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    A Meditative Sound Journey with Rohan Sacre (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 47:24 Transcription Available


    Following last week's episode, we go on a meditative sound journey with Rohan Sacre. Experience sound healing as Rohan shares a story about Doug and how Rohan built this song to celebrate and remember him. We also talk more about sound healing and how fear paralyzes us from reinventing ourselves or doing something we like. We also listen to songs from his debut album, Entheogenesis. ❂ About our special guest: Rohan Sacre is a musician who goes by the name "Shadow Creature". Rohan is a sacred space holder who works with plant medicine. His debut album "Entheogenesis" was recently released this August.  Guest's website:  http://www.shad0creature.bandcamp.com (www.shad0creature.bandcamp.com) 

    A Meditative Sound Journey with Rohan Sacre (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 67:40 Transcription Available


    Join us in a meditative sound journey with Rohan Sacre. Go on a meditative journey into inner space and experience sound healing with the help of meditation music. Rohan shares with us about psychedelic ceremony spaces as well. Listen to Rohan as we have conversations about the power of sound, healing, and plant medicine ceremonies. He also introduces his debut album, Entheogenesis, with us. ❂ About our special guest: Rohan Sacre is a musician who goes by the name "Shadow Creature". Rohan is a sacred space holder who works with plant medicine. His debut album "Entheogenesis" was recently released this August.  Guest's website:  http://www.shad0creature.bandcamp.com (www.shad0creature.bandcamp.com) 

    Earth Wisdom Keeper Sharings with Renee McCready (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 47:20 Transcription Available


    Continuing from last week's episode about earth wisdom keeper sharings with Renee McCready, we dive deeper into spirituality and business. Renee shares her experiences with having a business connected to spirituality and talks about things such as courses for practicing shamanic, ceremonial, or medicine work. She also shares with us about holographic nutrition, which is nutrition from a spiritual perspective. Join us and immerse yourself in earthly wisdom! ❂ About our special guest: Renée is a plant wisdom keeper, animist herbalist, ritualist & ceremonialist, green witch, a medicine women, shamanic healer, teacher, mentor and writer. She offers ceremonial work with seasonal plant kin and offers apprenticeships in the Plant & Earth Wisdom Pathway. She also offers Botanical Consciousness Counsel via in-person and online courses, along with 1:1 Shamanic and Plant Spirit Healing Sessions. Guest's website: www.instagram.com/ladypachamama/

    Earth Wisdom Keeper Sharings with Renee McCready (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 39:09 Transcription Available


    Learn about earth wisdom keeper sharings with Renee McCready in Part 1 of this new podcast episode. Renee shares embodied earth wisdom with us that teaches us more about the earth while also introducing the concept of empowering spaces. Moreover, we listen to Renee as she gives us a look into spirituality and business. Lastly, we also talk about the importance of acknowledging the spirits of places. ❂ About our special guest: Renée is a plant wisdom keeper, animist herbalist, ritualist & ceremonialist, green witch, a medicine women, shamanic healer, teacher, mentor and writer. She offers ceremonial work with seasonal plant kin and offers apprenticeships in the Plant & Earth Wisdom Pathway. She also offers Botanical Consciousness Counsel via in-person and online courses, along with 1:1 Shamanic and Plant Spirit Healing Sessions. Guest's website:  http://www.kinofthefiaindanu.com/ (www.kinofthefiaindanu.com)

    A Yoga Teacher Trainer's Advice on Practicing Spirituality with Sian Pascale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 67:13 Transcription Available


    Listen to a yoga teacher trainer's advice on practicing spirituality. In this new podcast episode, our guest yoga teacher Sian Pascale shares with us her experiences on her path to being a yoga teacher in training. She shares with us the essence and power of developing a spiritual practice. She also talks about the how and why of practicing spirituality in our lives. Along with that, we also encounter significant concepts in yoga like Vedic and Tantric energy and the power of the Sadhana.   ❂ About our special guest: Sian Pascale is an experienced Energetic, Breath, Meditation and Yoga teacher. Founder of the Light Collective yoga and meditation school, she has practiced for many years to connect people to source energy. Through grace, posture, and sound current, Sian teaches students and teachers the power of pranayama, mantra, kundalini kriya, meditation& the wild feminine. Guest's website:  http://www.thelightcollective.yoga (www.thelightcollective.yoga) 

    Exploring an alignment with oneself with Dr. James Cooke (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 39:48 Transcription Available


    Exploring an alignment with oneself is possible through the understanding of the unfolding of all beings. Following last week's part one podcast episode with Dr. James Cooke, we discuss more alignment and the unfolding of the world, as well as opening yourself up and surrendering. As Dr. James shares with us his wisdom, he talks about how we are agents of the world and the importance of surrender. ❂ About our special guest: Dr. James Cooke is a neuroscientist, writer & speaker, focusing on consciousness, meditation, psychedelic states, science and spirituality. He is the creator and presenter of the podcast "Living Mirrors", a podcast that focuses on topics relating to consciousness and psychedelic states. Guest's website:  https://www.drjamescooke.com/

    Exploring an alignment with oneself with Dr. James Cooke (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 42:28 Transcription Available


    Exploring an alignment with oneself is possible through the recognition of our being and its unfolding. In this new podcast with Dr. James Cooke, we explore being fully aligned with who you are, as well as the different modes of being. Along with talking about alignment, James also shares with us his experience with psychedelics and their impact on his life concerning consciousness and emotional healing. ❂ About our special guest: Dr. James Cooke is a neuroscientist, writer & speaker, focusing on consciousness, meditation, psychedelic states, science and spirituality. He is the creator and presenter of the podcast "Living Mirrors", a podcast that focuses on topics relating to consciousness and psychedelic states. Guest's website:  https://www.drjamescooke.com/

    Whirling with the language of Soul with Jimi Wollumbin (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 68:13 Transcription Available


    Whirling with the language of the soul helps us navigate the whirls of life. As we encounter the whirling dervish and the language of the soul, we also learn how we hold space for space in our lives. In the second part of Jimi Wollubin's podcast episode, he shares his wisdom and experiences with the many faces of the soul and the vibrations of our environment. Join us in our journey for a deeper understanding! ❂ About our special guest: Dr. Jimi Wollumbin is a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is the CEO and founder of One Health Organisation, a wellness-based charity that has distributed over 10 metric tonnes of herbs and supplements to 100 locations across 13 countries since 2005. He is one of the rare people who are an expert at their field that can excellently teach others. Guest's website:  http://www.doctorjimi.com (www.doctorjimi.com) 

    Whirling with the language of Soul with Jimi Wollumbin (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 48:49 Transcription Available


    Whirling with the language of soul and understanding how to navigate the whirls of life helps us view the world in a deeper sense. As we talk about the whirling dervish of life with Jimi Wollumbin, join us and explore the language of the soul. In this new podcast episode, Jimi Wollumbinshares with us his expertise and shares with us his wisdom about life and creating space. ❂ About our special guest: Dr. Jimi Wollumbin is a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine. He is the CEO and founder of One Health Organisation, a wellness-based charity that has distributed over 10 metric tonnes of herbs and supplements to 100 locations across 13 countries since 2005. He is one of the rare people who are an expert at their field that can excellently teach others. Guest's website:  http://www.doctorjimi.com (www.doctorjimi.com) 

    Encountering the presence of grief and mystery with Stephen Jenkinson (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 61:07 Transcription Available


    Encountering the presence of grief and mystery is a common experience we have in our lives. As we continue from last week's podcast episode, we hear more about the finality of death, grief, and mystery. Stephen also shares with us his wisdom and experiences with regard to children and generational transmission. Join us in this episode as we acquire a deeper understanding of the different concepts surrounding death and life. ❂ About our special guest: Stephen is an activist, teacher, author, and farmer. He is the creator and principal instructor of the Orphan Wisdom School, co-founded the school with his wife Nathalie Roy. He is the author of four books, including Die Wise: A Manifesto for Sanity and Soul, the award-winning book about grief and dying and the great love of life. Guest's website:  https://orphanwisdom.com

    Encountering the presence of grief and mystery with Stephen Jenkinson (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 52:15 Transcription Available


    Encountering the presence of grief and mystery in life is not something out of the ordinary. These are things that occur naturally, as well as the stories of the love of life and grief. In this new podcast episode, Stephen Jenkinson shares with us his encounter with children and delivers the news of death to them. He also shares with us knowledge and wisdom about his discipline. ❂ About our special guest: Stephen is an activist, teacher, author, and farmer. He is the creator and principal instructor of the Orphan Wisdom School, co-founded the school with his wife Nathalie Roy. He is the author of four books, including Die Wise: A Manifesto for Sanity and Soul, the award-winning book about grief and dying and the great love of life. Guest's website:  https://orphanwisdom.com

    Living a simple life: deeper exploration of flow and the grip of life with Timber Hawkeye

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 78:48


    Living a simple life through deeper exploration of flow and the grip of life is an essential part of our lives. As we learn how to simplify our life, we learn about different concepts like doing less harm and minimizing the impact of our choices. We explore how we can loosen our grip on the situations we face in life. Join us in this new podcast episode as Timber Hawkeye shares with us the flow of a simple life. ❂ About our special guest: Timber Hawkeye is an Israeli-born citizen and resident of the United States, best known as the author of Buddhist Boot Camp, and of his memoir: Faithfully Religionless. His https://www.buddhistbootcamp.com/books (books) and the https://www.buddhistbootcamp.com/ (Buddhist Boot Camp Podcast) offer a secular and non-sectarian approach to being at peace with the world (both within and around us), with the intention to awaken, enlighten, enrich and inspire. Guest's website: http://www.buddhistbootcamp.com (www.buddhistbootcamp.com) 

    Exploring Equanimity with Donald Rothberg (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 38:24 Transcription Available


    As we continue exploring equanimity and how we can achieve it in our lives, we discuss the judgmental mind, reactivity, and self-limiting beliefs. Donald Rothberg shares more with us in this second part about how equanimity is connected to the discernment that is linked with reactivity as well as how we can transform judgment into compassion. We also explore more about psychological and social conditioning and how they play a role in our lives. ❂ About our special guest: Dr. Donald Rothberg is one of the nation's foremost leaders in socially engaged spirituality. His experience consists of teaching and leadership roles in pioneering programs that weave together social action with spirituality. He has also practiced Buddhist meditation over the past 25 years and is currently living in Berkeley, California. Guest's website: https://www.donaldrothberg.com (https://www.donaldrothberg.com)

    Exploring Equanimity with Donald Rothberg (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 54:52 Transcription Available


    Exploring equanimity is an essential part of learning about the balance and non-reactive responses to situations we experience. Equanimity is a unique word not commonly used, but it is regarded as the sense of feeling calm despite encountering a bad situation. In this new episode, Donald Rothberg shares with us his insights and wisdom about the judgmental mind and how to practice the concept of equanimity in our lives. ❂ About our special guest: Dr. Donald Rothberg is one of the nation's foremost leaders in socially engaged spirituality. His experience consists of teaching and leadership roles in pioneering programs that weave together social action with spirituality. He has also practiced Buddhist meditation over the past 25 years and is currently living in Berkeley, California. Guest's website: https://www.donaldrothberg.com (https://www.donaldrothberg.com)

    Practicing presence using the Alexander Technique with Jenny Thirtle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 73:35 Transcription Available


    Practicing presence with the Alexander Technique helps you in observing how your body and mind interact. Join us on this journey of achieving deeper presence by being taught how to apply the Alexander technique with Jenny Thirtle. Connecting the mind and body is important in attaining a more profound understanding and response to life. Listen as Jenny shares with us her knowledge of the Alexander Technique and its applications in life. ❂ About our special guest: Jenny has been using the Alexander Technique to help people reduce pain and improve performance since 1996.  Jenny has been a teaching member of the Australian Alexander Technique professional association (AUSTAT) for over 20 years and is also the Assistant Director of the School for F.M. Alexander Studies. Guest's website: https://alexandertechmelb.com (https://alexandertechmelb.com)

    Intuitive living and finding attunement with Stephen Buhner (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 75:42 Transcription Available


    Intuitive living and finding attunement go hand in hand as we grow in our lives. Continuing from the previous week's episode, we listen as Stephen Buhner shares with us more about how ecosystems work in relationships. Open your eyes and see the realities of the world's systems. Join us if you want to learn about how the act of leaving your rational mind behind can guide you in your journey into feeling.  ❂ About our special guest: Stephen Harrod Buhner is the author of Herbal Antivirals,Herbal Antibiotics, and 17 other works. He speaks internationally on herbal medicine, emerging diseases, complex interrelationships in ecosystems, Gaian dynamics, and musical/sound patterns in plant and ecosystem functioning. Guest's website: http://www.stephenharrodbuhner.com/about/ (www.stephenharrodbuhner.com/about/)

    Intuitive living and finding attunement with Stephen Buhner (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 62:25 Transcription Available


    Intuitive living and finding attunement go hand in hand as we grow in our lives. Developing our feeling sense and slowly learning to sense beyond rationality helps us develop a deeper attunement. Stephen Buhner talks about the feeling sense, the climate of our minds, and re-learning to live through the heart. Join us as he shares stories with us and we acquire more wisdom together.  ❂ About our special guest: Stephen Harrod Buhner is the author of Herbal Antivirals,Herbal Antibiotics, and 17 other works. He speaks internationally on herbal medicine, emerging diseases, complex interrelationships in ecosystems, Gaian dynamics, and musical/sound patterns in plant and ecosystem functioning. Guest's website: http://www.stephenharrodbuhner.com/about/ (www.stephenharrodbuhner.com/about/)

    The path to liberation with Miles Neale (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 52:26 Transcription Available


    Exploring the path to liberation comes with a lot of learning and mindful applications of the choices we have in life. We recognize how healing and growth take time. How do we become mindful of our loops in life and find the purpose of life with presence? In Part 2 of Miles Neale's podcast episode, "The path to liberation", we explore recognition of the choices we make and how it leads to our true freedom. Join us as we learn a deeper understanding of chronic wounding to the soul and how we can process it. Become a subscriber for more videos to help cultivate presence!: https://www.youtube.com/todaydreamer?sub_confirmation=1 (https://www.youtube.com/todaydreamer?sub_confirmation=1) ❂ About our special guest: Dr. Miles Neale is a Buddhist psychotherapist in private practice, a faculty member of the Tibet House in the US, a founder of the Contemplative Studies Program, and a host of the Wisdom Keeper Podcast. He is also an author who has published and co-edited books such as Gradual Awakening and Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy.  Guest's website: Contemplative Studies Program: https://www.GradualPath.comBooks (https://www.GradualPath.com) Books: https://www.amazon.com/author/milesneale- (https://www.amazon.com/author/milesneale) - Gradual Awakening - Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy

    The path to liberation with Miles Neale (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 67:10 Transcription Available


    The path to liberation is filled with a lot of stages and experiences. As we strive for liberation and go through the stages of the path to true freedom, we practice mindfulness in various contexts. In this new podcast episode, Miles Neale shares with us how to liberate ourselves. We learn about terms like McMindfulness which addresses the cherry-picking behavior of people in regard to teaching. ❂ About our special guest: Dr. Miles Neale is a Buddhist psychotherapist in private practice, a faculty member of the Tibet House in the US, a founder of the Contemplative Studies Program, and a host of the Wisdom Keeper Podcast. He is also an author who has published and co-edited books such as Gradual Awakening and Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy.  Guest's website: Contemplative Studies Program: https://www.GradualPath.comBooks (https://www.GradualPath.com) Books: https://www.amazon.com/author/milesneale- (https://www.amazon.com/author/milesneale) - Gradual Awakening - Advances in Contemplative Psychotherapy

    Mindful approach to psychedelic use with Blake Rupert

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 90:41 Transcription Available


    Practicing a mindful approach to psychedelic use is an important first step to take. In this episode, Blake Rupert, a practicing Buddhist, shares with us his experiences related to the use of psychedelics and his practice of mindfulness. Blake has a practical protocol he uses to become more mindful in his use of psychedelics. This episode includes important considerations for psychedelic first-timers so you can have a safe and considerate experience. Learn more as Blake shares with us deeper wisdom and what to know before taking psychedelics. ❂ About our special guest: Blake Rupert is a photographer, practicing buddhist, mentor, author, and podcast host. He has a bachelors in Psychology and Philosophy from Dalhousie. You can check out his podcast "Rupert Radio", where he talks about Psychedelic Buddhism here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/rupert-radio/id1542731830 (https://podcasts.apple.com/ee/podcast/rupert-radio/id1542731830) Guest's website: http://www.blakerupert.com (www.blakerupert.com) 

    Reconnecting to self-love with Paul Filipe

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 104:25 Transcription Available


    Reconnecting to self-love is a process we go through as we experience life. Experiences such as walking and connecting with nature help us in discovering the right way to love ourselves. In this new episode, Paul Filipe shares with us how to start with self-love. He shares with us his journey with darkness and walks along with the things he has done to reach a deeper sense of love.​ ❂ About our special guest: Paul Filipe is a wizard of wonder and wisdom. He volunteers at the local kindness community and homeless kitchen. He has gone through the depths of darkness to come out into the shining space of a deeper sense of love.

    Dancing in the collapse with Michael Meade

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 75:46 Transcription Available


    Dancing in the collapse can take place even through the most difficult situations in life. The Greek word "Apokalypsis", which is "Apocalypse" in English, means the lifting of the veil. But it also means collapse and renewal. In this podcast episode, we learn about life lessons from mythology and how everyone has some genius inside of them. Michael Meade shares with us the art of dancing yourself into life and experiencing this collective collapse. ❂ About our special guest: A renowned storyteller, author, and scholar of mythology, Michael Meade was a figure in the Men's Movement of the 1980s. He combines hypnotic storytelling with a deep knowledge of cross-cultural rituals. Guest's website: https://www.mosaicvoices.org/

    Suffering, Growth & Ethical Living with Daniel Thorson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 83:52 Transcription Available


    Suffering, growth and choosing how we live is a part of life. This episode will encourage you to look deeply into ethical living and see the great opportunity present within suffering. Our experiences in life aren't always filled with sunshine and warmth, there are days when we will suffer. But, we can take suffering as an opportunity for growth. As we live in integrity and practice ethical living, we are better able to experience life. In this new podcast episode, Daniel Thorson talks about suffering, growth, and ethical living. Along with that, he shares with us about Willow Monastic Academy and what they do there. ❂ About our special guest: Daniel Thorson is the creator and host of the podcast Emerge – Making Sense of What's Next, where he explores the relationship between the inner and outer transformation. He is also on the team at Monastic Academy, which trains and cultivates wise, powerful, and loving leaders for social and environmental peace. Guest's website: http://www.whatisemerging.com/emergepodcast

    Taking a closer look at meditation with Matt Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 104:09 Transcription Available


    Taking a closer look at meditation deepens our understanding of its whole essence. There has been a lot of stereotypical connotations surrounding meditation. In this new podcast episode, we explore different states of meditation and meditative spaces. Matt Young shares with us tips for meditation and how beginners can start their journey of meditation. We also look at how meditation influences life and we talk about different insights regarding meditation. Watch the whole podcast episode and experience Matt Young's guided meditation! ❂ About our special guest: Matt Young is the director of the Melbourne Meditation Centre, based in Victoria, Australia. His main interest is to make meditation accessible and customize it to the needs of contemporary folk. He runs regular courses, workshops, and retreats in and around Melbourne and also offers online training. Guest's website: https://melbournemeditationcentre.com.au

    Success: catalysts, perspectives, and new experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 105:00 Transcription Available


    Success has so many factors to it -- from personal catalysts to perspectives that affect it and experiences that bring about that success. As we try to attain the level of success we want, we see how the things in our lives become catalysts to success. Success bubbles up in between the cracks where you're not looking, so it pays to constantly evolve your perspectives. As we experience new situations, we are able to start finding our way to the path of success. In this podcast episode, Brad Rushing and I talk about success. ❂ About our special guest: John Bradley Rushing is a cinematographer based in Los Angeles, CA. He was born and raised in Houston, TX. He has shot many music videos and commercials as well as several notable feature films, including "Cook County." Since the start of his career, he has accumulated 6 Awards for his cinematography works. Guest's website: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2hiX05YQ2RKVTdDM3dQcDlfblcwVkJIUURVUXxBQ3Jtc0treEl3aUVkRXF2VGpZcFhMZFlBM1FkcTZjcDNnNGp6R1lNQkFwY1BZZjFjMjhfeFZXd19QMzN6X2VJcXhaSzJJT1FJMXRiMURQS0RxRmJzaUc0SDZwOG9DZXRyZjlPNjNzek9BZEhhbGFvOF9zbFhxOA&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bradrushing.com%2F (http://www.bradrushing.com/)

    Questions of identity, the self, and enlightenment

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 70:36 Transcription Available


    In our life, we will encounter questions of identity, the self, and enlightenment. Know this: there is nothing missing from your life! You are already enlightened. Through activating and exploring the ordinary mind through Zen traditions, we discover more knowledge about life and ourselves. In this podcast episode, Andrew Tootell and I talk about Zen traditions, the ordinary mind, the path to self-acceptance, and answering the questions surrounding identity, the self, and enlightenment. ❂ About our special guest: Born in 1956, Andrew Tootell is an Australian and a teacher in the Ordinary Mind School Tradition which was founded by Charlotte Jocko Beck. He is an accredited mental health social worker and also maintains a private psychotherapy practice. Guest's website: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGhmb0tkMHBtRVdnZG9CcVBVMlRaQ2E3ZVRLUXxBQ3Jtc0trSXV0dXJLdzdwQzZ0aHYzM0dNMmNDRkE5ajEtdnNQMFJiY2RENXJTTURiMFkwME9KbkhkM18zbkpwU2xqQWVtSmY4RUpnazNBaWs3RWQtcU90YXIyT1lEM0ZsR3lZcEZ4NE0zRW8yeG1yS1FSN2lJQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fordinarymind.com.au%2Fteacher%2F (https://ordinarymind.com.au/teacher/)

    The Balanced Life: How can we achieve it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 72:43 Transcription Available


    As we go on the quest for balance in life, we will experience many things. Achieving a balanced life isn't a straight path. As we look for stability, we come to understand that balance doesn't equate to everything being in perfect coordination. Things shift and every moment we experience is different, but the balance can be found as we continue to deal with stuff in our own ways. In this podcast episode, Daniele Bolleli shares with us the habits he practices and his thoughts about a balanced life. Become a subscriber for more videos to help cultivate presence!: https://www.youtube.com/todaydreamer?sub_confirmation=1 ❂ About our special guest: Daniele Bolelli is an Italian writer, martial artist, and university professor. He was born in Italy and currently lives in Los Angeles. He authored the book "La Tenera Arte del Guerriero" which has become a cult classic in Italy. He has two podcasts named "The Drunken Taoist Podcast" and “History on Fire.” Guest's website: http://www.danielebolelli.com/

    Circling Method for Deeper Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 92:52 Transcription Available


    The circling method can be used for deeper relationships. In our life, we all want to develop deeper and more authentic relationships with the important people in our lives. In this episode, Guy Sengstock shares the Circling Method with us. Through the Circling Method, we can practice deep listening and connect with other people. We learn how to relate with other people and have a collective development through shared intimacy. Listen to this episode as Guy shows us attunement and the process of fine-tuning it, along with a new and profound perspective on relationships. Become a subscriber for more videos to help cultivate presence!: https://www.youtube.com/todaydreamer?sub_confirmation=1 ❂ About our special guest: An artist, philosopher, poet, body-worker, and visionary, Guy Sengstock (Founder & Co-Owner) is known as the founder and creator of the Circling™ Method. He is also referred to as a genius in both his depth of thinking and in his way of working with clients. Guy has a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and is the co-founder of The Arête Center for Excellence and the Bay Area Men's Circle. Guest's website: https://guysengstock.wordpress.com/

    Habits, habitual behaviours and deep spiritual wisdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 106:55 Transcription Available


    Habits, habitual behaviours and spiritual wisdom are discussed in this episode. We are creatures of habit. Building new habits and destroying our old ones is an essential process in transformation and change. In this episode, Shiv Charan Singh shares his wisdom on habits, habitual behaviours, habit energy, spiritual traps and enlightening lessons as we speak around and about the processes that help build or form habits and break unwanted habits.  Become a subscriber for more videos to help cultivate presence!: https://www.youtube.com/todaydreamer?sub_confirmation=1 ❂ About our special guest: Shiv Charan Singh, an unassuming and authentic spiritual teacher, Scottish by birth, is the founding director of the International Karam Kriya School. He is the author of several books and articles on different aspects of spiritual life. He continues to develop and evolve the Spiritual Science of Karam Kriya. Guest's website: https://www.karamkriya.com/scs/biography/

    How to hit pause, slow down and breathe for a moment

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 67:00 Transcription Available


    Hit pause, slow down, and breathe for a moment. It can be helpful to take the time to hit pause, slow down, and breathe for a moment. Our days can get so chaotic that we feel like we have no chance to stop and gather our thoughts. But we can master the power of the pause in our lives. Catch your thoughts, acknowledge them and let them go. In this episode, Peter Russell talks about the art of slowing down and how we can practice this in our lives. If you're feeling like you've been in such a rush lately, this episode is right for you! Pause for a moment and listen. Become a subscriber for more videos to help cultivate presence!: https://www.youtube.com/todaydreamer?sub_confirmation=1 ❂ About our special guest: Peter Russell is on the faculty of the Institute of Noetic Sciences and the President of Science and NonDuality. He is an author and discussed in his book, "The Global Brain", a 1980s bestseller, a prediction of the Internet and its impact. His work seeks to distill the essence of the world's spiritual traditions and present it in ways relevant to the current times. Guest's website: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnlVTzBaVEszV3RNT3YtZXJmMUN0MW1oTnlGZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttMWZ3d0ljX1pLUkU3ZDBOOHdxRzlIb194T01mUmNPX1VpWTRFWEVvay1lZldHVFVVRnRkekZSVUhvSW9SMnZHWWlwOFNodDBfNXJheFMxM1ZRVGhYS0phXzliUE9vZGpVblF3QTBxYWllNWI4a2xSWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.peterrussell.com%2Findex.php (https://www.peterrussell.com/index.php)

    History of Psychedelics and Buddhism (How are they connected?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 93:53 Transcription Available


    Psychedelics and Buddhism have a deep history and connection to each other. Unbeknownst to most people, psychedelics have roots in Buddhism. The ancient use of psychedelics has led to deeper meditation processes and enlightenment. In this episode, Mike Crowley, the author of "Secret Drugs of Buddhism", shares with us the roots of psychedelics as well as his experiences with them.

    How Our Words Are Spells

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 55:24 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Vanessa Forbes and I talk about how our words have so much power. The words we speak can transform our world from within, creating our own reality. Speaking from our hearts and communicating deeply with people through stories. Vanessa shares how she writes her song lyrics and how the songs have resonated with people from all over the world.

    Meaningful decision making in life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 78:28 Transcription Available


    Meaningful decision making in life is something we all want to master. However, we often get confused while navigating the choices we have. In today's episode of the Today Dreamer podcast, we have Philosopher Forrest Landry sharing his life stories and observations on meaningful decision making in life. Forrest Landry teaches us the deep meditation of making choices from love and not fear. We also get to know that the magic of overcoming the uncertainties of life is to deeply understand oneself. So, tune in to unleash the wonderful knowledge you have within you that can give you the power of effective decision making.

    Storytelling Humans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 98:48 Transcription Available


    In this episode, Jiro Taylor and I look at the power of storytelling in humans. This episode, Storytelling Humans, is all about how the sacred stories we hear, share and create through our lives have a profound impact on the nature of reality. Jiro shares his amazing story and his perspectives on the power of storytelling humans, myth, magic and asks the challenging yet potent question "What is Sacred?" as we explore sacredness and stories in modern and ancient cultural contexts.

    Why being other focused matters to a Buddhist monk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 65:19 Transcription Available


    In this episode, a Buddhist monk shares the benefits of being other focused vs self focused. Focusing on one self oftentimes can leave us unhappy and unfulfilled. In this podcast we discuss why focusing on the other or developing an other focused mind opens us up to happiness and a more fulfilled life.

    Deepening Your Relationship with Psychedelics and with Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 91:41


    Interested in deepening your relationship with psychedelics and with life? This podcast with a renowned speaker in the psychedelic space, Julian Vayne. We explore creative ways to engage with psychedelics and psychedelic ceremony, the ceremonial psychedelic setting and how both the containers of experience prepared and the insights derived from such psychedelic journeys are deeply intertwined with life. We not only discuss ceremonial psychedelic use with plant medicines or "psychoactive drugs" but we also dive into the psychedelic culture, magic rituals, set and setting, psychedelic preparation and the importance of play in all of this. If you're interested in LSD, psilocybin-containing magic mushrooms, ayahuasca, MDMA, mescaline or sacred cacti, 5-MEO DMT, DMT, Salvia Divinorum or any other psychedelic drug for spiritual exploration, healing or transformation this is the episode for you. This is not encouraging you to go out and take drugs but rather to exercise safety and caution if it's what you are planning or considering doing anyway. Check out the YouTube channel for videos that'll help you solidify your intention to cultivate conscious growth and you'll be notified when new content is out to help you reflect and take meaningful action in life: https://www.youtube.com/todaydreamer?sub_confirmation=1  Julian wrote the book "Getting Higher - The Manual of Psychedelic Ceremony" and gives some great insight into the importance and useful techniques when it comes to mindful preparation and conscious action when it comes to both psychedelics and life. He has worked at a Museum of one kind or another for many years and his historical references are truly mind-bending. He has been an occultist for decades and shares an interesting perspective on "magick" and the imagination.  You'll find Julian's amazing work here: https://julianvayne.com/ Julian Vayne's magical blog: https://theblogofbaphomet.com/ Julian Vayne's book - Getting Higher - The Manual of Psychedelic Ceremony: https://www.amazon.com.au/Getting-Higher-Manual-Psychedelic-Ceremony/dp/0992808871 ......................................................  Subscribe to the Today Dreamer Podcast for more episodes like this!  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/today-dreamer/id1460017520  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nIF12acmAES3SLffBWfSk?si=dMhaBEKZR1qmYZ6iP9JpcQ

    Deepening Your Relationship with Psychedelics and with Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 91:41


    Interested in deepening your relationship with psychedelics and with life? This podcast with a renowned speaker in the psychedelic space, Julian Vayne. We explore creative ways to engage with psychedelics and psychedelic ceremony, the ceremonial psychedelic setting and how both the containers of experience prepared and the insights derived from such psychedelic journeys are deeply intertwined with life. We not only discuss ceremonial psychedelic use with plant medicines or "psychoactive drugs" but we also dive into the psychedelic culture, magic rituals, set and setting, psychedelic preparation and the importance of play in all of this. If you're interested in LSD, psilocybin-containing magic mushrooms, ayahuasca, MDMA, mescaline or sacred cacti, 5-MEO DMT, DMT, Salvia Divinorum or any other psychedelic drug for spiritual exploration, healing or transformation this is the episode for you. This is not encouraging you to go out and take drugs but rather to exercise safety and caution if it's what you are planning or considering doing anyway. Check out the YouTube channel for videos that'll help you solidify your intention to cultivate conscious growth and you'll be notified when new content is out to help you reflect and take meaningful action in life: https://www.youtube.com/todaydreamer?sub_confirmation=1 Julian wrote the book "Getting Higher - The Manual of Psychedelic Ceremony" and gives some great insight into the importance and useful techniques when it comes to mindful preparation and conscious action when it comes to both psychedelics and life. He has worked at a Museum of one kind or another for many years and his historical references are truly mind-bending. He has been an occultist for decades and shares an interesting perspective on "magick" and the imagination. You'll find Julian's amazing work here: https://julianvayne.com/ Julian Vayne's magical blog: https://theblogofbaphomet.com/ Julian Vayne's book - Getting Higher - The Manual of Psychedelic Ceremony: https://www.amazon.com.au/Getting-Higher-Manual-Psychedelic-Ceremony/dp/0992808871 ...................................................... Subscribe to the Today Dreamer Podcast for more episodes like this! Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/today-dreamer/id1460017520 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nIF12acmAES3SLffBWfSk?si=dMhaBEKZR1qmYZ6iP9JpcQ

    Carl Jung and the signals that arise on the path to change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 79:01


    This episode explores Carl Jung and the signals that arise on the path to change. This episode's guest is James Hollis who's an American Jungian psychoanalyst, author of sixteen books, and public speaker. This special podcast episode explores the work of Carl Jung, including the themes of shadow work, archetypes of the collective unconscious, lucid dreaming, dreams and dreamwork as well as the path to change on the Hero's journey. We also touch on Jungian psychology in a way that's easy to grasp while exploring conscious change, common fears, anxiety and how difficulties in life can signal a calling from the deeper "soul". If you're interested in Carl Jung, Jungian psychology, shadow work, archetypes, are going through a passage of change, struggling to find purpose in life or are looking to change your life in a seemingly drastic way based on a calling from within; this is the podcast for you, my friend! Subscribe for more content to help you reflect and take meaningful action: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/todaydreamer?sub_confirmation=1 (https://www.youtube.com/todaydreamer?sub_confirmation=1) Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/today-dreamer/id1460017520 (https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/today-dreamer/id1460017520) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nIF12acmAES3SLffBWfSk?si=dMhaBEKZR1qmYZ6iP9JpcQ (https://open.spotify.com/show/7nIF12acmAES3SLffBWfSk?si=dMhaBEKZR1qmYZ6iP9JpcQ ) Check out the wonderful work of Jungian Analyst James Hollis here: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=QUFFLUhqblFqeG51a3lLU3BoMDE4Q3VXQkNMZkpfR0oxQXxBQ3Jtc0ttcDJHS1BkN0dybGtDbGtBNTlNQjB0MWFoVlBWa1dYZWk5QVdYSk9fQUlXdl9WZUhYcXRYVVdjdlVPWTlzRlVtODdjTmZCR3p6UlZkcXpLbTVjNkdBNllGMUJiZ0pkVVRQNjVoTmxfblZKVjVac2ZRaw%3D%3D&event=video_description&v=WH0xuqBkRq4&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jameshollis.net%2F (https://www.jameshollis.net/) James Hollis, Ph. D., was born in Springfield, Illinois, and graduated from Manchester University in 1962 and Drew University in 1967. He taught Humanities 26 years in various colleges and universities before retraining as a Jungian analyst at the Jung Institute of Zurich, Switzerland (1977-82). He is presently a licensed Jungian analyst in private practice in Washington, D.C. He served as Executive Director of the Jung Educational Center in Houston, Texas for many years and now as Executive Director of the Jung Society of Washington until 2019, and now serves on the JSW Board of Directors. He is a retired Senior Training Analyst for the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts, was first Director of Training of the Philadelphia Jung Institute, and is Vice-President Emeritus of the Philemon Foundation. Additionally, he is a Professor of Jungian Studies for Saybrook University of San Francisco/Houston.

    Carl Jung and the signals that arise on the path to change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 79:01


    This episode explores Carl Jung and the signals that arise on the path to change. This episode's guest is James Hollis who's an American Jungian psychoanalyst, author of sixteen books, and public speaker. This special podcast episode explores the work of Carl Jung, including the themes of shadow work, archetypes of the collective unconscious, lucid dreaming, dreams and dreamwork as well as the path to change on the Hero's journey. We also touch on Jungian psychology in a way that's easy to grasp while exploring conscious change, common fears, anxiety and how difficulties in life can signal a calling from the deeper "soul". If you're interested in Carl Jung, Jungian psychology, shadow work, archetypes, are going through a passage of change, struggling to find purpose in life or are looking to change your life in a seemingly drastic way based on a calling from within; this is the podcast for you, my friend! Subscribe for more content to help you reflect and take meaningful action: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/todaydreamer?sub_confirmation=1Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/today-dreamer/id1460017520Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nIF12acmAES3SLffBWfSk?si=dMhaBEKZR1qmYZ6iP9JpcQ Check out the wonderful work of Jungian Analyst James Hollis here: https://www.jameshollis.net/ James Hollis, Ph. D., was born in Springfield, Illinois, and graduated from Manchester University in 1962 and Drew University in 1967. He taught Humanities 26 years in various colleges and universities before retraining as a Jungian analyst at the Jung Institute of Zurich, Switzerland (1977-82). He is presently a licensed Jungian analyst in private practice in Washington, D.C. He served as Executive Director of the Jung Educational Center in Houston, Texas for many years and now was Executive Director of the Jung Society of Washington until 2019, and now serves on the JSW Board of Directors. He is a retired Senior Training Analyst for the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts, was first Director of Training of the Philadelphia Jung Institute, and is Vice-President Emeritus of the Philemon Foundation. Additionally he is a Professor of Jungian Studies for Saybrook University of San Francisco/Houston. SHOW LESS

    Best Of 2020 | Today Dreamer Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 92:54


    Best Of 2020 | Today Dreamer Podcast   Welcome to the "Best of 2020" episode of the Today Dreamer podcast. This is my way to say thanks to all of those who've come along on this journey with me and a way to share a glimpse into the insights I've uncovered over the past year.   New listeners to the podcast can dip their toes in and see if the show resonates with them while members of the Today Dreamer family can get a refresher as well as catch up on episodes they may have missed out on.   It's certainly been an interesting year but with all the challenges come new opportunities for reflection, expansion and exploration.   With all my love, gratitude and care I hope you enjoy this special remix and get something out of the show to help deepen your connection with yourself, other beings and the natural world we are all a part of.   Be well!   Please consider subscribing if you haven't already. -----------------------------------------------------------------   Full episodes also available on YouTube see below:   05:29 Learning to Listen to Your Inner Flow of Sound (w/ Kevin Courtney) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swob-tN4wBw&t=10s   09:45 Mantra and the Spiritual Practice of Life (w/ Janet Stone) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC59mHgxIdU&t=237s   17:36 Participating in the Process of Healing (w/ Charles Eisenstein) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqXQ7jJrwas&t=438s   28:48 Connecting to the Natural World (w/ Dr. Maya Shetreat) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOPT_ZR8L0k   35:33 The Process of Plant Medicine Healing (w/ Javier Regueiro) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhGKnm2NrKo&t=1723s   41:54 Rituals 101 - Creating Meaning and Connection (w/ Casper ter Kuile) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qenH4FqrxY8&t=2s   46:47 How to Get in Sync with Your Soul (w/ Dr. James Willis) (Episode to be released early 2021)   1:00:50 Navigating Your Way Through Life (w/ Tim Adalin) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bVr6sl1V9M&list=PLexvtkkXkxwPl7PtqKvKJKrIigFeKyjkx&index=14&t=3224s   1:12:03 Changing Core Beliefs (w/ Westcott Louden) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91Ds09-oZyI&t=1333s   1:17:45 Free Your Inner Voice with Chanting (w/ Nikki Slade) youtube.com/watch?v=JXyZ4EwtTOw&t=2088s   1:22:08 How to Find Belonging and Connection (w/ Sebene Selassie) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzPezNTJjtg&t=148s  

    Best Of 2020 | Today Dreamer Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 92:54


    Best Of 2020 | Today Dreamer Podcast   Welcome to the "Best of 2020" episode of the Today Dreamer podcast. This is my way to say thanks to all of those who've come along on this journey with me and a way to share a glimpse into the insights I've uncovered over the past year.   New listeners to the podcast can dip their toes in and see if the show resonates with them while members of the Today Dreamer family can get a refresher as well as catch up on episodes they may have missed out on.   It's certainly been an interesting year but with all the challenges come new opportunities for reflection, expansion and exploration.   With all my love, gratitude and care I hope you enjoy this special remix and get something out of the show to help deepen your connection with yourself, other beings and the natural world we are all a part of.   Be well!   Please consider subscribing if you haven't already. -----------------------------------------------------------------   Full episodes also available on YouTube see below:   05:29 Learning to Listen to Your Inner Flow of Sound (w/ Kevin Courtney) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Swob-tN4wBw&t=10s   09:45 Mantra and the Spiritual Practice of Life (w/ Janet Stone) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC59mHgxIdU&t=237s   17:36 Participating in the Process of Healing (w/ Charles Eisenstein) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqXQ7jJrwas&t=438s   28:48 Connecting to the Natural World (w/ Dr. Maya Shetreat) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOPT_ZR8L0k   35:33 The Process of Plant Medicine Healing (w/ Javier Regueiro) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhGKnm2NrKo&t=1723s   41:54 Rituals 101 - Creating Meaning and Connection (w/ Casper ter Kuile) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qenH4FqrxY8&t=2s   46:47 How to Get in Sync with Your Soul (w/ Dr. James Willis) (Episode to be released early 2021)   1:00:50 Navigating Your Way Through Life (w/ Tim Adalin) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bVr6sl1V9M&list=PLexvtkkXkxwPl7PtqKvKJKrIigFeKyjkx&index=14&t=3224s   1:12:03 Changing Core Beliefs (w/ Westcott Louden) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91Ds09-oZyI&t=1333s   1:17:45 Free Your Inner Voice with Chanting (w/ Nikki Slade) youtube.com/watch?v=JXyZ4EwtTOw&t=2088s   1:22:08 How to Find Belonging and Connection (w/ Sebene Selassie) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzPezNTJjtg&t=148s  

    Contributing to Life and Beauty on Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 73:11


    Join me as I engage in conversation with Charles Eisenstein about contributing to life and beauty on earth by participating in the process of healing. Charles Eisenstein is one of the most renown writers and speakers about the intersection of systems change and personal growth. His books include The Ascent of Humanity, Sacred Economics and The More Beautiful World our Hearts Know is Possible. Charles and I touch on topics such as interbeing, interconnectedness, healing, trust, trauma, oneness, climate change, philosophy and community. Ultimately though this conversation is intended to inspire your own process of healing and in turn the participation in the healing of all. Charles Eisenstein has kindly shared this space and brought his meaningful inquiries to the fore. The facilitation and acceleration of a new story that will move us into a more beautiful world is waiting to take place.     Subscribe for more content to help you deepen your reflection and start taking meaningful action: https://www.youtube.com/todaydreamer?sub_confirmation=1   I highly recommended getting aquainted with the work of Charles Eisenstein. Here are some links:   Website: https://charleseisenstein.org/   Recommended reading: https://charleseisenstein.org/books/ https://charleseisenstein.org/essays/the-coronation/   Climate A New Story Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IO6Y5baPO0   Subscribe to the Today Dreamer Podcast for more episodes like this!   WEBSITE: https://www.todaydreamer.com/podcast   YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/todaydreamer   INSTAGRAM: @today.dreamer

    Contributing to Life and Beauty on Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020


    Join me as I engage in conversation with Charles Eisenstein about contributing to life and beauty on earth by participating in the process of healing. Charles Eisenstein is one of the most renown writers and speakers about the intersection of systems change and personal growth. His books include The Ascent of Humanity, Sacred Economics and The More Beautiful World our Hearts Know is Possible. Charles and I touch on topics such as interbeing, interconnectedness, healing, trust, trauma, oneness, climate change, philosophy and community. Ultimately though this conversation is intended to inspire your own process of healing and in turn the participation in the healing of all. Charles Eisenstein has kindly shared this space and brought his meaningful inquiries to the fore. The facilitation and acceleration of a new story that will move us into a more beautiful world is waiting to take place.     Subscribe for more content to help you deepen your reflection and start taking meaningful action: https://www.youtube.com/todaydreamer?sub_confirmation=1   I highly recommended getting aquainted with the work of Charles Eisenstein. Here are some links:   Website: https://charleseisenstein.org/   Recommended reading: https://charleseisenstein.org/books/ https://charleseisenstein.org/essays/the-coronation/   Climate A New Story Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IO6Y5baPO0   Subscribe to the Today Dreamer Podcast for more episodes like this!   WEBSITE: https://www.todaydreamer.com/podcast   YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/todaydreamer   INSTAGRAM: @today.dreamer

    The Philosophy of Flow - A Brief Introduction into Taoism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2020 62:42


    This podcast episode is on moving through this passage of uncertainty both on an individual and on a collective level. I talk to Casey Kochmer on how the lessons of Taoism can help us in this uncertain period. Taoism the philosophy of flow teaches how to surrender into the flow of things and Casey gives us some insight into exactly what that looks like. He kindly breaks down some useful tips and tools on surrender, letting go and moving into this passage of uncertainty with confidence and grace.   Subscribe for more content to help you deepen your reflection and start taking meaningful action: https://www.youtube.com/todaydreamer?sub_confirmation=1   If you're into practical Taoism or have just been curious about the Tao, Taoism, the Tao Te Ching, struggling letting go, surrendering or just want some empowering advice on how to flow with life, then this episode is for you!   Find out more about Casey's work here: https://personaltao.com/   This episode is for people asking: How to learn to surrender? How to let go of control? What's next in my life? What is Taoism? What's the best way to move into mid-life? How can I find happiness amongst uncertainty? What is spiritual surrender? ...................................................... Subscribe to the Today Dreamer Podcast for more episodes like this!   WEBSITE: https://www.todaydreamer.com/podcast   YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/todaydreamer   INSTAGRAM: @today.dreamer

    The Philosophy of Flow - A Brief Introduction into Taoism

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020


    This podcast episode is on moving through this passage of uncertainty both on an individual and on a collective level. I talk to Casey Kochmer on how the lessons of Taoism can help us in this uncertain period. Taoism the philosophy of flow teaches how to surrender into the flow of things and Casey gives us some insight into exactly what that looks like. He kindly breaks down some useful tips and tools on surrender, letting go and moving into this passage of uncertainty with confidence and grace.   Subscribe for more content to help you deepen your reflection and start taking meaningful action: https://www.youtube.com/todaydreamer?sub_confirmation=1   If you're into practical Taoism or have just been curious about the Tao, Taoism, the Tao Te Ching, struggling letting go, surrendering or just want some empowering advice on how to flow with life, then this episode is for you!   Find out more about Casey's work here: https://personaltao.com/   This episode is for people asking: How to learn to surrender? How to let go of control? What's next in my life? What is Taoism? What's the best way to move into mid-life? How can I find happiness amongst uncertainty? What is spiritual surrender? ...................................................... Subscribe to the Today Dreamer Podcast for more episodes like this!   WEBSITE: https://www.todaydreamer.com/podcast   YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/todaydreamer   INSTAGRAM: @today.dreamer

    Changing Core Beliefs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 78:31


    This episode of the podcast is with Wescott Louden from the YouTube channel Enlighten. We speak about the nature of religious experience. Wescott shares his insights on the religious experience and his story shifting belief systems away from Atheism. We speak about dreams and dream like states as well as psychedelics, altered states, Jungian psychology, letting go of beliefs and indigenous traditions and cultures. This is a very dream like podcast episode that dances around some meaningful concepts in a way that will hopefully leave you with some new perspectives to consider. Subscribe for more content to help you reflect and take meaningful action: https://www.youtube.com/todaydreamer?sub_confirmation=1   Westcott Louden, the author of The Way of the Dream, host of Enlighten Channel, has been studying spirituality and comparative religious studies for 15 years. Check out some of Wescott's interesting work here - Enlighten on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Enlightenchannel/videos The Way of the Dream (Wescott's Book): https://geni.us/B1yCBi Enlighten-University: http://enlighten-university.com/     Subscribe to the Today Dreamer Podcast for more episodes like this!   WEBSITE: https://www.todaydreamer.com/podcast   YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/todaydreamerINSTAGRAM: @today.dreamer

    Where Faith and Trust Can Lead Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 48:04


    Emotional control, emotional intelligence and surrendering into life are words that come to mind when thinking about trust and faith in one's life. In this episode of the Today Dreamer podcast, I speak to the adventure seeker, world traveler and awesome human Amar Camo about his trips around the world spreading positivity and following his calling in the little green car that makes people smile. Connect with Fica Crew and follow the adventure here: https://www.instagram.com/ficacrew/?hl=en In this episode, we speak about how important it is to follow your inner voice. This has been a focal point of recent episodes and one that I think is very significant during the uncertainty of our current times. We talk about faith, fasting and trusting in a higher power. We also speak about how following his faith and trusting in life has lead Amar down some bumpy yet rewarding roads. Adventure with us in this casual, relaxed and insightful episode of the podcast! * [Website](https://www.todaydreamer.com/) * [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFZupRA9wLAezNdEUTDYCg?sub_confirmation=1)   * [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/today.dreamer/?hl=en)

    Changing Core Beliefs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020


    This episode of the podcast is with Wescott Louden from the YouTube channel Enlighten. We speak about the nature of religious experience. Wescott shares his insights on the religious experience and his story shifting belief systems away from Atheism. We speak about dreams and dream like states as well as psychedelics, altered states, Jungian psychology, letting go of beliefs and indigenous traditions and cultures. This is a very dream like podcast episode that dances around some meaningful concepts in a way that will hopefully leave you with some new perspectives to consider. Subscribe for more content to help you reflect and take meaningful action: https://www.youtube.com/todaydreamer?sub_confirmation=1   Westcott Louden, the author of The Way of the Dream, host of Enlighten Channel, has been studying spirituality and comparative religious studies for 15 years. Check out some of Wescott's interesting work here - Enlighten on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Enlightenchannel/videos The Way of the Dream (Wescott's Book): https://geni.us/B1yCBi Enlighten-University: http://enlighten-university.com/     Subscribe to the Today Dreamer Podcast for more episodes like this!   WEBSITE: https://www.todaydreamer.com/podcast   YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/todaydreamerINSTAGRAM: @today.dreamer

    Where Faith and Trust Can Lead Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020


    Emotional control, emotional intelligence and surrendering into life are words that come to mind when thinking about trust and faith in one's life. In this episode of the Today Dreamer podcast, I speak to the adventure seeker, world traveler and awesome human Amar Camo about his trips around the world spreading positivity and following his calling in the little green car that makes people smile. Connect with Fica Crew and follow the adventure here: https://www.instagram.com/ficacrew/?hl=en In this episode, we speak about how important it is to follow your inner voice. This has been a focal point of recent episodes and one that I think is very significant during the uncertainty of our current times. We talk about faith, fasting and trusting in a higher power. We also speak about how following his faith and trusting in life has lead Amar down some bumpy yet rewarding roads. Adventure with us in this casual, relaxed and insightful episode of the podcast! * [Website](https://www.todaydreamer.com/) * [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFZupRA9wLAezNdEUTDYCg?sub_confirmation=1)   * [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/today.dreamer/?hl=en)

    Learning to Listen to Your Inner Flow of Sound

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 102:18


    Struggling with how to develop your intuition? Wondering how to hear your inner guidance? Asking yourself how to listen to your inner voice? This Today Dreamer podcast with Kevin Courtney will help you learn to listen to your inner flow of sound. Kevin leads us through a guided healing meditation after a deep discussion sharing some inspiring spiritual stories. Besides the meditation for positive energy and chat around spirituality, we also talk about some "self-improvement" tips and ways to deepen your experience through radical self-honesty. We touch on the uncertainty of the current times and explore ways to move closer towards our true selves. Connect with Kevin Courtney's powerful work here: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kevinjcourtney.com%2F&v=Swob-tN4wBw&event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUhaUFA5QWlucnV4YnZKa1RsblAyczAtVkw1UXxBQ3Jtc0tteHJURFVCeGtrZVZheF9zMC1oTVkxWmRVWDEyeDZoQXNQX3lzVElaSmlqZjYxTGVMcm1hb0tzSWZ3aDhLc2dMWVUzRDNVRGcwY1JMN2RyTVNWc2ZYcUE4UW04anBuTjJ6bHZnUmxJd0Q2aHllUl96Zw%3D%3D (https://www.kevinjcourtney.com/) In this video podcast, I chat with Kevin Courtney about his life's struggles and how he is continuously moving into life following his sense of intuition and inner flow of sound. We don't so much talk about how to control your inner voice but rather how to flow with it. His story will inspire your journey and show's that even at the worst of times our inner voice is speaking to us we just need to learn how to listen. Hopefully, this provides a little more clarity, positive energy and mindfulness to your conscious and personal growth journey! * [Website](https://www.todaydreamer.com/) * [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFZupRA9wLAezNdEUTDYCg?sub_confirmation=1) * [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/today.dreamer/?hl=en) Who is Kevin Courtney? Genuine and down-to-earth, Kevin Courtney is considered one of today's leading spiritual teachers in the field of yoga, meditation, and conscious leadership. Kevin offers guidance and practices that are designed to translate well beyond the mat. Initiated in his relationship to movement and connection to nature as a child surfing in San Clemente, California, Kevin has dedicated the last 22 years to the pursuit of awakening consciousness. Kevin's teachings focus on the tools he has discovered to be the most effective: awareness, breath, vitality, strength, and mental clarity. Finding inspiration in teachers like Dharma Mittra, Richard Freeman, and Swami Satchidananda, Kevin dedicates his study through the mentorship and guidance of Nikki Costello, Rod Stryker and his daily personal practice His classes are a combination of tantric hatha yoga and qi gong to purify and ignite the body's vital energy, coupled with Iyengar alignment and calculated posture sequencing to manage and direct that vital power. Kevin's work has been featured in Well + Good, VOGUE, the New York Times, VICE and most recently in Francesco Mastalia's photography book - YOGA The Secret of Life. (pictured here) In 2013, Kevin created INSIGHT, a one-on-one program designed to awaken the consciousness of those in high-impact positions of leadership. INSIGHT has afforded Kevin the opportunity to sit at the table with many of the world's leaders in economics, finance, science and technology, global politics, and wellness. Kevin's INSIGHT practice is based out of Brooklyn, NY and online. Kevin is a contributing teacher for Taryn Toomey's exclusive deep dives, ‘The Retreatment,' and he is a featured teacher on The Class by Taryn Toomey digital app. Also the creator of Nada Sadhana, the musical group's debut album “The Brooklyn Sessions Vol. 1” became one of the most listened to albums in yoga studios across the country, and currently has 115k active listeners on Spotify, with almost 3 million listens. Kevin offers workshops, classes and retreats worldwide, and is also a featured teacher on...

    Learning to Listen to Your Inner Flow of Sound

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 102:18


    Struggling with how to develop your intuition? Wondering how to hear your inner guidance? Asking yourself how to listen to your inner voice? This Today Dreamer podcast with Kevin Courtney will help you learn to listen to your inner flow of sound. Kevin leads us through a guided healing meditation after a deep discussion sharing some inspiring spiritual stories. Besides the meditation for positive energy and chat around spirituality, we also talk about some "self-improvement" tips and ways to deepen your experience through radical self-honesty. We touch on the uncertainty of the current times and explore ways to move closer towards our true selves. Connect with Kevin Courtney's powerful work here: https://www.kevinjcourtney.com/ In this video podcast, I chat with Kevin Courtney about his life's struggles and how he is continuously moving into life following his sense of intuition and inner flow of sound. We don't so much talk about how to control your inner voice but rather how to flow with it. His story will inspire your journey and show's that even at the worst of times our inner voice is speaking to us we just need to learn how to listen. Hopefully, this provides a little more clarity, positive energy and mindfulness to your conscious and personal growth journey! * [Website](https://www.todaydreamer.com/) * [YouTube] (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgFZupRA9wLAezNdEUTDYCg?sub_confirmation=1) * [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/today.dreamer/?hl=en) Who is Kevin Courtney? Genuine and down-to-earth, Kevin Courtney is considered one of today’s leading spiritual teachers in the field of yoga, meditation, and conscious leadership. Kevin offers guidance and practices that are designed to translate well beyond the mat. Initiated in his relationship to movement and connection to nature as a child surfing in San Clemente, California, Kevin has dedicated the last 22 years to the pursuit of awakening consciousness. Kevin’s teachings focus on the tools he has discovered to be the most effective: awareness, breath, vitality, strength, and mental clarity. Finding inspiration in teachers like Dharma Mittra, Richard Freeman, and Swami Satchidananda, Kevin dedicates his study through the mentorship and guidance of Nikki Costello, Rod Stryker and his daily personal practice His classes are a combination of tantric hatha yoga and qi gong to purify and ignite the body’s vital energy, coupled with Iyengar alignment and calculated posture sequencing to manage and direct that vital power. Kevin's work has been featured in Well + Good, VOGUE, the New York Times, VICE and most recently in Francesco Mastalia’s photography book - YOGA The Secret of Life. (pictured here) In 2013, Kevin created INSIGHT, a one-on-one program designed to awaken the consciousness of those in high-impact positions of leadership. INSIGHT has afforded Kevin the opportunity to sit at the table with many of the world’s leaders in economics, finance, science and technology, global politics, and wellness. Kevin’s INSIGHT practice is based out of Brooklyn, NY and online. Kevin is a contributing teacher for Taryn Toomey’s exclusive deep dives, ‘The Retreatment,’ and he is a featured teacher on The Class by Taryn Toomey digital app. Also the creator of Nada Sadhana, the musical group’s debut album “The Brooklyn Sessions Vol. 1” became one of the most listened to albums in yoga studios across the country, and currently has 115k active listeners on Spotify, with almost 3 million listens. Kevin offers workshops, classes and retreats worldwide, and is also a featured teacher on GAIA online.

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