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In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, host Laurel Beversdorf explores the concept of 'dead butt syndrome' or 'gluteal amnesia', debunking both as a non-evidence-based myths perpetuated in fitness and health discussions. Laurel discusses the misleading information in a recent New York Times article titled Sitting All Day Can Cause Dead Butt Syndrome, and emphasizes the importance of evidence-based terms and ideas in understanding pain and body function. She outlines the dangers of accepting unsupported medical terms, advises on better exercise practices, and stresses the significance of regular, whole-body strength training for overall health. Listener feedback is also addressed, touching on the podcast's approach to myth-busting and health education.00:00 Introduction and Personal Check-In01:17 Understanding Dead Butt Syndrome03:03 Debunking the Myth: Evidence and Expert Opinions06:10 Critique of the New York Times Article09:12 Addressing Listener Feedback12:51 The Problem with Sensationalism in Media16:45 The Complexity of Pain and Misleading Diagnoses32:28 Exploring Gluteus Maximus Firing Patterns33:11 Factors Predicting Athletic Injuries33:48 Critiquing the New York Times Article34:18 Debunking Gluteal Amnesia Myths36:02 The Problem with Pathologizing Normal44:23 Understanding Muscle Cramping56:45 Effective Movement and Pain Prevention58:23 Upcoming Classes and CoursesFree offerings mentioned in this podcast:Take a free class with Laurel and get the replay - Escape the Gride: A Multi-Planar Banded FlowGet on the Waitlist for Bone Density Course and get the only discount for Spring 2025 cohortGet the free Bone Density Mini-Course: Barbell 101Resources mentioned in this podcast:Greg Lehman on "Trojan horsing" Conspirituality Podcast on Post-Truth AmericaSitting All Day Can Cause Dead Butt SyndromeHave the Butt Muscles of the World Gone Silent?Muscle Recruitment Patterns During the Prone Leg ExtensionTest showing more gm activity in presence of painPeople with low back pain do not have a delayed firing of GM

Healthy systems, be they families, organizations, or countries, require healthy leadership. In our work as therapists, coaches, and cultural critics, we pay attention to the following question: How does one communicate to the larger system that they are a healthy leader?   This week, we talk with Matthew Remski (@matthew_remski), co-host of the Conspirituality podcast (@conspiritualitypod) about two strategies that folks use to develop influence.   Charisma.   Vibes.   Of course, these are notoriously difficult entities to quantify. And as we talk about with Matthew, there are significant consequences to a system when it assesses success primarily through one's charisma and vibes.    A system that places high value on charisma and the construction of vibes is one that is prone to practice jackassdom. The projection of an emotional experience at the expense of healthy discussion about policies, positions, and context encourages moralism, virtue signaling, and blaming.   Matthew talks with us about: Experience versus expertise The yoga industry and charisma Manufactured charisma The -isms and moral superiority The dangers of self-flagellation and perfectionism as agents of change Check out Episode #80: How to Do Social Justice This Election Season Without Being a Jackass: When Charisma and Vibes Interfere With Healthy Communication, with Matthew Remski of the Conspirituality Podcast whereve you get your podcasts.  

Here's the first installment of a regular timeline cleanser featuring interviews with folks reflecting on hope, faith, resilience and building community in hard times.  You know—all the things that conspirituality itself can't offer. These are short, personal visits in which Matthew asks each guest the same five questions about their life wisdom—at least as it's coming together in this moment. To start this series, Matthew hearkens back to the roots of Conspirituality Podcast in the yoga world with guest Jivana Heyman. Jivana is the founder and director of Accessible Yoga, an organization dedicated to increasing access to the yoga teachings and supporting yoga teachers. He's the author of Accessible Yoga: Poses and Practices for Every Body; Yoga Revolution: Building a Practice of Courage & Compassion; and The Teacher's Guide to Accessible Yoga: Best Practices for Sharing Yoga with Every Body.  BTW: here are the five questions. You can think about them too. What terrifies you most in these times? What is the most meaningful and supportive idea or story you return to for reliable wisdom and relief? What is the greatest obstacle you face in forming community relationships, and how do you work to overcome it? If you were responsible for comforting and guiding a child terrified of climate catastrophe, how would you do it? What would you say?  If your wisest ancestor came in a dream to offer you one piece of advice about living in difficult times, what would it be? Show Notes jivanaheyman.com 9: Ableism in Conspiracy Theories (w/Jivana Heyman) — Conspirituality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GENDER!! Ever hear of it?! Lina's popping off on the presidential election, right-wing weird shit, and the subtle leak of conspirituality-adjacent terms like ‘divine masculine & feminine' into sex education spaces. She also goes into why her submission doesn't feel feminine, but an intense space to reckon with the masculine. Controversial? Probably!  To support the pod and join our thriving ask a sub community of kinky pocket friends, Join Patreon starting at $6/month! Subscribe to the subby substack here. See the paid post archive here. Submit questions for this podcast as voice memos to podcast@askasub.com Find the excellent Conspirituality Podcast here. Go here for information on how to record a voice memo Get 20% off your order at http://www.momotaroapotheca.com with code LINADUNE Twitter | @Lina.Dune | @askasub2.0 CREDITS Created, Hosted, Produced and Edited by Lina Dune With Additional Support from Mr. Dune Artwork by Kayleigh Denner Music by Dan Molad

Matthew Remski - ConspiritualityDivorced: Roman CatholicismToday's guest is journalist and author MATTHEW REMSKI. In addition to being the author of 8 books of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, Matthew is co-host of the wildly popular Conspirituality Podcast. I asked him to join me after hearing his presentation “When Spirituality is a Broken Space,” at the Symposium on Death and Bereavement Studies, hosted by Dr. Terri Daniel. Today, Matthew shares insights into how conspirituality and capitalism hijacked COVID.RESOURCES MENTIONED·         CONSPIRITUALITY: How New Age Conspiracy Theories Became A Health Threat, by Derek Beres, Matthew Remski, & Julian Walker·         Love, Terror, and Brainwashing, by Alexandra Stein·        Practice and All is Coming: Abuse, Cult Dynamics, and Healing in Yoga and Beyond, by Matthew Remski·         Critical Thinking Cards and posters available here: https://www.schoolofthought.org/projectsFIND MATTHEW:https://www.conspirituality.net/https://matthewremski.com/wordpress/Support the Divorcing Religion podcast by becoming a Member of the CORT YouTube channel When you Support this podcast by joining our YouTube membership (starting as low as $3/month) you'll get early access to all of our new content, access to badges and special chat emojis, and more. Every dollar helps, so sign up to be a member today by clicking "Join" under the video. Subscribe to the audio-only version here: https://www.divorcing-religion.com/religious-trauma-podcastFollow Janice and the Conference on Religious Trauma on Social Media: Mastodon: JaniceSelbie@mas.toThreads: Wisecounsellor@threads.net Twitter: https://twitter.com/divorcereligionTwitter: https://twitter.com/Wise_counsellorTwitter: https://twitter.com/ComeToCORTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DivorcingReligionTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janiceselbieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisecounsellor/The Divorcing Religion Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you need help with your mental health, please consult a qualified, secular, mental health clinician.Support the show

This week the author and hose of the Conspirituality podcast, Derek Beres joins me to talk about the strange axis between spirituality, wellness and conspiracy theories that have taken over the internet.  We don't pull any punches in this conversation, touching on the rise of anti-vaccine conspiracies, lizard people, coffee enemas, and how the neuroscientist Andrew Huberman has seemed to shuck off the aura of respectability and turned into a full-throated pseudoscientist.  Conspirituality Webpage: https://www.conspirituality.net/  Podcast: Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conspirituality/id1515827446 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2imIsM2NZRPpQvI56TLdM5 Book:https://amzn.to/48rQWKy Derek Beres on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@derekberes Support this show on Patreon and get exclusive EARLY ACCESS and access to a private discord server:  Read my Substack Newsletter Scott Carney Investigates Podcast Books: ⁠The Wedge⁠  ⁠What Doesn't Kill Us⁠ ⁠The Enlightenment Trap⁠ The Vortex The Red Market Social Media: YouTube  Instagram  Facebook    Twitter  Bluesky  ©PokeyBear LLC (2023)

Julian Walker, one of the trio that makes up the Conspirituality Podcast, delves into the intersections of yoga, meditation, psychadelics, psychology, science, and culture, offering a critical lens on the blend of conspiracy theories with spirituality. His background, originating from Zimbabwe and South Africa and transitioning to Los Angeles since 1990, enriches his exploration of New Age spirituality, cult dynamics, and the psychological underpinnings of yoga and meditation practices. Alongside co-hosts Derek Beres and Matthew Remski, Walker dissects the dangerous confluence of New Age cults, wellness frauds, and conspiracy theories through the Conspirituality Podcast, aiming to dismantle the exploitative narratives that merge spiritual beliefs with paranoia. Julian Walker's Projects and Contributions: Conspirituality Podcast: Co-hosted with Derek Beres and Matthew Remski, this platform critiques the merger of conspiracy theories with spirituality, focusing on its impact on public health and the exploitation of spiritual beliefs. The podcast is a blend of journalism, cult research, and philosophical skepticism aimed at understanding and addressing the cultic dynamics within the yoga, wellness, and new spirituality realms. Conspirituality Podcast Writing: Walker is an avid writer, contributing to platforms like Elephant Journal and Medium. His articles delve into cults and gurus, spiritual bypassing, the neuroscience behind yoga practices, and the impact of quantum pseudoscience in New Age circles. His thoughtful explorations contribute significantly to the discourse on spirituality and wellness. Julian Walker on Medium Yoga and Teacher Training: Beyond his critical work, Walker is deeply involved in the practical aspects of yoga and meditation. He conducts yoga classes and teacher training programs in Los Angeles, embodying the practices he often scrutinizes in his writings and discussions. This hands-on experience enriches his critiques with practical insights into yoga and meditation. Bodywork and Dance Facilitation: Walker extends his expertise to bodywork and ecstatic dance, offering a holistic approach to wellness that integrates physical movement with psychological and spiritual health. His Dance Tribe events in Los Angeles are a testament to his commitment to exploring the healing aspects of movement and dance. Explore Julian Walker's Work: Conspirituality Podcast - A comprehensive exploration of the nexus between conspiracy theories and spirituality. Julian Walker on Medium - Articles and essays on cult dynamics, New Age spirituality, and the science of yoga and meditation. Freedom Becomes You - Walker's personal project focusing on the intersections of yoga, science, and personal growth. The art work behind Mr. Walker was made by Benjamin Cziller @ https://www.saatchiart.com/cziller                                                                   More from the podcast at https://gettherapybirmingham.com/

"This is the hard part about being intensive: that people have told us all our lives that we're dangerous. And mostly, I will tell you that we are not. That we just need to find the right structures. But the size of our emotional experience means that sometimes we can push ourselves over the edge."Grief is enormous. And there is a lot to grieve. And, as intensives, our ways of expressing grief are often unwelcome (at best) in an expansive culture. How do we honor the intensity of our grief, and process it. And also- how do we remember that we can do that, and so much else, in a community? How do we let others take up our burdens so that we can grieve and rest? And how do we take up those burdens for others? As usual, we will look for answers in community, in relationship, and in the earth. And let's also talk about how to keep our grief from harming us, physically. Because there is a shade of truth in phrases like 'my stomach is tied up into knots." And that truth can be very painful indeed.Relevant Links:About the Tank Man from Tiananmen Square: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_ManLeela's Substack! And the new poem: https://leelasinha.substack.com/p/fire-to-earth?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=reader2 The Conspirituality Podcast discusses Project 2025: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/187-project-2025-an-authoritarian-conspiracy/id1515827446?i=1000640530495Transcript and notes: https://dev.intensivesinstitute.com/captivate-podcast/honoring-the-intensity-of-intensive-griefRecorded 26 February 2024.

Life coaching can be shrouded in confusion. In this episode of The Gentle Rebel Podcast, I chat with Megan Malone, delving into the joys and challenges of coaching. Together, we dissect why some view it sceptically and explore avenues for life coaches to reverse the negative trends and misconceptions. Megan is an International Coach Federation (ICF) certified coach and has a Master's in Organisational Development. She sheds clear light on the nature of coaching and what to expect from working with a professionally accredited life coach. The Perception of Life Coaching Coaching is plagued by numerous misconceptions, fuelling doubts and suspicions regarding its validity. Particularly in the wake of controversial instances like Escaping Twin Flames, The Dream (Season Three), and The Conspirituality Podcast (186: Coaches Coaching Coaches), where self-proclaimed coaches have been exposed for questionable and, at times, harmful practices. It's imperative to address these misconceptions because each of us should be in a position to make informed assessments about what we're being sold in the name of coaching. For this we must foster greater awareness and comprehension of ethical practices. Navigating the life coaching industry can be confusing, primarily due to its lack of regulation. Anyone can call themselves a coach without adhering to any particular standards. This ambiguity has sparked discussions calling for industry regulation to delineate more precise professional and ethical practices. Nevertheless, organisations like the ICF provide clear guidance to affiliated practitioners. They mandate adherence to specific standards, ethics, and competencies. But for it to be truly effective, this type of voluntary self-regulation also requires a public awareness and understanding of what coaching is (and isn't). It is crucial to recognise how coaching differs from other helping interventions and understand its uniquely valuable purpose. The Difference Between Coaching, Therapy, Mentoring, and Consulting Coaching Coaching is a pathway to attaining a specific outcome or desired future state. A coach acts as a partner, guiding clients to make decisions for themselves and designing an intentional course for personal or professional growth. Therapy Therapy and counselling focus on aiding clients in mental health recovery, processing past trauma, and healing emotional distress. They explore and address past pain that is hindering present and future well-being. Mentoring Mentoring is guidance, teaching, and advice from someone more experienced in a particular field or role. Having traversed a similar path, a mentor imparts wisdom and support, focusing on skill and knowledge acquisition. Consulting Consulting addresses specific problems, challenges, or goals. A consultant will often observe and analyse a situation so they can offer expert suggestions, recommendations, and strategies for a person or organisation to implement. Why is Life Coaching Unregulated? Coaching operates under the premise that clients are inherently whole and capable of making sound life decisions. The coach facilitates self-awareness through questioning and active listening, aiding clients in identifying obstacles, envisioning future desires, and formulating strategies for progress. While regulated professions often require proven credentials, coaching's focus on client responsibility and self-directed growth means it's unlikely to become regulated. However, the rise of untrained coaches (and a wild west of coach training options) blurs the lines, with some assuming roles beyond their expertise, such as advising or diagnosing based solely on personal experience and interests. ICF-affiliated training programs emphasise a coach's role in guiding clients to find their own path rather than offering direct advice. This approach fosters motivation, reward, and confidence in clients' decisions,

In this episode, Anjel gets the chance to interview Matthew Remski one of the 3 co-hosts of the Conspirituality Podcast about their book and podcast. Content warning for discussions of cult dynamics, sexual abuse and discussions of the dark sorted past of Yoga.   Show notes and transcripts can be found here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-witch-podcast/support

Have you heard about Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation's blueprint to hollow out democracy and track women like cattle? Derek Beres of The Conspirituality Podcast joins to discuss how bright our future will be if Trump is re-elected. Comedian Nato Green is also back to talk about imagined anti-semitism on college campuses, the COP-28 debacle, and ruining Jewish-composed Christmas classics with Hasbara. It's dark, and perfect. Featuring: Derek Beres, Conspirituality Podcast Nato Green, comedian & union organizer ** THE BITCHUATION ROOM IS BACK AT SF SKETCHFEST on Sunday January 28th at 7pm with Miles Gray of The Daily Zeitgeist, Emma Vigeland of The Majority Report and Nato Green. Get tickets here: https://sched.co/1VUtt ** Francesca and Nato will also being doing LIVE stand up at Lost Church in San Francisco on Saturday January 27th at 7pm. Get tickets here: https://sched.co/1VUwM ** The Bitchuation Room Streams LIVE every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Friday *BONUS BISH* Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.comThe Bitchuation Room Streams LIVE every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Friday *BONUS BISH* Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com

Have you heard about Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation's blueprint to hollow out democracy and track women like cattle? Derek Beres of The Conspirituality Podcast joins to discuss how bright our future will be if Trump is re-elected. Comedian Nato Green is also back to talk about imagined anti-semitism on college campuses, the COP-28 debacle, and ruining Jewish-composed Christmas classics with Hasbara. It's dark, and perfect. Featuring: Derek Beres, Conspirituality Podcast Nato Green, comedian & union organizer ** THE BITCHUATION ROOM IS BACK AT SF SKETCHFEST on Sunday January 28th at 7pm with Miles Gray of The Daily Zeitgeist, Emma Vigeland of The Majority Report and Nato Green. Get tickets here: https://sched.co/1VUtt ** Francesca and Nato will also being doing LIVE stand up at Lost Church in San Francisco on Saturday January 27th at 7pm. Get tickets here: https://sched.co/1VUwM ** The Bitchuation Room Streams LIVE every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Friday *BONUS BISH* Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.comThe Bitchuation Room Streams LIVE every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Friday *BONUS BISH* Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com

On today's episode I'm joined by writer, author, podcaster, amateur mountaineer, cycling enthusiast and food culture chronicler, Derek Beres.Derek is the co-author of Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracy Theories Became a Health Threat, and the co-host of the Conspirituality Podcast. Derek and his colleagues began exploring the topic of the rise of conspiracy theories being propagated in the yoga and wellness communities right around the time that the COVID-19 pandemic began to take hold around the world. And their work serves as a cautionary tale for those who may be seeking support in communities and alternative health modalities that may not always be what they seem.Derek's experience as a long time yoga instructor and his colleagues' survival of different cult communities give them a unique insider perspective on how the anti-vax movement and QAnon were able to build a groundswell of momentum and support within the alternative health and wellness world. And they shine a light on some of the main personalities pushing confusing or downright false information out to a vulnerable population.Personally, I became interested in their work due to my own desire to expand my knowledge of the subject matter and to hold myself to a high standard of integrity and intellectual rigor in my own work related to transformational embodiment and leadership coaching. I also just really love feeling like I'm sitting in on an advanced behavioral psychology class when I read or listen to these guys.So I really hope you enjoy this conversation with Derek, let's get into it!About Derek Beres:Derek is a multi-faceted author, speaker, and media expert based in Portland, Oregon. He has served in senior editorial positions at a number of tech companies and has years of experience in health, science, and music writing. He regularly speaks on science and media literacy.You can find Derek online here https://www.derekberes.com/. To purchase a copy of Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracy Theories Became a Health Threat, you can hit this link right here. Listen to the Conspirituality Podcast and follow them on Instagram.As always, this podcast streams on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. And NOW, you can check out the visual experience on YouTube!Be good to yourselves and be good to others,WestonHOW CAN I SUPPORT THE PODCAST?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Subscribe & Review:  iTunes | Spotify | YouTube | Stitcher | AmazonDonate: Check out our Patreon account.Thanks to my dear compadre from another madre, Billy Hayes, for the intoxicating theme music.

We explore the strange heir, political candidate, conspiracy theorist, anti-vaxxer, and swole boy known as Robert F. Kennedy Junior with our friends from the Conspirituality podcast — Derek Beres, Matthew Remski and Julian Walker. Subscribe for $5 a month to get an extra episode of QAA every week + access to ongoing series like 'Manclan' and 'Trickle Down': http://www.patreon.com/QAnonAnonymous All things Conspirituality: https://www.conspirituality.net/ QAA's Website: https://qanonanonymous.com Music by Nick Sena. Editing by Corey Klotz.

Joao of God: Spiritual Fraud, Baby Trafficking, and Murder.  Conspirituality Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conspirituality/id1515827446 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Continuing our monthly astrology series, we're looking at the astrology of July 2023 and filling you in on the planetary movements taking place this month. July is packed with some of the year's biggest cosmic shifts and we're breaking it all down for you. Get ready to hear about the highly anticipated Venus retrograde, the North & South Nodes ("nodes of fate" - destiny!) changing signs for the first time since January 2022, some super potent New & Full Moon activity, and four planetary sign changes. We talk about the myth of Persephone, the fall of Lucifer, the importance of 40 days and 40 nights, and some WILD connections we made to the 16th illustration in the Splendor Solis! You have to listen to it all from start to finish..we cover so much ground in this one! Are there any major cosmic events happening this month that you're extra eager to experience? Mentioned in this Episode:Head to our Instagram to see which days in July we identified as favorable, challenging or neutralsCheck out Ryan's new Astrology for Business calendar subscription to stay ahead of the cosmic tidesHere's the image of the 16th illustration in the Splendor Solis alchemical manuscriptAdditional Resources:Clairannoyance InstagramClairannoyance TikTokClairannoyance WebsiteMegan's InstagramMegan's TikTokMegan's WebsiteRyan's InstagramRyan's TikTokRyan's Website

Thanks to Matthew Remski at Conspirituality Podcast for the inspirational title name - Conspirituality Podcast — ConspiritualityI've been a long-time fan of Jennings Brown and his work in the cultiverse. I had the chance to sit and talk to him about all of it, including his most recent work on shady character Liana Shanti. Sources - https://www.thedailybeast.com/author/jennings-brown https://www.thedailybeast.com/federal-judge-grills-liana-shanti-mysterious-guru-accused-of-breaking-up-families https://www.thedailybeast.com/inside-liana-shantis-lumerian-mystery-school https://www.conspirituality.net/episodes/brief-unmasking-liana-shanti-jennings-brown www.jenningsbrown.comhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqmMiQbrWJ4&t=5235s&ab_channel=ChrisShelton%2CMSc

In this episode, the season two finale of the Aligned Living Podcast, I introduce you to my dear friend and colleague Katarina Wittkamp. Katarina is a yoga teacher, mentor and teacher trainer who has joined me to discuss cult dynamics in the yoga world. We talk about what a cult actually is and her personal experience with cult-like dynamics in the yoga world. We explore who might be drawn to cult-like organizations and how she found herself mixed up with one. We talk about her experience living at an ashram, what was good and bad about this experience and how she left. We talk about the signs of cult-like dynamics, what to do if you find yourself in a cult and her healing journey. This episode is strongly recommended for anyone who engages with the yoga world – student or teacher. Episode Resources: Katarina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katarinawittkamp/Katarina's Website: https://www.katarinayoga.com/Matthew Remski & the Conspirituality Podcast: https://www.conspirituality.net/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sophiemalouin.substack.com

“Human connection is the suicide killer." Chris and Kayla revisit a former topic that's reared its head in mainstream culture again to talk about why this person continues to amass power...and what the other options are. --- *Search Categories* New Age; Internet culture --- *Topic Spoiler* Teal Swan and suicidality  --- *Further Reading* Emmengard suicide scale The North Wind & the Sun parable David Foster Wallace quote 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline The Trevor Project Trans Lifeline The Deep End (Teal Swan doc) Conspirituality Podcast (they have a series revisiting Teal Swan under the new light of the doc) --- *Patreon Credits* Michaela Evans, Heather Aunspach, Alyssa Ottum, David Whiteside, Jade A, amy sarah marshall, Martina Dobson, Eillie Anzilotti, Patrick St-Onge, Lewis Brown Jenny Lamb, Matthew Walden, Rebecca Kirsch, Pam Westergard, Ryan Quinn, Paul Sweeney, Erin Bratu, Liz T, Lianne Cole, Samantha Bayliff, Katie Larimer, Fio H, Jessica Senk, Proper Gander, Kelly Smith Upton, Nancy Carlson, Carly Westergard-Dobson, banana, Megan Blackburn, Instantly Joy, Athena of CaveSystem, John Grelish, Rose Kerchinske, Annika Ramen, Alicia Smith

Derek Beres is an author and co-host at the Conspirituality Podcast.  He joined me today to talk about the recent Alex Jones verdict, anti-vaxxers, conspiracy theories, conspirituality and his predictions for the future. Check out Conspirituality on every podcast platform, hosted by Derek Beres, Julian Walker and Mathew Remski.  It's amazing! And if you want more of Derek and I check out Cults and Conspiracies in the Yoga, Wellness, and BJJ Communities which was episode 291 of The Strenuous Life Podcast and/or Conspiracy Dojo, episode 106 of Conspirituality. Keep on fighting the good fight my friends! Stephan

Derek steps back from conspiracies and wellness this week to discuss something very healing and personal to him: music. Specifically, how music has shaped his career, as well as the story behind the music you hear every week on this podcast. Show NotesEarthRise SoundSystem on SpotifyEarthrise SoundSystem vs Nina Simone: Come YeBole 2 HarlemPete KuzmaGlobal Beat Fusion: The History of the Future of Music

Aubrey Marcus really wants to not be a cult leader. He really wants Fit For Service to not be labeled a cult. He's come out and said so, in a bold but vague response to criticism of his content from our podcast. Matthew takes him at his word, and puts on his cult research hat to give some pointers on how Aubrey can avoid abusing his power. Key bits of advice include: rejecting high intensity recruitment techniques, not depicting the world outside Fit For Service as “upside down” or insane, and not platforming alleged child rapists like Marc Gafni. While this open letter is addressed to Aubrey, his Fit For Service clients might also find it useful as they decide whether to keep spending up to 20K USD per year participating in the program. Also, if Aubrey feels that this episode contains information that will help current and future participants assess whether he is really making good on his promise to provide “radical self-sovereignty,” we at Conspirituality Podcast would happily give permission for this episode to be included with Fit For Service materials, pro bono.This letter is also open in a broader sense, because it contains solid tips for all earnest charismatic influencers who want to improve their ethics game. We believe you can do it, influencers! You can dig deep, and live your better life, by fucking over fewer people!Links:87: The Aubrey Marcus Spectacle A Holocaust Denier Is Travelling Across Canada Building Up The Country's Newest Far-Right Militia Movement - Canadian Anti-Hate Network 'I Was 13 When Marc Gafni's Abuse Began' – The Forward Former Rabbi Accused of Improper Sexual Conduct Now Rising Star in U.S. Spiritual Movement — HaaretzGafni Faces Fallout From New Age Community - Jewish Telegraphic Agency Marc Gafni Named In Latest Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Yeshiva University Popular New Age author Marc Gafni molested 13-year-old girl in 1980, lawsuit says Sara Kabakov lawsuit docket“Jane Doe” lawsuitNicole Bedera—sociologist of sexual violence What is DARVO? —FreydInstitutional Betrayal Research Home Page —Freyd  When sexual assault victims speak out, their institutions often betray them — The Conversation, including 10 points on “institutional courage”  

Join Dr. Danielle Belardo and her expert of the week, multi-faceted author, media expert, and co-host of the Conspirituality Podcast, Derek Beres. Derek is pulling back the curtain on the wellness industry and exposing the harmful trends, tactics, and patterns of pseudoscience influencers that have turned spirituality into paranoia. Today's eye-opening episode will leave you with the tools to weed through spiritual disinformation and recognize a “wellness” opportunist when you see one.        Danielle and Derek discuss:    The meaning and origins of conspirituality   How the wellness industry has been taken over by conspiracy theories and fake progressive wellness utopianism  How charismatic influencers exploit their followers and tips to avoid scamfluencers    The horseshoe effect in wellness and why it is a major red flag     Derek Beres is a Los Angeles based writer and the Senior Editor at Eco. Currently, he is co-writing Conspirituality: How New Age Conspiracy Theories Became a Public Health Threat with Matthew Remski and Julian Walker. He has been featured in over forty publications, including Rolling Stone, Women's Health, Big Think, Yoga Journal, and National Geographic. He is also the co-founder of EarthRise SoundSystem and has produced records for Six Degrees Records and Vieux Farka Toure.    Thank you so much for taking the time to contribute to a generation that values fact over fiction! Be sure to rate, review, and follow on your favorite podcast app and let us know which not-so-wellness trend you'd like to hear debunked. Follow your host on Instagram @daniellebelardomd and the podcast @wellnessfactvsfiction. Learn more about Derek at derekberes.com.    Thank you to our sponsors for making this episode possible. Check out these deals just for you:  DIPSEA - go to dipseastories.com/drdanielle for a free 30 day trial.  COZY EARTH - Go to cozyearth.com and enter WELLNESS at checkout to SAVE thirty-five  Percent.  FITON - Text WELLNESS to 64-000 to join FitOn for free! 

In this week's episode of Murder Husbands, POPSKL presents to you another delicious, deep-dive discussion into Bryan Fuller's TV arthouse phenomenon Hannibal, continuing with Season 3, Episode 1: Primavera. Bringing their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination, the co-hosts of POPSKL parse through all things Hannibal. In this episode they discuss with special guest Julian Marc Walker, the cult of Hannibal, Will's many reflections, and Potsi versus Pazzi. Where has all the romance gone? Italy! Whether you're ready for a re-watch–as four of our hosts are–or entering into it for the first time–as our fifth host is–you are cordially invited to pull up a chair and have a bite! Buon appetito! ••• Special Guest Julian Marc Walker (@JulianMWalker) Co-host of the Conspirituality Podcast, which examines the intersection of far-right-wing conspiracy theories, spiritual cults, and wellness culture. ••• Your POPSKL hosts are Moderator: Phillip Kelly (@phillipcreates): actor, writer, filmmaker Claire Thorne (@unexpectedhobby): Author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space Lisa K. Weber (@lkatweber): Artist of comic series HEX11 Kelly Sue Milano (@kellysuesays): Writer of comic series HEX11 Justin Peniston (@hunterblackcomx): Writer on Sonic Prime on Netflix and web comic Hunter Black Comix ••• Music Solo Cello Action Stock Media provided by MelodiesInMotion Pond5 Plucky Cello composed and performed by kcello Plucky cello ~ Royalty Free Stock Music #104055520 | Pond5 ••• New episodes of Murder Husbands are released every Tuesday and available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review! And check out their other ongoing series: That Episode Was.

The "Freedom Convoy 2022" that has paralyzed Ottawa for the better part of February has brought to light a number of divisions in our society, largely fueled by misinformation and self-interest. This week we trace the timeline and origins of the occupation in our nation's capital.Our newest Canadian Heritage Minute (NSFW). Check out the Conspirituality Podcast episode 90 on the occupation of Ottawa by the “Freedom Convoy 2022”While we were recording this episode, two of our favourite comedians, Jordan Klepper and John Oliver did pieces on the Ottawa Occupation. You can find them here and here.Cheating on Fear has partnered with Café Hacienda Real to get this amazing coffee in your next cup. Visit GoldenBean.net and be sure to use the promo code CHR2021 for 10% off your order!Motivate, and smarten, your ass with SmartAss Undies. Click the link to support the podcast, and don't forget to use the code CHEATINGONFEAR10 for 10% off your order!www.cheatingonfear.cominfo@cheatingonfear.comInstagram & Twitter: @cheatingonfearwww.patreon.com/cheatingonfear

In this week's episode of Murder Husbands, POPSKL presents to you another delicious, deep-dive discussion into Bryan Fuller's TV arthouse phenomenon Hannibal, continuing with Season 3, Episode 1: Antipasto. Bringing their professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination, the co-hosts of POPSKL parse through all things Hannibal. In this episode they discuss with special guest Julian Marc Walker, Bedelia Du Maurier and what drives her, and the mid-life emotional wreck that is Hannibal Lecter! Whether you're ready for a re-watch–as four of our hosts are–or entering into it for the first time–as our fifth host is–you are cordially invited to pull up a chair and have a bite! Itadakimasu. ••• Special Guest Julian Marc Walker (@JulianMWalker) Co-host of the Conspirituality Podcast, which examines the intersection of far-right-wing conspiracy theories, spiritual cults, and wellness culture. ••• Your POPSKL hosts are Moderator: Claire Thorne (@unexpectedhobby): Author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space Lisa K. Weber (@lkatweber): Artist of comic series HEX11. Kelly Sue Milano (@kellysuesays): Writer of comic series HEX11. Phillip Kelly (@phillipcreates): actor, writer, filmmaker Justin Peniston (@hunterblackcomx): Writer on Sonic Prime on Netflix and web comic Hunter Black Comix ••• Music Solo Cello Action Stock Media provided by MelodiesInMotion Pond5 Plucky Cello composed and performed by kcello Plucky cello ~ Royalty Free Stock Music #104055520 | Pond5 ••• New episodes of Murder Husbands are released every Tuesday and available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review! And check out their other ongoing series: That Episode Was.

Jitarth Jadeja is a former QAnon follower and current moderator of a Reddit group with over 200K followers called QAnon Casualties. Residing in Sydney, Australia, Jitarth has been covered in many major news publications in the U.S. and beyond, providing important insight into the perplexing world of Q. Since leaving Qanon behind, Jitarth has become an invaluable resource not only to high-profile journalists but also to families who have lost loved ones to Qanon. As you'll hear, his charming vulnerability and quick wit have helped him to shine a light on the shadows of Qanon and the conspiratorial right. Jitarth shares with Rachel why he first became consumed with Qanon, explaining the ways in which it affected his familial relationships, specifically with his father who became a Q believer as well. Rachel discusses her experience dealing with the fallout of the Qanon movement. Together they talk through the consequences of Qanon's dangerous disinformation, lamenting the human cost of its voracious growth. Before You Go: Rachel explains the often innocuous reasons and even positive attributes that can cause people to seek community in cultic situations. Additionally, she offers insight on engaging with people whose natural desire for acceptance and status prevents them from thinking critically. Listen to Rachel and Jitarth's conversation on Conspirituality Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/65-long-haul-qanon-w-rachel-bernstein-jitarth-jadeja/id1515827446?i=1000532569599 Find Rachel's book "Now I Know: Kids Talking To Kids About Divorce..." here: www.amazon.com/Now-I-Know-Rachel…ein/dp/1620867893 Thanks to our newest Patreon supporters Lisa Akers and Stef CLO!!! To help support the show monthly and sign up for cool Indoctrination shirts and tote bags, please visit: www.patreon.com/indoctrination Prefer to support the IndoctriNation show with a one-time donation? Use this link: www.paypal.me/indoctriNATION You can help the show for free by leaving a rating on Spotify or Apple/ iTunes. It really helps the visibility of the show!

This episode was recorded at an open meeting of the Vancouver Lodge of Education & Research entitled “Cults, Conspirituality, and Critical Thinking”. Master of the Lodge Wes Regan was facilitating and our guest was none other than Matthew Remski.Matthew Remski is a New-Age cult survivor, activist, and researcher focussed on new religious movements. He is co-host of the wildly successful and influential Conspirituality Podcast and author of “Practice and All Is Coming: Abuse, Cult Dynamics and Healing in Yoga and Beyond” among other titles. His insight into the crossovers between alternative health, COVID-denial and Q Anon are remarkable and disturbing. Both the full presentation and full Q&A are included here for your edification. Join us on January 29th at 10am Pacific time for a follow up event where Wes Regan, Trevor McKeown and myself will discuss this presentation and entertain further discussion about this content. Sign up for our newsletter to get your invitation.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GF63CZJFDZ8Z8)

Matthew Remski is a long-term meditator and yoga practitioner. An author of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry, his current work focuses on the social psychology of healthy communities, and the study of faux-progressive wellness Utopias, particularly in the yoga community. Jeremie and Bryde discuss a listener's “brain-boner” about how to know if it's time to leave a relationship and how to do so compassionately. Jeremie reads an article about the six feet under club and Bryde shares some thoughts of Dan Savage on 30 years of giving sex advice. Find more about today's guest at MatthewRemski.com and check out Conspirituality Podcast wherever you found this one.Thank you endlessly to all the Patrons of the podcast at patreon.com/turnmeonpodcast. $5+ PATRONS: check out the video version of today's aftercare! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode of Murder Husbands, POPSKL, along with special guest Julian Walker, presents to you another delicious, deep-dive discussion into Bryan Fuller's TV arthouse phenomenon Hannibal, continuing with Season One, Episode Seven: Sorbet. Bringing our professional creative backgrounds to this lively and thoughtful examination, the co-hosts of POPSKL parse through thoughts on Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier and just how well stitched together is Hannibal's person suit, and focus in on the thematic and psychological artistry of the greatest dinner party known to cannibals in our Exquisite Corpse segment. This week we're joined by special guest Julian Walker (@embodiedsacred), co-host of the Conspirituality Podcast and a professional bodyworker and yoga teacher for 27 years. Whether you're ready for a re-watch–as four of our hosts are–or entering into it for the first time–as our fifth host is–you are cordially invited to pull up a chair and lend us an ear as the main dish is served! Bon appétit! ••• Your POPSKL hosts are Justin Peniston (writer, Sonic Prime, Hunter Black Comix): @hunterblackcomx Lisa K. Weber (artist, HEX11): @lkatweber Kelly Sue Milano (writer, HEX11): @kellysuesays Claire Thorne (author, A Geek's Guide to Cross-Stitch: Journeys into Space): @unexpectedhobby Phillip Kelly (actor, writer, filmmaker): @phillipcreates ••• Music Solo Cello Action Stock Media provided by MelodiesInMotion Pond5 Plucky Cello composed and performed by kcello Plucky cello ~ Royalty Free Stock Music #104055520 | Pond5 Punk Funk, Composer: Richard Bodgers Punk Funk ~ Background Music #45094336 | Pond5 New episodes released every Tuesday and available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts. Follow us across social media @popsklpod and visit our website at www.popsklpod.com where you can join our newsletter. If you like what you hear, don't be rude: share, subscribe, and leave a positive review!

Why the FUP would you dump dry ice into a hurricane, Brian? In this episode, we wrap up our four-part discussion of conspiracy thinking, with a discussion of weather-control. Behind the Bastards: Ivermectin Pt 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXgCnA5l658 Serious Inquiries Only: A Veterinarian Answers our Ivermectin Questions https://seriouspod.com/sio309-a-veterinarian-answers-our-ivermectin-questions/ Conspirituality Podcast: https://conspirituality.net/ Fixing The Sky, by James Rodger Fleming http://cup.columbia.edu/book/fixing-the-sky/9780231144124 Token Rock: https://www.tokenrock.com/numerology/ Support the show at: www.patreon.com/fuppod Email us at FUPpod@gmail.com Facebook Discussion Group: www.facebook.com/groups/341683697248941 Twitter: What The FUP? Podcast (@FuPpod) / Twitter

Julian Walker has researched, written, and podcasted about cults and gurus, spiritual bypass and quantum woo in New Age circles extensively.  He is also a cohost of the (amazing) Conspirituality Podcast. Today's episode is really important, and we discuss why certain groups (like BJJ, MMA and Yoga circles) are more into conspiracy theories (starting roughly at 4:46), the tendency for some people to make connections and see patterns where none exist (17:59), end of the world prophecies in conspiracy theories (48:08), and more. If you enjoyed this episode then please check out episode 291 with Derek Beres (https://www.grapplearts.com/cults-conspiracies-yoga-wellness-bjj-communities/), 297 with Mathew Remski (https://www.grapplearts.com/cults-prophecies-and-deprogramming-your-friend-with-matthew-remski/), and 325 with Ami Palmer (https://www.grapplearts.com/trust-propaganda-consipiracies/) And, as always, a review of this podcast on iTunes or Spotify would be SUPER appreciated Thanks Stephan Kesting

Is a cigar just a cigar? Is the shoe a sign that we should be thinking not of the things of the body, but of the face and head? In this episode, we continue our four-part discussion of conspiracy thinking, focusing today on the psychology of conspiracy thinking, with a special focus on QAnon and apophenia. Benjamin Dow and colleagues' paper, “The COVID-19 pandemic and the search for structure: Social media and conspiracy theories” https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/share/author/S3IH2XYS8YGQCMYDQHX6?target=10.1111/spc3.12636 Berkowitz, “A Game Designer's Analysis of QAnon” https://medium.com/curiouserinstitute/a-game-designers-analysis-of-qanon-580972548be5 Stewartson, “QAnon Is an Enormous Alternate Reality Game (ARG) Run by Malevolent Puppetmasters” https://medium.com/@registrarproject17/qanon-is-an-enormous-alternate-reality-game-arg-run-by-malevolent-puppetmasters-27e6b098ce9b Douglas, Sutton, & Cichocka (2017), “The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories” https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0963721417718261 Conspirituality Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conspirituality/id1515827446 Ward and Voas (2011) “The Emergence of Conspirituality” https://www.iser.essex.ac.uk/research/publications/520482 “Conspirituality Explains why the wellness world fell for QAnon” https://www.vice.com/en/article/93wq73/conspirituality-explains-why-the-wellness-world-fell-for-qanon Support the show at: www.patreon.com/fuppod Email us at FUPpod@gmail.com Facebook Discussion Group: www.facebook.com/groups/341683697248941 Twitter: What The FUP? Podcast (@FuPpod) / Twitter

In this episode we interview Matthew Remski, co-host of the Conspirituality Podcast, about the new age movement and it's ties to capital, cults, nazism, and narcissism. Buckle up for a wild ride! Read Matthew's articles on his Medium! Support the Conspirituality Podcast on Patreon Subscribe to Probably Cancelled to get updated with new episodes! Become a Probably Cancelled Patreon subscriber and join our international proletarian feminist Discord community at patreon.com/probablycancelledpod Follow the Probably Cancelled Podcast on twitter: @CancellledPod and IG: @probably.cancelled.pod Outro music: Omnia- Earth Warrior  

Bean brings us the news (2:20) Rawlf asks Rizzo about Buffalo Books through Bars (4:21) Scooter and Bean discuss the debilitating impact of problematic language (15:24) Music from RiBS (40:44) Rawlf interviews yoga teacher and independent scholar Sheena Sood about ways to decolonize yoga, embody community-based yoga, and Sheena's critique of the militarization of yoga and her support for political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal and the MOVE organization in Philadelphia (43:34) ******* 'Buffalo Books Through Bars is on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bflobooksthrubars  You can purchase books by Alexander Berkman and Murray Bookchin at Burning Books: https://burningbooks.com/ ******* You can learn more about Sheena at her website - sheenashining.com Sheena's essay, Towards a Critical Embodiment of Decolonizing Yoga” is available in the Race and Yoga Journal. https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9bx1x7wc She is featured on the current episode of the Conspirituality Podcast. No Quarter listeners are urged to listen to her in depth discussion about India's current Covid crisis and it's roots in Prime Minister Modi's authoritarian right-wing nationalist policies. https://conspirituality.net/wellness/50-sellouts-zealots-w-sheena-sood/ ******* Please please please subscribe and review our podcast on Itunes and Spotify because, you know - algorithms. We're on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/noquarterbuffalo/?igshid=1rmhpht2w9vhe and Facebook  https://www.instagram.com/noquarterbuffalo/?igshid=1rmhpht2w9vhe and Twitter   https://twitter.com/NoQuarterBuff Now go get some solar punk anarchist sunshine!

(00:00) Intro (01:40) Just For Today: Christophe previews his latest post on the Radical Secular Blog related to the trial of murderer, Derek Chauvin. Christophe, Sean, and Joe discuss. (05:08) T-shirts! Monty Python, The Earth, and the IDIC. (07:16) Herd Immunity: Christophe, Sean, and Joe discuss the current state of the World's ongoing fight against the Covid-19 pandemic including the elusiveness of “herd immunity.” (19:56) Liz Cheney: Christophe, Sean, and Joe discuss the future of the Republican party in the United States through the lens of the imminent ouster of GOP Congressional leader, Liz Cheney (R) of Wyoming. (24:34) Stipulations: At the outset of their conversation about Meditation, Christophe, Sean, and Joe establish that proselytization and evangelism are activities that they reject. They also agree that there's a functional difference between individuals' meditation practices and the problem of meditation pop culture and the meditation industry.  (26:04) Defining Meditation: Christophe, Sean, and Joe attempt to pin down the elusive definition of meditation, and in the process evaluate whether meditation is valuable or useful. (49:44) Sam Harris and Gurus: Christophe, Sean, and Joe discuss the collapse of Sam Harris's legitimacy as an advocate for secular values. The conversation includes analysis of an article by Mathew Remski of the Conspirituality Podcast as well as comments on so-called “gurus,” and so-called “enlightenment.”  (01:12:10) Wrap-up and Outro. ____________________________ Show notes: https://www.theradicalsecular.com/blog/problems (Just For Today, by Christophe Difo) https://matthewremski.medium.com/sam-harris-is-right-about-things-because-he-likes-to-meditate-e2986f4b889e (Sam Harris Is Right About Things Because He Likes to Meditate, by Matthew Remski) https://conspirituality.net/ (The Conspirituality Podcast)  ________________________________ https://www.theradicalsecular.com/ (Website) Email: theradicalsecular@gmail.com Instagram: @radical_secular https://www.facebook.com/theradicalsecular (Facebook) Twitter: @RadicalSecular https://the-radical-secular.captivate.fm/ (Podcast) All standard podcast venues: Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon, Gaana, Saavn

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Whitney Logan talks to Derek Beres, author and co-host of the Conspirituality podcast, about conspiracy theories, the wellness industry, and critical thinking in the digital landscape.  Contact thehiddenworldpodcast@gmail.com for inquiries or more information.  Find more from Derek at Conspirituality Podcast  and at http://derekberes.com.

Today we talk to Matthew Remski, co-host of the Conspirituality podcast, writer, yoga practitioner, and independent journalist. Matthew is a font of information on the alternative spirituality and health and wellness spheres and he gives Matt and Chris a crash course on the dynamics of those spheres. We discuss a range of topics including the growing overlap between spirituality and right wing politics, the enlightened locker room dynamics of male influencers, the role of invented traditions and the spirituality sphere and why Matt should grovel at the feet of his muscle master. Matthew provides a wealth of insight into the gurus we've examined as well as an entire host of new characters. As ever, we greatly enjoyed the chat and hope you do too! -------------------------------- More from Matthew Remski: http://matthewremski.com/wordpress/ (Matthew's Personal Website) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/conspirituality/id1515827446 (The Conspirituality Podcast) https://medium.com/@matthewremski (Matthew's work on Medium) https://matthewremski.com/wordpress/books/wawadia-main/ (His investigative book on Pattabhi Jois's Ashtanga community) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJDjyVphhGc (Another great interview with Matthew by Stephen Kesting) Support this podcast

The Conspirituality podcast has emerged during a time where it is very difficult to make sense of the world, and given the nature of our chaotic time and the lack of answers, people have turned to the exploration of conspiracy to understand what's going on. The Conspirituality podcast sees this as a dangerous phenomenon and is calling on the wellness community to come to their senses. But are they right? Are we really to believe there is no such thing as any conspiracy? Joe talks to Dr. Madhava Setty about his recent essay published on Collective Evolution that explores this conversation. It's important to note, no one at The Conspirituality podcast would agree to discuss this on this show.

Episode 038 welcomes the esteemed DEREK BERES to *The Upful LIFE Podcast* for a thoughtful, informative and inspiring conversation unlike anything you've ever heard on this program! Author / journalist / yoga-movement instructor / DJ-Producer, and co-host of CONSPIRITUALITY PODCAST.  @derekberes  - introduction @ 11min - interview w/ DEREK BERES @ 20min Derek's been a respected, leading voice in the wellness/yoga/spiritual communities for many moons, and through various channels of media, education, music, books and beyond, Beres has really stepped into this confounding, historic moment. He is a wealth of salient perspective and sobering realizations; our conversation isn't for the faint of heart, yet it felt imperative to take it there. And by there, I mean all the way: infiltration, infection, and indoctrination within the wellness/spiritual/festival culture, and that's merely the tip of the proverbial iceberg.     Topics include: the long-sewn seeds of racism, fascism, anti-Semitism, Q-Anon, anti-vaxxers, and conspiracy theories. "Red-pilled" wellness and spiritual influencers, the role psychedelics, benzos and anti-depressants play into deluded, dangerous and magical thinking. Consumerism, capitalism, and selling aspiration. The sinister roots and disastrous affects of advertising and social media - and how they've exacerbated the deeply-entrenched ideologies, prejudices, and narcissism that we see rearing their ugliest heads across all walks of 2020 life.    Derek Beres has spent nearly two decades teaching and writing about yoga, fitness, health and wellness, among numerous other interests. His latest book - Hero's Dose: The Case for Psychedelics in Ritual and Therapy - was published just last week. As a longtime world music producer, Beres co-creates a wonderful catalog of eclectic, intercontinental electro-grooves with his crew EarthRise Soundsystem. A columnist at BIG Think, a seasoned journalist across a wide swath of health/wellness expertise, and providing cutting-edge psychedelic reporting. Derek's research also explores Western medicine's over-reliance on anti-depressants, the corruption and duplicity of Big Pharma, and how it's often all interconnected. "As the alt-right and New Age horseshoe toward each other in a blur of disinformation, clear discourse and good intentions get smothered. Conspirituality Podcast attempts to bring understanding to this landscape. A journalist, a cult researcher, and a philosophical skeptic discuss the stories, cognitive dissonances, and cultic dynamics tearing through the yoga, wellness, and new spirituality worlds."  Buy Derek Beres new book HERE:  'Hero's Dose: The Case for Psychedelics in Ritual and Therapy'   Vibe Junkie JAM  "Redemption" - DIMOND SAINTS  https://dimondsaints.bandcamp.com/track/redemption   music: Applecat BM 2013, Heart Shaped Box - Amber Mark EarthRise Soundsystem Soundtribe Sector 9 w/Karsh Kale & Vishal Viad from Berkfest 2002 Big Thanks! : Herb An' Music: The Healing of the Nations NIVA - #SaveOurStages, & Headcount EMAIL the SHOW! B.Getz@UpfulLIFE.com PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW on iTunes! You Can Listen on Spotify!  Theme Song: Mazel Tov by CALVIN VALENTINE

Matthew Remski writes and presents on yoga wellness in the shadows of predatory capitalism, institutional abuse, and climate change. He is the author of eight books of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction, including Practice and All is Coming: Abuse, Cult Dynamics and Healing in Yoga and Beyond. He's also the co-host of the Conspirituality Podcast. He lives in Toronto with his partner and their two children. The female-dominated New Age (with its positive focus on self) and the male-dominated realm of conspiracy theory (with its negative focus on global politics) may seem antithetical. There is a synthesis of the two, however, that we call ‘conspirituality'. We define, describe, and analyse this hybrid system of belief; it has been noticed before without receiving much scholarly attention. Conspirituality is a rapidly growing web movement expressing an ideology fueled by political disillusionment and the popularity of alternative worldviews. It has international celebrities, bestsellers, radio and TV stations. It offers a broad politico-spiritual philosophy based on two core convictions, the first traditional to conspiracy theory, the second rooted in the New Age: 1) a secret group covertly controls, or is trying to control, the political and social order, and 2) humanity is undergoing a ‘paradigm shift' in consciousness. Proponents believe that the best strategy for dealing with the threat of a totalitarian ‘new world order' is to act in accordance with an awakened ‘new paradigm' worldview. Abstract from Ward and Voas (2011): "The Emergence of Conspirituality" https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/13537903.2011.539846 https://matthewremski.com/wordpress/library/archive/ https://matthewremski.com/wordpress/ https://conspirituality.net/about/ _____________ Email: theradicalsecular@gmail.com Instagram: @radical_secular Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theradicalsecular/ Twitter: @RadicalSecular Podcast: Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher

-- On the Show:-- Matthew Remski, freelance journalist who writes about religious cults and co-host of the Conspirituality Podcast, joins David to discuss cults, conspiracies, new age spiritual movements, and more-- Right-wingers are hugely triggered by President Joe Biden's visit to Ukraine, and meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin escalates his threats-- It is revealed that Norfolk Southern eliminated a critical maintenance role in the region that suffered the horrible derailment-- A confused failed former President Donald Trump holds an event in Florida that quickly goes horribly wrong-- Donald Trump openly attacks Ron DeSantis during his press conference, signaling that the civil war is fully on-- Lying Republican Congressman George Anthony Devolder Santos gives an interview to Piers Morgan which goes bad very quickly-- Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis tries to talk about foreign policy and fails miserably-- Voicemail caller weighs in on the culinary lie that are "boneless wings"-- On the Bonus Show: Seattle might become first city to ban caste discrimination, Don Lemon returning to CNN after sexist comment, another person has been cured of HIV, much more...✉️ StartMail: Get 50% OFF a year subscription at https://startmail.com/pakman