Podcasts about Initiation

Welcome back, Alchemists!! This week, we explore the intersection of astrology, spirituality, and mental health. They discuss the intense astrological transits of the week, the concept of death as a transformation, and the importance of grounding in spiritual practices. The conversation delves into the phenomenon of spiritual psychosis, the necessity of community and feedback in personal growth, and the critical thinking required in navigating spiritual beliefs. They emphasize the importance of joy and fun in spirituality and share upcoming travel opportunities for community engagement.Join our new LIVE show, The Alchemist's Inkspill, each Friday at 1pmEST/10am PST on YouTube and Instagram Live!Follow The Alchemist's Inkwell on:Connect with Emily and KristaLyn across the internet + IRL!

Television icon Morgan Fairchild sits down with Steve Kmetko for an unusually intimate, funny, and deeply revealing conversation. From her Texas childhood and early dreams of becoming a doctor or paleontologist to breaking into New York's brutal casting world, Morgan shares the hustle, heartbreak, glamor, and grit behind her decades-long career. She opens up about Dallas, Falcon Crest, Search for Tomorrow, Initiation of Sarah, Mork & Mindy, Robin Williams, Vincent Price, Roddy McDowall, and the performers who shaped her. Morgan also dives into surviving Hollywood typecasting, being underestimated for her beauty, crafting her signature look, and the real story behind her “schemer” era. In one of the most emotional parts of the interview, Morgan reflects on her AIDS advocacy, her years working with Dr. Fauci, educating the public when few dared to, and the work that cost her roles — but defined her purpose. She also discusses the loss of Matthew Perry, reveals the tabloid stories that stunned her, and shares how she's stayed relevant across generations. Plus: the Two Bitches from Texas podcast, her love of paleontology, her Halloween obsession, wild Hollywood stories, taking risks, breaking stigmas, and the advice she'd whisper to her 20-year-old self. If you grew up watching her — or if you only know her as “Matthew Perry's mom on Friends” — this conversation will surprise you. Morgan Fairchild is funny, brilliant, reflective, and refreshingly real.

Send us a textTune in to the latest WTR Small-Cap Spotlight Flashcast! Join Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at WTR, and Peter Gastreich, Senior Energy Transition and Sustainability Analyst, as they discuss Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) including: 1) how OPT evolved from wave energy solutions to integrated maritime domain awareness, combining renewble power, vehicles, and AI-driven software; 2) key markets like defense, offshore energy, climate research, and the emerging blue economy in the U.S. and internationally; 3) OPT's proprietary tech, partnerships, and certifications and how these set it apart with its government and industry clients; 4)  how OPT is managing growth amidst challenges like regulatory uncertainty, lengthy sales cycles, and rising competition; and 5) OPT's surging backlog and pipeline positioning the company for strong future execution under its experienced leadership.

Send us a textTune in to the latest WTR Small-Cap Spotlight Flashcast! Join Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at WTR, and Peter Gastreich, Senior Energy Transition and Sustainability Analyst, as they discuss Ocean Power Technologies (OPTT) including: 1) how OPT evolved from wave energy solutions to integrated maritime domain awareness, combining renewble power, vehicles, and AI-driven software; 2) key markets like defense, offshore energy, climate research, and the emerging blue economy in the U.S. and internationally; 3) OPT's proprietary tech, partnerships, and certifications and how these set it apart with its government and industry clients; 4)  how OPT is managing growth amidst challenges like regulatory uncertainty, lengthy sales cycles, and rising competition; and 5) OPT's surging backlog and pipeline positioning the company for strong future execution under its experienced leadership. 

What do crystals, fossils, stunning sunsets, black magic, demons and insanity have in common?Our drive to Colorado does.It started as a simple trip — one week or so in Delta,Co., including driving time because we were scheduled to present at a Sasquatch conference in Beaver, Wa. immediately on our return. Larry and I had found a piece of land in Colorado that was stunning: acres of desert mesa beauty covered in selenite crystals, ancient fossils, and wide open sky. But to make it ours, we stepped into something else entirely.The land we originally purchased was not empty. It is 40 acres, half of which when looked upon resembles a moonscape pristine and majestic alluring and entrancing, yet look the other direction, and it was sprinkled in abandoned squatters encampments — people living in tents, and improvised shacks, surrounded by hills of garbage, abandoned vehicles, and the unmistakable residue of drugs and dark practices. It wasn't just a physical mess. The entire area felt thick, like a psychic swamp.Yet, the power and the message from the land was very clear: clean me.This started a line of questions and inquiries for Larry and me because it did not make much sense for our lives. Yes, the whole thing came about because we bought land and wanted to hold in person events there — yet the view was massively and negatively impacted by the encampments, not exactly the ideal backdrop for a gathering.We wondered how to fence off or hide the view of the encampments — maybe trees, or a very big fence — so our guests would not be subjected to the negative view. Little did we realize then that the negativity was not just in the view; the people there were drug addicts and black magic practitioners. It was a classic case of buying a slice of paradise then finding out your neighbors are 100% incompatible with your enjoyment of that paradise. Something not unlike the present split in reality we are cocreating this very moment more broadly. Some things are simply incompatible with each other. Period.But that realization came some time later.Some months ago, one of our neighbors told us that the parcel covered in black magic and detritus was for sale through a foreclosure sale. Larry and I looked at our finances and bought it. After the sheriff's sale, we believed the previous owners and their guests would become compelled to leave and we would have clean, clear land with some clean up perhaps to conduct.Nope. They dug in, and we had to spend months and thousands of dollars in litigation to clear them out. Apparently, landowners in Colorado have a huge burden and many hoops to clearing their land from individuals with any claim whatsoever to being present. Once cleared, trespassing is very strongly enforced with very serious consequences, but give, as in give permission at any point, even in a limited manner, and that can quickly be construed as permission to inhabit which then requires a long process to rescind.As we arrived there for our week visit, I remember standing there the first day, watching the wind shimmer through the crystals on the ground while the smell of decay and burnt plastic rose from piles of trash. Light and shadow, beauty and horror, coexisting within the same few acres of land. I thought it would be a quick cleanup because the eviction process was set and it was just a matter of the sheriff coming over and getting the squatters to leave the land.I was wrong.The Land of ParadoxThere's something surreal about seeing selenite glinting in the sunlight beside syringes and blackened fire pits. The land itself seemed to whisper — “Clean me.” It was both sacred and deep. Ancient. Yet, the surface was anything but.Larry and I sat down to discuss why Gaia — the land and the human collective — wanted it cleaned. After all, what does it matter to Gaia if those people and garbage stay there? After a million years, nothing would be left of them. A million years ago everything there was blown to smithereens by the largest volcanic eruption on the continent creating the flat topped mesa 100's of square miles in size, which is just the base of this gigantic mountain that is no more. Another million years ago the entirety was submerged at the bottom of an ocean of water. So a few people? What's the biggie, besides it was nasty to experience in our present, a dark to our light. But the message came in stronger every day: no one was allowed to stay, and no garbage was allowed to stay either.We visited the sheriff's office to find out what we were supposed to do, and they were very clear that for the process to be legal, we had to be present. Physically stay and be there for the entire process to be legal and complete. Otherwise, it would be cancelled and would need to begin over again from the beginning.Oops… We might not make our sasquatch event commitment…The eviction date was not the one stated in the judgment. We had to wait two days after that date, then get a writ for the sheriff, who would then post eviction notices, and after ten more days, go to the land to evict them. After that, the people would get another day to get all their stuff out.Not only that, but the eviction process itself was complex. It required us to go into all the structures where people were living — RVs, mobile homes, and so on — and remove absolutely everything that was not nailed to the ground, floor, or ceiling… by hand, and place it in an area they could later accessYup, we were told we had to move all the items by hand. There were deadlines, county notices, and an eviction process already in motion. On paper, it looked straightforward. In reality, what those people had in their living accommodations was the stuff of nightmares. The rooms were filled from floor to ceiling with garbage, scrap metal, dirty laundry and dishes, and so much more — including drug needles and black magic sigils on the floors, walls, and ceilings.And then came the energy of resistance. The people living there didn't want to leave. They begged, lied, cast spells, called the sheriff, their own lawyers, and called upon spirits — sometimes all in the same day. They wept and they cursed. It wasn't just about losing a camp; it was about a dark collective trying to hold on to territory, both physical and energetic.At night, I could feel the field pulsing — fear, anger, confusion, war. Each morning, I'd wake determined to face it again, and each night, I'd fall into bed emotionally drained, my nervous system fried.The Human Vessel of DarknessIt's easy to think of “squatters” as a faceless problem. But once you meet them, you realize they're human vessels of darkness — fragments of the collective human psyche acting out low-frequency patterns: aggression, anger, suffering, indulgence, righteousness. Each one carried archetypes: the lost healer, the trickster, the wanderer, the wounded child, the demon, the mage.Some were kind, some dangerous, some clearly caught in deep delusion. A few believed the land was “theirs by divine right.” Others just wanted to stick it to the man. I couldn't help but feel pity for their choices — but pity alone wasn't enough.One of the sheriff's deputies told us to be careful — that these people had months to get organized and leave, and they hadn't. They would try to get us to let them stay longer, but if we agreed, the entire legal process we had gone through would be invalidated.For most lightworkers, the hardest part is learning where compassion ends and enabling begins. Sometimes love wears the face of firmness. Saying “no” to darkness is not a rejection of humanity — it's a kindness and an affirmation of truth.This was one of the most important things to keep in mind for this trip: staying loving without becoming naïve, staying clear without becoming aggressive or overwhelmed.Still, leading up to the eviction date, our bodies took a toll — both emotionally and physically.And then, our allies rallied around us.Yes — four of our Driving to the Rez panelists, plus our friend Teo, traveled over a thousand miles to help us clean not just the new land, but also the previous property, which still had garbage and negative energies from the previous year when we had purchased it.They arrived in two RVs, with their pet dogs, garbage bags, gloves, and other equipment to get the job done. And did they ever!They arrived a few days before the eviction date and got to work. We also had an amazing time hunting for desert-grown selenite crystals, fossils, agates, jasper, and petrified wood.At night, we gathered to skywatch in the desert and saw multiple planes, satellites, and yes — UFOs!The Eviction Day ArrivedThe sheriff's deputies arrived on time, calm and professional. The county representatives were kind, responsive, and genuinely concerned. The neighbors offered tools, advice, and hands.It was as if the universe had organized a living example of collective light-in-action. Where I expected bureaucracy, I found compassion. Where I expected to be overwhelmed, I found help.It reminded me that humanity is not lost. The system — often criticized for its lack of empathy — became, in this case, a framework through which order, safety, and clarity could flow.It wasn't “us versus them.” It was all of us bringing a corner of reality back into coherence.Larry and I met the sheriff's deputies at the road and decided to evict the trailers scattered throughout the land first. As it happened, the people had already left, but they had left their trailers and a lot of items inside them. We left our helpers back at our other parcel until we were sure those people were gone; they had become aggressive in previous days, and we didn't want to risk anyone's safety.We had employed a moving company that specialized in evictions. They said they would empty the buildings, place everything on the doorway, and then we had to move it away to a designated area where the squatters then had 24 hours to collect it.Two big, strong men arrived to empty the trailers and buildings, and Larry got to work with them.Then it was time for the big mobile homes. The sheriff told the people to leave the building, and they did so without a fuss. We called our friends, and they came over to start getting everything from the doorway out into the land where the squatters could then pick through it and take whatever they wanted. For 24 hours, all that stuff was still theirs.It took about eight hours non-stop to remove all the items from the two mobile homes. The residents were hoarders — like the worst nightmare show on TV, but worse. Looking back, if our friends had not come, we would have taken several days to finish the job.All I could do was watch and hold space, as before we left for Colorado I had broken my ankle and was not able to move much or stand on it.The Weight of NegativityDespite all the help, the experience took a toll. The level of emotional and mental pressure was something I hadn't felt in years. It wasn't just the logistics; it was the energetic density. The constant whining, as the adults played victims and painted us as aggressors, was exhausting.There was a young boy, around fifteen years old, who lived in that mess. Quite honestly, he was the most positive and helpful of the entire group.My emotional body felt inflamed and overstretched. My mental field would spin with intrusive thoughts and worries that weren't ours. At times I'd stare at the situation, wondering how so much darkness could exist in one place.One of the pieces of guidance I had received before eviction day was to realize that this was not about those people. They chose to stay where they didn't belong and to live in that type of situation. Gaia and the human collective did not want them there, and we were facilitating their exit. They will be fine and continue with their choices no matter where they go.Remember, this is our land now. As a matter of fact, they went to live at a much larger property with others who have the same lifestyle. We know this because, in the following week, we helped them take a lot of their stuff to the new land. They were not unhappy. On the contrary.It reminded me that in the light paradigm, darkness is literally not allowed to exist. Cruelty, addiction, co-dependent behavior, and black magic — all these things are not allowed to exist in our lives. Therefore, as we now owned the land, all those energies, and the people who carried them, had to leave.But why? I still wondered.Well, if you know my work, you'll know about the connection between power and land — and perhaps the Mapuche concept of the Rewe (pronounced “ewe,” though not spelled that way).I asked Gaia, why is it so important to own this land in Colorado and to clean it? We have our home in Washington State, and we have the Shamanashack and our collective land at Fossil Beach — so what is significant about the properties in Colorado?The answer came — fascinating, but not yet fully understood. The answer was: “The land in Colorado is a Rewe reservoir.”A reservoir of power? And if so, how do we access it?Well, the people there were using it for darkness. The Rewe was not fully activated, as no one knew how to do it — which was a good thing.So that was the reason for the removal of the people and the garbage that was encrusted on the land.It was not until everyone left and removed their claims that I pulled a couple of cards to get guidance on the land, and two things happened. One of them was that the power came out from inside the land and rose through my spine into the world — to take form.Just a note here: the sentence “The light inside rises and becomes form” will be fully explained in my next class, The Source Code of Manifestation: Unlocking the Quantum Core of Creation, which you can pre-orde here: “The Source Code of Manifestation”Sanity in the Midst of InsanityTo stay sane, I had to practice extreme diligence. Every day began with grounding, breathing, and re-centering in presence. I'd remind myself: observe, don't absorb.When fear, in the shape of stress, tried to creep in, I observed it as an external weather system. When exhaustion hit, I found small moments of beauty — the fossil of a shell glinting from the dirt, the way the setting sun turned the desert gold and purple, the laughter of a friend helping load the truck.The secret wasn't escaping the insanity. It was standing as the still point within it. Each day became an exercise in applied awareness — all the while allowing the inner light to rise and become form.What I understood is that true mastery is not theory or information only. We need to apply it for it to help — to use it in the mud, under pressure, surrounded by chaos, when the only thing holding us together is our choice to stay conscious and respond instead of react.The Turning PointWhen the final eviction was over, I didn't feel triumphant. I felt relief — and a strange sadness. That evening, a deep silence settled over the land. For the first time, I could hear the desert breathe again. Not just that, but I could feel myself and the desert breathing together.Our friends left after the squatters moved on. It still took a few extra days for the garbage to be hauled away, and beneath it all, the land revealed herself: ancient, raw, luminous. The selenite caught the morning light like tiny galaxies embedded in stone.A one-week trip had turned into a month-long marathon. The journey wasn't about property or cleanup — it was about embodiment, boundaries, and the split within consciousness. The human collective, represented by the county, the sheriff, the neighbors, and our small team, had come together to restore coherence.It was proof that light doesn't fight darkness — it simply holds a strong presence and boundaries for darkness to dissolve and move on. We were not friends, not acquaintances not cocreators with them, we were not enemies, conquerors, warriors pitted against each other, we were the light and only light.The Teaching from the LandLooking back, the land was the real teacher. The selenite — a stone of clarity, healing, and cleansing — wasn't just in the soil. It was in the experience. The fossils whispered of time, endurance, and the slow patience of existence.The entire ordeal mirrored humanity's current split: ancient wisdom buried under layers of distortion, now rising to the surface to be seen and healed.The most impinging realization for me was how much stress the human body and mind can endure when we forget to stay centered — and how quickly peace returns when we do.In the end, sacredness wasn't found in the crystals or fossils, but in the discipline of staying clear and kind when the world around us spins in chaos and tries to engage us in victim–aggressor blame and fear.The land wanted us to stay, and the work was not done yet. There were still piles of garbage and structures on the land that needed to be dealt with, but Larry and I put our foot down and drove home. Surprisingly, our trips usually take twice as long as the GPS tells us, but this time, instead of three days, it only took two.Who stayed behind finishing the cleaning of the land, garbage collection, and more was our friend and neighbor Jay. He sent us a video yesterday and we could not believe the change. All that is left are the mobile homes and a shed — nothing salvageable but things the squatters want back, and if they are able to figure out a way to get them off the land, we will work with them to do it.And yes — there's so much more to this story. The adventure, the people, the strange synchronicities, and the laughter that kept us human through it all. Even three guys on electric bikes going up and down adobe hills! Teo fell a few times, but it didn't stop him.To hear the full story from Larry's and my perspective and to find out what an adobe hill is, listen to this week's episode of Driving to the Rez.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, and join us for the next unexpected journey into the living field of Earth herself.To listen to our tribe's journey of over 1000 miles to help us, click here.The discussion doesn't stop here - listen to the full podcast episode for unfiltered insights from Inelia and our panelists. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.drivingtotherez.com/subscribe

Many of the big changes we experience in our lifetimes - like motherhood, health challenges, or loss experiences - are actually spiritual initiations.These are divine awakenings, where one or more of our Spiritual Gifts shift from dormant to activated.Meet the Grand Prize winner of my Share The Love podcast competition!! Sarah Caracciolo is a holistic post-partum coach and intuitive healer who helps women get to the root cause of their anxiety, insomnia, and depression.In today's powerful new episode of Soul Guide Radio, we talk about spiritual initiations, divine timing, the hidden secrets of pregnancy and birth, what Human Design can teach us about parenting, and the dramatic ways that motherhood transforms us!You'll discover:How motherhood and other big life changes are actually spiritual initiationsWhy these initiations are often jarring and intense (and how to tap into and amplify your intuition during these experiences!)An invitation that will have you embracing your spiritual initiations - and receiving ALLLLL of the amazing downloads your Higher Self is trying to send you!Timestamps:00:00 Introduction03:40 Meet Sarah Caracciolo06:43 Motherhood as a Spiritual Initiation17:48 The Concept of Spiritual Initiations24:33 Human Design and Motherhood27:47 Reflecting on Personal Fulfillment28:45 Balancing Work and Personal Life31:03 Healing and Letting Go of Societal Expectations35:05 Navigating Life's Initiations38:22 The Journey to Motherhood and Intuition46:27 Holding Space for Mothers50:45 InvitationLinks Mentioned:Episode #183: It's All Just So WeirdThe Work with Byron Katie

Send us a textA journey through the ancient mystery of spiritual transformation — from the death of the old self to the birth of the divine within.Across myth and mysticism, every true initiation burns away illusion: Odin hanging on the tree, Hermes beholding the fire of creation, shamans torn apart and remade by spirits, alchemists tending the secret furnace of the soul. Through fire and water, the initiate is dissolved, purified, and reborn — entering the living current that joins all beginnings and ends.This episode explores the second stage of initiation: the ordeal of transformation. Drawing from myth, historical occult texts, and contemporary scholarship, we trace the archetype of supernatural aid, exploring its role in the realization of the true self and world. Support the showAll episodes are available in video format on YouTube Send your personal experiences (spiritual, paranormal), questions, comments, or business inquiries to: hiddenpassagepodcast@gmail.comYou can also send a voice message through SpeakPipeFollow on Instagram & TwitterPlease consider rating/ leaving a review. Thank you for your support!

We can't do anything unless we have a grasp on our attention. But how do we reclaim it amidst the endless stream of distractions?Today Amelia Hruby returns to the podcast for a conversation about social media, creative practice, and sacred attention.We explore digital consciousness, material reality, energetic sovereignty, and what's really at stake when we live our lives online. People want all of the "safety" with no surrender. But that's not how change works. — grace allerdice Amelia Hruby is a feminist writer, podcaster and producer with a PhD in philosophy. She is the founder of Softer Sounds podcast studio, and the host of Off the Grid, a podcast about leaving social media. Her new book, *Your Attention is Sacred Except on Social Media* is out now.we discuss —The nonlinear paths of writing booksAmelia's experience leaving social mediaTaking full possession of ourselvesThe cultural transition from skepticism to desireWhat happens when you live a digital drone lifestyleWhy everyone's talking about attention right nowShifting from economical to ecological frameworksStepping back from social media to make space for changeWhy transformation without space can feel like traumaFrom “paying” attention to “giving” attention LINKSIf you enjoyed the episode, check out —Your Deep Alignment is a PortalRedefining Acts of Service through Connection w— Amelia HrubyBusiness as Initiation & the Power of Deep Alignment — grace on Amelia's podcast Off the Grid More about our guest —Visit Amelia's websiteBuy Amelia's bookListen to Off the Grid Free Resources —Receive the 3 keys that unlocked every major Initiation in my life. Get 3 Keys for the Soul here for FREE.

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This Full Supermoon in Taurus is bringing the YUM! We discuss the aspects of this Full Moon, Goddess (and more Goddess), the new Hekate book by Nikita Gill (SO AMAZING!), the HolyDays of November, and our upcoming offerings.Here's links to all the stuff we chatted about:Kimberly's November Goddess Calendar on SubstackForever Conscious - Taurus Full MoonFrench Hot Chocolate RecipeHekate: The Witch a book by Nikita GillThe Hekate Devotional with Priestesses Brandi Auset and Kimberly MooreBreathe and Center: a Half Day Goddess Meditation Retreat with Priestesses Brandi Auset and Kimberly Moore open for registrationPriestess of Goddess: Dedication, Initiation, Ordination with Priestesses Brandi Auset and Kimberly Moore open for registrationand the Hathor Devotional is opening later this week!GODDESS ALIVE RADIOJoin us for monthly podcasts on Goddess Alive Radio! Tune into the Myth, Magick, and Mystery of Goddess Spirituality, Women's Empowerment, and Living Mythology – how Goddess is moving through our lives today. Priestesses, Practitioners, Authors, Healers, and Shamans will join us to discuss their expertise, practices, and experiences. Connect further at MotherHouseoftheGoddess.com

The FiltrateJoel Topf‍ ‍@kidneyboy.bsky.social‬Swapnil Hiremath@hswapnil.medsky.socialAC @medpeedskidneys.bsky.socialSpecial GuestMike Walsh Associate Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University as well as a Scientist at the Population Health Research Institute and a nephrologist at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton where he is the Chair of the Clinical Nephrology Research Group. Editing and Show Notes bySophia AmbrusoThe Kidney Connection written and performed by Tim YauShow NotesALCHEMIST (NephJC Shorts, Rossignol et al Lancet 2025)AC is in her 83rd year of med-peds fellowship.Joel's monologue brings us all down.Prophylactic ICD therapy doesn't improve sudden cardiac death or all-cause mortality in HD patients in the ICD2 trial (Jukema JW et al. Circulation 2019)Initiation with statins do not impact MACE endpoints or atherosclerotic events (4D AURORA trial Fellstrom BC et al. NEJM 2009 & SHARP trial Baigent C et al. Lancet 2011)Mike tries to liven up the mood by mentioning positive outcomes with iron therapy in heart failure with the PIVOTAL trial (Macdougall IC et al. NEJM 2018)TOPHAT trial revealed treatment with spironolactone in HFpEF did not affect MACE outcomes. (Pitt B et al. NEJM 2014)NephTrials ‘Run-in periods in clinical trials: What can we ACHIEVE?'SPIN D trial - spironolactone dose finding trial in ESRD (Charytan DM et al. Kidney Int 2018)Mike shares the human experience of the trial after being instructed to end the trial prematurely and being told they have “answered their question”Study in Japan - spironolactone predominantly benefits male over females (cannot find this)Male vs female benefit not observed in ACHIEVE despite Mike's initial hypothesisSwap compares and contrasts ACHIEVE, ALCHEMIST & Meta-analysis (Pyne L et al. Lancet 2025)Mike discusses how nonadherence to spironolactone impacted the intention to treat outcomes in the trial.What is a high risk of bias for dummies?Mike, Swap & Joel ponder future nsMRA or ASI trials hemodialysis?Tubular secretionsSwap is probably stalking Martha Wells by now, has moved on from Witch King, now onto Queen Demon on Good ReadsAC is adding to her brood, 2 dogs (Snickers & Harper), 1 childDungeon Crawler Call - a science fantasy book series by Matt Dinniman (on goodreads), which he lovingly referred to as complete nerd trash.Joel is binging on the series Task on HBO max, featuring Mark Ruffalo as FBI agent.NephJC is having its annual fundraiser (get your tickets here) at ASN. Providing a party shuttle that is leaving every 30 minutes from the conference center. As always, it will feature a live podcast recording covering the ASN late breaking, high impact clinical trials.Swap describes the high impact model at ASN this year - go big or go home.

Worksheet: “Hero's Journey Addiction Recovery Worksheet”In this episode of "The Addicted Mind," Duane and Eric Osterlind explore the concept of the hero's journey and how it applies to addiction recovery. Drawing from Joseph Campbell's work on mythology, they discuss the three phases of the hero's journey—departure, initiation, and return—and how these stages can provide a roadmap for personal transformation. By seeing recovery through the lens of a hero's journey, individuals can gain a new perspective and find hope in their path to sobriety. Join us as we delve into the powerful parallels between classic stories like "Lord of the Rings" and the journey to overcoming addiction.Key Topics- The hero's journey framework by Joseph Campbell.- Applying the hero's journey to addiction recovery.- The three phases: Departure, Initiation, and Return.- The significance of storytelling in personal transformation.- Creating a new narrative to support recovery.Timestamps1. [00:01:04] - Introduction to the hero's journey and its relevance to recovery.2. [00:02:00] - History and significance of Joseph Campbell's work.3. [00:04:26] - The departure phase: Recognizing the need for change.4. [00:06:31] - The initiation phase: Facing challenges and finding support.5. [00:08:50] - The return phase: Embracing a new identity and sharing gifts.6. [00:10:09] - Applying the hero's journey repeatedly in life.7. [00:11:22] - Community support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

he seeker is plunged into the underworld. A Tower moment shatters your peace—shock, rupture, emotional collapse. This is the opening flash, the moment realization hits like lightning. You suddenly see what's really gone.

Slashers: 1984 (Rebroadcast) Jason from Binge Movies (the B-movie sadist with a VCR full of pain), Megan from Spoilerpiece Theatre (the ever-resilient critic), and Paul from The Countdown (the man barely hanging on) reunite for one of the biggest turning points in horror history — 1984, the year Freddy Krueger was born and the slasher genre reached its fever pitch. This episode's Blood Pool: Rocktober Blood — Jan 1, 1984 Fatal Games — Jan 1, 1984 Splatter University — Jul 13, 1984 Day of the Reaper — Oct 31, 1984 A Nightmare on Elm Street — Nov 9, 1984 The Initiation — Dec 7, 1984 From this Pool, the hosts fight to the death (or at least to the end of the tape) for: Best Poster/Box Art Best Cult Classic Best Final “Girl” Best Kill Best Overall Film Join the conversation on Letterboxd: slasherspodcast Email: slasherspodcast@gmail.com Series theme: “Shattered” by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Originally aired as part of The Slashers limited series — now revived from the grave for the Binge Movies faithful. And remember… DON'T let them catch you.

We are back with a long overdue Glorantha Initiation interview featuring twice the amount of French accents! We talked to Benjamin, aka Dasfynx, who is the webmaster of the (French) RuneQuest Wiki, and co-hosts the...

If you enjoy this episode, we're sure you will enjoy more content like this on The Occult Rejects.  In fact, we have curated playlists on occult topics like grimoires, esoteric concepts and phenomena, occult history, analyzing true crime and cults with an occult lens, Para politics, and occultism in music. Whether you enjoy consuming your content visually or via audio, we've got you covered - and it will always be provided free of charge.  So, if you enjoy what we do and want to support our work of providing accessible, free content on various platforms, please consider making a donation to the links provided below.  Thank you and enjoy the episode!Links For The Occult Rejects and The Spiritual Gangsters https://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Cash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/TheOccultRejectsEvents The Occult Rejects will be atSept. 26-27 - Bigfoot Comicon, Mt. Airy, GAOctober 4 - Bigfoot Comicon, Franklin, NCOctober 18th - Charlies Beyond Belief FT Myers FLOctober 25-26, UFO Comicon, Greenville, SCNovember 22 - UFO Comicon, Mooresville, NCDecember 5-6 - ArtComicon, Mt. Airy, GA (Authors, Artists, Filmmakers)Vanessa's Tie Dye stuffhttps://www.etsy.com/shop/TruthAndDyesInstagram @truthanddyestruthanddyes@gmail.comHeadless Gianthttps://linktr.ee/headlessgiantpodcastEthan Indigohttps://linktr.ee/ethanindigoRebirthhttps://rebirthoftheword.com/Greypilled Podcasthttps://linktr.ee/greypilledpodcastEvents The Occult Rejects will be atOctober 18th - Charlies Beyond Belief at Tropical Lodge 56 F & AM Fort Myers, FLhttps://www.charliesbeyond.com/October 25-26, ARKANSAS PARANORMAL EXPO at 503 East Ninth, Little Rock, ARhttps://www.arkansasparanormalexpo.com/

... and hello to Spooky Season! We here at Rise from the Dead Podcast are honored that you are including us in your fall festivities. With that being said, with the fall comes school. Ash, Mike and J3RMZ decided to enroll in a sorority this go round. Yup, that is right! We are talking about braiding hair, studying, gossiping about boys and trying to survive college. No, for real because there is a killer on the loose! 1984's The Initiation follows Kelly, a young college student who seeks answers about her nightmares. What Kelly doesn't know is that these are not just nightmares, but lost memories that will change her life forever. That is, if she can survive first.Follow the show on IG and X (FKA Twitter) @RiseFromDeadPod!

This content has been developed for healthcare professionals only. Patients who seek health information should consult with their physician or relevant patient advocacy groups.For the full presentation, downloadable Practice Aids, slides, and complete CME/MOC/NCPD/AAPA/IPCE information, and to apply for credit, please visit us at PeerView.com/BHC865. CME/MOC/NCPD/AAPA/IPCE credit will be available until September 29, 2026.Fast Track to Relief: Accelerating Treatment Initiation and Supporting Patient Follow-Up in Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, and American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders. PVI, PeerView Institute for Medical Education, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.SupportThis program is supported by an independent educational grant from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc and Sanofi.Disclosure information is available at the beginning of the video presentation.

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Today, I'm joined by my dear friend Portia for a conversation about naming and embodying the sacred roles that shape our work.We explore the challenge of finding words that honor what we do without diminishing it.Then we trace the paths of the teacher, priestess, jester, and more — slowly weaving the webs that hold us in the world. Healing work is essentially facilitating space in which people can meet the part of them that knows, and can touch the part of them that's already whole. That's kind of all I'm ever trying to do. — grace allerdice Portia is a London based filmmaker and coach. She works from a holistic perspective with flower essences to support anyone wanting to recalibrate emotional issues. She specialises in supporting freelancers, those navigating the creative industries and anyone moving into creative work. All her services can be found at www.newwoo.ukwe discuss —What it means to be a TeacherLearning through presenceThe path of the JesterVenusian venerationHow grace stepped into the role of PriestessAlchemical clarity + severity  LINKSIf you enjoyed the episode, check out —the Mother in the Dark w— Clark Stranderotic devotion for modern mysticsMore about our guest —NewWoo.ukFree Resources —Receive the 3 keys that unlocked every major Initiation in my life. Get 3 Keys for the Soul here for FREE.

Send us a textIn our latest Small-Cap Spotlight flashcast, Peter Gastreich, Managing Director at WTR breaks down his recent initiation of coverage report on Valero Energy Corp. (NYSE: VLO)

I am joined by Megan Hill, a spiritual practitioner who brings embodiment to life through dance, movement, breath and ceremony to release stored trauma and restore the sacred to everyday living. We explore how free movement shifts energy and emotion and how breathwork unwinds old patterns. Megan shares initiatory moments that ignited her intuition and deepened contact with ascended masters and angels, and she frames initiation as recognition of soul progress and a green light for the next stage.Megan offers online and in person circles, ecstatic dance gatherings, and private sessions. Learn more at meganhill.ca.

Dan Benamor began his film career as an intern, quickly working his way up to head of development at a small production company. That experience gave him a deep understanding of story and the industry, shaping his perspective on what makes a screenplay stand out: confidence, strong character work, and purposeful storytelling. While he has tried directing, Dan discovered that his true passion lies in writing. He believes the hardest part of the process is in the planning and development stage, where theme, character arcs, and structure are carefully mapped out. Once the blueprint is clear, writing becomes the rewarding part — a process he mastered through developing dozens of scripts and watching them come to life on screen.That skill set came full circle with Initiation, the indie horror-thriller he co-wrote with his cousin Oren, who directed the film. The story follows strangers forced into a deadly cult ritual, blending genre thrills with deeper meaning about inner strength and survival. Despite being a low-budget production, the film secured distribution through Gravitas Ventures and earned strong reviews, showing that ingenuity and disciplined storytelling can overcome resource limitations. Dan's journey is proof that with persistence, craft, and a confident voice, independent filmmakers can create work that resonates with both audiences and industry professionals.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indie-film-hustle-a-filmmaking-podcast--2664729/support.

Good morning everyone! I wanted to share the story of my first self initiation at 23 which was guided by my cousin Bridget. This image is the creek that I steward in Sonoma not the creek that I dunked in, but it seems like a fitting Image considering I continue to position myself next to a creek! I was so teary after I recorded it but I called my cousin Bridget even though I know she's getting ready for school. And I thanked her. I know I've thanked her before for that incredible day 30 years ago. This episode includes * The feeling we have when it's time for a change* An invitation to join me for an initiation* The story of my first self-initiation* Why we need it right nowI am also inviting you to join me for a self initiation of your own. My training begins October 21 and you don't wanna miss it! Shiloh Sophia Www.musea.org (you may need to cut and paste that URL) Get full access to Tea with the Muse at teawiththemuse.substack.com/subscribe

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What if being misunderstood by others was the greatest gift for locking into your path? What if you could find the light in others' not seeing your true self or understanding your work? And so much so that you become even more anchored in what you are here to do?This is the initiation of being misunderstood. Join Nikki & Bella on a paradigm-shifting conversation that flips this fear on its head and reveals its true opportunity. This is an episode for the bold beings, the ones doing things differently, outgrowing old patterns and feeling the discomfort of expansion. Get ready to liberate yourself from thinking others need to understand you and step into radical embodiment of who you truly are and what you're here to do!!➡️ JOIN THE PORTAL: OUR 6-MONTH SIGNATURE EXPERIENCEhttps://www.ooomies.com/the-opCheck key enrollment dates for The Portal: https://www.ooomies.com/portal➡️ BECOME AN OASIS MEMBER AND UNLOCK EXCLUSIVE BONUS CONTENT & MORE:https://www.ooomies.com/oasis

In episode 607, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) explores how transits are rites of initiation (ordeals we go through that transform us), how we gain more from transits by looking at them over a wider perspective (of time & psychic development), and how we can look at transits as rivers we cross over our lifetime.

Bimbo's Initiation (1931) - The 31 Days of Dread 2025

Every week on Instagram, we host “Ask Us Anything” sessions. And honestly? We get way more questions than we could ever answer in stories. So today, we're bringing some of those unanswered Qs straight to the podcast to give you deeper answers, real stories, and the honest, judgment-free advice you've been waiting for. Get ready, because we're tackling some of your biggest, wildest curiosities about sex, intimacy, and relationships.

Send us a text God is love is more than a comforting phrase, it is God's very nature. In this Buddy Walk with Jesus episode, we unpack what Scripture means by love that starts with God, not our performance (1 John 4:7–18). We explore how His love drives out fear, secures our identity, and reshapes everyday life with Jesus. We walk through Jesus' prayer for real communion with the Father (John 17:3) and the unbreakable assurance of Romans 8:31–39, then contrast “God loves me when…” with “God loves me, therefore…”. You will hear a simple framework, Initiation, Communion, Overflow, and a few accessible practices that move love from head knowledge into lived experience. If you feel worn out, ashamed, or unsure where you stand with God, this conversation will invite you to rest, receive, and become a conduit of love to others. Support the show If you have any questions about the subjects covered in today's episode you can find us on Facebook at the links below or you can shoot me an email at joe@buddywalkwithjesus.com One Stop Shop for all the links Linktr.ee/happydeamedia

Hey everybody! Episode 170 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Tricia Eastman. I recently came across Tricia's work and was really impressed with all she has been doing. It seemed we had a similar journey. I was happy to sit down and learn more about her and as she shared was very impressed with her presence and wisdom. We spoke about her journey with ayahuasca, her time working in an ibogaine clinic, her Bwiti initiations with iboga, ancestral lineages she has studied with, and some of the wisdom of this work she has learned along the way. This was a really beautiful and insightful conversation and a real joy for me to listen to her. As always, to support this podcast, get early access to shows, bonus material, and Q&As, check out my Patreon page below. Enjoy!This episode is sponsored by La Wayra Ayahuasca retreats. Visit https://ayahuascaincolombia.com to book your retreat or learn more and mention UWP and they will gift you a free body-work session during your stay.To learn more about or contact Tricia, visit her links at: https://lnk.bio/7zGeTo learn more about our work, visit our website: https://NicotianaRustica.orgTo view the recent documentary, Sacred Tobacco, about my work, visit: https://youtu.be/KB0JEQALI_wIf you enjoy the show, it would be a big help if you could share it with your own audiences via social media or word of mouth. And please Subscribe or Follow and if you can go on Apple Podcasts and leave a starred-rating and a short review. That would be super helpful with the algorithms and getting this show out to more people. Thank you in advance!I will be guiding our next plant medicine dieta with my colleague Merav Artzi (who I interviewed in episode 28) in the Sacred Valley of Peru November 2-30 (SOLD OUT). If you would like more information about joining us and the work I do or about future retreats, visit my site at: https://NicotianaRustica.orgIntegration/Consultation call: https://jasongrechanik.setmore.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/UniverseWithinYouTube join & perks: https://bit.ly/YTPerksPayPal, donate: https://paypal.me/jasongrechanikWebsite: https://UniverseWithinPodcast.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/UniverseWithinPodcastFacebook: https://facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcastMusic: Nuno Moreno: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound & Stefan Kasapovski's Santero Project: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4H

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What happens when the very tools we use to share wisdom become barriers to understanding it? This conversation tackles a profound paradox: how language, the vehicle for transmitting knowledge, can actually limit our access to deeper truths. Starting with Krishnamurti's famous moment of walking on stage, saying "turn within," and walking off—leaving audiences both frustrated and enlightened—the discussion explores why sometimes the most profound teachings come not from books, but from direct experience of life itself. The episode examines a fascinating teaching from the Tibetan master DK about how "all books are prison houses of ideas" and how words, even when trying to convey truth, inevitably limit and contain what they're attempting to express. This isn't about dismissing study or intellectual development, but about understanding their proper place as stepping stones rather than destinations. The conversation explores the difference between living "on" the Earth versus living "as" the Earth—a shift from seeking knowledge as treasure to hoard, to becoming a conduit for wisdom in service of something greater. Perhaps most practically, the discussion examines different ways of knowing beyond the analytical mind: intuition as "straight knowledge," telepathic communication, and what ancient traditions called being "seen, touched, and realized" rather than simply read. Personal stories emerge of profound "aha moments"—from a child's recognition of nested realities while watching his mother bake, to a Danish office clerk's twenty-minute cosmic awakening that transformed his entire understanding of existence. The conversation ultimately points toward a future where telepathic communication and intuitive knowing might supersede written and spoken language entirely. It's an invitation to consider your own relationship with learning: Are you using knowledge as a bridge to deeper understanding, or has the accumulation of information become an end in itself? The episode suggests that the most profound truths aren't discovered through more reading, but through opening the heart as a receptive field and saying "yes" to direct communion with life itself. Meditation Mount and HeartLight Productions are pleased to present Musings from the Mount – a weekly podcast with host Joseph Carenza and guests in conversation exploring a range of topics drawn from the Ageless Wisdom teachings. New episodes every Monday. If you enjoy this podcast, please consider donating at MeditationMount.org

Clark Strand was a Zen Buddhist monk. Now he writes books of love poetry to Kali Ma and manifestos to the Dark.In this conversation, we trace his spiritual path from childhood Protestantism through monasticism and massage school — ultimately leading him into deep devotion to the Divine Mother.Listen in, as we step into the Dark together. When She appeared to me, it made sense of everything all of a sudden. It really changed me. I stopped thinking the way I used to think. My understanding of the natural world, myself, my family, my relationships, Devotion, Beauty, Time itself. — Clark Strand  Clark Strand has been studying the world's spiritual traditions for more than thirty years. The author of several books including Waking the Buddha, Meditation Without Gurus, Waking Up to the Dark and Now is the Hour of Her Return, Strand has written for The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and the Washington Post/Newsweek “On Faith” blog. He is the founder of Way of the Rose, a growing nonsectarian rosary fellowship open to people of any spiritual background, with members around the world. He lives on a dark road with no streetlights in the southern Catskill Mountains.we discuss —the many paths of spiritual devotionthe patriarchal traditions of many world religionshow Clark encountered the Divine Motherfeeling safe in the darkwhy Now is the hourhuman civilization vs human culturethe power of simple-hearted devotionwriting poems for Kaliremembering our birdsong  LINKSIf you enjoyed the episode, check out —Many Mothers + Many Lifetimes: Ancestral Connection w–Perdita FinnMore about our guest —The Way of the Rose.orgWaking Up to the Dark, book by Clark StrandNow is the Hour of Her Return, book by Clark StrandMentioned in the episode—The Gospel of Sri RamakrishnaThe Gospel According to the DarkFree Resources —Receive the 3 keys that unlocked every major Initiation in my life. Get 3 Keys for the Soul here for FREE.

Send us a textTune in to the latest WTR Small-Cap Spotlight Flashcast! Join Tim Gerdeman, Vice Chair & Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at WTR, and Peter Gastreich, Senior Energy Transition and Sustainability Analyst, as they discuss Nauticus Robotics. Nauticus develops autonomous underwater robots and innovative software, transforming offshore operations with safer, more efficient, and cost-saving solutions. Learn how KITT's: 2) flagship ToolKITT software and hardware like Aquanaut and Olympic Arm serve offshore industries such as energy, telecom, and defense; 2) technology reduces costs and CO2 emissions for its customers; and 3) high margin licensing fee strategy will accelerate scaling up of the business; and more!

In this tender and inspiring episode, I sit down with my beloved friend Lydia Grace Neubauer — mother, chef, model, and yoga teacher — for an intimate conversation about friendship, transformation, and the grace of becoming.We explore the power of authentic female bonds and how meaningful relationships support us through life's biggest transitions — especially motherhood. Lydia opens up about her unexpected birth story, revealing how it reshaped her relationship to control, trust, and the spiritual unknown. Her vulnerability offers a balm for women on the cusp of major life shifts.TOPICS COVERED:

What if midlife isn't a slow fade—but a sacred initiation into your deepest truth, cellular power, and unapologetic pleasure? In this soulful, grounded conversation, Carla Wainwright—holistic wellness coach, sexual awakening facilitator, and “midlife alchemist”—joins Jannine to bridge science and the sacred. We unpack how hormone shifts, stress, and blood sugar changes can make pleasure feel far away—and why that's exactly when pleasure (hello, oxytocin) becomes the antidote that rewires your nervous system and stabilizes your hormones. Expect liberating reframes (hot flashes as sacred burn-off, anyone?), practical micro-rituals, and a reminder that the wisest, sexiest chapters can unfold in your 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond.In this episode, you'll learn:The “sacred metabolism” of midlife: a simple science-meets-sacred lens for feeling vital againWhy oxytocin sits “on the throne” (and how to stack 5 daily oxytocin moments without adding more to your plate)A kinder narrative for perimenopause + menopause that honors your body's design (not a “decline to fix”)How to transmute stress, people-pleasing, and identity shifts into clarity, boundaries, and desireReal-life practices for wetter, juicier intimacy at any age (yes to lube, language, and voice)The “second spring” reframe: channeling creative/sexual energy back into your heart and life purposeMentions & resources:Carla's Vibrancy Reset guide https://vibrancyguide.com/ Work with Carla https://www.carlawainwright.com/Free Honey Pot Meditation – a soothing, body-based anchor to drop you out of your head and into sensation. Perfect for those 5 daily oxytocin moments. https://janninemackinnon.com/honey-pot/Sensual Embodiment Collective (SEC) – monthly guided practices, live journeys, and a growing on-demand library designed for real women with real lives. (Use code PODCAST for 10% off your first month.) https://janninemackinnon.com/sensual-embodiment-collective/Related episodes you'll love:S4 Ep 114 - Pt. 1 Why Your Nervous System Is a Key Part of Having Better SexYoni Breathing: How to Awaken the Sensations of Your YoniHow to Nourish Yourself With Your Sexual Energy3 Ways to Spice Up Your Sex Life (That Go Deeper Than Toys & Lingerie)More About Carla:Carla Wainwright is a Holistic Wellness Coach, Sexual Awakening Facilitator, and Midlife Alchemist.
She supports women 40+ to reclaim vitality, balance their hormones, and reconnect with their pleasure and power through a blend of metabolic health, nervous system healing, and sensual embodiment.With a background in biology, homeopathy, and over two decades of experience in the healing arts, Carla bridges the science of the body with the sacredness of lived experience. Her work helps women shift from surviving to thriving - by listening to the body's signals, reawakening desire, and embracing midlife as a powerful rite of passage.Carla leads retreats, group programs, and 1:1 coaching that integrate lifestyle medicine, deep emotional inquiry, and somatic practices to guide women back to their vibrancy and radiance.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlawainwright/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarlaWainwrightCreatrix/

In the conclusion to their exploration of the Trimorphic Protennoia, David and Gene delve into the third and final descent of divine consciousness - the emergence of the Son, the Word, from the Voice of the Mother. In this episode we unpack the full expression of the Gnostic trinity, and discuss how reality itself is structured like a mind. We explore the "seed pattern" of consciousness, a five-fold mystery of foreknowledge, indestructibility, eternal life, and truth that forms the blueprint for the First Man and the enlightened mind. Join us as we journey from the archetypal patterns of Thought and Voice to the fully articulated Word that shatters the illusion of a world built under the illusion of separation, and illuminates the path to Gnosis.In the final descent, the Protennoia reveals herself as the ultimate shapeshifter - a hidden, trickster intelligence dwelling within all levels of reality, from the movements of matter to the minds of angels and men. She is the “hidden root” that the worldly powers are ignorant of, the secret source guiding creation from within. We analyze the profound five-stage initiation rite described in the text, a process of spiritual alchemy involving robing in "shining Light," baptism in the "Water of Life," and enthronement in glory, which purifies the five faculties of the soul. This sacred ceremony culminates in receiving the "Five Seals," the credentials of one who has directly experienced the ineffable and transcended the dark chaos of the fragmented self.The journey reaches its climax with one of the most startling and radical images in Gnostic literature, in which the Protennoia declares, “I put on Jesus. I bore him from the cursed wood” - which reframes the teachings and death of Christ not as a historical sacrifice, but instead, as deeply symbolic of the internal process of divine consciousness manifesting within the individual. This ultimate revelation ties all spiritual narratives together as expressions of a single, holographic reality where the whole is present in every part.The text suggests that by understanding this mystical union, we can transform our own consciousness into a “Light in Light,” realizing the deep empathy that flows from the knowledge that we are all expressions of one universal Mind.Deep Dive:The Trimorphic Protennoia - Three Forms of First ThoughtChapters:01:15 Introduction01:47 Review04:48 The Third Descent08:52 The Word11:02 Hidden Light14:02 Three Descents17:43 Hidden Root20:24 Shining Light22:47 Initiation of Light26:18 Shapeshifter28:22 Five Seals32:12 Wearing Jesus36:16 ConclusionsResources:Trimorphic Protennoia - John D. TurnerThree Forms of First Thought - Willis BarnstoneGnosis.org - The Gnosis ArchiveThe Nag Hammadi ScripturesMeditations on the Tarot: A Journey into Christian Hermeticism - Valentin TombergThe Universal Operating System: Patterns Beyond Science and Religion (@marina-karlova)The Red Book: A Reader's Edition - Carl JungJesus and the Lost Goddess

The guys open this episode with heartfelt farewells, showing love to Tisha and Denisse as they step away for personal reasons. Both sisters received flowers and well-wishes from the team. Congratulations go out to Captain Desmond K. Walker, honored with the FY26 Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale Leadership Award, along with all other recipients. The crew also sends condolences to CMSAF David A. Flosi and family on the passing of his wife, Katy. Damon reflects on his experiences in Newport, Rhode Island and Millington, Tennessee during the CMC/COB course, while Aaron raises the question—is Memphis BBQ overrated? Damo shares a personal story about the Philadelphia Police Department entering his mother's home. The team acknowledges that social media clip production may slow due to their new command responsibilities, sparking a larger discussion: how can leaders realistically balance social media and deckplate leadership? The conversation ties into the Navy's updated social media policy and handbook, as well as CNO's latest “C-Note,” where he defines The Foundry. Hero of the Week returns with a spotlight on Private First Class Charles Ralph Johnson. Updates on the Angelina Resendiz case lead to a debate about the limits of invasive leadership. The crew tackles listener questions about rank privileges and a troubling report of a new mother being excluded from the CPO Initiation and Pinning Ceremony. Other hot topics include an Army dining hall with an “F” rating still serving meals, strategies to shift command culture in the face of widespread disciplinary issues, and Damon's surprise at the “Pick of the Week” segment. The episode closes with Aaron's Do Better: Attend a Military Ball.       Do you have a “Do Better” that you want us to review on a future episode? Reach out at ptsfpodcast@gmail.com       Stay connected with the PTSF Podcast: https://linktr.ee/Ptsfpodcast   Picks of the Week:   Damo - Military Culture Shift (Book) (Corie Weathers) https://www.corieweathers.com/militarycultureshift/ Damon - CMC/COB School https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Senior-Enlisted-Academy/Program-Overview/ Aaron - Unapologetically Favored (Book) (Courtney Kittrell-Barber) https://www.unapologeticallyfavored.net/unapologetically-favored.html       PTSF Theme Music: Produced by Lim0   Additional credits:   Music Credit “How Do I Say Goodbye” Written by Babyface (Kenneth Edmonds) and Daryl Simmons Performed by Boyz II Men ℗ 1994 Motown Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

As we grow older, it's easy to feel our energy slipping away under the weight of life's challenges—but it doesn't have to stay that way! In this empowering episode, Deborah sits down with Isabelle von Boetticher Fouchard to explore the power of transformative energy work. Isabelle shares her holistic approach to restoring balance and strength, showing why this practice is a true game-changer for living life to the fullest! Here are the things to expect in the episode:Isabelle's journey of healing and reinventionThe mindset shift that makes dreams attainableHow to break free from limiting beliefs and societal conditioningIsabelle's unique “I Am” method—Initiation, Activation, and Mastering—and how it transforms livesHow energy work supports women through menopauseAnd much more! About Isabelle:Isabelle von Boetticher Fouchard is a multicultural & multifaceted holistic health practitioner, leadership development & personal energy management catalyst.After two impactful losses of partners and burnout as vice president in the corporate world, she, at more than 45 years old, reinvented herself as a first-time entrepreneur living and working between her two home countries: Germany and Haiti.As mother of an adult child, caregiver to her elderly parents, and holistic health and life coach, she now truly knows how to empower ambitious women in menopause to overcome and heal exhaustion, fears, and self-doubt through transformative energy work and personal development coaching. Connect with Isabelle von Boetticher Fouchard:Website: https://cayae.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-von-boetticher-fouchard-1141ba40/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isacayae/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556378234484YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@isabellevonboetticher-health4UReBORN & EmPOWERED 1:1 Coaching Program: https://empowered.cayae.org/Free Energize Meditation: https://cayae.org/ Book Recommendation:Archetypes: A Beginner's Guide to Your Inner-Net by Carolyn Myss, PhD   Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comSubstack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress

What is it like to spend a week in the deep jungle of Westen Africa, with nothing but a dirt floor, lots of Iboga, a skirt, and no necessities like water or a bed to rest in? In this intimate conversation, I welcome back my Iboga provider, and twice-initiated Bwiti practitioner Paije Alexandra West. With intention and care, Paije shares about her recent initiation into the Fang branch of the Bwiti tradition in Gabon. This is ultimately a conversation about what it means to walk the path of service with Iboga.Paije shares carefully about her journey from working in ibogaine clinics to becoming a ceremonial iboga provider, and how initiation has shaped her life, her family, and her work with her retreat center, ⁠ETÈREO⁠ in Baja. She opens up about the realities of being a provider—the intensity, responsibility, and beauty of holding this medicine—and offers fresh insight into the role of women's voices in the iboga space.Show Links:⁠Paije's Instagram⁠⁠ETÈREO's Instagram⁠ETÈREO's website⁠Explore Coaching with Lana:Iboga Integration & Prep Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (NEW-now enrolling)Psychedelically Informed Life Coaching⁠⁠⁠ (6 Month Program)Stay Connected to Modern Psychedelics:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@modernpsychedelics⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Modern Psychedelics YouTube⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠www.modernpsychedelics.net⁠⁠⁠Substack: The Healthy Ego⁠⁠Free Resources:FREE Iboga Preparation Guide⁠FREE Set Better Goals⁠FREE Integration Journal ⁠FREE Intention Setting Journal⁠FREE Psychedelic Ceremony Checklist⁠FREE Playlists for Psychedelic Journeys + Integration⁠DISCLAIMER: Modern Psychedelics does not endorse or support the illegal consumption of any substances. This show is meant for entertainment purposes only. Modern Psychedelics does not sell or promote the sale of any illegal substances. The thoughts, views, and opinions on this show should not be taken as life advice, medicinal advice, or therapeutic guidance.

Hot take: when you finally get initiation right, your entire sex life opens up. Think about it. No more awkward “was that supposed to be a signal?” moments. No more pressure on just one person to get things started. And no more cycle of rejection and resentment. When initiation feels fun, confident, and mutual, everything else in your sex life starts to feel easier, more connected, and a lot more exciting. We're back with a re-air of one of our most popular episodes ever, because initiation is one of the biggest challenges couples face.

Blending the ferocity of extreme metal with the complexity of jazz, Germany's own Defeated Sanity push the boundaries of “Progressive Brutal Death Metal” on their fourth full-length.This landmark release showcases the band's technical proficiency on tracks like “Naraka” and “The Purging,” while delivering relentless brutality through more direct assaults like “Verses of Deformity” and “Initiation.”Join us in celebrating Defeated Sanity and their 2013 classic album, Passages Into Deformity!Recommendations:Igorrr - AmenLamp of Murmuur - The Dreaming Prince in EcstasyHORSEBOY - Wild, Passionate, UglyIntercourse - How I Fell In Love With The VoidGas Chamber - Hemorrhaging LightRamuh - Glowing CivilizationFollow Riff WorshipInstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/riffworshippod/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/RiffWorshipPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@RiffWorshipPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out our Official Playlists:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riffs on Repeat (Spotify)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Riffs on Repeat (YouTube Music)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hits from the Crypt (Apple)⁠

In episode 603, depth psychotherapist and astrologer Shawna McGrath, LMFT (she/her) shares with you the astrology of the week from a depth psychological perspective.The astrology this week includes:- Sun moves into Libra (Fall / Spring Equinox) on Monday, Sept 22 at 11:19am PT- Sun opposite Saturn & Neptune from Sept 1 - Oct 13- Sun opposite Neptune (exact this week)- Saturn-Neptune conjunction as a long-term transit from May 2023 - July 2027- Mercury in Libra opposite Ceres in Aries- Sun trine Uranus & Pluto from Sept 10 - Oct 5 (exact this week)- Mars moves into Scorpio on Monday, Sept 22 at 12:54am PT thru Nov 3- Mars closing Pluto from Sept 6 - Oct 11 (exact this week)"Pluto, the planet of rebirth, favors the rebuilding of anything, and Mars gives you the energy to do it" (Rob Hand from Planets in Transit, p. 503)- Venus in Virgo square Vesta in Sagittarius"Whether we like it or not, one of our tasks on this earth is to work with the opposites through different levels of consciousness until body, soul and spirit resonate together. Initiation rites, experienced at the appropriate times in our lives, burn off what is no longer relevant, opening our eyes to new possibilities of our own uniqueness. They tear off the protective veils of illusion until at last we are strong enough to stand in our own naked truth.” (Marion Woodman from The Pregnant Virgin: A Process of Psychological Transformation)

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Reading of excerpts from Dr Raghavan's essay 'The Eye of Self Existence'. The full text can be found here: https://theosophytrust.org/944-eye-of-self-existenceProfessor Raghavan N. Iyer (1930 -1995) was an internationally known philosopher, political theorist, and spiritual practitioner who devoted his life to the intellectual and spiritual uplift of human society. The only Rhodes Scholar from India in 1950 to Oxford, he secured First Class Honors in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and later earned a D. Phil. Degree in moral and political philosophy. For eight years, he was Fellow and Lecturer in Politics at St. Anthony's College, Oxford, then Visiting Professor at the Universities of Oslo, Ghana and Chicago, and lectured at the College of Europe in Belgium, the Erasmus Seminar in Holland, and at Harvard, Bowdoin, Berkeley, U.C.L.A., Rand Corporation and the California Institute of Technology. He was professor of political philosophy at the University of California, Santa Barbara for 21 years.His message is that a renewed humankind is now emerging, and his writings address the causes of the global situation, the nature of this evolution, and the manner in which individuals can participate fully in this collective transformation.Dr Iyer was a practitioner and member of the Theosophical Foundation and wrote that:"Initiation into Theosophical metaphysics is more than an intellectual or moral enterprise; it is a continuous spiritual exercise in the development of intuitive and cognitive capacities that are the highest available to humans, a process that includes from the first a blending of the head and the heart through the interaction of viveka and vairagya, discrimination and detachment. Even our initial apprehension of a statement of Theosophical metaphysics involves an ethical as well as mental effort, just as even the smallest application of a Theosophical injunction to our moral life requires some degree of mental control and the deeper awareness, universal and impersonal in nature, that comes from our higher cognitive capacities. Moral growth, for a Theosophist, presupposes “the silent worship of abstract or noumenal Nature, the only divine manifestation”, that is “the one ennobling religion of Humanity.”

If you tuned into this week's episode, you know we're in the thick of our executive function series—and this time, we took a deep dive into a challenge so many neurodivergent kiddos (and their parents!) know all too well: getting started. Task initiation can feel impossible for kids who are gifted, twice-exceptional, ADHD, autistic, anxious, or just generally outside-the-box thinkers. They might be able to talk your ear off about their passions, but ask them to start a five-minute worksheet, and it's like hitting a brick wall. Sound familiar? Here's the thing: your child isn't broken, and neither are you. Their brain just needs some extra scaffolding and gentle strategies—and that's exactly what we covered in this week's episode.   Key Takeaways: Start small for big wins: Break tasks into "micro steps" or “bricks.” Even something as simple as writing the date can be the first win that propels kids forward. Audit and reduce friction: Quick 5-minute “friction audits” help you and your child identify what's holding them back—be it sensory needs, unclear instructions, or missing tools—and address it before frustration builds. Model and scaffold for independence: By using techniques like body doubling (working in parallel), giving clear “done statements,” or offering guided choices, you're not just helping them now—you're equipping them with lifelong executive function skills.   If you're a parent, educator, or homeschooler supporting bright, quirky kids, this episode is a toolkit of actionable insights. Grab the Executive Function Quick Start Guide for even more resources!   Links and Resources from Today's Episode Thank you to our sponsors: CTC Math – Flexible, affordable math for the whole family! Night Zookeeper – Fun, comprehensive language arts for ages 6-12 101 Reasons Eclectic Homeschooling Works for Gifted Kids Why Smart Kids Can't Find Their Shoes (and What to Do…) Strengthening Bonds | Building Family Routines and Rituals RLL #271: Understanding Executive Function Skills in Gifted and Twice-Exceptional Children Why Movement Matters (Especially for Our Neurodivergent Kids) Helping Our Kids Self-Regulate with Sarah Collins Overcoming Sleep Struggles: Tips for Neurodiverse Families Beating Homeschool Overwhelm with Heart and Flexibility Building Flexible Thinking Skills in Your Neurodivergent Child Changing Rhythms | Homeschooling in Sync with the Seasons  

On this episode, I sit down with Dakota to unravel a chilling, drug-induced experience that went far beyond hallucination and into the realm of the supernatural. What began as an experimental night spiraled into a dark initiation ritual, complete with chanting, an unexplainable shift into another realm, and an encounter with a sinister goat-headed figure. As we dig into the events of that night, we uncover layers of spiritual manipulation, the lasting impact on Dakota and his brother, and how faith in Jesus Christ became the lifeline that pulled Dakota out of the darkness. This conversation is raw, gripping, and a sobering reminder of the unseen battle for our souls. Please pray for Tony's wife, Lindsay, as she battles breast cancer. Your prayers make a difference! If you're able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay's GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890 Become a member for ad-free listening, extra shows, and exclusive access to our social media app: theconfessionalspodcast.com/join The Confessionals Social Network App: Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ Tony's Recommended Reads: slingshotlibrary.com My New YouTube Channel Merkel IRL: @merkelIRL My First Sermon: Unseen Battles Sasquatch and The Missing Man: merkelfilms.com Merkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.com SPONSORS SIMPLISAFE TODAY: simplisafe.com/confessionals GHOSTBED: GhostBed.com/tony CONNECT WITH US Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.com MAILING ADDRESS: Merkel Media 257 N. Calderwood St., #301 Alcoa, TN 37701 SOCIAL MEDIA Subscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/2TlREaI Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/ Discord: https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7h Show Instagram: theconfessionalspodcast Tony's Instagram: tonymerkelofficial Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcas Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Produced by: @jack_theproducer OUTRO MUSIC Joel Thomas - Imposter YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify