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Declined by Bobby Cohn 13 months ago. Last edited by MPGuy2824 2 months ago. Reviewer: Inform author.

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This is a proposed biography of LD Thompson, an American author, spiritual educator, and producer, with published works and documented notability through books, films, and national press coverage.

Lance Dean Thompson is an American author, spiritual educator, producer, and advocate for LGBTQ+ youth. He is recognized for his work in consciousness studies, contributions to independent media, and social advocacy through initiatives such as Sanctuary Palm Springs which he co-founded with his husband, David Rothmiller.[1][2]

Early Life and Spiritual Awakening

Lance Dean Thompson was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, the youngest of three siblings.

He pursued higher education at Alaska Pacific University, Ball State University, and received his BA from Indiana University in 1974.[4]

Career

Thompson has dedicated over four decades to exploring the mind-body-spirit connection. He works globally as a spiritual teacher, advisor, and counselor, engaging with individuals, groups, and corporations.[5]

Thompson is the author of several books on consciousness and human development, including:

The Message: A Guide to Being Human[6]

Fields of Plenty: A Guide to Your Inner Wisdom, a Nautilus Book Award winner[7]

The Power of the Chakras: A Workbook for Higher Consciousness[8]

His books have been published by Divine Arts Media and translated into German by AMRA Verlag.[9] His first book has been published in Spanish by The Bespoke Press. He also contributed to the anthology A Fuller View: Buckminster Fuller's Vision of Hope and Abundance for All.[10]

Thompson has written extensively on spirituality, consciousness, and personal development for outlets such as HuffPost and Light of Consciousness. Notable articles include:

"The Science of Meditation" (2013)[11]

"Happiness Tips" (2013)[12]

"High Tech Detox" (2012)[13]

"Conscious Relationships" (2012)[14]

"LGBT Teens Find Sanctuary in Foster Care" (2015)[15]

"Awaken Within Your Dream" (Light of Consciousness, Winter 2011)[16]

Film and Television

Thompson began his media career as a producer for the Seattle-based talk show Imagine in 1988. He also served as a writer/producer on Healthy Living with Jane Seymour, before working with the pop singer Jewel as the head of her production company.[17]

He later co-founded Trick Dog Films with filmmaker David Rothmiller. Together, they produced the award-winning 2008 documentary For My Wife..., chronicling Charlene Strong’s journey into LGBTQ+ activism following her wife’s death. The film played a pivotal role in advancing marriage equality and was honored at the Seattle Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.[18]

He has also produced music-related video content and concert films, particularly for singer-songwriter Jewel.[19]

Filmography

Producer / Executive Producer:

Imagine (1988) – Producer

Jewel - The Making of Break Me (2001) – Executive Producer

Jewel - The Making of This Way (2001) – Executive Producer

Jewel: Live at Humphrey's by the Bay (2002, TV Special) – Executive Producer

Jewel - The Making of Intuition (2003) – Executive Producer

For My Wife... (2008) – Producer

Simple Song of Freedom – Producer

Hallelujah (2012, Video) – Producer

Self:

The 'X' Zone Radio/TV Show – Episode: "Rob McConnell Interviews - LD Thompson - The Message: A Guide to Being Human" (2022)[20]

Sanctuary Palm Springs

In response to the critical needs of LGBTQ+ youth aging out of the foster care system, Thompson co-founded Sanctuary Palm Springs (now Oak Grove Sanctuary Palm Springs), a transitional housing program providing safe, affirming support. His 2015 HuffPost article, "LGBT Teens Find Sanctuary in Foster Care," outlines the mission and urgency behind the initiative. He and Rothmiller were featured in USA Today’s “Faces of Pride” and profiled in The Desert Sun and PalmSprings.com for their work with the organization.[1][2][15][21][22]

Personal Life

Thompson resides on San Juan Island, Washington. He maintains an online presence through his official website and social media platforms, where he shares insights on spirituality and personal development. He has appeared on the stage of the Flow Summit in Hamburg, Germany and has participated in Channeling Kongress.[23]