Media & Press

Northwest Wisdom has been featured across national media, literary publications, and community events that explore the intersection of spirituality, healing, and social change. Below are selected highlights, interviews, and collaborations that share our work and message.

PODCAST FEATURE

Hard Knox with Amanda Knox

How Hate Becomes a Path to Compassion

R.G. Shore, author of The Ocean Inside Me and a meditation teacher who began his practice in prison, joins Amanda for a conversation on resilience and self-discovery. They discuss how meditation can turn confinement into freedom, why facing hate can lead to compassion and how surrendering to the hardest circumstances can reveal unexpected strength.

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“Healing the world begins by learning how to listen to our own pain.”

— R.G. SHORE

Books & Literary Recognition

The Ocean Inside Me by R.G. Shore

Kirkus Reviews’ Best Indie Books of 2024
Kirkus Recommended Review
2024 Nautilus Book Awards – Gold Winner in Personal Journey / Memoir
#1 Amazon Bestseller in Spiritual Healing, Memoir, and Social Justice categories

“A courageous, beautifully written exploration of healing and awakening inside one of the most dehumanizing systems in the world.”

— KIRKUS REVIEWS

Podcasts & Interviews

Featured conversations exploring trauma, healing, and justice in modern spirituality

OPB Interview with Paul Marshall — Healing from Within: The Power of Presence and Practice (September 2024)

Red Beard Somatic Therapy Podcast — Embodiment, Resilience, and the Path to Freedom

Luminous Life Podcast with Annie Adragna — The Body as a Gateway to Awakening (Part 1 & 2)

Articles & Mentions

Stories that amplify our message of healing, justice, and spiritual renewal.

Spirituality & Health Magazine (June 2025) — Featured alongside Marianne Williamson in the issue on “Reclaiming Spiritual Power.”
Kirkus Indie Magazine (2024) — Included in the Best Indie Books of 2024 list.
Indies Today — “A refreshingly compassionate way of seeing the world.” Reviewed by R.C. Gibson on March 1, 2024

Events & Community Gatherings

Manzanita Retreat — September 2025

A weekend of embodiment, justice, and spiritual practice on the Oregon Coast.

Sisters Festival of Books — September 2025

Panel: Integrating Social Justice and Spirituality in Healing Work
Featured alongside Oregon authors and spiritual leaders discussing the bridge between inner and outer liberation.