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The New Kingdom of Granada: The Making and Unmaking of Spain's Atlantic Empire (Duke UP, 2025) tells the history of the making and unmaking of empire in the diverse and decentralized Indigenous landscapes of the Northern Andes. Santiago Muñoz-Arbeláez examines the intricate and disputed processes that reshaped the peoples and landscapes of present-day Colombia into a kingdom within the global Spanish monarchy. Drawing on correspondence, visitation reports, judicial records, maps, textiles, and accounting and legal documents created by Europeans and Indigenous peoples, Muñoz-Arbeláez outlines the painstaking century-long effort between 1530 and 1630 to consolidate the kingdom. A diverse group of people that included Indigenous interpreters, scribes, and intellectuals spearheaded these projects, which eventually expanded colonial control outward from its base in the highland Andean plateaus down to the lowland river valleys. Meanwhile, autonomous Indigenous political projects constantly threatened imperial rule, as rebels often encircled the kingdom and seized the corridors that linked it to Spain. By foregrounding the kingdom's difficult establishment and tenuous hold on power, Muñoz-Arbeláez challenges traditional understandings of imperial politics and the myriad ways Indigenous peoples participated in, disputed, and negotiated the establishment of colonial rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

The New Kingdom of Granada: The Making and Unmaking of Spain's Atlantic Empire (Duke UP, 2025) tells the history of the making and unmaking of empire in the diverse and decentralized Indigenous landscapes of the Northern Andes. Santiago Muñoz-Arbeláez examines the intricate and disputed processes that reshaped the peoples and landscapes of present-day Colombia into a kingdom within the global Spanish monarchy. Drawing on correspondence, visitation reports, judicial records, maps, textiles, and accounting and legal documents created by Europeans and Indigenous peoples, Muñoz-Arbeláez outlines the painstaking century-long effort between 1530 and 1630 to consolidate the kingdom. A diverse group of people that included Indigenous interpreters, scribes, and intellectuals spearheaded these projects, which eventually expanded colonial control outward from its base in the highland Andean plateaus down to the lowland river valleys. Meanwhile, autonomous Indigenous political projects constantly threatened imperial rule, as rebels often encircled the kingdom and seized the corridors that linked it to Spain. By foregrounding the kingdom's difficult establishment and tenuous hold on power, Muñoz-Arbeláez challenges traditional understandings of imperial politics and the myriad ways Indigenous peoples participated in, disputed, and negotiated the establishment of colonial rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latin-american-studies

The New Kingdom of Granada: The Making and Unmaking of Spain's Atlantic Empire (Duke UP, 2025) tells the history of the making and unmaking of empire in the diverse and decentralized Indigenous landscapes of the Northern Andes. Santiago Muñoz-Arbeláez examines the intricate and disputed processes that reshaped the peoples and landscapes of present-day Colombia into a kingdom within the global Spanish monarchy. Drawing on correspondence, visitation reports, judicial records, maps, textiles, and accounting and legal documents created by Europeans and Indigenous peoples, Muñoz-Arbeláez outlines the painstaking century-long effort between 1530 and 1630 to consolidate the kingdom. A diverse group of people that included Indigenous interpreters, scribes, and intellectuals spearheaded these projects, which eventually expanded colonial control outward from its base in the highland Andean plateaus down to the lowland river valleys. Meanwhile, autonomous Indigenous political projects constantly threatened imperial rule, as rebels often encircled the kingdom and seized the corridors that linked it to Spain. By foregrounding the kingdom's difficult establishment and tenuous hold on power, Muñoz-Arbeláez challenges traditional understandings of imperial politics and the myriad ways Indigenous peoples participated in, disputed, and negotiated the establishment of colonial rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/native-american-studies

In this episode I recount the 1959 story of a retired British Royal Air Force fighter pilot named Colonel Remy Van Lierde who was flying over the Congo's remote jungle forests when he spotted something unbelievable - a giant 50 ft long snake...Why did ancient civilizations all over the world deify serpents? Why did the ancients of South America depict serpents even within their monumental building projects? When we take a deeper look at the oral traditions of the Andean region such as the legend of Viracocha,as well as the legend of the “Hanan Pacha” that whispers of an underworld symbolized by “Amaru” (the serpent), we can begin to connect the dots on why the serpent is so strongly depicted. JOIN ME ON A TOUR

The following article of the Logistics & Mobility industry is: “Beyond Tech: The Human Factor Between E-Commerce and Logistics” by Alejandro Paz, Managing Partner Mexico & Andean, NUMAN.

Interview with Allen Sabet, CEO of Mogotes Metals Inc.Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/mogotes-metals-tsxvmog-26m-treasury-funds-drilling-in-one-of-worlds-largest-copper-discoveries-7941Recording date: 4th March 2026Mogotes Metals entered 2026 as an exploration company ready to drill. After three years and approximately C$25 million spent building geochemical, geophysical, and geological datasets across its Filo Sur project in Argentina's Vicuña district, the company now has three rigs operating along the same structural corridor that hosts Filo del Sol — the deposit that its joint venture owners describe as the largest copper discovery in 30 years.The drilling programme targets 6,000–8,000 metres this austral summer season across multiple ranked and permitted targets, with approximately 3,000 metres already completed. The season budget is approximately C$20 million, funded from a C$55 million treasury. That treasury was built with the participation of two strategically significant investors: CD Capital, a London-based fund that previously made approximately 15 times its money investing in Filo del Sol, and the Braun family of Argentina, a family office with direct regional knowledge. CD Capital's Carmel Daniele has joined the Mogotes board — the same role she held at Filo del Sol.The geological case rests on the north-south structural belt that connects Filo del Sol, Altar, Valeriano, and now Filo Sur. Mogotes holds the full strike projection of Filo del Sol's known mineralisation. The geophysical programme identified multiple high-chargeability, low-resistivity anomalies consistent with the subsurface signatures that defined the early drilling success at Filo del Sol and Valeriano. These are the targets now being drilled. CEO Alan Sabet has been measured in framing expectations — proximity to a tier-one discovery does not guarantee replication — but the technical approach mirrors the methodology that worked at comparable deposits across the Andes.The company's second announcement at PDAC 2026 was the option agreement on a copper-gold asset in Kazakhstan. The asset hosts an historic resource of approximately six million gold-equivalent ounces, with mineralisation beginning at approximately 40 metres depth and remaining open at depth and laterally. Drilling costs run at approximately US$80 per metre — a fraction of typical Andean costs — and the permitting environment supports a mining licence application within six months.For Mogotes, the strategic logic is clear. Filo Sur is a seasonal operation confined to the austral summer. Kazakhstan can be drilled year-round and provides continuous news flow during the months when Andean operations are dormant. It also provides a second value creation pathway: integrating existing unincorporated drilling data into a new resource estimate, step-out and depth drilling, and testing a separate porphyry target with potential high-grade gold.For investors, the near-term calendar is defined. Filo Sur drill results are expected in May and June 2026, representing the first direct geological test of the project's multi-year dataset. Kazakhstan work will begin in parallel, providing additional news flow through the second half of the year. The company enters this period with a well-funded treasury, institutional validation from directly comparable capital, and a disciplined deployment plan that preserves follow-up capacity regardless of what the first drill holes return.View Mogotes Metals' company profile: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/mogotes-metalsSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

On this episode of Whiskey@Work, Rob and Mark sit down with master blender Brad Benson from Little Round Still in Minnesota and dig into what happens when a small distillery decides to do things its own way.Brad walks through the unlikely path that took him from whiskey enthusiast to master blender, the challenges of making bourbon outside the traditional Kentucky map, and why Minnesota's climate creates a completely different kind of aging story. Along the way, the guys taste their way through several bottles including Gunflint Whiskey, Boathouse Bourbon, an eight-year rye finished in Andean oak, and a few experimental barrel finishes that push the boundaries of what craft whiskey can be.The conversation drifts into barrel science, unusual woods like mizunara and sakura, honey-cask experiments, and the philosophy behind making whiskey that people actually drink instead of leaving on a shelf.It's a laid-back conversation about craft distilling, wild experimentation, and what happens when a three-person team decides to chase flavor instead of hype.Grab a glass and listen in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andean Silver CEO Matthew Allen joined Angela Harmantas at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada or PDAC conference in Toronto to share news about the company's advancing San Rafael silver project in southern Chile, outlining a significant drill campaign, resource growth and potential production timelines. Speaking from the OTC Markets Group, Allen described the current precious metals environment as a strong backdrop for development, noting that “it's a great time in the industry,” while highlighting the importance of capturing favourable market windows. San Rafael, which has more than 20 years of mining history, was acquired two years ago and includes a fully permitted 1,600-tonne-per-day processing plant. Allen explained that after many believed the project had been mined out, the company spent the past two years drilling and making new discoveries. “All of our new discoveries are within 1.5 kilometres of the process plant,” he said, adding that the company is now on the cusp of updating its resource estimate. Following a 30,000-metre drill program last year, Andean Silver is planning 65,000 metres of drilling in 2026. The focus is on converting approximately 80% of the resource from inferred to indicated category, supporting a technical study targeted for mid-2027. A restart of mining operations is currently being considered for 2028. Allen also highlighted optionality around the existing mill, noting the company is evaluating turning it on earlier to process low-grade stockpiles, which could see production begin as early as 2027 while mining activities ramp up. #proactiveinvestors #andeansilver #asx #asl #otcqx #adslf #pdac2026 #AndeanSilver #MatthewAllen #SilverStocks #SilverMining #PreciousMetals #SanRafael #ChileMining #MiningStocks #ResourceUpdate #DrillingProgram #OTCMarkets #GoldAndSilver #JuniorMining #MiningInvestment

Legendary LATAM Gringo Jakes' Website: https://jakenomada.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/JakeNomada $27 a month, unlimited data, 100+ countries = pangia pass Use my link for 10% off: https://pangiapass.com/a/bold Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/bold.perceptions Travel / Lifestyle Consultation, DM Me On Instagram: bold_perceptions Subscribe to win a free flight.... when I hit 5k subscribers I will buy a random person a one way flight to experience solo travel themselves. & I will help you plan the adventure. Ai summary for seo ~ Latin America is a sprawling, high-contrast mosaic that defies any single label, offering a lifestyle that is as exhausting as it is exhilarating. To live here as a "gringo" is to enter a world where the social fabric is woven with deep-seated warmth and a collective resilience that prioritizes human connection over rigid schedules. Whether you are navigating the high-altitude Andean peaks or the humid pulse of a Caribbean coastline, you'll find a culture that operates on the "Tranquilo" principle—a fluid approach to time where bureaucracy is slow, but the coffee is fresh, the music is loud, and the people are genuinely curious about your story. It is a region that rewards the flexible and punishes the impatient. For those looking to plant roots, the "Gringo Trail" has evolved into a sophisticated network of hubs catering to different flavors of expatriate life. Mexico City and Medellín remain the heavyweights for digital nomads seeking cosmopolitan energy, world-class gastronomy, and robust infrastructure. Meanwhile, places like the Sacred Valley in Peru or the coastlines of Costa Rica offer a more soul-searching, "Pura Vida" existence focused on wellness and nature. In 2026, the influx of remote workers has pushed prices up in trendy neighborhoods like Roma Norte or El Poblado, but the cost of living still offers a "luxury-for-less" trade-off that is nearly impossible to find in the US or Europe, particularly regarding private healthcare and domestic services. However, the transition isn't always seamless, and "gringo" life requires a specific mental toolkit to navigate safely and respectfully. Safety is the most common concern, but it is often more about "situational awareness" than dodging cartels; it's about learning not to "give papaya"—local slang for not making yourself an easy target by flashing wealth. Beyond security, there is the hurdle of the "Gringo Tax," where foreigners are often quoted higher prices. Integration is the only cure for this; those who bother to learn the local Spanish (or Portuguese in Brazil) and respect the formal etiquette of the Usted find that the "foreigner" label eventually softens into that of a "local friend," unlocking a much deeper, more authentic version of the city. Ultimately, living in Latin America is an exercise in trading "First World" convenience for "Real World" vibrancy. You might lose a day to a confusing bank errand or a sudden power outage, but you'll gain a life filled with spontaneous Sunday asados, vibrant street markets, and a sense of community that makes the hyper-individualism of the North feel sterile by comparison. It is a place where the infrastructure might be crumbling in spots, but the spirit is unbreakable. If you can handle the noise, the spicy food, and the occasional chaos, it offers a richness of experience that makes it one of the most rewarding regions on earth to call home. #travel #travelblogger #nomad #latinamerica #expat #wifimoney

From the sound collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford, being one of a number of miscellaneous or individual ethnographic field recordings (rediscovered during a recent research project).Unknown recordist.Copyright Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford.———Part of the project A Century of Sounds, reimagining 100 sounds covering 100 years from the collections of the Pitt Rivers Museum at the University of Oxford. Explore the full project at citiesandmemory.com/century-sounds

The following article of the Professional Services industry is: “Nearshoring 2026: Agentic AI and the New Supply Chain Blueprint” by Alejandro Paz, Managing Partner Mexico & Andean, NUMAN (AA2010)

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #656 is a live show featuring dynamic, improvised visionary acoustic music by The Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, Celtic harp, 12- and 6-string acoustic guitars, ukulele, Tibetan bowls and shruti box, Bob Sherwood on piano, Craig Harris on congas and Native drum and today's special guest Robin Rooney on vocals and percussion. Recorded at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in early February of 2026, today's hour begins with the mystical raga to the Goddess Brigid, a mysterious, shaded piece built on Mariam's chiming drone on her open-tuned Martin 12-string acoustic and a tight, focused piano strategy from Bob. “Honoring Hathor” is another raga based on open 12-string, featuring soaring call-and-response vocals from Mariam and Robin and “If You Knew What Was In Your Heart” opens with a beautiful flute fanfare from Mariam before settling into an affecting prayer-like, minimalist meditation. “Yemanja” is a song by Mariam about the Ocean Goddess and the ensemble covers a skillful, tight and varied version with dancing ukulele from Mariam, barrelhouse funk piano from Bob, a driving conga rhythm from Craig and more powerful vocals from Mariam and Robin. “Full Moon Part II” is a deep cut that originates in 2013, an unusual, lunar piece of music that drifts in and out of dreamy night moods and Miriam's “Your Eyes Shine” receives a gorgeous, languid reading with fine work from the ensemble and a tight, passionate vocal from Mariam. We close the show today with two of Mariam's finest South American songs, the mysterious, slowly building “Amour Mac hay” and the joyful, playful Andean nature prayer “Pachamama”. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

This week Tracy is joined by seasoned travel podcaster and traveller Chris Christensen, host of the Amateur Traveler podcast, to share his recent experience travelling through the Peruvian Amazon.Together, they explore why this vast and remote region is far more accessible than many travellers expect. Drawing on Chris's small-group river expedition, the conversation offers a clear-eyed look at what it's really like to travel the Amazon, from river life and wildlife encounters to village visits and the realities of logistics, comfort, and daily routines.Chris explains how the Peruvian Amazon differs from the coastal and Andean parts of Peru many travellers are familiar with, what surprised him most about the trip, and why the experience felt adventurous without being as difficult or intimidating as expected.•  Why much of Peru lies in the Amazon basin • How to reach the Peruvian Amazon via Lima, Iquitos, and the river port • What it's like spending a week on a small Amazon river boat • How seasonal water levels shape routes, fishing, and daily life • Blackwater lakes, piranha fishing, and safe swimming • Wildlife encounters including birds, sloths, monkeys, and pink dolphins • What village visits and local life along the river are really like • Food on board and sharing a traditional village meal • Mobility needs, skiffs, stairs, and uneven terrain • What to pack for heat, insects, and wildlife viewing • Why the Amazon is more accessible than many travellers expectYou'll find links to Chris's detailed article about the Peruvian Amazon and his Amateur Traveler podcast in the show notes  globaltravelplanning.com/episode-89⭐️ Guest - Chris Christensen from Amateur TravelerSupport the show

Stealing Forbidden Dreams by Edward L Alban https://www.amazon.com/Stealing-Forbidden-Dreams-Edward-Alban/dp/1962931005 Maria Diaz, originally from Ecuador, teaches math in a Miami high school. She is intellectual, loves poetry and likes music-from classical to Andean, to tangos-and suffers from insomnia. Sleep intrigues her. She does the math and figures that over a sixty-year span we sleep the staggering sum of twenty years. Where does all that time go? Is it a waste? Or does it have a hidden redeeming value? Finding answers to these questions becomes her quest. She reads extensively about the brain’s activity during sleep, she keeps a log of the few brief dreams that she remembers and manages to intertwine her conscious hours with her subconscious hours into a helix-like braid of her life, which she presents in the form of a novel. Her sleeping mind opens its doors and reveals her sleeping world. She meets her inner self: her id, libido, ego, alter egos, muses, and oracles. They all come alive as colorful human characters, vying for control of her life and her destiny. Maria’s Libido is a sexy look-alike who thinks it’s high time for Maria to lose her virginity. Her sassy Literary Muse advocates career change from teaching and mathematics. Her oracles are alter egos personified as older gentlemen who guide her in matters of philosophy. Every night, Maria is at the center of this seemingly schizophrenic reality filled with laughter, tears, adulation, and scorn. It is a wonderful world that she comes to love, but, as with all humans, Maria can’t remember her dream world when she is awake. Day after day, Maria’s parallel world is wiped away upon awakening. The only exceptions are wisps of dreams and little snippets that are still fresh when she awakens. But the bulk of her sleeping hours is off limits. This is where her treasures, her “forbidden dreams” are held by oblivion. And she intends to get them, if she has to steal them. It took her ten years to do it. The result is this work. Maria comes of age in many ways, she matures philosophically, she becomes sure of her convictions, and she lives her life by her own precepts. She shares with us how the mind at night interphases with the conscious world. We do relive our daytime life by night, and our night hours in turn do influence the decisions we make in the real world. But it happens so subtly, it is almost imperceptible. This is what we learn from her experiences.

What if the path to healing begins not in striving, but in coming home to yourself? Tune in for Lorena Saavedra Smith on her new book Awaken Your Roots: Reclaim Your Ancestry and Sovereignty by Heeding the Jaguar's Call.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comLorena Saavedra Smith is a pacha philosopher and ecopsychologist. Originally from Perú and replanted to the US, Lorena is a lifelong storyteller and keeper of Andean ancestral wisdom and medicine. With more than two decades of experience in the wellness industry, Lorena draws on a multidisciplinary background to help others find healing through inner wisdom and the healing powers of nature. She's a proud US Navy veteran spouse living in the Washington, DC, area. www.lorenasaavedrasmith.com For more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/

“Eating people is like eating pears.”Dorángel Vargas—known in Venezuela as El Comegente (“The People Eater”)—is one of the most disturbing figures in modern true crime. A homeless man living beneath bridges in the Andean state of Táchira, Vargas confessed to killing and eating multiple men during the late 1990s.But this episode of The A-Z Of Psychopaths asks a question that most true crime podcasts avoid:Was Dorángel Vargas actually a psychopath? Diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, Vargas presents a serious challenge to simplistic labels. Using the Hare Psychopathy Checklist (PCL-R) as a clinical framework, this episode examines his behaviour, motives, and mental state—carefully distinguishing psychopathy from severe mental illness.This is not a sensational account of cannibalism. It is a forensic and psychological analysis of where diagnosis, responsibility, and danger intersect—and why misclassifying offenders matters. Hosted by Simon Ford, The A-Z of Psychopaths explores one case per episode, questioning myths around serial killers, violence, and psychopathy through evidence-based analysis.Listener discretion advised.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/psycho-killer-shocking-true-crime-stories--5005712/support.

Episode No. 744 features artist Blas Isasi and curators Larissa Grollemond and Elizabeth Morrison, and artist Harmonia Rosales. Tomorrow, February 6, the Saint Louis Art Museum opens "Currents 125: Blas Isasi." The exhibition presents sculptures informed by ancient Andean cosmology and the Peruvian desert landscape, as well as the violent collision between Indigenous Andeans and colonizing Europeans. The exhibition was curated by Simon Kelly, and is on view through August 9. SLAM's exhibition brochure is available here. Isasi is a Peruvian sculptor who lives in the United States. He has previously shown in Prospect 6 in New Orleans (parts of that exhibition traveled to the MCA Denver), at SHED Projects, Cleveland, and at The Front, New Orleans. Grollemond and Morrison are the curators of "Beginnings: The Story of Creation in the Middle Ages" at the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles. The exhibition, which is on view through April 19, looks at how creation stories have been advanced in manuscript painting. The exhibition also includes works by Harmonia Rosales, whose work often engages Christian creation stories, how they were presented in the middle ages, and how they might be offered today. Rosales, whose work centers Black women in reconsiderations of Western art, has been included in group shows at Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, Art + Practice, Los Angeles, the Museum of the African Diaspora, San Francisco, and the Brooklyn Museum. Instagram: Blas Isasi, Larissa Grollemond, Harmonia Rosales, Tyler Green. Air date: February 5, 2026.

Today on the show I get to spend time with Koyoltzintli. She is an interdisciplinary artist and educator living in Ulster County, New York. She was raised on the Pacific coast and in the Andean mountains of Ecuador. Her work revolves around sound, ancestral technologies, ritual, and storytelling, blending collaborative processes with personal narratives. Nominated for the Prix Pictet in 2019 and 2023, her work has been exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC, the United Nations, the Parrish Art Museum, Princeton University, the Aperture Foundation in NYC, and Paris Photo. She has had two solo shows at Miyako Yoshinaga Gallery and a solo show at Leila Greiche in 2023. Koyoltzintli has taught at CalArts, SVA, ICP, and CUNY. She has received multiple awards and fellowships, including at the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris, NYFA, We Women, the Latinx Artist Fellowship by the US Latinx Art Forum (USLAF), and most recently, the Anonymous Was a Woman award. Her first monograph, Other Stories, was published in 2017 by Autograph ABP. Her work was featured in the Native issue of Aperture Magazine (no. 240) and included in the book Latinx Photography in the United States by Elizabeth Ferrer, former chief curator at BRIC. She is part of Flow States – LA TRIENAL 2024, El Museo del Barrio's second large-scale survey of Latinx contemporary art.Koyoltzintli has performed at venues such as the Whitney Museum, Wave Hill, Socrates Park, Brooklyn Museum, and Queens Museum. Recently, she performed at Performance Space in NYC, curated by Guadalupe Maravilla, at Dia Chelsea for the closing event of Delcy Morelos' El Abrazo, and at Ann Street Gallery in Newburgh, NY.During our conversation, Koyo shares about her family, her childhood, how her travels with her father and the rooting into her ancestral lands with her mother helped to shape who she is today. We learn about her dear elders who she both photographed and studied with, and how they played a role in the work she does today with clay and indigenous sounds. While Koyo shares some of the stories of her days as a photojournalist, it would seem that we barely scratched the surface of all that flows from and through her. You can follow along with her offerings and creations by way of her website and social media. Stay tuned for details of an upcoming show in April! Here's the info on her Egg Cleansing Ritual at Spiral Mirror on February 16th.Here are your Full Moon vibes.Today's show was engineered by Ian Seda from Radiokingston.org.Our show music is from Shana Falana!Feel free to email me, say hello: she@iwantwhatshehas.org** Please: SUBSCRIBE to the pod and leave a REVIEW wherever you are listening, it helps other users FIND IThttp://iwantwhatshehas.org/podcastITUNES | SPOTIFYITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-want-what-she-has/id1451648361?mt=2SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/77pmJwS2q9vTywz7Uhiyff?si=G2eYCjLjT3KltgdfA6XXCAFollow:INSTAGRAM * https://www.instagram.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast/FACEBOOK * https://www.facebook.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast

In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin speaks with Jhaimy Alvarez-Acosta, a traditional Andean curandero from Cusco, Peru, about lineage, ceremony, and responsibility within Indigenous wisdom traditions. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-341/?ref=278  They explore Andean cosmology as a living worldview and reframe master plant work as a form of deep education rather than clinical healing. The conversation emphasizes mentorship, initiation through lived experience, and healing as a relational process rooted in land, ancestors, and community. Maestro Jhaimy Alvarez Acosta has walked the path of Andean wisdom for over thirty years, guiding ceremonies and pilgrimages throughout the Andes and internationally. His work emphasizes humility, relationship, and long-term commitment to lineage-based traditions. Highlights: Fear as a guide rather than an obstacle Initiation through lived experience Huachuma in Andean tradition Roles within Indigenous healing lineages Master plants as teachers, not tools Healing as acceptance and relationship Andean cosmology in the modern world Mentorship and community-based learning Episode Links: Children of the Seven Rays Heart of the Condor Podcast Jhaimy's Instagram Episode Sponsors: The Practitioner Certification Program by Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute. The Microdosing Practitioner Certification at Psychedelic Coaching Institute. Golden Rule - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout Third Wave occasionally partners with or shares information about other people, companies, and/or providers. While we work hard to only share information about ethical and responsible third parties, we can't and don't control the behavior of, products and services offered by, or the statements made by people, companies, or providers other than Third Wave. Accordingly, we encourage you to research for yourself, and consult a medical, legal, or financial professional before making decisions in those areas. Third Wave isn't responsible for the statements, conduct, services, or products of third parties. If we share a coupon code, we may receive a commission from sales arising from customers who use our coupon code. No one is required to use our coupon codes."

In the high Andean grasslands 4,500 meters above sea level, Quechua alpaca herders live on the edges of glaciers that have retreated more rapidly in the past fifty years than at any point in the previous six millennia. Women are the primary herders, and their specialized knowledge and skill is vital to the ability of high-elevation communities to survive in changing climatic conditions. In the past decade, however, these herders and their animals have traversed a rapidly shifting terrain. Drawing on the Quechua concept of k'ita, or restlessness, Restless Ecologies: Climate Change and Socioecological Futures in the Peruvian Highlands (University of Arizona Press, 2025) explores how herders in the community of Chillca in the Cordillera Vilcanota mountain range of the southeastern Peruvian Andes sense and make sense of changing conditions. Capricious mountains, distracted alpacas, and wayward children deviate from their expected spatial and temporal trajectories. When practices of sociality start to fall apart--when animals no longer listen to herders' whistles, children no longer visit their parents, and humans no longer communicate with mountains--these failures signal a broader ecological instability that threatens the viability of the herder's world. For more than two years, the author herded alongside the women of the Cordillera Vilcanota, observing them and talking with them about their interactions with their animals, landscapes, and neighbors. Emphasizing the importance of Indigenous knowledge and traditional ecological practices, Caine argues that Quechua understandings of restlessness align with and challenge broader theoretical understandings of what it is to be vulnerable in a time of planetary crisis. Allison Caine is an environmental anthropologist and an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Wyoming. Caleb Zakarin is CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In the high Andean grasslands 4,500 meters above sea level, Quechua alpaca herders live on the edges of glaciers that have retreated more rapidly in the past fifty years than at any point in the previous six millennia. Women are the primary herders, and their specialized knowledge and skill is vital to the ability of high-elevation communities to survive in changing climatic conditions. In the past decade, however, these herders and their animals have traversed a rapidly shifting terrain. Drawing on the Quechua concept of k'ita, or restlessness, Restless Ecologies: Climate Change and Socioecological Futures in the Peruvian Highlands (University of Arizona Press, 2025) explores how herders in the community of Chillca in the Cordillera Vilcanota mountain range of the southeastern Peruvian Andes sense and make sense of changing conditions. Capricious mountains, distracted alpacas, and wayward children deviate from their expected spatial and temporal trajectories. When practices of sociality start to fall apart--when animals no longer listen to herders' whistles, children no longer visit their parents, and humans no longer communicate with mountains--these failures signal a broader ecological instability that threatens the viability of the herder's world. For more than two years, the author herded alongside the women of the Cordillera Vilcanota, observing them and talking with them about their interactions with their animals, landscapes, and neighbors. Emphasizing the importance of Indigenous knowledge and traditional ecological practices, Caine argues that Quechua understandings of restlessness align with and challenge broader theoretical understandings of what it is to be vulnerable in a time of planetary crisis. Allison Caine is an environmental anthropologist and an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Wyoming. Caleb Zakarin is CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latin-american-studies

In the high Andean grasslands 4,500 meters above sea level, Quechua alpaca herders live on the edges of glaciers that have retreated more rapidly in the past fifty years than at any point in the previous six millennia. Women are the primary herders, and their specialized knowledge and skill is vital to the ability of high-elevation communities to survive in changing climatic conditions. In the past decade, however, these herders and their animals have traversed a rapidly shifting terrain. Drawing on the Quechua concept of k'ita, or restlessness, Restless Ecologies: Climate Change and Socioecological Futures in the Peruvian Highlands (University of Arizona Press, 2025) explores how herders in the community of Chillca in the Cordillera Vilcanota mountain range of the southeastern Peruvian Andes sense and make sense of changing conditions. Capricious mountains, distracted alpacas, and wayward children deviate from their expected spatial and temporal trajectories. When practices of sociality start to fall apart--when animals no longer listen to herders' whistles, children no longer visit their parents, and humans no longer communicate with mountains--these failures signal a broader ecological instability that threatens the viability of the herder's world. For more than two years, the author herded alongside the women of the Cordillera Vilcanota, observing them and talking with them about their interactions with their animals, landscapes, and neighbors. Emphasizing the importance of Indigenous knowledge and traditional ecological practices, Caine argues that Quechua understandings of restlessness align with and challenge broader theoretical understandings of what it is to be vulnerable in a time of planetary crisis. Allison Caine is an environmental anthropologist and an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Wyoming. Caleb Zakarin is CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/native-american-studies

In the high Andean grasslands 4,500 meters above sea level, Quechua alpaca herders live on the edges of glaciers that have retreated more rapidly in the past fifty years than at any point in the previous six millennia. Women are the primary herders, and their specialized knowledge and skill is vital to the ability of high-elevation communities to survive in changing climatic conditions. In the past decade, however, these herders and their animals have traversed a rapidly shifting terrain. Drawing on the Quechua concept of k'ita, or restlessness, Restless Ecologies: Climate Change and Socioecological Futures in the Peruvian Highlands (University of Arizona Press, 2025) explores how herders in the community of Chillca in the Cordillera Vilcanota mountain range of the southeastern Peruvian Andes sense and make sense of changing conditions. Capricious mountains, distracted alpacas, and wayward children deviate from their expected spatial and temporal trajectories. When practices of sociality start to fall apart--when animals no longer listen to herders' whistles, children no longer visit their parents, and humans no longer communicate with mountains--these failures signal a broader ecological instability that threatens the viability of the herder's world. For more than two years, the author herded alongside the women of the Cordillera Vilcanota, observing them and talking with them about their interactions with their animals, landscapes, and neighbors. Emphasizing the importance of Indigenous knowledge and traditional ecological practices, Caine argues that Quechua understandings of restlessness align with and challenge broader theoretical understandings of what it is to be vulnerable in a time of planetary crisis. Allison Caine is an environmental anthropologist and an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Wyoming. Caleb Zakarin is CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

In the high Andean grasslands 4,500 meters above sea level, Quechua alpaca herders live on the edges of glaciers that have retreated more rapidly in the past fifty years than at any point in the previous six millennia. Women are the primary herders, and their specialized knowledge and skill is vital to the ability of high-elevation communities to survive in changing climatic conditions. In the past decade, however, these herders and their animals have traversed a rapidly shifting terrain. Drawing on the Quechua concept of k'ita, or restlessness, Restless Ecologies: Climate Change and Socioecological Futures in the Peruvian Highlands (University of Arizona Press, 2025) explores how herders in the community of Chillca in the Cordillera Vilcanota mountain range of the southeastern Peruvian Andes sense and make sense of changing conditions. Capricious mountains, distracted alpacas, and wayward children deviate from their expected spatial and temporal trajectories. When practices of sociality start to fall apart--when animals no longer listen to herders' whistles, children no longer visit their parents, and humans no longer communicate with mountains--these failures signal a broader ecological instability that threatens the viability of the herder's world. For more than two years, the author herded alongside the women of the Cordillera Vilcanota, observing them and talking with them about their interactions with their animals, landscapes, and neighbors. Emphasizing the importance of Indigenous knowledge and traditional ecological practices, Caine argues that Quechua understandings of restlessness align with and challenge broader theoretical understandings of what it is to be vulnerable in a time of planetary crisis. Allison Caine is an environmental anthropologist and an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Wyoming. Caleb Zakarin is CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/environmental-studies

In the high Andean grasslands 4,500 meters above sea level, Quechua alpaca herders live on the edges of glaciers that have retreated more rapidly in the past fifty years than at any point in the previous six millennia. Women are the primary herders, and their specialized knowledge and skill is vital to the ability of high-elevation communities to survive in changing climatic conditions. In the past decade, however, these herders and their animals have traversed a rapidly shifting terrain. Drawing on the Quechua concept of k'ita, or restlessness, Restless Ecologies: Climate Change and Socioecological Futures in the Peruvian Highlands (University of Arizona Press, 2025) explores how herders in the community of Chillca in the Cordillera Vilcanota mountain range of the southeastern Peruvian Andes sense and make sense of changing conditions. Capricious mountains, distracted alpacas, and wayward children deviate from their expected spatial and temporal trajectories. When practices of sociality start to fall apart--when animals no longer listen to herders' whistles, children no longer visit their parents, and humans no longer communicate with mountains--these failures signal a broader ecological instability that threatens the viability of the herder's world. For more than two years, the author herded alongside the women of the Cordillera Vilcanota, observing them and talking with them about their interactions with their animals, landscapes, and neighbors. Emphasizing the importance of Indigenous knowledge and traditional ecological practices, Caine argues that Quechua understandings of restlessness align with and challenge broader theoretical understandings of what it is to be vulnerable in a time of planetary crisis. Allison Caine is an environmental anthropologist and an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Wyoming. Caleb Zakarin is CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Mystery of the Missing Tumi: An Andean Festival's Revival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-01-29-23-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol brillaba intensamente sobre la comunidad en las montañas de los Andes, mientras los colores vibrantes de los textiles ondeaban al viento.En: The sun shone intensely over the community in the montañas de los Andes, while the vibrant colors of the textiles fluttered in the wind.Es: Era el esperado día del Inti Raymi, la fiesta del sol, y la emoción se sentía en el aire.En: It was the awaited day of Inti Raymi, the festival of the sun, and excitement filled the air.Es: Las familias ultimaban detalles, los niños corrían por las plazas, y el aroma de la comida tradicional llenaba el ambiente.En: Families were putting the final touches, children ran through the plazas, and the aroma of traditional food filled the atmosphere.Es: Jairo, el historiador del pueblo, caminaba pensativo.En: Jairo, the town's historian, walked thoughtfully.Es: Miraba alrededor, admirando las construcciones de piedra que habían resistido al paso del tiempo.En: He looked around, admiring the stone structures that had withstood the passage of time.Es: Su misión era proteger la historia y las costumbres de su gente.En: His mission was to protect the history and customs of his people.Es: Pero esa conexión estaba en peligro.En: But that connection was in danger.Es: Algo valioso había desaparecido: la Tumi dorada, un cuchillo ceremonial esencial para el festival.En: Something valuable had disappeared: the golden Tumi, a ceremonial knife essential for the festival.Es: Ximena, una joven apasionada por el periodismo, se acercó a Jairo.En: Ximena, a young woman passionate about journalism, approached Jairo.Es: "He escuchado rumores", dijo, preocupada, "que la familia Quispe podría estar detrás de esto."En: "I've heard rumors," she said, worried, "that the Quispe family might be behind this."Es: Jairo frunció el ceño.En: Jairo frowned.Es: Los Quispe eran respetados, pero nada parecía cierto últimamente.En: The Quispe were respected, but nothing seemed certain lately.Es: Sospechas y habladurías llenaban la comunidad.En: Suspicions and gossip filled the community.Es: Confiaba en Ximena, pero involucrar a los Quispe era delicado.En: He trusted Ximena, but involving the Quispe was delicate.Es: Mientras tanto, Arturo, el anciano sabio, observaba todo en silencio desde su lugar favorito, un rincón sombreado por un gran árbol de molle.En: Meanwhile, Arturo, the wise elder, watched everything silently from his favorite spot, a corner shaded by a large molle tree.Es: "Jairo, si necesitas respuestas, a veces debes mirar en lo más obvio", le dijo enigmáticamente cuando Jairo fue a consultarlo.En: "Jairo, if you need answers, sometimes you must look in the most obvious places," he said enigmatically when Jairo went to consult him.Es: Jairo decidió seguir el consejo de Arturo, aunque le parecía poco claro.En: Jairo decided to follow Arturo's advice, though it seemed unclear to him.Es: Se adentró por caminos familiares, recordando las historias antiguas que el anciano le había contado.En: He wandered through familiar paths, remembering the ancient stories the elder had told him.Es: De repente, se detuvo frente a un viejo almacén en desuso al borde del pueblo.En: Suddenly, he stopped in front of an old, unused warehouse on the edge of the town.Es: Los rayos del sol iluminaban suavemente la entrada.En: The sun's rays gently illuminated the entrance.Es: Con precaución, abrió la puerta.En: With caution, he opened the door.Es: Dentro, rodeada de polvo y sombras, estaba la Tumi.En: Inside, surrounded by dust and shadows, was the Tumi.Es: Jairo no podía creerlo.En: Jairo couldn't believe it.Es: Su alegría inicial dio paso a la confusión.En: His initial joy gave way to confusion.Es: ¿Quién la había escondido ahí?En: Who had hidden it there?Es: Justo entonces, una señora mayor del pueblo apareció detrás de él.En: Just then, an older lady from the town appeared behind him.Es: Era doña Carmen, cercana a los Quispe.En: It was doña Carmen, close to the Quispe.Es: Ella confesó haberla ocultado pensando que así protegería las celebraciones de futuras amenazas externas.En: She confessed to having hidden it, thinking that this way she would protect the celebrations from future external threats.Es: Jairo comprendió que las verdaderas intenciones de doña Carmen no eran malas.En: Jairo understood that doña Carmen's true intentions were not bad.Es: Quería asegurarse de que las tradiciones no se perdieran.En: She wanted to ensure that the traditions were not lost.Es: Sin embargo, las acciones habían llevado a malentendidos y desconfianza.En: However, her actions had led to misunderstandings and distrust.Es: Ahora, debía hacer que todos se unieran por el bien común.En: Now, he had to unite everyone for the common good.Es: Regresó con la Tumi en alto, y la comunidad estalló en aplausos.En: He returned with the Tumi held high, and the community erupted in applause.Es: Arturo, viendo todo desde lejos, sonrió satisfecho.En: Arturo, watching from afar, smiled contentedly.Es: Jairo había cumplido su misión.En: Jairo had fulfilled his mission.Es: La ceremonia continuó con cánticos y danzas bajo el sol.En: The ceremony continued with songs and dances under the sun.Es: A medida que el día llegaba a su fin, Jairo miró a Ximena.En: As the day came to an end, Jairo looked at Ximena.Es: "Tu perspectiva y valentía son importantes", le dijo.En: "Your perspective and courage are important," he said to her.Es: Aprendió que unir diferentes generaciones e ideas era vital para el futuro de su cultura.En: He learned that uniting different generations and ideas was vital for the future of their culture.Es: El Inti Raymi concluyó con una emotiva unión del pueblo, todos recobraron confianza.En: The Inti Raymi concluded with an emotional union of the people, and trust was restored.Es: Finalmente, Jairo entendió que, aunque el pasado brinda sabiduría, el futuro lo crean juntos, integrando a todos los que aman y respetan su herencia.En: Finally, Jairo understood that although the past provides wisdom, the future is created together, integrating all who love and respect their heritage.Es: La comunidad se fortaleció, lista para cualquier desafío que viniera al nuevo amanecer.En: The community was strengthened, ready for any challenge that the new dawn might bring. Vocabulary Words:sun: el solcommunity: la comunidadmountains: las montañastextiles: los textilesfestival: el festivalexcitement: la emociónhistorian: el historiadormission: la misiónstone structures: las construcciones de piedraconnection: la conexiónceremonial knife: el cuchillo ceremonialgossip: las habladuríassuspicions: las sospechasjournalism: el periodismoelder: el ancianoanswers: las respuestasshadows: las sombrasjoy: la alegríaconfusion: la confusiónfuture threats: futuras amenazasintentions: las intencionesmisunderstandings: los malentendidostrust: la confianzaperspective: la perspectivacourage: la valentíagenerations: las generacionesheritage: la herenciawisdom: la sabiduríachallenge: el desafíodawn: el amanecer

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: From Shy Boy to Cultural Ambassador: Santiago's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-01-29-08-38-19-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol brillaba fuerte sobre Raqchi, una pequeña comunidad indígena en medio de las montañas andinas.En: The sun shone brightly over Raqchi, a small indigenous community in the midst of the Andean mountains.Es: Era verano y la escuela del pueblo, un edificio modesto pero lleno de vida, estaba repleta de estudiantes emocionados.En: It was summer, and the village school, a modest yet lively building, was filled with excited students.Es: Se preparaban para una presentación cultural que se llevaría a cabo al día siguiente.En: They were preparing for a cultural presentation that would take place the following day.Es: Santiago, un joven estudiante, pasaba sus tardes en la biblioteca de su abuelo Miguel, un sabio anciano que conocía todas las historias y tradiciones de su comunidad.En: Santiago, a young student, spent his afternoons in the library of his grandfather Miguel, a wise elder who knew all the stories and traditions of their community.Es: A Santiago le fascinaba la historia de los incas y sentía un profundo orgullo por sus raíces.En: Santiago was fascinated by the history of the Incas and felt a deep pride for his roots.Es: Sin embargo, era un chico tímido y le preocupaba la idea de hablar en público.En: However, he was a shy boy and was worried about the idea of speaking in public.Es: —Te ayudará —dijo su abuelo Miguel una tarde, mientras Santiago buscaba material para su presentación—.En: "It will help you," said his grandfather Miguel one afternoon, while Santiago searched for material for his presentation.Es: La historia de los incas es nuestra historia.En: "The history of the Incas is our history.Es: Compártela con orgullo.En: Share it with pride."Es: Santiago pensó en Lucía, su amiga.En: Santiago thought about Lucía, his friend.Es: Era una chica segura de sí misma y le gustaba hablar en público.En: She was a confident girl and enjoyed speaking in public.Es: Después de la escuela, decidió buscarla para pedirle ayuda.En: After school, he decided to look for her to ask for help.Es: —Claro, Santiago —respondió Lucía con una sonrisa—.En: "Of course, Santiago," responded Lucía with a smile.Es: Puedo ayudarte a practicar.En: "I can help you practice.Es: Lo harás genial.En: You'll do great."Es: Con el apoyo de Lucía y sus valiosas ideas, Santiago decidió incluir una historia que su abuelo le contó sobre Wiracocha, el dios creador en la mitología inca.En: With Lucía's support and her valuable ideas, Santiago decided to include a story his grandfather had told him about Wiracocha, the creator god in Inca mythology.Es: Esa noche, con la ayuda y los consejos de Lucía, Santiago practicó su presentación.En: That night, with Lucía's help and advice, Santiago practiced his presentation.Es: Se sintió más seguro, pero todavía tenía un poco de miedo.En: He felt more confident, but he was still a little scared.Es: Finalmente, llegó el día del evento.En: Finally, the day of the event arrived.Es: En el salón de actos, decorado con textiles coloridos y figuras de barro, se respiraba un ambiente de emoción.En: In the auditorium, decorated with colorful textiles and clay figures, there was an air of excitement.Es: Santiago estaba nervioso, pero decidió dar el paso y compartir su cultura con sus compañeros.En: Santiago was nervous, but he decided to take the step and share his culture with his classmates.Es: Cuando subió al escenario, su corazón latía rápido.En: When he stepped onto the stage, his heart was beating fast.Es: Miró al público, y por un momento, todo fue silencio.En: He looked at the audience, and for a moment, everything was silent.Es: Luego, comenzó a hablar.En: Then, he began to speak.Es: Con cada palabra, Santiago se conectaba más con su herencia.En: With each word, Santiago connected more with his heritage.Es: Relató cómo Wiracocha creó el mundo y su importancia en la cosmovisión de su comunidad.En: He recounted how Wiracocha created the world and his importance in the worldview of his community.Es: A medida que hablaba, veía las caras curiosas de sus compañeros, interesados en la historia que él tanto amaba.En: As he spoke, he saw the curious faces of his classmates, interested in the story he loved so much.Es: Al terminar, la sala se llenó de aplausos.En: When he finished, the room filled with applause.Es: Santiago sonrió, sintiendo un calor que venía desde su corazón.En: Santiago smiled, feeling a warmth that came from his heart.Es: Ese día, Santiago no solo compartió una parte de su cultura, sino que también comprendió el valor de sus raíces.En: That day, Santiago not only shared a part of his culture but also understood the value of his roots.Es: Supo que al compartir lo que amaba, podía crear un puente entre su mundo y el de sus compañeros.En: He knew that by sharing what he loved, he could create a bridge between his world and that of his classmates.Es: Con una nueva confianza, abrazó quién era realmente.En: With newfound confidence, he embraced who he truly was.Es: Desde entonces, Santiago continuó explorando la rica historia de Raqchi, siempre con orgullo y con la certeza de que compartir su cultura es una forma de mantenerla viva.En: From then on, Santiago continued to explore the rich history of Raqchi, always with pride and with the certainty that sharing his culture is a way of keeping it alive. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solbrightly: fuerteindigenous: indígenathe mountains: las montañassummer: veranomodest: modestolively: lleno de vidaexcited: emocionadothe library: la bibliotecathe elder: el ancianofascinated: fascinabathe roots: las raícesshy: tímidothe presentation: la presentaciónthe pride: el orgullothe friend: la amigaconfident: segura de sí mismathe creator: el creadormythology: mitologíathe advice: los consejosthe event: el eventothe auditorium: el salón de actosthe textiles: los textilesthe clay: el barroexcitement: emociónthe stage: el escenariothe audience: el públicosilence: silenciothe heritage: la herenciaworldview: cosmovisión

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Watch or listen to the show to find encouragement for facing the madness and messiness of our human journey and embodying yourself as fully human and fully divine. You’re Invited!  READ: Horribly Lovely https://www.amazon.com/Horribly-Lovely-Story-Broken-Pieces-ebook/dp/B0DXVTJ3F7 FREE: Alchemy Quiz https://fresheggs.typeform.com/to/tF1s33SR?typeform-source=horriblylovely.fresheg.gs JON KOHRS BIO Jon Kohrs brings a deeply original voice to questions of identity, healing, and the messy, beautiful work of becoming. His writing defies genre, weaving symbolic narratives that are dreamlike, lyrical, and poetic—inviting readers into the raw, unfiltered beauty of being human.  With roots in shamanism, the Enneagram, and Jungian alchemy, Jon explores the phenomenological experience of love—how it melts the hardened statues of identity and invites us to play with the clay of the soul. Through this work, he seeks to break the norms of expression and awaken truth in its most idiosyncratic, real, and uncomfortable forms.  Jon also works as a designer, coach, and teacher who bridges the worlds of inner transformation and organizational innovation. He helps leaders shape visionary ideas into ventures that honor both soul and strategy.  Jon dives into the depth not to explain reality, but to live into his own truth. He lives in Kansas City with his three children and is a relative of the Slovenian writer Ivan Tavčar. LINKS Website: www.horriblylovely.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hatchedinlove/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonkohrs/ YOUR GUIDE TO SOUL NECTAR: KERRI HUMMINGBIRD Kerri Hummingbird, Medicine Woman, Mother and Mentor, is the Founder of Inner Medicine Training, a Mystery School that shares potent ancient traditions from the Andes and Himalayas for owning your wisdom and living your purpose. She is the #1 international best-selling author of “Inner Medicine: Becoming One with Mother Earth for the Survival of Humanity”, “Love Is Fierce: Healing the Mother Wound”, “The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama” (on the int'l bestseller charts for over 6 years) and the award-winning best-selling book “Awakening To Me: One Woman's Journey To Self Love” which describes the early years of her spiritual awakening. As the host of Soul Nectar Show, Ms. Hummingbird inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. As a healer and mentor, she catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom. If you are wondering what the heck is going on, the answer is simple. We are in the process of a massive shift in consciousness that can most aptly be described as the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly. 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In this episode of ¡Cuéntame!, Marta takes us to Peru to explore a beautiful Andean legend about the origin of Lake Titicaca, one of the highest navigable lakes in the world, located between Peru and Bolivia in the Andes Mountains. Considered a sacred place by Andean peoples, the lake is more than just a body of water—it is a powerful symbol of punishment, forgiveness, and new beginnings.✨ A story of respect, consequences, and rebirth—this legend reminds us why Lake Titicaca holds such deep cultural meaning.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it, rate the podcast, and help others discover ¡Cuéntame!We'd also love to hear from you!Click here for information about my virtual Spanish class!Transcript of this episode HERE!

What if the most memorable part of visiting Peru isn't Machu Picchu… ?In this episode, I sit down with Ericka La Madrid, founder of Delectable Peru Food Tours, a proud Peruvian who grew up surrounded by big family tables, Andean flavours, and the kind of culinary traditions that carry stories across generations. Today, she helps travellers experience Peru through its kitchens, markets, and regional dishes.Erica, is generously offering a 5% discount on when you book a tour with her, just mention the podcast episode and that you are following Delectable Food Tours and In My Kitchen on InstagramYou'll hear about:

One of the greatest surprises of this journey wasn't the visions, the purging, or even the revelations; it was the people. In just four days, strangers became family. Not metaphorically. Literally. People from different countries, histories, and wounds trusted one another with their tears, their truths, their breakdowns, and their rebirths. This episode explores one of the most important distinctions of the entire experience: the environment is not secondary to the medicine—the people are the medicine. Arkana is not just a retreat center; it is a living ecosystem designed to make it safe enough to stop performing and start being real. When judgment evaporates, and egos are checked at the door, something ancient reawakens. Trust becomes the air you breathe. Authenticity becomes effortless. Healing accelerates. By the third and final night of Ayahuasca, the work had shifted. There was no war. No descent. No funerals. Grandmother wasn't teaching anymore; she was integrating. Confirming. Blessing. What once felt overwhelming now appeared as memory, perspective, and clarity. The darkness was never removed; it was revealed as temporary. And for the first time, it became clear that both the darkness and the light were never happening to me. They were moving through me. Day Five introduced San Pedro, Huachuma, the Medicine of the Heart. Where Ayahuasca turns you inward to meet your shadows, San Pedro moves you outward into connection, unity, empathy, and love. Under the guidance of Alcides, a man who doesn't just tell stories but transmits truth, the group experienced something rare and unmistakable: collective heart coherence. Not symbolic. Not poetic. Physically real. Fourteen nervous systems beating as one. This episode captures the final transmission of the Sacred Valley: connection isn't something you create, it's what remains when you remove the barriers. The heart has always been unified. It's the ego that divides it. San Pedro didn't give us anything new; it revealed what had always been there beneath the masks, defenses, and personas. As the fire burned low beneath the Andean sky, one final truth became clear: plant medicine isn't the point, it's the doorway. Nothing fixes you. Nothing completes you. These medicines remove what was never yours to carry and reveal who you've been all along. This is the ceremony after the ceremony.And this is where the journey home truly begins. Make Sense? For more information on the Arkana Spiritual Center: www.arkanainternational.com Follow Dr. JC Doornick and the Makes Sense Academy: ► Makes Sense Substack - https://drjcdoornick.substack.com ► Instagram: / drjcdoornick ►Facebook:  / makessensepodcast ►YouTube:  / drjcdoornick MAKES SENSE PODCAST Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. This podcast explores topics that expand human consciousness and enhance performance. On the Makes Sense Podcast, we acknowledge that it's who you are that determines how well what you do works, and that perception is a subjective and acquired taste. When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at begin to change. Welcome to the uprising of the sleepwalking masses. Welcome to the Makes Sense with Dr. JC Doornick Podcast. SUBSCRIBE/RATE/REVIEW & SHARE our new podcast. FOLLOW Podcast: You will find a "Follow" button in the top right. This will enable the podcast software to alert you when a new episode launches each week. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1WHfKWDDReMtrGFz4kkZs9?si=003780ca147c4aec Podcast Affiliates: Kwik Learning: Many people ask me where I get all these topics, which I've been covering for almost 15 years. I have learned to read nearly four times faster and retain information 10 times better with Kwik Learning. Learn how to learn and earn with Jim Kwik. Get his program at a special discount here: https://jimkwik.com/dragon OUR SPONSORS: Makes Sense Academy: A private mastermind and psychologically safe environment full of the Mindset and Action steps that will help you begin to thrive. The Makes Sense Academy. https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy/about The Sati Experience: A retreat designed for the married couple that truly loves one another, yet wants to take their love to that higher magical level. Relax, reestablish, and renew your love at the Sati Experience. https://www.satiexperience.com0:00 - Intro1:04 - Into the Mountains7:12 - Thanksgiving in Peru9:07 -  A New Definition of Family 10:27 - To drink or not to drink again? That is the question? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New methods in antivenom technology may yield a treatment that works on most of the cobras in Africa, thanks to the blood of alpacas and some very clever scientists. Then we follow up with two new species of sleepyhead snake from Venezuala. Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/herphighlights Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/herphighlights/shop Full reference list available here: http://www.herphighlights.podbean.com Main Paper References: Ahmadi S, Burlet NJ, Benard-Valle M, Guadarrama-Martínez A, Kerwin S, Cardoso IA, Marriott AE, Edge RJ, Crittenden E, Neri-Castro E, Fernandez-Quintero ML, Nguyen GTT, O'Brien C, Wouters Y, Kalogeropoulos K, Thumtecho S, Ebersole TW, Dahl CH, Glegg-Sørensen EU, Jansen T, Boddum K, Manousaki E, Rivera-de-Torre E, Ward AB, Morth JP, Alagón A, Mackessy SP, Ainsworth S, Menzies SK, Casewell NR, Jenkins TP, Ljungars A, Laustsen AH. 2025. Nanobody-based recombinant antivenom for cobra, mamba and rinkhals bites. Nature. DOI: 10.1038/s41586-025-09661-0. Species of the Bi-Week: Esqueda LF, Rojas-Runjaic FJM, Prudente A, Bazó S, Navarrete LF, Carmargo-Sillet E, Ortiz JC, Correa C, Guerrero P, Urra F. 2025. A first phylogenetic and taxonomic approach to sleepyhead snakes from Venezuela (Dipsadidae: Atractus), with the description of two new Andean species. Organisms Diversity & Evolution. DOI: 10.1007/s13127-025-00682-1. Other Links/Mentions: https://www.redbubble.com/people/herphighlights/shop  Editing and Music: Intro/outro – Treehouse by Ed Nelson Species Bi-week theme – Michael Timothy Other Music – The Passion HiFi, https://www.thepassionhifi.com

The Andean Condor is one of the largest flying birds in the world. With a wingspan that can stretch over 10 feet across, the condor doesn't flap so much as sail, using rising thermals to glide across the Andes for hours. Once revered in Inca mythology as a messenger of the gods, the Andean Condor now graces the coat of arms of Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, and Ecuador. But like many scavengers, condor populations are declining due to threats like lead poisoning and habitat loss.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hi friend — welcome back to The Habit Within! I'm Camille Kinzler, and today we're diving into something that's been showing up everywhere in my life lately: giving — what it means, why it matters, and how to reconnect with the purest, most aligned version of it.If you've ever wondered how to give from a truly open heart — without obligation, without expectation, and without that quiet hope for something in return — this episode will feel like a deep exhale.Because giving is supposed to feel good. It's supposed to feel aligned. It's supposed to feel like overflow — not sacrifice.So today we're exploring the deeper spiritual laws that shape the way we give and receive, and how to reconnect with generosity as a natural, effortless flow of energy rather than a transaction.In this episode, I share:Why pure giving is actually harder than we think — and why most of us were taught a tangled version of itThe universal Law of Giving & Receiving and how energy circulates when we give without attachmentWhy withholding interrupts the very flow we want to experienceWhat gift-giving taught me this holiday season and why it awakened something in meThe difference between giving from alignment versus giving from expectation, guilt, or obligationHow the Andean concept of AYNI (sacred reciprocity) beautifully captures the heart of generous, connected givingA personal story from my childhood and how early experiences around “expected thank-you notes” shaped my understanding of generosityWhy receiving with an open heart is every bit as important as givingA simple invitation for you to try one act of pure giving this week — with no announcement, no validation-seeking, no attachmentThis episode is an invitation to come back to the essence of generosity — the place where giving becomes joyful, expansive, and deeply human again.Big TakeawaysPure giving activates a flow of energy that always returns to you — but not in transactional ways.AYNI teaches us that reciprocity is sacred, natural, and communal — not owed.True generosity never drains you; sacrifice and resentment do.Receiving openly is part of the energetic rhythm of abundance.One act of pure giving can recalibrate your heart in profound ways.I'd love to hear from youWhat's one act of pure giving you're inspired to try this week?Message me on Instagram or share your reflection — I love hearing how these conversations land in your real, everyday life.If you're tired of feeling exhausted, irritable, moody, and just not like yourself, schedule a free 30-minute consultation so I can help you feel like YOU again Fill out this brief form (2 min) to schedule a free 30-minute call. Love the show? Leave a 5-star review, and let me know what hit home for you. Find me on Instagram @camille_kinzler and leave me a DM!

What if the darkest day of the year was an invitation more potent than you ever realized?For this Winter Solstice episode, Cara sits down with her dear friend: Coach and Herbalist, Stephanie Burg to explore the quiet magic of this seasonal turning point, and the rituals it inspires. Stephanie shares how her work with somatics, trauma resolution, and plant medicine led her to shape her life and business around solstice archetypes, while Cara reflects on the unexpected lessons winter has taught her in both Hawaii and Colorado.Together they talk about loving the dark, honoring deep rest, and stepping out of the January 1 hustle so you can move with nature's actual rhythms. You'll also hear simple, meaningful ways to welcome the return of light without turning it into a project.Lastly, Stephanie shares highlights from her Winter Solstice Wellness and Rituals collection herbal support and deeper guidance.  Be sure to check out her herbal store at the links below. If you're craving permission to slow your pace, reconnect with the season, and add a little wonder to the longest night, this conversation will feel like a gentle exhale.Connect with Cara!Website -⁠⁠⁠https://www.caraviana.com/⁠Instagram -⁠https://www.instagram.com/cara_viana/⁠Facebook Page -⁠https://www.facebook.com/caraviana⁠YouTube -⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/caraviana⁠Stephanie's Bio:Stephanie Burg provides women with the spaces and tools to liberate themselves from trauma, past conditioning, old storylines, and everything the world tells them they “should” or “shouldn't” be.A former professional ballerina, Stephanie is now a Trauma-Informed, Certified Integrative Health & Transformational Life Coach, Psychedelic Preparation & Integration Guide, Certified Breathwork Facilitator, Somatic Healing & Embodiment Guide, Andean & Amazonian Plant Medicine Apprentice, Folk Herbalist, and Sacred Circle Facilitator. With almost 13 years of experience, Stephanie supports her community through immersive retreats, private mentorship, online group programs, and her Healing Products apothecary—offering handcrafted herbal medicines and ritual tools.Stephanie's work has been featured in ABC News, Colorado Public Radio, Dance Magazine, Mind Body Green, Elephant Journal, Tiny Buddha, and other national and local publications. She was honored as one of Charleston, SC's “50 Most Progressive” celebrating the most forward-thinking individuals having an impact on the future of Charleston.Inspired by artists and leaders who break free from societal norms to share their gifts with the world, Stephanie's work is an offering of deep devotion—to uplift humanity and guide others in reclaiming their freedom, wholeness, and soul's expression.Website: https://www.stephanieburgcoaching.com/Healing Products Apothecary: https://www.stephanieburgcoaching.com/shopInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemburg/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sburgcoachingInsight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/stephanieburg/guided-meditations

This month on Unpacked, we're diving into Afar's just-released Where to Go list—but this year's picks are different. In 2026, we want to lessen the burden on overtouristed destinations and expand visitation to other parts of the world. Our editors carefully selected 24 emerging regions and overlooked locales that will inspire your next great adventure. For Peru, that means looking beyond Machu Picchu and Cusco to discover what lies south—a region of white volcanic cities, canyons twice as deep as the Grand Canyon, and a food scene that rivals Lima's in flavor (if not fame). In this episode, host Aislyn Greene talks with Mark Johanson, a Chile-based travel writer and author of Mars on Earth: Wanderings in the World's Driest Desert. Mark recently explored southern Peru—from the gleaming colonial streets of Arequipa to the condor-filled skies above the Colca Canyon—and found a landscape rich with adventure, history, and some of the heartiest food in the Andes. Plan Your Southern Peru Getaway In Arequipa Stay at Cirqa—a luxury hotel in a 16th-century monastery Explore the Santa Catalina Monastery—a city-within-a-city with salmon-pink walls and centuries of history Eat at a traditional picanterías like La Nueva Palomino or the more modern Victoria Picantería Try the rocoto relleno (stuffed spicy pepper), chupe de camarones (river shrimp chowder), and adobo arequipeño (tangy pork stew) Wash it down with chicha de guiñapo—the original Andean purple corn beer served in huge glasses called "el caporal" Colca Canyon & Beyond Stay at Puquio—Peru's first safari-style adventure camp in Colca Canyon Watch dozens of Andean condors ride the thermals at sunrise Hike into the canyon and experience the climate shift from cold highlands to near-tropical canyon floor Mountain bike down a volcano (for the brave) or hike up one (for the rest of us) Cotahuasi & Toro Muerto Stay at Tinajani—a new tented camp in the Tinajani Canyon Explore pre-Inca ruins with very few other visitors Experience the wind-swept plains and golden seasonal landscapes Lake Titicaca Stay at Titilaka—with a new sister property coming in 2027 Visit the world's highest navigable lake at 12,500 feet Spot flamingos in high-altitude lagoons along the way Getting Around Belmond Andean Explorer—a luxury train connecting Arequipa to Lake Titicaca and Cusco SA Expeditions—for tailor-made trips and off-the-beaten-path Qhapaq Ñan (ancient Incan trail) adventures Resources Follow Mark's work on his website and pick up his book Mars on Earth Explore all 24 destinations on our Where to Go in 2026 list Follow us on Instagram: @afarmedia Stay Connected Sign up for our podcast newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Behind the Mic⁠⁠⁠, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode.  Explore our other podcasts, View From Afar, about the people and companies shaping the future of travel, and ⁠Travel Tales⁠⁠⁠, which celebrates first-person narratives about the way travel changes us. Unpacked by Afar is part of ⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media⁠⁠⁠'s podcast network. Please contact ⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sweden has been in the news recently in Colombia. Yes, Ikea has been establishing a presence in Bogotá and Medellín, and the Grupo Familia consumer packaged goods company is now part of Essity, but notably, Colombia has chosen to upgrade its 1970s era tactical fighters with Saab Gripen fighter jets manufactured in Sweden. The price tag has not been announced on the deal, but several years ago, the Colombian government had earmarked $678 million USD equivalent in the national budget for the aircraft acquisition. What many people may be unaware of though, is that the countries have a 150 year bilateral diplomatic history together. The countries' ties go far beyond merely commercial ventures. A 19th century Swede even was appointed governor by the fledgeling government after Colombia gained independence from Spain. Sweden has several cultural, peace-building, civil society, and humanitarian initiatives both in Colombia and throughout the Andean region. Ambassador Helena Storm made time in her busy schedule to speak with Loren Moss, the executive editor of Finance Colombia, where they discussed the bilateral relationship, Storm's impressions of the country over her time here, and the potential for deepening ties between the two countries.See the whole article here: https://www.financecolombia.com/ambas...Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/writeContact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-un...Read more at Finance Colombia: https://www.financecolombia.com/ Subscribe to Finance Colombia for free: https://www.fcsubscribe.com/ Read more at Cognitive Business News: https://cognitivebusiness.news/ The place for bilingual talent! https://empleobilingue.com/ More about Loren Moss: https://lorenmoss.com/write Contact us: https://unidodigital.media/contact-unido-digital-llc/

Send us a textJames recounts his latest adventure in Ecuador at the 8th Andean Orchid Conference. Caleb and James discuss the trip, covering orchid education, recent conservation efforts, orchid culture, cloud forests, and much more!Thanks for listening to The Orchid Pod. Send us an email at theorchidpod@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail/text at +1-678-6ORCHID (+1-678-667-2443 - Standard rates apply)

Healing the Soul, Opening the Heart: The Spiritual Path to Love with Shakti Bottazzi If you want an extraordinary second half of life with deep self love and a partner who truly sees you, this conversation is for you. In this episode of Midlife Love Out Loud, Junie Moon sits down with modern day medicine woman Shakti Batazi to explore how unhealed trauma and early conditioning still shape your love life today and what it really takes to attract soul aligned love in midlife. Shakti has spent decades studying with spiritual masters from Eastern, Andean, Jesuit, and Native American traditions and brings a powerful blend of corporate savvy, deep spiritual wisdom, and practical tools to help you heal and remember who you really are. You will learn How “big T” and “little t” trauma from childhood still influence who you choose and how you show up in love Why you might be attracting people to your mask instead of your authentic self The moment Shakti chose to be chosen and stopped abandoning herself for love The difference between surface self care and true self love and self respect How to use spiritual practice and simple morning rituals to fill your cup, trust your intuition, and become magnetic to aligned love If you are tired of repeating the same painful patterns in relationships and you are ready to feel free, chosen, and cherished in the second half of life, this episode will speak right to your heart. Shakti Bottazzi is a modern-day Medicine Woman. She has studied the spiritual path for decades with Masters from the Eastern philosophies as well as Masters in Andean, Jesuit and Native American traditions. Shakti also has over 30 years of high-level corporate experience. She is a Fulbright Scholar, motivational speaker and Certified Coach. She has incorporated her wisdom into a vast repertoire of tools to create her unique transmission and body of work. Those who work with her become empowered to expand their spiritual gifts and trust their intuition, experience healing transformation, and become deeply connected to their own soul's path to lead a life of inspired action, purpose, passion, and prosperity. Grab your Morning Mindfulness Success Kit here:  http://theawakenpath.com Learn more about Junie here: https://www.midlifeloveoutloud.com

¡Allinllachu! This episode features a Quechua-language conversation with Cristopher Vargas, a Cusco-based Quechua translator and storyteller who dubs well-known anime and films into Quechua on TikTok and YouTube. He was one of the young fellows of the 2025 National Geographic Photo Camp in Washington, D.C., and later joined Professor Odi Gonzales's Quechua classes at NYU's Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS). His work is part of a growing movement of Quechua language revitalization and cultural reclamation among younger generations in the Andes and across the diaspora. More and more, youth are using social media and digital platforms to promote and circulate Quechua and other forms of Andean knowledge. Film dubbing has become a powerful strategy within this movement, raising key questions about copyright, translation ethics, language preservation, and cultural identity. It also underscores the urgent need for Indigenous communities--especially children and youth--to access media in their own languages. Thank you for tuning in to the Kuskalla Podcast.  If you enjoy this podcast, you can support it by sharing it, hitting subscribe, or leaving a review. Our podcast is produced by Red Media and Red Nation; please consider supporting our work if you don't already on Patreon: www.patreon.com/redmediapr Follow us on social media: @KuskallaPodcast on Twitter; @KuskallaPodcast on IG Kuskalla Abya Yala https://kuskallaabyayala.weebly.com/

Do you feel cut off from your family story and heritage, unsure where you belong? This weeks guest, Lorena Saavedra Smith, offers a grounded path back home. She transformed intergenerational pain into practical wisdom. Lorena will show how to reconnect with your roots through nature, reciprocity, and everyday rituals based on Andean teachings on living well that calm anxiety and shame.  Lorena Saavedra Smith is a pacha philosopher and ecopsychologist. Originally from Perú and replanted to the US, Lorena is a lifelong storyteller and keeper of Andean ancestral wisdom and medicine. With more than two decades of experience in the wellness industry, Lorena draws on a multidisciplinary background to help others find healing through inner wisdom and the healing powers of nature. Tune in to learn how to meet fear with steady presence, and weave your dreams with your deep roots. You will walk away with clear language for your story, nature-based practices you can try today, and a kinder way to hold yourself, your family, and your future.

Ready for a fabulous gay retirement in Ecuador?Thinking about retiring abroad? You're not alone. In Ep. 616 we break down Ecuador—a country that punches above its weight with year-round spring weather, U.S. dollar convenience, solid healthcare, and a much lower cost of living. We cover legal landscape (marriage since 2019; gender recognition 2024), where stigma still shows up, and our Top 5 Ecuador cities for gay retirees—Salinas, Cotacachi, Guayaquil, Quito, Cuenca—with 2BR rent ranges, cost-of-living vs. U.S., and our Queer Money Retirement Rating for each.Key TakeawaysReal savings: Many Ecuador cities run ~50–70% cheaper than the U.S., with rents that can be a fraction of stateside prices.Climate win: Highland zones offer “eternal spring”—often no A/C or snow shovels.Queer reality: Legal wins exist, but visibility and safety vary by city; Quito leads for LGBTQ+ infrastructure, Cuenca for expat ease.Trade-offs: Big-city perks vs. crime hot spots (e.g., Guayaquil), beach life vs. tourist pricing (Salinas), quiet charm vs. fewer queer spaces (Cotacachi/Cuenca).Chapters:00:00 – Intro: Why Ecuador keeps popping for LGBTQ+ retirees02:29 – #5 Salinas (beach town, Vox gay disco): 2BR ~$500–$800 | COL ~50–65% ↓ | Rating 6/1004:37 – #4 Cotacachi (quiet Andean base): 2BR ~$450–$600 | COL ~60–70% ↓ | Rating 7/1006:29 – #3 Guayaquil (big-city energy): 2BR ~$620 | COL ~60–65% ↓ | crime caveat | Rating 7/1009:11 – #2 Quito (capital & queer hub): 2BR ~$675–$1,300 | COL ~54–63% ↓ | Rating 8/1011:40 – #1 Cuenca (expat favorite): 2BR ~$300–$600 | COL ~60–70% ↓ | Rating 9/1013:51 – Next up & wrap upLinks referenced in this episode:queermoneypodcast.com/citiesqueermoneypodcast.com/hgrcalcMentioned in this episode:Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Faster Here!Want a European passport with access to living in nearly any European country? Just click the link below to find out how. Get Your Portugal Golden Visa Here!

We live in a world that worships the mind, yet forgets the body, the vessel that holds ancient intelligence from millions of years of evolution.    We are reclaiming and coming home to our bodies, learning its language, and letting it lead us.   I talk about how trauma, culture, and conditioning disconnect us from our physical selves, and how true spiritual growth begins when we return to the body with reverence.    Your body isn't just a vehicle; it's a living archive of wisdom, intuition, and connection to the earth. When we learn to listen, we find peace, balance, and the keys to our highest evolution.   Today in this episode:   Understand your body as your most powerful spiritual teacher Cultivate daily dialogue with your body through intuitive listening Reclaim safety, trust, and guidance within yourself Embody “ayne,” the Andean principle of right relationship with all things   Get ready to move out of the mind and into embodied consciousness - to live, breathe, and move from the deep knowing that already exists within.   I'm with you on this journey.    Xoxo, Sarah  Helpful Links:   Join us in THE JOURNEY Our mentorship portal https://sarahnoble.com/journey/   Subscribe to our Substack for exclusive teachings and content.  https://snoble.substack.com/   The Devotion Codes is a FREE transmission that guides you out of the cycle of self-discipline and self-control, and into the loving embrace of self-devotion. Listen here! https://schoolforthesoul.learnworlds.com/course/the-devotion-codes-free   Take the quiz! Discover The Intuitive Language of your Soul  https://sarahnoble.com/quiz-landing-page/   Follow us on youtube  https://www.youtube.com/@sarahnoble-awakened   Dive into our Intuitive Development Courses at School for the Soul  https://sarahnoble.com/soulcourses/   Meditate with me on the Insight Timer App https://insig.ht/7pToN8LxVmb?utm_source=copy_link   Want to be a guest on the podcast? Apply here!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2iitYw5Fkf8k8r878kImR6svk8YeytB_N4fr0lv2tA3Znyg/viewform PODCAST EDITOR: Angelina Gurrola  https://theintentionaledit.com/   PODCAST ART: Vanessa  Guerrero  https://www.elevationdesignstudio.co/ Want to Find Out More about Sarah?   WRITER • MYSTIC • CREATIVE • SPIRITUAL MENTOR Throughout my life I have been guided by the warrioress archetype, an independent female spirit whose primary purpose is to achieve freedom and sovereignty of her life. This was not always a conscious endeavor for me, yet she pulled at my heart and led me on adventures far and wide and wild. She has taught me to live by spirals and wheels and cycles. To live each day as a ritual, knowing that I am the source of my life. Everything comes FROM me and that my obstacles are actually the path to living an even greater and wilder existence. She has shown me that true LEADERS rally for and with life, not against it. So, now I live in devotion to a higher standard of LIFE for us all.   You can find more resources at the links below…   Website: http://www.SarahNoble.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awakened.embodied.empowered/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/awakened.embodied.empowered Substack: https://snoble.substack.com/ Email: Hello@SarahNoble.com

Most people try to “heal” their brain with supplements, mindset, or meditation—but this episode reveals the deeper protocol to actually grow a new brain, reverse stress damage, activate 1,100 healing genes, and unlock higher human performance at any age. You'll learn how neuroplasticity, mitochondria repair, plant-based NRF2 activators, and energetic practices work together to rebuild the brain and extend longevity. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey sits down with Alberto Villoldo, Ph.D.—medical anthropologist, neuroscientist, energy medicine pioneer, and founder of The Four Winds Society, the gold-standard school for modern shamans. He has spent 25+ years studying Amazonian and Andean healing traditions, led the Biological Self-Regulation Lab at San Francisco State University to explore psychosomatic medicine, and authored more than 25 bestselling books on neuroscience, functional medicine, and energy healing. Few people on earth bridge ancient biohacking and modern brain science at this level. He also reveals the forms of nicotine that are safest (spoiler: it's not vapes or cigarettes), how nicotine works at the receptor level, and what the science says about long-term health effects. This episode blends functional medicine, brain optimization, and biohacking into one powerful, myth-busting breakdown. You'll learn: • How to grow a new brain every 22 days using neuroplasticity and mitochondria support • Why plant medicines and NRF2 activators can turn on 1,100 healing genes in 24 hours • The surprising link between nootropics, psychedelics, serotonin, and endogenous DMT • How mindset, belief systems, and placebo/nocebo shape immune function and metabolism • Why RFK's chronic disease warning connects to viral evolution and immune collapse • The real reason carnivore diets work—and when they fail without gut repair • Peptides, GLP-1 agonists, and the future of functional medicine hacking • Why most people sabotage themselves and how to stop fighting your own biology This is essential listening for anyone serious about biohacking, human performance, and longevity, and for those who want to understand how functional biology and mitochondrial science are redefining recovery, energy, and aging. Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: NRF2 activation, Neurogenesis and hippocampus repair, Plant-based epigenetic triggers, Psychosomatic health, Serotonin to DMT conversion, Pineal gland methylation, Parasites and brain inflammation, Viral-driven evolution, GLP-1 agonists and longevity, Psilocybin lifespan extension, Autophagy and brain cleanup, Energetic medicine training, Functional peptides, BPC-157, Breathwork and CO2 tolerance, mTOR cycling, Cold exposure and dopamine, Mindset-driven immune function Thank you to our sponsors! • EMR-Tek | https://www.emr-tek.com/DAVE and use code DAVE for 40% off. • Essentia | Go to https://myessentia.com/dave and use code DAVE for $100 off The Dave Asprey Upgrade. • Timeline | Head to https://www.timeline.com/dave to get 10% off your first order. • fatty15 | Go to https://fatty15.com/dave and save an extra $15 when you subscribe with code DAVE. 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In 1945, the Nobel Committee awarded its prize for literature to Gabriela Mistral (1889-1957) "for her lyric poetry which, inspired by powerful emotions, has made her name a symbol of the idealistic aspirations of the entire Latin American world." Born in a rural Andean valley and abandoned by her free-spirited father at the age of three, Mistral struggled for the right to be a teacher - and then went on to help reform the Chilean educational system to improve the lives of women and the impoverished. After experiencing heartbreak and several tragedies, her poetry collection Desolación ("Desolation" or "Despair") (1922) made her one of Latin America's most revered writers. In this episode, Jacke looks at the life and works of this remarkable poet, whose constant search for truths in nature and humanity informed a body of work that continues to delight and inspire. Join Jacke on a trip through literary England (signup closing soon)! The History of Literature Podcast Tour is happening in May 2026! Act now to join Jacke and fellow literature fans on an eight-day journey through literary England in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠John Shors Travel⁠⁠⁠. Scheduled stops include The Charles Dickens Museum, Dr. Johnson's house, Jane Austen's Bath, Tolkien's Oxford, Shakespeare's Globe Theater, and more. Find out more by emailing jackewilsonauthor@gmail.com or masahiko@johnshorstravel.com, or by contacting us through our website ⁠⁠⁠historyofliterature.com⁠⁠⁠. Or visit the ⁠⁠⁠History of Literature Podcast Tour itinerary⁠⁠⁠ at ⁠⁠⁠John Shors Travel⁠⁠⁠. The music in this episode is by Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠gabrielruizbernal.com⁠⁠. Help support the show at ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/literature ⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠historyofliterature.com/donate ⁠⁠⁠. The History of Literature Podcast is a member of Lit Hub Radio and the Podglomerate Network. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠thepodglomerate.com/historyofliterature⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Alberto Villoldo spent years studying Amazonian and Andean shamanic practices, and he noticed something shocking: the illnesses we treat with pills are often rooted in spiritual disconnection. In this episode of the Align Podcast, he joins Aaron to reveal how ancient healing traditions, brain chemistry, and energy medicine intersect. From the pineal gland to soul retrieval, Dr. Villoldo offers insights that challenge the limits of modern medicine and open the door to deep, personal healing.OUR GUESTMedical anthropologist Alberto Villoldo Ph.D. has studied the shamanic healing practices of the Amazon and Andes for over 25 years. He is the founder of the Four Winds Society, an organization dedicated to the bridging of ancient shamanic traditions with modern medicine and psychology. The Four Winds Society Light Body School is internationally recognized as the Gold Standard in shamanic education, preparing wise and ethical energy medicine practitioners. Villoldo is author of numerous books, including Power Up Your Brain; Shaman, Healer, Sage; Mending the Past and Healing the Future with Soul Retrieval; The Four Insights; Courageous Dreaming; One Spirit Medicine and his latest release A Shaman's Miraculous Tools for Healing. thefourwinds.comALBERTO VILLOLDO