A few years ago, I was introduced to the idea of darkness therapy and was immediately intrigued and terrified. It took me years of research and exploring different modalities to see if this was actually something that I was being drawn to, or if I was attracted by an old practice becoming mainstream again. After sitting with this idea for years, I finally made the decision to have a 5 day sit in the dark. In todays episode, the lovely Aiua Wild is joining the show as a guest host and will be chatting with me about my darkness experience. Together, we explore the profound impact that darkness can have and its potential for deep self-reflection and growth. This experience was extremely pivotal for me and the journey in life that I'm on. I'm excited to unpack the experiences, challenges, and revelations of navigating the depths of darkness, shedding light on the mysteries within ourselves.

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Today, we're delving into the enigmatic world of psychics. Remember those captivating psychic hotline infomercials from the '90s? Yeah, those left quite the impression on many of us. But have you ever considered the legitimacy behind psychic abilities? Join me as I sit down with Jen Cabot, a close friend and an insightful psychic. Jen will shed light on how her psychic abilities have influenced her life's journey and how she utilizes these gifts to aid others. We'll explore topics like taming the ego, delving into inner child work, and the often-underestimated significance of integration in personal development. Get ready to broaden your perspective and dive deep into the realm of psychic phenomena.

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Website I ⁠JenniferCabot.com⁠

IG I ⁠@jennifer_the_healer⁠

Email I JenniferCabot@Gmail.com

In a world rich with diverse perspectives, it's crucial to approach unfamiliar concepts with both curiosity and skepticism. Throughout this episode, we explore the delicate balance between embracing alternative beliefs and maintaining a healthy dose of critical thinking. As practitioners, how can we create a safe environment for exploring esoteric knowledge, ensuring the best interests of those seeking guidance? And who better to help me, then Seph Dietlin. Seph has a unique ability to communicate with his Angels. Living this life, he has had to traverse this situation many times and I'm sure he will many more. Together, we navigate the complexities of navigating unfamiliar realities with honesty, integrity, and compassion. We also delve into the multifaceted nature of the ego and touch base with Seph on the intriguing New Earth Prophecy. Sometimes, the most valuable insights lie in unexpected places – even in paths we never thought we'd explore. Join the conversation and embark on a journey of discovery with us.

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Website I ⁠⁠TalkToMyAngels.com⁠⁠

Instagram I ⁠⁠@TalkToMyAngels⁠⁠

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Join us on today's episode as we welcome back Jason Donaldson to delve into the world of meditation. In our conversation, we aim to demystify this practice that often feels overwhelming or inaccessible. There are countless approaches to meditation, but many of us find ourselves trapped in our own heads, unsure of where to begin. Together, we explore the importance of discovering an approach that resonates with you personally, rather than adhering to someone else's prescribed method. It's about embracing meditation in a way that feels authentic and meaningful to your own journey, rather than conforming to preconceived notions. However, we also acknowledge the potential pitfalls of our peaceful practices. While meditation can offer profound benefits, there's a danger of using it as a means of escape or avoidance. Finding balance is key—a balance that's unique to each individual and their specific goals. So, tune in as Jason and I navigate the path to inner peace, emphasizing the significance of being present in our current state rather than fixating on where we think we should be. Let's embark on this journey together towards finding peace within ourselves.

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Website I ⁠⁠JasonDonaldsonHealer.com⁠⁠

YouTube I ⁠⁠@JasonDonaldsonHealer⁠⁠

Instagram I ⁠⁠@JasonDonaldsonHealer

Today I'm joined by Susan and Ron in an enlightening conversation geared towards holistic practitioners seeking to thrive in the world of business. With a passion for supporting entrepreneurs in the holistic field, Susan and Ron offer invaluable insights on starting, developing, and growing practices while prioritizing the well-being of business owners. As returning guest Susan and newcomer Ron share their expertise, they discuss their program tailored to educate and coach individuals in the holistic realm. Their mission? To provide a platform for practitioners to understand the essence of their business beyond fleeting trends, fostering responsible growth and sustainable success. In this episode, we dive deep into topics such as navigating imposter syndrome and embracing your true value within the industry. While the journey of owning and running a business can feel overwhelming, Susan and Ron remind listeners that they don't have to go it alone. Rejecting the myth of the self-made human, they emphasize the importance of seeking guidance and support along the entrepreneurial path. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Susan and Ron as they empower holistic practitioners to embark on their entrepreneurial journey with confidence and purpose.

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Website I ⁠HolisticBizGrowth.com⁠

Website I ⁠RonTesterCoaching.com⁠

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Instagram I ⁠@RonTester⁠

Instagram I ⁠⁠⁠@TrueRadianceHealingArts⁠⁠⁠

YouTube I ⁠⁠⁠@TrueRadianceHealingArts⁠⁠

Over time, yoga's movement and meditation practices have seamlessly woven into various facets of our lives, from personal routines to corporate seminars and even prison programs. In this episode, we're joined by Chris and Faraji from Yoga Behind Bars. In this conversation they share insights into the implementation and transformation of their program, both before and after the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. From encountering resistance within correctional facilities to witnessing firsthand the positive changes in incarcerated individuals, Chris and Faraji provide a compelling narrative of the program's journey. Faraji sheds light on the significance of the Black Prisoners Caucus, highlighting its role in empowering both incarcerated individuals and members of the community beyond prison walls. In a system where incarceration often strips away one's sense of humanity, initiatives like Yoga Behind Bars offer a beacon of hope, fostering human connection and paving the way for redemption and reintegration into society. Join us as we explore how these humanizing and community-centered practices can offer a path to healing and renewal, reminding us that no one is beyond redemption, and we are all need connection to self and to our community.

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Email I FarajiBhakti@YogaBehindBars.org

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Instagram I ⁠@YogaBehindBars⁠

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I'm excited to have Peter Bolland, a cherished guest known for his approachability and knack for unraveling esoteric subjects. I've always admired his ability to make complex topics understandable. Recently, Peter released his debut book, "The Seven Stone Path: An Everyday Journey To Wisdom," a culmination of his efforts to make profound wisdom accessible to all. In our conversation, Peter walks us through the seven "stones" he chose to focus on in his book and explains how he arrived at them. One of the remarkable aspects of the book is its inclusivity, drawing from various wisdom traditions. It reminds us that there are countless paths to enlightenment, each offering unique perspectives and interpretations. Navigating through dense and intricate texts from different eras can be daunting, but Peter's guidance makes it more manageable. With his teachings, listeners can embark on their own journey toward wisdom, armed with newfound clarity and understanding. Tune in as we delve into Peter's insights and discover how his book can serve as a beacon on the path to enlightenment.

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Website I ⁠⁠⁠PeterBolland.com⁠⁠⁠

Book I ⁠The Seven Stone Path: An Everyday Journey to Wisdom⁠

Workbook I ⁠The Seven Stone Path Workbook (Free Download)⁠

Blog I ⁠Thinking Through⁠

Guided Meditations I ⁠Insight Timer⁠

YouTube I ⁠⁠⁠@PeterBolland⁠⁠

Spotify Music I ⁠⁠⁠Peter Bolland⁠⁠⁠

Spotify Music I ⁠⁠⁠The Coyote Problem⁠

Join us on a journey of self-discovery and healing as we delve into the world of somatic therapy. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of mind-body techniques designed to release tension, stress, and trauma that may be buried deep within. I'm excited sit with Hannah, a seasoned expert in somatic therapy, who shares invaluable insights into the nuances of the energetic body. Together, we dive into the integration of somatic and energy practices, illuminating how these modalities can catalyze personal evolution and facilitate profound healing. We discuss how simple practices such as breathing and movement can serve as potent tools for reconnecting with oneself and embarking on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Even exploring the fascinating concept of storing external information in DNA and how this awareness can reshape our understanding of human potential. Tune in as we uncover the extraordinary ability within each of us to reclaim our wholeness and embark on a journey of holistic healing.

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Email I hello@theanamcarahealingcenter.com

Website I ⁠⁠AnamCaraHealing.Center⁠⁠

IG I ⁠⁠@TheAnamCaraHealingCenter

I'm so happy to have Aiua Wild back on the show so soon. Together, we'll be delving into the powerful realm of using sexual liberation as a tool to navigate and potentially free ourselves from trauma. Join us as we explore the nuances between objectification and genuine appreciation, the concept of nurturing ourselves through our sexualities, and the intriguing idea of self-created challenges to seek purpose, carry burdens, or achieve fulfillment. We'll also be discussing how some individuals experiencing decision fatigue might turn to practices like S&M as a coping mechanism, shedding light on the importance of understanding and respecting diverse expressions of pleasure and healing. So, if you or someone you know resonates with this journey, this conversation is for you. Tune in for an enlightening and empowering dialogue that challenges preconceptions and offers insightful perspectives on sexual liberation and its role in personal growth.

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Instagram I ⁠⁠@SensuousRevival ⁠⁠

Instagram I ⁠⁠@WildNatureRetreat

In today's episode, we dive into the transformative world of psilocybin therapies with Justin Brent, the CEO of Redwood Mycro and a passionate advocate for the potential of this medicine. Justin joins me to sheds light on the evolving landscape surrounding psilocybin's therapeutic benefits amidst its legal and perception challenges. As conversations around the efficacy of microdosing gain traction, Justin unpacks the nuances, focusing on the intriguing intersection between microdosing psilocybin and the placebo effect. Personally intrigued by the power of the placebo effect, we explore its profound implications, revealing the astounding capabilities of our minds. Delving deeper, we question whether the method of healing truly matters if the individual experiences improvement. From discussions on crystals to essential oils, we ponder if triggering a placebo effect is indeed significant if it yields positive results. In the end, does the pathway to healing hold importance as long as the person finds relief? Join us on this insightful journey as we navigate the resilience of the human mind and the profound impacts of the placebo effect in the realm of well-being and healing.

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Website I ⁠⁠RedwoodMycro.com⁠⁠

Email I RedwoodMycro@gmail.com

Instagram I ⁠⁠@RedwoodMycro.mx

Jacob McEwen is an LMFTA psychotherapist, working in Spokane, WA. Throughout our discussion, Jacob sheds light on how evolutionary psychology has influenced his therapeutic practice. We explore its profound influence on understanding human behavior and emotions, providing a unique lens through which he approaches therapy. One of my personal highlights is our chat about psychedelic-assisted therapies. Jacob shares invaluable insights into their transformative potential within therapeutic settings, offering a perspective that challenges conventional practices. Towards the end we begin dissecting the concept and origin of "average" and its relevance in today's evolving societal landscape. We delve into the resurgence of the individual, unraveling its significance in our quest for personal growth and fulfillment. Join us for an immersive and healing dialogue as we navigate through these thought-provoking subjects, offering a glimpse into the profound impact they have on our lives.

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Website I ⁠AnchorSpokane.com⁠

Instagram I ⁠@Alchemy.Hillyard⁠

In this episode, I'm joined by Tracy Strash, owner of Be One Yoga Studio and seasoned host of multiple successful wellness retreats. During our conversation we delve into the intricate details that make these events not just fulfilling but also seamlessly organized. Tracy unravels the often overlooked aspects beyond content planning, such as insurance necessities, transportation logistics, and dietary considerations. She shares invaluable wisdom and firsthand stories, guiding you through the scheduling intricacies and execution essentials crucial for hosting a thriving wellness retreat for your community. Whether it's determining the perfect timing, ideal locations, or the nuanced particulars, Tracy offers insights to ensure your retreat is a resounding success.

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Facebook I ⁠⁠facebook.com/tstrash⁠⁠

Instagram I ⁠⁠@TStrash⁠⁠

Website I ⁠⁠lifestylewellnessconnection.com⁠⁠

Yoga Studio I ⁠⁠beoneyogastudio.com⁠⁠

Be One Instagram I ⁠@BeOneYogaStudioKirkland⁠

Embark on a transformative journey as we delve into the profound influence of meditation and breath work on personal growth and healing. In this insightful episode, Zach Rehder, amidst his North American tour, joins us to explore these pivotal modalities that have deeply shaped his own path and countless others. Discover profound concepts that resonate at our core - the belief in our innate perfection and the realization that we are our own healers. Through breath work and meditation, these concepts are reinforced, reaching both our conscious and subconscious levels. We discuss the limitations and potentials of a teacher's role in our individual journeys, exploring what they can and cannot provide. Towards the end, Zach speaks to a topic very present in both of us, the idea of spiritual bypassing, or hiding in our spiritual practices. We can't hide from what may trigger us. This is where the big work happens.

I am grateful for Zach taking time to share his invaluable insights, inspiring us to embrace our own transformative paths through breath work, meditation, and the quest for inner gratitude.

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Website I ⁠⁠zachrehder.com⁠⁠

Instagram I ⁠@ZachRehder

Holli West is back to share her wisdom in the intricate realms of morals and ethics in the context of personal and professional practice. We talk of the importance of setting boundaries—essential not only for oneself but also for the well-being of clients and the sacred space we inhabit. Holli shares her wisdom on the crucial role of ethical conduct in fostering a safe and supportive environment for clients embarking on their transformative journeys. We emphasize the paramount importance of working within the bounds of integrity, shedding light on the necessity of removing ego from the therapeutic process. As we navigate the terrain of energy work, where intense emotions often surface, understanding and establishing clear boundaries and ethical guidelines emerge as linchpins for sustained healing practices.

Join us for a thoughtful exploration of ethics, boundaries, and the heart-centered approach to assisting others on their healing path.

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Email I hollidhh@hotmail.com

Join us for a powerful episode featuring Tim Wise, one of the leading voices in the fight against racism in the United States. In this conversation, we delve into Tim's personal journey, hearing firsthand accounts of his upbringing in Tennessee and how witnessing racial inequalities and violence ignited his passion for change. Tim sheds light on the subtle ways racial rhetoric can be masked or woven into other narratives, offering valuable insights on how to decipher the true message behind political discourse. He also imparts invaluable advice on how to effectively respond to racial rhetoric and emphasizes the significance of approaching this journey with humility. Tim's unwavering courage in standing up and speaking out from a young age is truly inspiring.

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Instagram I ⁠@TimWiseOfficial⁠

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I love talking with Aiua Wild. She beautifully holds space, makes you feel heard and speaks in a way that can make the esoteric feel more approachable. Today's conversation was supposed to be about something completely different than where it went. But that's the beautiful thing about being present in an unscripted conversation. Sometimes we veer and keep on veering. Today we veered towards finding your happiness, the dangers of comparing yourself to others and embracing your own emotional spectrum. We are all living our own human experience. Sometimes it's nice to know others are also trying to find ways to forgive themselves and integrate the painful lessons we've learned in life. Having conversations about life with others can help us feel connected and could help us find an answer we didn't even know we were looking for. Come with us as we talk about the human experience.

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Instagram I ⁠@SensuousRevival ⁠

Instagram I ⁠@WildNatureRetreat

This conversation with Midge Murphy was very informative and eye opening for me. Midge is on today to talk about her book, "Practice Energy Healing in Integrity" and to share some insights and common missteps she's witnessed in the field of energy work. She educates us on how careful people working in the field of Complimentary Alternative Medicines (CAM) or Energy Worker's have to be with what they offer, what verbiage they use and how laws and regulatory boards differ from state to state. As the CAM practices gain more acceptance as valid modalities in the west, I can imagine we will start seeing more attempts at regulation, if you're not experiencing them already. Midge is here to make sure you are keeping yourself safe, by informing you of the things a lot of us may not be so savvy with.

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Website I ⁠MidgeMurphy.com⁠

Book I ⁠Practice Energy Healing in Integrity - The Joy of Offering Your Gifts Legally and Ethically ⁠

About a year ago, I experienced a type of A/V Entrainment prior to my monthly float therapy and it was amazing! But since then, I haven't been able to find a practitioner who offers this modality. Well today, I'm talking with Teresa Eggleston about her offerings, which include A/V Entrainment, Lifespan Integration and Body Based Trauma therapies. We explore the levels of trauma that we can experience and how even a seemingly positive life can have hidden traumas wrapped up in it that we need to find and unpack. We live in a very thought based world and sometimes don't even realize that we've disassociated from our bodies. These modalities can help you create a stronger bond with the Self and show us how to get back in our bodies. We also touch on how to build stronger conversational skills and the psychological importance of our first archetypical story of challenge. The story of our birth. Join us as we explore Teresa's journey and learn about the modalities that have impacted her and her clients.

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Website I ⁠Embodied-Psyche.com⁠

Email I Embodied.Psyche@gmail.com

Instagram I ⁠@Embodied.Pysche⁠

Website I ⁠Alchemy-Hilliard.com⁠

Email I Alchemy.Hilliard@gmail.com

Instagram I ⁠@Alchemy-Hillyard

Jason Donaldson is a Galactic Shaman who is deeply knowledgable and well versed in many healing art. In this stimulating conversation, we explore one of the principal modalities that Jason works with, Sekhem, as well as past life weapon removals, Dragon Energy and how integrating the ego with the Self may be a better approach than "killing the ego." We touch on the topic of the New Earth Theory. Which, if you follow the show, we initially started talking about this on Episode 98 with Seph Dietlin. I love when topics reemerge with different guests. But what exactly is a Galactic Shaman? Embark with me on this journey with Jason and let's find out together.

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Website I ⁠JasonDonaldsonHealer.com⁠

YouTube I ⁠@JasonDonaldsonHealer⁠

Instagram I ⁠@JasonDonaldsonHealer

Christine Gomes is joining me today to dive deep into the transformative power of yoga, trauma-informed practices, and the Polyvagal Theory. Through our conversation, we shed light on the impact of yoga programs in prison, showcasing the potential for profound change within these spaces. We speak to the importance of regulating your nervous system and explore practical tools you can use to understand and nurture your body's innate capacity for harmony and resilience. There is so much we can learn about ourselves and our bodies when we find the practices that work for us. When we can create safety within ourselves, we can learn and we can heal.

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Email I TheDeepestWellHolisticHealth@gmail.com

Embrace the gentle shift of seasons as the air turns crisp and leaves adorn themselves in vibrant hues. The herald of Fall Equinox is upon us, marking a time for introspection, gratitude, and a slower pace of life. Join us as Danica returns to dive deep into the art of syncing with the calendar and cherishing this profound juncture. Discover the magic of self-nurturing practices, from basking in the golden glow of sunsets to finding solace in restful slumber. Let these rituals guide you towards a harmonious equilibrium. As we reach the final episode of our 8-part journey through the Wheel of Life, let's culminate our exploration with the tender embrace of Fall Equinox.

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Instagram I ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanicaConnors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email I DanicaConnors@gmail.com

I was sitting in a meditation recently and a statement popped in my head. "You realize that you've benefited from sexism, racism & separatism among other things, and in some ways you've participated in it." That was a very hard thing for me to understand about myself. But when I took an honest look at my past, I could see a lifetime of examples staring back at me. That's not the human I want to be. Todays episode is about this difficult realization. So I invited Developmental Psychologist, Jen Jensen on to hold space for me as I continue to unpack this. This isn't the cry of a victim. This is an attempt to be a better human.

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Facebook I ⁠facebook.com/sojenyogajenniferjensen⁠

Website I ⁠SoJenYoga.com⁠ 

Join us in this deeply introspective episode as I sit down with the remarkable Kylee Gies. In this very vulnerable conversation, Kylee delves into her profound relationship with grief, illuminating how the practice of grief composting has provided her solace and transformation during challenging times. Through her personal experiences, we explore the concept of post-traumatic growth, finding inspiration in the ways we can emerge stronger from adversity. Additionally, we dive into the concept of "grief surfing," navigating the ebbs and flows of grief much like waves in the ocean of life. Tune in for an enlightening dialogue that offers insights into embracing grief as a catalyst for profound personal growth.

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Facebook I ⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/sacreddwelling⁠⁠⁠ 

Instagram I ⁠⁠⁠@Sacred_Dwelling ⁠⁠⁠

Website I ⁠⁠⁠sacreddwellingllc.com⁠⁠⁠ 

In this insightful conversation, I had the privilege of sitting down with the esteemed Kari Hohne from Cafe au Soul. Together, we explore the profound significance of embracing the middle path – that delicate balance between opposing forces – as illuminated by the principles of Taoism. With Kari's profound expertise, we navigate the intriguing landscape of dreams, unraveling their potential to provide profound insights into the tapestry of life. As we speak to the mysteries of the dream world, we uncover how these enigmatic visions might just be nature's ingenious mechanism for our personal and collective evolution. So, tune in for an enlightening discussion that will shift your perspective on dreams, Taoism, and the art of harmonizing with the flow of existence.

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Website I ⁠CafeAuSoul.com⁠

Facebook I ⁠Facebook.com/CafeAuSoul⁠

Instagram I ⁠@CafeAuSoul⁠

YouTube I ⁠@NatureIsAGuru⁠

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In this episode, I'm sitting down with Julian Gavalanes, a seasoned actor in the entertainment industry, to explore the tumultuous currents of the current writers and actors strike. Through our conversation, we traverse the intricate pathways of this labor movement, dissecting its roots and ramifications. Join us as we navigate the uncharted territories of AI's influence on storytelling, the intricate web of streaming rights that impacts both actors and writers, and the startling revelation that a substantial number within the guild grapple with inadequate insurance coverage. Embark on this enlightening voyage as we unravel the threads that bind the modern soul of the entertainment world.

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Instagram I ⁠⁠@SagAftra⁠⁠

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Website I ⁠⁠JulianGavilanes.com⁠⁠

Instagram I ⁠⁠@JulianGavilanes⁠

In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Kait and Natalie, hosts of an amazing podcast called "The Pot Moms". Today, we're talking about integrating plant medicines and parenting. We'll explore the ever-evolving legal landscape of these substances, speaking to some of the stigmas that revolve around these medicines and the stereotypes that follow them. We are not experts, by any means. But being parents, we have a lot of personal experience to draw on. Kait and Nat share their insights on how they navigate these conversations, offering valuable advice for others who might be considering similar paths. Join us as we embark on a thought-provoking conversation that challenges societal norms, sheds light on the therapeutic potential of plant medicines, and provides practical guidance for parents seeking alternative approaches to personal growth and family well-being. If you're curious about the modern soul's journey and the transformative power of plant-based parenting, this episode is a must-listen.

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Website I ⁠PotMomsPodcast.com⁠

Instagram I ⁠@PotMomsPodcast⁠

Pot Moms Podcast I ⁠Spotify Link⁠

Pot Moms Podcast I ⁠iTunes Link⁠

The Hero's Journey is a fantastic archetypical story that shows up throughout life, but has been portrayed in stories from books to movie screens for as long as we can see. But don't forget that you're living a hero's journey. Just because most people wouldn't pay to see whether or not you decide to answer the life changing call to take a new job or to start a new relationship, doesn't mean they aren't pivotal points to the person living the life. So today, Peter Bolland is joining me again to share his insights in the Hero's Journey. We walk through the 3 main stages and overlay ancient stories, pop culture and our own personal experiences to show how you could utilize this as a tool. This subject spurred a lot of side tangents, which allowed us to work around the idea of trickster energy, reincarnation and what role you may play in someone else's Hero's Journey. I love having Peter on. He always leaves with with so much to marinate on.

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Connect with Peter Bolland

Website I ⁠⁠PeterBolland.com⁠⁠

YouTube I ⁠⁠@PeterBolland⁠⁠ 

Spotify Music I ⁠⁠Peter Bolland⁠⁠

Spotify Music I ⁠⁠The Coyote Problem

Plants and fungus seem to have a symbiotic way of supporting us in our journey. From flower essences to tinctures, herbs fresh or dry, we can draw on these beings to help us up or down regulate our systems. But if you consciously connect to a plant, can the trust and knowledge that you've cultivated with it, allow that plant to help you in ways it's not "supposed to?" What does consciously connecting to something even mean? Katya is here to break down this concept and to help us understand the beauty that can happen when we interact in life in this way. Katya also recommends herbs to help support our emotions and organs.

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Facebook I ⁠facebook.com/HerbanWellness⁠

Instagram I ⁠@HerbanWellness⁠

Website I ⁠HerbanWellness.net⁠

Email I info@herbanwellness.net

Lughnasadh, also referred to as Lamas, is the midway point between Summer Solstice and Fall Equinox. This festival begins on August 1st & is honoring of our harvest season and recognizes the God Lugh. Today, we learn about Lugh, the God of Craftsmanship and the important roll that he plays. Danica shares her wisdom, walking us through traditions and rituals that we can practice to honor this transitional point in our year. This is a great time to visit your local farmers market, bake breads or cakes to share and to play games with your community. Join us today, as we conitinue our journey through the 8 Sabbats.

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Instagram I ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanicaConnors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email I DanicaConnors@gmail.com

Our body is extremely intelligent, constantly sending us messages and signals, even if we aren't aware of them. Finding ways to listen to your body and these signals can be hard if you've grown up in a culture or society that doesn't teach us how to listen to or even be aware of them. A lot of us have a hard time understanding and holding space for ourselves when strong emotions or bodily sensations arise. This is why I love people like Ben Dorfman. Ben is an author and self proclaimed healer masquerading as an acupuncturist. In todays chat we discuss Ben's book, The Highly Intelligent Body, and his personal healing journey with depression. Many beautiful topics were sparked from Ben's book and through discovering more about his work. A few take aways for me from our conversation revolved around remembering, or re-membering. As we find things that we are excited about in life, are we discovering them for the first time, or are we remembering them from a previous life and rediscovering a hidden passion? And through that process of remembering, are we re-membering ourselves? Putting ourselves, our journey, our spiritual being back together? We also speak to non sexual intimacy and how every person in your life can hold a level of intimacy with you, and you with them, that is completely unique to that human and your relationship with them. If we aren't listening to our bodies, we could be ignoring one of the most important tools in our tool kit. Journey with Ben and I as we discuss your Highly Intelligent Body.

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Connect with Ben Dorfman

Website I ⁠SeattleAcupunctureAndCoaching.com⁠

Instagram I ⁠@BenDorfmanCamp⁠

TikTok I ⁠@BenDorfmanCamp⁠

Book I ⁠The Highly Intelligent Body

The Sinus Ninja, Dr. Frank Aversano, is a Naturopathic Doctor who has been specializing in Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) for the nose and sinuses for over 20 years. I found The Sinus Ninja in my personal search to find alternative treatments for my sinus allergies. In todays talk, we uncover the origin story of The Sinus Ninja and find out what put him on his path to refine the treatment that has brought myself and thousands of others sinus relief. He shares how many common over the counter medicines that we may be taking to find relief are actually causing more symptoms and could be worsening your condition overall. His treatment, which we will describe in the show, is very unique and unlike anything I have experienced. Dr. Frank is a fascinating human and delivers his information with the skill and accuracy that only a ninja can. And why does he call himself The Sinus Ninja? Listen and find out.

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Connect with Dr. Frank Aversano

Website I ⁠SinusNinja.com⁠

YouTube I ⁠@Sinus-Ninja

I love when new information comes in to challenge my teachings or the current narrative in my mind and Yogi Aaron is just that kind of guy. Aaron has spent 30 plus years studying the ancient teachings of yoga as well as modern and scientific practices that promote pain-free living on all levels of self — physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Through this journey, Aaron has developed a new philosophy of practicing yoga called Applied Yoga Anatomy Muscle Activation. This practice teaches us to stop stretching, because stretching may be causing more problems than it is helping. So how do we integrate this new information, as a teacher and as a practitioner? That's where the real journey happens. How can you take potentially contradictory knowledge to what you have been taught and practicing, to see how, or if, you can integrate it into your practice? In todays exchange, Aaron talks to us about why stretching is bad for you and how we can shift the paradigm of stretching in yoga to focus more on the activation of the agonist or contracting muscle, rather than the lengthening of the antagonist or muscle that is being lengthened. This was a very informative conversation for me that has left me a lot to marinate on.

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Connect with Yogi Aaron

Website I ⁠YogiAaron.com⁠

Facebook I ⁠@Yogi.Aaron.Yoga⁠

Instagram I ⁠@Yogi_Aaron⁠

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Podcast I ⁠Stop Stretching⁠

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As we continue our journey through the 8 Sabbats, our next stop is Summer Solstice. Which also signals the return of one of our favorite guests, Danica Connors. Summer Solstice is a time to live your humanism. A time to embrace your nudity and express your creativity. Summer Solstice is the pregnancy of all things. Today, we get to learn about fire magic, how to utilize plant ashes and why we should harvest St. John's Wort at noon on this day. There are many reasons to celebrate on this day and many ways to celebrate it. Danica is here to give us some guidance on her rituals and practices for honoring the Solstice. Experience the traditions of Summer Solstice with the guidance of a true and passionate practitioner.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Danica Connors

Instagram I ⁠⁠⁠⁠@DanicaConnors⁠⁠⁠⁠

Email I DanicaConnors@gmail.com

Summer is beautiful time in the PNW. And with that lovely weather, comes outdoor events! Today I am talking with Camo Lionheart and Kylee Gies about their upcoming event, Mandala: Tending to our inner life-cycles. This is the second year that Camo and Kylee have teamed up for an all day, outdoor healing offering and I'm honored to again be a part of it. This conversation is a snapshot of what will be spoken about or worked through within the safety of this all day event. We will spend this time introducing and expanding on some of the concepts and mindsets we are presenting and working towards within this offering. Grief surfing and grief composting are 2 very intriguing concepts that were just introduced to me through this talk, and will more than likely be revisited as a topic of it's own show. Behavior activation, expression is the opposite of depression & viewing challenges and obstacles as opportunities are also avenues that we explore in this talk. Community, or common unity is important to us as humans and to our growth as a humanity. Join us as we traverse this path.

~Obeisance~

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Connect with Camo Lionheart

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Email I Camo@Camo-Lionheart.com

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Connect with Kylee Gies 

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Website I ⁠⁠sacreddwellingllc.com⁠⁠ 

Breaking down the word intimacy into 3 words, into me see, has helped me to really understand what this word or idea means. There is a lot of honesty and vulnerability that goes along with this aspect of interpersonal relationships, which can make it hard for us to fully step into and embrace intimacy. Natalie Vires is joining me to talk about creating empowerment through intimacy. With the question; Do you feel safe living your humanity? And the statement; If you feel disempowered, you have power to claim, we frame the honesty that is needed to explore and embrace intimacy. We talk about Natalie's podcast and her desire of having awkward conversations, so we can normalize all aspects of our humanity. We discuss the impact of porn on intimacy and how generations of humans have been exposed to practices that may be disguised as intimate, but are actually aggressive and potentially dehumanizing. But with Natalie's work, she is helping to empower her clients to be as firm in their No as they are in their Yes. We talk about Natalie's course offerings and how she is creating safety around intimacy through knowledge of self and embodiment practices. There is a lot to unpack from this conversation. I greatly appreciate Natalie's work and ability to bring potentially awkward conversations to the forefront.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Natalie Vires

Website I ⁠NatalieVires.com⁠

Podcast Website I ⁠GettingOffWithNatalieAndRocky.com⁠

Facebook I ⁠@NatalieVires87

When we feel safe, we can learn. That is one of the most beautiful statements I've heard in a long time. Tara is an integrative body worker and soul retrieval mentor specializing in MNRI. She found MNRI through her time as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) helping children and adults find the most direct and impactful ways to communicate both with their own bodies and with the world around them. Which is where a lot of our conversation came back to today. Can we hold space and meet other humans in a place that they feel safe & comfortable so real communication can happen, or do we force people to meet us on our terms? That's a very intriguing thought. Working with neurodivergent humans from a young age, Tara has very interesting perspectives around this approach. The Vagus Nerve, one of my favorite subjects to learn about comes up; also speaking to the reflex system & the pattern making brain. We also talk about the use of the term spectrum and no longer using person first language when referring to an autistic person. We are under-stimulated in an over-stimulated world. Open yourself to the opportunity of expanding your ability to communicate and connect. Humans need humans.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Tara Lynn Carlson

Website I ⁠Mvmt-Medicine-tlc.com⁠

Email I MvmtMedicineTlc@gmail.com

Instagram I ⁠@Tara.L.Carlson⁠

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Podcast I ⁠Illuminating the Pathways Home

Rashell is a multi-cultural Shamanic practitioner, focusing on energy work, herbal medicines & tinctures. She holds a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies that is self-designed and focused on self-transcendence through energy work, relationship with the self and the transcendent. In our exchange today, we talk about Rashell's deep relationship with Earth as a child, her time as a social worker and her exposure to death at a young age. We may not realize how much something will impact us when it's happening, or how it will effect us throughout our lives, until the time comes where that knowledge is applied. We explore the concept of rationalizing the magic out of life, tuning your antenna to the "right" frequency & working with the drum. Towards the end of our talk, we open up the topic of soul retrievals and how Rashell's path has been leading her towards this step. Come with us as we conversate through Rashell's life journey.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Rashell Ver Valin

Website I ⁠DivineSourceCo.com⁠

Facebook I ⁠@DivineSourceCo⁠

Instagram I ⁠@Divine_Source_Plant_Healing⁠

Podcast I ⁠Illuminating the Pathways Home

We all have intuition. Some may be able to naturally feel it more than others, but we all have it and we have the ability to strengthen it. Seph Dietlin is a gifted healer who practices many modalities. One of those is channeling the Angels that support him in life. Today we dive deep into the metaphysical world to explore the gifts that humans can possess when we can quiet our mind and listen to the universe that is speaking to us. I talk with Seph about the messages he receives and how this impacts him and the way he approaches life. We speak to the concept of fighting the linear nature of the human mind and how, collectively, we are starting to move away from this type of thinking. Seph shares with us a message that his Angels has been sharing with him about the New Earth Prophecy. We spend a bit of time on this, as he shares how we can ready ourselves for this shift in consciousness. We also move through the idea that energetic beings are currently occupying this planet, that we cannot see and ideas of the collective belief. I love a good mind bending conversation and this checks all the boxes for me.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Seph Dietlin

Website I ⁠TalkToMyAngels.com⁠

Instagram I ⁠@TalkToMyAngels⁠

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Lauren Fay is an empowerment coach that is very passionate about helping you live an alcohol free life. This can be a very difficult journey for a lot of us. Alcohol has become such an engrained part of many societies, that we may not even realize we have a strained relationship with it. Having taken the journey to remove alcohol from her life herself; Lauren wants to help you break free from alcohol, stay free, and be free in your new life through WHOLE body holistic healing. Lauren guides us through her approach and the programs that she has designed to help those who need it on their journey. We may have a lot of our identity wrapped up in our alcohol consumption. Once we make the choice to remove alcohol from our lives, friend groups and rituals may change. We talk about how to find a life after alcohol and the importance of building peaceful practices along the way. Some people can have a healthy relationship with alcohol, but for those of us who cannot, here is an opportunity to listen of a passionate woman's approach to helping you.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Lauren Fay

Website I ⁠LaurenFayCoaching.com⁠

Instagram I ⁠@LaurenFayCoaching⁠

Email I LaurenFay@LaurenFayCoaching.com

Susan Pullen is an impactful practitioner and I am honored to have her back on the show. Susan is sitting with me today to talk about her new offering, Ways of the Soul: Personal and Family Soul Healing. This is a multilayered program that can be helpful for people who work with clients, but is also built to support someone on their own journey. The topics that wove themselves in the unpacking of Susan's program were beautiful and organic. We speak to the mythology of the individual, soul fragmentation & the stories we find ourselves living in our heads. When we get to a point in our lives to understand that you may have something to unpack, it's comforting to know people like Susan are there to help us.

~Obeisance~

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Connect with Susan Pullen

Website I ⁠⁠True-Radiance.com⁠⁠

Email I Susan@True-Radiance.com

Facebook I ⁠⁠@TrueRadianceHealingArts⁠⁠

Instagram I ⁠⁠@TrueRadianceHealingArts⁠⁠

YouTube I ⁠⁠@TrueRadianceHealingArts⁠⁠

Beltane may be one of the sassiest of the 8 Sabbats in The Wheel of the Year. In this episode, Danica shares with us the history of Beltane and how to honor this randy time of the year. Beltane is about fire and cleansing, but it's also very passionate. We talk about the significance of the May pole and how embracing a stranger in the woods on this evening was a very common practice. The importance of vow's came up and lead to a great talk about the absence of rights of passage in our western culture. Danica is a passionate human who delivers this information in a way that makes me feel like I'm living in a story. And I love a good story.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Danica Connors

Instagram I ⁠⁠⁠@DanicaConnors⁠⁠⁠

Email I DanicaConnors@gmail.com

Our bodies are very smart and are talking to us all the time. But sometimes we can't get our thinking brain to be quiet long enough to hear what the body is saying, or realize that it's saying anything to you at all. Dr. Aubrey Wallace is a Naturopathic Physician, Medical Intuitive & third generation healer. As we get to know Dr. Aubrey and her story, she shares a few of the modalities that she utilizes with her clients. One is live blood analysis, but another is a body map that she downloaded from her guides. Through the episode Dr. Aubry guides me on a few visual exercises, showing us how we can tap into our intuition and how smart our body is. I greatly appreciate the joy and enthusiasm of this conversation. Dr. Aubrey truly is a Docere.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Dr. Aubrey Wallace

Website I ⁠DrAubreyWallace.com⁠

Instagram I ⁠@DrAubreyWallace

Music & sound touches our soul in ways we can and can't explain. Today I'm talking a man who's moved many with the music that he makes, Allen Stone. Allen is a captivating musician and has been making music and touring for over a decade. During our talk, we explore the ego's role in being an entertainer and how to honor that part of ourself, but not let it take over. The ego is a very important part of us, but we work to find the balance of when and where the ego is needed. We may need the ego to give us the courage to step on a stage and feel that we have something to say, or contribute. But with that, we also need to be able to get out of our own ways and let the divine in. One of my favorite stories Allen shares is the saga of the hot boot and how the universe conspired in his favor to help him meet his wife. There is a power that art has on both the creator of the art and the person who consumes the art. Join me as I tip my hat, or man bun, to one of my favorite creators of art.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Allen Stone

Website I ⁠AllenStone.com⁠

Instagram I ⁠@AllenStone⁠

Spotify I ⁠Allen Stone⁠

Apple Music I ⁠Allen Stone

Music has the ability to move and heal us in beautiful ways. I love having music in my yoga classes, feeling that it adds another layer of depth to the healing practice itself. DJ Taz Rashid has been making music for the healing arts for many years now, helping to crate safe spaces for communities to gather and heal. Today, we'll talk with Taz about his journey to finding this path and how he moved away from his corporate life. For myself, having previously pried myself away from the corporate life, I am encouraged by hearing stories of how others have found their opportunity to do something different and to blaze the trail that makes sense to them. We touch on how noticing and following the synchronicities you find in life can help you find your Dharma to lead you towards your actualization moments as well as DJ Taz's creation & collaboration process. I deeply enjoy talking with musicians and this conversation did not disappoint.

~Obeisance~

Connect with DJ Taz Rashid

Website I ⁠DJTazRashid.com⁠

Instagram I ⁠@DJTazRashid⁠

Spotify I ⁠DJ Taz Rashid

In todays world, we can disconnect and/ or disassociate without knowing we are doing it. We may even use technology to feign the attempt at staying connected, but what leads to the feelings of disconnection? Why does the individual feel they can no longer connect or feel a connection? Today I'm talking with Austin Webber about his journey with this state of being. Austin shares about the injury that lead to his disassociation to his body, which lead to the prescription that lead to his disassociation to self. This is an all too familiar story in the states. But how do you reconnect? We talk about the importance of video games on his journey back as well as body movement. Joseph Campbell's work with the hero's journey and self actualization come up a bit in the talk as well. Connection is fundamental for us as humans, so why are so many of us disconnecting? Is the way society is made up, leading to our disconnection?

~Enjoy the Journey~

Connect with Austin Webber

Instagram I ⁠@Austintatious_W

Danica back to educate us on the rituals and practices of Ostara, or our Spring Equinox. Coming off of Imbolc in February, the Spring Equinox is the 2nd in the 3 spring festivals, celebrated between March 19th & 23rd. In the Wiccan mythology, the growing daylight is evidence of the God moving from infancy toward maturity. Through our conversation, we talk about ways to honor Ostarta, by planting seeds, meditating and spending time outdoors with friends and nature. We also chat about the importance of the rabbit symbology and how we got to rabbits laying eggs. These conversations shine light on some of the traditions that I've practiced in the past, but had no idea what they meant, or where they seemingly originated from. Join us on this journey to understand this beautiful changing of the seasons.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Danica Connors

Instagram I ⁠⁠@DanicaConnors⁠⁠

Email I DanicaConnors@gmail.com

I'm drawn to older spiritual texts like the Tao, the Bhagavad Gita & the Upanishads, but find myself confused by the metaphors or how they relate to me. This frustration took me on the path to find a guide.  Peter is a philosophy & humanities professor and Southwestern College, who during Covid started a YouTube channel to continue his work. In todays conversation, Peter is helping us understand the more personal messages that these texts hold for the reader and how those meanings can change as we change. Through the conversation, we start to look at the symbology of our generations epic stories like Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Roll Playing Video Games etc. and how these stories & story telling modalities may become our generations spiritually allegorical offerings.  This is a beautifully deep conversation melding music, surfing, spirituality & life.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Peter Bolland

Website I PeterBolland.com

YouTube I @PeterBolland

Spotify Music I Peter Bolland

Spotify Music I The Coyote Problem

Following our dreams can seem like a blissful experience, but may turn out to be a little more difficult than we had thought.  Today I'm talking with actor, writer and producer, Julian Gavilanes, about his journey to become an actor. There is a lot of volatility and uncertainty in the entertainment industry, as with life, so it's very valuable to have practices on the ready to help us reconnect when life doesn't go the way we had planned. How can we embrace the concept of joy, without gripping is so tightly to the idea of it? Can we be malleable to what joy might feel like, instead of making it fit in the box we assigned it to? Join us on this journey as we talk about the ups and downs of following your joy.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Julian Gavilanes

Website I JulianGavilanes.com

Instagram I @JulianGavilanes

Our personal constitution can hold a lot of beautiful answers as to how we best learn, when we're most productive and who we may be the most creative with, but perhaps we haven't been given the correct tools to find out who we truly are. Today I'm talking with best-selling author Tisha Morris about her latest book Missing Element, Hidden Strength. In this book Tisha uses the 5 Taoist elements - water, wood, fire, earth or metal - to help us understand which element we may be leaning more towards at any moment, but more importantly, which element may need more attention and how best to support it. Tisha draws from her life experiences and passions from feng shui, coaching & entertainment law, to bring this wisdom to you in an approachable and relatable way.  I loved this conversation and took a lot away for my personal journey through life.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Tisha Morris

Website I TishaMorris.com

Instagram I @TishaLMorris

Book I Missing Element, Hidden Strength

Other Books By Tisha Morris

I love Ean's passion about the work that he does. Today Ean is back to talk about men's work, embodiment, stimulation and sexuality. There is a big correlation between these topics, as they all seem to play into one another.  Ean is an amazing human to dive deep into topics with and this conversation is no different. The more we open ourselves up to questions, topics and ideas that may seem uncomfortable, we can start to see the true opportunities for our healing journey.  Join us on this journey as we continue to explore our humanity.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Ean Wood

Instagram I @EanWood

Website I EanWood.com

Tik Tok I @EraOfEvolution

Email I Ean@EanWood.com

Today we are taking a deep dive into pleasure and relationships. Destiny is a relationship coach and is returning to share her knowledge and journey with tantra and pleasure. We started a little abstractly today with a cold opening. Destiny was sharing about the right and left handed paths of Tantra and how we reject parts of our self due to the shameful stories that seem to revolve around sex and pleasure. It was too good to recreate, so we started from there. Destiny's has a beautiful message; to help be proud of our sexuality and desires and to use pleasure as a medicine. Can you step outside of the box you may have been forced into and embrace your sexuality?  Did you know you were in a box? Join us on this vulnerable journey to discover, or rediscover, the gift of pleasure.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Destiny Holley

Instagram I @SacredLoveCoaching

Website I SacredLoveCoaching.com

Danica is returning to the show to educate us about the history & rituals of Imbolc.  The more I learn about Wiccan practices and how they move with and recognize the natural progression of life, the more they seem to make sense to me.  Imbolc marks the beginning of Spring, a celebration of returning light and honors St. Brigid, Irelands patron saint. Danica shares a few rituals and ways that you can recognize & incorporate Imbolc into your practices. I always appreciate Danica's passion willingness to share hew knowledge. Join us on a journey to explore Imbolc.

~Obeisance~ 

Connect with Danica Connors

Instagram I @DanicaConnors

Email I DanicaConnors@gmail.com

Knowledge of self is a phrase that has been in the peripheral of my life for years. I can remember perking up when I heard it in songs or conversations, but never really knew what to do with it. Well, the idea of knowledge of self is very alive in me right now. Mainly in the realization that I had a severe lack of self knowledge, or maybe a misunderstanding of what it really meant. Camo has been on the show multiple times and is an amazing person to share space with on this subject. I loved all aspects of this conversation, but I was very excited about Camo's reframing the word "trigger" into "portal". We may not realize how negative something sounds until we have the opportunity to reframe it. Trust and self esteem come up a bit in this talk, as well as tuning into our subtle energies. Later in the conversation, Camo takes us on a guided meditation as an example of how to listen to your inner knowing. I'm excited to share our exploration of this topic with you all.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Camo Lionheart

Instagram I @Camo.Lionheart

Instagram I @Camo.Lionheart.photography

Email I Camo@Camo-Lionheart.com

Website I Camo-Lionheart.com

Website I CamoLionheartPhoto.com

There are so many different types of yoga teacher training programs out there.  Today, Michelle is joining me to help you ask the right questions to find the yoga teacher training program for you.  We explain the difference between 200, 300 and 500 hour programs, why stacking styles could be beneficial and how to find the school that fits the needs you have.  We have discussions around the involvement of Yoga Alliance as well as what yoga in the west may look like as it becomes more popular and could have government regulations imposed.  This is a big investment in yourself, your practice and your future. Take some time and. make the choice that's right for you.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Michelle Font

Instagram I @MichelleMarieFont

We all have been taught throughout our lives, but maybe not all of us see ourselves as teachers. Teaching is an art form, and if you haven't given yourself time to develop your art, it may seem cumbersome and awkward.  Today I'm talking with Teague Parker, founder of Improv for Wellness, about the different philosophies and approaches to teaching that we see on a mass scale. Some of the best teachers that I've had in my life encouraged me to ask questions and if they didn't know the answer, we would find it together.  We talk about the difference between didactic and mimetic learning, the public perception of what it means to be a teacher/ educator, ways the school system can be adjusted to adapt to current times and how we can better support our teachers. We love and respect our educators, but we want to emphasize the message that we are all teachers or educators in our own right. We each have a way of conveying information that is unique to us and may help someone grasp a concept that is just out of their reach.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Teague Parker

Instagram I @TeagueMParker

Facebook I Teague.Parker.7

LinkedIn I TeagueMParker

Instagram I @Come_Up_Productions

Facebook I ComeUpProductions

Website I www.ComeUpProductions.com

Email I TeagueMParker@gmail.com

Today, Blue and I are having an open and honest conversation about our struggles with alcohol, depression & low self-esteem. Blue recently wrote a memoir talking about his journey, which serves as the impetus for our chat. Alcohol and unstable emotions seem to go hand in hand. We may not even realize how unstable we are until something big happens to bring our volatility into perspective. In this vulnerable and honest podcast, we dive into Blue's journey through recovery, how alcohol can cause emotional stunting, how to humanize our emotions, how we can feel good without external stimuli and much more.  We also dive into Blue's website and continuation of his book, CreedsLiving.com.  CREEDS is an acronym meaning Connection, Reflection, Expression, Exercise, Diet & Sleep and gives people suffering from alcoholism another outlet to find help and support. I deeply appreciate Blue and his openness to discuss his journey.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Blue Andrews

Website I CreedsLiving.com 

Book I Choosing Life

Having a non-parental mentor has enriched my life in the most beautiful of ways.  But it's important to find the right mentor or leader, who has your best interests in mind.  Jeff Morgan was my first mentor and the first example of a well rounded leader that I had witnessed. Today I'm talking with Jeff about what responsible mentoring and leadership looks like.  When you find someone who wants to mentor you, or you want to be mentored by, ask yourself, does this person have your best interests in mind, or are they fueling their ego by trying to create a mini version of themselves.  We have a lot of examples of shadow leaders in the world right now, but that doesn't mean we all need to follow that path. The right mentor/ leader is like a life teacher, they know when to add information or back off to help guide you towards your mutual goals. This is a big test of the ego for all parts. To be mentored, we need to put our ego's aside to accept the new information.  To be a mentor, you need to be aware of what it's like to be looked up to.  Although you may hold more knowledge, or be directing the path of someone, you are still both humans and you are on this path together. 

~Obeisance~

Connect with Jeff Morgan

Email I Jeff@RockSolidRestaurants.com

Danica Connors is back to share her wisdom around Wiccan practices and celebrations. In todays talk, we are going through the traditions and practices that encompass Winter Solstice and Yule. We will explore many of the Yule and Solstice rituals to see how Christmas has adapted, or taken these practices for its own use. From the lighting and decorating of the tree to mistletoe and milk and cookies, all of these practices have deep roots in Wiccan rituals.  But let's not forget about the Deities and Spirits. Many of these rituals are practiced to honor or appease them. One of my favorites moments during this talk is the connection between Odin, the All Father, and Santa Claus, the Father of Christmas. At the end, Danica gives us a simple set of rituals that we can practice to honor these holidays in the ways they once were.

~Obeisance~

We are all impacted by death throughout our lives, and eventually we will face it ourselves. Today I'm welcoming back Allison "Frankie" Danis to help me unpack the recent passing of one of the most impactful humans in my life, my mom. Allison is a Death Doula and Funeral Director, and has a very intimate understanding of this process from both the compassionate side and the logistical side. Death can be fearful and confusing, but it can also be beautiful and tender. From the logistics side, it can be crippling. Allison takes some time toward the end of the talk to walk us through how we can prepare now, for our future death. We don't always know when we're die, but we know it's going to happen eventually. Are you ready to go? Can you do something now to prepare? Let's find out.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Allison

Facebook I facebook.com/allison.danis

Instagram I @alisondanis

Traumas are frightening, often life-threatening, or violent events that can happen to any or all members of the family.  Today I am talking with Susan Pullen, founder of True Radiance Healing Arts in Edmonds, about how we can unpack and understand family trauma.  But sometimes it's not only our current family trauma that we are working with, we also have inherited family trauma to look at.  This can be a lot, so I'm very happy to talk with Susan about the different help and approaches that are available to us. From there we pivot to exploring the importance of our dreams and how we can find meaning in the smallest details. 

~Obeisance~

Connect with Susan Pullen

Website I True-Radiance.com

Email I Susan@True-Radiance.com

Facebook I @TrueRadianceHealingArts

Instagram I @TrueRadianceHealingArts

YouTube I @TrueRadianceHealingArts

Mariko is one of my favorite people to have deep conversations with. She challenges me on my stance and has an ability to approach subjects from a different angle, which offers the beauty of new perspectives. Today we are talking about a few subjects that have been on my heart lately, the perception of a universal common sense and the inability to see that some truths exist to the individual, but maybe not the masses. Common sense can be based on your culture, the region your from or the household you were raised in. My goal is never to change your mind, but to show that there are different ways to approach situations. 

A few years ago I was talking to my Dad, complaining that no-one in the new area of the world I moved to had any common sense. My Dad told me that my assumption of a combined common sense showed my lack of common sense. And so started my rumination of this topic. 

~Obeisance~ 

Connect with Mariko Johnston

Email I MarikoJohnston@gmail.com

Acupuncture Booking I Thrive Integrative Health

Today my spiritual mentor and dear friend Holli West is back on the show. In this episode we are going to take a dive into identifying and working with your Spirit or Power Animals. These spirits possess energies and properties that we can call on to help us with our journey through this life.  Holli guides us on how to first meet these spirits, how to utilize and understand them and how some stay with us "forever" and some show up when we need them. Holli is an amazing practitioner and holds immense knowledge in working with spirits.  Enjoy the journey.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Holli West

Email I hollidhh@hotmail.com

Book I Animals Speak by Ted Andrews

Today, International speaker, teacher and healer Zach Rehder is joining me on the show. In this conversation, we discuss different healing modalities that we've had successes with, as well as how to work with and build your intuition. Zach also shares a bit about the series of awakenings that he experienced on his personal path that has helped him process his journey. We touch on the stories that we tell ourselves and live by, what freedom looks like for the individual and how to build a positive relationship with money. If you are on a healing path, this conversation is for you.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Zach Rehder

Website I zachrehder.com

With our holiday season approaching, it's good to know where some of these traditions came from, or at least where we can trace them back to.  Today I am talking with a return guest and resident Pagan specialist, Danica Connors.  Danica is going to help us understand Samhain, the rituals that surround it and how it has influenced Halloween and other holidays.  When we look at the religious holidays that we celebrate today, compared to Pagan holidays, we can see what was taken and changed to adapt to the continued religious colonization. In general, this is a great metaphysical conversation.  We also find our way to the concept of re-memebering.  Danica is an amazing resource and her passion shines through in this conversation.

~Obeisance~ 

Connect with Danica Connors

Instagram I @DanicaConnors

Email I DanicaConnors@gmail.com

Craniosacral Therapy is a beautiful healing modality utilizing our subtle energies to help us balance our body and mind.  Today, we are talking with Craniosacral Therapist, Hilary to bring a clearer understanding on how this style of healing can help you, or maybe even your children.  Hilary has been practicing CST for close to 12 years and has a deep working knowledge of this practice.  In our conversation we move through the differences between "intense" work and "subtle" work, how to utilize still points and what a touch positive environment may look like.  We also discuss how the verbiage we use during our sessions can effect our clients.  This is a great talk about healing modalities and where we feel life is moving.  

~Obeisance~

Connect with Hillary Tynx

Website I ValleyStillPoint.com

Email I ValleyStillPoint@gmail.com

Justin is on a mission to share his passion about micro dosing and the combination of super foods that he uses for his company Redwood Mycro.  Justin has designed a micro dosing capsule with psilocybin as well as 3 super foods and 8 non hallucinogenic mushrooms. The results and feedback he has been gaining is astonishing. Today we are going to talk with Justin about how he came up with this specific compound and how he is getting the word out. With more and more "established" institutes like John Hopkins, University of Michigan and the MAPS program verifying what a lot of us have already figured out, and plant medicines being decriminalized around the US, the full spectrum use of these medicines are still being discovered. Join us as we take a journey through the medicinal psychedelic world.

~Obeisance~

Connect with Justin Brent

Website I RedwoodMycro.com

Email I RedwoodMycro@gmail.com

Instagram I @RedwoodMycro.mx

In my quest to gain a deeper understanding of Human Design and how this divination tool can help us on our path, I was introduced to Mikaela MacLean. Mikaela is a Master Aesthetician of the Aura, Human Design Expert and host of her own podcast, Beauty by Design. In todays conversation, we talk about astrology, gene keys and how all of this fits into Human Design. As we dive deeper into these subjects, we try to do so in a way to make this information approachable and understandable to everyone. Mikaela has a unique way of intertwining her modalities so that she can best help her clients. There is a beautiful depth to her knowledge.

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Connect with Mikaela MacLean

Instagram I @MikaelaMacLean

Website I MikaelaMaclean.Podia.com

Email I Mikaela@ToxJosh.com

Podcast I Beauty by Design

Today I'm sitting with Billboard acclaimed musician and half of musical group Aykanna, Pauline Drossart.  Pauline is joining me to continue our talks about suicide prevention and awareness.  Pauline has a very intimate relationship with this subject, having lost 3 of her family members to suicide.  This is a beautifully explorative conversation revolving around our spiritual ideas and practical applications of practices to help us become more open and vulnerable to one another.  We move through ideas about stepping into your adulthood, the hope and love of the new generation as well as exploring Aykanna's new single "Tear Me Up", that was released on Sept 16th.  I am deeply honored to share space with Pauline and cultivate this conversation of honesty and vulnerability.

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Connect with Pauline Drossart

Website I Aykanna.com

Website I ShaktiSchool.com

Spotify Music Link I Akyanna

New Single I Tear Me Up

Instagram I @PaulineDrossart

Instagram I @Aykanna

Heather is joining me again as we continue our conversations about suicide awareness.  Today we are looking at depression and anxiety, how these 2 conditions can effect our mental constitution and practices that can help us stay aware of our emotional state when we find ourselves there.  With breath work, meditation and a litany of other practices, we can work with our nervous system to help regulate our emotional states.  We live in a world that is surrounded with anxiety, depression and stress triggers.  Knowing this and finding was to manage these states are important to our humanity.

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Connect with Heather Henninger

Website I SwanLoveHolistics.com

Facebook I @SwanLoveHolistics

Instagram I @SwanLoveHolistics

The quote "it's not that the person wants to die, it's that they don't know how to live" is the driver for this conversation.  As we continue our talks about suicide awareness and prevention, I welcome back clinical therapist and my close friend, Chris Pugh.  Today Chris and I are looking at some of the potential societal stressors and triggers that may cause suicidal thoughts or actions and how we can address these concerns.  The statement "I'm fine" comes up a bit today, which I am a guilty of using.  "I'm fine" is a trigger statement and should be explored and elaborated on.  The mind is a beautiful thing.  It loves to think and solve problems.  But when it's our mind that we need to help, can the mind really help the mind, or do we get caught in a loop and drive ourselves deeper into our darkness?  There is help to be had if we are vulnerable enough to ask for it.  Your life is worth living.

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Connect with Chris Pugh

Email I ChrisPugh@TheSereneWellnessCenter.com

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September is Suicide Awareness month.  So all of this month, I'll be interviewing people who have a relationship with this subject in some capacity.  We start by talking with Melissa Barasona.  Melissa is passionate about mental health awareness and suicide prevention.  She joins us with a masters in teaching, which gives her front line experience in helping our youth with these subjects.  Part of our goal with todays talk is to normalize conversations around suicide and mental health, as well as to raise awareness that this is a more common thought pattern than we may have believed.  Through our chat today, we look at how we can help in these situations.  Whether we are the parent, friend, sibling or whatever role you play in this situation, there are things we can do to help deescalate the situation, or find the right people who can help.  As Jordan Peterson says, "don't underestimate the hole your absence would leave."  Hold on.  Reach out.  Find help.

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Connect with Melissa Barasona

Instagram I @Bar.Asana

Email I BeWellWithMel3@gmail.com

From the false narratives that we live to the traumas we have to overcome, we are all healing from something.  Today I'm talking with Gary Naccarato about hypnotherapy and how this modality can help us on our paths.  Hypnotherapy has been used to help overcome addiction, negative behavioral patterns as well as a plethora of other issues that we can face on a daily basis.  I love when the healing that we find, works so well that we in turn become the biggest advocate for that modality. Such is the case with Gary and his story.

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Connect with Gary Naccarato

Email I Gary@HigherSelfHypnotherapyLA.com

Website I HigherSelfHypnotherapy.com

Instagram I @HigherSelfHypnotherapy

If you've caught on by now, you may know how much I love a good conversation about yoga!  Today I'm joined by one of the more inventive teachers that I've found over the past few years, Stevi Góngoroa.  Stevi is Co-Founder of a Yoga Teacher Training and inversion group called Authentic Movements.  The way that Stevi and the AM team approach yoga is playful, creative & inventive, which being a yoga teacher myself is something that keeps me coming back to my mat. Today, we talk about what yoga really means to us, on and off the mat.  How we can, or at least try, to find balance with our physical and metaphysical lives, as well as inversions, creative sequencing and how to be playful with your practice.  One of the healthiest things we can do for ourselves is move our bodies.  Thank you to Stevi and Authentic Movements for giving us the more ways to explore our practice and ourselves.

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Connect with Stevi Góngora

Website I AuthenticMovements.com

Instagram I @Authentic_Movements

Instagram I @Casa_Colibri

Flō Retreat Center I FloRetreatCenter.com

Website I Casa-Colibri.com

Email I info@casa-colibri.com

I love talking with people about modalities that "saved their lives".  There is an intimate passion that comes forth that can't be imitated.  That's how I feel about speaking with Heather.  She has a deep passion around Kundalini yoga and Neuro Linguistic Programing because of the deep impact these practices had in her personal journey.  Heather is joining me today to talk about how moving your body and changing the way that you talk to yourself can impact you and your personal constitution. We also find our ways to subjects like reincarnation and the Vagus Nerve.  I deeply enjoyed talking with Heather and experiencing her knowledge.

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Connect with Heather Henninger

Website I SwanLoveHolistics.com

Facebook I @SwanLoveHolistics

Instagram I @SwanLoveHolistics

Leo Russell is back on the show to talk about her newest book "Yes, That White Woman Wants Your Baby; Stories From the Field of Social Work.  As you may be able to tell from the title, this book is taking a hard and honest look at our Social Workers and the fields that they operate in.  Leo's writing style has a way of blending atrocities and brutal honesty with a dash of humor. Through the natural discussion about her book, we transition into talks about our current government assistance programs and whether or not they are giving us an opportunity for a positive outcome.  There can be a lot of stigmas revolving around CPS, Welfare and other social services.  Sometimes when we find ourselves on the receiving end of these programs we can feel outcasted, ostracized, or even judged by those who are chosen to monitor us; even socially ousted from families or friend groups.  These government systems are set up to help those in need, but are they actually helping, or just deepening the divide between the haves and the have nots?

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Connect with Leo Russell

Website I LeonoraRussell.com

Book Link I Yes, That White Woman Wants Your Baby; Stories From the Field of Social Work

Book Link Link I The Black Sheep Manifesto

ADAPT-WA I ADAPT-WA.org

Entheo Society of Washington I EntheoSocietyWa.org

Email I Leo@EntheoSocietyWa.org

Today, I'm sitting with the talented and multifaceted Human, Jeff Hawkins.  With all of Jeff's body movement schooling and yoga certificates, he has a very unique approach to instructing yoga.  After diving into Jeff's path, we take a look at how your ego can and will effect your yoga practice, how to use your mat as a laboratory and how yoga is changing. Once we get rolling, we find our way towards the subject of your Dharma and how to look for and embrace this journey.  I like to associate one's Dharma with your actualization moment(s) in life.  I greatly enjoyed exploring Jeff's journey through life and the tangential conversation that spurred from it.

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Connect with Jeff Hawkins

Website I YogaHawk.org

Instagram I @YogaHawk

YouTube I YogaHawk

TikTok I @YogaHawk

Email I YogaHawk99@Gmail.com

Grief can manifest itself in many different ways. It is typically associated with death or loss, but the loss can be anything that is important to you.  Today, I'm talking with Carmen Loeffler.  Carmen experienced the sudden loss of her husband at the age of 32.  As devastating as that has been, Carmen has turned this pain into her calling, becoming a grief coach and committing to helping others experience their grief. Some important questions and considerations come up during this topic; How strong is your support system? Is grief an eldering process? Why me, or why not me? If you commit to love, you commit to loss.  

Maybe we can view grief as and opening, instead of a closing.  Hopefully this conversation can give you another perspective on how to sit with and maybe appreciate the grief that is with you.

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Connect with Carmen Loeffler

IG I @iamheartpharm

TikTok I @HeartPharm

Email I iamheartpharm@gmail.com

​Website I HeartPharmGriefCoaching.org

Today we are reconnecting with Hannah Talbot for part 2 of our Chakra Talk.  We start our chat with Hannah verbally guiding us through her new healing space, Anam Cara, which transitions beautifully into our starting point for today agenda, the Heart Chakra.  From there we follow the path through our upper chakras, identifying ways that we utilize these areas of our energetic bodies to help ourselves as well as the clients that we work with.  There are many different ways to look at our energetic systems.  The 2 episodes we are presenting to you are ways that have helped us look at ours.

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Connect with Hannah Talbot I The Anam Cara Healing Center

Email I hello@theanamcarahealingcenter.com

Website I AnamCaraHealing.Center

IG I @TheAnamCaraHealingCenter

Other Podcast Episodes w/ Hannah I JMS #35 - The Art of Manifesting w/ Hannah Talbot & JMS #9 - Chanting, meditation and the heart bio-field w/ Hannah Talbot

I have my dear friend, energetic mentor and owner of The Anam Cara Healing Center in Spokane, Hannah Talbot back for a 2 part series about our 7 Chakra system. Hannah has led countless workshops and trainings on this subject, so I'm excited for her to share her knowledge on our energetic system and how to use this as a road map for understanding our body, mind and spirit at any point in our life. In this first episode, we go through our Root, Sacral, Solarplexus and Heart Chakras, exploring ways to up and down regulate these energy centers to find balance and equanimity within yourself. One thing to keep front of mind is that once we find "balance" within an energy center, doesn't mean that it stays balanced. But creating the opportunity for awareness and observance may give us the ability to see when and where these centers need attention. We all have subtle energies moving through our bodies.  Can you quiet your mind enough to listen to the information that is being created by you or shared with you? Let's find out.

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Connect with Hannah Talbot I The Anam Cara Healing Center

Email I hello@theanamcarahealingcenter.com

Website I AnamCaraHealing.Center

IG I @TheAnamCaraHealingCenter

Other Podcast Episodes w/ Hannah I JMS #35 - The Art of Manifesting w/ Hannah Talbot & JMS #9 - Chanting, meditation and the heart bio-field w/ Hannah Talbot

I am joined today by author, yogi and an all around beautiful human, Jamie Rissman.  Jamie has many amazing messages and mentalities that she is spearheading; pregnant not powerless, embodiment practices for our teens, as well as embracing and normalizing "weirdness". We have a great talk about many of the myths and advice given around having a yoga practice while you're pregnant, which leads nicely into the subject of our intuition and how innately smart we really are.  Jamie has also spent some time in competition yoga and various other asana based practices, even developing some of her own style classes to adapt to her growing community. I love a good yoga talk.  And when we can sprinkle in a bit of intuition, empowerment and embodiment, I'm a happy host.

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Connect with Jamie Rissman

Instagram I @HotYogaMama

Facebook I facebook.com/hotyogamama

Website I JamieRissman.com

I'm very excited to talk with the owner of 8th Chakra Studios and medicine partitioner, Deva G.  Deva has been providing Kambo and other Earth medicine journeys to the Santa Anna, CA area for many years now.  Today, we are talking with Deva about his journey to find Yoga and Kambo, and how these practices have impacted his and others lives. We explore topics such as finding your own truth, dispelling myths about plant and Earth medicines as well as the concept of "getting well." Plant and Earth medicines are there to assist us on our journeys.  They are not always necessary, but sometimes they can help us shift those big boulders in our work that seem immovable. Release your story that no longer serves you and step into your authenticity.

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Connect with Deva G

Instagram I @8thChakraStudio

Instagram I @DeepMeditationTribe

Website I VivaKambo.org

Camo Lionheart is one of the most gifted humans I have the pleasure of knowing. And in July, he will be channeling his gifts into an all day event in Monroe, Washington called Emergence: Rising from the Chrysalis.  This in an all day event with 6 different healing practitioners, including yours truly. In todays talk, Camo will be sharing some of the ideas and concepts around this beautiful event and the healing modalities we will be practicing. The power of community healing, finding the support for you, being better than yesterday and balancing the Masculine and Feminine are all topics discussed today and will also be points of focus for the Emergence event. Maybe this podcast can be you dipping a toe into something that's always interested you, but didn't know where to begin. Emerge yourself in your curiosity and take a step towards your authenticity. Be ok with being seen. All of you is welcome.

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Connect with Camo Lionheart

Instagram I @Camo.Lionheart

Email I Camo@Camo-Lionheart.com

Website I Camo-Lionheart.com

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Cacao has been utilized as a sacred beverage for thousands of years.  It is a nurturing and sacred spirit that wraps us in a blanket of divine love, reminding us of how precious we are.  Today I'm talking with Judy Machado, founder of Goddess Temple Cacao, about the benefits of this plant medicine and the ways it can impact your life.  The concept of "remembering" came up a lot in this conversation, both as the idea of bringing forth knowledge that was once forgotten and as a reestablishment of members that belong together. Learn how to create rituals around this beautiful medicine, get lost in love and open up your heart, with Cacao.

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Website I goddesstemplecacao.com

Facebook I facebook.com/GoddessTempleCacao

Instagram I @GoddessTempleCacao

YouTube I Goddess Temple Cacao

Today, I'm honored to have Lauren Fay back on the show!  Lauren and I have both struggled with alcohol & substance usage over the years. Today we are having a healthy and honest talk about alcohol, how this substance affected out lives and how we were able to eventually remove it. We talk about some of the practices that we leaned on during our road to recovery, but we also realize that not all paths are the same. Explore the options for help that are out there and find the path that works best for you. Whether you're removing a substance, a behavior or people that no longer belong in your lives, there's a path of happiness and acceptance on the other side of that obstacle.  

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Eric Lee Raber is a very passionate man! When we met on a Men's call a few months ago, I was drawn into that passionate energy and found we shared many similar interests. Today, Eric and I are going to explore Sound Healing, Energy Work and being a parent to our kids. In the beginning of the talk, we get right into it by talking about healthy was to disperse masculine energy. This is a great talk, full of personal "aha" moments and lots of brotherly love.

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Ben, who would like to go as just Ben today, is part of a church that utilizes different types of medicines like Ayahuasca & Kambo during their services. When I first met Ben and heard about this, I was a mixed bag of emotions. At first I was excited to be having a random conversation about ayahuasca, but at the same time I was very confused as to how I personally felt about taking a medicine like this in a religious setting. Today Ben is going to talk to us about how the church that he is a part of combines these medicines and religious practices together and the benefits that he has witnessed. We'll also talk about his use of these medicines and others in the Men's Groups that he is part of, as well as the work he has been doing with MDMA assisted therapies. Ben is a wealth of knowledge and has a beautiful way of presenting the information. 

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Today I have the pleasure of talking with Owner and Founder of Papa's Apothecary, Kevin Gilbert.  Kevin received his Herbalism degree from Bastyr University and parlayed that into a business geared towards helping humanity. During todays conversation we talk about Kevin's herbalism path, what products that you can switch to a more natural alternative and some of the new products Kevin is releasing. We also move towards the subject of plant medicines and micro-dosing, which are always a favorite topic of mine.  Kevin is a very knowledgable man and has a great way of presenting the information. I hope you enjoy the conversation. 

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I'm always looking at different healing modalities. Whether it's a different approach, or a different practice all together, I love to see what's out there and how people are interpreting it. Enter Yogi Bryan. I first came across Bryan on Instagram and Tik Tok, where he was making comedic videos about the trials and tribulations of being a yoga teacher. His approach landed with me in the best way. Come to find out, Yogi Bryan is also a Hypnosis, NLP and Meditation guide.

His meditation podcast, "It's Just F*ckin Meditation", has been a big breath of fresh air in a sometimes stuffy world of healing. Today we are talking about Bryans path and how comedy and healing has helped in his life. Towards the end of the talk, we get into a deep discussion about owning your worth as an energy worker or yoga instructor. This is a constant struggle for myself and a lot of people

in this community. So settle into your Asshole Chakra (Yogi Bryanism) and get ready to release some F*cks.

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It's always good to have the homie, Camo Lionheart, back on the show, but this is the first time I've had the chance to sit with Justin.  For the past 6 weeks, I've had the pleasure of being lead by these 2 gentlemen in an online Men's Group.  This isn't the first Men's Group that I've sat with, but it has definitely the most impactful.  I've talked about personal work on this show in the past and I plan on continuing to talk about it.  This is important stuff!  Today, as we go through a recap of the 6 week container, we are going to dig into some of the practices and philosophies of what we were lead through, the reasoning behind it and what some of the outcomes were.  There are a lot of ways to approach your personal work.  Sometimes group work can offer us support that we didn't know we needed, or felt comfortable asking for.  In the end, we are all just walking each other home.  

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Today I'm having an informative talk with Pat about what permaculture is and how we adopt this practice into our current lives. I'm not sure about you, but I feel compelled to get involved with my own food growing process, but I don't know where to start. And a lot of us may think that because we don't have property, or live in an apartment that we can't grow plants or foods. Pat is here to share his knowledge and coach us towards becoming confident in our urban gardening adventure. We also dabble in the benefits of gardening with Alzheimer patients, as well as dropping some knowledge around the Seattle Parks system and how the PNW became blessed to house blackberry bushes.

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Aaron Maxwell is a Soul Ignitor!! She has started her own wellness business, Maxwellness and is helping humanity find their connection, peace and balance. Today we are taking a leisurely stroll through the Yamas and Niyamas. The Yamas and Niyamas are 2 of the 8 limbs of yoga and can be thought of as the "10 commandments" of yoga. The Yamas are a way to look at our internal moral discipline and the Niyamas are a way to look at external moral disciplines. But as serious as this topic can be, I brought on the perfect, light hearted person to help make this approachable and fun. One of my favorite quotes is "you can tell the spiritual master by the sound of their laughter." I'm not saying that we are spiritual masters, but there sure is a lot of laughter here.

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Darren McCrea is a busy man. He is bringing awareness to the elevated levels of CO2 that have been damaging our forests, advocating to change the name of the North American continent back to its Indigenous name, Turtle Island, as well as educating people about the multitude of benefits that plant medicines have. My initial reason for reaching out to Darren was to talk about the success he's been having with using psilocybin to manage his Parkinson's symptoms, but he is up to so much more. There's a lot

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Aly Slaughter has her 500 hour yoga teaching certificate and is actively teaching yoga with a visual impairment that classifies her as blind. Today we are talking with Aly about how she has found success with strong verbal cueing and the Zoom platform to help guide her classes. We also dive into doing shit that scares you, the concept of being "healed" and many other beautiful tangents. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

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Leo Russell is a powerhouse of a human being. She is driven, knowledgable and passionate about the education, responsible usage and legalization of plant medicines. Leo started the ADAPT-WA and the Entheo Society of WA to help spread awareness and educate the public on the uses and benefits of plant meds. As exciting as these medicines can be, we need to take our time, educate ourselves and respect where the knowledge came from. There is a lot of help these meds can offer, but using them responsibly, with care and intention will be the key to working with them and not just "taking" them.  But with all of the money that was made off of cannabis, will the the tax collectors get caught up in the business model, forgetting about the "awakening" effects of these meds? Can we find a way to involve and honor the BIPOC cultures who have been utilizing these meds before we knew what they were? Leo is on a mission to make sure we do.

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Kara Stafford is an amazing Yoga Instructor and is thirsty for knowledge. Today we are diving into her knowledge on the fascia systems in our body as well as the Vagus Nerve. We are finding out new ways that these areas of our anatomy cary information and interact with our bodies. If we can understand the "owners manual" of our bodies, we may be able to impact the happiness of our human existence.  

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Mariko has been helping me deepen my Yoga and Spiritual practices for years. I'm excited to have her on the show today to talk about her passions in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture. We stumble into an idea that Mariko has of combining sound healing with acupuncture. We get into an in depth talk about the ego and how we need more Elders in this time. The Crone and the Sage stages in life are very important and we seem to be in a society that is running away from aging and the wisdom it brings. Settle in for a deep conversation.

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Destiny Holley is an amazing human. She is on a mission to restore joy and wonder to our sexual experiences. Today we are talking about how to embrace and explore your sexuality. There are a lot of stigmas around sex in many different cultures. But does there need to be? Maybe we should be more honest in our education of a subject that all humans will have some kind of experience with. This talk was beautifully vulnerable and left me working to dive deeper into a lot of what was discussed. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

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 I had a blast during this conversation! Abby and Ciara, from I Am Alliance, are full of knowledge and have a beautifully grounded way of sharing it.  Today we are talking about Masculine and Feminine Archetypes. I had heard the term Archetype a lot when I first started on my healing path, but never know how it fit in with me until I started doing shadow work. In my journey to find out more about this, I was brought to these 2 lovely humans. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

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Ean is an inspirational human.  He was introduced to Men's work as a child and has found a way to integrate these ideas and teachings into his regular life.  Today, we are talking about how all of us have some type of work to do and the importance of finding the time to put into your own work.   We dive into some of the vocabulary we use to talk about imbalances and how that may be adding to the perceived problem.  In a world that is fraught with human and societal triggers, are you in balance?  If you were out of balance would you know, or do you have a way to find out?  Group healing work is an amazing way to find support and love while on your healing journey.

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Suzanne has been practicing Ayurvedic medicine and Yoga for over 40 years.  In todays conversation, we tap into her knowledge and explore the inner workings of this ancient practice.  Suzanne explains the 3 different Dosha types, Vata, Pitta and Kapha, and what these look like when they are in balance and out of balance.  As we move through this topic and dance around other spiritual practices, we share different rituals that we use to help us bring our bodies and lives back into balance.  The idea of balance comes up a lot in our spiritual practices.  Too much dedication to your practice can make you rigid, while not enough can leave you listless and ungrounded.  There are many ways to help us find this illusive balance.  Here is how Ayurveda can help.

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Today, I am welcoming back my good friend and meditation mentor, Thang Nguyen.  Thang is coming back from a Vipassana meditation retreat in California and stoped by to talk about his experience.  Vipassana, which means "to see things as the are," is a type of meditation that was rediscovered by Buddha over 2500 years ago and was taught by him as a universal remedy for universal ills.   Thang introduced this meditation technique to me about 6 years ago and it has been an integral part in my healing process.  Todays topics include why being more conscious can be more exhausting to the brain, why killing the ego may not be the best course of action and a deep dive into Vipassana.

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Hannah is a ray of light and a joy to talk to.  It's the season for a lot of things right now, but the season I want to talk about is Manifesting.  Winter is a great time of the year to look at how your current year has been and to look forward towards the next year.  What do you want to call in?  What are your goals?  Hannah takes some time to explain what manifesting is and some of the practices around it.  This subject can also be a trigger for some people.  Feelings of low self-worth and the trauma that we've experienced through life can sometimes keep us from feeling that manifesting can be something that "I" can do.  Well, shut that story down!  You are worthy and manifesting is for all of us.

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Suzanne Hite is one of my go to's for any anatomy questions.  I was happy to steal some time with her while she's finishing up her Physical Therapists Assistant's degree.  In today's conversation we unpack some of the common anatomical yoga cues you'll hear at an Asana based Yoga studio.  But one of the things I love about Suzanne, besides her knowledge, is her humor.  And I love an amusing, knowledge based conversation.

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Human Design and Bitcoin share a commonality in my life, I have a desire to understand them, but they are just a little outside of my grasp.  Enter Lindsay Love.  Lindsay is a Human Design reader, singer/ song writer and one fourth of the band Jaws of Brooklyn.  Today, Lindsay is here to talk about Human Design and how this divinity tool can help you understand YOU and why you act or react the way that you do.  She shares a bit of history on the origins of this modality and takes me through a reading of my own Human Design chart.  I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and hope you do as well.

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Education has been a hot button issue for a while now, but with our recent pandemic, maybe it's finally getting the spotlight it so rightfully deserves.  In todays conversation, I am sitting with teacher and passionate educator, Hannah Asher.  We start the conversation by defining the terms "teaching" and "learning."  Although you can find these terms in the dictionary, words like these are very subjective and should be self defined.  We discuss some of the current practices for teaching and learning and explore newer ideas that the public and private sector are now trying.  This podcast is not just for the teachers and students out there.  We are all teachers and students in our own rights.  This knowledge is universal and beneficial for all.

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 "When the student is ready, the teacher appears."  That pretty much sums up the beginning of my relationship with Holli West.  I was introduced to Holli a couple years ago and have since been working with her as a medium and teacher to help develop my gifts and deepen my spiritual knowledge.  In todays conversation we talk about how to live and work with your ego and how important those relationships are.  We chat about setting boundaries in your spiritual practice and how to work with your ancestors.  One of my favorite quotes from this episode was "tears are your fear letting go."  I adore Holli as a human, as a spiritual guide and as a mentor.  I hope you enjoy the conversation.

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Well, my information cup is full!  Today on the show, we are talking with herbalist, Wiccan practitioner and herbalist, Danica Connors.  I have to admit, my knowledge of Wiccan rituals and culture is slim to none, but that's why I wanted to get Danica on.  She takes us through some of her Wiccan practices, acknowledging the many different lineages and ways that these practices can be observed.  Towards the end we talk about how she intertwines her Wiccan practice with her Herbal knowledge and how you can get ready and honor the next Wiccan holiday, Yule.  

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Passion shows itself in many different ways.  Today, I am talking to Jordan Lydia Verla, a person who is very passionate about her life, her practices and her yoga.  In this episode, we are taking a step into understanding the practice of competitive yoga and how that links to the 84 pose Ghosh practice.  Jordan is very knowledgable in this form of yoga and shares her wisdom of the lineage, helping me understand some of the apprehensions and misguided thoughts I had with yoga as a competition.  Some of my highlights from this talk are listening to Jordan's journey with her healing process and how these modalities may be able to help you.  This episode is loaded with little gems of knowledge that have given me a lot to think about and desires to find places in my life to action them.

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Sharlean Windus is a fountain of knowledge.  Her understanding of these divination tools and her ability to make the information approachable is very refreshing.  Today we are diving into these intuitive practices to see how they can act as a guide in your life.  From helping to make impactful decisions, to seeing how to approach a situation, divination tools can be an important ally.  I was so inspired by this conversation that I reconnected with my pendulum and have since been using it daily.  There are many divination tools at your disposal.  Here is a conversation about few of them.

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Monica Fischer is a creating machine!  She holds Women's Circles, is a Reiki Master, a Sound Healer, an Artist, a Muralist and the hats keep stacking up.  In todays conversation, we talk about her path to discovering many of these gifts as well as her path with grief.  Grief is a very important subject.  I feel the more ways we hear about processing grief, the more equipped we will be when it presents itself.  I am inspired by this woman on a daily basis.  I hope you enjoy the conversation.

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"There are as many ways to grieve as there are people in the world." This is one of the truest quotes I have ever heard.  Grief can be crippling and dirty and horrible.  But when we can find healthy ways to process sates of being, like grief, the outcome can be ironically beautiful.  Since the day I met Kylee, she has been open about her story, her processing and her journey.  I have left every conversation we've had feeling unintentionally inspired just knowing how strong of a human she is.  Today we will talk with Kylee about her journey with grief and the inspiration she has found to deepen her healing journey. 

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Tom is my go to for business and coaching advice.  He's a successful entrepreneur, who is extremely knowledgable and has an ability to break down seemingly difficult business concepts to make them digestible by the commoner...Me...   In todays conversation we talk strategies on how to develop your business ideas as well as different avenues for gaining knowledge in your field.  Sometimes it's a class, a YouTube video or maybe it's being vulnerable enough to ask a friend.  From there we move to building your brand and how to maintain your momentum.  Putting yourself out there can feel strange to some of us, but it's a necessary evil when you're on your own.  There are ways to do this with honor and integrity.  Here are a few tips to get you started.

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Meeting Teague Parker was like meeting an actualization moment in real time.  He is an inspiring human that is utilizing his skills and passions to develop new ways to help humanity.  We start off by diving into one of my favorite topics, Gnosis and Gnowing; that deep understanding that we sometimes have, but can't explain.  Healing is a long journey, but through that process we learn a lot about ourselves and how strong we really are.  We talk about the importance of developing yourself and fully embracing your emotions.  Emotions are always with us, so knowing how to use them properly is part of that healthy healing process.  Teague also introduces me to a new term that I love called, "steel-manning."  I love this conversation and walked away feeling inspired and hopeful.  I hope you can too.

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Comedy laced knowledge is one of my favorite ways to ingest information.  That's one of the reasons why I seek out Katy's wisdom, she is knowledgable and hilarious!  In our conversational journey today we talk nutrition, CrossFit and Yoga.  I love good, unbiased nutritional info.  The understandings and science behind nutrition is changing constantly, so it's good to have someone decode the info.  Katy fills us in on "pukie" the CrossFit mascot, as well as the reasoning behind the recent sale of CrossFit.  Strap on your thinking caps and get ready to massage your cheeks.  This is a funny, information filled episode.

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A lot of us are scared of death.  But it's not too surprising.  In the west, we have been ignoring it, trying to cheat it or have just been too scared to think about it for a very long time.  That's why I love hearing the job title Death Doula.  When we can start to normalize the things that scare us, maybe they won't be as scary any more.  A lot of us my know the job title of Doula as someone who helps usher new life into this world.  In keeping with the general idea of this title, a Death Doula helps people transition out of this world.  There is a lot we are going to unpack with this episode.  What exactly a Death Doula is, what kind of training is involved and the many ways this person can be of service.  Through our discussion we talk about the rights of the dead and 9 things you should contemplate before you pass.  We also touch on a few ways that we can ready ourselves for our own passing and the passing of others.  This is a great talk about a subject that we may not be too comfortable with.  But let's face it, we are all going to die one day.  So let's talk about it and disperse the fear.

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I recorded this interview with Tracy a little while back, with the understanding that we wouldn't be the ones to break the "Big News."  Well, it's finally here!  And now we get to talk about her newest business venture!  But on the journey to this "news", we talk about the experiences in Tracy's life that drew her to yoga and wellness.  We talk about her new business opportunities, one of those being Lifestyle & Wellness Connection. A place where all people can access health, wellness and community.  Tracy is a wearer of many hats.  It's beautiful to watch an actualization moment happen in real time.  I believe this is one of those times for Tracy.

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I have been wanting to get Mahina on the podcast since it was just a thought in my head.  Mahina is an entrepreneur who decided to open a new business called Style Embodied, during a precarious time in our existence.  We talk about this exciting new business which mixes energy work, life coaching and the search for your authentic style.  This is very intriguing to me and an extremely unique mix of skills.  We talk a bit about cultural appropriation and the colonizing of yoga.  These are important topics to address and to keep front of mind as we explore new avenues of knowledge.  Please pay respects to the culture of the knowledge you are finding.  We wrap up our conversation with a talk on vulnerability, the individuals path to sobriety and how to strengthen your intuition.

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Lauren Acton is a reiki master, sound healing practitioner and an amazing human.  She has been on a healing journey which took her through Mexico for the past many months.  In our talk today we chat about how to really love your ego.  We hear so much about eradicating the ego, but it has a place with us.  Our path is to learn how to love our ego and how to communicate properly with it.  We talk about Thang and his infamous "non-bell" meditation.  But we end up spending a bit of time on how success is personally defined.  How are you defining it?  Is your definition of success even achievable by your own standards?  We base a lot of our expectations and goals around vocabulary that is defined by others.  How do you define you?  Have you defined you?  What are you waiting for?

Welcome back to part 2 with Dawn Little Torres!  We start this episode talking about the book idea that I'm working on, then dive into the importance of being vulnerable with your writing.  Dawn is very inspiring and has a way of interviewing me as much as I'm interviewing her.  I love it!  We get to a topic both of us are pretty passionate about; who's checking the guru/ teacher?  Are you able to ask this person questions without being ridiculed?  Do you feel safe within their presence?  We shouldn't just accept people at face value.  Listen to your body and learn to trust your signals.  We wrap up with a discussion on humanizing our teachers and ourselves as teachers.  I deeply enjoyed talking with Dawn and feel like I gained a lot from this talk.  I hope you do too.

When Dawn and I sat down to talk, I told her 2 hours is the longest interview I've had on so far.  3 hours later, that record was smashed.  Welcome to my first 2 part episode!  

In this first episode we talk about knowing how to work within your own practice, exploring your abilities and ask an important question; how are you talking to your higher power?  Dawn is a wealth of knowledge and seamlessly maneuvers through many topics. Which is why we talked for 3 hours.  We end this episode by talking about the book that she's working on, which sounds beautiful and gives me a boost of ambition to continue to work on mine.

I consider Richard my unofficial Sound Healing mentor.  Richard has been working with different healing modalities for a while and today, shares his knowledge and path.  He talks about a few of the trainings he has been a part of, a recent vision quest he journeyed on and how he is happily embracing his role in helping to usher in the divine feminine.  And this is my first Zoom interview for the podcast, so thank you all for being part of my learning process.  Richard is a wealth of knowledge and an inspiration to speak too.  

Chris is a dear friend and a gifted clinical therapist with degrees from Bastyr University and University of Washington.  Chris has a beautiful way of helping people with his knowledge, but also has one of the most approachable and comedic personalities of the healers that I've met.  We talk about his path, his methodology for his healing sessions as well as how to build and sustain a healthy community.  Whether you find clinical help on your healing path, or holistic help, there are many options to heal our trauma.  

Today I have the esteemed pleasure of sharing space with one of my favorite inversion homies, Brett Parker.  We talk about her path that has made her an amazingly creative and unique teacher, how she went to a circus school to increase her inversion skills and the importance of community.  I have had the pleasure of working with Brett on many different workshops and trainings.  She has her own brand of charisma, that may be channeled through Cardi B.  Whatever she's doing, it's working.

Join me as we welcome Camo Lionheart back to the show!  Camo is finishing up an amazing journey through his breath work course, which just coalesced in Guatemala.  Today I'm talking with Camo about why he was drawn to breath work and some of the experiences he has had with this journey.  We will also dive into stories from his Guatemala trip, as well as our experiences with different types of plant medicines.  There are many modalities for healing.  Here are a few that have worked for us.

Today on JMY, Carrie is talking with me about her experiences at with her Baptiste yoga trainings.  Yoga teacher trainings can be transformative experiences, but they can also put people in dangerous positions, with pressure to not question the process.  There is an unfortunate potential for predatory behavior in situations like this.  The more aware we are, the more we can prevent it.

Jen is a metaphysical sister who holds so much beautiful knowledge and has a special gift in her way of making it approachable.  This is my first time to have a face to face conversation with this beautiful human since May of 2020.  We cover a smattering of topics today, but one of my favorites is the use of one of her personal terms "the Traumá".  Enjoy the love fest.

Katya is the owner of Herban Wellness, has her Bachelors of Science Degree in Herbal Science and is a human with a huge heart.  She has helped me immensely on my journey of finding which supplements work with what I'm trying to accomplish and why.  I'm grateful for her to take some time to share her wisdom and her journey with us.

This week we get to know a little bit more about one of my favorite humans, Hannah Talbot.  Hannah has been a friend for years, but has recently become a life mentor and someone I seek out to talk about the esotericness of life with.  Today we dive right into meditation, chanting, the heart bio-field and group actualization.  Talking with like minds will always overflow my cup with abundance and love.  I hope you enjoy the conversation. 

Author, father, loving partner, beautiful human being.  Today I have the esteemed pleasure of talking with a new friend, Nick He.  I was lucky enough to meet Nick while practicing reiki on him at a retreat.  After our session he started to tell me about his journey, revealing the depth and complexity of his story.  I was so moved that I asked him then and there to be a guest on this podcast.  I deeply enjoyed our conversation and hope you get something from it. 

Monica is a Renaissance Woman of current times.  She is an artist of many mediums, an energy worker, sound healing practitioner, yogic guide, space holder for women's circles and learned of many other gifts.  I am also lucky enough to be able to share my life and create a future with this amazing human.  My intention was to sit with Monica and bring you her story.  And all is going to plan until about 20 minutes into our conversation, when Monica surprises me with a twist and interview me.  I guess it makes sense.  Instead of parceling my story together through many different podcasts, here is an opportunity for me to share a bit more about myself.  As I begin to exercise my attempts at vulnerability, here is an honest conversation about some of what brought me to this point in life.  

I love talking to inspiring people and Larissa is a whole lotta inspiration!  Larissa and I have some of the best conversations before and after yoga, so getting even a modicum of those type of conversations on tape is a blessing.  We talking about her process for manifesting, planning and putting in the work to see her goals through.  We chat a bit about a newer app, Clubhouse, and how she is utilizing that in her practice for beta testing ideas and getting poignant feedback from some heavy hitters in their respective industries.  Towards the end we talk a bit about a concept that I've never heard of, but now love called "failing forward."  I hope you enjoy the conversation 

Marianne is the epitome of inspiration.  She has an amazing story, has overcome so much and is poised to continue strong.  In todays conversation, we talk about reiki, sound healing and other healing modalities.  Marianne shares a bit of her story and what put her on this current path that she's on.  We move on to the myth of human perfection, being kind to yourself and of course, plants!  Marianne is a strong human and a dear friend.  Our conversations always leave me with something to marinate on.

Today I have the esteemed pleasure of talking with one of my creative influences, the amazing Tanya McLean!  Tanya has been blowing up on her social media accounts for her challenging and inspiring shapes she creates with her body.  She takes some time to talk about how she does not like the word "influencer" and gives advice on how to help inspire others through your personal practice.  Tanya and I share a love for the esotericness that the yoga practice can have and explore some of our oddities together.  I can't believe it had been over 2 years since we had last spoke.  It's so good to have great conversations with great people.

Jo Parsons holds many gifts in this yogic world.  She is certified in the Baptiste style of yoga, has trained directly with Bernie Clark to deepen her Yin understanding and is a gifted Yoga Nidra guide.  I'm honored to share space with Jo as a yoga mentor and as a friend.  Jo and I spend some time talking about how the yoga industry has shifted since COVID has set in.  We segue into healing modalities, which gives Jo a chance to talk deeply about her Yoga Nidra practice.  But we touch on fasting, meditation, deprivation chambers and reiki.  We all need healing in our lives.  Maybe now more than ever.

Thang has played an important role in my yoga and meditation journey from the beginning.  In our conversation today, we talk about his journey through meditation and yoga, as well as what put him on his path.  We spend quite a bit of time on the meditation side, diving into different meditative practices, how the ego shows up and how that's part of being humans.  Towards the end we start to talk about the importance of community.  As romantic as closing ourselves off in some cave in the Himalayas may seem, we need teachers and people in our lives to challenge us and to help us grow.  We talk for 2 hours and could have talked for 2 more.

Photographer, Dancer, Yogi, Reiki Master, Certified Breathworker and Sound healer.  Today I have the pleasure of sharing space with my close friend Camo Lionheart.  In our conversation we go into why Camo was drawn to breath work and how this practice has impacted his healing journey for himself and others.  We dip into Kundalini yoga and talk about my limited, but growing, understanding of inner child and shadow work.