For 20 years, Dr. Michael R. Smith's pioneering work to connect empaths & sensitives with their Divine potential has helped millions. As a doctoral trained counselor, spiritual medium, & healing practitioner of indigenous arts, Michael's joy is to serve as a spiritual guide for those at all levels of awakening, including the LGBTQ+ community and gay men. He has published two books, and is founder of Empath Connection, a 175,000 member community. In addition to his annual spiritual retreats, he offers intuition development classes, Lightworker business mentoring, & The Empath Sanctuary community.He lives in the redwood forests near San Francisco, where he enjoys talking to trees.