References
Books
Full Catastrophe Living
by Jon Kabat-Zinn (1990; revised edition 2013)
Full Catasrophe of Living is a foundational book on mindfulness and stress reduction through mindfulness-based practices. This book explores the concept of mindfulness – being in the moment. For me, it was the “go to” book on the subject and helped me get started on what can at first be a difficult practice.
Reinventing Your Life
by Jeffrey E. Young, Ph.D (1994)
Reinventing Your Life discusses various negative thought and behavior patterns, which the authors call “lifetraps.” I recognized some of these lifetraps and realized that they contributed to my tendency to work too hard and burn myself out. The book contains step-by-step suggestions to help us identify, and free ourselves from, these thoughts and behaviors.
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself
by Kristin Neff (2011)
I was unfamiliar with the concept of “self-compassion” until it was introduced to me during the intensive outpatient program and I read Self-Compassion: The Power of Being Kind to Yourself. The book taught me that self-compassion is different from self-esteem. I was allowing my self-esteem to depend upon what others thought of me. However, I was not giving myself self-compassion – I was not being kind to myself and loving myself regardless of outer circumstances.
Transformed by the Light
by Melvin Morse, M.D., with Paul Perry (1992)
Transformed by the Light was one of the first books I read on NDEs. It includes snippets of NDEs, discusses how they affected the experiencers, and contains results of research on NDEs. Knowing nothing about NDEs, the book was easy to follow and was a great way to introduce me to the subject.
Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife
by Eben Alexander, M.D. (2012)
Dr. Alexander shares an NDE he experienced after his brain shut down when he contracted a rare, usually fatal disease. I was amazed by Dr. Alexander’s NDE and how it radically changed his life for the better.
Many Lives, Many Masters
by Brian L. Weiss, M.D. (1988)
Many Lives, Many Masters was one of the early books I read on reincarnation. It was captivating. Dr. Weiss details how a client of his was healed of her physical pain through a series of PLR sessions exploring several of her past lives.
Soul to God
by Michael R. Kramer (2022)
Michael R. Kramer, the author of Soul to God, has the gift of being able to remember most if not all of past lives, and has had many other spiritually transformative experiences. Soul to God is a captivating story of his current and past lives.
Overcoming Adversity by Embracing the Higher Truths: One Woman’s Journey to Spiritual Awakening
by Lynne McGinnis (2025)
Learn more about Lynne’s spiritual journey through her own thoughts, words, and experiences.
Journey of Souls
by Michael Newton, Ph.D. (1994)
Sometime in 1994 and as I was looking through the bookstore of the spiritual center I was attending, Journey of Souls caught my attention. The book details how Michael Newton was able to bring a person, through deep hypnosis, into a superconscious state where they transcended their human egos and personalities, and remembered that they were an eternal soul, having a human experience. Michael Newton was the first hypnotherapist to unlock these soul memories. The book contains portions of Michael Newton’s LBL sessions with 29 of his approximately 7000 clients, and what those clients revealed to him about the spirit world – their life between lives.
Wisdom of Souls
by Michael Newton Institute Research Team (2019)
In Wisdom of Souls, LBL facilitators from around the world talk about many of their clients’ LBL’s and how the sessions helped the clients gain new understanding, and grow, from what at first seemed to them to be unmanageable situations. The book covers various aspects of everyday life, such as relationships, career struggles, and physical health challenges. It is quite inspiring.
Finding Purpose
by Michael Newton Institute Publishing (2024)
In Finding Purpose, LBL facilitators share a variety of segments from clients’ LBL’s. The book invites and inspires readers to uncover and follow their own paths of personal and spiritual unfoldment. When I read the book, I was still unsure about whether I was going to remain with my current employer or move on. It helped lead me to the next steps I needed to take in making a decision.
“As you wait for better days, don’t forget to enjoy today, in case they’ve already started”
– Robert Breault
Websites, Videos, and Podcasts
The Spiritual Health Journey
Richard is a Spiritual Health Coach and a leading expert in what it takes to be not just physically healthy, but spiritually healthy and whole.
The Michael Newton Institute
If you are considering doing an LBL, or just want to know more about LBL, this website is the place to go. It is the official website of facilitators who have received extensive training in Michael Newton’s methods and are experts in conducting these sessions. The website includes a full list of LBL facilitators.
Light Between Lives
Scott, of Light Between Lives, facilitated my December 2, 2024 LBL. He is fantastic and I highly recommend him. He is located in the Los Angeles area. He also facilitates sessions remotely for clients throughout the world.
New Leaf Hypnosis
Allie, the owner of New Leaf Hypnosis, offers various services including PLR. New Leaf Hypnosis is based in Arizona and also offers sessions virtually.
Life, Death and Beyond
Laura has gone through many life-altering changes and spiritually transformative experiences in order to fulfill her divine purpose of becoming a Spiritual Life / Death Doula Coach, Teacher & Master of Self Transformation. More of my story can be found in a YouTube interview I did with Laura on September 27, 2025.
Flipside, A Journey Into the Afterlife
This film, by Richard Martin, is an informative documentary about LBL, the afterlife, and our true nature as eternal Souls. Included in the film are clips from interviews with Michael Newton and LBL facilitators, as well as portions of LBL sessions. It is available for purchase or rent; you can find it easily by searching for it online.
Peregrine Hypnotherapy
GC of Peregrine Hypnotherapy facilitated one of my PLRs. She is exceptionally skilled, is a wonderful person to work with and offers PLR sessions in-person and by Zoom. Her website is also a great one to peruse because it includes an explanation of PLR, and several “FAQ’s” about PLR and about hypnotherapy in general.
If you want to listen to my PLR with GC, you can access it here:
My 4/9/2025 Past Life Regression
If any of this resonates with you, reach out to schedule a no-cost phone or Zoom call. I look forward to hearing from you.