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—Spiritual guides travel America to counsel people about relationships, health and other topics in this reality series hosted by author and filmmaker Gotham Chopra. Each half-hour episode features a collection of noted advisers who set up a desk in a busy public place in a particular U.S. city to allow residents to ask them tough questions. Authors, philosophers and public speakers who spend time behind the desk in the city of the week include Iyanla Vanzant, Gary Zukav, Rob Bell and Deepak Chopra -- Gotham's father.
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Season 113 of 13 Episodes

  • Deepak Chopra offers advice at a New York City help desk.

  • Reverend Ed Bacon offers advice at a help desk in Venice Beach, Calif.

  • Best-selling author Deepak Chopra answers questions concerning loss, emotional eating and fear from a desk in Los Angeles.

  • In Washington, D.C., best-selling author, life coach and television personality Iyanla Vanzant talks about romance, stress and family.

  • Author of "Seat of the Soul," Gary Zukav offers advice on careers, addiction and purpose from a help desk in Portland, Ore.

  • Producer, preacher and author of "Produced By Faith," Devon Franklin tackles questions about marriage, abstinence and passion.

  • In San Francisco, author Caroline Myss shares advice on discovering personal talents, overcoming addiction and being assertive in the work place.

  • Dr. Michael Beckwith, founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, offers advice on fulfillment and dealing with loss.

  • In Portland, Ore., author and advice columnist Cheryl Strayed answers questions concerning honoring a loved one, new career paths and moving away from fear.

  • Life coach and author of "May Cause Miracles" Gabrielle Bernstein offers advice on career changes, fear in relationships and fighting addiction in New York.

  • Pastor and author of "Love Wins," Rob Bell answers questions about parenting, relationships and faith in Hermosa Beach, Calif.

  • Panache Desai, author of "Discovering Your Soul Signature," offers advise on living authentic lives in San Francisco.

  • Iyanla returns to Washington, D.C. to offer advise on coping with loss, trusting, and rebuilding relationships.
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Spiritual guides travel America to counsel people about relationships, health and other topics in this reality series hosted by author and filmmaker Gotham Chopra. Each half-hour episode features a collection of noted advisers who set up a desk in a busy public place in a particular U.S. city to allow residents to ask them tough questions. Authors, philosophers and public speakers who spend time behind the desk in the city of the week include Iyanla Vanzant, Gary Zukav, Rob Bell and Deepak Chopra -- Gotham's father.

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