The Shantih Ma Podcast

Kidnapped by a rebel group, Nisha was weaponized for civil war before the age of 12. She was married at 15, widowed by 17 with two babies, and nearly died in a catastrophic Tsunami that rendered her unconscious for a month. This young woman has scars and shrapnel to remind her of what she survived, yet she has never allowed any of it to victimize her. If you want to know what a human is capable of overcoming, listen to Nisha's story. Connect with Shantih Ma: https://linktr.ee/shantih_ma

Owning your divine power, while embodying humble service in Entrepreneurship. Is that even possible?  Today's episode is all about leading a heart-led business from intuition, rather than the old, out-of-date paradigm. This conversation is all about healing our planet of fear and greed in business. Makenzie Marzluff (McPherson) is a serial entrepreneur on a mission to restore the heart into business. She is the Founder of DELIGHTED BY Desserts - home of The Original Dessert Hummus as seen on ABC's Shark Tank, Cosmopoliton, Oprah Magazine and hundreds of other media outlets. Makenzie started DELIGHTED BY on her credit cards and scaled to a multimillion-dollar organization within 2 years by following her intuition and focusing on service every step of the way. Makenzie is also the Co-Founder (along with her husband Michael) of KAKAO Ceremonial Drinking Chocolate, a 501c3 non-profit, and REQUESTbar, a mission-driven protein bar company launching October 2021 out of Makenzie and Michael's very own high-vibe manufacturing facility in Bozeman, Montana. GIFTS FOR THE AUDIENCE 20% off REQUESTbar using the code SHANTIHMA https://www.requestbar.com/discount/SHANTIHMA 15% off DELIGHTED BY Desserts using the code SHANTIHMA https://www.delightedbydesserts.com/discount/SHANTIHMA Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/ Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier Connect with Shantih Ma: https://linktr.ee/shantih_ma Connect with Makenzie Marzluff (McPherson) Instagram - @makenziemcpherson_ or https://www.instagram.com/makenziemcpherson_/  Website - https://links.page/makenziemcpherson

From what we “should be” to playing with what and who we want to be. Caitlyn and I sit down to discuss how to find the power of the Goddess within, remove the "mask", and just BE. We explore sexuality, what it means to be "beautiful, sexy, and acceptable", and how to shake off our limited societal conditioning. From shame, humiliation, and hiding behind our personas, to true full self-expression. This is a deep exploration of the shadow archetypes that exist within each of us, empowering sisters to reclaim their right to be powerful, wild, and free. Caitlyn Howe is a writer, personal transformation coach for the Aubrey Marcus Fit For Service Fellowship program, and an intuitive experiential facilitator for practices such as ecstatic dance, breathwork, meditation, and kundalini yoga. Her areas of focus include shadow work, divine feminine healing, and authentic embodiment. With a dynamic history of tested life experience, overcoming her own struggles through various modalities of self-healing, mentorship, and plant medicine journeys, she is passionate about supporting others in radical self-expression, overcoming shame, finding unity through community, and reclaiming a sense of individual wholeness for greater collective harmony. Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/ Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier Connect with Shantih Ma: https://linktr.ee/shantih_ma Connect with Caitlyn Howe Instagram - @thepoetqueen or https://www.instagram.com/thepoetqueen Website - https://www.poetqueen.com/ "True Voice, Wild Nature" Retreat w/ Whitney Miller https://www.revampretreats.com/events/wildnature Fit For Service -  https://fitforservice.com/pages/league-of-queens https://fitforservice.com/

I sit down with Daniele Bolleli to discuss the human propensity toward darkness and chaos but to instead shine a light on all that is beautiful and heroic within us, despite the cards stacked against us. We explore the difference between “true evil” versus mere frustration and fear built up and then projected outward, and whether or not “evil” people actually know they are evil or if perhaps they think their evil deeds are rather virtuous. We then dive into how a lapse in stress management and overwhelm may cloud our character permanently should we choose not to learn from our mistakes. And then move onto the very important distinction between self-examination, self-condemnation, and refusal to acknowledge our errors at all.  Daniele Bolelli is an Italian writer, university professor, martial artist, and podcaster based in Southern California. He is the author of several books on philosophy, and martial arts, including On the Warrior's Path.[2] Known for his writing since the 1990s in Italy and the early 2000s in the United States, Bolelli rose to greater public prominence in the 2010s, beginning with his appearances on popular podcasts such as The Joe Rogan Experience. He went on to create his own podcasts, and has hosted The Drunken Taoist since 2012 and History on Fire since 2015. Bolelli holds M.As in American Indian Studies and history from UCLA and California State University, Long Beach, and did postdoctoral research in history at Cardiff University.[3] As a professor, he has taught a wide variety of courses in the arts, humanities, and social sciences on topics including Native American history and culture, Taoist philosophy, and Ancient Rome. He teaches at California State University Long Beach and Santa Monica College. Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/ Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier Connect with Shantih Ma: https://linktr.ee/shantih_ma Connect with Daniele Bolleli IG - @daniele_bolelli Twitter - @DBolelli http://historyonfirepodcast.com/ https://thedrunkentaoist.com/ http://www.danielebolelli.com/

Today I sit down with the conscious power couple, Niki Van Houten and Theo Cummings. Together we explore how to be curious, question beliefs about yourself and the world, and how to use gratitude to manifest abundance into your life. Theo Cummings went from an introverted and depressed musician to an anxious and addicted leader in the music industry to founding a rapidly growing 6-and-a-half figure global conscious success coaching business Charisma Coaches. He is also a certified hypnotherapist, Rapid Transformational Hypnotherapist, and NLP. His work has been recognized by thought leaders such as Marisa Peer, Gerard Adams and top leaders who have worked at major corporations like PriceWaterHouseCooper and Verizon Wireless. Theo helps high-performing coaches hit $20-$50K months within 1-3 months without fear and overwhelm by leveraging Charisma Mastery, Subconscious reprogramming Mastery, and Human Design Mastery. Niki Van Houten is a transformational coach, impact-driven entrepreneur and super-connector. She gives people the tools to heal themselves and reprogram their subconscious mind to manifest their deepest desires and dreams. Niki has teamed up with Ashley Hann to create a global movement of empowered women who are fully expressed and on fire in every area of their life. She is relentlessly committed and devoted to self-mastery, changing the world, and helping other leaders do the same. Niki inspires and empowers others to be the change they wish to see in the World.  Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/ Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier Connect with Shantih Ma: https://linktr.ee/shantih_ma Connect with Niki & Theo Instagram - @itsnikivan @theocummingsofficial

I sit down with Amy to discuss the social media ego game, comparison triggers, and how to become a generous leader in an artificial world full of smoke and mirrors. We dive into our own struggles, along with pro-tips for navigating social media, along with advice on how to get started as a conscious leader and stay motivated. Amy Edwards, 48, is the host of the podcast and show “The Amy Edwards Show.” She's also got a few other titles on her resume: rock musician, radio personality, author, actress, life coach, voiceover artist, and mom. Amy's music career has inspired her Rocking Life movement, as she started playing at age 38 and didn't release her first album until the age of 41. With 5 albums and numerous singles to her credits, Amy is a transformative podcast host and coach, helping others strengthen their voice, achieve their goals, and build habits to make their dreams reality. She is also the author of two books (Starla and the Boogie Deluxe, 2019, Archway Publishing; The Trouble With Becoming A Witch, 2019, SheWrites Press) and works weekdays as an on-air personality at Austin360 Radio at the Austin American-Statesman while being a mom to two girls ages 16 and 12. Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/ Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier Connect with Shantih Ma: https://linktr.ee/shantih_ma Connect with Amy Edwards Instagram - @realamyedwards amyedwards.com amyandthehifis.com

Have you ever experienced deep shame after expressing anger, even though you had a good reason to be angry in the first place? After all, “good girls” don't get angry, don't cause waves, and are supposed to be "nice". But what's the cost of not expressing your emotions? In today's episode, I sit down with medicine woman, sound alchemist, and sister, Vylana Marcus. In this conversation, we discuss her journey, exploring how she healed, transformed, and learned to integrate anger in an incredibly powerful way, channelling the archetype, Kali Ma. More often than not, anger is signalling to us that something is out of alignment; such as a violation of our boundaries or a relationship that isn't healthy for us. In this conversation, we dive into healing within a safe container (aka sacred union), how to release self-judgment, love ourselves unconditionally, and move into authentic self-expression.  Wailana is a medicine woman who uses heart-centred modalities to guide people through the realization of their potential. As a sound alchemist, her mission is to use the science of sound to facilitate personal transformation and to help liberate people from the stories that keep them from living in the Truth of their magnificence. Her unique ability to manipulate frequency through her voice and instrumentation allows her to generate sound structures that affect the human on a holistic level. As a facilitator of psychoacoustic experiences for individuals and groups, she has witnessed sound act as a technology for accelerated healing, transformation, and the manifestation of desired states of being. Her vision is to connect people with the inner master that exists within everyone to reclaim the authority as the authors of their lives - and in doing so supporting the rebalancing of our world. Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/ Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier Connect with Shantih Ma: https://linktr.ee/shantih_ma Connect with Vylana Marcus:  Instagram - @vylanamarcus  or https://www.instagram.com/vylanamarcus/ Spotify -  https://open.spotify.com/artist/6NDHQ6GcwKEA6BKvIIuFpn?si=QO38aUU7TT6lytjJQqoAMA&dl_branch=1   iTunes -  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/vylana/1526082085   YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUjde9EZj_8o_fPWf6NGUkA   Fit For Service -  https://www.aubreymarcus.com/pages/fit-for-service-fellowship

Feeling frisky and on fire, or would you rather just eat a pizza and watch Netflix? How are your balls? Lady balls? (Jk- I just really wanted to say "balls" at some point in the show notes). If you'd prefer the latter, you could be experiencing some hormonal imbalances. Dr. Christian Anguiano is a licensed naturopathic doctor, specializing in men's health, hormone and nutrient optimization, and chronic disease prevention and management. He earned his doctorate from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona, and completed a post-graduate residency at Centro De Salud Familiar – an urgent care clinic that functions as primary care for a predominately Latino, Spanish-speaking and uninsured patient population in Phoenix. With a passion for providing care to underserved communities, he has spent time volunteering for non-profit public health organizations in Mexico and Peru and was the President of Naturopaths Without Borders while in medical school. He has been assisting on naturopathic medical mission trips to Mexico and Haiti since 2011, while maintaining his role as Family Physician at Centro De Salud Familiar, and is a supervising doctor with Naturopaths Without Borders.  In this episode, we discuss testosterone replacement therapy, the difference between TRT and just "juicing" for gains, as well as why healthy testosterone levels are so important in both men and even women. We dive into signs and symptoms of low levels and how low testosterone can negatively impact your sex life and libido. Dr. Christian gives us his expert advice on how to get you back on track through a healthy lifestyle and diet, as well as guidance around what supplements are incredibly beneficial.  Disclaimer: This episode is intended to inform and educate and is in no way advising you or prescribing you medical advice. Please use your discretion and seek out a medical professional for guidance on your health. Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/ Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier Connect with Shantih Ma: https://linktr.ee/shantih_ma Dr. Christian Anguiano: @dr.christian.nd on IG

What's the difference between Spirituality, Spiritual Bypassing, and Psychosis? What are woo-woo and out-of-touch spiritual concepts versus grounded and rooted curiosity and wonder for the magic of life? Join us today for this very interesting conversation as we tread territory into this slippery subject matter. We do our best to work out some of our own queries about how to balance a spiritual life while still keeping a solid grasp on reality.  Clay Roth is a mental health advocate, therapist-in-training, former comedian, as well as TEDx speaker. She has split the last decade between writing, performing, completing two master's degrees, and managing communications for clean technology solutions, including Stockt App which she co-founded and is CEO of. Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/ Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier Connect with Shantih Ma: https://linktr.ee/shantih_ma Clay Roth: @clay.nikiforuk Watch TEDx here: https://www.ted.com/talks/clay_nikiforuk_rethinking_the_story_of_mental_illness. 

Can darkness not only be the catalyst for something bigger but also be the very initiation into your superpower? Bronson Lee Norton is a professional musician, athlete, podcaster, philosopher, bow-hunter, and bronze medal recipient for bravery. He is the host of “The Barbaric Wisdom” podcast as well as the founder of Moss and Blood, an apparel company for athletes and outdoorsmen.  In this episode, we dive into a story, an act of heroism, that would forever change Bronson Lee Norton's life. After saving a woman from a violent sexual assault, March 26, 2015, Bronson fell into a darkness, that he once believed, he would never return from. He walks us through his experience on that fateful day but then takes us on a journey to the now. From a once hell, to a deeply enriched and full life now, filled with spiritual and emotional healing, and most of all gratitude, that has come as a result of this VERY experience. We explore his journey with first nations medicine, the tools he uses to navigate the difficulties of life and himself, as well as his advice to others who may currently be at their rock bottom. His message and his story are incredibly powerful, so I highly recommend listening through to the end. Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/ Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier Connect with Shantih Ma: https://linktr.ee/shantih_ma Bronson Lee Norton: https://linktr.ee/bronsonleenorton News articles: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/good-samaritan-hailed-as-hero-after-strathcona-sex-attack-1.2299299/comments-7.623978 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-police-awards-for-bravery-1.3975237

How do we spiritually transcend in the Age of Chaos? Who am I? Where do we go when we leave our bodies? In this episode, we discuss what it means to transcend in the age of chaos, how to gain clarity through authentic spiritual practice and how to use spiritual wisdom to self-reflect and evolve your path. We get into the deeper questions of life, such as “who am I” and “where do we go when we leave here.” We then examine spiritually-based happiness versus material pleasure, as well as how to use the window of grief to strengthen our spiritual practice. We summarize the conversation with some tools for you to take away, such as how to choose a qualified spiritual teacher and how to connect through mantra and prayer, so I highly recommend you listen through to the end. Tamal is the founder of Yoga Salt (one of the most popular yoga centers in Los Angeles) and has been featured in Time Magazine, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Reuters, CSNBC, Self Magazine, Yogi Times, Better Homes and Gardens, Martha Stewart Living radio, Fit TV and numerous other publications nationally and internationally. Tamal has several best selling yoga DVD's entitled “Hatha and Flow Yoga for Beginners,” “Yoga for Energy and Relaxation” and “Intro to Yoga,” all of which are currently sold worldwide. Tamal has a new company called BODHI that curates the highest quality yoga, fitness and lifestyle videos. You can find BODHI at http://www.bodhilive.com. Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/ Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier Connect with Shantih Ma: https://linktr.ee/shantih_ma

Do we really have to be defined by our past and live a personal hell of self-sabotage? Is there really any excuse to live a life at a sub-par level? After hearing Rafael Garay's story, I would say not. If you don't like who you are today, you absolutely have the power to become the person you like tomorrow. It requires hard work and dedication but stories like his prove that it's worth it. In this episode, Rafael shares his process for self-mastery, personal development and mindset; the essentials for transformation. Rafael Garay is a motivational speaker, business coach, and an extraordinarily successful entrepreneur. After being incarcerated and nearly losing everything, Rafael decided to change the trajectory of his life. He climbed his way out from rock bottom and all the way to the top as a (now former) corporate recruiter. He began studying personal development and learning neuro-linguistic programming (NLP). Rafael then went on to spend years as Director of Talent Acquisition for one of the world's largest advertising agencies until he left the corporate world to pursue his dreams. His goal is to make sure that others get to overcome their struggles and live the life they too, were born to live. With your Patreon support, we have more time to bring on the guests you love. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/shantihma Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/  Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier  Connect with Shantih Ma: https://linktr.ee/shantih_ma Rafael Garay: https://linktr.ee/raf.garay

With so much negativity online right now, are you really accomplishing all that you are capable of? Perhaps a social media diet is the VERY thing you need in order to reach your highest potential... In this episode, I sit down with my dear old friend, Sonja Ringo. We catch up after 6 lost years, share some laughs, and then dive into social media dieting and how it can work miracles in your life. Ringo shares her experience, insight, and the positive impact this 3-month break had on her mental health, creativity, and productivity. Without the constant distraction of these hypnotic, addictive apps, she even managed to complete an entire book. She then shares about the time she was nearly eaten by wolves, bears, and sea monsters while completely alone in the forest off Vancouver Island... but that's not til the end of the episode, so stay tuned.  Sonja Ringo is a poet, world traveller, artist, forager and singer/songwriter. She has lived on four different continents and spent time in over 20 countries, writing poems and playing her guitar all the way around the globe. In 2015, she created a jewelry line using feathers and animal bones which she collected during her backpacking adventures. Sonja's newest creative endeavour combines original poetry with homemade paper and wild-foraged botanical inks. Her various artistic mediums all share one unwavering theme: celebration of, and reverence for nature. She is currently working on her first collection of poems which will be available for purchase in the spring of 2021. With your Patreon support, we have more time to bring on the guests you love. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/shantihma Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/  Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier  Sonja Ringo: https://linktr.ee/poetryandbones 

Samuel Rivera is a self-taught videographer and content creator. He crafts powerful messages through his work to inspire, motivate, and empower his audience. With nearly a million views on YouTube, he has gained the well-deserved attention of iconic folks like Joe Rogan, Jocko Willink, as well as multiple world time boxing champion trainer, Teddy Atlas, for his remarkable curation of video content. In this episode we discuss Sam's story of how he went from being overweight and miserable, struggling with debt and divorce, to living an empowered and full life behind the lens. We get an inside peek at the mindset he's built for himself, with the various ways he's navigated obstacles on his journey. We get into who to take constructive feedback and advice from, and who to ignore (ie trolls), and how to keep it real no matter where you are on the path. What an inspiring and down to earth fella. I really enjoyed our conversation and I know you will too! With your Patreon support, we have more time to bring on the guests you love. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/shantihma Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/  Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier  RAFAEL GARAY | THE WRONG PATH https://youtu.be/zK3Qdxsdi4Q HARLEY FLANAGAN | Never Give Up https://youtu.be/R4BKfWHdrgA

Lance Essihos is the host and creator of "The University of Adversity", a popular podcast that delivers inspiring stories from people all over the world who have overcome incredible adversity and achieved limitless success. He is also the CEO of Mic-Up Podcast Productions, an agency that is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and aspiring podcasters. Today we dive into Lance's journey through darkness and on to the incredible and inspiring work he does today. We explore addiction, suicide, death, self-doubt and the inner critic, changing your perspective and even end with a little discussion around plant medicine. He gives us some great tips and tools on how to change your state and shift your mindset as well. This conversation was deep, raw, and incredibly powerful. With your Patreon support, we have more time to bring on the guests you love. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/shantihma Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/  Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier

Dr. Justine Lemos is an Ayurvedic Practioner, Vedic Astrologer, author, teacher, yoga teacher, dancer, and speaker. She is the founder of The Bliss academy at One Yoga and has been featured on Gaia TV in a series called Thrive: Self-healing with Ayurveda. Today we discuss what Ayurveda is, the different types of body and elements that make up a person's unique constitution, imbalances of sleep, diet, and lifestyle, as well as some traditional cleansing remedies. This episode is an overview of what Ayurveda is, but is by no means intended to act or provide medical treatment. If you want to learn more or go through the process, it is recommended that you do it under the guidance of an experienced and well-trained practitioner. With your Patreon support, we have more time to bring on the guests you love. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/shantihma Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/  Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier

Hilary is the founder of J. Hill Marketing and creative services, an agency specializing in premier copywriting, editing and book editing for Fortune 500 brands and the “one-percent,” superstar entrepreneurs. She's an entrepreneur, author, and editor at The Good Men Project, as well as a contributor to Influencive, The Huffington Post and The Mighty, among other large-scale publications. She is the founder of Sick Biz, “An organization dedicated to providing support, resources, hacks, and hope to entrepreneurs affected by chronic illness, pain, disability, and sickness.” As well as the host of the Sick Biz Buzz podcast. In this episode, Hilary shares how she became highly successful, both personally and professionally, while overcoming years of self-sabotage, anger, anxiety, an eating disorder, and all while living with a chronic illness. She has tried and true knowledge that by becoming ruthless about change and actively changing the errors of your ways, you can effectively transform not only your life but your self. Today we dive into some of her most powerful tools for creating lasting change, ceasing negative self-talk, committing to self-love, as well as how to raise our standard, take risks, forgive, and even trust after betrayal. With your Patreon support, we have more time to bring on the guests you love. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/shantihma Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/  Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier

Dr. Fergus Connolly is a coach, teacher, mentor, author, and speaker. He's one of the world's most experienced experts in elite human performance and optimization and has worked with CEOs, sports teams like the NFL and the San Francisco 49ers, as well as military and special forces units. In this episode, we dive into identity versus image and how social media drives us into unhealthy comparisons. We discuss who we should allow into our inner-most circle and who we should keep out. We then explore the damages of accepting a victimhood mentality, how to find the value in our hardships and to recognize that the only thing we ever have control over is ourselves. With your Patreon support, we have more time to bring on the guests you love. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/shantihma Music produced by Saint Soldier - https://www.saintsoldiermusic.com/  Music Vocals: Shantih Ma/Rózsa/Ravi Gill/Saint Soldier

Ash Hedli has pledged to become completely sustainable by 2025, at which point he will get rid of his car, phone, and be off the grid. In this episode, we discuss the importance of sustainability and why this is such a powerful movement. We dive deeper into topics such as mental health, and how to keep going despite living with mental illness. With your Patreon support, we have more time to bring on the guests you love. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/shantihma Music produced by Drumspyder - https://www.drumspyder.com/

Joel Blanton is a professional MMA fighter, with a 1st-degree black belt and 6 time World Champion in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode, we explore Joel's life-changing, spiritual awakening that he underwent during his time in prison and how to effectively maintain a healthy mindset. We dive further into meditation, psychedelics, and mental health. This man is remarkable. With your Patreon support, we have more time to bring on the guests you love. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/shantihma Music produced by Drumspyder - https://www.drumspyder.com/

Written and spoken by Shantih Ma.

Daniele Bolelli is an Italian-American writer, university professor, martial artist, and podcaster. He is the author of several books on philosophy, and martial arts, including On the Warrior's Path and Create Your Own Religion. He has appeared on popular podcasts such as The Joe Rogan Experience and Duncan Trussel's Family Hour and is the host of The Drunken Taoist and History on Fire. Bolelli holds M.As in American Indian Studies and History from UCLA and California State University, Long Beach, and did postdoctoral research in history at Cardiff University. He has taught various courses in the arts, humanities, and social sciences on subjects such as Native American history and culture, Taoist philosophy, and Ancient Rome. If something does not fit the parameters of our scientific concept of the universe, does that mean it doesn't exist at all? In this episode, we discuss the limited mind and the potential for experiences to happen outside our understanding of reality. Daniele and Shantih examine the way to remain open without being swayed by either religious fanaticism or scientific austerity. With your Patreon support, we have more time to bring on the guests you love. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/shantihma Music produced by Drumspyder - https://www.drumspyder.com/

Anna Runkle from the popular Blog and YouTube Channel, The Crappy Childhood Fairy joins us to talk about Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. After 25 years of dedication, self-inquiry and research, Anna has developed ways to heal, manage, and cope with the effects associated with adverse childhood experiences and trauma symptoms. In this episode, we explore complex and childhood trauma, and the devastating impact this can have on an individual's life. From the inability to connect and maintain healthy relationships to destructive forms of self-sabotage as well as other serious health conditions, we learn that CPTSD can have long-lasting implications. Anna gives us hope that there is, in fact, a way through the darkness and in this episode we find out exactly how to do just that! With your Patreon support, we have more time to bring on the guests you love. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/shantihma "Om Tare" intro song provided by Govinda. All music rights and permissions belong to Govinda.

Amritanshu Mishra, a Brahman teacher from India, has returned for another episode. In this episode, we explore the Vedic perspective on the conditioned mind, (Avidya), and the result of this conditioned mind, (Dukha). We discuss the modern approach of medicating rather than the eastern approach of meditating. Procrastination, avoidance of the Self, the fear of death- we examine it all. With your Patreon support, we have more time to bring on the guests you love. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/shantihma "Om Tare" intro song provided by Govinda. All music rights and permissions belong to Govinda.

Damien Ketlo, a Carrier Native from the Nadleh Whut'en Nation in British Columbia, holds a bachelor's degree in Native American studies. He has most recently gained notable fame after starring as a house-guest on the TV series, Big Brother Canada, Season 7. He is a motivational speaker, former WHL hockey player, and musician/producer for the Family Hip-hop group, Kedah Clan. In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of Damien's experience as a houseguest on Big Brother Canada. We explore his over-night fame and the nation-wide recognition he gained for playing the show with dignity, proudly representing First Nations people. We take a look at Canada's dark history, including residential schools, colonization, and racism. We then shift into discussing his former hockey career, music career, as well as his roll in advocating for growth and change for Indigenous peoples across the nation. With your Patreon support, we have more time to bring on the guests you love. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/shantihma Heart of Mine provided by Kedah Clan. All music rights and permissions belong to Kedah Clan and Little Big Studios.

Scott Sterling, also known as Drumspyder, is an expert percussionist, producer, and prolific remixer. Drumspyder has an impressive catalogue of work on the Caravan, Dakini, and Desert Trax labels, lending his signature live percussion and melodic touch to remix artists such as the Desert Dwellers, Deya Dova, Porangui, and various traditional ensembles. He has released 3 original EPs independently since 2015, with his latest album, Nine Branches, released December 2019. In this episode, we explore Scott's spiritual journey with Drumspyder, and the history and evolution of both his percussion and style of music. We discuss his journey with Paganism and art, ancestral roots and rituals, and the development of his drumming meditations. We learn of his early experimental days, from modern to ancestral traditions, as well as the sacred sites in Europe, where he initially drew inspiration from in his early twenties. With your Patreon support, we have more time to bring on the guests you love. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/shantihma

Deep Kumar, Yoga Master and founder of Deep Yoga, is extensively trained in Iyengar, Ashtanga, Hatha, Yin, Meditation, and Pranayama. He blends the ancient traditions of yoga, such as Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, with an in-depth understanding of contemporary sciences like anatomy, physiology, and psychology. He has travelled and trained yoga teachers extensively all over the world, firmly believing that Yoga is both art and science, and it is in understanding your body and mind that you find transformation. In this episode, we explore the meaning of yoga and why it is needed now more than ever for the average person. We discuss how yoga can help on a physical, psychological, and intelligence level, as well as how the mind and body can manifest and store dis-ease when we repress our emotions. We then examine how yoga peels away the layers of our psyche, returning us back to our natural, blissful, state of being. With your Patreon support, we have more time to bring on the guests you love. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/shantihma "Om Tare" intro song provided by Govinda. All music rights and permissions belong to Govinda.

Tamal Dodge is the founder of Yoga Salt as well as the published author of The Yoga Plate. He has been featured in Time Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, CSNBC, Martha Stewart Living Radio, the Hay House Heal Summit, as well as many other international publications. In this episode, we discuss the Yoga Sutras and how our food and diet impact consciousness. We explore what it means to be in true spiritual union with another, and how to relate on a deep soul-level. We also discuss what may happen to our relationships during a spiritual cleanse, as well as the effects of Sangha and community when on a devoted spiritual path. With your Patreon support, we have more time to bring on the guests you love. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/shantihma "Om Tare" intro song provided by Govinda. All music rights and permissions belong to Govinda.

Amritanshu Mishra is a Brahman teacher from India. He has travelled all over the world, sharing teachings on infinite love and wisdom. In this episode, we talk about meditation and yoga, as well as the nature and chaos of the mind. We explore universal truth, how to find the true Self, as well as discuss how to identify the flow of consciousness and self-realization. With your Patreon support, we have more time to bring on the guests you love. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/shantihma "Om Tare" intro song provided by Govinda. All music rights and permissions belong to Govinda.

Trina Laine was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at 6 months old in 1987, with an original life expectancy of only 12 years old. She has survived the darkness of living with a life-long illness and come out the other side with profound wisdom and power. Trina has beaten the odds and transformed her CF into one of her greatest strengths. With your Patreon support, we have more time to bring on the guests you love. Become a patron at https://www.patreon.com/shantihma "Om Tare" intro song provided by Govinda. All music rights and permissions belong to Govinda.