The VVA Podcast: Recent Episodes
Vast Visions Association
In the Vast Visions Association we bring down the blindfolds of unawareness and explore old and new knowledge in order to acquire insights on how to live a more fulfilled and unique life. Talking about philosophy, spirituality and personal growth, Layla Oresme and Christina Tumino take you on a magical journey into the realms of the visionary.
Ingrid Raphael is a skincare consultant. She offers bespoke consultations and treatments with an holistic, and some say, 'magical' touch! She is inspired by the power of elemental energies and seeks to bring calm and wellbeing to her clients via this method.
Ingrid uses high-performing and naturally derived plant-based products and her own range of skincare products is also in development. Her in-depth consultations work to build self-awareness around each clients' skin concerns to answer their specific needs. Clients are encouraged to recognise that the quest for beautiful, healthy skin is not a quick-fix process, but a worthwhile journey - one which she supportively guides them along.
Watch the episode to learn about the elemental energies, and how healing skin issues can become a transformational journey for life!
Ingrid Raphael's links
Website: https://www.ingridraphael.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingridraphaellondon
In this video, we talk about different perspectives and why it is crucial to expose ourselves to as many points of view as possible. We discuss why we need to learn how to sacrifice our old ideas of reality so that we can grow and evolve and the importance of surrendering and accepting the truth.
Episode 10.1
Teamo Franco is a holistic health & performance practitioner. He coaches humans from all walks of life to restore and enhance their health physically, emotionally, mentally and socially. Working together, he helps to create a strong and healthy foundation to develop and achieve personal development and performance goals. His practices range from biomechanics and nutrition to psychosomatics and embodied trauma healing - He has worked with clients with severe medical conditions all the way to elite athletes and everyone in between. His primary aim is to support Humanity to live consciously and harmoniously with itself and this world we call our home.
Teamo's links
Website: https://infinitebeing.co
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Teamo.franco/
https://www.instagram.com/Teamo.franco/
Episode 9.1 In this video, our guest Richard Abbot talks about the path of the Hermit, the Inner World and how to start this journey in order to develop inner ears and listen to the voice of guidance. Richard Abbot provides with professional consultations and training in the mystic arts, numerology, Tarot, meditations and visualisation and healing. He is the author of eleven books amongst which his latest 'Soul Strong' mentioned in this video (https://www.thehermitage.org.uk/store/soul-strong-volume-one). You can find more info about Richard in his website - https://www.thehermitage.org.uk
In this video, Layla and Christina discuss the differences between solitude and loneliness and how solitude can be the key to a better connection with ourselves, other people and even God. We talk about the influence of lockdowns and online technology and how although it promotes connection can cause even more loneliness.
In this video, Layla and Christina talk about the different faces of power and how it can be used for good and bad. We discuss what role the individual plays in how this power is expressed. As well as what is the actual source of the power itself.
In this episode, our guest Alison Armstrong answers questions about reasons for hardships in relationships, things we don't know about the opposite sex and how we can stay true to ourselves while being in a partnership.
Alison Armstrong is a thought-leader, speaker and author whose journey has begun in 1991 when she decided to study men. She wondered why she was bringing out the worst in them and whether she can learn to bring out the best instead. This led her to the study of women’s behaviour, making vital connections between the two. Over decades, her work evolved into the study of human behaviour, illuminating human characteristics that precede and express themselves regardless of gender, age and upbringing. She distinguishes normal human instincts that compel both men and women to behave in ways that contradict and undermine our own purposes, goals, values, needs and relationships.
Besides fulfilling the need to understand “Why” people behave as they do, Alison offers practical, partnership-based alternatives. Through her seminars, books, online programs and media contributions, she has been giving millions of people access to more fulfilling lives, loving relationships, stronger families and productive organisations.
Her live events and over 100 hours of online programs are available at alisonarmstrong.com.
In this video, we discuss the different kinds of knowledge - inner and outer. We talk about why self-knowledge is the key to wisdom and leading a fulfilled and meaningful life, as well as how to get started on this journey.
In this episode, we talk about the different aspects of love and how they play out in our lives. We discuss the importance and downfalls of male and female dynamics, sex, romantic relationships, and parental love. Moreover, we explain the highest aspects of love and what happens when we disconnect from its source.
In this episode we interview our special guest Virginia Gattai, a nutritionist and owner of a biodynamic farm, "Il Biviere" in Italy.
In this video, we talk about the value of and reasons for traditions within our society. To what extent are they necessary, and when do they start to become too inflexible? Is abandoning traditional systems the right way forward? Or is there a different way that sustains our connection to the roots of human experience?
In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of a patriarchal society and talk about the different roles of men and women within the system of the natural order. Have we rightfully accused this system of being inherently oppressive, or is there a forgotten value and meaning behind it?
In this episode, we discuss creativity and its different aspects and how it manifests in our world. We talk about the importance of uniqueness and authenticity as well as the dangers of standardised education and collectivity.
In this episode we discuss the importance of communication for personal growth, development of relationships (business and personal), and the different ways in which we communicate. We speak about the pros and cons of social media and how virtual communication can impact our lives.
In this episode we discuss the unconscious, the difference between feelings, emotions and intuition, the positive and negative aspects of the feminine force and how it manifests in the world, as well as how to channel true intuition so that we can tune into our life’s mission.
In this episode, we speak about the things we must face when we’re at the beginning of a new journey. What is necessary for us to take the first steps in a new direction, how to develop discipline and cultivate the right attitude to set ourselves up for a good start.
In this episode we spoke about what challenges we face when we are at a point zero of our journey. What happens before the beginning? What does it mean to be the Fool and how can one embrace the unknown and tune into their uniqueness?