Laura is an entertainer, celebrity psychic, actress, model, host, singer, writer, and speaker. She is the host of the popular film and television podcast, “Behind the Scenes with Laura Powers,” and her top 100 podcast on Apple Podcasts, “Healing Powers Podcast.” She is the author of 7 books and editing two other books. She travels full time for clients, television and other media appointments, and for the love of traveling. Laura has been featured on several television channels and networks including BuzzFeed, NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, The CW, The Jet Set, and many others. She was recently interviewed by Will Ferrell on his podcast, “The Ron Burgundy Podcast.”

MICHAEL VIGNOGNA, MD, Psychiatry and Psychotherapy  

My private practice is in Wilton Manors, and I provide a model of care that is holistic, empowering and collaborative. I am a board-certified psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience helping people succeed in living happier and healthier lives.

I work with individuals with various mental health conditions that occur throughout adulthood, including depression and anxiety. I provide medication management as well as psychotherapy, and I will collaborate as needed with your therapist so you can benefit from the best coordinated plan possible.

I received my medical degree from Albany Medical College and completed my psychiatric residency at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.

Bill Guggenheim

Bill is a pioneer in the field of After-Death Communication (ADC) experiences. He is considered to be the “father of ADC research” and has written and spoken on this subject for more than 25 years.    A native of Long Island, New York City, and New Jersey, Bill did not always embrace the beliefs he has now. During his first 35 years, he regarded himself as an agnostic, choosing to see life through the lens of “rational materialism”. During this time, Bill was a stockbroker and a securities analyst on Wall Street and had no interest in spiritual matters.  He compared human bodies to flashlight batteries – “When the juice runs out, you throw the battery away.  When you’re dead, you’re dead.”  Little did he know, he was about to experience a profound transformation.

In May of 1974, Bill experienced a spiritual awakening that would shape the rest of his life.  Over the course of four months, he received messages from the “other side” that challenged all of his beliefs.  These messages (writings) consisted of short stories, philosophy, parables, and poetry – all of which affirmed life after death –  something he literally did not believe in.

“I also received messages from people who had already made their transition – many of whom I did not know personally,” Bill says.  “They asked me to share their messages with their family members and friends who were living.  Frankly, I thought I was having a nervous breakdown.”  However, with the steady support of his former wife, Judy Guggenheim, Bill was able to navigate through this transformation, and came to see his experiences as a “spiritual breakthrough”.

Over the coming years, Bill immersed himself in spiritual teachings from a wide variety of sources, both Eastern and Western.  He studied for a year with Reverend Anne Gehman, a psychic, medium, healer, and teacher, who helped him to expand his concept of reality.  And Paul Fransella introduced him to Silva Mind Control and English spirituality.

In 1977, he attended a five-day “Life, Death, and Transition Workshop” with Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross.  “This workshop was really about life and living, and they were the five most joyous consecutive days of my life,” Bill says.

It was at this workshop that he was exposed to experiences of After-Death Communication.  First, a nurse who was attending the workshop shared two powerful experiences she had with her deceased daughter.  Then, Elisabeth narrated a detailed account in which she was visited by a patient of hers who had died ten months earlier.  “Elisabeth’s account defied everything I knew and understood to be true about death and life after death, and it forced me to re-examine all of my beliefs,” Bill recalls.

During the years that followed Elisabeth’s workshop, Bill sought personal answers to some of mankind’s oldest and most profound questions: Is there life after death?  Do we enter a new dimension or level of existence when our physical life is over?  Will we be reunited with our family members and friends who have already died?  Is it possible for our deceased loved ones to communicate with us now?

A little Edith Head, a little southern belle, Sally Smith creates distinctive Christmas and seasonal décor and handmade, personalized gifts. The granddaughter of a cotton mill owner in North Carolina, Sally delighted in color, textures and designs at an early age. Photos of this all-but forgotten textile era, along with prized pieces from her grandmother’s sewing box and vintage couturier gowns, serve as inspiration, reminding her of an age built on quality and attention to detail. 

With every design, Sally brings not only a legacy of textile insight, but also decades of hands-on experience. When she lived in the New York Metro Area, she designed costumes for Off Broadway productions—not for work, but for the fun—for the artistry. From the fashion and fabric districts of the Big Apple, to the roadside fabric stands of southern mill towns, she has cultivated relationships with families and buyers alike in her constant quest for discovering unusual, wonderful fabrics.

Working with unexpected textures—like vintage car upholstery or feathers—Sally describes her work as “heirloom quality elegance with a touch of whimsy.” However, she is quick to add that “’heirloom’ doesn’t have to mean old-fashioned. It’s timeless beauty.” From embroidered pillows to baby gifts, silk, velvet or even denim Christmas tree skirts, each design is handmade and carefully stitched with the skill and detail of a trained artist. Though several items—like embroidered pillows with seasonal phrases or words—are already created and ready for enjoyment, many come to her wanting to add a touch of warmth or personality to their holiday and home.

Sally understands that style is more than a fabric or color choice, but an attitude, a reflection of who we are. She describes herself as not just an artist, but a listener—seeking to understand personalities and working with customers to design one-of-a-kind pieces. “Everyone has their own image of the perfect holiday and home. I can help bring those ideas to life.”

https://thechristmasbelle.com

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In this episode of Discover Your Potential, host Dan Gilman welcomes Dr David Friedman, a renowned doctor and author who believes that laughter is the best medicine for overall wellness. Dr Friedman shares his insights and experiences on how laughter can improve our physical and mental health, reduce stress and anxiety, and even boost our immune system. He also provides practical tips on how to incorporate laughter into our daily lives, such as watching comedy shows or movies, reading funny books, and spending time with loved ones who make us laugh.

Throughout the episode, Dr Friedman and Dan Gilman engage in hilarious banter and witty jokes, proving that laughter truly is contagious. Tune in to Laugh Your Way to Wellness with Dr David Friedman to discover how you can improve your health and happiness through the power of laughter.

Guest, Jon Land, bestselling author of more than 40 novels

Jon Land is the USA Today bestselling author of 50 books, including ten titles in the critically acclaimed Caitlin Strong series: Strong Enough to Die, Strong Justice, Strong at the Break, Strong Vengeance, Strong Rain Falling (winner of the 2014 International Book Award and 2013 USA Best Book Award for Mystery-Suspense), Strong Darkness (winner of the 2014 USA Books Best Book Award and the 2015 International Book Award for Thriller, and Strong Light of Day which won the 2016 International Book Award for Best Thriller-Adventure, the 2015 Books and Author Award for Best Mystery Thriller, and the 2016 Beverly Hills Book Award for Best Mystery. Strong Cold Dead became the fourth title in the series in a row to win the International Book Award in 2017 and about which Booklist said, “Thrillers don’t get any better than this,” in a starred review. It was followed by Strong to the Bone, winner of the 2017 American Book Fest Best Book Award for Mystery Suspense and the 2018 International Book Award for best Mystery as well as Thriller. It was followed by Strong as Steel (April ’19) about which Suspense Magazine proclaimed, “Get ready to sink your teeth into what just might be the best novel of 2019.” The book went on to win the 2019 International Book Award for Best Thriller/Adventure.

Gene Barretta is an award-winning author and illustrator of children’s books. Among his honors are the Carolyn W. Field Award, the Bank Street Cook Prize Honor, and a 2021 NAACP Image Award nomination. His books include, “The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver,” “The Bat Can Bat: A Book of True Homonyms,” “Lincoln and Kennedy: A Pair to Compare,” “Now & Ben: The Modern Inventions of Benjamin Franklin,” “Neo Leo: The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo Da Vinci,” “Dear Deer: A Book of Homophones,” and “Timeless Thomas: How Thomas Edison Changed Our Lives.”

Gene has contributed illustration and animation to Sesame Street and Between the Lions.  He has also designed characters for The Jim Henson Company. He lives in Bryn Mawr, PA. For more information on Gene and his work, please visit:

www.genebarretta.com

Gordon “Two Bears Stands”

Gordon “Two Bears Stands” was born in Northern New York in 1950. He is the son of Arlene “Seven Feathers”, the Clan mother of the Skinner Creek Metis’ Family Clan. He is of mixed French-Canadian/ Native blood.

Having served in the US Army, he retired after 20 years of active service and is a

combat veteran of Vietnam. He is Chief of the Skinner Creek Metis’ Clan, Clan Pipe carrier and Clan ceremonialist. He is an ordained non-denominational minister of the Universal Life Church, a Reiki Master/Teacher, Energy Medicine therapist and a Certified Relaxation Therapist. He teaches energy medicine, conducts energy medicine treatments and performs ceremonies when called upon to do them.

Gordon has a You Tube channel called “Pappy 2 Bears” and may be viewed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqEDaxGsL6qcN4dBdVIa9sg/videos