Forgiveness is often misunderstood as leniency, but it's truly about freeing ourselves from bitterness and regaining control of our lives. It doesn't mean excusing bad behavior or allowing toxic people back in, but rather releasing resentment for our own well-being. Scientific studies show that forgiveness can improve physical and mental health, lowering stress and enhancing healing. Forgiveness is a learned behavior—it can be learned and practiced by each of us like any other skill. It allows us to heal emotional wounds, purge negative feelings and emotions, and forge stronger bonds. I learned first-hand the power of forgiveness after the tragic death of my warrior son Jason in Afghanistan. Forgiveness is ultimately a gift to ourselves, offering a path to a healthier and more peaceful life. Holding onto bitterness harms us more than we think. Let go, forgive, and take back control of your life. It’s a gift you give to yourself. I hope you enjoy my video about the healing power of forgiveness. It is truly the greatest gift you can give yourself. Please subscribe, follow and share this episode of my podcast on YouTube and on my website haveyoueverwonderedpodcast.com. You can also follow #HaveYouEverWondered podcast on all social media and view or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Unlocking Pathways to Enlightenment | Dr. Andrew Newberg's Research In this video, we explore the groundbreaking research of Dr. Andrew Newberg, who has uncovered how specific activities can rewire the brain to promote spiritual enlightenment. Discover how practices like sacred music, dance, yoga, tai chi, and qigong can elevate our consciousness and connect us to the cosmos. Learn about the profound impact of ceremonial practices, chanting, and meditation on our neural pathways. Dr. Newberg's team uses advanced brain imaging techniques such as MRI, SPECT, and CAT scans to reveal how meditation fosters neuroplasticity, enhancing emotional regulation, self-awareness, and compassion. These practices can lead to a more enlightened state of being, offering deep insights and a profound sense of connection to the world around us. Join us as we delve into the science behind these ancient practices and their transformative effects on the brain. Please subscribe, follow and share this episode of my podcast on YouTube and on my website haveyoueverwonderedpodcast.com. You can also follow #HaveYouEverWondered podcast on all social media and view or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Have you ever wondered what makes some people so resilient? Researchers tell us it’s a skill we can cultivate through certain practices. 1. Developing a Solid Support Network: While it might seem easier to be alone, investing in friendships is crucial. Support from relationships boosts your ability to cope with stress and adversity. 2. Finding Purpose: Resilient people feel a sense of purpose, whether it’s helping friends, volunteering, or making the world a better place. As Bill Nye the Science Guy would say, “Let’s go out and change the world.” 3. Choosing Positivity: Instead of complaining, take action to solve problems. Be flexible, dance, laugh with friends, hug loved ones—move positive energy through your body. Building resilience involves investing in relationships, finding meaning, and choosing positivity. Try these strategies to become more resilient during life’s challenges. Please subscribe, follow and share this episode of my podcast on YouTube and on my website haveyoueverwonderedpodcast.com. You can also follow #HaveYouEverWondered podcast on all social media and view or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Have you ever wondered what motivates us humans at our core? Perhaps you believe our #essence is inherently sinful and we have inherited from birth a corrupt nature to fight a lifelong battle against wrongdoing. Or rather are we inspired by the divine with a primal capacity for good, kindness and compassion? Or, perhaps a bit of both sinful and divine aspects as Carl Jung professed. Whether you view human essence through the lens of divinity, sinfulness or both, one aspect of our nature that we can all agree on, is our human capacity for #resiliency and #transformation. Regardless of how much adversity chisels away the marvel of our being, it reveals the hidden masterpiece that dwells inside each of us. I am so humbled to share the #inspirational story of Olympic athlete, best-selling author and #motivationalspeaker #JanineShepard. Following a traumatic cycling accident that left her paralyzed, her unfathomable grit and determination ultimately revealed her inner spirit, incredible love and resiliency. Please subscribe, follow and share this episode of my podcast on YouTube and on my website haveyoueverwonderedpodcast.com. You can also follow #HaveYouEverWondered podcast on all social media and view or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Learn practical ways to increase your vibration with positivity to improve your health and happiness. Practice #gratitude, #meditation, #creativity, #walking in nature and #earthing to name just a few. For more information on how you can raise your vibe, please watch my interview with Dr. #Garret Yount, author of #WhyVibesMatter on Have You Ever Wondered? to discuss the fascinating role that vibrations play in our universe and in our everyday lives. Please subscribe to my podcast on YouTube, follow me on TikTok and on my website haveyoueverwonderedpodcast.com. You can also follow Have You Ever Wondered? podcast on all social media and view or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Have you ever wondered if there is something special about the sound of a gong? is there something powerful about the #vibrations they emit? Have you ever wanted to explore the mysteries of #vibes and #chakras? Spiritual traditions throughout the world tell us that the enveloping sound of a gong can lead to profound relaxation and calm, helping our brains enter the theta state of deep peace associated with #meditation and #intuition. Vibrations accomplish this by traveling through the energy centers within the body. These energy centers are called #chakras. Your #chakrasystem is attached to different physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of your being. #Holistic medicine practitioners often incorporate chakra tuning forks into their #holistichealth practices, allowing the vibrations to interact with the corresponding chakra to balance #energy, promote circulation, and enhance the body’s natural healing processes. But vibrations have a much larger impact than just promoting healing. #stringtheory, one of the most prominent models for explaining the basic structure of the universe, suggests that vibrating strings are the fundamental building blocks of the #cosmos. At the subatomic level, these pulsating strings produce particles that give rise to all matter. Even though we do not see these pulsating #quanta of energy, they interact with us continuously, affecting our mood, our vitality and our overall life experience. They also play a vital importance in our interaction with others. The energy we emit—our “vibe” attracts and repels people, situations and opportunities, literally shaping our relationships with others. I am so excited to have Dr. Garret Yount, author of #WhyVibesMatter on my next episode of #HaveYouEverWondered? to discuss the fascinating role that vibrations play in our universe and in our everyday lives. Please subscribe to my #podcast on YouTube and on my website haveyoueverwonderedpodcast.com. You can also follow Have You Ever Wondered? podcast on all social media and view or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Have you ever wondered if reincarnation is real? How young children exhibit extraordinary talents and insights that seem almost otherworldly? Some suggest that these children might bring these incredible talents to this earth from another lifetime. Take #JonahHo, for example. He plays Chopin perfectly, an astonishing feat for a five-year-old child. But it's not just musical prodigies that make many wonder about reincarnation. At two years old, #JamesLeininger began recounting details of being a World War II fighter pilot. He described being shot down by a plane with a red sun, symbolizing the Japanese flag. And he knew intricate details about World War II aircraft, identifying a drop tank on a toy airplane. He was recalling very specific and vivid details about his previous life, including his previous name, which was James, a fellow pilot named Jack Larsen, and the aircraft carrier he flew from named the Natoma. Well, James’ parents verified the details in their book Sole Survivor. So, after finding extraordinary evidence that they could not explain away, they now believe that their son was indeed recalling the life of James M. Houston, a World War II pilot killed in action. Recent research shows that a third of all Americans, including 30% of Christians, believe in reincarnation. America's younger generation being the most open to the concept. So, these stories and beliefs across cultures and history suggest that it just might be more of our existence than we understand. Could reincarnation be real? Join me in my next episode of HaveYouEverWondered?, as I discuss the phenomenon of reincarnation with researcher and author Dr. Jim Matlock. Dr. Matlock holds a B.A. in English and a Ph.D. in Anthropology. He is a Research Fellow at the Parapsychology Foundation. He is the author of Signs of Reincarnation: Exploring Beliefs, Cases, and Theory, which provides the first comprehensive look at the belief in reincarnation and the evidence for past lives from historical records, anthropological studies, and contemporary research. Please subscribe to my podcast on YouTube and on my website haveyoueverwonderedpodcast.com. You can also follow Have You Ever Wondered? podcast on all social media and view or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Have you ever wondered if near-death experiences are real? Many near-death experiencers verify that claim. They say that only until we leave our body are we capable of experiencing the entire spectrum of reality. They say once they left their physical body, their senses expanded exponentially. Dr. Bruce Greyson has studied over 1,000 cases of near-death experiences. He found consistent similarities in NDEs that many of us have read about - the white light, incredible peace and love that is omnipresent in that realm, and the existence of a life review. This has led me to three questions: 1. If my conscience is going to live on after I leave this body, should i live my life differently? 2. If I knew the place that I was going to was so beautiful, how would that affect my view of my own passing? 3. What if I had a life review? Everything I ever did was going to flash before my eyes and I was going to feel the same pain or joy that I had inflicted on others, how would I treat people differently? In the next episodes of Have You Ever Wondered? I share Rob Gentile's life after death experience in the ethereal and interview Dr. Bruce Greyson, the nation's foremost expert in near-death experiences. Rob's story beautifully written in his book Quarks Of Light is his personal testimony of his NDE, resilience, unity, and the true meaning of life following his near-death experience and his life as a heart transplant survivor. Dr. Bruce Greyson MD, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry & Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia, has studied near-death experiences for more than 45 years and is one of the world’s leading experts on their science and significance. In his beautiful book After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond, Dr. Greyson challenges our everyday ideas about our minds and our brains and offers key insights on how we can begin to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Dr. Greyson's years of study confirm many, many stories of near death experiences just like that of Rob A. Gentile and shares the commonalities they all share. Science confirms spirituality! Please join me, Carlene Cross, in my interview with Rob A. Gentile and hear his incredible story of love, resilience and oneness. Please also join me in my interview with Dr. Bruce Greyson. I hope that you will see that show that science and spirituality are compatible, that being spiritual doesn’t require you to abandon science. Follow @haveyoueverwonderedpodcast and please subscribe to my podcast on YouTube and on my website https://haveyoueverwonderedpodcast.com/. You can also follow me on all social media and view or listen to Have You Ever Wondered Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.

3 Proven Ways to Control Your Anger #1 Stop and Breathe! #2 Process your anger positively! #3 Cultivate empathy! You can take charge of your emotions, make healthy decisions, and heal through love. Please join me on @haveyoueverwonderedpodcast when I speak with Gary Zukav about Creating Authentic Power - Choose Love! On my podcast Gary speaks about his latest book, Universal Human, about humanity's unprecedented transformation to multisensory beings, and how to create Authentic Power by choosing love over fear. Choose Love! Gary Zukav's work has transcended cultural and religious boundaries. A master teacher and author of four consecutive New York Times bestsellers, Gary is dedicated to the unprecedented transformation in human consciousness – an entirely new threshold in the human experience. Gary has written 8 books and co-authored 4 more, many have been on the NYT’s national best sellers list. Six million copies of his books have been published in 32 languages. Gary's books include The Dancing Wu Li Masters, Seat of the Soul and his latest, Universal Human, which guides us toward a human species beyond even the emerging multisensory human species. His insights, warmth, and contagious enthusiasm have endeared him to millions of viewers through his 36 appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Follow me on social media @haveyoueverwonderedpodcast and follow my podcast on my website at https://haveyoueverwonderedpodcast.com/.

Have you ever wondered if spiritual healers are legitimate? Well, recent research shows that more than a third of all Americans believe they’ve either witnessed or experienced a supernatural healing! Maybe our willingness to believe is because we know that healers have been held in high esteem throughout history. But can they really heal remotely? Wouldn’t such distance healing defy science? Well, viewed from a closed universe perspective, perhaps it would. But if what we’ve learned from near-death experiences, quantum physics, and the world’s holy texts are true, the cosmos might just be designed to make such things possible! The world’s oldest holy book—The Hindu Vedas, depicts the universe as a complex, unified web. Centuries later, Quantum physicists came to a similar conclusion. Long before that, indigenous healers painted the same picture of the cosmos. Many tribes told stories of the entire universe being united by a great web of life. Please join me, Carlene Cross, as I share an incredible story of my personal experience with renowned spiritual healer, Gene Krackehl and his healing of a friend through me! I am so excited to share the story of this miracle with my listeners! Gene is a Hands-on Energy Healer, Intuitive Spiritual Healer & Advisor, Reiki Master, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and an Ordained Interfaith Minister who has been doing distance healing his entire life. He  has testified successes in healing people with illness and has made breakthrough discoveries in helping people deal with stress, release fear, grief and anxiety. Gene is acclaimed for his ability to fix broken hearts—which he usually accomplishes in just one session. People have flown in from all over the world to experience Gene's unique healing energy and it has earned him the reputation of being called "The Amazing Healer™." Please subscribe to my podcast on YouTube and on my website haveyoueverwonderedpodcast.com. You can also follow Have You Ever Wondered? podcast on all social media and view or listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Have you ever wondered if there's one belief that is shared across cultures throughout history? Well, there is. We see it in petroglyphs and signs and symbols and stories and holy books. That belief is that everything is connected. The universal symbol for the tree of life shares in that understanding. It arises in continents and cultures throughout the ages. We can see versions of the #TreeOfLife in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, in Hebrew and Islamic creed, and throughout Europe. The limbs of the tree reach upward towards heaven, connecting us there. The branches and the leaves intertwine symbolizing connectedness to one another and to the earth. And the roots bury deep into the soil, connecting us to those who have gone before us. This story of connectedness can be seen in modern science as well—in chaos theory, gravity and quantum entanglement. Quantum entanglement was discovered in the 1930s by a group of physicists, including Albert Einstein and Erwin Schrödinger—and it freaked them out! For decades, physicists argued the feasibility of entanglement until, in 1964, in the lab of John Stuart Bell in Geneva, he proved that #QuantumEntanglement was in fact, reality. Well, what is quantum entanglement? In the simplest terms, quantum entanglement means that aspects of one particle of an entangled pair depend on aspects of the other particle, no matter how far apart they are or what lies between them The only way that this is possible is if these two electrons are still communicating, they're still entangled, and the implications of that are that the entire fabric of the universe is intertwined. The strange part of quantum entanglement is that when you measure something about one particle in an entangled pair, you immediately know something about the other particle, even if they are millions of light years apart. This odd connection between the two particles is instantaneous, seemingly breaking Einstein’s theory that nothing travels faster than the speed of light. Einstein famously called the phenomenon “spooky action at a distance.” What do all these #Connections mean for us in our everyday lives? Albert Einstein went on to answer that question by stating, “our task is to free ourselves from this prison of thinking we are separate and widen our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.” Internationally bestselling author #LynnMcTaggart agrees. She states, we are each a vital part of the whole. Equipped with the innate power to effect great change. By recognizing and honoring the connections that bind us, we could create a more compassionate, harmonious world where the well-being of all is considered. Lynne is consistently voted one of the world’s top 100 spiritual leaders for her ground-breaking work with consciousness and the power of intention. As architect of the Intention Experiments, a web-based ‘global laboratory,’ Lynne was prominently featured in the plotline of Dan Brown’s blockbuster The Lost Symbol. Over the years Lynne has been called a ‘metaphysical rock star’, ‘the Madonna of the Quantum World,’ ‘the Malcolm Gladwell of the New Science’ and even #The Dalai Mama.’ She is also editorial director of #WhatDoctorsDon’tTellYou, one of the world’s most respected US health magazines. Please join me, #CarleneCross, as I speak with Lynn McTaggart about the implications of an interconnected universe. I hope that you will agree with Lynne when she says, “The most essential ingredient in creating our universe is the consciousness that observes it.” Follow @haveyoueverwonderedpodcast and please subscribe to my podcast on YouTube and on my website https://haveyoueverwonderedpodcast.com/. You can also follow me on all social media and view or listen to #HaveYouEverWondered #Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.

In a world buzzing with endless distractions and fleeting conversations, have you ever paused to ask the deeper questions: Who are we? Why are we here? Where are we going? If these questions have ever stirred within you, then my new podcast, "Have You Ever Wondered," is your gateway to that exploration. "Have You Ever Wondered" dives into the fascinating crossroads of science and spirituality, bridging the gap between empirical evidence and the mysteries of the human spirit. What makes this podcast unique? It’s the voices you will hear. We bring together leading scientists who push the boundaries of what we know, spiritual leaders who offer profound wisdom, and everyday people whose stories resonate with our shared human experience. Together, we explore the questions that define our essence and our destiny. In our conversations, you'll discover the latest scientific theories that challenge conventional thinking and spiritual insights that offer solace and direction. We delve into topics like consciousness, the afterlife, the nature of reality, and the interconnectedness of all things. Each episode is crafted to not only inform but also inspire you to ponder your own place in the grand tapestry of life. "Have You Ever Wondered" is more than just a podcast—it's a community of seekers, a sanctuary for the curious, and a platform for dialogue that transcends boundaries. Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or somewhere in between, this podcast is designed to spark your curiosity and deepen your understanding of the world and yourself. Join best-selling author and life-long student of spirituality and science, Carlene Cross, as she interviews leading scientists, medical professionals, mystics, religious leaders, healers, authors and everyday people about the meaning of life. Please subscribe to my podcast on YouTube. You can also follow me on all social media and view or listen to Have You Ever Wondered Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Learn how the brain's prefrontal cortex traces the timeline of science and religion through the Middle Ages, the Renaissance period, and the Scientific Revolution and how it impacts science and spirituality today. Please subscribe to my podcast on YouTube. You can also follow me on all social media and view or listen to Have You Ever Wondered Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Have you ever wondered if near-death experiences are real? We perceive only a fraction of our reality. We live in a world of sights and sounds that we never see nor hear. Albert Einstein contended that although our daily experiences seem to represent reality, the true nature of the universe is much more mysterious and hidden. “Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one," he remarked. Since 1967, the Division of Perceptual Studies at the University of Virginia has been analyzing some of these hidden realities and evaluating them empirically. One of these phenomena is the Near-Death Experience. The department has evaluated over 1,000 NDEs and its former director will be our guest on the upcoming episode of Have You Ever Wondered? Please join us as I speak with Dr. Bruce Greyson, the nation’s leading expert on the subject of Near-Death Experiences. Dr. Greyson’s interest in near-death experiences began just a few months after graduating from medical school, when he treated an unconscious patient in the emergency room who stunned him the next morning with an account of leaving her body. That event challenged his beliefs about the mind and the brain, and ultimately led him on a journey to study near-death experiences scientifically, leading to more than a hundred publications in medical journals. In his beautiful book After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond, Dr. Greyson challenges our everyday ideas about our minds and our brains and offers key insights on how we can begin to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Dr. Greyson's years of study confirm many, many stories of near death experiences and shares the commonalities they all exhibit. Science confirms spirituality! Please join us as I speak with Dr. Bruce Greyson, the nation’s leading expert on the subject of Near-Death Experiences. I hope that you will see that science and spirituality are compatible, and that being spiritual doesn’t require you to abandon science. Follow @haveyoueverwonderedpodcast and watch the full episode of NDEs: A Scientific Perspective with Dr. Bruce Greyson on my YouTube Channel. Please subscribe to my podcast on YouTube. You can also follow me on all social media and view or listen to Have You Ever Wondered Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Dr. Subhash Kak’s research has spanned the fields of information theory, cryptography, neural networks, and quantum theory. His work has informed a variety of artificial intelligence applications. In 2019, the Government of India awarded Dr. Kak the Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India, for his contributions on the history of mathematics, science, ancient astronomy and philosophy of science. Subhash is the author of 20 books including technical works and books on Indian science, yoga and art. He is also the author of 6 books of verse. On this episode of my podcast, Have You Ever Wondered Podcast, Subhash speaks about the interconnectedness of consciousness, artificial intelligence, and the awareness within us that separates us from computers. Please subscribe to my podcast on YouTube. You can also follow me on all social media and view or listen to Have You Ever Wondered Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Have you ever wondered if near death experiences--NDEs are real? Many near-death experiencers verify that claim. They say that only until we leave our body are we capable of experiencing the entire spectrum of reality. They say once they left their physical body, their senses expanded exponentially. Join me, Carlene Cross, in the next episodes of Have You Ever Wondered where I share Rob Gentile's life after death experience in the ethereal and interview Dr. Bruce Greyson, the nation's foremost expert in near-death experiences. Rob's story beautifully written in his book Quarks Of Light is his personal testimony of his NDE, resilience, unity, and the true meaning of life following his near-death experience and his life as a heart transplant survivor. Dr. Bruce Greyson MD, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry & Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia, has studied near-death experiences for more than 45 years and is one of the world’s leading experts on their science and significance. In his beautiful book After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond, Dr. Greyson challenges our everyday ideas about our minds and our brains and offers key insights on how we can begin to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Dr. Greyson's years of study confirm many, many stories of near death experiences just like that of Rob A. Gentile and shares the commonalities they all share. Science confirms spirituality! Please join me, Carlene Cross, in my interview with Rob A. Gentile and hear his incredible story of love, resilience and oneness. Please also join me in my interview with Dr. Bruce Greyson, one of the nation's leading experts on NDEs. I hope that you will see that science and spirituality are compatible, and that being spiritual doesn’t require you to abandon science. Please subscribe to my podcast on YouTube and on my website https://haveyoueverwonderedpodcast.com/. You can also follow me on all social media and view or listen to Have You Ever Wondered Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio or wherever you listen to podcasts.