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FT News BriefingThe economic impact of Trump’s budget billRepublicans in the US House of Representatives narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s major budget bill on Thursday, and BYD has sold more electric vehicles in Europe than Tesla for the first time. Plus, Nvidia builds a buffer to the global trade war, and the US is starting to take the penny out of circulation.Mentioned in this podcast:US House passes Trump’s showpiece tax billBYD sells more electric vehicles in Europe than Tesla for first timeNvidia seeks to build its business beyond Big TechNvid...2025-05-2312 min
Multidimensional TransmissionsDimensions of Earth and SoulIn this episode of Multidimensional Transmissions, I connect with Tracey Forest, co-founding director of Spirit Hollow, a non-profit retreat center located in the heart of Vermont's National Forest for a magickal conversation about Earth and Soul. Tracey is a way- shower, crossroads guide, and soul midwife who helps people navigate the transformative terrain of nature and psyche to discover their unique place in the world. Join us as we follow the threads of Tracey's own calling, from a childhood connection with the enchanted woods behind her house to her current work guiding others as they explore their connection...2025-02-1148 min
The Mushroom Mamasita PodcastEpisode 11: Play & PancakesIn this episode of the Mushroom Mamasita Podcast, I talk to the play priestess herself and we explore the transformative power of play and pancakes. We discuss how to open yourself up to play, especially when feeling stuck or blocked, and the profound healing that can come from embracing joy and creativity. Tune in to discover how reconnecting with play can help you find yourself and unlock a deeper sense of freedom and self-expression.
Every episode I will share a book that I feel supports the message or theme of each show. We touch o...2024-12-131h 09
The Leader Learner PodcastS04E06 Turn a Sacred Wound Into a Sacred ScarSend us a text💡 SPOTLIGHTED BOOK : Wild Mind by Bill Plotkin📚 GUEST READER : Andrei Stoicescu💬 CONVERATION HIGHLIGHTS:growing from a place of unknowingnot knowing where/when you will learn - it can happen at any timewe often forget that we are a part of natureeco-psychology lenswe live in an ecosystem and don't recognize our interdependenceeco-centric -- start from the place of recognizing the nature and niche around usyou can work with metaphor without understanding ityou can live beyond knowledge and under...2024-11-2147 min
The Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of Things (Ep 06) - "Intimacy with All Things" with Alyssa Morin00:00 Introduction01:17 Who is Alyssa Morin?02:22 Michael's early trauma03:35 Gwyneth Paltrow Love, Sex and Goop04:00 What is Somatic Sex Education? 05:00 Alyssa's background in Zen, Soulwork and being a minister's daughter.06:00 Alyssa's journey to SSE and what it is.09:35 Let me dive into everything during her first Saturn Return11:00 Caffyn Jesse and healing circumcision trauma13:00 Zen practice as a prelude to SSE14:50 The power of lineage and containers15:45 Dogen, "Enlightenment is intimacy with all things." 19:00 Sitting with whatever arises.20:50 Eros/Life Force and Aliveness.23:00 Eros/Psyche/Natura - b...2024-11-111h 02
The Great Simplification with Nate HagensEcological Awakening: A Path Toward Holistic Adulthood with Bill Plotkin(Conversation recorded on September 16th, 2024) Where have all the elders gone? As the world grapples with its unfolding economic and energy crises, it can often feel like we lack capable guides to help our societies navigate these transitions. How can we cultivate ourselves as individuals to become balanced, true adults who are fully equipped to contribute to our communities, the planet, and the massive changes ahead? In this episode, Nate is joined by eco-depth psychologist Bill Plotkin to explore the profound themes of human development, the urgent need for ecological awakening, and the importance of ar...2024-10-161h 37The Great Simplification with Nate HagensEcological Awakening: A Path Toward Holistic Adulthood with Bill Plotkin(Conversation recorded on September 16th, 2024) Where have all the elders gone? As the world grapples with its unfolding economic and energy crises, it can often feel like we lack capable guides to help our societies navigate these transitions. How can we cultivate ourselves as individuals to become balanced, true adults who are fully equipped to contribute to our communities, the planet, and the massive changes ahead? In this episode, Nate is joined by eco-depth psychologist Bill Plotkin to explore the profound themes of human development, the urgent need for ecological awakening, and the importance of ar...2024-10-161h 37
The Mystic CaveBill Plotkin: Soul Initiation and the "small opening into the new day"Click here to send me a text message (include your contact info if you want a reply).Out here, on the far side of conventional religion, no path is more compelling than the one that leads us to know our natural place within the larger earth community. And there may be no better modern guide than Bill Plotkin, the author of four books on the subject and the founder of the Animas Valley Institute. The way is called "soul initiation," which is devastating to the ego but life-giving to the soul. And it just might help save...2024-10-131h 24
Bridging Connections with Bryan Reeves131. Life Will Drag You To Soul Initiation w/ Bill PlotkinI’ve got a profound episode for you today. My guest is Bill Plotkin, one of the most genius and inspired visionaries of our time that you’ve likely never heard of.He’s the author of a few books that have rocked my world, most notably, Nature and The Human Soul.When I first read Nature and The Human Soul some years ago, I felt like I’d discovered a sacred tablet with the codes to living every stage of life well.Through his work spanning 5 decades as a depth psychologist, wilderness guide, a...2024-10-031h 19
The Inner Landscape Travel AgencyEp. 1 - Kelly Wilde-Miller's Conversational PortaitKelly shares about..- Writing a best-selling book on creativity and emotional regulation in seven days - Living within cycles, rhythms, and seasons—from creating to resting- Helping her dad die- Finding the pinnacle of self-actualization: Goof- Letting herself re-explore all of the creative sides she muted in her early youth- A surprise view into Kelly’s dancer alter ego from her 20sShow Notes~20:15 Bill Plotkin and eco-niche : https://www.dailygood.org/story/2766/the-descent-to-soul-an-overview-of-the-terrain-bill-plotkin/~27:12: Bill...2024-09-133h 15
The Plants of the Gods podcastPlants of the Gods: S6E5. From Ayurveda to Acupuncture: An Interview with Herbalist William SiffEthnobotanist Mark Plotkin conducts a fascinating interview with William Siff, who is a licensed acupuncturist, clinical herbalist, and ethnobotanist who practices an unusual combination of both Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Bill is best known to the general public as author of the classic work, "The Plant Medicine Protocol." The interview not only covers Siff's intriguing background and healing approach but answers the questions of what is a plant, what is a food, what is a spice, what is a medicine, and which species like black pepper are all of the above!2024-09-0458 minPlants of the Gods: Hallucinogens, Healing, Culture and Conservation podcastPlants of the Gods: S6E5. From Ayurveda to Acupuncture: An Interview with Herbalist William SiffEthnobotanist Mark Plotkin conducts a fascinating interview with William Siff, who is a licensed acupuncturist, clinical herbalist, and ethnobotanist who practices an unusual combination of both Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Bill is best known to the general public as author of the classic work, "The Plant Medicine Protocol." The interview not only covers Siff's intriguing background and healing approach but answers the questions of what is a plant, what is a food, what is a spice, what is a medicine, and which species like black pepper are all of the above!2024-09-0458 min
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Mental Health & PsychologyThe Journey of Soul Initiation: A Field Guide for Visionaries, Evolutionaries, and Revolutionaries by Bill PlotkinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/788550to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Journey of Soul Initiation: A Field Guide for Visionaries, Evolutionaries, and Revolutionaries
Author: Bill Plotkin
Narrator: George Newbern
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 19 hours 38 minutes
Release date: September 3, 2024
Genres: Mental Health & Psychology
Publisher's Summary:
Soul initiation is an essential spiritual adventure that most of the world has forgotten—or not yet discovered. Here, visionary ecopsychologist Bill Plotkin maps this journey, one that has not been previously illuminated in the contemporary Western world and yet is vital for the future of our species and our planet. Based on the experiences of...2024-09-037h 38
Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Mindfulness & MeditationThe Journey of Soul Initiation: A Field Guide for Visionaries, Evolutionaries, and Revolutionaries by Bill PlotkinPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/788550 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Journey of Soul Initiation: A Field Guide for Visionaries, Evolutionaries, and Revolutionaries Author: Bill Plotkin Narrator: George Newbern Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 19 hours 38 minutes Release date: September 3, 2024 Genres: Mindfulness & Meditation Publisher's Summary: Soul initiation is an essential spiritual adventure that most of the world has forgotten—or not yet discovered. Here, visionary ecopsychologist Bill Plotkin maps this journey, one that has not been previously illuminated in the contemporary Western world and yet is vital for the future of our species and our planet. Based on the experiences of...2024-09-0303 minDownload Incredible Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Medicine & NaturopathyThe Journey of Soul Initiation: A Field Guide for Visionaries, Evolutionaries, and Revolutionaries by Bill PlotkinPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/788550to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Journey of Soul Initiation: A Field Guide for Visionaries, Evolutionaries, and Revolutionaries
Author: Bill Plotkin
Narrator: George Newbern
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 19 hours 38 minutes
Release date: September 3, 2024
Genres: Medicine & Naturopathy
Publisher's Summary:
Soul initiation is an essential spiritual adventure that most of the world has forgotten—or not yet discovered. Here, visionary ecopsychologist Bill Plotkin maps this journey, one that has not been previously illuminated in the contemporary Western world and yet is vital for the future of our species and our planet. Based on the experiences of th...2024-09-037h 38
The Fertile Dark3. Reconnecting with Nature: A Path to Wellness and MeaningIn this enriching episode of The Fertile Dark, we explore the profound healing power of nature and how it can help us navigate the challenges of urbanized living and existential crises. Drawing on key insights from Desmond Morris's "The Human Zoo," Irvin Yalom's existential psychology, and the transformative ideas from "The Universe Story" by Brian Thomas Swimme and Thomas Berry, and "Nature and the Human Soul" by Bill Plotkin, we delve into the therapeutic benefits of reconnecting with the natural world.
Highlights
- Understanding Urbanization and Existential Issues: We start by outlining the key problems of urbanization as discussed...2024-06-0422 min
THE P.O.C. (PATTERN OF CONDUCT) PODCAST©THEFT OF PROPERTY BY ENTITY AND UNLAWFUL DENIAL OF LEGAL RELIEF- SPENCER v. BILL & WAG’S, INC., CASE CIVDS1930644THE STATE’S CRIMINAL ACT OF OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE VIA THEFT OF PROPERTY BY ENTITY AND UNLAWFUL DENIAL OF LEGAL RELIEF- ERICA LORRAINE SPENCER v. BILL AND WAG’S, INC. , CIVDS1930644.
THEFT OF PROPERTY BY ENTITY AND THE UNLAWFUL DENIAL OF LEGAL RELIEF BY STATE- FACILITATING VENUE, THE SAN BERNARDINO SUPERIOR COURT, IS A COOPERATIVE CRIMINAL ACT OF OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE BY THE ENTITY THAT IS ENGAGED IN FEDERAL GROUP STALKING & MONITORING WHICH INCLUDES THE ONTARIO POLICE DEPARTMENT, OFFICER J. MEZA (NO. 20302) OF THE ONTARIO POLICE DEPARTMENT, BARRY PLOTKIN (CBN 41518), JUDGE LYNN M. PONCIN (CBN 18...2024-06-014h 08
The Soulful CEO PathThe Art of Soulful Business w. Kristin ConstableHave you ever felt the push and pull of pursuing your deepest passions while trying to carve out a successful business niche? It's the quintessential struggle of the soulful entrepreneur, and today, I’m peeling back the layers of this complex dance. Join me, Kristin Constable, as I marry the profound eco-soul-centric teachings of Bill Plotkin with the nitty-gritty of running a soulful business. In this episode, you’ll learn:That there is a tension between sharing soul work authentically and creating a profitable business.The importance of integrating business fundamentals with personal fulfillment to sustain both...2024-05-1615 min
The Wonder Dome#141 Widening the Frame (with Paul Zonneveld)We have yet another wonderful return guest this week with Paul Zonneveld. Last time, I had an opportunity to connect with Paul and his colleague Mieke Jacobs to discuss their book Emergent, which is an exploration of systemic intelligence, and how every system, whether naturally occurring or human made, exhibits certain qualities and patterns that you can navigate once they’re brought to your awareness. In doing so, it potentially unlocks a wealth of creativity and possibility for that system — say, an organization or a team — than was otherwise available. Paul’s journey has found him in a new li...2024-03-2055 min
Rebel BuddhistLeaving HomeIn this episode, we talk about the importance of leaving home - physically AND psycho-spiritually. I’ll dive into how to know when it’s time to wander, and why we must do so in the first place. We talk about intersectional barriers to access leaving home - and how modern industrialized society holds us back (and why). You will learn:// How to know it’s time to wander// How our wandering impacts the world around us// What leaving our physical and psychspiritual home looks like// Why modern industrialized society...2023-12-1539 min
Plants of the Gods: Hallucinogens, Healing, Culture and Conservation podcastPlants of the Gods: S5E2. Part 2 — Antibiotic Ales and Lush Lagers: The Ethnobotany of BeerWelcome to part two of The Ethnobotany of Beer! This week, we continue to explore the question on everyone's mind these days: did civilization invent beer, or did beer invent civilization? And then we help solve a cold case: did ancient Africans know and use antibiotics? And why are we asking this in a discussion of beer? And is there really a 10 CD set comprised entirely of German beer drinking songs? And what did the late Frank Zappa say – and sing – about beer? Works Cited Appleton, Frank. Brewing Revolution: Pioneering the Craft Beer Movem...2023-11-0123 minThe Plants of the Gods podcastPlants of the Gods: S5E2. Part 2 — Antibiotic Ales and Lush Lagers: The Ethnobotany of BeerWelcome to part two of The Ethnobotany of Beer! This week, we continue to explore the question on everyone's mind these days: did civilization invent beer, or did beer invent civilization? And then we help solve a cold case: did ancient Africans know and use antibiotics? And why are we asking this in a discussion of beer? And is there really a 10 CD set comprised entirely of German beer drinking songs? And what did the late Frank Zappa say – and sing – about beer? Works Cited Appleton, Frank. Brewing Revolution: Pioneering the Craft Beer Movem...2023-11-0123 min
The Plants of the Gods podcastPlants of the Gods: S5E1. Part 1 — Antibiotic Ales and Lush Lagers: The Ethnobotany of BeerThis two-part special edition kicks off Season Five of "Plants of the Gods: Hallucinogens, Healing, Culture and Conservation." We start by asking the question that is on everyone's mind these days: did civilization invent beer, or did beer invent civilization? And then we help solve a cold case: did ancient Africans know and use antibiotics? And why are we asking this in a discussion of beer? And is there really a 10 CD set comprised entirely of German beer drinking songs? And what did the late Frank Zappa say – and sing – about beer? Works Cited App...2023-10-1832 minPlants of the Gods: Hallucinogens, Healing, Culture and Conservation podcastPlants of the Gods: S5E1. Part 1 — Antibiotic Ales and Lush Lagers: The Ethnobotany of BeerThis two-part special edition kicks off Season Five of "Plants of the Gods: Hallucinogens, Healing, Culture and Conservation." We start by asking the question that is on everyone's mind these days: did civilization invent beer, or did beer invent civilization? And then we help solve a cold case: did ancient Africans know and use antibiotics? And why are we asking this in a discussion of beer? And is there really a 10 CD set comprised entirely of German beer drinking songs? And what did the late Frank Zappa say – and sing – about beer? Works Cited App...2023-10-1832 min
Woman Who Rubs the MountainEcotherapy & Reclaiming Our Wholeness: A Conversation with Beth Stephens about Holding Ourselves in All That it Means to Be Human [Episode 29]I’d call it Beth Stephens superpower: creating spaces that help women cherish the messy, mucky, imperfect wholeness of themselves. As an Ecopyschologist, Beth guides women through journeys of deep self-inquiry, working with nature while remembering themselves as a part of nature. Our conversation beautifully weaves through questions such as, why are we humans the only species who seem to have forgotten their essential completeness and what does it mean to get out of our own way so that mystery can dream through us?
These inquiries were quite slippery, but I felt like Beth did a beautiful jo...2023-08-131h 05
AI and the Future of Work: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace, Business, Ethics, HR, and IT for AI Enthusiasts, Leaders and AcademicsRobert Plotkin, popular author and expert in AI IP law, discusses regulation for LLMs and legal advice for entrepreneursNo field is being upended as much as the legal profession. We’re all confused about how content generated by AI will be protected under the law and many lawyers are also asking how relevant they’ll be in a world where large language models can pass the bar and do legal research.Robert Plotkin is a luminary in the software patent space having been in the field for 25 years and having been involved in important IP cases related to everything from AI to quantum computing to autonomous vehicles and speech recognition.Robert also published the...2023-06-2637 min