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Woven Wings LiveWisdom from the I Ching: Overcoming Life's ImpassesI Ching, the ancient Chinese Book of Changes, provides us practical, if often mysterious, guidance for our everyday lives. Based in understanding of Dao, or the Way, I Ching helps us find the path of the superior individual through all life’s circumstances and situations. On this episode of Woven Wings Live (Season 4, Episode 5), we take a break from our usual guest format to share reflections on Gabe's own life cultivation work in light of I Ching Hexagram 39 — the Hexagram of Impasse, or Obstruction. We also wish our co-host Rahul Deedwania a hearty new beginning in his journey...
2025-07-1642 minWoven Wings LiveMapping Your Spiritual Path: The Great Continuum of Consciousness (w/ George Boyd)What if everything you’ve ever believed about God, purpose, or consciousness could be placed as a node on a much bigger map? What if your longing for meaning wasn’t confusion—but a sign that you’re on the right path?In this eye-opening episode, meditation teacher, poet, and spiritual cartographer George Boyd joins hosts Gabe Crane and Rahul Deedwania for a deep exploration into his seminal work The Great Continuum of Consciousness—a spiritual map that charts the inner worlds of the mind and soul across cultures, faiths, and practices.Drawing from decades of teachin...
2025-05-011h 09Woven Wings LiveFinding God through Trials and Tribulations (w/ Marshal Gillen)In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Marshall Gillen, a narcissistic abuse recovery mentor, to highlight his remarkable journey from pain and self-destruction to faith and healing. Marshall shares his deeply personal story, including childhood trauma, struggles with addiction, and a formative relationship with a narcissist that led him to a profound reckoning with himself.Through trials, heartbreak, a battle with self-worth, and experimentation with many spiritual systems, Marshall ultimately found redemption through his faith in Jesus Christ. He candidly discusses his path from skepticism to belief, the moment he decided to surrender to Jesus, and ho...
2025-03-261h 19Woven Wings LiveKnow Yourself to Know God (w/ Heath Davis Havlick)In this enriching episode, we welcome Heath Davis Havlick, an author and certified Enneagram teacher, to explore the deep connection between faith and self-discovery. Drawing from her Christian upbringing and decades-long spiritual journey, Heath shares how the Enneagram became a transformative tool for understanding herself and strengthening her relationship with God.We explore how to think about balancing religious tradition with personal introspection, and overcoming potential fear and resistance within faith communities toward self-exploration.Heath discusses her upcoming book, Know Yourself to Know God, and unpacks how personality patterns can obscure our true selves and...
2025-02-261h 15Woven Wings LiveWhy God Wants You to be Creative: The Place of All Possibility (w/ Rabbi Adina Allen)In today’s episode, we welcome Season 1 guest, Rabbi Adina Allen, to explore the transformative power of creativity, spirituality, and connection. Rabbi Allen, co-founder of the Jewish Studio Project and author of The Place of All Possibility, shares her groundbreaking work that merges ancient Jewish traditions with modern practices of art and self-discovery.- How does creativity serve as a gateway to spiritual connection and a tool for navigating the chaos and challenges of modern life?- How can we integrate ancient texts with contemporary approaches to foster personal growth, resilience, and communal connection?- Ho...
2025-01-211h 16Woven Wings LiveWelcome to Season 4 of Woven Wings Live!Welcome to Season 4 of Woven Wings Live! In this trailer, hosts Gabe Crane and Rahul Deedwania introduce the season's thought-provoking theme: exploring the role of religion and spirituality in modern life. Against the backdrop of a "spiritual crisis" marked by isolation, loneliness, and a waning connection to traditional institutions, the season seeks to uncover how people today find meaning and connection.- How does spiritual inquiry often occurs in secular or "spiritual-but-not-religious" contexts?- Where do modern spiritual practices, from mindfulness to influencer-led movements fit in? Can they address deeper existential needs, or is a more...
2025-01-1510 minWoven Wings LiveLaughing Into Life’s Lessons: A Comedian's Journey Towards Self Discovery (w/ Max Wiener)We’re joined today by comedian, Max Wiener, for a humorous and profound exploration of comedy as a medium for self-expression, self-discovery, and personal growth. Max shares his journey from shy adolescence to finding his voice on stage, highlighting how stand-up comedy has served as both a therapeutic outlet and a craft requiring dedication and resilience.The conversation delves into:- The unique challenges and joys of performing comedy, including the dynamics of live audience feedback and the art of adjusting material in the moment.- The transformative power of embracing failure, or "bombing," as a...
2025-01-081h 11Woven Wings LiveStory, State, Space, and Synergy (w/ Joseph Ar'iel Towne)In today's episode of Woven Wings Live, Joseph Ari'el takes us on a transformative journey of self-discovery, wholeness, and the power of intentional living. Joseph shares the profound impact of embracing his true identity, practicing deep gratitude, and creating spaces that reflect the life he aspires to live.We delve into the intersections of story, state, and space, and explore how aligning these elements can unlock synergy and bring us closer to a more fulfilled, vibrant life. From reckoning with and re-writing parts of his own history, to practicing self-love and gratitude, Joseph’s experiences illuminate how in...
2024-11-261h 04Woven Wings LiveSlow The F*ck Down: Building Presence Into Daily Life (w/ Doug Finkelstein)The ideas of presence and mindfulness seem to be all around us these days, including being frequent areas of focus on this very show! But what does it actually look like to integrate those practices into day to day life?We’re joined today by community builder and presence practitioner, Doug Finkelstein, to discuss:- What does it mean to slow down to go quickly?- How do we overcome the inertia, and actually slow down in a way that’s meaningful and sustained?- What are the different types of practices and tool...
2024-10-251h 21Woven Wings LiveIs This All There Is? Life Beyond WorkTune in to our latest podcast episode featuring Gabe Crane, Founder of Woven Wings, together with Rahul Deedwania, which broadcast live in the Fishbowl Live event on the Fishbowl app. In this thought-provoking session, we explore the expansive nature of our lives beyond the confines of work. In a world where the rat race often takes center stage, this podcast invites you to lift your head and gain perspective on what truly matters.As we continue to unravel the complexities of burnout, we’ll challenge the fears surrounding those tough, existential questions. What if asking about your li...
2024-09-2652 minWoven Wings LiveThe Productivity Paradox: Examining Why We Don’t Do What We Want to Do (w/ Sophie Chiche)Why do we do the things we do? Why are we often NOT able to do what we want to do? And what makes us think of productivity and success in the way that we do? On today’s episode, productivity expert Sophie Chiche joins us to break down the Productivity Paradox – examining why it can be so hard for us to be productive, and the surprising factors that make it that way for us. Through our illuminating, light, and soulful conversation, Sophie draws on her decades of experience to help show the way to real h...
2024-08-281h 18Woven Wings LiveThe Abundance of Less (w/ Andy Couturier - September 2022 Re-release)In this far ranging conversation from September 2022, Andy Couturier illustrates - through his own story, and those of people he’s profiled - what it could look like to be deeply aligned with values of conscious consumption, rolling up our sleeves for our basic needs, and creating abundance of space and spirit through simplicity and elimination. We also delve into writing as a powerful personal practice, and how any expressive pursuit can act as a container for us to feel and live our lives more deeply.About Andy Couturier:Andy Couturier is the au...
2024-08-141h 30Woven Wings LiveSurviving Burnout: Strategies for Workplace StressAre you or those around you grappling with the harsh realities of burnout?Whether you're currently experiencing burnout or concerned about its impact on colleagues, family, or friends, this podcast episode offers a beacon of hope. Join us for a rejuvenating hour where we confront the challenges of burnout head-on. Through open and uplifting discussions, we’ll explore practical tools and positive mindsets that can help transform stress into a pathway to greater authenticity and well-being.Join our newsletter: https://www.wovenwings.net/newsletterVisit our YouTube Channel: https://www.yo...
2024-08-0157 minWoven Wings LiveWeaving in Action: The Big Quiet (w/ Jesse Israel)In today’s “Weaving in Action” episode, we feature the story of Jesse Israel and The Big Quiet, a movement he started 9 years ago to bring large-scale meditation to thousands of people at world-class venues.The Big Quiet is a community-oriented, co-creation where each participant contributes stillness and silence to a larger shared experience, and in that stillness, reconnects with what it means to be their truest self. Jesse employs meditation as a surrendering technique, in which we must have the courage to face whatever comes up within us, and by doing so, give ourselves permission to be hum...
2024-07-161h 15Woven Wings LiveFear and the Media (w/ Alec Liu)In today’s age, it can feel like every day we hear about how our political leaders and media institutions pray on fear. It’s very likely that you’ve been on the receiving end of it, or at least known people who have, where any number of sensationalist headlines, articles, or videos can take us into our more basic fear, and anxiety ridden states.We’re joined today by editorialist, Alec Liu, to better understand this dynamic: - What’s driven the media to seemingly harness fear more and more? - Is the idea of a “pure...
2024-07-031h 10Woven Wings LiveFear in the Brain: the Neuroscience of Fear (w/ Kevin Sattler)Fear is a familiar part of most of our lives, from being afraid of the dark or dreading public speaking, to possibly experiencing life-threatening situations where our sense of safety is challenged and even taken away. And yet often we move through life being influenced by these fears, and not knowing exactly what’s happening for us internally. Neuroscientist and fear memory specialist, Kevin Sattler, helps us unpack:What is fear, and why do we often stigmatize it?How do fear responses develop and encode themselves as memories in our brains and bodies?How do we mak...
2024-06-181h 18Woven Wings LiveStartup Founders Reflecting on their Fear of Failure (w/ Varun Deedwaniya)How do we face our fears and pursue the challenges we wish to master? In today’s continuation of our mini-series on Facing Fear, Varun Deedwaniya, Rahul’s brother and former co-founder of BreakoutIQ, joins us to talk fear both in business and in personal life. Rahul and Varun’s warm and comfortable dynamic provides a clear anecdote to the butterflies and nerves both experienced as they built their business and contended with the loss of their brother to a struggle with Leukemia. Drawing on their experience and relationship, we look at:How building trust and faith c...
2024-06-051h 17Woven Wings LiveFacing Fear: Join Our New Mini-series!Join our new mini-series, where Gabe and Rahul open the door on the vast, ubiquitous topic of “fear”. In this introductory episode, we start to share our own relationship with fear, and tease the topics that we hope to explore in the coming episodes:What is fear, and how does it manifest in our minds, bodies, and emotions?How do we know when fear we’re feeling is legitimate vs. something to overcome?How does fear affect us at many different layers: The way we relate to one another, the way we lead and work, the way we make d...
2024-05-2143 minWoven Wings LiveFilling Our Cup Through Creative Connection (w/ Mark Augustine)Do you sometimes feel that life is too busy to tap into the regenerative power of your creativity? That you’re squeezed on too many sides to even know what that means or looks like? Or alternatively, when faced with an opportunity to engage your creativity, do you feel the paralyzing pressure and fear of that inner critic that tells you you’re not good enough?We’re joined today by coach, father, and creative, Mark Augustine to jump into these questions and more. Mark reminds us that in the midst of busy, multi-faceted lives, the best thing...
2024-05-081h 28Woven Wings LiveHealing Through Our Voice: An Intro to Voice Witnessing (w/ Carina Renner)Have you ever noticed how good it can feel to let out a breath, a sigh, or even a sound or a song? So much can become unconsciously stored in our throats, just waiting to be unlocked through our voice. In this week’s episode of Woven Wings Live, we look deeply at the healing power of voice witnessing, as brought to us by sound healer and holistic coach, Carina Renner. Through our conversation, we explore:The healing and therapeutic effect of vibration in our bodiesThe spiritual depths of sound in different ancient traditionsThe ways in whi...
2024-04-241h 17Woven Wings LiveRaising Wholeness: Parenting as a Spiritual Pathway (w/ Jenn Reilly)It’s no secret that alongside the joys and challenges of being a parent there are many questions that each parent faces. How do we raise our children with intentionality? How do we keep them safe, nurture their development holistically, and enable them to grow up feeling valued and understood? Through it all, what is our role and how do we maintain our own equilibrium?Today we’re joined by wholeness coach to parents, Jenn Reilly, to explore:- What does it mean to be whole, and to raise wholeness?- How is parenting a spir...
2024-04-111h 20Woven Wings LiveResonance and the Healing Power of Play (w/ Sarah Peyton)What is the joy we experience when in resonance with someone we trust and love? How does this express itself in our neurobiology, and through our neuronal networks that are wired for fun and play?In this fascinating episode, neurobiology expert and educator Sarah Peyton takes us on a transformative journey into the healing power of play and the resonance it creates in our brains and nervous systems.Building off our past episodes exploring resonance (Gabe Crane), the inner critic (Rosi Greenberg), and even the power of laughter and positivity (Simeon Birnbaum), our conversation with...
2024-03-271h 12Woven Wings LiveMeeting the Inner Critic and Rewriting the Rules (w/ Rosi Greenberg)How many of you can relate to that internal voice that tells you that you're not doing something right, you’re not good enough, or that you’re an imposter? There are many voices and names for this broad phenomenon - negative self talk, saboteurs, or inner critics, to name a few.We’re joined today by an expert in relating to our inner critics, Rosi Greenberg to explore:- What is an inner critic, where does it come from, and when does it show up in our lives?- How do you become familiar with y...
2024-03-131h 10Woven Wings LiveMassive Transformative Purpose (w/ Aldo Civico)The notion of having a purpose is so prevalent today that it borders on being construed as trite. And yet many of us seek purpose nonetheless, whether for ourselves, our families, or the organizations that we’re part of, whether we know how to define purpose or not.We are joined today by global leadership authority, anthropologist, and conflict resolution expert, Aldo Civico to discuss:- What’s important about seeking out a purpose?- What does making that purpose massive and transformative enable?- How do we actually go about authoring this purp...
2024-02-281h 18Woven Wings LiveKatsugen: The Gentle Art of Well Being (w/ Richard Omura)We sometimes sense emotions or thoughts that have been buried into our consciousness, and might be hurting us from inside. We lean on tools like journaling and talk therapy to help bring those out. But how often do we recognize what our bodies and nervous systems might be storing? Even if we do notice, how do we safely and naturally find release for better well being?Today we’re joined by Richard Omura, one of the foremost Western experts in the practice of Katsugen to explore:- What is Katsugen, and its underlying philosophy and be...
2024-02-131h 17Woven Wings LiveThe Fun Habit: Pursuing Joy and Wonder (w/ Mike Rucker)In the “always on” culture of today, fun can often be viewed as a sign of not being serious enough, an indulgence that takes away from our productive lives. Or worse yet, even if we value fun, it can elude us as we either just forget to have fun, or we just feel that we can’t escape the tide of day to day life. Today we’re joined by Organizational Psychologist and Fun expert, Dr. Mike Rucker, to uncover:- What roles do fun and joy play in living a healthy, purposeful, and sustainable life?
2024-01-311h 16Woven Wings LiveHealing from Chronic Illness Using Ren Xue (w/ Nina Jutras)We’re joined by Ren Xue practitioner, Nina Jutras, to listen to her story of resilience, personal responsibility, and growth in the face of adversity. Nina shares how she grew up with a chronic illness that came to define her identity, even as she did everything she could to cope with it and lead a normal life. In a seeming paradox, as much as she tried to escape her illness, she also didn’t want to let it go as she didn’t know who she was without it. - What changed, and created the footing...
2024-01-171h 21Woven Wings LiveWelcome to Season 3 of Woven Wings Live!Join Gabe Crane and Rahul Deedwania to hear what they're looking forward to for Season 3 of Woven Wings Live!We revisit what's most alive for us with the show, and recommit to you - dear listener - our aim to spark reflection and growth through conversations on spiritual traditions and practices, psychology, social science, activism, community building, adversity and triumph, creativity, and planetary healing.Join our newsletter: https://www.wovenwings.net/newsletterVisit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wovenwingsliveReach us at: live@wovenwings.net
2024-01-0309 minWoven Wings LiveReflections and Revelations: Closing Season 2Join Rahul and Gabe as they look back on 2023 and Season 2 of Woven Wings Live!Join our newsletter: https://www.wovenwings.net/newsletterReach us at: live@wovenwings.netJoin our newsletter: https://www.wovenwings.net/newsletterVisit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wovenwingsliveReach us at: live@wovenwings.net
2023-12-1935 minWoven Wings LiveOpening to Radiance with the Diamond Approach (w/ John Harper)In today’s episode, we’re joined by John Harper to learn about the Diamond Approach, a modern-day spiritual path oriented around deep self-exploration and discovery. - What is the Diamond Approach, and what makes it unique?- How does it help us connect with our consciousness? - What role does curiosity play in our self discovery path?- And how does connecting with our truest selves unlock our inner radiance?This wide-ranging conversation bounces between abstract and heady, to simple and practical, and leaves us with a powerful message that whatever we mig...
2023-12-061h 21Woven Wings LiveDecision Making in Action: Tuning Into Our Sense of Integrity (w/ Justin Mulvaney)In our last episode, we discussed the art of decision making from a very practical, analytical lens. Today, we have the unique opportunity to explore in detail what it feels like to make a tough decision when your mind, body, and heart are not all singing the same tune.We’re joined by Conscious Leadership and executive coach, Justin Mulvaney to break down a recent decision making experience that pit his gut instinct against his intellect:What is the principle of integrity, from a conscious leadership standpoint?How do we know when we’re in integrity? What...
2023-11-221h 17Woven Wings LiveThe Art of Decision Making (w/ Nell McShane Wulfhart)How often do you get stuck while making a decision, even past the point of receiving any new information? We make many big and small decisions everyday, and yet few of us have a method to our madness.We’re joined today by Decision Coach, Nell McShane Wulfhart, to dig into the ins and outs of this all important process:- Why do people need to get better at decision making?- How much of it is intuitive vs. something that needs deep analysis and reflection?- What do we do with regret, or...
2023-11-081h 13Woven Wings LiveExamining Our Narratives About Money (w/ Michael Trugman)Money is a key player in our day-to-day lives, and yet we rarely stop to consider the many ways in which we relate to it. A measure of success, the basis of feeling secure, or the precursor to a sense of freedom… or even happiness. The narratives around money are as extensive as they are deeply ingrained.To unpack all of this, we’re joined today by Mike Trugman, veteran accountant, as well as fellow podcast host and coach. We explore:- How do we project our stories onto money, and where do our relationships with...
2023-10-251h 18Woven Wings LiveOwning and Changing Your Story (w/ Beth Fisher-Yoshida)It is often acknowledged how stories can help us understand each other's experiences more deeply by sharing information in a way that creates emotional connection. But there isn’t as much emphasis placed on the role of our own internal stories in the way that we experience the world. Today we’re joined by writer, author, and negotiation and communication expert, Beth Fisher-Yoshida to discuss:- What role does narrative play in the world we end up enacting? - How does it influence our sense of identity, as well as the way that we relate...
2023-10-111h 18Woven Wings LiveBuilding Multi Faith Coalitions for Civic Change (w/ Shariq Abdul Ghani and the Minaret Foundation)In a time where narratives in news often focus on divisions in our societies, there are still those that pursue the seemingly trite understanding that we have more in common than we often appreciate. We’re joined today by Shariq Abdul Ghani, executive director of a Houston based interfaith community building organization, to discuss:- What value comes out of bringing together people from different faiths, and what challenges arise?- What special values do faith practitioners bring to the table that make them particularly capable of advocating for change? - How do you...
2023-09-271h 07Woven Wings LiveEngaging Sacred Texts in the Modern World (w/ Sampada Wakhlu - May 2022 Rerelease)Today we're rereleasing an episode that originally aired just over a year ago on May 17th of 2022, where we spoke with Sampada Wakhlu, co-host of the 2022 Global Bhagavad Gita Convention, to discuss engaging sacred texts in the modern world. Sampada’s approachable nature and rich background with this iconic text of south Asian culture serves as a jumping off point to consider the benefits sacred texts and traditions can bring to our lives in the modern world. Along the way, we look at some of the specific guidance and advice available in the Bhagavad Gita, as well as examine th...
2023-09-121h 16Woven Wings LiveLight in Dark Places: Healing the Conversation around Male Sexuality (w/ Elliot Katz)Today we approach the complex subject of male sexuality, and attempt to be a part of crafting a healthy narrative around a topic that is at-times controversial, dark, and even demonized. We sit with sociologist and men’s work practitioner, Elliot Katz, and discuss:- What is the “man box of masculinity”, and how is it problematic for both individuals and society at large?- How do shame, secrecy, blame, and vilification hinder a healthy conversation around male sexuality?- What does a healthy relationship with sexuality even look like for boys and men?
2023-08-301h 24Woven Wings LiveFacilitating Broader Change: The Ecology of ResonanceQUICK REQUEST: Contribute to a Maui Wildfires Relief Fund hereIn this continuation of our resonance series, we expand the conversation from focusing on finding resonance within ourselves, to recognizing its broader impact:- How is resonance in our state part of not just benefiting ourselves, but also facilitating broader change in the world?- How do we relate with immense social and environmental challenges, and retain a sense of musicality?- What looks different about showing up to a challenging situation in a light, resonant state vs. a heavy, guilt-ridden state?...
2023-08-161h 09Woven Wings LiveFacing our Impulse to Control: Resonance in PracticeToday’s conversation is the 2nd in our series on Resonance, with a focus on how to apply the theory of resonance to a common impulse shared by many adults - the impulse to control - our thoughts, our external circumstances, our lives. - What does that impulse to control look like?- What types of circumstances bring that impulse to life, and where is it beneficial vs not?- How does an overextended inclination to control take us away from our best lived experience?- And how does shifting our inner state towards re...
2023-08-021h 27Woven Wings LivePlaying with Resonance: Getting a Feel for an Emerging MethodologyWe’ve all heard the common cliche, “that resonates,” but what does this truly mean? Usual host Gabe Crane serves as the guest for this episode to explore the depths of this seemingly innocuous question.In addition to being a musical concept, Resonance is an emerging methodology that lies at the core of Gabe’s work at Woven Wings. Drawing on the influences of his teachers’ systems, Ren Xue and Process Work, Resonance is an inner guidance system that points us towards profundity and vibrancy. It’s something we can feel and know when we’re around it, and can op...
2023-07-181h 22Woven Wings LiveExamining the Role of Ancient Traditions in our Modern Lives (w/ our partners: Lakshmi Mayya & Keerti Shukla)Gabe and Rahul are joined by Gabe’s wife Lakshmi and Rahul’s wife, Keerti, as they all share a virtual living room conversation on some familiar Woven Wings themes that pertain to each of our lives. With Gabe, Lakshmi, and their son Satori visiting Lakshmi’s parents and extended family in India for the first time in 4 years, we dig into their experience, and examine the role of tradition, family, and community in our own, modern lives. We ask ourselves:- How do we integrate traditional influences, rituals, and wisdom in our contemporary lives?...
2023-07-051h 20Woven Wings LiveCentering Men: The Importance of Men’s Work in Societal HealingTwo days out from Father’s Day, we explore the concept of centering men, a topic perhaps controversial - or maybe even unwelcome - in a time when men are often considered the root of many problems.“Kawika” Mattos, proud father and grandfather, and facilitator of mens’ groups as well as parenting classes for both men and women, helps shine a line on:- What’s unique about the male experience, and what role does male healing play in societal healing?- How does society’s traditional definition of a “real man” negatively impact the way in which...
2023-06-201h 17Woven Wings LiveWhat’s the Matter with Motivation? (w/ Barry Sommer - May 2022)If you’ve ever reflected on how well your actions align with your goals, you’ve likely encountered the idea of motivation. How does motivation work, and where does it come from? How can I identify my true motivations? How can I be more motivated?In today’s conversation with Barry Sommer, a licensed Educational Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist, and faculty member at Columbia University, we explore these questions. We also talk about how to reconcile this idea of seeking motivation, with the idea of living a life of flow and ease, and how the key is tyi...
2023-06-071h 26Woven Wings LivePeople and Plants: Connecting with our Fellow Living Beings (w/ Ralph Steven)How many of us go around our local environments - whether they’re urban, suburban, or otherwise, and have no idea what’s around usToday we’re joined by Ralph Steven, herbalist and ethnobotanist to discuss:- Why does connecting with our surroundings matter?- What does it mean to “have a relationship with and connect with plants”, and how do we do it?- What role do plants play in healing, and what is “plant spirit medicine”?- And how does all of this tied to our own spiritual growth and development?
2023-05-241h 19Woven Wings LiveUplifting Life and Health: Exploring a Holistic Health Paradigm (w/ Jackie Blunt)There are many varied perspectives on what constitutes a healthy life and how to get there. What few disagree on, though, is how important health is in the context of living a vibrant life.Today we sit with Jackie Blunt to discuss the concept of “holistic health”:- What does “holistic health” even mean, and how does it compare and contrast with our typical way of thinking about health?- What role does our inner wisdom, our heart, and positive energy play in health?- What does it look like to “uplift” health on a contigu...
2023-05-091h 18Woven Wings LiveLearning as Living: Exploring the Social Learning Organism (w/ Arturo Ezquerro)Today we sit with the passionate and innovative Arturo Ezquerro to hone in on the critical role of learning in our lives:- Why is learning so essential to not just thrive, but also survive?- What is the concept of the “social learning organism”, and how has he brought that to life in his work?- How do our relationships influence our learning environment?- What’s the role of self knowledge in learning?- And finally, what can we do to bring joyful learning into our day to day lives...
2023-04-261h 18Woven Wings LiveLaughing into Lightness and Play (w/ Simeon Birnbaum - March 2022 Rerelease)Today we’re re-releasing an episode that originally aired just over a year ago on March 22nd of 2022, where we spoke with Simeon Darwick Birnbaum, laughter yoga instructor and founder of Joyful Living. We explore how we can lean into a lighter way of being by utilizing a spiritually and biologically potent practice that’s readily available to all of us: our own laughter. We see how regardless of our circumstances, we can intentionally and actively access our inner, childlike curiosity and joy, while using the contagious power of laughter to inspire playfulness, expand our minds, and perha...
2023-04-121h 18Woven Wings LiveCreating Your Own Reality (w/ Nivedita Ganapathi)The idea that we “create our own reality” may feel trite and cliche in today’s age, where self help adages run unrestrained through our feeds. And yet what lies beneath this particular concept is a foundational set of powerful spiritual principles grounded in ancient wisdom.We sit with Nivedita Ganapathi - spiritual seeker, motivational speaker, and transformational coach - to explore:- What is the spiritual basis for “creating our own reality”?- Is the idea ultimately just about creating agency in our lives, or is there something deeper?- How can we intelle...
2023-03-281h 28Woven Wings LiveCrossing the Threshold: Contemplating Death to Live More Vibrantly (w/ Matt Segall)Talking about and reflecting on death can feel morbid, scary, dreadful even. Today we sit with Matt Segall, Professor of Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness to explore the concept of death from the lens of philosophy, and do our best to bring the conversation to a practical place:- Why is talking about death powerful? What does it unlock for us?- What does it mean to “cross the threshold” of death while we live, and to “die before dying”? - How does contemplating the death of our ego-centric sense of self enable us to better connect...
2023-03-141h 23Woven Wings LiveEssential Humanity, the Shared Human Heart, and Planetary Healing (w/ Roman Hanis)Roman Hanis shares an eclectic spiritual philosophy built on the concepts of essential humanity and a shared human heart, which mirror core tenets of the Woven Wings philosophy: the idea that we’re all connected at a very deep level, and that coming together in harmony and support for both each other and the world that we inhabit is essential to the planetary healing that we so innately crave.What is essential humanity? What do we all share in common? How do we accept our identities, but also not feel bound by them?What is th...
2023-02-281h 18Woven Wings LiveSacred Knowledge: Psychedelics, Consciousness, and Human Evolution (w/ Bill Richards)Bill Richards - renowned psychologist, theologian, and pioneer in the research of psychedelic-assisted therapy - is in the unique position of being able to speak to mystical experiences with both spiritual and scientific authority. In addition to delving into his research journey around psychedelics, he shares how grounding in our interpersonal relationships, engaging in curious exploration of our consciousness, and letting go of our egos can lead to a liberating sense of surrender, overcoming fear, and living a life of enduring presence.What is sacred knowledge? How is all of our life and humanity interrelated? What is...
2023-02-141h 22Woven Wings LiveWelcome to Season 2 of Woven Wings Live!Join Gabe Crane and Rahul Deedwania in the virtual studio to hear from them on what season 2 of Woven Wings Live is all about!We breakdown what we mean by "Wisdom and Tools for Vibrant Living", and recommit to you - dear listener - our aim to spark reflection and growth through conversations on spiritual traditions and practices, psychology, social science, activism, community building, adversity and triumph, creativity, and planetary healing.We believe we’re all woven together in the spiritual fabric of life. What we do matters. Together, let’s seed a transformation in glob...
2023-01-3109 minWoven Wings LiveGrowing from the Hardest Experiences: Understanding and Navigating Trauma (w/ Dr. Neha Agrawal)What exactly is trauma, and how can we talk about trauma in a healthy way? How does one become aware of where trauma is present in their own lives, in their families, and in their communities?How does unpacking the trauma in our lives open us up to possibility, and what can we do to create structures and environments to help us live our best lives?In this wide ranging conversation about this complex topic, Dr. Agrawal paints a picture of optimism, and how, through practice, we can unlock both our agency and creativity in...
2022-12-131h 13Woven Wings LiveUnfolding Reality through Process Work (w/ Elsa Henderson)What does it really mean to be “in process,” or “with our process?” Why is process important? And what are the tools and structures that make being in process fruitful and supportive to our lives? On today’s episode, Process Work facilitator, coach, and consultant Elsa Henderson illuminates the core tenets of this psychological discipline. What emerges is a rich inquiry into the acts of observation and following what we discover to find something meaningful and life-giving. About Process WorkProcess Work is an interdisciplinary form of awareness practice. Developed by psychologist Arnold Mindell, the modali...
2022-11-291h 13Woven Wings LiveCoaching in Context: A History of Religion and the Search for Meaning (w/ Molly Worthen)Where do the phenomena of personal growth and spiritual life coaching come from? What’s underneath the hood of social media stardom and the quest for personal fulfillment and satisfaction? Dr. Molly Worthen, professor at the University of North Carolina, joins us to discuss the history of religion in America, including the decline of religious institutions and the rise, for better and worse, of hyper-individualism in the spiritual marketplace. Drawing on Dr. Worthen’s expertise, this episode looks expansively and critically at what we may really be seeking through avenues such as coaching, as well as the nature of true...
2022-11-151h 11Woven Wings LiveFrom Waste to Nourishment: Building the Soil of our Lives (w/ Steven Wynbrandt)The first half of today’s episode covers the story of the exuberant and passionate Steven Wynbrandt, and how we went from backyard garden to finding purpose, passion, and profitability as the King of Compost (as deemed by the L.A. Times).In the 2nd half, we go deeper with Steven into a core tenet of the Woven Wings message: that engaging in a conscious process to do good - both individually and collectively - is how change happens, and even though it might be uncomfortable, inconvenient, or sometimes unclear, what we do, and what we put ou...
2022-11-011h 28Woven Wings LiveJoining a Spiritual Community in the 21st Century (w/ Kaitna Shankar)For those that don’t automatically continue with a spiritual community that they’re born into, the notion of joining one may feel all together daunting, especially in this day and age.Kaitna Shankar, a Buddhist Practitioner who became an active member of a Buddhist community at 21 years old, shares what led her to feel ready to seek and commit to a spiritual community. - How did she choose her practice?- What are the benefits she experiences as a practitioner?- How does she navigate fluctuations in her practice as a mobile, youn...
2022-10-181h 10Woven Wings LiveEmbracing Change: Finding Center in a Volatile World (w/ Susan Levin)A message that you may hear a lot these days is that our world is more volatile, uncertain, complex, and than ever before. What happens to us internally in the face of a changing environment?How do we build our capacity to co-exist with change? How does leaning into our strengths enable us to better handle change?And how can we, collectively, work together to ensure that change leads us to a brighter future?About Susan Levin: Susan Levin is a global facilitator, coach, trainer, mediator, and organization development pra...
2022-10-041h 08Woven Wings LiveThe Abundance of Less (w/ Andy Couturier)In today's far ranging conversation, Andy Couturier illustrates - through his own story, and those of people he’s profiled - what it could look like to be deeply aligned with values of conscious consumption, rolling up our sleeves for our basic needs, and creating abundance of space and spirit through simplicity and elimination. We also delve into writing as a powerful personal practice, and how any expressive pursuit can act as a container for us to feel and live our lives more deeply.About Andy Couturier:Andy Couturier is the author of Wr...
2022-09-201h 30Woven Wings LiveHidden Transmissions: Living Your Mission Wherever You Are (w/ Zsuzsánna Balogh)Unlikely guest, Zsuzsánna Balogh, joins us to share a life in service to being a positive and additive force in people’s lives regardless of both her own individual circumstances, and the context of her interaction with someone. In meeting her for the first time just last week, it wasn’t an active conversation or anything of the sort that created a connection, but rather, the hidden transmission of Zsuzsánna’s positive energy that left a lasting impression and brought her to our show. Join us today in experiencing an example of someone who lives their mis...
2022-09-071h 05Woven Wings LiveWeaving in Action: Worldchangers Organization & the Heartfire Festival (w/ Yash Akasha)Our 2nd episode in the “Weaving in Action” series focuses on the story of Yash Akasha and the Worldchangers Organization, an effort that he and a friend conceptualized back when they were children and brought to reality as young adults. Their story is one of multi-front, collective action built on 2 foundational pillars acknowledging the relational nature between ourselves and the world: 1) Inner Work for Global Change, and 2) Global Work for Inner Change.This has led them to develop a 40 acre, community eco-village; host a family-friendly festival focused on spiritual learning, transformational workshops, music, and creativity; and t...
2022-08-231h 20Woven Wings LiveWorking with the Enneagram: Understanding What You're Not (w/ Yamini Deen)What is the Enneagram? What are its unique benefits?Who is it for?How does one’s Enneagram type develop?What does knowing my, or someone else’s, type enable?What should someone skeptical of typology systems take away from this conversation?How does someone interested in this path get started?Yamini Deen shares that the types in the Enneagram are not binding, but rather are meant to be windows to a place of choice. And how some playful curiosity, experimentation, and willingness to explore ourselves and others through that lens of ch...
2022-08-091h 11Woven Wings LiveGrowing Through Conflict Resolution: Becoming More Than Our Conflicts (w/ Jenny Besch)Conflict is a force we encounter regularly: in our own lives, in our communities, across society, and across the world. - How does the experience of conflict play out?- What drives conflict?- How do people typically respond to conflict? - What are ways for us to build our capacity to handle conflict over time? - And how can conflict actually lead to growth and vitality in life?Jenny Besch - Experienced mediator, trainer, and lecturer - shares how to change our relationship with conflict by taking a step back and...
2022-07-261h 18Woven Wings LiveWeaving in Action: Essential Food and Medicine (w/ Xochitl Bernadette Moreno & AshEL SeaSunZ Eldridge)What does it look like to weave together your talents, your heritage, and your sense of connectedness to benefit our interrelated world? We dive into the powerful story of Xochitl Bernadette Moreno and Ashel Seasunz Eldridge, who at the start of the pandemic, came together over their passions for service, spirituality, and community by forming the organization, Essential Food and Medicine. Through the lens of both their organization and their rich individual histories, we explore:- What role did their spiritual heritage play in informing their work?- How did they form an au...
2022-07-121h 19Woven Wings LiveThe Art of Taking (w/ Rabbi Pesach Stadlin)In a world of ever-increasing complexity and polarity, have you ever wondered: what is one thing that could change and take us into a place of harmony? Rabbi Pesach Stadlin shares how we must celebrate that we as a people are needy and that as part of our interdependence, we need to take, whether it’s time, attention, resources, or anything else. What matters, then, is bringing a spirit of consciousness, consent, and grace when we take, as opposed to mistaking selfishly, forcefully, and without grace.We explore: what is the art of taking? What are personal pr...
2022-06-281h 05Woven Wings LiveAwakening to Qi and the Mind-body Connection (w/ Norberto Rodrigues)In today’s episode, we explore the concept of a mind-body-heart connection through the lens of Qi Gong, an ancient Chinese practice to cultivate and balance Qi, or “life energy.” We learn from the personal experience of Qi gong and Ren Xue practitioner, Norberto Rodrigues, and explore a wide range of questions: What is Qi? How do we think about the idea of the mind, body, and heart being connected? What is the practice of Qi Gong? What are the challenges that people experience with Qi Gong? How can we bring these principles into our lives? About N...
2022-06-151h 19Woven Wings LiveWhat’s the Matter with Motivation? (w/ Barry Sommer)If you’ve ever reflected on how well your actions align with your goals, you’ve likely encountered the idea of motivation. How does motivation work, and where does it come from? How can I identify my true motivations? How can I be more motivated?In today’s conversation with Barry Sommer, a licensed Educational Psychologist, Marriage and Family Therapist, and faculty member at Columbia University, we explore these questions. We also talk about how to reconcile this idea of seeking motivation, with the idea of living a life of flow and ease, and how the key is tyi...
2022-05-311h 22Woven Wings LiveEngaging Sacred Texts in the Modern World (w/ Sampada Wakhlu)Today’s episode welcomes to the studio Sampada Wakhlu, co-host of the 2022 Global Bhagavad Gita Convention, to discuss engaging sacred texts in the modern world. Sampada’s approachable nature and rich background with this iconic text of south Asian culture serves as a jumping off point to consider the benefits sacred texts and traditions can bring to our lives in the modern world. Along the way, we look at some of the specific guidance and advice available in the Bhagavad Gita, as well as examine the range of feelings and responses that can be evoked when we begin looking at r...
2022-05-171h 16Woven Wings LiveReflecting on Woven Wings LiveGabe and Rahul pause on their usual interview-based flow, and instead take time to reflect on their time creating Woven Wings Live so far. We start by talking about the importance of the reflection process itself - tapping into our experiences, taking stock of the more and less desirable aspects of those experiences, being thoughtful about what comes next, and renewing energy towards our sense of purpose - and then dive into a live reflection of the purpose, process, and experience behind creating this very podcast. We hope to inspire you, the listener, to pause and reflect on whatever...
2022-05-041h 07Woven Wings LiveWhy We Need Spiritual Practices (w/ Rabbi Adina Allen)Today's guest, Rabbi Adina Allen, is the co-founder of Jewish Studio Project (JSP), a non-profit that cultivates creativity as a Jewish practice for spiritual connection and social transformation. As the daughter of world-renowned pioneer in art therapy Pat Allen, Rabbi Allen has synthesized art-making and Jewish spiritual practice in groundbreaking ways, resulting in numerous prestigious awards and the rapid growth of JSP. In today's episode, Rabbi Allen explains why creativity is vital to healthy spiritual engagement. About the Jewish Studio Project: Jewish Studio Project recently launched an exciting new initiative, Emerging Anew, that centers...
2022-04-1948 minWoven Wings LiveApproaching Paradox (w/ Dr. Brian Wheeler)Dr. Brian Wheeler, author of “Paradox and the Cosmology of Alan Watts,” introduces us to the powerful potential energy held in the tension between opposite poles. Whether in the dynamics between ourselves and others or our environment, in the competing interests we experience inside ourselves, or the catch-22’s that life seems to forever offer up, paradox is all around us and in many ways fundamental to our experience of the world. Dr. Wheeler offers us 7 unique types of engagement with paradox that enhance our capacities in a complex world. Powerful and profound, paradoxes also invite us deeper, into illumi...
2022-04-061h 11Woven Wings LiveLaughing into Lightness and Play (w/ Simeon Birnbaum)In today’s episode, we speak with Simeon Darwick Birnbaum, laughter yoga instructor and founder of Joyful Living. We explore how we can lean into a lighter way of being by utilizing a spiritually and biologically potent practice that’s readily available to all of us: our own laughter. We see how regardless of our circumstances, we can intentionally and actively access our inner, childlike curiosity and joy, while using the contagious power of laughter to inspire playfulness, expand our minds, and perhaps most importantly, open our hearts.About Simeon Darwick Birnbaum: Simeon creates joy...
2022-03-221h 13Woven Wings LiveFinding Resilience (w/ Aisha Malik)On today’s episode of Woven Wings Live, we look at resilience through the lens of a deeply personal, life changing story. Aisha Malik and her mother Kayo share the story of Aisha’s nearly fatal car accident nearly 9 years ago, and the impact it has had on her life through today. Now married and a mother of three boys, Aisha takes us on her journey of healing and finding resilience through family and community, prayer and holistic medicine, and the need to keep going in life, even when faced with the most challenging of circumstances. Her story and word...
2022-03-081h 01Woven Wings LiveFinding Your Voice (w/ Briony Greenhill)On today’s episode, singer/songwriter and vocal improvisationalist Briony Greenhill joins us to discuss the precious, vulnerable, alchemical process of finding your voice. Briony uses song as the vehicle to access the inner, soulful truth we were all born with and naturally felt and played with as children. Join us in experiencing how you can move past fear and insecurity to begin uncovering your own purposeful voice todayAbout Briony Greenhill:Bio: https://www.brionygreenhill.com/music-bioApp: Your Song - for voice, im...
2022-02-231h 21Woven Wings LiveGetting Over the Hump (w/ Kevin Chanthasipharan)Our latest episode explores the challenges, and potential solutions, we face when we seek to Get Over the Hump and into action toward the pursuit of our dreams. Kevin Chanthasipharan, co-founder of Immi, joins us to discuss his own journey through fear and inhibition and into entrepreneurism.Episode Breakdown0:00 Welcome!1:41 Where is your personal hump?17:16 Kevin Chanthasiriphan joins us21:42 Intention, inertia, momentum26:20 How do you develop momentum?33:38 Momentum, fear, and belief37:10 Intention and purpose42:04 Resilience when the hump moves47:52 The secret sauce52:30 Becoming a momentum mach...
2022-02-081h 05Woven Wings LiveLeveling Up and a Opening to Miracles (w/ Cheyenne Ward and Alexandra Theard)In our first full episode, we explore the concepts of Leveling Up and Opening to Miracles. Along with our guests Cheyenne Ward and Alexandra Theard, our conversation turns the worn trope of New Year’s Resolutions on its head, focusing instead on a kind of open-ended inquiry that makes space for the Miracle in our lives.Starting with our ambivalence toward New Year’s Resolutions, and own hopes for 2022 along with a dash of Disney’s Moana, Cheyenne joins us and shares about his journey in abstaining from alcohol, the evolution of his marriage, and his commitment to ope...
2022-01-251h 29Woven Wings LiveIntroduction to Woven Wings Live!Join Gabe Crane and Rahul Deedwania in the virtual studio to hear from them on what Woven Wings Live is all about! Woven Wings Live is a spiritual talk show, a place to remember what truly matters, and - in aspiration - a seed for the spiritual revolution and more connected, service-oriented planetary culture that we need.Join our newsletter: https://www.wovenwings.net/newsletterVisit our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@wovenwingsliveReach us at: live@wovenwings.net
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