James W. Loewen #435

James W. Loewen #435

James W. Loewen wrote a book, Lies My Teacher Told Me, that changed my life and set me off on a journey of historical discovery that continues to this day.  For him to come on my show, What Matters Most, is the icing on the cake.  Jim was an amazing guest and a...
Melissa Hart Tribute #434

Melissa Hart Tribute #434

This is a brief tribute to my dear friend and voice of What Matters Most Melissa Hart who recently passed away after a challenging yet inspired struggle with cancer.  I met her through a mutual friend in Maui, and we never looked back.  Sweet Melissa was a great force...
Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. #433

Rodney Lawrence Hurst, Sr. #433

“It is a struggle.  It is a battle that has to be fought and you understand in this battle, and this struggle, not to be cliché about it, but that it is not a sprint, but a marathon, yet it is worth fighting.”  — Rodney Lawrence Hurst Sr. This was a beautiful...
Patti Austin #432

Patti Austin #432

I fell in love with the great Patti Austin during this inspired give and take.  Patti is so real, raw and authentic on top of being a world-class singer.  She captivated me with story after story, some of which were truly supernatural.  Her music is such a gift.  Take...
Dr. Erin Fall Haskell #431

Dr. Erin Fall Haskell #431

Dr. Erin Fall Haskell (read her book Awakening!)is such an inspired voice for awakening and living an authentic life.  This show was just a joy for me to do as Erin and I effortlessly went back and forth over a number of topics.  She is simply refreshingly honest and...
Chris Lebron #430

Chris Lebron #430

What a privilege to have the brilliant Chris Lebron (find him on Twitter and read his latest book, Making Black Lives Matter) join What Matters for an inspired conversation about race, politics, and our ongoing struggle to evolve as a nation. Chris Lebron is Assistant...
Mirabai Starr #429

Mirabai Starr #429

“Come, come, whoever you are. Wanderer, worshiper, lover of leaving. It doesn’t matter. Ours is not a caravan of despair.” Rumi What an absolute joy for my Soul to interact with this beam of light named Mirabai Starr (read her new book Caravan of No Despair)....
Swami Sadashiva Tirtha #428

Swami Sadashiva Tirtha #428

What a joy to connect with the Joyful Guru himself, the beloved Swami Sadashiva Tirtha (find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!).  Down to earth, open and wise I learned a lot on this one.  His books are enlightening and open the heart, as does his easy laugh. ...
Sarah Anne Shockley #427

Sarah Anne Shockley #427

“I cannot know your personal suffering, of course; only you can,” writes Sarah Anne Shockley (find her on Facebook!). “But I do understand the experience of being in significant and relentless pain for long periods of time, and I understand the fear, sadness, and...
Clint Smith #426

Clint Smith #426

I fell in love with the beautiful and inspiring spirit of Clint Smith (read his book, Counting Descent. He also is a deep wellspring of wisdom. What a gift to have him drop by and bless us with some poetry and his presence. Clint Smith is a writer, teacher, and...