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TODAY’S GUEST: Rev. Olivia Bareham, founder of Sacred Crossings is a certified Death Midwife, Home Funeral Guide and Celebrant. She holds bachelor's degrees in Education and Natural Theology and Sacred Healing and is an ordained Inter-faith Minister. Olivia’s experience as an auxiliary nurse, hospice volunteer and her mother’s end-of-life caregiver, inspired her to investigate more meaningful and personal alternatives to traditional funeral practices. “At the event of death and for a few days following, there is a window of opportunity for great healing to occur. When the funeral home took my mother’s body away just hours after her death, I felt this window close. We were left feeling helpless, unsure and wishing that we had had a little more time.” In an effort to provide a way to keep this window open and facilitate the healing process, Olivia immersed herself in the study of death and dying culminating in certification as a Death Midwife and Home Funeral Guide. She subsequently created Sacred Crossings with the mission of empowering and guiding families to reclaim the ‘Lost art and healing ritual of a Home Funeral’. Over the next ten years the demand for information about conscious dying, after-death care and home funerals increased: “When I was called bedside to help an individual make their transition, they were often remorseful about unresolved relationships, or fearful of what was going to happen, or stressed about their suffering. It seemed that transitioning would be a gentler, less stressful process if people learned how to prepare ahead of time. Also, when a loved-one died, families were often completely unprepared. They were unaware of their options for after-death care and the complex funeral industry made them feel helpless, vulnerable and afraid. It became clear there was a huge need for death education so I began teaching classes and workshops on The Art of Dying, After-death Care and Home Funerals.” Olivia is a writer, producer and public speaker. She is an active member of the National Home Funeral Alliance,and past President of the board for The Los Angeles Hospice at Anam Cara in Topanga Canyon. Sacred Crossings is a Los Angeles-based company offering education, support and guidance for conscious dying and home funerals. Sacred Crossing Guides assist families with end-of-life planning; death midwifery; creating a vigil and funeral at home and cremation or burial arrangements. Their education institute offers workshops and classes and a certificate program in The Art of Death Midwifery. Students are both professional and non-professional end-of-life caregivers and those wishing to delve deeper into the dying process to further their spiritual growth. Graduates of the death midwifery program are eligible to serve as Sacred Crossing Guides. The Sacred Crossings Funeral Home is coming soon & will offer a full range of services including cremation, burial, funerals and memorials. Sacred Crossings is a non-denominational service without cultural or religious discrimination. While it is best to begin funeral planning in advance, we can help a family at any time. Connect With Today’s guest: Rev. Olivia Bareham Website: www.SacredCrossings.com Olivia(at)sacredcrossings.com On Facebook IN THIS EPISODE: It may sound strange to you to think about having a death midwife, but it really makes sense when you think about it. We hire a midwife to come in at the birth of a child - the entrance into this life. Why wouldn’t it be appropriate to hire a midwife for death, the departure from this life? My guest today IS a death midwife and is training others with the skills to fill this important role in helping those who are dying and their families deal with the fact of death in a more healthy and positive way. Death is one of those transitions in life that is so strange and uncomfortable that people don’t like to talk about it. But that’s only because we’ve been taught to be uncomfortable about it. In many cultures, there are family rituals centered around the death of a loved one that actually help with closure and healing over the 3 days following the death. A death midwife’s role is to come into a family situation and help those struggling with the death process to learn, grow, and come to accept the inevitable fact of death for all of us. It’s a healthy process of listening, asking questions, and learning as everyone learns how to say goodbye in a healthy way that benefits the one dying as well as those who survive them. What is YOUR biggest fear about dying? Is it the pain? In this conversation Olivia and I chat about how the pain is not such a fearful thing and why it’s not the best thing for people to be over medicated to the point that they can’t interact with their family or friends during the last days of their lives. It robs everyone of a very important part of the death transition that could make the...

Do you want to prevent flu this year?  What about common colds and other seasonal illnesses? I don’t know anyone who really wants to be sick. So this week I’m doing a meSPEAKS episode, where it’s just me giving you some tips about what you can do to prepare yourself for the cold and flu season. I want you to be well, to live life, and to be free of the illnesses that plague so many people this time of year. So get something you can write with and take good notes. I’ve got a lot of common sense, easy approaches to share with you. IN THIS EPISODE: I believe that it’s entirely possible to prevent flu and cold from taking over your life during the winter time, and you do it by using natural methods, not by getting medicines from the drugstore or from your doctor. Before the heavy flu season sets in across the country, I wanted to do this episode to share my experience with you about what you can do to prevent flu, cold, and other seasonal maladies so you can live to the full this winter. When you’re trying to prevent flu and cold from overtaking you it’s important that you keep things like stress, busy-ness, and diet in mind. You can’t expect to beat the onset of flu if your lifestyle is antithetical to health in the first place. On this episode, I do cover some homeopathic remedies you can use to stave off the flu but first I address lifestyle issues that can make you stronger in the first place so that flu and cold won’t get a foothold in your body. One of the main things you need to understand when battling flu is that the fever is by and large, your friend. You don’t want to suppress the fever unless it gets too high. What’s too high? I’m personally comfortable letting a fever as high as 104 degrees run its course. But I’d never tell you to let it go if it makes you fearful or uncomfortable. But I think you should hear why I say that 104 is not too high and then make up your own mind. So listen to this episode to hear why I’ve come to that conclusion. Can you keep from getting sick when someone in your home is battling flu or a cold? I believe you can. In fact, I’ve done it for years even though I’m around sick people all the time as a homeopath. If you will take the time to listen to this episode and apply the things you learn I’m certain you’ll fight off the flu and cold that is so prevalent this time of year and live a healthier life overall as a result. Outline Of This Great Episode [1:58] My introduction to this episode about how you can prevent flu, cold, and other illnesses. [5:37] The difference between the flu and a cold, and why antibiotics don’t help. [8:37] Why you should NEVER treat a fever with aspirin or other pain killers. [13:30] The reason a fever is a GOOD sign in most cases. [15:05] What you SHOULD do for flu or cold symptoms: Homeopathic remedies. [19:09] The importance of REST when battling a cold or flu. [20:58] Why sweating can help you beat a cold or flu, and ways you can do it better! [22:27] Using various baths with Epsom Salts. [24:45] Yes, you can use essential oils to treat your flu and cold symptoms. [29:09] Drinking water is POWERFUL way to treat your fever, flu, and cold. [30:13] The foods you should eat when fighting flu and cold. [32:57] Supplements to help you when you are getting sick. [35:33] Moving out of the contagious stage: what to use to treat yourself. [36:44] When you should be seriously concerned about a cold or flu. [44:11] How to prevent flu and cold in yourself when family members are sick. [51:04] Why it’s vital to eat organic as you’re getting over a flu or cold. Resources Mentioned On This Episode Episode 5 - Homeopathy Basics Homeopathic Self care book (affiliate link) Episode 33 - Treating Injuries Homeopathically Olive leaf (affiliate link) Florihana Essential Oils from Tropical Traditions Dr. Schulze’s Deep Tissue Oil Beta Glucan Influenzinum flu remedy to use as a preventative (affiliate link) The best silver ever - Nutrisilver! Great Astragalus Root  (affiliate link)

TODAY’S GUEST: Oleg is Founder and R&D President of Green Bloom for Humanity Foundation. He developed technology leading the industry in developing RAW (non-psychoactive) cannabinoids extractions; prescribed and administered under and by medical professional only! He created optimum delivery methods of administration of the medicine into human body. He trained, medical specialists and Clinic’s Staff through Medical Seminars and Lectures. He applied his knowledge of all aspects of the cannabis plant and its therapeutic value to the treatment of multiple serious medical conditions of several hundred patients and helped them find the right product for their condition. He created a system to securely maintain records of patients’ order history and experience, so he can make educated recommendations that support the patient’s individual needs. He developed the Highest Product Quality Protocol, testing his products on 4 different stages: from seed to flower, and from concentrated oil to final products; He sustained company Policy, that all our cannabis products are passed through outside Medical Grade laboratory testing facility to assure the highest and consistent quality our patients deserve; Ensured, that every plant material used, is organic and there are no spider mites, chemicals, mold, or pesticides and herbicides. He developed “reverse tolerance effect” with the administration of RAW (non-psychoactive) cannabinoids in most of our patients, and he developed “Dosing Protocol” that recommends the use of consistent Custom to each patient Measured and precisely dosed medical cannabis products delivered in a medical form as an alternative therapy. He is responsible for planning, development and implementation of all of the Foundation’s marketing. Connect With Today’s guest: Oleg Nagaytsev Website: www.GreenBloom.org On Facebook IN THIS EPISODE: There is so much controversy in the news these days about cannabis. But raw cannabis is something you don’t hear mentioned very often. But it’s one of the most powerful and easy to administer substances that can bring true healing to a wide variety of conditions and diseases. My guest on this episode has spent the last 4 years going in depth on the properties and healing power of raw cannabis and shares them with us freely. Oleg Nagaytsev started his experimentation with cannabis in the traditional marijuana form many years ago but quickly discovered that it wasn’t the high that was most important about this age old medicine. Its ability to heal everything from cancer to ADHD to dementia is what he’s discovered and he’s eager to let the world know how effectively this plant can heal. One of the problems with cannabis is that it’s not legal everywhere. States like Washington, Colorado, and Florida have made the growing and possession of cannabis legal but the laws in other states are only looking at it as a drug, not as a medicine, and there’s a huge difference. What I like about what my guest on this episode is doing is that he’s taking the raw form of cannabis and making it into tinctures that heal without the high, and that matters a lot. You don’t have to worry about getting high from using raw cannabis to treat your ailments because the psychotropic effects of cannabis are only activated as the plant is heated or dried. But crush it up and use it in a smoothie, or better yet use it in a tincture that is administered anally or vaginally and you’ll get an even more potent and powerful treatment for what ails you. My guest today is incredibly knowledgable about the use of cannabis in its raw form and is eager to let others know how effectively it can be used to heal a wide variety of diseases that big pharma can’t even touch. He’s not trying to make a lot of money from his products, he’s just trying to let people know that they can take control of their health and heal themselves, without the high that so many people are afraid of. I hope you take the time to listen to this episode of Vidal Speaks to learn how raw cannabis can help you and the people you love. Outline Of This Great Episode [2:00] My introduction to this episode. [5:50] Vocabulary we all need to know for this episode. [11:22] Why the cannabis available in the past was vastly inferior. [14:50] What is cannabis? What are the basics you need to know? [22:39] Why is raw cannabis not so well known and how Oleg got into cannabis experimentation? [30:17] The conditions Oleg has seen raw cannabis successfully treat. [42 :11] How Oleg uses DSMO as a carrier for the raw cannabis. [46:24] Why there is no concern of overdosing on raw cannabis. [47:30] Will raw cannabis become legal all over eventually? [56:47] Will raw cannabis show up in drug tests? [101:43] How you can connect with Oleg.

TODAY’S GUEST: I was born on August 26, 1951. According to my astrological chart, “peace and harmony are my battle cry.” (Talk about a perfect set-up for contradictions.) Apparently I am also “flashy but not gaudy and prefer to dress elegantly.” Obviously, my sartorial preferences reflect my greater spiritual depth. I have been, in no particular order, a NY City cab driver, scrap metal hauler, dishwasher, census taker, mail boy, ditch digger, bouncer, illegal narcotics distributor, general contractor, actor, and radio announcer, and carpenter. I am also an avid reader, seeker of God, weight gain/weight loss aficionado, ex-pot smoker, alcoholic, junkie, speed freak, raw foodist, vegan, lover, hater, father, husband, grad student, good guy, bad guy, social activist. I received my high school diploma when I was 51. I would have done it when I was younger but I was busy. Early in this century I was admitted to UCSB where I earned a BA in History. I then entered an MA program in the Humanities Department at San Francisco State University to sate a lifelong fascination in the subject. I’m particularly intrigued by the migration of cultures, peoples, and souls. As the subject of the documentary MAY I BE FRANK?, I have become a spokesperson for personal transformation and weight loss. My experience dealing with these struggles from a holistic perspective compels me to speak about the power of transformation that rests in all of us. I am not an expert nor do I have the answer. I have witnessed the indisputable fact that we are all connected. What we do can and will make a difference. I have learned that the three most important things a man can say are: I don’t know.Would you please help me? I love you." HUNGRY FOR CHANGE exposes shocking secrets the diet, weight loss and food industry don't want you to know about; deceptive strategies designed to keep you coming back for more. Find out what's keeping you from having the body and health you deserve and how to escape the diet trap forever. In spite of the anxiety and uncertainty, I am so grateful to be alive and to participate in this adventure. I get to do my dream job. I travel and emotionally connect with people. The Beatles were right, ‘ ‘and in the end. The love you take is equal to the love you make.’ I plan to make as much as possible. Connect With Today’s guest: FRANK FERRANTE Website: http://www.mayispeakfrankly.com AND www.HungryForChange.tv Frank’s Movie: http://amzn.to/2gp1HHR (affiliate link) On Twitter On Facebook IN THIS EPISODE: We all know that taking personal responsibility for your own issues and moving toward healing from the pain can be a hard thing to do. None of us come by that kind of courage naturally because the pain and fear hold us back. Normal is often more comfortable than the difficult path toward healing. But my guest today has a story that is a wonderful example of what can happen when you do take personal responsibility for your healing and walk the path to get there. I want you to meet Frank Ferrante, an inspirational author and speaker, on this episode of Vidal Speaks. Frank grew up in a very hostile, unhealthy environment. Those are his own words. It was the difficulty of those formative years that drove him to seek solace in all kinds of things that were not good for him, from hard drugs to overeating. But Frank has come to see that though he’s still got significant pain from things done wrong to him, there’s nobody responsible for changing the effect of those things except himself. I hope you’ll listen to Frank Ferrante’s story. It’s not only inspiring, it’s powerfully motivating for anyone who’s struggling with addiction or obesity. You wouldn’t expect a guy who was in Frank Ferrante’s shoes to be the one to step beyond the pain and suffering he’d experienced to become an example for others to follow. His own wounds went so deep and his obesity and poor self-image were such debilitating problems, he was the last guy you’d consider for that kind of role. But an encounter with some young people who dared to love and encourage him made all the difference. When you hear the impact these simple gestures of friendship made in Frank’s life you’ll be able to see that your words and love toward others could make a powerful difference as well. It’s never easy to deal with the pain of abuse and addiction. But there comes a point in every life where the pain becomes unacceptable and you have to do something about it. Frank Ferrante’s story of overcoming those kinds of wounds is powerful because he wasn’t even in a place to want that kind of healing when someone challenged him, through love, to take personal responsibility for himself and make positive changes. I hope you take the time to get to know Frank as he shares his story on this episode. He’s got lots of heart and compassion and could be the one person who can speak to...

TODAY’S GUEST: Rachel Adams is a Realtor, Public Speaker, Coach, Author, and Entrepreneur.  She is 32 years old, lives in Northern California, and is the CEO of 4 different companies.   In just 3 years in the real estate industry, Rachel had hit the top 1000 agents in the country for the Wallstreet Journal.  On the outside looking in, her life was perfect.  She had the perfect car, the perfect social life, and everything looked top notch.  You could say she had the perfect "Facebook" life.  But as we all know reality isn't always what it seems.  And then one conversation changed everything.  Rachel decided to start leading her life with full authenticity and intention and everything changed! She now travels around the United States teaching others and coaching on her life changing book and program, "Lost to Found in 90 Days".   Connect With Today’s guest: RACHEL ADAMS Website: www.Lost2Found90.com http://www.racheladamsinspire.com/ OR http://www.mapscoaching.kw.com/l2l Download the first 3 chapters of the book for free: www.lost2found90.com/free-previews  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RACHELADAMSREALTOR Mailing address: 548 Gibson Dr #200, Roseville CA 95678 IN THIS EPISODE: Personal transformation is not an easy thing to achieve and today’s guest shares the difficult path she had to walk to experience it herself. Rachel Adams was a successful Real Estate agent by all accounts, but her inner world was not in harmony with the persona she was putting on for others. Be sure to listen so you can hear what sparked the changes in Rachel that have transformed her. On the VidalSpeaks podcast I often talk about the importance of living a healthy life and it all begins with what’s going on inside of you. You can’t expect to care about healthy eating and lifestyle choices if you don’t love yourself genuinely. Today my guest shares how she learned to care for herself first and how it fueled her into a life that is nothing short of transformed. You won’t want to miss this conversation with Rachel Adams. Most people would look at the life Rachel Adams was living and think that she had it all together. Many would be envious. But they wouldn’t have seen the things that were going on inside Rachel that made her sad, dissatisfied, and unhappy with who she’d become. On this episode Rachel shares the conversation that changed everything for her and what she had to do following to put into practice a better set of habits to move her life forward. Have you been in Rachel’s shoes - in a place where you know that you’re not happy inside but aren’t sure that it’s really something you need to pay attention to? Maybe you need a caring person to come into your life who will push you to ask the hard questions, like Rachel did. But I also think if you listen to Rachel’s story you’ll be challenged by what happened to her and can get moving to a better place as a result. Would you like to begin your own personal transformation journey like Rachel Adams did? You can begin by downloading the first 3 chapters of Rachel’s book absolutely free simply because you’re a listener to the VidalSpeaks podcast. Listen to this episode to find out how you can get that gift and take the first step toward your own personal transformation. Outline Of This Great Episode [1:58] My introduction to Rachel Adams and her story of self-transformation. [4:35] Who is Rachel Adams? [6:32] The life Rachel was living before she experienced her transformation. [8:19] The conversation that made Rachel look at her life and make changes. [14:40] The importance of loving yourself and your life. [17:09] The new direction and help Rachel has been able to develop as a result. [18:12] How Rachel made the most of mentors. [22:21] The steps Rachel took to move toward her transformation. [25:35] The negative impact of long term drug use in normal life. [27:10] The things that lead to a course and coaching package to help others. [32:58] The 12 chapters/steps in Rachel’s course. [37:51] Rachel’s approach to running 4 businesses and keeping her life healthy. [46:21] The next things Rachel is creating: relationship courses and coaching. [47:36] What Rachel says to those who tend to think they can’t do what she did. 50:36] The personal things Rachel makes time for. [54:00] The best 3 personal tips Rachel gives to listeners. [57:03] How you can connect with Rachel. Resources Mentioned On This Episode BOOK: The 5 Love Languages