Podcasts about Mysticism

Grab a Copy of Issue 6 - Strange Catholicism here: https://www.stanthonystongue.com/margins/p/issue-vi-strange-catholicism Buy My Book, A Catechism of the Strange, here: https://www.amazon.com/Catechism-Strange-Stigmata-Relics-Miracles/dp/0829460683 Join my Patreon here: http://www.patreon.com/anthonystongue  Episode on the Mysticism of the Stigmata:https://youtu.be/Apc3Ifl1n5o Irving Houle was a husband, father, grandfather—and a reported stigmatist who experienced the wounds and Passion of Christ nightly for nearly sixteen years.In this episode, we explore Irving's strange story, the mysticism behind the stigmata, his reported healing ministry, and what these wounds might reveal about becoming more like Christ.Featured in The Margins: Strange Catholicism and explored alongside the strange phenomena of the saints in A Catechism of the Strange.

Ryan and Alex welcome voice actress Mela Lee back to the show for a conversation exploring heart-centered Christ consciousness and the awakening of psychic perception. Together, they dive into mindsight abilities, angelic entities, connecting with God, and the ways spiritual awakening can expand our perception of the world around us. They also explore goddess and Rose Cross symbolism, hybrid spiritual entities, and the deeper connections between ancient spiritual traditions, modern imagery and the mysteries of consciousness.

Brigham Young University professor and religious folklorist Christopher Blythe discusses the nature of revelation, spiritual manifestations, and claims to mysticism within Latter-day Saint history and culture. The conversation examines how members and leaders can evaluate personal spiritual experiences, navigate claims of revelation that exceed proper authority, and guard against deceptive influences or speculative practices. Dr. Christopher Blythe is an assistant professor of English at BYU, where he teaches courses on folklore, myth, and Latter-day Saint literature. He holds a PhD in American Religion from Florida State University, an MA in History from Utah State University, and a BA in Religious Studies from Utah State University. Professionally, Dr. Blythe has worked extensively as a religious folklorist and historian, including previous roles with the Joseph Smith Papers Project, the Church History Department, and as a research associate at the Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship. He is also the author of Terrible Revolution: Latter-day Saints and the American Apocalypse, a study on millenarianism and lay visions in Church history. As a convert who joined the Church at age 13, Dr. Blythe's research centers on “vernacular religion”—exploring how everyday members live, share, and interpret their faith on the ground. Over the years, he has served in various Church callings, including as a missionary in West Virginia, a high priest group leader, and in various local leadership and teaching assignments. He resides in Utah with his family, where he also co-hosts online content exploring Latter-day Saint history and folklore. Links Dr. Blythe’s Lost Library Angels and Seerstones LDS Uncorrelated Watch the video and share your thoughts in the Zion Lab community Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Highlights 00:03:00 – Dr. Christopher Blythe on Religious Folklore and Vernacular Religion 00:06:22 – Navigating Mysticism, Personal Stories, and Spiritual Trump Cards 00:09:18 – Calling Members, Priesthood Keys, and Avoiding Manipulation 00:17:11 – Cultural Misconceptions Around Foreordination and Pre-Existence 00:20:34 – Hiram Page, D&C 28, and the Order of Revelatory Authority 00:23:25 – Kirtland Manifestations, D&C 50 & 52, and Trying the Spirits 00:29:21 – Continuationism, Manifestations, and Modern Church History 00:35:16 – Discernment and Circles of Confidence in Sharing Personal Revelations 00:44:17 – Recognizing Divine Manifestations and the Baptism of Fire 00:47:10 – Cognitive Bias, Discomfort, and the Cost of Discipleship 00:54:02 – The 1913 Dream Mine First Presidency Statement on Speculation 01:02:37 – Offshoot Movements, Energy Healing, and Focusing on the Family 01:09:05 – Addressing Doubts, Questions, and Counterfeit Revelations 01:12:41 – Handbook Guidance on Energy Healing Key Insights Vernacular Religion & Interpretation: Official Church handbooks, scriptures, and doctrines provide structure, but “vernacular religion”—how individual members interpret and live their faith on the ground—shapes how spiritual experiences and calls are experienced day-to-day. Hierarchy and Bounds of Revelation: Early Church history, such as the 1830 revelation regarding Hiram Page's seer stone (D&C 28), established the fundamental principle that while all members are entitled to personal revelation for their own spheres, only the head of the Church receives revelation to direct the Church as a whole. Trying the Spirits: Grounded in early revelations (such as D&C 50 and 52), leaders and members are instructed to “try the spirits” to ensure spiritual manifestations align with standard Church doctrine, priesthood channels, and sound judgment rather than self-serving claims or deceptive influences. Mysticism vs. Daily Discipleship: Spiritual trump cards or over-mystifying administrative decisions can lead to manipulation or unrealistic expectations. True spiritual grounding often manifests in consistent, daily acts of service and devotion—particularly within the family—rather than sensational claims. Historical Warnings Against Deception: Historical declarations, such as the 1913 First Presidency statement on the “Dream Mine,” warn against individuals using claims of visions, dreams, or private revelations to induce members into financial schemes, speculative ventures, or movements that undermine established priesthood authority. Leadership Applications Guiding Council Dynamics: Leaders can prevent individuals from using “spiritual trump cards” (e.g., claiming a strong spiritual feeling to override council discussions) by maintaining that decisions should be made through open, prayerful deliberation under proper priesthood keys. Handling Boundary-Crossing Claims: When members present private revelations intended to direct others, advise the ward, or promote speculative groups, leaders can refer to foundational principles of stewardship to gently clarify that personal inspiration applies only within one’s assigned sphere or family. Reframing Calls and Service: Leaders can help members focus on covenant-keeping and everyday Christlike living, reducing the cultural tendency to view callings or leadership roles through an ego-driven or hyper-mystical lens. The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints’ mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Find Leadership Tools, Courses, and Community for Latter-day Saint leaders in the Zion Lab community. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Benjamin Hardy, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. 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In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Dr. Gary Selby. The Book: https://www.ivpress.com/the-everyday-mysticism-of-c-s-lewis?srsltid=AU7gw4UvPMC5vFCIn3SN8gsFkLX9S1YrQcXrt-YkyKJ-x_Y86KhkuM01 SOCIAL MEDIA: X: https://x.com/AApologetics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adherentapologetics/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adherentapologetics/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@adherentapologetics CONTACT: If you have interview suggestions, want to say hello, or anything else, you can contact me at adherentapologetics@gmail.com

This week, we flash back to the strange story of June Field, a Scottish spiritual medium who claims she's spent years privately advising royal clients, exchanging messages with them, and even helping them connect with loved ones who have died. So how does someone become a psychic to royalty - and what happens when you almost reveal too much?SHOW NOTESOriginally aired on Patreon: 11/12/25Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scared-all-the-time--7084296/support.Get the latest episodes of our bonus show NEW FEAR UNLOCKED -- and a whole lot more! -- by supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ScaredAllTheTime

Join Rob McConnell as he welcomes The Right Reverend Brian C. Keneipp, longtime leader of the American branch of The Aetherius Society, an international spiritual organization founded in London in 1955 by Dr. George King. Keneipp serves as Executive Secretary/Executive Director of the Society's American Headquarters and as a Bishop in the Aetherius Churches. His original appearance with Rob is preserved in The 'X' Zone archives as “Executive Secretary of the US Aetherius Society.” Keneipp first met George King in 1978 and subsequently worked closely with him for more than two decades. Beginning in 1987, he became one of King's chief full-time aides, assisting with administration and recording and transcribing messages that King and the Society believed were communications from advanced extraterrestrial intelligences. Following King's death in 1997, Keneipp continued his work with the organization and became Executive Secretary of the American Headquarters in 2004. He was consecrated as a Bishop in the American jurisdiction of the Aetherius Church in 2010. The Aetherius Society combines elements of yoga, Eastern spirituality, Christianity, metaphysics and UFO beliefs. George King claimed to have received communications from advanced extraterrestrial beings, including an intelligence called Aetherius, and taught that spiritually advanced extraterrestrial “Cosmic Masters” were assisting humanity's evolution. Keneipp teaches King Yoga and participates in spiritual practices and missions that Society members believe can direct spiritual energy toward humanity and the Earth. These claims concerning extraterrestrial communication, Ascended Masters and spiritual energies represent the religious and metaphysical beliefs of the Society and have not been scientifically established as physical phenomena.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all CANCOM/XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Join Rob McConnell as he welcomes Thomas Lyons, author of Modern Day Mystic: A Psychic & Spiritual Journey Through a Not Quite Ordinary Life, for an exploration of mystical experiences, psychic phenomena, spirituality and some of the extraordinary events Lyons says have shaped his understanding of reality. Thomas's appearance is documented in The 'X' Zone guest archives under the title “Modern Day Mystic.” Published in 2005, Modern Day Mystic is a 300-page collection of stories and personal experiences dealing with questions that have fascinated paranormal researchers and spiritual seekers for generations. Lyons examines such subjects as prophetic dreams, communication with spirits, enlightenment, psychic phenomena, spoon bending and what he describes as developing “healing hands.” The book presents hundreds of accounts involving mystical and unusual experiences. For Lyons, being a mystic does not necessarily mean withdrawing from contemporary society. He describes a mystic as someone whose existence involves an immersion in what he calls the “Divine Mysteries of Life.” His approach attempts to reconcile ancient mystical concepts with modern life while asking whether extraordinary personal experiences might reveal aspects of consciousness that we do not yet fully understand. Claims involving psychic abilities, spirit communication, psychokinesis or supernatural healing, however, remain scientifically unestablished and should be distinguished from documented medical or physical phenomena.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all CANCOM/XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

In this heartfelt conversation, Sharon Salzberg and Mirabai Bush explore how mindfulness, forgiveness, and loving-kindness can transform the way we relate to ourselves and others.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.Live from the 2015 Open Your Heart in Paradise Retreat, Mirabai and Sharon discuss:The relationship between loving everyone and personal practiceMirabai's work with SEVA foundation in Guatemala Loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimityThe interconnectedness of all life An audience Q&A with Sharon and Mirabai Forgiveness and breaking down defensive behavior Mindfulness in how we relate to thoughts of ourselves and othersJoin us for the 2026 Open Your Heart in Paradise Retreat in Maui or virtually!About Mirabai Bush:Mirabai is an author, social entrepreneur, teacher, and spiritual leader. She is recognized for her pioneering role in integrating mindfulness and contemplative practices into secular sectors of American life, including business, higher education, law, and social activism. Mirabai's contributions include co-founding influential organizations such as the Center for Contemplative Mind in Societyand the Seva Foundation and co-developing Google's Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute. She is also a longtime board member of the Love Serve Remember Foundation. Her latest book, Almost Home, is a memoir published in 2025. “One of the most important things we need to do in order to love each other is to really listen to each other, to come to know each other so we can be present in a loving way. The Dalai Lama when he listens to someone he sits way on the edge of his chair, listening with his whole body. When you share something with Ram Dass, you never think he's thinking about something else. That's what we need to be for each other. We need to be here now.” –Mirabai BushAbout Sharon Salzberg:Sharon Salzberg is a meditation pioneer, world-renowned teacher, and New York Times bestselling author. She is one of the first to bring mindfulness and lovingkindness meditation to mainstream American culture over 45 years ago, inspiring generations of meditation teachers and wellness influencers. Sharon is co-founder of The Insight Meditation Society in Barre, MA, and the author of twelve books, including the New York Times bestseller, Real Happiness, now in its second edition, and her seminal work, Lovingkindness. Her podcast, The Metta Hour, has amassed five million downloads and features interviews with thought leaders from the mindfulness movement and beyond. Learn more about Sharon and her books at www.sharonsalzberg.com and check out Insight Meditation Society. “We don't deny the hurt or regret we may feel if it is our own action, but we don't need to build on that and solidify it. Sometimes we do that so much that our whole sense of who we are and all that we'll ever be collapses around some comment. That's what I meant when I said loving-kindness is like a stretch, it's like asking yourself, ‘anything else happen today? What's the good within me?'”–Sharon SalzbergSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan and Alex dive into The Definitions of Asclepius Unto King Ammon: The Perfect Sermon of Asclepius Unto the King, a text from the Hermetic tradition exploring the nature of creation, divinity and humanity's place within the cosmos. They unpack the sacred power of Egyptian words, the infinite spiral pattern of creation, the host of immortal gods and elemental beings, and the Sun as a microcosm reflecting a greater cosmic order and more. 

Are We Becoming a New Species? Humanity may be standing at the edge of a profound shift in consciousness. In this episode of Unity Manifest, Gary Cocciolillo sits down with Adrian Emery for a wide-ranging conversation about consciousness, the Dao, human evolution, flow, synchronicity, personal transformation, and what Emery describes as an emerging new paradigm.Are we simply changing culturally and technologically—or are we becoming something fundamentally different? We explore what happens when old models of reality begin to break down, whether consciousness itself is evolving, how the Dao relates to modern life, and why more people seem to be questioning the very nature of what it means to be human.This conversation moves beyond religion and conventional self-help into a bigger question: What comes next for humanity? Listen to Unity Manifest Podcast: Hidden Patterns, Consciousness, and Reality.AppleSpotify

What happens when someone you love dies—but the communication doesn't stop? In this episode of Unity Manifest Podcast, Gary speaks with Brandy Anderson, author of Through the Veil, about the experiences that changed her understanding of consciousness, death, spirituality, and the nature of reality.Brandy shares the remarkable story of her grandmother allegedly communicating after death through electronic devices, beginning with a Roku television that turned on by itself and displayed messages such as “hello” and “love.” She explains how those experiences pushed her beyond conventional Christianity and into a broader mystical understanding of consciousness and the divine.The conversation also explores reincarnation, shadow work, karma, free will, the higher self, altered states, spiritual awakening, the illusion of control, and the possibility that individual consciousness is part of something much larger. Brandy and Gary also discuss how rapidly changing technology and AI may challenge our ideas about what is real. Brandy's work can be found at AndersonAlchemy.com. Unity Manifest PodcastHidden Patterns, Consciousness, and Realityunitymanifest.comAppleSpotify

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Anthony William says he has heard a mysterious voice he calls the “Spirit of Compassion” since age four, giving him medical information he believes can help heal the body, leading him to become known as the “Medical Medium.” In this episode of the Align Podcast, Anthony shares his perspective on toxic heavy metals, autoimmune disease, ADHD, depression, testosterone, pathogens, and why self-blame can make illness harder to navigate. Aaron and Anthony also explore free will, evil, love, spiritual conflict, AI, humanity's future, and Anthony's views on aliens and ancient civilizations. A wide-ranging conversation on healing, consciousness, and the unseen forces shaping human life. ALIGN PODCAST EPISODE #611 IS SPONSORED BY:

Joe Bains was a massive introvert with zero personality and by dragging himself kicking and screaming through absolute hell he became an extrovert and now he's a Biohacker, Comedian, Toastmaster, Tantric Yogi and psychonaut.

This is probably the episode of the show Greg thinks of first when people ask, "Which interview was your favorite?".... In Tribute to Dr. Richard Alan Miller (1944-2026) Earlier this week, we learned that Dr. Richard Alan Miller - who appeared on Open Loops twice, became a friend of the show, and someone Greg was fortunate to know personally - had passed away suddenly.In tribute, and in RAMembrance of him (Doc even loved a bad pun), Greg shares a few words about what he meant to him before this rerelease of their first conversation from 2021.Dr. Richard Alan Miller dedicated his life to exploring altered states of consciousness, the paranormal, physics, metaphysics, agriculture, and seemingly everything in between.Dr. Richard Alan Miller dedicated his life to exploring altered states of consciousness and all things paranormal. He was a polymath physicist, meta-physicist, agriculturalist, and the inspiration for Fox Mulder on "The X-Files." In some ways, his real-life adventures around the world had been even weirder. He did LSD with Timothy Leary, he'd been to Antarctica's secret underground base, he'd met the real-life "Don Juan" from Carlos Castaneda's works, he invented an artificial intelligence prototype in the 70s and he was a Mensa-level genius. This episode itself is one of the most profound trance experiences Greg has ever had. You will go into an altered state listening, but that's by design. Doc R.A.M. takes you there deliberately and it's simply unforgettable. Ready for mind-blowing moment after mind-blowing moment? You aren't. And that's why this episode is one of the best Open Loops has ever put out....Dr. Richard Alan Miller's Link: https://www.richardalanmiller.com/If you enjoy this podcast, please rate this show and leave a review! Even a few words will help. Just go to ratethispodcast.com/openloopsTo catch Open Loops LIVE, make sure you follow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OpenLoopsPodLike Open Loops? Buy Greg a cup of coffee here to show your supportLet Greg know how you like the show. Write your review, soliloquy, Haiku or whatever twisted thoughts you want to share at https://ratethispodcast.com/openloops Let Greg know how you like the show. Write your review, soliloquy, Haiku or whatever twisted thoughts you want to share at https://ratethispodcast.com/openloops

Ryan and Alex explore the 13th Hermetic text, The Secret Sermon on the Mountain, and its teachings on spiritual transformation and illumination. They dive into mystical and visionary experiences, macrocosmic perception, ancient magic, and the nature of consciousness, along with death and rebirth as a process of spiritual transformation. The conversation explores what it means to be born again as God, the Initiatic tradition of Atlantis, righteousness and Virtue, Christlike consciousness, and the path toward a deeper understanding of the divine within.

Outlining the seven factors of awakening in Buddhism, Gil Fronsdal offers an accessible perspective on the glory of the dharma. Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This week on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Gil Fronsdal shares:Seeing the glory of the dharma in all experiencesMindfulness: the simple offering of presence for what's happening right now Being present for our emotions rather than for or against themMindfulness as the bridge between the five hindrances and the seven factors of awakening How differentiation gives rise to wisdom and understandingThe choice between being caught up and letting go Persisting in our effort to practice, moment by moment Witnessing when our mind wanders off during meditationHaving an equanimous mind, being both tranquil and alertThis recording was originally published on DharmaseedAbout Gil Fronsdal:Gil Fronsdal is the co-teacher for the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California; he has been teaching since 1990. He has practiced Zen and Vipassana in the U.S. and Asia since 1975. He was a Theravada monk in Burma in 1985, and in 1989 began training with Jack Kornfield to be a Vipassana teacher. Gil teaches at Spirit Rock Meditation Center where he is part of its Teachers Council. Gil was ordained as a Soto Zen priest at the San Francisco Zen Center in 1982, and in 1995 received Dharma Transmission from Mel Weitsman, the abbot of the Berkeley Zen Center. He currently serves on the SF Zen Center Elders' Council. In 2011 he founded IMC's Insight Retreat Center. He is the author of The Issue at Hand, essays on mindfulness practice; A Monastery Within; a book on the five hindrances called Unhindered; and the translator of The Dhammapada, published by Shambhala Publications. You may listen to Gil's talks on Audio Dharma. “With mindfulness we're just trying to be present, and in that, find a certain kind of freedom. So, if it's not simple, it's not mindfulness.” –Gil FronsdalSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A mystical experience as a young man helped launch Avikal Costantino (Swami Avikal) on a remarkable spiritual journey—from Venice to Mexico, encounters with brujos, and eventually studying and working alongside Osho in India. Avikal joins Karl Gruber to explore radical self-inquiry, spiritual awakening, unconscious programming, nonduality, the present moment, and awakening from the dream of separation. Who are we when we stop identifying with everything we've been conditioned to believe?You can also watch World Awakenings not only on YouTube, but also on New Reality TVTo find out more about Avikal just go to his website https://www.avikal.co/If you would like a copy of Avikal's new book, "A New Language: Flowing in Being", just click this link.#SpiritualAwakening #SelfInquiry #Osho #Nonduality #Consciousness

ASHERAH is a new journal of Jewish liturgy — past, present, and future. Its name comes from an ancient goddess, related to a tree of the same name, and its first issue kicks off with a provocative quotation from Abraham Joshua Heschel: "Prayer is meaningless unless it is subversive." Shaul Magid, Asherah's founder, and Lila Rimalovski, one of its co-editors, join Lex Rofeberg and Miriam Terlinchamp for a conversation about weaving tradition and subversion seamlessly together, in artistic and linguistic forms.Looking for an intro to Judaism course? The UnYeshiva's gotchya covered, via our course Judaism Inbound: An Introduction to Judaism for Everyone. Head to JudaismUnbound.com/2026-courses/p/inbound-9-26 to learn more! Financial aid is available for all who need it.

Vipassana teacher Trudy Goodman shares stories and teachings about the Buddha's one fortunate attachment: sacred longing.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.In this episode, Trudy Goodman gives a lecture on:Getting ‘everything' when sitting in meditation practiceLearning how to be present with the experience of sufferingGrowing from the mud: the metaphor of the lotus flowerThe deadly process of applying ideals of perfection to ourselves Finding the source of happiness in our own hearts Looking at grief as another form of desireTrudy's explanation of what she calls ‘crooked grief'Attachment as addressed by Buddhist psychology The world that opens to us when are not caught in anythingAbout Trudy Goodman:Trudy is a Vipassana teacher in the Theravada lineage and the Founding Teacher of InsightLA. For 25 years, in Cambridge, MA, Trudy practiced mindfulness-based psychotherapy with children, teenagers, couples and individuals. Trudy conducts retreats, engages in activism work, and teaches workshops worldwide and online. She is also the voice of Trudy the Love Barbarian in the Netflix series, The Midnight Gospel. You can learn more about Trudy's flourishing array of wonderful offerings at TrudyGoodman.comThis recording was originally published on Dharmaseed. “Don't be deceived by any others that claim they will bring you lasting love and happiness. Understand that the source of love and happiness is in your own heart, in your own ability to be present, in your own mind. This is what transforms our wants and our longings—the ability to shine this light of presence.” –Trudy GoodmanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you are navigating Mormon faith transition, LDS faith crisis, religious trauma, mixed-faith relationships, faith expansion, spiritual awakening, or healing after high-demand religion, this conversation offers a compassionate framework for growing without needing to erase where you came from.What happens when a Mormon faith crisis becomes an invitation to spiritual growth rather than the end of faith? Licensed therapist and Latter Day Struggles host Valerie Hamaker joins Meghan Farner to explore faith expansion, religious trauma, spiritual authority, the true self, patriarchy, and how to build a deeper relationship with God after inherited beliefs begin to change.Valerie shares her journey from deeply committed Latter-day Saint life—including serving a mission, graduating from BYU, temple marriage, Relief Society leadership, and working as an LDS Church preferred mental health provider—to eventually resigning from the Church after being called to a disciplinary council.Rather than framing faith transition as simple deconstruction, Valerie and Meghan explore a model of transcendence and inclusion: allowing beliefs and identities that no longer serve us to change while honoring the experiences, wisdom, and spiritual foundations that helped us grow.They discuss why a faith crisis can feel like death, the movement from externally sourced authority toward inner spiritual discernment, and the importance of rediscovering the true divine self beneath inherited identities, shame, perfectionism, and fear.The conversation also examines transactional images of God, masculine and feminine expressions of divinity, developmental stages of faith, healthy versus dominator hierarchies, religious shame, mysticism, and the possibility of finding a more direct experience of the divine.Timestamps00:00 - Spiritual Autonomy After Faith Change00:39 - Hidden Wisdom: Faith Renovation and Spiritual Discernment01:20 - Meet Valerie Hamaker, Therapist and Faith Expansion Coach02:24 - From Devout Mormon Life to Counseling and Healing Work05:44 - Starting the Latter-day Struggles Podcast07:36 - Healing, Integration, and Personal Spiritual Authority09:16 - Leaving the LDS Church and Resisting Religious Control13:21 - Staying Connected to Mormon Community After Resignation14:38 - Faith Expansion Through Transcendence and Inclusion18:14 - Discernment, the True Self, and Inner Spiritual Trust22:11 - Divine Wholeness, Masculine and Feminine Spirituality25:07 - Reframing Atonement, Shame, and Healing27:15 - Faith Crisis as Death, Rebirth, and Personal Growth32:21 - Healing Harmful God Images and Transactional Theology37:07 - Patriarchy, Hierarchy, and Compassionate Spiritual Development41:55 - Mysticism, Symbolism, and Direct Experience of the Divine45:18 - Finding Spiritual Possibility Beyond Traditional Mormonism48:01 - There Is More: Hope for Faith Expansion49:02 - Valerie Hamaker's Faith Healing Groups and Resources50:13 - Hidden Wisdom Closing InvitationValerie Hamaker is a licensed therapist and certified coach specializing in faith expansion, mixed-faith relationships, and recovery from high-demand religion. She is the creator and host of the Latter Day Struggles podcast, where she combines clinical expertise with lived experience to help people navigate the psychological, relational, and spiritual challenges that accompany changing belief systems. Valerie also offers coaching, online courses, live events, faith-expansion groups, and other resources for individuals and couples seeking support beyond traditional religious frameworks. Continue Your JourneyIf this episode resonated with you, there are several ways to go deeper:

The Golem of Prague is one of the most famous monsters in Jewish folklore: a silent giant shaped from clay, awakened by sacred Hebrew letters, and ordered to defend Prague's Jewish community. But did Rabbi Judah Loew - the Maharal of Prague - really create a supernatural protector, and could the golem's body still be hidden in the attic of the Old-New Synagogue? This pre-Halloween Terrifying & True investigation traces the golem legend from Psalm 139 and the Babylonian Talmud to Sefer Yetzirah, medieval Jewish mysticism, the older golem of Chelm, and the famous Prague story. We separate documented religious tradition from later folklore, literary invention, and horror imagery while preserving the eerie question at the center: what happens when human beings create power without judgment? Long before the golem became a stone-faced monster in movies, games, and Halloween culture, it was an unfinished human form - a body close enough to life to become unsettling. Rabbinic texts describe a created man who cannot speak. Medieval traditions connect artificial creation with combinations of the twenty-two Hebrew letters and the 231 gates. Early modern stories place the runaway servant not in Prague, but in Chelm, where a creature built to obey grows too large for its maker to control. The episode then enters the Old-New Synagogue and the legend of Rabbi Loew. The historical Maharal was a major Jewish thinker who met Emperor Rudolf II, but no surviving writing from the rabbi, his disciples, or contemporary Prague chronicles records a clay guardian. The Prague connection emerged through nineteenth-century literature, while Yudl Rosenberg's 1909 book decisively shaped the now-familiar story of Yossele, the golem created to defeat blood libels - false antisemitic accusations that had caused real persecution and violence - and protect a threatened community. As Halloween season approaches, this deep dive explores why the golem remains one of folklore's most powerful supernatural legends - and why it is more than a simple monster story. It is a tale of antisemitic persecution, communal fear, sacred language, obedience, artificial life, and the terrifying responsibility of a creator. From Prague's locked attic and rumors of a Nazi intruder to Paul Wegener's silent-film monster and modern comparisons with robots and artificial intelligence, the golem keeps receiving new commands. Inside this episode:The meaning of golem in Psalm 139, rabbinic tradition, and the story of Rava's silent created manSefer Yetzirah, sacred Hebrew letters, medieval Jewish mysticism, and the corrected 231 gatesThe older golem of Chelm and the changing traditions of emet, met, and the removable shemRabbi Judah Loew, Emperor Rudolf II, the Old-New Synagogue, and the real history of Jewish PragueYudl Rosenberg's 1909 literary hoax and the protector created to fight false blood-libel accusationsThe synagogue attic, the Nazi-intruder rumor, Paul Wegener's film, classic monsters, robots, and AIWas the Golem of Prague an ancient protector waiting in a synagogue attic - or a modern legend assembled from sacred texts, persecution, folklore, and the human fear of creations that obey too well? We're telling that story tonight.

Join Rob McConnell as he welcomes Tara Greene, professional Tarot consultant, astrologer, intuitive, spiritual teacher, artist, and transformational psychotherapist. Tara has worked professionally with Tarot and astrology for more than three decades, combining Tarot cards, astrology, numerology, intuition, dream interpretation, and other metaphysical traditions in her consultations. Her philosophy emphasizes personal empowerment rather than fatalistic predictions—she describes the reader's role as that of an objective mirror helping people better understand themselves and the choices before them. Tara's background extends well beyond traditional fortune-telling. She is an honours graduate of the Ontario College of Art & Design, a certified holistic transformational psychotherapist, a certified Tarot initiate, and a certified past-life regression therapist. Her studies have also included shamanic traditions, Reiki and acupressure. Through her work, Tara explores the connections she sees between psychology, symbolism, spirituality, creativity and human consciousness. During this fascinating conversation, Rob and Tara venture into the mysterious worlds of Tarot, astrology, psychic intuition, synchronicity, numerology, dreams, past lives, spiritual guides and divination. Tara views Tarot not simply as a means of predicting events but as a symbolic system through which people can examine their lives, relationships and possible futures. Her private consultations combine Tarot, astrology, numerology and intuition, while her broader work includes dream interpretation, workshops and spiritual coaching. Tara and Rob McConnell also share a long history through The 'X' Zone. In a testimonial preserved in the show's archives, Tara says she has known and worked with Rob since July 2006, describing their interviews as engaging explorations of alternative ideas and dimensions. Join Rob McConnell and Tara Greene on The 'X' Zone Radio Show as they shuffle the cards, look toward the heavens and explore one of humanity's oldest questions: Can ancient systems such as Tarot and astrology genuinely tell us something meaningful about ourselves—and perhaps illuminate the road ahead?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all CANCOM/XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Myokei Caine-Barrett, Shonin of the Nichiren Shu Buddhist Order, explores how she has cultivated community and diversity through interfaith dialogue, spiritual practice, and a commitment to making Buddhist teachings accessible while honoring tradition.Today's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This week on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Myokei Caine-Barrett, Shonin and Vincent chat about:Being grateful for the good in our lives Finding support in spiritual community The emotional process of shaving one's head for the priesthood Being a female in a male-dominated spiritual world Creating community and diversity in Houston, Texas Working to make Buddhist teachings accessible while preserving the integrity of traditions Addressing trauma in the prison system and learning how to support each otherHope for the future and finding common ground in the intersection of faith traditionsThe great change that naturally arises from a dedication to practice Lessons from the Lotus Sutra on respect Finding the purpose and benefit in all that happens to us “Everything about us is perfect, whole, and complete for the path that we're walking. It may be horrible, some of the things that have happened to us, but they're a preparation for us to walk the path in the way we need to walk it. We have to be able to look at everything that happens to us as a benefit. There is a purpose to this happening to us. We can be a gateway for others to walk a better path for themselves. We are perfectly gifted by the experiences we have had.” –Myokei Caine-Barrett, ShoninAbout Myokei Caine-Barrett, Shonin:Myokei Caine-Barrett, Shonin, stands as a beacon of pioneering spirit, being the first American woman and the first of African Japanese descent to attain full ordination as a Nichiren priest. She holds the esteemed position of bishop for the Nichiren Shu Buddhist Order of North America, the first woman and Westerner to do so. Her guidance emanates from Houston, where she leads as the principal teacher of Myoken-ji Temple. She is among the few westerners, specifically one of three, to undertake and complete the rigorous Aragyo [ascetic practice] at Saijo Inari in Okayama, Japan.Passionate about bringing Buddhism beyond temple walls, Myokei Shonin actively supports three prison sanghas within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice system. Her interfaith endeavors have seen her as a Fellow with Interfaith America, championing dialogue between Buddhists and Muslims in incarceration. Her roles extend to being a board member of Lion's Roar Magazine and Dharma Relief 2: Healing Racial Trauma.She's actively engaged in programs such as Healing Warrior Hearts, Texas for Heroes, The Gathering, and the International Western Dharma Teachers Gathering. Beyond these, her contributions span across various socio-religious platforms, underlining her commitment to spreading compassionate teachings. As a writer, her voice echoes through publications in Lion's Roar and Tricycle magazines, and she has made notable contributions to The Hidden Lamp: Stories from Twenty-Five Centuries of Awakened Women.About Vincent Moore:Vincent Moore is a creative and creative consultant living in San Francisco, California, with over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry and holds a graduate degree in Buddhist Studies. For years, he performed regularly at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, an improv and sketch comedy theatre based in New York and Los Angeles. As an actor, Vincent performed on Comedy Central, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Seth Meyers, Above Average, and The UCB Show on Seeso. As a writer, he developed for television as well as stage, including work with the Blue Man Group, and his own written projects have been featured on websites such as Funny or Die. Additionally, he received a Master's in Buddhist Studies from the Institute of Buddhist Studies with a Certificate in Soto Zen Studies and engages in a personal Buddhist practice within the Soto Zen tradition. Vincent is also the creator and host of the podcast, Paths of Practice, which features interviews with Buddhists from all over the world. Learn more on Vincent's website HERE.This conversation was originally recorded on the Paths of Practice Podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

His near-death experience changed his perspective on healing, and even about life itself. Rupert Isaacson joins Kara Goodwin on Soul Elevation to share his remarkable story. This is part 2! Be sure to watch part 1 for even more inspiration, and to hear Rupert's fascinating family journey to understand and assist with his son Rowan's autism, including a powerful shamanic journey into outer Mongolia, on horseback! https://www.soulelevationpodcast.com/rupert-isaacson This time we focus on the intersection of personal crisis and alternative medicine. We explore how Rupert navigated a life-altering near-death experience and the 3 subsequent journeys he took across the world to find support for Rowan. We discuss the specific shamanic healing practices Rupert encountered during his travels through Mongolia and Africa. He details how these traditional methods impacted his autistic son and what he learned about the human capacity for recovery.  Subscribe so you don't miss any of the powerful episodes of Soul Elevation: https://www.youtube.com/@soulelevationpodcast?sub_confirmation=1  Listen or Apple or Spotify: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-elevation-guiding-your-ascension-to-new-heights/id1442136034  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Rld3E6a4hWwySD73aBkbe?si=89d00821258844b3   

Ryan and Alex explore the Western esoteric tradition and the ancient ideas that have shaped humanity's search for hidden knowledge. They dive into alchemical elements, Atlantean wisdom, Hermeticism, and the Tibetan Book of the Dead, examining what these traditions reveal about death, reincarnation, and the nature of consciousness. 

What happens when pastors replace the authority of Scripture with mysticism, politics, and speculation? The Smith and Rowland Show examines why a clear understanding of the whole counsel of God matters for sound doctrine and biblical prophecy. In this episode, Alan and Jeff respond to a Prophecy News Watch article titled, "God Had a Wife: When Pastors Trade Scripture for Mysticism and Fables." They discuss claims surrounding Asherah, ancient paganism, and the reinterpretation of biblical history through modern cultural ideas. The conversation also focuses on the Centurion's faith, the authority of God's spoken Word, and the connection between Scripture and the presence of God. Allen and Jeff explain why faith doesn't depend on emotional experiences or a demand for visible signs before obedience. They also warn that separating the Spirit from the Word can lead to confusion and false teaching. The hosts explain how dispensational Bible study provides a framework for understanding the whole counsel of God, including prophecy, Israel's promises, the gospel of grace, and eschatology. They discuss why isolated verses, "verse of the day" readings, and incomplete Bible study can lead to misinterpretation. This episode also examines Paul's warnings in Acts 20, 1 Timothy, and Colossians about wolves, false teachers, fables, endless genealogies, and other doctrines that distract from godly edification. Allen and Jeff stress the value of learning Scripture patiently, "precept upon precept, line upon line," so believers can recognize error and remain grounded in God's Word. Watch Episode 968 of The Smith and Rowland Show for a direct discussion about biblical authority, dispensationalism, prophecy, and the importance of understanding Scripture as a unified message. #Dispensationalism #BibleProphecy #BiblicalTruth #ChristianDoctrine #SmithAndRowland

Is astrology really forbidden in the Bible? TruthSeekah and Arien examine Deuteronomy, Job's Mazzaroth and Pleiades, Genesis, the Magi, divination, Ezekiel's wheel, and hidden zodiac symbolism in Christian art.

“The Mysticism of Harriet Tubman Made the Impossible Possible” by Joshua Norman, from the “Mystics and Visionaries” issue of the Rosicrucian Digest. In this podcast, Joshua Norman explores how Harriet Tubman’s brave abolitionist work and daring rescues on the Underground Railroad were directly driven by her deep, practical mysticism, including her unmediated personal relationship with the Divine, prophetic dreams, and spiritual connection with nature. Running Time: 13:19 Podcast Copyright © 2026 Rosicrucian Order, AMORC. All Rights Reserved. https://1b42c19cdededc568f7a-da3de02c40b8b01b9925237888827896.ssl.cf5.rackcdn.com/The_Mysticism_of_Harriet_Tubman_Made_the_Impossible_Possible.mp3

lluminate: The Unschool of Sober Witchcraft – https://illuminateunschool.comSober Witch Life – https://soberwitchlife.comYouTube (Illuminate Unschool of Witchcraft) – https://www.youtube.com/@IlluminateUnschoolFacebook Group (Sober Witch's Bazaar) – https://www.facebook.com/groups/soberwitchsbazaarLinkedIn (Jen Romanowski) – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenromanowskiFacebook (Jen Romanowski) – https://www.facebook.com/jenromanowskiJoin Shannon Torrence and Sunshine Witchski as they discuss the role of spirituality in recovery from addiction, mediumship and the meaning of real magick. Shannon Torrence, host of the Magic is Real podcast, sits down with The Pink Haired Sober Witch to discuss the intersection of recovery and mysticism. This conversation centers on the profound nature of spiritually transformative events and how they shape our daily perception of reality. Whether you are curious about mediumship or seeking a new framework for understanding the unseen, this episode provides a grounded look at complex spiritual phenomena. Throughout the discussion, we examine how individuals integrate these intense experiences into their sober journey. By looking at metaphysical topics through a practical lens, we provide listeners with tools to better understand their own intuitive gifts. If you are interested in hearing authentic stories about the afterlife and the path of a psychic medium, this episode offers a unique viewpoint on what it means to live a spiritually aware life. Subscribe to the Magic is Real podcast for weekly conversations on mysticism and spirituality, and comment below with your thoughts on near-death experiences.Music Credits: Track: Wandering — JayJen [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: • Wandering — JayJen | Free Background ... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/wanderingFOLLOW Magic Is Real (Host Shannon Torrence) on Instagram: @realmagicshannonEmail me at magicisrealshannon@gmail.com with viewer questions you'd like for me to answer in a YouTube short or to pitch your own story to me for an episode.TO BOOK A MEDIUMSHIP READING WITH ME, just email me! magicisrealshannon@gmail.com Thank you so much for your love and support!Please like, share, comment, subscribe and spread the word! Check out my other podcast, Still Standing, on which I interview inspiring people who are overcoming difficult challenges and circumstances: / @stillstandingpodcastTo order Liveden supergreens ntutritional supplement and support the podcast at the same time: www.magicisreal.liveden.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/magic-is-real--7188029/support.

Mirabai Starr ⁠(https://mirabaistarr.com/) returns for her third visit to Spirit Matters. Mirabai is an award-winning author of creative non-fiction and contemporary translations of sacred literature. She taught philosophy and world religions at the University of New Mexico-Taos for 20 years and now teaches and speaks internationally on contemplative practice and inter-spiritual dialog.I first became aware of Mirabai because of her books about – and translations of – some of the pre-eminent Christian mystics—John of the Cross, Julian of Norwich, Teresa of Avila—and later interviewed her about her other excellent books, such as ⁠Wild Mercy⁠, which is about female mystics from different traditions, ⁠Caravan of No Despair⁠, which is about her own heart-wrenching loss and the transformation that can come from grief, a subject she's helped a great many people deal with in workshops and online programs, and ⁠Ordinary Mysticism: Your Life as Sacred Ground⁠.She's back now with a revised and expanded edition of her 2012 book, ⁠God of Love: A Guide to the Heart of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam⁠. As always with Mirabai, the conversation offers much to learn and much to feel.This podcast is a part of the MindBodySpirit.fm Podcast NetworkVisit us at www.mindbodyspirit.fm

Is being a good person enough to make you right with God? In the final week of TRUish, Pastor JC Worley exposes the danger of moralism—the belief that being good makes us right with God. While there is nothing wrong with doing good, our goodness can never earn salvation because God's standard isn't our goodness compared to other people; it's His perfect holiness. The good news is that we don't have to earn what Jesus has already done for us. Salvation is received through faith, not achieved through good works. Through the story of the criminal who encountered Jesus on the cross, we see that God's grace is available even when we have nothing to offer except faith. Relativism says I decide what's true. Emotionalism says my feelings decide what's true. Mysticism says my experiences decide what's true. Moralism says my goodness makes me right with God. But the Gospel gives us a different answer: salvation isn't built on what we believe, feel, experience, or do. Salvation is built on Jesus.

Is being a good person enough to make you right with God? In the final week of TRUish, Pastor JC Worley exposes the danger of moralism—the belief that being good makes us right with God. While there is nothing wrong with doing good, our goodness can never earn salvation because God's standard isn't our goodness compared to other people; it's His perfect holiness. The good news is that we don't have to earn what Jesus has already done for us. Salvation is received through faith, not achieved through good works. Through the story of the criminal who encountered Jesus on the cross, we see that God's grace is available even when we have nothing to offer except faith. Relativism says I decide what's true. Emotionalism says my feelings decide what's true. Mysticism says my experiences decide what's true. Moralism says my goodness makes me right with God. But the Gospel gives us a different answer: salvation isn't built on what we believe, feel, experience, or do. Salvation is built on Jesus.

Joined by long-time friends Nina Rao, Krishna Das, and Sunanda Markus, Mirabai Bush shares stories from her memoir Almost Home.Pick up your copy of Almost Home over on the Ram Dass Shop today: Click Here To Learn MoreToday's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Mirabai, Nina, Krishna Das, and Sunanda discuss:Mirabai's catholic upbringing and working to understand her place in the worldHow Mirabai became the only woman to work on the Saturn Apollo projectMirabai's meditation studies with Goenka When Krishna Das, Mirabai, and Sunanda met Maharaj-jiLearning about the grace in sufferingKnowing that love is real and available to us all“That hard childhood creates that longing for belonging; with Maharaj-ji I felt like at last I belonged—in this moment, in this body, in this world, because I was so totally loved. He changed my idea of what this life could be. I had such a small idea of who we could be in this world, and it just became vastly expanded with him.” –Mirabai BushAbout Mirabai Bush:Mirabai is an author, social entrepreneur, teacher, and spiritual leader. She is recognized for her pioneering role in integrating mindfulness and contemplative practices into secular sectors of American life, including business, higher education, law, and social activism. Mirabai's contributions include co-founding influential organizations such as the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society and the Seva Foundation and co-developing Google's Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute. She is also a longtime board member of the Love Serve Remember Foundation. Her latest book, Almost Home, is a memoir published in 2025.About Nina Rao:Nina Rao is a devotional singer. She tours with Krishna Das, singing and accompanying musically, and is also his business manager. Nina has recorded three solo albums, “Antarayaami – Knower of All Hearts”, “Anubhav”, and "Bhumi Devi” . Nina regularly leads kirtan, workshops, and retreats in her home state of New York and around the world. Together with Chandra Easton and Genevieve Walker, the trio released 21 Taras Collective Mantra Mala Vol 1. You can keep up with Nina on her website and find her on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook @NinaRaoChantAbout Krishna Das:Layering traditional Hindu kirtan with instantly accessible melodies and modern instrumentation, Grammy nominee Krishna Das has been called yoga's “rock star.” With a remarkably soulful voice that touches the deepest chord in even the most casual listener, Krishna Das – known to friends, family, and fans as simply KD – has taken the call-and-response chanting out of yoga centers and into concert halls, becoming a worldwide icon and the best-selling chant artist of all time. His album ‘Live Ananda' (released January 2012) was nominated for a Grammy in the Best New Age album category. KD spent the late '60s traveling across the country as a student of Ram Dass, and in August 1970, he finally made the journey to India, which led him to Ram Dass' own beloved guru, Neem Karoli Baba, known to most as Maharaj-ji. Krishna Das now travels the world sharing his kirtan practice and wonderful stories of his life, of Maharaji-ji, of his life on the Path and discusses bringing chanting into our lives through retreats and workshops. To date, KD has released 15 well-received albums, most recently Trust in the Heart released in October 2017.MORE INFORMATION and OFFERINGS VISIT: https://krishnadas.com/ KRISHNA DAS ON SOCIAL: FACEBOOK: facebook.com/KrishnaDasMusic INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/krishnadasmusic YOUTUBE: / krishnadasmusic X: @krishnadas #KrishnaDasAbout Sunanda Markus: In India in 1972, Sunanda met her guru, Neem Karoli Baba, as well as studied meditation with Theravada Buddhism teacher Shri S.N. Goenka. She has continued her practice of Vipassana meditation since that time, along with actively practicing yoga.Currently the finance and operations director for the Love Serve Remember Foundation, Sunanda spent decades as the finance director of a small publishing company, while also being involved in the field of contemplative studies. She spent a dozen years as the program coordinator for the Academic Program of the Center for Contemplative Mind, and then managed the grants program for the Mind & Life Institute. As part of the nonprofit world, Sunanda has served on the boards of the Insight Meditation Society and the Seva Foundation, chairing the foundation for three years. She was an active member of the Seva Guatemala Project, supporting integrated community development.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The New Discourses Podcast with James Lindsay, Ep. 221 However weird you thought the Nazis were before, they're weirder than that. In fact, they were outright mystics, and the point of the Positive Christianity movement given in Point 24 of the Nazi Party platform can only be summarized as to take German Christians of all stripes, deconstruct their Christian faiths, and move them into this counterfeit mysticism and the Nazi "Myth of the Blood." Hitler's chief ideologist, Alfred Rosenberg, makes that case powerfully and undeniably in the third chapter of his very strange book, The Myth of the Twentieth Century (https://ia800405.us.archive.org/31/items/alfred-rosenberg-and-the-track-of-the-jew-through-the-ages/The%20Myth%20of%20the%2020th%20Century.pdf). In this episode of the New Discourses Podcast, host James Lindsay continues his series of readings from Rosenberg's strange tome with a fifth volume exploring the centrality of German Mysticism derived from the heresies of Johannes Eckhart from the 13th century. Join him for an alarming look at Nazi ideology like you've never seen before. Join us for the Preserving Liberty Conference at Sea!: https://ndcruise.com Support New Discourses: https://newdiscourses.com/support Follow New Discourses on other platforms: https://newdiscourses.com/subscribe Follow James Lindsay: https://linktr.ee/conceptualjames © 2026 New Discourses. All rights reserved. #NewDiscourses #JamesLindsay #Mysticism

What if the line between neuroscience and the paranormal is far thinner than we've been taught to believe? In this episode of the Align Podcast, Mayim Bialik, PhD neuroscientist, actor, author, and host of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown, explores where science, mysticism, trauma, and consciousness intersect. She and Aaron discuss remote viewing, altered perception, nervous system regulation, spirituality, and nature, while examining how modern life shapes our biology and how practices that restore coherence may help us reconnect with ourselves, each other, and something greater. ALIGN PODCAST EPISODE #607 IS SPONSORED BY:

In this episode, Ryan and Alex explore the ancient traditions of the pre-Flood world and the mysteries surrounding an esoteric lineage said to stretch back to Atlantis. From the preservation and transmission of secret knowledge across civilizations to stories of those who came from a world before our own, they trace the threads connecting ancient wisdom, forgotten history, and humanity's enduring relationship with angelic entities.

Can Your Dreams Reveal the Future?________________________________________PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS• Discover how to recognize a prophetic dream• Explore encounters with star beings • Step inside the dream temples of ancient Egypt• Learn a practical dream-incubation ritual you can use to ask for guidance What if your dreams are revealing the future, connecting you with star beings, and carrying instructions from your soul? Annette Assmy is here to take us inside the lost dream temples of ancient Egypt, the practice of dream incubation, and the living intelligence that speaks through ritual, synchronicity, and the unseen world. In this episode you'll discover how to recognize a meaningful dream, ask for guidance before you sleep, and begin restoring your own direct relationship with the sacred. https://www.mysteryschoolofthesoul.com/Annette and Debbi are speaking at the Ascension Glastonbury event in Glastonbury, UK, on August 28-30. Tix: https://www.ascensionglastonbury.com/** More with Debbi 

In this episode I share about the integration process AFTER having experienced an ayahuasca ceremony and I discuss psychedelic therapy and how it has the potential to rewire the brain, change the mind and allow us to release blocks that may be keeping us attached to old programming. While I do not endorse psychedelic use and maintain that this is something to be taken very seriously and done under supervision by ethical practitioners, I am fascinated by the neuroscience and potential for psychedelic therapy to reset our brains and reprogram our limiting beliefs.Link to Michael Pollan's Book: How To Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendencehttps://www.amazon.com/Change-Your-Mi...ZOOM BACKGROUND DESIGN BY FREEPIK.COM Music Credits: Track: Wandering — JayJen [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: • Wandering — JayJen | Free Background ... Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/wanderingFOLLOW Magic Is Real (Host Shannon Torrence) on Instagram: @realmagicshannon Email me at magicisrealshannon@gmail.com with viewer questions you'd like for me to answer in a YouTube short or to pitch your own story to me for an episode.TO BOOK A MEDIUMSHIP READING WITH ME, just email me! magicisrealshannon@gmail.com Thank you so much for your love and support! Please like, share, comment, subscribe and spread the word! Check out my other podcast, Still Standing, on which I interview inspiring people who are overcoming difficult challenges and circumstances: / @stillstandingpodcast To order Liveden supergreens ntutritional supplement and support the podcast at the same time: www.magicisreal.liveden.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/magic-is-real--7188029/support.

What if the very things church tradition labeled demonic are natural tools hidden in plain sight throughout the Bible? In this episode, TruthSeekah and Arien tackle the viral list of everyday items, holistic practices, and natural elements condemned by modern religion, from crystals, sound baths, and breathwork to ancient stargazing, astrology, and the sacred feminine.We examine the original Hebrew and Greek texts behind biblical concepts of "clean vs. unclean," expose fear-based religious legalism, and explore how Christian mysticism reconciles the supernatural realms with the true message of Jesus.

Today we catch up on new drama, the recent debates and those to come, as well as Trent's new video, the delusions of the heterodox and MORE! Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY60LIFE for 60% off now https://choq.com Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Music by Dr Evo the Producer, Jay Dyer and Amid the Ruins 1453 https://www.youtube.com/@amidtheruinsOVERHAUL Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/joinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

Corey is here https://www.youtube.com/@CoreyAlexanderShowSuperchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY60LIFE for 60% off now https://choq.com Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Music by Dr Evo the Producer, Jay Dyer and Amid the Ruins 1453 https://www.youtube.com/@amidtheruinsOVERHAUL Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/joinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

Today we catch up on new drama, the recent debates and those to come, as well as Trent's new video, the delusions of the heterodox and MORE! Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/join Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY60LIFE for 60% off now https://choq.com Subscribe to my site here: https://jaysanalysis.com/membership-account/membership-levels/ Music by Dr Evo the Producer, Jay Dyer and Amid the Ruins 1453 https://www.youtube.com/@amidtheruinsOVERHAUL Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnt7Iy8GlmdPwy_Tzyx93bA/joinBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jay-sanalysis--1423846/support.

Episode DescriptionWhat if Tarot contains an architecture we've only begun to recognize?Gary Cocciolillo welcomes Ginger Glasser of Tarot by Ginger back to the Unity Manifest Podcast for a deep exploration of Tarot, symbolism, numbers, sacred geometry, and a nearly forgotten system found in Olney H. Richmond's Mystic Test Book.Together they examine an unusual approach to the cards involving planetary correspondences, magic squares, numerical patterns, the Cube of Space, B.O.T.A. teachings, and the relationship between structure and intuition.Can Tarot be understood as more than a collection of individual symbols? What happens when the cards are arranged mathematically and geometrically? Could older systems reveal relationships that modern Tarot readers have overlooked?Gary and Ginger also explore the idea of Emanation and Return, the experience of visualizing the Cube of Space, the mysterious role of Jupiter and expansion, and whether this forgotten system can actually be adapted into a working method of Tarot divination.Rather than claiming to have all the answers, this conversation becomes an experiment—two Tarot practitioners asking what happens when we look at an ancient symbolic language from a completely different direction.The original Mystic Test Book is available free in the Resources section at UnityManifest.com.Join the conversation and explore the patterns for yourself.Hashtags#Tarot #TarotReading #TarotCards #TarotCommunity #TarotReader #Occult #Esoteric #Mysticism #SacredGeometry #CubeOfSpace #MagicSquares #Numerology #HiddenKnowledge #MysticTestBook #BO TA #Spirituality #Consciousness #Divination #UnityManifest #GingerGlasserAppleSpotify

Jonathan Black is a British author, known for his books The Secret History of the World and The Sacred History: How Angels, Mystics and Higher Intelligence Made Our World. He is in the charge of Century, an imprint of Random House UK.Book link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-History-Universe-Ancient-Wisdom/dp/1918107017---Become part of the Hermitix community:The Hermitage: the-hermitage.mn.coHermitix Twitter - ⁠ / hermitixpodcast ⁠Support Hermitix:Patreon - ⁠ www.patreon.com/hermitix ⁠Donations: - ⁠https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod⁠

Matthew Ingram is author of Retreat: How the Counterculture Invented Wellness. He hosts the Woebot blog. This stimulating conversation, recorded in 2021, explores the very nature of music and covers different music genres including blues, rock, gospel, jazz, new age, and even punk. Some of the many musicians discussed include John Coltrane, Alice Coltrane, Carlos Santana, Paul Horn, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Robert Johnson, Enya, Brian Wilson, Allen Ginsberg, Bob Dylan, and Karlheinz Stockhausen. The discussion also includes traditional religious music as well as the many gurus who have influenced different musicians.

In this episode, I was a guest on the We Figured It Out Podcast! Ya love to see people so open minded about learning of the nature of our reality without being so dogmatic. To look at it for what it is, instead of being told from someone else's perspective. Cheers to these dudes and Stay Weird!For All Things Meta-- onlymystics.comTo Check Out WFIO-- https://open.spotify.com/show/0C3urtfijsCPBOMpwZhCem?si=3d9247dd674841c2Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cult-of-conspiracy--5700337/support.

Darren Grimes and Graham Dunlop launch their new Grimoire platform, a global book club built around 250 plus professionally narrated audiobooks, lunar-cycle book picks, and community participation. They also demo a new online Pegs and Jokers game, whil e walking through the shelves of the library and explaining how free access, founder memberships, and the inner sanctum work. https://pegsandjokers.ca/ https://www.skool.com/the-secret-teachings-book-club-1875   In this episode, Darren and Graham cover the launch setup, the membership model, and the structure of the new book club. They also preview the first book of the month, discuss how the shelves are organized, and share the thinking behind the game and the community features. Key topics In this episode: the Grimoire launches with more than 250 audiobooks, with the library expected to grow to around 260 soon. The free book of the month is The Secret Teachings of All Ages in an abridged edition, chosen because starting with the full 36 hour version would be too much for most listeners. Founder keeper and monthly initiate memberships unlock the full library, while the free tier gives access to the monthly featured book and community activity. The book club is organized around lunar cycles, with a new moon monthly pick and a full moon live read, creating a rhythm of one book per moon month. The community model includes chapter check-ins, passage discussions, Friday tangents, and a final live book council in the last week of each book month. Darren and Graham describe the inner sanctum as a deeper, earned area of the platform, accessible through participation rather than payment alone. The shelves span Hermetica and occult, theosophy, mysticism east and west, Atlantis and Fortiana, mind and prosperity, weird fiction, philosophy and classics, magic, and power and propaganda. They highlight standout titles such as The Purple Cloud, The Machine Stops, Atlantis by Ignatius Donnelly, The Book of Thoth, Psychic Self-Defense, The Power of Positive Thinking, and The Road to Serfdom. Graham demos Pegs and Jokers, explaining how the online version works, how the cards move pieces, and why it is meant to be played with friends and family across locations. They mention the platform is still being cleaned up and reorganized, including moving some books between shelves and adding PDFs and other support material.   Become a Lord or Lady with 1k donations over time. And a Noble with any donation. Leave Serfdom behind and help Grimerica stick to 0 ads and sponsors and fully listener supported. Thanks for listening!! Help support the show, because we can't do it without ya. https://www.simulationmaps.com/#products Suite of Interactive Maps! 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graham@grimerica.com Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show: www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ Episode ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/ MUSIC https://brokeforfree.bandcamp.com/ - Something Galactic Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com - Should I         Timestamps 00:00 - Restarting the launch after a false start 01:09 - Founder membership goals and how the book club access works 02:51 - Free members, VIP tiers, and the first monthly book 03:26 - The vault, classroom, and inner sanctum 04:16 - Launch day tech problems and the rough custom URL 05:16 - Introducing Pegs and Jokers and how the game works 06:56 - Why the game is meant for people, not just bots 08:30 - Book club access, free tier, and The Secret Teachings of All Ages 09:55 - Monthly rotation, live reads, and short book length strategy 10:01 - Reading a passage from The Secret Teachings of All Ages 11:18 - How book voting will work and the 10 comment limit 13:13 - Membership tiers and what each one unlocks 14:15 - Global map, leaderboards, and the earned inner sanctum 15:35 - Shelf overview: occult, theosophy, mysticism, Atlantis, and more 16:20 - The Purple Cloud and the appeal of weird fiction 17:41 - Hollow earth, lost civilizations, and classic speculative titles 19:38 - The Machine Stops and early dystopian fiction 20:52 - More shelf curation and shifting titles between categories 23:06 - How the monthly book club threads will work 25:18 - Commission features and community referrals 27:00 - Recent completed books and what is coming next 28:31 - Atlantis, Fortiana, and Ignatius Donnelly 31:44 - Why Donnelly still matters in Atlantis discussions 33:35 - Paradise Found and the North Pole Eden theory 35:47 - Shelf one: Hermetica and occult foundations 37:40 - Theosophy, Blavatsky, and the first monthly free book 39:59 - The Kabalah and key Hermetic texts 41:53 - Practical occultism and the warning not to treat it casually 42:46 - Rosicrucian mysteries, The Secret Destiny of America, and tarot 46:23 - Bacon, symbolic myth, and the wisdom of the ancients 47:39 - The full Secret Teachings audiobook and the premium tier 48:57 - Theosophy shelf highlights, including Thought Forms and The Secret Doctrine 52:21 - The Science of Immortality and a modern summary of Theosophy 54:55 - Mysticism east and west, slowly paced classics, and deep reading 56:15 - Christianity as Mystical Fact and esoteric Christianity 57:49 - Mystical Christianity and reading the Gospels as initiation text 58:47 - The New Man and inner psychological struggle 63:31 - Mind and prosperity: self-help, new thought, and money classics 64:58 - The Conquest of Happiness and the logic of optimism 66:19 - Meditations, Recovery Dharma, Self-Reliance, and As a Man Thinketh 67:39 - Darren's own book and the self-directed learning theme 67:59 - The Power of Positive Thinking and Think and Grow Rich 68:51 - Weird fiction as a shelf of cosmic horror and apocalypse tales 77:32 - The Apocalypse Then compilation and end-of-the-world fiction 79:12 - Saint-Germain, Cthulhu, and cosmic horror influences 81:38 - The Willows and the best weird tale discussion 82:08 - Charles Fort, The Book of the Damned, and excluded data 84:25 - Moon Child, Eadadorpa, and final weird fiction curation 86:14 - Philosophy, classics, and the structure behind the other shelves 87:52 - Socialism, utopias, and the political thread running through the shelf 89:25 - The Game of Life, Scientism, Nietzsche, and Chesterton 91:01 - Orthodoxy and the case for mystery 93:43 - Magic as the practical shelf and the history of ceremonial practice 94:35 - Agrippa, The Book of the Law, and tarot foundations 96:01 - Psychic Self-Defense and the reality of hostile influence 97:21 - The Fourth Book of Agrippa and ceremonial magic mechanics 98:14 - Levi, the Shamir, and ancient megalithic speculation 101:04 - Malleus Maleficarum and witch hunting history 101:56 - The History of Magic and the power of imagination 103:33 - Power and propaganda as the shelf of control systems 105:34 - Wells, the world brain, and early internet thinking 107:23 - The Road to Serfdom and central planning 108:03 - Darren's Canadian residential schools titles 109:11 - Gustave Le Bon and The Crowd 113:14 - Technocracy and the rise of expert rule 114:55 - Secret societies and subversive movements 117:05 - Proofs of a Conspiracy and early anti-Illuminati writing 124:50 - Short list of possible future reads and the launch's next phase  

Darren Grimes and Graham Dunlop launch their new Grimoire platform, a global book club built around 250 plus professionally narrated audiobooks, lunar-cycle book picks, and community participation. They also demo a new online Pegs and Jokers game, whil e walking through the shelves of the library and explaining how free access, founder memberships, and the inner sanctum work. https://pegsandjokers.ca/ https://www.skool.com/the-secret-teachings-book-club-1875   In this episode, Darren and Graham cover the launch setup, the membership model, and the structure of the new book club. They also preview the first book of the month, discuss how the shelves are organized, and share the thinking behind the game and the community features. Key topics In this episode: the Grimoire launches with more than 250 audiobooks, with the library expected to grow to around 260 soon. The free book of the month is The Secret Teachings of All Ages in an abridged edition, chosen because starting with the full 36 hour version would be too much for most listeners. Founder keeper and monthly initiate memberships unlock the full library, while the free tier gives access to the monthly featured book and community activity. The book club is organized around lunar cycles, with a new moon monthly pick and a full moon live read, creating a rhythm of one book per moon month. The community model includes chapter check-ins, passage discussions, Friday tangents, and a final live book council in the last week of each book month. Darren and Graham describe the inner sanctum as a deeper, earned area of the platform, accessible through participation rather than payment alone. The shelves span Hermetica and occult, theosophy, mysticism east and west, Atlantis and Fortiana, mind and prosperity, weird fiction, philosophy and classics, magic, and power and propaganda. They highlight standout titles such as The Purple Cloud, The Machine Stops, Atlantis by Ignatius Donnelly, The Book of Thoth, Psychic Self-Defense, The Power of Positive Thinking, and The Road to Serfdom. Graham demos Pegs and Jokers, explaining how the online version works, how the cards move pieces, and why it is meant to be played with friends and family across locations. They mention the platform is still being cleaned up and reorganized, including moving some books between shelves and adding PDFs and other support material.   Become a Lord or Lady with 1k donations over time. And a Noble with any donation. Leave Serfdom behind and help Grimerica stick to 0 ads and sponsors and fully listener supported. Thanks for listening!! Help support the show, because we can't do it without ya. https://www.simulationmaps.com/#products Suite of Interactive Maps! DisasterMap, VolcanoSim, AsteroidSim, ShipwreckMap, UFOMap etc https://www.amazon.com/Unlearned-School-Failed-What-About/dp/1998704904/ref=sr_1_3?sr=8-3   Support the show directly: https://open.spotify.com/show/2punSyd9Cw76ZtvHxMKenI?si=ImKxfMHgQZ-oshl499O4dQ&nd=1&dlsi=4c25fa9c78674de3 Watch or Listen on Spotify https://grimericacbd.com/ CBD / THC Gummies and Tinctures http://www.grimerica.ca/support https://www.patreon.com/grimerica http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support   Our audio book website: www.adultbrain.ca Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com www.grimerica.ca/shrooms and Micro Dosing Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans Https://t.me.grimerica grimerica.ca/chats   Discord Chats https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter https://grimerica.substack.com/ SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show: www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ Episode ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/ MUSIC https://brokeforfree.bandcamp.com/ - Something Galactic Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com - Should I         Timestamps 00:00 - Restarting the launch after a false start 01:09 - Founder membership goals and how the book club access works 02:51 - Free members, VIP tiers, and the first monthly book 03:26 - The vault, classroom, and inner sanctum 04:16 - Launch day tech problems and the rough custom URL 05:16 - Introducing Pegs and Jokers and how the game works 06:56 - Why the game is meant for people, not just bots 08:30 - Book club access, free tier, and The Secret Teachings of All Ages 09:55 - Monthly rotation, live reads, and short book length strategy 10:01 - Reading a passage from The Secret Teachings of All Ages 11:18 - How book voting will work and the 10 comment limit 13:13 - Membership tiers and what each one unlocks 14:15 - Global map, leaderboards, and the earned inner sanctum 15:35 - Shelf overview: occult, theosophy, mysticism, Atlantis, and more 16:20 - The Purple Cloud and the appeal of weird fiction 17:41 - Hollow earth, lost civilizations, and classic speculative titles 19:38 - The Machine Stops and early dystopian fiction 20:52 - More shelf curation and shifting titles between categories 23:06 - How the monthly book club threads will work 25:18 - Commission features and community referrals 27:00 - Recent completed books and what is coming next 28:31 - Atlantis, Fortiana, and Ignatius Donnelly 31:44 - Why Donnelly still matters in Atlantis discussions 33:35 - Paradise Found and the North Pole Eden theory 35:47 - Shelf one: Hermetica and occult foundations 37:40 - Theosophy, Blavatsky, and the first monthly free book 39:59 - The Kabalah and key Hermetic texts 41:53 - Practical occultism and the warning not to treat it casually 42:46 - Rosicrucian mysteries, The Secret Destiny of America, and tarot 46:23 - Bacon, symbolic myth, and the wisdom of the ancients 47:39 - The full Secret Teachings audiobook and the premium tier 48:57 - Theosophy shelf highlights, including Thought Forms and The Secret Doctrine 52:21 - The Science of Immortality and a modern summary of Theosophy 54:55 - Mysticism east and west, slowly paced classics, and deep reading 56:15 - Christianity as Mystical Fact and esoteric Christianity 57:49 - Mystical Christianity and reading the Gospels as initiation text 58:47 - The New Man and inner psychological struggle 63:31 - Mind and prosperity: self-help, new thought, and money classics 64:58 - The Conquest of Happiness and the logic of optimism 66:19 - Meditations, Recovery Dharma, Self-Reliance, and As a Man Thinketh 67:39 - Darren's own book and the self-directed learning theme 67:59 - The Power of Positive Thinking and Think and Grow Rich 68:51 - Weird fiction as a shelf of cosmic horror and apocalypse tales 77:32 - The Apocalypse Then compilation and end-of-the-world fiction 79:12 - Saint-Germain, Cthulhu, and cosmic horror influences 81:38 - The Willows and the best weird tale discussion 82:08 - Charles Fort, The Book of the Damned, and excluded data 84:25 - Moon Child, Eadadorpa, and final weird fiction curation 86:14 - Philosophy, classics, and the structure behind the other shelves 87:52 - Socialism, utopias, and the political thread running through the shelf 89:25 - The Game of Life, Scientism, Nietzsche, and Chesterton 91:01 - Orthodoxy and the case for mystery 93:43 - Magic as the practical shelf and the history of ceremonial practice 94:35 - Agrippa, The Book of the Law, and tarot foundations 96:01 - Psychic Self-Defense and the reality of hostile influence 97:21 - The Fourth Book of Agrippa and ceremonial magic mechanics 98:14 - Levi, the Shamir, and ancient megalithic speculation 101:04 - Malleus Maleficarum and witch hunting history 101:56 - The History of Magic and the power of imagination 103:33 - Power and propaganda as the shelf of control systems 105:34 - Wells, the world brain, and early internet thinking 107:23 - The Road to Serfdom and central planning 108:03 - Darren's Canadian residential schools titles 109:11 - Gustave Le Bon and The Crowd 113:14 - Technocracy and the rise of expert rule 114:55 - Secret societies and subversive movements 117:05 - Proofs of a Conspiracy and early anti-Illuminati writing 124:50 - Short list of possible future reads and the launch's next phase  

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