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From Stardust To UsBody, Spirit, and the Quantum Mind: A Conversation with Laura Lee & Paul Robear of the Cuyamungue InstituteSend us a textIn this episode, we welcome Laura Lee and Paul Robear, Co-Directors of the Cuyamungue Institute, for a conversation that explores the deep intelligence of the body, the soul’s journey through collective darkness, and the call of a benevolent universe. As stewards of the embodied meditative practice of Ritual Postures, Paul and Laura Lee share insights from their global work with ancestral wisdom, ecstatic trance, and the quantum nature of consciousness. Together, we examine how body, spirit, and intuition converge to guide us home to who we truly are.With thanks and...
2025-08-201h 10
From Stardust To UsPlanting the Seeds of Earth Law with Tony Zelle, Esq.Send us a textIn this episode of From Stardust to Us, we speak with Tony Zelle, an Earth lawyer, author, and visionary, about the emergence of Earth Law: a transformative legal philosophy rooted in gratitude, reverence, and justice for the entire Earth community. Tony invites us to reimagine our legal systems through the lens of ecological interdependence, Indigenous wisdom, and spiritual presence. Together, we explore the limitations of current environmental law, the promise of the Rights of Nature, and the possibility of a new ecological social contract that honors both the human and more-than-human world.
2025-08-061h 07
From Stardust To UsColonization and the Call to Compassion: Leslye Colvin on Contemplative Activism - Part 2Send us a text In Part 2 of our conversation with writer and contemplative guide Leslye Colvin, we continue exploring the long arc of colonization, the myth of “unprecedented times,” and the intergenerational trauma many of us carry. Leslye reflects on the enduring power of Jesus’s words and what they ask of us in an age of cruelty, division, and longing for healing. This episode is an invitation into sacred space, collective remembrance, and the courage it takes to live in solidarity with those on the margins. Leslye Colvin is a writer, contemplative activist...
2025-07-3026 min
From Stardust To UsColonization and the Call to Compassion: Leslye Colvin on Contemplative Activism - Part 1Send us a textIn Part 1 of our conversation with writer, spiritual companion, and contemplative activist Leslye Colvin, we explore the roots of her faith, her family’s journey toward Catholicism, her reflection on Jesus's words, "Father forgive them for they know not what they do," and the long arc of colonization. This is a rich and reflective dialogue on belonging, courage, and the power of presence. Leslye Colvin is a writer, contemplative activist, spiritual companion, and retreat facilitator. She is a native of Alabama, the ancestral lands of the Muskogee.
2025-07-2330 min
From Stardust To UsHumanity's New Cosmic Story with Jennifer Morgan of Deeptime Network - Part 2Send us a textJennifer Morgan, president and founder of the Deeptime Network, is an award-winning author, storyteller, and educator inspired by the work of Teilhard de Chardin, Maria Montessori, Thomas Berry, and Brian Swimme. Her Universe Story Trilogy — Born With a Bang, From Lava to Life, and Mammals Who Morph — are used in classrooms around the world, particularly in Montessori schools as part of the Cosmic Education Curriculum, and have received the Teachers Choice Award, Nautilus Semi Finalist, highest ratings from AAAS and endorsements from Jane Goodall, Neil de Grasse Tyson, astronaut Edgar Mitchell, Thom...
2025-07-0229 min
From Stardust To UsHumanity's New Cosmic Story with Jennifer Morgan of Deeptime Network - Part 1Send us a textJennifer Morgan, president and founder of the Deeptime Network, is an award-winning author, storyteller, and educator inspired by the work of Teilhard de Chardin, Maria Montessori, Thomas Berry, and Brian Swimme. Her Universe Story Trilogy — Born With a Bang, From Lava to Life, and Mammals Who Morph — are used in classrooms around the world, particularly in Montessori schools as part of the Cosmic Education Curriculum, and have received the Teachers Choice Award, Nautilus Semi Finalist, highest ratings from AAAS and endorsements from Jane Goodall, Neil de Grasse Tyson, astronaut Edgar Mitchell, Thom...
2025-06-2426 min
From Stardust To UsCarolyn Baker, Ph. D.: Humanity's Rite of PassageSend us a textThis is a re-edit of an earlier interview we had with Carolyn Baker on our previous podcast, Cosmic Entanglement.Carolyn Baker, Ph. D., was a psychotherapist in private practice for 20 years and a professor of psychology and history for 10. She is the author of 15 books including Navigating The Coming Chaos: A Handbook For Inner Transition; Sacred Demise: Walking The Spiritual Path of Industrial Civilization’s Collapse; and Love In The Age of Ecological Apocalypse. She has also co-authored 4 books with Andrew Harvey. She manages her website at www.carolynbaker.net (http://ww...
2025-04-3037 min
From Stardust To UsBrian Tucker: Computer Scientist and Spiritual Director on Archetypes and CosmogenesisSend us a textThis is a re-edited interview we had with Brian a couple of years ago on our previous podcast, Cosmic Entanglement. Today's conversation is with Brian Tucker, a cross-cultural Spiritual Director and Advisor who trained with the Guild for Spiritual Guidance, Brian Tucker has organized and facilitated Interfaith events for many years in the Central New Jersey area, serving two years with the Vincentian Renewal Center (St. Joseph's Seminary) in Plainsboro, NJ as Team Lead on Interfaith Programming. In addition to holding a degree in Computer Science, Brian has studied various faith t...
2025-04-2943 min
From Stardust To UsJohn Roedel: From Comic to Best-Selling Author: The Journey of ‘Hey God. Hey John"Send us a textThis is a re-edit of our interview with John Roedel for our previous podcast, Cosmic Entanglement.John Roedel is a comic who unexpectedly gained notability as a writer and poet through his heartfelt Facebook conversations that went viral and became an Amazon best-selling book titled, Hey God. Hey John. He is the author of five books—Hey God. Hey John, Any Given Someday, Untied: The Poetry of What Comes Next, Remedy, and his latest work, Upon Departure, which explores through poetry the concept of our grief as a natural wonder that ter...
2025-04-2745 min
From Stardust To UsA Life of Service, Sustained by Joy - The Rev. Dorothée Renée CaulfieldSend us a textIn this episode, we welcome the Rev. Dorothée Renée Caulfield—a spiritual leader, teacher, chaplain, and guide whose journey through ministry spans decades and a wide spectrum of service. From her early days as an ordained deacon at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, to her work in hospice care, prison ministry, and theological education, Dorothée has dedicated her life to accompanying others through life’s most vulnerable moments. Currently serving as a hospital chaplain and spiritual director, she continues to mentor emerging leaders through the Epi...
2025-04-1537 min
From Stardust To UsWeaving the Noosphere: Intersubjectivity and Spirituality with Dr. Emily DeMoorSend us a textJoin us for a captivating conversation with Dr. Emily DeMoor, a visionary thinker, teacher, and creative force dedicated to guiding humanity toward a more unified and peaceful world. With an interdisciplinary background spanning musicology, religion, ecology, and curriculum development, Emily’s work bridges the worlds of science, spirituality, and education.A lifelong student of influential figures like Thomas Berry, Ilia Delio, and David Sloan Wilson, Emily’s current focus is exploring the profound concepts of intersubjectivity and the Noosphere. She brings her rich expertise to her roles as Director of Christophany Grou...
2025-03-2039 min
From Stardust To UsFinding Resilience in Uncertain Times with The Rev. Dianne DisstonSend us a textThe Rev. Dianne Disston is a Spiritual Guide, Certified Grief Counselor, and Licensed Psychoanalyst. Last Fall, after 14 years of service, she retired as Director of the Apprenticeship Program at The Guild for Spiritual Guidance and is now focused on her private practice as a spiritual guide, grief counselor, and psychoanalyst. The loves of her life are Todd, her husband of 45 years, and her adult children, David and Ashleigh. She also loves to read (fiction and non-fiction), communing with nature and with Love, which she identifies as her Creator, and deeply listening as her...
2025-03-0537 min
From Stardust To UsJan Phillips - Visionary Thought LeaderSend us a textThis episode was initially released in September 2023. It has been re-edited for our new Podcast series, From Stardust to Us. The themes of the interview are even more important today than they were 18 months ago. In this episode, we sit down with visionary thought leader, award-winning author, and dynamic speaker Jan Phillips. As the co-founder and executive director of the Livingkindness Foundation, Jan’s work bridges art, activism, and spiritual transformation. With a lifetime of experience spanning 23 countries, she has inspired countless individuals through her powerful storytelling, humor, music, and multimedia pre...
2025-02-1945 min
From Stardust To UsJourney into Ecstatic Trance: Exploring Altered States with Laura Lee of the Cuyamungue InstituteSend us a text In this fascinating episode, we dive into the world of ecstatic postures and altered states of consciousness with Laura Lee of the Cuyamungue Institute. Laura Lee shares the ancient wisdom behind these transformative practices, how they guide participants into non-ordinary reality, and the profound insights that emerge from these experiences. We explore the science, spirituality, and cultural significance of altered states, uncovering how they can enhance personal growth and connection to the sacred. Whether you’re new to the practice or a seasoned seeker, this conversation offers a powerful gateway into expanded awareness.
2025-02-0444 min
From Stardust To UsKristal Parks - Anti-War activist to Elephant ConservationistSend us a text This is a re-upload of our interview with Kristal Parks last year. Kristal is a biologist, elephant conservationist, author, and environmentalist. She is a deeply spiritual person who has been involved in social justice activism and anti-war activism her entire life. Kristal is one of the rare visionaries of action. She truly walks her talk to the point of having put her own freedom and personal safety in danger. Find out more at her website: www.pachydermpower.org With thanks and gratitude for all of our listeners.
2025-01-2442 min
From Stardust To UsCreating Sanctuary: Valerie Andrews on the Inner Life of HomeSend us a textWhat if our homes could heal us, nurture us, and tell the stories of who we are? In this captivating episode, we are joined by Valerie Andrews, author of Sanctuary: The Inner Life of Home, to delve into the profound connection between our living spaces and our inner lives. Drawing on her expertise in Jungian psychology and storytelling, Valerie helps us uncover the deeper layers of what makes a home more than just four walls.Together, we explore the concept of home as a safe haven, its role in times of...
2025-01-1842 min