Podcast appearances and mentions of jon marro

Ever find yourself caught in a loop of analyzing what you're feeling—trying to think your way through the ache, the confusion, the rage, the numbness? Or find that it feels easier to let your mind fix or solve the hard things rather than sense in or move with them? In this short practice episode, Jennifer England invites you into a somatic experience of feeling—beyond story, solving and fixing. Inspired by her recent conversation with therapist and writer Lisa Olivera, you're invited to drop the narrative and let music, movement, and presence guide you into a relationship with aliveness.You'll be guided through:A simple, intuitive practice to shift from analysis into sensation.Choosing music that mirrors your current emotional tone—no need for it to be calm or upbeat.A movement invitation that meets you exactly where you are—angry, tender, exhausted, joyful, or stuck.Whether you're overwhelmed, can't access how you're feeling, or somewhere in-between, this episode offers a powerful way to grow your fluency in feeling—by letting your body lead. Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

What if pain isn't something to fix or escape—but a wise, living presence asking for our attention?In this episode, Jennifer sits down with writer and therapist Lisa Olivera for a heartfelt conversation about relating to pain as a wise teacher, rather than an adversary. Drawing from Lisa's personal journey—shaped by early experiences with a culture that teaches us to avoid pain—they explore:The social narratives that keep us from feeling fullyThe role of somatic practice in understanding our body's intelligenceWhat it means to approach suffering with reverence The slow, courageous path toward collective belongingThis episode invites you to deepen your fluency with feeling —in your body, the mystery of life and one another.  Links & Resources:Learn more about Lisa's therapeutic and written workSign up for Human Stuff, Lisa's SubstackGet Already Enough, Lisa Olivera's first bookReceive Jennifer's biweekly newsletter Connect with Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedIn Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Ever feel awkward in trying to express, connect or attune to another? Ever interpret your awkwardness as a failure? In this short practice episode, Jennifer England invites us to explore mispronunciation not just as a linguistic slip, but as a relational metaphor. Inspired by recent conversations with X'unei Lance Twitchell, you're invited to notice the moments you "miss the mark" in connection—and to consider what might be fertile, even beautiful, in the in-between.You'll be guided through:A reframing of mispronunciation as an opening, not an error.Gentle prompts to explore awkwardness, misunderstanding, and self-expression.A two-part inquiry to help you stay present with the discomfort of “not quite getting it right.”An embodied invitation to soften and stay—instead of fix or retreat.Whether you're navigating a tough moment with a loved one or reflecting on your own self-expression, this episode is a chance to pause and relate differently to misunderstanding itself.Links & resources—For more practices and inspiration from Jennifer get bi-weekly inspiration to help you navigate the hard mess of leading and being humanFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedInTalk with Jennifer! Share an insight or ask a question here jennifer@sparkcoaching.ca Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

How might a willingness to cross thresholds of understanding help us access wilder and more intimate ways of knowing? In this episode Jennifer talks with X'unei Lance Twitchell—Indigenous language teacher, poet and scholar—who shares his deeply personal journey of reclaiming the Tlingit language. From an early longing to connect with his grandfather to challenging the violence of cultural erasure, X'unei invites us into the healing and transformative role language plays in decolonization and community renewal.In this episode, you'll learn:How the seemingly impossible can become a movement, one word and gesture at a timeHow learning an Indigenous language changes the way you think, untangling the illusion of separatenessWhy vulnerability and mistake-making are the foundation of resilient and laughter-infused community building.Join Jennifer and X'unei for a conversation that invites you to listen through the words—to the generous heartbeat of a community and culture remaking itself.Links & resources—Learn more about X'unei Lance TwitchellWatch an episode of Molly in DenaliGagaan X'usyee/Below the Foot of the Sun: PoemsGet Jennifer's Substack newsletterFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedIn Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

What does it mean to be engaged in a world that feels like it's breaking?In this preview of Season 4 of Tension of Emergence,  Jennifer England shares the heart of the new season's inquiry—a living  koan that has been shaping her own writing and leadership: how do we act with love and integrity in a time of rupture and collapse, without rushing to fix or save a world that may not need our saving?With a  magical cadre of guests, Jennifer explores tensions we're told to resolve—between urgency and spaciousness, grief and creativity, doing and being. With the backdrop of global upheaval, she asks:Is “breaking” the whole story? If not, what else is happening?How do we stay in relationship, when our hearts are breaking?What do we do when we can't agree on the path forward?Tune in to discover what it means to live at the edge of  uncertainty—curiously, generously, and awake. Season 4 offers a  sanctuary of emergence-  and place to be honest in the mess of it all.Come follow along for deep dives, and micro-practice episodes, to nourish this season of collective stretch.  Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Does joy sometimes feel hard to access? Ever find yourself focusing more on where you're suffering or experiencing pain? Or perhaps you find it easy in this season of your life but want to experience joy even more? In the last micro-episode of Season 3, Jennifer guides you to amplify joy on three different levels: the gross, subtle and causal. She encourages you to enhance the experience of joy, even amidst pain and includes a suggestion to explore the Buddhist practice of Tonglen if you're facing difficult times. If you play with this practice and have an insight you'd like to share, we'd love to hear from you! Links & resources—For more practices, offerings and writing from Jennifer, subscribe to Jennifer's newsletterFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedInEmail Jennifer with any questions or observations- jennifer@sparkcoaching.ca Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

We've been talking about “feeling more” so we can access more wisdom in our leadership, but what if we're really good at avoiding pain?  In the final week of season three of the Tension of Emergence, Jennifer delves into the question of how to work with personal and collective pain with the co-founder of Mobius Executive Leadership and expert in trauma-informed development, Amy Elizabeth Fox. Together they break down the illusory binary between the personal/professional, individual/collective and pain/joy. They also share—Three stages of working with pain and how to transmute pain into possibilityHow the privatization of healing has gotten us into troubleWhy communal witnessing can shift everythingTune in for an in-depth exploration of how to work with personal and collective pain so that you can access more joy, presence and liberation. Links & resources—Mobius Executive LeadershipConnect with Amy Elizabeth Fox on LinkedINFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedIn and get her weekly Substack here Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with modern-day mystic and teacher Cynthia Bourgeault. Instead of virtues being a static object we have, they can be thought of as active agents of change. Jennifer offers a two-part practice to help you leverage your unique personal virtues (and power) to transform a current challenge. In this episode, Jennifer shares a personal example and emphasizes the importance of practice as a dynamic process of learning from your direct experience.If you play with this practice and have an insight you'd like to share, we'd love to hear from you! Links & resources—For more practices, offerings and writing from Jennifer, subscribe to Jennifer's newsletterFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedInEmail Jennifer with any questions or observations- jennifer@sparkcoaching.ca Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Jennifer talks with modern-day mystic, Episcopal priest, author and teacher, Cynthia Bourgeault about how our global breakdown might be a breakthrough. Weaving together science, philosophy and spiritual traditions they talk about the evolution of human consciousness and how to nourish and feed the collective.  In this episode they share- Our shift to an integral structure of consciousness How reciprocity works between the seen and unseen worldsWhat is three-centered awareness and how to develop itWhy virtues are more than personality traits Tune in to this beautiful conversation to learn the subtle art of cosmic reciprocity and discover why we're more resilient and creative than we think. Links & resources—Cynthia Bourgeault's websiteOrder Cynthia's books and reading suggestionsGlobal network for seekers on the wisdom path: Wisdom WaypointsSign up for Jennifer's weekly Substack, connect with her on IG or LinkedIN Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Jennifer offers a practice to dispel the myth that a regulated nervous system equates to calmness and neutrality. Drawing on insights from somatic experiencing practitioner Kimberly Ann Johnson, she emphasizes the importance of practicing flexibility in your nervous system to manage life's challenges. Jennifer introduces a playful practice of friendly wrestling to help you activate latent energy, track sensation, support an energetic re-set and make way for necessary expression, movement or boundaries.This practice contributes to your understanding of the activation-receptivity energetic pole  so you can access greater aliveness and discernment. If you have an insight from this practice that you'd like to share, we'd love to hear! Email Jennifer with any questions or observations- jennifer@sparkcoaching.caLinks & resources—For more practices, invitations and writing from Jennifer, subscribe to Jennifer's weekly newsletterFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedIn Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Transformational growth can be aided by mindset shifts but deeper change is initiated and sustained through the body. Jennifer talks with Somatic Experiencing™ Practitioner, educator and author Kimberly Ann Johnson about how to develop receptivity and activation so you can practice radical responsibility. Together they explore: Why embracing your animalistic nature supports a healthy nervous systemHow to listen to and trust your body's signals Why activating your nervous system can help you feel less exhaustedHow your natural body changes can be real-time rites of passage Tune into this honest and refreshing conversation about how to embrace your body as a portal to greater intimacy, possibility and liberation. Links & resources—Learn more about Kimberly Anne JohnsonFollow Kimberly on Instagram or her podcast Sex, Birth, TraumaFor more practices, invitations and writing from Jennifer, subscribe to Jennifer's newsletterFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedIn Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Feeling overwhelmed, brokenhearted, anxious or "can't even" these days? Amidst it all, we often want to "take the edge off" to feel better. But what if our "edges" have wisdom we need to hear. Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with Madeline Shaw, to help you lean into your 'edginess' and discover what you need most. If you play with this practice and have a story or insight you'd like to share, we'd love to hear from you! Links & resources—For more curated support sign up for Jennifer's weekly inspiring emails to help you navigate the hard mess of leading and being humanFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedInTalk with Jennifer! Share an insight or ask a question here jennifer@sparkcoaching.ca Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

To survive hustle culture, family and career pressures and world affairs we often decompress with social media, our phones or alcohol. In this episode Jennifer talks with social entrepreneur, author and cyclical wisdom devotee Madeleine Shaw about the gift of sobriety in a culture that just wants to take the edge off.  In this intimate and honest conversation, they explore- The rise of hustle culture and #GirlBoss How drinking is a socially accepted prescription for exhaustion + burnout The question you should (and shouldn't) ask about any addictive tendencyWhat actually helps to ‘take the edge off'Join Jennifer and Madeleine for a heart-opening conversation on how to face the messy middle of “gray area” drinking  and attune to what deeply nourishes our bodies, minds and relationships instead. Links & resources—Learn more about Madeleine ShawGet the book The Greater Good: Social Entrepreneurship for Everyday People Who Want to Change the World, Follow Madeleine on Medium or LinkedIn Get Jennifer's weekly newsletter and follow her on Instagram or LinkedIn Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with Amber McZeal. How might befriending the experience of shame support our collective liberation? Jennifer guides you to explore the unique sensations associated with shame and to get curious about the wisdom it offers. Shame can help you clarify your values and social commitments, especially if you bring a compassionate stance. If you play with this and discover a new way of seeing or experiencing your ‘self' we'd love to hear from you! Links & resources—For more practices and inspiration from Jennifer get weekly inspiring emails to help you navigate the hard mess of leading and being humanFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedInTalk with Jennifer! Share an insight or ask a question here jennifer@sparkcoaching.ca Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Are you feeling the limits of activism- specifically in the way we seem to become more polarized and exhausted?In this episode Jennifer talks with sacred scholar, vocalist and activist Amber McZeal to unpack  how to move into deeper psychic layers that can yield healing and interconnection. Talking about spiritual activism and ancestral healing they also share—Why DEI policies can't heal the illusion of separationThe medicine offered by ancestral lineage healingWhy the performativity of allyship gets us into troubleThe practice of radical optimismTune in for genuine and heart-felt exploration of how to decolonize the psyche so you can nourish your relationship to self, the collective and your activism practice. Links & resources—Learn more about Amber's work Join the Decolonizing the Psyche Facebook groupResmaa Menakem's book My Grandmother's HandsSubscribe to Jennifer's SubstackFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedInHave a question for Jennifer? Email her at jennifer@sparkcoaching.ca Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

When you're confronted by overwhelm and crisis, do you turn away from reality to protect your heart? If so, you're not alone. Jennifer offers a compassionate practice to  help you learn about the denial-acceptance polarity. Inspired by her conversation with Latinx educator and author, Vanessa Andreotti Jennifer guides you to track where you deny or accept challenging experiences and explore the upsides and downsides of both.  If you try this practice and have an insight or experience you'd love to share, please reach out to jennifer@sparkcoaching.ca Links & resources—For more practices and inspiration from Jennifer get weekly inspiring emails to help you navigate the hard mess of leading and being humanFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedInTalk with Jennifer! Share an insight or ask a question here jennifer@sparkcoaching.ca Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

In this episode, Jennifer England talks with celebrated Latinx educator and author, Vanessa Andreotti about how to bear the weight of modern crises. They share alternative ways of knowing and being as we begin to hospice modernity itself. They explore:The limits of traditional activism What is quantum embodied wisdom and why we need it The one essential skill we must develop in a post-truth worldHow relational maturity can help us get better at taking responsibility Tune in to listen to how we can be with the paradoxes and tensions of modernity, as we develop more emotional sobriety, discernment and intergenerational responsibility. Links & resources—Gesturing Towards Decolonial FuturesLearn more about Vanessa Andreotti Read Hospicing Modernity: Facing Humanity's Wrongs and the Implications for Social ActivismDaniel Schmachtenberger and his podcast appearancesSubscribe to Jennifer's newsletterFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedIn Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Stifled by status quo scripts of masculinity and femininity? Longing to feel more free in how you express both? Jennifer offers a practice on how to appreciate and let go of old identity scripts that limit your aliveness. Inspired by her conversation with filmmaker and mythopoetic guide, Ian MacKenzie she encourages an experiment with Eros to expand and liberate old identity scripts.  If you play with this practice and discover a new way of seeing or experiencing your ‘self' we'd love to hear from you! Links & resources—For more practices and inspiration from Jennifer get weekly inspiring emails to help you navigate the hard mess of leading and being humanFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedInTalk with Jennifer! Share an insight or ask a question here jennifer@sparkcoaching.ca Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

A renaissance is happening and it's dissolving limited stereotypes defined by the “man box” and “toxic masculinity”. Jennifer talks with filmmaker, writer and visionary artist, Ian MacKenzie about his journey through art and village to discover what it means to cultivate a healthy and vibrant masculinity. Tune in to hear: The influence of 80s pop culture on boyhood and fathering Why the liberation of women is intertwined with the liberation of menThe role of Eros and the Lover archetype in healing the gender warsWhy reclaiming ritual and rites of passage for men can transform communityCome join us for a rich conversation on identity, power, shadow and the possibility of healing through the deep work of mythopoetic masculinity. Links & resources—The Mythic MasculineCheck out Ian MacKenzie's websiteWatch The Village of Lovers filmRead and subscribe to Jennifer's SubstackFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedIn Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Jennifer offers a practice to help you get unstuck, inspired by her conversation with filmmaker, writer and educator Nora Bateson.In a culture that privileges the scientific, rational and objective, it's hard to access other ways of knowing. Yet the intuitive, somatic, spiritual and poetic can give us perspective that might bring perspective and relief. Today, Jennifer encourages you to take an inventory of your preferred “ways of knowing” and how less familiar ones might ease (or heal) the places you feel most stuck. If you play with this practice and discover a new way of seeing or experiencing your ‘self' we'd love to hear from you! Links & resources—For more practices and inspiration from Jennifer get weekly inspiring emails to help you navigate the hard mess of leading and being humanFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedInTalk with Jennifer! Share an insight or ask a question here jennifer@sparkcoaching.ca Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Are you caught in a double bind? One of those untenable life situations where you feel torn between two seemingly opposing identities or experiences? Jennifer talks with filmmaker, writer and educator Nora Bateson for an intimate look at double binds and how expanding our capacity to perceive what's missing, through warm data, can help us heal them. Starting with the legacy of system thinking giants (her father and grandfather),  Nora and Jennifer get personal and explore—Honoring legacy and breaking cultural paradigmsParenting and art makingHow life's challenges can transform limitation into possibilityHealing as a movement towards greater vitalityTune in for an intimate conversation on what it means to free ourselves from double binds by attuning and "combining" many different ways of knowing.  Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with creative director and visionary artist Jon Marro.How can you access more creative life force when you're exhausted, too busy, or disheartened by world events? When we're running at a feverishly high pace to be productive or save the world, it can feel impossible to slow down and “be creative”.In this practice, Jennifer offers a “new doing” that can help you uncouple your time from being productive. From here, it's easier to notice the wonder of ordinary life, which becomes a wellspring of creativity.If you play with this practice and discover a new way of seeing or experiencing your ‘self' we'd love to hear from you!Links & resources—For more practices and inspiration from Jennifer get weekly inspiring emails to help you navigate the hard mess of leading and being humanFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedInTalk with Jennifer! Share an insight or ask a question here jennifer@sparkcoaching.ca Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

How can we access more creativity and imagination- especially as old systems and structures collapse? Jennifer speaks with multi-disciplinary artist and visionary Jon Marro about courage and humility in the transformative world of creative activism. With reverence to the more-than-human and imaginal realms, they dive into: Art as rupture, art as healing The power and possibility of ‘constraint' Why creativity is a path to wholenessHow to deepen your own creative practice Tune in for a giant permission to nurture your imagination by starting with the magic and mystical aliveness of ordinary life. Links & Resources:Watch Jon Marro's “provocumentary” film, The OpeningLearn more about Jon's work and connect with him on InstagramGet weekly inspiring emails from Jennifer for radical encouragement on the hard mess of being humanConnect with Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedIn Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Jennifer offers a practice, inspired by her conversation with Prentis Hemphill. How can you return to a place of solidity when everything feels unstable? How can you reconnect with your inner knowing when you've outsourced the answers to gurus or experts? A helpful practice- with immediate benefit- is to literally ground yourself to the earth, using your feet and breath. If you find this practice makes a difference in your life or leadership- we'd love to hear from you! Links & resources—For more practices and inspiration from Jennifer get weekly inspiring emails to help you navigate the hard mess of leading and being humanFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedInConnect directly with Jennifer! Share an insight or ask a question here jennifer@sparkcoaching.ca Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

In this episode Jennifer talks with writer, embodiment facilitator, political organizer and therapist, Prentis Hemphill. Together they explore how our body's wisdom can help us hold more nuance, discern right action and generate healing. Tune in to hear about:The moment when we lose touch with our bodies How nuance in our bodies help us avoid binary thinking/actingThe power of “witnessing” and its critical role in social changeWhy we can't keep emotions out of the room (even if we try)Prentis also shares essential somatic practices that can ground and nourish ourselves when life (and change) feels too much. Links & resources—Learn more about the Embodiment InstituteFollow Prentis and the Embodiment Institute on Instagram Pre-order Prentis' new book, What It Takes To Heal, head to IG to read their book announcement.Get weekly inspiring emails from Jennifer for radical encouragement on the hard mess of being humanFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedIn Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

Join host, Jennifer England as she continues to slow down and embrace the tensions that come with leading social change. What does it mean to live and lead wisely? How can we strengthen our resilience when we'd rather have certainty and control? How can we develop the courage to be more authentically ourselves- when there's such pressure to conform and arrive?Through the power of film, embodiment, living systems, ancestral healing, leadership and more Jennifer explores how to lead with more wisdom, curiosity and courage so we can skillfully work with this cultural moment. With vulnerability, Jennifer weaves together the poetic, the personal and practical to help us embrace and thrive in uncertain times. Two episodes will drop each week, a deep dive with special guests followed by a bonus show offering you a practice you can take into the field of your own life.  Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

This week we are thrilled to bring you a special conversation from a dear friend of the podcast, Bayo Akomolafe. Recorded while in Ghana for the Three Black Men Tour, this conversation features the voices of Bayo Akomolafe, Resmaa Menakem, Orland Bishop, Victoria Santos and Okhiogbe Omonblanks Omonhinmin, all of whom were involved with the conversation and presentation of the Three Black Men tour. In 2023, Resmaa, Bayo and Orland shared space as they visited three cities across three continents, tracing a diasporic route in reverse from Los Angeles in The United States, to Salvador in Brazil, and finally to Accra in Ghana. Through the tour, these three visionary Black men, sharing their leading edges, are inviting us into a radical re/imagination of how we respond to our time. They sense into emergent possibilities, triangulating toward a synthesis of new forms, new magic, and new directions.This conversation touches on the community of care that Bayo, Resmaa, Orland, Victoria, and Omon contributed to and experienced across the tour, the lessons they learned from this undertaking, and visions for what is to come. As each conversation partner emphasizes, “Blackness” is about far more than pigmentation. It is a call to re-story the world, to reimagine possibilities. Together they discuss the cracks, callings and visions that invite us into a paradigm shift that none of us could imagine alone.Learn more about the tour at https://www.threeblackmen.com and https://www.centerforhealingandliberation.comThe music that opens and closes this episode is by 808 X Ri. And with courtesy of the Leaving Records record label, the music breaks you heard today are  by The Growth Eternal. Artwork by Jon Marro. Visit our website at forthewild.world for the full episode description, references, and action points.For an extended version of this episode join us at patreon.com/forthewild.Support the show

In honor of Valentine's Day it's an episode about romantic love… just kidding it's about breakups! It's part variety show from 2019 where I compiled all of the times (up until then) I spoke with guests on how heartbreak, grief, and sadness can lead to growth. I play some of my favorite clips from my conversations with manifestation advisor and founder of To Be Magnetic, Lacy Phillips, herbalist and founder of Supernatural, Rachelle Robinett, writer and designer Robyn Kanner, author Sara Avant Stover, dancer and writer Cody Cook-Parrott, illustrator and author Mari Andrew, artist Jon Marro, writer Jessica Ciencin Henriquez, musician Yoke Lore, director Kristin Hanggi ... it sounds like a bummer of an episode but it was actually quite optimistic, full of wisdom, and even at times funny. Then I react to hearing their advice 5 years later, talk about if I took it and what has happened since…Let me know if you listen : ) Show Notes:- Breakups Kits- Inbox Organization course: code LETITOUT for 20% off- Our Substack- My Creative Clinic: book a call with me here- TALK KIT waitlist- Creative Underdogs/In Process here | waitlist- IG: @letitouttt + @katiedaleboutFull episodes of guests in this episode:Rachelle RobinettRobyn KannerSara Avant StoverCody Cook-ParrottMari AndrewJon MarroJessica Ciencin HenriquezLacy Phillips Valentines day episodeYoke LoreKristin Hanggi and Maddie Korman

What does it mean to be creative? To live a creative life? To LOVE creatively? Award-winning creative (and creativity coach) Jon Marro opens up the conversation around self-expression, and how it impacts every area of our life. From our sense of wholeness, to our ability to truly love and appreciate another, Jon helps map some ways to allow more creativity into our lives. Brought to you by La Vette - an intentional dating platform for self-aware singles. Apply now and try it for free: https://portal.lavette.love/ About Jon: Jon Marro is an award-winning Artist, Author, Designer & Filmmaker who creates whimsical worlds filled with love, virtue and imagination. He has discovered that solutions to most any problem can be found through triumphs in imagination and a willingness to view the situation from a different perspective. Jon is a seasoned traveler in liminal spaces and loves guiding people between the mystical and the mundane. After 20+ years as a Creative Director, one of Jon's greatest superpowers is turning visions into reality, which he now helps individuals do with their personal projects as a Creativity Coach. Work with Jon: https://jonmarro.com/creativity-coach/

Please consider supporting this podcast via Patreon: https://patreon.com/kindmind Thank you!When you stop trying to get it, you got it.It may sound counterintuitive given the popularity of law of attraction.But doesn't the affirming and manifesting work also reinforce the sense of lack in the first place?Studies show that we are not accurate at predicting what would make us happy... because it is never really the thing but the feeling that we seek.Therefore, the pursuit of happiness can make it hard to positively appreciate the present moment.Consider health, career, love or revolution and how urgency or desperation tempts us to resort to interventions that push it away or us out of harmony with the original vision.Most importantly, this law of reverse effort applies to spirituality and inner peace, as there is no process to still the mind.There is only a process to disturb it.(intro music “New Apartment” by Coldbrew, with “Twilight Reflections” by Ethereal Ephemera, episode artwork on website by Emily Dawn Duforest and podcast logo design by Jon Marro)

You can support this podcast and connect with me online and in-person for as little $5 via Patreon: https://patreon.com/kindmindThere are many famous failures that led to unexpected opportunities and wild success. In our own lives, how can we failure forward or understand the implications of defeat?This episode was a special collaboration with many reflections from the Kind Mind community during the live gathering recorded in May of 2022.Music intro “New Apartment” by Coldbrew and “The Ellipse” by Bing Satellites. Podcast logo design is by Jon Marro, and episode artwork on the website is by Emily Dawn Duforest.

You can support this podcast on Patreon and access bonus content: https://patreon.com/kindmind There is a baseline of magic in life.But it can get covered up by routines and the illusion of control.Moments of uncertainty open up the space for it to manifest and new ways of being are possible.If we rush to resolve ourselves too soon, we may miss the opportunity for genuine psychological growth.Unfamiliar circumstances prompt the brain to dedicate more resources to the hippocampus for learning and memory.I have started trying to tolerate cold water. It is pretty uncomfortable at first, then a mental equilibrium dawns and finally the body emerges with more vitality.There is a similar tripartite when we wade into our feelings and wait for clarity...for the right idea to arise by itself.Music “New Apartment” by Coldbrew (intro) and “Dark Sky Explorations” by Ethereal Ephemera. Kind Mind logo design by Jon Marro and episode artwork on website by Emily Dawn Duforest.

You can support this show and connect with me on Zoom via Patreon: https://patreon.com/kindmindOur relationship to food is often complex, especially with the rapid-changing nature of its production against the background of millions of years of evolution.Today there is much science around the benefits of different kinds of fasting - from water fasts and juice fasts for detoxing to intermittent fasting weekly.In many wisdom traditions, there are practices of fasting for enhancing awareness and tuning the mind to spiritual growth.Maintaining silence is also a type of fast. So, fasting is not only from food but anything we might be too dependent upon to thereby attenuate its role so that energy can be harnessed and redirected towards healing, creativity or transformation.This episode shares personal experiences and explores how to safely and joyfully experiment with the right attitude and understanding.(Music “New Apartment” by Coldbrew and “A Lonely Speck in the Great Enveloping Cosmic Dark” by Bing Satellites; artwork on website by Emily Dawn; Kind Mind podcast logo design by Jon Marro)

Hello hello! Hopefully this e-mail will give your brain a little break from withholding from all of the holiday-related shopping sale e-mails flooding your inbox…Today, I released the 12th episode of Undefined, featuring my conversation with Dan Doty, a coach and guide for men, organizations, and leaders. Dan's programs focus on a unique blend of wilderness expeditions, deep somatic awareness, and emotional maturity. Before venturing out on his own (semi-pun intended), he produced and directed a wilderness TV show called Apex Predator and founded a men’s group/community platform called Evryman. Dan has been featured on many other podcasts and media outlets, including Joe Rogan, the Today Show, the New York Times, Men’s Health, among others. I was introduced to Dan by my friend Jon Marro, thanks Jon :), who I interviewed on episode 3 of the pod (that interview took place inside a barn, so if you’re in the mood to hear a cow moo, queue it up). As you may guess, my podcast can be found where they’re normally found: Spotify, Apple, and wherever else you might listen. And I successfully figured out how to include a short clip in this newsletter (woot woot so tech savvy).In this episode, Dan and I share conversation about vulnerability—particularly male vulnerability—and how Dan returned to himself through somatic meditation. But what stuck with me most was our conversation about surrendering in the wilderness. I had an experience last summer when I camped alone in the Santa Cruz mountains. Even though I had pepper spray and a very blunt pocket knife with me, I slept in a vulnerable position. The walls of my tent easily could be cut through—or clawed through. My outdoor survival skills do not receive an A+*. And I regularly play out very vivid narratives of someone breaking into my house by climbing into my bedroom via a rope attached to my balcony spy style. And those narratives come up when I’m home. In a legitimate structure. Not a tent. But despite that, I somehow surrendered to the unknown, the uncertainty, and the darkness that fell over my camp site as the sun hid behind the mountains. I felt at peace. At home. And my mind finally fell silent. Ironically, as I proceeded up the coast and stayed in an airbnb (not a tent) in Arcata, California, my intruder anxiety ran rampant. Noticing this paradox, I questioned whether I have an allergy to modern society. It felt effortless to feel calm when surrounded by trees. Only when I removed myself from our human world, did I realize that the barriers to this peace that normally do exist only exist because of the human world itself. So of course it felt effortless to surrender to presence, to the beauty that surrounded me, when the human world grew farther away. And now that I’m back in my human world, the challenge I face is bringing this ease of surrender to my living room, to my office, to restaurants, to the 405 freeway, and to everywhere else I go that feels far away from the forest. I remind myself that this ease of surrender exists within me regardless of where I am. As Dan talks about in this podcast episode, he found surrender while meditating in a NYC building. While hearing the sirens and the traffic and the helicopters and the honking, Dan surrendered and returned to himself. Just as he did in the wilderness.On a related note, Tabor is now up to 10 minutes of alone time without having a full blown panic attack and destroying the house. Tabor is a dog, not a human. But a very emotional boy and an old soul. And for those of you who have met him, a “leaner.” All we know about his first year of life is that he spend it as a stray in El Centro, California. Perhaps Tabor is craving the wilderness. Perhaps he finds it easier to surrender in the trees, away from our human world. Just like I do. As his path to surrender regardless of his environment becomes easier, mine does too. Photo of him at the beach below. And, lastly, some fun things I’ve recently read:This fascinating article about Otzi the IcemanAnyone else feel the intensity of last week’s full moon/eclipse? Chani always knows best.Affirmation from Scientific Reports that adults who microdose psychedelics report health related motivations and lower levels of anxiety and depression compared to non-microdosers. Who’s down? I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday, surrounded by love and family and friends. And, of course, I wish you all ease of surrender to quiet your minds and return to yourselves. Subscribe at becomingundefined.substack.com

You can support this podcast and access bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/kindmind You cannot have opposites without some opposition. Right, left, masculine, feminine, hot, cold, day, night, and other seeming anitpodes dance or wrestle endlessly.Another meaning of polarity has to do with terrestrial magnetism around the north and south pole, resulting from the dynamo effect of flowing liquid metal in the outer core generating electric currents.In the body, there is also biomagnetism but metaphorically the spine is the axis and north is upward and the base is downward. Below, we have the currents of attraction for food, possessions and sex. Above, the search for knowledge, truth and love has its own pull.Harmonizing these forces within leads to fulfillment in life and understanding our place in the universe. Raising one's consciousness to the north pole, all sense of direction ends. There is no further north and you get the best view of the inner northern lights. Then, one can engage in and enjoy everything below as it arises naturally but without the old attachment and selfishness. Music “The Vastness of Night” by Ethereal Ephemera and episode artwork by Emily Dawn and the Kind Mind podcast design by Jon Marro.https://www.michaeltoddfink.com

In this episode, VRMA Arrival Editor in Chief Jason Meyers talks with John Stokinger of TRACK Hospitality Software and Jon Marro, a designer and artist who collaborated with Stokinger to create an art piece that pays homage to the short-term vacation rental sector. See and purchase the piece here.

You can support this podcast on patreon and access bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/kindmind Often times, elegance is conflated with extravagance or opulence. There is a relationship insofar as all three involve style, but those other two are meretricious whereas elegance is actually something akin to their inverse.In elegance, the outward style is simple but behind the appearance lies something powerful and substantive.In nature, think of the uncomplicated beauty of falling snow. At a glance, it is quite plain in form and color and yet upon closer inspection, one finds countless unique snowflake designs containing exquisite symmetrical patterns. The same can be true of a forest from afar or the ocean or the desert - and the depth of life and meaning within.Seeking elegance is not synonymous with seeking luxury.Encounters with elegance can be difficult to put into words. In other disciplines like physics, great scientists have merely suggested "you know it when you see it" like in famous equations E=mc2 or F=MA. A few common letters point to far-reaching theories of special relativity and the laws of motion.fMRI studies of the brains of mathematicians reveal activation in the same regions associated with the pleasure of viewing a beautiful painting, when their eyes are shown formulas that are simple but powerful and self-reported as elegant.In life, perhaps "you know it when you feel it."This episode explores the way of elegance as it relates to the art of choice and leading a life of inner goodness.Music “Eight Hours” by Bing Satellites; episode artwork on website is by Emily Dawn; podcast logo by Jon Marro.https://www.michaeltoddfink.com

In today's episode, I talk with Jon Marro, an extremely talented artist, filmmaker, the author of Keepers of Color and Holden Hugs the World, and the resident creative genius for the Cafe Gratitude, Gracias Madre, and Be Love Farm family. Jon and I recorded this episode live, while I was staying on the Be Love Farm, so you will likely hear some farm noises like tractors, cows mooing, dogs barking, people talking, and children laughing. Topics Covered: The feeling of being in "alignment" with who you are Jon's journey as an artist Giving your entire attention to a task How integrity is transferred into Jon's art Relying on external sources for connection to source Becoming your own "guru" Disconnecting in order to reconnect Ideas as entities Making art in response to darkness Optimism Holding space for others Destruction for destruction's sake Learning how to rest Links: https://www.instagram.com/jonmarro/ (Jon's Instagram) https://jonmarro.com/ (Jon's website) https://jonmarro.com/jmshop/ (Holden Hugs store) https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781501167676 (The Keepers of Color book) https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781734190694 (Holden Hugs the World book) https://www.instagram.com/terces/ (Terces Engelhart Instagram) https://www.belovefarm.com/ (Be Love Farm) https://www.instagram.com/cafegratitude/ (Cafe Gratitude) https://www.instagram.com/graciasmadresocal/ (Gracias Madre) http://bayoakomolafe.net/ (Poet Bayo Akomolafe) https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780698410961 (Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert) https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781603588133 (Call of the Reed Warbler by Charles Massy) https://www.instagram.com/natureismetal/ (Nature is Metal Instagram) https://open.spotify.com/album/1GfVP5px88FUJ2TSW7uWmu (Pop Sutras album by Nadav) As always, thank you to https://www.instagram.com/goodcompanymgmt/ (Maytav Koter) and https://moseycreative.com/ (Spencer Stewart) for the music on my podcast. And to Laura Strohbusch for the podcast graphic.

Take a creative hero’s journey through magic, myth, and mindfulness to rediscover the greatest work of your life – You. https://jonmarro.com/

For episode 151 we welcome Jon Marro, one of the purest creative souls I’ve ever had the luck to encounter. Jon hit me up a couple months ago to participate in a documentary film he’s producing, interviewing artists about their creative visions, and our first conversation for his interview series was so solid and heartfelt I had to swap interviewer seats with him and have him on the show. In this episode we discuss his understanding of his role in life, his relationship to time and identity and purpose, his commitment to the Great Work and service of the creative life, and where he thinks we are in the Big Picture amidst all the chaos and possibility of 02020.Check out his awesome website and art portfolio at JonMarro.com.Music in this episode is from my new EP of solo fingerstyle guitar tunes, Mudras, which you can find on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, and Google Play right here: smarturl.it/mudrasIf you believe in the value of this show and want to see it thrive, send your friends to this page and encourage them to support Future Fossils on Patreon. Patrons gain access to over twenty secret episodes, unreleased music, our book club, and whatever else spills out of my overactive imagination.Another way to help: I would love your assistance editing transcripts for new Future Fossils episodes! Please drop me a line at futurefossilspodcast@gmail.com if you’d like to help with this or want to suggest any other kind of offering for the show, time or money or whatever else.And to go deeper, check out the other work I’m doing for the two non-profits that I work for:For mind-expanding science conversations, dig into my other podcast for The Santa Fe Institute, Complexity, at complexity.simplecast.com.For mind-expanding news about deep time and our wild world, check out my new contributions to The Long Now Foundation blog at blog.longnow.org.Enjoy and thanks for listening!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/FUTURE-FOSSILS. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 118- How can telling engaging stories shepherd the world in the right direction? In this episode, we take a color-filled trip into the beautiful mind of artist and author, Jon Marro. Jon tells us all about how he sees the world, and how he has used his vision to spread the Love. Starting out as a visual artist making merchandise imagery for top musicians, Jon has been able to transition his art into beautiful illustrated storytelling for the next generation. His new book, Holden Hugs the World, is the cutest, truest tale about a little boy who spreads his love-energy to all the corners of the diverse world. This is a great episode for mamas and artists of all ages wanting to make a positive impact.

Show notes:- get the Soothe Kit for free with promo code VALENTINE- Cafe Gratitude on The Web | Facebook | Instagram- Be Love Farm- Gracias Madre- Rob Bell (Author)- Erwin McManus (Author)- Mary Oliver (Author/Poet)If you liked this episode try out:- Jon Marro    

First, have you checked on your dreams lately? Where are they? Can you find them? Have they been lost? Well don't you go panicking yet! This week Amber shares with us her new coloring book, that is truly more then just a coloring book. The book is called, "The Keepers Of Color" by Jon Marro. This book is designed just for you to not only get in touch with your creative side, but to open your world and mind to bring color back into your dreams, and make them come alive again!Your dreams were meant to shine, so let's start working at adding more colors to our dreams again, and letting their beauty be unleashed! Check us out on Instagram!And also if you want to receive our bloopers head over to patreon and donate! Once we hit our goal of $12/month you will receive them! 

Jon Marro is an Artist and Creative Director and a long time friend of mine who has connected to many of my favorite teachers and books!  He has collaborated and designed clients such as Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews, Maroon 5, Madonna, Café Gratitude and was even commissioned to create a portrait of His Holiness The Dalai Lama for his 80th birthday. We get into his journey as an artist and being a self-proclaimed seeker and workshop-aholic.  I loved talking to him especially about the desire to learn from others who inspire us but also trusting and actually integrating the work we are being inspired by! Jon recently wrote and illustrated a book called The Keepers of Color which is a Hero’s Journey activity book, helping the reader go confidently after their dreams, see inner obstacles and learn how to answer the call of destiny when inspiration strikes!You can find more detailed show notes and links to things we mention at https://yourjoyologist.com/podcast-jon-marro and from me in general at https://yourjoyologist.com and @yourjoyologist on Instagram/Twitter/FacebookYou can find Jon at @jonmarro and http://jonmarro.com Get his book the Keepers of ColorGo get my daily inspiration app OWN YOUR AWESOME and check out my product line here!

Notes from the Show: -Jon Marro Website | Instagram -Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert -Jason Mraz Jon's Book - The Keepers of Color The Great Work of Your Life by Stephen Cope  I Love Dick by Chris Kraus -Dr. David Hawkins - Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender  Likes & Learns: -Using the 3 Doshas (Kapha, Pitta, and Vata) in your business -Brene Brown All original music composed by Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs Album art by Zoie Harman Cool Things to Check-Out: -April 29 I'm doing a LIVE podcast taping at The Assemblage in NYC. More info here. My journaling class with Bluprint is now live and I am so excited to share it with you guys! -Sign-up for my newsletter to get updates on where I'll be and what I'm loving. -Join the listener Facebook Group. -Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling. If you Liked This Episode Try Out: -Episode 137 with Josh Radnor -Episode 160 with Misty Boyce -Episode 95 with Valerie Chaney -Episode 167 with Jon Leland -Episode 255 with Mari Andrew This episode was supported by Emmy’s Organics. Emmy’s was founded in a home kitchen by Ian and Samantha who started the company in 2009. They make really yummy treats with simple ingredients like organic coconut and organic almond flour. Emmy’s never uses any artificial ingredients, preservatives or natural flavors and is a certified B Corp. Get 40% off your first order at emmysorganics.com with the code LETITOUT! Vitruvi makes the most lovely essential oils and diffusers. I have the ceramic diffuser in white and love to put frankincense and lavender in there to relax after a long day. Their products are so elegant and fit in perfectly with the vibe and decor of my room. Their diffuser and essential oils would make a great Mother's Day gift! Check 'em out with the link below. Get 20% off your first order on vitruvi.com with the code LETITOUT!

Today on The Joyful Living Podcast, I am joined by Jon Marro — an artist and creative director, who has collaborated with such clients as Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews, Madonna, Whole Foods.. And was even commissioned to create a portrait of His Holiness The Dalai Lama for his 80th birthday. Jon has created some soul-filled, […]

This episode was recorded the day after the Evryman Yellowstone retreat, held in September 2017.  Jason and Jon were 2 of 12 guys that showed up to Montana to dive deep into themselves and nature,  shoulder-to-shoulder with a group of incredible men.   In a day and age where articles are written on the decline of male friendship, Jason and Jon buck this trend and speak of shared bonds built around creativity, spirituality, and simply staying in close contact as life flows and maturation happens.   Jason Mraz is a grammy award winning singer-songwriter and is currently starring in his first Broadway play, Waitress.  Jon Marro is the author of the upcoming The Keepers of Color, a wild new book coming out in April, 2018.  Respectively, you can find their work at www.jasonmraz.com and www.jonmarro.com.

Artist, Philosopher, and Cafe Gratitude workshop leader Jon Marro returns with a mantra that will take you right out of the mental chatter of day to day experience and into the center of presence and stillness within yourself. Profound and powerful! Learn how to discover your own mantras and how to use this simple way of refocusing back into the moment in this expansive hour with Jon and Kidest.

Artist, Philosopher, and Cafe Gratitude workshop leader Jon Marro returns with a mantra that will take you right out of the mental chatter of day to day experience and into the center of presence and stillness within yourself. Profound and powerful! Learn how to discover your own mantras and how to use this simple way of refocusing back into the moment in this expansive hour with Jon and Kidest.