21st Century Vitalism: Recent Episodes
Brett Kane
A podcast dedicated towards asking the question, 'What does it mean to be fully alive in the 21st century?' We explore bodywork, fitness, spirituality, art, music, community engagement, activism, and sustainable agriculture through the modern lens.
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Joining us on the show this lifelong student of The Art of War, Jim Gimian! In this conversation we explore how this ancient text which originated in feudal China contains lessons that can be applied to our modern lives in 2026. Jim has been studying and teaching The Art of War (the Sun Tzu Bing Fa) since 1980. He served as the general editor of the best-selling translation, The Art of War: The Denma Translation (2001) which received critical acclaim from military officers, business leaders, and Asian Studies scholars. Gimian followed that with The Rules of Victory: How to Transform Chaos and Conflict - Strategies from the Art of War (2008), co-authored with Barry Boyce.
Gimian has been presenting lessons from the Art of War to business and non-profit leaders in North America, Australia, and Europe since 1985. His work takes the form of seminars, leadership training programs, consulting, and coaching. The core of this work is presenting the text’s profound strategic thought in clear, simple, and accessible training that enables today’s leaders to employ these tools in their work and lives amidst the challenges of an increasingly complex and uncertain world.
You can check out his course and coaching services over at Rules of Victory
or
Order his book at The Art of War: Denma Translation
Show Topics
- What is The Art of War- The Concept of 'Taking Whole'
- Why Should We Care About Preserving Our Opponent?
- History of the Art of War
- Philosophical Underpinnings of the Text
- Seeing Ourselves Clearly
- Conflict as a Sign of Interconnection
- Leadership and Trusting Those You Lead
- Navigating Living Systems
- Pushing Round Boulders Down Hill
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Joining us this week for the show is member of the Cheyenne River Lakota Nation of South Dakota, Tiokasin Ghosthorse. In this conversation we explore the nature of language in how it shapes our ability to relate with ourselves and the world. From that foundation we take a look at solutions to the interlocking crises of the present day.
Tiokasin Ghosthorse is a member of the Cheyenne River Lakota Nation of South Dakota, an educator, musician, and internationally recognized speaker on peace and Indigenous issues. He is the founder, host, and executive producer of First Voices Radio, a program he started in 1993 that is now syndicated to over 120 public, community, and commercial radio stations across the US and Canada. A survivor of Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding schools, he has spent decades speaking on Indigenous cosmology, language, and humanity's relationship with the Earth — work that led to a 2016 Nobel Peace Prize nomination from the International Institute of Peace Studies and Global Philosophy. He's also a master musician who performs the traditional Lakota cedar flute worldwide, and has been featured at venues including the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, Lincoln Center, and the United Nations.
Show Topics
- How Humans Forgot Their Connection to the Planet
- Lakota Language as a Living Language
- English's Blind Spots
- Is There a Greater Purpose for this Disconnection?
- Decentering Humans
- Recognizing Beauty and the Music of All Things
- The Energetic Signature of Cities
- Colonization Mindset
- Reconnecting with Natural Languages
- Grandmother's Songs
- Intuition, Gratitude, and Ceremony
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Joining us on the Islands of Coherence Podcast this week is multi-pronged creative, Fatima Khadijah. For this chat we explore the energy of the Trickster and how it emerges to shake the seemingly stable foundations of outdated systems. We then dance between subjects of rehumanization, the potential power that is ours to claim post collapse, and the importance of softening the heart in trying times.
Fatima Khadijah is a Fool, Animist, Soothsayer, Psychonaut, Liberationist, Radical Futurist, Abolitionist, and Metaphysical Outlaw. Through art, writing, ritual, and play, she explores the relationship between imagination, spirituality, and collective liberation. She is the founder of The Luminary & Co., creator of custom pop culture prayer candles, and author of Institutionalized, a memoir-manifesto on the many ways institutions shape the human spirit.
She is also building The Assembly of Universal Becoming, which is a sacred experiment in love and liberation, lovingly referred to as “the church of no church.” Her essays and visual works, including Foolery Against Fascism and Federated Commons, invite us to loosen our grip on inherited stories, recover our imagination, and dream toward more liberated futures.
Show Topics
- Utilizing Social Media Sustainably
- The Somatic Experience of Technology
- What is the Trickster?
- Uncertainty as the Antidote to Fascism
- Breaking Points and What Comes After Collapse
- Goodness as an Attractor
- The Role of Tricksters and Clowns
- Navigating Judgement From Others and Self
- Whiteness and Dehumanization
Fatimas Links
Instagram: @iamfatimakhadijah
Luminary & Co: https://theluminaryandco.com/
Assembly of Universal Becoming: https://universalbecoming.org/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/fatimakhadijah?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
Executive Direction of the Living/Dying Project RamDev Dale Borglum joins us for this week as we discuss how to live a life of transformation so we can face death more peacefully.
RamDev Dale Borglum is the author of How to Live So You Can Die Without Fear and the executive director of the Living/Dying Project. A pioneering figure in the conscious dying movement, he has spent decades helping individuals face death — and life — with greater awareness and has collaborated with leaders in the field including Ram Dass, Stephen Levine, and Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. Drawing on his background as a mathematician, meditation teacher, lover of God, and devoted practitioner of both Eastern and Western healing traditions, Borglum offers a uniquely practical and accessible map to the healing path.
Links
livingdying.org
His Book: https://bookpassage.com/book/9781955831086
Show Topics
- RamDev's Story of Helping Start the Intentional Dying Movement
- All Fear is Fear of Death
- Grounding and Embodiment
- Working with Fear, Guilt, and Shame
- Grief's Role in Softening the Heart
- How Has Dying Work Changed RamDev
- What Surprises RamDev About Dying After 45 Years of Working with it
- Connecting to a Wider Awareness
- Causes of Transformation
- Joy and Service
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Joining us on the show this week is Dr. Rosalind Watts to talk about the ever important topic of human connection!
Dr. Rosiland Watts is a clinical psychologist and leading researcher in psychedelic medicine. She served as a clinical lead of the Psilocybin for Depression study at Imperial College London, where she developed the ACE therapeutic framework for psychedelic therapy. She’s been named one of the 50 most influential people in psychedelics and is known for her focus on integration, harm reduction, and inclusion in the psychedelic space. She’s also the founder of ACER Integration which is a yearlong online global community helping participants ground the big experiences of their lives.
To stay plugged in with her work and online community, head on over to acerintegration.com.
Joining us for the debut episode of the Islands of Coherence Podcast is Marianne Williamson!
Marianne is a bestselling author, spiritual teacher, and political activist best known for her decades of work interpreting A Course in Miracles and applying its principles to modern life. She has written over a dozen books, including the #1 New York Times bestseller A Return to Love, and has lectured internationally on spirituality, self-help, and social transformation. A prominent voice at the intersection of politics and consciousness, she ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020 and 2024. She is also the founder of Project Angel Food, a nonprofit that has delivered millions of meals to people living with serious illness.
In this conversation we explore how to maintain hope in the rapidly deteriorating political conditions of the United States, what powers our American lineage grants us, and the spiritual implications of this moment in our history.
You can stay up to date with Marianne by following these links:
https://substack.com/@mariannewilliamson
www. marianne.com
The Reverence Workshop:
https://marianne.com/the-reverence-workshop/
Here's a major update for the future of this platform. We are now laying the '21st Century Vitalism' show to rest and ushering in a new chapter for the broadcast. I'm very excited to announce the newest iteration of this effort, 'Islands of Coherence'. Stay tuned for more updates and episode releases.
Thanks to Mike Rempel of Circle and Arc for the incredible music (https://circleandarc.com/)
and
Andrew Tamlyn from Formless and Forming to envisioning the awesome art. (https://formlessandforming.com/)
Joining us on the show for this episode is graphic designer, cartographer, and smellwalk guide, Dr. Kate Mclean. Kate's work is at the intersection of human-perceived smellscapes, cartography, and the communication of 'eye-invisible' sensed data. She uses a range of media including digital design, watercolor, animation, and sculpture to encourage and stimulate people to consider smell in new ways.
For this conversation, we explore the sense of smell; how it works, why it's important, and what happens when we strengthen our ability to intentionally smell the world. We then talk about her work of mapping smellscapes in urban environments and all of the implications that come with it. You can stay tuned into Kate's work by heading over to Sensorymaps.com
Show Topics
- What Are Smellmaps?
- What is the Physiology of Smell?
- Is Smell Conditioned?
- Smell and Memory
- Smell and Home
- What Happens When We Lose Our Smell?
- Becoming more Sensationally Aware
- Smell and our Perception of Time
- Smell and Cooking
- Smell and Design
Joining us on the show today is renowned psychedelic expert, facilitator, and author, Zach Leary! For this conversation we explore the when, where, how, and why of incorporating psychedelics into your journey of self-inquiry and healing. Having sat with hundreds of individuals in their own medicine journeys as well as partaking in hundreds of personal voyages through the psychedelic space, Zach’s unique perspective captures both the immense healing potential as well as the broader mystical implications in a way that nobody else does.
His newest book, ‘Your Extraordinary Mind’ is now available wherever you order your books. You can also head on over to zachleary.net to tune into his podcast and sign up for his upcoming online psychedelic studies intensive which begins on December 10th.
Show Topics
- Zach’s History of Psychedelic Exploration
- The Shamanstic Qualities of 60’s Hippie Movement
- Psychedelics as Tools for Surrender
- Fitting Psychedelics into Modern Life
- Choosing the Right Compound
- Proper Set and Setting
- The Advantages of Working with a Facilitator
- Preparation and Integration
- Psychedelics and Music
- Challenging Trips
- Spiritual Practice and Psychedelics
Joining us on the show this week is the parkour teacher, martial artist, and founder of Evolve, Move, Play - Rafe Kelley. Having spent 20 years exploring diverse movement practices, Rafe has gone on to create a system which combines parkour, connecting with the natural world, and building community through intentional interactions. In this conversation, we explore how we can create a deeper sense of embodied living through movement.
You can check out Rafe’s work by heading over to evolvemoveplay.com or following his socials @evolve.move.play
Show Topics:
- History of Parkour and How it Changes Us
- Risk Vs. Danger
- The Importance of Play
- The Pros and Cons of Devices
- Learning from Rejection and Friction
- Apprenticeship
- How Ideologies Colonize Us
- Building Somatic Resiliency
- Sensory Desensitization and Political Extremism
- Parkour Helps Us Establish Faith in Reality
Joining us on the show for this episode is the Australian academic, author, and Indigenous thinker, Tyson Yunkaporta. His work explores Indigenous knowledge systems and their relevance to contemporary global challenges, including sustainability, education, and systems thinking. In this conversation we explore the central themes of his book, ‘Right Story, Wrong Story: How to Have Fearless Conversations in Hell’.
If you want to plug into Tyson’s work, you can order his books wherever you typically shop! His newest work, ‘Snake Talk: How The World’s Ancient Serpent Stories Can Guide Us’ is now available on all platforms.
Show Topics
- What is the Importance of Storytelling?
- What Makes a Story Right or Wrong?
- Origins of Wrong Story
- Community Responses to Wrong Story
- Contrasting What’s Real with What’s True
- How to Connect With What’s Real
- The Pairing of Wellness Culture and Fascism
- The Commodification of Indigenous Thinking
This weeks episode of 21st Century Vitalism is with the one and only, David Nichtern!
David is a senior meditation teacher in the lineage of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, founder of online mindfulness education platform, Dharma Moon, and a Grammy nominated musician. For this conversation, we explore how to effectively make change in the world by investigating Buddhism’s Four Karmas teaching, navigating hopelessness, and the importance of maintaining a joyful heart.
To stay connected with David, check out dharmamoon.com to see their extensive list of upcoming mindfulness courses including their 100 hour Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training starting on October 10th. He also has the ‘Creativity, Spirituality, and Making a Buck Podcast’ available wherever you tune into your podcasts.
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Show Topics
- Bodhisattva Intention and Action
- Emptiness and Compassion
- The Four Karmas
- The Near Enemies of the Four Karmas
- Habituated Actions
- Do Countries Have Karmic Signatures?
- Turning Hopelessness into a Resource
- Maintaining a Joyful Heart
Joining us on the show this week is American composer, performer, and producer, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith. In this conversation we explore the connections created from interacting with art, somatic listening, and discovering your own authentic voice. Kaitlyn is a classically trained creative force who uses an array of rare synthesizers to generate unique and immersive pieces that transport you to different spaces.
Kaitlyn’s new album ‘GUSH’ is set to be released on August 22nd and can be listened to on all streaming platforms.
https://kaitlynaureliasmith.com/
Show Topics
- Music and Connection
- Exploring Unheard Sonic Territories
- Ambient Music as a Space
- Creating Live Shows
- Signs of Connecting with an Audience
- The Changing Meaning of Art
- Body Based Practice and Music
- Somatic Listening
- The Beauty of Musical Preference
- Listening More Deeply
New Episode of the 21st Century Vitalism Podcast is out now!
This week's offering is with the incredible American Visionary Artist and educator, Amanda Sage. In this conversation we explore the importance of visionary communities, teasing out our unique offerings to the world, and the notion that we’re all inherently creative.
Amanda is a lifelong artist who’s dedicated a majority of her career to creating works of transformation, interconnectedness, and regenerative practices. She spent over a decade living in Vienna studying with the founder of Fantastic Realism, Ernst Fuchs and is currently serving on the Board of Directors at the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors. Her global community, The Vision Train can be found over at visiontrain.org.
You can check out some of her work while listening to this episode over at amandasage.com
Show Topics
- Maintaining Connection to the Creative Impulse
- Celebrity and Its Shadow
- The Visionary Component of Festivals
- Importance of Community and Elders
- The Function of Visionary Art
- We’re All Uniquely Creative
- Bringing Festival Energy Into the Mundane
- The Vision Train
- Shared Awe
Joining us on the show this week is musician and educator, Anthony Thogmartin (@earthcrymusic). Most known for his work in the American livetronic band, Papadosio, and his side project Earthcry. Anthony is also the founder of the online education platform Seed To Stage, where he teaches a global community how to produce music using the Ableton software. In this conversation, we explore the interconnected nature of the polycrisis that our shared world is facing. With topics ranging from A.I technology, world economic systems, and utilizing art to create lasting change; we delicately weave a thread through many of the day’s issues as well as their respective antidotes.
Oh yeah, and we talk about Papadosio and their impending hiatus.
If you want to stay plugged in with Anthony’s work moving forward, head on over to seedtostage.com.
Show Topics
- Is The World Too Dangerous for Our Children?
- Is A.I Good or Bad?
- Seeing Complexity as a Superpower
- Being Comfortable with Unsureness
- Moving Beyond Black and White Thinking
- The Main Issue of the U.S is an Economic One
- New Ways of Organizing
- Seed to Stage/ Earthcry
- Papadosio Hiatus
- Effects of Lacking Capital
- Getting Activated
This week's episode of the 21st Century Vitalism podcast is with the founding teacher of the Metta Group, George Haas. In this conversation we explore his work of combining Buddhist meditation practice with cutting edge attachment strategy repair protocols. Drawing on over 40 years of teaching this material, George’s approach to helping students heal from their attachment injuries has been clinically proven to be effective and deeply transformational. Outside of his full schedule of one on one sessions and weekly classes, he’s also the host of a podcast called, ‘I Love You, Keep Going’, which explores these topics in great detail.
If you want to study with George, head on over to mettagroup.org or consider checking out his show wherever you tune into your podcasts.
Show Topics
- What’s the Difference Between Attachment Styles and Strategies?
- Organized Attachment Vs. Disorganized
- What Determines Our Attachment Strategy?
- How Views Shape Our Reality
- Working With Our Strategies
- Intimacy and Communication
- Vipassana and Attachment
- How Emotions Change Perception
- What is Authenticity?
- Attachment and Spiritual Practice
Joining us on the show for this episode is one of the world’s leading pain researchers, Lorimer Moseley, PhD. Having spent thirty plus years in his pursuit of understanding pain through the studies of neuroscience, physiotherapy, and pain science, Lorimer is currently a Professor of Clinical Neurosciences and the Foundation Chair in Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia. He’s recently launched his non-profit grassroots movement called ‘Pain Revolution’ which is ensuring that all Australians have access to the knowledge, skills, and local support to prevent and overcome persistent pain.
For this conversation, we explore some of the key principles of his updated model of pain which draws from 50 years of research and data. It’s deeply transformational work that has the potential to dramatically shift our relationship to what makes us hurt.
If you wish to continue your journey into the world of pain science, head over to painrevolution.org or check out some of his lectures and Ted Talks over on YouTube.
Show Topics
- Lorimers Background
- Central Sensitization
- Pain Variability Between People
- Making the Case Against the Structural Explanations of Pain
- Pain is a Protective Mechanism, Not Injury Detection
- Four Essential Pain Facts
- Manual Therapy and Pain
- Pain Revolution and Community Building
- Challenging Modality Empires
- Evidence Based Practice
- The Social Element of Healing
- What Can Those In Pain Do Right Now?
Joining us on the 21st Century Vitalism podcast is former executive editor of Cracked.com and New York Times Bestselling author, Jason Pargin. In this conversation we explore the themes of his newest book, 'I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom'. Namely how the internet is changing the way we connect with other people, perceive reality, and process incoming information.
You can order 'I'm Starting To Worry About This Black Box of Doom' wherever you get your books. You can also follow Jason on Tik Tok and Instagram to see his entertaining daily reels about culture, entertainment, and society over at @jasonkpargin.
Show Topics
- What Happens When A Culture Promotes The Need to Be Special?
- Needing To Be An Influencer To Maintain a Career
- The Psychological Implications of Algorithms
- Parasocial Relationships and the Need for Real Community
- Importance of Discomfort and Awkwardness
- The Illusory Nature of Division
- Choosing Our Media Diet
- Tech Companies Taking Advantage of Negativity Bias
- Technology and Developing Brains
- How The Internet Exaggerates Reality
- The Necessity of Pushing Boundaries
Joining us on the show this week is author, meditation teacher, and founder of the Open Heart Project, Susan Piver! For this conversation we explore the the most famous Sutra in Buddhism, The Heart Sutra. This is the focus of her newest book, 'Inexplicable Joy' in which she details how to turn this incredible and mysterious teaching into a workable practice that can transform your life.
You can stay in touch with Susan's offerings by checking out openheartproject.com or following her on all of the social media channels.
Show Topics
- Brett's Reading of the Heart Sutra
- What is the Heart Sutra?
- Exploring the Setting of the Heart Sutra
- The Practice of Buddhist Chanting
- What are the Skandhas?
- The Mantra That Calms All Suffering
- Trust and Devotion
- Emptiness in Buddhism
- Engaging With the World
Joining us on the show today are independent filmmakers, community builders, and fellow podcasters Sean Dunne and Cass Greener. In this conversation, we explore their recent film, Wild Magic as well as how we can best show up to the rapidly changing socio-political landscape of the United States.
You can watch Sean and Cass's films over at veryape.tv and tune into their 'Very Ape' podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts. They also have a sweet online community you can join over on their website for just $2!
Show Topics
- What is Wild Magic?
- The Importance of Listening to Reality
- Unplugging from Media Narratives
- Dialing In On Your Offering
- Illumination and New Avenues of Resistance
- The Reallocation of Our Attention
- The Power of Attention and Attention Vampires
- Maintaining Your Own Frequency
Joining us on the show this week is musician, storyteller, poet, and activist, Leah Song! Most widely recognized for co-founding the Rising Appalachia project with her sister, Chloe Smith - Leah is also a dedicated social activist who's been on the frontline for many fights on the environment, human rights, prison reform, and food justice.
For this conversation we explore the intersection of folk music and activism, the role of storytelling in orienting humans in their environment, and the power of sharing music in times of uncertainty.
You can catch Rising Appalachia on tour at a city near you at https://www.risingappalachia.com/tour Or check out Leah's other offerings over at leahsongmusic.com
Show Topics
- Maintaining Creativity in Times of Uncertainty
- Art and Liberation Movements
- The Power of Folk Music
- Storytelling and Rootedness
- Creating Your Own Stories
- Importance of Lineage
- Art and Social/Digital Media
- The Ceremony of Catharsis
- Integrating Catharsis
Joining us on the show today is author, biologist, and bodyworker, Dr. Cindy Engel! For this conversation we explore the topic of somatic empathy, which is the focus of her newest book, ‘Another Self: How Your Body Helps You Understand Others’. This is the first overview of how our bodies take on the physical, emotional, and mental states of others and how we can utilize these principles to tend to ourselves and our relations.
If you want to learn more after the episode, consider picking up a copy of ‘Another Self’ over at cindyengel.com
Show Topics
- What is Somatic Empathy?
- The Contagious Nature of Emotions
- Somatic Empathy and Media
- Strengthening and Dampening Somatic Empathy
- Mindful Movement for Resilience
- Everything We Perceive is a Guess
- Importance of Getting to Know Ourselves
- Somatic Empathy, Communication, and Bodywork
- Coregulation and Brain Coupling
Joining us on the show is the founder and abbot of the Sokukoji monastery, Sokuzan. Having received his full ordination as a priest in the Soto Zen lineage, Sokuzan has spent the past 50+ years of his life studying, practicing, and teaching the Buddhist Dharma. He also happens to be a lifelong artist who paints and teaches his students how to expand their awareness using meditative techniques that he’s developed.
In this conversation, we explore some of his prominent teachings on awareness. What it is, what it isn’t, and how we can live our lives operating from a more clear and present state of mind. We also explore his artistic expressions and the technique of ‘Opening the Eye Mind’ which is the focus of his upcoming book.
If you want to stay plugged in with Sokuzan, you can head over to sokukoji.org to watch recorded teachings and practice with the Sokukoji monastery on a daily basis. He also has many teachings available on YouTube which can be easily found.
Show Topics
- Sokuzan’s Story of Finding the Dharma
- The Teacher’s Path
- Where do Teachings Come From?
- The Role of Conceptual Practice
- What is Awareness?
- Understanding Enlightenment
- The Nature of Cultivation
- Nature of Personality
- The Meditator’s Role in Today’s Social Climate
- Managing Overwhelm
- Monastic Vows
- Art and Awareness
This week's episode of the 21st Century Vitalism podcast is now live! Joining us on the show today is visionary artist, Mark Henson (@markhensonart)! Most known for his stunning and psychedelic depictions of love, loss, warfare, and celebration. In this conversation we explore one of his life’s passions of utilizing visionary art as a means to inspire social change. Drawing on decades of experience starting from the 1960’s hippie movement of the west coast all the way through Occupy and into the current socio political waters - mark’s history of using psychedelic art as a tool for communication is rarely matched by his contemporaries. We talk a lot about his process of creation and also how you can cultivate your own artistic voice.
If you want to stay plugged into Mark’s work, head on over to markhensonart.com to check out his online galleries and other talks.
Show topics
- What is visionary art?
- Visionary Art of the 60’s
- Art and Social Movements
- Transmitting Messages Through Art
- Using Your Craziest Thoughts To Develop Your Voice
- Culture Wars
- Modern Art Movements
- How can an Artist Open Themselves Up?
- Mark’s Process of Creating Art
- The Emotional Quality of Painting Destruction
- The Power of Unsettling Images
- Art as a Time Machine
- Exploring Mark’s Work
Joining us on the 21st Century Vitalism podcast this week is psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and author, Ralph De La Rosa. In this conversation we explore his work in combining the therapeutic ‘Internal Family Systems’ framework with traditional Buddhist wisdom. Our intention is to create a map of how we can cultivate a real and palpable energy of self-compassion within our lives.
You can order a copy of Ralph’s new book, ‘Outshining Trauma: A New Vision of Radical Self-Compassion Integrating Internal Family Systems and Buddhist Meditation’ from wherever you go to get your books.
ralphdelarosa.com
Show Topics
- What is Internal Family Systems?
- The Parts That We’re Made Of
- Contacting Self
- The Healing Process of IFS
- What is Trauma?
- How Can We Learn to Communicate With Our Bodies?
- Meditation and IFS
- Cultivating Self-Compassion
- What To Do When We Struggle with Self Compassion
- The Wisdom of our Hangups
- Deities and Mythology in the Process of Healing
Joining us on the show is the founder and executive director of the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network, Osprey Orielle Lake! In this conversation, we explore some of the themes of her recent book, ‘The Story Is In Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis’. Namely, we explore how some of the foundational worldviews of Western Culture have contributed to what researchers are calling the environmental polycrisis. We then talk about how we can realistically change these worldviews, the importance of taking a gendered perspective toward the climate crisis, and how connecting to our ancestors helps us connect more firmly with our sense of place.
SHOW TOPICS
- What is a Worldview and its Relationship to the Climate Crisis?
- How Can We Change Worldviews?
- Learning from Indigenous Worldviews
- Moving Away From Materialism and Into Reciprocity
- The Birth of Consumerism
- Consumerism as a Surrogate for Meaning Making
- The Need for us to be Present with Nature
- How to Form Relationship with Land
- Being Responsible Ancestors
- The Role of Stories in Discovering Who We Are
- The Politicization of Gender and the Patriarchy
- The Importance of Getting Political
Links
wecaninternational.org
'The Story Is In Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis’
https://a.co/d/31rm2HW
Joining us for our 100th episode celebration is founder of the Beyond the Moves dance classes, Nickel Yudat. Nickel is a UK based freestyle hip hop dancer and teacher who imparts onto his students the importance of mindset in the practice of freestyle dancing. In this conversation, we explore Nickel’s story of how he found his way to dancing, and ultimately how he’s using it as a practice to deepen his connection to some inherent positive qualities that we all share. We also chat about how to find your creative voice, the importance of discipline, and battle culture.
If you want to stay up to date on Nickel’s journey, follow him over on Instagram or check out his website at beyondthemoves.com
Show Topics
- What is Freestyle Dance?
- Exploring ‘Battle’ Culture
- Navigating Failure
- Self Image and Dance
- Importance of Mindset in Dance
- Cultivating Positive Qualities Through Dance
- Resiliency, Empathy, and Adaptability
- Maintaining Consistent Discipline
- How to Keep Practice from Growing Stale
- Seeing the Fundamentals as Advanced
- How to Find Our Creative Voice
- Self Compassion and Navigating Inner Judgement
Joining us on the show this week is entrepreneur, meditation teacher, and president of the Jigme Lingpa Center, Mordy Levine. In this conversation we explore the teachings of Karma from the Buddhist tradition. Namely what it is and isn’t, how we can work with it to create more joy in our lives, and its role in the journey of awakening.
This episode is connected to the release of Mordy’s new book release that he co-authored with his teacher, Lama Lhanang Rinpoche called ‘The Beginner’s Guide to Karma’ which is now available for purchase wherever you get your books. If you want to study with Mordy and Lama Lhanang Rinpoche further, you can head over to buddhistsandiego.com to connect with their online classes.
Show Topics
- What is Karma?
- Karma and Intentions
- Levels of Karma
- Is There Good or Bad Karma?
- Selflessness and Joy
- How Do We Work with Karma?
- Creating Better Intentions
- The Wheel of Life
- Is There Collective Karma?
- Creating Wholesome Karma in Unwholesome Situations
- Mastery of Mind and Spontaneous Service
This week's episode of 21st Century Vitalism is now live! Joining us on the show is the 500 hr certified yoga teacher and founder of Active Peace Yoga, Reggie Hubbard. One part teacher, one part activist, Reggie has established himself as a guiding voice in the art of combining spiritual practice with political engagement. Having over twenty years of service in this domain, Reggie’s resume includes but isn’t limited to working with the Obama administration, campaigning on behalf of Bernie Sanders, and managing MoveOn. He’s also gone on to teach meditation to Members of Congress, Congressional Staff, and other leading progressive organizations.
In this conversation we explore the intersection of spiritual practice and political engagement. Most importantly how our practice should inevitably lead to more awareness of the entrenched systems which allow and perpetuate harm in our society. We also shine light on the spiritual aspects of living in a democracy and the immense power that comes with having the ability to vote. Ultimately this culminates in a collaboration on how we can best maintain a political awareness while simultaneously staying resourced within ourselves to prevent overwhelm.
If you want to stay in touch with Reggie, consider heading on over to activepeaceyoga.com or following him on Instagram @oreggieglobal.
Show Topics
- Practicing Spirituality for Challenging Times
- Spirituality as a Preventative for Burnout
- Waging Peace
- Collective Liberation is the Only Liberation
- Spiritual Practice Isn’t About Isolation
- The Spiritual Responsibility of Living in a Democracy
- The Power of Your Vote
- Allowing Diversity of Thought While Mitigating Harm
- Lessons Learned from Racism
- How We Care For Ourselves Enables Our Care for the World
- Finding Time for Political Awareness as a Low Income Earner
- Resourcing Ourselves in Times of Political Stress
- What Do We Do if Donald Trump Wins?
Joining us on the show today is architect, feng shui practitioner, author, and dharma arts teacher, Anjie Cho. In this conversation we’re laying the foundation for how to begin your own exploration into the world of Feng Shui. We do this by covering the essential topics and themes that you’ll need to start adding more intention and awareness to your spaces. This is a great conversation for both beginners and advanced practitioners alike!
For those who want to study with Anjie further, consider checking out her newest book, ‘Mindful Living: A Guide to the Everyday Magic of Feng Shui’ which she co-authored with Laura Morris. In it, you’ll find more detailed descriptions of the themes that we cover in this conversation. Beyond that, you can tune into Anjie’s podcast, ‘Holistic Spaces’ or sign up for her Mindful Design Feng Shui school!
Show Topics
- What is Feng Shui?
- Everyday Magic
- Qi and Increasing Our Sensitivity
- How Qi Moves Through a Space
- Stagnant Qi and “Bad Feng Shui”
- Qi and Attention
- The Five Elements
- Utilizing the Elements in our Spaces
- Plants in Feng Shui
- Reading and working with the Bagua
- Creating a Meditative Space
LINKS
https://www.anjiecho.com
https://www.holisticspaces.com/podcast
Mindful Living: A guide to the everyday magic of feng shui
Joining us on the show this week is dharma teacher, author, and environmental activist, Cynthia Jurs. Cynthia is a teacher in Thich Naht Hanh’s Order of Interbeing as well as an honorary lama in the Vajrayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. She is largely recognized for her work with the Earth Treasure Vase practice which has brought her all around the world to a diverse array of cultures and ecosystems. She released her first book, ‘Summoned by the Earth: Becoming a Holy Vessel’ earlier this year which is now available wherever you order your books.
In this conversation, we explore the treasure vase practice as well as the reclamation of the feminine, householder practice, and collective awakening.
gaiamandala.net
Show Topics
- What are the Earth Treasure Vases?
- The World as Spiritual Teacher
- Traveling to the World’s most Dangerous Places
- Why are we so Busy Minded?
- Reclaiming the Feminine
- Feeling Our Vulnerability
- Pilgrimage and Ceremony
- Intention Setting
- How To Practice in a Busy Life
- Householder Practice
- Needing to Awaken as a Community
Joining us on the show this week is author, LMFT, and professor from Naropa University, Bruce Tift! Having been in private practice since 1979, Bruce has served thousands of clients on the path toward becoming more in touch with their immediate experience in an effort to have better relationships to themselves and others. As a practitioner of Vajrayana Buddhism for over 40 years, Bruce brings a unique perspective that combines Buddhist wisdom and the best that the Western Psychotherapeutic model has to offer. He’s given presentations all around the world on this material and has released a book called ‘Already Free” Buddhism Meets Psychotherapy on the Path to Liberation’.
In this conversation we talk about the merger of these two distinct and oftentimes contradictory paths of working with ourselves. Through that lens, we ask the question, what are our neuroses and is there really a problem with who I am today?
Show Topics
- Contrasting Religion and Spiritual Path
- How Can Western Therapy be More Effective?
- Non-Self and Therapy
- Embodied Emotional Vulnerability
- Is There Really a Problem with Us?
- Anxiety As a Method to Take Care of Ourselves
- The Various Styles of Therapeutic Change
- Self Aggression
- Holding Acceptance and The Desire to Improve Simultaneously
- Confronting Neurosis
- Meditation and Staying Open
Links
https://www.amazon.com/Already-Free-Buddhism-Psychotherapy-Liberation/dp/1622034112
On this week's episode, I was fortunate enough to sit down with the founder of the Realization Process, Judith Blackstone, PhD. Combining her 35 years of private practice as a psychotherapist and deep spiritual investigations as a meditator and dancer, Judith has refined an incredible process of nondual spiritual awakening which she now shares with other practitioners.
She is also an author of several books including ‘Trauma and the Unbound Body: the Healing Power of Fundamental Consciousness’, ‘The Intimate Life’, and ‘The ‘Enlightenment Process’. Her most recent book, ‘The Fullness of the Ground: A Guide to Embodied Spiritual Awakening’ released in the fall of 2023 and is available wherever you get your books.
In this conversation, we explore the outline of how the Realization Process works. Namely what Nondual Spiritual Awakening is and how we can incorporate it into a therapeutic model. It’s a conversation that focuses heavily on the theme of embodiment and the nature of constriction with an introduction to the method of releasing those constrictions so we can be more expansive.
If you want to check out Judith’s work, head on over to RealizationProcess.org or pick up some of her books from your online retailer of choice!
Show Topics
- What is Nonduality?
- Is Nonduality Inherent or Cultivated?
- The Obscurations of Nonduality
- How do we Embody Nonduality?
- Making Contact with Ourselves
- Relating to Challenging Situations
- Top Down vs Bottom Up Psychological Approaches
- Does Nonduality Mean “I” Disappear?
- Nonduality in a Therapeutic Context
- Fundamental Consciousness and Core Breath
- The Nature of Constrictions
- The Experience of Fundamental Consciousness
Joining us on the show today is Buddhist teacher, author, and podcast host, Ethan Nichtern! In this episode we explore some of the topics of his newly released book, 'Confidence: Holding Your Seat Through Life's Eight Worldly Winds'. This is a timely book which aims to help us contact a place within us which allows us to navigate the often tumultuous waves of life with a sense of curiosity, buoyancy, and most importantly, kindness.
Outside of the world of writing, Ethan is also the founder of the Interdependence Project, which is a nonprofit organization for secular Buddhist study as it applies to activism, arts and media projects, and Western psychology. He also offers numerous opportunities to help students deepen their understanding of the Buddha dharma - including the Year Long Buddhist Studies through the Dharma Moon platform. On top of this he is the host of the podcast, 'The Road Home' which is available wherever you tune into your podcasts.
Show Topics
- What Is Confidence?
- The Double Sided Coin of Hope and Fear
- How Hope Can Take Us From the Present Moment
- Confidence as a Response to Hope and Fear
- Mindfulness and Familiarity
- The 8 Worldly Winds
- Relating to Pleasure and Pain
- Mindfulness and Boredom
- Confidence as a Practice
- The Tibetan Practice of Raising Windhorse
LINKS
ethannichtern.com
'Confidence' Amazon Link
Joining us on the 21st Century Vitalism podcast this week is cofounder of the Good Grief Network, LaUra Schmidt. In this episode we discuss their work in creating the '10 Steps to Resilience and Empowerment in a Chaotic Climate' program. Acknowledging the dire circumstances of our increasingly dangerous predicament, we explore some somatic practices that we can use to nurture our grief while making the necessary changes to show up for ourselves and others.
LaUra's newest book, 'How to Live In a Chaotic Climate' is out now wherever you order your books. The preferred retailer is in the links section down below!
Show Topics
- What is the Good Grief Network?
- Alienation of those Grieving the Planet
- Learning how to Face our Grief
- Why and How we Disconnect
- What is a Healthy Container for Healing?
- The Ten Step Program for Resiliency in a Chaotic Climate
- Reaction vs. Responding
- Learning how to Pause and the Frenetic Nature of our Culture
- Importance of Acknowledging the Severity of the Situation
- The Value of Grief
- Addressing The Mortality of All Things
- Hero Figures and Appreciating Ordinariness
- The Importance of Community
LINKS
How To Live In a Chaotic Climate Book
goodgriefnetwork.org
This weeks episode is with visionary floral sculptor, Anthony Ward! Most known for his elaborate performances on stage combining his extensive history of dance with his love for floral arrangement, Anthony has shared his art with thousands across the globe. Having had opportunities to collaborate with the likes of Michael Franti, Bobby McFerrin, STS9, Tipper, and a slew of spiritual teachers such as the Dalai Lama, Eckhart Tolle, and Ram Dass; Anthony has secured his spot as one of the world's top contemporary floral artists.
In this conversation, we discuss his life of working with flowers and the intersections between arrangement and dance. We then explore the lineages of floral arrangement, how we can begin our own practice, and the lessons he's learned from a lifetime of dedicating himself to this artform.
If this inspires you to begin your own journey into the world of floral art, I'd highly encourage you to check out his book, 'Being With Flowers' (link down below)
Show Topics
- Anthony’s Story of Connecting with the Flowers
- The Intersection of Flower Arrangement and Dancing
- Floral Art as Spiritual Practice
- Impermanence and Flowers
- Ikebana
- How to Start Flower Arranging
- Forming Relationships with Individual Flowers
- Lessons from Flowers for Troubled Times
- The Universal Quality of Flowers
- Weeds and Gathering Materials
- Flowers and Masculinity
- The Enlivening Quality of Passion
Links
Anthony at Envision: https://youtu.be/3efXGXxEoKE?si=jCnQh93KbmmyXibn
Anthony Meeting the Dalai Lama: https://youtu.be/GPQs1lyCS1o?si=w9NUPxPRAFj3sbKK
Being With Flowers: Being With Flowers Amazon Link
Joining us on the show is meditation teacher, author, and co-founder of the Insight Meditation Society, Sharon Salzberg! With over 50 years of teaching experience, Sharon is largely attributed as one of the first western teachers to bring mindfulness based practice to the West. In this conversation, we explore a process she outlines her recent book, 'Real Life' in which she outlines the path of moving out of a constricted frame of mind and heart to one that is more open and expansive. Interweaving lessons from mindfulness, loving kindness, and a lifetime of guiding people toward recognizing their own innate brilliance; this conversation is sure to leave you feeling more open and inspired to engage with your world more fully.
To start studying with Sharon, head on over to her website, sharonsalzberg.com to see her online offerings or order one of her many books!
Show Topics
- What Makes Us Constricted?
- Passion, Aggression, and Delusion
- Managing Expectations for Meditation
- The Three Personality Types of Buddhism
- How Mindfulness Points Us Toward Service
- Addressing Hopelessness
- Preventing Burnout
- What is Love in the Buddhist Context?
- Is Love Unconditional or Cultivated?
- Metta Practice
- The Courage to Love
- Responding to the Suffering in the World
Returning to the show is movement specialist, author, and Structural Integrationist, Mary Bond! Most known for her contributions to the world of Rolfing Movement practice with her books, 'New Rules of Posture' and 'Body Mandala'; Mary has gone on to establish herself as a pioneer in reimagining the relationship between perception, sensation, and posture.
In this conversation we discuss how to become more embodied in the modern age; we explore the role of fascia in creating our perceptions, how to make an unbreakable connection to the body's midline, and how the energies of earth and space help us maintain our authenticity in trying times.
If you wish to plug into Mary's work more thoroughly, check out her online workshops or order her books over at:
healyourposture.com
Show Topics
- What is Embodiment?
- Fascia is a Sensory Organ
- What is Disembodiment?
- Cultivating Intereoception
- Posture Change is Perceptual and Not Forced
- Exploring the Body's Midline
- Connecting to the Quality of Earth and Space
- Falling out of Sync with the Midline
- Sitting Tensegrity Practice
- Exploring the Core
- Space and Trust
Joining us on the show this week is the singer, composer, producer, dancer, and creative guide, Ayla Nereo. For this conversation, we explore her work with the Living Song project; a creative community aimed at helping people dissolve creative blocks and find their authentic voice. We then use that as a foundation to explore central themes in Ayla's work such as resiliency, vitality, and the role of our intuition in the creative process.
Ayla's music can be streamed wherever you find your music and her courses can be found over at thelivingsong.aylanereo.com
SHOW TOPICS
- What is the Living Song Project?
- What does it mean to be a Vessel?
- What is Writer's Block and How Can We Overcome it?
- Grasping Vs. Trust
- The Energetic Throat Center
- The Four Elements and Creativity
- What is Vitality and Intuition?
- Importance of Feeling Good
- What is Sovereignty in the Modern Age?
- Facing A Troubled World, What Can We Do As Creatives?
- Sovereignty and Motherhood
Joining us on today's show is the CEO of Dhama Moon and my personal meditation teacher and friend, David Nichtern! Dharma Moon is an online meditation community which specializes in teaching the next generation of mindfulness meditation instructors. As a senior teacher in the lineage of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, David has gone on to write two books, be an Emmy winning and Grammy nomiated musician, and host of the popular, Creativity, Spirituality, and Making a Buck Podcast.
In this conversation, we talk about some of the most compelling teachings that we've explored together which are commonly referred to as the sacred path of the warrior. They're a perennial set of teachings found in cultures around the world which are uniquely relevant for living a spiritually inclined life in the modern age. They ask us, how can we be fully awake, courageous, and authentic right now in the life that we're currently living?
If you want to study with David he has many online offerings that can be found through the link below. I highly recommend his 'Mindfulness Teacher Training' course starting up in June for one of the most comprehensive deep dives into meditation you can find on the internet.
SHOW TOPICS
- What is Warriorship?
- The Qualities of a Warrior
- The Strength of Being Gentle
- Seeing Clearly
- How to Properly Face Oneself
- Meditation
- How Being Self Conscious Closes Off the World
- Discovering our Basic Goodness
- Moving out from the Cocoon
- The Profundity of Householder Practice
- Business and Warriorship
LINKS
dharmamoon.com
Joining us on the show is the globally renowned electronic music producer, educator, and performer, Mr. Bill. In this conversation we talk about the incredibly important subject of substance abuse and recovery. Having gone through his own stint of addiction, we dive into his story of struggling to stay afloat while being a touring musician and the hard fought battle of getting sober. We also share our mutual appreciation of electronic music, production, and the rave scene which undoubtedly changed both of our lives.
All of Bill's work can be found streaming wherever you find your music - with his tutorials solely on mrbillstunes.com.
His new album, 'Mechanomorphic' is out on April 12th through Monstercat! The first two singles, 'Bones' and 'Rawthentic w/ Infected Mushroom' are out now on all streaming platforms.
SHOW TOPICS
- Bill's Story of Finding Electronic Music
- Cultivating an Ear for EDM
- Differences in Creative Process for Instruments and EDM
- Raves and Substance Use
- How Scenes Dictate What Substances are Used
- Ketamine's Influence on Electronic Music Culture
- What is Ketamine?
- Bill's Story of Ketamine Addiction
- Touring/ Playing Shows With an Addiction
- Getting Sober
- Touring as a Sober Musician
- Attending Shows Soberly
- How To Show Up for Friends Struggling with Addiction
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Joining us on the show today is the incredible Keely Garfield. A NYC based choreographer/dancer who doubles as an interfaith end of life Chaplain. Not only that, but she's also an esteemed Buddhist meditation teacher, yoga instructor, Urban Integrative Zen Therapist, and reiki master. Regardless of what she's engaged in, Keely seems to be consistent in her desire to be of service to those around her. In this conversation we explore the intersection of her life as a dancer and her work as an end of life chaplain - how do these worlds inform each other and can we all learn something from her exploration of these practices?
keelygarfield.nyc
SHOW TOPICS
- Why is a Service Mindset Important?
- Honoring Our Stories While Holding Them Loosely
- Why Focus On The Dark?
- Cultivating an Engaged Compassion
- Navigating the Universal Human Suffering that Groans
- End of Life Care and it's Influence on Dance
- Qualities of Dance that Inform End of Life Care
- Sensitivity and Skillful Means
- Connecting to a Sense of Ritual
- Being Okay with Not Leaving a Legacy
- Ephemerality of Dance
- Strength of Compassion
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Joining us on the show today is performance artist and founder of the Idiot's Hour Comedy Show, Matthew Silver! Well beloved for his eccentric street performances in New York, with viral videos soaring in the millions of views; Matthew offers a unique love centered form of clowning around that has interested and inspired dozens of new performers. In this conversation we explore his life of performance - with it's highs and lows, the troubling state of the world, and the pitfalls of having a strong identity.
If you want to stay in touch with Matthew, you can find him on all of the social media platforms!
SHOW TOPICS
- Matthew's Draw Towards Performance
- The Role of the Performer
- The Ways Our Brain Blocks Creativity
- Problems of Identity
- Time Being an Illusion
- Navigating Discomfort as a Performer
- Love Is Not Supported by the Government
- The Difficulty of Worthwhile Goals
- The Idiots Hour Comedy Show
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Joining us on the show this week is UK based shiatsu practitioner, author, and clean language facilitator, Nick Pole. In this conversation, we explore the practice and theory of 'Clean Language', which is the topic of Nick's book, 'Words That Touch'. Clean Language is a methodology of facilitating mind/body communication to help participants investigate their immediate somatic experience and begin a rich inquiry into their emotions and patterns.
SHOW TOPICS
- What is Clean Language?
- Losing Touch With Our Immediate Experience
- Mirror/ Heart Dynamic in Therapy
- The Role of Awareness in Unwinding the Mind/Body
- How Does Language Remove Us From Our Perceptions?
- The Essence of Words
- Importance of Silence
- Trauma and Creativity
- What is a Metaphor and How Can We Unpack Them?
- Safety and Coregulation
- Clean Touch
www.nickpole.com
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This weeks conversation is with Buddhist scholar, author, and photographer, Andy Karr. As a former student of the legendary meditation master, Chogyam Trungpa; Andy has gone on to share the teachings of the Buddha all across the world. From cofounding the first Shambhala center in Paris to teaching at the Gampo Abbey Monastery College, Andy is most known for his well articulated teachings on Contemplative practice and dharma art. His newest book, 'Into The Mirror' released in the Spring of 2023 and serves as a foundation to the themes covered in this show.
andykarrauthor.com
SHOW TOPICS
- What is a Contemplative Practice?
- Different Methods of Contemplation
- The Issue with Getting Caught In Concepts
- Spiritual Materialism
- Limitations of Materialism
- What is Samsara?
- The Three Vehicles to Liberation
- The Outer and Inner Journeys
- Different Approaches to Contemplating Emptiness
- Letting Go of Self Cherishing
- Stages of Compassion
- The Paramitas
This weeks guest is the one and only, Android Jones! One of the world's most prominent psychedelic visionary artists working today. Based out of his hometown in Colorado, Android's work has been featured across the world in a wide array of different mediums. From having an extensive clothing line, to projecting his art onto the Empire State Building, Android has gone on to establish himself as one of the forerunners of technologically infused art. In this conversation, we explore a recent tragedy that Android underwent at the start of 2023 and it's implications on the nature of surrender and groundlessness.
SHOW TOPICS
- Android's Brush with Tragedy in 2023
- How Does a Space Affect our Creative Process?
- How Android Prepares to Create Art
- Dealing with the Groundlessness of the Bardo
- Becoming Vulnerable and Receiving Support
- Receiving Love from Strangers
- Does Fixating on Fear Help Us?
- Navigating Narrative Collapse
- How Do We Help Others Moving through Narrative Collapse?
- Emphasis on Physical Practices for Healing
- Suffering and Grace
LINKS
androidjones.com
Joining us on the show this week is the visionary Susan Harper! Continuum teacher, heart-soul-counselor, creative instigator, and inspired teacher of perceptual and movement inquiry; Susan has an incredibly rich and thorough series of offerings that she's brought to thousands of people across the globe since 1975. In this episode we explore Continuum, a unique movement practice that invites us to connect with our fluid body to connect with our deeper oceanic creativity. From there we survey the anatomy of shame, the reciprocal nature of perception, and the importance of connecting to awe.
Susan offers online workshops which can be found over at continuummontage.com
Show Topics:
- What is Continuum
- What is the Fluid Body and How Can we Connect to it?
- Developing Continuum
- The Problems With Overidentifying with our Thinking Mind
- The Anatomy of Shame and Embarrassment
- The Role of Sensuousness and Feeling
- Haptic Perception
- How Can We Stay Balanced With the Pain of the World?
- Connecting to Awe
- Trusting the Deep Heart
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This weeks episode is with yoga teacher, author, and founder of Empowered Life Circle, Tracee Stanley. On the cusp of releasing the forthcoming book, 'The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices and Rituals to Remember Who You Are' she joins the show to discuss internal yoga practice, self-inquiry, and Yoga Nidra.
To stay in touch with Tracee's offerings, head over to traceestanley.com to check her extensive catalog of teachings, courses, podcasts, and online community, Empower Life Circle.
You can order 'The Luminous Self' wherever you purchase your books. If you happen to be seeing this before it's release on October 10th you can head over to Shambhala.com and preorder a copy using the code LUM30 to receive 30% off!
SHOW TOPICS:
- Discovering Who You Really Are
- Distinguishing Between Internal and External Yoga
- Reflection and Contemplation
- Recognizing Extractive Spirituality
- Touching into Pain Without Overwhelm
- Community and Support on the Spiritual Path
- There Are No Safe Spaces, Only Sacred Spaces
- The Role of Discomfort and Fiery Emotions
- Yoga Nidra
- Yoga Nidra and Relationships
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This weeks episode is with the executive director of the Love, Serve, Remember Foundation, host of the Mindrolling podcast, and co-founder of the Be Here Now Podcast Network, Raghu Markus! In this conversation, we explore everything there is to know about connecting with a legitimate guru - in other words, a spiritually awakened teacher.
If you want to stay connected with Raghu's work, head on over to Ramdass.org to stay up to date on upcoming courses and teachings. You can also check out his podcast, Mindrolling with Raghu Markus wherever you tune into podcasts.
Show Topics
- Raghu's Story of Meeting Ram Dass and Neem Karoli Baba
- The Importance of Surrender and Grace
- The Internal Guru
- Cultivating the Karmic Propensity to Meet a Guru
- The Role of Service and Compassion
- Navigating Self Judgement
- Moving Beyond Religiosity into Direct Experience
- Psychedelics
- Neem Karoli Baba's Core Lesson
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Joining us on the show this week is internationally respected yoga therapist and author, Robin Rothenberg. In this episode, she takes us on a journey through the ancient Yogic practice of Pranayama and the most up to date scientific research on respiratory physiology - all while drawing some powerful and important parallels between the two. With this knowledge, she then teaches us how we can utilize the breath to cultivate greater energy, clarity, and spiritual insights.
SHOW TOPICS
- Pranayama is Synonymous with Breath Retention
- Why Deep Breathing is a Problem
- Breath's Impact on Internal Chemistry
- Breathing Less, Breathing Lighter
- How to Retrain Breathing Patterns
- Elements of Functional Breathing
- The Importance of Nasal Breathing
- Breath As A Support For Meditation
- Diaphragmatic Breathing
- Core Breathing Guided Practice
- The Bandhas and the Breath
- The Energetic Bank Account and Digestion
If this episode inspires you, consider checking out Robin's landmark book, 'Restoring Prana' or even sign up for her upcoming certification course starting October 29th at
www.essentialyogatherapy.com
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This weeks episode is with Brandon Gilbert, founder of the online medicinal herb and mushroom storefront, Hyperion Herbs! In this episode we explore the ancient world of herbalism and how to integrate plants into your spiritual and wellness journeys.
SHOW TOPICS - Founding a Wildly Successful Herbal Business - How to Form a Relationship with Herbs - Integrating Herbs into your Life - The Willingness to Forge your Own Path - Navigating the Herbal Supplement Marketplace - What Makes Herbs Effective? - Sensitivity and Stimulation - Embracing Boredom - Medicinal Mushrooms - Neurofeedback Techniques
LINKS hyperionherbs.com
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Joining us on the show this week is one of the co-founding members of the widely popular electronic jam band, Lotus! Michael Rempel is a musician and mindfulness meditation coach. In this conversation, we riff on his 20+ years of touring the United States and his recently found commitment to the Unified Mindfulness system started by Shinzen Young.
Michael was also the one to create the new theme music and is available for commission work! If you have a project that you could use some expertly crafted music on, don't hesitate to reach out to him via his website (link down below).
SHOW TOPICS
- Exploring Spirituality while being a Nationally Touring Artist
- The Potentials and Pitfalls of the American Music Festival Scene
- Making the Most Out of our Time at Festivals
- What Is Mindfulness as per the Unified Mindfulness System?
- Concentration, Clarity, and Equanimity
- Reactivity and Responsiveness
- Fundamental Wellness and Suffering
- Cultivating a Kind Heart
- See, Hear, Feel Guided Practice
- Creating Discipline
LINKS
michaelrempel.com
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Joining us on the show this week is scholar, author, and Zen teacher, David Loy. In this important conversation, we talk about the path of Ecodharma, a modern approach to Buddhism which utilizes the interlocking environmental crises we're facing as an avenue to deepen our spiritual practice through service and engagement.
SHOW TOPICS - It's More Than Just Climate Change - How Dualistic Perception Fuels Environmental Crisis - Evolution of The Illusion of Separation - Learning How To Hold Our Grief - What is a Bodhisattva? - Being Service Oriented - The Institutionalization of Greed, Aversion, and Ignorance - Is It Enough to Just Work on Ourselves? - The Importance of Community - Is There Any Hope? - How Do We Cultivate Bodhicitta?
LINKS davidloy.org
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Structural Integrationist, Author, and Movement Enthusiast, Mary Bond, joins the show to help us explore her newest book and embodiment program, The Body Mandala. TBM is a comprehensive set of practices which help the practitioner develop stronger relationships between how they hold their body, where they place their attention, and the quality of their presence.
SHOW TOPICS - Origin of the Body Mandala - What is a Mandala? - The Four Gates of the Mandala - Connecting to Ground - Connecting to Space - Chronic Pain - Intereoception and Intuition - Guided Practice - Tensegrity - Sagittal Plane Living - Panoramic Awareness - Peripersonal Space
LINKS healyourposture.com
This weeks conversation is with physical turned manual therapist, Walt Fritz. Having been in practice since 1985, Walt has gone on to create an effective and novel approach to manual therapy which seeks to incorporate clients into a process of shared decision making for their treatment plan. In this dialogue, we explore the healing properties of a therapeutic relationship and the effect our stories have on our experience of pain.
Show Topics - Following Evidence Based Practice - The Power of Placebo and Nocebo - How the Therapeutic Relationship Creates Change - Shared Decision Making in a Therapeutic Setting - Is Pain Neurological or Structural? - Touch and Emotions - Why Being an 'Expert' Might Not Be Ideal - The Benefits of Not Knowing in a Therapeutic Setting
waltfritz.com
We're back from our brief hiatus! Kicking off this next chapter of 21CV is the Venerable Robina Courtin. Having been an ordained Buddhist nun for the past 45+ years, Robina has gone on to spread the teachings to thousands of students across the globe. Most renowned for her work in bringing spiritual practice to inmates serving life sentences through her foundation, The Prison Liberation Project; Robina has worked tirelessly to be of service to those who are willing to receive it. In this conversation, we talk about her perennial message of learning how to become your own therapist and genuinely being able to change your mind through Buddhist practice.
SHOW TOPICS
- Our Role in Creating Suffering
- Navigating Anger
- The Buddhist View of Trauma
- The Role of Meditation in Changing your Mind
- The Three Poisons
- Desire and Attachment
- Emptiness and Compassion
- Karma
LINKS/SUPPORT If you resonate with this conversation, consider following her on social media or checking out the amazing documentary on her life, 'Chasing Buddha' which is free on YouTube. robinacourtin.com
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Big thanks to Michael Rempel for creating the wonderful new intro music. If you want to commission a piece for your project, I highly recommend it. Check his website out for more awesome music and his contact link! http://michaelrempel.com/
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Today's episode is all about using yoga as a vehicle to age more gracefully. Joining us to explore this topic is the internationally recognized yoga teacher, Desiree Rumbaugh. Creator of the Wisdom Warriors yoga program for students over the age of fifty; Desiree has been practicing for over thirty years in the Iyengar and Anasara traditions. In this conversation, we explore the different factors that contribute to aging well - from physical to the mental and spiritual.
You can virtually train with Desiree over at desireerumbaugh.com
SHOW TOPICS
- A New Way to Age
- Strength Training and Aging
- Mind Muscle Connection
- Dealing with Injury, Tightness, and the Aging Body
- Finding New Roles for Older Generations
- Importance of Staying Inspired as you Age
- Learning New Skills
- Function of Wisdom as we Age
- Compassion for the Older Generations
- How does Wisdom Operate?
- Retirement Pros and Cons
- The Dangers of Growing Old Alone
To support the show:1. Subscribe on YouTube and hit that bell for notifications 2. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/21stcenturyvitalism/ 3. Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/21stcenturyvitalism 4. Sign up for the Patreon patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalismThis weeks conversation is with University of Massachusetts Amherst professor and author, Allison Butler Ph.D. In it, we talk about her work with critical media literacy and how learning it can improve our ability to navigate the deceptive media landscape of the 21st century. SHOW TOPICS- What is Critical Media Literacy?- How does power affect information dissemination- The effects of the profit motive in our media- The difference between pundits and reporters- What is a digital footprint?- Getting trapped in the algorithm- Finding quality independent journalism- Focusing on local news- Creating healthy boundaries for our media intakeIf you want to continue learning about critical media literacy, check out Allison's new book, 'The Media and Me: A Guide to Critical Media Literacy for Young People' and listen to some of her other podcast episodes!
University of Toronto professor, Dr. John Vervaeke joins the show to talk about his work in exploring one of the most profound crisis facing us in the modern age, the meaning crisis. We discuss what meaning is, how we can cultivate it through body based practices, and what awaits us on the other side.If you wish to explore Dr. Vervaeke's work further, I highly encourage checking out his 50 part lecture series, 'Awakening From the Meaning Crisis' over on YouTube. You can also find his new series, 'After Socrates' airing weekly on that same channel. If you wish to support this show, subscribe over on YouTube, Follow us on Instagram, and Like us on Facebook. Also consider becoming a patron over at patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism. Thank you and enjoy!SHOW TOPICS- What is Meaning?- Addressing Self-Deception- Cultivating Virtue- Committing to Truth- Working with Neuroses- Does Pure Evil Exist?- The Role of Embodiment in Connecting to Meaning- The Different Kinds of Knowing- Where Have the Shamans Gone?- Love and Compassion
Founder of Lotus Nei Gong International school for Internal Arts, Damo Mitchell joins the show! In this conversation we set the stage for what it means to engage with the practice of Nei Gong, which is a system of cultivation and self-realization through the lens of Taoist wisdom.Show Topics - Importance of Working with a Teacher- The Stages of the Path- What is Nei Gong?- Cultivating the Dan Tian- Working with Qi- A Sense of Humor- Ethical Conduct- The Taoist View of BeingIf you wish to support this show- Follow us on Instagram for show updates and additional content.- Subscribe on patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism to help keep the lights on.- Leave a review wherever you listen- Donate via Venmo @ brett-kane-1If you wish to follow Damo Mitchell - lotusneigong.com
Founder of Soul Lift Cacao, Nick Meador, joins the show! This conversation is all about the subtle yet potent plant medicine that is cacao. Show Topics:- What is Cacao?- History of Chocolate- Participating in a Cacao Ceremony- Healing with Cacao- Effects of Colonialization in Central America- Importance of Preserving the Culture of Cacao- Ethical Relationships in the Cacao Industry- Industrial Chocolate and Appropriation- Is Intention Enough?More about Nick:
Nick Meador spent years traveling throughout Central America connecting with cacao farms, collectives, and experts. In 2018 he founded Soul Lift Cacao to create a positive impact in the world by helping Mayan collectives share their artisanal cacao in the U.S. and beyond.
Nick opened a brick-and-mortar cacao shop in Portland, Oregon, in summer of 2021. Now he also leads group cacao tours in Guatemala so that people can meet the farmers and collectives who make the cacao that they love.
On top of that, Nick trains people on how to lead modern transformational experiences and workshops with cacao. Nick created the Soul Lift Cacao Method to show people how to create consent-based, trauma-informed spaces for participants to connect with ceremonial cacao.soulliftcacao.com
Mike Chang of flow60 returns to share with us his tried and true methodology of getting out of a rut. A timely conversation as we enter into the new year on how these difficult moments in our life can be turned into an opportunity for growth and exploration.Show Topics- What is a rut? - How to activate energy to take action - How to actually eat right - Releasing emotions - Unconditionally feeling our emotions - Navigating anger - Confidence - The energizing quality of service Mike has a new training program starting January 25th that you can sign up for at flow60.com If you want to support this show, consider signing up to the patreon at patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism or offering a one time donation via venmo @brett-kane-1
Jeremy Wolf is an esteemed yoga teacher based out of Colorado. With more than 25 years of experience practicing yoga, he's here to help us understand how we can expand the practice into our daily lives. You can check out his virtual yoga nidra courses and more over at jeremywolfyoga.comShow Topics - How does yoga unfold? - Is yoga a religion or science? - Yoga off the mat - How the 8 limbs expand our practice - The potentials within stillness - The destabilizing nature of overstimulation - Breathe to ease mental agitation - Cultivating a neutral viewpoint - Converting pain into understanding - Recontextualizing freedomJeremy's Bio "Jeremy's interest in mind and body began with martial arts, and later meditation became his doorway into yoga. He received his initial yoga certification in India in Classical Yoga and has completed his 500hr certification through Rod Stryker's school of ParaYoga. He is an E-RYT 500, YACEP, reiki master, meditation and yoga nidra instructor, with certifications and formal training in the Bihar, Himalayan, iRest and Amrit methods, and a music producer/label DJ for France's Ultimae Records. His weekly classes and trainings seek to embody the richness and holistic practice of yoga's deeply spiritual origin."
University of Delaware professor and New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Tallamy joins the show to talk about backyard nature conservation. Dubbed the 'Homegrown National Park' project which he based his book, 'Nature's Best Hope' off from, we explore the practical and effective ways you can transform your own yard into a refuge for the local ecosystem.
SHOW TOPICS The Issue of Biodiversity Loss Four Things Landscapes Need Changing Culture Invasive Plants Shrinking the Lawn Importance of Insects Saving the Monarchs Health Benefits of Nature Urban Conservation Overpopulation
You can check out Doug's non-profit for more information at homegrownnationalpark.org
Or order a copy of his phenomenal book Nature's Best Hope
Susan Piver rejoins us on the show to talk about her newest book, 'The Buddhist Enneagram: Nine Paths to Warriorship' which is out now! Combining the timeless wisdom of the East with the mysterious and powerful personality types of the Enneagram, Susan has created an immensely helpful map of how we can better understand ourselves and others. It is available wherever you find your books!
SHOW TOPICS - The History of the Enneagram - Using the Enneagram to bridge self and other - The Jewels of Spiritual Practice - Discovering your type - Arcs of Transformation - Embracing our Discomfort - Cultivating Compassion - The Nine Types of Warriorship - Enneagram and Emptiness
Buy the Book Here Her Online Meditation Community: Open Heart Project
Anna Lembke, MD is the medical director of Stanford Addiction Medicine, program director for the Stanford Addiction Medicine Fellowship, and the chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. As a clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries that have been featured in prestigious outlets such as The New England Journal of Medicine. She joins the show to talk to us about her newest book, 'Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence' which is about the dopamine system and addiction.
Show Topics - What is Dopamine? - Technology and Addiction - The Spectrum of Addiction - Moderate Symptoms to Severe - The Pleasure-Pain Balance - Overcoming Addiction - Boredom - Life Beyond Addiction
annalembke.com Dopamine Nation
You can find 'Dopamine Nation' wherever books are sold.
The world renowned Tribal Fusion dancer, Zoe Jakes, joins us for an in depth conversation on all things dance! Founding member of the musical outfit, Beats Antique, Zoe has travelled the world headlining some of the biggest music festivals with her unique sound and performance. On top of her wildly successful music career, she's a dance teacher and mother, which we talk about at length.
SHOW TOPICS - Zoe's Journey into Dance - Founding of Beats Antique - The Spiritual Implications behind her Art - Intuition and Movement - Emotions and Performance - Motherhood and Maintaining Identity - Teaching Dance - Increasing Bodily Awareness through Dance - Avoiding Burnout - Importance of Confidence in being Successful
LINKS https://www.eventbrite.com/o/zoe-jakes-23416065044 zoejakes.com https://www.beatsantique.com/
New York Times bestselling author, meditation teacher, and founder of Open Heart Project, Susan Piver joins the show! In this conversation, we talk about the intersection of Buddhism and romance, following the lifecycle of a modern relationship of choosing who to be with, how to ride the waves of instability together, and what to do when your heart gets broken.
SHOW TOPICS Navigating Passion and Attachment Role of Commitment and Creating a Container Unconditional Love Love doesn't Stabilize Navigating Friction in a Relationship The Wakeful Quality of Heartbreak Moving Beyond Heartbreak
LINKS openheartproject.com susanpiver.com
https://www.amazon.com/Four-Noble-Truths-Love-Relationships/dp/1732277605
https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Broken-Heart-Breakup-Healing/dp/1416593160/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=wisdom+of+a+broken+heart+by+susan+piver&qid=1653932327&sprefix=wisdom+of+a+brok%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1
Taoist meditation master, teacher, and author, Bruce Frantzis joins 21CV! Bruce is considered the foremost experienced lineage master of Taoist arts in the Western world. Having spent sixteen years learning from a grandmaster in China, he has gone on to teach more than 20,000 students the amazing practices of qigong, bagua, tai chi, hsing-i and Taoist meditation. He has also written eight books and started a comprehensive online learning community over at energyarts.com. In this conversation, we dive deep into Taoism as a whole and how it's practiced in this current day and age.
SHOW TOPICS What is Taoism? The Goal of Taoism Suffering and Nonduality Aging and Retrospect What about Taoism is Uniquely Effective? Following your Natural Proclivities The Subtle Energy Body Standing Meditation
Ritualist, Artist, Teacher, and Author of 'Hello Goodbye, 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration, and Change' and 'Morning Altars', Day Schildkret joins the show! In this meaty conversation we discuss everything you need to know in order to start utilizing ritual in your life to help process change and create more easeful transitions.
If you want to plug into Day's platform, I highly encourage following his Instagram for daily art and inspiration. If you want to work more deeply with his offerings, he is about to start up a new round of teacher trainees for his Morning Altars program, all the links are down below!
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SHOW TOPICS - The Function of Ritual - The Anatomy of a Ritual - Symptoms of a Ritual Void Culture - Effects of Displacement - Ritual Vs. Routine - Intention Vs. Attention - Remembering to Remember - The Tender Heart of Remembrance - Stepping into your Symbolic Power
Day's Links dayschildkret.com www.morningaltars.com/teachertraining
Performance coach, movement specialist, and author, Rob Reider joins us on the show to talk about cultivating an intentional presence that you can then use for your stage performances and social anxiety. With forty plus years of performing and coaching under his belt, Rob has a powerful command of attention and heightened desire to help his students succeed in their respective field.
SHOW TOPICS What is Presence? The Movement from Thinking to Doing Why Less is More Importance of Connecting to your Audience Overcoming the Need for Approval The Responsibility of having Someone's Attention The Role of Nutrition in Performance The Effect of Trauma on our Self Image
If you want to support the show, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, subscribe over on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and like us on Facebook. We also have a Patreon you can donate a small monthly amount to which will help me invest more time and energy into building an even better education platform! www.patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism
To book a consulting session with Rob for enhancing your performance or speaking abilities, head on over to coachpresence.com
This weeks guest is teacher, therapist, lecturer, and writer, Molly Lannon Kenny! Founder of Integrated Movement Therapy and Bedside Yoga, she is joining us to talk about her work in bringing Yoga to those who are in the process of dying. Having spent 30 years in the field of helping people navigate radical change, she helps guide us into the rich and insightful world of death doulaship.
Show Topics The Difficulty of Talking about Death Being in the Presence of Death How can we Best be with Grief? The Tender Heart of Compassion How Death brings us Closer to Life Bringing Yoga to the Dying Navigating the Ego while Working with the Dying The Many Faces of Dying
LINKS mollylannonkenny.org
The incredibly talented visionary artist and founder of the Positive Creations art brand, Chris Dyer joins the show to talk about his unique relationship to art, life, and self love. I highly encourage checking out his work on any of the links below while you listen to this episode!
Show Topics The Role of Art in Uncertain Times Seeing Life as a Video Game Inside the Head of an Artist Self- Love How you view yourself vs how others view you Relationships as an artist Recent Relocation to the United States
Links:
https://linktr.ee/Positivecreations www.PositiveCreations.ca www.PositiveCreations.net www.GalakticGang.com
President of the Three Jewels Enlightenment Studio in New York City, Hector Marcel joins us on 21CV to explore the Lojong Slogans of Tibetan Buddhism. He is a social entrepreneur, public speaker and seasoned organizational change management professional specializing in performance, culture, and service. As a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism for 25 years, Hector believes that meditation opens the door to every personal achievement.
To support the show, head on over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review; alternatively you can subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We also have a patreon over at patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism
SHOW TOPICS Practicing Buddhism What are Lojong Slogans and why are they relevant to you? Importance of Teacher-Student Transmission The Dreamlike Quality of Existence What is Emptiness in the Buddhist system? The Emptiness of Emptiness How Karma Works Emptiness and Compassion Taking Radical Responsibility for our Emotions Developing an Awakened Heartmind
LINKS threejewels.org @wakeupist
This weeks book dive is into the wise Pema Chodron's extremely helpful meditation manual, 'How to Meditate'
If you are interested in beginning this practice and wish to work with a teacher, please feel free to reach out to me at 21stcenturyvitalism@gmail.com
Also keep an eye open for the weekly meditation group coming in a couple of weeks, more details on that will be announced soon!
Michael Phillip from the sensational podcast, Third Eye Drops joins us on the show this week to talk about the importance of perpetually edging toward Truth and how engaging in dialogue can help us do so. I highly encourage you to give his show a listen wherever you find your podcasts and the links down below
SHOW TOPICS: - Importance of Asking Questions - Discussion as a Spiritual Practice - The Acceleration of Novelty - Understanding your Philosophical Tree - Is Truth Something We Move Toward? - What is Rationalism - Comparing Eastern and Western Approaches to Ultimate Truth - What Do We Do with Emotions while Pursuing Truth? - Importance of Caution when Choosing a Teacher - Dangers of Censorship
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Links: thirdeyedrops.com @third_eye_drops
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Joining us this week is the one and only, Allison Denney of Rebel Massage! Massage therapist of twenty years and YouTube content creator with close to 50 million views; Allison is a well respected and sought after voice in the world of manual therapy. In this conversation we cover the whole gamut of things related to massage therapy from using it as an awareness practice to how you can make the most out of your sessions as a client. She recently partnered with Diane Matkowski to start the Massage Mentor Institute which is a virtual education platform which hosts some of the leading practitioners and most cutting edge modalities on the market.
SHOW TOPICS: - Massage as Self Awareness Practice - The Nature of a Therapeutic Relationship - The Importance and Function of Authenticity - Allison's Approach to Manual Therapy - Taking the Wheel of your Wellness Journey - How to Make the Most out of your Massage Session - The Influence Massage Therapy has had in our Personal Lives
LINKS: rebelmassage.com https://www.facebook.com/RebeMassage https://www.youtube.com/c/RebelMassage themassagementorinstitute.com
This weeks book dive is into Mary Bond's 'New Rules of Posture: How to Sit, Stand, and Move in the Modern World'. This has been an incredibly useful and profound book in my body awareness explorations that began last year and I felt inspired to take some time to share some of my favorite practices found within. In this hour long video, we break down the six posture zones and share some space to practice body awareness techniques together. You'll get the most out of this dive if you take some time to do the practices as we go through them, pausing and giving each exploration some focused time. If you wish to get a copy of the book, the link is down in the description!
https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-new-rules-of-posture-how-to-sit-stand-and-move-in-the-modern-world_mary-bond/351714/item/#edition=4391205&idiq=4358571
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This new year and special 50th episode of 21CV launches with a bang as we sit down in person with the owners of From the Heart Yoga, Rick Powell and Behjne Mason. Practitioners and teachers for well over 25 years, they join us on the show to talk about what exactly yoga is, how we can find a discipline with it, and how it has transformed over the past thirty years.
Behnje is an E-RYT 500 Certified Hatha Yoga teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience. She began her study of Yoga in 1989 and dedicated many years. She received her certification in Anusara Yoga from John Friend in 2004 and served on the National Certification Board for Anusara Yoga for 8+ years. In 2013, Behnje completed Desiree Rumbaugh's Wisdom Warriors training. Behnje continues her studies with Dr. Douglas Brooks, Jamie Allison, Sianna Sherman, Sonam Targee, Sally Kempton, and Manoj Chalam. Behnje is inspired by Yoga’s ability to connect people to the wisdom of the heart. It is from this enthusiasm that she is honored to be representing such a rich and elegant method of Hatha Yoga.
Rick has studied Tai-Chi Jeung and Tai Chi Praying Mantis Kung Fu with Sifu Lee, Hoa Yen since 1984. In 1987 Rick was accepted as an "In door" Disciple of Sifu Lee Hoa Yen. In 1990 Sifu Lee granted him 1 of the 5 teaching certifications he has given out since moving to America. In 1990 Rick began practicing yoga and in 2008 received his certification in Anusara Yoga. He is currently an E-RYT 500 Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher who has studied with John Friend, Behnje Masson and many other great Teachers. Rick is dedicated to preserving these beautiful health&martial art forms and passing them on with patience, integrity, and accuracy.
SHOW TOPICS: - What is yoga - How is it possible to be disconnected from ourselves? - Their 30 year journey - Yogas evolution into what it is today - Studentship and appropriation - Importance of the long view - Yana Yoga - Mudras - Spiritual Bypassing
LINKS: fromtheheartyoga.com
Joining us on the show this week is L.A. based Divinatrix, Teesee Tarot! In this conversation we dive deep into the world of divination, more specifically, cardomancy! We cover everything one may need to know before getting started with reading tarot, from what exactly the function of the practice is and what is meant by the term, 'Magick'; we then dive into the traditional Rider Waite deck and explore the Major and Minor Arcana and how the Fools Journey unfolds. The episode then ends with yours truly getting a specialized reading!
Check out their website to book a reading or take classes on how to become your very own reader! https://www.teeseetarot.com/ @teeseetarot
As always if you want to support the show, head on over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review, subscribe to the YouTube channel and follow our Instagram/Facebook for more content!
SHOW TOPICS - What is Divination? - What is Magick? - Becoming a professional divination practitioner - Overview of the Fools Journey - Dissection of the Major and Minor Arcana - The Suit of Swords and Mental Health - How to start reading - Brett's live reading
Joining us on 21CV this week is the cofounder of Origin of Health, Andreas David Christou! Using his Masters degree in Human Movement Sciences and his Bachelors degree in Nutritional Science, Andreas has created a platform that trains, educates, and inspires people to start moving their bodies holistically and intuitively. Integrating embodied movement flow with strength training philosophy, Origin of Health seeks to help clients to cultivate wholeness of mind, body, and spirit. In his podcast debut, we cover a whole gamut of topics such as how his developed primal movement patterns open up our energy system, how we can better listen to our bodies, the effects of stress through a holistic lens, and the role of nutrition and environmental factors alter the expression of our genes!
You can keep in touch with Andreas' platform or schedule a virtual training session with him over at originofhealth.net or his social media handles @originofhealth @movementandreas
Biodynamic farmer, beekeeper, and author, Jacqueline Freeman joins the show this week to talk about how we can strike up a conversation with nature, connect to our intuition, and learn from honeybees! Jacqueline is the author of 'A Song of Increase: Listening to the Wisdom of Honeybees for Kinder Beekeeping and a Better World' and has been tending to honeybees for 20 years! Having given talks all across the world on how to have a more harmonious relationship with the bees, Jacqueline has created an accessible platform helping people combine spirituality and farming that has helped thousands of people tap into their own intuitive farming practice.
SHOW TOPICS
What is biodynamic farming? Starting a conversation with nature Developing our intuition Lessons from working with honeybees The issues with conventional mainstream beekeeping The confusion and harm of our conventional food systems Everything is filled with spirit Trusting the swarm and the medicine of getting stung
LINKS spiritbee.com
This weeks guest is author, Dismantling Racism Trainer, Yoga teacher, and licensed clinical social worker, Michelle C. Johnson. In this discussion we dive into her most recent book, 'Finding Refuge: Heart Work for Healing Collective Grief' to talk about how we can best embrace our grieving process and learn how to stop numbing out intense experiences. This is a powerful conversation perfect for this time of year when we are encouraged to let go of things that no longer serve us. If you want to keep in touch with Michelle's work the links will be down below, complete with her 'Finding Refuge' Podcast and links to her books.
The second edition of 'Skill in Action' is now just getting shipped out so I highly encourage you to pick yourself up a copy if at all involved in the practice of Yoga.
SHOW TOPICS: -Importance of creating space for grief -The role of community in healing -Creating a safe container for feeling our pain -Why you should let yourself fall apart -Using breath as a tool for entering the body -What is ancestral trauma and how is it passed down? -White supremacy and ancestral trauma -Healing our ancestral lines
Links: Michellecjohhnson.com Skill In Action 2nd Ed. - https://www.shambhala.com/skill-in-action-1631553347.html |https://linktr.ee/skillinaction
This weeks guest is Jahan Khamsehzadeh Ph.D, author of the new book, 'The Psilocybin Connection: Psychedelics, the Transformation of Consciousness, and Evolution of the Planet - An Integral Approach' releasing Spring of 2022. Jahan completed his dissertation on psychedelics in the Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness program at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. He's earned his masters in Consciousness and Transformative Studies from John F. Kennedy University and has gone on to train within the Mazatec mushroom tradition. He is currently working as a facilitator for legal psilocybin mushroom ceremonies in Jamaica with Atman Retreats.
In this episode we talk about all things psychedelic mushrooms, from their rich history of coevolving with humans to our current expansion into using them as therapeutic medicines. You can keep in touch with Jahan's work by heading over to psychedelicevolution.org and preordering his book over on Amazon. (Links below)
SHOW TOPICS: - Jahan's journey into this work - How to approach mushrooms with intention for healing - Integrating your experiences - Holding space for other people's journeys - Where mushrooms and meditation intersect - The importance of connection, community, and communion - The history of humanity's relationship with mushrooms - How mushrooms made their way back to our culture - The potential of working with plant medicines
LINKS: psychedelicevolution.org Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1623176549?tag=randohouseinc7986-20
Joining us on the show this week is the incredibly inspiring Chantel Johnson to talk about all things homesteading! Founder of OGIC (Former Off Grid in Color), Chantel has created a platform of addressing racially charged social justice with the art and lifestyle of homesteading. OGIC is an educational program that seeks to empower communities with information on how to become more self-sustainable by localizing their food sources, starting their own homesteads, and learning how to connect more deeply with the land. On top of educating, OGIC also provides ethically raised meat to the North Carolina area and also serves communities with doula programs.
You can keep up to date with Chantel's platform by heading over to offgridincolors.com or her IG: @offgridincolor
She currently has an active Farm Raiser GoFundMe over at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/land-and-labor?utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all
SHOW TOPICS - Inspiration for OGIC - Tuning into Nature for Medicine - Effects of marginalized populations being forcefully removed from their land - Homesteading - Intersection of homesteading and social work - Creating a farming community or finding one to plug into - Land as generational wealth - Doulaship
Joining us on the show is Thomas Myers, author of Anatomy Trains! Having spent 40 years as a bodyworker and studying under some of the most influential names in the practice such as Drs. Ida Rolf, Moshe Feldenkrais, and even the iconic Buckminster Fuller, Thomas has been healing and teaching all across the globe. His wildly popular Anatomy Trains system has been equipping thousands of therapists with a detailed map of the fascial connections throughout the body and deepening our understanding of how interconnected our parts truly are. For this discussion we cover what the fascial system is, how it affects not only our physical health but also emotional, and how we can best increase the resonance within our bodies to be more receptive and open to life.
To keep in touch with his platform, head on over to Anatomytrains.com or follow him over on social media to see future education opportunities.
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SHOW TOPICS - What is the Fascial System and why is it important? - How does Bodywork interact with the Fascial System? - What is the Relationship between our Nervous and Fascial Systems? - The Three Medicines - Time, Mind, and Space - Social Media's Influence on our Bodies - The Power of Human Touch - Importance of Presence - Bringing the Body into Resonance - The Importance for a Therapist to not Know - The Anatomy Trains System
Joining us on the show this week is pro-surfer turned regenerative farmer, Fergal Smith! Founder of the Moyhill CSA Farm in Clare, Ireland, Fergal's passion is in learning how to be the best steward of land that he can be. He does this by implementing regenerative processes into his farming that rebuilds the soil, reestablishes the natural ecology, and honors the natural rhythms of nature. In this episode we talk about what exactly this entails, the process of rampant desertification in many regions of the world, how we can better transition into a more global model of regenerative practices, and the sheer enjoyment of finding your place amongst nature rather than over it.
You can keep up to date with all of Fergal's updates and education opportunities by heading over to moyhillfarm.com or following them over on social media.
SHOW TOPICS - Transition from Professional Surfer to Farmer - Exploration of Regenerative Agriculture - Downsides of Organics - Desertification and Stripping of Soil - State of Industrial Agriculture - Transitioning our Global Systems - How to Support - Enjoyment of Land Stewardship - Difference of Permaculture and Regenerative - Spiritual Implications of Land Stewardship
Joining us on the show this week is live performance painter, Morgan Mandala! In this conversation we dial in the focus to take a dive into the world of live painting at music festivals, the atmosphere of collaboration, using the process of creating your art as a teaching, and the importance and marginalization of psychedelic art as a whole. Morgan is based out of Boulder, Colorado and travels the world attending festivals while creating immaculate pieces that communicate rich depths of the human experience. I'd suggest peeping some of her work before or during this episode to step into her world and have a better understanding of the level of work that she produces.
Head on over to Morganmandala.com or her IG at https://www.instagram.com/morganmandala/
The ineffable Michael Garfield joins the show! Michael is a paleontologist/futurist who channels his creativity into hosting two podcasts, making incredible music, and painting. As the host of Future Fossils and the Santa Fe Institute's 'Complexity Podcast', Michael spends much of his time fusing philosophy, science, and art into a synthesis of ideation that is aimed at helping people orient themselves in a rapidly changing world. In this conversation we explore how humans have been evolving with technology, what happens when innovation becomes the problem, and how we can best navigate societal collapse. It's a nourishing buffet of optimistic outlook and critical evaluation of the very real issues that we're currently facing on the world stage.
If you want to keep in touch with Michael's work, head on over to Patreon.com/michaelgarfield to keep up to date with all of his newest releases. There's also Michaelgarfieldart.com and the Future Fossils Podcast on facebook (which has a bustling online community that is always a treat to interact with)
In this weeks episode of 21CV we sit down with longtime practitioner of rolfing, Russell Stolzoff! Russell is the founder of Rolfing Works in Bellingham, Washington and is currently serving on the board of the Rolfing Institutes Executive Education Committee. For the uninitiated, Structural Integration (commonly referred to as Rolfing) is a bodywork modality that seeks to work with the body's myofascial system to alleviate body wide compensation patterns arising from the effects of gravity on the body through time.
Check out Russell's content over at https://www.rolfingworks.com/ and find a practitioner near you to experience the benefits of this practice!
Joining us on the show this week is Buddhist teacher, author, coach, and trainer, Irini Rockwell! In this episode we're exploring the ancient but profound teaching of the Five Wisdom Energies of Tibetan Buddhism (also called the five Buddha families). This teaching is a Tantric Buddhist view of reading the energies that constitute our physical reality, how they manifest in relationships, personalities, landscapes, music, food, and societies. While coming from the Tibetan system, this is a completely secular view of the world that empowers us to open ourselves to the current unfolding moment and to flow with the currents of the energies at play. Irini is the current torchbearer of this view and has been training her students in how to utilize it for over 30 years! She was a student of the venerable Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and a professional dancer. She's written two books on the topic, 'The Five Wisdom Energies, a Buddhist Way of Understanding Personalities, Emotions and Relationships and Natural Brilliance' and is the founder of the Five Wisdoms Institute.
You can follow her work, sign up for classes, and order her books over at fivewisdomsinstitute.com
Joining us this week is the sensei of the Producer Dojo, ill Gates! If you're uninitiated, ill Gates is a mainstay of the west coast bass music scene and has been traveling the globe sharing his music for well over a decade. Collaborating with some of the biggest names in the industry, he's established himself as a pillar of the electronic music scene with a consistent release lineup of albums, singles, and mixtapes.
In this conversation we talk about his ill methodology which is a system that has helped thousands of producers find their creative momentum and start their careers in the music industry. We also cover his journey into a success, four essential qualities of goal achievement, how to create an action plan to maximize your creative output, and how he maintains his creative flow while touring. Check him out on Spotify, Soundcloud, or YouTube and also at his online production academy, Producerdojo.com . His music can also be found on the website, illgates.com
Welcome back everyone! We are officially returned from the month long hiatus with the long awaited video component of the show! Joining us this week is the one and only Anjie Cho, to talk about the ancient art and practice of Feng Shui! We cover the basic elements of practice, how you can incorporate some of these tools into your daily life right now, what an expert Feng Shui practitioner does when you enlist their services, as well as Anjie's personal story, training, and experience in this wonderful field.
"Anjie Cho is a creator of holistic spaces, specifically focused on designing interiors, and teaching feng shui and meditation. She is the author of Holistic Spaces: 108 Ways to Create a Mindful and Peaceful Home [CICO Books 2018]. Since 1999, she has been designing beautiful and nourishing spaces (inner and outer) with balance and harmony, informed by the ancient practice of feng shui and meditation. Her focus is to create nurturing and supportive environments, tailoring her practice to each individual’s specific needs. Anjie is the owner of Anjie Cho Architect, co-founder of the Mindful Design Feng Shui School, and founder of Holistic Spaces which hosts a blog, podcast and online store. Anjie is also a teacher of dharma arts and meditation in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage and for Dharma Moon. She's the feng shui expert at The Spruce, a regular blog contributor to MindBodyGreen and has been featured in dozens of publications including: the New York Times, Domino Magazine and BuzzFeed. Anjie is a New York State registered architect, a graduate in Architecture from the College of Environmental Design at the University of California at Berkeley, LEED Accredited Professional, and certified feng shui consultant from the BTB Feng Shui Masters Training Program. She has trained as meditation teacher and in shamanic healing modalities."
anjiecho.com mindfuldesignschool.com https://www.amazon.com/Holistic-Spaces-create-mindful-peaceful/dp/178249667X
This week I'll be trying out a new format, the solocast! In this inaugural debut, I'm diving deep into some of the core principles underlying the show that I haven't had the time to fully articulate. To do this I spend some time drawing out a map of 21st century wellness that includes our relationships to aspects of the external world as well as finding internal harmony within our lifestyle choices. I also spend some time talking about why I personally find it important to include psychedelics and spirituality into the conversation, what my role in this show is, and a roadmap of what the future looks like for this platform.
With all that said, this episode marks the end of Chapter 1 of this conversation and will kick off a month long hiatus that will allow me to prepare the next batch of content, with a new website, video functionality, Patreon support, and a slew of new conversations expanding what it means to be alive in this strange time we find ourselves in. If you haven't already, now would be a great time to follow us on social media to stay up to date on the approaching Chapter 2! Enjoy the start of summer, be kind to each other, and tell the truth.
See you June 16th!
Joining us this week on 21CV is my personal meditation coach, Neil Taylor! Outside of being an excellent teacher, Neil is also a yoga instructor and massage therapist. We spend this hour talking about cultivating awareness through meditation, impermanence, the importance of thinking about death, the difference between the mind and brain, and much more regarding massage therapy as a means to explore the self.
To connect with Neil and receive online mindfulness meditation training or massage therapy/yoga instruction (Boston area only), head on over to https://www.neiltaylorbodywork.com/
This weeks deep dive is into the world of tea ceremony! Our guest Aurora is a ceremony facilitator, ayurvedic counsellor, aromatherapist, and yoga instructor based out of Asheville, North Carolina. We spend over an hour talking about the history, process, breakthroughs, and instructions for hosting your own tea ceremonies. We also cover the importance of service and silence on the path!
You can check out Aurora's platform by heading over to Auroraayurveda.com or her Instagram 'Aurora Ayurveda'. She's available for online virtual ayurvedic consultations as well as in person ceremony, aromatherapy, and yoga instruction!
This weeks guest is Matt Furie! Artist and author of the Boys Club comic, Night Riders, and the newly released Mind Viscosity. Matt blew onto the scene when one of his beloved characters, Pepe the Frog, turned into the biggest viral memes of the 2010s and was eventually appropriated by alt-right and white supremacist groups. The recent documentary 'Feels Good Man' covers this sordid tale from Matt's perspective as he enters the dark underbelly of the internet to save his intellectual property. This episode covers a little bit of that harrowing tale but goes beyond Pepe into the wild and strange world of Matt's other work. We talk about his approach to facing darkness, his inspirations, goals for the future in a post-pepe world, and David Bowie's codpiece from Jim Henson's 'Labyrinth'.
Check out Matt's other work over at: mattfurie.com (and maybe order one of his dope books or sign up for his fun patreon)
Rent the documentary over at: feelsgoodmanfilm.com
Here's a Trailer: https://youtu.be/ZEiqZWw5vYs
Joining us this week is Kate Lewandowski and Christopher Ray of Be Well Marquette. Between the two of them they have a total of 30+ years in bodywork, with Kate focusing on breath and Christopher utilizing a range of massage techniques, they help clients step into more spacious versions of themselves. In this episode we dive deep into the influence of breath on our waking consciousness and how to work with it to create lasting change.
You can keep in touch with their platform by following Be Well Marquette on Facebook or Instagram as well as checking out their website, bewellmqt.com
Joining us this week is the silversmith, Benjamin Ripley! In this conversation we cover the intimate and high risk process of crafting beautiful and expensive jewelry. From this foundation we explore ultimately what it takes to maximize your artistic output while first and foremost taking care of yourself. From navigating the dreaded 'pit' of feeling uncreative, to balancing the other elements of your life, to working with clients on a project that is then going to be used as a spiritual talisman to navigate rites of passage. It's a really meaty conversation that is relevant to anyone pursuing an artistic endeavor.
Check out his website and socials to keep up to date on his beautiful work https://www.benjaminripleyjewelry.com/ @benjaminripley
Joining us this week is the project manager and content curator from the Love, Serve, Remember Foundation, Mangala and Ganesh Das. These wonderful humans are helping us explore the path of Bhakti Yoga! Alongside their work at the LSRF, they also write and maintain The Sloppy Bhakti blog that explores the intersection of music festivals and the path of love and devotion. In this episode we talk about Bhakti Yoga, Kirtan, Ram Dass, and their own spiritual journeys from righteous atheists to falling in literal love with a path of devotion. The Hindu god of Bhakti and strength, Hanuman also makes an appearance near the end!
If you wish to stay in contact with these two lovely humans, head on over to Ramdass.org or Thesloppybhakti.com
To keep up to date on the newest iteration of the Soul Land Music Series, head on over to Ramdass.org/music to see all of the lovely work that Mangala has been up to!
This weeks episode is with the one and only Anthony Thogmartin of Papadosio and Earthcry! Both a talented musician as well an incredibly effective teacher, Anthony has spent his life exploring unique sonic soundscapes through playing guitar, singing, and producing electronic music through Ableton. His band Papadosio has spent the last 15 years touring all across America playing over 150 shows a year in every major city and a majority of the larger music festivals that you've likely heard of. When he's not touring or creating music, he's likely producing online content for his Seed to Stage music academy and mixing/mastering tracks for clients. In this episode we talk about the experience of spending 15 years on the road, managing the ego while amassing a large fanbase, finding a proper orientation in an increasingly shifting world, the role of the musician on stage, and tuning into the version of yourself that you admire.
Links to keep up to date with his goings ons:
Papadosio.com https://music.papadosio.com/ https://earthcry.net/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzWQWZ-CNtAiDTkBW5mfeuQ
Joining us this week on 21CV is the intellectually stimulating Phoenix Wright!
Phoenix (They/them) is a reiki master, Life Story Life Coach, event producer, and mutli faceted performer of the arts through music and acting. In this episode they help us dive deep into the world of archetypes, identity, and story! Based off from their recent 'Story of You' life coach program that was newly developed and their work with cultivating men's circles, we explore what common archetypes and blueprints Western society is currently navigating through. Understanding how these psycho-spiritual forces manifest in our lives, how advertisers use them to sell us products, and how we can best move with the energetic current of the archetypes we are resonating with helps us orient in our day and age with more grace, flexibility, and clarity.
You can keep up with Phoenix's work as well as get involved with their upcoming workshops, retreats, and one on one coaching sessions by heading over to Higher Ground Healings Arts on Facebook or email reiki.higherground@gmail.com
Joining us this week is my meditation teacher David Nichtern. David is a senior meditation teacher of forty years! Having studied under the legendary Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, David has gone on to author two wonderful books, mentor thousands of students, and still have time to win an Emmy and be nominated for a Grammy. He's been a guest on some of the top podcasts in the spiritual scene such as Duncan Trussel's Family Hour, and Pete Holmes 'You Made it Weird' as well as being featured in Netflix's The Midnight Gospel. In this episode we dive into some core Buddhist principles as well as investigate the importance of tradition and lineage while still embracing your unique individual expression.
Keep in touch with David's work by checking out his website, Davidnichtern.com as well as catching up with his work on the aforementioned podcasts above. He has tons of free and wonderful YouTube content to help you get started on your journey of meditation and I highly encourage listening to both this episode and his extended wisdom talks.
Starting April 7th 2021 is his next round of mindfulness meditation teacher training courses so if you wish to get signed up for that, head on over to https://tibethouse.us/event/level-1-100-hour-mindfulness-meditation-teacher-training-with-david-nichtern/
Be well everyone and we'll talk to you next week!
Sean Dunne and Cass Greener join us this week on 21CV to talk about psychedelics! Independent filmmakers and fellow podcasters, Sean and Cass are stewards of the chill and incredibly insightful on the path of self exploration with plant medicines. We cover proper intention setting, integration post trip, the importance of dying before you die, what big lessons we've learned from our experiences, and ultimately the value of plant medicine in our radically shifting world.
You can plug into Sean and Cass over at Veryape.tv to check out their incredible films and addictive podcast. Everything they offer is free on Youtube as well.
Stay weird my friends.
Joining us this week on 21CV is Alone Ft. Company, a spoken word poet and activist from the Grand Rapids scene here in Michigan. Alone's mission is to speak openly and freely about the varying injustices of the world, from dismantling white supremacy, to trans rights, LGBTQ rights, and ending police brutality. In this whopping two hour episode we talk about the psychological nature of whiteness, cultural appropriation, assimilation, access to public spaces, and traveling as a person of color.
Multi-instrumentalist Ashton Robertson joins us on 21CV to talk about his spiritual bass focused electronic music project, Spaceship Earth! We also spend a good deal of time talking about the importance of celebration, accountability in the music scene, and maintaining a political awareness. A big takeaway from this conversation was how crucial it is for artists to wear many hats and to stay engaged with empowering their fans through every means possible.
Spaceship Earth is available on all major streaming platforms, with his newest single, 'Revolution'. https://fanlink.to/R_EVOLUTION?fbclid=IwAR2L3nh4A8YtMMdw9L4DQ7WWGt0eAgYuhG0O_LsPlwq9RTjNp6KVE9Qvl2A
@spaceshipearthmusic
In today's episode we sit down with Jellybean, creator of the Plant Sluts Project and burlesque performer. To mark the month of love, we talk about different relationship types on the polyamorous spectrum (meaning more than one partner), how to best navigate them with structuring emotional boundaries, and tips to ensure everyone feels seen and appreciated. We also spend some time talking about consent, sex positivity, and the birth of the Plant Sluts group.
https://www.facebook.com/plantslutproject
Sitting with us this week is my dear friend Alex Beecroft. A grassroots activist of 9 years, spoken word poet, farmer, and father of two twin boys, Alex exemplifies what it means to be a genuinely kind but firm man in our current society. In this episode we talk about what it means to be a father beyond the utilitarian roles that our culture places on us, the importance of fostering exploration in our children, creating space for ourselves as full beings while parenting, understanding toxic masculinity, and the rural vs urban divide of America.
In today's episode we sit down with the CEO of Root Awakening, Emily Ciosek! Holistic Health Coach, Ayurvedic Counsellor, and fellow podcaster, Emily's dedicated her life to helping clients overcome blockages and step more fully into their power. Her approach focuses heavily on meeting people's unique situation and modifying her tools to adapt to their life rather than forcing them to cold turkey and create extra harm and shame. In this episode we talk about creating boundaries, the importance of positive company, and the ease of eating well.
You can follow Emily's work over at https://msha.ke/emilys.rootawakening/ Her podcast link: https://anchor.fm/rootawakening Socials: IG-https://www.instagram.com/emilys.rootawakening/ FB-https://www.facebook.com/emilys.rootawakening
Sharing conversation with us this week is Mark Handler! Clinical psychologist, Tibetan singing bowl master, yogi, and a member of the association humanistic psychology and transpersonal psychology, Mark has a wildly interesting life story that we cover in some detail as it relates to the technology of singing bowls. Not only do we cover singing bowls, overtone singing, and his process of energy field assessment; we also cover the integration of "fringe" practices into contemporary medicine models, moving past empiricism, and the difference of extraordinary experiences over supernatural.
You can find Mark's work over at tibetanbowlmaster.com to purchase his tracks or see his upcoming events. He also has a wide selection of cool videos over on Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/user/MarkHandler/featured
Intro track is 'Ajna' from his website.
In today's deep dive we have the wise Kacee Must from Citizen Yoga to help us illuminate the many aspects of practicing yoga in this current century. Coming from a largely philosophical approach we talk about integrating this ancient practice in our contemporary lives, what it means to be a yogi, and how we can make this beautiful path more accessible to people who may have been turned away from the more toxic elements of the community at large. We also take some time to explore her business, Citizen Yoga from it's value structures to it's new on demand platform (with a nice 7 day free trial by the way) and some of the core principles behind what she calls 'Alignment Yoga'.
To get connected to Kacee's many offerings, head on over to citizenyogastudio.com or her socials @citizenyogadetroit.
Her Ted Talk mentioned at the end: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfTQXy3GUH4&t=5s&ab_channel=KaceeMust
Helping me kick off the new year we have Zak & What Army? joining us on 21st Century Vitalism. Performance artist, podcaster, event coordinator, musician, and international man of nonsense sits down with us to talk about the current socio-political-spiritual state of America and the importance of NONSENSE in navigating this upcoming year. He truly is one of the most magical turtles I've had the rare gift of meeting and I'm confident you'll feel the same.
To stay in touch, check out his socials: @iamanonsenseman which hosts livestreams of his podcast and up to date calendars for his events and other in person shenanigans.
Shannon is one of two folks who operates the Project Bring Me To Life Podcast Network, which is a hub of wonderful light workers who are all creating conversations on how to more fully align their lives with their passions. She's also a multi media artist who paints, crafts jewelry, and hosts meditations and healing containers. In this episode we talk about a whole heap of juicy topics such as her one on one coaching offerings, holding space, healing generational trauma, past life regression, importance of talismans, and her intention with the podcast network.
You can find more about Shannon and her offerings directly at Www.shantasticshine.com
Or check out her biggest passion project the Bring Me 2 Life Network at Www.bringme2life.com
In this episode I sit down with good friend, Ben Hogan to talk about all things Saunas! This is the first episode that we dive into temperature related therapies and I'm sure it won't be the last. We talk about the benefits of using a sauna, the historical context and uses, the community generating aspect, as well as information on building your own! We also cover cold showers and talk a decent amount about the legendary Wim Hoff!
In this episode we sat down with Amanda Gilbert of Happy Henna to talk about all things henna. We cover its history, the process of adornment, the spiritual and meditative aspects, use in self expression and self discovery, and her incredible work with creating spaces for women battling cancer to feel a sense of empowerment and coming home to their true selves. It was an incredible conversation that hits a lot of the marks that I aim for in the explorations of the show and if you want to get involved with her new non-profit, Henna Crowns of Courage, I strongly suggest checking out the website and supporting the Kickstarter initiative she has going.
Links! https://www.happyhenna.com/ https://www.hennacrownsofcourage.org/ https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hennacrownsofcourage/henna-crowns-of-courage-created-by-amanda-joy-gilbert https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5cr0cAxlla9xaSnMFsJaPA/featured
This episode is all about conscious community building! We sit down with Tony Geren of Y-Not, an uplifting jam hybrid band out of Grand Rapids Michigan to talk about his efforts in creating the G.R.A.S.S network (Grand Rapids Autonomous Support System). We dive deep into the importance of creating networks geared towards building community resiliency, mutual empowerment, and skill shares. We cover his journey of beginning such a community, the structure of operation, the importance of decentralization, and how to start your own wherever you may find yourself.
You can follow Tony's musical work by giving Y-Not a listen over on Spotify and youtube, they just released a new acoustic EP that is absolutely phenomenal!
He's also got a podcast, Tune In and Find the Others https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOU5ivoqLTn2iaWbQp9PnLw
GRASS Page: http://grasscommunity.weebly.com/ GRASS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GRASSCommunity (Livestreams available to join during COVID pandemic)
“The ‘Muse’ is not an artistic mystery, but a mathematical equation. The gift are those ideas you think of as you drift to sleep. The giver is that one you think of when you first awake.” ― Roman Payne
In this week's episode, we sit down with Carisa Holmes, creative coach, holistic healthcare practitioner, musician, and author. If each episode represents a theme, this one is 'Creativity'. We talk the process of building a relationship with the muse, unblocking ourselves when it's just not flowing, overcoming stage fright, the relationship between bodywork and creativity, the function of electronic music, and how creativity flows through all things. This is a powerhouse of a conversation and if you wish to take on the work of refining your creative impulses, I encourage you to get involved with Carisa's platform.
Links! https://carisacreates.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CarisaCreates https://soundcloud.com/user-810480368 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWEbphEM6sdPynC_r033qAw/featured
Today's episode is very special as we're introducing one of the key pillars of the show, social activism! To launch this boat we sit down with documentarian and videographer Jose Guadalupe Jimenez Jr to talk about his newest work, Citizen: The Jilmar Ramos-Gomez Story which is a disheartening tale of a United States veteran being arrested and threatened with deportation. We also talk about his bi-lingual news publication startup, the nature of being undocumented, the psychology of Latinx communities under the Trump era, the evolution of immigration policy, and the sordid way that ICE is operating in the United States today.
Check out Jose's bi-lingual journalism startup: https://www.candormedia.org/ for some top of the line reporting.
Citizen's Indiegogo campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/citizen-the-jilmar-ramos-gomez-story/coming_soon (Even a dollar goes a long way to bring this important vision into focus)
Gordie Morton of The Gallery Society joins us this week as we talk about event production, community building, online marketing, the music festival scene, the beauty of collaboration, hat pin trading culture, and honestly quite a bit more. The Gallery Society is an art collective from the Metro Detroit area that specializes in event production, merchandising solutions, connecting and elevating artists, and graphic design work. It's a really dope project and can be found and followed at @thegallerysociety and their website thegallerysociety.com
Happy 10 episodes, enjoy and be well!
This week's guest is Hannah Laine of Earth Radio! Hannah is a lifelong musician with a wide variety of styles that span from jazz and soul to livelooped soundbaths. In this episode we cover her journey through sound and self discovery, working with darkness, importance of practice and path, and healing through art and creativity. We also have a special treat at the end of the episode for you :)
Hannah's dope new patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hannahlaine Socials: https://www.facebook.com/hannahlainemusic @hannahlainemusic
Earth Radio's Website: https://www.earthradiomusic.com/ Socials: https://www.facebook.com/earthradi0 http://bit.ly/EarthRadioInstagram http://bit.ly/EarthRadioTwitter http://bit.ly/EarthRadioYouTubePlaylists They're also on the Spotify!
This week we have David Ippel joining us for a solid conversation on all things fitness. As a corrective exercise specialist and physical trainer, David has been pouring his heart and soul into developing a practice that meets his clients unique needs. In this episode we talk about getting started with fitness for those who don't have a practice, the importance of healthy lifestyle in managing emotional wellbeing, living with chronic pain, and creating sustainable habits that will last your entire life.
If you wish to contact David for a consultation or training session, reach out to him via email davidippelfitness@gmail.com or his social media @davidippelfitness
This week we'll be sitting down with Kelsey Peck, a massage therapist, yogi, manifestation coach, and newly found astrologer. In this episode we cover some of the base elements of astrology and breakdown some of the important aspects of a natal chart! We also cover massage, the importance of teachers, and her unique story of how she found her way into the world of wellness.
You can find Kelsey on facebook by searching either holistic home (Hopkins MI), or by her name Kelsey Peck! She's available for chart readings, bodywork, yoga sessions!
This week's offering is a conversation I recently shared with Fable the Poet! Fable is Grand Rapids (MI) poet laureate, founder of The Diatribe organization, as well as one of the initiators of The Drunken Retort here in West Michigan. In this episode we talk about the power of poetry from both writer and listeners perspective, as well as his community engagement projects and interacting with the youth through the written word. This was a real treat to have an hour of his time so I trust that those of you listening will enjoy :)
You can find Fable and his projects at https://thediatribe.org/ http://mindoffable.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FableThePoet
In this episode we sit down with visual artist, Randi Ford to talk about the aspect of art that many try to avoid, BUSINESS. Amongst creativity, flow state, inspiration, and our recent trek to the upper peninsula of Michigan, Randi distills some essential wisdom on cultivating success while pursuing your passion. This episode introduces another pillar of the shows premise, being that in order to find harmony in life, we need to bring our inner and outer world into alignment. Right livelihood is essential and Randi's path has creatively done just that!
You can connect with her over at https://randifordart.com/ to commission custom work, order tees and mugs, or buy prints of all shapes and sizes.
Or alternatively you can follow her over on social media over at https://www.facebook.com/RandiFordFlowPaintings and https://www.instagram.com/Randi_Ford_Flow_Paintings/
Welcome David Krantz to 21st Century Vitalism! David is an epigenetics coach, musician, and bio harmonizing practitioner out of Asheville, North Carolina. In this episode we talk about his epigenetic coaching program where he helps people develop healthy routines that are optimized on an individual basis from information gathered through genetic testing. He recently created a proprietary test that analyzes the unique characteristics of a client's endocannabinoid system and helps them make informed decisions about how to cultivate a healthy relationship with cannabis and it's wonderful medicinal properties.
You can connect with David through his website: https://david-krantz.com/ Or through instagram/facebook: @DavidKrantzEpigeneticCoach OR through his musical endeavor, Futexture on all major streaming platforms.
Hello and welcome to episode three of 21st Century Vitalism! This week we sit down with Nicholas Bolton, a community mental health counselor and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner located in Colombus, Ohio. In this episode we take a deep dive into the science of trauma and explore how body based approaches may actually hold the key to resolving difficult experiences as well as open the door to expanded states of awareness.
Nicholas is a provisional teacher for the Community Resiliency Model and offers online and in-person workshops for groups, families, communities and organizations throughout the United States. The aim of this model is to teach¬¬ simple biologically based skills, based on upon current science, to help individuals and communities get back into balance in body, mind and spirit and to educate about common reactions resulting from individual or communal traumas such as poverty, racism, family violence, natural and human-made disasters. Nicholas is very passionate in cultivating “trauma-informed” and “resiliency-informed” individuals and communities. He is currently being trained in Transforming Touch and Transforming Intentional Touch, the work of Stephen Terrell, PsyD, SEP, where the focus is on healing Developmental Trauma and working with the Primitive Reflexes.
Join his email list at www.NicholasBoltonCounseling.com to stay up-to-date with events and offerings.
In this episode we sit down with Samantha Mee (Paramdev Kaur), a Detroit based Ayurvedic counsellor and massage practitioner. Samantha uses a mixture of modalities including sound healing, reiki, reflexology, and more to assist clients in navigating anxiety, stress, PTSD, digestive disorders, and insomnia. In this conversation we cover many of these practices as well as the importance of solitude, balancing the masculine and feminine principles, and sustainable usage of plant medicines. You can stay connected with her at paramdev-kaur.com as well as following her on instagram and facebook!
In the inaugural episode of 21st Century Vitalism, we sit down with fitness guru Mike Chang to talk about his daily flow practice and the flow tribe wellness group. The daily flow practice is a combination of exercises, stretches, energy work, and breathwork which harmonizes the body, mind, and spirit. We explore the philosophy underpinning it and the radical transformations in consciousness that accompany each of the movements. We talk about processing difficult emotions through qi gong, yoga, and meditation, and a whole lot more. Welcome, to 21st Century Vitalism.