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This week on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam takes a pause from guest conversations to reflect on the year that’s now coming to a close.It is a moment to look back with gratitude at the conversations that mattered, the connections that nourished the soul, and the quiet shifts that don’t always make headlines but change us nonetheless. This episode is an invitation to slow down and honor the journey, not just the milestones.Sam shares highlights from the past year, including meaningful discussions with incredible guests who brought wisdom, courage, and insight to the show. Beyond the conversations, he reflects on the internal growth that unfolded along the way and the moments of clarity, challenge, and transformation that shaped both his work and his inner life. It’s a reminder that progress isn’t always loud or linear, and that growth often happens in subtle, unseen ways.Most of all, this episode is a gentle call to join Sam in celebrating even the small things. The quiet wins. The lessons learned. The way

This week on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes Susanne Biro, an executive coach with over two decades of experience helping CEOs and senior leaders transform not just how they work, but how they live.As the author of This Could Be Everything and creator of the Inner Life Leadership approach, Susanne teaches that no amount of external success can compensate for the absence of inner fulfillment, self-respect, and self-awareness. Her work invites us to rethink leadership entirely and not as a role bestowed from the outside, but as a practice cultivated from within.In this insightful and deeply human conversation, Susanne shares how tools like her Self-Inquiry Tool (SIT) help reveal the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that quietly shape our behavior and impact others. She explains why real leadership begins with the “Power of I” and the courage to own our experience, our choices, and the way we show up. From this place of accountability and genuine presence, trust becomes not something we demand but so

This week on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes Dee Dee Goldpaugh, LCSW, a psychotherapist, educator, and leading voice in the intersection of psychedelics, sexuality, and healing.With over seventeen years of clinical experience, Dee Dee serves as Clinical Director of Chrysalis Integrative Psychotherapy, Women & Gender Diversity Advisor for the Chacruna Institute, and part of the Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy team at Woodstock Therapy Center.Their groundbreaking forthcoming book, Embrace Pleasure: How Psychedelics Can Heal Our Sexuality, redefines what it means to heal sexual trauma and reclaim embodied joy.In this deeply compassionate conversation, Dee Dee shares their own journey of recovery and awakening and how personal experience with trauma inspired a re-examination of the medical model of psychedelic healing. They reveal how true healing goes beyond symptom relief, inviting us to reconnect with pleasure as a spiritual and therapeutic force.Through case studies and insights from their ext

This week on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes Will Burkhart, a Naval Academy graduate, former Marine Corps Intelligence Officer, explorer, and founder of Badass Coaching and Badass Adventures.From combat zones in the Middle East and Africa to wilderness expeditions and psychedelic ceremonies, Will has devoted his life to exploring the edges of human potential. Now, as a Co-Active Certified Professional Coach, he helps others access their own inner power, courage, and freedom through adventure, awareness, and expanded consciousness.In this electrifying conversation, Will shares how his path from military intelligence to mindfulness, from structure to surrender, has shaped a radical approach to transformation.He discusses the difference between expanded consciousness and altered consciousness, and what it means to live a psychedelic-catalyzed life, one in which awe, presence, and curiosity are part of everyday existence. Through his retreats and coaching, Will invites people to move beyond peak exper

In this solo episode of The Conscious Consultant Hour: Awakening Humanity, Sam Liebowitz explores what it really means to go beyond positive thinking. He begins by reading his blog post, “Gratitude Is a Choice We Can Make Anytime,” reminding us that while life can feel chaotic, painful, or uncertain, there is almost always something in the present moment we can be genuinely grateful for—our breath, a bed to sleep in, food in the kitchen, or simply a safe place to rest. Sam explains how shifting our focus from what’s missing (“negative space”) to what’s already here (“positive space”) can gently open the door to gratitude, even in difficult times.From there, Sam dives deeper into why “just thinking positive” often doesn’t work. He talks about the unconscious patterns of unworthiness, self-protection, and old stories from childhood that quietly sabotage our intentions, and how real transformation requires deep inner work—whether through therapy, coaching, spiritual practice, or other forms of healing. Gratitude

his week on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes Sarah McCrum, a visionary money consciousness coach, and educator whose work is transforming how people around the world relate to wealth. Sarah is also the author of the new book, Love Money, Money Loves You.After a profound spiritual experience in which she received direct messages from the energy of money itself, Sarah devoted her life to helping others heal their financial anxiety and rediscover money as a loving, supportive force. Her teachings invite us to move beyond scarcity and into a deeper alignment with abundance, generosity, and ease.Drawing on her decades of work with entrepreneurs, leaders, and families, Sarah shares how our beliefs and emotions shape the flow of prosperity in our lives. Through her programs and live masterclasses, she helps people create what she calls genuine wealth, a blend of financial freedom, emotional wellbeing, and soulful purpose. Her approach is practical yet deeply spiritual, combining energy awareness with grou

In this impromptu solo episode, Sam opens with a reflection from his blog, “To Travel Is to Change Our Inner World,” sharing how post-pandemic house-sitting adventures and a profound journey through Peru’s Sacred Valley reshaped his perspective. Travel, he notes, isn’t just logistics or a break from routine—it’s an inner transformation that broadens empathy, rewires the brain through new experiences, and reminds us how deeply interconnected we all are.Pivoting to this week’s theme, Sam explores angels as our “higher levels”—not separate beings, but expanded aspects of ourselves within a non-dual, unified universe. He recounts a defining moment—an unmistakable inner voice saying “Just say yes”—that guided him and his wife into a healing ceremony and catalyzed powerful change. Sam offers practical ways to connect: pray (speak) and meditate (listen), notice your natural “clair” (feeling, hearing, seeing, or simply knowing), and experiment with practices like automatic writing. The invitation: try on this framewo

This week on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes Anja Žibert, Purpose Mentor, Energetic Guide, and founder of Human Empowerment for Reconnection and Transformation.A certified HeartMath® Trainer and former corporate headhunter turned “Soul Headhunter,” Anja bridges the worlds of business and spirit, guiding awakening leaders to align their purpose, energy, and work. Her approach blends strategy with soul, inviting us to step into coherence and lead from the heart.In this illuminating conversation, Anja shares wisdom from her experiences with sacred medicine journeys and integration and how they can catalyze deep healing and expanded awareness when grounded in intention and embodiment. She explores the path of embodied leadership, where authenticity, presence, and self-awareness replace old models of control and performance. Through her work, Anja reminds us that transformation begins in the body and ripples outward into how we lead, collaborate, and create.Together, Sam and Anja look toward the future

This week on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes mother-daughter duo Norma J. Burton & Nisha Burton, co-authors of the transformative new book Navigating Liminal Realms.Together, they explore the mysterious in-between spaces of human experience, the thresholds between the seen & unseen, waking & dreaming, life & death, and how these liminal realms can become gateways for healing, creativity, and awakening.With over 30 years of experience apprenticing with Indigenous elders and holding advanced degrees in Buddhist psychology and shamanic traditions, Norma brings profound insight into trauma healing, shadow work, and the power of mythic understanding. Her Journey to Completion methodology and Circle of Trust Healing Center have supported countless individuals in transforming pain into purpose. Nisha, an award-winning filmmaker and dreamwork specialist, weaves her expertise in lucid dreaming, storytelling, and emerging technologies to illuminate how imagination and consciousness intersect

This week on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes Internationally Renowned Intuitive Healer, Reiki Master Teacher, and Channeler, Natalie Namaste.With over 25 years of experience and clients ranging from celebrities to spiritual seekers around the world, Natalie brings a rare depth of wisdom and compassion to her work. Guided by the 120 Angelic Beings of Light she channels, Natalie supports thousands in connecting with divine guidance, awakening consciousness, and finding the courage to embody their soul’s truth.In this conversation, Natalie will share messages from the angels and from the other side, illuminating what happens after death, how souls choose their journeys, and what she learned through her own near-death and pre-birth experiences. She also reveals how past lives influence our present patterns and how we can heal by bringing awareness and love to the root causes of our suffering.Listeners will experience a taste of Natalie’s healing gifts as she guides a live channeled Reiki activation de

This week on The Conscious Consultant Hour, I invite you to explore one of the most pressing questions of our time: How do we find safety when the world around us feels uncertain, unstable, or even unsafe?From global challenges to personal struggles, we live in an age where fear and instability can easily take root in our hearts. And yet, there is a way to return to a sense of inner calm, no matter what is happening outside.In this episode, I share practices and perspectives that can help us cultivate safety from the inside out. True safety doesn’t come from controlling circumstances but from building resilience, strengthening our presence, and trusting the wisdom of our own hearts. We’ll explore how to ground ourselves when life feels overwhelming, how to use stillness and compassion as anchors, and how to reconnect with the truth that we are never truly alone.Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to create a safe inner space while walking through an unpredictable world. Whether you’re navigating uncertai

In this deeply reflective episode of The Conscious Consultant Hour: Awakening Humanity, Sam Liebowitz explores what he calls “the gift of devastation.” With his scheduled guest unexpectedly absent, Sam turns the show into a powerful solo conversation about how breakdowns, losses, and sudden disruptions can become catalysts for growth.Drawing on personal stories—including a canceled trip that revealed hidden blessings—Sam shows how devastation can teach us resilience, humility, flexibility, and compassion. He reminds us that while life rarely unfolds according to our plans, these moments of collapse often carry the seeds of clarity, transformation, and even protection.Listen in as Sam invites you to reflect on your own experiences of devastation, discover the hidden gifts within them, and embrace life’s challenges as opportunities to awaken and grow.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-conscious-consultant-hour8505/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out

This week on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes psychopharmacologist and author, Anton Gomez-Escolar MSc, MPH, MIR.Anton is a psychopharmacologist who works on psychedelic research, drug education, and harm reduction. He is the founder of the social media channel @Drogopedia, author of several peer-reviewed scientific articles on psychedelics and three published books on the topic, including The Psychedelic Reawakening.He has worked at public health and drug organizations like the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA), Kosmicare and Energy Control, and has presented on psychedelics at several international scientific conferences and policy forums, including the European Parliament and the United Nations, being also invited to several important European meetings on psychedelics held at institutions like the European Medicines Agency, the Spanish Government or the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology.He is a member of the UNAD Global Drug Policy Commission, and cofounder and board member of the Spa

This week on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes executive leadership coach and soulful guide, Cara Jean Wilson.Cara is known for helping high achievers and entrepreneurs step out of hustle culture and into a more fulfilling way of living and leading. With her unique ability to distill complexity into clarity, she supports people in aligning their work with their deepest purpose—so they can experience more joy, freedom, and meaning in every area of life.In our conversation, Cara shares insights from her signature framework, The CARA Method, which blends strategic vision with timeless wisdom to create transformation from the inside out. For her, clarity is not just about decision-making, it’s an alchemical process that turns confusion into direction, pressure into presence, and ambition into authentic expression. She shows us how clarity opens the door to connection and community, the true pillars of sustainable success.From her powerful events like LAW – Life Aligned Work to her intimate coaching, Car

This week on The Conscious Consultant Hour, I invite you to journey with me into the heart of China, to the capital of Beijing. Returning after 15 years, I experienced the city this time not as a tourist, but as a traveler living like a local. From winding hutongs hidden behind ancient gates to night markets glowing with lantern light, every moment was a reminder of how foreign and familiar can exist side by side.Beijing is a place where contrasts live in harmony with the timeless quiet of temples tucked between towering glass skyscrapers, the aroma of food everywhere mingling with the hum of electric scooters. Walking its streets again, I felt a deep change from the swarms of bicycles in the past, to a truly modern city with massive buildings. These experiences stirred something within me, an awareness of how travel dissolves our boundaries and invites us to see with new eyes. Of how people are people, no matter where they reside.And yet, beneath the wonder of discovery, there was also the gentle ache of mis

This week on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes Researcher, Alchemist and Author, P. D. Newman.P.D. Newman has been immersed in the study and practice of shamanism, alchemy, hermetism, and theurgy for more than two decades. The author of Theurgy: Theory and Practice: The Mysteries of the Ascent to the Divine, Angels in Vermilion: The Philosophers' Stone from Dee to DMT, and Alchemically Stoned: The Psychedelic Secret of Freemasonry.The use of hallucinogenic substances like peyote and desert tobacco has long played a significant role in the spiritual practices and traditions of Native Americans. While many of those practices are well documented, the relationship between entheogens and Native Americans of the Southeast - whose psychedelic use was just as sophisticated - has gone largely unexplored. In Tripping the Trail of Ghosts: Psychedelics and the Afterlife Journey in Native American Mound Cultures, P.D. Newman examines these lost psychedelic traditions.Examining the role of psychoactive plants

This week on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes visionary entrepreneur, speaker, and transformational coach Curtis Morley.With a deep background in business development, digital learning, and leadership training, Curtis has worked with powerhouse organizations like FranklinCovey, Agilix, and eLearningBrothers. But it’s his latest work on what he calls “counterfeit emotions” that opens a whole new dimension in the conversation around entrepreneurship, success, and inner freedom.Drawing from years of experience mentoring business leaders, Curtis reveals how entrepreneurs often operate from unexamined emotional patterns—like fear disguised as motivation, or anxiety masquerading as ambition. These “counterfeit emotions” might drive short-term results, but over time, they erode clarity, authenticity, and wellbeing. Curtis shares how identifying and replacing these false emotional drivers with grounded awareness and conscious intention can transform not only a business, but the person leading it.This episo

This week on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam is joined by Ralph White, a pioneer in holistic education and a guiding light in the esoteric and consciousness movements.Ralph was the visionary co-founder of the New York Open Center, which served for nearly four decades as the city’s primary hub for holistic learning, spiritual exploration, and transformative education. Now, as Director and President of the New Center for Holistic Learning, Ralph continues this rich legacy, ushering in a new chapter for seekers, healers, and wisdom keepers alike.In this enlightening conversation, Ralph shares stories from his remarkable journey, curating global conferences through the Esoteric Quest series, supporting the evolution of end-of-life consciousness with the Art of Dying work, and holding space for the reawakening of ancient wisdom in modern times. His path weaves together deep spirituality, cultural history, and an unwavering dedication to the inner life.Whether you’re drawn to the mysteries of the soul, curious a

This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes Buddhist Nun, Ethnobotanist, and Founder of Divine Master Alchemy and the Acācea Foundation, Ven. Pema Dolma (Acacea Lewis).Ven. Pema Dolma is an ordained Getsul (Novice) Vajrayana.For over a decade, she has explored the intersections of high‑dose psilocybin practice, cultural anthropology, and Vajrayana Buddhism, studying with teachers such as Baba Kilindi Iyi and Lama Mike Crowley.Her research and teaching have included the study and ceremonial application of sacred medicines such as Psilocybin containing mushrooms, Amanita Muscaria, Bufo alvarius, San Pedro, Kambo, and many other ethnobotanicals (psychedelic and non-psychedelic) with a focus on their role in cultural, medical and spiritual development all over the world.Pema is presently preparing for a long‑term silent retreat while continuing to share her insights through select lectures and collaborations.Tune in and share all of your questions and comments about Psychedelics and Buddhism on our

This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes Globally Recognized Thought Leader, #1 International Bestselling Author, and Visionary Founder, Teresa de Grosbois.Teresa is the visionary founder of the Evolutionary Business Council and the Vista Mundo Intentional Community in Costa Rica. With a profound commitment to conscious living and the power of authentic connection, Teresa has dedicated her life's work to creating spaces and frameworks that empower individuals to thrive in harmony with themselves, each other, and the natural world.For years, Teresa cultivated a significant international presence through her personal brand, becoming a sought-after speaker and mentor in the realms of influence, leadership, and personal development. Her work has touched countless lives, guiding individuals to unlock their potential and live more purposeful lives.Are you seeking a life brimming with ease, joy, and profound purpose? This week on The Conscious Consultant Hour, we invite you to explore Vista Mund