My friend Aru and I discuss what love is, what we wished we'd known about it sooner, what is really important in life, God and evolution. I hope you enjoy it!

Iraqi Humanitarian Worker Tells About Her Life

Oct 25th, 2021 54m 23s

Shanga is a young lady in Iraq who works hard to help others. She has found peace and freedom in her Kurdish city, Sulaymaniyah.

The Healing Place: A Poem and An Interview with President Karyn Hascal

Sep 29th, 2021 28m 44s

The Healing Place has managed to stay afloat in spite of the trials and tribulations of balancing a budget and dealing with Covid-19. They still help men and women suffering from addiction get the hope and help they need. Meet their fearless pr

How Unity helps the World with Reverend Valerie Mansfield

Sep 14th, 2021 21m 47s

This episode contains an affirmation I wrote (feel free to use it and adapt it to your needs), a discussion with the Senior Unity of Louisville Minister Valerie Mansfield, a Unity prayer and a poem by one of the Unity founders. This episode, as

Can You Heal Your Mind?

Sep 1st, 2021 29m 24s

Rory Colgan, author of nine books, lecturer, meditation teacher, and friend discusses diagnoses, mental health, society, spirituality and authentic healing with podcast host Robin Bensinger.

Green Thunder Woman on Vaccines, Etc.

Aug 16th, 2021 31m 26s

Green Thunder Woman is a Native American lady who shares her perspective and that of her people on vaccines, Western medicine, how the U.S. government can help, and what she's grateful for. And stay tuned for a poem Robin wrote inspired by a co

Straight talk about vaccines and thoughts about the oneness of humanity

Aug 4th, 2021 8m 53s

Tara Bassett lets us know about the current COVID situation from her perspective, and Robin shares some thoughts on trusting your mind and heart, and how we're all connected. At the end, Robin provides a takeaway of what she sees as the common

Meet a Peer Support Specialist who discusses her views on living with mental illness

Jul 20th, 2021 10m 35s

Andrea discusses her own personal theory on the origins of mental illness, how people recover, what person-centered language is and how it affects others, and more! I mention how warmlines.org helps me when I really need someone to talk to, bu

Michael Kuhl reveals his intrinsic motivations for starting a mental health support group

Jul 5th, 2021 18m 49s

I read a poem called "Life is A Beautiful Struggle" and then interview Michael Kuhl, the long-time past president, and one of the founders of the Louisville chapter of Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA). We discussed his motivation

Learn all about a new and exciting Project on PTSD!

Jun 22nd, 2021 43m 42s

Jessica Mathis, aka Divinity Rose, shares juicy details about her in-the-works multimedia project called "Triggered" on women's trauma and PTSD. She also explains a personal history which gives her greater insight into the subject matter. And w

Great ideas for peacemaking!!

Jun 9th, 2021 24m 40s

Christopher Chase, a professor at two universities in Japan, shares his views on the healing power of connecting to nature, and some other exciting ideas about how we can make peace in this world. Lori Lippitz, Director of the Maxwell Street Kl

Finding Peace and Mental Health, first episode in series

May 24th, 2021 36m 24s

Tamara makes Palestinian friends and it changes her life. Patricio feels awkward being a Sephardic Jew in 21st Century Spain. And Wendy survived 911 only to become an advocate for Muslim rights. Meet three people who have dared to challenge the

Being the Light and the Change Troubadours of Divine Bliss

May 10th, 2021 13m 35s

If all we had was their amazing music, it would have been enough. But these transcendent gals offer so much more! Love, positivity and success permeate everything they do, be it their Mighty Kindness festival, retreats at the beautiful Way of t

Why Single Payer Health Care a k.a. Improved Medicare for All? Here's why.

Apr 20th, 2021 30m 5s

I interview Kay Tillow, Chair of Kentuckians for Single Payer Health Care, about the necessity for and benefits of Improved Medicare for All. Listen and find out why she's convinced that this is long overdue and would help us all be healthier a

Can Your Hands Heal Humanity?

Mar 4th, 2021 9m 5s

Learn about a new holiday I created and how it can change your life. Message the podcast creator, Robin Bensinger, on Facebook if you have questions or you are an app designer interested in helping create an app for this holiday. Art by Debbie

OK Cupid song by Robin plus Discussion of 8 Kinds of Love and Beyond

Feb 16th, 2021 39m 33s

This very special Valentine's episode includes an original song performed Acapella by the podcast creator, plus a very fun and meaningful discussion about love among four women friends. We explore many kinds of love, and how they show up in rel

Robin & Shajuanda share how finding each other helped them be their best selves

Feb 2nd, 2021 10m 13s

Applying the Cherokee parable of the good and bad wolves inside us, Robin explores her dream--and how sharing her life with Shajuanda has helped her on her journey to fulfilling it. Their stories are ones of family violence, emotional turbulenc

Let's be inspired together! Come on a journey with me!

Jan 20th, 2021 5m 35s

In this episode, you will hear Robin's first attempt at recording music on her new birthday keyboard, a Garden Visualization/Meditation she created, a birthday speech, and her poem called "Dream" ☮️ 🕊️

Harry Pickens--spiritual genius, jazz pianist, and expert healer--gives insights about Life and Love

Jan 4th, 2021 30m 41s

The great teacher Harry Pickens, who also happens to be an internationally recognized jazz pianist, talks with me about his ideas and efforts to help awaken, energize and uplift our nation, and ultimately our world. One way he does this is by h

Meet Brigette Brouillard, Founder and President of Second Chances Wildlife Center

Dec 22nd, 2020 20m 59s

Brigette Brouillard talks about her important work leading an organization which cares for and rehabilitates injured wildlife, helps repair ecosystems, and educates school children about the scientific knowledge and compassion required to repai

Creatively Contemplating God and Covid-19

Dec 7th, 2020 5m 7s

This episode consists of an interfaith poem and a song about seeing a rare smile during a difficult time.

Amanda Jones, a Certified Health Coach, talks about how she helps people rediscover wellness

Nov 24th, 2020 21m 48s

Amanda Jones is a Family Nurse Practitioner, Functional Medicine Health Coach, and Owner of Life Care Health and Wellness Coaching. She explained to me exactly what she does in order to help people with various symptoms uncover root causes and

Karina Barillas on how she helps empower Latinx women and the immigrant community

Oct 29th, 2020 23m 14s

Karina Barillas of La Casita Center tells her story of living through domestic and sexual violence to her triumph in the creation of a Center where Latinx families can feel safe and loved. Her philosophy "Somos un círculo" breaks down patriarch

Rabbi Nadia Siritsky on the deeper meaning of Tikkun Olam

Oct 25th, 2020 28m 52s

Rabbi Nadia Siritsky and I discuss the deeper meaning of Tikkun Olam and how we can apply it in healing today's world. Some of the edits may interrupt the flow a little when you're listening, but please bear with me as I learn the art of podcas

Jud Hendricks on Building the Beloved Community

Oct 8th, 2020 24m 39s

Jud talks about past, present and future efforts to make the world a more peaceful, just and equitable place, with a focus on healing the Louisville community.