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A podcast revolving around health, art and lifestyle practices that make life better.

Gray Estrada

  • Aug 17, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 1h 12m AVG DURATION
  • 58 EPISODES


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#57: Functional Medicine & Martial Movement - CORY NYENHUIS

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 56:07


Cory Nyenhuis is a Licensed Acupuncturist out of Omaha, Nebraska. He stresses traditional movement arts based out of Asia, as well as exploring Functional Medicine for optimizing one's health.

#56: ANTONIO BARROS - Meditation, Breathing & Awareness

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 73:39


In this episode we talk about meditation, how to engage it, breathing and having awareness/mindfulness be apart of your emotional development and tool kit during these chaotic times.

#55: JOSH BRILL - Music as Meditation & Mindfulness

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 69:15


In this episode, I interview Josh Brill, a lifelong musician who teaches music as an access point and learning tool for meditation and mindfulness

#54: KAMI PREHODA - Mental Health During Covid-19

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 44:45


We discuss COVID-19 and its effects on mental health, how to navigate quarantine and why mental health is equally as important as physical health.

#53: Boosting Mental Health During Quarantine

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 28:14


Here, I discuss three primary pillars to boost one's mental health during quarantine.

#52: COVID-19 Lifestyle Strategies & Immune Support

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 48:18


I discuss lifestyle strategies and immune support for Covid-19.

#51: Ayahuasca Ritual For PTSD

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 42:31


My summary of the Ayahuasca ceremony I partook in back in late 2017 to remedy the trauma of my daughter being hospitalized.

#50: Healthy Fats & Their Health Benefits

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 26:07


In this episode I talk about the two primary fats I suggest to my clients and the health reasons behind them, including hormone production, inflammation response and brain function.

#49: Move From Your Gut For Health & Athletics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 30:31


In this episode, I discuss the importance of moving from your lower abdomen and how that relates to athletic movement and health.

#48: Demystifying Face Reading

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 36:24


Here I discuss the often obscure and misunderstood branch of Chinese Medicine known as Face Reading. I relate the ideas in laymen terms and explain the benefits of receiving a session and understanding its underlying principles. Face Reading isn't fortune telling, but rather a pragmatic system of recognizing facial patterns over thousands of years that often allude to personality traits, aptitudes and one's personal health.

#47: 96 Hour Fast Summary

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 50:32


Here I discuss what I experienced in my most recent 96 hour fast.

#46: Ego Death & Psychedelics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 30:56


Here, I discuss ego death in the context of psychedelic use and the benefits and pitfalls that come from this pursuit.

#45: EDWARD EYTH - Art, Design & Futurism

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 54:17


Here, we talk about art, design, futurism and the role art plays in health and culture.

#44: Moderating Ejaculation Increases Strength

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 35:06


In this episode I examine an idea found in Chinese Medicine that stipulates if men conserve their sexual fluid, it in turn, increases physical vitality.

#43: Psychedelics & Plant Medicines Are Personalities

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 32:18


Here I discuss conceptualizing psychedelics and plant medicines as personalities to engage and interact with. By doing so, we have a better framework to dialogue with psychedelics and it instill reverence and the 'give and take' found in psychedelic experiences.

#42: Tongue & Teeth Position Changes Facial Structure

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2019 32:58


The position of our tongue and teeth in our mouth can change the shape of our face, increase health/facial function and make us better looking. I examine this idea through the Western and Eastern medicine lens. Enjoy.

#41: DAVID WEI - Wudang Kung Fu & Life Nourishment

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 65:37


I speak with David Wei about Wudang Kung Fu and Life Nourishment through the context of Asian culture and practices.

#40: Gray Estrada (Solo) - REVERSING IMPOTENCE AT 21

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 32:35


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#39: ANANYA HARVEY - Sex, Tantra & Vitality

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 65:06


In this episode, I discuss with Dr. Ananya Harvey the in's and outs of sex, tantra, orgasm without ejaculation and the role these things play in our health and vitality.

#38: CHRISTINE TRAN - Yoga Therapy, Self Care & Community

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 65:06


Christine Tran is a certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), Yoga Teacher (RYT 500), Yoga Teacher Trainer (E-RYT 200), and Reiki Master. In this episode, we talk about yoga as therapy, how and why to navigate self care and our relationship to community.

#37: LUKE MACHADO - Education & Technological Effect On Kids

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 65:01


Here, Luke Machado talks about education and technology. Moreover, we discuss the technological ramifications and how it effects children.

#36: GRAY ESTRADA - Martial Arts, Feng Shui & Face Reading

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 73:55


Here, Kai Van Bodhi interviews me on my own show about martial arts, feng shui and face reading. Enjoy.

#35: DAVID BEAUDRY - Spiritual Warriorship & Medical Qigong

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 69:22


David Beaudry is a trainer and coach for integrating movement mastery and spiritual evolution. With a degree in psychology, a masters in Medical Qigong and 12 years as an NSCA – Certified Personal Trainer he teaches healers, coaches and world class athletes how to harness the power of their body and soul for healing trauma and awakening their unique gifts. Here, we talk about Spiritual Warriorship and Medical Qigong, a health practice that involves the treatment of others.

#34: KELLY LAKE - Daoism, Mysticism & Martial Arts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 79:15


Here I talk with Kelly Lake about Daoism, Mysticism and Martial Arts their relationships to lifestyle and living.

#33: ALEXANDER KUGLER - Men's Work, Shamanism & Prayer Technology

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 97:29


Here I talk with Alexander Kugler about men's work, shamanism in modern times and why prayer technology matters more now than ever.

#32: DOROTHY FITZER - Somatic Awareness & Processing Trauma

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 72:18


A discussion around body awareness, processing trauma and how our physical bodies and movement relate to this process.

#31: TONY GALIS - Tai Chi & Living Medicine Traditions

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 72:32


A discourse on Tai Chi, its benefits, why Westerners should be training it, how it's changed us and our students. We also discuss the artistic approach that is needed to engage living medicine traditions like Chinese Medicine.

#30: THOM DALE - Tonic Herbalism, Adaptogens & Quantum Nutrition

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 77:35


Thomas Dale is a Quantum Nutritionist, tonic herbalist, qigong practitioner, as well as an educator. In this episode, we talk about tonic herbs, adaptogens, qigong and how incorporating these practices improve your life.

#29: MICHELLE LIN - 5 Years On Gong Fu Mountain

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 55:12


Michelle Lin spent 5 years living full time on a mountain training traditional Chinese Gong Fu. Here we talk about her insights and experience of being the only woman at the time involved in the program.

#28: LULU BONNER - Chocolate, CBD & Understanding Cacao

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 49:11


This episode revolves around the therapeutic aspects of cacao (chocolate), cannabis and CBD extracts where Lulu Bonner discusses her new line that blends these two substances together.

#27: JOSH SCHNEIDER - Permaculture, Food Forests & Healthy Eating

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 63:40


In this episode, we talk about permaculture, food forests, growing your own food and the larger and healthier rhythms you are plugged into my having a hand in growing your own food.

#26: LILLIAN BRIDGES - Face Reading, Feng Shui & Nourishing Life

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 64:48


In this episode, I talk with Lillian Pearl Bridges, the owner of The Lotus Institute in Seattle, WA. We discuss Face Reading, its relationship to Feng Shui and how these two branches of Chinese Medicine blend seamlessly together to support us in understanding our place in life. Enjoy.

#25: CORINNE WELDER - Sexuality, Vitality & Fertility

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2019 64:48


Corinne Welder is a Chinese Medicine practitioner and in this episode we talk about Jing, a foundational concept that involves our sexual vitality, constitutional strength and relates to fertility, our lifespan and longevity.

#24: THOMAS FAIRMAN - Working Professionals Maintaining Energy and Performance

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 63:39


In this episode, I talk with Thomas Fairman about his platform, Charge (CHRG) Lifestyle Training and the pitfalls of working professionals that compromise their minds, energy and performance.

#23: KATHERINE BIRD: Shamanism, Empaths & Growth

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 63:12


Katherine bird discusses shamanism and healing in modern times and her new dynamic course that supports empaths.

#22: TIM CARTMELL - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Chinese Martial Arts & Self Defense

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 51:09


Tim Cartmell is a professional martial arts instructor and holds a third degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and various titles in full contact competitions. His background in Chinese Martial Arts and BJJ is what separates Tim from most practitioners. Here we talk about what works and what’s common to all martial arts.

#21: CHAD HERENDEEN: Endurance training, Mindset & Spirit

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 56:06


Chad Heredeen is an endurance marathon runner who began training in his late thirties after being confronted with faltering health. He's now 50 and in the best shape of his life. Here we talk about his process and mindset in regards to training.

#20: TRISTAN MONTOYA - Personal growth, Evolution & Psychedelics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 78:19


Here I speak with Tristan Montoya, who is a transformational artist, Integrative coach and spiritual teacher. We discuss these themes as well as therapeutic psychedelic dynamics.

#19: MOLEEK BUSBY - The Bouncing Mindset & Conservationism

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2019 101:24


Here I speak with Moleek Busby, a life long conservationist, environmental advocate and ex-bouncer out of Oakland, CA. We talk shop on the bouncing mindset, environmental dynamics and the role arts play in our lives.

#18: LETA JUSILLA - CBD & Cannabis Therapeutic Application

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2019 85:47


Here, I speak with Dr. LeTa Jussila about her therapeutic application and usage of CBD and Cannabis related substances with her patients and clients. She has a depth, knowledge and understanding of this topic in relation to the unfolding terrain of health and preventive medicine.

#17: PAUL ROBISON - Surviving Cancer Treatment & Slowing Your Lifestyle

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 114:03


Here I talk with Paul Robison, a Licensed Acupuncturist in Washington, DC. In this episode, we discuss his survival from cancer and the larger themes he's learned to integrate to facilitate a healthy and happy life.

#16: KAT LEE - Fertility, Relationships & Medicinal Activities

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 90:53


In this episode, I talk with Kat Lee about redefining fertility, relationships and making our day-to-day activities more medicinal and relevant for our personal evolution and growth.

#15: KAI VAN BODHI - Peak Performance, Adaptation & Longevity

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 115:53


In this episode, I talk with Kai Van Bodhi and we discuss peak performance, health and why it matters for everybody. These tenets apply to everybody, regardless of our job standing, social interactions and daily living routines.

#14: ISKAH BENSTOCK - Healing, Belief Systems & Making The Esoteric Accessible

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 102:39


Iskah Benstock, who is a speaker, writer and facilitator of personal growth, development and transformation. She supports a wide range of clients ranging from entrepreneurs, artists and engineers to those struggling with loss, trauma and anxiety.

#13: BRITT BARRETT - Ayurvedic Principles & Navigating Health Crises

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 83:27


Britt Barrett is an Ayurvedic Health Consultant/Coach and studied under Master Ayurvedic Healer Acharya Shunya for 3 years, then founded Daily Ayurveda in 2012. Britt has helped multiple individuals heal chronic disease through practicing Ayurveda and now leads retreats and corporate wellness workshops all over the US.

LM HIGHLIGHT REEL: Ep. # 1-3

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 31:13


This is a 30-min. highlight reel where I summarize 3 episodes for 10-minutes/piece. This is about 6.5 hours of content condensed into 30 minutes.

#12: CAITLIN THOMPSON - Psychedelics, Kambo & Mental Health

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2019 80:03


Here I talk with Caitlin Thompson, a neuroscientist and owner of Entheozen, about therapeutic application of psychedelics, the benefits of indigenous medicines and the unfolding terrain of research and science in these areas.

#11: MICHAEL DIAMOND - Masculinity, Men's Work & Rites of Passage

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 96:58


In this episode, I interview Michael Diamond DC, who is the creator of Igknight the King. His programs and coaching help men embody healthy masculinity and brings men’s initiation and traditions into a modern context. In this episode, we talk about the evolving terrain of men’s work and how men can better themselves in daily living.

#10: FABIAN MELENDEZ - Boxing, Health & Mindset

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 107:48


In this episode, I talk with boxer, Fabian Melendez, owner of Melendez Boxing. We talk about health, fighting arts and the mindset it yields and how it can help the American mind better navigate life.

#9: LARISSA CONTE - Grief Rituals & Personal Evolution

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2019 134:52


Here I talk with Larissa Conte facilitates Grief Rituals at the corporate level. These rituals create a space in American culture for people to process their grief and allow for greater personal and business expression. Her work revolves personal growth, transformation and growth.

#8: TAYLOR DRYE -Drinking Tea the Right Way - Power in Presence

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 122:38


Traditional tea drinking carries health benefits and can be seen as an antidote to the overstimulation we receive from technology. Here I sit down with Taylor Drye and discuss tea and the process of drinking it in depth.

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