Speakers

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  Christopher Naughton, Esq.

  Christopher Naughton is a former New Jersey prosecutor and trial attorney, six-time Emmy® award-winning host and producer of "The American Law Journal," former host of the NPR-affiliate radio program "New World Radio," and is currently the guest hos...

  Christopher Naughton is a former New Jersey prosecutor and trial attorney, six-time Emmy® award-winning host and producer of "The American Law Journal," former host of the NPR-affiliate radio program "New World Radio," and is currently the guest host of the former PBS program "New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove." He likely holds the singular distinction of studying the psychic readings of Edgar Cayce while attending Pat Robertson’s graduate school for Broadcast Journalism at what is today Regent University. He is a Life Member of A.R.E., has spoken at numerous conferences, and is a longtime congregant and board member of Unity churches in New Jersey and Virginia. Christopher’s recently released book, "America’s Next Great Awakening," examines the convergence of mysticism, religion, atheism, and science and its impact on the nation’s consciousness. He lives in Virginia Beach with his life (and work) partner, Valerie, and their two doted-upon cats.

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  John Van Auken

  John Van Auken is the Director of Legacy Education at the Edgar Cayce Foundation and editor of "Venture Inward" magazine. He has been involved in Cayce's work for over 50 years. He has written numerous books and produced many videos and audio recordi...

  John Van Auken is the Director of Legacy Education at the Edgar Cayce Foundation and editor of "Venture Inward" magazine. He has been involved in Cayce's work for over 50 years. He has written numerous books and produced many videos and audio recordings, which are available on YouTube. He has appeared on TV and radio programs. He writes a monthly letter, "Living in the Light," a free sample is available on his website, JohnVanAuken.com.

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  Kevin Todeschi

  Kevin J. Todeschi MA served in a variety of positions with Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. for nearly forty years before retiring as Executive Director & CEO. A popular speaker, he has lectured on six continents to thousands of individuals. A prolific wri...

  Kevin J. Todeschi MA served in a variety of positions with Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. for nearly forty years before retiring as Executive Director & CEO. A popular speaker, he has lectured on six continents to thousands of individuals. A prolific writer, he is the author of more than 25 books, including "Edgar Cayce’s ESP," "The BEST Dream Book Ever," "Edgar Cayce on the Akashic Records," "Edgar Cayce on Reincarnation and Family Karma," and "Edgar Cayce on Mastering Your Soul Growth." Using the pseudonym Stanton Call, he is also the author of the Time Traveler’s Journal series of novels. Additional information can be found at: www.KevinTodeschi.com.

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  Jessica Newell

  Jessica Newell is the Director of Historic Preservation for the Edgar Cayce Foundation and the A.R.E. Library. She is an archivist, writer, and public historian with experience in museums, archives, and other cultural heritage sites. In her role she ...

  Jessica Newell is the Director of Historic Preservation for the Edgar Cayce Foundation and the A.R.E. Library. She is an archivist, writer, and public historian with experience in museums, archives, and other cultural heritage sites. In her role she makes accessible the historical foundations of the Cayce work and brings its stories to life.

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  Mark Thurston

  Mark Thurston, Ph.D., is an educator, psychologist, and experienced leader within the Cayce-based organizations. He worked in a variety of roles for 36 years as a staff member at the A.R.E. and Atlantic University, and from 2019 to 2025 served as a m...

  Mark Thurston, Ph.D., is an educator, psychologist, and experienced leader within the Cayce-based organizations. He worked in a variety of roles for 36 years as a staff member at the A.R.E. and Atlantic University, and from 2019 to 2025 served as a member of the Board of Trustees for the organizations. Dr. Thurston is widely known for his writings about various aspects of personal spirituality, integrative healing, and methods of finding insights about one’s life purpose. Among his book publications are "The Essential Edgar Cayce and Discovering Your Soul’s Purpose." He has presented classes and workshops about concepts in the Cayce readings in more than 100 cities in North America, plus another 10 countries overseas. For the last 17 years Dr. Thurston’s career has largely focused on his work as a university professor, bringing learning opportunities to young adults about mindfulness, resilience, well-being and the inner tools for dealing with the chaotic modern world.

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  Judith Stevens

  Judith Stevens has been a student of the Cayce material for over 45 years, with a particular interest in the Study Group and  Work readings.  A Quaker, she helped start the online “Peace/World Affairs” Group and current Work Readings Group.  F...

  Judith Stevens has been a student of the Cayce material for over 45 years, with a particular interest in the Study Group and  Work readings.  A Quaker, she helped start the online “Peace/World Affairs” Group and current Work Readings Group.  Founder of A.R.E.’s Prison “Over the Wall” Outreach Program, she now manages A.R.E.’s National Field Volunteers’ Program. A writer and regular long-time contributor to "Venture Inward" and the earlier "A.R.E. Journal," she is also a poet, musician and yoga instructor.

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  Corinne Cayce

  Corinne Cayce is a certified integral leadership coach, a staff member at the A.R.E. in the programming department and a lifelong student of the Edgar Cayce readings. She has a master’s degree in leadership from Naropa University where her research...

  Corinne Cayce is a certified integral leadership coach, a staff member at the A.R.E. in the programming department and a lifelong student of the Edgar Cayce readings. She has a master’s degree in leadership from Naropa University where her research focused on organizational development, conflict resolution and authentic leadership. A great granddaughter of Edgar Cayce, Corinne was raised on material from the Cayce readings and has continued to study and apply the readings as the core of her spiritual path and professional work. As a speaker for the A.R.E., her passion is illuminating how the Cayce readings speak to us today, guide us toward deeper understanding and growth, awaken us to our potential, break down barriers we hold between the seen and unseen forces in our lives. She lives with her husband and two children in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

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  Karen Wright

  Karen Wright, MA, MHt is a Life Coach, Reiki Master, Spiritual Intuitive, lecturer, and staff member at the A.R.E. She has created a series of “Hypo-Healing” lectures and workshops for the A.R.E. that are in high demand. She is on her second year...

  Karen Wright, MA, MHt is a Life Coach, Reiki Master, Spiritual Intuitive, lecturer, and staff member at the A.R.E. She has created a series of “Hypo-Healing” lectures and workshops for the A.R.E. that are in high demand. She is on her second year of teaching Regression Hypnosis Certification classes and is a retired teacher and professor. She was Teacher of the Year in Kentucky in 2006! She came to Virginia Beach to study the Edgar Cayce material and to be of service to the A.R.E. where she is now the Member Services Manager. Karen has a Bachelor’s degree in both Psychology and Spanish, and a Master’s degree in both Education and Teaching English as a Second Language. She was certified at the A.R.E. for past-life regression and is a Master Hypnotherapist, MHt, for clinical hypnotherapy. Karen is an approved trainer for the NBCCH (National Board for Certified Clinical Hypnotherapists). During her Life Coaching Certification class, Karen became interested in hypnotherapy by searching for her soul purpose. She is fascinated by how the brain works, and how it can filter information and create new pathways to help people heal present and past life trauma. Karen has a book sold in the A.R.E. bookstore, "Angel Eyes: Releasing Fear and Following Your Soul Path." It touches on how hypnosis has changed her life and aims to “turn on the light” or awaken the soul of students!

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  Chris and Sharon Fazel

  Chris and Sharon Fazel have worked together on projects and careers pretty much since the moment they met in a Professional Actor Training Program “ages ago.” That took them to NYC, then Los Angeles, where they discovered and joined their first A...

  Chris and Sharon Fazel have worked together on projects and careers pretty much since the moment they met in a Professional Actor Training Program “ages ago.” That took them to NYC, then Los Angeles, where they discovered and joined their first ASFG Study Group. Moving on from the professional theatre world as actors, they relocated to Virginia Beach, VA, where they were delighted to find full time employment at the A.R.E. Chris, who was first exposed to the Edgar Cayce material in high school, worked in the Study Group department; Sharon worked in Conferences. Before departing VA for Minnesota in 1989, Chris co-wrote with Mark Thurston The Edgar Cayce Handbook for Creating Your Future, published in several languages throughout the world; and Chris and Sharon produced Triune, a musical collection of Chris’s original songs. Now retired from their most recent profession as ordained ministers in the UNITED Church of Christ (UCC), they have returned to Virginia Beach & A.R.E.

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  Jennie E. Taylor

  Jennie E. Taylor is an A.R.E. life member with a passion for helping animals. She has spent over 35 years in the nonprofit world, with nearly 20 years spent at Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. She shares profound insights from Cayce's readings on the spiritual...

  Jennie E. Taylor is an A.R.E. life member with a passion for helping animals. She has spent over 35 years in the nonprofit world, with nearly 20 years spent at Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. She shares profound insights from Cayce's readings on the spiritual significance of animals and nature in her talks and her writing. Under the pen name Jeanie K. Bailey, she authored "The Age of a Spider Monkey," a heartfelt reflection on her transformative experiences as a zoo volunteer.

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  Cheryl Baer-Bernath

  Cheryl Baer-Bernath is a former long-time A.R.E. staff member, most recently as conferences facilitator and tours manager. She is a professional singer and musician, avid journalist, and a popular presenter on dreams and reincarnation. She is a Certi...

  Cheryl Baer-Bernath is a former long-time A.R.E. staff member, most recently as conferences facilitator and tours manager. She is a professional singer and musician, avid journalist, and a popular presenter on dreams and reincarnation. She is a Certified Hypnotherapist who studied with pioneers in past life regression including Delores Cannon and Roger Woolger. Cheryl combines her practical insights and application of her experiences with her study of the work of Edgar Cayce to create presentations that are both lively and enlightening.

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  Lora Little

  Dr. Lora Little has been a member of the A.R.E. for over 40 years and an active member of an "A Search for God" study group for over 30 years in Memphis, TN. She has served as a volunteer for A.R.E. including as a member of the Board of Trustees and ...

  Dr. Lora Little has been a member of the A.R.E. for over 40 years and an active member of an "A Search for God" study group for over 30 years in Memphis, TN. She has served as a volunteer for A.R.E. including as a member of the Board of Trustees and in the field as Mid-South Area Team Coordinator until 2013 when she became Study Group Coordinator for the 10-state A.R.E. Southeast Community Affiliate focusing on mentoring new ASFG groups throughout TN, MS, KY, AL, FL, SC, and AR. Her interest in the Cayce readings has led her to travel extensively to ancient sites throughout North and Central America, as well as part of the A.R.E. Atlantis Research Team working in the Bahamas. She is coauthor of six books including Edgar Cayce's Atlantis (2006), with Greg Little and John Van Auken. Lora and Greg were co-writers/editors of the A.R.E. Ancient Mysteries newsletter from 2001-2004, and are frequent speakers at A.R.E. conferences and contributors to Venture Inward Magazine.

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  Dr. Jean Paul (JP) Amonte

  Dr. Jean Paul (JP) grew up in Virginia Beach, VA where he graduated from First Colonial High School, then earned his bachelor’s at Wake Forest University in Psychology and Biochemistry. During his time in college, Dr. JP became fascinated with the ...

  Dr. Jean Paul (JP) grew up in Virginia Beach, VA where he graduated from First Colonial High School, then earned his bachelor’s at Wake Forest University in Psychology and Biochemistry. During his time in college, Dr. JP became fascinated with the mind-body connection and helped conduct memory research in cognitive psychology. It was there he became inspired by the holistic healing approach of Edgar Cayce. In 2004, he attended the Cayce/Reilly School of Massage and began working at the ARE Health Center under the training of Dr. Peter Schoeb. In 2005 he completed a Hypnotherapy certificate with Dr. Allen Chips and began integrating bodywork and hypnotherapy. In 2008, JP moved to San Jose, California where he attended Palmer College West and earned his Doctor of Chiropractic. While at Palmer, he was elected President of the Student Government, graduated Magna Cum Laude, and was selected to participate in 2010 Clinic Abroad in Fiji. In 2018, he traveled to Tokyo, Japan and was featured in the Japanese documentary “The Readings.” Over the past 20 years, Dr. Amonte has been an educator and featured speaker on holistic, natural healing, presenting across the country and internationally. He presently hosts a weekly podcast “The Holistic Way with Dr. A”, publishes articles on holistic, natural health, and maintains an active clinical practice in Virginia Beach VA. His Facebook social media page is Dr. Jean Paul Amonte, on Instagram at “holisticnaturalcare,” and his YouTube channel is Holistic Health Care (@holisticnaturalhealth). Dr. JP enjoys spending time with his partner Leah and his son Calen. He loves being outdoors, swimming, biking, running, rock climbing, trampoline jumping, and has been a member of the Hot House Yoga community since 2006. Dr. Amonte actively competes in endurance races including marathons, triathlons, and Spartan races. In 2021, he completed the Hudson River swim with the Navy SEALs to fundraise for military veterans. In 2023, he became a Spartan gold medalist, winning his age group for the mid-atlantic region, and in September 2024, completed Ironman Maryland to fundraise for the local Autism foundation, FACT (Families of Autism Coming Together). His passion for helping others and supporting local communities is evident to everyone he meets. In January 2023, Dr. JP created the Holistic Research Academy, LLC for the Education and Application of Evidence-Based, Holistic, Natural Health and Healing Methods for the World. Emphasizing the Prevention of Dis-ease and the Importance of Keeping the Body, Mind and Spirit Balanced, Strong, and Healthy. Holistic Health addresses the Whole Person and that Healing is Accomplished when the Body, Mind, and Spirit are in Harmony.

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  Anthony Profeta

  Anthony Profeta has been a student of the Cayce material since the age of 16 and has become a transformative force in the world of meditation and integrative wellness. His journey from medical student to internationally recognized and professionally ...

  Anthony Profeta has been a student of the Cayce material since the age of 16 and has become a transformative force in the world of meditation and integrative wellness. His journey from medical student to internationally recognized and professionally certified meditation maestro, mindfulness expert, and sound specialist—earning him the title “The Mozart of Sound Meditation”—has been nothing short of extraordinary. With over two decades of intensive study and practice, Anthony has honed his expertise in various techniques while spending time as a monk in monasteries in the U.S., Nepal, Italy, and India. He has been guided by luminaries such as Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, and the Dalai Lama. These profound mentorships, coupled with his medical background, have shaped his unique approach to wellness and holistic living. Anthony’s life has recently come full circle as he now serves as an integrative medicine provider, offering sound-based therapy to cancer patients in traditional medical facilities and major hospitals in Florida. His extraordinary journey allows him to bridge the gap between the spiritual and the scientific, providing a whole-person approach to healthcare that enhances health and well-being for his clients.

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  Laura Hoff

  Laura Hoff has been on the staff of the A.R.E. for more than 20 years and is current the manager of Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. Library. Her knowledge of the Edgar Cayce materials is both broad and deep, thanks for her decades spent with the library mater...

  Laura Hoff has been on the staff of the A.R.E. for more than 20 years and is current the manager of Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. Library. Her knowledge of the Edgar Cayce materials is both broad and deep, thanks for her decades spent with the library materials and the readings archives. Her special interest is in the mysteries of the ancient world. Her travel to Egypt raised an overwhelming sense of coming home; those adventures laid the foundation for her immersion in all things ancient Egypt and her enthusiasm for sharing these knowledge and insights with fellow travelers and seekers.

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