Michael Donovan's Walking Home

Where have I been?! I dig in to it a little, then focus on getting us all reconnected to the planet.  New site! Get some prints and art in your life and support the show! https://www.themichaeldonovan.com Info for photographers looking for consulting: https://www.themichaeldonovan.com/coaching Thanks for coming along on my journey!

Where have I been?! I dig in to it a little, then focus on getting us all reconnected to the planet.  New site: https://www.themichaeldonovan.com Info for photographers looking for consulting: https://www.themichaeldonovan.com/coaching Thanks for coming along on my journey!

BLM RALLY This episode of the podcast is a conversation with people at the BLM rally in Spokane WA.  People go to protests to create action and be heard. But we often don’t actually sop, listen, and hear anyone or their inner thoughts.  We live in a world of over saturation due to social media. People racing to tell us what to think in 15 second sound bites or in 140 characters.  I wanted people to have a chance to voice their thoughts and ideas alongside others. Excluding one cop and the two homeless people at the end, all of the people in this episode are black and brown.  I’ve tried to keep the conversations unedited as much as possible. Unfortunately it was windy and I wasn’t prepared and had to trim a few things. I also removed myself a few times so the focus could be on their voices. Finally, there is a moment during “Between now and the next Killing” when the recorder stopped for 2 seconds. I 100% avoided manipulating their POV’s. Many of them are regular people. They’re not influencers. They’re not celebrities. They’re not thought leaders or authors. They’re people living life. I personally see what I learned and have some takeaways. Would I have changed some of my questions knowing what I know now? Yes, I cringe at some of my questions now. Would I have talked with more people? Yes, I definitely would and will do something similar to this episode again. The recorder ran out of space so unfortunately I had to stop when I did. Would I have carried something to block the wind? ABSOLUTELY (sorry everyone for the wind noise!). I kindly ask you listen with an open mind and heart when hearing myself, the protestors, and the cops during all of this. I’m trying to figure things out, they’re trying to be heard, they’re trying to do their job, and the world is telling us all what to do and how to think.  Below are the conversations you’ll hear. I’ve included time stamps so you can find specific conversations you may want to share with friends. I encourage you to use their ideas as a way to have real dialogue.  0:20 We all bleed red 5:20 We all need to love each other as brothers and sisters 14:30 A Mexican Peacemaker, a Black Protester, and a Native American Cop have a conversation at a protest 21:55 We gotta turn from our wicked ways 24:52 #MMIW #MMIWG: Being murdered and going missing and nobody knows33:12 Coming of Age #1 35:12 We are exhausted 36:02 Put your humanity above your job 45:46 Coming of Age #2 46:50 A mother of a son 51:23 Openly carrying a gun to a protest 58:32 Cop #2: It’s just what it is 59:012 White homeless perspective on Black Lives 1:11:42 The Middle Ground 1:16:57 Between now and the next killing Thanks to Noah Lampert for the music: http://syncpodcast.com  

Today is a solo show. A rant about the violent alcoholic neighbor and the racist people of twitter.  Enjoy.

Today I step aside and let the river guide the conversation. Throw on some headphones and close your eyes, make some art, or zone out to a little hike along the Spokane River while your imagination moves.

SOLO CAST! Summary of the show: You're weird. Family stuff can get dark. Read the Unabombers Manifesto, use this time to balance recreation with creation, and know it's ok to take on a new identity.

SOLOCAST: Today is a discussion about auditing the media we take in and deciding what can stay and what can go. It's also a conversation about our friends and their intake.

SOLO CAST! This episode is a little mini-rant about overcoming your fears of success or failure. A little visualization tool to help you overcome your fear and be more brave.  StudioDonovan.com

Today is a solo-cast! This is a discussion about developing, maintaining, and ensuring a solid mentality in times of chaos. It's an encouragement of holistic selfishness and marching forward in precarious times in your life.  Buy cool stuff at StudioDonovan.com

SOLO CAST: Today we talk about the facts of life. Specifically, how to find your true self outside the societies conditioning and constant spin. Remember to wake up and approach things with a sense of inner self, beyond the spins of culture and society pushing and pulling you from the left and right. Check out the latest videos: http://studiodonovan.com/video Pick up art and shirts here: http://StudioDonovan.com/shop

Solo-cast!! A lot of people are content creators. That is bogus. Let go of being content with content and become an artist. Art is King! This episode is about separating content with art. We also talk a little about getting through the virus and raising your spirits!  Sending good vibes your way! Enjoy! Subscribe on YouTube! PS: check out this new video I just released! https://vimeo.com/409149666

No guest today! just a conversation about whats happening! 

Jill makes her 3rd visit to Walking Home. Jill is a Death Doula in LA helping people transition from life to death. Learn even more about the dying process! Follow @DeathDoulaLA on Insta.  Learn more on her wesbsite: DeathDoulaLA.com

Rachael is a model and artist based in Los Angeles. Follow her on Instagram and check out her disposable diaries. Buy posters, prints and shirts of Rachael at studiodonovan.com/skinnryrichbitch and use promo code: QUEEN-RACHAEL at checkout between now and April 1st to get 10% off your order!

Nick is a photographer and New Yorker who happens to live across the hall from me In DTLA. We talk about his life and career as a hair stylist in NY during the 80’s and 90’s, to becoming a photographer in LA today. Follow Nick on his Instagram, check out his site, or rent from his studio. Visit StudioDonovan.com for more.

Justin Daashuur Hopkins is a multidisciplinary Artist. Follow him on insta or visit his site.  Recorded in DTLA January 21st, 2020.

Bil Brown is a photographer based in LA.  Learn more on his instagram or his site.  Recorded in DTLA January 15th, 2020.

Ramin is an artist, comedian and the host of the Rainbow Brainskull podcast. Visit his site or his Instagram. Find us and similar podcasts on the MindPodNetwork. Save 15% between now and December 5th at StudioDonovan.com using promo code "PODCAST"

Kwesi is a musician and comedian with a podcast, Life is Kwesi. This episode was recorded in Korea Town, Los Angeles CA on November 5th, 2019.  https://www.kwesikankam.us Instagram @_KwesiK  Twitter: @kwesi_kankam

Kat first appeared on Walking Home 5 years ago on episode #4. 5 years and 150 episodes later she reappears.  First hour: Curmudgeon rants. 2nd hour: Business, art and culture. https://www.instagram.com/katkreates/ http://katerinasimonova.com https://nomatter.nyc  

No guests - Just explaining the new format and talking about Plurals and Tulpas - is it a mental disorder or are we supposed to comfort to this now?

Allie Smith is a Makeup Artist and Beauty Editor living in New York. Recorded August 23, 2019 at the Nomad Hotel in DTLA. Visit StudioDonovan.com for more of everything.

Genevieve Sky is an astrologist based in Los Angeles, CA. She sits down with MD to discuss astrology, give him a reading, and discuss life. Genevieve Sky on Instagram Pigeon Heart Instagram www.thepigeonsheart.com StudioDonovan.com

Mark and I originally met in 2008 when we both moved to New York City to pursue photography following the Great Recession. Mark currently lives in Shanghai. We reconnect in LA to discuss NY, China, LA, Photography, Creativity and everything else we could cram in to 90 minutes. Recorded in Downtown Los Angeles Monday, August 19, 2019. MarkGong.com Mark on Instagram  

Brad is a NYC based photographer who has built a visual world of chill. Photos of skateboarders, surfers, and a eternal laid back life fill up his portfolio. He’s also one of my good friends… and one of the few photographers I can talk about gear/photography with for hours. We hung out at his AirBnB and talked everything photography. bradgregorystudio.com Brad on Instagram and Tumblr This episode was recorded Sunday July 21st, 2019 in Venice, CA.

I didn’t have a brother growing up but Scott would be the closest I’ve ever had to one. Meeting in the 2nd grade, we have now been friends ever since. Scott was visiting LA so we felt it would be good to catch up and record a podcast. We talk about family, money, life of being 80's kids vs kids today, and coming of age. Recorded May 31, 2019 in Manhattan Beach, CA.

After 2 years of living her best life, Cora returns to make her 4th appearance on the show. In this episode we talk about her recent bad ayahuasca ceremony hosted by someone who may have been a plastic shaman. The experience was awful and her tale us both a funny and great reminder to research who guides your ayahuasca ceremonies.  Looking for a safe and sane place to do ayahuasca? Contact my friends at roninsina.com Listen to Cora’s Podcast on iTunes. And listen to her episode better explaining good ayahuasca experiences on apple. Follow Cora on Instagramand Twitter. Recorded March 21, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA. Support the show. Buy prints, posters, and Shirts at StudioDonovan.com

Yoshino is an artist based out of Los Angeles, CA. In 2015 he started Artist Decoded as a way to connect with other artists and to share their stories with people around the world. He is also the co-founder of LA based art collective, NOH/WAVE. Recorded Monday, June 25th, 2019 in Downtown Los Angeles, CA Support the show. Buy prints, posters, and T-Shirts at StudioDonovan.com Artist Decoded: http://www.artistdecoded.com https://www.instagram.com/artistdecoded/ Noh/Wave: https://nohwave.cohttps://www.instagram.com/nohwave/ Yoshino: https://www.instagram.com/yoshinostudios/

Ashley's style of photography is fast, wicked, and grabbing. I was introduced to Ashley’s work through our mutual friend, Rachael. Based in LA, Ashley is exploring her early years as a photographer. We talk about art, photography, business, fear, culture and cats. Recorded Monday, Feb 18, 2019 in Encino, CA   ••• NOTES: Ashley’s Instagram: @ashleydarianolah MD’s Instagram: @TheMichaelDonovan Buy the Poster of the Month

I met Kasey while she was playing violin at an ayahuasca ceremony. We ended up talking about cults so I decided to further the conversation on a podcast. Our conversation swims around cults, music, creativity, and ayahuasca. This episode was recorded Friday, Feb 8, 2019 in Redondo Beach, CA ••• NOTES: Kasey’s Instagram: @kaseycarolyn Kasey’s site: kaseyholt.com The gross music of Schoenberg MD’s Instagram: @TheMichaelDonovan Buy February’s Poster of the Month

Daniela and I didn’t speak the same language the first couple times we worked together and had to rely 100% on non verbal communication. Years later, today, we finally sit down for the first time speaking the same language to learn more about each other, her life growing up in Brazil, our careers, and our views of the world. //Recorded October 8th, 2018 in Venice California. NOTES: Daniela on Instagram Follow MD on Instagram Buy the Poster of the Month HERE Visit StudioDonovan.com for more of everything

Zach and MD sit at the kitchen table and explore ideas surrounding the culture wars, psychedelics, art, and how to find peace in this insanely chaotic time. Buckle up!   SHOW NOTES:Zach's site: zachleary.comMD on Instagram: @TheMichaelDonovanShop for art: studiodonovan.com/shopping/ Ronin Sina Ayahuasca Retreat in Ecuador: roninsina.comKarmageddon Trailer: youtu.be/wEn8EiF8pb8 Melody Oficial's Instagram  

Tales of Lara is a series of art, photos, illustrations, poems, and short stories about sex. We sit down with the creator and talk social media, art, sex, and more. Follow: Instagram.com/TalesOfLara Follow: Instagram.com/TheMichaelDonovan Buy artwork for your spirit and walls!.

I love Kelly and you should too. A comedian, podcast host, writer, and sooo much more. Recorded months ago, we talk about her brothers deaths, her illness, and the baby growing in her belly. Plus random rambling softly me trying to understand the world Follow Kelly on Instagram: @thekellymaclean Follow MD on Instagram: @TheMichaelDonovan Check out the store and buy some art for your home!

Mathieu is a Photographer, Director, and Editor/Publisher of Vandals Magazine. We ditch the apartments and drive around LA searching for the most beautiful parts of the LA river on his last day in the city. Mathieu’s Instagram Vandals on Instagram Follow me on Instagram: @TheMichaelDonovan Buy art for your walls: StudioDonovan.com

No guest!!! 3 & 8 are my lucky numbers, and I haven't released an episode for a while so I'mthrowing in some words before we restart the 'cast! Love yourself!!!

A conversation about Ayahuasca, Travel, and Spirituality. (Conversation starts about 7 minutes in) Todays guest: Nicole Mignano  Listen to our ceremony on Episode #129 Follow me at http://instagram.com/TheMichaelDonovan     ......................................... LISTENING: Don't want to sit in front of your computer? Listen on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts. http://studiodonovan.com/podcasts/ Want to sit in front of your computer? Listen on YouTube! 

A conversation about Buddhism, Spirituality, Pop Culture, Nuances in every day life. (Conversation starts about 10 minutes in) Todays guest: Super Spiritual Follow me at http://instagram.com/TheMichaelDonovan     ......................................... LISTENING: Don't want to sit in front of your computer? Listen on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts. http://studiodonovan.com/podcasts/ Want to sit in front of your computer? Listen on YouTube! 

A conversation about spirituality, shamanism, and healing. (Conversation starts about 10 minutes in) Todays guest: elizabethcocoann.com Her Instagram: http://instagram.com/elizabethcocoann Follow me at http://instagram.com/TheMichaelDonovan   ......................................... Want to buy a GoPro and save change your life too? Buy a GoPro on Amazon! https://amzn.to/2mJoaRk   ......................................... LISTENING: Don't want to sit in front of your computer? Listen on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts. http://studiodonovan.com/podcasts/ Want to sit in front of your computer? Listen on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUuMqjP2LhguJrWJZsZ4ZgA/videos

Trew is a model, youtuber and actress based in LA. Follow her on instagram, youtube, and twitter!

Jill Schock, LA's Death Doula, returns to the podcast to crack open more about life and death. We dive in deeper to discuss both the practical and mystical elements of working with dying people. Is there life after death? What are dreams? Are psychics real? https://www.instagram.com/deathdoulala/ https://www.deathdoulala.com  

Yasmin is a healer and student of spirituality traveling the world. Today we talk about art, spirituality, culture, family and more.  Follow Yasmin on Instagram

The final in a 3 part series, this is a series of icaros sung by Maestro Sina and his son, Maestro Emilio, at our ayahuasca Ceremonia Ultima. No talking, just songs.

Courtney and I hang in the tree house in Ecuador to catch our breath and thoughts after days of healing with our Shipibo maestros. This was recorded just before our final ayahuasca ceremony.

Join Nicole and I on a psychedelic road trip in Ecuador guided by Maestro Sina of the Shipibo tribe. This is our spiritual journey through icaros and ayahuasca. Together we go through a beautiful healing and rebirth. (The music you're hearing is an Icaros) Thanks to Courtney for watching over us!

Joey is a photographer and filmmaker based in Brooklyn. He recently released a new film about the Kurdish women and men at the frontlines fighting ISIS to reclaim their land. We chat about this, photography, business, the state of the world, and ideas. https://joeyl.comhttps://joeylshop.com/

Petteri returns for his 4th appearance on Walking home. Petteri is studying plant medicine and shamanism in South America. Hear him tell about his adventures on vision quests, micro dosing ayahuasca, traveling the jungles, and more. Follow Petteri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dalai_lamula/

Lesa's identity of being a mother, sister, wife and daughter have dramatically shifted in the last 8 months: Her father had a physician assisted suicide, her daughter moved cross country to model in NYC, and she separated from her husband. She generously shares her story with us uninterrupted and unedited. 

Katie is working with me on a spinoff of Walking Home. Here about the new podcast we are developing on today's episode Follow Katie on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kt_aileen/  

Christiane is a Danish artist showing her work in small galleries around the world. She recently had her first show in NYC (which sold out!) Together we chat about art, business, and how the world works. http://christianespangsberg.com/

Meghan is an icon in the modern fashion world with 7 Vogue Italia covers and countless campaigns (Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton, Valentino and more). We hang at her apartment to talk about career, health, cats, and more.  https://models.com/models/Meghan-Collison