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The Open Heart Brotherhood PodcastFrom Survival to ConnectionIn this episode, Adam and Dr. Samir explore the spectrum between instinct and awareness. From the primal urge to survive, to the deeper invitation to truly connect.What begins as a conversation about the evolution of podcasting unfolds into a reflection on the evolution of consciousness itself. The two dive into how our senses deepen connection, how meditation can shift from withdrawal to expansion, and how the illusion of separation keeps us from experiencing unity with all beings.They also wade into the paradox of modern spirituality, how chasing perfection can become a trap, and...
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The Mind-Body MentorAlignment Changes EverythingSoma+IQ founder Steven Jaggers and Adam Carbary break down what it really means to live in alignment, not as a goal but as an embodied process. They dismantle the myth that clarity comes from logic or strategy, revealing how the body itself is your most reliable compass.You’ll Learn• Why pain and resistance are your body’s feedback, not punishment.• How to tell if life is redirecting you or if you’re just avoiding growth.• The real difference between "out of alignment" and "in transition."• How to protect your energy when you...
2025-10-1755 min
The Men's Mental Health Podcast: For Driven Growth-Focused MenHealing the Nervous System Through Somatic Work with Adam Carbary: How Men Can Release Stress and Reconnect to the BodyIn this powerful episode of The Men’s Mental Health Podcast, I’m joined by Adam Carbury to explore the transformative power of somatic work and nervous system healing—a practice every man needs to understand in today’s high-stress world.You can find more from Adam here:www.embraceandexpand.comInstagram: @adam.carbary https://calendly.com/embraceandexpand/connection-callWe dive deep into how the body holds emotions, trauma, and stress, and how somatic awareness can help men regulate the nervous system, build emotional resilience...
2025-10-1744 minThe Open Heart Brotherhood PodcastBeing Yourself Is The PurposeIn this episode, we talk about the recent 65-mile PCT section hike Adam just went on and how it turned into a living workshop on surrender, ownership, and range. We unpack missed turnoffs, dry stretches with no water, blisters, ego flare-ups, and the moments we each slipped out of our window of tolerance…and how we found our way back.Why this matters (beyond hiking):Goals vs. ego: noticing when “the plan” is actually tightening your world instead of expanding itThe 90-second emotion reset: stopping loops before they run your dayGroup dynamics under stress: leading, following, and no...
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The Mind-Body MentorThe Hidden Intelligence of Loneliness A recent discussion on the Soma+IQ podcast, hosted by Adam Carbary with founder Steven Jaggers, surfaces a central idea: healing is less about self-improvement and more about repairing the bonds that tether us to our bodies, our communities, and one another.Consider the cultural backdrop. Many of us cannot name our neighbors. Our social interactions unfold more on screens than across kitchen tables. The daily exchange of hugs and eye contact, basic nutrients for the nervous system, has been replaced with likes, comments, and fleeting digital affirmations. It is no wonder the body reacts with symptoms...
2025-09-1244 min
The Self Esteem and Confidence MindsetTrusting Your Intuition: Unlocking Inner Wisdom Through Somatic Healing with Adam CarbaryIn this powerful conversation, Jonny is joined by Adam Carbary to explore the connection between intuition, somatic healing, and emotional resilience. Adam shares how tuning into the body allows us to break free from stress, release stored trauma, and develop deeper self-trust. Together, they dive into practical ways men and women can strengthen their intuition, heal through somatic practices, and create more clarity, confidence, and calm in everyday life. Whether you’re seeking to improve your mental health, build self-esteem, or reconnect with your inner wisdom, this episode offers valuable tools for living with gr...
2025-08-2744 minThe Open Heart Brotherhood PodcastFinding STRENGTH in SURRENDERIn this episode of The Open Heart Brotherhood Podcast, Dr. Samir Mujagic takes us deep into the wilds of Sweden for a raw and revealing account of his solo hiking journey. What began as an adventure became a profound rite of passage, marked by physical pain, emotional surrender, and moments of deep reflection.Through the lens of the hero’s journey, Samir shares how nature stripped away his defenses, invited him to befriend fear, and revealed pain as a wise messenger. Together, we explore the necessity of creating space for integration, embracing all parts of ou...
2025-08-171h 10The Open Heart Brotherhood PodcastInto the WILD, Back to the SELFIn this deeply reflective episode, Adam and Dr. Samir dive into the lessons that emerge when we step away from the noise of daily life and reconnect with nature, our bodies, and ourselves. Adam shares insights from his recent solo hike through the Enchantments, reflecting on the internal dialogue that surfaced, the unexpected moments of magic in the wild, and the importance of creating space, not just in nature, but in everyday life. Together, they explore themes of boundaries, burnout, presence, and the power of slowing down. They also touch on how modern life and te...
2025-07-201h 39The Open Heart Brotherhood PodcastSUCCESS and The Pursuit of HAPPINESSWhat does success really mean and who gets to define it?In this thought-provoking conversation, Adam Carbary and Dr. Samir Mujagic dive deep into the nuanced relationship between success and happiness, challenging societal narratives and exploring what it means to live a truly fulfilling life. Through personal stories and hard-earned insights, they unpack the emotional complexities many men face while pursuing their goals, and the silent pressures that come with chasing a version of success that isn’t their own.Together, they explore the importance of emotional intelligence, the power of community, and the inner wo...
2025-07-131h 12The Open Heart Brotherhood PodcastThe BOND of BrotherhoodIn this episode, Adam and Samir reflect on a recent brotherhood gathering, an all-men’s experience, rooted in jiu-jitsu, breathwork, and deep emotional release. Through the lens of lived experience, they unpack what it means to come together as men with intention, courage, and vulnerability. The conversation explores the need for safe containers where masculine energy can be both sharpened and softened, the role of nature in reconnecting us to our primal selves, and how rites of passage help us remember who we truly are. This is a call to the men walking the path, come...
2025-07-061h 06The Open Heart Brotherhood PodcastThe POWER of Somatic AwarenessIn this conversation, Adam Carbary and Dr. Samir Mujagic explore the power of somatic awareness—what it means to truly feel from the inside out. They reflect on the connection between sensation, emotion, and thought, and how learning to listen to the body creates space for deeper presence, emotional clarity, and authentic relationship. From co-regulation in partnership to navigating the overstimulation of modern life, they explore how slowing down, cultivating gratitude, and reconnecting with the natural world can bring us back to what’s real. This episode is an invitation to come home to your...
2025-06-221h 11The Open Heart Brotherhood PodcastFrom Anger to Emotional FreedomIn this episode, Dr. Samir Mujagic and Adam Carbary dive deep into the often-misunderstood terrain of anger, not as something to suppress or fear, but as a powerful messenger. Together, they explore how masculine energy, when left unexamined, can turn reactive… but when held with awareness, becomes a force for truth, boundaries, and healing. This conversation moves through personal stories, emotional insights, and the tools that help transmute anger into presence. They also speak to the importance of sensation, the wisdom of the body, and how honoring each “chapter” of our inner journey can move us from...
2025-06-1554 minThe Open Heart Brotherhood PodcastANGER is the Messenger: Reclaiming POWER Through Emotional ExpressionIn this soul-stirring episode, Adam Carbary and Dr. Samir Mujagic peel back the layers of anger, not as something to fear or suppress, but as a vital messenger pointing us toward unmet needs, unspoken boundaries, and buried power. Through personal stories and professional insights, they dive deep into the emotional body, exploring how somatic breathwork, mindfulness, and conscious movement help us alchemize anger into clarity, courage, and connection.Discover how childhood patterns shape your emotional responses, why healthy anger expression is essential for growth, and how embracing your truth, even when it's uncomfortable, opens the d...
2025-06-0836 minThe Open Heart Brotherhood PodcastThe Open Heart Brotherhood: A New Era for MenIn this episode of the Open Heart Brotherhood, Dr. Samir Mujagic and Adam Carbary explore the complexities of masculinity, emotional healing, and the importance of community. They discuss the need for safe spaces for men to express their emotions, the impact of ancestral patterns on identity, and the role of father figures in shaping masculine energy. Through breathwork and emotional release, they emphasize the importance of breaking the cycle of trans-generational trauma and finding balance between masculine and feminine energies. The conversation highlights the power of vulnerability, authentic expression, and the necessity of com...
2025-06-0147 min
Permission Granted with Juliette Ricci LagmanAdam Carbary - Breathwork and the Pursuit of ConsciousnessToday on the pod we have the incredible Adam Carbary. Adam is an intuitive coach, breathwork practitioner and instructor, and a Reiki teacher. In this episode we talk about what breathwork is, its benefits, and how it can change your life.We also touch on the art of slowing down and how to shift gears with your life. Breathwork has been such a game changer for the mind body connection for Adam and so many folks. As we navigate a more and more stressful world breathwork is a great tool to heal your body and regu...
2025-02-061h 01Permission Granted with Juliette Ricci LagmanAvalon Kalin - Human Design and CreativityToday we have a very special guest - Avalon Kalin. Avalon is a Reader of Human Design, Artist, Designer, and overall amazing human. In this episode we will talk about what Human Design is, what your Human Design means for you, and Creativity - and how the two are linked. Please enjoy.***Avalon Kalin's Website: http://avalonkalin.com***The Subconscious Art of Graffiti Removal (Film)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDCGkrnbSSw***For inquiries about Human Design Readings or upcoming art...
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The Embrace and Expand PodcastA Life of Transformation with Medicine Woman Shaundra HyreHello everyone, thank you for tuning in to another episode of the Embrace and Expand Podcast.Our guest today is a woman who has been walking the plant medicine path since 2010.She has been led all over the world working with and being initiated into many different lineages and plant medicine traditions.Her journey over the years has led her to be in service holding ceremonial spaces with Ayahuasca, Huachuma, Kambo, Mushrooms and Rapé/Hapé just to name a few. She has worked with people from all walks of life. She...
2024-02-261h 40The Embrace and Expand PodcastOvercoming Life's Hurdles Through Mindset and Determination with Megan HenryIn this episode, Megan Henry, a professional athlete and mindset coach, shares her journey from being diagnosed with a life-threatening disease to becoming a two-time track record holder and a top-ranked athlete. She emphasizes the power of mindset and changing the stories we tell ourselves. Megan discusses the importance of surrendering to life's unfolding and finding blessings and lessons in adversity. She also highlights the role of gratitude in personal growth and the transformative power of breathwork. Overall, Megan's story inspires listeners to embrace a growth mindset and trust in the proc...
2024-01-081h 22The Embrace and Expand PodcastUsing Plants to Level Up Our Consciousness with Hamilton SoutherOur guest today was introduced to me by a good friend of the podcast, Ryan Sprague, and when he sends someone my way I know it will be a good conversation.Back in 2004 our guest became the first Westerner to be recognized as a Maestro Medico Vegetalista or Amazonian Plant Medicine Expert. Since receiving this title of distinction he has guided over 3,000 plant medicine ceremonies and has assisted over 15,000 individuals on their healing journeys. To say he is well versed in the realm of plant medicine is an understatement. He is also a coach, author...
2023-11-271h 17The Embrace and Expand PodcastThe Simple Things Are The Greatest Gift with Hali BaileyHello everyone, my name is Adam Carbary and I want to thank you for tuning into another episode of the Embrace and Expand Podcast.On this episode we welcome back a guest from earlier in the season who is a wealth of knowledge in astrology, breathwork, personal training and how to regulate your nervous system.As we both having been going through very similar energies in our lives we decided to treat this podcast as a conversation between two friends instead of a traditional interview.We touch on a plethora of topics from t...
2023-11-131h 20The Embrace and Expand PodcastFrom Research Science to Bodywork with Collin SedlacekMy next guest is a bodyworker who is dedicated to helping people feel comfortable and at home in their body.Formerly a research scientist with a background in physiology and neuroscience, he brings extensive practical knowledge and experience along with infinite curiosity and reverence for the complexity of the body to his practice.He is passionately dedicated to honoring both the suffering and wisdom held in the body, mind and spirit of each individual. His practice is driven by an unwavering confidence in the intrinsic healing capacity within every person.I am excited...
2023-10-231h 05The Embrace and Expand PodcastHow You're Breathing Is How You're Living with Scott Schwenk Encore Presentation*This is an encore presentation of this episode that aired back in April of 2023*Today we welcome to the podcast our very first guest of season 2. I came across this beautiful soul during a week long Breathwork Summit back in January of 2023. After taking pages of notes from his hour long workshop I knew I needed to get him onto the podcast to share with all of you his wondrous teachings.He spent several years living and studying in a Hindu monastery which introduced him to the core body of Tantric traditions which continue to...
2023-10-1659 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastHealing Animals From The Inside Out with Lisa TullyThe woman joining us on today’s episode was recently introduced to me by a friend of the show Steve Norris from the Better Place Project Podcast. He suggested I have her onto the show to share her wisdom of working with animals with all of you; so here we are.From a very early age she knew that she was on the side of animals going vegetarian at the age of 12. She went on to do work experience as a teenager at a busy hospital in Dublin, Ireland. That led her to complete an honors degree in...
2023-10-091h 14The Embrace and Expand PodcastUsing the Light of the Heart as a Superpower with David PriceThe guest on this episode is a gentleman I recently connected with through a workshop he held locally here in WA. After experiencing his workshop I knew I had to have him on the podcast to share his view and perspective with all of you listening. He is a wealth of knowledge and wisdom that has been gained through a life of doing the work.Utilizing a slough of modalities such as breathwork, meditation, movement, EFT, NLP, and EMDR, just to name a few, he host workshops and retreats with the vision to aw...
2023-10-021h 05The Embrace and Expand PodcastFollowing The Path of Plants From NYC to Peru with Paige SommerOn this episode we invite a woman I met over a year ago in a Somatic Breathwork training I was a part of. Her passion for the power of plants has taken her on a miraculous healing journey all over the world.She is a student of plant medicine and astrology, a breathworker, and currently a huachuma apprentice. Now a resident of Peru she is continuing to follow that passion using modalities that include the breath in our lungs, the voice in our hearts, the plants that su...
2023-09-251h 19The Embrace and Expand PodcastThe Power of Your Breath with Steven JaggersToday I am excited to bring on a very special guest who has made a massive impact in my life.Those of you who have been listening to the podcast since the beginning have heard myself and many other guests talk about Somatic Breathwork and the amazing benefits it can provide.Our guest today is the man behind Somatic Breathwork. He has helped myself and thousands of others to come back to who they truly are by connecting with their body and breath in a way that frees you from the shackles that...
2023-08-281h 04The Embrace and Expand PodcastAncient Teachings and Technology for a Modern Age with John Michael GreerEarlier in the season I invited world renowned author and expert on Druidry, occult and ancient mysticism John Michael Greer onto the podcast. That episode, Druidry - A Path to Wholeness, has since been the most listen to episode of The Embrace and Expand podcast. Since all of you listening seemed to enjoy that episode so much I thought it best to invite John Michael Greer back onto the podcast so we could gain some more of his wisdom. If you didn’t catch that episode go ahead and take a pause now and g...
2023-08-1459 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastAdaptogenic Mushrooms and the Path Back to Love with Chase and MimiToday we have a special episode with not one but two guests with a wild and adaptogenic love story.They were high school sweethearts who married very young and after three years found themselves separated and eventually divorced, never thinking they would see one another again. In 2018, they both found themselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually at rock bottom. They each spent the next three years individually working on their own self development journeys. Through their shared passion for the healing power of medicinal mu...
2023-08-071h 12The Embrace and Expand PodcastConnecting With What's Inside and Embracing the Flow of Life with Cassandra BrittonThe guest on this episode is a woman who has gone from the unfulfilled 9-5 grind to entrepreneur and business savage.At 19 years old she started her journey into the world of business as a makeup artist after studying with the Canadian Beauty College. Scaling from a bedroom in a small townhouse, to a 2000 sq ft studio she transformed from a simple artist to a savvy entrepreneur. Using her marketing background and over 20 certifications in the beauty industry, she turned CB Beauty into a 7 fi...
2023-07-311h 07The Embrace and Expand PodcastShift Your Stories to Shift Your Life with Dave RobinsonOn today’s podcast we have a guest I was recently introduced to.He is a master story worker and healthy holistic habits coach. Helping people to overcome imposter syndrome, turn self-doubt into self-confidence and finally face what’s really holding you back…yourself.He has long possessed a deep passion for optimization and self-improvement. He has been guiding clients and friends on their own personal development journeys for well over a decade.So let me introduce you to the man behind Work Your Stories and co...
2023-07-241h 26The Embrace and Expand PodcastHighly Sensitive People, Reiki and the Power of Ceremony with Helen KnightThe guest on today’s episode is a woman who has followed a similar journey as myself.During a time of not feeling well she was directed through a friend to receive reiki. This experience brought her great relief and a sense of ease that spurred her on a journey of healing and spiritual awakening.Following spirit and her intuition she continued down the path of healing and education learning from many indigenous wisdom teachings from all over the world.Now the founder of Dreamtime Healings she utilizes her kn...
2023-07-171h 08The Embrace and Expand PodcastThe Power of Words and How They Influence Your Life with Kimberly KestingOur guest on this episode I met recently through an online workshop all about the power of your words and breath.She has been in the coaching and fitness space for the last 6 years, working with all types of clients on holistic wellness. She began to notice one common theme that all of her clients needed help with: mindset.Host of the Get Enlifted Podcast and Head of Growth for Enlifted she is on a mission to spread the Enlifted tools all across the globe to help coaches unlock their clients full potential while yielding...
2023-07-101h 31
The Liz Roberta ShowThe Magical Power Of Plant Medicines with Adam CarbaryHave you ever been curious about the medicinal power of plants?
Some plants such as Ayahuasca and Cannabis have psychoactive properties that allow us to widen our perspective, see things from a new angle, and put together patterns in a way we wouldn't be able to with our lucid mind (when it's being controlled by the ego).
In this episode, Adam and I share our experiences of working with plant medicines - the highs, the lows and the big breakthroughs - and how we feel these gifts from Mother...
2023-07-0551 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastFrom Party Scene to Space Holder and the Path In-between with Mike GazzoThe guest on today’s episode is a man who has walked many different paths. From the DJ and club scene to becoming a music producer, student of the plants, flow state mentor and breathwork facilitator. He travels the world holding space for others helping them face their fears and overcoming life’s challenges. It’s a pleasure to introduce you all to Mike Gazzo. If you enjoyed what Mike Gazzo had to say and would like to connect with him further you can find him here:Instagram: https://www...
2023-07-031h 12The Embrace and Expand PodcastRaising Your Vibration and Connecting to Your Spirit Guides with Sheila VijeyarasaThe guest on this episode is a woman who has navigated her way from a corporate leader to intuition expert.For the last 12 years she has spiritualized her life studying from some of the world renowned experts in their fields cultivating her mediumship and mindfulness practices from Arthur Findlay College, Esalen and The Omega Institute just to name a few.The founder of Empowering Intuition, she is an expert psychic medium, spiritual teacher, mentor, intuitive guide, executive coach and author of the book Brave: ....
2023-06-2636 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastTarot, Intuition and Living in Tune with Liz RobertaThe guest on today’s podcast I recently discovered after reading her book Living in Tune: 21 questions to activate your intuition and find your purpose.She is an award winning soulful business coach helping entrepreneurs from around the world in the wellness space. With a background lecturing in Marketing & Branding at a master’s degree level she knows just what it takes to become an abundant and soul-led CEO. Named the “Emerging Voice” of 2020 by Kindred Spirit Magazine, one of the “5 Most Influential Female Coaches of 2021” by Entrepreneur Mogul and one of the “50 under 50” for 20...
2023-06-1957 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastPlant Medicines and Connecting to The Field of Our Heart with Kat CourtneyThe guest on today’s podcast is someone I have followed on Instagram ever since her page first came out as it is a treasure trove of plant medicine information. She is an 18 year veteran of Plant Medicines. A traditionally trained Ayahuasquera and Huachumera, she is a pioneer in the Psychedelic Integration space. She’s an author, Certified Death Doula, CEO, spokesperson for plant medicines and she’s mostly made of Fire. Co-founding Plant Medicine People, a tribe committed to safe, ethical, and profoundly healing relationships with all of nature’...
2023-06-121h 08The Embrace and Expand PodcastAstrology, Breathwork and Loving Your Shadow with Hali BaileyThe guest on today’s podcast is someone that I met last year during a Somatic Breathwork training that I was a part of. She started her journey in life as a 2nd grade teacher only to quickly find that it wasn’t her true path or calling. Entering into the fitness world as a personal trainer she found her passion in wanting to help others to achieve their goals. Following her deep passion for astrology she has trained under several renowned teachers to expand her knowledge on the sub...
2023-06-051h 09The Embrace and Expand PodcastCeremonial Cacao, Dragons and Embracing the Mystery of Life with Makenzie and Michael McPhearsonOn this episode we have two very special guests. For the last 6 years this heart centered duo has been on a mission to bring true ceremonial-grade cacao to the western world for healing, inspiration, health and connection. Supporting local farmers from Peru and Guatemala, where this medicine originates, they go beyond fair trade pricing to make sure that those families and communities can thrive while cultivating this medicine with the purest of intentions. They have created their production process start to finish to preserve the integrity and essence of...
2023-05-291h 07The Embrace and Expand PodcastQiGong and Coming Back to Our True Nature with Christopher PeñaOur guest on this podcast is someone I recently discovered while in the pursuit of furthering my own journey around cultivating inner peace and wellness.After sustaining an injury in 2015, he left corporate America and ventured into the world of wellness. He has studied under some world renowned teachers such as Jack Kornfield, Tara Brach, and Jesse Lee Parker just to name a few, turning him into a yoga and QiGong instructor, mediation teacher, and leadership coach. His injury helped him to catalyze change in...
2023-05-221h 12The Embrace and Expand PodcastCeltic Shamanism - A Nature Based Spirituality with Rhonda McCrimmonToday’s podcast guest is a woman who not so long ago was living a life that felt disconnected and unfulfilled. To many of you listening that may sound familiar?Everything changed for her when she discovered Shamanism. This Shamanic path helped to grow her connection to spirit and turn her life around in ways she never thought was possible. Since that time she has helped thousands of people do the same. Believing it is our birthright to access everything the universe has to offer she is here to share her wealth of knowledge ar...
2023-05-151h 36The Embrace and Expand PodcastFacing Your Fears and Embracing the Unknown with Rachel VaritimosOur next guest is a fellow podcaster, coach and all around empowering person.She helps people to activate their bravery, create dreams and shift their mindsets so they can truly thrive in their lives. Utilizing human design she also helps you to understand yourself on a deeper level allowing you the freedom to create a life designed specifically for you. She believes that in order to live a life of true fulfillment you need to be committed to evolving, changing and growing with the punches.So let me introduce you to...
2023-05-0852 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastFrom Pain to Purpose and Finding Your True Self with Asia SulerOur guest today is someone I have wanted to get on the podcast for sometime after reading her book Mirrors in the Earth. She is a writer, herbalist, earth intuitive, and the guide behind One Willow Apothecaries— an online hub for learning, healing and connecting with the living world. After navigating her own healing journey overcoming years of chronic pain and illness through coming back to nature and all her medicine, she has since helped educate over 20,000 students from all over the globe how to do the same. As a hi...
2023-05-011h 03The Embrace and Expand PodcastPlant Medicines, Wisdom Teachings and Living Life as a Ceremony with Roman HanisI am incredibly excited to introduce you to today’s podcast. Those of you that have been following the podcast since episode 1 have heard me mention his name numerous times.Since 1999, he has practiced the Eastern spiritual disciplines of Tibetan Buddhism, breathwork & meditation, QiGong, Yoga, Shaolin physical therapy and Toltec practices. He has been working closely with the indigenous Peruvian cultures in the Amazonian rainforest and Andean mountains since 2001. In 2004, he was pledged as a healer-curandero by the Whitoto and Yahua tribes and has served the international community as a me...
2023-04-281h 15The Embrace and Expand PodcastSetting Boundaries to Reduce Stress, Anxiety and OverwhelmOn this episode I get a little personal. I talk about the importance of recognizing your limitations and when you need to start setting boundaries to protect your health and mental well being. The truth is we can't do it all and sometimes we take on more than we can handle. When that happens we need to set a boundary with ourselves and the outside world so we don't become stressed, overwhelmed and anxious. To stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as well as behind the scenes info, please follow us o...
2023-04-2425 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastDruidry - A Path to Wholeness with John Michael GreerOur guest on today’s episode is a widely respected author and blogger in fields ranging from nature spirituality to the future of industrial society, He is the author of more than seventy books, including sixteen novels, and blogs weekly on his website ecosophia.net. An initiate in Druidic, Hermetic and Masonic lineages, he served for twelve years as Grand Archdruid of the Ancient Order of Druids in America. Currently residing in Rhode Island with his wife Sara. He is a wealth of knowledge and I am delighted to have him as a guest. It is an hono...
2023-04-2158 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastKnowing Your Why, Speaking Your Truth and Living The Middle Way with Ryan SpragueOn this episode we dive back down the rabbit hole with Ryan Sprague from Highly Optimized for part 3 of our conversations. If you haven't listened to part 2 where Ryan interview's me over on his podcast, This One Time on Psychedelics, then head over and give that episode a listen before starting this one.In part 3 we talk about creating a conscious relationship with cannabis, knowing your why for connecting with the plant, speaking your truth, living life through the middle way and so much more. Ryan is the founder & co owner of Highly Optimized. Highly O...
2023-04-171h 02The Embrace and Expand PodcastConscious Cannabis, Shadow work and Connecting Deeper to Ourselves with Ryan SpragueToday we have a special guest who is a man after my own heart.He is a highly-optimized individual who has found balance between the mind, body and spirit. An industry leader in cannabis education helping people to over come abuse, over use and codependency. He teaches people how to consciously connect with cannabis, set intentions and experience the power of the flower. This is a conversation I have been looking forward to having for some time now and it is my absolute pleasure to introduce you all to Ryan Sprague of Highly Optimized.
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This One Time On PsychedelicsEpisode 106: Highly Sensitive Individuals, Conscious Cannabis & The Beautiful Journey of Life (feat. Adam Carbary)For anyone who is aware of the psychedelic space, it is no secret that these medicines can initiate some incredibly powerful transformations. This being said, in my experience, the initiation is just that, the initiation. What is left to discover is how to then take that spark that was created within the experience & stoke it gently yet persistently enough to allow it to take flame & become the full on fire that can fuel us into a higher quality expression & fulfillment in life. Stopping by to hang with us today on the show is a man who has made the...
2023-04-141h 06The Embrace and Expand PodcastWhy The Law Of Attraction Isn't Working For You.Have you read or watched The Secret and thought the Law of Attraction was the answer to your dreams? Have you tried to focus your energy and attention on what you truly want only to have nothing manifest? Yeah me too! In this episode I talk about the missing links to the Law of Attraction and how you need take a few more steps to be able to manifest the life of your dreams. To stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as well as behind the scenes info, please fo...
2023-04-1012 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastHow You Are Breathing is How You Are Living with Scott SchwenkToday we welcome to the podcast our very first guest of season 2. I came across this beautiful soul during a week long Breathwork Summit back in January of 2023. After taking pages of notes from his hour long workshop I knew I needed to get him onto the podcast to share with all of you his wondrous teachings.He spent several years living and studying in a Hindu monastery which introduced him to the core body of Tantric traditions which continue to flow through each of his teachings. Apprenticeships in leadership development, meditation and philosophy training, spiritual awakening...
2023-04-071h 01The Embrace and Expand PodcastHow Meditation Can Change Your LifeWelcome back to The Embrace and Expand Podcast! Season 2 starts off talking all about mediation. Why should you meditate? How will it help you? Is it just a waste of time? I discuss all of these questions and more in this episode. Touching on many different types of mediations, science backed reasons on why it is good for your body and mental health, as well as guiding you through a short meditation practice. You won't want to miss this episode! To stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as...
2023-04-0323 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 30 - A Season of ChangeAs winter begins to come to a close here in Virginia so does Season 1 of The Embrace and Expand Podcast. Season 2 will begin April 3rd, 2023 right along spring. Just as winter is a time to go inward and reflect on the previous year, spring is a time for growth and awakening. Season 2 will follow this theme of growth with a change in how each episode will come about. Thank you for being on this journey with me and I look forward to continuing it with you in Season 2. To stay connected with The Embrace and Expand P...
2023-03-0309 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 29 - SOUL/Life Balance with Sam KabertToday’s interview is with a guest I met at a Somatic Breathwork Training last December in Phoenix. Finding out more about his story I knew I had to invite him on the Podcast. Like many of our guests he led a life that from the outside looking in was perfect. Founder of several companies, as well as, being named one of Silicon Valley’s 40 under 40 at the age of 31, he was living the dream life. Despite all his success’s he found himself to still feel like something was missing. He is a serial entrepre...
2023-03-0143 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 28 - We Are All ConnectedOn this episode I dive deep into the concept that we are all connected. From Quantum Physics and Mechanics to Shamanism and nature I talk about several different perspectives on how we are all connected. Do you believe we are all connected? If not listen to this podcast with an open mind and see how from ancient civilizations to modern day science is proving how interconnected we all are.To stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as well as behind the scenes info, please follow us on social media:...
2023-02-2715 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 27 - Since We Woke Up with Tawny McVayOn this episode we invite a kindred soul to the Embrace and Expand podcast. This guest and I have walked similar paths in life. Waking up one day realizing the life she was living was no longer in alignment with what she wanted her life to look like. After making drastic changes, her and her family hit the road in a self converted school bus to follow the life of their dreams. She is now an author, influencer and weaver of magic. Devoting her life to helping others grow and making the world a more beautiful place. S...
2023-02-241h 24The Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 26 - Love Your Inner ChildOn this episode I talk about what it means to love your inner child. When was the last time you connected with your inner child? Do you find it easy to laugh, sing and play? Or do you struggle getting in touch with that child like essence? This episode is all about how we can connect with our inner child and begin to love them like they always deserved.Join The Embrace & Expand Community and experience and Inner Child Connection Breathwork Session on Saturday February 25th at 12pm EST/ 9 am PST.If you can make...
2023-02-2219 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 25 - AbundanceThis episode is brought to you by the card Abundance. What does abundance mean to you? Do you think of having lots of money, a big house and fancy car? Or do you think of being healthy and having all the energy you need to do whatever you want to do? The definition of abundance can look different for everyone but there is one thing that is true for all people who live abundant lives...they have an abundance mindset. In this episode I dive into how you can cultivate an abundance mindset. I even take you through a...
2023-02-2020 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 24 - Deep Dive into Human Design with SHEbala aka Mélissa PengThe guest in this episode is someone that recently came into my life that has brought much clarity through her wisdom and understanding of human design. She is an enlightenment catalyst, Energetic Inclusivity advisor, Money manifestor, and singer of truth. She shows up fully and unquestionably as herself and tells it how it is in everything that she does. Helping people to come back to themselves and make a beeline for their own personal wonderland. So I introduce you to my friend and catalyst coach SHEbala aka Mélissa Peng. If you would like to connect with SH...
2023-02-171h 41The Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 23 - The Key to WisdomIn this episode I talk about the key to wisdom. I have found that in life knowledge is power, but knowledge only turns to wisdom when it is applied. When we can learn from the wisdom of others and the wisdom from our own life experiences we can unlock the door to our own potential. The key is that once that door is unlocked you must choose to walk through it in order to find the key to your own wisdom. Once you find your own wisdom you can begin to live life on your terms.To
2023-02-1513 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 22 - Respect Your BoundariesIn this episode I discuss respecting your boundaries. Do you struggle with setting and respecting boundaries? I know I have for a very long time. As a recovering people pleaser I have had to learn to set boundaries in order to be able to have the capacity to show up in the way that I want to. Setting boundaries, and respecting them, isn't always an easy thing to do but it is necessary in order to have the right amount of time to keep out cup full. From that full cup we can be there for others and to...
2023-02-1311 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 21 - You Are Already Enough with Alicia KayOn this episode I interview a colleague of mine Alicia Kay. She is a fellow Breathwork practitioner, licensed Trauma Counselor, coach, business owner, mother and holistic ambassador. She has gone through her own healing journey overcoming intense adverse experiences in childhood, recovery from abuse, substances, self-sacrificing and self sabotage.Her goal in life is to help her clients to reconnect to their hearts and true divine nature. By helping them to realize that they don’t have to make drastic changes to be “good enough”, but to come back to the foundational truth that: you already are enough...
2023-02-1039 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 20 - Grow TogetherOn this episode I talk about what it means to grow together. We can grow together in relationship, within our selves by merging our own masculine and feminine energies and we can also grow together as a community. I talk a bit about a new community platform that my wife, Rachel, and I have started called The Embrace and Expand Community. It is a community designed around growing together. About helping one another to embrace all that we are so we can expand into the best versions of ourselves.To join our free call tonight (2/8/2023) follow this...
2023-02-0814 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 19 - Not So Black and WhiteIn this episode I talk about how things in life are not so black and white. Our perspectives and experiences are not always black and white. We each are unique individuals and have our own views. It is never just one way or another. There fore life and how we experience it is not so black and white but more akin to the full spectrum of the rainbow.To stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as well as behind the scenes info, please follow us on social media:Website:
2023-02-0611 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 18 - Duo podcast with Steve Norris from the Better Place Project PodcastThis episode is quite unique in that it is two podcasts happening simultaneously. Steve Norris from the Better Place Project podcast joins me to dive deep with one another. Instead of us interviewing each other for our individual podcasts we decide to join together and just have a conversation. We go into our journeys through life and how they lead us both to becoming Somatic Breathwork Practitioners and meeting one another in-person at a training in Phoenix this last December. Join us in this phenomenal conversation.To connect with Better Place Project and Steven Norris, please...
2023-02-031h 40The Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 17 - Know Your FearsIn this episode I talk about getting to know you fears. Getting to know what fears are stopping you from doing the things you want to do in life. Or stopping you from being the person you want to be. I talk about the various ways I have overcome some of the fears in my life and how I face the ones that still exist. So let this episode be your invitation to get to know your fears and see how you can start to overcome them. How you can stop your fears from controlling you.To
2023-02-0113 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 16 - Trust in MagicIn the card pull for this episode we are greeted by two ravens asking us to trust in magic. When did you stop believing and trusting in magic. When did you stop seeing the magic in the world all around you. In this episode I talk about how we can begin to shift our perspective again to be able to trust in magic. To see the magic in the mundane tasks that we have to do in the day to day. So let this episode spark that awe and wonder int yourself again. Let it draw out that inner...
2023-01-3010 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 15 - Manifesting Your Dreams with Vash TomanecThis is an extra special episode as we have our very first guest on The Embrace and Expand Podcast; Vash Tomanec. Vash used to be an Uber eats delivery guy who knew he was destined for something greater. He had the dream of owning his own business and decided to use the powers of visualization and manifestation to make it happen. Two years later and he owns 3 businesses and received an award from Click Funnels for achieving the million dollar mark. We dive deep into this episode on how he manifested the life of his dreams and he gives...
2023-01-2744 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 14 - Be PatientOn this episode I talk about being patient. In our modern age many of us live in a state of instant gratification, which in turn has cultivated a society with very little patience. Being on a healing journey or in the beginning phase of a spiritual awakening having patient is of the utmost importance. We must learn to have patience with our own process and patience with others as well. Where can you cultivate a little more patience in your life?To stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as well as...
2023-01-2511 min
Better Place Project with Steve NorrisJoint Podcast Conversation with Adam Carbary of Embrace & ExpandThis was a first for me. I had a blast just shooting the sh*t with Adam Carbary of Embrace & Expand.Adam and I decided to not interview each other on our separate podcasts, but rather just plug in the mics and chat, no set questions (except the 1 signature questions from each of our podcasts), just two wanderers in the world sharing their journeys. Adam has a question he asks his guests on his show: "What did you have to embrace in your life in order to expand into the person you are today?” What a ma...
2023-01-241h 41The Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 13 - You Were Born to CreateWelcome back to episode 13! In this episode I talk about the fact that we are all born to create. To create art, music, businesses, food or life. We are all born with a unique expression that is meant to bring something forth into the world that it has never seen before. We are all born to create!To stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as well as behind the scenes info, please follow us on social media:Website:https://www.embraceandexpand.com/Join The...
2023-01-2310 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 12 - Nourish Your SoulIn this episode I talk about different ways that I have found to nourish my soul. How often do we do things or buy things that we think will bring us fulfillment but only for a moment? Nourishing your soul is all about bringing fulfillment into your life on a soul level. Developing personal practices or shifting careers to one where you are being of service to others is just a few of the ways you can nourish your soul. So what do you do to nourish your soul?To stay connected with The Embrace and...
2023-01-2011 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 11 - Seek Your Answers WithinIn this episode I talk about seeking you answers within. I discuss a few books that led me to the information that all the knowledge and wisdom that could ever exists lives with inside of us; in our very DNA. Sharing some of my story from traveling down to Peru and experiencing the plant medicine Ayahuasca and how she showed me that all the answers I was looking for I already had within myself.To stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as well as behind the scenes info, please follow us...
2023-01-1811 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 10 - Wash Away Your BurdensWe have made it to episode 10! Thank you all so much for being with me on this journey and helping the Embrace and Expand Podcast be one of the 36% of Podcasts that make it to 10 episodes. On this episode I talk about washing away your burdens. I discuss how carrying the burdens of your past into your present limits your future experiences. I talk about my own journey in my marriage at how washing away the burdens of the past has helped to improve my relationship. I also talk about ways that you can wash away your b...
2023-01-1613 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 9 - Know Your LabelsIn episode 9 I discuss what it means to Know Your Labels. Knowing our labels and what we use for ourself, as well as what others have placed on us, will only help us to know ourselves better. We carry both light and dark aspects of ourselves and need to know both sides. We need to accept what makes us who we are, but we also need to let go of any labels that no longer apply. Deciding what labels you want to go by and what labels you don't will only help you become the person you came here...
2023-01-1313 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 8 - Time to RiseToday's episode is based off of the card Time to Rise, which is depicted by a phoenix. Just like the phoenix there are times in our lives where things do go as we may have planned and we have to rise from the ashes to try again. How many times in your life have you given up too early instead of giving it another attempt and pushing through? Time to Rise offers the invitation to let what no longer serves you or old patterns that are no longer helping to fall away and to become a better version of...
2023-01-1115 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 7 - That Time I Fell Out Of A TreeToday's episode is a bit different than the rest. I tell the story of when I fell out of a tree and ended up going through a transcendental experience that changed my life forever. It changed how I view myself and how it has allowed me to step fully into my power and let go of the aspects that have held me back for years. It was this experience that gave me the confidence and inspiration to bring this podcast to life. I hope that in hearing this story it will give you the permission to step fully into...
2023-01-0917 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 6 - Blinded by BiasIn today's episode I talk about being blinded by bias. We all have preferences and biases but more often than not those biases limit our experiences in life. They limit the things we are willing to try or the places we are willing to go. They can limit the very perspective we have on the world and even ourselves. So how can you let go of some of your biases so you can expand your life and embrace the new and unknown?Here is a link to the Endless Endeavor Podcast that I mention in the episode:
2023-01-0608 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 5 - Made for MotionIn today's episode I talk about how are bodies are made to be in motion. How we come from ancient cultures that followed the seasons and were always in motion. I discuss my journey of getting back into a regular movement routine and various different ways that you can also move you body. After all we were made for motion.Here is the link to the article I discuss in the episode. https://earthinginstitute.net/how-grounding-affects-blood-viscosity/To stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as well as behind the scenes i...
2023-01-0615 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 4 - Seek InspirationOn this episode I discuss the topic of seeking inspiration. How do we find inspiration when it seems to have disappeared? I talk about how the ancient cultures throughout time have found inspiration. I discuss the ways that I have learned to find inspiration when the blockages show up. After all whatever you seek is seeking you.To stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as well as behind the scenes info, please follow us on social media:Website:https://www.embraceandexpand.com/Join The...
2023-01-0410 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 3 - See the PatternsIn today's episode I discuss seeing the patterns in your life and how they can show up. From synchronicities, numerology, relationships, as well as patterns and habits that we fall back on when times get rough. I also talk about ways in which you can work through the reoccurring patterns that you may be ready to shed and acknowledging the patterns that are working for you.To stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as well as behind the scenes info, please follow us on social media:Website:
2023-01-0314 minThe Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 2 - Let the Emotions FlowIn this episode I dive into the concept of letting your emotions flow. I talk a bit about my back story on how I have worked through allowing my emotions to flow after years of numbing them with medications and substances. Towards the end of the episode I take you through a Breathwork daily practice to help you regulate your nervous system and get in touch with your emotions.If you would like to know more about Somatic Breathwork or are interested in trying a full session you can schedule one through my website at www.embraceandexpand...
2023-01-0240 min
The Embrace and Expand PodcastEpisode 1 - Cause and EffectOn the first episode of the Embrace and Expand Podcast I, Adam Carbary, introduce myself and discuss why it has taken me so long to start this podcast. I then go into the main topic of the episode which is the law of Cause and Effect and how we can use the law to create the life we have always dreamed of. To stay connected with The Embrace and Expand Podcast and for updates, as well as behind the scenes info, please follow us on social media:Website:https://www.e...
2023-01-0110 minBetter Place Project with Steve NorrisThe Power of Somatic BreathworkIn this episode Steve and his guest, therapist Lisa Strawn, discuss their life changing experience with Somatic Breathwork. Steve and Lisa participated in a recent in-person Somatic Breathwork Practitioner training conducted by Somatic Breathwork founders, Steven Jagger and Fish Fischer. In this episode Steve and Lisa discuss:* What Somatic Breathwork is and how it helps people heal.* The release of stress, emotions and trauma through Somatic Breathwork* The power of community *The process of healing * Combining Somatic Breathwork with other modalities* How you can experience Somatic Breathwork
2022-12-1325 min
Endless Endeavor with Greg AndersonSomatic Breathwork with Adam CarbaryIn Episode 118 I sit down Somatic Breathwork practitioner and wellness coach Adam Carbary. Adam has been on a spiritual journey towards his own happiness and wellbeing and discovered a passion teaching others the ancient practice of breathwork. Adam's mission is creating a wellness movement encouraging others to discover the best version of themselves. He believes that combining physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health is the key to life. We talk about so much in this episode related to spiritual wellness. In the show notes you'll find links to his website, a calendar created specifically for Endless Endeavor listeners to...
2022-09-222h 52
Souls SearchedSouls Searched - Adam (Part 3)In this episode I talk about dating Adam, the neuroscientist that I moved to Dallas for, left Dallas because of, and tried to be friends with after moving back. The first (time) was the worst, the second (time) wasn't the best, (spoiler alert) and there probably won't be a third (time).
2021-02-061h 00
Souls SearchedSouls Searched - Adam (Part 2)In this episode I talk about dating Adam, the neuroscientist that moved to Dallas (and convinced me to as well). Let's just say it didn't work out, but don't worry, I'll explain why.
2020-08-311h 14
Souls SearchedSouls Searched - Adam (Part 1)In this episode I talk about dating Adam, the neuroscientist that moved to Dallas right when I started loving him (or anyone, in general). Don't worry-this is just the beginning!
2020-06-211h 10