On this episode, Laura speaks with Cynthia James—author, musician, Emotional Integration Leadership Coach, and a compelling voice for personal transformation. Cynthia is an inspiring teacher and speaker whose podcast Women Awakening shines a light on the powerful stories of women she believes are catalyzing a collective shift in consciousness on the planet. The author of five books, including What Will Set You Free, I Choose Me, and her latest release, The Kingdom of Magic and Mystery, Cynthia brings deep wisdom and compassion to all she does. Her work is rooted in her own courageous journey of rising above childhood violence and PTSD. In this episode, we explore how Cynthia transformed pain into purpose—and how she now guides others to do the same. She also shares the non-negotiables that keep her grounded and healthy, along with her powerful perspective on how women are reshaping the world through everyday acts of courage and strength. Learn more about Cynthia at cynthiajames.net.

On this episode, Laura welcomes dream expert and author of The Secret Mind, Bonnie Buckner. For more than twenty years, Bonnie has taught dreamwork and imagery to people and organizations around the world. She's a Senior Fellow at George Washington University's Center for Excellence in Public Leadership and leads the One Humanity Leadership Coaching program, where she integrates dreamwork into innovative leadership development. She also co-hosts the One Humanity Lab podcast.

Together, they explore how to awaken to the wisdom of your dreams—whether you remember them or not—and how dreamwork can help you solve problems and better understand your waking life. Learn more about Bonnie at bonniebuckner.com.

In this episode of the Sacred Stream Radio Podcast, host Laura Chandler welcomes Robert Thurman — best-selling author, renowned Buddhist scholar, professor emeritus at Columbia University, and co-founder of Tibet House US and Menla Mountain Retreat. A close friend of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Bob is an eloquent and engaging voice bringing the wisdom of the East into our modern world. Through his lifelong commitment to the preservation and renewal of Tibetan culture, he has helped make Tibet House a vibrant center—offering a museum and programs in all aspects of Tibetan arts and sciences.

On this episode, Bob and Laura talk about his latest book, Wisdom is Bliss, the contentiousness of these times, and how happiness is an antidote to fear that can create pathways to a more peaceful and compassionate world. He also talks about the concepts of mis-knowing and enlightenment, as well as his chance meeting with Albert Einstein. This lively and illuminating dialogue is filled with humor, wisdom, and the radiant joy that comes from a life devoted to awakening.