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June 8th was World Oceans Day, and if you listen to this podcast, you know this is a day I am very much here for - because I am obsessed with the ocean… for good reason.But rather than going on about it myself, for this episode I thought we could celebrate World Oceans Day with the help of another ocean obsessive: Melissa Cristina Márquez.Melissa is a marine science education expert based in Australia, and is known as "the most enthusiastic shark scientist" people ever meet. Her work has been featured in Science, NPR, Vogue, Allure, InStyle, GQ, Seeker, Popular Science, and showcased on Disney+, BBC, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, Acciona, and Good Morning America.As well as being a scientist and educator, Melissa is also an author of children's books including the Wild Survival series (Scholastic) and Mother of Sharks (Madre de los Tiburones), with her latest, Sea of Constellations (Océano de Constelaciones).In this episode, she shares:Her background and how she got to be on the Discovery ChannelWhy we need diversity in scienceThe integration of Indigenous science into Western science - and how it worksHow to tackle constant misinformationHer favourite thing about sharksHow to stay hopeful during a bleak time in the ocean worldThe importance of ocean education and being a steward of natureThe importance of interacting with nature from a young ageKey Quotes“If we're going to coexist with nature again - how we used to - we need to be a part of nature again, instead of apart from it.”“Science, in order to be effective and actually benefit people, needs to serve the people it's trying to benefit.”Find our full podcast via the website here: https://www.nowthatswhaticall.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowthatswhaticallgreen/You can follow me on socials on the below accounts.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briannemwest/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briannemwestLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briannemwest/For our latest big project, find out more about Incrediballs here: https://incrediballs.com/

Mindfulness and Healing in Nature: Hiking, Meditation, and Outdoor Transformation.In this episode of the Outdoor Adventure Series, we're chatting with Mike Martin, a certified mindful hiking guide, wilderness first responder, and host of the Project Mindfully Outdoors podcast. Mike opens up about his journey—growing up in Michigan, facing life's darkest moments, discovering the healing power of nature and mindfulness, blending outdoor adventure with meditation, and creating transformative experiences for himself and others.DISCUSSION1. Mike's Background and Personal JourneyUpbringing in Michigan's downriver area.Childhood experiences spent outdoors, especially with his grandfatherThe healing and grounding presence of nature2. Overcoming Personal AdversityStruggles with identity, homelessness, and suicidal ideation.Marcus Aurelius and the Stoic philosophy3. Blending Mindfulness and Outdoor PracticeBlending outdoor experiences with mindfulness.Becoming a certified hiking guide and wilderness first responder.Formal meditation and Native American practices.4. Structure and Delivery of Mindful Outdoor ExperiencesWorkshop formats: libraries, trails, fireside meditationsTeaching outdoor skills (fire building, shelter, safety) as meditative practices5. Impact on ParticipantsClient breakthroughs.The value of group facilitation and shared experience.6. The Power of Being Present in NatureThe connection between being outdoors and personal transformation.Slowing down, unplugging, and being mindful.Parallels between animal survival instincts and overcoming personal anxiety.7. The Project Mindfully Outdoors PodcastThemes and key takeaways from five years of podcasting8. Mike's Book: Groundhog's WisdomLessons learned from the metaphor of the groundhog: introspection, decision-making, and calculated action.LEARN MORETo learn more about Mike and his work, visit his website at https://projectmindfullyoutdoors.co/ and on these social sites:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectmindfullyoutdoorspodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectmindfullyoutdoors_pc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCck25oRJ5L0UAGjWiSUyRqwNEXT STEPSIf you enjoy podcasts devoted to outdoor adventure, find us online at https://outdooradventureseries.com. We welcome likes, comments, and shares.KEYWORDSMike Martin, Project Mindfully Outdoors Podcast, Howard Fox, Outdoor Adventure Series, Podcast, PodMatch#MikeMartin #ProjectMindfullyOutdoorsPodcast #OutdoorAdventureSeries #Podcast #PodMatchMy Favorite Podcast Tools: Production by Descript Hosting Buzzsprout Show Notes by Castmagic Website powered by Podpage Be a Podcast Guest by PodMatch

What if surrender wasn't weakness, but your gateway to more freedom, more power, and more magic?In this episode, I speak with transformational teacher and bestselling author Kute Blackson - my very first male guest -about a topic that's at the heart of midlife transformation: surrender. And not the kind that asks you to give up, but the kind that cracks you open and calls you home to your wild, feminine truth.Kute's powerful perspective on surrender as the portal to authenticity, creativity, and freedom is exactly the divine masculine energy many of us didn't realise we were craving.We talk about why surrender has been misunderstood -especially for women - and how it holds the key to navigating grief, identity shifts, and deeper embodiment in midlife.Tune in to hear Kute share:Why surrender is not passive, but powerfulThe difference between control and alignmentThe grief and letting go required to fully step into midlifeHow women can reclaim their wild, intuitive, embodied natureThe societal systems that have kept us disconnected from our powerThe masculine and feminine dance of creation, and what real partnership looks likeHow to trust the unknown and let life live youWhether you're navigating change, loss, or the call to become more you - this episode is here to remind you: you don't need to hold it all together to step into your power.It's time to redefine surrender.Connect with Kute:Website: kuteblackson.comFree 8-part course: eightlevelsofgratitude.comInstagram: @kuteblacksonPodcast: Soul TalkBook: The Magic of Surrender – Available now via AmazonConnect with me:Instagram: @pennyvandersluys - Follow my 52 Shades of Fifty Project Sign up for the Bringing Sexy Back Challenge (May 2–4): pennyvandersluys.com/sexybackDownload my free 10 Tips to Turn On: pennyvandersluys.com

The energy of 2025 continues to guide us through powerful shifts, reshaping the collective consciousness in ways that can no longer be ignored.   The month ahead brings a profound spiritual change as we close the Pisces season, completing an activation beneath the surface. As we step into a new astrological year, we are not just crossing into Aries season but into a new era. Eclipse season and the Spring equinox with Mercury, Venus retrograde, and Neptune entering Aries is a POWER month. This month's energy demands our presence, awareness, and trust. Some themes we can expect as we launch into a new era include:New inventions, wealth on all levels, health and healingDiscovery of hidden treasures, order, harmony, and establishing healthy connectionsIncreased clairvoyance, clairaudience, clairsentienceRevelation through meditations, dreams, signs, and synchronicities in natureThe age of passive dreaming is over—this is about bringing the vision into reality.Technology is about to accelerate in ways that require ethical discussions: artificial intelligence, bioengineering, and virtual reality are not only seen as tools to some but also extensions of a person's identity. But, with that, we cannot lose touch with the true essence of things found in nature beyond AI, computers, phones, televisions, etc. Music, art, and culture will reject watered-down trends in favor of something authentic, vital, and genuine.The same applies to spirituality—what was once packaged and sold as enlightenment will be challenged, dismantled, and redefined. Spirituality is about seeking our higher self, our truth, and our connection with what we know to be our truth. Listen as Laurie shares her perspective of the month. Send us a textSupport the showThanks for listening - For questions or comments email Laurie at Laurie@yourlifecore.comInstagram @yourlifecore or Twitter @yourlifecore Facebook https://www.facebook.com/YourLifecoreWebsite www.yourlifecore.com

"If you're that person that you know you want more, you can do more, and you can be more, chase it because when you chase it, you're going to see the opportunities waiting for you." – Robert B. FosterToday's featured bookcaster is a father, entrepreneur, award-winning international speaker, and mental health advocate, Robert B. Foster. Robert and I had a fun on a bun chat about his book, "Shut Up and GRIND: Overcoming Self Doubt and The Fear Of Public Speaking", how to respond to life's challenges, staying accountable, and more!!!Key Things You'll Learn:How storytelling plays a role in your personal and professional developmentWhat inspired Robert to get his first book done and what to expect from his next bookWhat fuels Robert's competitive natureThe necessity of public speaking skills if you want to supercharge your growthThree major lessons learned from starting, growing, and running his podcastsRobert's Site: https://robertbfoster.com/Robert's Book: https://a.co/d/fI0UAC1Robert's Podcast, "Shut Up and Grind": https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/shutupandgrindThe opening track is titled, "Set Sail" by Sparks Dynamite. To listen to and download the full track, click the following link. https://planetastroproductions.bandcamp.com/track/set-sail-intro Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou May Also Like…Ep. 579 – "The Power to Speak Naked" with Tyler Foley (@DropTheMicSTF): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-579-the-power-to-speak-naked-with-tyler-foley-dropthemicstf/Ep. 845 – Why You Have A Compelling Story to Tell with Amy W. Vogel (@amywvogel): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-845-why-you-have-a-compelling-story-to-tell-with-amy-w-vogel-amywvogel/157 - "No Sweat Speaking" with Allan Kaufman & Allan Misch (@NoSweatSpeaking): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/157-no-sweat-speaking-with-allan-kaufman-allan-misch-nosweatspeaking/Ep. 835 – Turn Words Into Wealth with Aurora Winter, MBA (@AuroraWinterMBA): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-835-turn-words-into-wealth-with-aurora-winter-mba-aurorawintermba/Ep. 779 – Speaking to Influence with Dr. Laura Sicola (@LauraSicola): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-779-speaking-to-influence-with-dr-laura-sicola-laurasicola/139 - "Take Focused Action & Get Results" with Brian J. Olds (@BSNSpeaks): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/139-take-focused-action-get-results-with-brian-j-olds-bsnspeaks/?fbclid=IwY2xjawImO8RleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUL17dHebj4vkHcABSOqnEepHdq8Yr0TwKkqOE2Xynk4PI8GZqV4gxfhtA_aem_k3L5fRR8PFA_QixvirGJyg282 – "What's So Hard About Being You" with Sir Charles Cary (@SirCharlesCary): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/282-whats-so-hard-about-being-you-with-sir-charles-cary-sircharlescary/Ep. 306 – "Be The SPARK" with Dr. Simon T. Bailey (@SimonTBailey): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-306-be-the-spark-with-simon-t-bailey-simontbailey/Ep. 588 – "30 Second Success" with Laura Templeton (@30SecondSuccess): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-588-30-second-success-with-laura-templeton-30secondsuccess/Ep. 751 – Do Something Hard & Be Happier with Joe De Sena (@realJoeDeSena): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-751-do-something-hard-like-a-spartan-and-be-happier-with-joe-de-sena-realjoedesena/Ep. 791 – The Motivational Gospel of Fire with Eliot Marshall (@FireMarshall205): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-791-the-motivational-gospel-of-fire-with-eliot-marshall-firemarshall205/Ep. 420 – “The UPside of Failure” with Tiana Sanchez (@likearealboss): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-420-the-upside-of-failure-with-tiana-sanchez-likearealboss/

In this engaging Q&A session, Jack and Trudy explore romance, impermanence, attachment, diffusing anger, manifesting your dreams using mindfulness, and more!Learn How to Thrive in Love: Buddhist Secrets to Transform Your Relationships with Jack Kornfield and Trudy Goodman – join now!“If you actually become mindful, then it's possible to choose a direction, to envision, to imagine your life in a healthy way.” – Jack KornfieldIn Part 2 of this episode, Jack and Trudy dive into Q&A on:Finding appreciation and wisdom in things “falling apart”Accepting change, aging, impermanenceEntering the naked unknown of the wilderness, natureThe wisdom of swimming with dolphins in the oceanSending metta (loving kindness) to the world and those in positions of powerHow to tend our romantic relationships and partnerships with mindfulness and careDiffusing anger and learning how to communicate lovinglyConnecting from a place of vulnerability and presenceMoving past warfare, racism, violence, and blameLearning how to communicate across differencesNoting the difference between your intention and it's impact on othersManifesting your dreams using mindfulness“Attachment” in Buddhism vs Western PsychologyWorking through trauma in a safe and mindful way“It's important to love what we love; it's only a problem when we need to let go.” – Trudy Goodman“When you step back and quiet, deeper intuitions come, along with the ability to follow your dreams more clearly, and in a way that's mindful of your own well-being.” – Jack KornfieldThis talk originally aired on the Voices of Esalen Podcast:The Voices of Esalen Podcast showcases in-depth interviews with the dynamic teachers and thinkers who are part of Esalen Institute. Hosted by Sam Stern, a former Esalen student and current staff member, the podcasts have featured engaging conversations with authors Cheryl Strayed and Michael Pollan, innovators Stan Grof and Dr. Mark Hyman, teachers Byron Katie, Mark Coleman and Jean Houston, Esalen co-founder Michael Murphy, and many more. Learn more at Esalen.org/story/podcastsAbout 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 about Trudy's flourishing array of wonderful offerings at TrudyGoodman.comAbout Jack Kornfield:Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in the monasteries of Thailand, India, and Burma, studying as a monk under the Buddhist master Ven. Ajahn Chah, as well as the Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw. He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West. Jack co-founded the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, with fellow meditation teachers Sharon Salzberg and Joseph Goldstein and the Spirit Rock Center in Woodacre, California. His books have been translated into 20 languages and sold more than a million copies.Jack is currently offering a wonderful array of transformational online courses diving into crucial topics like Mindfulness Meditation Fundamentals, Walking the Eightfold Path, Opening the Heart of Forgiveness, Living Beautifully, Transforming Your Life Through Powerful Stories, and so much more. Sign up for an All Access Pass to explore Jack's entire course library. If you would like a years worth of online meetups with Jack and fellow community, join The Year of Awakening: A Monthly Journey with Jack KornfieldStay up to date with Jack and his stream of fresh dharma offerings by visiting JackKornfield.com and signing up for his email teachings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this thought-provoking previously-aired episode, Indra Rinzler shares deep insights into human consciousness and the ego's role in shaping our perceived reality.

Episode Highlights With Michael RuscioHis own journey into the work he does now and the tough lessons he learned about gut healthAll disease begins in the gut but how to know what is going on What gut types are and how this helps explain why people can have such drastically different reactions to gut interventionsFungal vs bacterial overgrowth in the gutThings that are universally beneficial to the gut: exercise in the right amount, mindset, unprocessed foods, time in natureThe diet that helps heal you isn't the forever plan His take on parasites and parasite cleanses Why parasites are relatively rare but people will see benefit from parasite cleanses for other reasonsThe problem with an overly sterile environment and the fascinating theory around thisSome signs that you may have a fungal gut type or an underlying fungal overgrowth “The better I eat, the worse I feel” and what that might mean about your gut Why carnivore might work so well for some people: it's low FODMAP and low carb His take on carbs/fiber and the nuance on these as we healThe things that are universally helpful and his take on probiotics What vector-born infections are and how they relate to gut healthWhy we need more electrolytes and salt when we go lower carbResources We MentionDr. Ruscio - WebsiteGut Health Essentials GuideJust Thrive Probiotics

Send us a text40% OFF MAGIC MIND - CODE: WINTODAY40In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of experiences over material possessions. Discover how prioritizing meaningful moments can lead to long-term fulfillment and personal growth. Key topics include the concept of memory dividends, the return on inconvenience, and the profound impact of pushing yourself through personal challenges.What you'll learn in this episode:How experiences strengthen relationships The importance of reflection on time and life's fleeting natureThe life-changing power of shared experiences over material itemsUnderstanding the return on inconvenience and how embracing discomfort leads to growthA look into the grueling challenges of the Spartan Death Race Upcoming 2025 personal challenges and how they can inspire your journeyHow the Breaking Ribbons Ultra Marathon supports fundraising for meaningful causesThe value of pushing past your comfort zone for self-improvementAn invitation to join the Unshakeable Discipline Mastermind Group for like-minded individualsThis episode is perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of how experiences shape our lives and how embracing difficulty leads to personal breakthroughs. Tune in for actionable insights on living a more meaningful, purpose-driven life.Thank you for tuning in! If you feel led, please subscribe & share the show to others who you believe would benefit from it.Keep in touch below! MAGIC MIND - The World's First Mental Performance Shot - 20% Off Join The Unshakeable Discipline Community! LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/in/ryanacass/ Instagram | @ryanacass

John Piper delves into the Gospel of Luke, showing how the first chapters highlight God's central role in the birth of Jesus. He explores the significance of faith, humility, and obedience, drawing insights from biblical characters like Mary, Zechariah, and Elizabeth.He teaches: The purpose and structure of Luke's gospelThe importance of confidence in faithParallelism in the first two chapters of LukeThe centrality of God in Luke's gospelJesus's unique natureThe assurance of salvation through JesusThe way of faith and humilityThe joy of the Holy SpiritThe call to receive the Holy SpiritThe final encouragement to know and experience the gospelHelp The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

In this episode, I share the power of quiet confidence and how embracing your authentic self can transform your life. As a highly sensitive person (HSP), you may feel pressure to be more extroverted or outgoing, but true confidence comes from being unapologetically yourself, whether that means being more reserved or preferring deep, meaningful conversations. I dive into how accepting your quiet nature and stepping into radical self-acceptance can help you show up confidently in any situation, without fear of judgment. This episode is a call to embrace who you truly are and carry yourself with confidence.What you will learn in this episode:How embracing your authentic self leads to true confidenceWhy quiet confidence is just as powerful as loud, extroverted confidenceHow to stop second-guessing yourself and fully accept your quiet natureThe importance of building self-worth and self-acceptance to feel grounded in who you areHow embracing your authenticity can positively impact your relationships and how others perceive youCLICK HERE to sign up for the Un-Botherable Workshop: a free workshop where you'll learn my 6-step process for managing & neutralizing your triggers as an HSP!CLICK HERE to download the Cord-Cutting Meditation

We Are Explorers Podcast host, Amy Fairall, chats with Jayden O'Neill (in person!), whose laundry list of titles includes We Are Explorers contributor, MOMENTS film category winner, and National Geographic Photo Instructor and Naturalist. By combining his knowledge from his bachelor's degree in marine biology with the hard skills he's learnt as a photographer and videographer, Jayden's worked all over the world, from Antarctica to the Top End.In this chat, we hear about Jayden's career path so far, as well as stories from his adventures, one of which helped him take out the top film prize in our inaugural photo, video, and writing competition, MOMENTS. Jayden's journey may not be a blueprint everyone can follow, but it'll definitely inspire you to make decisions based on your passions.In This Episode We CoverWorking as a Marine Biologist in AntarcticaJayden's passion for natureThe importance of science communicationPhotographyStorytellingWorking with crocodilesLiving in the Northern TerritoryThe story of The Bleeding Assholes filmUpcoming adventuresCheck out Jayden's winning adventure film, The Bleeding Assholes, from our inaugural photo, video, and writing comp, MOMENTSFollow Along for More!Show us some love and subscribe wherever you get your audio fix. It helps us to continue bringing you the goods and to uncover the weird and wonderful adventure folk (that's you!) who are doing inspiring things.Find us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts with new episodes every second hump day.Or check out the We Are Explorers Podcast page.

Welcome to The Consult a Counselor Series, a special segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, where therapist and host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC, answers real-life parenting questions, helping you find balance, reduce worry, and live mindfully with your children.TODAY'S QUESTION:"How can you make your kid become more grateful?"In this episode, Vanessa shares practical, thoughtful strategies for teaching children the value of gratitude. From simple ways to introduce the concept to creating daily gratitude routines, she highlights tips that help kids recognize and appreciate the positives in their lives. Vanessa also discusses how limiting overindulgence and modeling gratitude can encourage lifelong habits of thankfulness.TUNE IN TO LEARN:How to introduce the concept of gratitude to children in simple, relatable waysWhy creating gratitude routines or rituals can help make gratitude second natureThe importance of limiting overindulgence to teach children to value what they haveWays to foster appreciation for non-material aspects of lifeHow modeling gratitude in your daily actions encourages your child to develop the same habitTAKEAWAY MESSAGE:By practicing gratitude together, setting boundaries around overindulgence, and modeling thankfulness in your own life, you can help your child develop a deeper sense of gratitude, positively shaping their outlook on life and their relationships with others.Listen in, and remember... you're always free to be mindful!Send us a textCULTIVATE CALM CHALLENGEhttps://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-cultivatingcalmchallengeSUBMIT QUESTIONS for CONSULT A COUNSELOR:https://qrco.de/consultacounselorWATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/@counselorvdejesus STAY CONNECTED:Show Hashtag: #freetobemindfulpodcastWebsite: https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast All Social Channels: @counselorvdejesus GET THE MUSE HEADBAND AT A DISCOUNT!https://choosemuse.com/freetobemindfulUse this link to get 15% off your total when you purchase the amazing brain sensing headband that tells you when you're in a meditative state and guides you to improve your practice.DISCLAIMER:Free to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional help from a licensed clinician.

We live in a culture that constantly tells us to push harder, achieve more, and stay on top of everything. But this relentless striving often keeps us from the fulfillment we seek. Many of us face anxiety, procrastination, and burnout as we struggle to accept that the key to a more meaningful life lies in embracing our limitations rather than fighting against them.This week, I'm honored to welcome Oliver Burkeman, bestselling author of Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, as our special guest. Oliver's work challenges the conventional approach to productivity, urging us to face our inherent human limitations and embrace the concept of finitude. His insights offer a refreshing perspective on how to live with greater intention, focusing on what truly matters rather than constantly striving for control.In his new book Meditation for Mortals, Oliver goes even deeper into the themes of time, control, and human limitation, offering a counterintuitive yet liberating approach to living well in a finite world. His philosophy encourages us to accept our limits and let go of the need to constantly “do it all.”In this episode, Oliver walks us through the journey of moving from understanding the constraints of time to taking meaningful action. We dive deep into the concept of finitude—our finite time, energy, and capacity—and explore how surrendering to life's limitations and letting go of the need for control can lead to a more purposeful, fulfilling life.Tune in to learn how embracing our limitations can lead to profound freedom, allowing us to live fully within those boundaries and create a life of intentionality, meaning, and true presence.Topics CoveredEmbracing the concept of finitude and human limitationsHow to let go of control and live more intentionallyThe connection between productivity and surrenderOliver's journey from Four Thousand Weeks to Meditation for MortalsThe role of mindfulness in taking meaningful actionWhy hustle culture leads to burnout and dissatisfactionPractical strategies for accepting our finite natureThe paradox of letting go and achieving moreOvercoming procrastination and anxiety by facing our limitsHow to align daily actions with what truly mattersTranscriptYou can find the transcript on the episode's web page by clicking here.Oliver's Bio & ResourcesOliver Burkeman's books include the forthcoming Meditations for Mortals, about embracing limitation and getting around to what counts, along with the New York Times bestseller Four Thousand Weeks and The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking. For many years he wrote a popular column for the Guardian, 'This Column Will Change Your Life'. In his email newsletter 'The Imperfectionist', he writes about productivity, mortality, the power of limits and building a meaningful life in an age of distraction.Website: oliverburkeman.comNew book: Meditation for Mortals Book: Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals Explore Zen HabitsZen Habits BlogFearless Living Academy

Focusing on cosmic balance, Alan Watts outlines the fundamentals of Taoism and how to skillfully interfere with our environment.Find the full Zen and the Art of the Controlled Accident series of talks at play.alanwatts.org.Today's episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/alan and get on your way to being your best self.This time on Being in the Way, Alan Watts shares a lecture on:The philosophy of TaoismTaoism as the flow of things / the course of natureThe pervasive illusion of separateness and seeing it within our languageHow we only experience the world bit-by-bitA transformation of our everyday consciousness into onenessHow we are all indestructible beyond the egoLife as a game of yin and yang, crests and troughsThe fundamental idea of mutual arisingHow everything we do interferes with our environmentLearning how to interfere skillfullyThis series is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass' Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit Alanwatts.org for full talks from Alan Watts.“We are not ordinarily aware of how we're aware, and as a result of that, we don't understand our connection with the world, and we don't understand what our real self is. We get anxious; we're afraid that death may be the end of us. This is, of course, the purest superstition, because everybody is indestructible.” – Alan WattsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this eye-opening episode of Generation AI, we dive into Elon Musk's game-changing breakthroughs that are reshaping our future. From SpaceX's Starship catching rockets mid-air to Tesla's steering wheel-free robotaxis, and xAI's record-breaking supercomputer built in just 19 days, we explore how these innovations are pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Learn how Musk's relentless application of first principles thinking is driving rapid advancements in space travel, transportation, and artificial intelligence. This episode is a must-listen for anyone fascinated by how cutting-edge tech and innovative thinking can solve humanity's biggest challenges and accelerate our journey into an exciting future.Introduction: Exploring Elon Musk's Latest Breakthroughs (00:00:06)Overview of recent achievements at SpaceX, Tesla, and xAIIntroduction to Musk's first principles thinking approachHow these breakthroughs are changing multiple industriesFirst Principles Thinking Framework (00:08:40)Breakdown of the five steps in first principles thinkingExample of how Musk applied this to rocket development at SpaceXThe importance of questioning assumptions and rapid iterationSpaceX's Starship Test Flight Success (00:17:06)Details of the October 13, 2024 Starship test flightThe significance of the Super Heavy booster return and catch mechanismHow reusability is key to Musk's vision of Mars colonizationTesla's Robotaxis and Humanoid Robots (00:22:46)Unveiling of the Cybercab robotaxi prototypeDevelopment of Tesla Bots (Optimus) for factory workHow Tesla is positioning itself as a robotics companyThe role of the Dojo supercomputer in advancing self-driving techxAI's Record-Breaking Supercomputer (00:35:16)Partnership with NVIDIA and Oracle to build the fastest AI supercomputerHow the system was built in just 19 daysThe goal of developing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)Potential impacts on AI research and developmentMusk's Leadership Principles and Vision (00:41:51)How first principles thinking is applied across Musk's companiesThe importance of rapid iteration and embracing failureCreating connections between space, transportation, and AI technologiesDiscussion on Impact and Innovation (00:49:46)Balancing technological achievements with controversial aspectsThe role of individual impact in driving innovationReflecting on how history may view current innovations and their creatorsConclusion: Building the Future Today (00:55:51)Final thoughts on innovation and its messy natureThe importance of making an impact, regardless of scaleEncouragement for listeners to pursue their own innovations - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Ardis Kadiuhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardisDr. JC Bonillahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/https://twitter.com/jbonillxAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include The EduData Podcast and Visionary Voices: The College President's Playbook.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Element451 is hosting the AI Engage Summit on Oct 29 and 30Register now for this free, virtual event.The future of higher ed is being redefined by the transformative power of AI. The AI Engage Summit brings together higher ed leaders, innovators, and many of your favorite Enrollify creators to explore AI's impact on student engagement, enrollment marketing, and institutional success. Experience firsthand how AI is improving content personalization at scale, impacting strategic decision-making, and intuitively automating the mundane tasks that consume our time. The schedule is packed with real examples and case studies, so you leave knowing how to harness AI to drive meaningful change at your institution. Whether you're looking to enhance student outcomes, optimize enrollment marketing, or simply stay ahead of the curve, the AI Engage Summit is your gateway to the next level of higher education innovation. Registration is free, save your spot today.

Professor and Investigator Dr. Quevedo is hosted by Jackie Dobrinska for a philosophical talk on interrelation and psychedelic therapies.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, Dr. Sylvestre Quevedo and Jackie Dobrinska explore:The qualities of love within the heartHow the chemical components of MDMA aid in social bonding and heart-openingTouching into transcendent realms and the divineThe importance of our worldviewsNavigating difficult experiences when using plant medicineTurning to sacred texts to glean understandingRam Dass' perspectives on psychedelicsHow the Bhagavad Gita can help usThe Indigenous 7 generation teachingThe efficacy of MDMA in PTSD treatmentAwareness and appreciation for natureThe importance of community and being in connectionThe uses of psychedelics beyond the medical modelThis conversation was recorded as part of the Ram Dass Explorer's club. To learn more and sign up to join a Ram Dass fellowship gathering near you, visit RamDass.org/Fellowship.About Dr. Sylvestre Quevedo:Sylvestre Quevedo is currently Associate Professor of Medicine at UCSF and a Principal Investigator in an FDA trial of MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD with the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies and UCSF. He earned his medical degree at the Harvard Medical School and a Master of Public Health degree at Harvard School of Public Health. After postdoctoral training in family and community medicine at the University of Arizona, he spent four years developing community health center programs in underserved communities in Colorado, Washington and California. He returned to postdoctoral education with studies in law and public policy at the Stanford Law School, followed by internal medicine at Stanford and a fellowship in nephrology and medicine at Stanford University Medical Center, where he was a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar.Learn more about Dr. Quevedo HERE.About Jackie Dobrinska:Jackie Dobrinska is the Director of Education, Community & Inclusion for Ram Dass' Love, Serve, Remember Foundation and the current host of Ram Dass' Here & Now podcast. She is also a teacher, coach, and spiritual director with the privilege of marrying two decades of mystical studies with 15 years of expertise in holistic wellness. As an inter-spiritual minister, Jackie was ordained in Creation Spirituality in 2016 and has also studied extensively in several other lineages – the plant-medicine-based Pachakuti Mesa Tradition, Sri Vidya Tantra, Western European Shamanism, Christian Mysticism, the Wise Woman Tradition, and others. Today, in addition to building courses and community for LSRF, she leads workshops and coaches individuals to discover, nourish and live from their most authentic selves. “The defining characteristic of a medicine carrier is his/her relationship with the medicine. These are not just chemicals or herbs, these are sentient beings that you're in communication with.” – Dr. Sylvestre QuevedoSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles interviews Gabriel Reilich, the head of content and innovation at Good and Upworthy. They discuss the power of intentionality in combating the negative effects of social media and the importance of seeking out stories of human goodness. The conversation delves into the impact of positive stories on our brains, social connections, and overall well-being. Gabriel also shares a personal story from his upcoming book, "Good People, Stories from the Best of Humanity," highlighting the transformative power of kindness and connection.Full show notes and resources:  https://passionstruck.com/gabriel-reilich-on-stories-inspire-real-change/SponsorsBabbel: Unlock the power of learning a new language with Babbel's innovative system. Passion Struck listeners can get 60% off their subscription at Babbel.com/PASSION.Hims: Regrow your hair before it's too late! Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/PASSIONSTRUCK.Quince: Experience luxury for less with Quince's premium products at radically low prices. Enjoy free shipping and 365-day returns at Quince.com/PASSION.For more information about our sponsors and promo codes, visit: passionstruck.com/dealsIn this episode, you will learn:The importance of intentionality in living an intentional lifeThe three Bs to fight against the momentum: broaden, balance, and beautifyThe mission of Upworthy to showcase the positive side of human natureThe power of sharing stories of human goodness and kindnessThe concept of moral beauty and its impact on individualsThe triple ripple effect of kindness on the giver, receiver, and observerThe significance of balancing positivity with acknowledging real challengesThe role of everyday heroes in fostering connection and positivityThe impact of mean world syndrome on individuals' mental stateThe agency and empowerment found in everyday interactions and moments of kindnessConnect with Gabriel Reilich: https://www.gabrielreilich.com/Order Passion StruckUnlock the principles that will transform your life! Order my book, Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life. Recognized as a 2024 must-read by the Next Big Idea Club, this book has earned accolades such as the Business Minds Best Book Award, the Eric Hoffer Award, and the Non-Fiction Book Awards Gold Medal. Order your copy today and ignite your journey toward intentional living!Catch More Passion StruckMy solo episode on 7 Reasons Why Acts of Kindness Are More than Meets the EyeCan't miss my episode withJames Rhee On How You Lead Change through KindnessWatch my episode with Dacher Keltner on the Hidden Power of Moral BeautyCatch my interview with Katy Milkman on Creating Lasting Behavior Change for GoodListen to my solo episode on The Importance of Empathy to Your LifeIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! Even one sentence helps. Be sure to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can personally thank you!

Overview:In this second episode of the series "10-Day Wild Survival Challenge", Ryan continues sharing his experiences in remote Queensland. This episode delves deeper into the personal impacts of the adventure, particularly focusing on mental health, overcoming fears, and embracing the raw realities of living closely with wildlife & nature. Ryan discusses his confrontations with personal fears such as snakes & crocodiles and reflects on the broader implications of these experiences on his life & mindset.You will learn:How to overcome your deep-seated fearsThe mental health benefits of natureThe difference between primal living & modern livingThe impact of modernity on our sensory experienceHow to adapt to extreme conditionsThe importance of presence in survivalHow to start embracing vulnerabilityShownotes:00:00 Introduction 07:10 Confronting My Fear of Venomous Snakes15:20 The Importance of Connecting with Nature & Wildlife23:30 My First Transformative Encounter with a Snake 31:45 The Role of Food & Fear within the Wilderness 40:00 Reflections on Modern Vs Primal Times (Impact on Mental Health)48:55 The Power of Simplicity within Life & Nature 59:59 The Crucial Role of Dingoes in the Australian EcosystemIf there are any ‘aha' moments that strike a chord for you throughout the interview, pay it forward. You can create such in someone else's life, just by pausing the episode, copying the link and messaging it through to someone you care about.Not only could you change someone's life, but you'll also earn some brownie points. We all love that friend who cares about us enough to message something thoughtful through.Don't forget to tag @theryanmagic when you're sharing this on social media.I'm so excited for you to get into this episode, so without further ado, let's dive into it!Shoot me an email at ryan@ryanmagic.com or check out the website & the socials to stay in touch! Follow us at:https://www.instagram.com/theryanmagic/ https://www.facebook.com/theryanmagic https://www.ryanmagic.com/References 05:27 Adam Kavanagh (www.instagram.com/adam_kavanagh_/)47:14 Embracing Normalcy (BIG Life Update) - Ep59 (Ryan Magic Show Podcast) (https://ryanmagicshow.buzzsprout.com/961090/13249455-embracing-normalcy-big-life-update-ep59) 1:00:21 Patty McDonald: Leadership Lessons from the Dingos - Ep64 (Ryan Magic Show Podcast) (https://ryanmagicshow.buzzsprout.com/961090/13359997-patty-mcdonald-leadership-lessons-from-the-dingos-ep64) Send us a textSupport the Show.Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Website

On this episode, Leah sits down with a former 1:1 client who shares her story from disordered eating and body shame to intuitive eating and body peace. She talks about:Befriending her bodyThe connection to intuitive eating work and natureThe unexpected outcomes of doing body image and intuitive eating workMore from Leah:Get on the waitlist for The Return Live Cohort Fall 2024Get access to The Mindset Matters Free Mini CourseApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programJoin my self-paced course, The ReturnSubscribe to my personal SubstackFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered straight from my heart to your inbox each week.Send me a voice messageEmail me: Leah@leahkernrd.com ⁕ Are you craving community on your intuitive eating journey? This Fall I'm teaching a live community cohort of my signature course, The Return. Join the waitlist today for $200 when enrollment opens.

“You should always be going towards something, not running away from something. Running away is fear-driven; going towards is more self-driven.” – Scott MadererToday's featured award-winning bestselling bookcaster is a father, husband, certified human behavior consultant, and stewardship coach, Scott Maderer. Scott and I had a fun on a bun chat about his first book, “Inspired Living: Assembling the Puzzle of Your Calling by Mastering Your Time, Your Talent, and Your Treasures”, his interesting transition from a corporate career to full-time entrepreneurship, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:What inspired Scott to finally write his first bookHow personal discovery has a puzzle-like, non-linear natureThe challenges and rewards of pursuing your true callingThree major lessons learned from starting, growing, and running his podcastHow faith plays a major role in his lifeScott's Site: https://inspiredstewardship.com/goingnorth/Scott's Book: https://a.co/d/2tfc3tsScott's Podcast, “Inspired Stewardship”: https://inspiredstewardship.libsyn.com/sns-149-saturday-night-special-interview-with-author-podcaster-and-speaker-dom-brightmonThe opening track is titled "Heatsource" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/Please support today's podcast to keep this content coming! CashApp: $DomBrightmonDonate on PayPal: @DBrightmonBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dombrightmonGet Going North T-Shirts, Stickers, and More: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/dom-brightmonThe Going North Advancement Compass: https://a.co/d/bA9awotYou Might Also Like…Ep. 306 – “Be The SPARK” with Simon T. Bailey (@SimonTBailey): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-306-be-the-spark-with-simon-t-bailey-simontbailey/Ep. 764 – The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace with Dr. Paul White (@drpaulwhite): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-764-the-5-languages-of-appreciation-in-the-workplace-with-dr-paul-white-drpaulwhite/Ep. 707 – “Leadership Insights From a Former FBI Master Spy Recruiter” with Robin Dreeke (@rdreeke): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-707-leadership-insights-from-a-former-fbi-master-spy-recruiter-with-robin-dreeke-rdreeke/Ep. 682 – “Leadership Begins with Motivation” with Dr. Danny Brassell (@DannyBrassell): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-682-leadership-begins-with-motivation-with-dr-danny-brassell-dannybrassell/Ep. 735 – “Take Back Your Weekends” with Allison Graham (@AllisonDGraham): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-735-take-back-your-weekends-with-allison-graham-allisondgraham/Ep. 709 – “The Power of Identity, Faith, and Leadership in Business” with Tom Kereszti (@Tom_Kereszti): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-709-the-power-of-identity-faith-and-leadership-in-business-with-tom-kereszti-tom_kereszt/Ep. 731 – “Big Bold Brave” with Clint Hatton (@clinthatton): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-731-big-bold-brave-with-clint-hatton-clinthatton/Ep. 862 - Produce on Purpose with Randy Adkins Jr., DTM (@randyadkinsjr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-862-produce-on-purpose-with-randy-adkins-jr-dtm-randyadkinsjr/Ep. 751 – Do Something Hard & Be Happier with Joe De Sena (@realJoeDeSena): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-751-do-something-hard-like-a-spartan-and-be-happier-with-joe-de-sena-realjoedesena/193 – “The Quest For Purpose” with Dr. Ken Keis (@crgleader): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/193-the-quest-for-purpose-with-dr-ken-keis-crgleader/221 – “Righteous Leadership” with Dr. Ray Charles (@TheDrRayCharles): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/221-righteous-leadership-with-dr-ray-charles-thedrraycharles/#GNPYear1 Bonus Episode 2 - "Building An Economic Legacy" with Antonio T. Smith Jr. (@TheATSJr): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear1-bonus-episode-2-building-an-economic-legacy-with-antonio-t-smith-jr-theatsjr/

What would it be like to rely solely  on yourself, lean into ecological literacy, to really notice the changing patterns of the season & offer yourself the time it genuinely takes to live intimately with the earth . Claire  tells of her pathway to  following a calling to initiation - a need to let her social identity rot away on the forest floor & go into a place of deep introspection. Spurred by a  primal knowledge that we are living in a world with a deficit in:  nature, elders, community, ritual & skills, Claire is rewriting her story & rebuilding the culture around her to become one of eco awakening - it starts with something as basic as an intentional 'wander' or journaling & accepting awkwardness as we relearn the art of village building using pan cultural tools like rhythm, percussion, scent, song, body movement, repetition, nature noticing,Links You'll LoveNatures apprenticeMy year without matchesRewilding the urban soulJoanna Macy - Active hopeSupport the showCasual Support - Buy Me A CoffeeRegular Support - PatreonBuy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow mattersShow NotesSpending a year off grid, alone, connecting to her human identityTo do what I could to be a voice for the voicelessHer psyche turned towards a deep interconnectedness which heals the rift between the human soul & natureThe constant flow of the forest sees an intruding human as a benign presenceRewriting her patterns of productivity, structure, Growing from a solo wolf into a community beingWhy she never felt lonely when in the bushLearning the art of community generated & self designed ceremony which links nature & cultureVision quests - multiple days along in a wild place. A way to mark a transition that's already happening. A strong ceremony with an element of ordeal which humbles us & marks us porous to some of the quieter conversations.Deep adaptation is what we're needing. How can I live well on the land, in community with a thriving culture with wisdom around the journey of adolescence to adulthood. Reclaiming what we've lost, what we've buried but reclaiming culture in a contemporary setting.Hunter gatherers challenge - eating only what you grow, forage or barteredFeasting on community through intention, dedication, time, conflict, conversationsGrief as a community builder Sparking ourselves through rewilding - a full expression of our animus being - creativity, love, vision, vitality, quiet, deep attuned listening, Removing abstractions from our ability to connect to our life support systems - our embeddedness with the web of life“Don't ask what the world needs of us, ask what makes you come alive and go do that because what the world needs most right now is a population of people who are alive”Support the Show.

This week, I am very excited to share a podcast that breaks tradition with our normal format. Normally, I answer questions from people in recovery all over the world. This episode features an interview I conducted with Zach Bush, MD., from the recent Life Beyond Addiction Conference. Zach is a renowned, multi-disciplinary physician of internal medicine, endocrinology, and hospice care, as well as an internationally recognized educator on the microbiome as it relates to human health, soil health, food systems, and a regenerative future. This interview was among the most watched during the Life Beyond Addiction Conference. Zach shares profound wisdom about the power of nature, the interconnectedness of all things, and the way beyond all addiction. There are no words to fully describe the depth of this conversation. You just have to listen for yourself as we cover a lot of territory. P.S. If you would like to watch or listen to any or all of the conference collection, you can purchase the full conference at lifebeyondaddiction.com/collection2024Tommy discussesThe connection between addiction and abandonment Understanding spiritual connectionMankind's separation from natureThe power of yoga and its potential flawsIdentity Crisis and Coping Mechanisms Looking for a way to deepen your recovery journey and meet others in the Recovery 2.0 community? Come and join us in England this summer for an unforgettable 7-day recovery immersion. Learn more at R20.com/England2024Further Links & ResourcesCatch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free.Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox? Subscribe to the UpliftJoin our Recovery 2.0 Community: access your authentic power, connect with others on a similar path, and thrive in life beyond addictionSubscribe to The Recovery Channel on YouTubeVisit our websiteCome and experience an in-person event or retreat: r20.com/eventsAddiction is part of everyone's journey, but recovery is not. The Recovery 2.0 Membership is a place where you can explore the topics that interest you, find community, and connect with Tommy Rosen on a personal level. It's here that we'll dig into spirituality and union of the mind, body, and spirit, and transform from the inside out. You will learn and grow alongside a community of supportive, conscious, compassionate, and vibrant individuals, like you!Join us at r20.com/welcome to explore how to move beyond addiction and thrive in your life.Connect with TommyInstagramFacebook

SummaryIn this episode, Ron Hayes and Jason Loftus are joined by guest Nehemiah Ray, and they share discussions of how venturing into the wild in their childhood has developed a strong appreciation for the finer details in nature. Nehemiah Ray, a wildlife professional, shares his philosophy for raising his children to appreciate the wonders of nature. This episode digs into the importance of family, outdoor experiences, wildlife biology, and the impact of human behaviour on ecosystems. Nehemiah Ray shares his experiences with nature, wildlife removal, and the importance of teaching children to appreciate and respect the natural world. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to nature, wildlife, and exploring the natural world. It delves into the impact of invasive species, the importance of understanding wild edible plants, the value of foraging, and the significance of being aware of one's environment. The conversation also highlights the benefits of spending time in nature, the challenges today's technology has on kids, how it limits their opportunity for outdoor experiences and the influence of childhood experiences on adult perspectives.TakeawaysTeaching children to appreciate and respect nature is important for their development.Human behavior, including the release of pets into the wild, can have significant consequences for ecosystems.Wildlife removal and the coexistence of humans and wildlife is a complex and important aspect of environmental management. Understanding the impact of invasive species on ecosystemsThe value of learning about wild edible plants and foragingThe importance of environmental awareness and spending time in natureThe impact of childhood experiences on adult perspectivesHow technology is limiting today's youth from having outdoor experiencesSound Bites"It's not about not being afraid. It's about being able to overcome it.""The impact on the ecosystem, you know, just by people releasing pets is significant.""Don't keep a pet that should be wild. And secondly, don't ever turn them loose. There's always other options. But if you go turn them loose, then the ecosystem is dealing with a problem that you didn't want to manage. So.""The grocery stores have such a small amount of foods that we eat. And granted, I know shelf life and all those types of things play a part into it, but I really want to teach them at a young age to be explorative. Don't just go with what's offered to you.""It's really easy to admire the mountains. It's a lot more difficult to admire the molehill. Being able to ... You don't have to go far. You don't have to take a trip to Yellowstone, which, I mean, that's on the bucket list for me. I really want to go there."Chapters00:00 Introduction and Family Conversations02:00 Outdoor Adventures and Wildlife Removal05:25 Wildlife Biology and Environmental Stewardship25:08 Human Behavior and Ecosystem Impact28:22 Understanding Invasive Species and Ecosystem Impact31:39 Exploring Wild Edible Plants and Foraging34:36 Appreciating the Natural World: Mountains and MolehillsThanks for listening to another episode of Beyond the Wild Podcast.To see more of our show and to watch the hosts, as well as the photos and videos that they discuss, tune into their Beyond the Wild Podcast YouTube channel.Make sure to subscribe to be notified of upcoming episodes for your listening and viewing enjoyment!Beyond the Wild Podcast is sponsored by Pictureline.com and Canon USA.

As someone who deeply values the importance of connecting people with nature, I was thrilled to have John Muir Laws as a guest on the latest episode of The Fancy Scientist podcast. Ever since completing my PhD and working with kids, I've recognized that fostering an emotional attachment to nature, especially during childhood, is a central solution to all conservation problems. Because when people aren't emotionally attached to nature, they won't know how to care about its decline and loss. These attachments are formed from experiences in nature. And what better way to cultivate that connection than through the beautiful practice of nature journaling?Nature journaling is the simple, yet profound act of using a notebook to record and draw your observations, questions, and reflections about the natural world around you. By slowing down and paying close attention to details, you not only deepen your appreciation for nature but also enhance your ability to remember and learn.John Muir Laws is a champion of this transformative practice. With a background in wildlife biology and a lifelong passion for nature exploration, he has dedicated himself to spreading the joy and wisdom of nature journaling across the globe. In an era where technology often disconnects us from the great outdoors, his mission to reconnect people with the natural world is more relevant than ever.In our conversation, John shared fascinating insights and practical tips for embracing nature journaling. We explored the benefits it offers for both children and adults, discussed strategies for overcoming the initial hesitancy (especially for us grown-ups!), and celebrated the sheer magic that unfolds when we immerse ourselves in the present moment, pen and notebook in hand.Specifically, we discussed:What exactly is nature journaling and how to get startedThe benefits of nature journaling and being out in natureThe power of nature journaling in fostering deep observation, curiosity, and wonderPractical techniques for engaging kids in nature journaling, including prompts and scaffoldingOvercoming the fear of "not being good enough" at drawing or writing, and embracing the journeyThe importance of role-modeling present, nature-connected behavior for childrenStrategies for making nature accessible and welcoming to people of all backgroundsAnd MORE!!Whether you're a seasoned nature lover or someone seeking to reignite your connection with the great outdoors, this episode is a delightful invitation to slow down, observe, and capture the beauty that surrounds us. So grab your notebook, sharpen those pencils, and get ready to embark on a journey of discovery and appreciation through the art of nature journaling.Happy journaling, my fellow nature enthusiasts!I'm Dr. Stephanie Manka (formerly Schuttler), a wildlife biologist of nearly 20 yrs with 20+ peer-reviewed scientific publications, author of the book Getting a Job in Wildlife Biology: What It's Like and What You Need to Know (https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Job-Wildlife-Biology-What/dp/B08JDYXS4G/) and founder of Fancy Scientist. My channel and the Fancy Scientist LLC is dedicated to connecting people to science and nature, breaking stereotypes of, and empowering scientists. I help aspiring and struggling wildlife biologists get the right training so they can get jobs, live out their life's purpose and make a difference in this world.Sign up for my next free job training: https://stephanieschuttler.com/trainingwaitlist/ Want to learn about cool animals, conservation, and get tips about careers in wildlife biology, science, and more? Subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/StephanieSchuttler and join my email list: https://stephanieschuttler.com/ I'd love to meet you. Connect with me on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FancyScientistInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancy_scientist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fancyscientist/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fancyscientist/pins/Join the “Getting a Job in Wildlife Biology” Facebook group to connect with other aspiring wildlife biologists, post your questions and get free advice: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gettingajobinwildlifebiologyListen to the Fancy Scientist Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fancy-scientist-material-girl-living-in-sustainable/id1509587394 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29swiuHG4TWKbS9gRZrORW

Fantastic Fungi's visionary director, Louie Schwartzberg, joins Jack to explore the profound connection between psychedelics and mindfulness. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self.“You can't separate psychedelics from life.” – Jack KornfieldIn this fresh conversation, Jack and Louie spelunk the depths of:The connection between psychedelics and spiritualityPsychedelics as a gateway to wonder, curiosity, and the sacredHow tripping on psychedelics informed Louie's filmmakingAlbert Einstein and psychedelics as the intersection between art and scienceThe universe and life as a constant transformation of light energyBuddha's “Flower Sermon” and Zen Master Suzuki Roshi's “Beginner's Mind”Jack “exchanging maps” with famous LSD researcher, Stanislav GrofStudies showing the combination of psilocybin mushrooms and Louie's time-lapse nature imagery as a powerful therapeutic tool for helping addiction and PTSDThe importance of “set and setting,” community, and integrationHow psychedelics actually fit into the Buddhist preceptsHonoring biology and the feminine aspects of natureThe gifts of sacred attention and loving awarenessFinding beauty wherever you are, and how Louie's films heal by sharing patterns of nature for the soul to connect withThis conversation was originally recorded on 3/29/24 by Banyan Together – an online mindfulness community started by Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. To join the community and learn more, visit BanyanTogether.com“A lot of the work I do is to make the invisible visible. And that's the perfect description of what a psychedelic journey is like, making the invisible visible.” – Louie Schwartzberg“We live in a culture that's almost defined by the absence of the sacred. And so we feel this yearning, this intuitive wish to connect—whether it's going high in the mountains, or making love, or taking psychedelics, or meditating.” – Jack KornfieldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to an exciting episode featuring Nina Rao, an incredible Kirtan leader who tours the world with Krishna Das. We discuss how chanting, particularly to Hanuman, can support you to feel hopeful, even in dark times, along with what is special about India's wildlife and why it needs our support. Nina educates us on the work and origins of Saving Wild Tigers, the charity that we are supporting in the Cosmic Business Salon as the next round begins on April 22. This free event features powerful conversations on building your values-based, health-centered, spiritually-aligned, and financially successful business so you can bankroll the change you want to see in the world. Sign up today!Nina Rao learned traditional chants from her grandfather in a village in South India when she was nine years old, and the chants quietly stayed with her until she rediscovered chanting with Krishna Das in New York in 1996. In 1998, she met her guru, Sri Siddhi Ma, in the foothills of the Himalayas and spent time with her regularly for 19 years. Her childhood was spent living in and moving between many countries around the world until settling in New York. Her working life began in the banking industry, and she soon moved into organizing and leading photographic wildlife safaris in Africa and India. Since 1996, Nina has worked as Krishna Das' business manager and accompanist, as well as a chant leader on her own. Nina tours with Krishna Das and was honored in 2013 to accompany him to the Grammy Awards. Also in 2013, she released her debut album, Antarayaami–Knower of All Hearts, and followed up in 2018 with her second album, Anubhav, which was entirely crowdfunded. Since 1998, she has supported conservationists in preserving the sacred wilderness and forests of India via her charity, Saving Wild Tigers. Nina is a podcast host on the widely heard Be Here Now Network, exploring spirituality, practice, and conservation of wilderness and nature. In addition, she regularly leads Kirtan chanting workshops and virtual and in-person retreats in New York and beyond. Show Highlights:The origins of Nina's charity, Saving Wild Tigers, and why she left the banking industry for something moreNina's account of how meeting Krishna Das and Sri Siddhi Ma helped her find a love for travel and wildlifeUnderstanding the major issues, the scope, and the great need to save wild tigersThe truth about why we need to preserve wilderness and cultivate a real reverence for natureThe support that Saving Wild Tigers gives to other organizationsChanting, staying grounded, and fundraising for worthy causes are parts of Nina's lifePractice gives a foundation and a safe space to open up your mind, become more expansive, be inspired, and create important connections.The beauty and significance of HanumanResources:Connect with Nina Rao: Saving Wild Tigers and Nina Rao Connect with PaulaExciting news! The next round of the Cosmic Business Salon begins on April 22! Build your ethical and equitable, spiritually aligned, and financially successful business so you can bankroll the change you want to see in the world....

Munchies en anglais, foncedalle en français. Que l'on soit utilisateur de cannabis ou non, cette sensation de faim qui suit la consommation d'un joint est un phénomène bien connu. Et une équipe de chercheurs vient de faire la lumière sur la façon dont il fonctionne.

Work With AmyElevate Your Life With The SQ21 AssessmentJoin me, Amy Lynn Durham, with Sunny Grosso, where we dive deep into the intricacies of authenticity, happiness, and creating a positive work culture.Join us as we challenge conventional views of happiness, explore the evolution of this elusive emotion, and unravel the more profound aspects that contribute to a fulfilling work life.What to anticipate:Challenging conventional views of happiness and exploring its multifaceted natureThe evolution of happiness and its dynamic relationship with personal and professional growthThe profound layers of happiness, exploring the connections between meaning, purpose, and consecutivenessUncover practical happiness habits and understand how they contribute to a positive and authentic work cultureUnderstanding the significance of self-awareness and aligning personal values with work culture for authentic happiness Discover an example of a workplace culture that embraces both highs and lows, viewing challenges as opportunities for innovation Explore the paradigm shift required in workplaces to foster a positive and authentic work cultureIf you love the episode, please leave a 5-star review on Apple podcast or Spotify, and don't forget to subscribe so you can stay up to date on any future episodes!Quote"There's really no change without courage, there's no evolution." - Sunny GrossoConnect with Sunny Grosso:Website: https://www.sunnygrosso.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnygrosso/Email: sunny@sunnygrosso.comSunny is the founder of Sunny Grosso Consulting, a founding member of Delivering Happiness, one of the first known happiness consultants, and global speaker with over a decade of success in wellbeing at work. Support the showConnect with Amy: https://msha.ke/createmagicatwork

In this episode of Stay Grounded, my dear friend Paul Hutchinson joins me for an in-depth conversation about the path to forgiveness and spiritual freedom. Paul Hutchinson is a successful entrepreneur, a humanitarian, and a filmmaker. He co-founded Bridge Investment Group Partners, a public company on the NYSE, and produced the film "Sound of Freedom", which tells the true story of a child trafficking rescue mission in Colombia that he was part of. He also founded the Child Liberation Foundation, which has freed over 5,000 children from trafficking in 15 countries. Paul has been honored with many awards, such as the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, the International Medal of Freedom, and the Race Award from Harvard Business School. Paul shares his incredible story of ego to purpose, from building a multi-billion dollar company to leading covert rescue missions and putting his life on the line to save innocent children. He discusses the power of cultivating unwavering faith and conviction in humanity, even in the darkest places.Key Topics Covered:The meaning of true forgiveness and how it differs from conventional ideas of forgivenessWhy forgiving yourself is the first step before you can forgive othersHow hurt people often hurt others, but compassion can help break cycles of painThe importance of unconditional love and seeing the humanity in everyoneReleasing judgment and embracing your own and others' divine natureThe illusion of separation and remembering we are all oneUsing "spiritual activism" to create positive change through love not fearThe power of unwavering faith and connection to God/source/higher selfPractical tips for cultivating forgiveness, faith, conviction, and remembrance in daily lifePaul's incredible story of transformation and his mission to liberate trafficked childrenIn this talk, we uncover how forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves to release resentment and pain, the power of cultivating unconditional love and faith, and how remembering our divine nature allows us to fully forgive ourselves and others.Connect with Paul:WebsiteLiberatechildren.orgLiberatinghumanity.comSound of Freedom (Paul Hutchinson Executive Producer)Connect with Raj:WebsiteInstagramiTunesSpotifyYouTubeLegal Disclaimer: The information and opinions discussed in this podcast are for educational and entertainment purposes only. The host and guests are not medical or mental health professionals, and their advice should not be a substitute for seeking professional help. Any action taken based on the information presented is strictly at your own risk. The podcast host and their guests shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by information shared in this podcast. Consult your physician before making any changes to your mental health treatment or lifestyle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facing the anxiety caused by climate change, Nina Rao, Allegra Lovejoy, and environmentalist Dekila Chunyalpa, come together to find solutions.Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenowNina Rao, Dekila Chunyalpa, and Allegra Lovejoy spend this episode discussing:The source of rising global temperaturesClimate migrants and refugeesThe anthropocentric effect on the natural worldDekila's conservation workHow the value of nature has been consumed by economicsLooking to India for answers on environmentalismThe validity of anxiety surrounding the environmental crisisReinforcing our communities for survivalContemplating our relationship with natureThe privilege of having access to natureCoping with Eco Anxiety through mindfulnessJoy as a means of increasing our resilienceKinship with the environment for a conservation strategyA brief practice in grounding and compassion for the earthAbout Nina Rao:Nina Rao is a devotional singer. She tours with Krishna Das, playing cymbals, singing, and acting as his business manager. Nina has two of her own albums, “Antarayaami – Knower of All Hearts” and “Anubhav”. Nina regularly leads kirtan, workshops, and retreats in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York and beyond. Keep up with Nina on her website.“I'm not saying this is the solution for everything, but set aside land for natural habitat and wildlife. We've forgotten how to actually live with wildlife so we have to re-learn that, so until we do, we have to give them that space.” – Nina RaoAbout Dekila Chunyalpa:Dekila is the founder and director of the Loka Initiative. She is an accomplished environmental program director, with 20+ years of experience in designing and implementing global conservation and climate strategies and projects. Known as an innovator in the environmental field, Dekila has expertise in faith-led environmental and climate partnerships, biodiversity landscape and river basin strategy design, and community-based conservation. She began her career in 2001 working on community-based conservation in the Eastern Himalayas and went on to work on climate adaptation and free flowing rivers in the Mekong region for the World Wildlife Fund in 2004.In 2008, she helped establish Khoryug, an association of over 50 Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and nunneries implementing environmental projects across the Himalayas under the auspices of His Holiness the Karmapa. In 2009, Dekila founded and led WWF Sacred Earth, a 5-year pilot program that built partnerships with faith leaders and religious institutions towards conservation and climate results in the Amazon, East Africa, Himalayas, Mekong, and the United States. She received the prestigious Yale McCluskey Award in 2014 for her work and moved to the Yale School of Environmental Studies as an associate research scientist, where she researched, lectured and designed the prototype for what is now the Loka Initiative. Dekila is originally from the Himalayan state of Sikkim in India and is of Bhutia origin.Stay in tune with Dekila on Instagram.“I really believe that if we can have these dialogues where we show the the ecological interdependence, the karma of climate change, if we can show how it has happened, what karmic actions brought us here, then one of the interesting outcomes of that is that we can connect what people are already doing to environmental and climate solutions.” – Dekila ChunyalpaAbout Allegra Lovejoy:Allegra Lovejoy is a multifaith chaplain and writer. She is currently completing her MDiv at Yale Divinity School and holds a Masters in Environmental Management from Yale School of the Environment. She earned her BA from Princeton University in International Affairs and Public Policy, concentrating in conflict studies in the Middle East and South Asia. Learn more about Allegra here.“We need both nature-based solutions and major reductions in emissions. That means the way we source energy, how much energy we generate and consume, how much stuff we generate and consume, how we grow food and how we travel.” – Allegra LovejoySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today we are talking about the Fibonacci sequence and how it's numerical pattern shapes both the universe and our bodies. We explore the profound concept that everything in nature is a mirror of itself, rooted in the universal law of "as above, so below." The episode unravels the parallels between galaxies, seashells, flowers, and our anatomy, all guided by the same mathematical blueprint. In this episode you will learn about:Fascia and how it mirrors natureThe connection between nature and the human bodyMeditation and body awarenessBody alignment and connective tissue releaseBreathing for optimal healthThe body's healing process and energy flowThanks for listening to The Fascia Masters. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform.Visit our website: www.blocktherapy.comFollow us on Instagram: @blocktherapyFind us on YouTube: @FluidIsometricsFollow along on TikTok: @quinncastelaneThe contents of this podcast is for informational purposes only and are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

We start our interview with Tom Lemaigre, co-manager of Janus Henderson European Selected Opportunities, by getting an update on the fund's future given the retirement of veteran manager, John Bennett. Tom emphasises that the investment process and core tenets will remain unchanged despite the change of leadership. Tom also covers the current economic environment in Europe, including the challenges for companies and why their long-term investment approach allows them to take advantage of short-term market reactions. The interview delves into the fund's portfolio, which is aligned with long-term thematic trends such as deglobalisation, onshoring, electrification, energy efficiency, automation, and digitalisation. Tom provides examples of these themes and finishes with two travel and transport holdings, Airbus and Safran. What's covered in this episode: What the retirement of John Bennett, in August 2024, means for the fundThe key philosophy of the fundWhy European companies are global in natureThe impact of an anticipated recession on companies How the managers can take advantage of negative sentiment The impact of de-stocking on companiesThe attraction of UPM-Kymmene and…How it has evolved over the last decade into a more sustainable companyThe long-term themes running through the portfolioWhat friend-shoring means for company supply chainsStimulus coming out of EuropeWhy travel feels like a defensive playMore about the fund:The Janus Henderson European Selected Opportunities fund is an all-weather portfolio. The emphasis is on finding mega and large-cap global leaders based in Europe, which have free cash flow and lower leverage. The managers are long-term investors and look to take advantage of short-term overreactions in the market. Learn more on fundcalibre.comPlease remember, we've been discussing individual companies to bring investing to life for you. It's not a recommendation to buy or sell. The fund may or may not still hold these companies at the time of listening. Elite Ratings are based on FundCalibre's research methodology and are the opinion of FundCalibre's research team only.Learn more on fundcalibre.comPlease remember, we've been discussing individual companies to bring investing to life for you. It's not a recommendation to buy or sell. The fund may or may not still hold these companies at the time of listening. Elite Ratings are based on FundCalibre's research methodology and are the opinion of FundCalibre's research team only.

Pallavi Dean plays at the intersection of design and entrepreneurship.  She founded her design firm Roar in 2013. A trained architect and sustainability specialist, she has won multiple awards for work across a range of sectors including commercial, hospitality, and residential. Recent work includes The Accor House of Original in Dubai, Sensasia Spa at Kempinski Dubai, and Mckinsey HQ in Doha.   She was born in India, raised in Dubai, and spent years working in London; her designs reflect these eclectic influences. A former professor of design, she strives to implement the latest theoretical and practical research into the firm's designs. As a product designer, Pallavi collaborated with Artemide to launch ‘Interweave' an interactive lighting system for Euro Luce in Milan 2019. Her work has been profiled in some of the world's leading international media including the Financial Times, the BBC, Monocle, Wallpaper, and the Architectural Digest. She was named Architectural Digest Middle East Designer of the Year in 2020 and Designer of the Year globally by Interior Design Magazine in 2021.In this episode, we talk about: Growing up as a third-culture kidHow Pallavi's upbringing shaped her love for design and creationOn creating spaces that engage and stimulate all five sensesFinding the balance between designing poetic and functional spacesHighlighting the beauty of imperfection in natureThe need for pain and suffering in order to appreciate the beautyExploring the vulnerability of artistic pursuitsHow Pallavi launched her own sustainable design firm, RoarThe importance of empathy-driven design and architecture Debunking misconceptions of design innovations in DubaiTo learn more about Pallavi's work, you can find her on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roar_design_studio/ Website: https://www.designbyroar.com/about Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pallavidean/ Support the show

Why is the last third of the year crucial for leaders to reflect on their organization's progress?In this episode, we dive into the powerful metaphor of seasonal change and how it can inspire leaders to embrace adaptability and transformation. We discuss how the last third of the year is a great time to assess progress and make the necessary adjustments. Explore how nature's annual transition from one season to another can be used as a guide to drive success in organizations.Join us for this inspiring conversation on how leaders can transform their organization and guide it toward growth, transformation, and a bright future!In this episode:Why leaders need to be flexible and focus on the last part of the year to grow and changeExplore leaders embracing seasonal change in the years' financial stretchHow the last third of the year is an ideal time to reinforce resilience strategiesMain takeaways:Whether you lead a business, a team, or an organization, understanding the shifting dynamics of your environment is importantLeaders who communicate their vision clearly where people understand it ensure that each team member understands their role in achieving goalsJust as numerous cultures celebrate the transition of seasons with festivals and traditions, leaders too should take a moment to honor and recognize the milestones achieved throughout the yearLeaders should be inspired by the adaptability, goal-setting, resilience, and celebration found in natureThe last third of the year offers you a valuable opportunity to reassess, recalibrate, and refocus efforts to achieve success.Quotes:“As nature adapts to its changing environment. We as leaders should be equally adaptable and focused on the last third of the year to drive growth, transformation, and success.” - Denis Gianoutsos“If you can acknowledge accomplishments, that can actually motivate employees. Then really inspire them to help finish the year on a strong note.” - Denis GianoutsosConnect with Denis: Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/

In this episode, we dive into the captivating world of algae and biotechnology with Dr. Kyle Lauersen. He is an Assistant Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia and leads a research group focusing on engineering algae for useful purposes.We cover everything from the basics of algae and their role in nature to their potential to drive sustainability. These tiny yet powerful organisms hold incredible secrets. Discover how metabolic engineering has turned algae into cellular factories, producing useful chemicals and cleaning wastewater. Join us as we explore the challenges and gaps in algae cultivation technology and learn how to observe algae under a microscope in an exciting at-home activity. Get ready to be inspired and amazed by the power of algae!Topics covered in this episode:The basics of algaeDiversity and exceptions within algaeThe roles of algae in natureThe algae studied by Kyle's groupAlgae biotechnologyChallenges and gaps in algae cultivation technology and processingObserving algae under a microscopeAt-home microbiology activity: Algae Under the Lens: A Microscopic ExplorationJOYFUL MICROBE SHOW NOTES: https://joyfulmicrobe.com/algae-nature-biotechnology-kyle-lauersen/AT-HOME MICROBIOLOGY ACTIVITY: https://joyfulmicrobe.com/algae-microscope-activity/JOYFUL MICROBE TWITTER: https://twitter.com/joyfulmicrobe/JOYFUL MICROBE INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justineldees/SUPPORT JOYFUL MICROBE: https://ko-fi.com/joyfulmicrobe/

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#31 Today on the show we have Allison Pelot, the best-selling author of Finally Thriving. Allison shows people how to create a self-care practice that optimizes well-being through expressing creativity and personal expression. In this episode she shares her insights into developing self-trust, overcoming intuition blocks, and what it means to manifest in a practical way.Today on The Path Podcast:Intuition requires the capacity to feelUnderstanding what blocks our discernmentQuieting the mind and listening to the wisdom of the bodyWhat we think about most is what we create in our livesThe importance of approaching life with a child-like natureThe missing piece of manifestationConnect with AllisonInstagram: @allisonpelot_WebsiteBook: Finally ThrivingYouTubePodcast: Integrate YourselfConnect with MikeInstagram: @mike.salemiWebsiteYouTube: Mike SalemiThe Kettlebell LifestyleApril 29th: "From Inner Critic to Inner Coach" 1 Day Live Workshop with Ben White and Tyler Le FlochApply to the Men of Movement RetreatSign up for the Kettlebell Lifestyle program and use code “path20” for 20% offSchedule a coaching call with MikeThe Path Feedback SurveyThis show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Join Kim Grant as she speaks with Scotland's Mountains, Murray Wilkie. From looking at the Scottish Highland mountains out of his bedroom window and beginning is mountain adventures. To setting up his YouTube channel and sharing his adventures with the world. Murray has experienced first hand the mental and physical benefits of spending time in nature and reconnecting with his primal side. Topics covered:Where the love for Scotland's mountains beganOur inbuilt need as humans to spend time in natureThe physical and mental benefits of spending time outdoorsBeginning a Youtube channelWatching the Northern LightsHow the death of a loved one can bring us closer to natureSeeking solace in the mountains Follow Murray's Adventures:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJyJKu3ysdceGqK_JaZFUNAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scotlandsmountains/?hl=en---Website: https://www.photographicconnections.com/Join the Photographic Connections community:https://photographic-connections.mn.co/Immersive Photography Weekend Dates:https://www.photographicconnections.com/photographyweekendsFollow the journeyInstagram: http:/www.instagram.com/photographicconnectionsFollow Kim's photography journey and offeringsWebsite: http://www.kimgrantphotography.co.ukYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@kimgrantphotographyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/kimgrantphotographyMusic by Mark RobinsonSong: A Thousand LifetimesWebsite: http:/www.markrobinsonmusic.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkRobinsonMusic

This week the tables are turned as Victoria Bennion is interviewed by Badass Life & Leadership coach, Elen Sentier for her Power-Full Woman series on the Soul in Your Business podcast. Elen and Victoria talk about:The importance of natureThe power of making a real connectionThe Best Guest ProgrammeBeing a Great Guest on PodcastsChat GPTMentioned in This EpisodeJammy Digital Connect with Elen SentierWebsiteConnect with Victoria BennionBook your free podcast guesting strategy session today.To learn more about working with us visit www.victoriabennion.com

We all know that getting children outside is good for them, but that doesn't mean that everybody that works with/for children does. That is where organisations like Nature Play WA come in and why I have invited CEO and researcher, Dr. Kelsie Prabawa-Sear onto the podcast today to share why children really do need a childhood with play and nature and the challenges that we face trying to achieve our mission. 

In this unique offering from the Love Serve Remember Foundation archives, Joseph Goldstein joins Ram Dass for a conversation around love, emptiness, soul, the notion of self, and much more.NEW Meditation Series: Pause, Breathe, Be Here Now with Ram Dass, Sharon Salzberg, Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach, Joseph Goldstein, John Lockley, Ram Dev, Trudy Goodman, Lama Tsultrim Allione—FREE January 16 to 25. Sit in true peace, love, and tranquility. Join thousands of people around the world for this collective meditation experience: onecommmune.com/ramdass“And let's not forget joy. In you is joy. In you is compassion. Peace. Emptiness. And love. Those are all in you. In you. Now, manifest them in your behaviors. And your thoughts.” – Ram DassIn this episode:Joseph and Ram Dass reminisce about the early days of their friendship and how their relationship has evolved over the yearsThey respond to a question about whether there's a relationship between love and Tao, exploring the concepts of self (and no self), emptiness, and soulRam Dass asks Joseph about the concept of dharma and they discuss the way of natureThe conversation veers into karma, free will, and whether or not everything is predeterminedThey touch the mysterious forces at work in the universe and the power of imaginationJoseph and Ram Dass respond to a question about developing compassion amidst intense polarizationRam Dass ends with a brief guided meditationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While we continue our efforts to be responsible for the environment, it is also our duty to teach children in our homes or the community to be environmentally aware and make a change for the future. After all, one of the many reasons we focus on caring for nature and the environment is for them. Our efforts won't go to waste if we know that future generations will continue what we are doing today.In this episode, Pinky Guerrero talks all about how she instilled the importance of taking care of the environment in all of her kids. She shares how you can start it too with other kids.Listen up and learn more.Episode 20 at a glance…About Pinky Guerrero and what she doesWhat got Pinky into getting outsideHow Pinky teaches her kids to be environmentally awareHow to inspire kids to do something for the natureThe ripple effect of teaching kids while they are young and doing small things for the environmentHow the lessons impacted Pinky's kids' outlook on natureResources kids can have to learn about the environmentTips for parents and soon-to-be parentsHow to handle kids' questions about the environment and what is happening in the communityLearning about something to get involvedHow to start conversations about nature with the kidsHow to connect with Pinky GuerreroUntil the next episode!Today's Guest:Pinky Guerrero is a Wild Keeper at The Wild Keeper Volunteer Program. She has a wonderful family and she's passionate about getting kids outdoors.The Wild Keeper Volunteer Program is an incredible program of volunteers who sign up to volunteer with Keep Nature Wild to pick up trash, educate their community, get them involved, and spread awareness about environmentalism and doing good for others. Connect and know more about Pinky Guerrero here:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_heypinks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_heypinks Briana Sullivan is the Community Manager of Keep Nature Wild. Her passions for writing, trail running, and community building sparked and fires up the value that she brings to creating compelling and exciting content and campaign ideas.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briana-sullivan-31602224/More about Keep Nature Wild:At Keep Nature Wild, we like to have fun outside. We share stories around the campfire. We look up at the stars. We dream big. We laugh—loudly. We bring that light-hearted spirit to every item we make and every outdoor cleanup we host.Our products are crazy cozy, super soft, and exceptionally comfy. We design outdoor apparel and accessories to bring a smile to your face, to brighten your day, to enable your next adventure, to spark connections, to build community, and to make our planet a better place.Website: https://keepnaturewild.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepnaturewild/

In today's episode we discuss King Hubbert the technocrat and scientist with a flawed methodology and Malthusian worldview. We also go over a brief history of the Rockefeller starting with John D. Rockefeller's rapist snake oil salesman father up to the offspring that would dominate the world oil market during the Cold War years. The majority of the episode we discuss a theory outside of the conventional western geological orthodoxy that challenges the very notion that petroleum is dinosaur goo. Oh yeah, we're talking abiotic oil theory my friends. Abiotic oil would come out of the Soviet Union during the Cold War when Stalin realized that being dependent on the west for oil could be a possible death sentence for Russia so he would create a project to study all the various aspects of oil in a move that some people have compared to the Manhattan Project in scope. This is an interesting one and if the theory of Abiotic Oil is true it would change the way we think about geology and geopolitics at a fundamental level. I personally find the theory of Abiotic Oil persuasive, but I am by no means an expert in geology so take what I say with a grain of salt and enjoy this slippery ride.Sources:Myths, Lies and Oil Wars by F William EngdahlEndless Oil? (forbes.com)Odd Reservoir Off Louisiana Prods Oil Experts to Seek a Deeper Meaning - WSJFossil fuel without the fossils | NatureThe argument needs oiling | The EconomistStalin And Abiotic Oil (Or How Ruppert's 'Peak Oil' Pile is Gaining Tonnage) March 5, 2005 (educate-yourself.org)Dave McGowan Newsletter #55: Who Is Really Behind the 'Peak Oil' Scare? (educate-yourself.org)Songs:Dolly Parton-I'll Oilwells Love YouJohnny Cash-RoughneckMark Lanegan-Night Flight to Kabul

From your balcony to the nature strip, citizen science to observing recolionising birds - however you interact with the outside world, there are  so many reasons and so many opportunities to do so every, single day!As the co-author of the recently published book "A guide to the creatures in your neighbourhood" Diette encourages us in this conversation to reignite our childhood curiosity of the natural world by working harder to find the extraordinary in the ordinary - not just looking and seeing but asking WHY and taking the leap to contribute in some small way. SUMMARYGetting interested in ‘nearby nature'Not just telling people about nature but offering ideas for action and activitiesWorking collaboratively and managing dynamics, Being intrigued by the combative nature of natureThe role of creativity in scienceIt's not so much about the facts but the way this knowledge is sharedLearning to have public conversations about science to allow difficult conversations to unfoldAmusing ourselves at ‘A' rather than endlessly going from A to BThe value of learning through codesign and collaborationThe value of citizen science as a gateway to connecting with natureStorytelling as part of our intuitive human conditionWellbeing benefits of nature and all the reasons to get involvedAccepting the way the younger generation learnWe know so little about so muchReinstating rituals in urban environments for our young peopleGenuinely listening to the kids to understand their perspective and their needsKids capacity to be resilient is being impacted by over connectionGiving kids agency of their journeyThe adolescence dip in their connection with nature in whatever path interests themPracticing what he preaches - learning new things every day - relax, watch and observeNot just looking and seeing but asking WHYDid you know worker ants and bees are all femalesThe pros and cons of personification of natural world elementsCreating mindful moments in nature without the need to be an ‘expert'What the the parts of the everyday that we should be talking more about?Our dependency on pollinators for our food securityReferencesField guide to creatures in your neighbourhood - Diette HochuliPodcast partners ROCK!Hidden Sea - Wine that saves the seaNutrisoilWwoof AustraliaBuy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow mattersSupport the show

John Fullerton is an unconventional economist, impact investor, writer and founder of Capital Institute. In this episode of Corporate Unplugged he discusses regenerative economics, and the universal patterns and principles that will shape the new economy. But first, why after a 20 year career on Wall Street where he was the Managing Director of JP Morgan, did he choose to walk away with no plan? On today's podcast:Why we need to pause before we actThe darkside of the Green RevolutionCompetition isn't our innate human natureThe problem with tracking ESG metricsWhat the world needs most right nowLinks:8 week course: Introduction to Regenerative Economics – CAPITAL INSTITUTEcapitalinstitute.org Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would it be like to rely solely  on yourself, lean into ecological literacy, to really notice the changing patterns of the season & offer yourself the time it genuinely takes to live intimately with the earth . Claire  tells of her pathway to  following a calling to initiation - a need to let her social identity rot away on the forest floor & go into a place of deep introspection. Spurred by a  primal knowledge that we are living in a world with a deficit in:  nature, elders, community, ritual & skills, Claire is rewriting her story & rebuilding the culture around her to become one of eco awakening - it starts with something as basic as an intentional 'wander' or journaling & accepting awkwardness as we relearn the art of village building using pan cultural tools like rhythm, percussion, scent, song, body movement, repetition, nature noticing,Show NotesSpending a year off grid, alone, connecting to her human identityTo do what I could to be a voice for the voicelessHer psyche turned towards a deep interconnectedness which heals the rift between the human soul & natureThe constant flow of the forest sees an intruding human as a benign presenceRewriting her patterns of productivity, structure, Growing from a solo wolf into a community beingWhy she never felt lonely when in the bushLearning the art of community generated & self designed ceremony which links nature & cultureVision quests - multiple days along in a wild place. A way to mark a transition that's already happening. A strong ceremony with an element of ordeal which humbles us & marks us porous to some of the quieter conversations.Deep adaptation is what we're needing. How can I live well on the land, in community with a thriving culture with wisdom around the journey of adolescence to adulthood. Reclaiming what we've lost, what we've buried but reclaiming culture in a contemporary setting.Hunter gatherers challenge - eating only what you grow, forage or barteredFeasting on community through intention, dedication, time, conflict, conversationsGrief as a community builder Sparking ourselves through rewilding - a full expression of our animus being - creativity, love, vision, vitality, quiet, deep attuned listening, Removing abstractions from our ability to connect to our life support systems - our embeddedness with the web of life“Don't ask what the world needs of us, ask what makes you come alive and go do that because what the world needs most right now is a population of people who are alive”ReferencesNatures apprenticeMy year without matchesRewilding the urban soulJoanna Macy - Active hopePodcast partners ROCK!Hidden Sea - Wine that saves the seaNutrisoilWwoof AustraliaBuy the Book - Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow mattersSupport the show Casual Support - Buy Me A CoffeeRegular Support - PatreonSupport the show

Dr. Bradley Campbell is a holistic physician based in Chicago and founder of The Health Assurance Movement, a non-profit dedicated to "Robin-Hooding" healthcare back to the masses. In this conversation with Bradley we discuss:What makes the holistic approach uniqueThe importance of being the hero of your own journeyHow turning laypeople into community healers may be the answer to our broken systemThe widespread censorship of doctors Germ theory vs. terrain theoryThe power of going into natureThe importance of Vitamin F(un)!Learn more about Dr. Campbell at drbradleycampbell.com, healthassurancemovement.org, and follow him on Instagram at @dr.bradleycambell.Terrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda

We are not against men. We are pro women. At least today. Controversial? A little. In this episode we look at the path to self-realisation through the eyes of a woman. Our guest is Candace Badgett, a meditation practitioner with 30+ years of experience, an international speaker about higher states of consciousness, women's health and women's path to spiritual fulfilment. Candace a teacher and a mentor to thousands and thousands of women worldwide.  “The greatest gift we can give to ourselves is self-sufficiency.”  Conscious Moments to Listen For:Candace's life story The effect of thoughts and feelings on our livesWhat is a “pure unified humanity”Health and longevity – how to master bothWhy “going to the monastery” is not always an option What is “underlying reality of life”The P-Factor How to align with the Laws of NatureThe biggest gift women can give to the humanity   ABOUT CANDACE BADGETTCandace Badgett is an International Director of the women's wing of the Transcendental Meditation organization, Global Mother Divine Organization, with specific oversight in the US, Canada and Australia. In this capacity, she also provides advanced lectures and programs for women practitioners of Transcendental Meditation, and the advanced TM-Sidhi program. Candace received a PhD from Maharishi University of World Peace, Vlodrop, The Netherlands, in 2007, after completing a two-year course under the direct guidance of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. As an international speaker, Candace has been on the Dr. Oz show, the Oprah show, and speaks regularly on the topics of Ayur-Veda, Vedic Science, higher states of consciousness, women's health, women's path to spiritual fulfillment, and the empowerment of women. LISTEN to more interviews and follow our IG account here ►https://linktr.ee/timelessteachings  CONNECT with Candace Badgett ►Websites: www.tm-women.org CONNECT with Yana Fry on Social Media here ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yanafryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yana.fry.1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-fry-43886453/  Currently Yana is on a journey that she calls a “spiritual gap year”. She gave most of her belongs and money away to people who needed it, had an honest conversation with her husband and leaped into the unknown with no plans, no structure and no expectations in the midst of the pandemic… If you want to learn more about her journey (why she did it and how it is actually going in a real world), follow her adventures and connect on Instagram or Facebook. She shares there openly all the craziest, inspirational and beautiful moments.  Like this episode?Subscribe to Timeless Teachings podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google, or your favourite podcasting app. Share this with your friends on social media and post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally!

Content Warning: Strong, course language of both of a sexual and racial natureThe boys were planning to do more than one episode, but Lawson read Dog N!@@A so we have to talk about it, and talk about it we do. At length. Almost unceasingly, even. We also watch Konohamaru and a legion of Mom battle Sumo wrestlers. It's a wild one!

This episode is a part of a short Artist Series where I chat with Abstract Artists who's work is not only inspired by nature, but often use actual organic materials found in nature in their art. In this Episode:Chanell's story to becoming an artistNature as her source of inspirationNavigating & honoring creative surge & stasisThe challenge & necessity in intentionally slowing downHer discovery of rock pigments & focused process for creating themCreative boundaries & balanceHer process of being an intuitive painterThe example nature sets as being unapologetic about productivityThe beauty of undisturbed natureThe inspiration (& lessons) from her upcoming collection, "Elements of Rest"Connect with Chanell at chanelljoyfineart.com & on instagram at @chanelljoyfineart_________________________________Free Workshop with Meredith - Nature Nidra for Connection & Creativity on March 16 @ 7pm ET. Details & sign up here.Nature Nidra for Connection & Creativity is an online experience to guide you back to yourself through nature using visualization to calm your nervous system & connect you with your innate creativity. Plus, we'll chat about a few key concepts to support your personal re-grounding practice & get a sneak peek at my new live offering, Nature as Ceremony.  Book a Custom Re-Grounding Meditation, my signature offering created just for you.Website: meredithewenson.comInstagram: @meredithewenson

In today's podcast, Tim Cools speaks with Jeremy Narby, a Canadian anthropologist, activist and author, about the translational challenges between sciences, cultures and knowledge systems on the matter of plant teachers such as ayahuasca and tobacco, as well as giving us an insight into the Indigenous knowledge perspective in relation to these.Introduction of Jeremy, interests and workScience opening up to working with indigenous culturesLet indigenous communities guide influence the direction of scientific researchThe challenges of translating between different cultures and ways of knowingThe view of Amazonian people on plant entitiesSpirit as a Western concept and the indigenous critiqueChallenging the Western concept of natureThe cosmovisions of indigenous culturesThe human role in the global ecologyThe plants of the Amazon - How do these plants 'teach'?Understanding the ayahuasca experience from the Indigenous perspectiveExperience of the animal entityThe biological understanding of plant teachers does not solve the Mind/Body problemUnderstanding our kinship with the biosphere is valuableAbout Jeremy NarbyJeremy Narby, PhD, is co-author of Plant Teachers with indigenous elder Rafael Chanchari Pizuri.  He became an early pioneer of ayahuasca research while living with the Ashaninca people of the Peruvian Amazon in the 1980s. He studied anthropology at Stanford University and now lives in Switzerland and works as Amazonian projects director for Nouvelle Planète, a nonprofit organization that promotes the economic and cultural empowerment of indigenous peoples. Jeremy is also the author of the award-winning book The Cosmic Serpent: DNA and the Origins of Knowledge, which was originally published in 1998. About Tim CoolsTim is a psychedelic integration specialist and legal psychedelic guide. He facilitates powerful, life-changing experiences for professionals, to help their professional lives come in alignment with personal ambition and values.Tim is a Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) teacher, a certified coach, and psychedelic advocate, educator and guide.He is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Tools Of Awareness, a personal development center focussed on combining psychedelics and mindfulness to grow personal and interpersonal awareness though (online) courses and retreats.Furthermore, he founded Psychedelic Experience, an online non-profit platform for information surrounding psychedelic substances. It's a community based non-profit organization, created by and for psychedelic and plant medicine communities.His personal interests are technology, meditation, metaphysical and eastern philosophies, shamanism and the healing power of nature and plantsLinkshttps://psychedelicexperience.net/https://timcools.net/https://www.instagram.com/tim_cools_net/https://www.linkedin.com/in/timcools/https://www.facebook.com/tim.cools

In this Episode:Holding onto the nostalgia of natureThe connected story behind Citrus & CedarsA life (& business) surrounded by meaningPeeling back the layers to your business, asking why, & bringing it back to the basicsWorking with brands who move you through a sensory journeyThe importance of having aligned clientsThe intangible value of intuition in businessThe cross-section of timelessness, luxury, beauty, & natureStaying grounded in your vision as a pathway to manifestationConnect with Caitlin at citrusandcedars.com & on instagram at @citrusandcedars.___________Free Workshop with Meredith - Nature Nidra for Connection & Creativity on March 16 @ 7pm ET. Details & sign up here.Nature Nidra for Connection & Creativity is an online experience to guide you back to yourself through nature using visualization to calm your nervous system & connect you with your innate creativity. Plus, we'll chat about a few key concepts to support your personal re-grounding practice & get a sneak peek at my new live offering, Nature as Ceremony.  Book a Custom Re-Grounding Meditation, my signature offering created just for you.Website: meredithewenson.comInstagram: @meredithewenson

Harry Sherwood is thoughtful, delightful, insightful, and wise well beyond his years. Growing up as a typical American young man, something began pulling him in a different direction. Harry is very vulnerable in this interview in sharing his journey. We covered a variety of fascinating topics including:Life before traveling the world, living in an Ashram, and developing presenceThe gnawing sensation he kept experiencing that led him to follow his callingWhat lit him up along the wayHow he followed the “awe” he receivedHis path from football coach to meditation and self-realizationThe real reason he landed in China to study Tai Chi and Qi Gong (this isn't what you'd expect!)What he feels pulled him forward more than courageWhat can happen when you don't follow your Soul's callingThe remembering he had as he was following his Soul's callingThe importance of the present momentThe presence question he asks peopleWhy so many of us don't want to stay presentWhat he first thought presence would be - and what he learned it really isWhat spiritual bypassing does to our humanityThe side of healing and humanity the “love and light” community bypassesWhy it's critical to feel our feelings and embody themQuestions you can ask once you're in your bodyHeartMath and  the intelligence of the heartThe heart-brain-gut connectionMeditation - myths and realitiesWhat happens when we have expectations of what meditation should beThe meditative power of natureThe one part of the self that never changesThe importance of curiosityYou can find Harry's website here. And be sure to follow him on Instagram

Daniel Vitalis joins the show for a fascinating conversation about connecting to the natural world through food and how to positively impact our environment, communities, and family by learning practical lessons and outdoor skills to improve our lives in an overly digital and virtual world. The topics covered are broad, ranging from the local food model to Otzi the Iceman.Daniel is a successful entrepreneur, public speaker, podcaster, writer, lifestyle pioneer, hunting guide, and ancestral living advocate. For ten years he lectured around North America and abroad, offering workshops that helped others lead healthier, more nature-integrated lives. After learning to hunt, fish, and forage as an adult, Daniel created WildFed to inspire others to start a wild-food journey of their own.Quotes:"It's just important to do something in nature that isn't mediated through a phone or a computer or some kind of augmented reality device." Topics Discussed:Growing up in natureThe local model of foodBeing connected to the landscape Keeping resources in your communityA global economyAncestral living & TranshumanismLiving in a virtual worldThe meaning of Rewilding Developing skillsOrwellian societyOtzi the IcemanA  natural lifestyle & how it's good for the environment Near death experiences in the wildBeing humbled by natureEssential gearResources Mentioned:  Website: Daniel Vitalis Website: WildFedPodcast: WildFedPodcast: ReWild YourselfInstagram: Daniel VitalisInstagram: WildFedFacebook: Daniel Vitalis Facebook: WildFedSurThrival Steven RinellaWeatherWoolBoreal Mountain AnoraksKing of the MountainPendletonGoRuckOriginBook: DuneBook: Nutrition & Physical DegenerationBook: Fahrenheit 451

Jeremy Lent is an author and speaker whose work investigates the patterns of thought that have led our civilization to its current crisis of sustainability.Today Jeremy and Eric discuss his new book, The Web of Meaning: Integrating Science and Traditional Wisdom to Find Our Place in the UniverseBut wait – there's more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It's that simple and we'll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Jeremy Lent and I Discuss the Integration of Science and Traditional Wisdom in Life and …His book, The Web of Meaning: Integrating Science and Traditional Wisdom to Find Our Place in the UniverseThe difference between want and intention Understanding the power of kindness toward the “negative” parts of usHis character, “Uncle Bob,” who represents the dominant worldviewWorldview is the lens through which we see and make sense of everything How humans pattern meaning into the world based on what our culture tells usCultural mindfulness frees us to open up to other possibilitiesThe idea that humans are selfish or have a “selfish gene” and how science refutes thisThe self-organization of life: the different parts make the whole and the whole relates to the different partsHuman nature and how cooperation, not competition has led to the abundance of life on earthDifferences between Eastern and Western traditional beliefs in regard to human natureThe negative aspects of humans' ability to cooperateThe Taoist notion of Wu-Wei (effortless action) and Yu-Wei (purposive action)Integrating two elements of human consciousness; conceptual (left brain) and animate (right brain)The most important relationship in life is the “I' and the “self”Chi is translated to matter and energy that make up the universeLi is how Chi is organizedHow the deep spiritual traditions from the past add richness to what modern science revealsThe realization that deep human intuitions are our internal validation of what science tells us about how the universe really isFractals and the holarchy or structure of life's interconnectednessJeremy Lent Links:Jeremy's WebsiteJeremy's BlogTwitterFacebookNovo Nordisk – Explore the science behind weight loss and partner with your healthcare provider for a healthy approach to your weight management.If you enjoyed this conversation with Jeremy Lent, you might also enjoy these other episodes:Neuroscience Behind our Reality with James KingslandMike McHargue (Science Mike)Science and the Sacred with Sasha SaganSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Disobedient Femmes, Suzanne LaGrande speaks with Anna Reser and Leila McNeill, authors of Forces of Nature: The Women: The Women Who Changed Science.In this interview, Anna and Leila discuss:The reasons why so few women scientists have been included in the history of scienceSome of the fascinating women scientists whose work is featured in Forces of NatureThe institutional barriers that often barred women from the spaces where scientific discoveries and innovation were recordedThe difference that women's perspectives and experiences make in how science is practiced and understood.For more about Anna Reser and Leilla McNeil's work, visit https://www.ladyscience.com/podcast (https://www.ladyscience.com/podcast),http://annareser.com/ (annareser.com/) and http://leilamcneill.com (leilamcneill.com)For more interviews, kickass women writers, artists, healers, and activists, subscribe to the Disobedient Femmes Podcast at the link below.Join me on Fridays at the Healing Salon where I free workshops in craft magic and other healing arts https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehealingsalon (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehealingsalon).For even more about me, as well as strange, mostly true stories and magic spells visit me at http://suzannelagrande.com/ (suzannelagrande.com) Thanks so much for listening!★☆★ CONNECT WITH ME ★☆★Website ➜ https://www.suzannelagrande.com/ (https://www.suzannelagrande.com/)Podcast ➜https://www.shamansnotebook.com/ (https://www.shamansnotebook.com/) Facebook ➜ https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehealingsalon (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thehealingsalon)Instagram ➜https://www.instagram.com/suzanne_lagrande/ (https://www.instagram.com/suzanne_lagrande/)Pinterest ➜ https://www.pinterest.com/suzannelagrande/ (https://www.pinterest.com/suzannelagrande/)Original theme music composed by Edward Givens. For more about his work, visit: https://edwardgivens.bandcamp.com/ (https://edwardgivens.bandcamp.com/) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.disobedientfemmes.com

Jeremy Colbert, also known as J Taragápe, is a musician, educator, and integration coach specializing in Earth medicine integration with a focus on developing practices around psilocybin and N,N-Dimethytryptamine as well as supporting those who've had challenging experiences. Jeremy has taught children and adults the foundations of music for over 11 years and now seeks to help adults re-connect with their inner child and truer self through the alignment and integration of nature, its cycles, and innate intelligence. J is not a transformational coach, rather a transmutational coach who cultivates the alchemy of deeply honoring one's entire experience in order to acknowledge, accept, and ultimately love oneself so that a transmutation can happen to create an energetically-efficient pivot toward a more authentic and embodied life for clients.Taragápe utilizes music to aid in this process. The album Spirit Maze is an integration album of his own created for others, featuring handpan arranged with strings as well as conscious guitar and lyrical compositions, and can be found on Spotify, iTunes, or wherever you listen to music.Be on the lookout for announcements about Taragápe's free virtual bi-weekly integration circles via Instagram!In this episode, Beth and J discuss ...How J's recognition of his own need for psychedelic integration support inspired his desire to become an integration coach himselfComing out of the psychedelic closetThe power of community in supporting personal growth"Dis-integration"J's desire to serve as a bridge for people newly entering the psychedelic spaceThe healing in becoming more authentic and vulnerable as person and a coachThe foundation of J's coaching approach: transmutation, self-love and the guiding force of natureThe importance of alignment and self-compassion in entrepreneurshipCo-creation with spirit in the business realmFollow J!Free 45 min Exploratory Call for Integration Coaching - Taragápe (https://calendly.com/taragape/exploratorycall)Spirit Maze album (432hz integration journey) (https://spoti.fi/3mQzZ6y)IG: @taragape or https://www.instagram.com/taragape/FB: Taragápe (https://www.facebook.com/taragape)Youtube: Taragápe (https://bit.ly/3FIu50f)Mike is co-facilitating a men's medicine retreat in Costa Rica in early March!The retreat will be at an epic retreat center with over 200 acres of jungle and waterfalls: https://www.holos.global/. Reach out to Mike directly if you are interested at mikeadelicpod@gmail.com.Check out Beth's Your True Path Intensive 7-Week Business Growth Program!https://bethaweinstein.com/intensive

In this episode, Mary talks about:Understanding Oneness/Unity ConsciousnessWhy you are triggered and what your trigger meansBody consciousness vs. pure awarenessWhat is Christ-like natureThe stages of Spiritual awakening & healingThe process of working through your triggersBible passages with short deconstructions Non-dual teachings (separation vs. Oneness/ego vs. awareness)Follow for more:https://www.facebook.com/soulidificationtribehttp://www.instagram.com/soulidificationpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/itsmaryqSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/soulidification. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we highlight Sasha Gollish in the eighth installment of our Summer Series. Sasha is a professional runner, engineer, speaker, and educator. She was named female athlete of the year in 2015 and has given talks on subjects ranging from engineering to resilience. In this episode, Sylvia and Sasha discuss engineering performance as an athlete, adventure outdoors, mindset, courage, fear and measuring success. Sasha shares her passion for making fast turns on the track and on the slopes, what the metaphor of flight means to her, the power of setting intentions, and much more.Topics Include:Balancing being a scientist and an athletePerformance training and engineeringThe rejuvenating power of the outdoorsAntifragile and resilient systemsCollaborating with OiselleInvestigating our spiritual natureThe connection between risk and kindnessAnd other topics…Sasha Gollish  is a Canadian competitive runner and professional engineer. She won a gold medal in the half-marathon at the 2013 Maccabiah Games, a bronze medal in the 1500 m at the 2015 Pan American Games, and gold medals at the 2017 Maccabiah Games in the 800m, 1,500m, and 5,000m events. She works as a civil engineer and teaches at University of Toronto. She is also a competitive cyclist, duathlete, triathlete, and ultimate frisbee player.Sasha is an elite athlete with sponsor Oiselle. She uses #AlwaysPlay as a good reminder to enjoy the moment, to put a smile on your face even when things are challenging, and to savour the adventure. Resources Mentioned:https://www.sashagollish.com/https://www.oiselle.com/Listen to our full episode with Sasha hereWant to connect? Visit us online and signup for the monthly WWF newsletter!Website – https://www.whenwomenfly.com/Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest – @whenwomenflyEmail – hello@whenwomenfly.com

Listen and explore:What it feels like to be back at work after a two-year hiatusWilderness medicine: the universal healing quality of natureThe necessity of faith as a facilitator in group workBeing in a business partnership: the second most intimate relationship in our livesWhy Kelly and Alasdair lead these trips despite the long hours, low pay, risks and challenges"Oh my God, this is my job!"Wilderness medicine as one, long psychedelic journeyWhat people experienced on these trips that's missing in most people's everyday livesWhat's the most effective way to market a small business with integrity?Alasdair responds to the question "How do I change my life?"Mentioned on this episode:Alasdair and Kelly's company: Wild WithinWild Within's upcoming Guatemala trip FAR OUT #117 ~ This is NOT the FAR OUT Couple w/ Kelly Margerum and Lou RedmondFAR OUT #126 ~ Exploring Ayahuasca: Shamanic Dietas - When Soul is Present, Nature is AliveFAR OUT #72 ~ Don't Ask 'Why Me?' ask 'For What?' with Mayan Entrepreneur Anita Cortez ChacConnect with us:Website: www.thefarout.lifeEmail us at info@thefarout.lifeAlasdair @ www.alasdairplambeck.comSupport this podcast:Discount link to purchase organic, raw ceremonial-grade cacao locally sourced in Guatemala (a portion of proceeds support this podcast)Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/thefaroutcoupleMake one-time donation with PayPal (our account is aplambeck22@gmail.com)Leave a review on iTunes!Share this episode with a friend! :DCredits:Photo credit: Courtney Warden (@courtney_yeah)Intro music: "Complicate ya" by Otis McDonaldOutro music: "Running with wise fools" written & performed by Krackatoa (www.krackatoa.com)

Marcus Ewing is the owner and founder of The Average Conservationist. He was born and raised in northern, lower Michigan, where he spent much of his youth hunting, fishing, camping, playing sports, and just being outdoors. Since starting the company, Marcus has partnered with 2% For Conservation to host The Average Conservationist Podcast, which primarily features businesses and individuals who have focused on giving back to wildlife.Quotes:"Life begins when you step outside your comfort zone."Topics Discussed:Marcus's start in the outdoorsConnecting with others through natureThe glories of Deer Camp tradition & its rite of passageThe importance of the outdoors & living harmoniouslyLittering, pollution, & being responsibleThe "Game Trashbag" Taking advantage of time spent with family & friendsThe gravity of taking a lifeEnjoyment & slowing down with lifeThe journey over the destinationSimilarities of dating & huntingOpening morning, as exciting as Christmas Fishing storiesLearning from mistakesHanding down knivesChronic Wasting Disease (CWD)The Average Conservationist Adult-onset huntingResources Mentioned:The Average Conservationist Instagram: The Average ConservationistFacebook: The Average Conservationist Stone Glacier First LiteThe Gasper 4 KnifeNational Deer Association Sportsmen's Nation Dan JohnsonAndy Stumpf2% for Conservation Randy NewbergBook: The Comfort Crisis by Michael EasterPodcast: Nine Finger ChroniclesPodcast: Cleared Hot

Duke Phillips is a third-generation rancher living in Wyoming. He is the CEO of Ranchlands, an agricultural-based business that operates large-scale cattle and bison ranches in the American West that are dedicated to conservation and sustainability. They partner with conservation-minded owners to implement ambitious and complementary programs, including hospitality, hunting and fishing, a leather shop, strategic advisory services, and ecotourism.Duke's journey has led to creating a set of core beliefs that balance ranching, conservation, and economics. He leads the strategic vision and business development oversight of Ranchlands' ventures and managed properties.Quotes:"Regenerative agriculture should include humans too. You want to be having a good time, be happy with what you're doing, and have a healthy community and healthy family while you're doing it." "Nature is powerful as hell."Topics Discussed:How Duke got started in ranching The origins of RanchlandsBusiness diversification and land conservationCombatting draughts and building contingency plansYellow Stone the showMisconceptions about ranchersUnderstanding bison, the national mammal The differences between managing Bison and Cattle How education has become a core piece of the businessDuke's thoughts on what conservation needs today How to live symbiotically with natureThe importance of questioning a company's motives before supporting themThe dichotomy of urban sprawl and what to do about it How nature has impacted DukeA Rancher's essential gearBeing alone and not having Amazon PrimeBrewing beer from homeThe ecological benefit of rewilding & how it affects landWhat it's like being a cowboyThe importance of keeping family as a priorityResources Mentioned:RanchlandsRanchlands MercantileThe Nature ConservancySmith Sunglasses Swarovski OptikFilsonREIShow: YellowstoneMusician: Steve EarlBook: Twenty Love Poems and a Song of DespairBook: Cadillac Desert by Marc ReisnerBook: The Teachings Of Don Juan: A Yaqui Way of KnowledgeBook: DuneBook: Land: How the Hunger for Ownership Shaped the Modern WorldPodcast: Mountain & Prairie 

Listen and explore:Does Julie-Roxane need to cry?Why we need wild placesWilderness as medicineWhat does it mean to serve Wilderness?How we've lost touch with our wild natureThe four facets of nature: wild world, body, emotions, imaginationUsing the the four facets to design our retreats at Wild WithinMentioned on this episode:Bill Plotkin and the Animas instituteFAR OUT #120 ~ What is Your Medicine?Touching Enlightenment: Finding Realization in the Body by Reginald RayWild WithinConnect with us:Website: www.thefarout.lifeEmail us at info@thefarout.lifeAlasdair @ www.alasdairplambeck.comSupport this podcast:Discount link to purchase organic, raw ceremonial-grade cacao locally sourced in Guatemala (a portion of proceeds support this podcast)Become a patron at: https://www.patreon.com/thefaroutcoupleMake one-time donation with PayPal (our account is aplambeck22@gmail.com)Leave a review on iTunes!Share this episode with a friend! :DCredits:Intro music: "Complicate ya" by Otis McDonaldOutro music: "Running with wise fools" written & performed by Krackatoa (www.krackatoa.com)

In this episode, we're talking with one of the grandfather's of Nature Play and Adventure Play, David Sobel, who gives us some great ideas on suggested outdoor activities for different developmental stages and also chats about some of his most recent research on the differences between children who attend indoor classrooms versus outdoor classrooms.

This week, I’m speaking with Courtney Lanctot founder of The Unpopular Black @theunpopularblack, whose mission is to "encourage Black adventure beyond the stereotypes and narratives of what Black people ‘don’t do.'" The goal of her company is to “show a real representation of Black people adventuring and provide information on how to access outdoor spaces and adventure activities that have been white facing/focused for far too long.” Nature is a place where we can all find belonging and I believe it's essential for each of us to work towards making the outdoors feel inclusive for everyone. Courtney’s vision is so powerful and I’m so inspired by the work she is doing in the outdoor space! Resources:Braiding SweetgrassThe Unpopular BlackThe Adventure DirectoryFor full show notes, visit: www.ournaturepodcast.com/episodesTo sign up for the Our Nature Newsletter, head to: ournaturepodcast.comOn what it was like to grow up in Alaska surrounded by nature, but disconnected from itWhat nature offers usWhat inspired Courtney to start The Unpopular BlackWhy Black people don’t feel like there’s a place for them on the trailThe 3 pillars of The Unpopular BlackHow The Unpopular Black helps Black people feel safe in the outdoorsThe delicate balance of pushing yourself out of your comfort zone while also creating a foundation of safety in natureThe challenges of putting away your phone so that you can be present in natureCourtney’s struggle to be present while also capturing contentWhere to begin if you’d like to cultivate a deeper relationship with nature through adventuringHow Courtney’s relationship with nature has shifted since starting The Unpopular BlackVision for The Unpopular Black going forwardWhat Courtney is most proud ofThe Last 5 Questions

In Episode #127 I sat down with Khory Hancock, an Australian media personality and Environmental Scientist, to chat about planetary health and in particular solutions to help mitigate climate change.Specifically we cover:Khory's formative years living on an Australian cattle farm amongst natureThe creation of The Environmental Cowboy personaWhy he has chosen to dedicate his life to fighting climate changeAustralia's progress since the Paris AgreementProject DrawdownCarbon farming and an economic model that treats carbon like goldCapitalism and climate changeLearnings from Indigenous peoplesRegenerative agriculture as a climate solutionRegulation of regenerative agricultureGrass-fed beefPlant-rich diets as a climate solutionSeaweed farming and cow burpsand much moreResources:Connect with Khory on InstagramVisit Khory's websiteProject Drawdown's Top 100 climate solutionsRead Drawdown - The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Climate ChangeRead Dark Emu by Bruce PascoeRead Fire Country by Victor SteffensenConnect with me on InstagramDownload my two week meal planBuy my new book The Proof is in the PlantsWant to support the show?The single best way you can support the show is by leaving a review on Apple podcast app - it only takes a few minutes and would be much appreciated.Simon Hill, Nutritionist, Sports PhysiotherapistCreator of Plantproof.com and host of the Plant Proof PodcastAuthor of The Proof is in the PlantsConnect with me on Instagram and TwitterDownload my Two week meal plan

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In this episode, Sylvia is joined by Canadian Sasha Gollish, professional runner, performance engineer, speaker and educator. They discuss lessons on and off the track, balancing work and play, diversifying your sport, making choices not sacrifices, navigating academia as an educator, deconstructing personal narratives, daily doses of nature and adventure, and much more. Sasha also loves to ski and is passionate about making fast turns on the track and on the slopes. She shares what the metaphor of flight means personally and its reference on her tattoo. Sasha is a flying member of the Haute Volée Oiselle running team and teaches at the University of Toronto.Topics Include: Finding space to discover your passionsBalancing being a scientist and an athletePerformance training and lessons from the trackConnecting with the outdoorsThe stories we tell ourselves about ourselvesConnecting to our bodiesAntifragility and resiliency systems in engineering Facing the fear of deathCollaborating with OiselleInvestigating our spiritual natureThe connection between risk and kindnessAnd other topics...Resources Mentioned:https://www.sashagollish.com/https://www.oiselle.com/Want to connect with us? Visit us online!Website: https://www.whenwomenfly.com/IG: @whenwomenfly

SPRINGTIME #192:Consider thee the last known lover of mother natureThe one true believer in the the majesty that lies within the bosom of your dirt.A real life human tree who longs to grow branches and poke your sky. Alas! It is I, the animal who rolls within the reeds that grow along the side of the banks of your flowing waters. He who bathes in your sand as you watch me from above.I am nude.I am new.I have sprung.

Authentic intimacy means seeing another and allowing yourself to be seen. It's about being honest: first with yourself, by feeling and witnessing the emotions and sensations that are showing up. Chantelle talks about this and more with Lauren from Evoke podcast in this episode.Here’s what’s covered:Why Tantra is the one spiritual tradition that embraces every aspect of the human experienceBeing connected to your body means being connected to your truthThe difference between unconditional love vs. valuing your needs and worthHow your anger and frustration can be the doorway to your expansion and freedomOvercoming 'nice girl' and 'nice boy' conditioning to reveal your true and innocent natureThe importance of being real and not 'perfect' as a teacher in this field.This episode was recorded for Evoke Podcast. For more resources exploring content like this, check out Embodied Awakening's online courses, www.embodiedawakeningacademy.com/ or sign up for our newsletter for Tantric tools and tips. http://www.embodiedawakening.academy/newsletter

Walking towards a better life In this fascinating episode, Anni talks with Joao Perre Viana, Founder and Pioneer of Walking Mentorship, about how his love of walking and being in nature helped him to realised his purpose. Along the way Joao shares his experience of growing up living by the ocean in Portugal, and how, encouraged by his parents, he expanded his horizons and travelled far and wide. Always walking wherever he was. Joao describes how he invited a large group of friends to help him realise his dream, and the birth of Walking Mentorship. He also reveals how despite never really believing in the power of partnership, he met his partner Nuno Santos Fernandes. A partnership founded on trust, that is now expanding to other alumni of the Walking Mentorship programmes. Joao reveals how finding your purpose is a dynamic process, one of revisiting and revising along the way.  And walking towards a better life.In this episode, you will discover: The privilege and power of freedom of movement and thoughtReturning home from a big, life-changing adventure How nature can help to nurture curiosity and an open mind Realising your dream and purpose through walking and being outside Identifying the best version of yourself through connecting to your values in natureThe importance of trust and partnershipConnect with Joao and discover his work at walkingmentorship.com

In this episode, we talk with Michele Granberg,  a Princeton, N. J.- based past life regression therapist, mindfulness and meditation teacher, and shamanic practitioner.  Trained by Dr Brian Weiss, Michele has been offering PLR sessions for almost 20 years. The following points will be discussed:How meditation can lead to past life memories.How meditation is a portal to  higher consciousnessHow past life regression therapy works- common misconceptionsHow soul memories are stores in the akashic recordsWhat is “spiritual regression/ spiritual psychologyOur true spiritual natureThe concept of “oneness”

On today’s show, you’ll meet Cass Phelps, a Somatic Movement therapist who offers workshops throughout the world and conducts a private practice in Kauai, Hawaii. Dr. Fred first met Cass less than a month before this interview was recorded. After attending his online workshop, Dr. Fred couldn’t wait to introduce Cass Phelps to the Welcome To Humanity community.This episode explores Cass’ fascinating work revolving around breath and movement. Cass reveals the unifying source and impulse behind the various breath and movement practices that have developed over the ages including Tai Chi, Yoga, Qigong, etc.  Listen in as Cass and Dr. Fred dive deep and explore the following topics:The value of knowing and feeling one’s essenceBeing moved and being breathed vs. thinking and doing movements and breathThe awakening and “infection” Cass contracted from experiencing organic biological movementEscaping the “noise” of the culture and becoming self-referentialWhy we experience polarity and duality between tribes and parties todayHumans as more than our cognitive mindsThe fascinating “involuting” movement of the heart, and where similar movements occur in natureThe biofield and force that unites us all, incorporating us into the broader ecosystemWhy Cass’ clientele quadrupled since the onset of the pandemic Episode Length: 00:51:42 CASS PHELPS’ RESOURCESCass’ website > https://www.awake-one.comCheck out the movements on YouTube > https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa1HPBBJz-EGS8nuVIgEfYQUpcoming virtual course, The Gift Process > https://www.awake-one.com/gift-processCass’ book, ‘One’ > https://www.amazon.com/One-Cass-Phelps/dp/0991435702 ALSO MENTIONED ON TODAY’S SHOW > Sam Morris > https://zenwarriortraining.comWim Hof Method > https://www.wimhofmethod.com WELCOME TO HUMANITY RESOURCES Podcast Website >  http://www.welcometohumanity.net/podcastPURCHASE DR. FRED’S BOOK (paperback or Kindle) > Creative 8: Healing Through Creativity & Self-Expression by Dr. Fred Moss http://www.amazon.com/Creative-Healing-Through-Creativity-Self-Expression/dp/B088N7YVMG FEEDBACK  > http://www.welcometohumanity.net/contact

Raffaello Manacorda, Lead ISTA Facilitator, shares how sex and the shadow (repressed parts of ourselves) are parts of life but are both hidden. To live and express ourselves fully, we need to dive into these parts with full transparency and radical honesty. Because of the cultural and societal nature of this repression, unravelling the hiddenness needs to be done in groups, not alone or with another therapist only...In this episode, hear Raffaello discuss:Rape fantasies which exist at the intersection of sex and the shadowHow bringing shadows into the light dissolves shame and restores joy and powerThe role of partners and close friends in identifying our shadows (and their limits for effective support)Why it's essential to do shadow work in the contexts of dedicated groupsHow leaving your shadow hidden makes you susceptible to influence and being controlledWhy the shadow is NOT a solely psychoanalytical beast — it has a physical, visceral natureThe powerful role of sexual energy and relationships in shadow workIf you liked this episode, please leave a rating and review! To find out more about ISTA trainings or to work with our faculty, see www.ista.life, or find us on social, FB: ista.life and IG:@ista_tribe

This week we chat with Sara Schulting Kranz. A professional life and leadership coach, motivational speaker, and certified wilderness guide. She specializes in helping those who have suffered hardship or trauma to find forgiveness and strength through guided wilderness retreats in the Grand Canyon and the Pacific Rim. Together, we explore how to find comfort and restoration in nature during this age of COVID. She also shares from her new book is "Walk Through This: Harness the Healing Power of Nature and Travel the Road to Forgiveness." We also explore:• Uncovering the real power of choice• Ways to find what you value through nature• Why it's important to give yourself permission to heal• How to forgive and what forgiveness is really forplus, so much more.I'm sure you'll enjoy Sara as much as I do, one of Sara's favorite quotes is, "How much kinder would this world be if we could set aside our own judgments and realize no two life journeys are alike?"  Learn more at SaraSchultingKranz.com and enjoy this insightful and inspiring interview first Friday, November 27th, at 7 PM ET and later in podcast. Share this link with family and friends: www.UnderstandingAutoimmune.com/NatureThe information provided on UnderstandingAutoimmune.com, Life InterruptedRadio.com, and The Autoimmune Hour is for educational purposes only.

With an intimate knowledge of all things organic and the positive lasting impact that natural ingredients have on us, Amanda Winwood is the perfect person to have set up her own organic, sustainable skincare business. As the Founder of Made for Life Organics (and ‘Queen of Hugs'), she encourages us all to lead a better life for ourselves and the world around us.Amanda joins Simone Thomas for a deep and often-emotional discussion which uncovers some of her inspirations, the need to reintroduce our bodies to natural and organic treatments, and the current lack of these treatments for people battling cancer. We also learn how Amanda's mum has left a lasting impression and some words to truly live by.This episode of Living Life Well covers:Reconnecting with natureThe relationship between touch and smellTherapy and treatment for cancer patientsAmanda's 3 pillars of health and wellnessImportance of switching offFinding contentment rather than transient happiness

On today’s show, Chong and Dan address the idea of freedom, its promises and perils. We start with a popular definition of freedom ("I can do whatever I want, and not be subject to anything else") and trace its roots to the Existentialist philosophy of the 20th century. We then discuss examples of how this idea is expressed in (Western) society and culture, before tackling the problems with it. Rather than focusing on freedom, should we instead be thinking more carefully about the constraints and aspirations we wish to live by?Connect with usInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ingoodfaithfmTwitter - https://twitter.com/ingoodfaithfmEmail - ingoodfaithmail@gmail.comShow notesFreedom - definition and roots (06:13)Pop culture definitionExistentialist philosophy - "existence precedes essence"Freedom to (do whatever I want); freedom from (any constraints)Existentialism (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)Examples in society and culture (18:13)Disney - Frozen and ZootopiaAdvertisingRick and Morty (Season 1, Episode 8)Natasha Bedingfield - "Unwritten"Youtube - Natasha Bedingfield - Unwritten (Official Video)The problems with existential freedom (33:26)No such thing as freedom from everything and freedom to do anythingPursuit of freedom can be at odds with good/evil and human natureThe paradox of freedom - more freedom is not an unambiguous goodConclusion (54:13)A cautionary tale of desiring freedom from Dante's InfernoWikipedia - Dante's Satan

I'm truly honored to have Arun Gandhi on for this episode. Arun is the fifth grandson of one of my - and the world's - greatest heroes, Mahatma Gandhi. Arun was a journalist for more than thirty years. Arun serves as president of the Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute and travels the world speaking to governmental leaders as well as students about the practices of peace and nonviolence. His first of two books for children was Grandfather Gandhi.It's clearly in the Gandhi blood to fight for what's right while causing no harm. Arun's words of wisdom are inspiring and prescribe a remedy for a world filled with hate and selfishness. But what will really get you in this episode are the stories from his childhood, learning lessons from his larger-than-life grandpa who went on to become one of the most influential men in world history.Listen as we discuss:The job of being a peace farmerHow the world wants peace but has no idea what that looks likeHow peace extends to harmony between not only people, but also natureThe poison of materialism that has made us selfish, exploitative, and invested in a culture of violence to protect our thingsThe Tree of Violence, and how passive violence leads to physical violenceThe anecdote of the pencil, as told to Arun by his grandfatherActing responsibly in the "Throw-away Economy"The power of anger as a circuit breaker, and practical advice for channeling it into problem-solving rather than revenge The firm spirit of nonviolence: "I'm not fighting an enemy. I'm transforming a friend."Discussing the historical implication of the iconic photo of Gandhi spinning Finding peace in a grain of wheat: "If you keep peace in your heart, it will perish with you. But if you let it interact with the elements, it can sprout and grow."Instagram: @solve.for.happy, @onebillionhappy, @mo_gawdatFacebook: /solveforhappy, /onebillionhappyLinkedIn: /in/mogawdatConnect with Arun Gandhi on Facebook @GandhiWorldwide, Twitter @arunmgandhi, Instagram @arun_m_gandhi, and his website, arungandhi.netDon't forget to subscribe to Slo Mo for new episodes every Sunday and Thursday. Only with your help can we reach One Billion Happy #onebillionhappy

Mark Huelsing is a Dad, Husband, hunter, and just so happens to work at Exo Mountain Gear, however, on this episode of The By Land Podcast, we go in a bit of a different direction. No gear talk and no hunting stories (ok..maybe one). I've always appreciated Mark's insight that goes beyond the generic gear talk. Anytime I need an outside opinion on something, he's ready and willing to offer a thoughtful perspective.I reached out to Mark and asked if he'd want to come on the show to chat. He initially told me he probably didn't have anything important to talk about, but after shooting me a few things he'd been thinking about lately, we set a time and made it happen.This is NOT a gear episode. Instead, this is more of a conversation you'd have at the end of a long day on the trail or hunt while sitting around a campfire. We cover everything from why it's good for you to be bad at something, the feeling of needing to be productive with your time in the outdoors while also wanting to relax, and the realization that some of us might not ever be the worlds greatest hunter.If you're in the mood for a conversation that explores more than just gear and stories, this is the one for you. I'm incredibly grateful Mark was willing to open up about these topics and I'd encourage each of you listening to do the same. Ask yourself the hard questions and see what comes of it.By Land,Emory R. WangerBy Land LinksLEARN HOW TO BACKPACK https://byland.co/learn-how-to-backpackYOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChSSISEgIfwYz2cc0aHQj3gFACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/groups/1192723304224313/INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/byland.coSAY HELLO!! https://byland.co/contactShow Notes and LinksIntroduction to MarkWhere Mark gets his enjoyment from him early morning trainingThoughts on the crux of need to feel “productive” in the woods when away from familyHow hunting creates participation with natureThe contrast created by wanting to be relaxed in the field AND productiveLearning to allow your mind to run with it when you're in the fieldWhere Mark's outdoor story beginsThe benefits of sucking at somethingMarks conscious decision to NOT be an amazing hunter in favor of spending more time with family (and being okay with it)The desire to have story and process over resultThe “pressure” in the industry to outperform everyoneBeing honest about what you're willing to sacrifice forTaking advantage of opportunities when you have themHow to followup with Markhttps://exomtngear.com/https://exomtngear.com/pages/the-hunt-backcountry-podcast

And we're back! Episode 29 looks at the first few lines of chapter 42, which is a confusing paragraph about the creation of the universe and the yin-yang harmony. However, if we read carefully and creatively, I think we can find some powerful lessons in here.In this episode, I start by considering just one of those practical lessons: the idea of finding balance or harmony between work and rest. The rest of the episode is divided into four parts:The Tao creates one; the one creates two - on unity in the world and the dangers of dualistic thinkingThe two creates three - the "third thing" as a reality of natureThe third thing in practice - how this idea can practically affect our (1) emotional health, (2) faith/spiritual health, (3) intellectual health, and (4) ability to cultivate healthy, loving relationshipsSee more at www.coreyfarr.comSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/crttc)

“It’s a bit of an extreme challenge. I’m sure people think I’m insane and it’s stupid, but it’s not. It’s going to work.”Jeff Rotmeyer is a special human being. The founder and CEO of two NGO's, he was born and raised on the West Coast of Canada and moved to Hong Kong 15 years ago as a fresh-faced young English teacher. In 2017, reluctant to pay lawyers for two days work instead of one, he registered two new charities on the same day. Giving up his career as an English Teacher, Jeff doubled-down on his commitment to helping some of the most disadvantaged and marginalised communities. ImpactHK serves the city’s homeless population with cooked meals, love, and friendship every single day of the week on their now famous ‘kindness walks’. Driven by a dedicated team of volunteers, the charity has helped hundreds of people with finding accommodation, drug rehabilitation, and gainful employment. Half of their full-time employees used to live on the streets, and many more have had their lives transformed as a result of Jeff’s vision for a kinder world.Love21Foundation exists to help the families of kids with Autism and Down Syndrome reach their full potential. Emphasis is placed on helping low-income and single-parent families who would otherwise struggle with the enormous financial costs and lack of access to activities that many of us take for granted. Both organisations have been enormously successful in recent years in building awareness and delivering real change, thanks in large part to Jeff’s insatiable work ethic and passion for creating a more inclusive and compassionate society. We talk about:Why he never gets discouragedGuilt at not doing more (yes even he feels guilty)Why a former school teacher doesn't send his kid to schoolThe healing power of mother natureThe legacy he hopes to leave behindLinks:ImpactHK Facebook PageLove21Foundation Facebook PageHome of the Podcast:www.michaelxcampion.comIG: @michaelxcampionJoin the weekly newsletter www.michaelxcampion.com/subscribe

A Client Asked Coach Mobley How To Fix Diversity Problems At Her Companies. He Went All "Coach Mobley" On Her And Broke It Down!In this episode #18 of The Darryl Mobley Show: Your Life Coach On The Radio, America's #1 Life Coach – Darryl Mobley – breaks his silence on issues concerning diversity problems across America in response to a request from a client who is one of America's Most Accomplished Business Leaders.DO YOU WANT THE TRUTH? CAN YOU HANDLE THE TRUTH?Coach Mobley pulled no punches as he addressed the 14 reasons why America's "diversity problems" have not been fixed. He discussed:Corporate leadership?Research that determined the exact benefits of diversityThe history of diversity, or lack thereofThe effort companies put into fixing their diversity problemThe first and most important step to take in order to fix diversity problemsThe long history of Affirmative Action as the country was being built and throughout the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuriesThe role of human natureThe everyday impact of Conscious and Unconscious BiasAdvantageous connectionsThe blinding impact of HubrisFoolish, nonsensical Performance Art as a way to not actually fix diversity problems"Virtue signaling" in place of resultsPsychological conflictsWhy fixing diversity problems is hardThe role anger playsand a whole lot more!“If it is a despot you would dethrone, see first that his throne erected within you is destroyed.”  ~ Kahlil GibranIdentify the true causes. Then fix the problems. Click HERE to get Coach Mobley's "Live Your Best Life!" Newsletter. It's FREE! Click HERE to Get the "Best Life Coach On The Planet!" Click bit.ly/get-life-coachingAs Coach Mobley says, "No negativity allowed," and "Enjoy Life!" Contact Coach Mobley at: CoachMobley.com Twitter.com/CoachMobley  Instagram.com/LifeCoachMobley

Things we talk about in this episodeGratitude for natures power to restoreHappiness and wellbeingDan’s early experience of noticing natureBiophilia - we all have a natural love of life and the living world; the affinity of human beings for other life formsThe importance of adults mentoring children in natureThe importance for nature connection for mental healthThe beauty and miracle of natureKamana naturalist training programThe benefits of nature connection, recreation and education.Connection first and then the knowledge and desire for the details come naturallyThe benefits of mentoring through working with passions and edges'The art of mentoring' and the eight shields.The long term benefits of long term mentoring from childhood.Nature connection as a gateway to healing and belongingLinks mentioned in this episodeDan's website including 1:1 mentoring with Danwww.danpuplett.co.ukKamana Naturalist Training Programmehttps://wildernessawareness.org/adult-programs/kamanaFSC Guide to British Bird Tracks and Signs by Dan Puplettwww.field-studies-council.org/shop/publications/bird-tracks-and-signs/Facebookwww.facebook.com/danpuplettnatureInstagramwww.instagram.com/danpuplettnature/Our website www.livewild.org.uk/connectionmatterspodcastConnect with us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/livewilduk/My personal instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/leona.connection.matters/The music for this podcast is -Hermosa Dia by Ray Johnson https://soundcloud.com/visionraySupport us on patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/connectionmatterspodcastBiographyDan Puplett is a naturalist, conservationist and nature educator (and lifelong biophile). He is a certified tracker and teaches a range of naturalist skills including wildlife tracking, bird language, botany and nature connection. Dan mentors people of all ages, from Forest School kids to professional ecologists. He is also a Kamana Naturalist Training Programme instructor and an Associate Tutor for the Field Studies Council. He worked for rewilding charity Trees for Life for over a decade and continues his involvement with this project. Dan sometimes drools when he sees good tracks. 

In this weeks episode we have Skye and Miraz joining us.We go deep into a number of themes exploring the culture of separation that plagues the collective sphere we all find ourselves in, the re-orientation of our perception to animistic worldviews, their many years in the amazon jungle studying amazonian shamanism, the frameworks that the indigneous shipibo people passed onto them to assist in the relating with a living breathing jungle, and extrapolating from that, a living breathing planet, and how this path interrelates into the work that they’re currently doing, known as deep ecology, aka, the work that reconnects.Please join our Birdsong and support this remembrance of the sacred ways….Check out the Patreon pageLeave us a review on iTunesConnect on InstagramConnect on FacebookFull Resources & LinksEPISODE NOTES:Why is modern culture so disconnected and separated from the Earth?Understanding the complexity of gratitudeAre personal development and social change two mutually exclusive thingsThe dilemma of being a modern-day person who wants a deeper connection with natureThe consequences of duality in the development of the Western mindsetSkye’s journey from an existential crisis at 14 to living and learning in the Amazon jungleHelm’s journey from meeting clients as a corporate lawyer to meeting plantsLearning from the jungleWhat is a dieta like?AyahuascaWhat is animism?Why animism is hard-wired into usThe challenges of a modern-day seeker in the Ancient WaysThe emotion work of plant medicine How do you bring the wisdom of the Amazon jungle into modern day life?Decolonizing our mindHow do we become fully human?How does our society start to return to a greater connection with the world?How do we become fully human?Sitting with questions in the heartDealing with the grief of working with the EarthFinding the joy in following your purpose and working with the Earth RESOURCES & LINKS:http://www.cicadiadepthperception.org/https://www.instagram.com/cicadia.depthperception/Amazonian Curanderismo: The Art & Science of Plant Spirit MedicinePlant Dieta: The Practice of Sacred RelatingWild-Eyed Spirit Weaver-Icaros: The Sacred Medicine Songs of The AmazonPassionate Love Affair: Flower Essence Medicine

Things we talk about in this episode-----------------------------------------------------------------Gratitude as a supportive practiceThe gifts of lockdownHow addiction masks the crisis of disconnectionThe healing magic of natureThe freedom in embracing our creativity and courage to exploreEmbracing online community as a way of finding connection when our busy modern lives don’t support it in real timeThe danger of polarisation and the importance of stepping outside of our communities of interest to hear different views and perspectivesWays to give and receive difficult feedbackThe hope that lockdown will help us value and create a more connected, slower paced and present state of being in the worldLinks mentioned in this episodeSara shares her adventures on her blog and Instagram under Me & Orla, and through her podcast Hashtag Authentic.Sara's website is -  www.meandorla.co.ukSara and Jen Carrington's podcast - https://www.lettersfromahopefulcreative.com/You can find her on instagram here -  Instagram.com/me_and_orlaAnd the podcast is here -https://meandorla.co.uk/category/podcast/Sara and Jen Carrington's podcast - https://www.lettersfromahopefulcreative.com/Our website is www.livewild.org.uk/connectionmatterspodcastConnect with us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/livewilduk/My personal instagram is  https://www.instagram.com/leona.connection.matters/ The music for this podcast is -Hermosa Dia by Ray Johnson https://soundcloud.com/visionray Support us at Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/connectionmatterspodcastSara’s BiographySara Tasker is a writer, photographer and coach living in the Yorkshire hills.A lifelong lover of photography, she switched to using her iPhone & Instagram to document her daily life whilst pregnant with her first child and stuck at home with a chronic health condition. Within six months, she’d attracted over 40k followers, and now runs a multi-six-figure business helping other creatives and small business owners use social media to build connection, confidence and community online.She shares her adventures on her blog and Instagram under Me & Orla, and through her podcast Hashtag Authentic.meandorla.co.ukInstagram.com/me_and_orlahttps://meandorla.co.uk/category/podcast/ Attachments

Episode Summary:Today’s show looks at shifting out of fear into curiosity, and moving from a sense of powerlessness into confident connection with your creativity, your agency, and your infinite capacity to support your well-being in any situation.Show Notes:What if this global pandemic is here to bust open our blind spots, and connect us with something we’ve really been missing, that we now have the opportunity to claim back?What if, rather than certainty, curiosity becomes the compass that guides your life? It strikes me that this is what’s up for us now. We’re in the midst of a profound opportunity to shake up the status quo.This is a moment to remember who we really are.The first half of the show busts the trap of unquestioned fear. You’ll learn: two misperceptions most of us believe that fuel powerlessness and anxietythe value in being present with your fear, and getting clear why it’s here for youhow to shift from being caught in fear to being in powerful conversation with itwhat you can do in, times of uncertainty, to support your well beingThe second half of the show delves into creativity:the myth and mystery around it in our culturewhat it is, and what it isn’twhy it’s true that YOU are a deeply creative beingthe toxicity of valuing work over play, and how to reclaim your inherent, creative, playful natureThe show closes with a few powerful questions to reflect on in your life, as we continue to find our way forward in the uncertainty of this global pandemic.Listen to Part 1 here:Staying Curious and Creative in Moments of Fear: Part 1Did this episode spark questions for you? Send a voice message or email me here.Awesome humans mentioned in today’s show:Barbara Ann Kipfer book - Self MeditationConnect with me online:Liz Wiltzen Coaching WebsiteTracking Yes BlogInstagram The story that launched the ethos:Tracking Yes - A Guide to Everyday MagicIf you like the show I’d so appreciate it if you would rate it, subscribe, and share it with people you think would love it. Your support helps me keep creating great content.Thanks so much for listening!

Preaching: Ben BarcziInterest in engaging some of the practices we discussed this morning? You can download these one-page guides to introduce some simple versions of the Inward disciplines:MEDITATION:Breath PrayerLectio DivinaPRAYER:Walking a LabryinthFASTING:Fast from CriticismSTUDY:Attention to NatureThe mystery of Resurrection is first announced in a garden. From barren, stone-sealed shadowy tomb, into loamy, breeze-breathed, sun-dappled soil bursting with life, Easter interrupts deathly endings with new-day budding potential. This mysterious way of Jesus is meant to open us to new-creation stories, habits and belonging that bring our truest, God-breathed selves into fully- formed being.This sermon series will explore the way of Jesus through the lens of formation. After building a foundations of how narratives, practices, and community rhythms deepen us into new ways of being, we’ll turn to explore the classical disciplines that have opened Eastertide living throughout the ages, bringing these ancient tools into our modern setting. Each week will invite us into practical ways of inhabiting the Resurrection mystery and finding new creation already blooming among us.Pearl Church exists to express a sacred story and to extend a common table that animate life by love. A primary expression of our sacred story is the weekly sermon. If our sermons inspire you to ponder the sacred, to consider the mystery and love of God, and to live bountifully, would you consider supporting our work? You can donate easily and securely at our website: pearlchurch.org. Thank you for partnering with us in expressing this sacred story.

Becca Tarnas is the author of Journey To The Imaginal Realm: A Reader's Guide To J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. As a PHD scholar of philosophy and religion, Becca guides us through the deep symbolic archive and wisdom of Tolkien's great works. In this episode we explore the source of human imagination, the Atlantis mystery in Middle-Earth, the parallels between Carl Jung and Tolkien, and the mechanism by which great stories are able to immerse us in an enchanted other-world.In the Plus+ Extension, we look at Tolkien's use of Venusian symbolism, the archetype of the syzygy (union of sun and moon), Tolkien's critique of industrialization, the enigmatic character of Tom Bombadil, and much more.JOIN INNERVERSE PLUS+ FOR EXTENDED EPISODES!https://www.patreon.com/posts/34548350FIND BECCA TARNAS ONLINEBecca Tarnas Website Journey To The Imaginal Realm (Book)Archetypal Prism Astrological CounselingArchai: The Journal of Archetypal CosmologyInstagram @becca.tarnasWE TALKED ABOUT…How Becca got swept up into the world of Middle-EarthNumerology symbolism in The Lord of the Rings taleThe Matrix and the esoteric meaning of the One RingTolkien's dream-visions of Atlantis and how it appears in his fiction"The Inklings" Tolkien's club with other authors of his timeUnfinished stories like The Lost Road, The Notion Club PapersHow Tolkien predicted England's Great Flood of 1987Ancestral memory and inherited traumaSynchronistic parallels between Carl Jung and JRR TolkienThe Music of the Ainur, a cosmogony of Middle-Earth (Creation Myth)Samuel Coleridge, Idealism, the primary imagination and sub-creation, the mechanism used by artistsEnchantment - being immersed in a believable world of fantasyWitnessing to co-create with the divine imagination instead of trying to be the God of creation ONLY IN PLUS+ (Subscribe!)The etymological roots of "invention"Discovering one's sense of awe and wonderAlchemical as above so below mysteries of stars, water, and languageThe story of Eärendil the Mariner, the first and most prevalent character in Tolkien's sagaFrodo's star-glass and Venusian archetypal symbolismA Jungian perspective on the archetype of the syzygy, uniting solar and lunar qualities to individuate as the Higher SelfUnderstanding the difference between gender and polarity and seeking the balance betweenMordor and Saruman as symbols of the consequences of industrialization and scientific reductionismThe tree-people known as Ents and Tolkien's perspective on nature as a conscious entitySolving our problematic effects on the environment with personal responsibility and communityTom Bombadil, the most anomalous character in Lord of the Rings, and the self-realized individual in relation to natureThe curious incident in the barrow downs and consciousness time-travelThat awesome moment where the Lady Eowyn shanks the Witch King of the NazgulSUPPORT INNERVERSE WITH SECRET ENERGY POWER-UPSBlessed Herbs Colon Cleanse Kit Shilajit - "The Destroyer of Weakness"Become a Secret Energy affiliate and generate Karma Free wealth - Link To Spiritech Specialist ProgramMUSIC IN THIS EPISODEIntro: "Foggy Dreams" by Wisdom TradersOutro: "Incandescent EP" by MioWnize See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alissa Callen's wide-open-space romances – whether set in the Australian outback or Montana mountains – give a bright lift to the darkest day. That's what her readers tell her, and she couldn't hope for a more rewarding response. Hi there, I'm your host Jenny Wheeler and today USA Today Best Selling author Alissa talks about what she loves most about writing rural and small-town fiction, and why she's thrilled her books are in school libraries. Six things you'll learn from this Joys of Binge Reading episode: Why readers love small town romanceHow you can have too much shopping and cocktailsThe one thing she'd do differently next time roundYarn bombing in Dubbo - it is a thingThe healing power of natureThe nicest thing a reader ever said Where to find Alissa Callen: Website: www.alissacallen.com Facebook: @AlissaCallenAuthor What follows is a "near as" transcript of our conversation, not word for word but pretty close to it, with links to important mentions. Jenny:  And now here's Alissa. Hello there, Alissa, and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. Alissa:  It's such a pleasure to be here. Alissa Callen - Author of rural and small town romance Jenny: Beginning at the beginning, was there a Once Upon a Time moment when you decided you wanted to write fiction, as distinct from other things you might have written. And if so what was the catalyst for it. Alissa: I think I'm that stereotypical writer who was that childhood reader. And if I look back I probably read too many books and probably needed to get another life. But I was a very avid reader as a child/bookworm. And then I did English at university because that was my thing. And I've always wanted to write and I dabbled at writing but it wasn't a definitive decision that I needed to do this. Words always been her "thing" I have four children and somehow I had time amongst raising my children. I thought 'Oh I might actually put pen to paper.' And I did! I grew up in the country. I live on a small farm now. So it was only natural that my stories played themselves out against a rural backdrop.  I have also lived in America and I love the mountains over there. So I'm just really lucky that what I love to write, is actually what the market will read because I can't imagine myself writing anything else.  Words have always been my thing. From a family of scientists And it's really interesting because I come from a family of scientists. We have a lot of very analytical brains in the family, and I'm the odd one out.  It is interesting because through the wonders of DNA we've actually found a missing branch of my family tree and that's where I fit. There's a professor of medieval literature there. There is another person who writes, so I think writing has always just been in me and it's who I am. Jenny: You describe your books as small town and rural fiction but they are really sweet romance stories when you look at the heart of them, aren't they? Alissa: They are. I think it's very interesting because I do write for the two markets and I find that small town stories and rural fiction in Australia are interchangeable terms really. Sweet clean romance Rural fiction has such a wide spectrum. You can have small town books. You can have medical romance, you can have medical suspense, as well as rural fiction. So in Australia there's such a wide umbrella. But then for the American market they don't have the term ‘rural romance' so it's just basically small town.  But their core ingredients are very similar. And I think that they are essentially romance. In another life I was a counsellor and I do know that life doesn't deliver the 'happily ever after' for everyone.  So I was drawn to a genre where it doesn't matter what my characters go through. At the end there's an uplifting and feel good ending, because I know in real life that things don't always turn out that way.

Paul Hannam has started, owned and managed a number of successful businesses and he taught business and environmental management at Oxford University. His new book is The Wisdom of Groundhog Day: How to Improve Your Life One Day at a Time. Before you jump to thinking you know what he’s going to say about this – wait and listen to this episode. You’ll be surprised and intrigued by his insight and recommendations based on this movie.Need help with completing your goals in 2019? The One You Feed Transformation Program can help you accomplish your goals this year.But wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!In This Interview, Paul Hannam and I Discuss…His book, The Wisdom of Groundhog Day: How to Improve Your Life One Day at a TimeThe controlled experiment of Groundhog Day (the film)The life skill of experimentationInvestigating our behaviorWorking on changing one variable at a timeKeeping a journalAsking “what is my role in creating my mood?”Looking inward for the answerMaking change 1 day at a timeThe action of our inner lifeNarrowing the spectrum of life through routineThe inner monotonyHow you have everything you need to be happy nowSlowing down with mindfulnessGrounding yourself in your sensesConnecting with natureThe conditioned selfThe authentic selfConditioning, Circumstances and Our MindHow our brain doesn’t like changeThe 5 characteristics of our conditioned selfTry looking at things in a new wayTrying to control our inner stateLetting go of outcomesPaul Hannam LinksHomepageTwitter

Please Support The Show with a DonationDavid Loy is a professor, prolific writer, and teacher in the Japanese Zen Buddhism tradition. Much of his work has to do with what has happened as Buddhism has encountered modern western culture and vice versa. In this episode, we dive into this topic via a discussion of his book, A New Buddhist Path: Enlightenment, Evolution, and Ethics in the Modern World. David presents us with a different lens through which to look at this intersection of cultures which will also thereby change the way you look at yourself. Casper Mattress (www.casper.com/oneyoufeed) promo code oneyoufeed and get $50 off select mattresses In This Interview, David Loy and I Discuss...The Wolf ParableHis book, A New Buddhist Path: Enlightenment, Evolution, and Ethics in the Modern WorldBuddhism in the West todayThe mindfulness movementThe play between Buddhism and PsychotherapyThe role of the selfThe danger of spiritual by-passThe delicate line of feeling our difficult emotions and foregoing our emotionsTranscend the world? Adapt to the world? or See the world differently?That the sense of self that we think we have is not as solid or real as we thinkHow meditation helps us let go of delusional perceptions of the worldOur true natureThe true nature of the worldBuddhism and emptinessThe sense of self is obscuring the nature or our minds which in themselves have no form or characteristics in and of themselvesLiberating our awareness from being stuck on things we're thinking aboutA collection of psychological processes that are happening within usThe process of trying to find the selfRealizing the truth of "that which is looking is that which we are looking for"Non-dualismThe illusion perpetuated by a sense of lackPursuing "things" to deal with the sense of lack because we don't really know what else to do to deal with itConsumerismGreedIll willOur militarized societyThe institutionalized systems that are running of their own accordThe duality of good vs evil and vilifying the "other" in the Judeo Christian WestThe importance of personal transformation in our cultural transformationWhat Buddhism is loosing as it moves into the modern worldWhat Buddhism is gaining as it moves into the modern worldThe meditative and contemplative practices of Buddhism that can help us transform ourselvesSocial transformation and Individual transformation Please Support The Show with a Donation

Success coach, radio executive and co-founder/co-host of Grit & Grace TV, Line Brunet, reveals herself!Line speaks glowingly about British Columbia, her father and being a woman. She also speaks on her upbringing and the love of media creation. She also reveals:Her heathy respect of natureThe raw, pure, unadulterated power of femininityHer deep love for PrinceHow Grit & Grace became a media outletYou can follow Line on the following social media platforms:MileHIRadio's Website - MileHIRadioLine's Website - Line BrunetLine's Facebook - Line BrunetLine's Twitter - @SassySoulfulLine's Instagram - @thelinebrunetGrit & Grace TV's YouTube - Grit & Grace TV See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of the Thriving Children Podcast, Clare chats with Daniel Burton and Trudi Bennett from Educated by Nature. And they’re talking about, you guessed it, the importance of nature in children’s development. Listen in to hear:How Daniel and Trudi’s nature journey began, when they were challenged to take classroom learning outside two days per week.Why being outside is crucial to our wellbeing, rain, hail or shineThe art of mentoringThe sensory development that unfolds when we are in natureThe need for children to connect with their local environment, before being asked to preserve itPractical tips for getting started in nature education, as a parent or educatorLinks for this episode:Educated by Nature WebsiteEducated by Nature on FacebookEducated by Nature on InstagramJoin Clare’s Thriving Children Facebook CommunityMusic by BenSound.com

Simplicity parenting, in many ways, is the antithesis of modern parenting. Simplicity parenting prioritizes a balanced schedule, predictable rhythm, and decluttered, information-filtered family environment, while most modern families rush from one activity to the next and live with crammed-full schedules in an information-soaked environment.Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids, was an undergrad psychology student when he first noticed striking similarities in the behavior of PTSD-affected soldiers, teenagers who grew up in abusive homes, and children who lived in warzones. “They were nervous, jumpy, hyperactive, and overstretched,” Payne says. Their nervous systems were hyperactive and hyper-attuned to the environment.In a few years, Payne began noticing similar behavior in children all over and surmised that there must be an “undeclared war on childhood,” as the kids exhibited all the signs of living in a war zone. But there were no battle lines, fronts, or bomb craters. Instead, these kids (and their families) lived quite ordinary lives. However, by that time, “overwhelmed family life had become the new normal.” And that new normal was not at all kid-friendly.“It became more and more obvious that children, and especially boys, were living in a child-hostile environment,” he says. As a result, kids' nervous systems were “out of whack” and many kids were (and are) in a near-constant state of fight-flight-freeze-or-flock. Kids (and boys especially) often reacted “as if their lives depended on it,” when they were asked to do something as simple as putting a coat on.Simplicity is the Antidote to OverwhelmThe antidote to constant overwhelm is simple, Payne says. It's simplicity.He advises parents to “dial back” and simplify their lives, and the results have been remarkable.“I can't tell you how many parents have said, ‘I feel like I've gotten my boy back.'” Payne says. Many parents also notice that their boys are back to their “quirky selves.”It's not easy, however, to push back against the status quo. “The difficulty comes when we look around our neighborhoods,” Payne says. “There are so many parents that have normalized what is not normal for a child's nervous system.” But deliberately simplifying your lives — cutting out extraneous extracurricular activities, limiting screen time and info exposure, and prioritizing play, family, and connections, can pay dividends.“If we've built in time and balance in a boy's life, and slowly built in time in nature, time with family, time with friends, that morphs into a strong inner loci” for the boy, Payne says. “As young men, they are much stronger and defined in who they are.”In this episode, Jen, Janet, & Kim discuss:The genesis of the simplicity parenting movementWhy simplifying family life can improve boys' behaviorThe link between “quirks,” disordered behaviors, and giftsHow (& why) dialing back stress helps reveal boys' giftsBalancing you family's scheduleWhy delayed gratification and anticipation are good for kidsIncreasing boys' connection to natureThe importance of playHelping kids connect to “their own true north”How simplifying family life will prepare your son for jobs of the futureBenefits of simplicity parenting for parentsLinks we mentioned (or should have) in this episode:SimplicityParenting.com — Kim's website (includes links to the Simplicity Starter Kit, his podcast, and more)Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids, by Kim John PayneVideo Game Addiction — ON BOYS episodeRichard Louv on Animals, Nature, and Boys — ON BOYS episodeFinding Ecohappiness –ON BOYS episodeSponsor Spotlight: Green ChefHealthy, Organic, Meal Kit Delivery Service. Use promo code ONBOYS60 to get 60% off & free shipping!3 Green Chef meal kitsNeed help with your boys?Subscribe to Jen's newsletter, Building Boys BulletinJoin Janet Allison's real-time, monthly group coaching program, Decoding Your Boy Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy