Podcasts about Alchemy

What do you think of when you hear “topical herbs”? Chances are, you think about putting herbs on your skin, perhaps in the form of creams, salves, or poultices.  But this is only one type of topical application.  In herbal medicine, topical use is much broader than applying medicine to the skin (though this is also a critical treatment). Any time an herb comes into direct contact with the tissue it's meant to treat—whether the skin, or the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract or digestive tract—it is acting topically. Here's what you'll learn in this post: The broader definition of topical application, beyond application to the skin How herbs act topically in the respiratory tract, digestive system, female reproductive system, and on the skin Key herbal actions like vulnerary, antimicrobial, demulcent, and more for topical use Preparations for topical use, such as poultices, infused oils, liniments, and medicated neti pots Recommended herbs for each organ system and their unique roles in healing Important cautions and considerations for using topical herbal remedies safely   ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/   Shop our herbal products:  https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/   ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.

What if the kitchen could be more than a place to prepare meals—what if it could be a space for alchemy, healing, and connection?In this tender and unfiltered conversation, I sit down with Georgie Soskin, a seasoned cooking professional, mum, and dog mum, on a mission to connect people back to their magic - through cooking. Georgie and I explore the magic that happens when we approach cooking with presence. Together, we unravel the myths of “perfect” holistic living, soften the grip of the shoulds, and remember that nourishment is so much more than the nutrients on a plate.This episode is an invitation to:See cooking as ceremony—a daily moment to connect with yourself, your dog, and the earth.Shift from feeding to true nourishment that softens, steadies, and restores.Let go of comparison and the false ideals we see online.Find empowerment and confidence in the kitchen without perfectionism.Embrace the rhythms and seasons—both in sourdough and in life.Discover simple, grounding ways to always create delicious, health-giving meals.Honour your own “levels” when it comes to food and self-care.Georgie shares her own journey with her dog Teddy, her family, and her relationship with food—offering a perspective that is as practical as it is soulful. This is for anyone who's ever felt the tension between wanting to “get it right” and wanting to feel free.Cooking, it turns out, is not just about what's on the plate. It's about how we show up, the energy we bring, and the love we infuse into every bite.To connect with Georgie:https://georgiesoskin.comUse the code DOGMAMA30 to get 30% off her Conscious Cooking course starting this September!If you would like to attend the Mind Body Spirit Festival in Birmingham UK November 14-16th, and would like to receive a 25% discount on one-day standard tickets, you can use the following affiliate link and discount code at checkout! Full disclosure, as exhibitors at the festival, Stacey Renphrey and I receive a commission, at no cost to you, when you purchase your tickets using this affiliate link.Affiliate Link to Purchase Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mind-body-spirit-festival-nec-birmingham-2025-tickets-1091070704849?aff=learnfetchDiscount Code: NEC-25EXHIFAMConnect with me!https://mysticdogmama.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/mysticdogmama

We discuss the films of Adam Sandler, with a focus on his Pre-2000s work, which includes BILLY MADISON, HAPPY GILMORE, THE WATERBOY and BIG DADDY. Join Justin's newsletter at http://justindecloux.ghost.io Send us stuff like zines, movie related books, physical media or memorabilia c/o Justin Decloux, Unit 1010, 3230 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M4N 3P6, Canada Join the Patreon now for an exclusive episode every week, access to our entire Patreon Episode back catalogue, your name read out on the next episode, and the friendly Discord chat: patreon.com/theimportantcinemaclub Subscribe, Review and Rate Us on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…ub/id1067435576 Follow the Podcast: twitter.com/ImprtCinemaClub Follow Will: twitter.com/WillSloanESQ Follow Justin: twitter.com/DeclouxJ Check out Justin's other podcasts, THE BAY STREET VIDEO PODCAST (@thebaystreetvideopodcast), THE VERY FINE COMIC BOOK PODCAST (www.theveryfinecomicbookpodcast.com) and NO SUCH THING AS A BAD MOVIE (@nosuchthingasabadmovie), as Will's MICHAEL AND US (@michael-and-us).

Welcome back to The Insurance Dudes! In this episode, we're joined by Don Wilson, the dynamic founder and owner of Capital Insurance Group. Don's journey is as compelling as it is inspiring—he went from running retail clothing stores in West Virginia to leading a multi-state insurance agency with the mantra of authentic leadership and relentless persistence.Don shares wild tales from the trenches, including a not-to-be-missed story involving a would-be client with “grenades”—plus some runaway police chases tossed in for good measure.But it's not all war stories and dad jokes (of which Don delivers his top three). We dig deep into Don's business philosophy—why branding matters, how focusing on your target demographic leads to agency growth, and the importance of building a culture that puts employees first. Don's passion for mentorship, creativity in prospecting (think “Big Check Express” and the “pastry guy”), and commitment to authentic connections will fire up anyone in the insurance biz—or anyone thinking of making a leap in their career.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

What if healing doesn't have to be hard?In Part 2 of this episode of Love at First Science, Hannah and Sarah Beth dive into the next chapter of her healing: navigating complex PTSD, discovering the power of ketamine therapy, and learning to live from self-compassion—not hustle.We explore:The science and personal impact of ketamine therapy for traumaHow yoga, breathwork and a “bare ass minimum” mindset help regulate her nervous systemHer unique approach to sequencing trauma healing through the arc of a yoga classThe deeper meaning behind her book Trauma AlchemyYou'll leave this episode with practical insights and permission to do less, feel more and trust your body again.About Sarah BethSarah Beth is a global yoga teacher reaching over 1.75 million practitioners through YouTube and the SarahBethYoga APP, where she helps people live their best lives through mindful movement and self-discovery. Known for her functional approach to mobility and sustainable sequencing, Sarah Beth brings authenticity to every practice – whether she's sharing her healing journey with CPTSD and childhood trauma (as explored in her book "Trauma Alchemy") or navigating life with ulcerative colitis. Students are drawn to her genuine nature, practical teaching style, and heartfelt messages of self-compassion and non-judgment, making yoga accessible and transformative for yogis of all levels.⁠Sarah Beth's YouTube⁠⁠Sarah Beth's app ⁠⁠Sarah Beth's book⁠About Alba Yoga Academy⁠Learn more with Alba Yoga Academy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch our extensive library of YouTube videos.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Hannah on Instagram.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Celest on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode 138 - How to keep the bugs at bay with mosquito bite prevention expert and Incognito founder Howard Carter plus medical herbalist Keren Brynes MacLean takes us foraging. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Heather A. Campbell — former ESPN “Synergy” lead turned entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and author of Good Is Amazing. Heather shares her remarkable journey from holding unique corporate titles like “Head of Alchemy” to founding Ready Set Recover, a groundbreaking program that helps surgery patients prepare mentally, emotionally, and physically for better outcomes. In this episode, Heather reveals: • How she pivoted from corporate life to healthcare innovation • The surprising habits that boost recovery and reduce stress before surgery • Why “good” can be more than enough when building a fulfilling life • How gratitude, mindfulness, and daily rituals can transform your well-being • The importance of knowing what you truly want — and asking for it Whether you're preparing for surgery, seeking healthier habits, or looking for a spark of positivity, Heather's wisdom will leave you feeling empowered and inspired. Learn more about Heather's work and book: https://www.heatheracampbell.com If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe.

A powerful look at how Human Design can guide you out of consumerism's “never enough” trap and back into balance, self-trust, and real freedom.Consumerism is in the air we breathe—and it's shaped even the spiritual and self-help worlds, selling growth from a place of “you're broken.” In this episode, Meg shows you another way. She reveals how to spot the trap, walk a different path in your own life, and use Human Design to see when you're out of balance so you can return to alignment and self-trust.Send us a message and let us know what you love about this episodeImportant Links: www.Megthompson.com Attuned - CLICK HERE Let's Connect on Instagram - CLICK HERE

Your self-image, how you see and narrate your life, is the bedrock of your experiences. It shapes what you believe you're allowed to have, what you think you're capable of. Many of us are still walking around with inherited labels, false identities, and scarlet-letter adjectives we never chose, but somehow internalized.This is your invitation to pause, to sit down with your inner girl and your future self, and hold them both as we alchemize the lies you've carried into a truth you can finally live free.Access the Power Story Template hereWin The Day Free ActivationApply to my 1:1 coaching hereMusic: my own.

In this episode, Enku, Anjel and James speak with Candice, owner of Moon Maiden Alchemy about plant medicine and alternatives to products that American listeners will see price increases and reduced availability due to tariffs. In this episode, Candice shares with us their favorite plant and fungal allies, as well as some of their favorite ways to wake up in the morning and also treat their ADHD. As with so many other episodes, we talk a lot about mushrooms and how they are going to save the world. Show notes and transcripts found here.

For today's instalment of Four Letter Word season, we're hopping from ‘bane' to ‘bain' to ‘bath', via poison gardens, doll's eyes, alchemists, placentas and waterborne curses.Visit theallusionist.org/bane for more information about today's topics, plus a transcript of the episode.Support the show at theallusionist.org/donate and as well as keeping this independent podcast going, you also get behind-the-scenes info about every episode, livestreams with me, Martin and my ever-growing collection of dictionaries, and the charming and nurturing Allusioverse Discord community, where we're watching the current seasons of Great British Sewing Bee.This episode was produced by me, Helen Zaltzman, on the unceded ancestral and traditional territory of xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Martin Austwick appears and also composed the music, including his new song 'Poison Garden'. Download his songs at palebirdmusic.com and on Bandcamp, and listen to his podcasts Song By Song and Neutrino Watch.Find the Allusionist at youtube.com/allusionistshow, instagram.com/allusionistshow, facebook.com/allusionistshow, @allusionistshow.bsky.social… If I'm there, I'm there as @allusionistshow. Our ad partner is Multitude. If you want me to talk compellingly about your product, sponsor an episode: contact Multitude at multitude.productions/ads. This episode is sponsored by:• Squarespace, your one-stop shop for building and running your online forever home. Go to squarespace.com/allusionist for a free 2-week trial, and get 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain with the code allusionist.• Home Chef, meal kits that fit your needs. For a limited time, Home Chef is offering Allusionist listeners fifty per cent off and free shipping on your first box, plus free dessert for life, at HomeChef.com/allusionist.• Rosetta Stone, immersive and effective language learning. Allusionist listeners get 50% off unlimited access to all 25 language courses, for life: go to rosettastone.com/allusionist.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. Whether you enjoy consuming your content visually or via audio, we've got you covered - and it will always be provided free of charge.  So, if you enjoy what we do and want to support our work of providing accessible, free content on various platforms, please consider making a donation to the links provided below.  Thank you and enjoy the episode!Links For The Occult Rejects and The Spiritual Gangsters https://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Cash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheOccultRejectsVanessa's Tie Dye stuffhttps://www.etsy.com/shop/TruthAndDyesInstagram @truthanddyestruthanddyes@gmail.comHeadless Gianthttps://linktr.ee/headlessgiantpodcastHeidihttps://linktr.ee/unfilteredrisepod

It's time for another edition of Character Alchemy! This week, Soren and Caitie sit down to take a closer look at one of their favorite characters: CLAIRE ELIZABETH BEAUCHAMP... well, depending on where you are at in the books. Anyway,Listen in while our favorite gardeners discuss what it might take (on paper and in your big beautiful brain) to play a character inspired by Claire in your own D&D campaign!------------------------Edited by TJ (Teedge) Hargrove------------------------Todays Topics and Links:https://rpgbot.net/dnd5/characters/classes/cleric/subclassesVery Important Backstory Worksheet (VIB)https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kGz3Jz5t6dX521jo8uCvCGKt6KQarAKO/viewAll Dungeons and Dragons resources cited fall under Fair Use via a Creative Commons by Share Alike 3.0 License.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/------------------------Follow us on Insta ⁠⁠⁠@Chromatic_Roses⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/chromatic_roses/Like us on Facebook at Chromatic Roseshttps://www.facebook.com/chromaticroses/Watch Caitie Stream on Twitch!https://www.twitch.tv/k80_13------------------------Sound effects by Pixabay and Floraphonichttps://pixabay.com/sound-effects/https://www.youtube.com/@floraphonicIntro and outro music - Follow Noah Trumble at https://www.instagram.com/trumbleygeek/Listen to Pearle Paradehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5KCWCdwQ9y8ro53aTvKojo?si=hLT37hFBTOWsVnMeDdGQIg-------------------------Chapters-00:00 Intro 01:21 Spoilers, reminders, into backstory09:26 What we like about Claire17:57 Side tangent-historical fiction is maybe not as fun for women25:17 How time travel works29:35 RWI32:00 Building a Claire-like45:17 Outty

A dash of mystery, a sparkle of magic, and all things cozy! Elle interviews fellow cozy authors in this bookish podcast from Authors on the Air. Today on the podcast, meet Rachael Herron, author of the upcoming The Seven Miracles of Beatrix Holland and many other great books, both fiction and memoir! Elle and Rachael discuss literally-found family, using tarot for inspiration, and the balance of being highly organized vs. trusting intuition. Enjoy! Rachael Herron's Bio: Rachael Herron is the internationally bestselling author of more than two dozen books, including thrillers (under R.H. Herron), mainstream fiction, feminist romance, memoir, and nonfiction about writing. She received her MFA in writing from Mills College, Oakland, and she's taught writing extension workshops at both UC Berkeley and Stanford. A dual New Zealand and American citizen, she lives in Wellington, New Zealand with her banjo-playing wife and brick-eating dog. Find Rachael's Website and Books Here: https://rachaelherron.com/ And Find Rachael's Podcast Here: https://rachaelherron.com/category/podcast/ ~~~ Elle Hartford's Bio: Elle Hartford writes cozy mystery with a fairy tale twist. The award-winning first book in her Alchemical Tales series, Beauty and the Alchemist, finds amateur sleuth Red mixed up with murderous beasts and moody beauties, and a set of missing books besides! Elle has also written two spin-off series, the cozy fantasy-goes-to-the-beach Marine Magic series as well as Pomegranate Cafe Romance. For other writers and authors looking into “wide” indie publishing, Elle offers coaching as well as the Beyond Writing blog (ellehartford.substack.com) with how-tos and resources. Find Elle Hartford Online: https://ellehartford.com/

In this episode of What's My Thesis?, host Javier Proenza is joined by artist Lauren Goldenberg Longoria for a conversation that traverses personal memory, studio practice, and the tender labor of transformation. Known for her materially rich works that fuse paper, performance, and poetic intuition, Goldenberg Longoria speaks candidly about the healing logic of her process—and the quiet revolutions that can occur through repetition, care, and tactility. Trained in traditional printmaking and now immersed in the world of handmade paper, Goldenberg Longoria discusses how she builds meaning through destruction—tearing and pulping paper from past works, using the remnants to seed new ones. Her practice becomes a kind of emotional composting: nothing is discarded, everything is metabolized. Whether she's embedding hair into a fresh sheet of paper or excavating the boundaries between sculpture and drawing, her work investigates how memory and material collapse into one another. Throughout the episode, Goldenberg Longoria shares stories of childhood, loss, and creative perseverance, always returning to the primacy of the hand. From squishing “gross things” as a kid to the meditative choreography of the studio, she makes a compelling case for process as a form of knowing—and for art as a space where grief can be held, rather than solved. This episode offers a rare look at how artists turn vulnerability into methodology, and how even the most fragile materials can carry a resilient kind of weight. —

Despite her youth, Go Youn Jung is already a veteran leading lady in the world of KDramas! In this episode, Susie and Lynn discuss her roles in Alchemy of Souls, Law School, Moving, Resident Playbook, and more!(About SPOILERS: we try to avoid major plot spoilers in our discussions of different dramas, but inevitably some minor details will be revealed. If you want to avoid knowing absolutely anything about a show you haven't seen, we recommend skipping to the next segment!)(0:00) - Intro, Jal Meogisseubnida, KDrama ketchup(12:10) - School Nurse Files(32:35) - Alchemy of Souls(1:07:05) - Law School(1:20:40) - Death's Game(1:46:45) - Moving(1:59:40) - Resident Playbook(2:29:40) - Favorite Go Youn Jung scenes(2:38:20) - Ask Susie UnnithingIf you like this episode, please subscribe and leave us a rating and review!Follow us on Instagram @unnisonoppaspod

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From Amy:The big ideas that get us all talking didn't come from nowhere. Someone started talking about them, and somewhere along the way, they got traction. Somebody or something amplified them and they resonated. And that's the big idea behind a TedX talk. It's also the idea behind the partnerships I've been nurturing ever since I decided that I was going to commit my life going forward to being an author. These are those people we encounter who contribute indelibly to our understanding of where we've been and where we want to be going forward. Keri Mangis is one of those people for me.I met Keri shortly after I had resigned my teaching job in early 2016, when I signed up for a book revision class in Minneapolis as a way to motivate myself to FINALLY get that first memoir draft finished. In theory we four participants would read through each other's manuscripts in turn and give helpful notes. In actuality, when I got the manuscript done, I gave it to my mother to read and (hint to all people writing memoirs: NEVER do that) not only did it ruin Mother's Day (yes, really, it was her Mother's Day present... seriously... do not do this... she hated my book) but the experience was so painful that I decided that I also did not trust the participants of the group to comment on my manuscript, nor the leader (who had just lost her mother... you see what a slippery slope this is) even after my mom and I started talking to each other again. Except... I really wanted Keri to be my first beta reader. And so, I quietly reached and asked her and felt comforted when she agreed.That's right. Keri read German Awakening when it still went by another name. Her comments were helpful and made me feel seen.Keri gave me names for a lot of things I didn't recognize fully back then, such as the word "Patriarchy." But I did know that in a society centered on men, certain essential truths about women get devalued at best, and often hidden. So. When Keri started talking about menopause as a liminal space, even though it's a topic we're FINALLY discussing, of course Keri had a fascinating take on menopause I'd never thought of.And as the anecdote with my mom reveals, we really should be talking about the experience of women elders in our male-normative world.It feels preordained that Keri would be selected to give a TedX Minneapolis talk. And of course we were going to podcast about it.This is the pre-talk episode, on the origins of Keri's talk and what this whole experience has meant to her so far. The show is THIS WEDNESDAY, 6:00 at Orchestra.You can buy tickets here. Keri will be back for Episode 111 to debrief with me. See you at Orchestra HallKeri Mangis is more than just an author and speaker—she's a guide for those seeking deeper meaning and transformation in a chaotic world. With over 20 years of experience as a wholeness advocate and spiritual teacher, Keri understands the frustration of feeling stuck and disconnected. Through her writing and teachings, Keri helps people break free from limiting beliefs to rediscover their true essence and align with their core values. Her spiritual and personal growth studies and certifications have run the gamut over the years from yoga, Ayurveda, energy work, and meditation. Most recently, she has taken on studying Alchemy, Jungian Psychology, archetypes, and rites of passage. She has completed several courses with Sharon Blackie, Michael Meade, and the Center of Applied Jungian Studies. Her writing has appeared in Spirituality and Health Magazine, Star Tribune, Elephant Journal, and others. Her first book, *Embodying Soul: A Return to Wholeness*, received multiple awards, including the 2020 IPA award for Mind, Body & Spirit and the 2020 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal in Non-Fiction Spiritual and Supernatural. She is currently working on her second book, an illuminating exploration of personal and collective transformation that will empower readers to evolve their consciousness for an uncertain future.Keri's Links:TedX Talk TicketsBookInstagramFacebookYouTube Amy Hallberg is the author of Tiny Altars: A Midlife Revival and German Awakening: Tales from an American Life. She is the host of Courageous Wordsmith Podcast and founder of Courageous Wordsmith Circle for Real-Life Writers. As an editor and writing mentor, Amy guides writers through their narrative journeys—from inklings to beautiful works, specifically podcasts and books. A lifelong Minnesotan and mother of grown twins, Amy lives in the Twin Cities with her husband and two cats. Get Amy's Books and AudiobooksLearn about Courageous Wordsmith Circle for Real-Life WritersWork with Amy 1:1

Welcome to another episode of The Insurance Dudes! In this candid and insightful conversation, hosts Jason Feltman and Craig Pretzinger are joined by Brandon Wolfe, Managing Partner at Jordan Partners, to dive deep into the world of insurance agencies and private equity.Ever wondered if insurance is the "legalized mafia" of finance, or why so many private equity investors are drawn to this industry? You'll get the inside scoop on what makes insurance such a unique — and investable — business, plus why slow, steady growth always wins the game.Hear Brandon break down the differences between captive and independent agencies from a private equity perspective, and learn what it really takes to get your agency "tuned up" and ready to sell.Whether you're thinking about selling, scaling, or just staying relevant in today's rapidly changing landscape, Brandon's experience negotiating deals and growing businesses offers a refreshing dose of reality and optimism for agency owners at any stage.Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

Send us a textThis week, The Fresh Bunch is joined by the ever-inspiring Sukii Qi — the Lifestyle Alchemist and Floral Artist behind Say Sukii. Sukii takes us on a deeply personal journey that began in the floral department at Whole Foods and blossomed into the creation of her own creative sanctuary.Through grief, she found healing in flowers and followed a dream of freedom — what she calls the golf-shorts-on-Tuesdays lifestyle. By tuning into her inner voice, Sukii built a business rooted in beauty, intention, and gratitude.As she approaches 10 years in business this November, Sukii shares her insights on transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary, why not all money is good money, and how community, creativity, and energy fuel her purpose.From creating safe spaces in her studio to diving into human design, Substack, and modern alchemy — this episode is a soul-nourishing dive into what it truly means to bloom from within.  Want to know the frequency of a rose? Tune in.Website: saysukii.artInstagram: @saysukiiSAY SUKII ARTConceptual art created & directed by Floral Artist, Sukii. 

Episode 137 - A guide to healing and self-healing. Medium, healer, TV personality and author Marzcia Techau explains how we can all heal ourselves and our soul's part in that. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

Today, I am excited to share with you my interview with Kathleen Maier. She's a fantastic herbalist who's been at it for quite some time, and I was honored to be able to speak with her.   Here's what you can look forward to in this interview: We discuss Kat's book, Energetic Herbalism, which covers energetics from a wide range of perspectives and orientations. We talk about Kat's inspirations for the book and some key takeaways from it, including what energetics is, and the uniting principles of energetics that apply cross-culturally worldwide. Insights from Kat's work in clinical herbalism mentoring We discuss the transition from being a student herbalist to a practicing herbalist, what holds us back in that transition, and the practical and business aspects of being a clinical herbalist. We talk about Kat's work providing aid and herbal services to people in need, including disaster relief efforts, and how herbalists and companies can provide support to people who need help, which Kat calls “mutual aid.”   We covered a lot of ground, and I hope you'll enjoy our conversation!   Learn more about Kat here: Website: https://www.katmaierherbalism.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katmaier7/ Purchase her Book: https://sacredplanttraditions.com/#buybook ———————————— CONNECT WITH SAJAH AND WHITNEY ———————————— To get free in depth mini-courses and videos, visit our blog at:  http://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com   Get daily inspiration and plant wisdom on our Facebook and Instagram channels: http://www.facebook.com/EvolutionaryHerbalism https://www.instagram.com/evolutionary_herbalism/   Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyP63opAmcpIAQg1M9ShNSQ   Get a free 5-week course when you buy a copy of the book, Evolutionary Herbalism: https://www.evolutionaryherbalism.com/evolutionary-herbalism-book/   Shop our herbal products:  https://naturasophiaspagyrics.com/   ———————————— ABOUT THE PLANT PATH ———————————— The Plant Path is a window into the world of herbal medicine. With perspectives gleaned from traditional Western herbalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, Alchemy, Medical Astrology, and traditional cultures from around the world, The Plant Path provides unique insights, skills and strategies for the practice of true holistic herbalism. From clinical to spiritual perspectives, we don't just focus on what herbs are "good for," but rather who they are as intelligent beings, and how we can work with them to heal us physically and consciously evolve.   ———————————— ABOUT SAJAH ———————————— Sajah Popham is the author of Evolutionary Herbalism and the founder of the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, where he trains herbalists in a holistic system of plant medicine that encompasses clinical Western herbalism, medical astrology, Ayurveda, and spagyric alchemy. His mission is to develop a comprehensive approach that balances the science and spirituality of plant medicine, focusing on using plants to heal and rejuvenate the body, clarify the mind, open the heart, and support the development of the soul. This is only achieved through understanding and working with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants. His teachings embody a heartfelt respect, honor and reverence for the vast intelligence of plants in a way that empowers us to look deeper into the nature of our medicines and ourselves. He lives on a homestead in the foothills of Mt. Baker Washington with his wife Whitney where he teaches, consults clients, and prepares spagyric herbal medicines.    ———————————— WANT TO FEATURE US ON YOUR PODCAST? ———————————— If you'd like to interview Sajah or Whitney to be on your podcast, click here to fill out an interview request form.

Send us a textThis week on The Less Stressed Life, Alexis Joseph joins me to share her journey of chronic back pain that wouldn't go away until she uncovered its emotional root. After trying physical therapy, massage, injections, and more, Alexis discovered the mind-body connection and how repressed emotions were fueling her pain. This conversation dives into the work of Dr. John Sarno and Nicole Sachs, the concept of TMS (Tension Myoneural Syndrome), and the healing power of emotional honesty.If you've ever dealt with chronic pain, nagging health symptoms, or the feeling that your body is betraying you, this episode might completely shift how you see healing.KEY TAKEAWAYSWhy emotions can trigger very real physical painThe role of unconscious stress in chronic symptomsWhat TMS is and how to know if it applies to youHow journaling and nervous system work helped Alexis healWhy curiosity and self-compassion are more powerful than fearABOUT GUEST:Alexis Joseph is the dietitian, blogger, and mama behind Hummusapien, the food blog she created in 2011 in order to inspire others to eat happy, healthy and balanced. She's also Co-Founder of Columbus-based restaurant group, Alchemy. She uses her passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more joyful relationship with food. Through years of experience coaching individual clients, consulting with food brands, and conceptualizing restaurants, she combines approachable recipes with nutrition education to bring peace and joy back to the table.WHERE TO FIND:Website: https://www.hummusapien.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hummusapien/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeNUTRITION PHILOSOPHY OF LESS STRESSED LIFE:

In this episode of Start With a Win, host Adam Contos is joined by leadership strategist and author Dr. Vijay Pendakur to explore what it really takes to lead through disruption. Drawing from his experience at top tech companies and Cornell University, Vijay unpacks the secret to building high-performing teams when the ground is constantly shifting beneath you. From the invisible forces of trust and belonging to the raw challenges of leading through crisis, this conversation offers a bold reframe of leadership - one that is both deeply human and urgently practical. If you've ever wondered how to turn volatility into opportunity, this episode is your blueprint.Dr. Vijay Pendakur is the founder of Vijay Pendakur Consulting and a seasoned leader across tech and higher education, with senior roles at Zynga, VMware, Dropbox, and Salesforce. He previously served as Dean of Students and Presidential Advisor for Diversity and Equity at Cornell University. Vijay's upcoming book, The Alchemy of Talent (Dec 2024), is a practical guide to building high-performing teams. He also authored Closing the Opportunity Gap (2016), a widely used resource on equity in student success. A faculty member at USC's Race and Equity Center and recognized as a top DEI leader by Channel Futures and Untapped, he also advises Ezra Coaching and Enterprise Ireland. Vijay lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, Katie, and their two daughters, Mira and Savi.00:00 Leadership Is About Relationship00:29 Welcome to Start With a Win00:55 Introducing Dr. Vijay Pendakur02:03 From Education to Corporate Disruption04:02 Growth Happens Through Pain06:28 Why “The Alchemy of Talent”?09:33 Leading Teams Through VUCA13:07 Trust, Belonging, Connection Framework15:08 How to Build Trust as a Leader27:46 Where to Find the Book + Final Thoughtshttps://www.vijaypendakur.com/===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:

Caroline and Liz are joined by the multi-talented stylist and interior designer Olga Naiman, where they delve into Olga's fascinating journey from psychology to interior design including her unique approach to transforming living spaces through her concept of "Spatial Alchemy." Listeners will explore the profound impact of intention, dignity, and symbolism in home decor, as well as practical steps for releasing outdated patterns in one's home environment. Olga also shares insights into utilizing doorways as frames and how small shifts in decorating can lead to significant life changes. What You'll Hear On This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to How to Decorate Podcast 00:34 Meet Olga Naiman: The Intersection of Psychology and Design 02:51 Defining Spatial Alchemy and Its Impact 04:45 Olga's Personal Journey from Psychology to Design 07:19 Linking Home Design with Personal Development 12:07 Tips for Applying Spatial Alchemy in Daily Life 27:39 Routine to Ritual: Infusing Dignity into Daily Habits 31:23 Everyday Enhancements: Elevating Your Daily Routines 32:46 Symbols and Their Unconscious Influence in Your Home 38:37 Beyond Decluttering: The Process of Dissolving 44:35 Doorways as Key Focal Points in Home Design 47:55 Crafting a Tranquil Entryway to Your Home 51:12 Conclusion and Resources to Explore More Also Mentioned: ⁠⁠ballarddesigns.com⁠⁠⁠ | Shop New Fall 2025 Items Now! ⁠@olganaiman⁠ | Designer IG Please send in your questions so we can answer them on our next episode! And of course, subscribe to the podcast in Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can always check back here to see new episodes, but if you subscribe, it'll automatically download to your phone. Happy Decorating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're diving into a topic that's often misunderstood and sometimes feared: solitude.But not just any solitude—this is the transformative kind. The kind that strips away the noise and offers us something rare: clarity. Presence. Self-reclamation.

EVEN MORE about this episode!Step into the mystical with Taoist Master San Qing as we explore how focused intention, ancient wisdom, and spiritual energy can shape your reality. Discover the hidden power of "hopium" and how hope, aligned with purpose, becomes a force for transformation. From miraculous family healings to near-death experiences and the timeless teachings of the Tao Te Ching, this episode uncovers the sacred balance between life and the beyond. Plus, learn how lucid dreaming and breathwork can awaken your true self and unlock unseen realms of healing and insight.Guest Biography:Taoist Master San Qing is a renowned healer, ordained priest, and lineage holder of two ancient Taoist traditions. With over 30 years of experience, he guides people to awaken their true essence—as human, light, and pure being. A master of Qigong and Neigong, San Qing is known for his profound spiritual presence, miraculous healing work, and direct access to the spirit realm. Working with clients worldwide, he channels wisdom from the Tao and the Three Pure Ones, helping others realize that the impossible is truly possible.Episode Chapters:(0:00:01) - The Taoist Path to Create Reality(0:12:26) - Miraculous Healing Stories(0:22:58) - Ancient Wisdom of Lao Tzu(0:27:58) - Exploring Lucid Dreams and Alchemy(0:46:31) - Embarking on a Breathwork Journey➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Español YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Português YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Deutsch YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Français YouTube✏️Ask Julie a Question!

Are you living in the "in-between"? That space where you're building the thing, applying for the role, and figuring it out in real time, all within some frustrating constraints?   In this episode of Charlie's Toolbox, we're making a devotion to those limitations. We're dissecting the creative genius of fashion titan Glenn Martens—the visionary behind Y/Project, Diesel, and Maison Margiela. Martens is a master alchemist who transforms the constraints of iconic fashion houses into his most brilliant and expressive work.   We'll uncover the powerful lessons from his approach and show you how to apply them directly to your life. Discover how to stop fighting against your perceived limits and start using them as raw material to design a life that is truly your own. In this episode, you'll learn: How to adopt Glenn Martens's mindset of turning constraints into opportunities to "impress yourself." Three actionable steps to practice "artful survival" in your everyday life. How to build a powerful habit of transforming obstacles into opportunities for self-expression and personal growth. This is where your wellness journey becomes a bespoke design practice. Ready to go deeper? We have a powerful, self-paced workshop waiting for you in our private community, designed to help you center yourself fearlessly. All the details are in the show notes below! ----more---- Resources & Community Let's make it real. Join our community: https://www.charliestoolbox.com/communitytoolkit For more tools on centering yourself, subscribe to our newsletter at: https://www.charliestoolbox.com/ Connect With Us Follow us on social media for daily insights and inspiration: TikToK https://www.tiktok.com/@charliestoolbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliestoolbox/ Threads: http://threads.net/@charliestoolbox?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charliestoolboxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliestoolbox LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/charliestoolbox Subscribe to our channel for more content on personal growth and building meaningful relationships.

Before we dive deeper into exploring the sacred expressions of your inner masculine and feminine, and what balance really looks like, and how to anchor this union into your daily life, I want to pause. To speak of the fire. Because in order to embody the sacred and divine inner masculine and inner feminine energies within, the density needs to be released, the wounding needs to be alchemised. And before inner union can become possible, comes the unravelling. Before the balance, there is the burning. This post is a devotion to the initiations through fire — the gritty, painful, soul-forging passages that are required to truly rise.   Inner union is not pink, fluffy love and light. It's much more than self-care rituals, rose petals on your altar and crystal grids on your shelf. It is holy fire. A sacred burn that doesn't just cleanse — it annihilates. It dismantles the false, the illusion, the ego. The rise into inner divine union — which is the reunion of your inner masculine and feminine energies — is not a pretty process. It's Shamanic. Raw. Primal. Somatic. It asks everything of you. And when you are feeling completely broken, it then asks for more. This is the path of the alchemist, not the dreamer.

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Welcome back to The Insurance Dudes! In this compelling episode, host Craig Pretzinger and co-host Jason Feltman sit down with Kathy Hitchcock from the Hitchcock Insurance Group in Rome, Georgia. Kathy shares her remarkable journey as a young scratch agent, opening her agency in 2015 just months before facing back-to-back rate hikes and near-impossible market conditions.Through honest stories about crying on her daily commute, the grit it took to build a thriving business, and insights into weathering tough insurance cycles, Kathy pulls back the curtain on what it really means to persevere as an agency owner. This episode dives deep into the challenges of scaling, hiring, and motivating a winning team—and how to create true work-life harmony when the business never really shuts off.Whether you're just starting your insurance journey or looking for fresh perspective on leadership, culture, and adapting to change (including a candid take on AI's impact), Kathy's story is packed with valuable lessons and real-world strategies for building a resilient, profitable insurance agency. Tune in for one of our most authentic discussions yet!Join the elite ranks of P&C agents. Sign up for Agent Elite today and get exclusive resources to grow your agency!

Alchemy is an ancient practice that continues to enchant and mystify us today. There are so many symbols to explore, paths to follow, and often our investigation of alchemy is quickly derailed by the intimidation of it all.In this episode, Mariana is joined by alchemical expert Alyssa Polizzi to break down the major themes and symbols of alchemy, including the prima materia, the philosopher's stone, the mysterious conjunction, and Jung's 4-stage alchemical process. Tune in to initiate your exploration and alchemy, and the many profound resonances to be found in your own inner work.In our dream interpretation section, we explore a listener's fairy tale dream of a heroic king who saves a village, finding allies in the forbidden forest.ANNOUNCEMENTSMariana's ARCHETYPAL TAROT SCHOOL has returned! Join by August 25th to get the Archetypal Tarot Elements Ebook FREE with your ticket:https://persephonessister.com/archetypal-tarot-schoolLearn from the brilliant Alyssa Polizzi at her substack The Artemisian, which offers Soror Mystica listeners a special 15% off memebership: https://www.theartemisian.com/sorormysticaAlso make sure to check out her upcoming Alchemical Inner Work class: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alchemical-inner-work-with-alyssa-polizzi-tickets-1466043679109And get to know a little more about her here: https://www.alyssapolizzi.com/

*This is the Free Content version of my interview with Ike Baker. To access the full interview, please consider becoming a Patreon member; alternatively, this episode is also available for a one-time purchase on Patreon (under 'Shop' tab). www.patreon/RejectedReligion  My guest for the month of June is Ike Baker. In this episode, I'm joined by occultist and esoteric educator Ike Baker for a deep and wide-ranging conversation about his new book, Ætheric Magic. Geared toward both beginners and advanced practitioners, the book offers a full system of magical practice rooted in elemental, celestial, and alchemical principles—with æther as its central, unifying force. We begin by exploring Ike's background and what led him to develop this system. He shares his working definition of magic, and how he explains its function and value to skeptics and newcomers. From there, the conversation moves into subtle body theory and the nature of energy, with clear and thought-provoking distinctions between terms like soul, spirit, aura, and astral body. Drawing from sources like Egyptian metaphysics and Kabbalistic models, Ike breaks down how these ideas interact and where the ætheric level fits in. We also discuss the Tria Prima—Salt, Sulphur, and Mercury—and their sonic and energetic dimensions. Ike explains how certain tones, vowels, and vibrations can be mapped to the body, awakening deeper levels of consciousness and energetic flow. Along the way, he highlights historical thinkers who contributed to the broader understanding of ætheric energy, from Eliphas Lévi to Mesmer. There's much more covered in this interview than can fit here—so if you're curious about the deeper currents flowing beneath esoteric practice, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. PROGRAM NOTES Ike Baker https://ikebaker.com/ AEtheric Magic: A Complete System of Elemental, Celestial & Alchemical Magic by Ike Baker, Paperback | Barnes & Noble® Aetheric Magic, by Ike Baker by Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD. - Issuu Arcanvm - YouTube Arcanvm Podcast - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Arcanvm Podcast | Podcast on Spotify Home - Research Network for the Study of Esoteric Practices Music and Editing: Daniel P. SheaEnd Production: Stephanie Shea

Ingrid Nordli, Associate Professor in Linguistics at the UiT, the Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø. Ingrid has been putting a lot of time into understanding how we develop listening skills. She talks about how young children in kindergarten can be trained to become great listeners using the listening circle. Besides dedicating time to focus on children's listening development, she teaches university students language development, and academic writing. She was on the board of the International Listening Association and continues to be an active member. In this episode, we dive deep into the often-overlooked power of listening with Ingrid, a phonetics expert from Norway. Through her experiences in education and research, Ingrid reveals how listening is a fundamental yet underappreciated aspect of communication.  Ingrid shares insights from her work with children and the importance of teaching listening skills from a young age, emphasizing that effective listening can transform interactions and relationships. Join us as we explore the nuances of listening, the impact of listening circles, and the journey of writing a book aimed at enhancing listening skills in early childhood education. On the kindergarten transformation: "When you teach the children about this listening circle procedure, they get more relaxed, more attentive to each other. They straighten their back and they feel heard, they feel seen, and get much more friendly with each other."– Ingrid Nordli SUPERPOWER Notes: 02:00 – Nuanced listening knowledge: The phonetics revelation—how studying speech transcription exposed that listening has "so little room and no room of itself" in phonetics education, despite transcription accuracy depending entirely on listening abilities 04:42 – Definition of listening process: International Listening Association's framework—"Listening is the process of receiving, constructing meaning from and responding to spoken and or nonverbal messages"—discovered through deep research after realizing listening was the "necessary glue" in kindergarten language and music projects 07:57 – Listening circles for children: Simple but powerful tool that helps kids ages 3-6 become more relaxed, attentive, and respectful—they "straighten their back and feel heard, seen, and get much more friendly with each other" because everyone gets the chance to talk and are respected while speaking 14:33 – Listening in the Kindergarten: The book written with Christian Skog—a practical and theoretical guide combining listening with typical developmental activities, featuring eight different kindergarten activities 18:58 – Engaging in children's listening development: The importance of being humble and engaging with children's listening development because "we can learn so much about our own listening"—children naturally develop language rules but don't develop conscious listening awareness without guidance 19:50 – Importance of listening skills: The fundamental gap—"we are not good listeners just because we need to be.  25:11 – Children's book on listening: Collaboration with Ebele Chukwujama in Nigeria creating books for ages 4-6 about a child learning listening through conversations with mom, plus "Listening in Circles" for ages 6-9, all translated into Yoruba, Hausa, and Igbo 27:14 – The importance of listening skills: Final thoughts on self-reflection   Key Takeaways: On children as teachers: "We can learn so much about our own listening"– Ingrid Nordli On the fundamental gap in child development: "When children are listening, but not taught how to listen, they miss out."– Ingrid Nordli On the difference between natural and conscious learning: "Children naturally develop language rules but don't develop conscious listening awareness without guidance."– Ingrid Nordli On the kindergarten transformation: "When you teach the children about this listening circle procedure, they get more relaxed, more attentive to each other. They straighten their back and they feel heard, they feel seen, and get much more friendly with each other."– Ingrid Nordli   Notes/Mentions: "Listening in the Kindergarten" by Ingrid and Christian Skog: A resource for educators focusing on listening skills. https://uit.no/ansatte/ingrid.c.nordli (Norwegian) https://en.uit.no/ansatte/person?p_document_id=153137&p_dimension_id=88155 (English) Listening in the Kindergarten (Norwegian title: Lytting i Barnehagen) - a book by Ingrid CNordli and Christian Skog A professional book written as a children's book for children between four and six, authored by Ingrid C. Nordli and Ebele Chukwujama Listening in Circles - a planned book for children between six and nine, authored by Ingrid C. Nordli and Ebele Chukwujama   Past Episode Referenced: Ebele Chukwujama interview - https://listeningalchemy.com/allgemein/the-listening-school-impacting-relationships-and-society-one-listening-ear-at-a-time-with-ebele-chukwujama/  Resources Mentioned: Listening Circles Documentation: https://munin.uit.no/bitstream/handle/10037/33278/article.pdf?sequence=4  "Lytting i barnehagen" (Listening in the kindergarten) from the publishers website; Fagbokforlaget: https://fagbokforlaget.no/produkt/9788245050981-lytting-i-barnehagen Connect with Ingrid Nordli: Website: https://en.uit.no/ansatte/person?p_document_id=153137  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingrid-c-nordli-a1702523?originalSubdomain=no    Connect with Raquel Ark: www.listeningalchemy.com  Mobile: + 491732340722  contact@listeningalchemy.com LinkedIn Substack listening ALCHEMY newsletter Podcast email: listeningsuperpower@gmail.com  

Justin Drake introduces his Lean Ethereum vision. The SEC launches Project Crypto. Alchemy launches the Cortex blockchain engine. And developers discuss concerns over gas limit cap EIP-7825. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/752 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

In this episode, Gene and David continue their deep dive into the Gnostic text, "The Trimorphic Protennoia," completing their discussion of the first of three descents of the divine feminine principle. They review how consciousness unfolds through the archetypes of Father (unmanifest thought), Mother (the threshold of voice), and Son (the manifest word), revealing the recursive and mysterious nature of reality itself. The dialogue illuminates the emergence of Christ not as a historical figure, but as the Logos or "Witness Consciousness" within each of us - the single, unchanging "Eye of Light" that observes the endless stream of our thoughts and emotions and gives us our core sense of identity.The discussion then descends into the cosmic drama of creation and illusion -how Protennoia (aka Barbelo), first establishes the celestial order of the "True Aeons" before it's reflection emerges in the lower worlds. From the lowest heavenly realm, the ignorant creator god - the Demiurge, known by the names Saklas (fool), Samael (blind god), and Yaltabaoth (child of chaos) - arises to fashion a flawed world in the likeness of a divine pattern he can only dimly perceive. But then, the central mystery is revealed: the Protennoia has played a trick on the this “blind idiot god of chaos,” secretly embedding her own divine essence within his creation. This hidden spark is the very seed of the Demiurge's eventual demise and the ultimate key to humanity's liberation - the reorganization of the personality into the divine pattern of the Trimorphic Protennoia.Finally, the text reveals the Gnostic path to wholeness. The Protennoia declares herself the "Father" to the "Sons of the Light" - those who activate their inner spiritual nature - and unveils an "ineffable mystery." She describes her own "Harrowing of Hell," which is an inner process of breaking the psychic chains of the Archons, or demons, that hold the soul in bondage. By working from within and speaking "below their language," she nullifies their power and plants a single, transformative thought: the realization that we are not, and never have been separate from the universal stream of life.David and Gene reiterate that these ancient texts are not mere stories but living maps for the soul, urging us to move beyond intellectual study and begin the practical work of self-discovery by listening to the silent, inner voice that speaks through dreams and visions.Deep Dive:The Trimorphic Protennoia - Three Forms of First ThoughtChapters:01:15 Introduction01:46 Review04:20 Three In One07:57 Christ10:23 Barbelo12:48 Son of God15:11 True Aeons17:56 The Demiurge21:22 False Aeons23:19 Creation of Man26:00 Sons of Light27:52 Mysteries of the Father32:17 Protennoia Mysteries34:46 ConclusionsResources:Trimorphic Protennoia - John D. TurnerThree Forms of First Thought - Willis BarnstoneGnosis.org - The Gnosis ArchiveThe Nag Hammadi ScripturesThe Little Book of Demons: The Positive Advantages of the Personification of Life's Problems - Ramsey DukesThe Red Book: A Reader's Edition - Carl JungJesus and the Lost Goddess - Freke and Gandy

Episode 136 - Cryotherapy pioneers and Reinventing Cool authors Maria Ensabella and Antra Getzoff explain how it works and how extreme cold can shock the body into healing. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

▶️ Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardatherton-firsthuman/   In this challenging episode (challenging in a good way), I sit down with Steven Young, author of ‘A Fool's Wisdom'. Steve's path is remarkable. From a PhD in nuclear physics, to having all his assumptions about reality turned upside, it's been emotional. Atomic theory, accepted cosmology, and the theory of gravity - he now questions it all.  Steve takes his place amongst a growing cadre of intellectuals rejecting Modernity's scientific orthodoxies. But this isn't just about poking a stick at accepted dogmas. Steven is now embracing a notion of science that integrates a broader understanding of consciousness. A return to the powerful, intuitive alchemical principles on which early science was founded. One that can inspire and empower creatives and leaders alike. We discuss: How a nuclear physicist starts questioning the globe theory Letting go of the atomic theory Finding alchemy An alchemical approach to product development Towards an artistic and societal renaissance Links: Steven's Substack Steven's Website   Don't miss this fascinating conversation—it might change how you view creativity forever.

Science correspondent Allan Blackman joins Kathryn to discuss how a 15-year-old study claiming that a microorganism can thrive on the toxic element arsenic has been retracted by the journal Science - why did chemists and biologists have their concerns about it? A new study turns claims of eggs' effect on cholesterol on its head and a start-up energy company Marathon Fusion claims it can turn an isotope of mercury into gold, while creating clean energy via nuclear fusion... Allan Blackman is a Professor of Chemistry, School of Science, Auckland University of Technology.

I'm delighted to announce my new book, The Secret History of Gold - Myth, Money, Politics and Power, published by Penguin Life. It tells the epic tale of humanity's oldest and most treasured currency – from its explosive cosmic origins to its role in the power games of modern geopolitics.Watch the unboxing above

Bob Greenyer is part of a dedicated crew of researchers who think they have cracked the holy grail of energy - sustainable fusion reactions that take place with ordinary elements at room temperature and pressure, with nothing but some copper wire and five volts of input. Greenyer is an active player in the emerging field of low energy nuclear reactions, has stewarded the Martin Fleischmann memorial project for many years, and is working on producing public demonstrations of plasmoid fusion devices for all those who want to come and see them in action. Much of his work is informed by an esoteric frame, where he believes that alchemists and the ancients before them left clues in their art about the architecture of the devices that are needed to pull abundant energy out of the quantum vacuum. Our conversation spans the history of fusion research, the strange findings that Greenyer is reporting, and nearly two hours of us hanging on for dear life as we try to understand the physics of what Greenyer is proposing. Buckle up, it's a live one!PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/demystifysciPARADIGM DRIFThttps://demystifysci.com/paradigm-drift-showMUSICCheck out our band's new album:https://secretaryofnature.bandcamp.com/album/everything-is-so-good-hereVinyl pre-orders available now: https://buy.stripe.com/14A5kC3Od5d21Ms7zPdEs0900:00 Go! Low Energy Nuclear Reactions00:08:22 Bob Greener's Journey00:17:10 The Experimentation Process00:21:45 Nuclear Reactor Efficiency00:23:05 Thermal Gradients and Excess Heat Production00:25:01 Challenges in Replication and Experimental Conditions00:28:05 Importance of Material Choices in Reactor Design00:30:17 Interaction of Elements and Radiation Effects00:33:07 Discovery of Exotic Vacuum Objects00:36:22 Detecting Exotic Radiation Phenomena00:40:15 Mechanisms Behind Energy Production00:43:30 Magnetically Locked Structures and Fractal Patterns00:46:04 Toroidal Moments in Electrodynamics00:49:27 Ball Lightning and Its Lift Capabilities00:52:30 Quark Plasma and Mass Interaction00:57:02 The Nature of Mass, Gravity, and Electron Spin01:03:31 Synthesis of Matter and Energy Dynamics01:05:00 Understanding Gravitational Dynamics and Neutrinos01:09:00 Cosmic Phenomena and Matter Interactions01:11:00 Inquiry and New Technologies01:16:00 Personal Anecdotes and Environmental Concerns01:20:00 Theoretical Framework of Element Creation01:24:00 Exploring Energy Solitons and Matter Interaction01:26:01 Cold Fusion and Energy Solutions01:30:03 Insights into Energy Production01:35:01 Challenges and Breakthroughs in Fusion Research01:40:20 Alchemy and Magnetohydrodynamics01:46:47 Ether Vortex and Elemental Creation01:49:15 Alchemy and Element Synthesis01:55:13 Nuclear Reactions and Element Stability02:00:12 Understanding the Phenomenon of Fusion02:08:00 Coherent Matter and Fusion02:12:00 Radioactive Element Generation02:16:00 The Prague Alchemist Circle02:22:00 Alchemical Principles Revisited02:28:04 Ancient Texts and Symbolism02:30:12 Personal Journey and Physics Evolution02:34:21 Fractal Structures and Patterns in Nature02:36:39 The Quest for Knowledge and Collaboration02:39:30 Future Experiments and Transparency02:45:54 Open Research Initiatives and Community Contributions #fusion, #fusionenergy, #coldfusion, #nuclearfusion, #futuretech, #quantumphysics, #plasmaphysics, #esoterica , #neutrinos, #alchemy, #philosophypodcast , #sciencepodcast, #longformpodcast, #astrophysics ABOUS US: Anastasia completed her PhD studying bioelectricity at Columbia University. When not talking to brilliant people or making movies, she spends her time painting, reading, and guiding backcountry excursions. Shilo also did his PhD at Columbia studying the elastic properties of molecular water. When he's not in the film studio, he's exploring sound in music. They are both freelance professors at various universities.

What inspires an established writer to change genres? In this episode, Laura Resau discusses what it took to create her adult debut, The Alchemy of Flowers. Laura Resau is the author of eleven acclaimed books for young people. Her books have won five Colorado Book Awards and spots on “best-of” booklists from Oprah, the American Library Association, and more. Trilingual, she's lived in Provence and Oaxaca, and studied cultural anthropology and languages. She teaches graduate creative writing at Western Colorado University. You might find her writing in her cozy vintage trailer in Fort Collins, Colorado, where she lives with her rock-hound husband, musician son, wild husky, and a hundred house plants. Her latest novel is THE ALCHEMY OF FLOWERS. Learn more at LauraResau.com Special thanks to Net Galley for providing advance copies. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, Stewart Alsop sits down with the masked collective known as the PoliePals—led by previous guest Cathal—to explore their audacious vision of blending humans, nature, and machines through cryptographic reality verification and decentralized systems. They talk about neural and cryptographic projector-camera technologies like the “truth beam” and “reality transform,” analog AI using optical computing, and how open protocols and decentralized consensus could shift power away from corporate control. Along the way, they share stories from Moad's chaotic tinkering workshop, Meta's precise Rust-coded Alchemy project, and Terminus Actual's drone Overwatch. For links to their projects, visit Poliebotics on Twitter and Poliebotics on GitHub.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:05 Neural and cryptographic projector-camera systems, reality transform for art and secure recordings, provably unclonable functions.00:10 Moad's GNOMAD identity, chaotic holistic problem-solving, tinkering with tools, truth beam's manifold mapping.00:15 Terminus Actual's drone Overwatch, security focus, six hats theory, Lorewalker's cryptic mathematical integrations.00:20 Analog AI and optical computing, stacked computational layers, local inference, physical reality interacting with AI.00:25 Meta's Alchemy software, music-driven robotics, precise Rust programming, contrast with neural network unpredictability.00:30 Decentralization, corporate dependency critique, hardware ownership, open protocols like Matrix, web of trust, Sybil attacks.00:35 Truth beam feedback loops, decentralized epistemology, neo-feudalism, Diamond Age references, nano drone warfare theory.00:40 Biotech risks, lab truth beams for verification, decentralized ID systems, qualitative consensus manifolds.00:45 Maker culture insights, 3D printing community, iterative prototyping, simulators, recycling prints.00:50 Investment casting, alternative energy for classic cars, chaotic hardware solutions, MoAD workshop's mystical array.00:55 Upcoming PolyPals content, Big Yellow Island recordings, playful sign-offs, decentralized futures.Key InsightsThe PoliePals are pioneering a system that combines cryptographic models, neural projector-camera technologies, and decentralized networks to create tools like the “truth beam” and “reality transform,” which verify physical reality as a provably unclonable function. This innovation aims to secure recordings and provide a foundation for trustworthy AI training data by looping projections of blockchain-derived noise into reality and back.Moad's character, the GNOMAD—a hybrid of gnome and nomad—embodies a philosophy of chaotic problem-solving using holistic, artful solutions. His obsession with edge cases and tinkering leads to surprising fixes, like using a tin of beans to repair a broken chair leg, and illustrates how resourcefulness intersects with decentralization in practical ways.Terminus Actual provides a counterbalance in the group dynamic, bringing drone surveillance expertise and a healthy skepticism about humanity's inherent decency. His perspective highlights the need for security consciousness and cautious optimism when developing open systems that could otherwise be exploited.Meta's Alchemy project demonstrates the contrast between procedural precision and chaotic neural approaches. Written entirely in Rust, it enables music-driven robotic control for real-world theater environments. Alchemy represents a future where tightly optimized code can interact seamlessly with hardware like Arduinos while remaining resistant to AI's unpredictable tendencies.The episode explores how decentralization could shape the coming decades, likening it to a neo-feudal age where people consciously opt into societies based on shared values. With open protocols like Matrix, decentralized IDs, and webs of trust, individuals could regain agency over their data and technological ecosystems while avoiding corporate lock-in.Optical computing experiments reveal the potential for analog AI, where stacked shallow computational layers in physical media allow AI to “experience” sensory input more like a human. Though still speculative, this approach could produce richer, lower-latency responses compared to purely digital models.Maker culture and hardware innovation anchor the conversation in tangible reality. Moad's MoAD workshop, filled with tools from industrial sewing machines to 3D printers and lathes, underscores how accessible technologies are enabling chaotic creativity and recycling systems. This grassroots hardware tinkering aligns with the PoliePals' broader vision of decentralized, cooperative technological futures.

In the cloaked theatre of modern intimacy, relationships no longer merely reflect emotional interdependence—they often stage a metaphysical heist. Beneath the façade of connection lies a commerce of consciousness, where attention becomes currency, trauma becomes collateral, and unhealed wounds act as open portals for soul-level extraction.

In the cloaked theatre of modern intimacy, relationships no longer merely reflect emotional interdependence—they often stage a metaphysical heist. Beneath the façade of connection lies a commerce of consciousness, where attention becomes currency, trauma becomes collateral, and unhealed wounds act as open portals for soul-level extraction.

Episode 135 - Astrology's Magical Nodes of the Moon author Carmen Turner-Schott explains how the nodes' influence on your birth chart can support you through life's challenges. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

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Alchemy evokes sorcerers working by candlelight combining potions to create magical items, real Dungeons & Dragons stuff. But alchemy gets a bad rap. Alchemists had lofty goals like curing poverty and their work laid the foundation for science to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Livestream show: https://www.youtube.com/@occultsymbolism I'll be going live Wednesday July 23rd at 6pm EST/3pm PST on my YouTube channel! Subscribe for notification!On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we take a conspiratorial look at Sabrina Carpenter! We'll talk about her famous Simpsons family, the Church of Sc****tology, her acting history with Disney, strange roles, dating history and music video symbolism! We'll go through all of her music videos to discuss symbolism of the all seeing eye, Eyes Wide Shut, Rosemary's Baby, Polanski, Jack Parsons, L Ron Hubbard, MKULTRA, Project MONARCH butterflies, catholic church scandal, Lolita, BDSM and more! We'll wrap up with a deeper look into the origins of MKULTRA through Project BLUEBIRD and ARTICHOKE.Links:Livestream show! I'll be going live Wednesday July 23rd at 6pm EST/3pm PST on my YouTube channel!  We'll talk about the Saturn Death Cult of the Black Cube (discussed on the recent Breaking Social Norms episode), updates on Epstein, Elon Musk & symbolism in pop culture updates- Subscribe for notification: https://www.youtube.com/@occultsymbolismBONUS: Saltburn Film Symbolism Analysis: Shakespeare, Bohemian Grove, Doppelgangers, Royal Incest, Love and Death Drives!  https://illuminatiwatcher.com/bonus-saltburn-film-symbolism-analysis-shakespeare-bohemian-grove-doppelgangers-royal-incest-love-and-death-drives/ Apollo 11, Trinity Nuclear Bomb, Twin Peaks & Eyes Wide Shut: Sex Magick Symbolism of 7/16 https://illuminatiwatcher.com/apollo-11-trinity-nuclear-bomb-twin-peaks-eyes-wide-shut-sex-magick-symbolism-of-7-16/ The Ninth Gate Film Analysis! Luciferian Enlightenment Whore of Babylon Illuminati and Occult Symbolism! https://www.illuminatiwatcher.com/the-ninth-gate-film-analysis-luciferian-enlightenment-whore-of-babylon-illuminati-and-occult-symbolism Kubrick's Lolita Patreon Bonus show: PATREON BONUS: Kubrick's Lolita Film & Epstein Filthy Rich Review Mashup! MKULTRA, Pizza, Zorro Ranch, UFOs, Shapeshifters & MOREShow sponsors- Get discounts while you support the show and do a little self improvement!*CopyMyCrypto.com/Isaac is where you can copy James McMahon's crypto holdings- listeners get access for just $1WANT MORE?... Check out my UNCENSORED show with my wife, Breaking Social Norms: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/GRIFTER ALLEY- get bonus content AND go commercial free + other perks:*PATREON.com/IlluminatiWatcher : ad free, HUNDREDS of bonus shows, early access AND TWO OF MY BOOKS! (The Dark Path and Kubrick's Code); you can join the conversations with hundreds of other show supporters here: Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher (*Patreon is also NOW enabled to connect with Spotify! https://rb.gy/hcq13)*VIP SECTION: Due to the threat of censorship, I set up a Patreon-type system through MY OWN website! IIt's even setup the same: FREE ebooks, Kubrick's Code video! Sign up at: https://illuminatiwatcher.com/members-section/*APPLE PREMIUM: If you're on the Apple Podcasts app- just click the Premium button and you're in! NO more ads, Early Access, EVERY BONUS EPISODEMore from Isaac- links and special offers:*BREAKING SOCIAL NORMS podcast, Index of EVERY episode (back to 2014), Signed paperbacks, shirts, & other merch, Substack, YouTube links, appearances & more: https://allmylinks.com/isaacw*STATEMENT: This show is full of Isaac's useless opinions and presented for entertainment purposes. Audio clips used in Fair Use and taken from YouTube videos.

In this episode of Cultish, we sit down with researcher and author Carl Teichrib to explore the spiritual revolution unfolding in the heart of the psychedelic renaissance. From the stages of Psychedelic Science 2025 to the language of “entheogens,” we unpack how science and mysticism are merging to create a new global belief system—one that aims to replace traditional religion with a chemically-induced inner divinity. Are psychedelics truly neutral tools for healing, or are they sacraments of a rising, gnostic worldview? What are the global implications of this spiritual transformation, and why should Christians pay attention? Tune in as we expose the psychedelic agenda of the world—and what it means for the future of faith and truth.Partner With Us: HERE Buy Carl's book Game of Gods HERECarl's Substack HERE