Miles of Curiosity: Recent Episodes
Miles Alderman
The Miles of Curiosity Podcast explores different perspectives in self-development, wellness, and spirituality to both broaden your perspectives and empower self-actualization. Through the lens of thoughtful questions, it serves as a vehicle to one's own reflection, not a sermon of blanket advice.
Season 2 details the healing journey as Miles shares his journey with debilitating injuries, anxiety, and the inherent bruises of being human. This podcast promises authenticity, vulnerability, and a pinch of tongue and cheek. Thanks for coming along on the journey!
Host: Miles Alderman https://bit.ly/m/MilesOfCuriosity Instagram: @milesalderman
Lauren Hoernig, licensed psychotherapist, shares her unique path from a childhood in Indiana's forests to becoming an advocate for nature-based therapeutic work in California. We discuss the significance of grief rituals, the importance of connecting with nature for healing, and the value of embracing oneself authentically. Lauren also opens up about her near-death experience and how it shaped her perspective on life and death. Join us for an enlightening conversation that explores the intersection of psychology, nature, and soul work.
This conversation explores Graham's journey through meditation, including how he used it as a tool to thrive while having bipolar.
Fred is a free human who helps others remember the truth of who they really are. In this episode we discuss spiritual expansion, fear, fasting (both conceptual and physical), the tricks of the mind, and the journey of self-discovery.
00:00 Introduction
03:03 Breathwork Session
13:32 Fred's Journey of Expansion
25:56 Health Challenges and Healing
44:40 Fasting
51:38 Embracing Discomfort
55:30 The Journey of Self-Discovery
01:03:45 Reflections
In this reverse interview, Miles shares his story. They discuss why he started the podcast, his head injuries, and the ensuing journey of self-discovery and healing. 00:00 Introduction 02:19 The Birth of the Podcast 05:19 Life Before and After Concussions 13:49 Exploring Personal Growth and Healing 55:21 Embracing Change and Authenticity 59:17 The Power of Silent Meditation Retreats 01:18:21 Exploring the Depths of Dreams 01:27:45 Imagining a New Future
In this episode of Miles of Curiosity, host Miles Alderman sits down with Dr. Anna Charbonneau, a PhD psychologist and clinician with a deep connection to both Western medicine and spiritual exploration. They discuss the intersection of science, spirituality, and human experience, delving into Anna's journey through traditional clinical training and her own profound awakening. Join them as they explore the balance between openness and the scientific method, and the importance of embracing diverse perspectives. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that invites you to reflect on your own journey.
Connect with Anna:
https://www.annacharbonneau.com/
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview
00:18 Meeting Anna Charbonneau
03:58 Anna's Background in Psychology
04:44 Early Influences and Career Beginnings
10:08 Graduate School and Professional Journey
16:38 Travel and Personal Transformation
27:13 Awakening Experience
31:28 Life After Awakening
37:50 Embracing the Present Moment
38:18 Discovering Psychedelics
40:11 Sharing Personal Experiences
41:31 The Journey of Acceptance
43:22 The Role of Love and Compassion
52:28 Rethinking Therapy and Psychology
01:02:00 Facing Death and Endings
01:07:15 The Power of Plant Medicine
01:15:47 Final Reflections and Wisdom
After navigating extreme mental and physical health issues, suicide attempts, numerous treatment facilities, Courtney is thriving and using her hard-won vigor for life to reduce suffering for others. She is working towards a PhD in Social Work, co-founder of the KrazyGirl project and co-author of The KrazyGirl (& Guy) Parent Survival Guide. Join as she shares her experiences, what got brought her from darkness to light, and the lessons she has to share from it.
Courtney's Work:
The KrazyGirl Foundation
The Krazy Girl (&Guy) Parent Survival Guide
Connect with Courtney:
Courtney's LinkedIn
As someone ruthlessly devoted to the pursuit of "Truth", Arjun has spent many months on silent meditation retreats and solitude to untangle the true nature of mind. He describes what this process is like for him and some of the ponderings that have come out of it. Off the air, Arjun synthesizes this exploration into writing about the nature of consciousness with a provocative, direct lens.
Lurie studied theology before "following God out of the church." After continuing her exploration for a number of years, she has a unique perspective to share on the commonalities between different spiritual perspectives and the blindspots some may have.
Connect with Lurie:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lurie-kimmerle/
Conrad discovered a life of wanderlust after leaving the "conventional path." 5 years later he has a number of lessons to share with us about how to live a full, rich, deep existence.
Connect with Conrad: https://www.instagram.com/yogawithconrad/
A darkness retreat deprives sight and often hearing by remaining in a room that is completely dark for an extended period of time. This sensory deprivation is an incredibly powerful way to observe the consciousness and learn things that we rarely have the clarity to see.
I undertook this as an experiment to deepen my awareness of my mind. It was psychologically the MOST CHALLENGING thing I have ever done, but the truths I found through it were personally profound and necessary. Listen to this episode to hear the details of why!
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In the Season 2 Opener, Miles shares what this next chapter will entail. As he travels, currently residing in Bali, this podcast offers a view into the journey of healing, self discovery, and adventure that it entails. Due to the spontanteity and minimal infrastructure of travel, this season will be minimally produced, offering a bit more candidness. Thanks for coming along!
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Hanna Attafi is the co-founder of Ryme, a holistic yoga retreat that combines play, movement, and healing practices to create deep personal change. In this episode we discuss her journey getting to this point and what gifts Ryme offers to those who choose to partake.
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Carrie Suwal is a professional intuitive, guiding individuals to find truth within themselves through their own intuition. We discuss the the potential of this power, but also the pitfalls. When can intuition lead us astray? Is it all metaphysical?
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Carrie's Website
Carrie's Book
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Faolan Sugarman-Lash (@faolan) is an author, founder, coach, podcast host, artist, and lover of life. He helps people overcome micro and macro traumas that hold them back from being their authentic selves.
Faolan's Website: faolan.com
His book: Why Live?
Faolans Instagram: @faolan
Emma Everts (@emmaeverts) is one badass ballerina. Tune in to hear her inspiring perspective on life through injuries, setbacks, toxic coaches, and influences.
Kelsey Lyons (@holistichealingbykelsey) studied neuroscience before finding yoga, Reiki, and Kundalini as healing modalities for the chronic state of sickness that she had experienced for most of her life. In this episode, she shares where the "woo woo" isn't actually so different from neuroscience through interactions with our subconscious.
Kelsey's Info:
https://holistichealingbykelsey.com/
Instagram: @holistichealingbykelsey
From hundreds of miles in the saddle to 4000 foot climbs, Lance Haidet pushes "No Pain, No Gain" to a whole other level. He also somehow balances being a professional biker and full-time Mechanical Engineering student... I mean talk about time management. In this episode, we dive into the mindset it takes to perservere in mentally tough situations and what that grit looks like.
This week my guest Greg Terk drops some perspective on us about company culture- who do you REALLY want to be working for? What are the pros and cons of remote work? What kind of temas get the most done and are the most enjoyable to be on? Answers to these questions and more in the latest episode.
From New Age spirituality influencing on Tiktok with 200k follwers, to religious awakenings and cults, Olivia Didat (@liv.in.light) has had a pretty unconventional life in her short 22 years. Tune into this conversation for quite the story, but stay for the thoughtful pondering of modern social media culture and spiritual debate.
The first full-length episode! Tune in to hear Seattle-based therapist Daniel McInturff talk about emotional intelligence, therapy, and all kinds of other insights that will revolutionize the way you relate to this crazy experience of life.
Brief idea of what to expect from this podcast! Don't forget to follow on your podcasting app and Instagram! (@MilesOfCuriosity)