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Welcome to the online archive for my radio show, "A Call to Greatness." Check back regularly for new featured shows and information about future airings.
Do you know what life is asking from you in this moment? Do you hide your light behind habits, excuses and limitations? Our true greatness lies, not so much in what we accomplish, but rather, in our ability to love and make empowering choices again and again. Join host, spiritual counselor, psychic and energy trainer Victoria Post and explore the many ways we are called into that greatness as individuals and as a collective. Each week, Victoria and her guests help you identify your own unique calls to greatness and support you in finding the courage and resources you need to follow through. Their stories of healing and hope will sharpen your awareness, touch your soul, and inspire you to see your life differently; their wisdom and grace will give you permission to live the life that calls you.
Join Victoria as she interviews blind mountain climber,
Erik Wehenmayer. On May 26, 2001, Erik Wehenmayer made
history as the first blind man to summit Mount Everest.
On that same day, Victoria made personal history by climbing
Mount Shasta. In this fascinating show, Victoria and Erik
share stories of their adventures, including their life
philosophies which helped them surmount all manner of
obstacles. Imagine trying to put up a tent or tie your
crampons while wearing thick mountain gloves when you
can't see what you're grabbing! Erik also discusses his
latest book, "The Adversity Advantage: Turning Everyday
Struggles into Everyday Greatness." Erik's incredible
spirit and life experience, combined with co-author, Paul
Stoltz's scientific study of adversity, provide a step-by-step
guide to greatness. Learn how to make adversity one of
your most important allies; hear what real courage sound
like; and find out what one man does after climbing Everest.
Join Victoria as she talks with Carrie Clark-Kenny, Ph.D.
about the role of narcissism in modern life. Clark-Kenny
holds a doctor of Philosophy in Mythological Studies from
the Pacifica Graduate Institute; her dissertation, “The
Inspired Narcissist”, focuses on healing the "Wounds of
Narcissism through Renewed Individual, Cultural and Environmental
Experience." Victoria and Carrie explore the myth of Narcissus,
the prevalence of Narcissism in today's culture and what
it really means to be "narcissistic." Learn how embracing
and living out this myth can help move you from endless
searching and self-absorption to a life of deep love and
connection and true greatness. So don't miss this show
It really is all about you!
Join Victoria as she interviews shamanic practitioners
and weather dancers, David Corbin and Nan Moss. Both Corbin
and Moss are currently faculty members of the Foundation
for Shamanic Studies. They are certified in Harner Method
Shamanic Counseling by the Foundation and have a private
practice specializing in shamanic counseling, soul retrieval,
and shamanic healing. Both have been "dancing" with the
weather spirits for nearly ten years. Victoria, David
and Nan explore new ways to relate to the weather, learn
how the weather spirits can help mitigate the effects
of global warming, and gain a deeper understanding and
appreciation of our own internal weather. Nan and David
share the challenges and wisdom gained from their journey
with weather, including stories and hopes for healing
on a personal and global level. So tune in and call in
with your questions. Your greatness is the only umbrella
you need. And the weather forecast for this show - phenomenal!
Open any newspaper, browse any bookstore, turn on your
television we are bombarded by images and stories of
end-of-the-world prophecies. This is a world-wide phenomenon,
reflecting a deep longing within us to be one with God's
spirit, to rise up above our current troubles; to be called
home; to do something other than live our current incarnation.
Victoria interviews Lynnaea Lumbard, depth psychologist,
writer and facilitator of workshops. Most recently, Lynnaea
collaborated with a group of colleagues to create an educational
and entertaining web site, TimesEndProductions.com, exploring
the many beliefs and traditions connected to the "end
of days." Victoria and Lynnaea explore the predominance
of the ascension motif, our relationship to the different
prophecies, and the choices we make here on Earth as a
result. This discussion is not intended to support any
particular belief system, only to explore prophecies that
span many religions and traditions.
Is your greatness hidden somewhere within a pile of clutter?
Is your own vision dulled by a lifeless environment? Join
Victoria as she interviews multicultural Feng Shui consultant
and mentor, Laurelyn Baker. Since 1991, Laurelyn Baker
has been transforming environments through her practice
of Black Sect Tantric Buddhist Feng Shui. She is a disciple
of His Holiness Grandmaster Professor Lin, and an enrolled
member of the Little Shell Pembina Anishinaabe (Chippewa)
tribe. She is known for her sense of humor, her ability
to transform a room using the existing furniture, and
her heartfelt blessing ceremony which she gives to every
client. Gain a deeper, more current understanding of Feng
Shui. Hear some great stories, get a special blessing,
and learn ways to partner with the physical space where
you live and work. So tune in and make room for your greatness!
To be truly great, we all need to experience some kind
of freedom mostly, the freedom to be ourselves. To be
truly free, we have to know which limitations are real
and which ones are illusions, which ones to accept, and
which ones to transcend. Victoria explores the challenging
journey of finding freedom within limitations. Victoria
says, "I have been blind since birth and have spent a
lifetime overcoming and succumbing to limitations. I have
struggled to know whether to embrace or transcend limitations,
and I know first hand the many emotions that accompany
that process. For years I had leaned on my own stubbornness,
optimism, and sense of humor for strength but it was the
spiritual world that brought peace, comfort and meaning
to it all." Victoria shares inspiring stories and some
very practical techniques for understanding limitations,
and finding freedom in all the wrong circumstances.
Join Victoria as she interviews healer, Greg Schellkun,
who she describes as "a true healer with the biggest,
most amazing hands on the planet!" Greg studied extensively
with healers in the Philippines and has been practicing
and teaching hands-on healing since the very early days
of energy medicine. He has a very successful practice
in California and does many remote healings worldwide.
He is humble, extremely funny, and there is absolutely
nothing "woo-woo" about his work, yet, in his quiet way,
he has brought relief and healing to thousands, for which
he has been recognized and honored within the medical
community. Greg shares some amazing stories from his life
and work. Greg and Victoria explore the nature of healing
itself, the allure of the call to be a healer, and the
many challenges for those who respond. Even if you haven't
been called to this path, you don't want to miss this
show. Greg's presence is a healing in itself, and you
will be left laughing for the rest of the day.
Can you look at your body with love and approval and mean
it? Join Victoria as she interviews body esteem expert,
Laura Fenamore. Laura is a successful life coach, CPCC,
an assistant trainer in Jack Canfield's "Breakthrough
to Success" seminars, and she works with a Course in Miracles'
Foundation for Inner Peace. Laura shares her own journey
of rebuilding body esteem after alcoholism and severe
obesity; a journey that has led her to helping other people
live more joyous and more balanced lives. Learn ways to
stop obsessing about your body and start building a permanent
loving relationship with it. Explore how and why we so
often put ourselves at the bottom of the "to do list",
and what impact this has on your health, body image and
yes, on your true greatness! So tune in and call in with
your questions; your body will thank you for it!
Do you often think that everyone around you is more confident,
more powerful or more courageous than you? Join Victoria
as she interviews Kimberly Fulcher, President and CEO
of Compass Life and Business Designs, a life style company
dedicated to improving the lives of women. She is the
author of "Remodel Your Reality; Seven Steps to Rebalance
Your Life and Reclaim Your Passion." Dubbed America's
Reinvention Coach, Kim has helped hundreds of thousands
of people, mostly women, rebalance and redesign their
personal and professional lives. Kim and Victoria explore
the importance of real versus perceived self-confidence,
and the impact our self-esteem can have on our ability
to use and manage power in our daily lives. Explore the
three pillars of self-esteem, discover the sacred side
of the saboteur, and learn ways to shift self-defeating
patterns to more powerful, more effective alternatives.
Tune in and call in; learn just how great you really are!
True abundance is exercising the freedom to be who you
are. Join Victoria as she interviews Kim George, Founder
and CEO of The AQ Institute, a coaching, consulting and
training company focused on bringing Abundance Intelligence™
to the world. Her groundbreaking work around the concept
of AQ, Abundance Intelligence is featured in her new book,
“Coaching Into Greatness: 4 Steps to Success in Business
and Life”. Kim and Victoria explore this critical new
way of measuring intelligence, new definitions of scarcity
and abundance, as well as the importance of abundance
in all aspects of life. Learn how to recognize the patterns
of abundance and scarcity in your business and personal
lives, to identify The 7 Illusions of scarcity that hold
you back, and what you can do immediately to move from
scarcity to abundance in any given situation. Just how
high is your AQ? Tune in, call in and find out; your greatness
is connected to it!
Forgiveness is one of the most powerful acts of greatness
a person or nation can commit. It is also one of the hardest.
Join Victoria as she explores the art of forgiveness with
author and journalist, Michael Henderson. His recent book
“Forgiveness, Breaking the Chain of Hate”, contains a
foreword by Rajmohan Gandhi, and is hailed by many as
one of the most important and powerful books on forgiveness
to date. Hear some incredibly inspiring stories of personal
and collective forgiveness. Learn how every act of personal
forgiveness influences the greater social network. Explore
ways to strengthen your own "forgiveness muscle." Forgiveness
is the key ingredient, whether you truly want world peace,
or you are just tired of carrying around old grudges!
Tune in, call in, and join in this critical and compelling
dialogue. You will be changed by it!
Most of the time, we are called to greatness in very ordinary
situations; most of the time, we are barely aware of the
many ways our greatness is manifesting. In this show,
you are the guest. Join Victoria for a dialogue about
ordinary life. Share your stories; get a mini reading
from Victoria, and bring some healing to the human condition,
just by participating in this show. Discover a gift or
calling you just haven't named yet; let go of something
that's been holding you back, and explore ways to be both
extraordinary and fully human at the same time. So tune
in and call in; the spotlight is on you!
You use your voice every day. But do you know what you
are really communicating? Join Victoria in a fascinating
and creative exploration of the power and resource in
your voice. Victoria's voice is one of her greatest assets.
In her counseling work, she consciously uses her voice
to bring forth healing and insightful words, as well as
the energy behind them. In addition, Victoria teaches
voice techniques to new students in the KPFA radio news
department, as well as other interested individuals. Finally,
she is a singer, and even used her voice to help her get
up Mount Shasta. All this has earned her the name of Soul
Singer. Learn just how much you are impacted by people's
voices, gain some practical skills for using your voice
more efficiently and effectively, and strengthen your
connection between your voice and your deeper soul expression.
So tune in and call in with your question; now is the
time for your voice to be heard.
Creating the future is something we do every day. But
"presencing" that future is a new and even deeper calling.
What does this look like? And how do we get there? Join
Victoria as she talks with Franciscan, Maria Elena Martinez,
about the art of "presencing" through prayer, intentional
living and deep ongoing soul work. Maria Elena is a spiritual
director and has served in a leadership capacity for 20
years, mentoring and guiding groups to their full potential.
Maria Elena shares some personal stories of "presencing"
in action. Experience this new soul-infused presence,
learn what is required to live it, and hear how it is
already transforming the world. If your soul work includes
more than your personal journey, or if you glimpse unrealized
possibilities for this world, you will want to be present
for this nurturing and empowering dialogue.
We often say that ALL IS ONE! But can we live it? Join
Victoria as she talks with One River Institute's Sandra
Bellingham about hope, spiritual activism, and planetary
citizenship. A member of the affiliation of Medicine for
the Earth teachers, Sandra is deeply committed to healing
the Earth and all her inhabitants. Tune in and learn how
each of us really can make a difference in the future
of this planet. Discover the power each one of us has,
and how we are all linked in a unity that connects and
amplifies our individual consciousness. Now is the time
for human beings to take the next evolutionary leap in
consciousness in which we learn to live in partnership
with all life. Tune in and join in this important and
healing dialogue. The mystery of life is calling!
Imagine your dreams as love letters from your soul. Do
you know how to read them? Join Victoria as she interviews
Lynnaea Lumbard, Ph.D., a depth psychologist and ordained
inter-faith minister with a steadfast commitment to listen
to her own soul. For the last thirty years, Lynnaea has
conducted workshops in transformational psychology. Together
with her husband, she co-founded the Naos Foundation where
she led wilderness quests and conducted a four-year Mystery
Training based on the Medicine Wheel. Lynnaea and Victoria
explore the art of "tending" the dream, the mysteries
of the dream language, and the many ways dreams can shape
every aspect of our lives. Learn how to discover the meaning
of your dreams and how to work with them on your own,
or call in for help with a specific dream. Tune in and
listen Your soul is speaking!
Have you noticed an increase of challenges, changes or
setbacks in your life lately? Wonder what it all means?
Join Victoria as she interviews Soul-Level astrologer,
Mark Borax (markborax.com) about what he calls the "great
karmic clearing of the summer of 2006". Tune in for this
powerful and timely dialogue. Learn why life is so intense
now, and what you can do to use the powerful energies
of the moment to break through rather than break down.
This may be one of the most validating hours for your
soul. Call in with your questions. Your greatness is emerging!
Join Victoria as she interviews Andrea T. Goeglein, Ph.D.
Andrea is an organizational psychologist and hotel owner,
making her unique in the world of executive consulting.
In this inspirational and educational show, Andrea shares
the latest research and results found in the field of
Positive Psychology. This is not a conversation discussing
the effects of positive thinking. This is a conversation
about what it takes to create positive action in your
life. During this hour learn the two leading things you
can do to create positive change in your life today. If
your call to greatness includes success in the business
world, this is an interview you won't want to miss.
With any new call or venture, we are blessed with abundant
energy, thanks to things like inspiration and excitement.
But over time, through a number of setbacks and obstacles,
we often lose much of that initial passion. Tune in as
Victoria interviews America's Dream coach, Marcia Wieder
(dreamcoach.com). Marcia has over 20 years' coaching and
speaking experience, is the author of “Making Your Dreams
Come True”, and is herself a living example of passion
in action. In this lively and empowering show, Marcia
teaches us how to ignite and sustain passion, even in
challenging times. Find out how to handle doubts, setbacks
and limiting beliefs so they become part of your true
greatness. Passion is not just a nice buzz word; it is
essential, whether you need to boost your confidence,
increase your bottom line, or follow through on decisions
you've already made. So call in with your questions and
challenges; the answer is somewhere in your passion!
Sometimes we are called to greatness through crisis or
emptiness. Other times we are called to greatness through
inspiration and success. But most of the time, we live
somewhere in the middle, not aware of any particular calling
or direction. According to Victoria, the question clients
most often ask is: "Am I on the right track?" On this
episode, Victoria explores this critical question with
you, the listener; critical, because it reflects a deep
level of disconnection from ourselves, our instincts and
our own core values. So how do we know when we're on track?
Join Victoria as she helps you identify your own spiritual
compass - that core value or principle that sustains you
in hard times, guides you through doubts and questions,
and always points to home, the source of your deepest
well-being. Victoria also shows you how to read and interpret
the signs you encounter on the road, especially in that
middle ground. So call in with your questions and comments;
your greatness is at stake.
What does it look like when spirituality and politics
meet? Join Victoria as she interviews Father Louis Vitale,
a Franciscan priest with an unwavering commitment to peace
and dignity for all. Father Louie helped found Pace e
Bene, an organization promoting spirituality and nonviolence.
Victoria and Father Louie discuss the challenges of living
a radical commitment, such as strengthening yourself and
your commitment in the face of setbacks, and finding the
right means to express it. Ever wonder what St. Francis
would say about the world today? Tune in and call in with
your questions, and find out! A Call to Greatness it's
radical!
In this lively, unforgettable show, Victoria works with
Barry Goldberg, a professional certified coach, and Christien
King, a computer analyst. Tune in as they guide you through
a dynamic and powerful exercise in self-acceptance. Most
of us live in a small part of our psyche - the rest, including
the whiny, needy, critical, controlling parts and the
brilliant, intuitive, extraordinary parts, we project
out onto the world. They are then reflected back to us
through other people, from those who drive us crazy to
those we put on a pedestal. By reclaiming these projections,
we find real compassion and forgiveness for ourselves
and others. In knowing and accepting ourselves fully,
we are able to change what is no longer working. So call
in and experience more of yourself; learn a skill that
will lead you to wholeness and peace.
Join Victoria for a most inspiring and empowering show
as she interviews Patricia Mathes Cane, Ph.D., co-founder
and director of Capacitar and Capacitar International.
Using a hands-on, popular education approach to trauma
healing, Capacitar (capacitar.org) teaches simple wellness
practices that lead to healing, wholeness and peace in
the individual and the world. Capacitar works in communities
around the world affected by violence, poverty and trauma
to promote healing, understanding and reconciliation.
Patricia shares amazing stories from Rwanda, Ireland,
East Timor, Southern Africa, San Diego and more. She also
teaches some of the powerful, field-tested techniques
which you can apply immediately in your own life. This
is a show you won't want to miss.
What happens when your soul calls you to recreate yourself
authentically out of nothing? Join Victoria as she welcomes
Janet Harvey, channel and life coach dedicated to conscious
living and an authentic expression of spirit; and Robyn
Bridges, licensed professional counselor and honorary
inductee into the Wolf Clan Teaching Lodge, given the
name of She who knows the way. Together, they will explore
this sacred, often misunderstood descent process. Janet
and Robyn share their personal stories from different
parts of the journey. Their combined skill and wisdom
based on personal experience helps us better understand
the different stages of this journey and how to navigate
through it. Call in with your questions and stories, as
the journey to the self unfolds.
Victoria is interviewed by guest host, Sandra Bellingham,
founder of the One River Institute. Learn more about Victoria's
work, her philosophy and her unusual life perspective,
known by many as The Vicki spin. Along with her fascinating
story, Victoria shares some of the practices she uses
to sustain herself through the many joys and challenges
of her journey, so you, too, can say "yes" to life, again
and again. Tune in and experience The Vicki Spin!
Join Victoria as she interviews Father Jim Conlon, PHD,
(http://www.jimconlon.net/) director of the Sophia Center
at Holy Name University, and facilitator of culture and
spirituality. His publications include: "At the Edge of
Our Longing”, “The Sacred Impulse”, “Pondering the Precipice”,
“Geojustice”, his latest book, “From the Stars to the
Streets” and more. In this hour, Jim and Victoria explore
the impulse that is calling us to a more authentic and
meaningful way of life, and the challenge in heeding that
call. Call in and be part of this enlightening dialogue.
