Current Ritual: Recent Episodes
S.S. Kitty
Tune in to hear SS Kitty, aka Kat, talk mindset and behavior with a variety of guests. As an occupational therapist, Kat knows that our well-being is rooted in habits, roles and routines. Let’s shed light on a variety of holistic health topics including self care, nutrition, play, intimacy and plant medicine. If you want to learn more about Kat and nervous system health, her website is https://currentritual.com.
Dr. Emily Zerba of Thrive Osteopathy comes onto the program to discuss the healthcare system and ways she is re-writing the rules! Learn about Osteopathy and the Direct Primary Care model that allows people to experience holistic and individualized care without involving insurance… to learn more about Thrive Osteopathy, you can visit https://thrivecarbondale.com/
Reverend Hardy interviews Taylen Cameron of Sattva Doula Company. Trigger warning that this interview covers many tender topics including nutrition, conception, pregnancy, childbirth, post partum care, family dynamics and the path forward for mothers and families. To learn more about Taylen and her services visit Sattvadoula.com
This month’s episode of Current Ritual explores Soulful Impact. Brooks Barron joins DJ Reverend Hardy to discuss the path of self discovery.
On this month's episode of Current Ritual, Tom Karrel joins to discuss Restorative Justice and handling conflict while living in community. Tom is a Life Coach and Group Facilitator specializing in helping disconnected individuals and groups develop stronger relationships and navigate conflict through meaningful conversations.
This episode dives into mental health as SS Kitty interviews Tyler Stableford on the most effective tools within the psychotherapy world. This pertinent conversation highlights IFS (Internal Family Systems), EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and psychedelic assisted therapy.
On this episode of Current Ritual host SS Kitty interviews Mikaela de la Myco to discuss Mother of The Mushroom project where Mikaela has partnered with James Fadiman to collect data regarding mothers who interact with psychedelic mushrooms along the entire continuum from conception through post partum.
On this month's episode of Current Ritual, host SS Kitty talks with Sarah Schilcter of the Waldkinder Adventure Preschool. They dive into the philosophy behind a "forest school".
On this month's episode of Current Ritual, host SS Kitty interviews Rita Marsh from the Center of Human Flourishing as well as Lia Barskey of the Carbondale Rec Center to discuss the upcoming Spring into Wellness event in April. Learn about this special first Friday event that focuses on holistic well-being.
On this month's episode of Current Ritual, host SS Kitty interviews Shianne Lee, a transformative coach that integrates yoga, mindfulness, inner child healing and embodiment into her practice.
On this episode of Current Ritual, Kat interviews a death doula, Rachel Becker to kick off the new year. Listen in on a candid conversation about mortality and how to face it gracefully. Learn important questions to ask and conversations to have to unpack the topic of death so that you may truly live.
This month's episode of Current Ritual is a conversation about regenerative vs chemical agriculture. Kat interviews Casey Piscura of Seed Peace and the Farm Collaborative. Learn about agricultural practices, the impact on your health, and the future vision for Carbondale food supply.
On this episode of Current Ritual, be reminded that Love is the Antidote as Kat interviews Erica Lazarus of At Our Honest. Erica is a licensed social worker (MSW/LSW), educator, and creative visionary. She seeks to bring mindfulness based programming to local communities, in efforts to guide youth into a more confident, peaceful, and authentic Self.
On this month's episode of Current Ritual, S.S. Kitty interviews Tim Burr, founder of Return to Dirt. They discuss adaptive motor sports, High Fives Foundation and Tim’s vision and mission of helping injured athletes access the backcountry.
On this episode, Kat interviews a birth and post partum doula, Bella Bailey. They get into hot topics including the history of midwifery in America, home birth, hospital birth, post partum needs and why Bella believes that pregnancy, birth and post partum are sacred rites of passage, not medical conditions.
This month on Current Ritual, host S.S. Kitty interviews Auston Tribble, organizer of Grovestock Music & Art Festival in Glenwood Springs.
This month on Current Ritual, host S.S. Kitty interviews Jaime Fiske of SUP Marble. They discuss all things paddle boarding, what’s going on up in Marble this season, and local activities to consider during our beautiful Colorado summer.
Kat interviews holistic coach Mindy Arbuckle, with a focus on waking up your true nature–and enhancing modern living with ancient traditions. The divine feminine, embodying yourself, and tapping into your gifts, all on this month's episode of Current Ritual.
On this episode of Current Ritual, Kat interviews Annie Worley, one of the founders of Carbondale's Environmental Board.
On this episode of Current Ritual, Kat interviews Davis Cowles, the founder of Moon & Back Coaching.
In this episode Kat interviews Jim Harris about his experience using psychedelic mushrooms to recover from a spinal cord injury. The conversation weaves through personal experiences and opinions around harm reduction. Kat and Jim discuss the future of spinal cord and other rehabilitation for physical disabilities, which has been mostly left out of the current research into psychedelic medicine.
Kat interviews Harper Kaufman of Two Roots Farm to discuss the ups and downs of being a farmer in the Roaring Fork Valley. Learn about winter farming methods, the Two Roots CSA and Harper’s passion of connecting community with their farmers and food. Listen in and let’s grow together!
On this episode of Current Ritual, host SS Kitty interviews Hamilton of Hamilton’s Mushrooms. They discuss filmmaking, proposition 122, and the emerging Mycological society of Colorado.
On this episode of Current Ritual, Kat interviews Adam Hutchison, an acupuncturist and Chinese medicine practitioner. If you want to learn some basics of Chinese medicine, what to be aware of with the changing of the seasons and how to foster a healthy nervous system, you don’t want to miss this episode. Adam and Kat also dive in psychedelic healing, the Lucia Light and a new offering for a nervous system reset ceremony. Kat and Adam created the ceremony together and they named the experience, The Embodied Light Journey. Check out Adam athttps://www.lumencarbondale.com/
On this episode of Current Ritual, Kat interviews Jaelin Mayer about psychedelic assisted therapy. Jaelin is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Psychedelic Integration Coach, Registered Nurse, and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Candidate at the University of Colorado. She has received specialized training in psychedelic-assisted therapy through the California Institute of Integral Studies and Ketamine Training Center. She works with clients undergoing ketamine therapy for the treatment of mental health conditions at the Institute for Psychedelic Therapy in Carbondale, Colorado. This interview touches on the legal landscape for psychedelics in America, Proposition 122 in Colorado, harm reduction and safety information as well as the future of ethically using plant medicines. Enjoy.
This episode of Current Ritual is focused on the art and power of storytelling. Kat interviews local artist, healer and teacher, Alya Howe on her current project, “Field of Dreams” which is being presented at the Snowmass Collective. You don’t want to miss this conversation, where we can all take a moment to reflect on the stories we keep and what influence they are having on our human experience. The next performance is September 25 and free to all. RSVP to info@thecollectivesnowmass.comEnjoy!
This episode is a start to understanding the loss of community in the modern world. We discuss the effect on our ability to grieve and praise phases of life. This episode is a call for all of us to witness the world as it is and hopefully still feel joy despite knowing the facts. Enjoy a heart opening conversation between SS Kitty and Adrián Victór.
Host S.S. Kitty speaks with speaks with Ascendigo's Dan Richardson and Juile Kaufman on how to provide safe community participation for their clients.
Kat interviews Madison Cheshire, a local Midwife, Mentor, Artist, and Bodyworker. Madison the creator of Birth-Pathways and Wildflower Visionary; two projects focused on reclaiming wholeness, freedom, and sovereignty in pregnancy, birth and beyond. In this episode Kat and Madison discuss being an informed consumer of healthcare, how to foster body sovereignty, the importance of community around birth and connecting with the rhythms of the body and life.
Kat interviews Matthew McCabe from Ascendigo to discuss the mission, goals and services that they provide for people on the autistic spectrum. They also discuss Neurodiversity and changing terminology. Take a listen to learn how to support Ascendigo as well as people with autism in our community.
The April interview is a repeat guest, Anne More, somatic sexologist and erotic blueprint trainer. In this episode we dive into the 5 erotic blueprint types that include energetic, sensual, sexual, kinky and shapeshifter. Listen in to learn more about yourself, your nervous system and how you experience pleasure! Parental discretion advised.
Host S.S. Kitty speaks with Gabriella Mejia on the power of ritual and transitioning from cultural appropriation to cultural appreciation.
Current Ritual host S.S. Kitty interviews Amber Crowley of Itzy Bits of Health. They talk about how to foster your well-being with food & plants.
Host S.S. Kitty interviews Anne More an Advanced Erotic Blueprint Trainer and Somatic Sexologist. Anne and Kitty will discuss intimacy and why the conversation is so important.
Dive into fostering a healthy mindset when the stakes are high! Disabled veteran, Kirstie Ennis, shares the wisdom she has gained during her mission to summit mountains on every continent. Kirstie has completed 6 and is about to head to Antarctica to go after number 7. Don’t miss this conversation that covers mindset, spiritual bypassing, boundaries, self talk and conflict management.