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Barbara Schreiner-Trudel is a light to this world. As a spiritual leader, friend, confidante and guiding force, she has impacted my life is numerous ways. She has joined me in marriage, supported me through parenting, encouraged my career and life path, nurtured me through a life-threatening illness, and has been a constant beacon of inspiration. I value her deeply, and am grateful to the Universe that she has touched my life!

I’ve travelled a unique spiritual path—beginning with the United Church, then brought at 11 years old to live at a religious commune in Colorado. As I grew older, I began exploring Eastern spiritual traditions, especially Vedanta, in search of something deeper—something that would bring all the pieces together.. Through it all, I was seeking something that truly resonated at a heart-and-soul level. I found that clarity and connection in Barbara Schreiner-Trudel.

Barbara is truly exceptional. Over the years, I’ve heard hundreds of spiritual teachers and speakers, but no one has had the lasting impact that Barbara has. When I first heard her speak, it was a true lightbulb moment. Though I’d encountered similar ideas before, she expressed them with such clarity and insight that everything suddenly made sense—the penny dropped.

At the time, I was facing a difficult personal challenge. Barbara’s message gave me exactly what I needed. I moved through the experience with strength and peace, and I credit her for helping shift my understanding in a way that changed everything. Barbara has an extraordinary gift for weaving together universal truths  in both Western and Eastern traditions, and helped me see the bigger picture. She will always be a mentor to me, and I remain deeply grateful for her wisdom, warmth, and guidance.