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In this episode of the Seven Cups of Consciousness podcast, Aleya Dao welcomes Elysia Skye, an intuitive coach, meditation guide, and spiritual pioneer. Elysia shares her powerful journey of transformation that began with a breast cancer diagnosis at age 24, which led her to trust her intuition and completely reshape her life's path.They explore how Elysia transitioned from Hollywood acting to corporate mindfulness training with major brands before ultimately embracing her true calling as an intuitive guide. Elysia discusses her approach to mindfulness, the importance of doing things with excellence rather than rushing, and how she's now returning to her roots of offering intuitive readings alongside business coaching.This episode is filled with insights on:How to trust and act on your intuitive guidanceThe relationship between mindfulness and accessing higher wisdomBalancing spiritual work with practical business approachesThe power of being present and doing things with excellenceWays to amplify what truly supports you in lifeIf you're interested in developing your intuition, finding more presence in daily life, or aligning your work with your heart's calling, this episode is for you!Resources & Links:Connect with Elysia: www.ElysiaSKYE.comBook Referenced: Journey of Souls by Dr. Michael NewtonThe Brilliance Method PodcastFollow Elysia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/elysiaskyeConnect with Aleya Dao:Website: www.aleyadao.comInstagram: @cupsofconsciousnessGet a free month of Cups of Consciousness: https://www.7cupsofconsciousness.com/cupsLove this episode? Share it with a friend and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! Your support helps bring more conscious conversations to the world.
In this episode of the Seven Cups of Consciousness podcast, Aleya Dao welcomes her longtime friend and guest, Jean Adrienne, an author and creator of the InnerSpeak coaching tool. Jean discusses her background, including the transformative spiritual experience that led her to channel InnerSpeak, a tool designed to help individuals clear karmic blocks. They delve into her spiritual journey, how she uses muscle testing in her practice, and her development of DNA activation cards intended to align one's spiritual path. Jean also shares insights from her new romance novel 'Conjunctio', which she wrote as a conscious manifestation tool to attract her ideal partner. They also explore the potential of using DNA activations for Earth's healing and how individuals can trust and use their intuition for personal growth.This episode is filled with insights on:How Jean's spiritual awakening led her to develop InnerSpeakThe role of muscle testing in self-discovery and healingThe power of DNA activations in reclaiming ancient wisdomHow writing can be a manifestation tool for creating realityJean's latest projects, including an interactive InnerSpeak online gameIf you're interested in clearing blocks, reclaiming your spiritual gifts, or deepening your connection with higher consciousness, this episode is for you!Resources & Links:Connect with Jean Adrienne: www.jeanadrienne.comLearn about InnerSpeak: InnerSpeak OnlineGet Conjunctio on Amazon: Amazon LinkExplore Jean's DNA Activation Cards: DNA CardsConnect with Alea Dao:Website: www.aleyadao.comInstagram: @cupsofconsciousnessLove this episode? Share it with a friend and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! Your support helps bring more conscious conversations to the world.
Discover Energy Protocols & Spiritual Awakening Aleya Dao is a gifted energy practitioner and sound healer, who shares fascinating mystical experiences with dolphins and whales and describes her years-long enlightenment and awakening to her spiritual gifts. You'll get so much insight from Aleya's unique journey, her mastery over energy fields, and practical insights on connecting with your body's nature spirit. Learn about the 'Seven Cups of Consciousness,' multidimensional realities, and empowering yourself through energetic protocols. Discover the transformative power of presence, harmony, and multidimensional existence. Aleya is a sound healer, energetic practitioner, a Licensed Acupuncturist in Colorado, a Minister in the State of California, and a Doctor of Oriental Medicine in New Mexico. She has been an alternative healer for over 30 years. In 2001 Aleya had an enlightenment experience that enabled her to perceive other realms, hear angelic beings, and increased her empathic and clairvoyant abilities. Aleya has mastered the ability to help people release the root causes of their suffering. Her tools help people discover how to move forward with greater peace, empowerment, and freedom. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:50 Meet Aleya: A Unique Energy Practitioner 01:04 Aleya's Enlightenment Experience 01:27 Kara's Offerings and Resources 02:02 Starting the Conversation with Aleya 02:49 Cups of Consciousness and Energy Protocols 07:05 Aleya's Journey and Spiritual Insights 18:39 Understanding Multidimensional Living 22:11 Energetic Protocols and Prayers 25:39 The Body as a Nature Spirit 31:46 Aleya's Connection with Whales and Dolphins 33:42 Conclusion and How to Connect with Aleya Read Aleya's book, The Seven Cups of Consciousness: https://amzn.to/4gywlti
“Broadly, I think we've become more honest about the amount of human suffering that is happening around the globe, which is great.” -Glen Moriarty Glen Moriarty is the Founder and CEO of 7 Cups, an online support network for people in need of emotional or mental health support. Launched in 2013, 7 Cups now draws millions of monthly visitors and utilizes the services of 320,000 trained “listeners” in 189 countries and 140 languages. Glen is a psychologist who is passionate about the internet's power to help people lead healthier lives. His first startup focused on scaling up online learning and free access to education. 7 Cups is his most recent endeavor, marrying his background in psychology with his love of technology. He lives with his wife and four children in Southern California. In this interview, discover how 7 Cups provides free global emotional support. Website: https://www.7cups.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glen-moriarty/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7cups/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@7CupsofteaGM
“Broadly, I think we've become more honest about the amount of human suffering that is happening around the globe, which is great.” -Glen Moriarty Glen Moriarty is the Founder and CEO of 7 Cups, an online support network for people in need of emotional or mental health support. Launched in 2013, 7 Cups now draws millions of monthly visitors and utilizes the services of 320,000 trained “listeners” in 189 countries and 140 languages. Glen is a psychologist who is passionate about the internet's power to help people lead healthier lives. His first startup focused on scaling up online learning and free access to education. 7 Cups is his most recent endeavor, marrying his background in psychology with his love of technology. He lives with his wife and four children in Southern California. In this interview, discover how 7 Cups provides free global emotional support. Website: https://www.7cups.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glen-moriarty/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7cups/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@7CupsofteaGM
In this episode of the Seven Cups of Consciousness podcast, I interview Michelle, a dedicated practitioner on the Seven Cup site. Our conversation provides an insightful look into spiritual growth, self-love, and embracing authenticity. Michelle shares her journey and practical ways to cultivate and deepen self-love using the tools of Seven Cups of Consciousness. Main Points Discussed:Michelle's Journey to Seven Cups of Consciousness: The episode begins with Michelle sharing her path towards spirituality and eventual discovery of Seven Cups of Consciousness. She attributes her growth in self-love to the teachings and insights from Seven Cups of Consciousness alongside her previous experiences. Incorporating Seven Cups of Consciousness Principles into Practice: Michelle shares how she integrates the practices of Seven Cups into her Ayurvedic practice, helping her clients address their physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health.The Concept of Inner World: Discussing the transformative impact of The Seven Cups, Michelle notes that the concept of the inner world resonated deeply with her. She found that by understanding and controlling her inner world, she could facilitate significant changes in her life.Spring Equinox and the New Cycle: Michelle highlights how she supports clients during this transitional period of the year, through Ayurvedic medicine and energetic field cleansing practices.Emotional Cleansing: Through her clients' stories, Michelle illustrates the benefits of commencing the cleansing process with the energetic fields, which can make it easier to manage emotional shifts.Key Takeaways:There is an inseparable link between self-love and authenticity. As one learns to love oneself, they learn to live authentically, abandoning other people's expectations and societal norms.The Seven Cups of Consciousness's practices provide valuable tools for easing personal transformation journeys, offering strategies to empower individuals in their path towards self-discovery and self-love.Periodic energy cleansing can ease the process of physical cleansing. This practice aids in releasing pain-points and allows for a smoother engagement in physical body cleanse. Resources and Links:Cups of Consciousness WebsiteBook: 'Seven Cups of Consciousness'Learn More and Book a session with Michelle
In this episode, Aleya sits down with Francesca, a seasoned practitioner who shares her journey from exploring hypnotherapy to finding and embracing the Cups of Consciousness. Francesca discusses the profound yet simple shifts she experienced through Aaliyah's teachings, her approach to cultivating joy and connection, and her adventurous spirit outside the spiritual realm.Key Discussion Points:Francesca's Journey to the Cups of Consciousness:Francesca shares her background, including her international experiences and initial exploration into hypnotherapy, leading to her discovery of the Cups of Consciousness.The moment of realization that led Francesca to seek Aleya's guidance and eventually become a practitioner herself.The Impact of Simplicity:Discussion on the power of simple practices, such as sitting in one's divine line for just two minutes a day, and the significant transformations that ensued.The Concept of "You're Not Alone":Francesca explains the importance of this concept, highlighting the ease of connecting with one's team, guides, and the body Deva through the divine line.Multidimensional Connection in Relationships:How Francesca utilizes the concepts taught by Aleya to maintain and strengthen relationships, especially with her beloved across distances.The Challenges in Relationship Dynamics:Insights into common challenges people face when seeking beloved relationships or enhancing existing ones, focusing on old patterns, core fears, and the necessity of vulnerability for connection.Success Stories and Personal Revelations:Francesca recounts a success story from her practice, where helping a client shift their focus inward led to significant improvements in her marriage and self-joy.The discussion touches on the evolving concepts that resonate with Francesca over the years and how these teachings have enriched her relationships with family and friends.Advice for Listeners:Francesca encourages listeners to start simple with the practices taught by Aleya, emphasizing the profound impact of these teachings on personal growth and relationship enhancement.Resources and Links:Cups of Consciousness WebsiteBook: 'Seven Cups of Consciousness'Learn More and Book a session with Francesca
This episode features an engaging conversation with Nina Lynch, who shares her journey from clinical psychology to becoming a practitioner of the Cups of Consciousness, emphasizing her work with nature spirits and animals.Main Discussion Points:Nina Lynch's Background:Transition from clinical psychology to mediumship and intuitive guidance.How personal experiences and self-teaching led her to Cups of Consciousness.Impact of 'Seven Cups of Consciousness':Nina's initial attraction to the concept of never being alone and having spiritual support.How the book resonated with her practice and personal beliefs.Working with Nature Spirits:Nina's excitement and passion for involving nature spirits in her sessions.Techniques for communicating with animals and nature spirits in higher realms.Experiences with Multidimensional Healing:Detailed examples of Nina's work, including assisting a dog's transition to the spirit world.Discussion on how she addresses energetic disturbances in animals and nature spirits.The Seven Cups of Consciousness Concepts:Overview of the seven concepts and how they've influenced Nina's practice.Nina's evolving connection with these concepts, especially the realization of inner perfection.Personal Anecdotes and Powerful Sessions:Stories of Nina's experiences with nature spirits, including a transformative encounter with a banshee.Nina's Unique Approach to Healing:Her gentle, soft approach in working with animals and nature spirits.Expertise in clearing spaces and creating harmonious environments.Key Takeaways:Nina Lynch's journey from clinical psychology to Cups of Consciousness practitioner highlights the power of spiritual and intuitive practices in healing.The importance of recognizing and collaborating with nature spirits and animals for holistic wellness.The Seven Cups of Consciousness offers valuable insights for personal growth and understanding one's multidimensional existence.Resources and Links:Cups of Consciousness WebsiteBook: 'Seven Cups of Consciousness'Nina Lynch's Contact for Sessions: Book A FREE Session
Welcome to the Cups of Consciousness podcast with your host, Aleya Doa. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Astarah, a practitioner of the Seven Cups of Consciousness. Join us as we explore her journey and passion for working with thought leaders and revolutionaries, the power of multi-dimensional awareness, and her unique ability to hold a safe space for transformation.Main Topics Discussed:1. Meeting Astarah: A Passion for Guiding Thought LeadersAstarah's passion for helping courageous individuals make a positive impact.The joy of empowering thought leaders to blaze trails and create an exponential effect.2. The Seven Cups of Consciousness: A Transformative PracticeHow Astarah's introduction to the Seven Cups of Consciousness sparked her passion.The simplicity and depth of the practice.The concept of multi-dimensional awareness and its significance.3. Working with Energies Behind the ScenesAstarah's role in holding a safe and sacred space for others.Encouraging people to emote and express their emotions.The power of laughter and joy in the transformational process.4. Astarah's Story: A Glimpse into Her Spiritual JourneyA childhood memory revealing Astarah's spiritual path.Insights into her freedom from religious dogma.Astarah's mission to model spiritual freedom and guide others on their unique journeys.5. Astarah's Unique Abilities as a PractitionerAstarah's skill in uncovering hidden discordant energies.Her talent for helping people find resolution and healthy reconnections with loved ones on the other side.Conclusion:In this insightful episode of Cups of Consciousness, we've delved into Astarah's remarkable journey as a practitioner of the Seven Cups of Consciousness. From her passion for guiding thought leaders to her profound abilities in the energetic realm, Astarah empowers individuals to embrace multi-dimensional awareness and create transformation. Her story reminds us that we all have the potential to free ourselves from limiting beliefs and connect with the spiritual realms.To learn more about Astarah and her transformative work, visit her practitioner profile on Aleya Doa's website. Stay tuned for more episodes dedicated to expanding consciousness and embracing a multi-dimensional existence.For more insights into the mind-body connection and tools to foster holistic well-being, visit our podcast website 7cupsofconsciousness.com and explore additional resources. Resources:Enjoy a FREE month of daily meditationsJoin a MasterclassFREE Start BundleThank you for joining us on this enlightening journey. Remember, your own spiritual freedom is a powerful catalyst for personal and collective transformation.
Welcome to the Cups of Consciousness podcast with your host Aleya Dao. In this episode, we're joined by Winslow Vail, a practitioner of the Seven Cups of Consciousness modality, specializing in working with children and teens. Winslow shares her journey into this transformative work and offers insights into how these tools can empower young individuals to navigate life's challenges.Summary of Main Topics:Winslow's journey into working with the Seven Cups of Consciousness at a young age.The importance of cultivating inner qualities like safety, self-worth, and emotional awareness in children and teens.The role of "Fairy Mail" in supporting and empowering kids.The significance of validating emotions in the healing process.How discovering one's inner qualities creates boundaries and clarity.The long-term benefits of teaching kids these tools for life.Discussion Breakdown:1. Introduction to Winslow VailA brief introduction of Winslow Vail and her work.Winslow's personal journey into the Seven Cups of Consciousness at a young age.Her mission to empower children and teens.2. Cultivating Inner Qualities in ChildrenHow Winslow helps children and teens discover inner qualities like safety, self-worth, and connection.Using imaginative techniques to create inner safe spaces.The energetic shifts that occur when children connect with these inner qualities.3. The Significance of Validating Emotions The importance of validating emotions in the healing process.Affect labeling and the power of using "you" statements to validate feelings.How validating emotions builds emotional awareness and a sense of being heard.4. Supporting Empathic and Sensitive ChildrenExploring the sensitivity and empathic nature of many children and teens.How inner qualities create boundaries and protection for sensitive individuals.The power of knowing your energetic baseline and discerning what belongs to you and what doesn't.5. Teaching Kids Tools for Life The long-term benefits of teaching kids these tools.How discovering inner qualities empowers children to make choices aligned with their values.The practice of finding safety within and connecting with one's energetic self.6. Fairy Mail and Empowering KidsWinslow's "Fairy Mail" offering and its connection to her work with children.Using Fairy Mail to remind kids of their inner light and magic.How Fairy Mail supports children in understanding their inner qualities.7. Conclusion and How to Connect with Winslow Wrapping up the episode and the empowering work that Winslow does.How listeners can find and connect with Winslow Vail for sessions, including Fairy Mail.Closing Remarks:In this episode, we explored the empowering journey of Winslow Vail, a practitioner of the Seven Cups of Consciousness modality, as she works with children and teens to help them discover their inner qualities and navigate life's challenges. Winslow's gentle and empowering approach fosters emotional awareness, self-worth, and inner strength in young individuals. Resources Mentioned:Enjoy a FREE month of daily meditationsJoin a MasterclassBook a Session with Winslow
In this episode, Aleya and guest Jenna Wilson delve into the depths of navigating profound loss and rediscovering connection through the Seven Cups of Consciousness framework. Jenna shares her personal journey of losing her husband in a tragic accident and the transformative process she went through to reestablish a strong inner connection while parenting her son. Listen as they discuss the power of maintaining the thread of connection with the spirit realm, finding meaning in loss, and embracing a fearless approach to life.Main Topics Discussed:Introduction to Jenna WilsonJenna's background and how she discovered the Seven Cups of ConsciousnessThe role of spiritual growth in her journey to meet her partnerProfound Loss and ReinventionJenna's unexpected loss of her husband and the resulting transformationThe challenge of transitioning to a single parent and the emotional layers involvedMaintaining the Thread of ConnectionHow Jenna's experiences created a profound connection to the spirit realmThe concept of remembering and forgetting as a mechanism for cultivating connectionFinding Meaning and FulfillmentEmbracing the growth mindset in the face of loss and adversityConnecting with nature and experiencing wonder through everyday activitiesThe Seven Cups of ConsciousnessExploring the vertical connection and infinite resources available to usBalancing self-fulfillment and surrender to a higher powerFearlessness and Divine LoveCultivating fearlessness and letting go of the fear of deathRecognizing the temporary nature of the three-dimensional existenceConnecting with Jenna WilsonHow to work with Jenna as a Master PractitionerBooking breakthrough sessions and individual sessions with JennaKey Takeaways and Insights:Profound loss can lead to transformative growth and a stronger connection to the spirit realm.Maintaining the thread of connection with the spiritual side helps navigate grief and provides profound insights.Embracing the growth mindset and finding meaning in challenges can lead to profound transformation and healing.Resources:Jenna Wilson's Practitioner ProfileBook a Breakthrough Session with JennaSeven Cups of Consciousness BookTo embark on a journey of rediscovering connection, healing, and embracing profound transformation, book a session with Jenna Wilson through the provided link. Jenna's wisdom and experiences will guide you toward a fearless and connected approach to life.
John shares his journey with grief and how celebrity photoshop nude fakes have given him solace. He'll discuss how he's been able to cope with writer's block since his mother's death, and how he's hoping to take his hobby to the next level. Tune in for an intimate look into his healing process, and come out with a newfound perspective on grief.Host Brianne Davis provides helpful advice, poignant stories, and plenty of laughter. Join John on this emotional, heartfelt journey to find healing and hope on Secret Life._____If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction, depression, trauma, sexual abuse or feeling overwhelmed, we've compiled a list of resources at secretlifepodcast.com.______To share your secret and be a guest on the show email secretlifepodcast@icloud.com_____SECRET LIFE'S TOPICS INCLUDE:addiction recovery, mental health, alcoholism, drug addiction, sex addiction, love addiction, OCD, ADHD, dyslexia, eating disorders, debt & money issues, anorexia, depression, shoplifting, molestation, sexual assault, trauma, relationships, self-love, friendships, community, secrets, self-care, courage, freedom, and happiness._____Create and Host Your Podcast with the same host we use - RedCircle_____Get your copy of SECRET LIFE OF A HOLLYWOOD SEX & LOVE ADDICT -- Secret Life Novel or on Amazon______HOW CAN I SUPPORT THE SHOW?Tell Your Friends & Share Online!Follow, Rate & Review: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyFollow & Listen iHeart | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Amazon | PandoraSpread the word via social mediaInstagramTwitterFacebook#SecretLifePodcastDonate - You can also support the show with a one-time or monthly donation via PayPal (make payment to secretlifepodcast@icloud.com) or at our WEBSITE.Connect with Brianne Davis-Gantt (@thebriannedavis)Official WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterConnect with Mark Gantt (@markgantt)Main WebsiteDirecting WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTranscript[0:00:00] John: My favorite actress, for example, she'll never, like, do like, nude scenes or anything like that, so I kind of look at the fakes. This is kind of fantasy. [0:00:19] Brianne Davis: Welcome to the Secret Life Podcast.[0:00:22] Brianne Davis: Tell me your secret, I'll tell you mine.[0:00:30] Brianne Davis: Sometimes you have to go through the darkness to reach the light. That's what I did. After twelve years of recovery in sex and love addiction, I finally found my soulmate myself. Please join me in my novel, secret Life of a Hollywood sex and love Addict. A four time bestseller on Amazon. It's a brutal, honest, raw, gnarly ride, but hilarious at the same time. Check it out now on Amazon.[0:01:01] Brianne Davis: Welcome to Secret Live Podcast. I'm Brianne. Davis-Gantt. Today, I'm pulling back the curtains of all kinds of human secrets. We'll hear about what people are hiding from themselves or others. You know, those deep, dark secrets you probably want to take to your grave. Or those lighter, funnier secrets that are just plain embarrassing. Really the how, what, one way, or live at all. Today. My guest is John. Now, John, I have a question for you. What is your secret?[0:01:27] John: So my secret is I collect celebrity photoshop, nude, fakes.[0:01:32] Brianne Davis: How long have you been doing that?[0:01:34] John: Since 2000.[0:01:36] Brianne Davis: 2000, okay, so dive in. What made you start doing that? Did you create them yourself? Like, take me back when that all started. Was something going on?[0:01:48] John: No, I didn't create any at that time. Basically what had happened is I was watching a new TV show that had just come out, I think, andromeda andromeda yeah, it's like a side fiction TV show.[0:02:03] John: Yeah.[0:02:04] John: I liked one of the actresses and so I pretty much went to Google, looked for her nude, and stumbled across the fake. And that was the first fake I ever found of her.[0:02:16] Brianne Davis: Okay.[0:02:17] Brianne Davis: Did you buy it or do you.[0:02:18] Brianne Davis: Just take it from is it free? How does that work?[0:02:22] John: Free? I just found it on Google image search.[0:02:26] Brianne Davis: Okay.[0:02:27] John: And pretty much like, just copied the image to my computer at the time was really old.[0:02:36] Brianne Davis: What do you think it is about the fake? Because there are a lot of celebrity nudes that are real, but you only like the fake ones.[0:02:44] John: No, it's more back then, she had never done that. Okay, so it's more of a fantasy thing.[0:02:57] Brianne Davis: Yes. So you've been doing that for almost 23 years.[0:03:02] John: Yeah, it's slowed down quite a bit. I don't collect as much anymore. Basically, if I see one I like, I just download it and stick it with the rest of them.[0:03:15] Brianne Davis: So how many do you think you have that's embarrassing? Well, that's why we are here. This is a show where we get to say all those embarrassing things. I have been there. I have said very many embarrassing things.[0:03:29] John: So I have about last count, over 15,000.[0:03:34] Brianne Davis: 15,000?[0:03:36] John: Yeah. Over.[0:03:37] John: Wow.[0:03:38] Brianne Davis: Over. Oh, my God. What do you do with them? They just sit there. Do you go through them? Do you, like, celebrate that? Like, what do you do with them?[0:03:47] John: Sometimes I just look at them and admire the work that went into them. Because some of them you can really tell because some people who make them just do a crappy don't put an effort into it.[0:04:04] John: Yeah.[0:04:05] Brianne Davis: So you almost see them as artwork.[0:04:07] John: Yeah.[0:04:08] Brianne Davis: And then do you find someone you like or you don't know, and then you go watch all their movies or their TV shows?[0:04:14] John: Sometimes. And there are some that I found and liked and then later just hated them. Because see, I think I have an OCD thing, and I see one minor detail that's off, and it bugs me.[0:04:36] Brianne Davis: That's all you focus on.[0:04:37] John: Yeah.[0:04:38] Brianne Davis: Got it. So if it's a bad art, if it's bad, do you keep that or do you throw that away or you still keep it?[0:04:46] John: I keep it. I guess there's some that are just not great that I keep. I think keeping them is nostalgia's sake.[0:04:54] John: Got it.[0:04:55] Brianne Davis: So it's almost like somebody collecting baseball cards or something. It sounds like there's this compulsion to it a bit.[0:05:04] John: Yeah. In the last couple of years, I've kind of started semi getting out of it.[0:05:11] Brianne Davis: Okay. What does that mean?[0:05:15] John: I used to look for new ones pretty much every day. Nowadays I look maybe every couple of weeks.[0:05:26] Brianne Davis: Oh. So what's been going on where you've decreased the searching for them in your life?[0:05:33] John: Maybe as I get older, I just don't enjoy them as much.[0:05:36] Brianne Davis: Does anybody in your life know about them?[0:05:40] John: Three people.[0:05:41] Brianne Davis: Three people? Who are those three people?[0:05:43] John: Two were by choice, and one was not by choice.[0:05:46] Brianne Davis: Oh, so you got caught?[0:05:48] John: Yeah. So basically the one who caught me was one of my female cousins.[0:05:55] Brianne Davis: Oh, no. So you went on your computer and and saw them?[0:05:58] John: I had collected some early this was back in high school, and I had collected some mended day at school. And I brought them home, loaded them on the computer, and forgot to close the images out. She came up to visit, came up to my room and walked in, and I turned around to something else, and all I heard was, what's this?[0:06:24] Brianne Davis: Oh, my God. Did your stomach drop?[0:06:27] John: That's one way of putting it in.[0:06:30] Brianne Davis: Okay. What happened?[0:06:31] John: We're like sheer panic.[0:06:33] John: Yeah.[0:06:34] John: And it's like, adjoked by folks.[0:06:37] Brianne Davis: How old were you at the time?[0:06:39] John: Between 16 and 18. And she never did she pretty much.[0:06:46] Brianne Davis: Just kept that secret?[0:06:48] John: Yeah. She pretty much said, this is normal. Looking at this kind of stuff is normal, and sat down and just looked through them. And she, like, recognized some of the celebrities. The other two were by choice. This is what I've been doing.[0:07:08] Brianne Davis: Who were they?[0:07:09] John: Just good friends.[0:07:10] Brianne Davis: Okay. And what they say?[0:07:12] John: Pretty much same thing. Like that kind of stuff is normal.[0:07:15] John: Yeah.[0:07:15] Brianne Davis: Looking at porno images and all that is completely normal. But the difference between yours is that they're fake and you know they're fake. So what about it? Do you like that aspect of it that I'm curious about, that you know they're not real, but you still like them.[0:07:31] John: Well, I guess the closest fantasy, because some celebrities will never do, like, nude scenes or pose nude for magazines. Like, my favorite actress, for example. One of my favorite actresses is named Danielle Panabaker. She'll never do, like, nude scenes or anything like that, so I kind of look at the fakes. This is kind of fantasy.[0:08:02] Brianne Davis: Yeah, it's complete fantasy. And do you think with looking at those, that it keeps you distant from having a relationship in real life or no.[0:08:14] John: You mean like a girlfriend or yeah, not really. I kind of don't have much interest in a girlfriend at this point.[0:08:25] Brianne Davis: Oh, really? Have you ever had a girlfriend?[0:08:27] John: No, I've just never had the interest.[0:08:31] Brianne Davis: Okay, here's my question for you. When did you start looking at pornographic images? At what age do you think?[0:08:39] John: REM high school days.[0:08:41] Brianne Davis: High school?[0:08:44] John: I think the first one was Playboy.[0:08:46] Brianne Davis: So when we look at those images a lot and I've done a lot of work around this, it desensitizes our own sexuality, because then the fantasy is more it becomes everything instead of the reality. The reality of a person being with another person or a woman doesn't match the fantasy. Do you think that's true?[0:09:10] John: I guess it depends. Now, with fakes, usually people get aroused by this stuff. I don't.[0:09:21] Brianne Davis: You don't? No, not at all.[0:09:24] John: Well, I mean, back when I first started collecting, maybe. No.[0:09:29] Brianne Davis: So interesting. Not at all. So when you look at it and it's just like, oh, that's a great fake, they did a good job with taking her face and putting it on. That's what you look at mostly than the nude.[0:09:43] John: Yeah, pretty much. Like, a few years ago, I used to use fakes as wallpapers on, like, my tablet.[0:09:50] Brianne Davis: Yeah.[0:09:51] John: But now I don't do that much anymore.[0:09:54] Brianne Davis: Okay.[0:09:55] John: Mostly because I go out in public a lot now.[0:09:58] Brianne Davis: So you're getting out of the house?[0:10:00] John: Yeah.[0:10:01] Brianne Davis: That's probably why you've been doing less, do you believe? Because you said it's been, like, less used to do it every day and now you're doing it weekly.[0:10:10] John: Yeah, it's actually possible. I have a few friends I hang out with, and so that kind of helps.[0:10:18] Brianne Davis: It does help. It does help. I believe when we are stuck with these images, especially when they are fantasy, when we deny ourselves that authentic connection with other human beings, we miss out. And the moment you open yourself up to that and you're getting out of the computer screen with these images and with actual friends, that's what is a real connection.[0:10:41] John: And I think I started heavily collecting quite a few years ago because of grief?[0:10:48] John: Yeah.[0:10:49] Brianne Davis: What were you going through?[0:10:50] John: My mom died from cancer about 1011 years ago, and that's about when I started heavily collecting.[0:10:59] John: Yeah.[0:10:59] Brianne Davis: That's where you found comfort, right?[0:11:01] John: Yeah.[0:11:02] Brianne Davis: Not feeling alone. A huge loss.[0:11:05] John: Yeah. And I read this article online about how one guy got into fakes and it completely destroyed his life.[0:11:15] John: Yeah.[0:11:16] Brianne Davis: What did he say in the article? Why it destroyed his life.[0:11:19] John: He decided to start looking at fakes at his place of employment. I can safely say I've never done.[0:11:31] Brianne Davis: You haven't done that?[0:11:32] John: No. But the article also did the flip side where it actually saved somebody's life because I guess, like me, they lost their mother.[0:11:42] John: Yeah.[0:11:43] John: And they were thinking about ending stuff, so I guess that saved them.[0:11:49] Brianne Davis: Well, it did, because we reach for those outside things that we feel connected to, and it doesn't feel safe with another human being, especially if you lost somebody so important to you so they can give you that outlet of connection.[0:12:02] John: Yeah, I can agree with that.[0:12:04] Brianne Davis: Have you been doing work on the loss and the trauma of it with your mom?[0:12:09] John: Yeah, I had a therapist for a while. I think I'm kind of there now. Not easy. Never really all that easy.[0:12:19] Brianne Davis: No, grief is never easy. We run from grief. But are you finally feeling like you've felt it and moving through it?[0:12:27] John: Yeah, I think so. I've also got friends I talked to about it, too.[0:12:32] Brianne Davis: Oh, good.[0:12:34] John: One of my friends went through the same thing, actually.[0:12:38] Brianne Davis: Well, that always helps when I'm going through a hard time to find a group of people that have been through similar situations and they have them online. All over online as well. Grief and loss groups.[0:12:50] John: Yeah. I found this app, actually, called Seven Cups. Kind of like a sort of therapy app where you can go and talk to people.[0:12:59] John: Yeah.[0:13:00] John: And it's kind of helped me a bit.[0:13:02] Brianne Davis: Good.[0:13:03] John: Now, I have to admit, back when this all happened, I did used to make them.[0:13:09] Brianne Davis: You did used to make them for a short period. And what did that feel like when you were actually making the fake nude photos of celebrities?[0:13:18] John: That's hard to describe. Proud that I made one that looked decent, actually, because I still have one I made that is still my favorite.[0:13:29] Brianne Davis: What is it? Who is it?[0:13:31] John: Her name is Cody Depblo from the TV show NCIS. And it was like a lingerie style fake, not even nude. And that's still my favorite one I've made.[0:13:44] Brianne Davis: I know her. She's very nice. But here's the thing. I did want to ask you this, and I know probably our listeners are wondering, do you ever think of the actual person you're doing the nude of? Like, when you're cutting out their face or you're seeing their face and you know that's not them? Do you ever actually think of that.[0:14:06] John: Person in what way?[0:14:08] Brianne Davis: I don't know. If they choose not to be nude and then someone puts their face on a new body, have you ever thought about how that could make them feel?[0:14:16] John: Yeah, that's kind of why I stopped.[0:14:19] Brianne Davis: Oh, tell me about it. So you had that thought. What was the feelings that came up?[0:14:23] John: Pretty much just yeah, maybe they don't want this. Yeah, let's not do this.[0:14:28] John: Yeah.[0:14:29] Brianne Davis: That they're a human being as well.[0:14:31] John: Yeah, pretty much that.[0:14:32] John: Yeah.[0:14:33] Brianne Davis: And do you think that was one of the reasons about hanging out with friends more, getting out into the world and then that realization that they're humans as well?[0:14:41] John: Yeah, quite a bit, actually. And I haven't made one in seven, nine years.[0:14:49] Brianne Davis: Well, it seems like you're kind of an artist, too. Have you ever thought of trying to do something even different with your art because you enjoy art?[0:14:57] John: It seems like I kind of have. I've started not officially, not like paid stuff, just editing images into wallpapers and just like posting it to a deviant arc page.[0:15:14] Brianne Davis: I think you'd be great at it. There's something in it that inspires you, and I think it takes dedication and you have that. I don't know.[0:15:23] John: Yeah, I used to have something that was like that, but I used to write quite a bit.[0:15:28] Brianne Davis: Maybe it's time to pick it back up.[0:15:30] John: The issue is, ever since my mother died, I've had writer's block.[0:15:35] Brianne Davis: I know. And believe me, I know, writer's block and all that and trauma and all that, but it's like maybe you reaching out to me and wanting to come on and share the secret isn't a way for you to step through it now.[0:15:49] John: Yeah, that could be a good way of looking at it. And I've started dabbling with writing a bit more.[0:15:56] John: Good.[0:16:00] Brianne Davis: Well, I'm so grateful you came on. I'm so grateful to have this conversation. I never expected to have this conversation. It's been beautiful and I understanding so much. And thank you for reaching out to me.[0:16:14] John: Yeah, no problem.[0:16:15] Brianne Davis: And if you want to be on the show, please email me at secretlifepodcast@icloud.com. Until next time.[0:16:27] Brianne Davis: Thanks again for listening to the show. Please subscribe rate share or send me a note at secretlifepodcast.com. And if you like to check out my book, head over to secretlifenovel.com or Amazon to pick up a copy for yourself or someone you love. Thanks again.[0:16:44] Brianne Davis: See you soon.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Join Winslow Vail for a Spiritual Spotlight Series interview. Winslow Vail is a Seven Cups of Consciousness practitioner on aleyadao.com. She coaches children on how to connect with their essence and magic so that they feel confident, connected, and calm in any situation. She also coaches parents on how to restore their joy so that they are able to live a vibrant life while holding a safe space for their child to grow. Winslow holds a B.A. from Middlebury College, Vermont in International Studies and Education and has worked extensively with children and youth in the US, Dominican Republic, Mexico, and India. She has trained for four years with Doug Noll in Emotional Competency and Affect Labeling and has worked and studied energetic balancing with Aleya Dao for 15 years. In addition to energetic coaching, Winslow runs a fairy mail business with delivery to your doorstep. The letters are gentle and positive and encourage self-worth, creativity, imagination, compassion, and play. She believes the more we witness the magical realms, the more their beauty, magic, and joy are reflected in our daily lives through the natural world. To connect with Winslow please go to her website and access Fairy Mail and Free Energetic Coaching via her website www.winslowvail.com Other practitioners' that are mentioned in the interview: Doug Noll's website with links to his courses and book https://dougnoll.com/ Aleya's https://www.aleyadao.com/
On this week's episode, we're talking about how technology and social media impact our mental health, and has led to a mental health crisis that some have called “the next global pandemic.” From the algorithms that decide what we see to the marketing tricks designed to keep us constantly engaged, we explore how our assumptions about work have led to a feedback loop that keeps us feeling worse about ourselves for longer. But never fear! At the Tech Humanist Show, we're about finding solutions and staying optimistic, and I spoke with some of the brightest minds who are working on these problems. Guests this week include Kaitlin Ugolik Phillips, John C. Havens, Rahaf Harfoush, Emma Bedor Hiland, and David Ryan Polgar. The Tech Humanist Show is a multi-media-format program exploring how data and technology shape the human experience. Hosted by Kate O'Neill. To watch full interviews with past and future guests, or for updates on what Kate O'Neill is doing next, subscribe to The Tech Humanist Show hosted by Kate O'Neill channel on YouTube. Full Transcript: Kate: Hello humans! Today we look at a global crisis that's affecting us all on a near-daily basis… No, not that one. I'm talking about the other crisis—the one getting a lot less media attention: the Global Mental Health Crisis. In December, Gallup published an article with the headline, “The Next Global Pandemic: Mental Health.” A cursory Google search of the words “mental health crisis” pulls up dozens of articles published just within the past few days and weeks. Children and teenagers are being hospitalized for mental health crises at higher rates than ever. And as with most topics, there is a tech angle: we'll explore the role technology is playing in creating this crisis, and what we might be able to do about it. Let's start with social media. For a lot of us, social media is a place where we keep up with our friends and family, get our news, and keep people updated on what we're doing with our lives. Some of us have even curated feeds specifically with positivity and encouragement to help combat what we already know are the negative effects of being on social media too long. There's a downside to this, though, which I spoke about with Kaitlin Ugolik Phillips, the author of The Future of Feeling: Building Empathy in a Tech-Obsessed World. Kaitlin: I wrote about this a little bit in an article about mental health culture on places like Instagram and Pintrest where you have these pretty images that have nice sayings and sort of the commodification of things like anxiety and depression and it's cool to be not okay, but then you're comparing your ‘not-okay'ness to other people's. Kate: We've even managed to turn ‘being not okay' into a competition, which means we're taking our attempts to be healthy and poisoning them with feelings of inferiority and unworthiness, turning our solution back into the problem it was trying to solve. One of the other issues on social media is the tendency for all of us to engage in conversations–or perhaps ‘arguments' is a better word–with strangers that linger with us, sometimes for a full day or days at a time. Kaitlin explains one way she was able to deal with those situations. Kaitlin: Being more in touch with what our boundaries actually are and what we're comfortable and capable of talking about and how… I think that's a good place to start for empathy for others. A lot of times, when I've found myself in these kind of quagmire conversations (which I don't do so much anymore but definitely have in the past), I realized that I was anxious about something, or I was being triggered by what this person is saying. That's about me. I mean, that's a pretty common thing in pscyhology and just in general—when someone is trolling you or being a bully, it's usually about then. If we get better at empathizing with ourselves, or just setting better boundaries, we're going to wade into these situations less. I mean, that's a big ask. For Millennials, and Gen Z, Gen X, and anyone trying to survive right now on the Internet. Kate: But social media doesn't make it easy. And the COVID pandemic only exacerbated the issues already prevalent within the platforms. Part of the problem is that social media wasn't designed to make us happy, it was designed to make money. John C. Havens, the Executive Director of the IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems, elaborates on this idea. John: Often times, the value is framed in exponential growth, right? Not just profit. Exponential Growth is an ideology that's not just about getting some profit or speed, it's about doing this. But when you maximize any one thing, other things by definition take less of a focus. And especially with humans, that can be things like mental health. This is not bad or evil, but it is a decision. And in this case it's a key performance indicator decision, the priority is to get something to market, versus, how can we get something to market focused on well-being? How can we make innovation about mental health? Kate: The upside is that our time indoors led some people to more quickly realize the issues with technology and its effects on us. Early in the pandemic, I spoke with Rahaf Harfoush — a Strategist, Digital Anthropologist, and Best-Selling Author who focuses on the intersections between emerging technology, innovation, and digital culture — about what she learned about our relationship to technology during that time. Rahaf: For me I think it just amplified a lot of the issues with the way we were using tech before. I noticed in my social networks and friend groups, people were home more, so what can we do but turn to our online, to this never-ending content and distraction and connections. And in the first couple weeks, everyone was about the Zoom everything, and then there was a Zoom burnout… for me, there's a couple big issues at play. The first is that we have more bandwidth because we're at home, so we're consuming more information. A lot of these platforms leverage this addictive constant-refresh, breaking-news cycle, and with something as complex and nuanced as COVID, a lot of us were glued to our screens refreshing refreshing refreshing… that was not the best thing I could have done for my mental well being or anxiety. At one point I was like, “i need to step away!” because I was just addicted to the news of instead of increasing knowledge. And the other thing is that for many people, the forced pause made us realize that we use productivity as a coping mechanism, and what does it mean that we have more time? A lot of people started trying to make their personal time as productive as their professional time—pushing themselves to pick up 10 new hobbies and learn 10 new languages and take 10 new classes! One or two of those things is great, but I really saw people loading up. That was a good indication to me of our lack of comfort with not doing anything. I noticed I was guilting myself for not writing and not learning and then I was like, you know what? we're undergoing this immensely traumatic, super-stressful thing… it's okay to not do anything, like that's fine. Kate: If you're anything like me, that's a lot easier said than done. Even if you've mostly resumed your life as normal, you're probably still in the habit of working all day, and then filling your free time with more work, hobbies, or time on social media. I asked Rahaf what someone trapped in this cycle could do about it. Rahaf: Your brain needs at least a week to just unwind from the stress of work. If you're just constantly on planes and in deliverables and client stuff… you're never going to take the time to imagine new opportunities for yourself. The trick is we have to balance periods of actually producing the thing with periods of intangible creativity. A lot of the thinking you can't see—in our culture, we don't like things that we can't see. But how many of us have gone for a walk about got that idea, or were daydreaming and got that idea? So creatives, we need that downtime. And by the way, downtime isn't taking a coffee break and being on social media. Downtime is really downtime. Daydreaming, just letting your brain go. Which is why we need a different framework, because for a writer or strategist, like you, you spend so much time thinking about things… but to think about things, you need the time to think about them!” Kate: Most of us don't have the luxury to just shut off our Internet usage entirely. If you're someone, like most of us, who needs technology to get by. , how do we find that balance? And why is it so difficult? Rahaf: I think it's because we've shamed ourselves into thinking if we're not doing stuff, it's a waste. And that's the problem, the problem is intentional recovery, prioritizing and choosing rest, that's really hard for us, because we constantly hear these stories of CEOs and celebrities, and Elon Musk sleeping on the floor of his factory, and Tim Cooke waking up at 4:30 in the morning, and we think, I can't take a nap, I can't watch a movie, I can't go for a walk, because then I'm not really committed to being successful! And that's the most toxic belief system we've incorporated into our society today, especially for creatives. The breakthrough that I had was that it's not actually about systems or organizations, it's about us as people. We are our hardest taskmasters, we will push ourselves to the limit, even when other people tell us to take a break. If we're gonna move to a more humane productivity mindset, we have to have some uncomfortable conversations about the role of work in our lives, the link between our identity and our jobs and our self-worth, our need for validation with social media and professional recognition, our egos… all of these things battle it out, which is why I can't just come on here and be like, “okay guys, take a break here, do this…” we're not going to do it! We really have to talk about, ‘growing up, what did your parents teach you about work ethic?' how is that related to how you see yourself? Who are the people that you admire? And then there are statements you can ask yourself, like “if you work hard, anything is possible!” All these things, you can start testing your relationship with work, and you start to see that we have built a relationship with work psychologically where we feel like if we don't work hard enough, we're not deserving. And not only do we have to work hard, we have to suffer! We have to pull all-nighters! Think of the words we use, ‘hustle' and ‘grind'… these horrible verbs! The reason that's important to dig into is that our views about our work become assumptions that we don't question. We don't ever stop and say, ‘does this belief actually allow me to produce my best possible work, or is it just pushing me to a point where I'm exhausted and burnt out? The second thing is, a lot of the stories we've been told about success aren't true. As a super-quick example, if there's an equation for success, most people think it's “hard work = success.” But in reality, while hard work is important, it's not the only variable. Where you're born, your luck, your gender, your race… all of these things are little variables that add into the equation. So what I don't like about “hard work = success,” it's that the flip side of that tells people, “if you're not successful, it's because you aren't working hard enough.” And part of the awakening is understanding that there are other factors at play here, and we're all working pretty hard! We don't need more things telling us that we're not enough and we're not worthy. Rahaf: When I had my own burnout, I knew better but didn't do better. That was really frustrating to me, it's like, I have the knowledge, why could I not put the knowledge to practice? And then I realized, all these belief systems and stories are embedded in every IG meme and every algorithm that asks you to refresh every 10 seconds, and every notification that interrupts your time, and the design of these tools to socially shame people for not responding fast enough. With Whatsapp for example, the blue checkmark that lets you know if someone has seen your message. What is that if not social pressure to respond? We've also shaped technology to amplify the social norms that if you're ‘left on read,' that's a breach of etiquette. Kate: We, as a culture, believe things about success that aren't true. Then, we program those beliefs into our technology, and that technology ramps up and exacerbates the speed at which we're exposed to those flawed ideas. It creates a downward spiral for the user — or, the person using these platforms — to believe these untrue truths more deeply, broadening the disconnect between our ideal selves and reality. And yet, despite these outside forces at play, there is an urge to place responsibility on the user, to say that each of us is solely responsible for our own mental health. Emma Bedor Hiland — the author of Therapy Tech: The Digital Transformation of Mental Healthcare — calls this “Responsibilization” Emma: I draw from the work of Michelle Foucault who writes about neo-liberalism too. So the way I use it in the book is to say that there is an emphasis when we talk about neo-liberalism upon taking responsibility for yourself, anything that could be presumably in your control. And in this day and age, we're seeing mental health, one's own mental health, being framed as something we can take responsibility for. So in tandem with this rollback of what would ideally be large-scale support mechanisms, local mental health facilities to help people in need, we're seeing an increasing emphasis upon these ideas like ‘use the technology that you can get for free or low cost to help yourselves.' But at the same time, those technologies literally don't speak to or reflect an imagined user who we know in this country need interventions most badly. Kate: Thankfully, we live in a world where once a problem has been identified, some enterprising people set out to design a potential solution. Some of those solutions have been built into our technology, with ‘screen time tracking' designed for us to think twice about whether we should spend more time on our phones, and Netflix's “are you still watching?” feature that adds a little friction into the process of consuming content. When it comes to mental health specifically, there is a growing Telemental Healthcare industry, including online services such as BetterHelp, Cerebral, or Calmerry. These, however, may not be the solutions we want them to be. Emma: “A lot of my research, it's so interesting looking back at it now, my interviews with people who provide tele-mental health were conducted prior to the pandemic. It was really challenging at that time to find people who were advocates and supporters of screen-based mental health services, they told me that their peers sort of derided them for that because of this assumption that when care is screen-based, it is diluted in fundamental ways that impact the therapeutic experience. Which is understandable, because communication is not just about words or tone or what we can see on a screen, there's so much more to it. But when interactions are confined to a screen, you do lose communicative information. One of the things I've grappled with is I don't want it to seem like I don't think telemental health is an important asset. One of my critiques is that a lot of the times in our discussions, we assume people have access to the requisite technologies and access to infrastructure that makes telemental healthcare possible in the first place. Like having smart devices, even just Smartphones, if not a laptop or home computer station, as well as reliable access to an internet connection, in a place where they could interface with a mental healthcare provider. So a lot of the discourse is not about thinking about those people whatsoever, who due to the digital divide or technology gap, even using technology couldn't interface with a healthcare provider. Some of my other concerns are related to the ways our increased emphasis and desire to have people providing screen-based care also are actually transforming people who provide that care, like psychiatrists, psychologists, etc, into members of the digital gig economy, who have to divide up their time in increasingly burdensome ways, and work in ways where their employment tends to be increasingly tenuous. Relatedly, I am also worried about platforms. I know people are becoming more familiar with the idea that these places exist that they can go to on their laptops or wherever, assuming they have that technology, and be connected to service providers, but as we've seen with Crisis Text Line, there are a lot of reasons to be concerned about those platforms which become hubs of collecting and aggregating and potentially sharing user data. So while I think telemental healthcare services are important, I'd like to see dedication of resources not just to technologically facilitated care, but using that care to direct people to in-person care as well. We know due to the COVID Pandemic, we saw so many people offering services that were solely screen-based, and for good reason. A lot of clinics that provided healthcare for people without insurance or who are living, considered in poverty, relied upon in-person clinic services, and haven't been able to get them due to their shuttering due to the pandemic. So I worry about the people who we don't talk about as much as I worry about the negative consequences and affects of mental healthcare's technologization Kate: So while some people's access to mental healthcare has increased with technology, many of the people who need it most have even less access to help. On top of that, the business model of these platforms makes it so that healthcare professionals have to work harder for longer in order to make their living. On top of all this, as a means of sustaining the companies themselves, they sometimes turn to sharing user data, which is a major concern for myriad reasons, one of which is people who use that data to create predictive algorithms for mental health. Next, Emma elaborates on this concept. Emma: People have been trying this for a number of years; aggregating people's public social media posts and trying to make predictive algorithms to diagnose them with things like ADHD, depression, anxiety… I'm still unsure how I feel about trying to make predictive algorithms in any way that try to make predictions in any way about when people are likely to harm themselves or others, simply because of how easy it is to use that type of software for things like predictive policing. I write in the book as well that people want to harness internet data and what people do on social media to try to stop people from violent behavior before it starts, so it's very much a slippery slope, and that's why I find data sharing in the realm of mental health so difficult to critique, because of course I want to help people, but I'm also concerned about privacy. Kate: For those saying, “but what about the free services? Things like Crisis Text Line or Trevor Project?” Emma: Crisis Text Line, when it comes into fruition in 2013 and it says, “we can meet people where they are by allowing them to communicate via text when they're experiencing crises”… I think that's a really laudable thing that was done, and that people thought it was an intervention that could save lives, and based on research from external and internal researchers, we know that is the case. But for people who might not be aware, Crisis Text Line doesn't put people in contact with professional mental healthcare workers, instead it's often people who have no background or training in mental healthcare services, and instead go through training and serve as volunteers to help people in dire moments need and crisis. In Therapy Tech I also describe how I perceive that as a form of exploitative labor, because although in the past there were conversations about whether to provide financial compensation for volunteers, they ultimately decided that by emphasizing the altruistic benefits of volunteering, that sort of payment wasn't necessary. And then I compare that to Facebook's problematic compensation of its content moderators, and the fact that those moderators filed a lawsuit against Facebook—although it hasn't been disclosed what the settlement was, at least there's some acknowledgement that they experienced harm as a result of their work, even if it wasn't volunteering. So I do take some issue with Crisis Text Line and then, in relation to neo-liberalism and responsibilization, again I feel that CTL is not the ultimate solution to the mental healthcare crisis in this country, or internationally, and CTL has created international partners and affiliates. I underwent training for a separate entity called Seven Cups of Tea which is both a smartphone app as well as an internet-accessible platform on a computer. And Seven Cups of Tea's training, compared to what I know CTL volunteers have to go through, is incredibly short and I would characterize as unhelpful and inadequate. For me it took 10 minutes, and I can't imagine it would take anyone more than a half hour. So the types of things I learned were how to reflect user statements back to them, how to listen empathetically but also not provide any advice or tell them what to do, because you never know who's on the other end! At the time I conducted the research, I started to volunteer on the platform. A lot of the messages I got were not from people who were experiencing mental distress necessarily, but from people who just wanted to chat or abuse the platform. But even though I only had a few experiences with people who I felt were genuinely experiencing mental distress, I still found those experiences to be really difficult for me. That could be just because of who I am as a person, but one of the things I've realized or feel and believe, is that my volunteering on the platform was part of a larger-scale initiative of 7CoT to try to differentiate between who would pay for services after I suggested to them because of my perception of them experiencing mental distress, and those whose needs could be fulfilled by just being mean to me, or having their emotions reflected back to them through superficial messaging. I very rarely felt that I was able to help people in need, and therefore I feel worse about myself for not being able to help as though it's somehow my fault, related to this idea of individual responsibilization. Me with my no knowledge, or maybe slightly more than some other volunteers, feeling like I couldn't help them. As though I'm supposed to be able to help them. I worry about the fatalistic determinism types of rhetoric that make it seem like technology is the only way to intervene, because I truly believe that technology has a role to play, but is not the only way. Kate: Technology isn't going anywhere anytime soon. So if the products and services we've built to help us aren't quite as amazing as they purport themselves to be, is there a role for tech interventions in mental health scenarios? Emma explains one possible use-case. Emma: I think technology can help in cases where there are immediate dangers. Like if you see someone upload a status or content which says there is imminent intent to self-harm or harm another person. I think there is a warrant for intervention in that case. But we also know that there are problems associated with the fact that those cries for help (or whatever you want to call them) are technologically mediated and they happen on platforms, because everything that happens via a technology generates information / data, and then we have no control, depending on the platform being used, over what happens with that data. So I'd like to see platforms that are made for mental health purposes or interventions be held accountable in that they need to be closed-circuits. It needs to be that they all pledge not to engage in data sharing, not engage in monetization of user data even if it's not for-profit, and they need to have very clear terms of service that make very evident and easily-comprehendible to the average person who doesn't want to read 50 pages before agreeing, that they won't share data or information. Kate: Now, I do like to close my show with optimism. So first, let's go to Rahaf once again with one potential solution to the current tech issues plaguing our minds. Rahaf: To me one of the most important things that we need to tackle—and I don't know why we can't just do this immediately—we need to have the capacity on any platform that we use to turn off the algorithm. Having an algorithm choose what we see is one of the biggest threats, because think about all the information that you consume in a day, and think about how much of that was selected for you by an algorithm. We need to have an ability to go outside of the power that this little piece of code has to go out and select our own information, or hold companies accountable to produce information that is much more balanced. Kate: And that sounds like a great solution. But how do we do that? We don't control our technology, the parent companies do. It's easy to feel hopeless… unless you're my friend David Ryan Polgar, a tech ethicist and founder of All Tech Is Human, who's here to remind us that we aren't bystanders in this. I asked him what the most important question we should be asking ourselves is at this moment, and he had this to say. David: What do we want from our technology? This is not happening to us, this is us. We are part of the process. We are not just magically watching something take place, and I think we often times forget that. The best and brightest of our generation should not be focused on getting us to click on an ad, it should be focused on improving humanity. We have major societal issues, but we also have the talent and expertise to solve some of these problems. And another area that I think should be focused on a little more, we are really missing out on human touch. Frankly, I feel impacted by it. We need to hug each other. We need to shake hands as Americans. I know some people would disagree with that, but we need warmth. We need presence of somebody. If there was a way that if we ended this conversation and like, we had some type of haptic feedback, where you could like, pat me on the shoulder or something like that… everybody right now is an avatar. So I need to have something to say like, “Kate! You and I are friends, we know each other! So I want a greater connection with you than with any other video that I could watch online. You are more important than that other video.” But right now it's still very two dimensional, and I'm not feeling anything from you. And I think there's going to have to be a lot more focus on, how can I feel this conversation a little more. Because I mean listen, people are sick and tired right now, ‘not another Zoom call!' But if there was some kind of feeling behind it, then you could say, “I feel nourished!” whereas now, you can sometimes feel exhausted. We're not trying to replace humanity, what we're always trying to do is, no matter where you stand on an issue, at the end of the day, we're actually pretty basic. We want more friends, we want more love… there are actual base emotions and I think COVID has really set that in motion, to say, hey, we can disagree on a lot in life, but what we're trying to do is get more value. Be happier as humans, and be more fulfilled. Be more educated and stimulated. And technology has a major role in that, and now, it's about saying how can it be more focused on that, rather than something that is more extractive in nature? Kate: Whether we like it or not, the Internet and digital technology play a major role in our collective mental health, and most of the controls are outside of our hands. That can feel heavy, or make you want to throw in the towel. Those feelings are valid, but they aren't the end of the story. I asked David for something actionable, and this is what he had to say. David: Get more involved in the process. Part of the problem is we don't feel like we can, but we're going to have to demand that we are, and I think frankly some of this is going to come down to political involvement, to say ‘we want these conversations to be happening. We don't want something adopted and deployed before we've had a chance to ask what we actually desire.' So that's the biggest part is that everyone needs to add their voice, because these are political issues, and right now people think, ‘well, I'm not a techie!' Guess what? if you're carrying around a smartphone… Kate: All the more reason we need you! David: Right! We need everybody. Technology is much larger. Technology is society. These are actually social issues, and I think once we start applying that, then we start saying, ‘yeah, I can get involved.' And that's one of the things we need to do as a society is get plugged in and be part of the process. KO: There are a lot of factors that contribute to our overall sense of happiness as humans. And although it may sound like a cliche, some of those factors are the technologies that we use to make our lives easier and the algorithms that govern the apps we thought we were using to stay connected. But that doesn't mean things are hopeless. If we keep talking about what matters to us, and make an effort to bring back meaningful human interaction, we can influence the people building our technology so that it works for our mental health, instead of against it.
A steampunk'd fairy tale retold for troubled times. Jasmine Arch reads. #Steampunk #Fairytale Gwen C. Katz is an author, artist, and game designer who lives in Pasadena, California with her husband and a revolving door of transient animals. Her first novel, Among the Red Stars, tells the story of Russia's all-female bomber regiment known as the Night Witches. Her short fiction has appeared in venues like Glittership, Vastarien, and We're Here: The Best Queer Speculative Fiction 2020. Jasmine Arch is a narrator, writer, and poet whose brain thrives on chaos and caffeine. She lives in a rural corner of Belgium with four dogs, two elderly horses and a husband who knows better than to distract her when she's writing. Find out more about her and her work at JasmineArch.com. Leopold: Michael Allen Rose Did you know? You can find all our anthologies together here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09PFD2PCQ
Seven Cups of Tea by Gwen C. Katz. Narrated by J.S. Arquin. #fantasy #steampunk #fairytale This cup of tea is weak and bitter. It's made of boiled roots, and the taste of dirt is still there. Eliza looks dubiously into the wooden cup. She likes sugar in her tea, white sugar especially, two lumps if she's allowed it. But she senses that she will have no sugar at all for a very long time. The Prime Minister's face hovers in her mind. His face is commanding rather than handsome, light-skinned, sharp-angled, with a clockwork acuity lens fixed over the left eye. His words echo in her ears: “Little girls don't go to war. What will I do with you?” Gwen C. Katz is a writer, artist, and retired mad scientist who lives in Pasadena, California with her husband and a revolving door of transient animals. She has loved Hans Christian Andersen since she was little and thinks there ought to be more fairy tales about the power of democracy, and she was happy to have a chance to bring both together in “Seven Cups of Tea.” Find out more at gwenckatz.com or follow her on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram @gwenckatz.
Mary Shannon is an intuitive counselor who works with clients from around the world. Her ultimate goal is to help each individual see the light within themselves and to direct them back to their soul's purpose for coming to this earth. Knowing that the whole metaphysical field can sometimes seem pretty wacky and even scary, she strives to help normalize the field - to bring it out of the spooky realm and show that it is actually a practical and helpful tool. For more information or to book a reading visit her website at sevencupsmystic.com. IG: @sevencupsmystic FB: @sevencupsmystic Etsy Shop: SevenCupsMystic --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mysonandmoon-kc/support
During the Patricia Raskin Positive Living Show, Patricia interviews Aleya Dao, an author, sound healer, energetic practitioner, Doctor of Oriental Medicine in New Mexico, and a Licensed Acupuncturist in Colorado. She has been an alternative healer for over 25 years. She will discuss her book, Seven Cups of Consciousness: Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms. she will discuss her book, which highlights seven concepts that empower and assist individuals in creating the life they desire using the higher realms.
During the Patricia Raskin Positive Living Show, Patricia interviews Aleya Dao, an author, sound healer, energetic practitioner, Doctor of Oriental Medicine in New Mexico, and a Licensed Acupuncturist in Colorado. She has been an alternative healer for over 25 years. She will discuss her book, Seven Cups of Consciousness: Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms. she will discuss her book, which highlights seven concepts that empower and assist individuals in creating the life they desire using the higher realms.
Aleya is an Author, sound healer, energetic practitioner, Minister in the state of California, Doctor of Oriental Medicine in New Mexico, and a Licensed Acupuncturist in Colorado. She has been an alternative healer for 20 years. She practiced in Telluride, Colorado for 7 years before moving to Santa Barbara, California where she serves an international clientele as a spiritual guide and sound healer. http://www.aleyadao.com
In the first half Patricia interviews Aleya Dao who is an author, sound healer and Doctor of Oriental Medicine. She will discuss and present her book Seven Cups of Consciousness and the concepts for transforming and empowering your life.
In the first half Patricia interviews Aleya Dao who is an author, sound healer and Doctor of Oriental Medicine. She will discuss and present her book Seven Cups of Consciousness and the concepts for transforming and empowering your life.
When we serious tea drinkers start to broaden our knowledge of tea, we often encounter two terms that can seem mysterious or confusing: cultivar and origin. What is a tea cultivar, and why is it important? And what exactly does the origin of the tea refer to, and why should we care? To begin looking in depth at cultivar and origin, we're joined today by Austin Hodge of Seven Cups Fine Chinese Teas. Austin is a prolific tea writer and blogger in addition to being a seller, and he's also the founder and director of the International Specialty Tea Association, a non-profit focused on developing quality standards for tea. We chat with Austin about his background in tea and his views on the importance of tea standards, and then we look in detail at two of those standards, namely (you guessed it) a tea's cultivar and its origin. Austin talks with us about what "cultivar" means and how it relates to issues of biodiversity, tea production, the value and pricing of tea, a tea's authenticity and transparency in marketing. We chat about origin in terms of the specifics of the growing location of a tea, why detail is important in looking at origin, and how soil makeup, micro-climate, altitude and sunlight exposure all come into play. We also chat with Austin about the historical and cultural elements of both origin and cultivar, and how the history of a tea can impact our perception and enjoyment of it. In this connection we touch a bit on the history of China's Mengdingshan, the place where tea was first cultivated, and the teas grown there to this day. You can find many of Austin's articles and blog posts, as well as the Seven Cups online store and info on the Seven Cups shop in Tuscon, Arizona, at the Seven Cups website, sevencups.com. Austin is also a blogger at tching.com. More on the International Specialty Tea Association is at specialtyteaassociation.org. For more information on Talking Tea and updates on new episodes, visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/talkingtea. To inquire about being a guest or having your organization featured, please email us at talkingteapodcasts@gmail.com. Have something in mind you'd like to hear discussed on Talking Tea? Leave us a comment on Facebook or on our Libsyn episode page, or email us. Talking Tea is produced and hosted by Ken Cohen. You can follow Ken on Twitter @Kensvoiceken. The views and opinions expressed by guests on Talking Tea are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Talking Tea or its staff. This podcast features music from "Japanese Flowers" (https://soundcloud.com/mpgiii/japanese-flowers) by mpgiiiBEATS (https://soundcloud.com/mpgiii) available under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/). Adapted from original. Photo of Austin Hodge at Mengdingshan courtesy of Austin Hodge.
Aleya Dao, author of Seven Cups of Consciousness, will join Jean to discuss this time of energetic change and how to best support yourself in raising your frequency to take advantage of the quickening. Her website is www.aleyadao.com
Aleya Dao, author of Seven Cups of Consciousness, will join Jean to discuss this time of energetic change and how to best support yourself in raising your frequency to take advantage of the quickening. Her website is www.aleyadao.com
In her astonishing and powerful book, Seven Cups of Consciousness: Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms (New World Library, September 15, 2015), Aleya Dao offers a direct manual on how to engage with the higher dimensions to advance your own evolution--to create a life filled with happiness and purpose, always connected with a divine and perfect aspect of yourself, protected and guided by a loving angelic presence.She shows how this kind of life becomes possible when we learn to consciously connect at the spiritual level with higher dimensions. Aleya is a sound healer, energetic practitioner, Minister in the state of California, Doctor of Oriental Medicine in New Mexico, and a Licensed Acupuncturist in Colorado.She has been an alternative healer for 20 years.Aleya graduated from Lewis and Clark University in Portland, Oregon and earned her Master's Degree in Oriental Medicine from The Southwest Acupuncture School in Santa Fe, New Mexico.She practiced in Telluride, Colorado for 7 years before moving to Santa Barbara, California where she serves an international clientele as a spiritual guide and sound healer.In 2001 Aleya had an enlightenment experience which enabled her to perceive other realms, hear the angelic beings, and increased her empathic and clairvoyant abilities.Aleya has mastered the ability to help people release the root causes of their suffering. Her tools help people discover how to move forward with greater peace, empowerment, and freedom.
In the first half Patricia interviews Jeannie Spiro. Jeannie Spiro, JeannieSpiro.com, Founder of Client Converting Talks. Ready to share your message with more people and attract more clients? Discover the simple five step process to go from not having enough clients to having all the clients you need through speaking. Jeannie will share her five step system. In the second half Patricia interviews Aleya Dao who is an author, sound healer, and Doctor of Oriental Medicine. She will present her book Seven Cups of Consciousness and the concepts for transforming and empowering your life.
In the first half Patricia interviews Jeannie Spiro. Jeannie Spiro, JeannieSpiro.com, Founder of Client Converting Talks. Ready to share your message with more people and attract more clients? Discover the simple five step process to go from not having enough clients to having all the clients you need through speaking. Jeannie will share her five step system. In the second half Patricia interviews Aleya Dao who is an author, sound healer, and Doctor of Oriental Medicine. She will present her book Seven Cups of Consciousness and the concepts for transforming and empowering your life.
In the first half Patricia interviews Jeannie Spiro. Jeannie Spiro, JeannieSpiro.com, Founder of Client Converting Talks. Ready to share your message with more people and attract more clients? Discover the simple five step process to go from not having enough clients to having all the clients you need through speaking. Jeannie will share her five step system. In the second half Patricia interviews Aleya Dao who is an author, sound healer, and Doctor of Oriental Medicine. She will present her book Seven Cups of Consciousness and the concepts for transforming and empowering your life.
In the first half Patricia interviews Jeannie Spiro. Jeannie Spiro, JeannieSpiro.com, Founder of Client Converting Talks. Ready to share your message with more people and attract more clients? Discover the simple five step process to go from not having enough clients to having all the clients you need through speaking. Jeannie will share her five step system. In the second half Patricia interviews Aleya Dao who is an author, sound healer, and Doctor of Oriental Medicine. She will present her book Seven Cups of Consciousness and the concepts for transforming and empowering your life.
1. Cup of Provision 2. Cup of Grace Psalms 23.5 3. Cup of Judgment Psalms 75:8 4. Cup of Blessing 1 Corinthians 10:16 5. Cup of Generosity Matthew 10:42, 25:34-40 6. Cup of Salvation Psalms 116:13 7. Cup of Assignment Matthew 26:39 ............If you enjoyed the sermon please contact us at bluespringsbaptisttemple@gmail.com or call (816) 229-7777 Let us know.
A centuries-old practice, sound healing is a transformative healing tool. Author, sound healer, and energetic practitioner Aleya Dao returns to the show with new music and wisdom about shifting the consciousness of our body and soul. Aleya Dao is an author, sound healer, energetic practitioner, Doctor of Oriental Medicine in New Mexico, and a Licensed Acupuncturist in Colorado. She has been an alternative healer for 25 years. Sounds True released her Light Body Sound Healing album in August of 2014. Aleya now has seven albums available via her online store, Amazon, and itunes. Her debut Book, Seven Cups of Consciousness: Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms with New World Library was released September of 2015. Her book is about seven concepts that empower and assist individuals in creating the life they desire using the higher realms. Find out more about Aleya and her work at aleyadao.com.
A centuries-old practice, sound healing is a transformative healing tool. Author, sound healer, and energetic practitioner Aleya Dao returns to the show with new music and wisdom about shifting the consciousness of our body and soul. Aleya Dao is an author, sound healer, energetic practitioner, Doctor of Oriental Medicine in New Mexico, and a Licensed Acupuncturist in Colorado. She has been an alternative healer for 25 years. Sounds True released her Light Body Sound Healing album in August of 2014. Aleya now has seven albums available via her online store, Amazon, and itunes. Her debut Book, Seven Cups of Consciousness: Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms with New World Library was released September of 2015. Her book is about seven concepts that empower and assist individuals in creating the life they desire using the higher realms. Find out more about Aleya and her work at aleyadao.com.
Featured Guests: Sound Healing experts: Philippo Franchini (The Musical Alchemist) www.Philippo Music.com, Shervin Boloorian http://soundhealingbali.com/, and Aleya Dao – 7 Cups Of Consciousness: Aleya is an Author, sound healer, energetic practitioner, Minister in the state of California, Doctor of Oriental Medicine in New Mexico, and a Licensed Acupuncturist in Colorado. She has been an alternative healer for 20 years. Aleya graduated from Lewis and Clark University in Portland, Oregon and earned her Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine from The Southwest Acupuncture School in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She practiced in Telluride, Colorado for 7 years before moving to Santa Barbara, California where she serves an international clientele as a spiritual guide and sound healer. In 2001 Aleya had an enlightenment experience, which enabled her to perceive other realms, hear the angelic beings, and increased her empathic and clairvoyant abilities. Sounds True released her Light Body Healing Album in August of 2014. Her first Book, Seven Cups of Consciousness: Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms with New World Library released September 2015.
Our second podcast for March is “Seven Cups of Coffee” written by A.C. Wise and read by Kate Baker. Subscribe to our podcast.
Our second podcast for March is “Seven Cups of Coffee” written by A.C. Wise and read by Kate Baker.
How are those New Year's resolutions going? Are you beginning to question your resolve? Well, don't give up ... you can do it and we will show you how. This episode starts off the year by focusing thought on how to "Begin Anew With Our Higher Self—Achieve New Year's Resolutions and Release Destructive Patterns." Most people start the year with such hope and promise, and then two weeks into the year many begin to doubt their resolve and become anxious about their goals or ability to overcome a mental or emotional reaction that has manifested. Aleya Dao, author of Seven Cups of Consciousness: Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms, will join Dr. Kemp in offering tools, tips, and aligning processes to help you stay the course and live the glorious life you came forth to live!
Imagine a life filled with happiness and purpose, where you are connected with the divine and perfect aspect of yourself, protected and guided by a loving angelic presence. Deep inside, you feel creative, passionate and joyful--and that is reflected into every moment of your daily life. In the book Seven Cups of Consciousness: Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms, today's special guest--trailblazing spiritual teacher and author Aleya Dao shares how this kind of life becomes possible when you learn to consciously connect with the resources in the higher realms. Aleya Dao is a sound healer, energetic practitioner, Minister in the state of California, Doctor of Oriental Medicine in New Mexico, and a Licensed Acupuncturist in Colorado. She has been an alternative healer for 20 years. She resides in Santa Barbara, California where she serves an international clientele as a spiritual guide and sound healer. She is here today to talk about the 7 Cups of Consciousness and explain how we can shift our lives towards happiness, health and abundance. Aleya is offering all listeners a free week of her Daily Cups of Consciousness. To access the link, please visit http://www.cupsofconsciousness.com
Want to make better decisions, feel more on track, and finally trust your gut, without a second guess? Then do we have the show for you! We interview Aleya Dao Author of Seven Cups of Consciousness. You'll learn how to anchor, plug in, and listen to your higher self in a moment's notice, helping you find greater, health, happiness, and success in life! She also shares easy steps to release stress, anxiety and fear, feeling better almost instantly! You'll also learn how to connect with your body to keep you injury and disease free, to help you heal and get the body you desire! And you'll discover how to get the support and assistance you need to overcome any challenges and obstacles, without feeling exhausted or drained. If you're a parent, you'll find out how your child can use these tools too. And if you're conceiving, how you can communicate with your unborn child! Like the Law of Attraction, you'll learn how to truly attract and manifest anything in your life you desire. This life-changing interview is chock full of powerful advice to getting the support, love, and strength you need, all by journeying on the inside. Plus powerful easy meditation techniques! Aleya Dao – Seven Cups of Consciousness – Questions Include How do we cultivate a deeper level of inner connection? How to connect with your breathe to ground in the present What is your higher self? Why the physical dimension is a reflection of your higher realms How do you name your higher self? How to pull yourself into your divine line How to ask your higher self for anything How to see it and believe it on a higher realm and reflect it on the water of this existence. What is “the team” What it means to be in a positive, supportive energy field or environment How do we tell what's our voice, our higher self's voice, and our team's voice? How to unplug and respond more slowly via email. How to activate self-love Why it's so important and how to reconnect with our bodies How to learn how to value ourselves on a soul level How valuing our soul can bring us greater prosperity Commit to yourself and your light (like an oxygen mask) before you help someone else How do we improve our finances through our higher self. For more info visit: www.InspireNationShow.com Learn How to Connect To Your Higher Self, Call In Help & Get Spiritual Guidance to Heal, Manifest & Make It Through the Day - Experience Greater Happiness & Lead Your Greatest Life! Aleya Dao | Inspiration | Spirituality | Meditation | Self-Help
Change your life by connecting to the higher realms, with author Aleya Dao.
Knowing that you are “a spiritual being having a human experience” is eye-opening and inspiring, but can it tangibly transform your life? Pioneering healer Aleya Dao does more than say yes to this question — she shows you how, with stories and practices that are as potent and fresh as a morning cup of coffee or tea. By turning to your inner world, you can work with the limitless energies that create your outer world, making strides you never thought possible. With the help of your Higher Self, your angelic support Team, and the challenges you encounter every day, you will discover a whole new experience of empowerment, purpose, and joy.
Today at noon EST, Laurie Huston from News the Heart is talking with author Aleya Dao on his New book: Seven Cups of Consciousness: Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms. Aleya shares powerful tools, touching stories, and a step by step process to help you change your life. Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms. We really dove into this book and some of the concepts like Body Deva, our team and Higher Self! Aleya has created energetic practices designed to help readers and listeners release old patterns and gain access to a higher consciousness for each of the seven cups. Join us for this fascinating discussion! We're Getting to the Heart of what Matters!
Today at noon EST, Laurie Huston from News the Heart is talking with author Aleya Dao on his New book: Seven Cups of Consciousness: Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms. Aleya shares powerful tools, touching stories, and a step by step process to help you change your life. Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms. We really dove into this book and some of the concepts like Body Deva, our team and Higher Self! Aleya has created energetic practices designed to help readers and listeners release old patterns and gain access to a higher consciousness for each of the seven cups. Join us for this fascinating discussion! We're Getting to the Heart of what Matters!
Today at noon EST, Laurie Huston from News the Heart is talking with author Aleya Dao on his New book: Seven Cups of Consciousness: Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms. Aleya shares powerful tools, touching stories, and a step by step process to help you change your life. Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms. We really dove into this book and some of the concepts like Body Deva, our team and Higher Self! Aleya has created energetic practices designed to help readers and listeners release old patterns and gain access to a higher consciousness for each of the seven cups. Join us for this fascinating discussion! We're Getting to the Heart of what Matters!
Seven Cups of Consciousness: Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms with Aleya DaoAired Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 11:00 AM ETSeven Cups of Consciousness offers step-by-step practical guidance for reaching beyond one’s limited physical experience and energetically opening to the guidance and support of multidimensional resources.Her book outlines specific processes built around “cups of consciousness” that are designed to give readers access to the energetic realm and the innumerable resources it contains. “The physical realm is only one of many. You are a multidimensional being expressing yourself in multiple dimensions,” writes Aleya. “You are never alone. Using your angelic resources can assist you in enormous ways.”Just as a cup of coffee or tea helps you wake up in the morning, Aleya promises readers that sipping from the “cups of consciousness” she offers will help them awaken to higher levels of consciousness and energetic support:* First Cup – You Live in a Multidimensional Reality* Second Cup – You Are Never Alone* Third Cup – You Can Change Your Inner World* Fourth Cup – Your Challenges Can Help You Grow* Fifth Cup – Your Body Is a Nature Spirit* Sixth Cup – You Have Soul’s Wisdom* Seventh Cup – You Are PerfectAleya has created energetic practices designed to help readers release old patterns and gain access to a higher consciousness for each of the seven cups. Links to eleven powerful downloadable audio meditations that guide readers through these processes are also included.Aleya will advise your listeners on how to:* Become acquainted with your own River of Light, adjacent to the front of your spinal cord* Dialogue with your Team to resolve old “stuff” that keeps you mired in lack, limitation, real world problems and broken romances* Communicate with your Body Deva, the nature spirit that is embodied as your physical self* Begin living a multidimensional life, so that you solve problems from a vantage point that you cannot by living a 2D existence* Enable your Higher Self, Team and Body Diva to support you in living a life that is fully expressed with joy, fulfillment, purpose, self-love and even romance!“The key lies in your ability to focus on your inner world, using your imagination and intent as a way to connect to other dimensions,” writes Aleya. “You will learn that your real power comes from within and from beyond. As you develop these tools, your consciousness will evolve, your challenges will transform, and a deep inner peace and empowerment will bloom.”About the Guest Aleya DaoAleya Dao was a successful alternative health practitioner undergoing a sound healing session herself when she had one of those extraordinary ascents into an entirely expanded level of cosmic consciousness. And what she discovered in those few minutes and the days and years afterward, was how ready her Higher Self, her Body Deva and an array of personal multidimensional Team members were to help her overcome her own perceived shortcomings, destructive habits and life’s speedbumps. The woman she is today is not the woman she was then–and she gives full credit to the Higher Realms for helping her evolve to the happy and fulfilled trailblazing spiritual teacher, healer and author that she has become.In her astonishing and powerful book, Seven Cups of Consciousness: Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms (New World Library, September 15, 2015),Aleya offers a direct manual on how to engage with the higher dimensions to advance your own evolution–to create a life filled with happiness and purpose, always connected with a divine and perfect aspect of yourself, protected and guided by a loving angelic presence. She shows how this kind of life becomes possible when we learn to consciously connect at the spiritual level with higher dimensions.“When you explore your inner realms, along with the higher dimensions, your life will change in amazing ways,” write
Aired Wednesday, 4 November 2015, 4:00 PM ETImagine a life filled with happiness and purpose, where you are connected with the divine and perfect aspect of yourself, protected and guided by a loving angelic presence. Deep inside, you feel creative, passionate, and joyful — and all of that is reflected into every moment of your daily life.In Seven Cups of Consciousness: Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms (New World Library, September 15, 2015), trailblazing spiritual teacher and author Aleya Dao shares how this kind of life becomes possible when you learn to consciously connect with the resources in the higher realms.Her book outlines a step-by-step process built around the “Cups of Consciousness” that are designed to give readers access to other dimensions. The seven cups she offers are simple concepts, such as “You Live in an Multidimensional Reality,” “You Are Never Alone,” and “Your Challenges Can Help You Grow.” Energetic practices and audio meditations help readers release limiting patterns and gain access to a higher consciousness.About the Guest Aleya DaoAleya is a sound healer, energetic practitioner, Minister in the state of California, Doctor of Oriental Medicine in New Mexico, and a Licensed Acupuncturist in Colorado. She has been an alternative healer for 20 years. Aleya graduated from Lewis and Clark University in Portland, Oregon and earned her Master’s Degree in Oriental Medicine from The Southwest Acupuncture School in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She practiced in Telluride, Colorado for 7 years before moving to Santa Barbara, California where she serves an international clientele as a spiritual guide and sound healer.In 2001 Aleya had an enlightenment experience, which enabled her to perceive other realms, hear the angelic beings, and increased her empathic and clairvoyant abilities. Sounds True released her Light Body Healing Album in August of 2014. Her first Book, Seven Cups of Consciousness: Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms with New World Library will be released September 2015.Visit her websites: www.cupsofconsciousness.com and www.aleyadao.com
Guest: Aleya Dao, Author of Seven Cups of Consciousness Aleya Dao has a different take on what most of our religions and spiritual traditions have been saying for eons. She says there is so much more to us than our physical bodies, and when we go to spirit first before trying to micro manage our […]
In her astonishing and powerful book, Seven Cups of Consciousness: Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms (New World Library, September 15, 2015), Aleya Dao offers a direct manual on how to engage with the higher dimensions to advance your own evolution--to create a life filled with happiness and purpose, always connected with a divine and perfect aspect of yourself, protected and guided by a loving angelic presence.She shows how this kind of life becomes possible when we learn to consciously connect at the spiritual level with higher dimensions. Aleya is a sound healer, energetic practitioner, Minister in the state of California, Doctor of Oriental Medicine in New Mexico, and a Licensed Acupuncturist in Colorado.She has been an alternative healer for 20 years.Aleya graduated from Lewis and Clark University in Portland, Oregon and earned her Master's Degree in Oriental Medicine from The Southwest Acupuncture School in Santa Fe, New Mexico.She practiced in Telluride, Colorado for 7 years before moving to Santa Barbara, California where she serves an international clientele as a spiritual guide and sound healer.In 2001 Aleya had an enlightenment experience which enabled her to perceive other realms, hear the angelic beings, and increased her empathic and clairvoyant abilities.Aleya has mastered the ability to help people release the root causes of their suffering. Her tools help people discover how to move forward with greater peace, empowerment, and freedom.
The light body is the essence of who we were before birth and what will continue after death. It is the source of true spiritual awakening and healing. With Light Body Sound Healing, Aleya Dao offers an album of spacious music created to resonate with the listener at the subtle energetic level, helping us bring our physical bodies into alignment with our innate wholeness. Combining natural healing sounds such as whale song and flowing water with Aleya's angelic toning and tranquil music, this album creates a sound environment designed to transport you into another world—one beyond body and mind, in touch with the loving support of the spiritual dimensions. aleyadao.com
"When you explore your inner realms, along with the higher dimensions, your life will change in amazing ways," says Aleya Dao, Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Energy Healing practitioner. Tune in to Soulful Living on Empower Radio with Teri Williams and find out how engaging with the higher dimensions can advance your own evolution to create a life filled with happiness and purpose.
Imagine a life filled with happiness and purpose, where you are connected with the divine and perfect aspect of yourself, protected and guided by a loving angelic presence. Deep inside, you feel creative, passionate, and joyful — and all of that is reflected into every moment of your daily life. In Seven Cups of Consciousness: Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms (New World Library, September 15, 2015), trailblazing spiritual teacher and author Aleya Dao shares how this kind of life becomes possible when you learn to consciously connect with the resources in the higher realms. Her book outlines a step-by-step process built around the “Cups of Consciousness” that are designed to give readers access to other dimensions. The seven cups she offers are simple concepts, such as “You Live in an Multidimensional Reality,” “You Are Never Alone,” and “Your Challenges Can Help You Grow.” Energetic practices and audio meditations help readers release limiting patterns and gain access to a higher consciousness.
Imagine a life filled with happiness and purpose, where you are connected with the divine and perfect aspect of yourself, protected and guided by a loving angelic presence. Deep inside, you feel creative, passionate, and joyful - and that is reflected in every moment of your daily life. Spiritual teacher and author Aleya Dao joins Karen to share how this kind of life becomes possible when you learn to consciously connect with the resources in the higher realms. This interview originally aired on Empower Radio. Aleya Dao is a sound healer, energetic practitioner, Minister, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, and a Licensed Acupuncturist. She has been an alternative healer for 20 years. Aleya graduated from Lewis and Clark University in Portland, Oregon and earned her Master's Degree in Oriental Medicine from The Southwest Acupuncture School in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She practiced in Telluride, Colorado for 7 years before moving to Santa Barbara, California where she serves an international clientele as a spiritual guide and sound healer. In 2001 Aleya had an enlightenment experience, which enabled her to perceive other realms, hear the angelic beings, and increased her empathic and clairvoyant abilities. Sounds True released her Light Body Healing album in August of 2014. Her first book, Seven Cups of Consciousness: Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms has just been released. Find out more about Aleya and her work at aleyadao.com.
Imagine a life filled with happiness and purpose, where you are connected with the divine and perfect aspect of yourself, protected and guided by a loving angelic presence. Deep inside, you feel creative, passionate, and joyful - and that is reflected in every moment of your daily life. Spiritual teacher and author Aleya Dao joins Karen to share how this kind of life becomes possible when you learn to consciously connect with the resources in the higher realms. This interview originally aired on Empower Radio. Aleya Dao is a sound healer, energetic practitioner, Minister, Doctor of Oriental Medicine, and a Licensed Acupuncturist. She has been an alternative healer for 20 years. Aleya graduated from Lewis and Clark University in Portland, Oregon and earned her Master's Degree in Oriental Medicine from The Southwest Acupuncture School in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She practiced in Telluride, Colorado for 7 years before moving to Santa Barbara, California where she serves an international clientele as a spiritual guide and sound healer. In 2001 Aleya had an enlightenment experience, which enabled her to perceive other realms, hear the angelic beings, and increased her empathic and clairvoyant abilities. Sounds True released her Light Body Healing album in August of 2014. Her first book, Seven Cups of Consciousness: Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms has just been released. Find out more about Aleya and her work at aleyadao.com.
Seven Cups of Consciousness with Aleya Dao Imagine a life filled with happiness and purpose, where you are connected with the divine and perfect aspect of yourself, protected and guided by a loving angelic presence. Deep inside, you feel creative, passionate, and joyful — and all of that is reflected into every moment of your daily life. In Seven Cups of Consciousness: Change Your Life by Connecting to the Higher Realms, trailblazing spiritual teacher and author Aleya Dao shares how this kind of life becomes possible when you learn to consciously connect with the resources in the higher realms. Her book outlines a step-by-step process built around the “Cups of Consciousness” that are designed to give readers access to other dimensions. The seven cups she offers are simple concepts, such as “You Live in an Multidimensional Reality,” “You Are Never Alone,” and “Your Challenges Can Help You Grow.” Energetic practices and audio meditations help readers release limiting patterns and gain access to a higher consciousness. Aleya is a sound healer, energetic practitioner, Minister in the state of California, Doctor of Oriental Medicine in New Mexico, and a Licensed Acupuncturist in Colorado. She has been an alternative healer for 20 years. In 2001 Aleya had an enlightenment experience, which enabled her to perceive other realms, hear the angelic beings, and increased her empathic and clairvoyant abilities. For more information visit: http://www.aleyadao.com/ Light Body Sound Healing Album samples- http://www.soundstrue.com/shop/Light-Body-Sound-Healing/4667.pd
Amazing things happen when you finally allow your higher guidance team to assist. Even so, it isn't easy to let go and trust the result will be in your best interest...and yet, it always is. Learn how to connect to those higher realms with Aleya Dao and upgrade your "now" ...
HEAR THE HEADLINES – Black Friday Lives Up to its Name | US shoppers set in-store and online sales records | UNESCO Inscribes Two Tea Traditions on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity | Australian Study Shows Elderly Women Benefit from Tea Flavonoids| NEWSMAKER – Andrew McNeill, Business Development Director Seven Cups Fine Chinese Tea| GUEST – TeaBookClub Founder Kyle Whittington| FEATURE INTRO – Tea Biz travels to Tucson, Arizona, for the grand opening of a 2200 sq. ft. combination tea shop, tearoom, warehouse, and online fulfillment center. Andrew McNeill, Business Development Director at Seven Cups Fine Chinese Tea, says that stay-at-home tea drinkers experimenting with specialty teas are eager to share the experience of tea discovery face-to-face.Tearooms Rekindle Cultural Experience Face-to-Face – Seven Cups Fine Chinese Tea is typical of well-established shops that survived the pandemic. The direct-trade retailer is 20 years old, located in a second-tier city, and generates revenue online and in-store from packaged sales, tea service, and wholesale supply to coffee shops, cafes, hotels, and restaurants.Packaged tea has fared well since 2019. A spike in sales jammed tea cupboards with direct-from-origin and exotic teas purchased online. The growing consumer preference for better-tasting tea favors retailers with quality selections, including herbal infusions. Retailers are remodeling to promote in-shop sampling as it encourages social interaction and repeat business among enthusiasts eager to experiment and learn from experts.Seven Cups founder Austin Hodge says, "When you enter a traditional teahouse, in China or Tucson, you step into a cultural experience that separates you from your daily problems. It's a teahouse tradition for tea drinkers to be treated with respect and dignity, whatever their outside problems might be.”REVIEW: Tea & Empire, James Taylor in Victorian CeylonAngela McCarthy & T.M. DevineThis fascinating book illuminates the all-too-often overlooked tea region of Ceylon, present-day Sri Lanka. The authors draw on the letters of James Taylor, pioneer and founding father of the Ceylon tea industry, to explore the life of a Scottish migrant who, through experimentation and determination, forged a new industry out of the ruins of the coffee blight. This uniquely complete collection of correspondence reveals this pivotal time in tea history through the eyes, thoughts, and actions of a key player. - Kyle Whittington
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