Conversations and Meditations

Justin and Jess discuss her upcoming events and the mutually beneficial relationship that has been fostered between Jess and Riverdell. They discuss the intricacies of living a nomadic lifestyle, which Jess has recently adopted, and the importance of knowing and respecting our limitations regarding our ability to offer service to others. If you resonate with Jess and her message, she can be contacted at: jessxgoh@lifeinconfidence.com or via her website: https://www.lifeinconfidence.com/ If you would like to speak to Justin or have an interest in appearing on the Conversations and Meditations Podcast, feel free to call the Riverdell Spiritual Centre on (08) 85231239  

During this conversation, Justin introduces Rev. Berry Behr to the community. Berry is an interfaith minister, currently staying at Riverdell Spiritual Centre as an interfaith ambassador, seeking to inspire peace and harmony through understanding. They discuss everything from what attracted Berry to an Interfaith Ministry to Berry's time living at a White Lion sanctuary in her home country of South Africa.  Berry is currently residing at Riverdell Spiritual Centre and is available for conversation and guidance by appointment, as well as a series of events currently advertised on the Riverdell website. For more information feel free to contact the centre on (08) 85231239 We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we enjoyed bringing it to you.  With Loving-Kindness, The Riverdell Team  

During this episode, Justin speaks with Melissa Quiney about her involvement at Riverdell and the passion for community and women empowerment that she brings. They discuss various topics, including Reike, the afterlife and the healing potential held within us all. Melissa offers a variety of modalities at Riverdell Spiritual Centre and is a regular contributor to the Riverdell Wednesday evening gathering, as well as the Thursday morning women's and children's sessions.  We hope you enjoy this episode, and hopefully, we'll see you at Riverdell sometime soon. With Loving-Kindness, The Riverdell Team

During this episode, we meet Amy and Luke, who co-facilitate Riverdell's Wednesday Community Sessions. Amy and Luke are a young couple focused on Community building; during the conversation, we begin to understand why that is. We enjoyed this conversation so much that we plan on doing individual episodes soon to explore Luke and Amy's personal stories, talents and dreams more deeply. Still, for now, we hope you enjoy this introduction to Luke and Amy. If you have an interest in experiencing for yourself the Wednesday Evening Community that is building at Riverdell, here is a link for up-to-date details https://riverdell.org.au/meditation/ If you have enjoyed this podcast, consider subscribing and following Riverdell Spiritual Centre on our Socials. If you would like to be featured on the Conversations and Meditations Podcast, call the Riverdell office at +61 (08) 8523 1329 or email us at justin@riverdell.org.au

During this episode we chat with Paula McMahon, former Marketing Coordinator here at Riverdell, and now the Community Engagement Coordinator. We discuss some of Paula's personal history, the hopes for the future of Riverdell and some of the challenges that living intentionally can bring to the surface. Paula is an entrepreneurial and heart-centred human with so much to share. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you haven't done so already, consider checking out the back catalogue of episodes to hear other fascinating stories and conversations. If you are interested in what's going on at Riverdell, check out our website https://riverdell.org.au/ and subscribe to this podcast and our Social Media platforms. If you would like to feature in an episode of Conversations and Meditations, call Justin on +61 (08) 8523 1329

Hi Everyone,   During this episode, Justin speaks with Nick and Maleesha from Wild-Self Yoga and our Events Manager Jasmine Hornby to discuss and answer questions about the 200 hr, Yoga Teacher Training immersive course scheduled to run from the 9th to the 30th of October, 2023, here at Riverdell Spiritual Centre.  We discuss what initially attracted and retained each guest to the path of Yoga and then some more specific details about the upcoming program. If you have ever considered deepening your understanding of the Yogic traditions or aspire to be a Yoga teacher, you won't want to miss this episode. The team at Riverdell are excited to be offering an accredited course of this quality and hopes that you enjoy hearing the stories behind Wild-Self Yoga and how this course will be run. If this episode sparks your curiosity, contact the office on (08) 8523 1329 and check out the webpage https://riverdell.org.au/yoga-teacher-training/ for more information and testimonials. Wishing you all a wonderful day full of love and laughter.

During this episode, I speak with Christalee Marrone, one of Riverdell's newest facilitators. We discuss various topics, including parenthood, breathwork and reincarnation, to name a few. We hope you enjoy getting to know Christalee and consider meeting her at one of her events at Riverdell sometime soon. With Loving-Kindness, Justin

Dr Andrew Horwood once again joins us on the Podcast, this time to discuss specific spiritual understandings that have assisted him to get the most out of his life, with a focus on 'practical spirituality'. Justin and Andrew discuss a range of topics including surrender, appreciation and decision-making. We hope you enjoy listening to this episode of Conversations and Meditations. With Loving-Kindness, Justin.

During this episode, the first of 2023, I sit down with Jasmine Hornby, Riverdell's Event Manager. We share our excitement for the upcoming 'Goodness Me Festival' scheduled for the 18th and 19th of March, 2023. Jas tells us about the artists and facilitators making this weekend such a special event. For more information regarding the festival or to secure your ticket, go to www.goodnessmefestival.com.au If you would like to volunteer at the festival, follow this link and fill in your details https://riverdell.org.au/contact-us/goodness-me-2023/ I hope you enjoy this brief conversation as much as I did recording it. With Loving-Kindness, Justin    

In this episode, Justin speaks with Pam Andrews about her system for using feelings as a guiding light towards improved communication, honest self-expression, and introspection.  Pam is the founder of Feeling Connected, a Canberra-based business with an online offering of mentorship and support, assisting primarily men in uncovering their truth and speaking it confidently, creating opportunities for deeper relationships. To connect with Pam Andrews and discuss the possibility of being part of her program, you can call her on 0414 587 308 or check out her website by clicking on the link https://www.feelingconnected.com.au/ I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed creating it. With Loving-Kindness, Justin  

During this guided meditation, you are invited to experience the aspect of yourself that is the silent and compassionate witness to your life. Behind your body, your senses and feelings, and even the thoughts of your conscious mind, you will find the loving witness. Always perfect, always present, and always content.  Find a place you can be comfortable, set your phone to 'do not disturb' and settle in and enjoy this 30 min meditation on cultivating the loving witness. With Loving-Kindness, Justin  

During this episode of Conversations and Meditations, we meet Jess X Gough.  Based in NSW, Jess has helped thousands of clients overcome childhood trauma through her skilful application of over a dozen healing modalities including regenerative detoxification. Jess is the founder of Life in Confidence and can be found at www.lifeinconfidence.com As part of the conversation, Jess describes her use of light language therapy in detail and even offers us a guided experience to get a first-hand understanding of this technique. If you have never received a light language healing, then you won't want to miss this opportunity. This was a fun and informative conversation, that I hope you enjoy as much as I enjoyed producing it. With Loving-Kindness, Justin      

During this episode, Dr Andrew Horwood connects with us over Zoom and shares some personal history and wisdom. Andrew is the standing Treasurer of EMSA, a practising GP and pain specialist, and a former resident of Riverdell Spiritual Centre. We discussed the social atmosphere of his youth when Marxist Philosophy became a popular response to the horrors of WW2. A time in which many intellectuals resonated with Karl Marx's adage that “Religion is the Opium of the People.” We learn of Andrew's journey of self-discovery, the profound realisation sparked by the birth of his children, as well as his evolution as a medical GP. Andrew speaks about his connection to the Emissaries and his appreciation for Lew Childre, the founder of the Heartmath foundation, and we consider the importance of grief, tears, and community. Please join me in this conversation, and I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed recording it. If you are interested in learning more about the Heartmath foundation, Watch this Video for a better understanding.

Episode 6. of Conversations and Meditations takes on a different format than you may have come to expect. In this episode, Justin offers a meditation on the breath. The breath is a potent tool for meditation. And is ideal for beginner and experienced practitioners alike. Bringing one's focus to the breath can help alleviate stress and is readily available to us anytime.  This meditation lasts approximately 15 minutes, and I recommend you find a place where you will not be disturbed for at least this long. If you want to skip the intro, go ahead to 2:30. With Loving-Kindness, Justin  

Cheyne Morris joins us for this conversation and shares some of the Riverdell Spiritual Centre's history and how she became a teacher and practitioner of the energy healing modality known as 'Attunement'. Cheyne has been connected to Riverdell for nearly forty years and is currently on the Board of Directors that govern Riverdell Spiritual Centre. Join me for this exciting conversation where we touch on Cheyne's fantastic life stories, including time spent on the Green Peace Rainbow Warrior and other world travels.   With Loving-Kindness,   Justin

This episode of Conversations and Meditations introduces a long-time supporter of Riverdell Spiritual Centre, Pame Price. Pame has been associated with Riverdell for over 20 years and continues to offer her knowledge and passion for meditation, self-development and conscious living. We discuss how Pame first came to Riverdell, what she is currently working on, as well as considering the topic of the afterlife and more. I hope you enjoy this episode and feel free to reach out to our team at Riverdell if you have any questions or suggestions about our incredible centre. With Loving-Kindness, Justin

During this episode of Conversations and Meditations, we meet Jasmine Hornby, Riverdell Spiritual Centre's Event Manager and resident Yoga teacher. Jas talks about how she came to incorporate Yoga into her daily living and the benefits that she has enjoyed as a result. We discuss some of the personal highlights experienced at Riverdell over the last four years, as well as some future aspirations. I hope that you enjoy the conversation and the insight offered by Jasmine into her life and passions. With Loving-Kindness, Justin    

This is the second episode of Conversations and Meditations featuring special guest, Nichole Hamilton. Nichole is a skilled and dedicated facilitator and community builder who offers a variety of events at Riverdell Spiritual Centre. During the conversation, we discover Nichole's passion for helping others to develop techniques for self-empowerment, with a specific focus on children and young adults. Drawing on her personal experience, she has developed a program that she is now sharing at Riverdell with a view to launching it nationally. I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed recording it. With Loving-Kindness, Justin  

Welcome to the first episode of Conversations and Meditations. In this episode we will meet Ruth French, a long-standing member of the Riverdell Spiritual Centre community, and the current focus of the Sunday Service at Riverdell. Ruth will tell us a bit about her life, what experiences shaped her beliefs and how she came to be at Riverdell. We hope that you enjoy this episode of Conversations and Meditations. If you think you know someone who might enjoy it too, help us out and share it with them. With Loving-Kindness, Justin Martin