Radio Show Archive – July 2025

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A significant portion of the discussion was devoted to exploring concepts from Christian Sundberg’s work, which articulates a multidimensional view of human existence and the soul’s journey. Questions were raised such as why souls choose to incarnate, what the afterlife entails, and how individual identities persist across lifetimes. Sundberg’s responses emphasized that incarnation is a soul’s choice made from a higher vantage point, and that even in the non-physical realm, our essence remains intact. According to Sundberg, each soul contributes to the expansion of joy and love by willingly entering the “rigorous context” of human forgetfulness and duality.

Dr. Hayes and callers reflected on the idea that all experiences—including those of fear, anger, and trauma—arise within the framework of love, as love is the foundational energy of all creation. This led to a discussion about how individuals generate their emotional realities internally, a core principle in both A Course in Miracles and Ryce’s teachings. One caller shared a breakthrough from the previous day’s mindshifting session, recognizing that her lifelong fear was internally generated by the belief that not knowing equaled danger. The process of unraveling this belief allowed her to experience a deepening awareness that she is the love she seeks.

The group also discussed how souls select their life experiences, including choosing parents and circumstances that offer optimal opportunities for growth. The idea of multiple levels of the self—the local human personality and the expansive higher self—was used to explain how individuals may simultaneously exist across dimensions and realities. This allowed for nuanced interpretations of reincarnation, divine sovereignty, and multidimensionality, ultimately emphasizing the freedom and intentionality of the soul’s journey.

Grace was also explored as both a metaphysical principle and a lived experience. Participants shared personal stories, including a moving account from Sally, who was navigating a potential health crisis. Instead of succumbing to fear or over-researching symptoms, she heard an inner voice instruct her to “go live.” This led her to spend the weekend sailing—an act that reconnected her with joy and the present moment. This embodiment of grace affirmed the show’s recurring theme: choosing love, presence, and trust over fear and pseudo-solutions.

Dr. Hayes reiterated the importance of actively applying these tools—worksheets, mindshifters, breathwork, and spiritual inquiry—rather than merely discussing them. He encouraged listeners to bring the world they do not want (fear, pain, illusion) to the world they do (love, truth, presence), and to be willing to let go of attachments to past suffering in favor of awakening to their true nature.

The episode concluded with a reflection on the limitations of human intellect in comprehending the vastness of being. Nevertheless, it reaffirmed the idea that healing occurs when we align with the truth of who we are: expressions of love in form. Dr. Hayes closed by reminding listeners that we come from love, are made of love, and that everything unlike love is false.

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2^nd hour hosted by Dr. Michael Ryce engaged in a deep and expansive conversation on the transformative potential of aligning one’s mind and energy field with the active presence of love. He began by referencing the work of David R. Hawkins, particularly his book Power vs. Force, which introduces a “map of consciousness” that assigns energetic frequencies to different emotional states. Hawkins’ scale demonstrates how individuals who embody high-frequency states like love, peace, and grace can counterbalance the negative energy of tens of millions of others operating from fear, guilt, or shame. Ryce emphasized that this energetic dynamic reinforces the Aramaic and A Course in Miracles principle that healing is never solitary and that inner transformation contributes to collective healing.

Dr. Ryce highlighted that true power lies not in force, but in a commitment to doing the inner work necessary to dissolve generational trauma and conditioned thought patterns. He critiqued modern religious institutions for their emphasis on ritual over genuine self-confrontation and spiritual discipline, underscoring that Yeshua’s original teachings were about practical steps to embody love. He also distinguished between positive thinking and authentic forgiveness, stressing that the latter involves removing energetic blocks to love rather than just adopting feel-good mantras.

Susan, a returning participant, announced a new group-based initiative for those who have taken the Codependence to Interdependence course. Beginning August 3 and 6, she will facilitate weekly study and discussion groups to bring more people into active engagement with the material. This shared intention reinforces the importance of community and mutual support in doing deep emotional and energetic healing work.

Dr. Ryce expanded on the concept of grace, describing it not as divine favoritism but as the power of choice—the ability to change one’s mind and shift energetically at any moment. He shared how, over 50 years, he has witnessed people overcome immense trauma and transform not only their own lives but their family systems. Through tools like forgiveness, breathwork, and awareness of Ruka (the Aramaic word for the sacred feminine spirit or breath), people can dismantle unconscious energies and live in alignment with love.

He reiterated that trauma is often carried from past generations, and that negative emotional states like fear, rage, or sadness create energetic blocks that disrupt the flow of love through our cells. Drawing on both spiritual and scientific insights—such as the work of Bruce Lipton and Marcel Vogel—he explained how thoughts become physical molecules that affect our biology. Forgiveness, in this context, is not pardoning another but collapsing perceptual constructs driven by blocked goals, allowing for deep cellular healing.

Participants shared personal experiences of healing, including dealing with fear-based mind patterns and physical health scares. Sally described navigating a recent health challenge and using the tools to shift out of fear and into joy, including spending time sailing and reconnecting with community. Dr. Ryce encouraged her to soften into the tissues of her body, asking Ruka and even dreams to help her access and heal whatever ancestral patterns might be contributing to the issue.

The show concluded with an emphasis on trusting divine sovereignty over personal sovereignty, embodying the love that one seeks, and developing the capacity to reverse the energetic patterns that lead to disease. The group reflected on how holding space for one another accelerates healing and contributes to the transformation of the collective field. Ryce’s final call was for listeners to rise to the highest vibrational states possible, committing to create the best year yet of their eternal lives and to be the antenna through which love flows into the world.

Marcel Vogel and the DeLaWarr camera which registers frequencies when tuned correctly (ie acorn shows up as an oak tree) http://marcelvogel.org/#camera

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The episode then transitions into a discussion about the spiritual implications of suffering and soul-level agreements, as presented in Christian Sundberg’s book A Walk in the Physical. Dr. Tim reads from a section exploring whether souls choose challenging or even harmful experiences before incarnating. Sundberg suggests that while souls don’t seek harm for its own sake, they may agree to experiences with high potential for suffering to evolve, expand consciousness, or assist others. The idea is that knowing the depths of pain can amplify one’s ability to know love and freedom. Souls may take on such roles to refine themselves, support others, or practice choosing love under constraint. Even the potential for victimhood or destructive behavior can become an arena for growth and spiritual mastery.

This philosophical inquiry leads to a more urgent and emotional conversation with Susan Bingham, who shares her concern for her grandson Jacob. Jacob’s behavior has become increasingly destructive, prompting Susan and her daughter to discuss the possibility of an exorcism. Susan draws on her Episcopal background and references the Roman Catholic tradition where exorcisms are conducted without the person’s consent. She expresses despair at how unreachable Jacob seems and raises the possibility that some external spiritual force may be influencing him. Dr. Tim and other callers respond with compassion but emphasize the foundational principle of the work: that all healing begins within. Susan F. and Celinda contribute deeply insightful reflections about staying in one’s own work, resisting the impulse to control, and allowing divine love and ancestral support to guide healing. They encourage turning the mirror inward and using Jacob’s behavior as a stimulus for identifying unresolved issues in oneself.

Dr. Tim underscores that exorcism as a ritual lies outside the scope of his expertise, but the principle remains the same—mind energy and intention are powerful. He suggests that group mind energy can create phenomena, but ultimately, healing is an inside job. Susan F. reiterates that when we collapse into fear, we contribute to the energetic field of suffering, and instead we must do our work to dissolve our internal triggers. Celinda shares her evolving understanding of the difference between force and power, reflecting on how control masks fear, while true love holds space without manipulation.

Susan Bingham concludes that she will continue her own work using the forgiveness tools but will also explore the exorcism option with her daughter, believing it may offer another avenue for reaching Jacob. The episode ends with a reminder that we are all love in essence, and that when we heal ourselves, we contribute to the healing of the collective. Dr. Tim invites listeners to remain in a state of curiosity, not certainty, trusting that when we soften, breathe, and release control, deeper truth and healing can emerge.

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2^nd hour hosted by Dr. Michael Ryce holds space for a profoundly vulnerable conversation about grief, trauma, and healing. The show opens with anticipation that Susan Bingham will join, as she has been a consistent, courageous participant for years. Susan arrives having just left Dr. Tim Hayes’s group, where there was a serious conversation about the emotional and spiritual crisis involving her grandson Jacob, whose behavior had become so unmanageable that Susan and her daughter were considering an exorcism. The community holds compassionate space for Susan as she shifts gears to be present for another powerful conversation.

Melissa, a longtime student of the work who first encountered Dr. Ryce in the late 1980s, joins to address an earlier show where Susan had mentioned terminating a pregnancy due to Down syndrome. Melissa, with raw courage and love, shares her own story of raising a severely disabled son named Sonny, who suffered from cerebral palsy and numerous life-threatening health complications. She describes in detail the physical, emotional, and spiritual toll of his short life and offers Susan a deeply compassionate perspective: that choosing to end her pregnancy might have spared her daughter unimaginable suffering. Melissa emphasizes that although it would have been heartbreaking to not know her son, if given the chance to prevent his pain, she might have chosen the same path Susan did. She also reminds Susan—and herself—that making such decisions with consideration for oneself and one’s other children is not selfish, but deeply human.

Susan responds with honesty about the guilt she has carried for decades, despite having been given absolution by her priest. She admits she often believed her choice was selfish, made during a time when her career was taking off and she already had two teenage children. Susan confesses that although she occasionally remembers her daughter—especially on the anniversary of her passing—she continues to question whether she did the right thing. Melissa’s story, however, offers her profound relief, validation, and connection. Their dialogue is one of shared maternal grief, empathy, and healing.

Dr. Ryce supports both women by explaining the psychological and physiological mechanisms at play when we suppress unresolved emotions. He encourages both Melissa and others to use the tools of Aramaic forgiveness and mind shifters to process any lingering self-judgment or pain. Melissa acknowledges that in wanting to help Susan, she realized more of her own unresolved grief had surfaced, and she committed to doing more worksheets to release that energy.

The conversation then expands to include the spiritual resonance of reincarnation. Melissa shares that she has long believed she died as a young child during the bombing of Pearl Harbor and wonders if that is something she needs to process through worksheets. Dr. Ryce affirms that any memory—regardless of when it originates—can be a portal for healing if it carries emotional charge. He distinguishes mind shifters from affirmations, explaining that mind shifters are designed to resonate and activate hidden unconscious dynamics, providing the opportunity to forgive and release them.

Later, another listener, Susan, shares that Melissa’s story triggered strong discomfort in her liver, a region associated in Eastern medicine with suppressed anger. She experiences energetic shifts and even past-life imagery of being institutionalized in a disabled body, feeling isolated, fearful, and unknown. Through this, she uncovers a belief that knowledge equates to connection. Dr. Ryce helps her identify that the true path to healing lies in being—being known, being connected, being love.

The show closes with heartfelt appreciation for Melissa’s courage and the deep service she rendered to others by sharing her experience. The community commits to holding the space for all the pain, fear, and unconscious judgments tied to disability, parenting, and unresolved generational trauma. Dr. Ryce encourages everyone to embrace these openings as sacred opportunities for healing, both personal and collective.

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Dr. Hayes reflected on recent emotionally intense conversations from the previous day’s show, highlighting how childhood trauma, misperceptions, and unresolved emotions often influence our present-day reactions. He described a case where a man’s unresolved childhood wounds, when triggered, lead him to sever relationships abruptly—demonstrating how the wounded inner child still governs adult decisions. Dr. Hayes challenged listeners to question whether such immature perceptions should be allowed to run their adult lives. He suggested instead that each emotional reaction is an invitation to heal the unloving or fearful content in our unconscious minds, and that emotions should be welcomed as signposts for healing.

Throughout the show, he focused on the necessity of recognizing that our emotions and judgments are not the result of objective facts but rather of our interpretations—patterns formed in early environments. He cited Dan Siegel’s and Michael Ryce’s explanations of how childhood conditions shape our minds and how, as adults, we then shape our environments through those same minds. Using the example of a child misinterpreting a joyful moment between parents as violent, Dr. Hayes illustrated how perception often fails to reflect actuality. He stressed the importance of distinguishing between what is real and what is interpretation—a concept rooted in both Aramaic teachings and A Course in Miracles.

Dr. Hayes discussed tools for transforming these misperceptions, including targeted journaling, conscious breathing, and the use of worksheets. He explained that any emotional upset is likely due to a hidden self-judgment, not an external cause. Referencing Byron Katie, Abraham-Hicks, and Michael Singer, he reinforced the idea that we must welcome our experiences and relinquish the belief that we know how life is supposed to unfold. Forgiveness, he said, is not about letting others off the hook but about gaining a broader perspective that restores compassion—first toward the self, then toward others.

He also spoke of humility as defined by the Aramaic tradition—not groveling, but the ability to look for and cooperate only with the highest and best in another person. He encouraged listeners to visualize others in their highest state, even if their current behavior suggests otherwise, and shared the benefits of applying the general art of blessing, as taught by Pierre Pradervand. In this context, true healing and transformation arise not from clinging to storylines but from stepping into conscious, loving awareness.

Dr. Hayes reiterated the teaching that we do not have to be reactive to life’s events. Instead, we can learn to view them through love, hold space for ourselves and others, and recognize that all judgment and suffering come from mistaken thoughts. By canceling goals and using the tools consistently, we dismantle the illusions formed by past trauma and open ourselves to present moment love and choice. He concluded by affirming that we are made of love, we come from love, and everything else is false.

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2^nd hour hosted by Dr Michael Ryce led a profound and deeply layered discussion centered on personal transformation, spiritual awakening, and the ongoing process of forgiveness and healing. The show opened with heartfelt gratitude and reflections from community members, acknowledging the deep emotional work being done, both individually and collectively, particularly regarding ancestral trauma and family system patterns. One participant described a vivid dream involving a rod and staff, symbolizing the integration of masculine and feminine energies, and how a recent session helped break through generational energetic distortions. Ryce affirmed the power of these experiences and emphasized that this deep inner work is what the world urgently needs.

The conversation transitioned into a deeper exploration of Aramaic teachings, particularly how Greek misinterpretations have distorted key scriptural concepts. Ryce stressed that most people interpret sacred texts through a lens shaped by cultural biases and emotional brain cells, which misrepresents the original intent of Yeshua’s words. For example, the Aramaic word for “forgive” means to cancel, not to pardon someone else for causing one’s pain. In Aramaic, forgiveness is a personal tool to remove internal energetic blocks, not a social gesture. Likewise, the word “love” in Aramaic refers to the essence of being, whereas in modern culture, it is often confused with sexuality or self-sacrifice. Ryce urged listeners to rebuild their “Aramaic brain cells” by revisiting his workshops—specifically through the upcoming codependence-to-interdependence intensive and a new WhatsApp group study initiative.

Jeanie and others contributed reflections about living within a “trance” formed by familial and societal conditioning. A quote from Rebecca Mandel was shared, describing how dysfunctional families often exist in a consensual trance of false narratives and shame. This “spell” must be broken through conscious awareness, presence, and forgiveness. Dr. Tim Hayes’ contributions from the first hour were referenced, particularly his insights on how lived experience—rather than intellectual knowledge—leads to true transformation. This point was echoed in a discussion about A Course in Miracles, which teaches that the content of one’s mind creates external reality, and healing requires a return to love.

Ryce drew distinctions between the “mind of man,” which operates from carbon-based memory, and the “mind of Christ,” the higher mind of love. He reiterated that our perceptions are painted on the inside of our eyeballs and are not actual reality. Using metaphor and scripture, he explained how the story of John the Baptist represents the pinnacle of human perception before crossing into divine consciousness. John was the “highest of those born of women,” meaning he had reached the limits of the mind of man but had not yet stepped into the mind of Christ—thus, he was the lowest in the kingdom of heaven. The removal of his head symbolized the necessity of surrendering intellectual constructs to access true spiritual vision.

A dialogue ensued about the role of emotional sensation, how it links to memory and neuropeptides, and how forgiveness interrupts repetitive story loops that keep old traumas alive. Ryce explained that canceling goals dismantles perceptual constructs and allows unconscious content to surface for healing in the presence of love. Referencing Bruce Lipton’s work, he emphasized how thoughts become chemical signals, and that breath is essential for releasing stored trauma—just as heat melts frozen water, breath dissolves solidified pain. The forgiveness process, therefore, must be repeated until vitality increases and one can face deeper layers of trauma with compassion and clarity.

The show concluded with a shared recognition of how much healing had occurred in the group, both emotionally and energetically, and with gratitude for the presence of love that supported the work. The participants acknowledged that this process is changing family systems, liberating ancestral patterns, and paving the way for becoming “good ancestors,” as Jonas Salk once said.

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1^st hour hosted by Dr. Tim Hayes, the conversation centered around inner transformation, the true nature of healing, and the importance of relinquishing external control in favor of deep internal change. Dr. Hayes began the show by reiterating the value of the tools developed by Dr. Michael Ryce and Jeanie, including the Reality Management Worksheet, which is offered freely through their website. He encouraged listeners to explore Chapter 24 of Ryce’s book Why Is This Happening to Me Again?, noting that it contains the narrative foundation for applying forgiveness and self-awareness to daily life.

A significant portion of the show was devoted to a thoughtful exchange between Tim and long-time caller Susan. She discussed a painful experience involving her daughter and a miscommunication around an exorcism video she accidentally sent to the wrong phone number. Though the interaction triggered deep anger in her daughter, Susan shared how she remained grounded, supported by the emotional tools she has learned. Despite feeling strong emotions regarding her grandson’s struggles, Susan expressed that her sadness was rooted in love and did not destabilize her. She reflected on her decision not to complete a formal worksheet in this instance, wondering whether she was avoiding deeper material or simply at peace with what arose.

Dr. Hayes reinforced the importance of using emotional signals as guidance rather than as problems to suppress. He and Susan explored whether real change is possible and how healing does not necessarily require factual knowledge of the past. He emphasized that most people unconsciously operate from perceptions shaped by unresolved patterns and conditioning. Dr. Hayes read from Guy Finley’s upcoming book One Love, One Life, One Journey, highlighting quotes from Rumi, Lao Tzu, the Dalai Lama, and others to stress that true change begins within. He reminded listeners that lasting renewal cannot come from changing outer circumstances alone, but from transforming the inner self.

The show also included a dialogue with another listener who questioned how one can cancel the goal to change while still engaging in personal growth. Dr. Hayes clarified that canceling the goal doesn’t mean rejecting all transformation—it means releasing the attachment or demand that change must occur in a particular way or timeline. He offered a mindshifter—“It is safe and healing for me, and I love it when I just always stay the same year after year”—to help reveal unconscious blocks to change. The discussion encouraged listeners to shift focus from striving and resistance to allowance and inner surrender. Ultimately, Dr. Hayes affirmed that the deepest transformation happens when we stop forcing change and start trusting the innate process of life unfolding.

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2^nd hour hosted by Dr. Michael Ryce continued a deeply intimate and profound dialogue on generational healing, the power of forgiveness, and reclaiming one’s true self through inner work. Susan shared a distressing incident involving her daughter, a priest, in which she accidentally sent a scholarly video on exorcism to the wrong number, which reached the assistant priest instead of her daughter. This mistake triggered a fierce reaction rooted in old family patterns, leading to a tirade from her daughter that echoed decades of strained communication. Susan, however, stayed grounded thanks to the emotional tools she has practiced, and two hours later, her daughter softened, apologized, and expressed concern for her son Jacob, who struggles with addiction.

Dr. Ryce responded by highlighting that Susan’s daughter was not truly angry with her, but was instead expressing unresolved anger energy. He explained the concept of the “power person dynamic,” where individuals unconsciously replicate the behaviors of those who held emotional power over them, especially in childhood. In this case, Jacob’s addictive behaviors mirror the unresolved rage of his mother, which itself may stem from her former husband’s anger or from Susan’s own expressions of anger during earlier years. Ryce emphasized that when stress arises, people tend to revert to the familiar energy they most hated in their power person. He suggested that unresolved anger creates measurable energy fields, and unless consciously addressed, this energetic disease is passed down generationally.

Ryce offered Susan a powerful method of healing: doing worksheets for four generations—starting with her mother’s expression of anger, then her own experience as the receiver of that anger, and potentially as the transmitter to her daughter, and even stepping into her daughter’s perspective. Through this layered approach of forgiveness, Susan can help transmute long-standing patterns of rage, guilt, and fear. He emphasized the importance of doing this work whether or not her daughter participates and suggested the use of art and imagination as healing tools, such as re-envisioning a scene from Susan’s childhood where her mother cried in secret.

The conversation deepened as Ryce explained how perception, created 200–500 milliseconds after stimulus, is often a distorted reflection of past pain. The mind constructs appearances based on old energetic imprints, which then trigger false beliefs and projections. True forgiveness, as taught by Yeshua, is not about pardoning others, but about canceling the goals that drive painful perceptions and collapsing the internal constructs that give rise to suffering. Once this happens, the person can re-enter direct relationship with the original energetic experience from a space of active, conscious love, allowing genuine healing to occur.

Ryce further clarified that real healing cannot be found by analyzing or fixing the story, but only by going inward and accessing the unconscious layers that fuel perception. He reminded Susan and listeners that the breath is a gateway to healing and emphasized the need to reclaim what he called the “forgotten self”—the original, loving essence within each person that is often buried under generational trauma, societal conditioning, and false identities. He closed the show with a message of hope, reflecting on the symbolic meaning of liberty on Independence Day—not as political freedom, but as spiritual liberation from unconscious dynamics.

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Dr. Tim Hayes discussed the importance of living in the question rather than always seeking instant answers. This was a central theme in the Q&A segment from Sundberg’s book, which examined topics like why souls would choose difficult incarnations, the role of the veil of forgetfulness, and whether life is scripted. Sundberg suggests that souls are not compelled to reincarnate but choose to experience challenging lives for the purpose of expansion. He emphasized that the veil serves to protect the soul, provide a clean slate, and allow deeper, unencumbered experience from a limited human perspective.

The dialogue moved into a discussion of karma, soul contracts, and the profound role of free will. Karma, as described by Sundberg, is not a system of punishment but an energetic accountability that allows souls to evolve by confronting and transforming past patterns. Intent—rather than actions or thoughts—is emphasized as the core metric by which we assess our spiritual growth. The Akashic Records were described not as active experiences but as a vast database of both actualized and unactualized potentials, accessible for learning and self-reflection.

The conversation also delved into the complexity of suffering and evil in the world. Dr. Hayes highlighted Sundberg’s assertion that all suffering is contextual and temporary, and that the true nature of consciousness is love, joy, and infinite creativity. Suffering arises from fear-based choices in a constrained physical context, but even those experiences offer potent opportunities for growth and mastery. The broadcast affirmed that we are never judged or condemned by Source, but are always fully loved and accepted. Every choice we make is understood from a place of divine knowing.

Listeners contributed thoughtful questions, including reflections on how children experience suffering and how souls interpret experiences across lifetimes. Dr. Hayes emphasized that even in the midst of difficulty, we are not alone—countless loving beings surround and support us, and our essence is never harmed by temporary pain. He also read a powerful quote from Mozart, which echoes the theme of this discussion: that the true music of the universe remains largely unheard and unexpressed, waiting for a more expanded consciousness to realize it.

The hour concluded with a reminder that each of us is an eternal soul having a physical experience and that our truest nature is love. With this in mind, Dr. Hayes encouraged listeners to continue doing their inner work, using the tools of forgiveness and Reality Management, and to trust in the infinite intelligence and compassion of the universe.

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2^nd hour hosted by Dr. Michael Ryce had a deeply moving and expansive conversation that wove together intuitive development, generational trauma, addiction recovery, and healing through love and presence. The show opened with reflections on a recent conversation about trauma and family dynamics. Dr. Ryce spoke about surrendering the known mind and opening to greater intuitive awareness, referencing a quote by quantum physicist Paul Dirac: “Pick a flower on Earth and you move the farthest star,” illustrating how interconnected all things are. This notion of interconnectedness carried into a broader dialogue about trusting the unknown, expanding perception, and the transformative potential of love.

Susan reflected on the wisdom of approaching life as if one knows nothing—a principle often shared by Dr. Tim Hayes—highlighting the humility needed to receive higher awareness. The discussion included insights about the limitations of the human mind and the possibility of developing latent faculties. Through metaphor and music, the hosts explored the idea that we are just beginning to understand the vast “music of the universe” that lies beyond our cognitive reach.

Susan also shared a powerful story about her cousin who passed away after years of dementia. Her daughter viewed the degeneration of her mother’s mind as a gift that allowed her to let go—a profound demonstration of spiritual acceptance and surrender. This prompted a reflection on Carl Jung’s idea that one of the biggest burdens for a child is the “unlived life of the parent,” reinforcing the importance of personal healing to release generational patterns.

A major portion of the show was dedicated to Camie’s courageous story of addiction, recovery, and the reclaiming of her life. After her husband’s death, she spiraled into alcoholism, eventually losing touch with her children. Her healing journey began when she recommitted to the tools taught by Dr. Ryce and returned to the community. The Quantum StillPoint process marked a turning point, helping her quit smoking and reconnect with her inner wisdom. A letter from Dr. Ryce dated June 2022, shared during the show, offered affirmations and commitments to self-care, love, and healing. Camie’s progress was evident in her restored relationships and her ability to stop self-judgment, which she acknowledged as a key factor in reuniting with her children.

Susan then shared her personal struggles with family addiction and her daughter’s estrangement. She expressed gratitude for the healing tools that allowed her to observe pain without being consumed by it. She spoke about the expansion of trust and how generational healing and forgiveness require intention and patience. Linda contributed by describing her realization of lifelong resistance and distrust, connecting her cataracts to years of not being present. She emphasized the need to breathe, be gentle, and trust, leading to a deeper surrender to love.

The discussion also touched on cultural healing and inclusivity, with Susan describing the vibrant integration of a Hispanic congregation into her church community, bringing joy and new life. Dr. Ryce recommended the film McFarland, USA as an inspiring story about transformation through community support and recognition of unseen gifts.

The show closed with Celinda discussing the developmental origins of neglect and smothering in parenting and how they relate to generational trauma. Dr. Ryce encouraged her to use the forgiveness tools and emphasized that healing opens layer by layer. Throughout, the conversation was grounded in compassion, transparency, and the shared intention to live in truth, love, and presence.

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The main segment of the show explored Christian Sundberg’s Q&A on spiritual existence, suffering, depression, ego, and the veil of forgetfulness in human incarnation. Hayes read and commented on passages where Sundberg explains that suffering arises when individuals forget their divine source and get lost in stories rooted in fear and separation. Sundberg affirms that our core being is love and joy, and suffering only occurs when we identify with the limited ego self. He suggests that experiences of trauma and hardship are not evidence of cruelty but opportunities for expansion. Just as students go to college for growth despite difficulty, souls choose human incarnation for experiential wisdom and deepening of love.

A central theme was the paradox of suffering and divine love. Questions like why spirits would choose painful lives and whether the world is inherently dark were addressed with the understanding that beings choose incarnation for growth, and that suffering, when approached with love and allowance, can lead to profound transformation. Sundberg emphasized the importance of not rejecting what is but embracing each experience with love. The ego resists pain by judging and rejecting it, whereas the true self allows and trusts, knowing love cannot be conquered.

The discussion also addressed depression, noting that it has both physical and spiritual dimensions. While neurochemical imbalances can be intensely painful, the experiencer is not their pain. The path to healing lies in fully allowing the sensation without assigning a fearful story to it. Similarly, questions about whether people are inherently selfish were answered by pointing to the ego’s fear-based intent, contrasted with the true self’s capacity for pure, altruistic love and service.

A notable portion of the show explored the concept of life happening for us, not to us. Hayes shared this as a key filter for navigating challenges, reinforced by a caller named Sally, who was processing a potential cancer diagnosis. Despite uncertainty, she affirmed the power of trusting that even uncomfortable or fearful experiences are unfolding for her growth. Hayes referenced an interview with Sherryann Tom from the On Your Mind Podcast, who wrote The Call of Cancer, highlighting how even illness can be seen as a wake-up call and an opportunity for conscious living.

The conversation also included reflections on spiritual telepathy, the necessity of the veil in human experience, and the integration of experiences rather than intellectual learning. Sundberg suggested that we are not here to accumulate facts but to become through experience. The spirit is fundamentally joyful, and its essence cannot be touched by fear or pain. Thus, remembering our identity as love and choosing that remembrance, even in difficulty, is central to healing and transformation.

The show ended with a reminder that we come from love, are made of love, and everything unlike love is false. Dr. Hayes encouraged listeners to continue using the tools, join the support groups, and write down questions for the upcoming August 8 conversation with Christian Sundberg.

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2^nd hour hosted by Dr. Michael Ryce engaged in a deeply philosophical and spiritually grounded conversation centered around the nature of love, trust, language, and religious doctrine. The discussion began with a warm welcome to participants and a moment of support for Susan and her husband, Tim, who were attending an immigration hearing to support someone in need. The show then shifted into a personal reflection shared by a caller named Donald, who described an emotional and transformative trip with his 90-year-old father back to his childhood home. This story was used to illustrate how healing can ripple through generations when we do our internal work.

Donald raised a profound question about the use of the word “love” as a noun rather than a verb, as taught by Dr. Ryce. In contrast, a theologian in a debate Donald had listened to proposed that “God” should be thought of as a verb. Dr. Ryce responded by exploring the symbolic nature of language, referencing the Aramaic term “brooded” from the creation story, which points to the creator’s energy as a conscious, interactive force. He argued that while the creator acts, the essence of the creator remains a noun—presence itself—while action is something done by that presence. Ryce emphasized the importance of understanding words not just semantically but energetically and contextually, especially when interpreting ancient texts.

The conversation moved to the development of trust, referencing a lesson from A Course in Miracles. Dr. Ryce stated that trust is not something derived from the mind or accumulated knowledge, but rather a state of being that emerges as one transcends the false constructs of the non-being self. He highlighted the need to “lay down the mind” and cultivate the presence of love—the core of our being—as the only path to true trust.

Donald asked about the Old Testament and whether its language was Aramaic. Dr. Ryce explained that Aramaic was the lingua franca across a vast region, and Hebrew was the temple language. He clarified that much of the harsh imagery of God in the Old Testament stems from projections of human fear, hatred, and vengeance, and not from divine truth. He asserted that Yeshua’s teachings served as a correction to those misrepresentations, emphasizing universal love and presenting a method—not theology—for direct experience of the Creator. Dr. Ryce dismissed the idea of a “savior complex” in Christianity, suggesting it was invented by those unwilling to do their personal work. Instead, Yeshua offered practical tools, including forgiveness, to help individuals dismantle internal rage, fear, and guilt.

The show concluded with an analysis of a listener’s question about a popular saying: “Our thoughts generate our feelings, our feelings generate our actions, and our actions become our future.” Dr. Ryce disagreed with this linear model. He explained that goals in the mind activate certain thought patterns, which then generate emotions and direct behavior. He emphasized the power of forgiveness to dismantle thought disorders and rewire behavioral tendencies. The group also examined metaphysical references to “sheep” as thoughts, “daughters of men” as mental constructs, and “Rakhma” and “Khooba” as filters of intention and perception that enable the true state of being—love—to prevail.

The broadcast closed with appreciation for the team helping digitize past shows and a hopeful vision for using AI to catalog and retrieve thousands of hours of teachings. Dr. Ryce reiterated the importance of doing our inner work, holding presence, and contributing to the collective healing of humanity.

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Tim reflects on the importance of choice in creating one’s experience of life. Using examples ranging from mundane frustrations to car accidents, he illustrates how one’s response—not the event itself—determines the quality of life. He discusses self-deception through a reading from Leadership and Self-Deception by the Arbinger Institute, which parallels the show’s teachings: when people are unaware of how they contribute to their own suffering, their solutions often make things worse. True change begins when individuals recognize they are creating their internal experience moment by moment.

A caller, Celinda, joins the conversation to reflect on recent insights gained from the support group, where they viewed a Guy Finley talk and witnessed a live worksheet process. She shares a personal realization that much of her suffering stems from early emotional wounds and internalized beliefs about being wrong, unworthy, and punished. Her metaphor of a “primal scream” as the root of emotional pain underscores how foundational early fear and rage can be. Celinda discusses her long-standing issues with perfectionism, fear of being wrong, and power person dynamics in her relationship. She explains how these inner conflicts often lead to freeze responses and a shutdown of her cognitive abilities.

Tim gently guides her through a potential worksheet process, identifying self-hatred as her emotion and the thought, “I must be a bad person to deserve all this punishment,” as the underlying belief. Her goal, he suggests, is to be able to love, accept, and appreciate herself just as she is. This simple formulation becomes a powerful step in dismantling deeply held false beliefs. Celinda becomes emotional, expressing gratitude for being acknowledged and seen, which begins to unravel some of her internalized worthlessness.

Tim affirms her healing journey, offering her techniques to self-soothe and lead herself from a higher perspective, especially when parts of her feel shut down or overwhelmed. They discuss the value of comfort, self-coaching, and recognizing competing internal goals. Celinda also reflects on a conflict with her partner, realizing she is co-creating the dynamic and that she can choose not to participate in that power struggle. She concludes with a feeling of groundedness in her identity and a new sense of grace for herself.

Tim closes the hour by recommending two books—Leadership and Self-Deception and Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine—as valuable resources for those resistant to overt spiritual language but open to personal growth. He reminds listeners that they are inherently love, regardless of how separated they may feel, and that all suffering comes from forgetting this essential truth.

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2^nd hour hosted by Dr. Michael Ryce, Jeanie, and multiple callers, including Susan, Selinda, and Zack, engage in a rich and emotionally layered conversation. The hour begins with Susan sharing her heartfelt and celebratory experience of attending a citizenship ceremony for refugees, noting the cultural diversity, expressions of gratitude, and the contrast between the trauma refugees experienced in their home countries and their hopefulness in the United States. She emphasizes how relative perception is shaped by lived experiences and stresses the resilience and joy of the newly naturalized citizens. The group reflects on this story as an illustration of shifting perspectives, gratitude, and trust in life even amidst political and social turmoil.

The conversation then shifts to deeper reflections on the emotional burdens of modern life, including fears driven by media and environmental concerns such as plastic waste. Dr. Ryce quotes Carl Jung to highlight that human mass insanity—rather than environmental disaster alone—is the real existential threat. They explore the inner emotional toll these crises take on individuals, especially youth, and the need for emotional regulation and healing tools.

Selinda shares Hans Selye’s assertion that people are addicted to their own adrenaline, particularly through fear and hostility. This segues into Dr. Ryce introducing the core teaching of the day: a detailed breakdown of the “Development of Trust” as described in A Course in Miracles. He outlines six stages: undoing, sorting out, relinquishment, settling down, unsettling, and achievement. Each stage represents a step in transforming perception from ego-based fear and mistrust to divine connection and peace. He explains that the undoing process involves letting go of internal false realities rooted in pain and mistrust, while achievement ultimately leads to serenity and direct experience of one’s true being as love.

Zack calls in to share his journey. He recounts how discovering Ryce’s forgiveness tools in 2014 helped him transform pain and stagnation into meaningful change. Now facing new challenges, including job loss, he returns to the work for clarity and deeper healing. Dr. Ryce encourages him to use these circumstances as opportunities to uncover unconscious patterns and apply forgiveness worksheets with fresh insight. Zach is advised to revisit the free book Why Is This Happening to Me Again? and the HeartLand Aramaic Forgiveness app for practical guidance.

Jeanie adds information about the website’s “Start Here” resources and an upcoming nine-day intensive on intuitive development. Participants who register will receive access to the entire video workshop catalog and a self-study codependence to interdependence program. The goal is to move from psychic-level insights—based on unresolved emotional patterns—to intuitive spiritual guidance rooted in love and clarity.

The episode concludes with a reflection on how the process of healing is ongoing and cyclical. Even moments of peace must be reinforced with continued practice. Dr. Ryce affirms that each disruption is an invitation to return to one’s natural state of love and that serenity is accessible even amidst outer chaos.

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The conversation shifts to a deeply reflective and personal tone as Dr. Tim shares about his recent travels and the gratitude he feels for long-standing friendships dating back to kindergarten and high school. He describes the rarity and richness of having deep, enduring friendships and compares them to support groups, such as the Tuesday and Thursday MindShifter gatherings, which have been running for over two decades. These friendships and communities serve as a “net of love,” as one caller beautifully described, providing emotional safety and nourishment much like a shared meal—echoing the etymological root of “companion.”

Dr. Tim also discusses the impact of Marcella Pixley’s books, particularly Trowbridge Road and her latest, Neshama, which explores a young girl’s relationship with the unseen world and the courage to remain true to one’s experience despite social rejection. A caller contributes that Pixley was her daughter’s college roommate and reaffirms the depth and poetic beauty of Pixley’s writing. This appreciation segues into broader reflections on the need for calm in an increasingly anxious world. Dr. Tim critiques the societal pressure to “hurry up” and push forward in fear, suggesting instead a more grounded and heart-centered way of living.

Another powerful thread in the conversation is the spontaneous grief and survivor guilt expressed by a caller in relation to recent flooding in Texas, particularly at a camp on the Guadalupe River. Dr. Tim compassionately supports the caller in recognizing that these emotions are signals—opportunities to use the worksheet to uncover thoughts generating distress, such as self-blame. He walks through how to frame this as a worksheet process, reinforcing that emotional suffering is often perpetuated by unconscious mental habits. By waking up to these thoughts, questioning their validity, and canceling unproductive goals or judgments, one opens to healing and insight.

Throughout the show, Dr. Tim weaves in teachings from Guy Finley and Christian Sundberg, emphasizing that our true power lies in choosing love in each moment, regardless of circumstances. He reminds listeners that painful emotions are often driven by internal constructs, and the practice of consciously choosing our emotional state—rather than waiting for external conditions to change—can liberate us. The hour closes with an invitation to join the evening’s support group and a reminder of our true identity: we come from love, are made of love, and everything else is false.

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2^nd hour hosted by Dr. Michael Ryce delivered a deeply integrative exploration of healing, perception, and the foundational role of truth in wellness. He emphasized that healing cannot occur without aligning with truth, because disease is the result of falling out of harmony with the true nature of being. When pain arises, it is often because individuals dissociate from painful emotions and instead project those unresolved energies outward, creating false perceptions. Dr. Ryce turned to the groundbreaking work of Dr. John Sarno, who introduced the concept of Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS), which attributes chronic pain—particularly back pain—to unconscious emotional repression. Sarno taught that this repression causes muscle tension and oxygen deprivation in tissues, resulting in real physical pain, not imagined symptoms. Ryce affirmed the connection between the mind and body, stating that neuropeptides—messengers shaped by thought—play a key role in how perceptions affect the body at a cellular level.

Ryce highlighted that what we perceive is often not the present moment, but an echo of the past filtered through unresolved trauma. These distortions can manifest as pain or illness. He explained how the CIA even recognizes perception as an active process of reality construction. Forgiveness, then, becomes a critical tool—not for others, but for ourselves—to dismantle the energetic patterns of the past. Ryce drew on Sarno’s 12 daily reminders, which encourage people to reframe their pain as the result of dissociated emotions, repressed anger, and fear-driven thought patterns, rather than structural abnormalities. He emphasized the importance of thinking psychologically rather than physiologically, and focusing attention on internal emotional processes instead of symptoms.

The conversation also ventured into the spiritual implications of healing and perception. Ryce and a caller discussed how realignment of the body and mind—using tools like breathwork, awareness, and prayer (defined in Aramaic as “setting a trap for God”)—restores coherence in one’s energetic system. They spoke of how trauma distorts the alignment of the body’s “antenna” (head, spine, pelvis), disrupting the flow of divine energy. They explored how this misalignment impacts both physiological health and the capacity to “trap” the presence of Love. Throughout, Ryce returned to the Aramaic perspective of forgiveness, the importance of canceling goals in order to access and transmute unconscious energy, and the necessity of choosing awareness and truth over blame and projection.

The show concluded with a powerful real-life example involving a caller’s mother who was enduring the anger of her son. Ryce encouraged the caller to help her mother see that her son’s rage was not about her, but a reflection of his own unresolved pain. By shifting her own internal beliefs and possibly using forgiveness tools like the “Klingon Game,” the mother could dissolve the energy that fuels the unhealthy family dynamic. This moment underscored the principle that healing oneself heals the collective, and that when one person does their inner work, it creates space for generational transformation. The hour wrapped with quotes from Max Planck and Carl Jung, reinforcing the idea that conscious engagement with energy and perception is the gateway to true healing and alignment with divine mind energy.

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Dr. Hayes shared personal reflections on how these tools helped him remain calm during a recent legal deposition, noting the practical application of tools such as EFT tapping, heart-focused breathing, and the consistent use of worksheet practices. He emphasized that negative thoughts are not accurate and that the key to regaining clarity is to soften resistance, observe negative emotional patterns, and gently dissolve them through forgiveness rather than trying to control external circumstances.

A caller named Camie opened up about the painful dilemma of enabling her adult stepdaughter, who struggles with dependency and addiction. Dr. Hayes provided compassionate but clear guidance, suggesting that she work on dissolving her internal emotional charge first through tapping, worksheets, and forgiveness practices before making any critical decisions. He emphasized that decisions made from emotional upheaval often reinforce old patterns. He also highlighted the importance of canceling the need to be right, recognizing the addictive quality of righteousness, and instead turning inward to resolve the internal tension. Camie acknowledged the repeated pattern of uncertainty and thanked Dr. Hayes for helping reframe the situation without judgment.

Later, Celinda called in to request help processing grief triggered by the anticipated loss of a close friend. Tim led her through a short-form mental version of the Reality Management Worksheet, helping her identify the goal beneath her sadness—wanting the friend to stay nearby—and guiding her through the forgiveness pattern. Through the process, Celinda traced her current grief to unresolved pain from early childhood separation and the death of her husband. She realized how those older traumas attach themselves to present-day relationships, and acknowledged that the grief felt like a longing to be “saved.” Tim reminded her that it’s not about being done with grief quickly, but rather letting it be, and allowing the energy to move through naturally with compassion and presence.

Dr. Hayes closed the show with reflections from A Walk in the Physical by Christian Sundberg, affirming that each person’s true nature is love and that all beings are evolving—whether consciously or not—toward that truth. He also recommended the book Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine for its practical alignment with this work, particularly its methods for accessing inner wisdom through somatic awareness.

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July 14, 2025 2^nd hour hosted by Dr. Michael Ryce engaged in an expansive conversation with callers that delved into the depth of personal healing, the transformative power of forgiveness, and the role of artificial intelligence in amplifying spiritual truths. A highlight of the program was a powerful excerpt that was shared from an AI-generated post responding to the question: “What would the United States look like if it were truly built on the teachings of Jesus?” The AI response offered a vivid vision of a radically loving, inclusive, and justice-oriented society, backed by biblical references addressing compassion, economic equity, peace, servant leadership, environmental stewardship, and forgiveness. Dr. Ryce and Shawn, a contributor helping convert past radio shows into video for YouTube, reflected on how AI could be used as a tool to expand the reach of the Aramaic teachings through a dedicated database and potentially even a university-level platform. (full write-up is posted on our Facebook pages, https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16WzM6K1G6/).

Shawn emphasized that while AI could accurately describe the symptoms of spiritual alignment, it cannot replace the inner power and process required to live those truths. This led to a deeper conversation about the real work of Yeshua—not just performing loving acts, but embodying love from the core of one’s being. Dr. Ryce drew a distinction between “doing” and “being,” and reiterated that real transformation happens only when one moves through the internal layers of pain via active, present love, and the forgiveness process. He shared that the key to accessing true power and vitality is not found in rote actions or external teachings, but in connecting with the indwelling presence that Yeshua taught about.

The conversation expanded into how trauma, especially intergenerational and societal, shapes behavior and perception. Participants reflected on childhood wounds, cultural conditioning, and the importance of community presence in healing. A particularly poignant moment came when Dr. Ryce explained that most people’s realities are actually constructed by a kind of internal artificial intelligence—formed from generational data and trauma—which overlays and distorts true perception. The act of setting goals rooted in old data, he explained, activates this internal AI, creating an illusion of reality. The Aramaic forgiveness process offers a path to collapse these false constructs and reawaken to the actuality of the Creator’s design.

In a warm and relatable tone, the show also touched on the necessity of volunteering to help digitize and distribute this body of work. Shawn invited listeners to assist with audio and video conversions, offering guidance for those interested. Throughout the show, Dr. Ryce emphasized that the path to healing is walked one person, one moment, and one forgiveness worksheet at a time. The collective resonance of active, present love has the potential to shift the energy of generational pain and societal dysfunction.

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The majority of the hour was a heartfelt tribute to the late spoken word poet Andrea Gibson, who had just passed away. Tim Hayes read three of Andrea’s most moving pieces aloud on air: “Love Letter from the Afterlife,” “For the Days I Stopped Wanting a Body,” and “Acceptance Speech After Setting the World Record in Goosebumps.” These poems touch on death, embodiment, suffering, awe, vulnerability, and the transcendent power of love. Hayes reflected on Gibson’s unique authenticity and emotional precision, which deeply moved him and many listeners. Listeners called in to express gratitude for the readings and to share their surprise and sorrow at Gibson’s death. The discussion also explored the depth and accessibility of Gibson’s writing and her ability to speak to the core of human experience without pretense or sentimentality.

Later in the show, the conversation turned toward spiritual concepts, integrating themes from A Course in Miracles, Christian Sundberg’s writings, and the work of authors like Michael Singer and Guy Finley. Tim Hayes read excerpts from Sundberg’s book, which delved into topics such as love, ego, free will, the experiential nature of soul learning, and the human condition. Sundberg emphasized that love is not selfish and that acts of genuine love, which serve the whole, reflect our truest nature. He also addressed why people often reject messages of unconditional love and how the ego and belief systems act as filters, urging patience and presence rather than proselytizing.

Hayes closed the show with reminders about upcoming support groups and his ongoing search for podcast guests aligned with themes of healing, consciousness, and personal transformation. He reiterated the foundational message that we are love, made of love, and that all else is illusion.

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2^nd hour hosted by Dr. Michael Ryce joined the conversation with a deeply heartfelt and metaphysical discussion on the miracle of life, human physiology, Aramaic forgiveness, and the soul’s journey toward realignment. He began by marveling at the complexity and wonder of the human hand while sharing a recent experience with his granddaughter Arya. Dr. Ryce reflected on the poetry of Andrea Gibson, whose recent death was honored earlier by Dr. Tim Hayes. Gibson’s raw, authentic writing was described as shockingly alive and deeply moving, sparking dialogue on the nature of emotional authenticity and spiritual clarity.

The central philosophical thread emerged from a listener’s reference to Christian Sundberg’s writing on whether all actions are ultimately selfish. Dr. Ryce responded by challenging traditional notions of selfishness and offering an Aramaic-based perspective. He drew from A Course in Miracles, explaining that what’s often labeled as “selfish” is better understood as “self-wise” when viewed through the lens of unity rather than separation. According to Ryce, when one acts in alignment with their true nature as love, it benefits both self and others simultaneously. The cultural conditioning from childhood and power person dynamics often distort the concept of selfishness, making it a barrier to authentic self-care and spiritual presence.

Dr. Ryce emphasized that healing and transformation are rooted in forgiveness, particularly the Aramaic understanding of it—not as pardoning others, but as removing the internal blocks to love and perception. He discussed the importance of canceling goals during the Reality Management Worksheet process to dissolve unconscious patterns and release energetic distortions. He shared that identifying the specific goal driving one’s pain perception is essential; once the goal is canceled, it collapses the painful perceptual structure and brings hidden trauma forward for healing.

An especially profound segment came when a caller shared a personal story of long-term caregiving for her mother and brother, both affected by past trauma. Dr. Ryce guided her through a real-time forgiveness process, encouraging her to breathe into the areas of her body holding repressed energy. This allowed the caller to access a deep memory of fear and anger from childhood, tied to familial dynamics. Ryce described this body-based awareness as essential for aligning the physiological antenna—comprised of the head, spine, and pelvis—which he likened to a receiver of divine energy. Without alignment, he noted, one is unable to receive the signal of love that flows through all life.

He further elaborated on how trauma, rage, fear, and misbeliefs collapse this inner antenna, blocking one’s ability to receive love and truth. This led to a powerful commentary on healing inherited trauma and the role of forgiveness in returning to one’s true state as love. Dr. Ryce also discussed upcoming intensives, study groups, and the importance of community support in sustaining healing. He emphasized that forgiveness work is not conceptual but experiential, requiring each person to drop into their physiology and remove the blocks through love, presence, and persistent self-awareness.

The hour closed with encouragement for all listeners to engage in their own inner work, to stay aligned with love, and to use the powerful tools provided through this work. Dr. Ryce affirmed that everyone is designed to reflect the Creator’s energy, and that true health is the unobstructed expression of that presence through a clear, undistorted mind-body system.

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Dr. Tim reflects on the deep truth that each person is living their own unique perception of life. He illustrates this through examples in the support group, where individuals often have opposing reactions to the same teacher or message. He underscores that no two people truly see or experience the same moment identically, and that effective communication has the potential to dissolve hostility. He shares his preference not to argue but instead to honor each person’s experience and interpretation without resistance, a stance that counters the Western mind’s habitual drive toward competition and blame.

Drawing from the book A Walk in the Physical by Christian Sundberg, Dr. Tim reads and comments on a series of Q&As about the purpose of life, the function of telepathy, the experience of emotions, and the veil of forgetfulness. Christian explains that our learning is not just mental but experiential, and that coming into a human form with limited memory allows for deeper, more integrated soul growth. He explains that negative emotions arise from a complex interaction between body chemistry and consciousness, and that our intent and focus significantly affect how we experience life.

The conversation moves toward the paradox of seriousness versus playfulness in spiritual growth. Christian suggests that even when we choose to face deep fears in this life, we do so from a spirit of joy and curiosity rather than grim seriousness. Tim reflects on how many spiritual teachers, including Michael Ryce, often reject the idea of not taking things seriously. However, he reminds listeners that love and creativity can function through both playfulness and seriousness. He encourages exploring how much we contribute to our suffering through judgment and fear, and invites listeners to embrace life with more openness and less rigidity.

Celinda joins the conversation to share her personal reflections on slowing down, resisting pressure to hurry, and embracing life as a kind of video game or playful adventure. She recognizes how often we can resist doing inner work, even when we know it would help, and appreciates the idea that each person’s growth happens in its own timing. The dialogue highlights the freedom to choose how we direct our mind energy and the power of consciously choosing love, awareness, and presence over judgment or resistance.

The hour concludes with a reminder that the goal is not perfection but presence. Tim and Celinda affirm that life offers endless opportunities to choose again, to move from seriousness into joy, and to treat even the most painful or challenging moments as part of a larger healing process. Tim closes with the signature reminder that we come from love, are made of love, and that everything unlike love is false.

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2^nd hour hosted by Dr Michael Ryce, Jeanie begins by updating listeners on the YouTube uploads of archived content, including the Recovery Wednesday 12-step shows and Aramaic Fridays. She also mentions that past Parent Teacher Monday programs from 2014 are being posted. Michael Ryce joins and welcomes listeners, inviting dialogue. He announces that Peter from Sweden, who had previously attended a Quantum StillPoint intensive, is expected to call in to receive support as he moves through a healing crisis.

Once Peter joins, Michael launches into a deep discussion about energetic alignment, emphasizing that we live in a vibrational world rather than a physical one. He explains how, as one aligns more deeply with their true nature, distortions—including disease, dysfunctional projections, and emotional incoherence—begin to surface for healing. Ryce elaborates on the function of breathwork and stillpoint breathing to enter a superconductor state in which old trauma, even generational, can be dissolved. He cautions that the healing process is not always pleasant but is essential for reaching genuine serenity and alignment with one’s true identity as love.

Peter shares his ongoing struggle with intense fear that arises during archery competitions, which undermines his performance. Despite excellent practice shots, he freezes under competition pressure. Michael guides Peter to explore the shift in goals and perception that occurs between practice and performance, suggesting that a loaded unconscious goal—such as seeking parental approval—triggers this profound physiological change. Ryce illustrates this with the analogy of multiple personality research, where different internal states result in dramatic physiological shifts, such as the disappearance of diabetes symptoms.

As Peter recounts memories of competing in archery with his father, he realizes that the fear may stem not from trauma during those events, but from deeper familial patterns—especially the experience of love being withdrawn when his father drank and his mother emotionally disconnected. Ryce encourages Peter to identify and cancel the unconscious goals that create internal pressure, such as needing to perform well to maintain parental love. He suggests targeted forgiveness work, breath practices that reach into generational trauma, and remaining conscious in the moment rather than being overtaken by unconscious fear patterns.

The show also touches on how performance trauma may be a generational imprint passed through cultural expectations—particularly in Peter’s Viking ancestry where survival depended on competent action, such as archery. Michael affirms Peter’s progress and reminds him of his past peak experience where he was able to perform with love fully present. He reinforces the idea that healing comes not from managing fear but from dismantling and forgiving it at its roots.

The episode concludes with Michael reading a quote from Nobel laureate Max Planck about the non-existence of matter as such and the role of intelligent mind-energy in shaping reality. He reiterates that dis-ease is ultimately energetic distortion and that healing occurs when we bring love to those areas. Peter reflects on a past moment when he felt guided to face his fear, recognizing the existential weight of the healing path. Michael affirms the deep value of doing this work and honors Peter’s courage, closing with appreciation and blessings.

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Dr. Hayes then continued reading from A Walk in the Physical by Christian Sundberg, which explores spiritual development through physical incarnation. He discussed the nature of manifestation and intention, emphasizing that while physical reality is slower and denser than other systems, it still responds to intention over time. He introduced the idea that our consciousness is an extension of Source, and that we are creators by nature, gaining greater power as we evolve from fear toward love. The challenges and constraints of the physical world are not punishments but chosen opportunities for spiritual development and increased capacity in higher realms.

The show explored how practicing meditation helps shift awareness from the physical to the subtle realms, where our higher nature resides. Dr. Hayes explained that true meditation is not a rote activity but a practice of intent and focused awareness that gradually dissolves the illusion of separateness. He discussed how guides, angels, and higher beings often influence us subtly, respecting our free will, and how true power emerges when we stop identifying with fear and limited thought patterns. He also mentioned other sources of spiritual insight, including Tom Campbell’s “My Big TOE” and William Buhlman’s work on out-of-body experiences (OBEs).

A particularly moving segment included Susan’s reflections on reviewing her old journals, where she once wrote as if Jesus were speaking to her. At the time, she dismissed the writings as fantasy, but rereading them now revealed deep wisdom that echoed the teachings she has since encountered on the show. Dr. Hayes affirmed her experience, reminding listeners that we are often taught to distrust our inner knowing, which results in discarding profound insights. The dialogue touched on the poetry of David Whyte and Andrea Gibson, reinforcing how creative expression can bypass the intellect and touch deeper truths.

The show closed with a discussion about the metaphor in David E. Martin’s book Lizards Eat Butterflies, which contrasts the myth of radical transformation (caterpillar to butterfly) with the slow, grounded growth of lizards, who simply shed their skin as they grow. This metaphor served as a reminder that transformation can be gradual and authentic without needing to become something entirely different. Dr. Hayes concluded by encouraging listeners to notice the moments when their minds try to “figure it all out,” suggesting that these moments are perfect invitations to engage in forgiveness work or tapping, not as intellectual exercises, but as openings for healing and rediscovery of our true nature as love.

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2^nd hour hosted by Dr. Michael Ryce hosted a deeply emotional and spiritually rich conversation that centered on personal healing, generational trauma, and the tools of forgiveness. The show opened with light-hearted interaction involving their co-host Lincoln, before transitioning into profound territory as one caller reflected on reviewing old journals where she had once written as if receiving messages from Jesus. She described the experience as reading a book she didn’t remember writing—wisdom that mirrored the tools now taught on the show. Dr. Ryce emphasized that the purpose of the tools is to help people reach that level of direct internal knowing, and discussed how carbon-based memory systems and generational trauma can block that awareness. He shared his belief that humans didn’t consciously choose these constraints but were instead pulled into separation and fear-based realities through generational patterns and cultural conditioning.

A rich philosophical exchange unfolded regarding whether humans choose to incarnate into a constrained human experience, referencing Christian Sundberg’s book A Walk in the Physical and contrasting it with Dr. Ryce’s view that we are more often victims of inherited patterns than conscious choosers. The discussion touched on themes from A Course in Miracles, especially the idea that our task is not to seek love, but to identify and release the barriers we’ve built against it. Dr. Ryce stressed that every reality formed in fear or hostility is a forgivable fantasy, and that healing comes from choosing love and dismantling false identities.

The conversation deepened further as Dr. Ryce described a powerful healing crisis he experienced years earlier in Arizona after watching a harrowing video of a severely burned child. Alone in his car while others were grocery shopping, he was overwhelmed by grief, crying out that he wanted to “go home”—a cry for a world where people treat each other with humanity. He experienced another wave of that grief live on the show, expressing it as pain physically centered behind his eyes. The community offered compassion and space as he worked through the energetic release, showing how communal support and emotional safety are vital to healing.

The second half featured Peter sharing healing breakthroughs from his recent breathwork and mind shifter sessions, including memories tied to early life trauma involving his father. He described how fear caused him to shrink and how processing that allowed him to feel tall and alive again—moving from fear-induced contraction to the freedom of vitality. Susan also shared a past misunderstanding with Peter that had triggered feelings of unworthiness in her, which led to personal insight and healing. Dr. Ryce highlighted that such triggers are generous gifts when embraced consciously. The conversation returned to Carl Jung’s quote that the enemy we must love is within ourselves—a perfect summation of the show’s central theme: healing the internal to heal the collective.

The show concluded with the lyrics of Alanis Morissette’s “Madness,” a musical reflection on how others trigger what we must heal within, echoing the show’s message of responsibility, forgiveness, and releasing the madness of blame. Dr. Ryce invited listeners to give up their “membership” in the religion of blame and trauma, and to remember that in choosing to heal, we touch not only our own lives but the furthest reaches of the universe.

“What if I should discover that the poorest of the beggars and the most impudent of offenders are all within me; and that I stand in need of the alms of my own kindness, that I, myself, am the enemy who must be loved — what then?” Carl Jung

Listen to Alanis Morssette’s song “Madness”

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He spoke about a recent support group session where they listened to David Whyte, an English-Irish poet-philosopher, whose work deeply moved the group. Whyte’s poetry, particularly from his book Consolations, stirred meaningful conversation about grief, impermanence, and the importance of stewarding one’s spiritual life. This was sparked by the recent loss of poet Andrea Gibson and Whyte’s reflections on loss as an inherent part of human experience. Tim appreciated Whyte’s grounding in real emotional struggles and how his insights aligned with the show’s core teachings on self-awareness, presence, and inner work.

Tim also referenced a video by Glennon Doyle calling attention to American complicity in global violence and colonization, including genocide against Palestinians. He noted how Doyle’s message of compassion met with vicious backlash online, which he viewed as indicative of how many are trapped in divisive cultural conditioning. The conversation that followed with callers like Sally and Linda expanded on how individuals can meaningfully engage with global suffering without falling into despair or the illusion of helplessness. Sally reflected on her desire to “do more” and shared how simply holding space for love in her relationships felt insignificant compared to external activism. Tim reframed this, emphasizing that dismantling one’s own anger and fear through inner work is among the most powerful contributions a person can make. He cited Abraham’s teaching that our “most important creation is your emotion in that moment.”

Linda reinforced the significance of inner work by referencing Pierre Pradervand and his book 365 Blessings to Heal Myself and the World, encouraging a practice of blessing instead of cursing. She emphasized that small financial donations, spiritual commitment, and intentional living can make a real difference. Tim followed with an explanation of tithing not just in monetary terms, but as an investment of one’s time, intelligence, money, and energy (T.I.M.E.) toward spiritual growth and contribution. He encouraged listeners to reclaim spiritual practices that nurture them, such as meditation, EFT tapping, or heart-focused breathing using HeartMath tools, even if only for minutes each day.

A key theme of the hour was the necessity of making daily spiritual hygiene as routine as physical self-care. Tim emphasized that these practices should not be reserved solely for moments of crisis. He also explored how repeated use of forgiveness tools—such as cancelling needs to be right or for others to change—softens the psyche and improves one’s interface with life. The hour closed with Tammy reflecting on her struggle and subsequent breakthrough with the purpose worksheet. Through guidance from Michael Ryce, she realized that clarifying her inner joy, rather than focusing solely on big-picture goals, helped her connect more deeply with her purpose. The session concluded with a reminder that everyone is love, made of love, and that everything unlike love is an illusion.

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Tim Hayes continued reading from A Walk in the Physical by Christian Sundberg, engaging with a series of deep metaphysical questions regarding consciousness, the veil of forgetfulness, guides, spiritual growth, life after death, and the mechanics of prayer and channeling. He praised Sundberg’s nuanced answers, which emphasize that while the veil over consciousness is real and consistent, it is self-imposed by the soul for the purpose of rich, individualized experience in the physical world. Tim reiterated the idea that physical reality is not the primary reality, but rather a subset of consciousness. Therefore, direct experiences—rather than beliefs—are central to true knowing.

The discussion explored the nature of spiritual guidance, suggesting that although angels or guides don’t always appear in physical form, they do consistently support us in subtle, energetic ways. Tim reflected on the frequency with which people mistake healing crises for regression and emphasized the importance of discernment when evaluating channeled material. He cited Seth and Silver Birch as examples of helpful channeled works, while reiterating the necessity of applying any spiritual insight practically.

A powerful message emerged from the reflections on prayer and intention: that the force behind spiritual growth lies in focused love and conscious beingness rather than in rote ritual or ego-driven desire. The show also included a moving commentary from a listener, Sally, who affirmed the life-changing nature of this work and how it’s reshaped her emotional states, especially her ability to process anxiety in the early morning hours. Tim suggested that her pre-dawn mental discomfort might be a sign of deeper processing and healing, encouraging her to reframe the experience as positive.

The hour concluded with a reinforcement of the central premise of the work: we come from love, we are made of love, and everything else is false. Tim also reminded listeners of the upcoming appearance by Christian Sundberg on August 8, 2025, inviting them to prepare questions in advance.

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2^nd hour hosted by Dr. Michael Ryce hosted an open Zoom-based discussion centered around the evolution of their community platform and the naming of the new, permanent, online home for the Aramaic forgiveness and healing work. Jeanie participated, along with several callers including Susan, Sean, Sally, Terry, and others, many of whom shared updates from their lives and expressed gratitude for the ongoing support of the MindShifters work. Dr. Ryce recounted his recent intense healing experience that Jeanie helped him through using the Aramaic Forgiveness tools. The show unfolded as a deeply collaborative brainstorming session about SEO-conscious names for the new online community platform. Dr. Ryce emphasized the need for search-friendly terminology, aiming to use keywords like Aramaic, forgiveness, quantum, still point, breathing, and energy. He invited audience suggestions for a community name that would resonate with people who are disillusioned with religion but still seeking truth, healing, and spiritual direction.

Several community members weighed in with impressions of certain words. Susan expressed discomfort with terms like “quantum” and “energetic” due to their vagueness and overuse in new age circles. Dr. Ryce acknowledged this and offered explanations grounded in his background in electronics and physics. He proposed that energy, like God, is omnipresent and fundamental to all existence, and likened physical forms to symbolic representations, like letters on a computer screen that merely point to vast unseen operations underneath—just as the objects we perceive symbolize energetic processes.

The show also revisited the concept of “healing crises,” with Ryce sharing a perspective that when people doing the right things for their health begin to feel worse, it may actually be a sign of deeper healing—surfacing previously inaccessible layers of unresolved trauma. He referenced an example of a friend whose son struggled with severe depression and medication cycles, and how using the tools at deeper levels may have led to more transformative results had the healing crisis been supported rather than suppressed.

Later in the show, community members provided additional name suggestions, and Ryce shared AI-generated options and subtitles that ranged from “Beyond Belief” and “Quantum Wisdom Circle” to “The Awakened Life Collective” and “Conscious Living and Healing Hub.” The goal was to integrate terms that would attract people on a spiritual path while also remaining grounded in the unique offerings of Aramaic tools and forgiveness.

Shawn joined the call toward the end and discussed the importance of making the show more accessible via YouTube Live or other platforms. He also brought up the idea of “chemtrails” potentially blocking divine light frequencies from reaching humanity, suggesting a spiritual interpretation of global environmental manipulation. Dr. Ryce received the idea with curiosity and appreciation for the depth of the conversation. The show closed with gratitude to the community for their engagement and an invitation to continue submitting naming ideas for the new platform.

Suggestions from Chatroom:
Love the words Aramaic and quantum
Bridging quantum physics and meta-spirituality based on early Aramaic teaching by Yshua
Metaphysical Stillness, Photon Exchange Group,  Aramaic Life Skills
In the beginning was the mind energy
Higher Conciousness Goals
True, overused and not understood
Conscious living and healing hub
Face to face Love!
Healed Connectivity – not full name but perhaps part of it
You create the world you want, proactive healing, You can be Healed!   Self, others, everyone.
Hope and healing hub
Quantum; where You and God exist in Perfect Harmony
Redefining your spirit (or spiritual) path

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A listener joins the discussion to report issues accessing audio files on the MindShifters Academy website. Tim responds with technical troubleshooting ideas and gratitude, noting that such feedback is essential for keeping the resources available and functional. The conversation naturally shifts toward the significance of translation versus interpretation, especially regarding ancient texts. Tim shares that Michael Ryce has increasingly stressed the difference between translation and interpretation, stating that what are often called “translations” of ancient Aramaic texts are frequently inaccurate interpretations. Using examples such as slang terms like “cool” or “bad,” Tim illustrates how literal translation may fail to communicate original intent.

The dialogue then explores interpretations of the Beatitudes, with a listener requesting access to a PDF comparing King James Bible versions to the interpretations offered by Jayem, the channeler of The Way of Mastery. Tim agrees to share the document, noting that practical application—rather than scholarly accuracy—is what ultimately matters in this work. He reiterates the purpose of the teachings: to help people recognize and dismantle inner programming that interferes with loving connection and presence. In a related discussion, Tim reflects on the power of slowing down, focusing inward, and using awareness of bodily sensations and emotions as a guide. He emphasizes the value of 100% responsibility and practical steps toward healing rather than intellectual debates about spiritual texts.

Later in the episode, Tim reads from A Walk in the Physical by Christian Sundberg, offering insights about out-of-body experiences (OBEs), layers of reality, and the illusion of form as absolute reality. The reading illustrates that consciousness is the true source of experience, not the physical forms themselves, and that spiritual development often requires becoming comfortable with not knowing. Listeners are reminded that clarity and deeper truth emerge from states of presence, surrender, and curiosity rather than rigid certainty. This leads to a reflection on how beliefs shape reality, and that identifying with form or the intellect too strongly limits one’s direct experience of life’s deeper truths.

Tim rounds out the conversation with a parable shared by Guy Finley, emphasizing how what we perceive as obstacles may actually be guardians protecting us from unnecessary harm or illusions. He ties this back to family constellation work and generational trauma, noting that much of what we perceive and react to is inherited or programmed. Ultimately, Tim calls listeners to live in openness and curiosity rather than rigid knowing, reinforcing the show’s central message that we are love, and anything that appears otherwise is false.

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2^nd hour hosted by Dr. Michael Ryce continues his exploration of the inner journey toward living as the active presence of love. He emphasizes that true human life is not defined by the perceptions and limitations of the “mind of man,” but rather by our ability to access and embody love in each moment. When we are unable to extend love to someone or something, it reveals an unresolved dynamic within ourselves, and the invitation is to forgive and dissolve that energetic blockage. Ryce frames this as a path of reclaiming one’s life from false mind constructs and returning to the state of grace, where we are free to change any internal energy pattern through conscious choice.

Ryce celebrates the milestone of having acquired a permanent online home for the community’s teachings, purchased in perpetuity, which will host their courses and act as a hub for global connection. Although Jeanie is away with their grandchildren Lincoln and Arya, Michael invites the community to contribute thoughts and feedback about naming this new community platform. He shares a variety of potential names generated with the assistance of AI, reflecting themes like forgiveness, healing, transformation, and Aramaic teachings. Participants express appreciation for the breadth of the work and the importance of selecting a name that honors its scope.

There’s an enthusiastic discussion about technology, particularly artificial intelligence, as Ryce reflects on his early days manually revising forgiveness worksheets and contrasts it with today’s advanced tools. He expresses hope for AI’s capacity to spread truth and deepen understanding, even noting that AI sometimes articulates spiritual truths more clearly than some religious institutions. Ryce also shares humorous anecdotes about the early days of using computers as forgiveness tools and how he once grew sprouts in a motorhome during a yearlong journey with his young children.

Callers contribute richly to the conversation. One shares the healing journey of reconnecting with her son and nephew after sobriety, highlighting how previous teachings helped plant seeds of resilience and forgiveness in the family. Another participant notes how deeply the naming process for the community touched her, reflecting on how far-reaching and profound Ryce’s work is.

Later in the show, a participant inquires about the Aramaic Beatitudes. Ryce explains that the word “touveyhoun,” traditionally translated as “blessed,” is actually an Aramaic instruction for activating latent neural structures within us designed to guide us toward happiness and truth. He describes the Beatitudes as a set of practical, spiritual instructions to awaken this divine guidance system, rather than philosophical platitudes. Ryce also references a profound personal experience during a Quantum StillPoint session that opened deeper insights into the Beatitudes, beyond intellectual understanding.

To conclude, Ryce shares a poetic, spiritually charged passage he wrote that morning about the Breath of Life—Rukha d’Koodsha—as the feminine force that strips away error, unwinds generational trauma, and restores presence. This breath, he says, accesses the deepest parts of our physiology and consciousness, enabling profound transformation. He underscores that the ultimate goal of their work is to synthesize Yeshua’s original Aramaic teachings into practical tools that dismantle generational trauma, cleanse misperceptions, and restore our connection to love. He invites all listeners to continue contributing creatively to the development of the community and to hold space for the unfolding of this deeply transformative mission.

Ongoing suggestions listed at https://whyagain.org/communitynames/

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The primary conversation on this show revolved around Carl Jung’s concept of the shadow self. A caller brought up how Michael Ryce often reiterates that if we do not bring our shadow into awareness, it will unconsciously direct our lives. Tim Hayes and others explored how the shadow is not inherently negative but includes any aspect of ourselves that we judge, suppress, or hide due to societal or familial rejection. These denied parts still affect us, especially when resonated by external circumstances, influencing our reactions, thoughts, and relationships. Recognizing these patterns and doing the inner work—through tools like wake-up sheets and targeted journaling—can bring these hidden influences into the light for healing.

Another layer of the conversation examined how persistent judgments and emotional reactions toward others are often projections of unhealed parts of the self. Even when people intellectually recognize their patterns, emotional reactions can still linger. Tim Hayes emphasized that this continued resonance signals the need for deeper work, sometimes requiring many repetitions—the “77 times 7” process—until a true shift occurs.

A key theme emerged around owning emotional responsibility. Even when behaviors in others appear objectively problematic, the emotional upset we feel is generated internally. The conversation addressed the balance between allowance and avoidance, questioning whether choosing not to judge others is genuine spiritual maturity or a subtle bypass of deeper feelings. Tim Hayes clarified that only self-honesty can determine whether we’re avoiding or truly integrating.

Toward the end of the hour, the conversation transitioned into a reading from Christian Sundberg’s book, A Walk in the Physical, which explores consciousness, fear, ego, and the nature of love and being. The book presents the idea that thoughts and forms can never truly satisfy because they are not the whole truth; only direct awareness and the peace of “being” reveal ultimate knowing. It explained that fear arises from consciousness encountering situations it has not yet integrated, and that love is the native state of unity, while fear reflects separation.

Listeners reflected on the deep interconnectedness of thoughts, feelings, and spiritual insight, emphasizing the integrative work of harmonizing heart, mind, and body. One caller highlighted how fear can function as an addiction that suppresses deeper emotions like rage, and how the work is about allowing the full spectrum of emotional experience without being overtaken by it. Tim Hayes closed the show by reminding listeners that love is our true nature and that everything else is false.

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2^nd hour hosted by Dr. Michael Ryce led an intimate conversation centered on healing, perception, breath, and forgiveness. The show began slowly as participants trickled in, and Ryce used the time to reflect on insights from his morning discussions and foundational teachings. He emphasized that the world we see is not objective reality but a holographic projection generated by the unresolved energetic patterns within our own minds. These patterns, when dissociated from, cause the mind to hallucinate images and narratives based on what we are unwilling to face in ourselves. For example, if someone disowns guilt or suppressed desire, their mind may project these onto others and blame them, creating a false reality that obscures truth and intensifies disease and discomfort.

Dr. Ryce illustrated these concepts through anecdotes, including a woman who dissociated from her own fantasies and began to accuse her husband of infidelity—unaware that it was her own suppressed material generating the illusion. The Aramaic understanding of forgiveness, he explained, is the key to dissolving these illusions—not about letting others off the hook, but about collapsing the perceptual constructs that generate suffering. Canceling the goal that drives one’s upset is the first step in collapsing those perceptual realities.

Ryce shared how denial and dissociation prevent true creativity and instead form a world of dead, recycled past energies. This ‘made-up world’ contains no life and only perpetuates disease by keeping unresolved energies hidden and intensifying them. Healing begins by embracing those energies through breath and forgiveness. He explained that the mind’s capacity to turn thoughts into visual projections keeps individuals stuck in illusions unless they are willing to engage with the breath, which becomes a vortex that transmutes those false energies.

A significant portion of the conversation turned toward breathwork as a spiritual and physiological key. Ryce referenced scientific research—including a documentary featuring Joe Dispenza—demonstrating that thought changes and emotional processing can trigger rapid physiological healing, including cancer remission. He also shared his poem “Love Restored,” which highlights the fallacy of seeking love externally and affirms that love is the eternal essence of our being, only obscured by unresolved desires and generational pain.

Dr. Ryce spoke of the Rukha d’Koodsha—the Aramaic term for the feminine elemental force or breath—that when consciously activated, teaches truth, restructures the genes, and dissolves trauma. This breath is the real teacher, not the intellectual mind. Holding the breath is equivalent to denying the healing spirit and traps disease energies in the body. He clarified that forgiveness and breath are not metaphorical but literal physiological processes that demystify inner healing.

The session closed with a guided breathing meditation, emphasizing the direct experience of breath and presence. Ryce reminded listeners of Yeshua’s words, “You are the light of the world,” encouraging them to reclaim their identity as love and light, to breathe through their pain, and to trust that the undoing of trauma lies not in intellectual understanding but in the consistent application of forgiveness and conscious breath.

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Tim shared a poignant reflection on why so few people consistently use these tools, even after experiencing their effectiveness. Drawing from The Way of Mastery, he explained that this path is the opposite of cultural conditioning, which values pride, accumulation, and status. Instead, the authentic healing journey involves releasing the illusion of specialness and the need to earn worthiness. This, he proposed, is why many resist the ongoing work—it challenges deeply rooted societal and personal narratives.

One profound insight Tim offered was the comparison between overt physical self-abuse, as portrayed in films like The Da Vinci Code, and the more insidious yet normalized internal abuse many people commit through negative self-talk and shame-based thinking. He suggested that this internal narrative of self-loathing can be more damaging than physical harm because it is constant, hidden, and socially tolerated. He stressed the importance of recognizing that such thoughts are false, recycled from the past, and harmful when acted upon.

A discussion followed on the concept of original sin versus Jungian shadow work. Tim distinguished them sharply, explaining that original sin is a religious construct implying inherent human unworthiness, while Jungian shadow work simply involves acknowledging and integrating the aspects of ourselves we refuse to see. He emphasized that healing lies in being willing to look at ourselves truthfully rather than denying what is. When we deny parts of ourselves, even by justifying our anger or pretending not to feel it, we create shadow material that limits our capacity to grow and connect.

Callers engaged actively, exploring their own experiences with religion, self-image, and healing. One noted how deeply entrenched original sin beliefs had shaped her sense of self, while another reflected on breaking away from religious indoctrination through self-inquiry and literature. The group discussed how these teachings, including A Course in Miracles and The Way of Mastery, guide us to dismantle specialness, codependence, and judgment—what Tim equated with shadow work or “special relationships.”

A key takeaway came from Tim’s distillation of the practical heart of the work: anytime you experience a negative emotion or judgment, you can know it is based in a lie, it stems from the past, and acting from it will worsen your situation. Rather than feeding into these thoughts or justifying them, the invitation is to go “cold turkey” on the negativity and take responsibility for the inner state you’re creating. This approach is not about perfection but about presence and conscious choice.

Tim also shared excitement about Dr. Michael Ryce’s upcoming AI project, which will preserve and expand access to his teachings. He noted the potential for this tool to scale Michael’s work by allowing people to interact with the content as if speaking with Michael himself, built from his extensive recorded teachings.

In closing, Tim affirmed that the healing journey is not about being special or earning love. Rather, it’s about returning to the awareness that we are love. The work is about being present, being honest with ourselves, and using the tools available to continually choose love, awareness, and healing over old conditioned patterns.

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July 24, 2025 2^nd Hour hosted by dr. michael ryce joined Jeanie to continue building excitement around the upcoming self-study support group for the “From Codependence to Interdependence” intensive. They announced that a follow-up email had been sent to all participants of past intensives and purchasers of the self-study package. The group, facilitated initially by Michael and Susan Flueck, will begin Sunday, August 3, and is designed to create a structured and supportive environment for people to go through the extensive 89-hour course together. The plan is to meet Sunday afternoons and Wednesday evenings via Zoom, with replays available for those who cannot attend every session.

Participants expressed their enthusiasm for joining the study group, citing the powerful impact the Codependence to Interdependence material had on their healing journey. Michael Ryce emphasized that even those who have already completed the course would benefit greatly from doing it again, as each revisit builds new brain cells and brings forward deeper layers of insight and healing. He reminded listeners that no one ever simply “does” the course—they engage with what the course brings up in them, which means each repetition is a new experience and reveals new healing work.

The conversation then pivoted to a powerful teaching from Yeshua about the necessity of dying in order to truly live. Michael interpreted this not as physical death, but as a call to confront and slay the inner dragon—the unresolved, unconscious content we project onto others. He explained that the dragon, or “Satan” in Aramaic, is not an external force but the internal resistance and misdirection that causes us to believe our emotional disturbances originate outside of us. He challenged listeners to recognize that disturbances are always from within and that the act of projecting shame, guilt, or condemnation onto others is a signal that those very energies reside in us.

He expanded on this idea using the Aramaic concept of “Rukha,” the elemental force of love that undoes our errors. True forgiveness, as taught in this work, leads to the purification of our physiological and energetic systems, making it possible to return to the sweet, joyful presence we are designed to live in. He spoke of his young grandson’s full-body grin as a metaphor for the natural state of joy and innocence we are meant to embody, and how most people trade that sweetness for the cultural conditioning of blame, guilt, and bitterness.

Michael also reiterated the universal impact of the codependence dynamic. He described how generational trauma creates patterns that become deeply embedded in our unconscious, forming the foundation of our survival strategies and behaviors. These patterns shape how we interact with stress, often causing us to act out what was done to us by our “power person.” He described the three personas born of these dynamics: the one that complies, the one that resists, and the one that replicates the hurtful behavior of the power person. These behaviors dominate our lives until they are brought to consciousness and dismantled through forgiveness and conscious choice.

The discussion closed with a reminder of two tests from A Course in Miracles: whether we can think of anyone and remain in perfect peace, and whether others, when thinking of us, can share in our peace. This reflects the deeper energetic responsibility we hold in our relationships. Michael emphasized that to reach such a state of peace, one must do the deep inner work of removing internal barriers to love and truth, especially those rooted in generational pain.

Participants shared their appreciation and intentions to reengage with the work. Michael and Jeannie encouraged anyone interested in joining the study group to respond to the invitation email and noted that new participants could still purchase the course to join in. The session concluded with a call to action: to take this opportunity to deepen one’s healing, liberate oneself from inherited patterns, and step more fully into the sweetness of a love-based life.

Note: AI says 100 generations is 1,267.650.600.228.229.401.496.703.205.376 direct ancestors

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A significant portion of the show was devoted to reflecting on teachings from Michael Singer’s latest podcast, which emphasizes that spirituality is not about belief systems or rituals, but about relaxed awareness—observing one’s thoughts without identifying with them. Dr. Hayes reinforced this with insight from various teachers like Michael Ryce, Guy Finley, Byron Katie, Dale Allen Hoffman, and others, noting that much of our suffering arises not from life itself, but from the meaning we assign to our thoughts. By observing from the “seat of the soul,” one can detach from reactive patterns and open to a deeper experience of life. He shared how this same message is echoed in many wisdom traditions and how moments of calm awareness during crisis often lead to profound insights that are beyond words.

Hayes also summarized insights from Jake Yanitz Rubin’s book From Anxiety to Awakening, which offers eleven transformative insights such as: you are not your mind or thoughts, the present moment is all there is, freedom begins where control ends, and life is happening for you, not to you. These points highlight that much of our pain comes from resisting what is and trying to control the uncontrollable, whereas true freedom comes from surrender, observation, and conscious presence. Each insight was interwoven with examples from clinical practice, personal experience, and spiritual teachings to show how perception, ego, and inherited beliefs shape our emotional realities.

The conversation then transitioned into Dr. Hayes’ own list of ten “Bottom Line Observations,” collected from over 50 years of clinical and spiritual work. These include foundational truths such as: if what you’re doing isn’t working, try something else; blame never leads to resolution; you can’t control others’ emotions, only your own; and that our greatest strengths can become weaknesses in certain contexts. A key observation he stressed is that every upset we experience comes not from external events but from unresolved judgments we carry against ourselves, often downloaded from childhood experiences with authority figures. Tools like the Reality Management Worksheet allow individuals to access and release these old patterns by cancelling the goal that drives the upset, thus opening space for clarity and healing.

Dr. Hayes also revisited the idea that every person becomes more like their parents over time, often unconsciously replicating patterns unless they bring awareness and healing to them. He explained that children learn more from the behaviors modeled by their caregivers than from anything they are told. Therefore, changing ourselves is often the most powerful way to influence others, especially our children.

The show closed with a reminder that any time we experience a negative thought or emotion, we can immediately know three things: it’s false or based on a false belief; it’s not about the present moment; and acting on it will likely worsen our life experience. Instead, we are invited to remember that we are made of love, that our minds construct perception from past patterns, and that we can always choose to return to a state of loving awareness.

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July 25, 2025 2^nd Hour hosted by Dr. Michael Ryce led an in-depth and passionate exploration of the true Aramaic understanding of forgiveness, weaving in decades of his own experiential learning and deep inquiry. He explained that it took him 35 years of working full-time with the tools of healing and self-awareness to grasp the profound mechanisms of the human mind and the role that goals play in shaping our perceptions and experiences. In this session, Ryce emphasizes that the traditional Greek definition of forgiveness—letting someone off the hook—is not what Yeshua taught. Instead, Aramaic forgiveness is about cancelling goals that drive our perceptual constructs, allowing the deeper, often unconscious energies resonated by those goals to become accessible for healing.

Jeanie apologizes that she did not start the recording the first 20 minutes, being side-tracked by the baby’s needs. Previous discussion one caller said it was like emotional scar tissue. Scar tissue is restricting and love is expansive.  We hold the space to heal those scars and begin to live.

In the past, there was a caller (Peter) from Sweden who talked about the Jante Law and truly believed it to be a real law.  Not allowed to be large, you’re not allowed to be who you really truly are. You’re not allowed to be better than us, you’re not allowed to think you know, etc. We did some research on it turns out it was just a book written by some guy but it had become so pervasive in the culture. It would be a power person message about what you’re not supposed to be and not allowed to do. It feels a lot like that conversation would be useful here.  See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_Jante

Ryce draws on the research of George Miller, who discovered that in any 1/25th of a second, the human brain can only consciously hold 5–9 bits of information out of potentially thousands of unconscious brain cell firings. This means that what we see and perceive is only a fragment—a tip of the iceberg—guided by the goals we load in our minds. When we set a goal, we create stress, which Ryce explains is life-giving. That goal functions like a recruiter, activating any energy or data within our physiological or multi-generational database that resonates with it. Often, the most resonant data includes unresolved pain or trauma. Thus, when we pursue even a beautiful or “wonderful” goal, it may activate painful memories or bodily symptoms—not because the goal is wrong, but because it resonates with unresolved energy in the unconscious. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Magical_Number_Seven,_Plus_or_Minus_Two

He uses the metaphor of tuning forks and resonance to illustrate how goals set off a cascade of energy transfer throughout the unconscious mind. If what surfaces causes pain, the solution is not to resist it but to cancel the goal temporarily. This collapses the perceptual construct formed by that goal and grants access to the unconscious energies fueling the pain. In Ryce’s words, this is the opening to forgiveness—accessing and dissolving the incoherent, off-the-mark energy resonated by the goal. He stresses that the process of forgiveness is not about letting go of the goal permanently, but about using it as a doorway to awareness, breath, and healing.

Dr. Ryce further supports this understanding with references to A Course in Miracles, which aligns with the Aramaic teaching by instructing practitioners to “let go all the things you think you want.” He likens these wants or goals to trifling treasures that obscure the true treasure—living in conscious, active, present love. When one cancels a goal, the altar of the mind (its conscious attention space) becomes clear, and love can fill that space. The breathing process and conscious presence of love allow the unresolved energies to be processed, unraveled, and released. This is true forgiveness—not about others, but about removing internal blocks to love’s awareness.

He also shares a remarkable story about Marcel Vogel, a non-degreed IBM scientist who invented the magnetic coating for hard drives and chemical light (like glow sticks), and who presented a Delaware camera that could photograph the energetic blueprint of objects—like the oak tree contained within an acorn. Ryce uses this story to reinforce the idea that energy fields and unconscious patterns within us shape what we attract and perceive. Living in denial or dissociation intensifies those fields, attracting others who carry the “decoder” to resonate what we have hidden from ourselves. Canceling the goal gives us a chance to consciously face and heal those energies instead of projecting them outward or remaining trapped in repetitive life patterns. See Marcel Vogel and the DeLaWarr camera http://marcelvogel.org/#camera Takes a picture by frequency not light

The conversation closed with gratitude, blessings, and invitations for listeners to engage with their own unconscious patterns through breath and the practical tools of forgiveness. The show emphasized that we are each equipped with access to a vast inner database, and that healing requires courage, conscious love, and willingness to cancel even our most cherished goals when they block our awareness.

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A key theme in this episode emerged through an in-depth dialogue between Dr. Tim and a longtime listener named Susan. She reflected on her personal breakthroughs and described a new understanding that she, like her sister, had been in a codependent relationship not only with people but with life itself, the world, and even God. Susan observed that even her subtle expressions, such as grunts or sighs, were part of an unconscious dialogue with life that implied an expectation that things should be different. She began to recognize this as codependence, meaning she was looking for something outside herself to change so she could feel better. Dr. Tim supported her realization and offered the simple definition of codependence as needing someone or something else to change so one can feel okay.

They discussed how truly stepping out of codependence leads to interdependence—being able to exist and connect from a place of grounded wholeness, without projecting responsibility for emotional states onto others. Susan shared how inspired she was by a bilingual preacher at her Episcopal church, who spoke from his heart with bold authenticity yet without codependence. His message—that we are loved eternally regardless of behavior—resonated with her and paralleled teachings from A Course in Miracles and The Way of Mastery. Dr. Tim reinforced that the more we practice taking full responsibility for our emotional experience, the more we can tune in to our own guidance system and evolve in our capacity to live from love.

They also addressed the importance of noticing early warning signs of upset—tension, resistance, or fear—and using them as cues to apply the forgiveness tools. They clarified that emotions are not bad or wrong, but are information and opportunities for course correction. Susan also reflected on how even joy is an internal creation, and Dr. Tim noted the value of recognizing that both joy and pain originate within, not outside.

The show touched briefly on the upcoming interview with Christian Sundberg, author of A Walk in the Physical, and Susan promised to send her questions in advance. They discussed themes from the book, including how fear arises from an unintegrated consciousness, and love reflects our native state of unity. This opened into a discussion on the difference between acting from love versus reacting from fear, and how belief systems often arise from egoic attempts to avoid facing the unknown.

Toward the end of the hour, Susan raised a question about energy sensitivity, sharing an experience of entering someone’s apartment and feeling overwhelmed by a dark, dangerous spiritual energy. Dr. Tim affirmed that while Dr. Ryce often emphasizes that we only feel our own internal content, sensitivity to external energetic fields is real. He encouraged her to continue to develop awareness and conduct what he called a “psychological autopsy” after such experiences to uncover internal dynamics and deepen discernment.

Celinda joined the conversation briefly to suggest that the intuition to leave a space that feels unsafe can itself be an act of self-love and protection. Dr. Tim agreed and reinforced that whether a reaction is fear-based or love-based often depends on the emotional state we are in—calm presence versus triggered reactivity.

The hour concluded with Dr. Tim’s reminder of the central message of the work: that we come from love, we are made of love, and everything unlike love is false. He encouraged continued self-inquiry, grounded presence, and the use of the available tools to live into that truth.

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July 28, 2025 2^nd hour hosted by Dr. Michael Ryce and Jeanie welcome callers including Susan, Celinda, and a man named Zack for a deeply personal and practical discussion about addiction, emotional healing, shadow work, and the core Aramaic forgiveness process. Susan opens with a vulnerable reflection about revisiting old journals tied to unresolved emotional patterns and addictive behaviors around relationships. She shares how her historical attachments to emotionally distant individuals triggered a cycle of longing and perceived connection, giving her a dopamine-like emotional “high” that now feels addictive in nature. She questions whether continuing to review these journals is helpful or merely reactivating her addiction.

Dr. Ryce affirms Susan’s journey, highlighting that reviewing such material while holding the active presence of love is not a regression but a deepening of healing. He differentiates between love as a human presence and the worldly concept of love, which often means affection or desire. He praises Susan’s ability to stay connected to her human essence while facing painful past experiences and encourages her to continue exploring the patterns for deeper healing.

Michael then explains to Zack in detail the concept of canceling goals from the Aramaic perspective of forgiveness. He describes how goals act as “recruiters” in the mind, selecting the nine bits of data (from 10,000 firing brain cells) that construct our perception of reality. If we hold an unconscious or even seemingly reasonable goal—such as wanting to be honored by someone—and that goal activates pain, the goal must be temporarily canceled, not because it’s “bad,” but because it triggers unresolved material. Canceling it collapses the perceptual structure built from corrupt data, giving access to the underlying trauma. This collapse makes unconscious material conscious, opening the doorway for forgiveness as defined in the Aramaic: removal of that which never belonged in us.

Jeanie contributes by pointing out the use of the short form Reality Management Worksheet (https://whyagain.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Reality_Mngmt7StepCurrent_Short_02112023.pdf), which includes a “so that I can” clause to uncover the deeper, often hidden goals behind conscious ones. They also explore how setting too many goals at once overloads the mind’s resources—comparing it to crashing a computer by running too many programs—and how limiting goals to what can realistically be accomplished in a single waking period reduces stress and improves focus. This is part of their broader concept called “mind goal management.” Put projects in a planner and only set goals you can accomplish in the next waking period.

Later in the episode, Celinda joins to share appreciation for the discussion and reveals that her partner Larry had a minor injury, which Michael offers to help address using a technique called ortho-bionomy. They agree to explore this healing modality in the next session. Celinda also shares that she recently noticed deep resentment and revenge thoughts in her relationship, prompting Michael to remind her that what she’s accessing is the next layer of vitality now ready for healing. The call closes with affirmations about the value of community support and the vital nature of safe spaces for emotional work.

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Dr. Hayes discusses Gabrielle Bernstein’s book Judgment Detox, which explores how judgment creates emotional pain and how releasing judgment is essential for healing. He draws parallels between Bernstein’s work and A Course in Miracles, emphasizing that judgment should be seen as an alarm system rather than a change agent. From there, he shifts into reading and reflecting on the Q&A section of Sundberg’s book. The central theme becomes the idea that our suffering arises when we believe falsehoods about ourselves, such as “I am unworthy” or “I can be destroyed.” Christian’s suggestion is to drop the thoughts and connect with the raw feelings, which are temporary and not the truth of who we are. When we feel these emotions directly—without resistance—we allow healing to begin.

The show stresses that distress does not come from external events but from the meaning we assign to them. This is in alignment with Ryce’s teaching that we are powerful energetic beings whose minds continuously create. Therefore, our attention—our mind energy—can be used to either contribute to suffering or healing. Hayes reflects on how choosing love over resistance contributes to global healing, even when we can’t physically help those in need, such as war victims or starving communities. In this way, internal forgiveness and emotional processing become acts of service.

Christian’s writing also addresses the limits of logic in healing. The idea that we can “figure it out” is, as Dr. Ryce has often said, the ego’s number one pseudo-solution. Instead, healing and understanding come from surrendering to the truth of the present moment. Hayes continues to emphasize this through Sundberg’s writing on depression, anxiety, and pain. Rather than resisting or trying to escape such feelings, the invitation is to fully feel them, be with them, and allow them to pass. Healing, Christian says, is a byproduct of being willing to feel completely and allow the pain to move through without judgment.

The show also touches on metaphysical paradoxes like free will versus predestination and how they coexist in non-physical realms. Christian proposes that although we live within certain constraints in the physical realm, we always retain free will, and deeper forces orchestrate outcomes with our cooperation. Hayes underscores that our physical experience, including its sensations of separation and loneliness, is part of the design to help us grow our capacity to choose love under increasing levels of challenge. He explains how labeling sensations or emotions as “loneliness” or “pain” gives them power. By shifting perception, we can redefine our experience and shift from suffering to empowerment.

Toward the end of the hour, a caller joins to reflect on the show’s themes of connection, suffering, and processing emotion. Hayes encourages the caller to recognize that we are creators of our experience and to view nighttime worry or grief as a form of processing, not something going wrong. The show closes with an affirmation that we are love, and everything else is false, reinforcing the spiritual foundation of both the Aramaic work and A Course in Miracles.

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July 29, 2025 2^nd hour hosted by Dr. Michael Ryce. Susan, and others engage in a profound exploration of suffering, empathy, forgiveness, and the energetic foundations of healing. The dialogue begins with Susan referencing a conversation from Dr. Tim Hayes’ earlier session, highlighting the overwhelming awareness of global suffering and the emotional challenge of bearing witness to starvation and hardship. Dr. Ryce acknowledges the genuine feeling of pain but shifts the focus inward, asserting that the true source of suffering lies not in external events but in internal unresolved energies. He challenges the cultural belief in empathic suffering as helpful, asserting instead that we are feeling our own pain, activated through resonance, and that healing requires conscious forgiveness.

Dr. Ryce explains that the most meaningful service we can offer to others is to clear our own disintegrative energies through forgiveness, allowing ourselves to become a space of conscious, active presence. He details a personal example involving his infant grandson Michael James and a Quantum StillPoint session, illustrating how resonance with the child’s energy revealed a physical block in his own skull. This prompted him to work on himself energetically, reinforcing the idea that healing is stimulated from within and often arises through subtle, resonant interactions with others.

Susan and Dr. Ryce further unpack the concept of pain as a mislabeled sensation, rooted in resistance—a concept derived from the Aramaic interpretation of “Satan” as resistance itself, not a being but an internal state of denial. They discuss how labeling and resisting bodily sensations creates suffering, and how surrendering to sensation allows one to listen to the body’s deeper messages. Ryce highlights how forgiveness, especially through the Aramaic process of canceling goals, reveals the internal roots of our emotional responses. For example, when reacting to images of starving children, rather than remaining stuck in anguish, one can cancel the goal for others to be well and address the internal belief or historical trauma that the image resonates.

The conversation expands into the metaphysical, referencing Max Planck’s assertion that all matter is ultimately energy directed by intelligent consciousness. Ryce likens our perception of physical problems to trying to change a projection without addressing the source—the inner energetic blueprint. True healing, he insists, comes from addressing the causal level, not the symptomatic physical level, a theme echoed in their discussion of acupuncture, trauma release, and intuitive insight.

Susan and Ryce also explore the balance between intuition and discernment, especially when accessing information beyond the intellect. Ryce underscores the importance of trusting intuitive impressions while remaining open to feedback and grounded in community dialogue. He also emphasizes the role of trust in the inner teacher—the Rukha d’Koodsha—defined as the feminine elemental force that undoes error and teaches truth.

The show closes with a reminder of the beauty of communal inquiry. Contributions from Jeanie, Sally, and others reflect a shared appreciation for how community dialogue enables deeper learning and healing. Ryce expresses gratitude for the many people who have helped shape his work, highlighting the value of collective energy in spiritual growth.

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Listeners briefly call in to discuss technical updates and to promote the upcoming appearance of Christian Sundberg on the show. This leads Tim into reading more from Sundberg’s book A Walk in the Physical, particularly the Q&A and final reflections. Sundberg addresses challenging metaphysical questions around consciousness, the illusion of separation, and the limits of intellectual understanding. A core idea presented is that while we often see ourselves as separate beings or mere drops in an ocean, we simultaneously contain the entire ocean within. Sundberg argues that human dualistic thinking is inadequate for understanding the full nature of consciousness, which transcends form and logic.

Tim weaves in commentary from other teachings such as A Course in Miracles, The Way of Mastery, and Guy Finley to emphasize the importance of awareness, presence, and living in a state of questioning rather than certainty. He challenges the cultural obsession with logic and materialism, noting that most suffering arises from misperceptions and negative emotions that people mistakenly believe are caused by external events. By practicing conscious choice—particularly canceling goals for control, perfection, or rightness—individuals can dismantle distorted perceptions and return to love, the truth of their being.

The show concludes with a meditation guide drawn from the book. Sundberg outlines a simple practice of choosing a neutral object and returning attention to it repeatedly, cultivating focused awareness. The meditation aims to reduce “thought momentum,” break habitual identification with form and mental chatter, and create space for the deeper parts of consciousness to emerge. Tim affirms that spiritual growth is not about accumulating knowledge or ideas, but about growing the capacity to be present, feel fully, and remain open to transformation. He closes by reminding listeners that they come from love, are made of love, and that everything else is illusion.

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July 30, 2025 2^nd hour hosted by Dr. Michael Ryce, Jeanie, and callers, including Celinda and Melissa, engage in a rich dialogue centered around forgiveness, emotional healing, grief, and self-awareness. The program begins with casual check-ins but quickly moves into profound territory when Dr. Ryce introduces the idea of doing a live Ortho-bionomy session during Monday’s show. Ortho-bionomy, a gentle physical healing technique rooted in Ayurvedic principles and osteopathy, is briefly explained and praised for its effectiveness. Michael shares a personal story about using the method on Aria and notes its simplicity in learning, though mastery requires deeper practice.

The conversation deepens as Celinda opens up about multiple emotional challenges. She’s preparing to put down her beloved cat, Myrtle, and is wrestling with anticipatory grief, guilt, and unresolved family issues. She acknowledges how the grief about Myrtle connects to deeper wounds involving her daughter, grandson, husband, and even herself. Dr. Ryce gently guides her through the foundational steps of the MindShifter forgiveness worksheet, helping her identify goals such as releasing guilt, being at peace, and embodying self-acceptance. As Celinda explores her sadness, self-judgment, and longing to be a better mother and grandmother, more layers of generational pain, perfectionism, and control rise to the surface.

Celinda also discusses AlgaeCal, a calcium supplement derived from seaweed that reportedly helped her former roommate reverse osteoporosis. This sparks a discussion about nutritional deficiencies, especially concerning blood type B and calcium overabsorption, as well as the role of vitamin K2. Celinda questions whether healing tools like Ortho-bionomy could help her kyphosis and whether spiritual imbalances and lack of joy might underlie physical ailments—drawing from Louise Hay’s emotional interpretations of disease.

Throughout the conversation, Dr. Ryce affirms the significance of doing the internal work through tools like forgiveness worksheets, power person dynamics worksheets, and breathing practices. He reminds Celinda that the emotions she’s feeling, though catalyzed by her cat’s death, are deeply rooted in longstanding relationship patterns and self-concepts. By canceling goals tied to control and judgment, she can dismantle the “carbon-based memory self” and begin to experience the presence of her true being. Dr. Ryce highlights the wisdom of Yeshua’s words about forgiveness and the illusion of time, emphasizing the transformative potential of genuine emotional release.

Toward the end, Celinda shares an emotional realization about the way she perceives Michael and Jeanie. She acknowledges that her fears and projections were distortions of her own mind and expresses gratitude for their presence and support. Her reflection touches on her lifelong quest for truth through spiritual traditions, and how using actual healing tools rather than intellectual understanding is what finally brings lasting change. Michael affirms that her unfolding gentleness, patience, and humility mark a true step into being, and reminds her that generational trauma may take time to fully unwind—but that her journey is unfolding beautifully.

Emotions Explained (excerpts from Radio Shows):

Shame https://whyagain.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Emotion-Shame.mp3

Guilt https://whyagain.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Emotion-Guilt.mp3 

Grief https://whyagain.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Emotion-Grief.mp3

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Much of the show was devoted to a meditative exercise from the book A Walk in the Physical by Christian Sundberg. Tim continued reading from the final section of the book, exploring Sundberg’s gentle yet profound approach to meditation. The exercise encouraged consistent daily practice with a neutral object such as a candle, mantra, or breath, suggesting that over time, one’s awareness would naturally shift from external stimuli to a deeper sense of internal presence and alertness. Sundberg also offered alternative meditation techniques, including breath focus, body scans, mindful surrender, and divine connection—tools that help redirect attention from the busy mind to the formless aliveness within the body. Tim emphasized the importance of allowing and surrendering rather than striving or “trying too hard,” highlighting the meditative insight that peace comes as a natural byproduct of relaxed awareness.

Tim also addressed the concept of mindfulness as a form of ongoing, moment-by-moment meditation. He encouraged listeners to bring full alertness to everyday tasks like washing hands or walking, suggesting that such practices can anchor one more deeply in the present and open access to what Sundberg describes as the joy and peace of being. Tim related this to the broader spiritual goal of accessing deeper realities beyond the physical, and hinted at the power of dropping the mental constructs that limit our experience of truth.

Later in the show, Tim reviewed several listener-submitted questions for Christian Sundberg, who was scheduled to join the broadcast the following week. These questions touched on past lives, trauma, the soul’s decision to incarnate, relationships, and enlightenment. This led to a broader discussion with callers about the nature of communication, identity, separation, and connection. Susan and Celinda joined in, sharing reflections on their own healing journeys. Susan spoke about the impact of early childhood experiences and her desire for deeper intimacy, while Tim offered compassionate insight into how judgments and internalized beliefs distort perception of self and others. Celinda expressed appreciation for the healing nature of the discussion and emphasized the shared theme of connection as a remedy for perceived separation.

Throughout the episode, Tim returned to the central teachings of Dr. Ryce’s work: that love is our essential nature, that judgment and perception are often rooted in inherited trauma, and that tools like the forgiveness worksheet, breathwork, and mindful awareness are gateways to reclaiming that truth. The hour closed with a reminder of the Thursday evening support group and a blessing for all listeners to remember that they come from love, are made of love, and that everything unlike love is false.

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July 31, 2025 2^nd hour hosted by Dr. Michael Ryce hosted a deeply insightful and personal conversation that centered on the Aramaic understanding of forgiveness, codependence, self-perception, and the physiological experience of love. A caller named Lucy joined the discussion and asked questions about codependence with the self, triggering a rich exploration of how our inner constructs—especially those inherited from generational trauma—can distort our experience of self. Ryce explained that in Aramaic, “neighbor” includes oneself, meaning that negative self-talk and internalized power person dynamics equate to withholding love from one’s own being.

Ryce emphasized the distinction between simply recycling positive thoughts and truly experiencing the presence of love within the physiology. He asserted that genuine thinking involves holding love consciously, actively, and presently in the mind, not merely rearranging past prejudices. The discussion moved into experiential territory when Lucy described moments during her workshops where she could sense an energy shift. Ryce affirmed that this shift is the dissolving of the false self by the true self—love as the master solvent.

The conversation also delved into the impact of birth experiences. Lucy shared that worry clouded her first moments with her daughter, Alina, and Ryce suggested she forgive those early fears to reconnect with the love present in that moment. He recounted his own experience of holding his newborn daughter Krista, describing a profound no-mind state where love was so present that all thought ceased. This led to a reflection on how cultural interference often robs people of those sacred early experiences and how that presence of love is meant to be our birthright.

The show continued with a discussion of the role of the mind and perception in maintaining trauma. Ryce explained that most of what people experience as perception is a construct of the past, usually at least 200 milliseconds old, and thus not present-moment truth. Forgiveness collapses those constructs, allowing a near-life experience where the presence of love and true self can emerge. He emphasized that we must practice collapsing our goals through tools like the forgiveness worksheet to return to love.

Lucy raised questions about struggling with recurring goals, particularly around loved ones like her daughter, and how she sometimes could not cancel goals sincerely. Ryce recommended incorporating the personal code commitment, which focuses on holding love and responsibility rather than falling into blame. He affirmed that the healing process is a practice, often requiring persistent application of various tools, including the commitment, mind-shifters, and responsibility communication—not just the worksheet.

The conversation also explored how the mind can override the experience of love and how forgiveness and breathwork help remove these blocks. Ryce described his experience with quantum stillpoint work, a physical and energetic process that facilitates a quantum leap in healing by temporarily breaking the addictive structure of carbon-based memory. He noted that during these moments, people are no longer pulled into old perceptions and can remain present with their process without being overtaken by it.

Lucy brought up the experience of sadness arising without a clear trigger, questioning whether it was hormonal, unconscious, or part of an addiction. Ryce responded that even hormones are manifestations of thought energy and encouraged her to explore internal goals around control or helplessness. He advised returning to the breath, which is the essential energetic force that dissolves stored trauma and opens access to deeper healing beyond the mind’s constructs.

The show closed with Max Planck’s quote about the energetic and spiritual basis of all matter, affirming Ryce’s central theme: the breath and the presence of love—not intellectual activity—are the foundational forces of true healing and transformation.

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