Speakers

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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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  Dr. Gladys McGarey

  Dr. Gladys Taylor McGarey is internationally recognized as the Mother of Holistic Medicine. Dr. Gladys, as she is affectionately known, is board certified in Holistic and Integrated Medicine and has held a family practice for more than sixty years. S...

  Dr. Gladys Taylor McGarey is internationally recognized as the Mother of Holistic Medicine. Dr. Gladys, as she is affectionately known, is board certified in Holistic and Integrated Medicine and has held a family practice for more than sixty years. She is the co-founder of the American Holistic Medical Association, (and past president), as well as the co-founder of the Academy of Parapsychology and Medicine. She was the first to utilize acupuncture in the U.S. and trained other physicians how to use it.

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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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  Marianne Splenda

  Mystic and seeker Marianne Splenda is a veteran explorer of spiritual sites and a student of the Edgar Cayce readings for almost 40 years. She now offers her insights into the mystical and magical world of ancient Egypt on a tour of this fabled land....

  Mystic and seeker Marianne Splenda is a veteran explorer of spiritual sites and a student of the Edgar Cayce readings for almost 40 years. She now offers her insights into the mystical and magical world of ancient Egypt on a tour of this fabled land. Based on her research, Marianne gives talks on a variety of Cayce subjects, including Ra-ta the High Priest of Egypt, the Temple Beautiful, and the ancient use of chanting and vibrational sounds in that culture. Her intense interest in all things related to ancient Egypt led her to undertake a spiritual tour there where she had profound deja-vú experiences at the Abydos temple complex and at the Great Pyramid of Giza. She pursued her love of world history to earn advanced degrees in history/social science and education from Stanford University and Saint Mary’s College in California. Her travels and living experiences – so far – have taken her to Egypt, Mexico, China, Morocco, India, Hawaii, Brazil, Spain, and Portugal. On this A.R.E. Tour of Egypt, Marianne will share the history and stories of those ancient Egyptian people and how this information is relevant to us today. She encourages tour participants to use their own imaginative forces, to perhaps recognize themselves in a past life in Egypt. and to enhance their experiences wandering through temples, drifting in reverie along the Nile River, or meditating in the King’s Chamber, a sacred space specifically designed to give the initiate the opportunity to explore deeper levels of consciousness in very unusual ways.

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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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  Mary Elizabeth Lynch

  Mary Elizabeth Lynch, M.A., J.D., is a co-founder and the president of the Personal Transformation and Courage Institute, where she serves, along with her husband, Mark Thurston, as one of its principal course leaders. Founded in 2000, it provides in...

  Mary Elizabeth Lynch, M.A., J.D., is a co-founder and the president of the Personal Transformation and Courage Institute, where she serves, along with her husband, Mark Thurston, as one of its principal course leaders. Founded in 2000, it provides in-depth learning experiences about how to deeply connect with one’s values and Ideals as the foundation to transform blocks to one’s personal well-being and professional success. Mary Elizabeth worked for 14 years as a practicing civil rights attorney and mediator. She is currently an adjunct faculty member at George Mason University, where she developed and teaches a course about the science of well-being and self-care. As a life member of the Association for Research and Enlightenment, she has studied and applied the principles in the Cayce readings for 45 years. She has been a speaker and workshop leader at many A.R.E. conferences across the nation over the last 40 years, and she is a former member of the faculty at Atlantic University. Mary Elizabeth’s spiritual journey includes the studies and practices of a variety of spiritual traditions, bringing perspective and depth to her understanding and application of spirituality in her personal and professional life. Mary Elizabeth brings her unique set of skills and professional experiences to her workshop trainings and currently to ARE’s Tarsia Center for Inner Transformation and Healing. The foundation of her work with each person is the clarification and application of values and strengths.

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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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  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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• Celebrate the life work of Edgar Cayce and the legacy of his Association while reconnecting with yourself and your A.R.E. community from around the world, at this year’s annual conference. Enjoy a week of learning, friendship, and inspiration. Delv...

  Celebrate the life work of Edgar Cayce and the legacy of his Association while reconnecting with yourself and your A.R.E. community from around the world, at this year’s annual conference. Enjoy a week of learning, friendship, and inspiration. Delve into the Five Pillars of Edgar Cayce’s Work: Spirituality, Holistic Health, Nutrition, Dreams, and Reincarnation. Meet our staff, faculty, volunteers, and board of trustees. This year’s theme is Fellowship “Seek God where He may be found, even in the heart of a Neighbor.” -Edgar Cayce ASFG Make your plans now to attend! Download ScheduleSilent Auction

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