Listen in as Norm and Ken cover all the bases when it comes to the subject of “sin.”  What does it really mean?  What does it mean to different spiritual philosophies?  Hear how this subject of sin affected Norm’s life and his recovery and transformation into what he already knew deep down inside.  Norm is a mighty teacher and inspiration to those who are ready and willing to lay down their guilt about whatever it is that is holding you back; that may be keeping you from full recovery into that place of freedom and deep connection.

A much sought after international author, educator, and motivational speaker, Norman Bouchard is a lifestyle humorist.  His unique blend of humor, story telling and music brings an intensity of feeling to the audience that implants a clear message that changes lives and thinking patterns.  Once a Roman Catholic Priest, Norm has since worked with Fortune 500 companies, churches, groups and individuals to empower their greatness.  He is the author of “29 Questions for the Ordinary Life” and currently heads up the Marketing and Communications Department at Mile Hi Church, in Denver, Colorado. Norman Bouchard has a BA in Philosophy, a Masters of Divinity, Pastoral Care Degree, is a Certified Senior Advisor and a minister with United Centers for Spiritual Living.  Most of all, Norm is passionate about asking questions to reveal how profound ordinary people’s lives really are. www.normanbouchard.com

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We need to fully traverse the territory of life –allow it to unfold – we need to co-create and tend it well. Jerry’s life has been a product of this tending – he surrendered. Facing fears is an incredible liberation. When we give our heart and soul to whatever it is we believe in we will come up against those limitations of our humanity and it is at that point that we can choose to be a new way of being on the planet or retreat into fear and continue to do the things we are doing. Jerry says that facing your fears is like learning to dance – each step, the clumsiness is terrifying and awkward and that which is a fearless confrontation becomes a beautiful expression. We invite you to be inspired with Ken and Jerry for this profound and fascinating discussion and story telling of this artist’s journey of transformation.

In the late 1970s, Jerry Wennstrom was a rising star in the New York art world when he realized his identity as an artist had become too small a container for him and set out to discover the rock-bottom truth of his life. He destroyed his large body of art, gave away his possessions and spent the next 15 years living in the moment, surrendered to unconditional trust. Jerry is an artist, author of “The Inspired Heart: An Artist’s Journey of Transformation” and the subject of Parabola/Sentient Publications documentary video, “In the Hands of Alchemy.” www.handsofalchemy.com

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All kinds of drugs; pharmaceuticals, street drugs, sex, work – any distraction can keep you from feeling. Know that once you feel, it is only energy and you are being asked to respond to it in a new way. As the Universe is working for our health and well being – all we are asked to do is wake up and be conscious of anything that is moving us off track and keeping us from our wholeness. The question is “can we stay awake?”. Listen in as Cynthia and Ken cover a variety of present day scenarios that influence and teach us to be more during these exciting times of shifts and transformations.

Cynthia James is one of today’s brightest and best loved international spiritual leaders, inspirational speakers, multi-media performers and award winning authors who is admired and respected around the world for her passion to empower and transform people’s lives. As a survivor of childhood abuse, Cynthia has developed effective tools that have assisted thousands of individuals, families and couples in transcending and healing from the wounds of abuse and trauma in their lives. Her book and renowned in-demand workshop both entitled, “What Will Set You Free” concentrates on healing techniques for abuse and trauma victims. Cynthia James’ co-hosts, with Dr. Jordan Paul, “Connections Radio” also featured on Spirit Media Network. www.whatwillsetyoufree.com

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Ken highlights tips from The Holiday Series featuring Dr. James Rouse, Cynthia James, Dr. Debra Rouse and James Armstrong.  He points out how they can be applied to today, this New Year for any situation that pushes your buttons or challenges your authenticity.   Be inspired as Ken guides you into 2011 reminding you that holistic involution is the key to your strength, power and self-love.

Ken Ludwig is a speaker, coach and radio talk show host.  He has been sharing his inspirational story of living a more conscious and spiritual life to national audiences for many years through diverse mediums. Like many children of the 60’s, Ludwig thoroughly enjoyed the sex, drugs and rock & roll lifestyle that gave him an up close and personal look at the bottom of the barrel.  Today, Ludwig still rocks, but now he does it with a passion for a spiritual practice that saved his life, many times over.  Ludwig is a coaching licensee with Business Growth Solutions, a certified Career Intuitive Coach and a Licensed Practitioner for the United Centers for Spiritual Living, serving for Mile Hi Church in Denver.  He has been hosting  “What We’re Thinking About” on Co-CreatorNetwork.com for the last three years and is thrilled to spread his recovered living message on this show, “Making It Alive” with Spirit Media Network.

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Denver, CO January 2, 2011

“Making It Out Alive Radio Show – Conscious New Thinking That Rocks – Providing New Perspectives for the Empowered Life” on Spirit Media Network, www.spiritmedianetwork.com.  This is a radio program about reclaiming your power; about recognizing that we all have acquired a whole collection of self-defeating and self-destructive behaviors that we need to conquer and release. From the hardcore addictions of alcohol and drugs to gambling and over-eating or just plain old bad habits, it is time to explore a new way of being. Having had success from his own personal addiction, your host, Ken Ludwig, shares his incredible in-depth knowledge and Lighthouse Recovery model that will take you beyond traditional recovery programs giving you the tools and support you need to truly live the life of your dreams.

Ludwig’s approach is holistic; through the practice and study of our mental, physical, emotional and spiritual aspects we empower ourselves.  He supplies tools and techniques for the listeners through his teaching and by bringing in guests that excel in all of these fields.  Tune-in throughout the week, each new show is posted on Thursdays at 12N MDT.  This show is also available to download or to share with a friend in need.

January 6, 2011 – “Building Strength”

Ludwig highlights tips from The Holiday Series featuring Dr. James Rouse, Cynthia James, Dr. Debra Rouse and James Armstrong.  He points out how these tools can be applied to today, this New Year for any situation that pushes your buttons or challenges your authenticity.   Be inspired as Ludwig guides you into 2011 reminding you that your holistic involution is the key to your strength, power and recovery.

January 13, 2011 – “Wake Up and Be Conscious”

As the Universe is working for our health and well being – all we are asked to do is wake up and be conscious of anything that is moving us off track and keeping us from our wholeness.  The question is “can we stay awake”?  Listen in as James and Ludwig cover a variety of present day scenarios that influence and teach us to be more during these exciting times of shifts and transformations.

Cynthia James is one of today’s brightest and best loved international spiritual leaders, inspirational speakers, multi-media performers and award winning author of “What Will Set You Free”.  As a survivor of childhood abuse, Cynthia has developed effective tools that have assisted thousands of individuals, families and couples in transcending and healing from the wounds of abuse and trauma in their lives. http://www.whatwillsetyoufree.com

January 20, 2011 – “Surrender to the Mystery”

We need to fully traverse the territory of life –allow it to unfold – we need to co-create and tend it well.  Wennstrom’s life has been a product of this tending – he surrendered.  Wennstrom says that facing your fears is like learning to dance – with each step, the clumsiness is terrifying and awkward and that which is a fearless confrontation becomes a beautiful expression.  We invite you to be inspired with Ludwig and Wennstrom for this fascinating discussion of this artist’s journey of transformation.

In the late 1970s, Jerry Wennstrom was a rising star in the New York art world when he realized his identity as an artist had become too small a container for him and set out to discover the rock-bottom truth of his life. He destroyed his large body of art, gave away his possessions and spent the next 15 years living in the moment, surrendered to unconditional trust. Jerry is an artist, author of “The Inspired Heart: An Artist’s Journey of Transformation” and the subject of Parabola/Sentient Publications documentary video, “In the Hands of Alchemy.”   www.handsofalchemy.com

January 27, 2011 – ““Tired of Hearing About Sinning?…Come on In”

Listen in as Norm Bouchard and Ludwig cover all the bases when it comes to the subject of “sin.”  What does it really mean?  What does it mean to different spiritual philosophies?  Hear how this subject of sin affected Norm’s life and his transformation into what he already knew deep down inside.  Norm is a mighty teacher and inspiration to those who are ready and willing to lay down their guilt about whatever it is that is holding you back; that may be keeping you from full recovery into that place of freedom and deep connection.

A much sought after international author, educator, and motivational speaker, Norman Bouchard is a lifestyle humorist.  His unique blend of humor, story telling and music brings an intensity of feeling to the audience that implants a clear message that changes lives and thinking patterns.  Once a Roman Catholic Priest, Norm has since worked with Fortune 500 companies, churches, groups and individuals to empower their greatness.  www.normanbouchard.com

Ken Ludwig is a speaker, coach and radio talk show host.  He has been sharing his inspirational story of living a more conscious and spiritual life to national audiences for many years through diverse mediums. Like many children of the 60’s, Ludwig thoroughly enjoyed the sex, drugs and rock & roll lifestyle that gave him an up close and personal look at the bottom of the barrel.  Today, Ludwig still rocks, but now he does it with a passion for a spiritual practice that saved his life, many times over.  Ludwig is a coaching licensee with Business Growth Solutions, a Licensed Practitioner for the United Centers for Spiritual Living and a certified Career Intuitive Coach.  He has been hosting “What We’re Thinking About” on Co-CreatorNetwork.com for the last three years and is thrilled to begin spreading his recovered living message on “Making It Alive” with Spirit Media Network.  Ludwig makes a difference teaching and coaching the teens and young adults at Mile Hi Church in Denver, Colorado.  Ludwig gives credit to Barry Ebert, the composer and performer of the songs that are played on his shows. www.makingitoutalive.com.

Media Contact:  Lisa Livingstone, 303-271-0860, info@makingitoutalive.com, http://www.MakingItOutAlive.com

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Ludwig and Armstrong talk about the effects of growing up in a dysfunctional and abusive family. The pathway to and through addiction is so often the result of that up-bringing. They will discuss the dynamics of co-dependency; pleasing family in an unhealthy way, trying to make things look better than they really are to the outside world and enabling people through trying to solve their problems for them. Armstrong and Ludwig will offer support in this arena, giving you tips and ideas on how to move through the holiday season expressing your authentic self in a strong and powerful way.

James Armstrong is one of today’s most highly respected, accomplished, motivational and visionary executive leaders with an extremely successful and diverse career in the corporate and entrepreneurial business worlds. He has a long and proven history of getting results in international business and has had the rare privilege of coaching and mentoring some of today’s top executive leaders in numerous industries globally. James has a passion and gift for motivating and inspiring people around the world to see the very best in themselves and those around them, resulting in creating highly dynamic teams of industry leading professionals who can accomplish anything. James currently serves as the CEO and founder of Spirit Media Network and International Artist Debut Radio/Television.

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Dr. Debra gives the listeners some great tools to interrupt the tendency to over-indulge. Ludwig and Rouse will talk about the science behind giving yourself incentive to use mindfulness in choosing a balance to your activities and especially your nutrition during the party season.  Dr. Debra will offer ideas that will support the audience to maintain stamina as you socialize through this busy time of year.

Dr. Debra Rouse, is committed to a lifestyle that supports physical vitality, personal abundance and total mind-body health. She has extensive clinical experience in Nutrition, Botanical Medicine, Women’s and Children’s health including Naturopathic Obstetrics, Homeopathy, Lifestyle Modification, Physical conditioning and Performance Enhancement and has been in practice since 1996.   She is cofounder and co-creator of the Optimum Wellness media program, which includes television, web and retail presence, and bimonthly magazine. www.optimumwellness.com

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The holiday season can resurface old wounds and bring up pain, loneliness and depression.  Family gatherings with people we associate with, dysfunctional or abusive relationships can cause us despair. Ludwig discusses with James how you can break free from these patterns, you don’t have to surrender to circumstances that cause you pain. The listeners will learn how to grow stronger during this holiday season by being aware and making different choices. You have control over how you feel, think and act. Ludwig and James discuss how to show up as you truly are as opposed to how everyone “remembers” you.

Cynthia James is one of today’s brightest and best loved international spiritual leaders, inspirational speakers, multi-media performers and award winning authors who is admired and respected around the world for her passion to empower and transform people’s lives. As a survivor of childhood abuse, Cynthia has developed effective tools that have assisted thousands of individuals, families and couples in transcending and healing from the wounds of abuse and trauma in their lives.  Cynthia is certified as a post traumatic stress disorder facilitator who has created and led innovative workshops that focus on individual growth and expanded awareness.   Her book and renowned in-demand workshop both entitled, “What Will Set You Free” concentrates on healing techniques for abuse and trauma victims. Cynthia James’ co-hosts, with Dr. Jordan Paul, “Connections Radio” also featured on Spirit Media Network. Visit Cynthia at www.whatwillsetyoufree.com.

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I heard a message the other day. It was delivered by a speaker who was talking about alcoholism, addiction and recovery. Not a particularly memorable talk, in fact one listener later described it as “sloppy”. In the middle of this talk the speaker made a reference to the way one introduces oneself before speaking at an Alcoholics Anonymous or any other 12 Step meeting – “Hi, I am Ken and I am an alcoholic”. It is the typical preface to any commentary you might want to make into the group. Pretty much just a statement of fact and, as such, not particularly memorable either.

But then, this man of metaphysics made an extraordinary statement. He claimed that stating, “I am an alcoholic” wouldn’t make me an alcoholic any more than stating, “I am a millionaire” would make me a millionaire. What? “Hey… (the little metaphysician in my head screamed) …that’s not right!” Not right? Heck, those were the most metaphysically unsound words I had ever heard, especially considering the venue. This needs to be clarified – big time.

First, in the days and weeks and months and years of studied practice that it takes to become an alcoholic, I have never heard one person claim that the whole time they had aspired to be an addict by affirming, “I am an alcoholic”. I didn’t just wake up one day and say, “I am an alcoholic” and to prove it I’m going to drink two bottles of vodka today. That would have lasted exactly ONE DAY because in all likelihood I would have killed myself with the first day’s consumption. No, it took years of practice to work up to that level of alcohol intake and to a label of alcoholic. No one affirms that title until they have “earned” it. It is not an aspiration. And it is certainly not a mentally healthy way to try to trigger some kind of “opposite” response to transcend what I am affirming. It simply does not work that way. Period.

Second, as to the “I am a millionaire” statement; this is part of every abundance process on the planet. The old “act as if” or “pretend that you have it and you will”. This is biblical in origin and speaks to the very purpose of affirmation – I am claiming now that which I desire to be my reality. This is an aspiration and is the healthy and productive way to use the “I am” statement. We affirm that which we desire for the purposes of activating the process for its fulfillment in our minds and in our lives. The statement is both functional and descriptive from the first time I use it right through to when I am writing checks from my million dollar bank account.

A.L. Kitselman said, “The words “I am…” are potent words: be careful what you hitch them to. The thing you’re claiming has a way of reaching back and claiming you.” It makes no sense whatsoever to attach those words to any statement that is not true of me or that I do not want to be true of me. They will come back and “claim me”. To say, “I am an alcoholic” because I think, or someone has told me, it will help me to not be an alcoholic is not just metaphysically unsound, it is scientifically absurd. (See the works of Bruce Lipton, “Biology of Belief” and “Spontaneous Evolution”.)

Affirmations are a key piece in the creation of a daily practice that will help you transcend those habits and behaviors that are not serving you. You use them to claim what you desire, NOT to claim what you wish to release.

I hope you will join me on my radio show, Making It Out Alive on Spirit Media Network where we talk about the real tools and techniques that anyone can use to rise above these roadblocks and speed bumps of life to live a happy, balanced and successful existence from a point of conscious choice.

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Spirit Media Network is the online positive media network designed to provide you with the best in positive internet radio, internet tv and inspirational music. Our inspirational podcasts and vodcasts are designed to meet and exceed your desire for positive media that truly makes a difference worldwide.

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Ludwig and Rouse cover a wide variety of subjects offering their audience a dynamic conversation. They talk about changing expectations of the times that make you feel most intimidated amidst the holiday season. The listeners learn how to be proactive by changing the things you do before you even get in that position of discouragement. Together, they give great ideas and tools to relieve the stress that can be activated during this time of year.

A naturopathic doctor who earned his medical degree at the National College of Naturopathic medicine, Ironman triathlete, QVC Network Wellness Specialist, entrepreneur, certified yoga instructor, wellness magazine founder, speaker, author, radio talk show host and television personality – Dr. James does it all. He talks with such enthusiasm and conviction about the wellness lifestyle, you come away feeling inspired to take better care of yourself — and to enjoy your life more. To learn more about James and his offerings, visit his website at: www.OptimumWellness.com

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Spirit Media Network is the online positive media network designed to provide you with the best in positive internet radio, internet tv and inspirational music. Our inspirational podcasts and vodcasts are designed to meet and exceed your desire for positive media that truly makes a difference worldwide.

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