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WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesCOMING HOME TO SOUL, Pt 3: The Practice of Becoming: Soul Habits, Brain Retraining, and Inner TrustWhat if change isn’t about fixing, but about listening?Join host Colleen Akiko and Tessa Lynne Alburn: spiritual guide, energy mentor, author and Soul Connection Coach, for this final segment of our Coming Home to Soul series, The Practice of Becoming: Soul Habits, Brain Retraining, and Inner Trust. We'll explore how to recognize old patterns, form new habits, and honor the whispers of your soul. Hear how the principles of applied kinesiology in scuba technique can help open the connection with our deepest Self. And how a kind holistic approach takes care of...2025-07-2419 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesCOMING HOME TO SOUL, Pt 2: From Survival to SovereigntyWhat does feeling safe have to do with connecting with your soul? Join Tessa Lynne Alburn and Colleen Akiko in this episode, From Survival to Sovereignty, to hear empowering truths and techniques for calming and retraining the brain, moving beyond trauma and becoming more present for an uplifted life. Tessa Lynne Alburn has been guiding visionary women back home to their soul, helping them reignite their inner light, and embody their feminine power for over 25 years as a Master Facilitator, Personal Power Coach, Energy Specialist and Creator of the Soul Light Healing Method. She's currently...2025-07-1916 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesTessa Alburn Series, COMING HOME TO SOUL; Pt 1, Healing, Wholeness & the Sacred Path Back to SelfHow can I walk the mystical path with practical feet?If you're craving deeper meaning but feel unsure of how to walk a spiritual path in a grounded, real-world way, you'll enjoy this soul-nourishing conversation with host Colleen Akiko and Tessa Lynne Alburn: spiritual guide, energy mentor, author, master facilitator and Soul Connection Coach.For more than 25 years Tessa has supported women consultants and entrepreneurs to live an ideal life through a system of reigniting soul, embodying their feminine power and raising their energy into the highest vibration so they can live authentically while walking...2025-07-0615 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesThe Dance of Art, Faith and Resting in Love: Bernice Strawn's Legacy of Creativity and Connection Because of the rich visuals woven into it, this episode is best watched if possible. FOR THE VIDEO OF THIS EPISODE, CLICK HERE. Or click HERE to view this episode on Substack.This is Colleen Akiko, your We Be The Change host. This special video episode is part of a Zoom conversation last February with an incredible artist--and my beloved Aunt, Bernice Strawn. At 95 she was still radiating joy and insight, sharing about the dynamics of visual form and the invisible energies that bring them to life.Just two months later, Bernice made her transition....2025-06-3031 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesA RED HEART, Pt 4: What's Your Sacred Story?Do you ever wonder what makes a story sacred, and what your sacred stories might be?Join host Colleen Akiko with shamanic initiate, sacred storyteller and Certified Heartmath Trainer, Jim Eaglesmith in the final episode of the WeBeTheChange series, A RED HEART.By now you've heard about some of Jimi’s difficult challenges–including getting struck by lightning. How does he keep showing up in such a healing, purposeful and even light-hearted way?Listen and find out.You can reach out to Jimi, share your thoughts, and access a FREE eGuide Gift...2025-06-1914 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesA RED HEART, Pt 3: The Power of Pause; Heart Breathing, Listening and HealingWhat does your heart know that your mind has forgotten?This is the third segment of A Red Heart, called The Power of Pause; Heart Breathing, Listening and Healing, where Colleen Akiko talks with Jim Eaglesmith, shamanic initiate and Certified Heartmath Trainer. They explore the scientifically proven use of Heart Breathing, and how simple it can be to bring ourselves into the multi-beneficial state of coherence. Jimi exudes the glow of elder wisdom, sharing what he continues to learn on his healing journey, after being struck by lightening 20 years ago. Discover...2025-06-1225 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious Evolutionaries A RED HEART; Pt 2: The First and Last Generations: Co-Creating a New VisionWhat happens when elder wisdom meets youthful fire?In Part 2 of the We Be the Change series, A Red Heart, Colleen Akiko talks with featured guest Jim Eaglesmith--shamanic initiate, HeartMath trainer, and beloved “grandpa” to groups of school kids.Jim Eaglesmith was told decades ago to “Go awaken the heart of humanity through loving service.” He shares how the wisdom of age and the passion of youth are now converging to co-create a vision rooted in love, service, and the heartbeat of Mother Earth.Jim and Colleen reflect on what it means to “feed the f...2025-06-0622 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesJim Eaglesmith Series: A RED HEART; Pt 1: Third Ear Listening & Choosing Soul Over SpotlightWhat does it mean to walk the Red Road—and how does it begin?In this episode of We Be the Change, Colleen Akiko opens the series A RED HEART, with shamanic elder, musical edu-tainer and Certified Heartmath trainer, Jim Eaglesmith (aka Jimi Ji). Jimi shares his journey of walking away from the spotlight to a heart-purifying sweat lodge, pivoting his path to the Red Road.Enjoy Colleen and Jimi’s rich conversation about choosing integrity over ambition, third ear listening, humbling himself to indigenous wisdom, and awakening to the calling of a red...2025-05-2917 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesLET FREEDOM RING and My Screaming DNAIn honor of Memorial Day and all who have valiantly served for "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness," may this song, Let Freedom Ring, help keep the dream kindled in this storm.This song came through me shortly after Election Day. Recording it was like riding a bronco--its meter made abrupt turns with math equation time signatures. I released it quickly, with its faint echoes of familiar patriotic music.On post Election Day evening, I had scanned my Facebook feed and saw an image that a dear friend shared of a roaring red tsunami...2025-05-2604 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesINDIVIDUALITY & UNIVERSALITY; Pt 4: Walking with Our Ancestors: A Journey of Surrender and SupportWhat if the sacred practice of surrender isn’t just giving up—but tuning in? In this intimate closing episode, we enter the labyrinth of surrender—guided by supportive ancestral presence, the body’s wisdom, and nature’s quiet invitations. Join this final segment of the series Individuality of Universality, where Colleen Akiko and Matthew Hara discuss somatic listening, support systems, and releasing control.What topics would you like to hear about in future WBTC episodes? Colleen and Matthew mentioned a few possibilities--such as, how to connect with the right mentor for you, music as a...2025-05-2418 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesINDIVIDUALITY & UNIVERSALITY; Pt 3: The Wisdom of EmbodimentWhat if your feet could teach you how to come home to yourself? This is the third segment of the series, Individuality and Universality with spiritual teacher and yogi, Matthew Hara. In The Wisdom of Embodiment we unpack the illusion of spiritual ego and the temptation to "dress up the mind" with spiritual words, as we more fully appreciate the profundity of the feet and becoming like a little child. Listen and reflect with us on how spiritual depth isn't found in escape—but in grounding, unlearning, and the simple act of showing up in yo...2025-05-1626 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesINDIVIDUALITY & UNIVERSALITY; Pt 2: Come Home to the Body"How can I trust my body’s wisdom over my mind’s story?"In Part 2 of Individuality & Universality we explore the mystical nature of being in the body without identifying with the mind, which leads to suffering. We hear how non-resistance and practices like Yoga ultimately reconnect us to truth, our heart, and awakening--as embodied Presence. Relish this animated conversation with Matthew Hara and host Colleen Akiko, titled, "Come Home to the Body." For related bonus content and your invitation into the WBTC community, visit SongRise.LIVE.2025-05-0833 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesMatthew Hara Series, INDIVIDUALITY & UNIVERSALITY; Pt 1: ☹️ Oscar the Grouch's Abrupt Awakening 😊After years of depression and addiction, Matthew Hara went from being “Oscar the Grouch” to a globally recognized spiritual guide, songwriter and yoga teacher. In this episode of We Be the Change, Matthew talks with host Colleen Akiko about the pivotal moments that sparked his awakening—beginning with an unexpected meditation on a San Diego beach. Matthew’s raw journey through fear, darkness and rejection offers gleaming insights on maintaining compassion, sensitivity and living from the heart.In a murky world resistant to change, enjoy this series with Mat...2025-05-0318 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesPEACE PRAYER SONG: In Loving Commemoration of Pope Francis Inspired by the timeless words of Saint Francis of Assisi, I offer this song as a musical healing balm in the earthly loss of Pope Francis. May his radiant example of kindness, compassion and true leadership continue lighting our way through the volatility of our times.Yesterday was my Aunt Bernice's last earthly day of life. She was 95 years young; a beautiful artist and the matriarch of our family. A lifelong Catholic believer, Bernice was blessed in her last hours to receive the Pope's Easter Blessing through the mass on her hospital room TV. The poignant, sacred...2025-04-2203 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesMAKING CONNECTIONS WITH DONNA APIDONE; Pt 5: Fear: A Stop Sign or a Doorway?This is part five of the five part series Connecting with Donna Apidone. In this episode, Fear: A Stop Sign or a Doorway?, you'll hear encouraging stories for navigating life's volatility with presence, humor, and real hope.From fear to freedom, and identifications to reinvention, this conversation with Donna Apidone and Colleen Akiko reminds us that the heartful stories we carry—and the ones we choose to create, can guide us through even the most unpredictable chapters.2025-04-1728 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesMAKING CONNECTIONS WITH DONNA APIDONE; Pt 4: TransForMission & Drive-Time Meditations: Centering On Your PurposeWhen was the last time you asked: What’s next for me?In this 4th segment of the series, Making Connections with Donna Apidone, we explore TransForMission—a five-step framework for personal transformation that Donna began in the wake of loss. This class and book have been guiding seekers and lifelong learners toward meaning and purpose for over 20 years.Discover what can happen when a room full of people commit to the sacred work of becoming who they really are.We also learn about the uncanny evolution of the popular book and podcast, Driv...2025-04-1021 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesMAKING CONNECTIONS WITH DONNA APIDONE; Pt 3: Create Change by Hearing the News with Compassion This is part three of the five part series Connecting with Donna Apidone. In this conversation, you'll hear how Donna cultivated real connections with her many NPR Morning Edition guests--even when she thought she didn't like them!The purposeful compassion beneath these connections also infuses how and why she still listens to a LOT of news--every day! Her stories and perspective show us how we can hear news stories with an empathetic heart--which brings about more change than we may realize.Hear valuable tips towards the end for finding the most reliable news sources.2025-04-0319 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesMAKING CONNECTIONS WITH DONNA APIDONE; Pt 2: Interfaith Ministry and Bridging WorldsThis episode, Interfaith Ministry and Bridging Worlds, is Part 2 of the series, Making Connections with Donna Apidone. Here we follow Donna's path to ordination through an interfaith seminary in New York City, while still hosting Morning Edition.Fueled by her desire to connect more deeply with herself and others, Donna experienced what continues to help her bridge diverse perspectives and people groups through nurturing genuine connection--in both ministry and media. We hear how she makes speaking to 100,000 people a personal experience.We also discuss how we all have the capacity to embrace our vulnerability, and...2025-03-2715 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesMAKING CONNECTIONS WITH DONNA APIDONE Series; Pt 1: An Unlikely BeginningJoin me, Colleen Akiko, in this series Making Connections with Donna Apidone—a voice many know from NPR’s Morning Edition, but whom I cherish as a deep thinker, a storyteller, and a truly radiant person.In Part 1: An Unlikely Beginning, we hear how Donna started her career in broadcast journalism by ignoring common sense advice.We move on from there to explore the art--and heart, of navigating difficult conversations with grace, curiosity, and authenticity.If you’ve ever struggled with hard conversations—whether in personal relationships, at work, or within yourself—this episode of...2025-03-1922 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesRISING THROUGH TRAUMA INTO HEALING; Pt 4, Healing From Betrayal by Discovering Our IndwellerIn this final episode of Rising Through Trauma Into Healing, we explore how totally serving a less-than-perfect leader can reflect our own unclaimed power within, and become a catalyst for growth. This fourth segment, Healing From Betrayal by Discovering Our Indweller, explores how the deep pain and trauma of betrayal can mirror our unhealed inner wounds. We discuss how losing faith in a leader, ideology, or relationship may feel devastating, but it can also clear space for authentic wisdom.Angelika brings us on an inner Hero’s Journey, where we discover surprising allies and learn to...2025-03-1222 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesRISING THROUGH TRAUMA INTO HEALING; Pt 3, Cherishing Wholeness and Purpose in LifeThis third segment of Rising Through Trauma into Healing, finds us lingering at the veil between the earthly and the afterlife, in Cherishing Wholeness and Purpose in Life. Angelika gives a fortifying message to those struggling with suicidal thoughts. Feel free to share it with a dear one who may be questioning how deep pain can open into deep transformation. We discuss the empowerment of realizing our purpose for being here, and the real value of doing our inner work. Healing happens through staying present, not trying to escape. Also, have you ever considered the...2025-03-1222 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesRISING THROUGH TRAUMA INTO HEALING; Pt 2, Embracing Pain in TransformationIn our second segment with Angelika Schafer, Embracing Pain in Transformation, you'll hear insights on the profound shifts in consciousness currently occurring on Earth. Angelika also opens her own story around food addiction and its roots, and a personal experience that demonstrates the wholistic nature of inner healing. We explore the interconnectedness of all beings and the power of nonresistance--accepting all our emotions as part of the human experience. Angelika also shares her life lessons in how our conscious evolution requires intention, effort and grace.You'll come away with inspiration for...2025-03-1228 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesAngelika Schaefer Series, RISING THROUGH TRAUMA INTO HEALING; Pt 1, From an Ocean of Pain to the Power of SongThis is the first of a four-part series titled: Angelika Schafer: Rising Through Trauma into Healing. I'm excited to introduce my dear friend, Angelika Schafer. She's a generous soul who overflows with profound wisdom and global experience as an integrative coach, healing practitioner, recording artist, teacher, retreat leader and interfaith minister. In this segment, From an Ocean of Pain to the Power of Song, we discover how pain can be transformed into purposeful healing. Angelika describes her journey that began in post war Germany, of transmuting the pain of ancestral and personal trauma into Self-discovery and healing--first...2025-03-1216 min
WeBeTheChange: Conversations w/Conscious EvolutionariesThe We Be The Change AppeTEASERWhat is We Be The Change about, how did it germinate, and who's the lady asking questions behind the mic?2025-03-1212 min
Science VsKetamine: How Special is Special K?For years, ketamine has been thought of mostly as a horse tranquilizer — or a street drug that puts you in a scary-sounding K-hole. But now, we’re hearing reports that it could be almost a miracle medicine, treating stubborn depression and other mental illnesses. So how good is it, really? And could using a drug like this for depression actually be dangerous? We talk to researchers Dr. Rebecca Price, Prof. Colleen Loo, and Prof. Gerard Sanacora – and Fernanda Graciolli. UPDATE 4/28/23: A previous version of this episode incorrectly described Dr. Rebecca Price’s role in a 2009 st...2023-04-2732 min
MutekiMuteki - 17 Décembre 2022 (S23-Ep15) - Ichirô MizukiSalut à tous ! Cette semaine dans MUTEKI, on rend évidemment hommage à ICHIRO MIZUKI, légendaire chanteur de génériques qui nous a quitté il y a une dizaine de jours. On parle aussi de "City Hunter", de "You're Under Arrest", de Football Américain... et l'on s'attarde quelques minutes sur un mystérieux trailer que nous a apporté LEO ! Bonne écoute !!Hi everybody ! This week in MUTEKI, we pay tribute, of course, to ICHIRO MIZUKI as the legendary voice of anime songs has passed away last week. We also talk a little bit about "City Hunter", "You're Under Arrest", Am...2022-12-1858 min
The Comics AlternativeEpisode 242: A Discussion of the 2017 Eisner Award Nominations Earlier this month the nominees for the 2017 Eisner Awards were announced at the Comic-Con International website, and as Andy and Derek like to do every year, they're devoting a full episode of The Comics Alternative to a discussion of the nominations. On this week's show, the Two Guys give their impressions of the various nominees, both as a whole and on a category-by-category basis, making observations and trying to understand any trends underlying this year's selections. However, Derek and Andy resist the urge to play armchair quarterbacks, so they don't second-guess the six-member panel of judges or foc...2017-05-3100 min