As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s time to talk about gratitude in a new way.

In this episode, we’ll discusses some of the scientific findings of the Research Project on Gratitude and Thanksgiving and the effects that cultivating a state of gratitude have on the body, mind and spirit.

Did you know that gratitude is considered medicinal? It literally changes the body’s biochemistry and helps the body combat stress and uncertainty. If there ever was a antidote for the stress we are currently living with, it is gratitude.

Did you know that gratitude is one of the highest states of consciousness and vibrates as the same level as Love?

Did you know that it is IMPOSSIBLE to be depressed and focused on gratitude at the same time? Learn why……

Join us and as we deepen your appreciation and gratitude for the One who has stood by you throughout your entire life, stood FOR you for your entire life and will carry you to your own New Beyond when you leave this plane.

One of my biggest blessings has been the launch this podcast, AND your support of this endeavor. Your being on this journey with me is what makes it all worthwhile.

My gratitude to all of you, dear listeners.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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What’s Up in The New Beyond?

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As we continue to navigate the turbulent aftermath of the American presidential election, I want to turn our attention to a much broader and deeper question that extends beyond politics: Are we being good ancestors?

This is not just a question for Americans, but for every person living on this planet.

This week on The New Beyond, I’m diving into this profound inquiry, inspired by a line I heard during a play recently: “What are you choosing to do with the rest of the days your ancestors earned you?”

This question hit me hard, and I’ve been reflecting on it ever since.

What am I, personally, doing with the days my ancestors fought to give me?

What choices am I making?

And on a collective level, what are WE choosing to do with the time we’ve been given?

The episode explores:

• How the choices we make today, both individually and collectively, are shaping the legacy we leave behind for future generations.

• How history, environmental crises, social inequality, and personal responsibility intersect with the idea of being a “good ancestor.”

• What Dr. Jonas Salk called “survival of the wisest,” and why wisdom, not just strength, is key to our survival and evolution.

We also dive into the personal responsibility we each carry to heal the wounds of our lineage and pass on a legacy that uplifts and empowers those who come after us.

The choices we make now—whether in how we treat the environment, each other, or ourselves—will be the foundation for the world our great-great-grandchildren inherit.

This episode is a call to action, a reminder that each of us has the power to leave behind something better, if we have the courage to make wise, conscious choices today.

I invite you to tune in to this week’s episode and reflect on the question: Are we being good ancestors?

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Available for purchase on the website:

Judith’s best-selling book- Beyond the Box

⁠Musings and Meditations Legacy Audio Series⁠- 9 meditations based on my writing, set to music

Get your FREE copy of my ⁠Seasons of A Life⁠ video

Connect with Judith:

Judith’s email: judith@judithrich.com

Join our private Facebook Group: ⁠Living in The New Beyond⁠

Thanks to Ken Ashby, and Gopal Metro for our original theme music “Each of Us”

Connect with Ken at: ⁠www.prosodycreativeservices.com⁠

Gopal’s email: ⁠gopal.metro@gmail.com⁠

Please share this podcast with others, leave a review and follow us on Apple, Spotify and other podcast platforms. It does make a difference and I really appreciate your support!

As the American presidential election draws near, we take on one of the most pressing questions many voters face: Does my vote really matter?

As the resident of a historically “blue” state, I’m often asked, “Why bother to vote?” And I'm told that “my vote doesn’t matter.”

In this week's episode, I challenge the notion of indifference and explore how our decision to vote—or not—reflects more than just political engagement. It speaks to how we show up in our lives.

Through insightful reflections, we’ll connect the act of voting to a deeper, more personal level. As listeners, you’ll be encouraged to examine where else in life you’ve chosen to "sit it out" or walk away from challenges, and what that says about how we value our own voices.

Drawing on history, from civil rights leaders to everyday acts of courage, we’re reminded that exercising our right to vote isn’t just a political act—it’s an affirmation of our belief that we matter.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why your vote matters, even in a "red" or "blue" state.

• The deeper spiritual and psychological implications of choosing not to vote.

• How historical figures who stood up for what they believed shaped the world—and how you can too.

• How your decision to vote or not reflects on your own sense of worth and voice.

With the future of the country at stake, I contend that showing up matters—not just for the election, but for the soul of the citizen in all of us.

Join the conversation, reflect on your own role, and most importantly—make your voice count.

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Available for purchase on my website:

Judith’s best-selling book- Beyond the Box

⁠Musings and Meditations Legacy Audio Series⁠- 9 meditations based on my writing, set to music

Get your FREE copy of my ⁠Seasons of A Life⁠ video

Connect with Judith:

Judith’s email: judith@judithrich.com

Join our private Facebook Group: ⁠Living in The New Beyond⁠

Thanks to Ken Ashby, and Gopal Metro for our original theme music “Each of Us”

Connect with Ken at: ⁠www.prosodycreativeservices.com⁠

Gopal’s email: ⁠gopal.metro@gmail.com⁠

Please share this podcast with others, leave a review and follow us on Apple, Spotify and other podcast platforms. It does make a difference and I really appreciate your support!