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And Then, There’s the Afterlife….Maybe

Producer/Host Veronica Faisant Have you recently considered the possibility of an afterlife, beyond physical death?  Are you skeptical, angry, or indifferent at the mere suggestion?  If you suddenly had access to proof of an afterlife, how would your life change? –Let’s talk about! Call in to Participate:  (800) 958-9008    (510) 848-4425  


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Memorial Day musings…

Guest Producer/Host, Jovelyn Richards Reflections on Memorial Day, including your unique observance of the holiday and it’s personal significance Call in to participate:  (800) 958-9008  (510) 848-4425 Producer/Host Veronica Faisant  returns next week!


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Lewis Hill Did it–So Can You! Step Out with your inspiration-Support KPFA

Producer/Host Veronica Faisant When Lewis Hill was inspired to create community sponsored/listener supported radio in 1949, it hadn’t been done.  He envisioned non-commercial, community based programming that would provide alternative  Publicand Cultural affairs programming, Free Speech Radio was born. And while the infrastructure for FM radio  was in place, most folks didn’t have radios capable of receiving the signal, … Continued


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365 Days of Magnificence, A Year Without Fear —- Fund Drive Special

  Producer/Host Veronica Faisant Segment 1:  Veronica discusses A Year Without Fear–365 Days of Magnificence by best selling author and Motivational Speaker Tama Kieves Segment 2:  Excerpts from past interview with Ty Bollinger, best selling author of  Cancer, Step Outside The Box Please help achieve our Fund Drive goal by contributing.  Call (800) hey KPFA, or (510) 848-5732 … Continued


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Cultivating empathy and compassion in the quest for World Peace

Dr. Doty is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford University.  He is Director and Founder of  the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, CCARE. His iconic status  as a cutting edge entity in the world of medicine and social evolution is rooted in what he experienced growing up in poverty,dealing with social inequity. James describes how his life … Continued


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Are You Addicted to Certainty?

Producer/Host Veronica Faisant in conversation with author Allison Carmen. In her new book, The Gift of Maybe– Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times, Allison describes what she considers the needless pain and suffering experienced when individuals fixate on knowing the outcome of situations and circumstances in advance. While setting goals and mapping out plans can are essential to move forward in life, … Continued


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Tonight’s guest: Author/Medical Intuitive Patty Conklin

Producer/Host Veronica Faisant in conversation with Author, Medical Intuitive and Vibrational Healer, Patty Conklin. In her most recent book, God Within, The Day God’s Train Stopped, Patti discusses the fundamentals of energy.  She believes  physical illnesses and mental disorders are actually instances of negative thoughts and words lodged in the body.  Diseases created in this manner, she continues, can … Continued


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It Begins Now…

Producer/Host Veronica Faisant Ironically, as access to Social Media increases, many more individuals report feelings of loneliness and isolation.  Experts declare that Stress and Social Anxiety appear to challenge an individual’s ability to venture out of their comfort zone and try something new. Focusing on the desired results, and viewing challenges as opportunities makes all the difference.  Trusting … Continued


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Guest host: Storyteller, Writer and Performance Artist, Ms. Jovelyn Richards

It’s all about Transformation, be it physical, cultural or spiritual.  In order for the process to be complete, there needs to be agreement between the “inner” and “outer” realms.  Jovelyn Richards will read from her most recent work: Blue, Black and Brown Tulips for Evening.  It exams the post civil war era of social and personal transformation from slavery to freedom.  In … Continued


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The Week Starts Here – March 29, 2015

Producer/Host Veronica Faisant invites listeners to consider the metaphysical meaning inherent in the story of Palm Sunday. It’s a cautionary tale…what you think you’ve experienced is always the truth, and it is important to find equilibrium to remain courageously steadfast in pursuing your goals. Call in to participate in the conversation: (800) 958-9008 (510) 848-4425