John Van Auken is an internationally renowned speaker, a long-time A.R.E. staff member, a current director at A.R.E, and a popular leader of A.R.E.’s tours to sacred sites around the world. He is the author of numerous bestselling books including Edgar Cayce on the Spiritual Forces Within You, Angels, Fairies, Demons, & the Elementals, and is co-author of his most recent, Edgar Cayce on the Mysterious Essenes: Lessons from Our Sacred Past. His extensive knowledge of the Edgar Cayce readings, the Bible, ancient Egypt mysticism, world religions, and Christ Consciousness make him a popular and authoritative teacher.

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Judith Stevens has been a student of the Cayce material for over 45 years. Currently A.R.E.’s National Outreach Manager, she also founded A.R.E.’s Prison Outreach Program and was formerly manager of the Study Group Department. As a staff member for over 20 years, she is a regular long-time contributor to Venture Inward and the A.R.E. Journal. Judith has lectured extensively for A.R.E. on many topics from the Cayce readings, with a special emphasis on principles found in the A Search for God readings. She is also a poet, musician, and yoga instructor.

Christina Grozik's background is an eclectic one having worked as a coordinator in the production media industry, serving as a public speaker, organizing special events, teaching at Kent State University, and recently producing a wellness documentary titled, Going Om. Her many career paths have led her to establishing a wellness practice as a Certified Vibrational Sound Therapist, Integrated Health Coach, Yoga Teacher, Polarity Practitioner, Energy Worker and Reiki Specialist.

Working as a travel blogger, Christina spent seven years on the road documenting her journeys through her website Bohemian Babe Travels. She has met extraordinary people, immersed herself in unique cultures and encountered experiences that would forever change her life. When asked, “Do you ever get tired of being by yourself all of the time?” She replied, “I’m never by myself. The Universe is guiding me.”

Having been exposed to a variety of environments and taking on multiple career roles, coupled with her wellness studies, Christina sees the importance of energy and living a balanced life. She is passionate about helping others find a lifestyle that promotes wellness through incorporating integrated modalities into her teachings.

Christina recently co-launched the Going Om Collective (GoingOmCollective.com) which is a collaboration designed to help participants reduce stress and anxiety, find focus and clarity, and adopt a practice in presence. 

For contact info: www.BohemianBabeWellness.com

Adrian E. Castillo, LMT is an environmental scientist with the U.S. Geological Survey. He is also a licensed massage therapist, musician, and a student of the Edgar Cayce readings. He volunteers his time with the A.R.E. Southeast Gold Coast Team and has lectured on programs with John Van Auken, Kevin J. Todeschi, MA, and others. 

Joanne DiMaggio, MA, CHt, is considered a respected expert on the topic of reincarnation and soul writing. She has been a part of Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. since 1987 and was on the Core Team that founded the Heartland Region in Chicago. In 1990, she attended an A.R.E. Conference in Chicago where Henry Reed, PhD, talked about what Edgar Cayce referred to as “inspirational writing.” Recognizing that writing as something she had done for many years, she began to devote much of her time researching all aspects of guided writing.

As a student at Atlantic University, she opted to do her thesis on inspirational writing, updating the name to Soul Writing to more accurately reflect Cayce’s intent. Dr. Reed served as her mentor and encouraged her to turn her thesis into a book. That book, Soul Writing: Conversing with Your Higher Self, was published in 2011.

Afterwards, she began incorporating Soul Writing into her past-life work, resulting in her second book: Your Soul Remembers: Accessing Your Past Lives Through Soul Writing. She later guided volunteers to use Soul Writing in her research project on physical karma, which became her next book: Karma Can Be a Real Pain: Past Life Clues to Current Life Maladies.

She is also the author of: I Did It To Myself…Again, which presents her research on the pre-life planning process; and her most recent book: Edgar Cayce and the Unfulfilled Destiny of Thomas Jefferson Reborn.

Joanne has had numerous articles published, given talks to global audiences, and been a guest on nearly 100 radio programs and podcasts.

In addition to her Masters in Transpersonal Studies degree, she obtained her Spiritual Mentor certification through Atlantic University. Joanne conducts private soul writing sessions and past-life regressions to clients worldwide via ZOOM. More at www.joannedimaggio.com.

Lora Hunter Little, EdD, is a long-time A.R.E. Study Group member and student of the Cayce readings who has traveled extensively to ancient sites throughout North and Central America, and is also a part of the A.R.E. Atlantis Research team working in Guatemala and the Bahamas with Greg Little. She is coauthor of six books including Edgar Cayce’s Atlantis. Lora and Greg are also former co-writers/editors of the A.R.E. Ancient Mysteries Newsletter. 

Christi George is a 3rd generation A.R.E. staff member and has been the manager of the A.R.E. Bookstore and Gift Shop since 2014. She has been studying and working with crystals and metaphysics for over 30 years. In addition to crystals, she also teaches classes on tarot, oracle cards, dream interpretation, and a variety of other subjects. She is a mom of 5, supporter of underdogs, and believer in the inherent goodness of humanity, the spiritual nature of reality, and universal unconditional love.

Renée is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist and Reflexologist, Reiki Master, and Certified Hypnotherapist. She graduated from the Cayce/Reilly® School of Massage in 2002, and now serves on the faculty. Renée has a 1000-Hour Massage Therapy Certificate, and over 200 hours in additional training in several holistic healing modalities. She also serves as a therapist at the A.R.E. Health Center & Spa.

has a master’s in archival studies from East Tennessee State University, which she pursued after a rewarding internship working with 19th century court documents at a county clerk’s office. Her position as the archivist for the Edgar Cayce Foundation combines her love of historical preservation and public history education. Her passion for the Cayce legacy is evident in her presentations.

Christopher Fazel, MDiv, is the co-author of The Edgar Cayce Handbook for Creating Your Future. He has been a student of the Edgar Cayce readings since he was a teen. He served on the A.R.E. staff in the 1980s, and went on to earn a Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree and was ordained in the United Church of Christ (UCC). He served as a church pastor and later as co-pastor until his recent retirement.