Conscious Living Radio is a program
that explores alternative paradigms emerging in psychology, health,
various sciences, community building, education, and various
philosophies that challenge the modernist outlook and the institutional
forms that express it.
Thematically it reflects the
orientation of the new consciousness that emerged out of the 60s
counterculture and has been growing ever since. It is a consciousness
that views the need for profound social transformation, recognizing
that personal transformation is integral to that. It will give voice to
those searching to create a new culture, one that embodies different
values than the consumerist ones that dominate Western, modern society.
They are values that ultimately can be defined as being spiritual as
opposed to material.
The format consists primarily of
interviews, mostly live, some pre-recorded, with various authors,
teachers, workshop facilitators, theorists and therapists, both local
and visiting. Music is used only for transitional purposes. There is a
small segment devoted to some interesting news, inspirational quotes
and informational tidbits as a break at the half hour, beginning or end.
Andrew Rezmer M.Sc
Producer, has been involved in radio productions since 1979.
Andrew also has contributed to the production of a TV show, published a newspaper as well as a business directory for the Polish community in Vancouver.
He is passionate about self-development, spirituality, psychology and philosophy.
Email: Andrew @ ConsciousLivingRadio.org
Tasha Simms M.A. RPC, Therapist/ Teacher / Workshop Facilitator /Actor/Writer
Tasha is a Registered Professional Counsellor and holds a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology. Her private practice is in downtown Vancouver. www.AuthenticSelfCounselling.com where she works with both couples and individuals.
Tasha weaves her skills as a working actor, writer, and workshop facilitator with her therapeutic approach to teach passionate expression and acceptance of the authentic self in all our human aspects, both shadow and light. Trained in a variety of disciplines including Family Systems Theory, Gestalt, as well as cognitive and Psycho/spiritual orientations she has been practicing the principles of A Course in Miracles for over 15 years.
She also teaches a Counsellor Training Program offered by Clearmind International as well as co-creating various personal growth workshops. As co-creator of an empowering women's workshop called Drawing Down the Moon, she facilitates both locally and internationally. Tasha believes everyone’s birthright is a life of passionate, free expression, joyfully human yet in perfect alignment with their spirit. As a certified Master Neuro Linguistic Programming facilitator trained in body work, energy healing and hypnotherapy, her latest contribution to support this integration is an audio series called Body Awareness Training. It is designed to wake up feelings in the body, encourage self –knowledge and acceptance and also to invite a sensory experience of the Divine Essence that is at the core of all of us. Tasha’s integrity, curiosity, compassion and juicy celebration of life are just some of the gifts she brings to her commitment to be of service, helping people live a fully expressive life.
Her background in radio makes co-hosting at Conscious Living Radio feel like coming home. Tasha was one of the first Canadian female DJ’s at Q-107 FM Toronto, on-air mid-days in rock n roll radio. “It was a time when women were locked into sultry all night time spots with consultants believing that daytime listeners (who were predominantly female) did not want to listen to other women, only guys. I talked my way into getting a shot in the 9-1pm spot knowing that was untrue and have loved pushing the boundaries ever since.” She is currently writing a book that marries the adventure of internet dating with expanding ones consciousness and defining both a solid vibrant self as well as core values for healthy dynamic relationship. Workshops to follow! Email: Tasha @ ConsciousLivingRadio.org
Judith Bradley - As well as being a co-host on CLR, Judith is also a therapist and educator in Vancouver. Initially trained as an orthopedic nurse and Physical Therapist she has spent over 30 years studying eastern and western approaches to body mind and spirit. Her masters degree is in Philosophy and Religion with a concentration in Buddhism and Consciousness studies. This perspective, along with various trauma therapies, internal family systems therapy, manual therapy and body work inform her work with clients in private practice and self-help workshops.
Linda Christensen - Host, has a Ph.D. in Comparative Religion, teaches at Douglas College and UBC, conducted Philosopher’s Cafes with SFU, ran Conscious Living circles on spiritual/personal growth, organized and led alternative services to nurture a sense of the sacred by drawing from all spiritual traditions (called Phoenix Rising), has been interviewed on CBC Newsworld and the Bill Good show as well as other media.
