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In this episode, I talk with both Doug Wingate and Dr. Rachel Turetzky about their incredible new book, '8-Circuit Ascension: A Guide to Metaprogramming the Multidimensional Self'.We take a deep dive into the origins and evolution of the 8-Circuit Model of Consciousness --originally developed by Timothy Leary and later expanded by thinkers like Robert Anton Wilson and Antero Alli. Doug and Rachel have taken this model to the next level, grounding it in contemporary neuroscience, developmental psychology, and the growing field of psychedelic integration.Together, we explore how the lower circuits relate to our early developmental patterns and the survival-oriented programming we all carry, and how the higher circuits give us access to altered states, spiritual insight, and the transpersonal dimensions of the self. We talk about how this model functions as a kind of spiritual technology--one that can be used not only for personal transformation and healing, but for guiding others through their own journeys of consciousness exploration.We cover metaprogramming, re-imprinting, integration, and what it really means to understand the structure of your own mind, and so much more... Drop in and prepare to ascend!www.8circuitascension.comDr. Rachel Turetzky Bio:Rachel holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology with a focus on Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Her research has explored altered states and psychedelic therapy, including an analysis of Dr. Rick Strassman's original DMT study notes. She's trained as a Psychedelic-Assisted Therapist and has worked extensively with MAPS (now Lykos Therapeutics) since 2012. Rachel is also a certified Integrative Wellness Coach, yoga teacher, and Reiki healer.Dr. Douglas Wingate Bio:Doug is a transpersonal psychologist, educator, and founder of the Entheogenic Research, Integration, and Education (ERIE) non-profit. His work explores the intersection of consciousness studies, psychedelic science, and holistic healing. Doug teaches university-level courses on psychedelics, altered states, and spiritual emergence, and focuses on helping individuals integrate transformative experiences through a multidimensional lens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Learn more about our upcoming Women's Hiking Retreat in Moab, Utah: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/moab-retreat/Access a free mindfulness meditation to help manage cravings and regulate emotions: https://pages.sunandmoonsoberliving.com/easemeditationFollow along on Instagram: @sunandmoon.soberliving ___Nina Pick is a somatic practitioner focused on helping individuals with early relational wounds live full, embodied, and connected lives. In recovery since 2009, she is the author of The Mind-Body Guide to the Twelve Steps: Finding Joy, Sensuality, and Pleasure in Recovery, and she facilitates groups on somatics, attachment, and recovery. She received an MA in counseling psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and an MA in comparative literature from UC Berkeley, and has certifications in a range of mind-body modalities, including NeuroAffective Touch, Somatic Attachment Therapy, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, the Safe and Sound Protocol, the Havening Techniques, and Reiki. Based in Western Massachusetts, she loves cats and is always up for a good dance party. In this episode, we discuss:Nina's recovery journeyHealing shameThe power in surrenderThe connection between trauma & addictionNervous system regulationA mind-body guide to recoveryFinding "God in the Body"Regaining access to joy and pleasureTo find out more, visit: www.ninapick.comOrder Nina's Book, The Mind-Body Guide to the Twelve Steps: Finding Joy, Sensuality, and Pleasure in Recovery: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Body-Guide-Twelve-Steps-Recovery-Integrative/dp/1623179408/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0__Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

In this episode, Kimberly and Kathryn discuss Kathryn's work in Jungian psychology, psychotherapy, embodiment, and body image. Kathryn walks us through her workbook which is designed to help women understand how much body image issues are distractions from feelings of anxiety and ambivalence about their lives. Instead, she describes how to create the capacity to unearth more deeply rooted thoughts, feelings, and sensations in our psyches and our bodies.   Bio Kathryn Holt, PhD, LCSW, is a depth psychologist and writer. She completed her PhD in Jungian/Archetypal Studies at Pacifica Graduate Institute and has an extensive background in long-term psychotherapy, feminist psychoanalytic group therapy, community ritual, dance and movement practices, intentional psychedelic work, and more. Her latest workbook “Overcoming Body Hatred: A Woman's Guide to Healing Negative Body Image & Nurturing Self-Worth Using CBT & Depth Psychology” helps women identify their purpose, manage stress, change cultural messaging, and cultivate embodied presence.   What She Shares: –Body preoccupation as a defense –Cultural obsession with young and beauty –Building capacity for ambivalence  –Fostering emotional intelligence for ourselves and others –Approaches to our childrens' body image issues   What You'll Hear: –Writing dissertation a baby during pandemic –Publishing workbook from dissertation –Why Kimberly avoided body image discussions –Body preoccupation functioning as a defense –Issue of projection onto women's bodies and suffering –Locating conditioning as inherited  –Self-sensing our own bodies  –Self-objectification and projection –What is under the fantasy of our ideal body image? –Body image work puts us into reality –Culture's obsession with youth –Preparing for bodies changing and age –Fantasy that bodies are fixed means problems are fixed –Living with body dissatisfaction and preoccupation –Parenting girls and young women around body image –Listening, inhabiting, and growing with body changes –Defensiveness of body image decreasing intimacy with self –Distinguishing between thought versus physical sensation –Foundational psychological work with body image –Dialectical behavioral therapy and psycho-spiritual therapy –Jungian and spiritual psychology –Internal versus cultural  –Ending our delusions to be our full selves –Increasing tolerance for anxiety to get underneath it –Body ambivalence as inevitable –Accepting ambivalence in all areas of life –Inundated with images –Defenses keep us from the solutions –Fostering emotional intelligence for us and our children   Resources Website: https://www.kathryncholt.com/ IG: @dr.kathryncholt  

When it comes to betrayal, we often hear one story: the man cheats, the woman is hurt, and support rallies around her. But what happens when the script is flipped? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Adam Nisenson, a coach and author who helps men navigate betrayal trauma—a subject that's rarely talked about and often misunderstood.Adam shares his own experience of being betrayed, the cultural narratives that silence men in pain, and why so many men suffer in isolation. We explore how betrayal crushes identity, triggers deep ego wounds, and leaves men unsure of how to move forward.This episode offers insight, language, and hope for betrayed men—and for those who love them.

In this gentle episode of The Women's Sanctuary, Arlia invited listeners into her garden for a visual tour. She showed how the space had changed over time, pointed out key plants, and shared a bit about the plans. Along the way, she reflects on the emotional and spiritual teachings that have emerged—lessons in patience, surrender, resilience, and becoming. She closed with a heartfelt blessing, inviting everyone to find peace and wisdom in their own seasons of growth. About The Women's Sanctuary The Women's Sanctuary was founded in 2014 as a haven for women to be in community. The Women's Sanctuary offers connection through The Women's Sanctuary podcast,  personal coaching for soul and body, and group events like temple practice. Rooted in the tradition of women's circles throughout history, The Women's Sanctuary is a place of sacred rest, sacred connection, healing, and belonging.  Website | Facebook | Instagram | PInterest About Arlia Hoffman Arlia Hoffman is founder of The Women's Sanctuary and The Women's Agency.  She is an ordained minister and shamanic mentor and holds a Masters in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She is passionate about supporting women as they re-member themselves. In The Women's Sanctuary, she facilitates sacred sisterhood, mentors women, and hold sacred events. Connect with Arlia:Facebook | Instagram |  TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I sit down with the passionate Alanna Kaivalya to explore the lost — yet ever-present — power of the feminine. While modern women have more freedom than ever to shape our lives and careers, many of us still measure success through a masculine lens, chasing goals and strategies that don't reflect our deepest desires.This conversation is not about rejecting the masculine, but about reclaiming the feminine — the intuitive, connective, and compassionate energy that too often gets sidelined. Alanna, a bestselling author and spiritual teacher, shares insights from her new book The Way of the Satisfied Woman, a powerful guide for anyone seeking an alternative path to fulfillment.Together, we discuss how embracing the feminine can liberate us from burnout, invite greater ease, and reconnect us with what matters most: meaningful relationships, inner peace, and authentic expression.Alanna Kaivalya, PhD is a bestselling author, educator, thought leader, and expert on mythology, spirituality, psychology, and women's empowerment. The author of Sacred Sound and Myths of the Asanas, she earned a doctorate in mythological studies with an emphasis in depth psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and is the host of The Satisfied Woman podcast.In this conversation, Alanna discusses:What defines femininity Why connecting with the femininity is more important than everWhat models of satisfaction look like for the modern womanHow women don't realize how minimized and oppressed they areThe definition of "satisfaction"Her run-in with facebookMasculinity and feminityCurating your lifeFour keys to a satisfied lifeRelearning how to interactTrustThe habit of apologizingVisit Alanna's website Listen to The Satisfied Woman podcast________ Listen to some absurd and unhelpful nonsense Inside the Box with Claire and Wendy podcast BECOME YOUR OWN SHAMAN Introductory Online Course Visit Wendy's website to learn more about the the Harmonic Egg®  Lucid Cafe episodes by topic  Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube  ★ Support this podcast ★

Stephen Aizenstat, Ph.D., is the founder of Pacifica Graduate Institute, Dream Tending, and the Academy of Imagination. For more than 35 years, he has explored the power of dreams through depth psychology. He has collaborated with Joseph Campbell, Marion Woodman, Robert Johnson, James Hillman, and Native elders worldwide. He conducts dreamwork and imagination seminars throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. For more, visit dreamtending.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.

This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Dr. Alanna Kaivalya, PhD, a bestselling author, spiritual leader, and expert in mythology, spirituality, and psychology. With a global network of over 30,000 members, Alanna is the host of the Satisfied  Woman Podcast, originally launched in 2005, where she shares transformative insights on personal growth and spiritual leadership. We also talk about her book, The Way of the Satisfied Woman: Reclaiming Feminine Power. Holding a doctorate in mythological studies with an emphasis in depth psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, she has also served on the board of the Carl Jung Foundation.  You can follow Dr. Alanna Kaivalya on YouTube at: The Satisfied Woman  https://www.youtube.com/@TheSatisfiedWoman and at: www.thesatisfiedwoman.com and her book's product page on Amazon:  https://a.co/d/j22KfLg Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast.  Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also learn more about the host, Dr. Summer Watson and KORE Women at:www.korewomen.com You can also learn more about Dr. Summer Watson, MHS, PhD, KORE Women, LLC, the KORE Women podcast, and her Community Empowerment and Cross-Generational Consultation Services by going to:www.korewomen.com. Thank you for listening! Please share this podcast with your family and friends. #KOREWomenPodcast #SatisfiedWoman #FemininePower #ReclaimYourPower #ConfidenceUnlocked

Jeanine M. Canty, Ph.D., is a professor of transformative studies at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in San Francisco, telecommuting from Boulder, CO. Formerly the chair of environmental studies at Naropa University, she continues to guest teach at Naropa and as well as at Pacifica Graduate Institute's ecopsychology certificate program. A lover of nature, justice, and contemplative practice, her teaching intersects issues of social and ecological justice, ecopsychology, and the process of worldview expansion and change. She is author of numerous books, her latest: “Returning the Self to Nature: Undoing Our Collective Narcissism and Healing Our Planet.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mission-evolution-with-gwilda-wiyaka--2888020/support.

In today's episode, Sarah is sitting down and chatting with Allison Stieger, talking about all things personal transformation, mythology, and narrative shaping. Allison Stieger is an acclaimed expert on the topic of mythology, storytelling, and personal transformation through narrative shaping. She holds a master's degree in Mythological Studies from Pacifica Graduate Institute and has more than twenty years of experience at Mythic Stories LLC, working with individuals of all ages and from all walks of life on crafting the narrative structure of their lives using the powerful life-changing lessons from myths the world over. Connect with Allison: https://mythicstories.com/meet-allison/ Connect with Sarah: IG: @sarahghekiere.nd Email: sarahghekierend@gmail.com Work with Sarah 1:1 - 50% off in exchange for feedback for a limited time: bit.ly/ITHWBH2025 Sarah's Meditations on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/innertruthhealing/guided-meditations Learn More about Inner Truth Healing: innertruthhealing.us

Thomas Hübl sits down with celebrated speaker, posthumanist thinker, poet, teacher, and author Bayo Akomolafe to explore the leading edges of spiritual thinking and human identity. Bayo is a deeply experimental thinker, informed by the African cosmologies of the Yoruba and Igbo traditions. He leads an exploration into a new paradigm of healing that de-centers the individual to focus on the village, on the communal. He and Thomas discuss how modernity, especially in Western cultures, creates a false dichotomy between spirituality and science, pathologizes behavior that should instead be integrated, and offers a reductive, motionless view of the self. Bayo offers a different perspective, one in which the self or the psyche is always moving in an interconnected dance with our lineages, with evolution, and with the mysteries of the material realm. Bayo also explores how modern spiritual models contribute to systems of oppression, stressing the importance of spaciousness, non-conformity, and relationality in spiritual thinking and practice.   Click here to watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:

Today, we present a wild and flowering conversation between two poets, writers, philosophers, and theobiologians Bayo Akomalofe and Sophie Strand. This conversation is from a 2022 SAND Community Gathering. To hear the full conversation with Q&A from the live webinar you can view it here (with SAND Membership). In Greek Mythology, the Titan Kronos eats an indigestible stone and vomits up the new Olympic pantheon of gods. In our current time, people planted in stratigraphic layers of shared trauma find themselves uniquely ill – physically and mentally. We are unable to digest food and unable to digest violence. What if indigestion – practical and mythical – was a sign that a new world was threatening to be born? The very basis of our nucleated cells is an ancient botched bacterial cannibalism. What if our inability to digest certain injustices was an invitation to vomit up a new pantheon? And in an age when we are all threaded through with microplastics and blood pressure stabilizers, what does it mean to start to physically grow into new shapes around incursions we cannot properly assimilate or expel? Bayo Akomolafe (Ph.D.), rooted with the Yoruba people in a more-than-human world, is the father to Alethea and Kyah, the grateful life-partner to Ije, son and brother. A widely celebrated international speaker, posthumanist thinker, poet, teacher, public intellectual, essayist, and author of two books, These Wilds Beyond our Fences: Letters to My Daughter on Humanity's Search for Home (North Atlantic Books) and We Will Tell our Own Story: The Lions of Africa Speak, Bayo Akomolafe is the Founder of The Emergence Network and host of the online postactivist course, ‘We Will Dance with Mountains'. He currently lectures at Pacifica Graduate Institute, California and University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. He sits on the Board of many organizations including Science and Non-Duality (US) and Ancient Futures (Australia). In July 2022, Dr. Akomolafe was appointed the inaugural Global Senior Fellow of University of California's (Berkeley) Othering and Belonging Institute. He has also been appointed Senior Fellow for The New Institute in Hamburg, Germany. He is the recipient of the New Thought Leadership Award 2021 and the Excellence in Ethnocultural Psychotherapy Award by the African Mental Health Summit 2022. Sophie Strand is a writer based in the Hudson Valley who focuses on the intersection of spirituality, storytelling, and ecology. Yet it would probably be more authentic to call her a neo-troubadour animist with a propensity to spin yarns that inevitably turn into love stories. Give her a salamander and a stone and she'll write you a love story. Sophie was raised by house cats, puff balls, possums, raccoons, and an opinionated, crippled goose. She believes strongly that all thinking happens interstitially – between beings, ideas, differences, mythical gradients. She is the author of The Flowering Wand: Rewilding the Sacred Masculine and The Madonna Secret. She is also finishing a collection of essays about navigating an incurable genetic disease and early trauma through ecological storytelling. You can subscribe to her newsletter at sophiestrand.substack.com, and follow her work on Instagram: @cosmogyny and at www.sophiestrand.com. Topics 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:35 Introducing Dr. Bayo Akomolafe 04:11 Introducing Sophie Strand 06:35 Starting the Conversation: New Gods in Challenging Times 13:54 Exploring Mispronunciation and Evolution 27:27 Animist Perspectives on Trauma 28:17 Healing in Yoruba Culture 30:29 Bioelectric Signals and Embryogenesis 35:40 The Role of Trickster Gods 38:26 Invasive Species and Ecosystem Dynamics 47:25 Disability as an Invitation to Community 55:32 Concluding Thoughts on New Gods Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member

Erin is closing in on her PhD in Depth Psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute. We've been very close since 1/1/16 and she's one of my all-time favorite people. If I get arrested and have one call, her phone might be ringing. She'll be joining us at the Becoming Uncivilized event at the Budokon compound this summer. Consider joining us!Intro music “Brightside of the Sun,” by Basin and Range. “Low Rider,” by War. Outro: “Smoke Alarm,” by Carsie Blanton.My Amazon link is here. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisryan.substack.com/subscribe

REPLAY: This episode is from the vault and originally premiered on April 26th, 2023. This conversation with Maia illustrates the connection between the inability to separate mental health and the environment. It serves as a reminder of the interconnectedness of us all and the reality of our climate crisis. Listen for practical tools on how to deal with climate anxiety, connect to nature, and live consciously. Maia Kiley is a licensed psychotherapist and certified ecotherapist (nature-based healing). As a member of the Climate Psychology Alliance, she works with clients dealing with climate distress. She incorporates the power of nature into sessions as a source of healing. Maia received her master's in counseling psychology and ecotherapy certificate from Pacifica Graduate Institute. For more on her style and approach: maiakiley.com or @the_ecotherapist. Thanks for listening to another episode. Follow, review, and share to help Consciously Clueless grow! Music by Matthew Baxley

SummaryIn this School of Healing episode, Dominiece Clifton chats with Dr. Adrienne Campbell, a certified professional coach and Reiki master, about gratitude, self-care, and grounding techniques. Dr. Campbell shares her journey through grief, the power of healing practices, and the role of community in personal growth. She highlights the importance of recognizing life's nudges, energy work, and coaching, especially for women juggling multiple responsibilities. The conversation concludes with advice for aspiring entrepreneurs to overcome blocks, embrace big dreams, and lean into personal transformation.Key TakeawaysGrief is a natural response to loss, and it's important to allow it.Self-care practices are crucial for maintaining mental health.Transformation often comes from navigating difficult experiences.Authenticity is key to living a fulfilling life.Healing is a continuous journey, not a destination. Life's nudges are meant to guide us on our path.Shifts in our lives often come as nudges from the universe.Energy work can help identify and release blockages.Connecting with our bodies can lead to deeper insights.Thinking big and unrealistically can lead to achieving our dreams.Sound Bites"I found acupuncture, found reiki, found meditation.""You can only go forwards, right?""Sometimes we have these moments to get our attention.""Our unconscious mind is very powerful."Connect with Dr. Adrian CampbellEmail: adrian@energeticpsyche.comIG: click hereLI: click hereLearn more about Adrian's Upcoming Courses here Find Adrian's books on Amazon Dr. Adrian's Bio:Dr. Adrian Campbell is a Certified Professional Coach, an Independent Research Scholar, and U.S.C.G Veteran, with Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in Electrical Science and Psychology, and a Doctorate in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute.Support the showIMPORTANT LINKS AND RESOURCES: Discover Where You Are Getting Stuck In Your Business, By Taking My Free 3-minute quiz: https://confusionloop.com/ Women Entrepreneurs, schedule your free Clarity Call here Learn more about Move And Still's service offerings: https://movexstill.com/ CONNECT WITH DOM: Learn about Transformation YOUniversity, my 12-week biz coaching program for women entrepreneurs at https://domrclifton.com/coaching-for-women/ IG - @DominieceRClifton LI- Dominiece R. Clifton Email me: hello@movexstill.com A GIFT FOR YOU! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show on Apple Podcasts to be entered into a drawing to receive my new book FREE! I will be picking one winner monthly. Just send me the screenshot at hello@movestill.com to enter.

Ronald A. Alexander, PhD, MFT, SEP (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner) is a Creativity and Communication Consultant, and an Executive and Leadership Coach, with a private psychotherapy practice working with individuals, couples, families, and groups in Santa Monica, California. He is the Executive Director of the OpenMind® Training Institute, a leading-edge organization that offers personal and professional training programs in core creativity, mind-body therapies, transformational leadership, and mindfulness meditation. For more than forty-four years, Alexander has been a trainer of healthcare professionals in North America, as well as in Europe, Russia, Japan, China, and Australia. As a Mindfulness and Zen Buddhist practitioner, he specializes in utilizing mindfulness meditation in his professional and corporate work to help people transform their lives by accessing the mind states that open the portal to their core creativity.Alexander is a leading pioneer in the fields of Mindfulness Based Mind-Body Therapies, Gestalt Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Ericksonian Mind-Body Therapies, Holistic Psychology, and Integrative and Behavioral Medicine. He is a long-time extension faculty member of the UCLA Departments of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Entertainment, a lecturer in the David Geffen School of Medicine, and an adjunct faculty member at Pacifica Graduate Institute and Pepperdine Universities. Alexander received his SEP Certificate from the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute in Boulder Colorado. He consulted with and received treatment from Milton H Erickson MD. He personally trained with Ernest Rossi and Steven Gilligan in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy as well as with Daniel P. Brown of the Harvard Medical Cambridge Hospital professional training's seminars in hypnosis and hypno-analysis. He trained with and was certified by the Los Angeles Gestalt Therapy Institute and with Erving and Miriam Polster PhD of the Gestalt Training Center of La Jolla. He also received training and supervision in Contemporary Gestalt and Family Therapies, Psychoanalytic Self-Psychology, Relational and Object Relations Therapies.Dr. Ronald Alexander, PhD is a leading Creativity and Communication Coach, International Clinical Trainer, Executive and Leadership Coach, with a private practice in Santa Monica, California. He is the originator of the OpenMind Training® Institute, a leading edge organization that offers personal and professional training programs in mindfulness based mind-body therapies, transformational leadership, and meditation. His unique method combines ancient wisdom teachings with Leadership Coaching and Core Creativity into a comprehensive integrated, behaviorally effective mind-body program. This system combines techniques that support strategies of personal, clinical, and corporate excellence and growth.Alexander's extensive training includes core creativity, conflict management, Gestalt therapy, leadership and organizational development, and vision and strategic planning. He pioneered the early values and vision-based models for current day leadership and professional coaching. He specializes in Mind-Body therapies and has been studying and teaching Mindfulness Meditation, Creative Visualization and Transpersonal Psychology since 1970. Alexander studied with and was influenced by noted leaders in these fields such as Ken Blanchard, Werner Erhard, Warren Bennis, Umberto Materana and Francesco Variela, and was one of the grandfathers of coaching along with Jim Rohn, Tony Robbins and Jack Canfield.To learn more about Dr. Ron and his work, visithttps://ronaldalexander.com

  Host Arlia Hoffman reconnects with her longtime friend Virginia Dick, a public health evaluator specializing in nonprofit and community group support and founder of Next Step Evaluation.   They discussed Virginia's professional journey, her passion for tango, and her impactful work in community health across Georgia. Virginia shared stories of meaningful change, emphasizing the importance of listening deeply to communities, addressing complex issues like housing and mental wellness, and creating spaces for thriving.   They also emphasized personal resilience, the importance of maintaining a positive outlook, and concluded with Virginia reading her heartfelt poetry. Virginia Dick is a public health evaluator, poet, and community advocate with over 20 years of experience supporting nonprofit and grassroots organizations across Georgia. As the founder of Next Step Evaluation, she provides technical assistance and evaluation consulting to help local organizations understand community needs, measure impact, and adapt systems to better serve individuals and families. With a PhD in Child and Family Development from the University of Georgia, Virginia brings both rigor and heart to her work, blending data-driven insight with deep community listening. She currently supports more than 40 county-level collaboratives and works closely with initiatives like the Georgia Family Connection Partnership and Healthy Savannah, focusing on issues ranging from childhood obesity and mental wellness to housing access and food security. Her approach is grounded in care, equity, and the belief that thriving is unique to every individual and every community. Whether preparing healthy meals for families at a community walk, hiking with women in her group “Roots and Wings,” or crafting poetry that captures the soul of her work, Virginia walks with fierce compassion and a steadfast commitment to walking each other home. Facebook | LinkedIn About The Women's Sanctuary The Women's Sanctuary was founded in 2014 as a haven for women to be in community. The Women's Sanctuary offers connection through The Women's Sanctuary podcast, personal coaching for soul and body, and group events like temple practice. Rooted in the tradition of women's circles throughout history, The Women's Sanctuary is a place of sacred rest, sacred connection, healing, and belonging.  Website | Facebook | Instagram | PInterest About Arlia Hoffman Arlia Hoffman is founder of The Women's Sanctuary and The Women's Agency.  She is an ordained minister and shamanic mentor and holds a Masters in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She is passionate about supporting women as they re-member themselves. In The Women's Sanctuary, she facilitates sacred sisterhood, mentors women, and hold sacred events. Connect with Arlia: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison Stieger is an acclaimed expert on the topic of mythology, storytelling, and personal transformation through narrative shaping. She holds a master's degree in Mythological Studies from Pacifica Graduate Institute and has more than twenty years of experience at Mythic Stories LLC working with individuals of all ages and from all walks of life on crafting the narrative structure of their lives using the powerful life-changing lessons from myths the world over.She has learned first-hand what the power of myth can do in the guidance of a human life, and her passion and mission is in sharing these loving and ancient gifts from our ancestors that are designed to show us how to navigate our lives successfully through their examples.Allison's warm and welcoming demeanor creates a safe space for her clients and students to walk through and be transformed by some of the most challenging moments in their lives. She is renowned for her ability to guide and mentor those who work with her. Her upcoming book Unstuck: Finding and Following your Path through the Heroic Journey will bring her mentorship to a wider audience, and she is deeply committed to ensuring that every human who finds themselves lost along the way has the guideposts they need to find their way through.For more, visit: https://mythicstories.com/Send us a textSupport the show Contact me at: postcardstotheuniverse@gmail.com Shout out and follow on IG - @postcardstotheuniverse https://linktr.ee/postcardstotheuniverse Thank you and keep listening for more great shows!

Some conversations don't just shift your perspective—they rearrange you. This is one of them.In this episode of The Activate Change Podcast, I (Chloë) sit down with Dr. Rae Johnson—one of the most brilliant minds in somatics and social justice, a leading voice in embodied activism, and one of my own beloved coaches and mentors. Rae has held me through some of the most pivotal moments of my life: caring for my father through terminal cancer, grieving his loss, stepping into my own power as a healer, teacher, and leader.What I've come to realize is that this deep personal somatic work isn't just personal—it's political. And really important. In this conversation, we dive into: ✨ How oppression lives inside our bodies—not just “out there” in the world ✨ Why mind-body disconnect isn't accidental (hint: systems of power depend on it) ✨ The sneaky, internalized rules we follow without even realizing it (hello, introjects) ✨ How embodiment isn't just about feeling better—it's about reclaiming what was stolenRae's book, Embodied Activism, puts words to things you've felt your entire life but never had language for.You'll not leave this conversation the same and maybe a step closer to being even more yourself than you have in a long, long time.A little bit more about Dr. Rae Johnson:Rae Johnson, PhD, RSW, RSMT, BCC is a social worker, somatic movement therapist, and scholar/activist working at the intersections of embodiment and social justice. Rae's approach to their work has been shaped by decades of frontline engagement with street youth, women in addiction recovery, psychiatric survivors, and members of the queer community. Since completing their doctoral studies at the University of Toronto, Rae has held academic positions in several somatic psychology programs, including at Naropa University and Pacifica Graduate Institute. They currently teach somatic psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies and co-direct an online certificate program in embodied social justice.Rae's research on the everyday embodied experiences of oppression has been articulated in numerous publications, including their books Embodied Social Justice and Embodied Activism. Committed to making their research both accessible and impactful, Rae also designs and produces collaborative community performances that engage non-academic audiences in the issues that affect members of marginalized communities. Anchored in a form of embodied narrative ethnography called ‘body stories', these performances are designed to elicit a visceral (not just intellectual) response to the material.For more info on Dr. Rae Johnson, go to: https://raejohnsonsomatic.com/Claim your FREE GIFT "The Ultimate Self Care Bundle to Clear Your Energy, Boost Your Vitality & Feed Your Soul" Here: https://lachiaramethod.com/podcast-bundleExperience or learn more about the method: https://lachiaramethod.comFollow us on Tiktok: @lachiara_methodFollow us on Instagram: @lachiara_methodMusic by Aly Halpert: https://www.alyhalpert.com/

In this episode of the Women's Sanctuary podcast, hosted by Arlia Hoffman, Lulu Trevena, a Soulful Living Coach, quantum healer, and award-winning author, shares her journey and insights.   Lulu and Arlia discussed the creation of her Oracle deck 'Moments of Transformation' and the significance of women's circles, the power of the womb, and feminine energy.   Lulu opened up about her personal milestones, including her experience of divorce, rediscovering self, and the joy of creativity. She reads her poem 'Pleasure Invitation,' emphasizing the importance of integrating simple pleasures into daily life.   Their conversation underscored the importance of community and self-nurturing for women, particularly in their later years.   About Lulu Lulu Trevena is a passionate advocate for belonging, self-discovery, and redefining the societal narrative around women and age. She inspires audiences to embrace their journey with courage, creativity, and the recognition that wisdom and vitality flourish across all stages of life. Through her heartfelt storytelling and transformative practices, Lulu helps individuals reconnect with their inner wisdom, honor their unique journeys, and rediscover the wonder of life. *Award-winning author of Soul Blessings (2018 Silver Nautilus Book Award). *Creatrix of Moments of Transformation card deck and the Epiphany Journal and Playbook. *Soulful Living Coach, Quantum Healing Practitioner, ShadowWork trained and Licensed Teacher of Art of Feminine Presence®. *Women's Circle Leader, speaker, retreat leader, and co-author of bestselling books, including 100 Poems and Possibilities 1 and 2, The Ultimate Guide to Self-Healing and Find Your Voice, Save Your Life. *Founder of Live Life with Wonder and lead author of the Wholehearted Wonder Women 50 Plus. Website | Facebook | Instagram About The Women's Sanctuary The Women's Sanctuary was founded in 2014 as a haven for women to be in community. The Women's Sanctuary offers connection through The Women's Sanctuary podcast, personal coaching for soul and body, and group events like temple practice. Rooted in the tradition of women's circles throughout history, The Women's Sanctuary is a place of sacred rest, sacred connection, healing, and belonging.  Website | Facebook | Instagram | PInterest About Arlia Hoffman Arlia Hoffman is founder of The Women's Sanctuary and The Women's Agency.  She is an ordained minister and shamanic mentor and holds a Masters in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She is passionate about supporting women as they re-member themselves. In The Women's Sanctuary, she facilitates sacred sisterhood, mentors women, and hold sacred events. Connect with Arlia: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E392 – "Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan Zeine." In this episode, Dr. Foojan Zeine chats with Alanna Kaivalya, PhD, a bestselling author, spiritual leader, and expert on mythology, spirituality, and psychology. Her global network has more than 30,000 members, and she hosts the Spiritual Leadership Podcast, initially launched in 2005. She earned a doctorate in mythological studies with an emphasis in depth psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute and is a former board member of the Carl Jung Foundation. She lives in Southern California. More information at www.thesatisfiedwoman.com # 1 on the 20 Best California Mental Health Podcasts list by FeedSpot. https://podcasts.feedspot.com/california_mental_health_podcasts/ Check out my website: www.FoojanZeine.com, www.AwarenessIntegration.com, www.Foojan.com   Dr. Foojan and Dr. Alanna explored the interplay of feminine and masculine energies, emphasizing their psychological presence in all individuals. Dr. Alanna highlighted the importance of emotional depth, intuition, creativity, and communication as core feminine traits. Dr. Foojan shared his experience of neglecting his feminine side and how it affected his well-being. They discussed redefining success beyond traditional masculine ideals of linear achievement, advocating for a more holistic and community-focused approach. Women embracing their feminine strengths were encouraged to redefine success without conforming to masculine standards. Dr. Alanna used Greek mythology to illustrate these energies, contrasting Artemis' strategic, diplomatic nature with Ares' direct, forceful approach. She encouraged individuals to consider alternative, feminine-driven methods of achieving goals. The discussion also addressed societal pressures on women to constantly give, often leading to emotional exhaustion. Dr. Alanna urged women to rewrite these expectations and embrace reciprocity in relationships. They also discussed the misconceptions surrounding masculinity, emphasizing the importance of healthy masculinity rooted in nurturing and support rather than control. Finally, the conversation stressed the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energies within relationships and personal growth. Dr. Alanna highlighted the need for safety, security, trust, and emotional connection for women to thrive, emphasizing intuition as a guiding force. Remember to Subscribe, Listen, Review, and Share! Find me on these sites: *iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i...) *Google Play (https://play.google.com/music/m/Inpl5...) *Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/) *YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/DrFoojan) Platforms to Like and Follow: *Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/DrFoojanZeine/) *Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/Dr.FoojanZeine) *Twitter (https://www.twitter.com/DrZeine/) *LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/DrFoojanZeine)

On today's episode, I get to talk with a world-renowned yoga teacher + an author I truly admire, Tracee Stanley.Our conversation will help you to better understand what Tracee has deemed radiant rest, something we can all tap into and benefit from in today's world + together, we will take you on a journey through conversation about becoming your luminous self.Tracee Stanley is the author of the bestselling book Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity and The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices & Rituals to Remember Who You Are (Shambhala Publications). Tracee is the founder of Empowered Life Circle, a sacred community and portal of practices, rituals, and Tantric teachings inspired by more than 28 years of studentship in Sri Vidya Tantra and the teachings of the Himalayan Masters. As a post-lineage teacher, Tracee is devoted to sharing the wisdom of yoga nidra, rest, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence. Tracee holds certificates from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Advanced Eco-Therapy, New Thinking, Best Practices, and Emerging Modalities and a certificate in Advanced Ecopsychology. Tracee is gifted in illuminating the magic and power found in liminal space and weaving devotion and practice into daily life. Learn more at traceestanley.com. STAY CONNECTED WITH TRACEE STANLEY ON INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/tracee_stanleySTAY CONNECTED WITH TRACEE ON HER WEBSITE:https://www.traceestanley.comTHE WELL STUDIO: www.thewellstudio.org

Host Arlia Hoffman was joined in this episode by spiritual life and abundance coach Erin Newman. Erin shared her experiences of integrating various healing modalities and her approach to addressing subconscious beliefs around money and self-worth.   They discussed the impact of religious upbringing, particularly within Christianity, on personal growth and healing. Erin talked about the importance of reconnecting with one's body and guides listeners through practical exercises for addressing subconscious blocks and inviting abundance into their lives.   Erin also introduced her upcoming program, Quantum Bliss, aimed at helping business owners align with their soul's purpose and create financial success. About Erin   Erin is a spiritual life and abundance coach for female service-based business owners who've lost their spark in their business or have been experiencing an income dip and now want to add an additional $5K-$10K per month in revenue – while following their soul. Through a mixture of somatic, subconscious, and ancestral healing tools, Erin helps business owners to regulate their nervous system for wealth and abundance, tame the mind gremlins that keep them in patterns of not-enough-ness in order to create scalable, sustainable income growth while doing what they love. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, 2 kiddos, and one cute but bad doggie. In her free time, you can find her in nature or reading Scandinavian crime novels. Check out her books, offerings, and a free abundance meditation on her website or on Instagram. Website | Facebook | Instagram About The Women's Sanctuary The Women's Sanctuary was founded in 2014 as a haven for women to be in community. The Women's Sanctuary offers connection through The Women's Sanctuary podcast, personal coaching for soul and body, and group events like temple practice. Rooted in the tradition of women's circles throughout history, The Women's Sanctuary is a place of sacred rest, sacred connection, healing, and belonging.  Website | Facebook | Instagram | PInterest About Arlia Hoffman Arlia Hoffman is founder of The Women's Sanctuary and The Women's Agency.  She is an ordained minister and shamanic mentor and holds a Masters in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She is passionate about supporting women as they re-member themselves. In The Women's Sanctuary, she facilitates sacred sisterhood, mentors women, and hold sacred events. Connect with Arlia: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Aizenstat, Ph.D., is the founder of Pacifica Graduate Institute, Dream Tending, and the Academy of Imagination. For more than 35 years, he has explored the power of dreams through depth psychology. He has collaborated with Joseph Campbell, Marion Woodman, Robert Johnson, James Hillman, and Native elders worldwide. He conducts dreamwork and imagination seminars throughout the US, Europe, and Asia. For more, visit dreamtending.com.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.

"Stories have been my love and my guiding light for a long time... they shape the course of our lives." - Allison Stieger Allison Stieger is a distinguished expert in mythology, storytelling, and personal transformation through narrative shaping. She holds a Master's degree in Mythology Studies from Pacifica Graduate Institute and has accumulated over 20 years of experience in her field. As the founder of Mythic Stories, Allison works with individuals from various backgrounds, helping them craft meaningful narratives that echo the powerful, transformative lessons of myths from around the world. Her dedication to storytelling and mythology is rooted in a lifelong passion to share the wisdom of the ancients, guiding modern lives through age-old narratives. Episode Summary: In this captivating episode of "Oh, My Health... There's Hope!" host Jana Short engages with Allison Stieger, a master in the art of mythology and narrative transformation. Allison shares her riveting journey from battling societal expectations shaped by her father's ideals to discovering personal empowerment through mythology. Her story highlights how ancient myths can offer modern lessons in identity, self-worth, and personal growth. This episode opens up fascinating dialogues about the role of stories in shaping our perceptions and guiding transformative change in our lives. The discussion delves deeply into the power of mythology in personal transformation, exploring how individuals can break free from inherited narratives to construct lives of purpose and authenticity. Allison Steger reveals how she reimagined her identity through the influence of mythological figures like Artemis, showcasing the profound impact of storytelling on personal development. Encouraging listeners to tap into archetypal energies, she emphasizes the significance of mythology as a bridge connecting ancestral wisdom with contemporary struggles. This episode is a testament to mythology's capacity to spark change, offering listeners a fresh perspective on how to harness mythological narratives for self-discovery and empowerment. Key Takeaways: Power of Mythology: Allison Steger illustrates how myths are not mere tales, but powerful narratives with deep truths that can guide personal transformation. Overcoming Narratives: She shares her personal experience of moving beyond societal expectations influenced by her father's views to embrace her authentic self. Archetypes for Transformation: Exploring archetypes like Artemis, she showcases how individuals can draw strength and wisdom from mythology to navigate life's challenges. Creating New Stories: Highlights the importance of storytelling in reshaping identities and the freedom to change one's personal narrative for personal growth. Connection to Ancestors: Underscores how myths serve as a continuum of human experience, offering insights and lessons passed Resources https://mythicstories.com/ https://www.instagram.com/allison.stieger/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-stieger/ Get in touch with Jana and listen to more podcasts: https://www.janashort.com/ Show Music ‘Hold On' by Amy Gerhartz: https://www.amygerhartz.com/music. Get the Best Holistic Life Magazine Subscription! One of the fastest-growing independent magazines centered around holistic living. https://bestholisticlife.info/Subscription Grab your gift today: https://www.janashort.com/becoming-the-next-influencers-download-offer/ Connect with Jana Short: https://www.janashort.com/contact/

In this episode, Tracee Stanley dives into the profound impact of rituals that nurture rest, exploring how these practices can help us unravel the stresses of daily life and unlock the creative potential and answers we've been seeking. She discusses the power of rest, the practice of undoing, and how to build a relationship with rest that supports deeper clarity. At Sakara, we know how essential deep rest is for overall wellness, which is why we've been working on something new to help support relaxation and better sleep. Stay tuned for more details soon! This episode was recorded in front of a virtual live audience as part of our Sakara Talk Series. Check out the video version on the Sakara Life YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/JwBxZWfbPJU Tracee shares: The importance of rituals in creating rest and how they differ from unconscious habits Understanding Yoga Nidra and how it helps the ego fall asleep while the soul awakens How to cultivate a loving and sacred practice that nurtures rest and equanimity The role of sleep and liminal space in unlocking creativity and finding answers How to feel worthy of rest and create rituals for yourself to invite deep relaxation About Tracee: Tracee Stanley is the author of the bestselling books Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity and The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices & Rituals to Remember Who You Are (Shambhala Publications). Tracee is the founder of Empowered Life Circle, a sacred community and portal of practices, rituals, and Tantric teachings inspired by more than 28 years of studentship in Sri Vidya Tantra and the teachings of the Himalayan Masters. As a post lineage teacher, Tracee is devoted to sharing the wisdom of yoga nidra, rest, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence. Tracee holds certificates from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Advanced Eco-Therapy, New Thinking, Best Practices, and Emerging Modalities and a certificate in Advanced Ecopsychology. Tracee is gifted in illuminating the magic and power found in liminal space and weaving devotion and practice into daily life. Find out more about Tracee at traceestanley.com.

In this episode of the Women's Sanctuary podcast, host Arlia Hoffman had an in-depth conversation with Patty Farinola of the Awareness Studio about her unique, holistic approach to counseling and therapy, which integrates psychology and spirituality.   Patty shared insights into her program 'Serenity, Power, and Freedom,' her journey from corporate marketing to spiritual counseling, and the importance of addressing common relationship themes such as entering relationships for the wrong reasons, feeling 'not good enough,' and the necessity for professional guidance.   Patty also discussed her use of the Tree of Life astrology in her counseling practice and its alignment with aspects of the Enneagram, providing a comprehensive perspective on clients' consciousness and life lessons. She offered tips for improving relationships and the relevance of holistic healing practices for achieving spiritual and emotional well-being. About Patty: You have probably heard the saying, “The quality of your life is directly related to the quality of your relationships.” Whether at work or at home, in business or in love, relationships can be both profoundly fulfilling and extremely challenging. The difference between the two depends on your ability to communicate graciously and effectively, reduce emotional reactivity, and increase trust and appreciation. Patty helps people turn relationship pain into power and purpose by identifying old, unproductive habits and replacing them with new, soul-satisfying ones to create, as Brené Brown says, “courage, compassion, and connection.” What makes Patty unique is her holistic approach, which includes counseling and coaching, assessments and astrology, and universal spiritual principles to bring clients to new levels of happiness through better, more successful relationships. For example, Patty has helped single women become happily married, she has counseled married couples to improve communication and connection, and assisted people in addiction recovery in having healthy sober relationships. Patty started her professional career in the corporate world, gaining experience in a variety of fields including sales, marketing, finance, technology, and executive management with industry leading Fortune 100 corporations and privately held firms. She worked for such companies as Coca-Cola, Bank South (now Bank of America), and S1 Corporation (now ACI Worldwide). Her last position was Managing Director of Marketing for Georgia Natural Gas. Patty left corporate to pursue her life's work, which combines individual and couples counseling, and spiritual direction to help people address life's challenges, transitions, goals and events. With a focus on the journey to self-awareness, inner peace, and personal power, her work with clients covers a variety of areas, including addiction and codependence recovery and creating happy and healthy love relationships. She holds a Masters in Sacred Theology (STM). Website About The Women's Sanctuary The Women's Sanctuary was founded in 2014 as a haven for women to be in community. The Women's Sanctuary offers connection through The Women's Sanctuary podcast, personal coaching for soul and body, and group events like temple practice. Rooted in the tradition of women's circles throughout history, The Women's Sanctuary is a place of sacred rest, sacred connection, healing, and belonging.  Website | Facebook | Instagram | PInterest About Arlia Hoffman Arlia Hoffman is founder of The Women's Sanctuary and The Women's Agency.  She is an ordained minister and shamanic mentor and holds a Masters in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She is passionate about supporting women as they re-member themselves. In The Women's Sanctuary, she facilitates sacred sisterhood, mentors women, and hold sacred events. Connect with Arlia: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Open relationships for gay men: a recipe for disaster or the key to thriving love? This week, we're breaking it all down! Join me and Dr. Wade Maggert as we explore: Why monogamy might not be your vibe (and that's okay!) How to set rules and boundaries that actually work Understanding your attachment style so you can thrive, whether you're open, poly, or somewhere in between. It's time to break free from outdated ideas and discover what works for YOU. Tune in for laughs, insights, and real talk. About Wade Dr. Wade Maggert, esteemed mental health expert and advocate, harbors a past as vibrant as his current professional pursuits. Before his doctoral days, the world knew him as DJ Ra, spinning tracks in the most electrifying gay nightclubs across global capitals. His journey through the highs of fame was a prelude to personal transformation. Encountering the consequences of an intense lifestyle led him to therapy, revealing the scars of an anti-gay upbringing. Embracing self-love marked the beginning of his dedication to mental health, inspiring a profound shift from electrifying dance floors to empowering lives in the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. With a Master of Social Work from UNLV and a groundbreaking PhD in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, Dr. Maggert has pioneered research into the depths of the masculine psyche. As an educator and a seasoned practitioner, his mastery extends from academia to the frontlines of mental health advocacy. His specializations in advanced therapeutic techniques have revolutionized treatment paradigms. At the helm of three VA mental health programs and at the heart of his private practice, Dragonfly Psychotherapy, Dr. Maggert is a trailblazer for trauma and addiction recovery within the LGBTQ+ community. Beyond his professional prowess, he is a Zen Buddhist adept, weaving the tranquility of meditation into his therapeutic approach and sharing his wisdom at the Houston Zen Center. Dr. Maggert's life's work is not just his occupation, but his offering to the world. Connect With Wade Website Instagram Hey Guys, Check This Out! Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you're going to do, but never do? Then it's time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk, monthly chats. They happen the third Monday of each month at 5:00 pm Pacific - Learn More! Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies

In this episode of the Women's Sanctuary podcast, host Arlia Hoffman welcomed back Dr. Elspeth Meuth and Freddy Zental Weaver4 from the Tantra Nova Institute. They discussed the intricacies of conscious intimacy, tantra practices, and the multidimensional aspects of intimacy beyond the physical. They emphasized the importance of self-awareness and breathwork in developing intimacy within oneself and with a partner. Elsbeth and Freddy introduced a guided breathing exercise and practical advice on integrating tantric principles into everyday life and relationships.   In celebration of Valentine's Day, the couple offered insights and resources, including their e-book on Tantric Intimacy.   Dr. Elsbeth Meuth and Freddy Zental Weaver have assisted more than ten thousand couples and singles in rekindling and expanding their love and relationships over the past two decade. They are the founders and directors of the TantraNova Institute in Chicago, are featured on Showtime's documentary series “Sexual Healing” and the Emmy award-winning NBC show “Starting Over.” They have shared their intimacy secrets at a global YPO (Young Presidents Organization) conference in the city of love, Paris, and got nominated as Changemaker at the White House sponsored 2016 United State of Women Summit in Washington, D.C. This engaging couple are sought-after speakers off and online at universities, spiritual centers, conferences and summits. The efficacy of Elsbeth Meuth's and Freddy Zental Weaver's work is captured in the 2009 doctor of psychology research thesis “The Impact of Tantra on Couples' Intimacy and Sexual Experience” by Meredith E. McMahon of The American School of Professional Psychology of Argosy University, Chicago. Elsbeth and Freddy Zental are beloveds—life and business partners—residing in Chicago. Website | Amazon About The Women's Sanctuary The Women's Sanctuary was founded in 2014 as a haven for women to be in community. The Women's Sanctuary offers connection through The Women's Sanctuary podcast, personal coaching for soul and body, and group events like temple practice. Rooted in the tradition of women's circles throughout history, The Women's Sanctuary is a place of sacred rest, sacred connection, healing, and belonging.  Website | Facebook | Instagram | PInterest About Arlia Hoffman Arlia Hoffman is founder of The Women's Sanctuary and The Women's Agency.  She is an ordained minister and shamanic mentor and holds a Masters in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She is passionate about supporting women as they re-member themselves. In The Women's Sanctuary, she facilitates sacred sisterhood, mentors women, and hold sacred events. Connect with Arlia: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we head into times where rising temperatures, superstorms, and mega-fires dominate the headlines, what has happened to our disaster-averting solutions? In this episode, we explore 'The Carbon Conundrum' and rethink our relationship with nature. Join host Jack Eidt as he features a discussion with post-humanist philosopher Báyò Akómoláfé and environmental leader and author Paul Hawken, moderated by Alex Forrester, Board Member of the Schumacher Center for a New Economics and Co-Founder of Rising Tide capital. They delve into the failures of current climate strategies, the pitfalls of solutionism, and the importance of reconnecting with Traditional Ecological Knowledge. This enlightening conversation challenges listeners to reconsider their approaches to environmentalism and climate action. Support the Podcast via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Paul Hawken [https://paulhawken.com/] starts ecological businesses, writes about nature and commerce. He has written nine books, including six national and NYT bestsellers: ‘Growing a Business', ‘The Next Economy', ‘The Ecology of Commerce', ‘Blessed Unrest', ‘Drawdown', and ‘Regeneration'. His latest book, ‘Carbon, The Book of Life', is available from Penguin RandomHouse in February 2025. Paul is the founder of Project Drawdown and Project Regeneration (https://regeneration.org/), which is the world's largest, most complete listing and network of solutions to the climate crisis. Báyò Akómoláfé Ph.D., [https://www.bayoakomolafe.net/] rooted with the Yoruba people in a more-than-human world, is a posthumanist thinker, poet, teacher, public intellectual, essayist, and author of two books, These Wilds Beyond our Fences: Letters to My Daughter on Humanity's Search for Home (North Atlantic Books) and We Will Tell our Own Story: The Lions of Africa Speak. Bayo Akomolafe is the visionary founder of The Emergence Network, a planet-wide networking project and inquiry at the edges of the Anthropocene that seeks to convene new kinds of responsivities, sensuous solidarities, and experimental practices for a posthumanist parapolitics. He currently lectures at Pacifica Graduate Institute, California. He sits on the Board of many organizations. A frequent keynote speaker and guest lecturer, Dr. Akomolafe's critically popular expression, “the times are urgent, let us slow down,” with which he attempts to frame new concepts (such as ontofugitivity, the Afrocene, iatropolitics, curapoiesis, white syncopation, ecocognitive assemblage theory, postactivism and parapolitics) that reframe and renaturalize human action, agency, and responsibility in an immanent, agonistic worlding of possibilities for life-death. Dr. Akomolafe is a Member of the Club of Rome and an Ambassador for the Wellbeing Economy Alliance. He is currently writing his third book, ‘An Ocean of Milk: Morality, Desire, and the Monster at the Edge of the World'. Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He writes a column on PBS SoCal called High & Dry [https://www.pbssocal.org/people/high-dry]. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs. Podcast Website: http://ecojusticeradio.org/ Podcast Blog: https://www.wilderutopia.com/category/ecojustice-radio/ Support the Podcast: Patreon https://www.patreon.com/ecojusticeradio PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LBGXTRM292TFC&source=url Executive Producer and Host: Jack Eidt Engineer and Original Music: Blake Quake Beats Episode 249 Photo credit: Carbon book cover

In the chaos of the current moment, how do we keep our grounding? And how do we help? Host Arlia Hoffman shared a comprehensive guide to self-care and how to cultivate the skills of being a helper/healer. She emphasized the importance of steadfastness, self-care, and love, especially now. Drawing from Cheryl Richardson's book, 'The Art of Extreme Self Care,' she discussed essential self-care practices including self-mothering, honoring personal rhythms, protecting sensitivities, and cultivating a supportive living space. Arlia also highlighted the significance of boundaries, self-compassion, and having a “first-aid kit” ready for emotional and mental emergencies. Finally, she detailed three essential elements to become effective helpers and healers: shifting one's perspective, embracing humility, and blessing others.   Arlia also announced the return of in-person events and shared themed Spotify playlists for spiritual practice.   Find her Temple playlists here: https://open.spotify.com/user/125641612?si=944919db78f841bb About The Women's Sanctuary The Women's Sanctuary was founded in 2014 as a haven for women to be in community. The Women's Sanctuary offers connection through The Women's Sanctuary podcast, personal coaching for soul and body, and group events like temple practice. Rooted in the tradition of women's circles throughout history, The Women's Sanctuary is a place of sacred rest, sacred connection, healing, and belonging.  Website | Facebook | Instagram | PInterest About Arlia Hoffman Arlia Hoffman is founder of The Women's Sanctuary and The Women's Agency.  She is an ordained minister and shamanic mentor and holds a Masters in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She is passionate about supporting women as they re-member themselves. In The Women's Sanctuary, she facilitates sacred sisterhood, mentors women, and hold sacred events. Connect with Arlia: Facebook | Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronald A. Alexander, PhD, MFT, SEP (Somatic Experiencing Practitioner) is a Creativity and Communication Consultant, and an Executive and Leadership Coach, with a private psychotherapy practice working with individuals, couples, families, and groups in Santa Monica, California. He is the Executive Director of the OpenMind® Training Institute, a leading-edge organization that offers personal and professional training programs in core creativity, mind-body therapies, transformational leadership, and mindfulness meditation. For more than forty-four years, Alexander has been a trainer of healthcare professionals in North America, as well as in Europe, Russia, Japan, China, and Australia. As a Mindfulness and Zen Buddhist practitioner, he specializes in utilizing mindfulness meditation in his professional and corporate work to help people transform their lives by accessing the mind states that open the portal to their core creativity.Alexander is a leading pioneer in the fields of Mindfulness Based Mind-Body Therapies, Gestalt Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Ericksonian Mind-Body Therapies, Holistic Psychology, and Integrative and Behavioral Medicine. He is a long-time extension faculty member of the UCLA Departments of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Entertainment, a lecturer in the David Geffen School of Medicine, and an adjunct faculty member at Pacifica Graduate Institute and Pepperdine Universities. Alexander received his SEP Certificate from the Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute in Boulder Colorado. He consulted with and received treatment from Milton H Erickson MD. He personally trained with Ernest Rossi and Steven Gilligan in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy as well as with Daniel P. Brown of the Harvard Medical Cambridge Hospital professional training's seminars in hypnosis and hypno-analysis. He trained with and was certified by the Los Angeles Gestalt Therapy Institute and with Erving and Miriam Polster PhD of the Gestalt Training Center of La Jolla. He also received training and supervision in Contemporary Gestalt and Family Therapies, Psychoanalytic Self-Psychology, Relational and Object Relations Therapies.Dr. Ronald Alexander, PhD is a leading Creativity and Communication Coach, International Clinical Trainer, Executive and Leadership Coach, with a private practice in Santa Monica, California. He is the originator of the OpenMind Training® Institute, a leading edge organization that offers personal and professional training programs in mindfulness based mind-body therapies, transformational leadership, and meditation. His unique method combines ancient wisdom teachings with Leadership Coaching and Core Creativity into a comprehensive integrated, behaviorally effective mind-body program. This system combines techniques that support strategies of personal, clinical, and corporate excellence and growth.Alexander's extensive training includes core creativity, conflict management, Gestalt therapy, leadership and organizational development, and vision and strategic planning. He pioneered the early values and vision-based models for current day leadership and professional coaching. He specializes in Mind-Body therapies and has been studying and teaching Mindfulness Meditation, Creative Visualization and Transpersonal Psychology since 1970. Alexander studied with and was influenced by noted leaders in these fields such as Ken Blanchard, Werner Erhard, Warren Bennis, Umberto Materana and Francesco Variela, and was one of the grandfathers of coaching along with Jim Rohn, Tony Robbins and Jack Canfield.To learn more about Dr. Ron and his work, visithttps://ronaldalexander.com

Talking points: relationships, infidelity, betrayalThe damage from infidelity in a relationship can be complex, traumatic, and last far longer than you might think. What's more, there aren't a lot of men-specific resources out there. Fortunately Adam is changing that. If you or someone you know has experienced infidelity, strongly encourage you to share this one.(00:00:00) - Why Adam wrote his book, and the stigmas men experience when they're cheated on(00:05:13) - How important is it that all parties see the part they may have played, and what NOT to do(00:15:35) - What leads a woman to have an affair, what to do when you find out, and what happens to a man's identity when betrayed(00:26:10) - Navigating jealousy and grief(00:40:27) - What's possible in the reconciliation process?(00:43:53) - On creating safety and repair after betrayalAdam Nisenson, also known as the Betrayal Shrink, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist. He's dedicated to helping men navigate the complex emotions and challenges of betrayal trauma. Adam understands firsthand what it's like to be a betrayed partner, which gives him a unique perspective on how to support clients on their healing journey. He creates a safe and understanding space where clients can explore their feelings and work through their trauma with compassion and wisdom.Adam graduated from Pacifica Graduate Institute with degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, and Depth Psychology. He's committed to addressing important issues like betrayal, infidelity, sex addiction, and the life challenges that come with them. With Adam, the journey isn't just about recovery; it's about personal growth and rediscovery.Connect with Adam-Book: A Man's Guide To Partner Betrayal: https://www.sanopress.com/books/mgtpb-Website: https://betrayalshrink.com-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betrayalshrink***Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don't know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the ManTalks...

Send us a textHappy New Year! It's amazing how things come full circle. After having Steven Dietz' wife, Allison Gregory, on last episode, we were privileged enough to have Laura Annawyn Shamas on Playwright's Spotlight, who happened to work them both in Minneapolis at The Playwright's Center. In this episode, Laura and I discuss a playwright's involvement in a piece, tech and costume "covers" (a term I just learned), "fourth" grade playwriting, inspirations, what makes a great director, and structure and staging.  We also delve into approaching character and the symbology of names,  virtual theatre vs live performance, surprising and caring about the audience, archetypes and character flaws, playing with structure, and developing and trusting a community of playwrights.As always, it's an insightful episode that Laura shares her history and experience in the craft of playwriting. It's a wonderful conversation to motivate and inspire playwrights of every level to get to work. I hope you enjoy this episode of Playwright's Spotlight and, as always... keep writing.Laura Annawyn Shamas (Playwright) is a 2023 winner of the Los Angeles New Play Project Award. Shamas has written over 40 plays, including Circular (published in 2024 by Next Stage Press), Portrait of a Nude, Lady-Like, Chasing Honey, The Other Shakespeare, Talking Leaves (winner, Garrard Best Play Award at Five Civilized Tribes Museum), and Amelia Lives (winner, Fringe First Award at Edinburgh Festival Fringe). Her short play, Seeds, won the Von Marie Atchley Award for Excellence in Playwriting from Native Voices. She worked as a dramaturge for Native Voices at the Autry for their Short Play Festivals  from 2021-2023 and Festival of New Plays (2024). She graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Theatre, the University of Colorado at Boulder with an M.A. in English/Creative Writing, and Pacifica Graduate Institute with an M.A. and Ph.D. in Mythological Studies. She is also on the American Theatre “List of Native Theatres and Theatremakers.” Her newest play Four Women in Red opens January 17th through February 23rd at the Victory Theatre Center in Burbank, CA.To watch the video format of this episode, visit -https://youtu.be/Uiu91mKKG74Links to resources mentioned in this episode -La MaMa New York -https://www.lamama.orgTransformation Theatre -https://www.transformationtheatre.orgRepro Eco Project -https://reprofreedomarts.org/performances/works-in-progress/Websites and socials for James Elden, PMP, and Playwright's Spotlight -Punk Monkey Productions - www.punkmonkeyproductions.comPLAY Noir -www.playnoir.comPLAY Noir Anthology –www.punkmonkeyproductions.com/contact.htmlJames Elden -Twitter - @jameseldensauerIG - @alakardrakeFB - fb.com/jameseldensauerPunk Monkey Productions and PLAY Noir - Twitter - @punkmonkeyprods                  - @playnoirla IG - @punkmonkeyprods       - @playnoir_la FB - fb.com/playnoir        - fb.com/punkmonkeyproductionsPlaywright's Spotlight -Twitter - @wrightlightpod IG - @playwrights_spotlightPlaywriting services through Los Angeles Collegiate Playwrights Festivalwww.losangelescollegiateplaywrightsfestival.com/services.html  Support the show

Allison Stieger's life took a transformative turn when she embarked on a journey to India, seeking a connection with the goddess Kali. Feeling stuck in the "land of the dead" after significant weight loss surgery, she realized she needed a profound shock to reignite her spirit. Her experiences in India culminated in a powerful moment at Kali's temple, where she felt her ego dissolve and was reborn into a new version of herself. This episode explores how mythology has guided Allison on her path to healing and self-discovery, empowering her to help others navigate their own stories. Join us as we explore the intersection of personal transformation and the timeless wisdom found in ancient myths.Takeaways: Allison Stieger's journey to India allowed her to confront the goddess Kali, leading to a profound personal transformation. Her experience highlights the importance of stepping out of comfort zones for growth and healing. Weight loss surgery opened doors to deeper health challenges, leading to significant self-discovery. The myths we hold can guide us through our darkest moments and help us find purpose. Allison emphasizes that allowing oneself to grieve and process pain is essential before moving on. Her story teaches us the power of mythology in understanding our personal journeys and struggles. Allison Stieger is a mythologist, writer, and speaker passionate about myth and what it teaches us about living a more fulfilled life. She holds a master's in Mythological Studies in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute.In 2004, she founded Mythic Stories and has since taught workshops on myth, creativity, and writing for adults. Since 2015, Allison has focused on transformation and the Divine Feminine, the archetypal spaces we hold in our lives, and using the power of mythology to emerge from difficult moments.Find her online at www.allisonstieger.com, or www.mythicstories.com. She is available for workshops, retreats, and public speaking engagements and coaches private clients on archetypal branding and surviving transformational moments in life mythically.Resources: To listen in on more conversations about pivotal moments that changed lives forever, subscribe to "The Life Shift" on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate the show 5 stars and leave a review! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Access ad-free episodes released two days early and bonus episodes with past guests through Patreon.https://patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcastConnect with me:Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelifeshiftpodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/thelifeshiftpodcastYouTube: https://bit.ly/thelifeshift_youtubeTwitter: www.twitter.com/thelifeshiftpodLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thelifeshiftpodcastWebsite:

The Satisfied Woman: Alanna Kaivalya, Ph.D. The 'Satisfied Woman' challenges the conventional wisdom that has long pushed women to model themselves after male-defined notions of success. For centuries, the female struggle for equality has meant fighting for the same opportunities as men to make their own choices, build independent lives, craft powerful careers, and exercise their agency. But has this been the wrong approach? Could striving to be "equal to men" actually be holding women back from realizing their fullest potential? Focusing too narrowly on integrating into masculine systems and hierarchies. women have forged paths laid out by men, emulating what men identify as desirable. These preconceived notions of what society has deemed standard have forced the modern woman to overlook the extraordinary power of developing and expressing her innate femininity. Could this be why many women remain unsatisfied and overwhelmed? Alanna Kaivalya, Ph.D. is an author, educator, speaker, and thought leader in the field of women's empowerment and femininity. She has written 5 books, developed international training programs, and taught audiences around the world. She has spent more than 20 years studying psychology, the human condition, the nature of the feminine and femininity, eastern spirituality, and earned a doctoral degree in Mythological Studies and Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute in 2015. Her work centers on empowering women through a better understanding of femininity in the modern world. Her most recent book, The Way of the Satisfied Woman, helps women redefine femininity on their own terms and gives them clear pathways to become fully satisfied. https://www.thesatisfiedwoman.com/ Learn more about Simran here: www.iamsimran.com www.1111mag.com/

Adam Nisenson, known as the Betrayal Shrink, combines his extensive clinical skills with a deeply empathetic heart in his role as a Betrayal Trauma Coach. Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Adam is dedicated to guiding men through the complex emotions and challenges of betrayal trauma. His methodology is deeply influenced by his intimate grasp of the trials faced by men confronting a partner's infidelity. Leveraging his extensive clinical background and personal insights of being a betrayal partner himself, Adam creates a supportive and understanding environment, where clients are led through their journey of healing with compassion and wisdom. Holding a degree from Pacifica Graduate Institute with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, and Depth Psychology, Adam has committed his career to addressing critical issues such as betrayal, infidelity, sex addiction, and the myriad life challenges that accompany them. With Adam, the journey is not just about recovery; it's about embarking on a path of profound personal growth and rediscovery. Links: http://apsats.org http://drjakeporter.com/breakingbarriers Find more on Adam: https://www.sanopress.com/books/mgtpb adam@betrayalshrink.com https://betrayalshrink.com https://www.instagram.com/betrayalshrink This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health counseling, therapy, or medical advice. All views and opinions expressed by the hosts, guests, or participants are their own and do not necessarily represent the official views, policies, or positions of APSATS. APSATS does not endorse any specific treatments, interventions, or advice discussed in the podcast. Listeners should seek their own professional guidance for personal health concerns.

Adam Nisenson, known as the Betrayal Shrink, combines his extensive clinical skills with a deeply empathetic heart in his role as a Betrayal Trauma Coach. Licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Adam is dedicated to guiding men through the complex emotions and challenges of betrayal trauma. His methodology is deeply influenced by his intimate grasp of the trials faced by men confronting a partner's infidelity. Leveraging his extensive clinical background and personal insights of being a betrayal partner himself, Adam creates a supportive and understanding environment, where clients are led through their journey of healing with compassion and wisdom. Holding a degree from Pacifica Graduate Institute with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Clinical Counseling, and Depth Psychology, Adam has committed his career to addressing critical issues such as betrayal, infidelity, sex addiction, and the myriad life challenges that accompany them. With Adam, the journey is not just about recovery; it's about embarking on a path of profound personal growth and rediscovery. Links: http://apsats.org http://drjakeporter.com/breakingbarriers Find more on Adam: https://www.sanopress.com/books/mgtpb adam@betrayalshrink.com https://betrayalshrink.com https://www.instagram.com/betrayalshrink This podcast is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional mental health counseling, therapy, or medical advice. All views and opinions expressed by the hosts, guests, or participants are their own and do not necessarily represent the official views, policies, or positions of APSATS. APSATS does not endorse any specific treatments, interventions, or advice discussed in the podcast. Listeners should seek their own professional guidance for personal health concerns.

  Vanya Leilani, PhD is a depth psychologist, writer, teacher and storyteller. She has completed a certificate training with Dr Clarissa Pinkola Estes and has served as adjunct professor at Pacifica Graduate Institute. Vanya was born and raised in southeastern Brazil and currently lives in the woods of the Pacific Northwest of the United States, where she tends to the land and many animals.  Summary   In this episode, Sarah & Vanya delve into the themes of creative transgression, the myth of salvation, and the archetypal figure of Eve.    They explore the implications of patriarchal narratives on women's lives, the importance of friendship with oneself, and the need to reclaim the mythic medicine of Eve.    The conversation also touches on the Great Reversal, highlighting the shift from Earth Mother to Sky Father and the impact of these narratives on our understanding of femininity and spirituality.    In this conversation, Vanya and Sarah explore the themes of the divine feminine, particularly through the lens of Eve and Asherah. They discuss the historical and mythological context of these figures, the implications of their exile, and the concept of creative transgression as a means of reclaiming sovereignty and desire.  Chapters   00:00 Introduction to Sacred Remembering and Creative Transgression 03:02 The Myth of Salvation and Its Implications 06:01 Exploring the Archetypal Eve 09:00 The Impact of Patriarchal Narratives 11:57 The Great Reversal in Mythology 15:06 Friendship with Our Lives and the Descent 18:05 Eve's Transgression and Its Reclamation 32:26 The Battle of the Divine Feminine 35:12 The Great Reversal: Exile of the Feminine Sacred 38:14 Eve's Mythic Medicine: A New Perspective 46:28 Creative Transgression: Embracing Desire and Sovereignty 56:27 Transgression and the Journey of Reclamation 01:07:17 Navigating Grief and Loss 01:10:53 Embracing Defeat and Failure 01:12:12 The Journey of Creative Transgression 01:16:12 Listening to the Inner Voice 01:19:06 Economic Empowerment and Sovereignty 01:22:34 Dismantling Patriarchy and Embracing Messiness 01:27:11 Practicing Self-Belonging and Kindness Join the Sacred Remembering Community at:    https://www.sarahpoet.com/community Find Dr. Leilani at:    Website: www.drvanyaleilani.com Instagram: @drvanyaleilani Podcast:https://www.drvanyaleilani.com/belongingtothewild #sacredremembering #eve #creativetransgression #archetypes #feminine #feminineenergy #patriarchy #greatreversal #depthpsychology #sacredfeminine #myth #mystic #sovereignty #desire #grief #womensvoices #belonging #dismantlingpatriarchy #kindness #selflove #womensresources #rewilding #gardenofeden #religiousrecovery 

On this episode of Transforming Trauma, host Emily Ruth welcomes Dr. David Richo, PhD, MFT, psychotherapist, teacher, and writer to share wisdom from his 50+ years of helping people identify and resolve relationship challenges that often mirror issues from their childhood. Dr. Richo points to growth that arrives in the form of triggers – adverse emotional responses that blur the distinction between past and present. He invites us to think of triggers as trailheads, often uncomfortable but informative starting points on our healing journey.  About David Richo: Dr. David Richo, PhD, MFT, is a psychotherapist, teacher, workshop leader, and writer who works in Santa Barbara and San Francisco California. He combines Jungian, poetic, and mythic perspectives in his work with the intention of integrating the psychological and the spiritual. His books and workshops include attention to Buddhist and Christian spiritual practices. He received his BA in psychology from Saint John's Seminary in Brighton, Massachusetts, in 1962, his MA in counseling psychology from Fairfield University in 1969, and his PhD in clinical psychology from Sierra University in 1984. Since 1976, Dr. Richo has been a licensed marriage, family, and child counselor in California. In addition to practicing psychotherapy, he teaches in a number of places, including Santa Barbara City College, the University of California at Berkeley, Esalen Institute, Spirit Rock Buddhist Center, Pacifica Graduate Institute, and Santa Barbara Graduate Institute. Dr. Richo is currently a clinical supervisor for the Community Counseling Center in Santa Barbara, California. Learn More: Website To read the full show notes and discover more resources, visit https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/transformingtrauma SPACE: SPACE is an Inner Development Program of Support and Self-Discovery for Therapists on the Personal, Interpersonal, and Transpersonal Levels offered by the Complex Trauma Training Center. This experiential learning program offers an immersive group experience designed to cultivate space for self-care, community support, and deepening vitality in our professional role as therapists. Learn more about how to join. *** The Complex Trauma Training Center: https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com View upcoming trainings: https://complextraumatrainingcenter.com/schedule/ The Complex Trauma Training Center (CTTC) is a professional organization providing clinical training, education, consultation, and mentorship for psychotherapists and mental health professionals working with individuals and communities impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). CTTC provides NARM® Therapist and NARM® Master Therapist Training programs, as well as ongoing monthly groups in support of those learning NARM. CTTC offers a depth-oriented professional community for those seeking a supportive network of therapists focused on three levels of shared human experience: personal, interpersonal & transpersonal.  The Transforming Trauma podcast embodies the spirit of CTTC – best described by its three keywords: depth, connection, and heart - and offers guidance to those interested in effective, transformational trauma-informed care. We want to connect with you! Facebook @complextraumatrainingcenter Instagram @complextraumatrainingcenter LinkedIn YouTube

Talking points: masculinity, psychology, myth, JungHot on the heels of the legendary John Lee, I interviewed another founding elder of men's work: Michael Meade. This is a powerful discussion focused on how essential "descent" is for men, and how it's almost completely disappeared from society in favor of endless, destructive growth and commodified "mastery". Powerful words from one of the wisest teachers out there, in my opinion.(00:00:00) - The importance of descent in a man's life(00:11:51) - The signs of descent, and the role of technology(00:22:28) - How the old worldview has collapsed, and the result is collective despair and grief(00:29:39) - How do you deal with the feeling that things are ending?(00:35:20) - The intersection of myth and AI; will they come together? (00:41:29) - Where does the descent actually lead, and the symbolism of water and sword(00:55:13) - How to “get the water”Michael Meade, born and raised in New York City, is a renowned storyteller, author, and scholar of mythology, anthropology, and psychology. He combines hypnotic and fiery storytelling, street-savvy perceptiveness, and spellbinding interpretations of ancient myths with a deep knowledge of cross-cultural rituals. His ability to tap into ancestral sources of wisdom to help people of today heal their communities has inspired thousands of people throughout the world. His unique translations of age-old myths and symbols into culturally relevant, everyday language earned him an honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Michael is also the founder of Mosaic Multicultural Foundation and author of The Genius Myth, The Water of Life, The World Behind the World, Fate and Destiny, and Why the World Doesn't End. He is co-editor of The Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart, and editor of the cross-cultural anthology on rites of passage: Crossroads: A Quest for Contemporary Rites of Passage.Connect with Michael:-Podcast: Living Myth: https://www.mosaicvoices.org/podcast-Website: https://www.mosaicvoices.org/***Pick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard of attachment theory but don't know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? If so, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or Podchaser. It helps us get into the ears of new listeners, expand the

Ernie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from UC Santa Barbara and a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. With over 25 years of experience as a therapist, he has helped individuals overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and substance use disorders. Ernie's lifelong interest in shamanism deepened during his master's studies, where he wrote his thesis on the healing qualities of altered states of consciousness, including shamanism. However, it wasn't until 2021, after experiencing a series of profound personal losses and entering a Dark Night of the Soul, that he fully embraced his path as a shamanic practitioner. This transformative journey led to his formal training in the shamanic arts with modern medicine woman, Beáta Alföldi. As the founder of Flores Shamanic Healing, Ernie provides private sessions and workshops rooted in shamanic practices. His passion is empowering individuals to connect with spirit, heal from trauma and cultivate lives filled with joy, purpose and deeper connections with their loved ones. Find out more here:  https://floresshamanichealing.com/ https://www.facebook.com/people/Ernie-Flores/61562234803864/ https://www.instagram.com/ernie__flores/

When Wholeness Arrives with Bayo Akomolafe (Part 2)Ilia Delio and Bayo Akomolafe continue their conversation about navigating the legacy of modernity and our journey into the future as a species. Bayo shares his perspective on the legacies of ingenious thought—particularly how it's seen from the West. They ask, whether we ever arrive at wholeness? And what, if anything, does politics have to do with it?ABOUT BAYO AKOMOLAFE“The idea of slowing down is not about getting answers, it is about questioning our questions. It is about staying in the places that are haunted.”Bayo Akomolafe (Ph.D.), rooted with the Yoruba people in a more-than-human world, is the father to Alethea and Kyah, the grateful life-partner to Ije, son and brother. A widely celebrated international speaker, posthumanist thinker, poet, teacher, public intellectual, essayist, and author of two books, These Wilds Beyond our Fences: Letters to My Daughter on Humanity's Search for Home (North Atlantic Books) and We Will Tell our Own Story: The Lions of Africa Speak, Bayo Akomolafe is the Founder of The Emergence Network and host of the online postactivist course, ‘We Will Dance with Mountains'. He currently lectures at Pacifica Graduate Institute, California and University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. He sits on the Board of many organizations including Science and Non-Duality (US) and Local Futures (Australia). In July 2022, Dr. Akomolafe was appointed the inaugural Global Senior Fellow of University of California's (Berkeley) Othering and Belonging Institute, where he acts as the Forum's “provocateur in residence”, guiding Forum members in rethinking and reimagining our collective work towards justice in ways that reject binary thinking and easy answers. He has also been appointed Senior Fellow for The New Institute in Hamburg, Germany. Read his introduction penned for the Democracy & Belonging Forum here. To learn more about his work, visit Bayo's website at here, and view the work of the Emergence Network here.Support the showA huge thank you to all of you who subscribe and support our show! Support for A Hunger for Wholeness comes from the Fetzer Institute. Fetzer supports a movement of organizations who are applying spiritual solutions to society's toughest problems. Get involved at fetzer.org. Support 'Hunger for Wholeness' on Patreon as our team continues to develop content for listeners to dive deeper. Visit the Center for Christogenesis' website at christogenesis.org to browse all Hunger for Wholeness episodes and read more from Ilia Delio. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for episode releases and other updates.

Jennifer Selig joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about how our narratives are both unique and universal, archetypical strategies to connect with readers, writing ourselves into meaning, assuaging the fear the world might not need our memoir, following our memories and trusting order will come later, the many different structures a memoir can embody including segmented, blended, and researched, the interplay of memory, imagination, and truth, avoiding gimmicks, the memoirist as archaeologist, and her new book Deep Memoir: An Archetypal Approach to Deepen Your Story and Broaden Its Appeal.   Also in this episode:  -the vagaries of memory's tricks and confusions -the idea of comparative suffering -our story as dynamic, organic, and authentic  Books mentioned in this episode: Somebody's Daughter by Ashley C. Ford Eva and Eve by JulieMetz The Recovering by Leslie Jamison Untamed by Glennon Doyle You Could Make This Place Beautiful by Maggie Smith Write-Minded Podcast   Jennifer Leigh Selig's writing and teaching career spans four decades. She's the author of dozens of newspaper articles, book reviews, essays, journal articles, short stories, screenplays, and books including in this decade "The Writer's Block Workbook: A Psychologist's Guide to Working With and Through Writer's Block," and the Nautilus Gold award-winning book "Deep Creativity: Seven Ways to Spark Your Creative Spirit. "Jennifer earned her PhD in Jungian and Archetypal Studies at Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, California, and went on to teach there for a dozen years. It was at Pacifica where she first began teaching memoir in a popular 9-month certificate program called “Writing Down the Soul” with her colleague Maureen Murdock. She gathered all the content she created and published it in her latest book, "Deep Memoir: An Archetypal Approach to Deepen Your Story and Broaden Its Appeal." Jennifer lives in the Bay Area in California, and owns a publishing company, Mandorla Books, where she also publishes memoir. Connect with Jennifer: Website: www.jenniferleighselig.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.selig.1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferselig/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferleighselig/ Links for courses: https://www.jenniferleighselig.com/deep-dive-courses.html Link to her book publishing company: www.mandorlabooks.com – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories. She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and lives in Seattle with her family where she teaches memoir workshops and is working on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Sign up for monthly podcast and writing updates: https://bit.ly/33nyTKd Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Newsletter sign-up: https://ronitplank.com/#signup   Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://twitter.com/RonitPlank https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank   Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

How (Post-)Humans Evolve with Bayo Akomolafe (Part 1)Ilia Delio is joined by the prolific writer and activist Bayo Akomolafe. Bayo shares with us about his Christian background, growing up as the son of a diplomat in Nigeria. Ilia asks Bayo about how he has uniquely wrestled with the legacy of modernity and Western thought and his own unique approach to process and post-humanist thought.ABOUT BAYO AKOMOLAFE“The idea of slowing down is not about getting answers, it is about questioning our questions. It is about staying in the places that are haunted.”Bayo Akomolafe (Ph.D.), rooted with the Yoruba people in a more-than-human world, is the father to Alethea and Kyah, the grateful life-partner to Ije, son and brother. A widely celebrated international speaker, posthumanist thinker, poet, teacher, public intellectual, essayist, and author of two books, These Wilds Beyond our Fences: Letters to My Daughter on Humanity's Search for Home (North Atlantic Books) and We Will Tell our Own Story: The Lions of Africa Speak, Bayo Akomolafe is the Founder of The Emergence Network and host of the online postactivist course, ‘We Will Dance with Mountains'. He currently lectures at Pacifica Graduate Institute, California and University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont. He sits on the Board of many organizations including Science and Non-Duality (US) and Local Futures (Australia). In July 2022, Dr. Akomolafe was appointed the inaugural Global Senior Fellow of University of California's (Berkeley) Othering and Belonging Institute, where he acts as the Forum's “provocateur in residence”, guiding Forum members in rethinking and reimagining our collective work towards justice in ways that reject binary thinking and easy answers. He has also been appointed Senior Fellow for The New Institute in Hamburg, Germany. Read his introduction penned for the Democracy & Belonging Forum here. To learn more about his work, visit Bayo's website at here, and view the work of the Emergence Network here.Support the showA huge thank you to all of you who subscribe and support our show! Support for A Hunger for Wholeness comes from the Fetzer Institute. Fetzer supports a movement of organizations who are applying spiritual solutions to society's toughest problems. Get involved at fetzer.org. Support 'Hunger for Wholeness' on Patreon as our team continues to develop content for listeners to dive deeper. Visit the Center for Christogenesis' website at christogenesis.org to browse all Hunger for Wholeness episodes and read more from Ilia Delio. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for episode releases and other updates.

Episode Summary:In this captivating conversation with mythologist and psychologist Dr. Sharon Blackie, we explore the mythic imagination, the reclaiming of indigenous Western spiritual traditions, and the relevance of our native myths, fairy tales, and folk traditions.Your life is a story, and your story is one small part of a larger cultural story. For good and bad, your individual story is shaped by the larger cultural story of which you are a part. Culture shapes the way we think; it tells us what “makes sense.” In a way, culture is a cult. It holds people together by providing us with a shared set of customs, values, ideas, and beliefs. We live enmeshed in this cultural web: it influences the way we relate to others, the way we look, our tastes, our habits; it enters our dreams and desires. But as culture binds us together it also selectively blinds us. As we grow up, we accept ways of looking at the world, ways of thinking and being that might best be characterized as cultural frames of reference or cultural myths. These myths help us understand our place in the world. But what if these myths are harmful? What if the guiding cultural narratives that shape our lives today in the West are killing us?By questioning the myths that dominate our culture and shape our personal stories, we can begin to resist the limits they impose on our vision of reality. What might it look like to trade in the cultural myths of progress, greed, conquest, and individuality with cultural narratives that encourage reciprocity, relationships, compassion, connectivity, and wonder?Dr. Blackie speaks to those of us who feel lost in a sick, vampiric culture. If you long for a more enchanted life filled with wonder, beauty, and mystery, this episode will encourage you to find meaning through ancient wisdom, Celtic Spirituality, folklore, and indigenous tales of subversive wisdom.Bio:Dr. Sharon Blackie is an award-winning and internationally bestselling author, and a psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore. Her highly acclaimed books, lectures and teaching programs are focused on reimagining women's stories, and on the relevance of myth and fairy tales to the personal, cultural and environmental issues we face today.As well as writing six books of fiction and nonfiction, including the bestselling If Women Rose Rooted, her writing has appeared in anthologies, collections and in several international media outlets – among them the Guardian, the Irish Times, the i and the Scotsman. Her books have been translated into several languages, and she has featured in programs by the BBC, US public radio and independent filmmakers. Her awards include the Society of Authors' Roger Deakin Award, and a Creative Scotland Writer's Award. Her next book, Wise Women: Myths and Stories for Midlife and Beyond will be published by Virago in October 2024.Sharon is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and an Honorary Member of the UK Association of Jungian Analysts, awarded ‘in recognition of the importance of lifetime achievement and contribution to Jungian ideas in the world'. She has taught and lectured at several academic institutions, Jungian organisations, retreat centres and cultural festivals around the world. She is online faculty for Pacifica Graduate Institute, California, where she teaches a Graduate Certificate Course on ‘Narrative Psychological Approaches to Finding Ourselves in Fairy Tales' and other programs.Sharon lives in Cumbria, in the north of England, with her husband, dogs, hens and sheep. She is represented by Jane Graham Maw, at Graham Maw Christie Agency.Sharon's TEDx talk on the mythic imagination can be viewed here. Her publication ‘The Art of Enchantment' is in the Top Ten Literature Substacks.Please follow us on social media (use the buttons below) and help us get the word out! (Also, please don't hesitate to use any of these channels or email to contact us with any questions, concerns, or feedback.)If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and a review, or share on your socials

Bayo Akomolafe (Ph.D.), rooted with the Yoruba people in a more-than-human world, is a widely celebrated international speaker, posthumanist thinker, poet, teacher, public intellectual, essayist, and author of two books, These Wilds Beyond our Fences: Letters to My Daughter on Humanity's Search for Home (North Atlantic Books) and We Will Tell our Own Story: The Lions of Africa Speak. Dr. Akomolafe is the Founder of The Emergence Network, a planet-wide initiative that seeks to convene communities in new ways in response to the critical, civilizational challenges we face as a species. He is host of the postactivist course/festival/event, ‘We Will Dance with Mountains' and currently lectures at Pacifica Graduate Institute, California. He sits on the Board of many organizations including Science and Non-Duality (US) and Ancient Futures (Australia).In July 2022, Dr. Akomolafe was appointed the inaugural Global Senior Fellow of University of California's (Berkeley) Othering and Belonging Institute. He is also the inaugural Special Fellow of the Schumacher Centre for New Economics, the Inaugural Scholar in Residence for the Aspen Institute, the inaugural Special Fellow for the Council of an Uncertain Human Future, as well as Visiting Scholar to Clark University, Massachusetts, USA (2024). He has been Fellow for The New Institute in Hamburg, Germany, and Visiting Critic-in-Residence for the Otis College of Art and Design, Los Angeles (2023).Finally Bayo is the father to Alethea Aanya and Kyah Jayden Abayomi, the grateful life-partner to Ije, son and brother. In This EpisodeDr. Bayo Akomolafe's WebsiteBayo's writingsSocials:  FB: bayoakomolafeampersandIG: @the_emergence_networkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.

It wasn't long after my entry into “mythopoetic masculinity” back in 2015 that I came across the Minnesota Men's Gathering, a yearly event that began in 1984 by Robert Bly, author of Iron John.The organization has released a trove of stories & lectures on their Youtube channel from celebrated teachers such as Bly, Lewis Hyde, Martin Prechtel, Martin Shaw, Daniel Deardorff, Malidome Some and many more. I have been tracking their yearly conference with a desire to attend - and when I heard it was the 40th anniversary, I heeded the call. I reached out and confirmed I my attendance, with the aim to produce a podcast episode afterward to share my experience.You're also welcome to join me at the Minnesota Men's Conference Oct 1-6, 2024. Get full details on their website.From the official announcement:The conferences were built around the notion that the souls of men were atrophying in a culture that was essentially in the process of colonizing its own people and of de-animating the living world. As an antidote to a culture of emptiness, of shallowness, and of disconnection from the web of being, men came together to work with mythic story, with images, with poetry, We placed ourselves into the mythic, into stories that contain traces of the old pathways to becoming a fully developed human being. The work has continued for 40 years. At this conference, we will look at what has been done, where we have failed, where there have been sweet deepenings, and where the trail may lead. In my pre-gathering podcast conversation today, I speak with conference organizers & storytellers Walton Stanley and Ben Dennis to discuss this moment of legacy and renewal. Both guests share their experiences from the conference, noting its evolution from a focus on Jungian psychology to including broader elements like ritual and influences from indigenous wisdom. They address cultural shifts, the importance of multi-generational participation, and the necessity of a greater narrative for men in today's world.More about my guests:Ben Dennis is a mythologist and writer with a love of story, myth, psychology, psychodrama, and storytelling. His mythic interests include Greek mythology, Native American story, European fairy tale, and Hindu epic literature. Ben holds his PhD in Mythological Studies with an Emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Ben retired from the Seattle Fire Department after 28 years as a fire fighter and training coordinator for the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and Peer Support Team. He leads retreats for Veterans and First Responders, and has been adjunct faculty at Antioch University Seattle.Walton Stanley is a writer and storyteller. He has held a life-long interest in myth, story, and in the power of story to transform the paradigms and frames in which we live. Walton is currently working, with Ben Dennis, on an anthology of selected tales and myths that have been shared in the past 40 years of the Minnesota Men's Conference He has also completed a book, Following the Wrong God Home, Gilgamesh: The Foundational Myth of Civilization and the Roots of Ecological Collapse exploring th mythic roots of human exceptionalism, and our disconnection from the web of being as expressed in one of humankind's oldest extant written stories, Gilgamesh.I'd love to hear your comments. Please share below! Get full access to The Mythic Masculine at themythicmasculine.substack.com/subscribe

Dr. Katherine Lawson and I discuss the transformative power of psychedelics, dream work, and trauma healing. We explore integrating mystical experiences into daily life with structured support and the symbolic interpretation of dreams and visions for personal growth. We also explore the therapeutic potential of MDMA-assisted therapy for complex trauma and Dr. Lawson's journey of empowerment through archetypes and embodied imagination, offering insights into the deep connections between mythology, spirituality, and healing. In this episode you'll hear: 00:06 Intro 10:00 Mysticism, dream work, and personal growth 20:56 Using imagination to cope with trauma and explore past lives 32:08 Dream analysis and its benefits for personal growth 37:02 Integrating psychedelic experiences into daily life through dreamwork and MDMA therapy 51:11 Healing trauma through therapy and archetypes. 1:00:24 Tapping into Embodied Imagination and Ancestral Wisdom THE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUEST Dr. Katherine Lawson is an Integrative Mental Health Specialist, a certified Embodied Imagination® practitioner, consultant, psycho-spiritual counselor, and an international speaker. She has an MA in counseling psychotherapy from the Pacifica Graduate Institute and her doctorate in Mind-Body Medicine, focusing on Integrative Mental Health. She has spent nearly two decades examining the intersections between healing, dreaming, mysticism, and psychedelics. As a BIPOC woman, cancer survivor, and survivor of childhood sexual trauma, she teaches and utilizes holistic therapies for PTSD and other types of unprocessed wounds, as well as sharing stories of healing. She is fascinated by the interactions between the brain, mind, body, and personality and the powerful ways in which societal and spiritual factors affect health and happiness. She is the author of Dreamwork for Growth and Healing - A Guided Dream Journal and the founder of Awake in the Dream School. LINKS FROM THE SHOW https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-lawson-ph-d-5b8020b https://www.instagram.com/awakeinthedreamschool/ https://www.awakeinthedream.co/ https://books.apple.com/us/book/dreamwork-for-growth-and-healing-a-guided-dream-journal/id1610640944 https://sexloveyoga.mykajabi.com/sensual-awakening WANT MORE? Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes: learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undone