Love Is The Author

A Buddhist, two Mormon Missionaries, and Chuck Testa walk into a conversation to try to find the cosmic punchline in this instant classic episode of non-stop hilarity and wisdom. Chuck Testa is easily the most recognizable taxidermist in the world, due to a viral commercial for Testa's business created by Rhett & Link for the show Rhett & Link: Commercial Kings, and the catchphrase "Nope, Chuck Testa!" became an Internet meme. Elder Hobbs and Elder Andersen are two Mormon young men currently fulfilling their missionary work in Ojai as part of their religious calling who have become friends with both Jaymee and Chuck (separately) canvassing door to door, and thought they all should meet. Jaymee facilitates a beautiful discussion between the men on the nature of faith, seeing past differences, and we learn a whole lot more about both Mormonism and Taxidermy in this groundbreaking episode.Interested in Mentorship with Jaymee? email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com)VALLEY OF THE MOON (www.shorturl.at/dCVh2)LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. PLEASE $UPPORT THiS SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastCONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.comON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener

Guru of Ojai vintage John Dennis returns to celebrate our 100th episode in hilarious, healing and heartwarming conversation with Jaymee, covering everything from cold-plunging to crack smoking in their youth. John's amazing shop of oddities Valley Of The Moon has been a sponsor of this podcast, and John is not only a friend but a fan favorite and one of our most requested return guests since he made his last appearance on Episode 4.Interested in Mentorship with Jaymee or Lacee? email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com)VALLEY OF THE MOON (www.shorturl.at/dCVh2)LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. PLEASE $UPPORT THiS SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastCONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.comON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener

Spend a couple power hours with Jaymee as he randomly calls friends, mentees, fans of the show, and his own mother to ask them vulnerable questions about their lives on the spot, "disguised" as a radio disc jockey from "K LITA FM". Interested in Mentorship with Jaymee or Lacee? email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com)VALLEY OF THE MOON (www.shorturl.at/dCVh2)LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. PLEASE $UPPORT THiS SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastCONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.comON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener

Welcome to the multidimensional mystical inner landscape of multidisciplinary artist Adam Green, the highly influential creative mind behind many solo albums, films, music videos, graphic novels who came up in the ⁠anti-folk⁠ music movement as one half of the band ⁠the Moldy Peaches⁠. His new EP 'Houseface University' (out now) is an extension of his incredible star-studded film 'Adam Green's Aladdin' available for free on Youtube. ADAM GREEN WEB: www.adamgreen.infoLOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. SOUND MIX: Chris FallerInterested in Spiritual Mentorship with Jaymee? for more information or to set up a free consultation email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com)GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com)VALLEY OF THE MOON (www.shorturl.at/dCVh2)PLEASE $UPPORT THiS SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastCONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.comON INSTAGRAM:  @averagecabbage / @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener

Legendary tattoo artist and painter Robert Ryan returns for his fourth conversation on the podcast to discuss the hidden language of graffiti, learning about spiritual practice from hardcore music, the influence of protest music, how preparation can be grounds for failure, and how he and his kirtan group SOMA (Sacred Order Of Mystic Apogees) became the opening act for Tyler Childers upcoming tour, including playing The Hollywood Bowl in June. Plus, Jaymee and Robert detail their upcoming event together in Ojai on Friday June 13th.Love Is The Author presents SOMA & KIM KRANS 6/13/25 in Ojai (Tickets): https://shorturl.at/FQSqYInterested in Spiritual Mentorship with Jaymee? for more information or to set up a free consultation email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com)GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com)VALLEY OF THE MOON (www.shorturl.at/dCVh2)LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. SOUND MIX: Chris FallerPLEASE $UPPORT THiS SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastCONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.comON INSTAGRAM:  @soma_kirtan / @robertryan323 / @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener

INSTANT DHARMA is an uncommon conversation between Jaymee and a mentee of his named Duffy about addiction, death, recovery, insanity, enlightenment, gardening, God and the Buddha. Shambhala Publications course w/ Kilung Rinpoche "THE FREE MIND" Saturday May 17th & 18th: www.shambhala.com/courses/the-free-mind/#a_aid=loveistheauthor&a_cid=b48e0156Interested in Mentorship with Jaymee or Lacee? email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com)VALLEY OF THE MOON (www.shorturl.at/dCVh2)LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. PLEASE $UPPORT THiS SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastCONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.comON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener

Jaymee and his partner/manager Lacee return with another YAWN AND LOKO episode, offering an hour of one of a kind relationship advice and homegrown spiritual practices. Interested in Mentorship with Jaymee or Lacee? email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com)VALLEY OF THE MOON (www.shorturl.at/dCVh2)LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. PLEASE $UPPORT THiS SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastCONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.comON INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener

RamDev Dale Borglum is the founder and Executive Director of ⁠A Living/Dying Project⁠, and co-authored the spiritual classic Journey of Awakening: A Meditator's Guidebook with Ram Dass. He is a pioneer in the conscious dying movement and has worked directly with thousands of people with life-threatening illness and their families for over 30 years. RamDev has a BS from UC Berkeley and a PhD from Stanford University, and has taught meditation for the past 35 years. He's also been a devotee of Neem Karoli Baba for over 50 years, from whom he received his name. His life's work and passion is serving God and Guru through the healing of our individual and collective relationship with death, using our mortality as an inspiration for spiritual awakening.Living/Dying Project: ⁠www.livingdying.org⁠Upcoming Radha Baum benefit: ⁠www.livingdying.org/events/guest-speaker-radha-baum/⁠LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted and produced by Jaymee Carpenter. MIXED BY: Chris Fallerwww.loveistheauthor.comSPONSORS:RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com)PLEASE HELP $UPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastIG:  @loveistheauthor

The Ocean Of Consciousness, The Practice Of Love, Dreams Authoring Songs, Unmasking Fears, The Universal Truths, Chalamet As Dylan and The Divine Gifts of Kendrick Lamar: these are only a few topics covered throughout Jim and Jaymee's new epic conversation a year later.LITA PODCAST: hosted, edited and produced by Jaymee Carpenter. MIXED BY: Chris FallerThe new album by MY MORNING JACKET titled "is" available March 21. Learn more: www.mymorningjacket.comInterested in Mentorship/Counseling with Jaymee?email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorshipSPONSORED BY:GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com)RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com)PLEASE $UPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastfollow us on INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardenerCONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Caleb Van Patten is a former platoon sergeant and combat marksmanship trainer for the Marine Corps, and currently a Firefighter with El Dorado County Fire who were assigned to the recent Eaton Fire in Los Angeles. Jaymee met Caleb moments after Caleb nearly lost his life attempting to save Jaymee's parents Altadena home, and the two became instant friends. This uncommonly vulnerable and emotionally charged episode may be the most important conversation recorded on the podcast to date: epic tales of overcoming adversity, surviving multiple losses of psychological identity, the healing power of Love and the importance of honesty in addressing trauma.  LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter.  Interested in Mentorship with Jaymee? email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com to set up a free consultation, or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship GoFundMe for The Carpenter Family: www.gofund.me/15424f89 SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com) INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com) www.loveistheauthor.com PLEASE $UPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcast INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Jaymee and his partner/manager Lacee return with another YAWN AND LOKO episode, offering one of a kind relationship advice, existential contemplations and homegrown spiritual practices. Upcoming Beings Club course with Jaymee "What Is Sanity" (Jan. 30):⁠ www.spacetobe.xyz/beings⁠ Interested in Mentorship with Jaymee or Lacee? email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com to set up a free consultation, or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship GoFundMe for The Carpenter Family: www.gofund.me/15424f89 SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com) INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com) LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter.  www.loveistheauthor.com PLEASE $UPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcast INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Carlos Niño is a prolific music producer and artistic visionary from Los Angeles, who recently co-produced Andre 3000's album New Blue Sun. Recorded in Ojai at Love Serve Remember Foundation (www.ramdass.org) in the kirtan space.  LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted, curated and produced by Jaymee Carpenter.  LITA WEB: www.loveistheauthor.com COVER PHOTO: Clifford Hutchins Wadsworth III SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com) INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com)  GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com) VALLEY OF THE MOON: www.instagram.com/samrobertsla HELP $UPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcast

Chris Grosso is the executive producer/director of the tv series F@#k That's Delicious, King Of The Road, Munchies, Tattoo Age, Epicly Later'd, The Untitled Action Bronson Show, Bong Apetit, and a decades worth of other titles and memorable content for Vice and Viceland in it's heyday. Chris shares how following his passion and not being afraid to take big swings led him to sustaining a prolific career as a storyteller and show runner. LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted, edited and produced by Jaymee Carpenter.  LITA WEB: www.loveistheauthor.com SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com) INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com) $UPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcast IG:  @loveistheauthor

Kim Krans, multidisciplinary artist, NYT Times Best Selling author and the creative visionary behind The Wild Unknown oracle deck series makes her third appearance on the podcast for an expansive (and hilarious) jam session with Jaymee about surrendering to the call of the muse, shedding artistic identity, the creative straightjacket of success, and why the hell visions of Aaron Rodgers keep showing up in her plant medicine journeys. Kim launches her new podcast Dolphins At Midnight on January 4th. KIM KRANS WEB: www.kimkrans.com DOLPHINS at MIDNIGHT: www.dolphinsatmidnight.com MENTORSHIP w JAYMEE: www.loveistheauthor.com LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted, edited and produced by Jaymee Carpenter.  SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com) INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com) $UPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcast IG:  @loveistheauthor

A curated compilation for art/ritual practitioners: Coulter Jacobs on the mastery of self-talk, and how to navigate mental health through the practitioners lifestyle. Rain Phoenix on the danger of applause and the importance of pure motivation. Pete Holmes on why fame won't solve your problems, and why forgiveness is the most important thing in life. Mark Mahoney on being in the right place at the right time to contribute to iconic cultural moments. Jim James on the importance of sobriety and clarity, and doing the deep inner work as a path to self love. Scarlet Rivera discussing the code of ethics she demonstrated to win over Bob Dylan's confidence on her first impression. Tim Heidecker on how to navigate success and remain right sized as an artist. Marlon "Chito" Vera on the importance of a daily meditation practice, and the influence of the Tao Te Ching. Dave England on mortality and laying it all on the line for your art. Robert Ryan on tarot and the influence of iconoclasts. Lama Tashi Norbu on innovating Tibetan tattoo as a form of compassion. www.loveistheauthor.com LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted and produced by Jaymee Carpenter.  SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com) INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com) $UPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcast IG:  @loveistheauthor

Jaymee and Lacee are back as YAWN & LOKO offering one of a kind relationship advice, mindfulness contemplations and homegrown spiritual practices (including nude prostrating) and the two cold call Raghu Markus on air and have an impromptu conversation about Neem Karoli Baba. Plus Lucky Jackson! INTERESTED IN MENTORSHIP W/ LACEE OR JAYMEE: email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com for a free consultation or visit www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted and produced by Jaymee Carpenter.  LITA WEBSITE: www.loveistheauthor.com SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com) INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com) $UPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcast INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Scarlet Rivera is the iconic violinist from Bob Dylan's Desire album, a pioneer of the electric violin and a member of the legendary Rolling Thunder Review tour in 1976. This episode is the first long form conversation with Scarlet focusing on her unique relationship with Bob and fateful entry into rock and roll history. LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted and produced by Jaymee Carpenter.  SCARLET WEB: www.scarletriveramusic.com LITA WEBSITE: www.loveistheauthor.com SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com) INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com) $UPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcast INSTAGRAM:  @scarletriveramusic / @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Tim Heidecker is an American comedian, writer, director, actor, and musician. He's a true living legend of modern comedy content creation, and likely one of your favorite comedians favorite comedian. Whether you know him from "Tim And Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!", the film "Bridesmaids", his weekly YouTube podcast "Office Hours Live" or a million other things, Tim's prolific output over the past two decades has played a major role in the architecture of the comedic zeitgeist. His new music album Slipping Away is possibly his finest work, a fun loving album that deals with vulnerable subjects in a sincere way while keeping your head nodding to the groove. Jaymee and Tim met up on the set of Office Hours Live to discuss the McGriddle, good trips on shrooms (and bad trips on acid), the intimidating nuance of his comedy, the institution of SNL, Aubrey Plaza's compliment, Tim's spiritual (non-spiritual) outlook, and what he's intimidated by. LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted and produced by Jaymee Carpenter.  TIM WEB: www.timheidecker.com LITA WEBSITE: www.loveistheauthor.com CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com HELP $UPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcast INSTAGRAM:  @timheidecker / @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener

Samuel Bercholz, founder of Shambhala Publishing and one of Jaymee's mentors, returns for his 7th appearance on the podcast. Full of Buddhist teachings, insights, and personal experiences with legendary spiritual teachers Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Ram Dass, and Thinley Norbu Rinpoche, this episode is a tender and hilarious refuge from the "known" world, and an embrace of the great mysteries of life. Sam's contributions over the last 50 years to the worldwide accessibility and integration of spirituality through Shambhala's vast published catalog is incalculable. HELP $UPPORT THE SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcast Gain access to unpublished episode archive through monthly subscription! LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted and produced by Jaymee Carpenter.  INTERESTED IN MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE? email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Lama Tashi Norbu is the only known Tibetan Buddhist monk tattoo artist in the world, who originally served as a fine art painter for His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Lama Tashi utilizes his art as a medium to deepen people's understanding of Buddhism and help them recognize their inherent virtues. He is the founder and Creative Director of the only registered Tibetan Museum in the world, The Museum of Contemporary Tibetan Art based in the Netherlands. His paintings are exhibited in numerous galleries and museums worldwide. This episode was recorded during Jaymee's 48th birthday celebration at his home surrounded by an audience of family and friends. After the episode concluded, Lama Tashi tattooed a very special Tibetan Buddhist mantra design on Jaymee at the party. In this episode, Lama Tashi shares his why it's important to develop our "inner beauties", how life is a performance and compassion led him to innovate the idea of becoming a tattoo artist.  LAMA TASHI NORBU WEB: www.lamatashinorbu.org LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted, produced, and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter.  INTERESTED IN MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE? email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com or on IG: ⁠⁠@unconventionalgardener⁠⁠ INSTAGRAM: @ven.tashi_norbu / tibetan_sacred_tattoo / @loveistheauthor CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Mikael Jorgensen is the keyboardist for Wilco and director of a forthcoming documentary on jazz legend Bob James. This is his first public conversation about the emotional components of his life story, as well as the arc of his entire music career including working with producer Steve Albini and the last 22 years in Wilco. MIKAEL WEB: www.mikaeljorgensen.com LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted, produced, and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter.  INTERESTED IN MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE? email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com or on IG: ⁠@unconventionalgardener⁠ INSTAGRAM: @mikaeljorgensen / @loveistheauthor CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Rain Phoenix is a multidisciplinary artist and creator of LaunchLeft podcast. She is the older sister of Joaquin, Liberty and Summer, and younger sister of River. Jaymee and Rain go deep discussing the potentially harmful aspects of applause, humble ways to create a generous mind, Ian MacKaye as a "near impossible" model of artistic integrity, how her solo album River was a way to open the conversation about loss and “the sledgehammer of grief,” and why service is the secret of life. RAIN PHOENIX WEB: www.rainjphoenix.com LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted, produced, and recorded by Jaymee Carpenter.  INTERESTED IN MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE? email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com or on IG: @unconventionalgardener INSTAGRAM: @rainjphoenix / @loveistheauthor CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Geneviève Medow-Jenkins, founder of Secular Sabbath who also had the unique experience of being raised at the legendary Esalen Institute in Big Sur, joins Jaymee in conversation live from the kirtan space of the Love Serve Remember Foundation in Ojai, CA. Topics include: - the normalization of nudity - being unafraid of confrontation - the value of boredom - the potency of not sharing everything on Instagram - her hyper-competitive side when it comes to board games - what it means to unconditionally love someone.  SECULAR SABBATH WEB: www.secular-sabbath.com LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, recorded, and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE! email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com for info or to book a consultation INSTAGRAM: @gene.vi.eve / @secularsabbath / @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Jaymee shares a free hour of spiritual guidance, offering his one of a kind teachings, tools and practices for sustaining mental health and cultivating emotional maturity. In this solo episode, you'll learn how he disrupts patterns of mind on a daily basis (and why), the importance of living a life of integrity, tips for parents attempting to redirect generational trauma, and multiple home recordings, including an excerpt of Jaymee and his mother on magic mushrooms. LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, engineered, and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE! email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com to book a consultation INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Marlon "Chito" Vera is an Ecuadorian mixed martial artist who competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The pride of Ecuador and already a legend at the young age of 31, little has been focused on Chito's spiritual side, which Jaymee explores throughout the entirety of this episode. You'll hear why he considers fighting a meditation, his love of Ram Dass's spiritual classic Be Here Now and how the Tao Te Ching has taught him to embrace the unknown. CHITO WEB: www.marlonchitovera.com LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, curated and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  INSTAGRAM: @chitoveraufc / @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener THIS EPISODE SPONSORED BY: www.indianlodgeroad.com / IG: @indianlodgeroad INTERESTED IN MENTORSHIP SESSIONS W/ JAYMEE? email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com to book a consultation CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Mark Mahoney is a true icon of American Tattoo Art, a living legend of the craft. He is the owner of the Shamrock Social Club tattoo shop on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, CA., where he has tattooed everyone from 2PAC and Biggie Smalls, to David Blaine and Johnny Depp. This episode is a masterpiece of vulnerable storytelling, and a masterclass in authenticity covering the expanse of Mark's entire life and career. You'll hear stories featuring William Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, Dennis Hopper, Martin Scorsese, working with David Lynch as an actor on Season 3 of Twin Peaks, and an unexpected discovery Jaymee and Mark make in real time of a man they share in common who personally saved both of their lives. SHAMROCK SOCIAL CLUB: www.shamrocksocialclub.com LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited, curated and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  INTERESTED IN SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP WITH JAYMEE? email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com  INSTAGRAM: @markmahoney_ssc / @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Coulter Jacob's is a highly influential independent artist in Los Angeles who hasn't quit his day job. He's worked for the Department of Water and Power in Los Angeles for over 20 years, intentionally has no website, rarely takes commissions or sells his paintings. "I've just never wanted to live the life of a starving artist". He's a disciplined practitioner of the creative process who believes in the gift of mentorship (he was mentored by tattoo icon Bob Roberts) and now empathizes for his own mental health and sanity on a daily basis. This episode is nearly 3 hours in length, recorded at his home studio and creative laboratory in beautiful San Pedro, CA, where he lives a quiet life with his wife Taren and their bunny Silvio. COULTER ON FUCK THAT'S DELICIOUS: www.youtu.be/iiHB7c8i5Ik?si=FoDATe6gOKPEJT4b LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted, produced, edited, engineered by Jaymee Carpenter.  INSTAGRAM: @coulterjacobs / @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener INTERESTED IN MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE? email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com or on IG:@unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Dave England is an American stunt man and member of Jackass who's currently creating a documentary on the cult sport of fingerboarding. Jaymee and Dave take turns attempting to make the other do a "spit take", and cover a range of topics including David Bowie's bulge in Labyrinth, the massive influence early skateboarding videos had on culture, early childhood pranks and homemade zines, the genius of Spike Jonze, working with Tyler The Creator, raising children as a stunt man, and the strange feeling there may be a Jackass 5 in our future. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE ON YOUTUBE. LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com  INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @daveengland CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Legendary ambient multi-instrumentalist Laraaji joins Jaymee for an uncommon conversation on the Universal Truths beyond religion, his original unconscious mystical initiation with sound, why he's worn the same colors for the past 5 decades, and production notes/spiritual practices from his iconic 1980 release Ambient 3: Day Of Radiance (produced by Brian Eno as part of his Ambient series). Laraaji also opens up about his "cadaver" themed ayahuasca experience, and how he learned to listen to the voice of inner knowing. LARAAJI WEB: www.laraaji.blogspot.com LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  MIXED BY: Chris Faller BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com  INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @laraaji__official CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Created in the spirit of J Dilla's Donuts album, EULOGY is a unique sound collage of home recorded prayers, ceremonies, notes and dreams of Jaymee's from the past decade, a mixtape for the act of creation or the practice of death. Featuring the wisdom of Alice and John Coltrane, Hunter S. Thompson, Jerry Garcia, Patti Smith, Pharaoh Sanders, Bob Dylan, Harmony Korine, Jim Morrison, Nick Drake, Nina Simone, George Harrison and Townes Van Zandt. LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited, engineered and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com  INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Behold! the ALTAR OF LITA: a unique audio pop-up book experience of music and memorable conversations throughout the shows history, curated and assmebled by Jaymee over a two-day period alone in the high desert with no distractions. Featuring: Juliette Lewis, Krishna Das, Jim James, Pete Holmes, Devendra Banhart, Sam Bercholz, Kim Krans, Sarah Hyland, Bob Roth, Nick Mulvey, YAWN & LOKO, Clive Langer, Lama Lhanang Rinpoche, and many more. 00:40 NICK MULVEY 08:32 JULIETTE LEWIS 12:00 JIM JAMES 14:43 PETE HOLMES 21:46 SAM BERCHOLZ 34:04 KRISHNA DAS 45:50 DEVENDRA BANHART 55:49 ROBERT RYAN 105:19 MIKE "ONE SHOT" COULTER 123:00 TULKU ORGYEN RINPOCHE 130:13 YAWN & LOKO 137:03 CLIVE LANGER 146:49 KIM KRANS & SARAH HYLAND 2:01:06 LAMA LHANANG RINPOCHE 2:08:18 CODY MONTGOMERY & BOB ROTH LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  MIXED BY: Chris Faller BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com  INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Barry Taylor is a former priest with a PhD in theology and pop culture, who was once a touring sound technician for legendary soul artists Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight, and The Stylistics. But it was hilariously working on the Highway To Hell tour in 1979 with AC/DC that Barry converted to Christianity, ushering in a new immersive phase of his life. HIs book Sex, God, and Rock 'n Roll is a wonderful collection of essays based on the “random magic and mystery of life”, recently riffed upon by comedian Pete Holmes in his Netflix special I Am Not For Everyone (2023). BARRY WEB: www.patreon.com/barrytaylor SEX, GOD & ROCK N ROLL: https://shorturl.at/p86Jn LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  MIXED BY: Chris Faller BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com  INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Jaymee and Lacee, who have lovingly referred to themselves as "YAWN + LOKO" in partnership on this podcast, invite you into their most sacrificial spiritual act yet... the death of their romantic relationship! "Trauma is a great involuntary spiritual schoolhouse" - LOKO "You can't sit shiva for your ego dying." - YAWN LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted, produced, engineered and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor + @unconventionalgardener BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE or LACEE!  email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com to schedule a consultation. CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Jaymee shares teachings on the artistic spirit, embracing the unknown, and how to develop genuine communication with your loves ones in this solo episode. LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited, engineered and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com  INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

One of Jaymee's profound Tibetan Buddhist teachers Tulku Orgyen Rinpoche returns for his third and most potent interview with his student. Similar to witnessing the rare budding of a lotus flower, this conversation delicately unfolds a colorful assortment of easy to grasp Buddhist concepts, teachings and practices, including a guided mantra practice at the end of the episode. TULKU WEB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.odiyanainstitute.org/tulku-orgyen-phuntsok⁠ LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com  CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Cody Montgomery of Totally Blown Apparel and The David Lynch Foundation returns for a transparent discussion about the Transcendental Meditation movement, what it was like growing up in the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi's ashram, and the unbelievable real life Darleeling Limited adventure Cody and his brother went on that mysteriously led them to front row seats for the Maharishi's funeral pyre on the Ganges. TOTALLY BLOWN WEB: www.totallyblown.us DLF: www.davidlynchfoundation.org LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com  CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener / @davidlynchfoundation / @totally__blown

Clive Langer is an English songwriter and producer, formerly of the cult band Deaf School, and half of the legendary UK production duo Langer/Winstanley, who over the past 4 decades produced iconic albums and hit singles for artists like Madness, Morrisey, Elvis Costello, Dexy's Midnight Runners, and Bush (to name only a few). Clive and Jaymee discuss the craft of music production, the origins of the “second wave” of Ska in England, the art of creative partnership, what it was like living in Morrisey's private world for 18 months creating Kill Uncle and Bona Drag, collaborating with David Bowie, and the time in 1973 Jaymee's mother Victoria flew to England to play Clive the new Beach Boys LP Surf's Up for the first time. LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  MIXED BY: Chris Faller BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com  INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Jaymee shares notes from inner child work, building a relationship with the subconscious, and his recent posthumous spiritual connection with jazz music legend Sonny Rollins via the new book The Notebooks Of Sonny Rollins by Sam V.H. Reese. The Notebooks Of Sonny Rollins: www.nyrb.com/products/the-notebooks-of-sonny-rollins LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com  INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Jaymee and the ascended homeless master Jesus Christ return with a wildly entertaining back to back episode, bursting with hilarity and wisdom, including Jesus's story of getting thrown out of Rajneeshpuram (Wild, Wild Country!) by Osho himself ("The Buddha was being driven in a Rolls Royce protected by an AK47!") Plus Jesus shares his vision for America as our next US President. LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com  INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Jaymee met a wandering yogi on the street who introduced himself as JESUS CHRIST, with a current CA drivers license to boot. Their epic sidewalk discussion led to the recording of this highly entertaining episode the following day. You'll hear stories of Jesus's experiences mouth-kissing Ram Dass, getting snuck into the sold out show with Timothy Leary, outsmarting Krishnamurti, learning the Hare Krishna mantra with Allen Ginsberg in '68, and nostalgic recollections from the craziest three day weekend of his life, 2000 years ago. LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com  INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Jaymee and his partner/manager Lacee Dilmore break down the uniqueness of their psychospiritual mentorship services, the mysterious genius of relationship, and how confronting death has been the path to unconditional love. LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted, produced, and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor + @unconventionalgardener BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE or LACEE!  email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com to schedule a consultation. CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Jaymee takes an 80 minute solo of spiritual teachings and stories from a recent road trip to Northern California. LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com  INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

This is a deeply meaningful conversation between Jaymee and his Step-Father, David "DZ" Zweifel: a legendary artist, surfer, outdoorsman and land steward who helped raise Jaymee and remains one of his life's largest influences. They discuss the cultivation of the artistic spirit, learning to surf in Waikiki in 1967, the evolution of fatherhood, and the events that led up to 17 year old Jaymee running away from home and dropping out of high school. LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com  INSTAGRAM: @daviddzzweifel / @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Jaymee's Dharma brother Devendra Banhart returns as guest host of this episode to interview Jaymee on the subject of spiritual practice and unconditional love. LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com  INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

David Nichtern, founder of Dharma Moon and Krishna Das's tasteful guitarist for over 30 years, returns to the podcast to deep dive Tibetan Buddhism with Jaymee, and chuckle heartily at some of the absurd scenarios produced within the modern day spiritual unfoldment of a householder. On Tuesday, May 7th, 2024, Duncan Trussell will join David for a FREE live online event exploring the profound practices of mindfulness and the journey of becoming a meditation teacher. Click here for more info and to reserve your spot. [https://bit.ly/3UrWktn] They will also discuss the Dharma Moon Meditation Teacher Training beginning in June 2024. Click here for more info about the Dharma Moon 100 Hour Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training. [https://bit.ly/3QdCcZu] LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  MIXED BY: Chris Faller INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @david_nichtern @unconventionalgardener MANAGEMENT/INFO/BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com  CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Tulku Orgyen P'huntsok Rinpoche is a Vajrayana Buddhist teacher originally from a place called Pemaköd in Tibet, known as the secret land of rainbows. His now lives and teaches in Santa Barbara, CA, and is one of Jaymee's root guru's within the Nyingma lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. This is an expansive discussion on the nature of emptiness, the fundamentals of Buddhism, how to generate selfless service and the secret recipe to having a healthy debate without aggression. TULKU WEB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.odiyanainstitute.org/tulku-orgyen-phuntsok LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener MANAGEMENT/INFO/BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com  CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Bob Roth is the CEO of The David Lynch Foundation who has been a teacher of Transcendental Meditation for over 50 years. He's taught some of the worlds greatest entertainers and artists including Martin Scorcese, Katy Perry, Hugh Jackman and Oprah Winfrey, and he genuinely wants to teach and you next. BOB ROTH WEB: ⁠www.meditationbob.com DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATION: www.davidlynchfoundation.org LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  SOUND MIXED: Chris Faller INSTAGRAM: @meditationbob / @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener MANAGEMENT/INFO/BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com  CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

This is a conversation between Jaymee and his spiritual teacher, Vajrayana Buddhist master Lama Lhanang Rinpoche. Recorded in person in Jaymee and Lacee's bedroom in front of an audience of spiritual friends gathered for a blessing ceremony in their home on April 4, 2024. LAMA LHANANG ONLINE: www.buddhistsandiego.com LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter. INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Daren Thomas Magee is a multidisciplinary artist and the creative force behind the lifestyle brand Real Fun, Wow! Jaymee and Daren are former co-hosts of a weekly podcast titled Mystical/Cynical based on their friendship, which produced 60 episodes over two seasons and created a loyal fanbase around the world. This is Daren and Jaymee's first recorded conversation together since the show ended in 2022. SHOP REAL FUN WOW!: www.realfunwow.com DAREN'S PODCAST: https://shorturl.at/mAKL0 MYSTICAL/CYNICAL: https://shorturl.at/pvIR1 LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted, produced, and edited by Jaymee Carpenter.  INSTAGRAM: @realfunwow + @loveistheauthor + @mysticalcynical BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE!  email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Jaymee and his partner/manager Lacee Dilmore share the intimate details of their truly unique relationship, and the spiritual practices they rely on to sustain their love and sanity. Recorded on the afternoon of Lacee's 39th birthday (March 18 2024). LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: hosted, produced, and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor + @unconventionalgardener BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE or LACEE!  email: lacee@loveistheauthor.com CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com

Jaymee and Krishna Das have an uncommon conversation about music, devotion, surrender, cynicism, and silence. KRISHNA DAS WEB: www.krishnadas.com LARRY BRILLIANT BOOK: www.larrybrilliant.com LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter.  SOUND MIXED: Chris Faller INSTAGRAM: @krishnadasmusic / @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener MANAGEMENT/INFO/BOOK SPIRITUAL MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE: lacee@loveistheauthor.com  CONTACT: jaymee@loveistheauthor.com