What is Spiritual Intelligence? Do we have to be religious to achieve it or is it something innate that we can tap into at any time? Betty Steinhauer, the author of "My Way," and "In Search of Spiritual Intelligence," speaks with Kathy Barrett Host of Behind The Curtainabout how one pivotal moment during the summer of 2013 led her to live as a Nomadic Intern on a global journey to clarify her spiritual beliefs.  Betty Steinhauer was born in England and raised in Toronto, Canada where she became a wife and mother before founding  Betty Steinhauer & Associates, her consulting firm in 1993. For twenty-five years, Betty used her unique talents to act as a catalyst, facilitator, and advisor to both the private and public sectors, by forging relationships between organizations and/or individuals for mutually advantageous outcomes. Betty also founded "The People Bridge," a  charity that was based in Canada that raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for other charities in need around the world.  Betty Steinhauer continues to lead an extraordinary life as a Nomadic Intern. After selling and giving away her personal belongings she set out to travel the world in search of her own spiritual identity.  "In Search of Spiritual Intelligence," published by Fisher King will inspire you to search for your own answers. If we don't have peace within, there can be no peace in the world.  TUNE IN TO BE INSPIRED - http://gobehindthecurtain.com

Behind The Curtain

In Search Of Spiritual Intelligence

Grace Israel McKinnon was on her way to work one morning when she came upon a frightening scene. Police standing with weapons drawn were pointed at the head of a young homeless man living with mental health issues. Pulling out her phone, Grace begins to talk the young man into cooperating with the police as she records the action.  The police officers instruct her to get out of harms way but Grace is determined to make sure that another black man does not loose his life during a confrontation with police.  Tune in to hear this amazing story and meet Grace Israel McKinnon who was determined to see that Anthony's outcome would not be that of Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin and Stehon Clarke who all died unnecessarily. Grace shares her personal story about growing up homeless herself, surviving her own thoughts of suicide and surviving the suicide of her older brother which propell her on a journey of self-discovery where she learns to turn her fear and heartbreak into love and compassion. Grace transforms her personal pain into a driving force to help others. Recognizing her purpose in the obstacles she was challenged to overcome she now sees it as her mission to share the knowledge of what healed her with the world. TUNE IN TO BE INSPIRED                                                 TUNE IN TO BE INFORMED

GRACE UNDER FIRE

BTC HOST KATHY BARRETT TALKS with JUAN FIGUEROA ABOUT WHY ITS TIME FOR NEW LEADERSHIP IN ULSTER COUNTY JUAN FIGUEROA considers himself to be "a big picture" guy, and he is ready to introduce a new kind of policing if he is elected Ulster County Sheriff.  But first, this Marine Veteran of Desert Storm who has served his country for twenty-three years must beat the present incumbent in the primary scheduled for September 13th.  As a State Trooper and investigator for the Bureau of Criminal Investiagations, Juan's work helped to take down drug cartels, seizing over sixty million in cash, 400 plus kilos of drugs and the arrest of key dealers in the drug trade. His twenty-five years of experience in law enforcement in addition to his years of military service in the Marines makes him a unique and exceptionally qualified candidate. The incumbent sheriff Paul van Blarcum politicizes the office and has cost Ulster County taxpayers close to a half-million dollars due to multiple lawsuites filed which claim gender and racial discrimination as well as sexual harrassment.   If elected Juan will institute training that instills respect and discipline within the organization. Juan has experience dealing with federal, state, county and local agencies.   Juan's visionary leadership style comes at a time when our country is so diversive. We need to elect leaders now who aim to unite and not divide us.  

VISIONARY POLICING WITH JUAN FIGUEROA

Jacob Dunne was a 19-year-old high school dropout serving a 13-month sentence for manslaughter after throwing one unsolicited punch which took the life of 28-year-old James Hodgkinson, a paramedic trainee. The parents of James Hodgkinson (Joan Scourfield and David Hodgkinson) were devastated. How could Jacob receive such a light sentence committing manslaughter? What  lead Jacob to take the life of their precious son and what was preventing Jacob from repeating such a heinous act in the future?  Remedi UK, a charitable organization in the U.K. specializing in restorative justice, stepped in and facilitated a meeting between the two parties. BTC HOST KATHY BARRETT interviews NICOLA BANCROFT - Assistant Director of Remedi UK, Joan Scourfield and David Hodgkinson (parents of deceased James Hodgkinson) and Jacob Dunne, about how restorative justice is transforming lives in the United Kingdom. TUNE IN TO BE INSPIRED TUNE IN TO BE INFORMED. BTC Announcer - Mitchell Geller Night and The Music - Written and performed by Barbara Thies & Andy Barrett

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

Christian scholar, Author of the Fun Series and Liberating Jesus, Roberta Grimes shares how a crisis of faith led her to realize that following the Gospell of Jesus, as seen through afterlife evidence of his teachings assures us that spiritual growth is the entire purpose of human life. Roberta shares how these Gospel teachings can be easily applied to our modern daily lives while sharing compelling evidence of how it can help to transform the world from its present disordered state into a place of love and light. Roberta says, "No religion makes spiritual growth a priority, but throughout human history revered teachers have shared their wisdom with us, the greatest of which spiritual teachings are the words of Jesus in the Gospels." TUNE IN TO BE INSPIRED.  TUNE IN TO BE INFORMED.          

Following The Gospel of Jesus

Omkari Williams is a speaker, author, activist, and coach whose years of experience as a professional actor, inspired her fascination with story.  Wanting to understand and deepen her own understanding of life and self she moved into a meditation ashram for several years to reflect on the larger issues of life that shaped her views on story and its central importance in our lives. While working with executives at Fortune 500 companies and politicians helping them to improve their public speaking,  she found evidence for her belief that story underpins everything in business as well as in life. Story is the foundation of our human experience and the bridge that connects us to others. Now Omkari writes, speaks and coaches people on the importance of story, on how to share it, and about how sharing our stories can build bridges that can help heal our deeply fractured world.  Her new book The Playbook: Creating The Life You Want is helping people to do just that.  Tune in to be Inspired.  Tune in to be Informed.  

What's Your Story?

BEHIND THE CURTAIN HOST, Kathy Barrett interviews Dr. Elliott Maynardabout his new book Brave New Mind: Living in a Future-Science World. Future Science Technology is a unique system which supports the development of a new and superior human mind - a master paradigm containing 25 keys to personal and planetary enlightenment. Dr. Maynard's experience spans the fields of Global Ecology, Coral Reef Ecology, Oceanography and Tropical Rainforest Biology. He earned a Ph.D. in Consciousness Research and has served on the faculties of Adelphi University and Dowling College in New York. He is a Certified Professional Consultant to Management (CPCM) and has been active in the corporate world as Founder, President and Technology Director for several different corporations. Dr. Maynard is Founder and President of Arcos Cielos Foundation in Sedona, Arizona and has been active in the Aerospace Technology Working Group (ATWG), the Humanitad International Leadership Foundation, The U. S. Psychotronics Association and the World Future Society. He also serves on the editorial board for the Kepler Institute for Space Philosophy. TUNE IN TO BE INSPIRED. TUNE IN TO BE INFORMED.

Brave New Mind: Living in a Future-Science World

IF THE POWER TO IMPROVE THE WORLD WAS IN YOUR HANDS WHAT WOULD YOU DO FOR HUMANITY? This week on BEHIND THE CURTAIN, the TALENT FOR HUMANITY organization takes center stage as they release the first of many projects in the making, a book entitled, "  Talent for Humanity: Stories of Creativity, Compassion, and Courage to Inspire You on Your Journey. BTC host Kathy Barrett interviews Célicia Theys a spokesperson for Talent For Humanity, an international non-profit organization with a single vision to serve humanity through creative endeavors and award winning, world renown photojournalist,  REZA DEGHATI,  whose iconic photographs have graced the cover of National Geographic and other leading magazines around the world.  The book, Talent for Humanity: Stories fo Creativity, compassion, and Courage to Inspire You on Your Journey.  introduces seven inspiring individuals — recipients of the NPO’s Human Spirit Award — who have utilized their passion and creativity to improve the lives of others.   TUNE IN TO BE INSPIRED                             TUNE IN TO BE INFORMED   MUSIC: B. THIES AND A. BARRETT

TALENT FOR HUMANITY

EVERY 40 SECONDS SOMEONE COMMITS SUICIDE SOMEWHERE IN THE WORLD BTC HOST Kathy Barrett AND Adele Ryan McDowell, PhD, take the subject of suicide into the light of discussion.  Dr. McDowell's new book Making Peace With Suicide: A Book Of Hope, Understanding, and Comfort (White Flowers Press, 2014) speaks to those who have lost a loved one to suicide, those with suicidal thoughts, and those who work with or counsel the bereaved and suicidal. Dr. McDowell is a practicing psychotherapist and former crisis hot line responder with more than 30 years experience helping clients find hope and balance in the face of crisis, trauma and grief. SPECIAL GUEST APPEARANCE SINGER/SONGWRITERKATIE McLOUGHLIN performs THIS IS LIFE TUNE IN TO BE INSPIRED TUNE IN TO BE INFORMED                               

MAKING PEACE WITH SUICIDE

Special Guest - David Tuccaro, shares his intimate story about surviving cancer. with Behind The Curtain host Kathy Barrett.   Leukemia develops when blood cells produced in the bone marrow grow out of control and are unable to maintain production of sufficient levels of red blood cells and platelets. This impacts white blood cell production and their infection-fighting ability.  With an estimated 50,000 new cases of leukemia expected to be diagnosed in the United States this year David hopes to inspire a consciousness about the importance of becomming a bone marrow doner.  Through his story, he reveals his emotional journey that began with his inner turmoil and ended with his transformation and desire to help others. David's story is testiment to the strength of the human spirit to overcome adversity.  Saved by a complete stranger, he comes face to face with his donor, and speaks to the generosity of spirit that gave him the gift of life.  Within each of us lies the power to save a life.  Tune in to be inspired.       Tune in to be informed.    

BAD TO THE BONE - The David Tuccaro Story - Survivng Cancer

GUEST DIANNE COLLINS - AUTHOR OF DO YOU QUANTUM THINK? JOINS KATHY BARRETT OF BEHIND THE CURTAIN

DO YOU QUANTUM THINK?

SUICIDE statistics have risen sharply in the United States over the last ten years, and yet it still remains a forbidden topic to speak about. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention published findings this month that indicate more people now die of suicide then of car accidents. Why are we as a society reluctant to bring the subject out of the shadow of shame and into the light of healing? HOST KATHY BARRETT interviews renowned Argentinian author MARTA MERAJVER-KURLAT about her book "JUST TOSS THE ASHES," a story about a successful lawyer who commits suicide and her son's journey to understand why. "Just Toss The Ashes," portrays the emotional impact that suicide has on the people left behind. MARTA MERAJVER-KURLAT is an Argentine novelist, translator, essayist, and biographer.  Her attraction to the ways in which mankind tells its own history encouraged her to undertake studies in myth, language, literature, psychology, and psychoanalysis. Accordingly, her novels Just Toss the Ashes,  Los gloriosos sesenta y después, and El tramo final delve into intriguing aspects of human nature. She currently holds a permanent seminar on Tragedy and is a guest lecturer at APA (Asociación Psicoanalítica Argentina) and EFBA (Escuela Freudiana de Buenos Aires). TUNE IN TO BE INSPIRED    TUNE IN TO BE INFORMED MITCHELL GELLER - Announcer NIGHT AND THE MUSIC THEME - written, produced and performed by Barb Thies and Andrew Barrett  

ON THE SUBJECT OF SUICIDE

Are you living the life you want? Or, is your life running you into the ground? Acclaimed author, inspirational speaker and coach DEREK MILLS shares his story of personal and professional triumph and how the technique he developed is changing lives around the world. BTC HOST KATHY BARRETT interviews DEREK MILLS about his new book,  “The 10 Second Philosophy®” A Practical Guide To Releasing Your Inner Genius.  Derek's approach to personal happiness and freedom is simple, effective and has immediate results. 'Derek Mills has found out how to create lasting success. He walks his talk - it's powerful and inspiring and a gift that he's sharing with us all.' - John Gray, author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus TUNE IN TO BE INSPIRED        TUNE IN TO BE INFORMED   Announcer - Mitchell Geller Creative Assistant - Gregory McMurray NIGHT AND THE MUSIC THEME SONG - written, produced and performed by Barbara Thies and Andrew Barrett  

RELEASE YOUR INNER GENIUS

During difficult times we tend to turn to food for comfort. MAHI SOLOMOU, Greek Cypriot writer and PR agent chose to put her energies into writing a book about cooking instead.  Now, food connoisseurs from around the world are taking notice of her E book. BEHIND THE CURTAIN HOST Kathy Barrett interviews Mahi Solomou on her journeys around the world that inspired her latest creative project. SQUIRREL IN YOUR KITCHEN is a cookbook with 52 recipes, which are a combination of Mahi's favorite dishes as well as a nostalgic voyage into the kitchens and hearts of her friends from around the world.  Food Channel host and friend Laura Calder even shares one of her top five dishes. TUNE IN TO BE INSPIRED     TUNE IN TO BE INFORMED Mitchell Geller - Male Announcer NIGHT AND THE MUSIC - Theme Song - Barbara Thies and Andy Barrett  

COOKING WITH MAHI

GENERATION RED NATION is a compelling documentary about the survival of the American Indian and the destruction of tribal life due to reckless government policies. Rampant substance abuse, 89 percent unemployment, escalating suicide rate and substandard education leaves them with the lowest life expectancy rate in the USA. BTC HOST Kathy Barrett interviews Greek-American Olga Valanos on her debut documentary GENERATION RED NATION.  Olga interviews tribal leaders on the importance of keeping their tribal traditions in tact and how important they are in the survival of their culture.   Olga has had to overcome several obstacles along the way to bring this film to light. TUNE IN TO BE INSPIRED    TUNE IN TO BE INFORMED MALE ANNOUNCER -Mitchell Geller NIGHT AND THE MUSIC THEME SONG - Barbara Thies and Andy Barrett

GENERATION RED NATION

A show about how we navigate down the not-so-yellow-brick road of life and what we reveal about ourselves along the way.

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