Shows
The American Immersion Theater PodcastRomeo and Juliet; Virtually an interview with Director & Immersioneer Miles BermanScott and Anessa talk to Miles Berman creator and director of Romeo and Juliet; Virtually. An incredibly unique and interesting web version that has legitimacy broken new ground in the world of Virtual Theater.This is a "Free Must See" check it out on www.milesbeyondentertainment.com2020-09-0138 min
The I ProjectCreating Healthy Sexual Polarity - with Kelly Sue Milano and special guest Jamie WollrabKelly Sue Milano returns to the podcast to discuss sexual polarity and practices that can deepen relationships during home-isolation and beyond. Special guest appearance by her partner Jamie Wollrab. --- ABOUT THE GUEST | Kelly Sue Milano is a co-owner of the all-female comic book label, HexComix, and the writer of their premiere title HEX11. She also teaches intuitive writing and is a practitioner at Practical Mystics, an online community that seeks to merge humanness and consciousness. She also leads the Facebook community Ladies + Gentlemen, an open forum for men and women to discuss topics like sexu...2020-04-1600 min
The I ProjectMusic Therapy with Rosa & Sora - with Rosa Tu & Sora Harris-VincentSinger-songwriter Rosa Tu performs an assortment of original compositions and folk songs. Musician-singer Sora Harris-Vincent joins. Clancey does practically nothing. *Recorded in November of 2018. ---- ABOUT THE GUESTS: ROSA TU A multi-cultural New York-based singer/songwriter with a penchant for vocal harmony, Rosa writes to open up windows into the unconscious and bring listeners into themselves. While people stay home, searching for meaning in the mess of social media, news, and advertisements, Rosa writes stories of psychological and emotional freedom where no one is buying or selling anything. Combining elements of folk, pop, and classical music, Rosa’s songs lean heavil...2020-04-0159 min
The I ProjectDiscovering Stillness in Crisis - music therapy with Rosa Tu - pt 1Singer-songwriter Rosa Tu shares her music and explores the profound lessons that can emerge from crisis when we learn to sit still and truly be with ourselves. Recorded in November of 2018. ABOUT THE GUEST: ROSA TU A multi-cultural New York-based singer/songwriter with a penchant for vocal harmony, Rosa writes to open up windows into the unconscious and bring listeners into themselves. While people stay home, searching for meaning in the mess of social media, news, and advertisements, Rosa writes stories of psychological and emotional freedom where no one is buying or selling anything. Combining elements of folk, pop, and clas...2020-03-301h 14
The I ProjectIntimacy, Technology, and Trauma - with Dr. Rick RaymondPsychologist Rick Raymond shares insights on mindfulness-based-therapies, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the hurdles to intimacy in the age of digital technology. *Recorded in the summer of 2019. ---- ABOUT THE GUEST Rick received his PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2019 after completing his predoctoral internship at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Los Angeles. Although he works with a wide variety of clients, he has gained particular expertise in trauma-focused and mindfulness-based therapies. A former employee of Silicon Valley, Rick's research explores how technology can help lower barriers to effective psychological care, a su...2020-03-2059 minThe I ProjectCoronavirus & Collective IntelligenceClancey offers practical tips for navigating the Coronavirus while offering deeper perspective on what it says about systems change and the relationship between the individual and the collective. This episode is a call for collective intelligence and compassion amidst the growing metacrisis. The episode closes with a short guided meditation and some light breathwork. Video available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_BOTiFtHQg ---- Theme Music composed by B.E.N. http://bit.ly/BENmusic Questions or comments? Drop us a line at: podcast@immers...2020-03-1531 min
The I ProjectEvery Note Counts - A Musical Journey with George KarpasitisGeorge Karpasitis shares music from his debut EP The Sounds of Mar Vista and offers insights on the creative process, finding one's voice, and art's place in community-building. ---- ABOUT THE GUEST George Karpasitis is a Cypriot composer, guitarist and producer currently based in Los Angeles. Apart from writing music for film and video games, he also teaches and performs guitar as a soloist and with his band Runson Willis And The Holy Mountain. He began his musical journey on classical guitar at age 13. His studies continued in London, UK, at both King’s Co...2019-08-0839 min
The I ProjectRecalibration & Refinement - The Purpose of The I ProjectClancey offers a quick update on the purpose of The I Project. --- Theme music composed by B.E.N http://bit.ly/BENmusic 2019-07-2515 min
The I ProjectThe Storytelling, Sensemaking AnimalHow humans make sense of the world, how society makes sense of us, and the various tensions that arise between the two. --- ABOUT THE GUEST Andrew Strenio is a mitigation specialist based out of New Orleans, providing services to poor people charged with capital crimes in Louisiana. Alongside this work, he constantly interrogates the role of the criminal justice system in our society. He is dedicated to developing and advancing alternative approaches to growing safe, equitable, and compassionate communities. --- SHOW NOTES: virtual reality / gaming / technology as attempt at con...2018-09-121h 06
The I ProjectConscious Sexuality: The Ultimate NakednessKelly Sue Milano returns to The Immersioneer Project to share more insights from her explorations in sexual empowerment, intimacy, and conscious partnership. --- SHOW NOTES: Sex Epigenetics Sexual energy and trauma Feminine practice and non-linear movement Eva Clay John Wineland Desire and intimacy Sex and Love Addiction (SLA) sexual transcendence / self dissolution / escapism the healing power of conscious sexuality Sexual attraction unlocking emotional vulnerability attachment styles drawing in conscious partnership the good side of ego and sexual desire --- ABOUT THE GUEST | Kelly Sue Milano is a co-owner of the all-female co...2018-08-3031 min
The I ProjectThe Best Things Can't Be ToldClancey sits down with community song leader and activist, Josh Blaine to talk about music, immediacy, and the power of song. --- About the guest: Josh Blaine is a community song leader and activist based out of Austin, TX where he leads the public in song in the Texas State Capitol rotunda every first and last Monday of the month. He also leads songs and chants at marches, rallies, protests, and organizing meetings for myriad social justice orgs and causes. --- Show Notes Intentional Living Reclaiming Intimacy and Immediacy Power of...2018-08-231h 10
The I ProjectArrogance and IgnoranceClancey sits down with fellow Kansan-turned-Angeleno, Trent Ubben, to deconstruct the divide in America between the "coastal elites" and the "heartlanders". --- Show Notes NFL controversies CTE / police brutality American Christian culture The New Testament The telephone game of knowledge and the inevitability of subconscious spin Religion as means of understanding our purpose Heaven as beyond vs here and now. Ken Wilber (Ascenders, Descenders, evolution of consciousness) Intellect vs. Instinct Curiosity and conspiracy theories Alternate dimensions Creative instinct and an emotional approach to story-telling “Feeling is the truest thing." “You obtain emotional intelligence the more you w...2018-08-1759 minThe I ProjectTrue Freedom: An Ode to the Estes Park CrewClancey shares insights on psychological freedom coming out of his Fourth of July. ---- THE IMMERSIONEER PROJECT | With our political system in disarray, trust in media declining, cultural fractures deepening, and depression rates rising, many of us are turning inward to find some sanity in these chaotic times. Whether we’re turning to mindfulness, meditation, or mind-expanding substances, our exploration of inner space is advancing rapidly and bringing with it profound questions about the nature of human identity and modern society. Blending insights from psychology, philosophy, science, and spirituality, The Immersioneer Project seeks to supercharge this explorati...2018-07-0717 min
The I ProjectThe Knowledge Cycle: Abundance, Attention, and the Modern EconomyA deep dive into the modern economy, the future of capitalism, and never-ending battle for our attention. Topics explored: the evolution of the modern economy scarcity vs abundance status vs purpose the attention economy public relations and "peacetime propaganda" Edward Bernays Universal Basic Income The Knowledge Cycle information vs knowledge vs wisdom ---- THE IMMERSIONEER PROJECT | With our political system in disarray, trust in media declining, cultural fractures deepening, and depression rates rising, many of us are turning inward to find some sanity in these chaotic times. Whether we’re turning to mindful...2018-07-0159 min
The I ProjectSeparateness, Technology, and Overcoming the Digital Divide with Marko VasiljevicMarko Vasiljevic joins The Immersioneer Project for a deep dive into the current technological landscape, future possibilities, and how we can keep our sanity (and find purpose) amidst the acceleration of our modern time. Hint: It's more than just putting our phones down. ---- SHOW NOTES: CH intro till 7:30, interview starts after that Genetic Engineering The Shadow of You / Passing data through time Genes / Reproduction as Data Transfer Finding your path through curiousity Curiosity's role in human consumption The trap(pings) of novelty Note from Clancey: Around the 33 minute mark, I meant to make the poi...2018-06-221h 10
The I ProjectMeditation #1 with Clancey - "The Thing that is No Thing"A guided meditation with Clancey. ---- SHOW DESCRIPTION: With our political system in disarray, trust in media declining, cultural fractures deepening, and depression rates rising, many of us are turning inward to find some sanity in these chaotic times. Whether we’re turning to mindfulness, meditation, or mind-expanding substances, our exploration of inner space is advancing rapidly and bringing with it profound questions about the nature of human identity and modern society. Blending insights from psychology, philosophy, science, and spirituality, The Immersioneer Project seeks to supercharge this exploration, hone our shared understanding of inner space...2018-06-1319 min
The I ProjectGuitars, Purpose, and A Higher Power - with Runson Willis IIIRunson Willis III stops by The Immersioneer Project to play music off his new record Colored Musics. In between songs, Clancey and Runson talk about the power of music, finding your purpose, and learning how to trust in life's invisible design. --- Key Beats 0:00 - 0:30 Runson's musical beginnings 0:30 - 0:45 Runson Jams (light conversation between songs) 0:45 - 1:15 Clancey and Runson talk Purpose, Religion, Callings, and God Runson's music at: 4:00, 18:33, 25:45, 29:00, 33:15, 41:00, 1:02:40 Topics explored: Purpose Intuition and The Inner Knower The Art of the Jam Needs vs Wants Overcoming religious "baggage" The navigation of th...2018-06-081h 08
The I ProjectSelf-Protection, Self-Censorship, and The Creative Process with Noro OtitigbeClancey sits down with writer and poet Noro Otitigbe to discuss the creative process, the inner critic, and how to push beyond creative resistance. ---- ABOUT THE GUEST Noro Otitigbe is a Los Angeles based writer and poet. Her work explores the topics of individual identity, culture, and suicide. She recently completed a compilation of essays, and poems entitled Suicide Notes; A compilation of Thoughts About Life. ---- SHOW DESCRIPTION: With our political system in disarray, trust in media declining, cultural fractures deepening, and depression rates rising, many...2018-05-311h 09
The I ProjectMind, Memory, and The Power of a "Second Telling" - with Ciuin Doherty, Associate Marriage and Family TherapistClancey sits down with Ciuin Doherty to explore the mind's mechanisms for dealing with trauma and techniques for integrating it. Topics explored: modern masculinity, right/left brain differences, self-regulation, trauma, disassociated neural nets, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), personality development, the "gut" brain, attachment theory, the reptilian brain, and cultivating Presence. Mentions: Bonnie Badenoch, Jack Kornfield, Joseph Campbell, Sue Johnson, Steven Porges, Eckhart Tolle, Carl Jung, Rick Hanson ---- ABOUT THE GUEST Ciuin Doherty is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist originally from Ireland, now based in Venice Beach...2018-05-241h 07
The I ProjectSexuality & Paradigms of the Unknown - A Conversation with Kelly Sue MilanoClancey sits down with Kelly Sue Milano for a far-reaching exploration into sexual identity, gender roles, and the "irrational" side of human experience. Topics explored include: sexual identity, sexual energy, tantra, masturbation as a meditative practice, menstruation's relationship with the moon, astrology, The Kaballah, the limits of the rational mind to explain reality, and ways to navigate into the unknown (and the unconscious). ---- ABOUT THE GUEST: Kelly Sue Milano is a co-owner of the all-female comic book label, HexComix, and the writer of their premiere title HEX11. She also teaches intuitive writing and...2018-05-121h 27
The I ProjectDepression - And Other Invisible ObstaclesClancey sits down with street artist TrustyScribe to talk about mental health, depression, and reframing the egoic narrative. Topics explored include: boredom's role in creativity, the "selfless" act, global warming, and the challenge of finding truth in the post-information age. ---- With our political system in disarray, trust in media declining, cultural fractures deepening, and depression rates rising, many of us are turning inward to find some sanity in these chaotic times. Whether we’re turning to mindfulness, meditation, or mind-expanding substances, our exploration of inner space is advancing rapidly and bringing with it profound question...2018-05-0334 min
The I ProjectConsciousness - A Great Place to StartThe Immersioneer Project kicks into high gear with biomedical engineer and technologist Zach McKinney, PhD. In this episode, Clancey and Zach discuss consciousness, emergent properties, peak experiences, and the power (and limits) of the scientific method. ---- "What I'm trying to do...is to expand the boundaries of science into areas where it's not fully equipped, but that are of profound importance to the quality of our lives and existence." - Zach McKinney, PhD ---- SHOW DESCRIPTION: With our political system in disarray, trust in media declining, cultural fractures deepenin...2018-04-2454 min
The I ProjectTransformation - The Inside-Out GameIn this introductory episode, Clancey gives some personal background on the origins of The Immersioneer Project. Topics explored include: Identity, human connection, transformation, psychedelics, the power of language, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. ---- With our political system in disarray, trust in media declining, cultural fractures deepening, and depression rates rising, many of us are turning inward to find some sanity in these chaotic times. Whether we’re turning to mindfulness, meditation, or mind-expanding substances, our exploration of inner space is advancing rapidly and bringing with it profound questions about the nature of human identity a...2018-04-1813 min