director, teacher, and actor who is currently the Artistic Director of the award-winning Echo Theater Company, which he founded in 1996.  His book combines his extensive artistic experience with insights gained from years of Zen practice, sharing the discoveries he's made about the uncanny and profound similarities between acting and Buddhism. Learn more at Chrisfieldsactingstudio.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ken Craft is the founder and current Chief Executive Officer of Hope the Mission. Since 2009, when Ken served Hope’s first meal to the homeless of the San Fernando Valley, Ken has been a visionary leader. Under his leadership, the organization has become a leading provider of housing and homeless services in the state of California. Ken is considered one of the leading practitioners in homeless services and is a highly sought-after speaker in faith communities and conferences on issues of housing and poverty.  Learn more at www.hopethemission.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Renowned holistic physician and USA Today Bestselling Author Dr. Bradley Nelson is one of the world’s foremost experts on natural methods of achieving wellness. A visionary thought leader in root cause healing and personal transformation, he is the creator of The Emotion Code®, The Body Code®, and The Belief Code®, and CEO of Discover Healing. His bestselling books include “The Emotion Code," “The Body Code” and his newest book, “The Heart Code,” co-authored with his wife Jean Nelson. "The Heart Code" is now available with special gifts at drbradleynelson.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reverend Keith Horwitz experienced a life-changing spiritual awakening in 2001 that shifted him from a disconnected corporate life to a purpose-driven spiritual path. Through this transformation, he released unhealthy habits and discovered a deep connection to a higher power. He became a licensed minister through Agape International Spiritual Center, as well as an energy therapy practitioner and teacher dedicated to personal and spiritual growth. Today, he supports individuals and groups in aligning with their soul’s purpose and creating meaningful lives. Learn more at www.keithhorwitz.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices