Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Harner

In past episodes, I've often mentioned accessing information in psychedelic sessions from my spirit guides. But what does that really mean? I'm your host, Carla Detchon, and in Episode 26, I share my personal experiences over the past 30+ years of learning to access and work with a range of spirit guides from ancestors to angels, to gods and humans and even my pets. I first learned to access non-ordinary guidance by working with world-renowned Shamanism expert, Michael Harner, and my long-term psychedelic teacher, Ralph Matzner. I share my first encounters of accessing guidance through drumming and meditative states, the process of formally inviting guides into your psychedelic journey, and the impact of this type of guidance on my life. I also talk about "cosmic manners" or the importance of gratitude and respect when accessing guidance, and I share a practical tool, the "rose exercise" to help you strengthen your own intuitive knowing. If you've ever wanted a deeper relationship with a guide in your psychedelic exploration, this is your episode. Connect with Carla If you're inspired by this episode and want to stay connected, follow Carla and Psychedelic Divas on social media or visit the website to get your Psychedelic Safety Guide Including What to Do When Things Go Wrong: • Website: PsychedelicDivas.com • Carla's Coaching: CarlaDetchon.com • Instagram: @psychedelicdivas • YouTube: @carladetchon • Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review Psychedelic Divas. Your support helps amplify these important conversations and grow our community.

In this episode of the Highly Sensitive Human Podcast, I sit down with  Ixté Owul - a certified Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) coach, spiritual mentor, and intuitive guide. Together, we explore what it means to reclaim sensitivity as a gift rather than a burden.Ixté shares her personal story of navigating psychic experiences from a young age, and later experiencing a profound spiritual awakening. She speaks about the importance of presence, safety, and being witnessed and how highly sensitive people can transform their experiences of overwhelm into sources of empowerment.The conversation touches on ancestral healing, dreamwork, shadow work, and the role of grief and transformation in the HSP journey. Ixté also offers insights into her unique mentorship and healing practices, as well as resources that have supported her along the way. Resources Mentioned:Conscious Dreaming by Robert MossThe Anatomy of a Calling by Lissa Rankin, MDQuote from Charles Eisenstein, The More Beautiful World Our Hearts Know Is PossibleMore about Ixté OwulIxté Owul is a certified Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) coach, spiritual mentor, and intuitive guide. She supports psychically sensitive and empathic individuals in reclaiming their sensitivity as a source of power, not overwhelm. Through ancestral healing, intuitive development, and trauma-informed energy work, she helps clients navigate spiritual gifts that often emerge without context — especially for those who feel like they walk between worlds.Ixté's work is deeply shaped by her own lived experience as a highly sensitive and psychically attuned child who spent years overwhelmed by the unseen. After years of inner work, initiatory experiences, and training, she now guides others with deep care and reverence.Her offerings include HSP coaching, spiritual mentorship, intuitive guidance sessions, and ceremonial healing work. She is passionate about building a world where sensitivity is honoured, and where those with spiritual perception feel supported - not silenced. In addition to one-on-one support, Ixté offers classes and workshops that walk highly sensitive individuals through transformational journeys. Learn more at www.ixteowul.com or on Instagram @ixte_owulSupport the showAbout the Host: Jules De Vitto is a transpersonal coach, trainer and experienced educator. She helps those who identify with the traits of high sensitivity to navigate emotional overwhelm, step into their authentic power and align with their true purpose in life. She is a published author and wrote one of a series of books on Resilience, Navigating Loss in a time of Crisis. Her research has also been published in the Transpersonal Coaching Psychology Journal and Journal of Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology. Jules has spent years engaging in deep transformative healing work - she is a Reiki Master and Teacher and has completed Michael Harner's Shamanic Practitioner Training through the Foundation of Shamanic Studies and a Grief Ritual Leadership Training with Francis Weller. You can stay connected with Jules through...InstagramLinkedinThe Highly Sensitive Human Academy™ - join our 3-month professional training: coaching Highly Sensitive PeopleBecome a supporterDisclaimer

In this episode, I sit down with Judith Orloff, MD, New York Times bestselling author, psychiatrist, and empath, to explore her new children's book, The Highly Sensitive Rabbit. This beautifully illustrated story introduces Aurora, a sensitive little rabbit who learns to embrace her gifts rather than feel ashamed of them.Dr. Orloff shares insights on: ✨ Why sensitivity is a gift, not a flaw ✨ Practical tools children can use to manage overwhelm ✨ The importance of boundaries, supportive conversations, and alone time ✨ How The Highly Sensitive Rabbit can empower children (and adults with sensitive inner children) to celebrate who they areThis heartwarming discussion will inspire parents, teachers, and sensitive souls of all ages to nurture sensitivity as a strength.

In this episode of the Highly Sensitive Human Podcast, I'm joined once again by Dr. Tracy Cooper for a rich and inspiring conversation about the unique experience of being both a highly sensitive person and a high sensation seeker. We explore how these two traits can beautifully complement each other, or create inner conflict, and why understanding this dual temperament can be truly transformative. Tracy also shares details about his new seven-week course, designed to support helping professionals and anyone wanting to deepen their self-awareness. If you identify with these traits or work with those who do, this episode will give you powerful insights, practical tools, and a sense of connection on your journey.Link to the 7-week Course: https://www.highlysensitivehumanacademy.com/the-sensation-seeking-highly-sensitive-person-professional-courseLink to November 1st Webinar: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-forward-for-high-sensation-seeking-highly-sensitive-people-tickets-1312399354799?aff=oddtdtcreatorSupport the showAbout the Host: Jules De Vitto is a transpersonal coach, trainer and experienced educator. She helps those who identify with the traits of high sensitivity to navigate emotional overwhelm, step into their authentic power and align with their true purpose in life. She is a published author and wrote one of a series of books on Resilience, Navigating Loss in a time of Crisis. Her research has also been published in the Transpersonal Coaching Psychology Journal and Journal of Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology. Jules has spent years engaging in deep transformative healing work - she is a Reiki Master and Teacher and has completed Michael Harner's Shamanic Practitioner Training through the Foundation of Shamanic Studies and a Grief Ritual Leadership Training with Francis Weller. You can stay connected with Jules through...InstagramLinkedinThe Highly Sensitive Human Academy™ - join our 3-month professional training: coaching Highly Sensitive PeopleBecome a supporterDisclaimer

When you hear the word "shaman," I'm guessing a web of associations starts to form in your mind. Perhaps you imagine strange ceremonies and strong substances; maybe you think of an earlier time when magic and superstition reined. But shamanism is not just some relic of the past, or a curio from exotic lands. It's part of our present, and it will almost certainly be part of our future. This is because the roots of shamanism lie within us all. My guest today is Dr. Manvir Singh. Manvir is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of California, Davis and a regular contributor to The New Yorker. He's also the author of a new book—Shamanism: The Timeless Religion. Here, Manvir and I talk about his fieldwork with Mentawai shamans in Indonesia. We discuss what makes a shaman a shaman, and consider the cognitive building blocks that make shamanism so widespread and so appealing. We discuss the shamanic origins of Abrahamic religions. We consider how, over the course of history, shamanism has repeatedly resurged, despite attempts to snuff it out. And we also talk about the various forms and flavors that shamanism takes in contemporary Western societies. Along the way, Manvir and I touch on: drumming, fasting, and the “dark tent”; Jesus; experimental Edens; witches, prophets, and messiahs; glossolalia; disenchantment and re-enchantment; the rise of neoshamanism; Paleolithic rock art; hedge wizards and tech CEOs; Western exceptionalism; and the routinization of charisma. If you enjoy this episode, I highly recommend that you check out Manvir's book—it's a captivating blend of narrative and ideas and it goes far beyond what we were able to talk about here. I'll also flag that this Manvir's second time on Many Minds. Back in July of 2020 we had another conversation—broader in scope—where we talked about shamanism but also Manvir's work on witches, stories, and music. So you might check that one out as well. Alright friends, on to my conversation with Dr. Manvir Singh. Enjoy!   A transcript of this episode will be available soon.   Notes and links 4:00 – For a video examples of shamanic rituals from around the world, see Dr. Singh's recent thread on Bluesky / Twitter. 12:30 – On the idea of “cultural attraction” and “cultural attractors,” see here and here. For a recent treatment of the idea of “super-attractors,” see Dr. Singh's preprint here. 16:00 – On the case of cultural loss among the Northern Aché, see the recent work by Dr. Singh and a colleague. 17:30 – For more on Dr. Singh's theoretical framework for understanding shamanism, see his earlier academic paper. 19:00 – The 2005 review of altered states of consciousness by Vaitl et al. For more on psychedelics and altered states, see our recent episode with Chris Letheby. 29:00 – Murcia Eliade's classic work on shamanism—Shamanism: Archaic Techniques of Ecstasy. 34:00 – For the book by Martin Riesebrodt on the nature of religion, see here. 36:00 – For more on the human propensity for ritual, see our earlier episode with Dimitris Xygalatas. 43:00 – For one influential interpretation of Paleolithic rock art as evidence for shamanism, see David Lewis-Williams' book, Mind in the Cave: Consciousness and the Origins of Art. 52:00 – For a discussion of psychedelics and organized religion that touches on the “routinization of charisma,” see this article by Michael Pollan. 54:00 – For more about the case of Alice Auma, see Dr. Singh's recent piece in The New Yorker. 1:00:30 – For more about neoshamanism and Michael Harner, see the website of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies—www.shamanism.org. 1:03:00 – Samual Johnson analysis of money managers 1:04:00 – For the analysis of financial managers, by Samuel Johnson, see here.  1:06:00 – For more on the quasi-shamanic flavor of tech CEOs, see Rakesh Khurana's book, Searching for a Corporate Savior: The Irrational Quest for Charismatic CEOs. 1:08:00 – See, again, Dr. Singh's recent piece in The New Yorker in which he discusses Trump and prophet-like status. 1:13:00 – For Dr. Singh's work on other complex cultural traditions, see the website for his lab.   Recommendations The Sambia: Ritual, Sexuality, and Change in New Guinea, by Gilbert Herdt The Falling Sky: Words of a Yanomami Shaman, by Davi Kopenawa & Bruce Albert   Many Minds is a project of the Diverse Intelligences Summer Institute, which is made possible by a generous grant from the John Templeton Foundation to Indiana University. The show is hosted and produced by Kensy Cooperrider, with help from Assistant Producer Urte Laukaityte and with creative support from DISI Directors Erica Cartmill and Jacob Foster. Our artwork is by Ben Oldroyd. Our transcripts are created by Sarah Dopierala. Subscribe to Many Minds on Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also now subscribe to the Many Minds newsletter here! We welcome your comments, questions, and suggestions. Feel free to email us at: manymindspodcast@gmail.com. s For updates about the show, visit our website or follow us on Twitter (@ManyMindsPod) or Bluesky (@manymindspod.bsky.social).

In this episode The Wild Sensitive, Unlocking the Power of The Highly Sensitive High Sensation Seeker I'm so excited to be talking with the inspiring Randy Grasser and Annet van Duinen. With a rare combination of emotional depth and daring spirit, they are redefining what it means to be both Highly Sensitive (HSP) and High Sensation Seeking (HSS). Their lives are a living testament to this vibrant duality, walking the edge between stillness and adventure, introspection and bold exploration.Their mission is rooted in personal experience. Randy's path has spanned over 50 countries and countless extremes, from surviving an avalanche and navigating wilderness trials to working in harsh industrial environments and creating a life-changing 26-day behavioral program for court-appointed teens. Each chapter of his journey uncovered a deeper truth: his sensitivity wasn't a weakness, it was his greatest strength.Annet brings over a decade of coaching experience as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), guiding individuals and organizations toward understanding, embracing, and leveraging sensitivity in powerful ways. A true explorer at heart, she combines emotional depth with bold curiosity, helping others find freedom and confidence in who they are, both in personal growth and professional leadership. Together, they are dedicated to educating and empowering others through every medium they can reach, be it their books, immersive retreats, online webinars and workshops, and meaningful conversations on social media. Their teachings offer a fresh, compassionate, and powerfully honest perspective, one that validates sensitivity as a strength while also honoring the craving for novelty, challenge, and growth that many HSPs feel but rarely understand.Linkswildsensitive.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thelivingadventurershttps://www.linkedin.com/company/thelivingadventurersTracy Cooper's High Sensation Seeking Course: https://www.highlysensitivehumanacademy.com/the-sensation-seeking-highly-sensitive-person-professional-courseSupport the showAbout the Host: Jules De Vitto is a transpersonal coach, trainer and experienced educator. She helps those who identify with the traits of high sensitivity to navigate emotional overwhelm, step into their authentic power and align with their true purpose in life. She is a published author and wrote one of a series of books on Resilience, Navigating Loss in a time of Crisis. Her research has also been published in the Transpersonal Coaching Psychology Journal and Journal of Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology. Jules has spent years engaging in deep transformative healing work - she is a Reiki Master and Teacher and has completed Michael Harner's Shamanic Practitioner Training through the Foundation of Shamanic Studies and a Grief Ritual Leadership Training with Francis Weller. You can stay connected with Jules through...InstagramLinkedinThe Highly Sensitive Human Academy™ - join our 3-month professional training: coaching Highly Sensitive PeopleBecome a supporterDisclaimer

In this episode, Dr. Genevieve von Lob, Jules De Vitto, Josh Silver, and Alan Piatek explore the power of embodied practices for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). Together, they discuss how breathwork, conscious dance, singing, and meditation can help HSPs connect more deeply with their bodies, find their authentic voice, and build confidence. The group also shares insights from the annual HSP retreat they co-facilitate in the UK - a transformative space for sensitivity, expression, and connection.Join us on the HSP Retreat, June 12-15th 2025: https://academy.highlysensitivehumans.com/pages/highly-sensitive-person-retreatFind out more about the facilitator'sDr Genevieve von Lob's NewsletterAlan Piatek on LinkedinJosh Silver's WebsiteJules De Vitto's WebsiteSupport the showAbout the Host: Jules De Vitto is a transpersonal coach, trainer and experienced educator. She helps those who identify with the traits of high sensitivity to navigate emotional overwhelm, step into their authentic power and align with their true purpose in life. She is a published author and wrote one of a series of books on Resilience, Navigating Loss in a time of Crisis. Her research has also been published in the Transpersonal Coaching Psychology Journal and Journal of Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology. Jules has spent years engaging in deep transformative healing work - she is a Reiki Master and Teacher and has completed Michael Harner's Shamanic Practitioner Training through the Foundation of Shamanic Studies and a Grief Ritual Leadership Training with Francis Weller. You can stay connected with Jules through...InstagramLinkedinThe Highly Sensitive Human Academy™ - join our 3-month professional training: coaching Highly Sensitive PeopleBecome a supporterDisclaimer

In today's episode, I speak to William Allen about Highly Sensitive Men and his new course, On Being a Highly Sensitive Man. William Allen is the author of Confessions of a Sensitive Man and On Being a Sensitive Man. He leads the course with insights drawn from his extensive work as an advocate for HSP men. He is a certified hypnotist and brain training coach, author and advocate for HSP Men.  He believes that male sensitivity is not so rare, but it can be confounding for most males living in a culture of masculine insensitivity which teaches boys and men to disconnect from their feelings and emotions. As a highly sensitive individual himself, William combines personal experience, professional expertise, and engaging storytelling to create a transformative learning experience.  Join the Waitlist (before March 17th) and take advantage of the early-bird discount: https://wwwhighlysensitivehumanscom.involve.me/hsp-man-course-waitlistJoin the course On Being a Highly Sensitive Man here: https://academy.highlysensitivehumans.com/courses/on-being-a-sensitive-manStay in touch with William Allen Website:  www.thesensitiveman.comAuthor of Confessions of a Sensitive Man, An Unconventional Defense of Sensitive MenSupport the showAbout the Host: Jules De Vitto is a transpersonal coach, trainer and experienced educator. She helps those who identify with the traits of high sensitivity to navigate emotional overwhelm, step into their authentic power and align with their true purpose in life. She is a published author and wrote one of a series of books on Resilience, Navigating Loss in a time of Crisis. Her research has also been published in the Transpersonal Coaching Psychology Journal and Journal of Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology. Jules has spent years engaging in deep transformative healing work - she is a Reiki Master and Teacher and has completed Michael Harner's Shamanic Practitioner Training through the Foundation of Shamanic Studies and a Grief Ritual Leadership Training with Francis Weller. You can stay connected with Jules through...InstagramLinkedinThe Highly Sensitive Human Academy™ - join our 3-month professional training: coaching Highly Sensitive PeopleBecome a supporterDisclaimer

Our conversation with Crystal Dawn Morris takes us on a captivating journey through her experiences with shamanism, midwifery, and spiritual awakening. Crystal shares her story of a spiritual awakening at 16, which led her to become a midwife. This role served as a bridge between worlds, allowing her to assist in births and engage with women's fears and empowerment during pregnancy. Her transition from midwifery to shamanic practice involved studying with influential teachers like Michael Harner and participating in diverse spiritual traditions. A Kundalini awakening further deepened her spiritual connection, guiding her to explore teachings that blend shamanism and feminism, eventually leading her to Tantra as a new spiritual direction. Crystal emphasizes the spiritual awakening inherent in birthing experiences and the importance of trusting the body's wisdom, while also reflecting on the challenges within modern midwifery and the broader health care system. As we explore leadership, Crystal discusses how life experiences can open doors to mystical awakenings, guiding one's authentic self in leadership roles. She highlights the natural emergence of leadership when guided by spirit and addresses modern challenges such as integrity and power dynamics. Crystal advocates for soul-centered leadership, emphasizing responsibility, accountability, and alignment with personal values and integrity. Reflecting on her own life journey, she speaks to the vitality of embracing life beyond youth, savoring life, maintaining wonder, and embracing transitions authentically. Crystal expresses her wish for leaders to inspire joy, simplicity, and ease, hoping society finds more pathways into conscious awareness in leadership.

About the SpeakersKatie has over 25 years of experience working in the mental health field, and her recent research, Is There Meaning in Madness?, aimed to promote the need to integrate transpersonal frameworks into mainstream mental health care. Katie was a founding director of the International Spiritual Emergence Network (ISEN) and advocates for viewing mental health crises as potential transformative opportunities if correctly supported. In 2017, following her personal brush with suicidality, Katie founded Emerging Proud, an international peer campaign highlighting stories of personal transformation through crisis. She joined the Board of the Soteria Network (UK) in 2024 who support the provision of alternative approaches to doula-ing people experiencing extreme states. Katie is an Associate Consultant and Trainer for a lived experience UK charity Imroc, and recently co-founded The ELEPHANT Collective project with Sameer Patel and co-produced the mini docu-series A Call to Awakening in 2021. Sameer PatelSameer is a filmmaker and the co-founder of the Kundalini Collective, an organisation established in 2018 to support individuals navigating spiritual awakenings. His own transformative ‘Kundalini awakening' in 2006 profoundly reshaped his life, inspiring a deep exploration of spiritual and shamanic traditions across the globe. An Economics graduate from the London School of Economics, Sameer began his career in the City before transitioning into film finance. However, his spiritual journey catalysed a shift toward a creative path. As a filmmaker, his works have been acquired by Sony and Sky Arts and showcased at prestigious festivals such as Palm Springs. Recently, Sameer produced a British-Iranian feature adaptation of Rainer Werner Fassbinder's The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant, reimagined as The Bitter Tears of Zahra Zand. He is now developing The Elephant, a documentary exploring ‘Non-Ordinary Transformative Experiences' and their profound implications.LinksOur ELEPHANT community platform: https://our-elephant.mn.co/ A Call to Awakening: https://www.a-call-to-awakening.com/The Kundalini Collective: www.kundalinicollective.orgSupport the showAbout the Host: Jules De Vitto is a transpersonal coach, trainer and experienced educator. She helps those who identify with the traits of high sensitivity to navigate emotional overwhelm, step into their authentic power and align with their true purpose in life. She is a published author and wrote one of a series of books on Resilience, Navigating Loss in a time of Crisis. Her research has also been published in the Transpersonal Coaching Psychology Journal and Journal of Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology. Jules has spent years engaging in deep transformative healing work - she is a Reiki Master and Teacher and has completed Michael Harner's Shamanic Practitioner Training through the Foundation of Shamanic Studies and a Grief Ritual Leadership Training with Francis Weller. You can stay connected with Jules through...InstagramLinkedinThe Highly Sensitive Human Academy™ - join our 3-month professional training: coaching Highly Sensitive PeopleBecome a supporterDisclaimer

In this episode on Unlocking your Authentic Self as a Highly Sensitive Person: Psychedelic Integration and Psychosynthesis I speak to Clara Parati. Clara is a qualified Psychedelic Integration Specialist, Psychosynthesis Coach, and Holistic Practitioner. Her client-centred approach incorporates transpersonal psychology, mind-body repatterning, and ancient principles to facilitate profound transformation through personal integration journeys. She empowers individuals to break old patterns of behaviour, cultivate emotional regulation, and reconnect more deeply with their authentic selves. In the episode, we discuss the importance of integration as a process for creating long-lasting transformation rather than temporary 'peak experiences'. We talk about the specific needs of HSP and how, as Highly Sensitive People, we might navigate the psycho-spiritual journey, particularly in the context of plant medicine experiences. Clara discusses the unique benefits of the transpersonal approach of psychosynthesis as a powerful modality for supporting integration. We also explore the importance of connecting more deeply with the authentic Self.Clara's linksInstagramWebsite The Psychedelic Integration Compass Podcast Support the showAbout the Host: Jules De Vitto is a transpersonal coach, trainer and experienced educator. She helps those who identify with the traits of high sensitivity to navigate emotional overwhelm, step into their authentic power and align with their true purpose in life. She is a published author and wrote one of a series of books on Resilience, Navigating Loss in a time of Crisis. Her research has also been published in the Transpersonal Coaching Psychology Journal and Journal of Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology. Jules has spent years engaging in deep transformative healing work - she is a Reiki Master and Teacher and has completed Michael Harner's Shamanic Practitioner Training through the Foundation of Shamanic Studies and a Grief Ritual Leadership Training with Francis Weller. You can stay connected with Jules through...InstagramLinkedinThe Highly Sensitive Human Academy™ - join our 3-month professional training: coaching Highly Sensitive PeopleBecome a supporterDisclaimer

"Šamaani tee" [1] on raamat, mille on kirjutanud Ameerika antropoloog Michael Harner [2]."Ma arvasin, et Harner saab ehk aru sellest, millega ma olin Küprosel kokku puutunud. Trepil kohtasin ma üht oma vana sõpra, kes töötas Uue Sotsiaaluurigute Kooli politoloogia õppejõuna. Ta uuris, mis mina seal teen. Vastasin, et tulin kohtuma Michael Harneriga. Ta uuris edasi, et miks ma Harnerit näha tahan. Ma küsisin temalt, et miks ta seda küsib. „Ma ei tea,“ vastas ta, „minu arvates on Harner üsna veider tüüp.“," meenutas Harnerit Tähenduse teejuhtide 30. numbrile antud intervjuus "Vaikuse mäe" [3] autor Kyriacos Markides [4]."Ma kohtusin Harneriga ja minu meelest ei olnud ta üldse veider. Harner uuris Amasoonias jivarosid, kes ütlesid talle: „Kui sa tahad meist aru saada, siis pead muutuma üheks meist. Oled sa selleks valmis?“ Selle peale andsid nad talle väga tugevat hallutsionogeenset segu, mis oleks ta peaaegu tapnud. Kui ta oleks seda omapead proovinud, oleks ta kindlasti surnud. Pärast seda tuli ta bona fide jivaro šamaanina Ühendriikidesse tagasi ja avas Connecticutis Šamanistlike Uuringute Keskuse [5]. Harner oli väga toetav ja andis mu tööle Daskalosega akadeemilise õnnistuse. Ta pidas seda täiesti legitiimseks sotsiaalantropoloogiaks. Kui ma tema juures istusin, sai ta kõne, milles keegi kutsus teda televisiooni oma töö üle väitlema. Ta ütles, et on nõus, kui väljakutsuja tuleb enne seda tema šamaaniseminarile ja võtab kaasa trummi," jätkas Markides meie intervjuus.H.———————————————[1] https://www.apollo.ee/samaani-tee.html[2] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micha...[3] https://www.apollo.ee/vaikuse-magi.html[4] • Kyriacos Markides: "Ma leidsin, et mü... [5] https://www.shamanism.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm excited to share S2, E11 of the Highly Sensitive Human Podcast. In this episode, I speak about a topic that is very close to my heart and something I feel very passionate about when it comes to being a Highly Sensitive Person, 'Grief Tending, Shadow & Soul Work for Highly Sensitive People for Holistic Transformation'.As HSP we are very attuned to their internal and external landscape and are more receptive to experiences of joy, awe, and beauty as well as despair, suffering and grief. We're strongly impacted by difficult circumstances, and we often carry grief related to what we needed and didn't receive as children; the parts of ourselves that have been rejected and shamed; sorrow related to the suffering we see in the world including the loss and longing for deeper connection and community. I share my perspective on grief tending, the importance of shadow work and connecting with our soul; how this often relates to our purpose as HSP. Join the course: https://academy.highlysensitivehumans.com/courses/shadow-soul-grief-highly-sensitive-people. Enter the code 'HSH25' at the checkout for a 25% discount. Support the showAbout the Host: Jules De Vitto is a transpersonal coach, trainer and experienced educator. She helps those who identify with the traits of high sensitivity to navigate emotional overwhelm, step into their authentic power and align with their true purpose in life. She is a published author and wrote one of a series of books on Resilience, Navigating Loss in a time of Crisis. Her research has also been published in the Transpersonal Coaching Psychology Journal and Journal of Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology. Jules has spent years engaging in deep transformative healing work - she is a Reiki Master and Teacher and has completed Michael Harner's Shamanic Practitioner Training through the Foundation of Shamanic Studies and a Grief Ritual Leadership Training with Francis Weller. You can stay connected with Jules through...InstagramLinkedinThe Highly Sensitive Human Academy™ - join our 3-month professional training: coaching Highly Sensitive PeopleBecome a supporterDisclaimer

This week's show is with Jonathan Horwitz. Jonathan was born in the USA and has lived in Scandinavia for over half his life. He has been actively working with shamanism since 1972, was a teacher and field researcher at the Foundation for Shamanic Studies for 10 years and has a master's degree in anthropology. In 1986, Jonathan co-founded the Scandinavian Center for Shamanic Studies and has been teaching internationally ever since, in Russia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Belgium, Sweden and the UK. He has been a frequent contributor to Sacred Hoop magazine and served for some years as European Editor for Journal of Shamanic Practice. He lives with his partner Zara in the woods of southern Sweden at Åsbacka, their home and retreat center. Jonathan is known for his grounded, present and warm teaching style. He sees shamanism as a spiritual path and his main focus is shamanic healing, spiritual ecology and shamanic community work. As a teacher, he feels his role is to help people find the road to the Spirit world, encourage them to accept the power offered, and learn how to bring power back to the physical world.Shamanism is about life. Life is change. Shamanism is change with power.  In this show, Jonathan and Lian explore the topic of  learning from spirit teachers. They begin with Jonathan's own story of attempting to live a more conventional life before realising that it wasn't his true path, that alongside some profound and also disruptive experiences, led him to explore the spiritual realms. Jonathan also discusses discovering his path of shamanism through his friend, well-known shamanic teacher and author, Michael Harner, which went on to inspire him to embrace the practice of learning from spirit teachers. Lian and Jonathan spoke about the transition from learning from human teachers to spirit teachers, stressing the need for patience, trust, and openness in this ongoing process, which can last a lifetime! We'd love to know what YOU think about this week's show. Let's carry on the conversation… please leave a comment wherever you are listening or in any of our other spaces to engage. What you'll learn from this episode: Working with spirit teachers requires patience, trust, and openness to learn their language and receive their teachings - they may not come in the form we expect or want The transition from learning from human teachers to learning from spirit teachers is a natural progression in the shamanic path, though it's one we can either rush towards or resist. The teachings from spirit teachers are vast and endless, and there is always more to learn. Resources and stuff spoken about: Jonathan's websites: https://www.asbacka.orgwww.shamanism.dk Join UNIO, the Academy of Sacred Union. This is for the old souls in this new world… Discover your kin & unite with your soul's calling to truly live your myth. Be Mythical Join our mailing list for soul stirring goodness: https://www.bemythical.com/moonly UNIO: The Academy of Sacred Union: Discover your kin & unite with your soul's calling to truly live your myth Go Deeper: https://www.bemythical.com/godeeper Follow us: Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Thank you for listening! There's a fresh episode released each week here and on most podcast platforms - and video too on YouTube - if you subscribe then you'll get each new episode delivered to your device every week automagically (that way you'll never miss an episode).  

In this episode, Jules De Vitto and Dr Genevieve von Lob reflect on their recent Highly Sensitive Person Retreat in the UK and discuss the importance of the power of retreat and the rewards the community for HSP. We both share some of our personal stories and how we came to the work we do today.Genevieve is a clinical psychologist, conscious parenting coach and author.  After 15 years working in the NHS,  private practice in Harley Street and inside big corporations, she wrote two parenting books with Penguin, including ‘Five Deep Breaths: The Power of Mindful Parenting.' Genevieve is one of the leading experts in the UK on high sensitivity in children, with regular appearances in the media including BBC Woman's Hour, Channel 4 and The Guardian and has appeared on webinars with Sensitivity Research. Genevieve specialises in working with highly sensitive children and their parents. She is the author of “The Resonant Parenting Project,”  and “The HSP Revolution.” Running retreats for highly sensitive people represents the fulfillment of a  vision that Genevieve has held ever since that time – of creating healing spaces where people can find sanctuary, connect and learn from others on the same journey, and rediscover who they really are.Retreat Links Join our September HSP Day RetreatJoin the waitlist for our HSP June Retreat, 2025 Dr Genevieve's Social LinksWebsite InstagramLinkedinThe Resonant Parent ProjectThe HSP Revolution Support the Show.About the Host: Jules De Vitto is a transpersonal coach, trainer and experienced educator. She helps those who identify with the traits of high sensitivity to navigate emotional overwhelm, step into their authentic power and align with their true purpose in life. She is a published author and wrote one of a series of books on Resilience, Navigating Loss in a time of Crisis. Her research has also been published in the Transpersonal Coaching Psychology Journal and Journal of Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology. Jules has spent years engaging in deep transformative healing work - she is a Reiki Master and Teacher and has completed Michael Harner's Shamanic Practitioner Training through the Foundation of Shamanic Studies and a Grief Ritual Leadership Training with Francis Weller. You can stay connected with Jules through...InstagramLinkedinThe Highly Sensitive Human Academy™ - join our 3-month professional training: coaching Highly Sensitive PeopleBecome a supporterDisclaimer

In this episode, Kevin and Beth take you on a journey into the world of shamanic practices, showcasing how drums and rattles can help you enter altered states of consciousness and connect with spiritual powers. You'll learn about the 'Shamanic act of power' and discover how crucial it is to listen to your inner calling and make dedicated decisions to follow it, no matter the obstacles. Beth shares her insights on using a Peruvian rattle and the deep spiritual intentions behind it, while Kevin highlights how actively engaging with these practices can truly connect you with the spiritual realm. You'll also hear inspiring personal stories about overcoming fear and doubt to pursue passions. Beth opens up about her journey to embrace her calling, including taking a sabbatical to write her book and the steps she took to turn her dream into reality. Kevin and Beth discuss how pushing through obstacles with the support of a community can be transformative. They encourage you to take risks, embrace your inner calling, and make the most of your life. True fulfillment comes from following your passions and dreams, and this episode will motivate you to take those crucial first steps. Previous Podcast Episodes with Beth: 206 | Dark Night of The Soul - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/8S14OtNuKKb 189 | The Vision Quest - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/PO4ZHTRuKKb Connect with Beth here: https://breakthroughwithbethbeurkens.as.me/schedule.php About Beth: As a global authority for the past 30 years, Beth has been seen on Apple+TV, Roku, Amazon TV, and Google TV. She has led high-powered Vision Quests, healing retreats, and shamanic events in the Pacific Northwest and throughout Western Europe. Through her revolutionary shamanic process, "Shaman Visioning,"™ Beth empowers people to break through invisible barriers and embrace their Soul's Purpose. She has shared the stage with Jack Canfield, Mary Morrissey and Michael Harner. She's taught spirituality and religion in numerous universities and colleges for over 30 years. Beth is a Regent's Scholar, receiving both her B.A and M.A. in Philosophy from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Be Honest with Dr Yana Date: 07.19.24 Ep. 34 Topic: In a RELATIONSHIP with a PREDATOR: Warning Signs Guest: Robert Mitchell Bio: Robert Mitchell M.A. lives in New York City. He received his B.A. in Religious Studies from Syracuse University in 1991 where he was initiated into Theta Chi Beta, the National Religious Studies Honors Society. At Syracuse he had the good fortune of studying with Dr. David Miller, whose expertise was Carl Jung's psychological theories regarding religious experience. Robert's specific focus was the manner that the western mystery schools influenced Jung's psychology of religious experience. Jung saw Astrology and Alchemy as the esoteric religions of antiquity. Of Astrology he once said, “It contains everything that I have found in my psychology, and I've yet to find if my psychology has anything to offer her older sister.” Jung's belief that all psychological struggles were at their core, religious in nature, was an organizing principle for Robert's studies, and for his present work. During his time at Syracuse, Robert attended his first ten day Vipassana meditation retreat and began his meditation practice. It's a practice that has continued to this day. Robert received his M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco in 1994. While earning his Masters Degree, he acquired over two thousand hours in training as a psychotherapist, before deciding his future did not lie in conventional models of psychotherapy. At CIIS, he studied Transpersonal Models of consciousness with psychedelic pioneers Ralph Metzner, Stan Grof, and Michael Harner. At the same time, personal computers had made it possible for him to assemble astrology charts, and he found that as soon as he could print them, he could interpret them. Over the past 30 years he has worked with thousands of people from all walks of life, in several healing modalities. Originally, he used Astrology as a tool to demonstrate the identifiable structures in his client's consciousness which shaped their experiences. Over time, he has become more interested in identifying the organizing intelligence behind each person's circumstances, so that an ongoing dialogue could be created between his clients and that intelligence. Psychedelics when used properly, can be a catalyzing agency in promoting this dialogue. It is Robert's belief that a relationship with the numinous is an important aspect of the mental and physical health of each person, and the places where that experience is inhibited, is where personal difficulties, suffering and illness(both physical and emotional) emerge. His works aspires to inspire direct communication between his clients, and the invested intelligence that shapes their life. Once this relationship is established, it can continue on its own and be restorative, inspiring, practical, and directive.

Ep. 139 (Part 1 of 2) | Author, psychiatrist, professor, and Deep Transformation podcast co-host Roger Walsh was drawn to explore the remarkable world of shamanism—a tradition of opening to altered states, intuition, and profound insights and wisdom—when he found it was the one great world tradition he didn't understand. He was intrigued by Romanian scholar Mircea Eliade's description of the core feature of a shaman being “ecstatic flight,” and recognizing the lack of any easy to understand book on the subject, Roger was inspired to pursue this subject in depth and write the book himself! In his book and in this conversation, Roger provides us with a brilliant, big picture perspective, pointing out that at the heart of shamanism (and every great world tradition) are psychospiritual technologies—actual practices—that lead us to the doorway of the Great Mystery, and that service is the culmination of each tradition, both as a means to and an expression of one's realization.The dialogue is warm, open, and personal—Roger shares his experience of realizing the vastness of the inner world for the first time (“I felt like I'd lived my entire life on the top six inches of a wave on top of an ocean I didn't even know existed!”), his realization that “as a culture, we are sleepwalking through life, unaware of the resources, capacities and gifts we bear within us,” and his coming to terms with the Great Mystery. John, too, shares his experiences within the Native American spiritual tradition: the power of the vision quest, prayer, drumming in ceremony, death medicine, and enduring trials in service to one's people. Roger's wonderful curiosity, integrity, graciousness, and keen intellect are all in evidence as he discusses the indeterminacy of spirit, mediumship, journeying, and death, and as he marvels at the bottomless, boundless mystery that both surrounds us and is us. Recorded June 27, 2024.“Shamans were our first general practitioner, spiritual guide, tribal counselor, psychopomp—all rolled into one.”(For Apple Podcast users, click here to view the complete show notes on the episode page.)Topics & Time Stamps – Part 1Introducing Deep Transformation podcast co-host Roger Walsh, professor, psychiatrist, and author of The World of Shamanism and Essential Spirituality, among others (01:18)Roger's book, The World of Shamanism—on the oldest spiritual tradition we know of, found all around the world (04:09)How was Roger drawn to write about shamanism? (06:36)Realizing at the heart of the world's great religious traditions are psychospiritual technologies—actual practices—to induce the same states of consciousness the founders had discovered (09:31)Shamanism was the one tradition Roger couldn't understand—after waiting for a good book on it to come out, Roger decided to write it himself (10:46) John's experiences with Durwin White Lightning and Wallace Black Elk of the Lakota tribe, and the shamanic effects of connecting with nature (13:35)Roger's investigation of shamanism included intensive training with Michael Harner, gnostic intermediary who introduced shamanism to the western world (18:38)Through direct experience and a lot of study, including the integral framework of Ken Wilber, Roger brings a big picture perspective to shamanism (22:54)Native American spirituality, death medicine, and the transformative power of the sweat lodge (23:39)The power of...

Science and ParaNormal Date: 07.16.24 Ep. 38 Topic PSYCHEDELICS and DREAMS: Raw Consciousness Guest: Robert Mitchell Bio: Robert Mitchell M.A. lives in New York City. He received his B.A. in Religious Studies from Syracuse University in 1991 where he was initiated into Theta Chi Beta, the National Religious Studies Honors Society. At Syracuse he had the good fortune of studying with Dr. David Miller, whose expertise was Carl Jung's psychological theories regarding religious experience. Robert's specific focus was the manner that the western mystery schools influenced Jung's psychology of religious experience. Jung saw Astrology and Alchemy as the esoteric religions of antiquity. Of Astrology he once said, “It contains everything that I have found in my psychology, and I've yet to find if my psychology has anything to offer her older sister.” Jung's belief that all psychological struggles were at their core, religious in nature, was an organizing principle for Robert's studies, and for his present work. During his time at Syracuse, Robert attended his first ten day Vipassana meditation retreat and began his meditation practice. It's a practice that has continued to this day. Robert received his M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco in 1994. While earning his Masters Degree, he acquired over two thousand hours in training as a psychotherapist, before deciding his future did not lie in conventional models of psychotherapy. At CIIS, he studied Transpersonal Models of consciousness with psychedelic pioneers Ralph Metzner, Stan Grof, and Michael Harner. At the same time, personal computers had made it possible for him to assemble astrology charts, and he found that as soon as he could print them, he could interpret them. Over the past 30 years he has worked with thousands of people from all walks of life, in several healing modalities. Originally, he used Astrology as a tool to demonstrate the identifiable structures in his client's consciousness which shaped their experiences. Over time, he has become more interested in identifying the organizing intelligence behind each person's circumstances, so that an ongoing dialogue could be created between his clients and that intelligence. Psychedelics when used properly, can be a catalyzing agency in promoting this dialogue. It is Robert's belief that a relationship with the numinous is an important aspect of the mental and physical health of each person, and the places where that experience is inhibited, is where personal difficulties, suffering and illness(both physical and emotional) emerge. His works aspires to inspire direct communication between his clients, and the invested intelligence that shapes their life. Once this relationship is established, it can continue on its own and be restorative, inspiring, practical, and directive

In this episode, 'Connecting with Ancient Mysticism & Sacred Wisdom for Highly Sensitive People on their Psycho-Spiritual Path' I am excited to speak with Peter Kelly. Peter Kelly is a Hermetic Philosopher and Practitioner, an Alchemist, a Mystic and an Occultist, devoutly versed in the language of symbolism and which he uses to navigate higher planes of consciousness. In bringing the sacred and ancient wisdom in their true, pure and Divine sense, he has navigated deeply his own journey of darkness and continues to do so on his infinite path. Sharing his unveiled wisdom in guidance to others, he has achieved a solid bridging of his consciousness on the mental plane and to which is the vision he sees and operates from, in navigating both his own path and his guidance of others.Author of two books, The Phoenix Birth and The Saturated Breath, both channelled in his true expression symbolically, these activate as a guide to its reader unveiling deep realisations from the subconscious mind. He also teaches the ancient and sacred ways of Hermeticism, Symbolism, Tarot, Kabbalah and the wisdom of the mystery schools through his online platform, The Path to Gnosis and in courses, retreats and workshops.Stay in touch with Peter Kelly:WebsiteFacebook profile Instagram profile LinkedIn profile https://youtube.com/@subconsciouslyconsciousSupport the Show.About the Host: Jules De Vitto is a transpersonal coach, trainer and experienced educator. She helps those who identify with the traits of high sensitivity to navigate emotional overwhelm, step into their authentic power and align with their true purpose in life. She is a published author and wrote one of a series of books on Resilience, Navigating Loss in a time of Crisis. Her research has also been published in the Transpersonal Coaching Psychology Journal and Journal of Consciousness, Spirituality, and Transpersonal Psychology. Jules has spent years engaging in deep transformative healing work - she is a Reiki Master and Teacher and has completed Michael Harner's Shamanic Practitioner Training through the Foundation of Shamanic Studies and a Grief Ritual Leadership Training with Francis Weller. You can stay connected with Jules through...InstagramLinkedinThe Highly Sensitive Human Academy™ - join our 3-month professional training: coaching Highly Sensitive PeopleBecome a supporterDisclaimer

Be Honest with Dr. Yana Date: 07.05.24 Ep. 32 Topic: WOMEN as PREDATORS: How They May Ruin Your Life Guest: Robert Mitchell, M.A. Bio: Robert Mitchell M.A. lives in New York City. He received his B.A. in Religious Studies from Syracuse University in 1991 where he was initiated into Theta Chi Beta, the National Religious Studies Honors Society. At Syracuse he had the good fortune of studying with Dr. David Miller, whose expertise was Carl Jung's psychological theories regarding religious experience. Robert's specific focus was the manner that the western mystery schools influenced Jung's psychology of religious experience. Jung saw Astrology and Alchemy as the esoteric religions of antiquity. Of Astrology he once said, “It contains everything that I have found in my psychology, and I've yet to find if my psychology has anything to offer her older sister.” Jung's belief that all psychological struggles were at their core, religious in nature, was an organizing principle for Robert's studies, and for his present work. During his time at Syracuse, Robert attended his first ten day Vipassana meditation retreat and began his meditation practice. It's a practice that has continued to this day. Robert received his M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco in 1994. While earning his Masters Degree, he acquired over two thousand hours in training as a psychotherapist, before deciding his future did not lie in conventional models of psychotherapy. At CIIS, he studied Transpersonal Models of consciousness with psychedelic pioneers Ralph Metzner, Stan Grof, and Michael Harner. At the same time, personal computers had made it possible for him to assemble astrology charts, and he found that as soon as he could print them, he could interpret them. Over the past 30 years he has worked with thousands of people from all walks of life, in several healing modalities. Originally, he used Astrology as a tool to demonstrate the identifiable structures in his client's consciousness which shaped their experiences. Over time, he has become more interested in identifying the organizing intelligence behind each person's circumstances, so that an ongoing dialogue could be created between his clients and that intelligence. Psychedelics when used properly, can be a catalyzing agency in promoting this dialogue. It is Robert's belief that a relationship with the numinous is an important aspect of the mental and physical health of each person, and the places where that experience is inhibited, is where personal difficulties, suffering and illness(both physical and emotional) emerge. His works aspires to inspire direct communication between his clients, and the invested intelligence that shapes their life. Once this relationship is established, it can continue on its own and be restorative, inspiring, practical, and directive.

Immerse yourself in the art of shamanic living with our enlightening 4-episode series designed for beginners! Join Tracy Crosby as she leads you through transformative discussions and practices for healing and nurturing a healthy lifestyle. Learn to cultivate a right relationship with yourself and the world around you. Each episode features a live Q&A segment. Who is Tracy Crosby? Practitioner and educator of shamanic arts in Mississippi for 17 years. 7-year apprenticeship with shamanic author Jim Ewing, former medicine man for the Southern Cherokee Tribe and Associate Bands of Texas.  Ceremonial wingman for the Mississippi Bear Dance Society from 2008 to 2015. Certified Medicine Ceremony Facilitator with the Medicine Path Native American Church in Berkeley, CA Certified Hawaiian Ho'oponopono practitioner, trained by Len Ihaleakala Hew. Training with Michael Harner and the Foundation for Shamanic Studies Master Class training with Alberto Villodo and the Four Winds Society Master Reiki Teacher with 17 years of experience Certified Medical Reiki Practitioner with Raven Keyes Medical Reiki International, the only one in Mississippi.   Besides providing ceremonies, shamanic journeys, and professional soul retrieval services, Tracy provides administrative training and facilitation to medical professionals, counselors, and therapists who wish to integrate shamanic healing and ceremonies into their practice. She has master's and bachelor's degrees in music education from the University of Louisiana and is an expert in therapeutic sound healing. She has 33 years of experience in performance, conducting, composition, arranging, and teaching music theory.   During Tracy's professional career as a Reiki Master, she has been able to promote Reiki awareness in the healthcare industry as a pain management and stress management practice. A total of more than 500 Reiki students have been trained by her, including 32 Reiki Masters, 7 Reiki Master Teachers, 13 Certified Professional Practitioners, and 32 Reiki Masters. More than 1,000 Reiki sessions are documented at her studio, Reiki Mississippi.  Visit Tracy at New Sun Energy Works! wyrdrealities.net linktr.ee/wyrdrealities --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wyrd-realities/message

The Psychic Funhouse podcast is honored to have Sky Yeager on our show this week! Sky has been studying energy medicine and shamanism for almost 20 years. She studied with a variety of teachers who graduated Barbara Brennan's School of Healing, Michael Harner's core shamanism school and the Four Winds Institute. She leads a monthly shamanic healing circle in Corvallis, and teaches workshops in shamanic practice for self-empowerment, Usui Reiki, and MariEl - the Reiki of the Divine Feminine. She writes monthly articles on shamanism, Reiki and co-creation with nature beings at http://www.shamanicsoultending.com/ Tune in for readings, healings, and more! Contact info: Sky Yeager www.shamanicsoultending.com shamanicsoultending@gmail.com Adrienne Stratton: (714) 376-7289 Ravenmessages.com adrienne@ravenmessages.com Michael Espinoza: Certified Pranic Healer, Clairvoyant, Medium www.michaeljespinoza.com https://www.instagram.com/mjespinoza/ Lawrence Birch: 541-344-7534  givingtree@earthlink.net Shamanic Practitioner, Herbalist Facebook: GivingTreeFarmHerbs www.givingtreefarm.com All information for educational/entertainment purposes only

Our modern worldview emphasizes the material factors that impact our health and well-being — such as our genetics, lifestyle, or environment. From the shamanic perspective of our indigenous predecessors, however, there are unseen, spiritual influences that are equally vital and valid to recognize. In this podcast, Tami Simon speaks with her partner of over 20 years, shamanic healer and teacher trainer, Julie Kramer, about learning to connect with the helping spirits that are always available to guide and support us.  This long-awaited conversation explores: absolute integrity in the practice of spiritual healing; Core Shamanism and the work of Michael Harner; taking a posture of humility and respect; the lineages of earth-based spiritual practice; using natural trance states to enhance our perception of non-ordinary realities; benevolent versus malevolent origins, and how to protect yourself from ill-intentioned spirits; the frequently-asked question, am I making this up?; meeting your guides from a place of maturity; equality in relationship; when guides intercede—and when they don't; the ever-present element of mystery; conviction in your work; the path of "ennobling the heart"; the shamanic skill known as "psychopomp"; compassionate depossession; relying on your own experience; living in an intra-dimensional reality; and more. Note: This episode originally aired on Sounds True One, where these special episodes of Insights at the Edge are available to watch live on video and with exclusive access to Q&As with our guests. Learn more at join.soundstrue.com.

Our modern worldview emphasizes the material factors that impact our health and well-being — such as our genetics, lifestyle, or environment. From the shamanic perspective of our indigenous predecessors, however, there are unseen, spiritual influences that are equally vital and valid to recognize. In this podcast, Tami Simon speaks with her partner of over 20 years, shamanic healer and teacher trainer, Julie Kramer, about learning to connect with the helping spirits that are always available to guide and support us.  This long-awaited conversation explores: absolute integrity in the practice of spiritual healing; Core Shamanism and the work of Michael Harner; taking a posture of humility and respect; the lineages of earth-based spiritual practice; using natural trance states to enhance our perception of non-ordinary realities; benevolent versus malevolent origins, and how to protect yourself from ill-intentioned spirits; the frequently-asked question, am I making this up?; meeting your guides from a place of maturity; equality in relationship; when guides intercede—and when they don't; the ever-present element of mystery; conviction in your work; the path of "ennobling the heart"; the shamanic skill known as "psychopomp"; compassionate depossession; relying on your own experience; living in an intra-dimensional reality; and more. Note: This episode originally aired on Sounds True One, where these special episodes of Insights at the Edge are available to watch live on video and with exclusive access to Q&As with our guests. Learn more at join.soundstrue.com.

Michael Harner stands as one of the preeminent figures in contemporary American leadership. Beyond his distinguished service as a retired veteran and naval aviator, he boasts extensive tenure as the Chief of Staff at the esteemed Hillsdale College. In an exclusive interview with TUC0's Talks, Mike shares invaluable insights on leadership and emphasizes the vital role of fostering and perpetuating a thriving organizational culture. Seize this rare chance to glean wisdom from a luminary in the field. Why start the podcast, and why do we talk about Leadership? Well, after 20 years in the military, 19 of which were in combat operations, it was pretty much a guarantee that I was going to have some challenges I needed to work through. Today I share my issues, and hopefully how you can avoid them, or at least minimize the risk.In this informative leadership video, we dive deep into the world of leadership and organizational management. Join us as we leverage the valuable experience of senior leaders, gaining insights and practical advice on how to lead and take care of people. Discover the power of empathetic leadership, and the importance of putting people first. We'll explore the concept of failing forward, and how it can contribute to personal and professional growth. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from leadership experts and enhance your own leadership skills. Subscribe now to unlock the secrets of successful leadership and achieve a healthier work-life balance while taking care of your own mental health. This channel is 100% owned and operated by Chris “TUC0” Wright and all the proceeds go to supporting Morae Classical Schools. Morae Classical Schools is a small private Classical school designed to serve those who have or who are currently serving our country. It provides a phenomenal curriculum, expert teachers, and a flexible schedule which caters to the unique challenges of being a military family. Morae has a hybrid (virtual and in-person) micro-school model who partners with parents to ensure we reduce the stress, encourages the peer relationships, and increases the stability of the family. Find out more at www.moraeclassical.org or email them at moraeclassical@gmail.com YouTube Channel: @moraeclassical Instagram:@moraeclassical Twitter: @moraeclassical TikTok: @moraeclassical LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/morae-classical-schools #tuc0talks #TUC0wright #moraeclassical For more information on TUC0's Talks check out our social media: YouTube Channel: @TUC0talks Rumble: @TUC0talks Instagram: @TUC0talks Twitter: @TUC0talks TikTok: @TUC0talks LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chris-m-wright --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tuco-talks/message

The Ordinary Reality we experience every day may not be the only reality there is. It may not even be the real one. Non-Ordinary Reality is a fantastical cosmos populated by Spirit Beings—plants, animals, and people—who are devoted to our health and wholeness. It's the job of shamans like Wade Prpich to travel to that world and seek the help of those Beings for the sake of our spiritual healing here in this one. For real! LinksWade's Website: http://calgaryshaman.com/index.htmlThe Foundation for Shamanic Studies: https://www.shamanism.orgResourcesThe Way of the Shaman, by Michael Harner; HarperOne, 1990 (updated and revised).Cave and Cosmos: Shamanic Encounters with Another Reality, by Michael Harner; North Atlantic Books, 2013.Personal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

Ever felt lost in the depths of your soul? In this episode, our guest, Beth Beurkens, guides us through the transformative power of embracing those moments of darkness, showing you how they can be the very catalyst for uncovering your deepest calling. Get ready to turn pain into purpose and emerge stronger than ever. Your soul's true path awaits!

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Guest Lecture for University College Cork's Research Seminar Series Dr Angela Puca: Folk Witchcraft or Indigenous Shamanism - Understanding Vernacular Magic Practices Shamanism has been defined in different ways by scholars over the years. Among practitioners in Italy, the most common references are Mircea Eliade and his view of shamanism as a set of ecstatic techniques and Michael Harner's idea of the shaman as a person who journeys to non-ordinary realities to gain power and knowledge. Four years of fieldwork in Italy conducted as part of a wider doctoral project on indigenous and trans-cultural shamanism in Italy have challenged the conceptualization of shamanism and the field of application of the term ‘indigenous' as soon as I encountered and included the folk magic tradition of the Segnature. Based on participant observation and interviews with practitioners, I will present the tradition of Italian vernacular healers and how it relates, challenges, yet still appears to comply with a form of indigenous shamanism. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kS6Q0xD_CA CONNECT & SUPPORT

What is Core Shamanism? In this video, I will cover: - Michael Harner and the Foundation for Shamanic Studies - Core Shamanism and its main beliefs - Shamanic Journey to gain knowledge, power and Soul Retrieval - The three worlds and the cosmology of this trans-cultural shamanism. CONNECT & SUPPORT

REV. RINA C RABASSA - Radiant Heart Ministries - Radiant Heart Ministries was founded 1n 2009 by Rev. Rina C Rabassa out of a desire to put a lifetime of work into a cohesive framework from which to share and assist others on their spiritual path. Ordained in the Order of Melchizedek since 1996, she is also a Master Teacher / Practitioner of Usui and Karuna Reiki. With a background in world spiritual traditions and a serious interest in alternative healing modalities she is able to assist you in the most suitable way for your particular need at any given time. She is experienced in Aromatherapy / Flower Essence therapy and the use of Crystals for enhanced healing practices as well. She has trained with Michael Harner in Basic Shamanic Practices, initiated into Magnified Healing and Golden Light, has received Bija Mantra Activations and DNA encodements.... and more - all of which she puts to work at your service! An experienced Inspirational/Motivational speaker, Rina has performed numerous services in her role as Minister that include Weddings, Baby Blessings, Life Transition Services(Funerals), Reiki for the Terminally Ill(in -hospital services) Reiki for Birth and Delivery,Reiki for Animals, Rites of Passage Ceremonies,House Blessings, Space Clearing and Spiritual Life Coaching

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the transformative power of the Vision Quest and its profound impact on personal growth and discovering one's greater purpose. With Beth Beurkens, a Vision Quest Guide and teacher of shamanism, we explore the reasons why vision questing has become increasingly popular among individuals seeking deeper meaning and connection in their lives. Beth sheds light on the current fascination with this ancient practice and how it resonates with people in today's fast-paced and ever-changing world. Beth shares her own extraordinary journey and reveals how the vision quest became the catalyst for a profound transformation in her life, leading her towards her greater purpose. Through her personal experiences, she illustrates the power of embarking on a vision quest and the remarkable shifts it can bring about in one's perception, values, and overall life direction. We also delve into Beth's path to becoming a Vision Quest Guide and a teacher of shamanism. She shares the pivotal moments and influences that inspired her to step into this role and guides us through the essence of shamanic teachings and practices. Recognizing the signs that indicate a person is being called to embark on a vision quest is a crucial aspect of the conversation. Beth shares her wisdom and insights into the subtle signals that can arise in one's life, signaling a deeper longing for self-discovery and connection with the natural world. Finally, we explore the myriad benefits that a person can receive through vision questing. Beth highlights the profound personal growth, self-awareness, spiritual connection, and clarity of purpose that can be attained through this transformative journey. Discover how embracing the call to the vision quest can propel individuals towards a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Join us on this enlightening episode as we unravel the mysteries of the vision quest and learn how it can guide us into our greater purpose. Get ready to embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, wisdom, and connection with our incredible guest, Beth Beurkens. Book a complimentary discovery call with Beth to explore if the Vision Quest is a fit for you: https://breakthroughwithbethbeurkens.as.me/ Email Beth: beth@bethbeurkens.com Bio: Beth Beurkens, M.A. is an international best-selling author, teacher of shamanism and Vision Quest guide. As a global authority for the past 30 years, Beth has been seen on Apple+TV, Roku, Amazon TV, and Google TV.  She has led high-powered Vision Quests, healing retreats, and Mastermind events in the Pacific Northwest and throughout Western Europe.  Through her revolutionary shamanic process, "Shaman Visioning"™ Beth empowers people to break through invisible barriers and embrace their Soul's Purpose.  She has shared the stage with Jack Canfield, Mary Morrissey and Michael Harner. She's taught spirituality and religion in numerous universities and colleges for over 30 years.  Beth is a Regent's Scholar, receiving both her B.A and M.A. in Philosophy from the University of California, Santa Barbara. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/science-spirituality/support

Is it possible to harness the power of sound to support us in letting go of old limiting belief systems and cultivate a better state of mental well being?  In this episode, we interview psychotherapist Dr. David Martinez, who shares with us what he has found it takes to bring about profound changes in our mental and emotional well being. There's no magic pill. Ultimately, only we can make the changes we desire in our life, but it is possible to use certain tools, including sound, to meaningfully support us in the process.  Dr. Martinez shares with us practical tools and practices we can start using today to optimize our own healing journey. Dr. David Perez-Martinez is an Integrative Psychiatrist, Therapeutic Sound Practitioner, researcher and lecturer. His work in the therapeutic use of sound dates back to 1977 when he utilized the voice as an instrument for self-awareness, empowerment and wellbeing. In addition to his medical degree, he is also a graduate student of Anthropology at the New School for Social Research where he studied under the world's foremost anthropologist on Shamanism, Dr. Michael Harner. A life long musician, Dr Perez-Martinez has taken deep interest in music, previously working with noted ethnomusicologist Dr. Verna Gillis on researching and publishing the native music of West Africa and South America. In clinical practice Dr. Perez-Martinez has completely integrated breathing exercises, mindfulness meditation, cognitive behavioral therapeutic techniques, physical exercise and therapeutic sound protocols with standard psychiatric care. His goal is to provide patients with self-empowerment tools and practices that can be utilized to complement and optimize treatment outcomes, decrease dependence on medications and to promote a greater sense of wellbeing.  Currently Dr. Perez Martinez divides his time between clinical practice, academic research, writing, teaching, lecturing and conducting workshops. Visit our website: https://ResonanceRising.co   

Welcome to the Wise Not Withered Podcast! This month's guest is Javi Martinez, who shares her incredible story about her gaming history, her experience being a trans-feminine, gender-fluid person, her spiritual and shamanic path, including her current work at the International School of Temple Arts, as faculty and event organizer and coordinator. Thank you so much, Javi Martinez, for joining us on the Wise Not Withered podcast! What is your age? Oh shit… Heh, my age is 54. 54, all right. And where did you grow up? Well, the first few years of my life, I grew up in Guatemala. And then we ended up moving to the United States roughly when I was nine or ten years old. Okay, and what brought you here? Just my family moved. My dad was working up here, and we ended up coming up to join him. Okay. And where do you currently live? I live in western Massachusetts, in a town called Amherst. Amherst, okay. How long have you been there? Since I was about ten years old! (laughs) Oh! Oh wow, so you moved to Guatemala… Well, off and on. I've moved to other areas nearby, and then ended up coming back here. Okay, so it's kinda been in that same area since ten years old. Okay, cool. Forty-something years, yeah. Yeah. Great. So I met your partner at a recent retreat. She mentioned that you're an avid gamer. Can you tell us about your gaming history? Well, let's see. I guess it's something that I've always liked. I've always liked playing games. Games have always been an important part of my life, just overall. And then yeah, when I was about nine or ten years old, I started playing tabletop games, like Dungeons & Dragons. And that was one of my favorite things, so I started doing that pretty religiously for a while. Then I also grew up in the time of arcades. There really wasn't home gaming systems. You know, we all had to like, save our quarters and run out to the video game arcade and play video games there. So my friends and I would do that. We would like, not eat lunch at school, and take our lunch money and go play video games after school. Wow! Yeah, so it's just been something I've always enjoyed. Then I got the original Atari, and then you know, kept playing video games at home. You know, as well as other games. And basically, once the Play Station came out, I've just been like, a loyal Play Station person. Yeah. What are some of your… The gems, yeah. The gems are mostly role-playing games. I just… Not having the time, or even the group of friends—we all had time to play tabletop role-playing. Once I wasn't able to do that, my desire and my love of role-playing games transferred over to video games. So I've played games like Dragon Age, Mass Effect, Skyrim. Those are my favorites. The Assassin's Creed Odyssey was really good. I really love that one as well. But yeah, mostly role-playing games are the ones I love. Mhm. Yeah, me too! I tend to gravitate toward those ones. I'm not very good at the shooters or the platforming games. Yeah, so I don't do like MMOs or go online with people. Yeah, for me it's about entering a fantasy world. Tied into that is my love of reading. I grew up reading fantasy books. So it's all woven together. Do you still read those kinds of books, or not as much? Not as much because of time, and other interests. But yeah, the past few months I did go back and re-read a few of my old favorites. So it was really nice to go back and re-read them. What made you decide to go re-read those books? Um… I'm not sure. I just basically have been playing video games a lot, and was getting sort of bored with that, and I was like oh yeah, reading! (laughs) I mean I've been reading other books, like spiritually-themed books. But yeah, I just felt like wow, I haven't done like, pleasure reading in a long time. Just sat down with a fun book and just devoured it. So that felt really good. Yeah, something a little more light. Yeah, exactly. That's pretty cool. So she also mentioned that you're a Guatemalan trans goddess! I love that title. She gives me all kinds of titles! (laughs) Yeah, “She's an avid gamer, trans goddess”, all these very, very fascinating things. Yeah, I'm so curious—the whole transitioning process, like identity, spirituality, social constructs, culture… Whatever you're comfortable sharing, I'm very curious! Well that's really open-ended! Yeah… I guess it's a funny thing. My transition is… I don't know if it's particularly unique, but I think it's different than most other people, because it was very much tied into my spirituality and my shamanic path. Okay. Where to begin… Yeah. Growing up, I didn't remember or know that… I'm like, so feminine and a woman inside. I didn't know I was a woman. I grew up thinking and feeling that I was a boy, and a man. Things like that. I knew I was different. Like I always had a funny sense that I wasn't like all my other friends, like I felt things that they didn't, feel things that they didn't feel, I would think differently… Yeah, I just thought okay, I'm just different. I'm just a weird person. But then when I started my… Really stepped into my spiritual path, and I started doing my shamanic work, like shamanic journeying, and really stepping forward into my shamanic path, I was called into service. One of my Patron Goddesses that has been with me my whole life stepped forward, and was like, okay, I want you to devote yourself to me, whole-heartedly. Like 100% devotion. And one of the rules or stipulations that she put, is that if I am to do this, I have to devote myself 100% and effectively do everything she asked, no right of refusal—which was, you know, pretty intense, to think of like okay, I want to be in devotion, I want to serve, and I want to do these things. But to have like… Yeah, to give everything over, to really do everything Spirit asked of me was a big step, and I had to really think about it for a while, and really feel into it, if it was something I was really willing to do. And yeah, so after a couple of months of meditating on it and really feeling into it, I was like okay, I guess this is something I need to do. And she told me that you know, it was my choice. If I do it, it would be really challenging and difficult, but also very rewarding. And if I didn't do it, that I could go on living a regular, boring life. And the more I thought about it, I was like, I didn't want to have a boring life, and I do want to be a healer, and do all these things… And if I don't do this, and I don't gain the skills, what's gonna happen in the future if those skills are needed? Like, I have a daughter, like what if my daughter needed some form of healing, and because I chose to just be a regular, boring… Call it a “muggle”, you know, and I didn't have access to that divine connection to provide what I needed to provide, I would regret it. So I thought well, I guess this is something I need to do. Yeah, so I did it, I held a ceremony, I did my devotion. And pretty much right after I devoted myself to her, she said, “You're a woman.” And I was like, “Excuse me? What do you mean, I'm a woman?” And she said, “You're a woman.” And I thought, “Okay, I don't know what the fuck that means.” (laughs) And I had to sit and meditate with that, and then she started giving me tasks. Like I had to get rid of all my old clothes. I had to go buy women's clothes. All these things that were really about feminizing me. So she started giving me all these tasks to have me really drop into more a feminine place. The more tasks she gave me, the more I realized wow, she is guiding me really to this thing of like… She says I'm a woman. So I started feeling into that. Like okay, I promised I'd do everything she asked. She said I'm a woman. Let me feel into that, what does this feel like for me? Really feel into it, am I? Am I really a woman? So I started doing like a deep dive with this feeling, with this idea… I went to other shaman people, shamanic practitioners, I went to psychics. I would go to different things, and I would ask like, “Okay, can you help me with this? Can you journey and find out, or can you get a reading for me? Am I really a woman?” I did that a few times, I'm like I need to double-check this. Maybe I'm going insane, let me go ask a few other people to see if this is congruent. And the answers were pretty much in alignment that there was something there for me to explore. So I'm like okay, I'm exploring this. And after… I don't know what it was, like six, seven months of doing tasks, like wearing make-up and doing different things, I did another journey, and this time she said, “Okay, now you're gonna go and get estrogen. You're gonna go get hormones.” And you know, that was a big step for me! I was like okay, I guess we're reaching a new level. And I still wasn't fully convinced I was a woman at the time. And how old were you at that point? It's been fifteen years, so… Yeah it's been about fifteen years. So like 40, 39? Yeah. 40, 39, yeah… Sixteen years… Anyways, so I went and spoke to my doctor. I mean, I knew all the things I needed to say to get the estrogen. And yeah, it was a very… It was like a big portal for me in my life and my transition and my sense of self, because the moment that I injected the estrogen for the first time, when the estrogen coursed through my body, it felt… Yeah, it really felt in my system like, I'm home. I'm home. And it really felt so much like home, and so much like… Like, this is what I've been looking for my whole life. This feeling is what I've been seeking my whole life and I didn't know it. You know it's almost like having that… Like my body always felt off, wrong… I always felt… I don't know what to call it, like… I never felt comfortable in my own skin, kind of a feeling. And it was a constant thing that I wasn't aware of until I had the estrogen, and then I was like oh my goodness, this is what I've been waiting for. This is it. This is it. This is home for me. I felt at home in my body, maybe for the first time. And yeah, I remember that as soon as I felt this, I looked up and I was like, “You were right!” I had this moment of, “You were right.” So that was how it began. It was not like I had any idea that that's what I was doing… Yeah, up to that point I had doubts. Even after that point, I had periods of doubts. Even now! (laughs) Even now there's still moments where I question my gender. You know, people say that gender is fluid, and it changes with whatever throughout your life… I'm not sure if that's the case or not, but for me there's definitely been elements of fluidity, particularly in the first half of my transition. I did go through periods of time where I felt like I was more trans feminine, but gender fluid, and I would flow back and forth. Hm! How would that show up, like in a day-to-day thing? It could be day to day, it could be minute to minute. It could be situational. Part of it is that I do carry forty-plus years of living as a man in my system, in my body, in my muscle memory, in my brain. Biologically speaking, you know, testosterone shaped my brain. The testosterone brain and the estrogen brain are very different on many levels. There's different neural pathways that run through the brains, dictated by hormones. So I have all the masculine—I don't know if masculine is the right word… All the testosterone neural pathways, and then I got and formed—my brain got reshaped, with all the estrogen neural pathways. So my brain does some weird things sometimes. (laughs) So yeah, I mean, it's… Hm. I'm trying to think of a way to explain it that makes sense. At times, like in the past, like the first half of my transition, I would say that I typically shifted within the spectrum of what I would consider my identity based on if I was feeling masculine or feminine. So if I stepped into a real masculine space, it was almost like everything just sorta shifted, and I would step into that place. You know, like I was before my transition. It was a full shift. You know, body mannerisms, the way I spoke, the way I carried myself, the way I sit, the way I talk. It just becomes very much like that. And then when I was feeling more feminine, I would flow more into like a soft, feminine place, where I could feel my identity as a woman more fully. So I was like going back and forth based on how I felt within the masculine-feminine polarities and dynamics that are within me. I mean, everybody has them. Right. Everybody has them, but within me it would cause shifts in how I felt about myself. How I felt about myself in the moment. And that still happens periodically. And yeah… There's times that I just feel, like I feel my body, and I'm like “Is this right for me?” I don't know… There's moments of questioning. It's interesting, like sometimes I don't realize I've made a shift until I'm talking to someone about something. And then my language sometimes gives me a clue. For example, as an educator, if I was to be talking about let's call it male psychology or male health, male sexuality, or growing up that way, or something… And I'd be talking, and I might shift into language of like… Including myself, like “We often feel this way when…” or things like that. And when that comes out, sometimes I'm like “Oh. I'm a ‘we' with this now. Okay, that's interesting…” And there's other times that I'm not aware of it, that someone will use my pronouns, of like she or her, that don't feel good in my system. And someone will refer to me in that way and I'll constrict and be like whoa, that's not me. And then I'll be like okay, that's weird, I didn't realize… I don't feel good being a she/her right now. And it makes me feel like, “Am I a he/him?” Where am I on the pronoun spectrum? But it's not like a conscious thing, like I wake up and go hey, I'm gonna be this. It's just how I am just going through my day, there's little indicators that tell me, you're more this way on the spectrum today, or in this moment. And a lot of times it's those things… Even though the majority of the time, when I'm going through my day, when people misgender me, and call me “sir” or a he/him, it hurts… You know, it hurts, and I know I'm over here. And so it's more situations and external reflections that give me an indicator as to where I am in the moment. But I would say the majority of the time, I'm definitely in the trans feminine identity. A lot of times it's easier for me to say I'm a trans-woman to people, than to say oh I'm trans-feminine but sometimes I'm fluid, and da-da-da… And like, it just turns into this big, huge, confusing thing, and if 99% of the time she/her pronouns make me happy, I just say hey, great. Just please use she/her pronouns, because 99% of the time they make me happy, and it's so much easier to say I'm a woman. And I am. I mean, even as far back as February, just a couple months ago, I was going through a questioning period. I was going on shamanic journeys, and getting help from other practitioners, to figure out like… What is my gender? Who am I? I was going through one of those questioning periods. And at the end of the day, the answer I got through all of the guidance I got and journeys I did, was that I am a woman. So I am. Yeah… It's complicated. It's simple but complicated. (laughs) Yeah, I can understand that! Can you talk more about the shamanic journey? What started you, what got you interested? I'm sure that's a whole thing too! Well, I've always been interested in the metaphysical, the spiritual… When I went through adolescence, I was interested in the Occult. I was always interested in those kinds of things. You know, I read books and practiced basic rituals. And you know, Pagan things, as I was going through adolescence into adulthood, and that's always been important to me. But yeah, it started with… Okay. I have to give you a little bit of background. I'm a licensed mental health counselor. And I used to work in a juvenile detention center, working with delinquent kids. And I did that for almost twenty-five years. And I was at a conference that was based around the treatment of sex offenders. At this conference, there was a clinician that was also a shamanic healer, who worked in the treatment of sex offenders using Native American healing ceremonies as part of his practice. And so he was giving a presentation, and I was like “Yeah, that's my shit right there. I need to be in this. I need to know about this.” And so I sat in this class, and he spoke about you know, living in Africa, and learning to be a shaman in Africa, a Sangoma, and he gave all these presentations and things that were amazing, and he even talked about shamanic healing for things like anxiety. And he led a healing circle for a shamanic healing ceremony, to help somebody who was there who had anxiety. So I participated and witnessed this ceremony, and the whole time that he was speaking, the whole time this class was happening, and during the ceremony, I felt like lightning was going through my body. There was so much energy coursing through my body throughout this whole class, that I was just like “Damn, I need to look into this. I need to do this. This is amazing!” I could feel it. It's so… In me! I had to do it. So I took some of the recommended books that he had listed on his thing. I think I might have ordered them from Amazon, I don't remember. But yeah, I just took the books, started reading. I started going to drumming and journeying circles near my house, that other shamanic practitioners were doing. And so I just started journeying and connecting to my spirit guides. Building relationships with my spirit guides. And then yeah, the more I did it, the more it felt alive in me. And that's when my teacher, my spirit guide, my Goddess, who I'd been building a relationship with shamanically—I already had a relationship with her before, when I was in my Pagan… For lack of a better term, growing up Pagan. Yeah, she stepped forward, and was like, I want you to devote yourself. So I devoted myself… And yeah, it's just gone from there. Yeah. And so I'm curious what the whole devotion thing… What all does that entail? And I guess, what purpose does it serve for you, too? Well, what it entails is being in service. So it's not just being in service to her, but it basically means being in service to the Earth, being in service to people, being in service to our collective. In essence, I'm a priestess. And as a priestess, I'm here to serve. And that may look different ways at different times to different people. You know, I may be doing ceremonies in nature for Mother Earth, that have to do with healing, water, or connecting to trees. Cleaning up trash, I do that. (Laughs) Or, it could be going on journeys for people that need help, need questions answered, need healing. It could mean doing Reiki or energy healing on someone that needs healing. It could be… Yeah, numerous things. Part of my path, part of being in service is also being a teacher, being a presenter, being an event coordinator. There's a lot of areas where I'm in service. What does it mean for me? It means a lot of things! Like for one thing, it meant me finding who I really am. And ultimately, I will say that my transition was hard. I was terrified. I was terrified to transition. And especially in this world where there's so much hate toward trans and queer people… I mean right now you know the Republican right wing agenda is all anti-trans. Everything is anti-trans. There's politicians calling for us to be eradicated. There's all kinds of crazy stuff. So yeah, I was terrified to do so, not just for the world, but within myself. I had internal fear about doing the transition as well. Right. You know, coming out, and just everything. And so I really feel like if I had not promised to do everything she asked, I probably wouldn't have done it. And I think that Spirit, the Divine, knew that at this point in my life and who I was and where I was in life and everything, that I needed to be fully devoted with no right of refusal, for me to do the things I needed to do. And to really step into myself, into my power, into being authentic. Because I think if I didn't have that, I would have been too afraid. Yeah. Yeah. So I think that that's one of the things that served me, as hard as it was! Yeah, I mean I'm living… (laughs) I live a crazy life! Most people would consider it crazy. You know, I don't think I would have had the courage to step into it and do all of the things that I do if I didn't have this… Yeah, this place of being in service. And feeling like I have this spiritual safety net—that I can jump into all these things, knowing that I'm supported, that I'm doing the right thing, if that makes sense. If I have Spirit telling me to do something, and it's spirits that are my guides and teachers that I have a close relationship to, I feel safe that this is the right thing for me. So it's nice to have guidance. So many people in this world wander around, like looking for a purpose, looking for, “What the hell am I doing with myself? Why am I here? What's my purpose?” Mid-life crises. All these things. And for me, it's been handed to me in a sense. Like, here you go, this is what you're doing, like it or not. And half the time, I haven't liked it cause it's been really hard, and painful. Having to also face and heal all my trauma, you know… I needed to heal all my trauma, so that I can better serve and heal other people's trauma—has not been easy. But it's been rewarding. It's like my Goddess said, I mean it hasn't been easy, it's been challenging, but it has been very rewarding. And continues to be very rewarding. Yeah, I can resonate with a lot of that. You mentioned drumming, and journeys? What exactly is a shamanic journey? I have heard that term before—can you describe it a bit more? Yeah… Let me see if I can summarize this quickly. Okay. So when I speak in terms of Michael Harner, and his school and foundation of shamanic studies… Michael Harner was an anthropologist that traveled around the world and lived with many indigenous cultures, and eventually became a shaman. He was welcomed by the village shamans into their mysteries. The more he traveled around the world, the more he realized that universally, all the shamanic cultures around the world do the same things. They may have different flavors of how they do it. They may have different techniques that vary in appearance or flavor but ultimately, all the shamanic practices are the same, or similar. And so he called it Core Shamanism. So this foundation of shamanic studies teaches what he calls Core Shamanism. And so in Core Shamanism, the idea is that people go into ecstatic states—altered states of consciousness, where we communicate with spirits, with entities, with trees, with the Earth, with the seasons, with elements… And there's different ways of doing it. Everything from dancing, to fasting, to vision quests… You know, going out in nature for a few days with no food… It could be going into a dark cave for two days, in darkness… There's all these ways that universally, people have done these things. Plant medicines. Every culture around the world uses some form of mushroom or plant medicine, to… Or you know, frogs, or whatever. There's different nature medicines that help open the mind, and expand consciousness, to communicate with Spirit—that's spiritual growth. But ultimately, to narrow it down, what he found is that people can do this naturally without medicines, without doing anything else—through drumming. Oh yeah, I should mention breath work—breath work is a big way to also enter these states of consciousness. But yeah, so drumming, where you just take a drum, and beat it at a particular speed or frequency, has a particular vibration that is encoded in our DNA. Every human being across the globe, it has been proven in studies, that if you just sit and close your eyes, and listen to a drum, just beating, and you just relax, it will put your mind into a trance state. I forget what it's called, like the theta state, where we dream. I forget what it is, if it's beta or theta state, I can't remember. Yeah, I'm not sure. So basically, people that are awake, that are just sitting and listening to drumming, if they just allow themselves to relax, they will automatically go into this kind of mental wave length state where you can receive visions, or dreams. And every person can do it—it's part of our brain. Our brains are wired to do this, naturally. So effectively, it's in our DNA that we are all shamans, and that we can all do shamanic journeys, just from using a drum. Just like we can all do it through breath work. Like if we do the Wim Hof method, or the shamanic breathwork. There's different types of breathwork—holotropic breathwork. All those kinds of things. It's naturally in our systems, in our brains, that when we do these things, this happens. So everybody can do this naturally. And I think we all did it naturally, two thousand-plus years ago, before the advent of the Judeo-Christian religions, that told us that we needed to go to a church, to talk to a priest, and the priest could talk to God for us, and that we couldn't do it ourselves. We've been disempowered, and disconnected from Source, and disconnected from Spirit. But we all have it. So yeah, shamanic journeys can come in many forms. Like ayahuasca or mushrooms, or it can come through holotropic breathwork. But I started with drumming, because that's the most basic, most foundational one, where you really don't have to do anything but sit, and listen to the drum. And then there's guidance, where for shamanic journeys, we do use… People do use their imagination. Like visualization. Like if you go to some psychic circles, and people take you through a guided meditation, where someone is guiding you, down a hall and down some stairs, and through a door, and into a room, and what do you see in the room. And so a guided meditation is very similar, where you have someone guiding you through the experience, but when you learn to do a shamanic journey, you're doing it for yourself. So you imagine yourself going into a cave, and following the cavern down deeper and deeper and deeper, to go into what's called lower world. In shamanic cosmology, there's upper world and lower world. And middle world—the middle world is where we live in. And the upper world is where, traditionally, the spirits that are human-shaped are found, like ancestors, passed loved ones. Some people might say deities. Basically the human-shaped, humanoid-type teachers and guides are usually found in the upper world. And when you go into the lower world, that's where you connect with plant and animal spirits, like your animal spirit guides, like your Power Animal. Okay. So you visualize yourself going down into this, or you visualize yourself climbing a ladder or climbing a tree. Like the World Tree imagery. People talk about the World Tree—that was usually what the shamans used to travels the worlds. So yeah, you follow the path to where you're trying to go. You imagine it, you visualize it, and you visualize yourself walking in those directions, and eventually you cross a threshold, be it a doorway, an archway, the pearly gates into heaven. I like to use the analogy of Jack and the bean stalk. Like Jack climbed a beanstalk, all the way up into the clouds, and then Jack climbed through a cloud, and when he came out on the other side of the cloud, he was in a different world. He could stand on the cloud, and there was like castles and geese that laid golden eggs, and all these things. So there's usually a threshold. And when you cross that threshold and enter the spirit world, is usually when your imagination sort of isn't… It's no longer like… Something will happen, like Spirit will interact with you in some way… That you'll sit there and go, “Okay, I'm in the spirit world now, because there's no way I would have dreamed this up.” You know, your imagination only takes you so far. Our imagination only has so much in terms of creativity, in these moments, that when you step into the spirit world, something will happen with the environment, with you know, an animal or something that's gonna be so weird, that you go, “Okay, I'm here. I'm with spirit now, because there's no way my imagination would have done this.” So it's hard to explain, but that's how it feels. It's like, yeah, I didn't imagine that. So I know that something's happening. That's usually the indicators for when you're in the spirit world. So Spirit lets you know, “Okay, you're here, let me show you this weird thing so you know you're here.” It's almost like lucid dreaming, where something weird happens and you're like “Oh, I think I'm dreaming!” Something different, like an indicator. So basically, in a nut shell, that's shamanic journeying! (laughs) Yeah, interesting! Do you remember your first one? That's a really good question… I don't know if I remember my first one. Yeah… I was doing it so much, just trying to map out my worlds, and where all my guides were. That time, just meeting my spirit guides, I don't remember what my first one was. I know it was profound, because I went back! Again and again! I don't remember what it was that made it special or profound. Okay. So you did mention the Mystery School. Is it Neo-Tantra? Is that how you say it? I mentioned Michael Harner's foundation of shamanic studies. They offer training, like two or three year apprenticeship for shamanic studies. I just want to throw a plug out there: it is a foundation that, when people do go and pay for their programs, the money does go to indigenous cultures, and to indigenous shamans, to help keep all these shamanic practices alive, different cultures in the world. I just want to say that because it is important, something that we need to do. But yeah, I do belong to a mystery school! Yeah, what is that? What does that mean? I belong to a mystery school that's called the International School of Temple Arts. I am a faculty for the International School of Temple Arts, or ISTA for short. And we are a… Hm. It's like defining who we are is always a changing thing. Yeah, we operate within the realm of sacred sexuality, and do utilize elements of tantra, taoist teachings, shamanism, Buddhism, and so many other spiritual practices into one melting pot of things. And really, it is about uncovering you know, the mystery of what it means to be here, in this life. The mystery of life. The mystery of love. The mystery of sexuality. The mystery of the divine, the mystery of Source. Where everybody came from. You know, what is God? Like, the Native American tribes referred to God, or, you know, as the Great Mystery. It's a mystery. The Divine is a mystery. So we're a Mystery School that delves into these deep things. Like delving into Shadow—shadow work. Delving into darkness and light, and really all that it means to be human, and spiritual, and sexual. So while people wanted to classify us as tantra, because we fell into the Neo-tantric umbrella where people think of sacred sexuality in that way. While we adhere to some tantric practices like sound, breath, and movement, and many of our teachers are tantra teachers as well, that's not effectively who we are. So we started coining the term Sexual Shamanism. So what we do is sexual shamanism, which is different than tantra, because it's a different flavor. Like tantra comes from India, and has this rich tradition, which… There is a lot of cultural appropriation, and spiritual appropriation that has happened, within Neo-tantra communities, and even within ISTA where we've taken things from the tantra traditions of India, and we've utilized them and changed them, and you know, adapted them to what we do. But yeah, so we basically call it sexual shamanism. And again, it's difficult to explain in a short period of time because so much of it is a mystery, because it's so different for everybody that comes to our trainings. Do you do like, one-on-one, or are there group classes, or is it mostly individual? Yeah, we do group offers. For the most part, we do trainings. We do week-long intensives. The first… We'll call it the starting point, the level one, is called the Spiritual Sexual Shamanic Experience. And so I facilitate those trainings. And this experience is… Even though we have a core curriculum, everybody that goes through it experiences something different, because everybody is on their own journey. And you know, we have a feeling, or a sense, or a belief that everybody that comes to our trainings gets exactly what they need. So it has that shamanic feel, that for some people, they get some things like where… They open up sexually in ways that they didn't know they could. Other people receive healing from trauma. Other people just go deeper into their own spiritual practice. Other people basically develop a stronger sense of self and identity. And yeah, the primary core of the level one has to do with sovereignty, personal sovereignty and self-empowerment. So that looks different to everybody that comes. So there's this level one, which is about self-empowerment, then there's other trainings. One that's being renamed into Soul Initiation. We used to call it the level two, and it used to be called the Spiritual Sexual Shamanic Initiation, Level Two. So the first is the experience, the second is the initiation. Now we're taking the “level two” part of it out, and just calling it a Soul Initiation, I believe—the name is still being worked out. Because, too many people felt like… You know, in our Western culture, we have you know, first grade, second grade, third grade. So people thought “I'm gonna do level one, then I'm gonna do level two.” like a progression. And it's not like that. It's two separate things that aren't linear. It's about the self, or it's about killing the ego. And really going into deeper initiations: death initiations, sexual rebirth initiations… So it's a totally different thing. And then there are other trainings that are… There's another one that has to do with really… The core teaching of it is disillusionment, and being disillusioned with the mystery school, with ISTA, with everything. Being disillusioned with things in a way that if everything is falling apart around you, can you still hold your center? Can you still hold your ground? Can you still stay grounded with who you are, in your mission in life, in your purpose, and continuing to do what you're here to do, even as everything else is falling apart around you? Even as the world is collapsing in on you, know you can do this. “I'm gonna go change the world!” There's gonna be that push-back, like “No, this is radically different, this is bad, you can't do this” because of the old belief systems. How can you sit there in the fire and still hold your center and continue plodding forth? So that training is that piece. And then we have the practitioner training, which is really becoming a healer, a sexual healer, within the frameworks and teachings of what we do, within ISTA, that framework and philosophy of healing. Yeah. How was the transition from, you said you were a mental health counselor, then you started going the shaman route… Like, was it kinda gradual, or did you make an abrupt switch? What did that look like? Well it was a gradual thing. I continued to work, I continued to work at my job while I was an apprentice at ISTA, working toward becoming an ISTA faculty as I learned and healed and worked in the field, in all these trainings. And then it just got to a point where… I reached a point of no return, where my soul just felt like I couldn't be in my job anymore. I couldn't continue to do that work. I needed to leave that job so that I could follow a path that's more soul-aligned. Right. I think my job was definitely soul-aligned for that period of my life, you know, healing and helping all these kids in needs, where I was saving lives. I did save a lot of lives. I have a lot of love for the kids I worked with, and that population. I feel like at some point I'm gonna go back and do more work with that population somehow. I just don't know how or when. But yeah, when I was at my office, even though I was doing good work, I felt stifled and trapped, and I just knew my soul was like, no you need to do something else, something bigger, something grander, something beyond this. And so that's what I'm doing now. I'm out creating events, I'm a training organizer. I organize trainings and events for other teachers and other people. I was organizing for ISTA, so I would help bring ISTA trainings to different places as an organizer. And I'm an ISTA faculty, and I'm teaching the ISTA Level One. So above and beyond that, I'm feeling a call to be a shamanic counselor. I don't know what else to call it. Open myself up to seeing people individually, one-on-one, which would be a variation of coaching, and counseling, therapy, and shamanic work, as well as healing work if needed. Be it Reiki, or even body work, like I did complete the ISTA practitioner training and I have skills in different healing modalities. So it's whatever is needed. That's what I'm doing now. Okay, nice. Wow… I feel like I need to just take all of that in for a second. Thank you for sharing all of that. Wow. I feel like the last questions I wrote seem kinda silly, like “Okay, what are some of your hobbies?” (laughs) But yeah I guess, kinda related to hobbies… It does seem like the work you do is very deep. I would guess that it might be very draining, too. Like, how do you… You did mention light reading. How do you balance that? How do you not take that home with you, you know? Well, I mean, I would say that part of it is that I use tools to help release things… Release energies, stuck energies within me. Tools that I teach at ISTA for example, as well as other tools that my beloved has been teaching me as well. So we work together in different ways to help release things. There's times I have to come home and just have decompression periods where I need to just sit and relax… That's basically it. I do need some down time. But yeah, I don't know. It's not like really… I don't know, I think I do push myself a little bit more than I should, but a lot of times it's something that I love doing, so then I'm like, “Yeah, let's do it!” Yeah! All right, let's see… What are some things that you're looking forward to in the near future? The near future? Yeah! Wow… There's a few things that I'm really excited about. I mean obviously, one is I'm gonna be… I'm working on an oracle deck. Yeah, and I have a friend of mine that's doing the artwork for it. Okay! I'm like, in my second edit of the description of all the cards and everything. So I feel like pretty soon I'm gonna see about getting it published, or do self-publishing. I don't know how it's gonna go yet, but that's something I'm excited about! In a little bit over a week, on the 24th [of April], I fly out to California. I'm gonna be teaching ISTA out in Northern California. Where specifically? I don't know the name of the venue, but it's about an hour and a half from San Francisco. North or south? North. Okay. I actually grew up an hour south of San Francisco. Yeah, so I'm gonna be out there teaching ISTA. Cool! And then… Something else that I'm really excited about, in June, I have a training up here in upstate New York called the Shamanic Kink Immersion that I'm organizing, and assisting, and being a part of. So that's up here in upstate New York. So I'm excited to organize and help create this event. And then, in July, at the same place in upstate New York, I'm gonna be teaching another ISTA training. Okay! So yeah! If your viewers want to come meet me in person, they can come to upstate New York, and yeah, get a taste! (laughs) Yeah, that's great! That does sound pretty exciting! Cool, well those are all the questions I have! That was so much. So much really interesting stuff. Is there anything else you wanted to talk about that I didn't ask about? Talk about… Um… I'm not sure. You know, to come around full circle to this originally being an interview about gamers and people my age that play video games… Well it's not just that. I wanted to just interview older, interesting women doing interesting things. Yeah. So definitely yeah, I'm excited for the new Diablo game that's coming out soon. I'm excited for the Baldur's Gate III game that's coming out in August. So the makers of Dragon Age, many years ago, created Baldur's Gate I and II for PC, like twenty years ago. And now, there's a new Baldur's Gate III coming out. And what I really love about it, besides the fact that it has beautiful graphics, great storytelling… I mean so much of it is impressive… The artistry of it is incredible, and the storytelling… It's that the makers, Larian Studios, are actually doing everything in their power to make the game as close to Dungeons and Dragons 5E core rules. And to make the game feel like it's a tabletop role-playing game, even though you're playing a video game. Huh! So their goal is to make it feel like you're immersed in a tabletop game, not just playing a video game. So it's really incredible. Really, the storytelling… The way it's done, like if you're playing a tabletop role-playing game, when you do checks and abilities, it actually shows a little box where a twenty-sided die rolls, or you know, six-sided dice rolls, to really see if you're successful in your actions. And then, you can play multi-player with friends, too, so you can go on campaigns with three or four of your friends. Right now it's only in early-access, but the new game is coming out, and I'm super excited for that! Yeah, cool! Sounds good! So that's the other things I'm excited about! Upcoming video games. Yeah, nice! Cool. Well yeah, thank you so much! This was a really great interview. Thanks for sharing so much of your story. Thank you! Yeah, until I put up my own website, which I'm working on at this moment, people can find my profile on the ISTA website, which is ista.life. You can find all the trainings, and all the faculty, and I have a profile there. I have my own website for the trainings I'm organizing that also has some information about me, which neistatrainings.com. So that's the simplest way to find me. Find me on Facebook, you know, find me on Instagram. Yeah, what's your Instagram username? I think it's my full name. I'm on my phone right now… It's yeah, @javi_martinez_stahl.

In this video, Colleen and Robyn welcome Lauri Shainsky.  You can experience some different Shamanic Sounds. Shamanic Sound with a metal bowl and crystal wand. “Raised by redwoods” in Northern California, Lauri's formative years spent at camp set her trajectory for a life committed to Nature. She began facilitating mountain camp adventures in 1978, during which she ceremonially vowed to commit her life to serving others and Earth. Lauri's time studying ecology (BA from UCLA, MS from UC Davis & Ph.D from OSU) expanded her insights and awe of Nature and Her profoundly intricate perfection. Lauri's sacred vow led her to start a nonprofit organization teaching young people and adults about ecology in the outdoors. There she enjoyed teaching birding by ear and bird language, animal tracking, terrestrial and stream ecology. Her Portland State University professorship in education and service-learning expanded innovations in outdoor education. In 1998 Lauri dove deeply into spirituality at LightSong School of Shamanic Studies, along with Michael Harner, Tom Cowan, and Betsy Bergstrom. She furthered her sound related studies with Tom Kenyon and Jonathan Goldman.  For two decades, Lauri carried the songs for LightSong, taught shamanic sound healing and became one of the primary elders for the school. She continues to teach courses, lead ceremony, and see clients.  You can find her at:  http://shamanicsoundhealing.com. Lauri has a rich body of shamanic sound work that seeks to help people curate their own spiritual development, healing, and transformation. Her spirit-guided sound art contributes to shifts in our physical and metaphysical lives, and provides soundtracks for personal ceremony and celebration. She has recorded 6 albums and will be recording her 7th one this month, for those who are supporting others in the processes of dying. Many of her sound art pieces can be found on:  http://Soundcloud.com/redstonesong https://www.youtube.com/@soulnoteshamanicsoundheali3321   *DISCLAIMER* This episode is not a substitute for seeking professional medical care but is offered for relaxation and stress reduction which support the body's natural healing capabilities. Reiki is a complement to and never a replacement for professional medical care. Colleen and Robyn are not licensed professional health care providers and urge you to always seek out the appropriate physical and mental help professional health care providers may offer. Results vary by individual. Colleen and Robyn can be reached at: ReikiLifestyle.com Contact Colleen: colleen@reikilifestyle.com Facebook: @reikilifestyle Instagram: @colleenbenelli Contact Robyn: robyn@reikilifestyle.com Facebook/Instagram: @robynbenellireiki

Quel est le rôle du discernement dans la protection contre les attaques spirituelles ? Références livres : « La voie du Chaman : manuel de pouvoir et de guérison » Michael Harner , éd.Mamaéditions 2011 ; "Un fantôme sur le divan", Stéphane Allix, éd.Albin Michel, 2022. « Développez vos facultés psychiques et spirituelles »; Serge Boutboul, éd Exergue. 2022 Retrouvez moi sur Youtube, instagram, & Linked in.Retrouvez tous mes accompagnements holistiques sur mes sites internet : Accompagnement reconversion et businessAccompagnement thérapie holistique

Tässä jaksossa Ella ja Ida haastattelevat vieraaksi saapunutta Nina Pyykköstä, joka on erikoispsykologi, psykoterapeutti, ekoterapeutti ja shamanismin harjoittaja. Jaksossa keskustellaan siitä, miten tieteen ja symbolityöskentelyn välille turhaan nykyään luodaan polarisaatiota puolin ja toisin. Lisäksi Ella, Ida ja Nina juttelevat shamanismista ja siitä, kuinka me ihan oikeasti tarvitaan sekä oikeaa että vasenta aivopuoliskoa – siis ei-rationaalisuutta ja rationaalisuuteen pohjaavaa päättelykykyä – voidaksemme hyvin ja tulkitaksemme tarot-kortteja vaikuttavasti ja monipuolisesti. Tervetuloa kuuntelemaan!Lisätietoja Ninasta ja hänen työstään löydät sivulta terra-imaginatio.fi.Jaksossa mainittua:The Foundation for Shamanic Studies Europe (https://www.shamanism.eu/en/core-shamanism)Michael Harner 1980: The Way of the ShamanIain McGilchrist mm. The Master and His EmissaryC.G. Jung“Mitä tarot kertoo sinusta?” HS (7.4.2022) https://www.hs.fi/hyvinvointi/art-2000008665804.htmlPodcastin musiikki: WatR, PixabayLöydät Ellan ja Idan löydät myös Instagramista:@tarotwisdomii (Ella)@idaniittyleinikki (Ida)sekä heidän omilta verkkosivuiltaan:tarotwisdomii.comidaniittyleinikki.com

Welcome back to The Multidimensional Journey Podcast everyone! Thank you for everyone's continued support! Episode 213: Hamilton Souther, Ayahuascero, Visionary, Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, Inventor, & Incredible Human Wow! I am so, so excited for today's guest! I have been following Hamilton's work since 2016 and I cannot wait for you to go on this journey with us (no Ayahuasca required). I originally found out about his work by watching the documentary Metamorphosis on youtube (link below) and have always been intrigued by his initial awakening and impressed by his dedication to the path of Ayahuasca. In this episode: Hamilton takes us through his initial journey of his awakening, initially working with trance states before ever working with Ayahuasca to his very first experience with Ayahuasca, to how he commands a room as an Ayahuascero, we also get into what he is currently creating with new offerings at Blue Morpho (including a new Dieta center as well as training & mentorship for Ayahuasca) + lots on his new startups with NFTs, Crypto, & Web 3. You will want to listen to the end as Hamilton graces us with an Icaro (amazing by the way). Thank you Hamilton again for being on the podcast! Please, please, please check out all his offerings below! I just purchased a couple of his books and already on a journey with just his words on a page, amazing! I recommend The Journey of One & The Mystical Secrets of Ayahuasca Part 2 & Metamorphosis on YouTube. All links below & thank you again Hamilton for your wisdom, courage, & incredible heart, & everything you are doing for Humanity

REV. RINA C RABASSA - Radiant Heart Ministries - Radiant Heart Ministries was founded 1n 2009 by Rev. Rina C Rabassa out of a desire to put a lifetime of work into a cohesive framework from which to share and assist others on their spiritual path. Ordained in the Order of Melchizedek since 1996, she is also a Master Teacher / Practitioner of Usui and Karuna Reiki. With a background in world spiritual traditions and a serious interest in alternative healing modalities she is able to assist you in the most suitable way for your particular need at any given time. She is experienced in Aromatherapy / Flower Essence therapy and the use of Crystals for enhanced healing practices as well. She has trained with Michael Harner in Basic Shamanic Practices, initiated into Magnified Healing and Golden Light, has received Bija Mantra Activations and DNA encodements.... and more - all of which she puts to work at your service! An experienced Inspirational/Motivational speaker, Rina has performed numerous services in her role as Minister that include Weddings, Baby Blessings, Life Transition Services(Funerals), Reiki for the Terminally Ill(in -hospital services) Reiki for Birth and Delivery,Reiki for Animals, Rites of Passage Ceremonies,House Blessings, Space Clearing and Spiritual Life Coaching*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Hey y'all hope you had a great Labor Day weekend, I'm a little late for this Deep Dive but man we are going real deep this time, here is a full audo rendition of Michael Harner's classic canonical book on shamanism "The Way of The Shaman". This book was -for millions of young psychonauts-our first serious introduction to shamanism (after the fantasy books of Carlos Casteneda) and it still stands up today. From Wikipedia: Michael James Harner (April 27, 1929 – February 3, 2018) was an anthropologist, educator and author. His 1980 book, The Way of the Shaman: a Guide to Power and Healing,[1] has been foundational in the development and popularization of Core Shamanism as a path of personal development for adherents of neoshamanism.[2] He also founded the Foundation for Shamanic Studies. From Amazon: This classic on shamanism pioneered the modern shamanic renaissance. It is the foremost resource and reference on shamanism. Now, with a new introduction and a guide to current resources, anthropologist Michael Harner provides the definitive handbook on practical shamanism – what it is, where it came from, how you can participate. "Wonderful, fascinating… Harner really knows what he's talking about."CARLOS CASTANEDA "An intimate and practical guide to the art of shamanic healing and the technology of the sacred. Michael Harner is not just an anthropologist who has studied shamanism; he is an authentic white shaman."STANILAV GROF, author of 'The Adventure Of Self Discovery' "Harner has impeccable credentials, both as an academic and as a practising shaman. Without doubt (since the recent death of Mircea Eliade) the world's leading authority on shamanism."NEVILL DRURY, author of 'The Elements of Shamanism'

Colleen Deatsman is the co-author of Seeing in the Dark: Claim you Own Shamanic Power Now and in the Coming Age (Red Wheel Weiser, 2009), author of three books, Energy for Life: Connect with the Source (Llewellyn, 2006), Inner Power: Six Techniques for Increased Energy and Self-Healing (Llewellyn, 2005), Naked To My Soul: How I Beat Chronic Illness, and numerous articles. She is a frequent contributor to several local and statewide publications on health and wellness, self-healing, Reiki, spiritual enlightenment, and shamanism. Colleen is a healer. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Shamanic Practitioner, Licensed Social Worker, Reiki Master, Certified Hypnotherapist, and Certified Alternative Healing Consultant. She has a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Michigan State University and is a graduate of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies 3 year intensive program with Michael Harner and Sandra Ingerman, soul retrieval intensive with Sandra Ingerman, 2 year intensive shamanic teacher training with Sandra Ingerman, and numerous concentrated intensives and on-going shamanic trainings with various well-known and unknown teachers. Colleen has been exploring health and wellness, spiritual development and personal growth, and incorporating these learnings into therapy and workshop trainings since 1981. She is the owner and sole practitioner of the private practice Circle of Life in Mason, MI and Bloomsburg, PA offering alternative healing and counseling services. Colleen is a teacher of the healing arts. Techniques from Seeing in the Dark, Energy for Life and Inner Power are the foundation of "The Deatsman Program", a comprehensive training program of energizing, self-healing, self-discovery, spirit-connecting, and self-actualization currently being offered through the internet and numerous hospitals, bookstores, churches, and health and wellness centers nationally. In these dynamic experiential weekend trainings, students learn step-by-step techniques that they can easily apply to their everyday lives to uncover and reverse the causal factors of imbalances such as energy loss, fatigue, depression, anxiety, addiction, and illness. - www.redwheelweiser.com

Colleen Deatsman is the co-author of Seeing in the Dark: Claim you Own Shamanic Power Now and in the Coming Age (Red Wheel Weiser, 2009), author of three books, Energy for Life: Connect with the Source (Llewellyn, 2006), Inner Power: Six Techniques for Increased Energy and Self-Healing (Llewellyn, 2005), Naked To My Soul: How I Beat Chronic Illness, and numerous articles. She is a frequent contributor to several local and statewide publications on health and wellness, self-healing, Reiki, spiritual enlightenment, and shamanism. Colleen is a healer. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Shamanic Practitioner, Licensed Social Worker, Reiki Master, Certified Hypnotherapist, and Certified Alternative Healing Consultant. She has a Master's Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Michigan State University and is a graduate of the Foundation for Shamanic Studies 3 year intensive program with Michael Harner and Sandra Ingerman, soul retrieval intensive with Sandra Ingerman, 2 year intensive shamanic teacher training with Sandra Ingerman, and numerous concentrated intensives and on-going shamanic trainings with various well-known and unknown teachers. Colleen has been exploring health and wellness, spiritual development and personal growth, and incorporating these learnings into therapy and workshop trainings since 1981. She is the owner and sole practitioner of the private practice Circle of Life in Mason, MI and Bloomsburg, PA offering alternative healing and counseling services. Colleen is a teacher of the healing arts. Techniques from Seeing in the Dark, Energy for Life and Inner Power are the foundation of "The Deatsman Program", a comprehensive training program of energizing, self-healing, self-discovery, spirit-connecting, and self-actualization currently being offered through the internet and numerous hospitals, bookstores, churches, and health and wellness centers nationally. In these dynamic experiential weekend trainings, students learn step-by-step techniques that they can easily apply to their everyday lives to uncover and reverse the causal factors of imbalances such as energy loss, fatigue, depression, anxiety, addiction, and illness. - www.redwheelweiser.com

Angie Chek wears many healing hats. She's a holistic lifestyle coach and also teaches others how to coach through the https://chekinstitute.com/ (Chek Institute). Angie has a masters in nutrition, bachelors in biology and a few different certifications and degrees in Energy Medicine and biogeometry. She is also a shamanistic practitioner after going through the 3 year Michael Harner's shaman school. Which is what today's episode is diving into —healing with modern shamanism. She is very astute in many different types of science and healing modalities. One of the things we love most about Angie is her warmth and heart for helping others get to the root of different issues in life -physical health, spiritual, energetic, and everything in between. And in this episode, like all of our episodes, we do not shy away from some controversial topics —like circumcision, conscious parenting, vaccines, and then of course shamanism. Whatever your thoughts or current beliefs about shamanism, my guess is that after this conversation you will come away with some new insights. CONNECT WITH ANGIE: https://chekinstitute.com/ (Website) // https://www.instagram.com/1anginator/ (IG) ANGIE'S CONSCIOUS PARENTING BOOK LIST: The Conscious Parent by Shefali Tsabary Healing Stories For Challenging Behavior by Susan Perrow Beyond The Rainbow Bridge by Barbara J. Patterson No Bad Kids by Janet Lansbury The Mama Natural Week by Week Guide to Pregnancy + Childbirth by Genevieve Howland LINKS + DISCOUNTS https://my.captivate.fm/www.themedicin.com/products (Immune Intel AHCC) Optimal Carnivore (discount: themedicin) https://www.shopog.com/ShoppingCart/index.cfm?FuseAction=CategoryShop&CategoryID=104&ParentCategoryID=15&OwnerID=10002263906 (Our favorite Reishi KING Coffee) https://my.captivate.fm/www.organifishop.com (Organifi) (20% discount: MIMIFIT) See all our favorite products on http://www.themedicin.com/medicincabinet (The Medicin Cabinet) CONNECT WITH US http://www.themedicin.com (Our website) https://www.instagram.com/mimi_themedicin/ (Mimi's IG) // https://www.instagram.com/the_chasen_one/ (Chase's IG) // https://www.instagram.com/themedicinpodcast/ (The Medicin IG) Sound from https://www.zapsplat.com/ (Zapsplat.com)

Angie Chek is a holistic lifestyle coach and she teach others how to be a coach. The Chek institute offers three levels of HLC coaching, which can be taken online or in-person.Angie also holds a masters in nutrition and a bachelors in biology and has various degrees in Energy medicine and Biogeometry.  She's a graduate of Michael Harner's 3 year program in shamanism.  Angie first learned about labyrinths when i attended mystery school in 2011.In this episode we talk about:-The history of labyrinths-MythologyHow there are so many different forms of meditation-Harmonizing the mind-Biogeometry and how it works-How Angie builds her labyrinths and how she integrates it into her life and teaches othersYou can find Angie at:https://chekinstitute.comPick up a copy of Finally Thriving here:https://geni.us/FinallyThrivinghttps://www.finallythrivingbook.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/integrateyourself)

It has been part of the Mission Statement for the Thoth Hermes Podcast since its beginnings that the serious discussion of paranormal phenomena like precogntion, telepathy and clairvoyance shall be part of our subjects. But we have never treated the paranormal as such in a full episode, and now the occasion has come. Our guest today is Norwegian historian of ideas and author Terje G. Simonsen, well-versed also in all things esoteric and occult and also bearer of some quite extraordinary experiences in the field he will also tell us about. His book "A Short Story of (nearly) everything paranormal has become a real bestseller, and offers a wide overview of phenomena, tries to find explanations but without demystiying. In his very open and friendly way Terje explains us his view on the matter, but also has a lot to say about people like Carlos Castaneda, Michael Harner and Rudolf Steiner! The book on the paranormal, endorsed by consciousness experts as the best introduction to psychic phenomena, offering the latest scientific research as well as highly compelling anecdotes. “Superb survey of the paranormal … I cannot recommend it highly enough.” – New York Times bestselling author Herbie Brennan This is the most entertaining and broad survey of the paranormal ever made, combining forgotten lore, evidence from parapsychological experiments and the testament of scientists, archaeologists, anthropologists, psychologists, physicists and philosophers, and also quite a few celebrities. Exploring the possibility that paranormal phenomena may be – and that some most likely are – objectively real, this travelogue through the twilight zone of human consciousness is both scientifically rigorous and extremely entertaining. Readers may be surprised to learn that reputable scientists, among them several Nobel laureates, have claimed that telepathy is a reality, that Cleopatra's lost palace and Richard III's burial place were recovered by means of clairvoyance, and that an espionage program using psychics was set up by the US military! The author proposes that all humans (perhaps all living beings) are linked together in a sort of “mental internet” that allows us to exchange “telepathic emails” and make clairvoyant downloads of information. Could it be that what we usually call “supernatural” is a natural but little understood communication via this mental internet? An engaging, entertaining and informative analysis of a controversial subject, in which these phenomena are approached as potential expressions of unexplained powers of the human mind. Download the article we discuss in the interview!The Experimental Evidence for Parapsychological Phenomena:A Review by Etzel Cardeña - Lund University (Sweden) Click Here Find Terje G. Simonsen's page on Watkins Publishing Music played in this episode   1) EVERYWHERE AND NOWHERE - Birraj Pianist and Composer based in New Delhi, India making production music for Films, TV and Media (Track starts at 7:37) 2) THE FAREWELL - Break of Reality Having sold out concerts in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Break of Reality is regarded as one of the world's premiere alt-classical chamber ensembles. The band's signature cello rock sound has bridged the gap between classical, rock and world music listeners, and in 2015, the members of Break of Reality were appointed music ambassadors by the U.S. State Department. Formed in 2003 at the prestigious Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY, Break of Reality has gone on to reach millions of listeners v...

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REV. RINA C RABASSA - Radiant Heart Ministries - Radiant Heart Ministries was founded 1n 2009 by Rev. Rina C Rabassa out of a desire to put a lifetime of work into a cohesive framework from which to share and assist others on their spiritual path. Ordained in the Order of Melchizedek since 1996, she is also a Master Teacher / Practitioner of Usui and Karuna Reiki. With a background in world spiritual traditions and a serious interest in alternative healing modalities she is able to assist you in the most suitable way for your particular need at any given time. She is experienced in Aromatherapy / Flower Essence therapy and the use of Crystals for enhanced healing practices as well. She has trained with Michael Harner in Basic Shamanic Practices, initiated into Magnified Healing and Golden Light, has received Bija Mantra Activations and DNA encodements.... and more - all of which she puts to work at your service! An experienced Inspirational/Motivational speaker, Rina has performed numerous services in her role as Minister that include Weddings, Baby Blessings, Life Transition Services(Funerals), Reiki for the Terminally Ill(in -hospital services) Reiki for Birth and Delivery,Reiki for Animals, Rites of Passage Ceremonies,House Blessings, Space Clearing and Spiritual Life Coaching*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com

Podcast: This week on the show we feature an in-studio conversation with Antonio Ramirez Hernandez. Antonio Ramirez started learning about shamanism in 1982 when he started to have experiences that were difficult to understand with rational logic. He started to seek guidance until he found the Foundation for Shamanic Studies. He studied with Michael Harner, taking several workshops including the Three Year Program in Advanced Shamanism. Antonio eventually found Medicine Person, Lorin Smith, from the Kashaya Pomo tribe. He became a student, and Lorin expanded Antonio's views about shamanism. Their relationship lasted until Lorin's death on January 15, 2019. Part of Antonio's training has included with plant medicine in the Amazon, in the Mazatec mountains, and with Huichol healers. He is currently writing two books: one about learning from Lorin Smith and another called Contemporary Shamanism. Antonio holds a Master's degree in Psychology with a concentration in Drama Therapy and a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (both from CIIS). He is nationally and internationally recognized for creating CECEVIM, a methodology for working with Latino men to teach them how to stop violence to their partners. He is the author of Violencia Masculina en el Hogar (Masculine Violence in the Home) (2000 - Editorial Pax, Mexico) and of the chapter "CECEVIM - Stopping Male Violence in the Latino Home" for the book Programs for Men Who Batter (2002 - Civic Research Institute). In addition to his shamanic work, Antonio's academic interests include gender studies, especially concerning masculine identities; the psychological impacts of culture on individuals and families; and transpersonal psychology. More information about Antonio Ramirez's work can be found at: California Institute of Integral Studies website: www.ciis.edu, EMAVoicesOfTheEarth interview with Lorin Smith on YouTube: www.youtube.com.