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Sydney Kane is an NYC based actor, singer, comedian, writer who has performed everywhere from off-off-off-barely Broadway to the big 9x16 iPhone screen. A graduate of Pace University with a BFA in Musical Theater, she’s done improv at UCB and Second City and gained a following on social media for her extremely insightful dating content.
With sharp comedic writing and quick witted lyrics, Kane brings a warm and unassuming stage presence, leveling with her audience in a...
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21st Century VitalismInexplicable Joy and the Heart Sutra with Susan PiverJoining us on the show this week is author, meditation teacher, and founder of the Open Heart Project, Susan Piver! For this conversation we explore the the most famous Sutra in Buddhism, The Heart Sutra. This is the focus of her newest book, 'Inexplicable Joy' in which she details how to turn this incredible and mysterious teaching into a workable practice that can transform your life.
You can stay in touch with Susan's offerings by checking out openheartproject.com or following her on all of the social media channels.
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- Brett's Reading of...
2025-04-241h 0021st Century VitalismExploring the Energies of Earth and Space with Mary BondReturning to the show is movement specialist, author, and Structural Integrationist, Mary Bond! Most known for her contributions to the world of Rolfing Movement practice with her books, 'New Rules of Posture' and 'Body Mandala'; Mary has gone on to establish herself as a pioneer in reimagining the relationship between perception, sensation, and posture.
In this conversation we discuss how to become more embodied in the modern age; we explore the role of fascia in creating our perceptions, how to make an unbreakable connection to the body's midline, and how the energies of earth and space help us...
2024-05-291h 0321st Century VitalismReclaiming Our Sovereignty Through the Creative Process with Ayla NereoJoining us on the show this week is the singer, composer, producer, dancer, and creative guide, Ayla Nereo. For this conversation, we explore her work with the Living Song project; a creative community aimed at helping people dissolve creative blocks and find their authentic voice. We then use that as a foundation to explore central themes in Ayla's work such as resiliency, vitality, and the role of our intuition in the creative process.
Ayla's music can be streamed wherever you find your music and her courses can be found over at thelivingsong.aylanereo.com
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2024-05-151h 1221st Century VitalismSpiritual Warriorship in the Modern Age with David NichternJoining us on today's show is the CEO of Dhama Moon and my personal meditation teacher and friend, David Nichtern! Dharma Moon is an online meditation community which specializes in teaching the next generation of mindfulness meditation instructors. As a senior teacher in the lineage of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, David has gone on to write two books, be an Emmy winning and Grammy nomiated musician, and host of the popular, Creativity, Spirituality, and Making a Buck Podcast.
In this conversation, we talk about some of the most compelling teachings that we've explored together which are commonly referred t...
2024-04-101h 0821st Century VitalismAddiction, The Road to Recovery, and Electronic Music with Mr. BillJoining us on the show is the globally renowned electronic music producer, educator, and performer, Mr. Bill. In this conversation we talk about the incredibly important subject of substance abuse and recovery. Having gone through his own stint of addiction, we dive into his story of struggling to stay afloat while being a touring musician and the hard fought battle of getting sober. We also share our mutual appreciation of electronic music, production, and the rave scene which undoubtedly changed both of our lives.
All of Bill's work can be found streaming wherever you find your music...
2024-03-271h 0521st Century VitalismDeath, Dancing, and Cultivating an Attuned Heart with Keely GarfieldHow to Support the Show!
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Joining us on the show today is the incredible Keely Garfield. A NYC based choreographer/dancer who doubles as an interfaith end of life Chaplain. Not only that, but she's also an esteemed Buddhist meditation teacher, yoga instructor, Urban Integrative Zen Therapist, and reiki master. Regardless of what she's...
2024-03-131h 1121st Century VitalismClowns, Identity, and the Ominous Future with Matthew SilverHow to Support the Show!
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Joining us on the show today is performance artist and founder of the Idiot's Hour Comedy Show, Matthew Silver! Well beloved for his eccentric street performances in New York, with viral videos soaring in the millions of views; Matthew offers a unique love centered form of clowning around that...
2024-02-2855 min21st Century VitalismClean Language, Metaphor, and Working Through Trauma with Nick PoleHow to Support the Show!
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Joining us on the show this week is UK based shiatsu practitioner, author, and clean language facilitator, Nick Pole. In this conversation, we explore the practice and theory of 'Clean Language', which is the topic of Nick's book, 'Words That Touch'. Clean Language is a methodology of facilitating mind...
2024-02-071h 0921st Century VitalismContemplative Practice, Materialism, and the Buddha Dharma with Andy KarrHow to Support the Show!
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This weeks conversation is with Buddhist scholar, author, and photographer, Andy Karr. As a former student of the legendary meditation master, Chogyam Trungpa; Andy has gone on to share the teachings of the Buddha all across the world. From cofounding the first Shambhala center in Paris to teaching at...
2024-01-171h 1121st Century VitalismNarrative Collapse and the Art of Dying Before You Die with Android JonesThis weeks guest is the one and only, Android Jones! One of the world's most prominent psychedelic visionary artists working today. Based out of his hometown in Colorado, Android's work has been featured across the world in a wide array of different mediums. From having an extensive clothing line, to projecting his art onto the Empire State Building, Android has gone on to establish himself as one of the forerunners of technologically infused art. In this conversation, we explore a recent tragedy that Android underwent at the start of 2023 and it's implications on the nature of surrender and groundlessness.
2024-01-031h 1621st Century VitalismExploring Continuum and the Deep Heart with Susan HarperJoining us on the show this week is the visionary Susan Harper! Continuum teacher, heart-soul-counselor, creative instigator, and inspired teacher of perceptual and movement inquiry; Susan has an incredibly rich and thorough series of offerings that she's brought to thousands of people across the globe since 1975. In this episode we explore Continuum, a unique movement practice that invites us to connect with our fluid body to connect with our deeper oceanic creativity. From there we survey the anatomy of shame, the reciprocal nature of perception, and the importance of connecting to awe.
Susan offers online workshops which c...
2023-11-291h 0121st Century VitalismRest, Reflection, and the Discovery of the Luminous Self with Tracee StanleyHow to Support the Show!
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This weeks episode is with yoga teacher, author, and founder of Empowered Life Circle, Tracee Stanley. On the cusp of releasing the forthcoming book, 'The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices and Rituals to Remember Who You Are' she joins the show to discuss internal yoga practice, self-inquiry, and Yoga...
2023-10-041h 0421st Century VitalismConnecting to the Guru Principle with Raghu MarkusHow to Support the Show!
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This weeks episode is with the executive director of the Love, Serve, Remember Foundation, host of the Mindrolling podcast, and co-founder of the Be Here Now Podcast Network, Raghu Markus! In this conversation, we explore everything there is to know about connecting with a legitimate guru...
2023-09-2058 min21st Century VitalismFunctional Breathing and the Restoration of Prana with Robin RothenbergHow to Support the Show!
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Joining us on the show this week is internationally respected yoga therapist and author, Robin Rothenberg. In this episode, she takes us on a journey through the ancient Yogic practice of Pranayama and the most up to date scientific research on respiratory physiology - all while drawing some p...
2023-09-061h 2721st Century VitalismTraditional Chinese Medicine and the Path of Herbalism with Brandon GilbertHow to Support the Show!
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This weeks episode is with Brandon Gilbert, founder of the online medicinal herb and mushroom storefront, Hyperion Herbs! In this episode we explore the ancient world of herbalism and how to integrate plants into your spiritual and wellness journeys.
SHOW TOPICS
- Founding a Wildly Su...
2023-08-231h 0521st Century VitalismMusic, Meditation, and the Desire to Grow with Michael RempelHow to Support the Show!
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Joining us on the show this week is one of the co-founding members of the widely popular electronic jam band, Lotus! Michael Rempel is a musician and mindfulness meditation coach. In this conversation, we riff on his 20+ years of touring the United States and his recently found commitment t...
2023-08-091h 3021st Century VitalismThe Path of Ecodharma with David LoySupport the show on Patreon!
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Joining us on the show this week is scholar, author, and Zen teacher, David Loy. In this important conversation, we talk about the path of Ecodharma, a modern approach to Buddhism which utilizes the interlocking environmental crises we're facing as an avenue to deepen our spiritual practice through service and engagement.
SHOW TOPICS
- It's More Than Just Climate Change
- How Dualistic Perception Fuels Environmental Crisis
- Evolution of The Il...
2023-07-261h 0221st Century VitalismPosture, Perception, and Presence with Mary BondSupport the show on Patreon!
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Structural Integrationist, Author, and Movement Enthusiast, Mary Bond, joins the show to help us explore her newest book and embodiment program, The Body Mandala. TBM is a comprehensive set of practices which help the practitioner develop stronger relationships between how they hold their body, where they place their attention, and the quality of their presence.
SHOW TOPICS
- Origin of the Body Mandala
- What is a Mandala?
- The Four...
2023-07-121h 0021st Century VitalismThe Healing Properties of a Therapeutic Relationship with Walt Fritz, PT.This weeks conversation is with physical turned manual therapist, Walt Fritz. Having been in practice since 1985, Walt has gone on to create an effective and novel approach to manual therapy which seeks to incorporate clients into a process of shared decision making for their treatment plan. In this dialogue, we explore the healing properties of a therapeutic relationship and the effect our stories have on our experience of pain.
Show Topics
- Following Evidence Based Practice
- The Power of Placebo and Nocebo
- How the Therapeutic Relationship Creates Change
- Shared Decision M...
2023-06-281h 0421st Century VitalismBecoming Your Own Therapist with Venerable Robina CourtinWe're back from our brief hiatus! Kicking off this next chapter of 21CV is the Venerable Robina Courtin. Having been an ordained Buddhist nun for the past 45+ years, Robina has gone on to spread the teachings to thousands of students across the globe. Most renowned for her work in bringing spiritual practice to inmates serving life sentences through her foundation, The Prison Liberation Project; Robina has worked tirelessly to be of service to those who are willing to receive it. In this conversation, we talk about her perennial message of learning how to become your own therapist and genuinely...
2023-06-141h 0621st Century VitalismTo Lean into Aging with Desiree RumbaughTo support this show: subscribe over on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and like us on facebook. If you want to go further, you can leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and consider signing up for our patreon @ patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism
Today's episode is all about using yoga as a vehicle to age more gracefully. Joining us to explore this topic is the internationally recognized yoga teacher, Desiree Rumbaugh. Creator of the Wisdom Warriors yoga program for students over the age of fifty; Desiree has been practicing for over thirty years in the Iyengar...
2023-03-221h 0521st Century VitalismCritical Media Literacy with Allison Butler, Ph.DTo support the show:
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This weeks conversation is with University of Massachusetts Amherst professor and author, Allison Butler Ph.D. In it, we talk about her work with critical media literacy and how learning it can improve our ability to navigate the deceptive media landscape of the 21st century.
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2023-03-081h 0421st Century VitalismEmbodiment, Virtue, and Recovering from the Meaning Crisis with Dr. John VervaekeUniversity of Toronto professor, Dr. John Vervaeke joins the show to talk about his work in exploring one of the most profound crisis facing us in the modern age, the meaning crisis. We discuss what meaning is, how we can cultivate it through body based practices, and what awaits us on the other side.
If you wish to explore Dr. Vervaeke's work further, I highly encourage checking out his 50 part lecture series, 'Awakening From the Meaning Crisis' over on YouTube. You can also find his new series, 'After Socrates' airing weekly on that same channel.
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2023-02-221h 0421st Century VitalismExploring Taoist Internal Arts with Damo MitchellFounder of Lotus Nei Gong International school for Internal Arts, Damo Mitchell joins the show! In this conversation we set the stage for what it means to engage with the practice of Nei Gong, which is a system of cultivation and self-realization through the lens of Taoist wisdom.
Show Topics
- Importance of Working with a Teacher
- The Stages of the Path
- What is Nei Gong?
- Cultivating the Dan Tian
- Working with Qi
- A Sense of Humor
- Ethical Conduct
- The Taoist View...
2023-02-011h 1121st Century VitalismExploring Ceremonial Cacao with Nick MeadorFounder of Soul Lift Cacao, Nick Meador, joins the show! This conversation is all about the subtle yet potent plant medicine that is cacao.
Show Topics:
- What is Cacao?
- History of Chocolate
- Participating in a Cacao Ceremony
- Healing with Cacao
- Effects of Colonialization in Central America
- Importance of Preserving the Culture of Cacao
- Ethical Relationships in the Cacao Industry
- Industrial Chocolate and Appropriation
- Is Intention Enough?
More about Nick:
Nick Meador spent years traveling throughout Ce...
2023-01-181h 0221st Century VitalismGetting Out of a Rut with Mike ChangMike Chang of flow60 returns to share with us his tried and true methodology of getting out of a rut. A timely conversation as we enter into the new year on how these difficult moments in our life can be turned into an opportunity for growth and exploration.
Show Topics
- What is a rut?
- How to activate energy to take action
- How to actually eat right
- Releasing emotions
- Unconditionally feeling our emotions
- Navigating anger
- Confidence
- The energizing quality of service
2023-01-041h 1221st Century VitalismTaking Our Yoga Off The Mat with Jeremy WolfJeremy Wolf is an esteemed yoga teacher based out of Colorado. With more than 25 years of experience practicing yoga, he's here to help us understand how we can expand the practice into our daily lives.
You can check out his virtual yoga nidra courses and more over at jeremywolfyoga.com
Show Topics
- How does yoga unfold?
- Is yoga a religion or science?
- Yoga off the mat
- How the 8 limbs expand our practice
- The potentials within stillness
- The destabilizing nature of overstimulation
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2022-12-141h 0321st Century VitalismRestoring the Web of Nature with Douglas TallamyUniversity of Delaware professor and New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Tallamy joins the show to talk about backyard nature conservation. Dubbed the 'Homegrown National Park' project which he based his book, 'Nature's Best Hope' off from, we explore the practical and effective ways you can transform your own yard into a refuge for the local ecosystem.
SHOW TOPICS
The Issue of Biodiversity Loss
Four Things Landscapes Need
Changing Culture
Invasive Plants
Shrinking the Lawn
Importance of Insects
Saving the Monarchs
Health Benefits of Nature
Urban Conservation
O...
2022-11-3059 min21st Century VitalismThe Buddhist Enneagram with Susan PiverSusan Piver rejoins us on the show to talk about her newest book, 'The Buddhist Enneagram: Nine Paths to Warriorship' which is out now! Combining the timeless wisdom of the East with the mysterious and powerful personality types of the Enneagram, Susan has created an immensely helpful map of how we can better understand ourselves and others. It is available wherever you find your books!
SHOW TOPICS
- The History of the Enneagram
- Using the Enneagram to bridge self and other
- The Jewels of Spiritual Practice
- Discovering your type
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2022-09-2257 min21st Century VitalismThe Pleasure - Pain Balance with Anna Lembke, MDAnna Lembke, MD is the medical director of Stanford Addiction Medicine, program director for the Stanford Addiction Medicine Fellowship, and the chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. As a clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries that have been featured in prestigious outlets such as The New England Journal of Medicine. She joins the show to talk to us about her newest book, 'Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence' which is about the dopamine system and addiction.
Show Topics
- What is Do...
2022-08-1042 min21st Century VitalismDancing Through Life with Zoe Jakes of Beats AntiqueThe world renowned Tribal Fusion dancer, Zoe Jakes, joins us for an in depth conversation on all things dance! Founding member of the musical outfit, Beats Antique, Zoe has travelled the world headlining some of the biggest music festivals with her unique sound and performance. On top of her wildly successful music career, she's a dance teacher and mother, which we talk about at length.
SHOW TOPICS
- Zoe's Journey into Dance
- Founding of Beats Antique
- The Spiritual Implications behind her Art
- Intuition and Movement
- Emotions and Performance
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The Nick Handley ShowBrett Kane (6-27-22)Brett Kane of Altitude Sports Radio joined the show to discuss the Colorado Avalanche's Stanley Cup championship, the Denver Broncos' outlook for the 2022 season, and fatherhood.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-06-2712 min21st Century VitalismWaking Up through Love and Loss with Susan PiverNew York Times bestselling author, meditation teacher, and founder of Open Heart Project, Susan Piver joins the show! In this conversation, we talk about the intersection of Buddhism and romance, following the lifecycle of a modern relationship of choosing who to be with, how to ride the waves of instability together, and what to do when your heart gets broken.
SHOW TOPICS
Navigating Passion and Attachment
Role of Commitment and Creating a Container
Unconditional Love
Love doesn't Stabilize
Navigating Friction in a Relationship
The Wakeful Quality of Heartbreak
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2022-06-0853 min21st Century VitalismTaoism in the 21st Century with Bruce FrantzisTaoist meditation master, teacher, and author, Bruce Frantzis joins 21CV! Bruce is considered the foremost experienced lineage master of Taoist arts in the Western world. Having spent sixteen years learning from a grandmaster in China, he has gone on to teach more than 20,000 students the amazing practices of qigong, bagua, tai chi, hsing-i and Taoist meditation. He has also written eight books and started a comprehensive online learning community over at energyarts.com. In this conversation, we dive deep into Taoism as a whole and how it's practiced in this current day and age.
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W...
2022-05-181h 0521st Century VitalismReclaiming Ritual with Day SchildkretRitualist, Artist, Teacher, and Author of 'Hello Goodbye, 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration, and Change' and 'Morning Altars', Day Schildkret joins the show! In this meaty conversation we discuss everything you need to know in order to start utilizing ritual in your life to help process change and create more easeful transitions.
If you want to plug into Day's platform, I highly encourage following his Instagram for daily art and inspiration. If you want to work more deeply with his offerings, he is about to start up a new round of teacher trainees for his Morning A...
2022-05-0450 min21st Century VitalismThe Magical Quality of Presence with Rob ReiderPerformance coach, movement specialist, and author, Rob Reider joins us on the show to talk about cultivating an intentional presence that you can then use for your stage performances and social anxiety. With forty plus years of performing and coaching under his belt, Rob has a powerful command of attention and heightened desire to help his students succeed in their respective field.
SHOW TOPICS
What is Presence?
The Movement from Thinking to Doing
Why Less is More
Importance of Connecting to your Audience
Overcoming the Need for Approval
The Responsibility of h...
2022-04-201h 1621st Century VitalismYoga and Dying with Molly Lannon KennyThis weeks guest is teacher, therapist, lecturer, and writer, Molly Lannon Kenny! Founder of Integrated Movement Therapy and Bedside Yoga, she is joining us to talk about her work in bringing Yoga to those who are in the process of dying. Having spent 30 years in the field of helping people navigate radical change, she helps guide us into the rich and insightful world of death doulaship.
Show Topics
The Difficulty of Talking about Death
Being in the Presence of Death
How can we Best be with Grief?
The Tender Heart of Compassion
2022-04-061h 2221st Century VitalismPerfectly Imperfect with Chris DyerThe incredibly talented visionary artist and founder of the Positive Creations art brand, Chris Dyer joins the show to talk about his unique relationship to art, life, and self love. I highly encourage checking out his work on any of the links below while you listen to this episode!
Show Topics
The Role of Art in Uncertain Times
Seeing Life as a Video Game
Inside the Head of an Artist
Self- Love
How you view yourself vs how others view you
Relationships as an artist
Recent Relocation to the United...
2022-03-231h 1221st Century VitalismHow to Wake Up from the Dream of Life with Hector MarcelPresident of the Three Jewels Enlightenment Studio in New York City, Hector Marcel joins us on 21CV to explore the Lojong Slogans of Tibetan Buddhism. He is a social entrepreneur, public speaker and seasoned organizational change management professional specializing in performance, culture, and service. As a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism for 25 years, Hector believes that meditation opens the door to every personal achievement.
To support the show, head on over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review; alternatively you can subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We also have a patreon...
2022-03-091h 1121st Century VitalismPema Chodron’s ’How to Meditate’ Book ExplorationThis weeks book dive is into the wise Pema Chodron's extremely helpful meditation manual, 'How to Meditate'
If you are interested in beginning this practice and wish to work with a teacher, please feel free to reach out to me at 21stcenturyvitalism@gmail.com
Also keep an eye open for the weekly meditation group coming in a couple of weeks, more details on that will be announced soon!
2022-03-0251 min21st Century VitalismThe Evolutionary Power of Dialogue with Michael PhillipMichael Phillip from the sensational podcast, Third Eye Drops joins us on the show this week to talk about the importance of perpetually edging toward Truth and how engaging in dialogue can help us do so. I highly encourage you to give his show a listen wherever you find your podcasts and the links down below
SHOW TOPICS:
- Importance of Asking Questions
- Discussion as a Spiritual Practice
- The Acceleration of Novelty
- Understanding your Philosophical Tree
- Is Truth Something We Move Toward?
- What is Rationalism
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ScubeTubeKane Nuttall CEO of The Power in You ProjectThe first guest in Lil Bretty's Kitchen is Kane Nutall CEO of The Power in You Project. Kane shares his story of overcoming addiction, finding his path in life, and building The Power in You Project into an amazing organisation that supports people battling mental health, addiction and reintegration challenges.
2022-02-0432 min21st Century VitalismCreating Safety With Massage with Allison Denney (Rebel Massage)To Support the Show
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Joining us this week is the one and only, Allison Denney of Rebel Massage! Massage therapist of twenty years and YouTube content creator with close to 50 million views; Allison is a well respected and sought after voice in the world of manual therapy. In this conversation we cover the whole gamut of things related to massage therapy from using it as an awareness practice to how you c...
2022-02-021h 0421st Century VitalismMary Bond’s ’New Rules of Posture’ Book ExplorationThis weeks book dive is into Mary Bond's 'New Rules of Posture: How to Sit, Stand, and Move in the Modern World'. This has been an incredibly useful and profound book in my body awareness explorations that began last year and I felt inspired to take some time to share some of my favorite practices found within. In this hour long video, we break down the six posture zones and share some space to practice body awareness techniques together. You'll get the most out of this dive if you take some time to do the practices as we go...
2022-01-261h 0721st Century VitalismYoga Then and Now with Rick Powell and Behnje Masson (From the Heart Yoga)If you want to support this show, leave us a review on apple podcasts, subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram. We also have the patreon over at patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism where you can help ensure our forward momentum!
This new year and special 50th episode of 21CV launches with a bang as we sit down in person with the owners of From the Heart Yoga, Rick Powell and Behjne Mason. Practitioners and teachers for well over 25 years, they join us on the show to talk about what exactly yoga...
2022-01-191h 1421st Century VitalismTeesee‘s Field Guide to Tarot with Teesee TarotJoining us on the show this week is L.A. based Divinatrix, Teesee Tarot! In this conversation we dive deep into the world of divination, more specifically, cardomancy! We cover everything one may need to know before getting started with reading tarot, from what exactly the function of the practice is and what is meant by the term, 'Magick'; we then dive into the traditional Rider Waite deck and explore the Major and Minor Arcana and how the Fools Journey unfolds. The episode then ends with yours truly getting a specialized reading!
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2021-12-151h 3421st Century VitalismCreating Wholeness through Movement with Andreas David ChristouJoining us on 21CV this week is the cofounder of Origin of Health, Andreas David Christou! Using his Masters degree in Human Movement Sciences and his Bachelors degree in Nutritional Science, Andreas has created a platform that trains, educates, and inspires people to start moving their bodies holistically and intuitively. Integrating embodied movement flow with strength training philosophy, Origin of Health seeks to help clients to cultivate wholeness of mind, body, and spirit. In his podcast debut, we cover a whole gamut of topics such as how his developed primal movement patterns open up our energy system, how we...
2021-12-011h 1621st Century VitalismConversations with Nature and the Wisdom of Honeybees with Jacqueline FreemanBiodynamic farmer, beekeeper, and author, Jacqueline Freeman joins the show this week to talk about how we can strike up a conversation with nature, connect to our intuition, and learn from honeybees! Jacqueline is the author of 'A Song of Increase: Listening to the Wisdom of Honeybees for Kinder Beekeeping and a Better World' and has been tending to honeybees for 20 years! Having given talks all across the world on how to have a more harmonious relationship with the bees, Jacqueline has created an accessible platform helping people combine spirituality and farming that has helped thousands of people tap...
2021-11-171h 1921st Century VitalismMaking Room for Grief with Michelle C. JohnsonThis weeks guest is author, Dismantling Racism Trainer, Yoga teacher, and licensed clinical social worker, Michelle C. Johnson. In this discussion we dive into her most recent book, 'Finding Refuge: Heart Work for Healing Collective Grief' to talk about how we can best embrace our grieving process and learn how to stop numbing out intense experiences. This is a powerful conversation perfect for this time of year when we are encouraged to let go of things that no longer serve us. If you want to keep in touch with Michelle's work the links will be down below, complete with...
2021-11-031h 1221st Century VitalismPsilocybin and the Healing of the Human Spirit with Jahan Khamsehzadeh Ph.DThis weeks guest is Jahan Khamsehzadeh Ph.D, author of the new book, 'The Psilocybin Connection: Psychedelics, the Transformation of Consciousness, and Evolution of the Planet - An Integral Approach' releasing Spring of 2022. Jahan completed his dissertation on psychedelics in the Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness program at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. He's earned his masters in Consciousness and Transformative Studies from John F. Kennedy University and has gone on to train within the Mazatec mushroom tradition. He is currently working as a facilitator for legal psilocybin mushroom ceremonies in Jamaica with Atman Retreats.
2021-10-201h 2521st Century VitalismThe Intersection of Social Justice and Homesteading with Chantel JohnsonJoining us on the show this week is the incredibly inspiring Chantel Johnson to talk about all things homesteading! Founder of OGIC (Former Off Grid in Color), Chantel has created a platform of addressing racially charged social justice with the art and lifestyle of homesteading. OGIC is an educational program that seeks to empower communities with information on how to become more self-sustainable by localizing their food sources, starting their own homesteads, and learning how to connect more deeply with the land. On top of educating, OGIC also provides ethically raised meat to the North Carolina area and also...
2021-10-0653 min21st Century VitalismSpatial Medicine and the Fascial System with Thomas MyersJoining us on the show is Thomas Myers, author of Anatomy Trains! Having spent 40 years as a bodyworker and studying under some of the most influential names in the practice such as Drs. Ida Rolf, Moshe Feldenkrais, and even the iconic Buckminster Fuller, Thomas has been healing and teaching all across the globe. His wildly popular Anatomy Trains system has been equipping thousands of therapists with a detailed map of the fascial connections throughout the body and deepening our understanding of how interconnected our parts truly are. For this discussion we cover what the fascial system is, how it...
2021-09-221h 0821st Century VitalismFinding our Place through Regenerative Agriculture with Fergal Smith
Joining us on the show this week is pro-surfer turned regenerative farmer, Fergal Smith! Founder of the Moyhill CSA Farm in Clare, Ireland, Fergal's passion is in learning how to be the best steward of land that he can be. He does this by implementing regenerative processes into his farming that rebuilds the soil, reestablishes the natural ecology, and honors the natural rhythms of nature. In this episode we talk about what exactly this entails, the process of rampant desertification in many regions of the world, how we can better transition into a more global model of regenerative practices, and...
2021-09-081h 2321st Century VitalismLive Painting, Collaboration, and Psychedelic Art with Morgan MandalaJoining us on the show this week is live performance painter, Morgan Mandala! In this conversation we dial in the focus to take a dive into the world of live painting at music festivals, the atmosphere of collaboration, using the process of creating your art as a teaching, and the importance and marginalization of psychedelic art as a whole. Morgan is based out of Boulder, Colorado and travels the world attending festivals while creating immaculate pieces that communicate rich depths of the human experience. I'd suggest peeping some of her work before or during this episode to step into...
2021-08-251h 2021st Century VitalismFinding Balance on the Edge of Collapse with Michael GarfieldThe ineffable Michael Garfield joins the show! Michael is a paleontologist/futurist who channels his creativity into hosting two podcasts, making incredible music, and painting. As the host of Future Fossils and the Santa Fe Institute's 'Complexity Podcast', Michael spends much of his time fusing philosophy, science, and art into a synthesis of ideation that is aimed at helping people orient themselves in a rapidly changing world. In this conversation we explore how humans have been evolving with technology, what happens when innovation becomes the problem, and how we can best navigate societal collapse. It's a nourishing buffet of...
2021-08-111h 1221st Century VitalismStructural Integration Investigation with Russell Stolzoff
In this weeks episode of 21CV we sit down with longtime practitioner of rolfing, Russell Stolzoff! Russell is the founder of Rolfing Works in Bellingham, Washington and is currently serving on the board of the Rolfing Institutes Executive Education Committee. For the uninitiated, Structural Integration (commonly referred to as Rolfing) is a bodywork modality that seeks to work with the body's myofascial system to alleviate body wide compensation patterns arising from the effects of gravity on the body through time.
Check out Russell's content over at https://www.rolfingworks.com/ and find a practitioner near you to...
2021-07-281h 0921st Century VitalismThe Five Wisdom Energies with Irini RockwellJoining us on the show this week is Buddhist teacher, author, coach, and trainer, Irini Rockwell! In this episode we're exploring the ancient but profound teaching of the Five Wisdom Energies of Tibetan Buddhism (also called the five Buddha families). This teaching is a Tantric Buddhist view of reading the energies that constitute our physical reality, how they manifest in relationships, personalities, landscapes, music, food, and societies. While coming from the Tibetan system, this is a completely secular view of the world that empowers us to open ourselves to the current unfolding moment and to flow with the currents...
2021-07-141h 1321st Century VitalismThe Artists Way with ill GatesJoining us this week is the sensei of the Producer Dojo, ill Gates! If you're uninitiated, ill Gates is a mainstay of the west coast bass music scene and has been traveling the globe sharing his music for well over a decade. Collaborating with some of the biggest names in the industry, he's established himself as a pillar of the electronic music scene with a consistent release lineup of albums, singles, and mixtapes.
In this conversation we talk about his ill methodology which is a system that has helped thousands of producers find their creative momentum and...
2021-06-301h 2521st Century VitalismMaximizing your Energy through Feng Shui with Anjie ChoWelcome back everyone! We are officially returned from the month long hiatus with the long awaited video component of the show! Joining us this week is the one and only Anjie Cho, to talk about the ancient art and practice of Feng Shui! We cover the basic elements of practice, how you can incorporate some of these tools into your daily life right now, what an expert Feng Shui practitioner does when you enlist their services, as well as Anjie's personal story, training, and experience in this wonderful field.
"Anjie Cho is a creator of holistic s...
2021-06-161h 1221st Century Vitalism'What is 21st Century Vitalism?' Solocast #1This week I'll be trying out a new format, the solocast! In this inaugural debut, I'm diving deep into some of the core principles underlying the show that I haven't had the time to fully articulate. To do this I spend some time drawing out a map of 21st century wellness that includes our relationships to aspects of the external world as well as finding internal harmony within our lifestyle choices. I also spend some time talking about why I personally find it important to include psychedelics and spirituality into the conversation, what my role in this show is...
2021-05-1249 min21st Century VitalismCultivating Awareness with Neil TaylorJoining us this week on 21CV is my personal meditation coach, Neil Taylor! Outside of being an excellent teacher, Neil is also a yoga instructor and massage therapist. We spend this hour talking about cultivating awareness through meditation, impermanence, the importance of thinking about death, the difference between the mind and brain, and much more regarding massage therapy as a means to explore the self.
To connect with Neil and receive online mindfulness meditation training or massage therapy/yoga instruction (Boston area only), head on over to https://www.neiltaylorbodywork.com/
2021-05-051h 0921st Century VitalismChado: The Way of Tea with Aurora AyurvedaThis weeks deep dive is into the world of tea ceremony! Our guest Aurora is a ceremony facilitator, ayurvedic counsellor, aromatherapist, and yoga instructor based out of Asheville, North Carolina. We spend over an hour talking about the history, process, breakthroughs, and instructions for hosting your own tea ceremonies. We also cover the importance of service and silence on the path!
You can check out Aurora's platform by heading over to Auroraayurveda.com or her Instagram 'Aurora Ayurveda'. She's available for online virtual ayurvedic consultations as well as in person ceremony, aromatherapy, and yoga instruction!
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From the Inbox: The PodcastAn Interview With: Brett Newski - From the Inbox: The Podcast EP. 19Milwaukee-based singer-songwriter Brett Newski pops by for a quick chat about his new album 'It's Hard To Be A Human' and the mental health illustrated book by the same name, out June 22nd. We also talk Tarantino, TikTok, and trends - before he makes a speedy exit.
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The Art Of CoachingE165 | Kenny Kane: The Message is The MediumLiving in a moment when competition for our attention is at an all time high makes the medium through which we convey our message absolutely critical. From social media to marketing, the platform we wield (or don’t wield...) can communicate as much about our values as the words themselves. And while this debate is nothing new, today’s guest Kenny Kane has a unique perspective on this issue and many more.
Kenny is the owner of Oak Park Los Angeles (Home of CrossFit Los Angeles - CFLA) where he and his team have created a para...
2021-04-261h 1221st Century VitalismThe Quest to Draw the Perfect Dragon with Matt FurieThis weeks guest is Matt Furie! Artist and author of the Boys Club comic, Night Riders, and the newly released Mind Viscosity. Matt blew onto the scene when one of his beloved characters, Pepe the Frog, turned into the biggest viral memes of the 2010s and was eventually appropriated by alt-right and white supremacist groups. The recent documentary 'Feels Good Man' covers this sordid tale from Matt's perspective as he enters the dark underbelly of the internet to save his intellectual property. This episode covers a little bit of that harrowing tale but goes beyond Pepe into the wild...
2021-04-211h 1221st Century VitalismWhere Breath Meets Body with Kate Lewandowski and Christopher RayJoining us this week is Kate Lewandowski and Christopher Ray of Be Well Marquette. Between the two of them they have a total of 30+ years in bodywork, with Kate focusing on breath and Christopher utilizing a range of massage techniques, they help clients step into more spacious versions of themselves. In this episode we dive deep into the influence of breath on our waking consciousness and how to work with it to create lasting change.
You can keep in touch with their platform by following Be Well Marquette on Facebook or Instagram as well as checking out t...
2021-04-141h 1121st Century VitalismThe Master in the Metal with Benjamin RipleyJoining us this week is the silversmith, Benjamin Ripley! In this conversation we cover the intimate and high risk process of crafting beautiful and expensive jewelry. From this foundation we explore ultimately what it takes to maximize your artistic output while first and foremost taking care of yourself. From navigating the dreaded 'pit' of feeling uncreative, to balancing the other elements of your life, to working with clients on a project that is then going to be used as a spiritual talisman to navigate rites of passage. It's a really meaty conversation that is relevant to anyone pursuing an...
2021-04-071h 0921st Century VitalismThe Sloppy Bhakti with Mangala and Ganesh DasJoining us this week is the project manager and content curator from the Love, Serve, Remember Foundation, Mangala and Ganesh Das. These wonderful humans are helping us explore the path of Bhakti Yoga! Alongside their work at the LSRF, they also write and maintain The Sloppy Bhakti blog that explores the intersection of music festivals and the path of love and devotion. In this episode we talk about Bhakti Yoga, Kirtan, Ram Dass, and their own spiritual journeys from righteous atheists to falling in literal love with a path of devotion. The Hindu god of Bhakti and strength, Hanuman...
2021-03-311h 1621st Century VitalismBe the You that you Admire with Anthony ThogmartinThis weeks episode is with the one and only Anthony Thogmartin of Papadosio and Earthcry! Both a talented musician as well an incredibly effective teacher, Anthony has spent his life exploring unique sonic soundscapes through playing guitar, singing, and producing electronic music through Ableton. His band Papadosio has spent the last 15 years touring all across America playing over 150 shows a year in every major city and a majority of the larger music festivals that you've likely heard of. When he's not touring or creating music, he's likely producing online content for his Seed to Stage music academy and mixing...
2021-03-241h 4921st Century VitalismArchetypical Blueprints with Phoenix WrightJoining us this week on 21CV is the intellectually stimulating Phoenix Wright!
Phoenix (They/them) is a reiki master, Life Story Life Coach, event producer, and mutli faceted performer of the arts through music and acting. In this episode they help us dive deep into the world of archetypes, identity, and story! Based off from their recent 'Story of You' life coach program that was newly developed and their work with cultivating men's circles, we explore what common archetypes and blueprints Western society is currently navigating through. Understanding how these psycho-spiritual forces manifest in our lives, how a...
2021-03-171h 3121st Century VitalismBuddhism in the 21st Century with David NichternJoining us this week is my meditation teacher David Nichtern. David is a senior meditation teacher of forty years! Having studied under the legendary Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, David has gone on to author two wonderful books, mentor thousands of students, and still have time to win an Emmy and be nominated for a Grammy. He's been a guest on some of the top podcasts in the spiritual scene such as Duncan Trussel's Family Hour, and Pete Holmes 'You Made it Weird' as well as being featured in Netflix's The Midnight Gospel. In this episode we dive into some core...
2021-03-101h 0221st Century VitalismPsychedelic Warriorship with Sean and CassSean Dunne and Cass Greener join us this week on 21CV to talk about psychedelics! Independent filmmakers and fellow podcasters, Sean and Cass are stewards of the chill and incredibly insightful on the path of self exploration with plant medicines. We cover proper intention setting, integration post trip, the importance of dying before you die, what big lessons we've learned from our experiences, and ultimately the value of plant medicine in our radically shifting world.
You can plug into Sean and Cass over at Veryape.tv to check out their incredible films and addictive podcast. Everything they o...
2021-03-031h 5021st Century VitalismLets talk about race...with Alone Ft. CompanyJoining us this week on 21CV is Alone Ft. Company, a spoken word poet and activist from the Grand Rapids scene here in Michigan. Alone's mission is to speak openly and freely about the varying injustices of the world, from dismantling white supremacy, to trans rights, LGBTQ rights, and ending police brutality. In this whopping two hour episode we talk about the psychological nature of whiteness, cultural appropriation, assimilation, access to public spaces, and traveling as a person of color.
2021-02-242h 0221st Century VitalismPlanet Festival with Spaceship EarthMulti-instrumentalist Ashton Robertson joins us on 21CV to talk about his spiritual bass focused electronic music project, Spaceship Earth! We also spend a good deal of time talking about the importance of celebration, accountability in the music scene, and maintaining a political awareness. A big takeaway from this conversation was how crucial it is for artists to wear many hats and to stay engaged with empowering their fans through every means possible.
Spaceship Earth is available on all major streaming platforms, with his newest single, 'Revolution'.
https://fanlink.to/R_EVOLUTION?fbclid=IwAR2L3nh4A8Yt...
2021-02-171h 1521st Century VitalismThe Poly Paradigm with Jellybean of PlantslutsIn today's episode we sit down with Jellybean, creator of the Plant Sluts Project and burlesque performer. To mark the month of love, we talk about different relationship types on the polyamorous spectrum (meaning more than one partner), how to best navigate them with structuring emotional boundaries, and tips to ensure everyone feels seen and appreciated. We also spend some time talking about consent, sex positivity, and the birth of the Plant Sluts group.
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2021-02-101h 0721st Century VitalismPatient Parenting with Alex BeecroftSitting with us this week is my dear friend Alex Beecroft. A grassroots activist of 9 years, spoken word poet, farmer, and father of two twin boys, Alex exemplifies what it means to be a genuinely kind but firm man in our current society. In this episode we talk about what it means to be a father beyond the utilitarian roles that our culture places on us, the importance of fostering exploration in our children, creating space for ourselves as full beings while parenting, understanding toxic masculinity, and the rural vs urban divide of America.
2021-02-031h 1521st Century VitalismCreating Boundaries with Emily CiosekIn today's episode we sit down with the CEO of Root Awakening, Emily Ciosek! Holistic Health Coach, Ayurvedic Counsellor, and fellow podcaster, Emily's dedicated her life to helping clients overcome blockages and step more fully into their power. Her approach focuses heavily on meeting people's unique situation and modifying her tools to adapt to their life rather than forcing them to cold turkey and create extra harm and shame. In this episode we talk about creating boundaries, the importance of positive company, and the ease of eating well.
You can follow Emily's work over at https://msha.k...
2021-01-271h 1321st Century VitalismFound in Sound with Mark HandlerSharing conversation with us this week is Mark Handler! Clinical psychologist, Tibetan singing bowl master, yogi, and a member of the association humanistic psychology and transpersonal psychology, Mark has a wildly interesting life story that we cover in some detail as it relates to the technology of singing bowls. Not only do we cover singing bowls, overtone singing, and his process of energy field assessment; we also cover the integration of "fringe" practices into contemporary medicine models, moving past empiricism, and the difference of extraordinary experiences over supernatural.
You can find Mark's work over at tibetanbowlmaster.com t...
2021-01-201h 2621st Century VitalismLiving in Alignment with Kacee MustIn today's deep dive we have the wise Kacee Must from Citizen Yoga to help us illuminate the many aspects of practicing yoga in this current century. Coming from a largely philosophical approach we talk about integrating this ancient practice in our contemporary lives, what it means to be a yogi, and how we can make this beautiful path more accessible to people who may have been turned away from the more toxic elements of the community at large. We also take some time to explore her business, Citizen Yoga from it's value structures to it's new on demand...
2021-01-131h 1521st Century VitalismThe Future is Nonsense Zak & What Army?Helping me kick off the new year we have Zak & What Army? joining us on 21st Century Vitalism. Performance artist, podcaster, event coordinator, musician, and international man of nonsense sits down with us to talk about the current socio-political-spiritual state of America and the importance of NONSENSE in navigating this upcoming year. He truly is one of the most magical turtles I've had the rare gift of meeting and I'm confident you'll feel the same.
To stay in touch, check out his socials: @iamanonsenseman which hosts livestreams of his podcast and up to date calendars for his e...
2021-01-061h 3621st Century VitalismBring me to Life with Shannon ShineShannon is one of two folks who operates the Project Bring Me To Life Podcast Network, which is a hub of wonderful light workers who are all creating conversations on how to more fully align their lives with their passions. She's also a multi media artist who paints, crafts jewelry, and hosts meditations and healing containers. In this episode we talk about a whole heap of juicy topics such as her one on one coaching offerings, holding space, healing generational trauma, past life regression, importance of talismans, and her intention with the podcast network.
You c...
2020-12-301h 3021st Century VitalismSauna Serenades with Ben HoganIn this episode I sit down with good friend, Ben Hogan to talk about all things Saunas! This is the first episode that we dive into temperature related therapies and I'm sure it won't be the last. We talk about the benefits of using a sauna, the historical context and uses, the community generating aspect, as well as information on building your own! We also cover cold showers and talk a decent amount about the legendary Wim Hoff!
2020-12-231h 1621st Century VitalismAdorning Henna with Amanda GilbertIn this episode we sat down with Amanda Gilbert of Happy Henna to talk about all things henna. We cover its history, the process of adornment, the spiritual and meditative aspects, use in self expression and self discovery, and her incredible work with creating spaces for women battling cancer to feel a sense of empowerment and coming home to their true selves. It was an incredible conversation that hits a lot of the marks that I aim for in the explorations of the show and if you want to get involved with her new non-profit, Henna Crowns of Courage...
2020-12-161h 1521st Century VitalismCreating Autonomous Support Systems with Tony GerenThis episode is all about conscious community building! We sit down with Tony Geren of Y-Not, an uplifting jam hybrid band out of Grand Rapids Michigan to talk about his efforts in creating the G.R.A.S.S network (Grand Rapids Autonomous Support System). We dive deep into the importance of creating networks geared towards building community resiliency, mutual empowerment, and skill shares. We cover his journey of beginning such a community, the structure of operation, the importance of decentralization, and how to start your own wherever you may find yourself.
You can follow Tony's musical w...
2020-12-091h 45The Art Of CoachingE141 | Brendan Kane: Hook Point- How To Stand Out in a 3-Second WorldWhat would you say or do if you only had 3 seconds to grab someone’s attention? In other words, what’s your Hook Point?
These days, attention is a form of currency. And with the number of stimuli fighting for this attention, one needs to find a way to stand out from the crowd. Without it, it won't matter if you provide something of value - no one will hear you. Luckily, today’s guest can teach us how to do this in an authentic, non-”salesy” way.
Brendan Kane is an outside of the box thinker...
2020-12-041h 0121st Century VitalismCourting the Muse with Carisa Holmes“The ‘Muse’ is not an artistic mystery, but a mathematical equation. The gift are those ideas you think of as you drift to sleep. The giver is that one you think of when you first awake.”
― Roman Payne
In this week's episode, we sit down with Carisa Holmes, creative coach, holistic healthcare practitioner, musician, and author. If each episode represents a theme, this one is 'Creativity'. We talk the process of building a relationship with the muse, unblocking ourselves when it's just not flowing, overcoming stage fright, the relationship between bodywork and creativity, the function of electronic...
2020-12-021h 25The Art Of CoachingE141 | Brendan Kane: Hook Point- How To Stand Out in a 3-Second WorldWhat would you say or do if you only had 3 seconds to grab someone’s attention? In other words, what’s your Hook Point?
These days, attention is a form of currency. And with the number of stimuli fighting for this attention, one needs to find a way to stand out from the crowd. Without it, it won't matter if you provide something of value - no one will hear you. Luckily, today’s guest can teach us how to do this in an authentic, non-”salesy” way.
Brendan Kane is an outside of the box thinker...
2020-11-301h 0121st Century VitalismICE: 21st Century Gestapo with Jose Guadalupe Jimenez Jr.Today's episode is very special as we're introducing one of the key pillars of the show, social activism! To launch this boat we sit down with documentarian and videographer Jose Guadalupe Jimenez Jr to talk about his newest work, Citizen: The Jilmar Ramos-Gomez Story which is a disheartening tale of a United States veteran being arrested and threatened with deportation. We also talk about his bi-lingual news publication startup, the nature of being undocumented, the psychology of Latinx communities under the Trump era, the evolution of immigration policy, and the sordid way that ICE is operating in the United...
2020-11-251h 2521st Century VitalismMerchandising in the Digital Age with Gordie MortonGordie Morton of The Gallery Society joins us this week as we talk about event production, community building, online marketing, the music festival scene, the beauty of collaboration, hat pin trading culture, and honestly quite a bit more. The Gallery Society is an art collective from the Metro Detroit area that specializes in event production, merchandising solutions, connecting and elevating artists, and graphic design work. It's a really dope project and can be found and followed at @thegallerysociety and their website thegallerysociety.com
Happy 10 episodes, enjoy and be well!
2020-11-181h 3321st Century VitalismPractice and Path through Music with Hannah LaineThis week's guest is Hannah Laine of Earth Radio! Hannah is a lifelong musician with a wide variety of styles that span from jazz and soul to livelooped soundbaths. In this episode we cover her journey through sound and self discovery, working with darkness, importance of practice and path, and healing through art and creativity. We also have a special treat at the end of the episode for you :)
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2020-11-111h 2821st Century VitalismCorrective Fitness with David IppelThis week we have David Ippel joining us for a solid conversation on all things fitness. As a corrective exercise specialist and physical trainer, David has been pouring his heart and soul into developing a practice that meets his clients unique needs. In this episode we talk about getting started with fitness for those who don't have a practice, the importance of healthy lifestyle in managing emotional wellbeing, living with chronic pain, and creating sustainable habits that will last your entire life.
If you wish to contact David for a consultation or training session, reach out to h...
2020-11-041h 2321st Century VitalismAstrology 101 with Kelsey PeckThis week we'll be sitting down with Kelsey Peck, a massage therapist, yogi, manifestation coach, and newly found astrologer. In this episode we cover some of the base elements of astrology and breakdown some of the important aspects of a natal chart! We also cover massage, the importance of teachers, and her unique story of how she found her way into the world of wellness.
You can find Kelsey on facebook by searching either holistic home (Hopkins MI), or by her name Kelsey Peck! She's available for chart readings, bodywork, yoga sessions!
2020-10-281h 3221st Century VitalismPoetry for Mental Health with Fable the PoetThis week's offering is a conversation I recently shared with Fable the Poet! Fable is Grand Rapids (MI) poet laureate, founder of The Diatribe organization, as well as one of the initiators of The Drunken Retort here in West Michigan. In this episode we talk about the power of poetry from both writer and listeners perspective, as well as his community engagement projects and interacting with the youth through the written word. This was a real treat to have an hour of his time so I trust that those of you listening will enjoy :)
You can find F...
2020-10-211h 1621st Century VitalismNavigating the Art Market with Randi FordIn this episode we sit down with visual artist, Randi Ford to talk about the aspect of art that many try to avoid, BUSINESS. Amongst creativity, flow state, inspiration, and our recent trek to the upper peninsula of Michigan, Randi distills some essential wisdom on cultivating success while pursuing your passion. This episode introduces another pillar of the shows premise, being that in order to find harmony in life, we need to bring our inner and outer world into alignment. Right livelihood is essential and Randi's path has creatively done just that!
You can connect with her o...
2020-10-141h 3521st Century VitalismEpigenetics and the Endocannabinoid System with David KrantzWelcome David Krantz to 21st Century Vitalism! David is an epigenetics coach, musician, and bio harmonizing practitioner out of Asheville, North Carolina. In this episode we talk about his epigenetic coaching program where he helps people develop healthy routines that are optimized on an individual basis from information gathered through genetic testing. He recently created a proprietary test that analyzes the unique characteristics of a client's endocannabinoid system and helps them make informed decisions about how to cultivate a healthy relationship with cannabis and it's wonderful medicinal properties.
You can connect with David through his website: https://d...
2020-10-071h 4221st Century VitalismRuptures in the River of Being with Nicholas BoltonHello and welcome to episode three of 21st Century Vitalism! This week we sit down with Nicholas Bolton, a community mental health counselor and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner located in Colombus, Ohio. In this episode we take a deep dive into the science of trauma and explore how body based approaches may actually hold the key to resolving difficult experiences as well as open the door to expanded states of awareness.
Nicholas is a provisional teacher for the Community Resiliency Model and offers online and in-person workshops for groups, families, communities and organizations throughout the United States. The a...
2020-09-302h 0121st Century VitalismAyurveda 101 with Samantha MeeIn this episode we sit down with Samantha Mee (Paramdev Kaur), a Detroit based Ayurvedic counsellor and massage practitioner. Samantha uses a mixture of modalities including sound healing, reiki, reflexology, and more to assist clients in navigating anxiety, stress, PTSD, digestive disorders, and insomnia. In this conversation we cover many of these practices as well as the importance of solitude, balancing the masculine and feminine principles, and sustainable usage of plant medicines. You can stay connected with her at paramdev-kaur.com as well as following her on instagram and facebook!
2020-09-231h 3121st Century VitalismCultivating Flow with Mike ChangIn the inaugural episode of 21st Century Vitalism, we sit down with fitness guru Mike Chang to talk about his daily flow practice and the flow tribe wellness group. The daily flow practice is a combination of exercises, stretches, energy work, and breathwork which harmonizes the body, mind, and spirit. We explore the philosophy underpinning it and the radical transformations in consciousness that accompany each of the movements. We talk about processing difficult emotions through qi gong, yoga, and meditation, and a whole lot more.
Welcome, to 21st Century Vitalism.
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Carpe Diem with Jasmine: Lessons from the Journey of Living an Empowered and Authentic LifeEpisode 32: Sparkling at Any Age with Kim KaneToday, Jasmine talks with thought leader, national speaker, and author, Kim Kane. Kim is an expert in re-imagining life as a woman of a 'certain age.' Her book, Sparkle On...Women Aging in Gratitude, is not one you want to miss! In this episode, Kim and Jasmine discuss the inevitable process of getting older and how to never dull your shine.
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