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The Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of Things (E12) Jung and Shamanism with C. Michael Smith, Ph.D.00:00 Introduction01:15 Who is C. Michael Smith?04:59 What is the Dialogic Method for Jung and Shamanism in Michael's work.08:23 The ancient history behind understanding the world of Spirit09:00 Jung's description of an archetypal possession and the need for exorcism12:39 How Michael was drawn to this deep work of Jung and Shamanism 14:02 Jung's Memories, Dreams and Reflections and Mircea Eliade's work on Shamanism15:14 Michael's person connection to the Spirit World/Collective Unconscious16:28 Michael's encounter with the Numinous 17:04 Michael's Jungian Analyst told him he needed to find a shamanic teacher18:18 His vision qu...2025-07-241h 23The No BS Spiritual Book Club with Sandie SedgbeerThe No BS Spiritual Book Club with Sandie SedgbeerThe Books That Saved Me – Michael Brant DeMaria – From Sensitive Child to Grammy-nominated Filmmaker & HealerFrom the quiet world of a deeply introspective child to the multidimensional path of psychologist, musician, and filmmaker, Michael Brant DeMaria, PhD, reveals how books became lifelines, lighthouses, and sacred teachers. In this soulful conversation, he shares the 10 transformational books that guided him through grief, creativity, awakening, and the eternal questions of life and death. Together, we explore the healing power of story, the soul’s search for meaning, and why compassion is more essential than ever in a world split by fear. This is more than a reading list—it’s a poetic map of resi...2025-04-041h 09The Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of Things (E11) Bipolar Awakenings with Sean Blackwell00:37 Introduction01:39 Who is Sean Blackwell?03:59 Our mutual connection to Holotropic Breathwork.05:32 Sean's Bipolar Episode and Hospitalization.07:22 Working with his partner's nieces psychotic episodes.07:57 Dr. John Weir Perry and Dr. Loren Moser's influence on Sean.09:38 Sean has done 60-70 retreat with people around the world.13:16 The overlap of spirituality and psychosis in Sean's work.13:40 Two camps: Peer Support vs. Transpersonal psychology16:31 Grof's the Stormy Search for the Self17:21 The 13 basic delusions people experience17:46 When flip into paranoia no healing can happen!18:35 The blissful psychosis vs. the Paranoid psychosis2025-03-261h 17The Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of Things (E10) The Aquarian Shaman with Linda Star Wolf #breathwork #healing #shaman00:00 Introduction01:04 Who is Linda Star Wolf, Ph.D.03:35 Star Wolf gives us a beautiful opening blessing06:57 History of Michael and Star's relationship11:50 The Spiral Path - the transformational process that requires change!15:30 The origin of the word Shaman and it's true meaning as Shamaning...19:16 Trusting when things need to end...20:42 We all need the right amount of heartbreak.23:00 My grandmothers who have helped me.26:13 Shamanism and Breakdown/Breakthroughs30:00 Growing up in the woods and forest as an only child.32:57 Growing up highly sensitive.35:48 Breathwork, breakdowns and breakthroughs...2025-02-151h 21The Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of Things (Ep 09) - "My Mysterious Son" with Dick Russell00:00 Intro01:05 Who is Dick Russell?04:47 What is My Mysterious Son about and why Dick wrote it.06:15 Other ways of looking at Schizophrenia and Otherworldliness .08:44 Michael's soulchosis/spiritual emergency at 18 and how he worked through it.10:55 Dick's first contact with Jung and Hillman12:50 Hillman asks Dick to write his Biography - which turned into 3 large volumes!14:30 Hillman's advice to Dick regarding his son Franklin - "treat him like a regular person"15:15 Relaxing with Franklin, going with the flow and going with it and finding humor!19:46 Who is Malidoma Patrice Some?23:00...2025-01-151h 13The Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of Things (Ep 08) - Trauma-Informed Personal Training with Gabi Varga00:00 Introduction01:13 Who is Gabi Varga?06:05 A Holistic Approach to Fitness10:51 The Imprint of Trauma on our Bodies12:18 Nurturing Our Nervous Systems20:38 When Clients Feel Safe Even Tears May Come23:16 Understanding What Dysregulation of The Nervous System Is37:15 Fight, Flee, Freeze or Fawn Responses.40:41 What Trauma-Sensitive Personal Training May Look Like52:00 Where to find out more about Gabi and her work.I first discovered Gabi Varga’s work during the pandemic, while searching for a way to stay active without going to the gym. Growing up as an athlete—play...2025-01-0154 minThe Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of Things (Ep 07) - "Moments of Eternity" with Michael Meade00:00 Introduction01:00 Who is Michael Meade?03:20 What Michael is tracking post election?04:00 Manu and the Fish - a story about the origin of human consciousness08:00 Moving from the Law of the Fishes to the Law of Manu10:30 How do we feed that 'little fish' in our own life.11:00 When we are following our calling we can deal with big heavy duty issues!12:00 The fish is the most ancient symbol of the deep self.14:00 Something bigger and deeper than politics.15:30 We are in a collective Rite of Passage.17:41 Apocalypsis - Collapse...2024-12-051h 10The Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of Things (Ep 06) - "Intimacy with All Things" with Alyssa Morin00:00 Introduction01:17 Who is Alyssa Morin?02:22 Michael's early trauma03:35 Gwyneth Paltrow Love, Sex and Goop04:00  What is Somatic Sex Education? 05:00 Alyssa's background in Zen, Soulwork and being a minister's daughter.06:00 Alyssa's journey to SSE and what it is.09:35 Let me dive into everything during her first Saturn Return11:00 Caffyn Jesse and healing circumcision trauma13:00 Zen practice as a prelude to SSE14:50 The power of lineage and containers15:45 Dogen, "Enlightenment is intimacy with all things." 19:00 Sitting with whatever arises.20:50 Eros/Life Force and Aliveness.23:00 Eros/Psyche/Natura - b...2024-11-111h 02The Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of Things (Ep 05) - "All The Honey" with Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer #poetry #healing00:00 Introduction01:40 Who is Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer?03:10 All The Honey04:20 How did you become a poet? 07:50 What opened your heart as a child?08:19 A poem a day.09:20 "I wrote the first bare line...pure wisdom...pure foolishness"10:40 Poetry and dealing with darkness and her son's death.14:00 Turning Towards What is True.  14:43 It doesn't have to be good, it just has to be true.  16:00 How my daily practice of writing helped me not shut down.  16:34 Finn's amazing light, compassion and how he shined so brightly.21:22 Wrestling with being true - a...2024-08-241h 26The Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of Things (Ep 04) - Stem Cell Therapy00:00 Introduction01:37 Who is Kevin Lucas?03:47 Who is Shannon Rogers?05:40 How Kevin found stem cell therapy.09:45 How Shannon found stem cell therapy.15:18 Michael's experience with stem cell therapy.19:00 You are not your diagnosis!20:45 What is stem cell therapy and how does it work?27:20 The rest of the world has been doing this for the last 50 years!27:50 In 2015 law changed for us to be able to access in the US.29:50 Where do stem cells come from?30:30 How does New Hope Regeneration source them?31:50 How the newest techniques make it...2024-07-101h 05God On The RocksGod On The RocksThe Dark Genius of Apocalypse Now: Season 1, Episode 18The City By The Bay continues celebrating Movies and Music! Tonight's visitor to the City By The Bay and dropping into God On The Rocks for a few glasses of Pinot Noir and conversation is the amazing talent of Dr. Michael Brant DeMaria. Pull up a stool and enjoy the magic of this man whose music has had more than 250 Million downloads worldwide, earning him four Grammy®nominations, eight ZMR awards, six #1 albums, and a Native AmericanMusic Award. His work is also featured on the Grammy® winning album AllAbout Bullies Big and Sma...2024-07-0539 minThe Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of Things Ep 03 - "Polywise" with Jessica Fern00:00 Intro01:55 Who is Jessica Fern?04:00 What is love?06:00 I wrote this book for love.08:00 Jessica's finding the language of polyamory10:00 Paradigms, Mindsets and Social Lenses11:50 Emotional Wiring from our Conditioned Mindsets14:00 Polyamory - different ways of understanding many loves16:15 What are polyintimates? Emotional connections vs. physical18:00  How to approach difficult discussions around polyamory?21:00 Parts work - what is it and how to work with our many 'parts/sub-selves'?23:40 Does everybody have a poly part??25:30 The Mono-Poly Spectrum26:00 Ambiamory 30:00 Poly as a choice, orientation vs philosophy2024-06-161h 07Musitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™ - Healing Vibrations with Travis Schumacher (E19)00:00 Intro06:23 Travis' Journey12:20 Travis attacked by Dogs in a Monastery in Thailand!17:00 Travis and Drew's humbly start their YouTube channel in a 350sq ft studio apartment!21:00 Travis shares about surprises and insights about his Sound Healing Journey25:00 Michael's Yoga Nidra, Samskaras and release of emotions in Sound Healing and Meditation32:00 Travis' suggestions to how to experience an online Sound Healing36:00 Sleep Vibrations and Chakra Vibrations launched40:00 Existential Corrective to the spiritual journey47:00 Finding Your own Inner Peace 50:00 What's on the Horizon?54:40 Each Moment is a Note in the...2024-05-141h 06The Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of Things Ep 02 - "A Fight to Be" with Dr. Ron Bassman00:00 Intro06:04 How we met and how he finally published his book07:30 Madness and Alternative states of reality11:00 Mad in America and Others Stories13:04 A Fight To Be - his book14:07 Ron's 23rd Birthday in the Psych Ward16:26 "You don't look schizophrenic."17:00 Auntie Ray, Ron's Mentor17:33 Fugitive Literature18:28 Insulin Shock19:01 "Coming Out" as a psychiatric survivor AS a psychologist19:51 Michael's Soulchosis at 1822:00 Being a Double Agent24:42 What is psychosis? 27:12 Madness as a search 29:37 Neurodiversity33:37 Underworld Journey34:27 Soul Initiations40:00 Exquisite Sensitivity, Empathy and In...2024-03-251h 39The Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of ThingsThe Other Side of Things - Introduction - Episode 1Happy Halloween and welcome to my new podcast! I will still be doing my other podcast: Musitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and Wisdom, however, this is the beginning of a much deeper and larger conversation on many challenging topics where we need to begin to move from the friction of contradiction to the possibilities of creative paradox. Introduction:No one knows everything, but everyone knows something no one else knows – including you!  Welcome to The Other Side of Things – I am your host Dr. Michael DeMaria and for 35 years I’ve been a guide of the sou...2023-10-3115 minMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™ - Burnout and Soul Renewal with McCall Erickson (E18)I was so honored to be interviewed on McCall's podcast Falling Into Soul: An Exploration of Inner Alchemy on the subject of Burnout & Soul Renewal, a subject near and dear to my heart. Having burned out 3 times in my life, I knew this would be a deep dive and it was! She graciously agreed for me to post it on my youtube channel and included it on my own Musitations podcast since this was the third in our series of soulversations. In McCall's words for the episode: In this episode, Michael DeMaria and I explore the rich...2023-06-111h 16Musitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™ - Surviving Storms - with Mark Nepo (E17)For those who know Mark Nepo's work he needs no introduction.  For those who are not yet familiar with his work, Mark Nepo has been called “one of the finest spiritual guides of our time,” “a consummate storyteller,” and “an eloquent spiritual teacher.” A bestselling author, he has published twenty-three books and recorded sixteen audio projects. His books have been translated into more than twenty languages. Recent work includes Surviving Storms (St. Martin’s Essentials, 2020) and Drinking from the River of Light, a Nautilus Award Winner (Sounds True, 2019).  I have been following Mark's work for over 30 years.  Yet, I first conn...2023-01-0954 minMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™ - You Must Change Your Life - with Rachel Corbett (E16) 00:00 Intro  04:17 Letters to a Young Poet Inspiration 05:51 Rodin and Rilke’s Relationship 08:00 Rilke asks, “How should I live?”  09:22 Rodin’s Answer 11:51 Rilke’s quest for a Muse  14:29 Heart Work and Empathy 19:45 Creativity and Madness 21:12 Do we need demons to create? 26:00 Art and the Mystery of Being 27:45 Seeing with Awe and Wonder 30:37 Looking through Rilke’s Eyes 31:57 Letters and Poems 35:41 Art and the Survival of our Species 38:51 Art and Nature 39:02 Truth over Beauty? 39:17 Nature and Truth  41:00 On Solitude and Togetherness   The title of this podcast is the provocative title of one of my favorite books I have read in recent years, Rachel Cor...2022-07-2047 minProductive FlowProductive FlowMichael Brant DeMaria on The Power of Turning Up the Volume on Our SoulsSociety has a way of conditioning us to ignore our own souls in favor of the ego. As a result, many people walk the conventional path and find themselves in deep inner pain; looking successful on the surface, but with their souls desperately screaming in pain for something higher. This is the experience Michael Brant DeMaria had - burying his true self for his initial career path, then breaking away from that conditioning to build the life he truly wanted.   How did he completely change his life from one of depression and compassion fati...2022-06-1644 minMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™ - Being In The Music - A Soulversation with Christopher Anderson-Bazzoli (E15)Chris and I have been having musical soulversations for close to two decades.  An accomplished film composer, conductor and musician based in LA, he has worked with Michael Bublé, Dr. Dre, Christina Aguilera and many others.  More importantly, he has a deep and profound understanding and approach to the art and practice of creating music. We went through David Darling's Music for People apprenticeship together and share a similar love and passion for the art of improvisation. We dive into the first time he heard Dark Wood one of David's poignant solo cello albums that helped him begin to loo...2022-06-1153 minMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™ - Serious Fun - A Soulversation with Will Clipman (E14)Thrilled to have my good friend, colleague and fellow Multi-Grammy® nominee Will Clipman on Musitations™ for the kick off of season 2! I have admired Will and his profound work in world music and percussion for more than 3 decades!  It is such an honor and treat to have him on the show.  Little did I know we had so much in common; both being published poets, devoted world music multi-instrumentalists and most importantly survivors of a near death experience - which is how we connected while collaborating on a project for the IANDS (International Association of Near Death Experiences) conference last...2022-04-301h 01low light mixeslow light mixesA Tender Loneliness: Native American-style Flute — by Paul Asbury Seaman    I kind of overdosed on Native American flute music back in my new age days in the late 80s and 90s. So I don't listen to this style very often. But Paul has pulled me back in with his excellent collection of tracks. It starts off with new music from Sherry Finzer so I'm in automatically. From there Paul uses a variety of artists and styles to carry us through the hour-long mix. Here's what Paul says about this mix:  “The Native American flute is one of those instruments that instantly has c...2021-11-2159 minMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™ - Art as Meditation - A Soulversation with Felipe Munoz (E13)I first met Felipe when he asked me to be part of a local PechaKucha, a fascinating form of storytelling that celebrates humanity. Felipe was the driving force and organizer for our local chapter. For those that don't know PechaKucha’s 20x20 presentation format allows each presenter 20 chosen images, each for 20 seconds. In other words, you've got 400 seconds to tell your story, with visuals guiding the way. PechaKucha means "chit chat" in Japanese and began in Tokyo in 2003, and since then it has grown into a worldwide movement.  I loved the experience and was immediately impressed with the...2021-11-0558 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherSpirituality In The Trump EraYou haven't heard from me in a while.   I spent the summer getting quiet, going within, and feeling my way through the state of the world right now.   Yesterday, I broke my silence and published my first podcast episode in months.   This episode isn't going to make everybody happy. It's going to tick some people off, and I'll probably lose a few followers. But I've decided it's more important to be authentic and speak my truth, reaching those who need to hear the message that my heart fee...2021-09-1528 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherLive More Mindfully Every Day, with Kristen ManieriIn this enlightening episode, Kristen Manieri, author of BETTER DAILY MINDFULNESS HABIT: Simple Changes With Lifelong Impact, shares how making little changes in your daily habits can yield big results, allowing you to be more mindful every day, and in every way.   ABOUT THE HOST:Erica Boucher, host of the ALL WAYS EVOLVING Podcast, is an Author, Yogi, and Group Travel Specialist, hosting yoga retreats and travel around the world. Learn more about her upcoming trips here.  *Intro music taken with permission by the artist from the song track, Journeying, on the...2021-07-1252 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherMission: Clean Beaches with Nikia RiceNikia Rice of Mission Clean Beaches shares the impact of plastics pollution on our ecosystem, from turtles and other sea life all the way up to us humans. Find out what you can do, and how you can be a part of the solution, rather than a part of the problem.  Learn more about Nikia and what she's doing with Mission Clean Beaches at www.missioncleanbeaches.com/   ABOUT THE HOST:Erica Boucher, host of the ALL WAYS EVOLVING Podcast, is an Author, Yogi, and Group Travel Specialist, hosting yoga retreats and travel ar...2021-07-0538 minMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™ - Music Heals - A Soulversation with Sherry Finzer (E12)I am thrilled to have my good friend, fellow flutist Sherry Finzer on Musitations Episode 12! We've known each other close to a decade and share a love of the flute and a passion for bringing more healing, meditation and mindfulness into the world through music. Topics we explore:  What led you from classical/jazz to more healing music? How do you use music as a meditation for yourself and others?  What do you love most right now about your exploration of healing music? Can you tell us more about The Tank and recording there and what yo...2021-07-0255 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherWaste-Free Living with Angie RinglerListen in as Angie Ringler of Waste-Free Products (and author of "Going Plastic-Free Room By Room") discusses what it means to embrace waste-free living. Here, she shares her ever-evolving journey as a conscious consumer and businesswoman committed to living in harmony with the natural environment.  Listen in as your host, Sustainable Travel Yogi, Erica Boucher, and Angie Ringler discuss their own personal and professional growth as it relates to living sustainably, and going waste-free.  To learn more about Angie and her waste-free products, visit www.wastefreeproducts.com.   ABOUT THE HOST:Eri...2021-06-2834 minMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™ - Continuum Montage - A Soulversation with Susan Harper (E11)I so loved doing this podcast with one of my newest soul friends Susan Harper - a true moving storyteller, dream weaver and continuum teacher who opens portals to the vast space of creativity we all have within us!  This last year, I became a huge fan of the work of Emilie Conrad. I spent most of COVID reading, re-reading, digesting and book marking her riveting autobiography "Life on Land," where she introduces how we all have aquatic origins.  That book brought me in touch with Susan who I truly see as carrying on the soul of Emilie's work, br...2021-06-171h 08ALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherRhine Castles & Swiss Alps Yoga CruiseFind out about the Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps Yoga Cruise of 2022; why this will be Erica's 3rd AMA Waterways Yoga Cruise; why she's so loyal to AMA Waterways; the special discount for those who register for the 2022 Yoga Cruise by June 30th; and listen in as Erica interviews Diane Horan of AMA Waterways on what you can expect from the Rhine Castles & Swiss Alps itinerary. Then visit www.InternationalYogaTravel.com for more information and to register.  Erica Boucher owns International Yoga Travel and has been organizing and leading yoga, wellness and adventure travel around the w...2021-06-0129 minMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Emotional Sobriety - A Soulversation with McCall Erickson (E10)In episode 10 I'm thrilled to have the talented musician and author McCall Erickson back on Musitations™!  I first read a quote 5 years ago by McCall that touched me deeply, “Soul work is not a high road. It's a deep fall into an unforgiving darkness that won't let you go until you find the song that sings you home.”  It was a beautiful distillation of what I have found to be true on my own journey. In Episode 6 you can hear more about her book  The Second Half of the Mountain: A guide to Personal Alchemy After Awakening. Since our...2021-05-251h 08Falling Into SoulFalling Into SoulEp. 20 Emotional Sobriety - A Soulversation With Michael Brant DeMariaIn this episode, I share a soulversation Michael DeMaria and I had on his podcast Musitations. United in our longtime commitment to healing codependency in our own lives, we explore emotional sobriety and how it relates to the well-being and creativity of the soul. Topics explored:What is emotional sobriety?Our personal journeys with healing codependency and learning to transmute feelings and emotionsFeeling vs. Emoting and how they're both necessary Our work to live beyond the drama triangle Forming secure attachments outside of the drama triangle Attachments vs. connections Click here to watch the video...2021-05-221h 07Musitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Soundful Living from the Heart - A Soulversation with Dr. Karen Olsen (E9)I was thrilled when my good friend and musical colleague from my Music for People days asked me to be on her wonderful Sounds of Healing Podcast.  We decided to create a 'soulversation' for both of our podcasts as we dove into The Sounds of Mindful Living from the Heart which I have renamed Soundful Living from the Heart for our Musitations podcast episode 9!  A particularly special, heartfelt part of this particularly soulversation is our sharing about our beloved teacher, friend, mentor and colleague Grammy winning cellist David Darling who passed away earlier this year.  Her...2021-05-1252 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherFrom Surviving Cancer to Thriving in Life & BusinessMaureen C. Berry's career was just taking off when she got the diagnosis no one ever wants to hear: CANCER. Maureen barely skipped a beat, and if anything she's more inspired, creative, and on purpose than ever before. Listen to her inspiring story which proves that attitude really is everything.   Website https://maureencberry.com/ Shop https://maureencberry.com/shop/ Podcast https://greenfishblueoceans.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/maureenc.berry/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/maureencberry Newsletter | Four Pillars to Creative Badassery https://maureencberry.com/#newsletter   ABOUT THE HOST:Erica Boucher, host of the ALL WAYS...2021-04-1548 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherSustainable Travel: 13 Ways to Travel ResponsiblyThere is a carbon footprint of tourism that cannot be denied. Clearly, mother nature needs a break from all of us. But, does this mean we should stop traveling? While it’s easy to judge the effects of travel on the climate, one thing the coronavirus pandemic has also helped illustrate is just how dependent the world is on tourism. Businesses around the world, from small mom-and-pop operations to big corporations that employ tens of thousands of people, have been hit hard. This isn’t a cut-and-dry issue with a simple answer. So do we give...2021-03-1626 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherPTSD: One Man's Breakthrough StoryIn this episode, I interview Joe Sawyer, a retired firefighter who suffered from debilitating PTSD, almost to the point of being suicidal, and the alcohol addiction that was a symptom of the deeper problem. Here Joe shares about hitting rock bottom, and what it took for everything to change. Listen in as he shares the moment everything changed, and what it means about how to live our lives every day.    ABOUT THE HOST:Erica Boucher, host of the ALL WAYS EVOLVING Podcast, is an Author, Yogi, and Group Travel Specialist. As the owner of In...2021-02-0136 minMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Make A Sound - A Soulversation with Jonathan Best (E8)Jonathan Best is a multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist who is devoted to helping the world transform through music. A true music gardener, Jonathan and I met while we were both going through a life changing program known as Music For People guided by our beloved teacher, friend and fellow musician David Darling.  We had scheduled this session before David suddenly and unexpectedly took his last breath in his body just days before this episode was recorded.  David's life and music touched and inspired us and allowed us to dive very deep on this particularly episode about what David and music has me...2021-01-261h 13ALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherFacing Your FearsI have been studying fear and how it paralyzes us for the past two decades. In this episode, I talk about three times I faced my fears—from a dramatic career change to sky diving to nude modeling. I also share how I used those experiences to learn how to overcome fear; the power of our own self-talk; why it's important to observe our own minds and the ways it can hold us back if we aren't paying attention; and how to boldly, confidently and unapologetically claim our space in the world. Listen and get inspired.  ABOUT THE...2020-12-1537 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherInterview with Nancy Rosenfeld, Author of I AM DOING THIS!International author and speaker, Nancy has presented hundreds of programs, inspiring audiences to walk their heartfelt path. Formerly a skilled financial executive and leadership consultant, she currently speaks on initiating positive change. Author of five books, Nancy candidly shares life-changing stories about living with authenticity. Learn more about Nancy and check out her latest book "I AM DOING THIS!" at iamdoingthisnancyrosenfeld.weebly.com.    ABOUT THE HOST:Erica Boucher, host of the ALL WAYS EVOLVING Podcast, is an Author, Yogi, and Group Travel Specialist. As the owner of International Yoga Travel, she hosts yoga retreats an...2020-11-2443 minMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: The Origin Story - A Soulversation with Dr. William Chisholm Schulz (E7)Bill Schulz (Chiz) has been my oldest and dearest soul brother and friend for the last 42 Earth years.  He was the first one that awakened in me both the practice of meditation at the age of 16, and the first person I explored musitations and soulversations with.  We have shared a love of using music as a form of inquiry into the nature of reality and being-at-large through our over 4 decades of friendship.  Our love for exploring the stars, night sky, and the natural world equaled our love of creating music for healing ourselves and others.  In this rare and deep...2020-11-031h 03ALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherThe Brainwashing of AmericaCults are much more pervasive than most people realize. Chances are, you or someone you love has been touched by an experience with a cult.  In this episode, which builds upon the last episode where author, educator, and All Ways Evolving podcast host, Erica Boucher, shared her own personal story of a cult brainwashing she witnessed almost twenty years ago. The experience was so traumatizing, it was the impetus behind a deep dive into researching and understanding what cults are, how they work, who is most at risk as well as when and how to recognize the s...2020-11-0233 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherCULTS: Part 1 (My Story)Listen in as I share my very personal story of an unexpected experience with a cult almost twenty years ago. Since then I have studied the phenomenon of cults and discovered they are much more pervasive than most people realize. I also share stories of others who found themselves being courted by a cult and how, as a result of what I now know, I was able to immediately recognize it for what it was. This lays the foundation for my next episode, Cults: Part 2, where I share what the signs are so you can recognize a...2020-10-2645 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherLiving the Digital Nomad LifeLive vicariously and get inspired by Jon & Karen Sumple, digital nomads who took the leap of faith a few years ago and are doing it beautifully. Listen in on their journey from the birth of the idea, to full-on living the dream. In this interview I ask them: What made you decide to become nomads? What has been the most surprising and unexpected part of the whole experience for you? If you knew then what you know now, would you do anything differently? How has COVID changed the experience for you?2020-10-1643 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherCOVID: What We Now KnowBack in May (2020) I interviewed Dr. Vivian Vega, Infectious Disease Specialist and personal person friend to get the TRUTH about COVID. There was so much conflicting information out there, I wanted to hear it from HER because she's someone in the field who I know personally and respect completely. Now, five months later, there's still just as much confusion and conflicting information, and we haven't really gotten a handle on this pandemic yet. So what do we know NOW that we didn't know a few months ago? Take a listen and find out.    ABOUT THE HO...2020-10-1248 minMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™ - Episode 6 - The Alchemy of Awakening the Soul - A Soulversation with McCall EricksonIn episode 6 I have the wonderful opportunity to have a deep soulversation with musician and author McCall Erickson.  I first read a quote 4 years ago by McCall that touched me deeply, “Soul work is not a high road. It's a deep fall into an unforgiving darkness that won't let you go until you find the song that sings you home.”  It was a beautiful distillation of what I have found to be true on my own journey.  We explore her journey and her book The Second Half of the Mountain: A guide to Personal Alchemy After Awakening and many shared...2020-09-281h 05Musitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™ - Episode 5 - Radical Wholeness - A Soulversation with Philip ShepherdIn this episode I have the unique opportunity to have a deep dive conversation with the author of Radical Wholeness: The Embodied Present and the Ordinary Grace of Being, Philip Sheperd.  This profound book really touched me and gave expression to many of my own experiences of wholeness.  Philip shares my love of creativity and the power of present moment awareness for helping us move from our head back into our bodies intelligence where we can ground ourselves in the wholeness of being.  We also touch on how we are a 'standing wave' not an object in space, which is...2020-08-031h 14ALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherCOVID 19: What Is True?Listen in on a candid interview with my personal friend and Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Vivian Vega, as she helps us eliminate the debate and get to the truth of what's really going on with the COVID19 pandemic. Are the statistics we're hearing accurate? Are masks really a good idea, or are they bad for us? How Airborne is the virus? And what do we know about the future of travel? Get some straight-up facts from someone you can trust.   ABOUT THE HOST:Erica Boucher, host of the ALL WAYS EVOLVING Podcast, i...2020-05-1955 minMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™ - Episode 4 - Breath Beyond Death: The Song of the SoulToday is my paternal grandfather's spiritual birthday - the day he took is last breath 47 years ago. It is also the birthday of one of my dearest soul mentors who transitioned 13 years ago, Hugh Carter, whose soul name was Pilgrim - a deeply humble, wise and compassionate soul who taught me so much.  Hugh was a musician, teacher, and life long minister of the soul.  They both lived well into their 80's and were living, breathing symbols of humbly living from the heart while having a deep resiliency and courage.  Today I share how we are all a s...2020-04-1913 minMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™ Episode 3 - Being Music and Resonant BreathingIn this episode Michael takes listeners into his micro-musitation practice: Three breaths to de-stress. It is a resonant breathing practice that calms the nervous system, reducing fear, anxiety and increasing blood flow.  This also has been found to be very beneficial in boosting immunity and also help you in dealing with respiratory distress.  Being Music is his brand of music that explores both what it means to live each moment as a note in the song of today, while also creating music that helps us 'be' and not 'do'.  He also discusses the view that we are going through a g...2020-04-1017 minMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomEpisode 2 - Each Moment Is A Note In The Song of Today - Meditation As Music"Each moment is note in the song of today," is a line in a poem I wrote many years ago while going through a dark night of the soul.  It was my attempt to stay with my experience of grief and despair, to feel my feelings all the way through until the grief and sadness cleansed me of all that was not essential and I found myself changed by the experience.  As painful as times like these are that we are going through, it is a powerful opportunity to explore the pain and anguish that often we nu...2020-04-0214 minMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and WisdomMusitations™ - Episode 1 - The Bill of Creative Rights - Embrace Your Inner Artist!On this first episode of Musitations™ - Michael shares his Bill of Creative Rights. Modeled after his teacher, friend and improvisational musical mentor David Darling's Bill of Musical Rights, Michael shares about the creative crisis on the planet today.  We all need a creative outlet to help us maneuver the rapids of modern life like never before given pandemics like the Corona Virus. 2020-03-2914 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherThe 4 Damaging Communication & Relationship Mistakes Almost Everybody MakesRelationships can be challenging. No matter how much love and appreciation we may have for those we care about most, our lack of healthy communication skills has us doing damage even when we have the best of intentions. Discover four of the most common, damaging communication and relationship mistakes almost everybody makes, and how to avoid making them in those relationships that matter to you most. ABOUT THE HOST:Erica Boucher, host of the ALL WAYS EVOLVING Podcast, is an Author, Yogi, and Group Travel Specialist. As the owner of International Yoga Travel, she...2019-07-2215 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherThree AHA Moments that will change your lifeChances are if you reflect back on your life there have been at least a few life-changing, defining moments. A defining moment is a moment when everything changes—for the worse, or for the better. Can you think of any moment or moments in your life when you knew something had fundamentally shifted for you? When you knew that you would never be quite the same? Listen is as Erica talks about 3 of her life-changing, defining moments, like when she fell in love with and decided to make a life and business out of yoga, tr...2019-07-1615 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherHow to Break the Sugar AddictionListen in on this interview of Michael Collins, author of The Last Resort Sugar Detox Guide: Learn How to Quickly and Easily Detox from Sugar and Stop Cravings Completely.   Michael is the founder of SugarAddiction.com and Chairman of the Board of the Food Addiction Institute. He has been sugar-free for over 30 years and has worked closely with others to help them regain lives ravaged by various substance use disorders.  He raised two children sugar-free from the womb to over six years old—when they only had sugar once a month for their entire childhood.  ...2019-07-0846 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherHow to Find Your Purpose & Live With PassionRemember when you were younger and you used to dream about what you wanted to be when you grew up? Are you doing it? Do you even know what "it" is?  If you’ve been living your life as if you’re waiting for something to happen, and you’re ready to stop waiting and start living a life of purpose and passion, a life you love… HERE ARE THE 7 BEST QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU DISCOVER YOUR LIFE’S CALLING. Take a listen. ABOUT THE HOST:Erica Boucher, host of the ALL WAY...2019-07-0113 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherHow to End Loneliness & Create More ConnectionLoneliness and lack of connection is the unspoken epidemic afflicting society today, and at it's extreme it is leading to depression, anxiety, addiction, and even suicide. This isn't a podcast about those things, which are symptoms of an underlying cause, but it does address what Erica Boucher, author, educator, and coach, believes to be among the root causes of how disconnected, alone, and misunderstood so many are feeling. Here are 3 ways to end loneliness and create more connection in your life. ABOUT THE HOST:Erica Boucher, host of the ALL WAYS EVOLVING Podcast, is an Author...2019-06-2614 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherDiscover Forest Bathing TherapyIt’s so easy to get stuck in our heads—especially if you have any relationship to social media or the news. Every story, every headline, every post seems designed to inspire outrage. How many times in a day do you feel yourself getting hooked by an outrageous headline? The Wall Street Journal did a story on this recently, titled Ameria is Addicted to Outrage. Is There a Cure? It’s not that there isn’t really upsetting stuff happening out there that we need to be aware of, but there’s an energetic u...2019-06-0741 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherHow to Live With More Grace & EaseWhen was the last time you read an article all the way through or finished a book? When was the last time you gave yourself permission to simply sit and breathe for a while, without feeling like you had to be DOING something? And how often do you experience a sense of urgency and stress thinking about all that you have to accomplish? Studies have shown that thanks to social media and the popular concept of multi-tasking, the average attention span for adults is now about 8 seconds long.  Most of us hav...2019-05-2007 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherUnlock the Power of Your Subconscious MindWhen I went through my hypnotherapy training ten years ago, I learned a few surprising things about myself and my own mind that maybe you can relate to. For example, has it ever felt like the harder you try to make something happen in your life, the further you seem to push it away?  Like my friend David. No matter how hard he tried to attract the right woman into his life, he kept experiencing disappointment after disappointment when, yet again, things didn’t work out. Or, have you ever wondered what the rea...2019-04-2010 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherHow to Set Yourself Free EmotionallyFor the past twenty years, I have been driven by a deep inner calling to make a real and lasting impact on the lives of others. As is often the case, I have learned as much from my students as they have learned from me. I’ve discovered that a staggering number of men and women run their lives on auto-pilot, without any real relationship with themselves or their emotions. This makes sense, if you think about it, because why would anyone want to get in touch with their emotions if they were never taught what...2019-03-2008 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherThe Truth About Anxiety & DepressionWhen you realize your emotions are there to tell you something, you come to understand the truth about anxiety and depression and start to have a completely different relationship with your emotions. If you or anybody you know has ever struggled with this, check out this episode, where I share three things we all need to understand about anxiety and depression, and how to overcome them. ABOUT THE HOST:Erica Boucher, host of the ALL WAYS EVOLVING Podcast, is an Author, Yogi, and Group Travel Specialist, hosting yoga retreats and travel around the world. Lear...2019-02-2009 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherMinimalism: A Conversation with Patrick Rhone, author of ENOUGHI was gearing up to do a podcast about this topic of minimalism because, while I’ve never really called it that, it’s been present in my life for about a decade now. But just before I went into the recording studio (which, by the way, is really nothing more than a walk-in closet in my bedroom), I heard back from Patrick Rhone. I first learned of Patrick Rhone when he was among the few that were included in a documentary called Minimalism, A Documentary About The Important Things.  Patrick is also the author of the book...2019-01-1434 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherHow to Live the Life of Your DreamsIn my almost 20 years as a spiritual life coach, emotional intelligence trainer, yoga teacher and hypnotherapist, I've seen some patterns in the people with whom I work. And almost always when someone has a dream that is accessible but, for some reason, they are still not living their way into it, it usually comes down to one of the 3 reasons: 1. They're not completely clear about what they want. 2. They know what they want, but they aren't taking action. 3. They haven't prayed about it and invited Spirit in to co-create that vision with them.2018-12-2014 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherEARTHING with Martin ZuckerUnlike simply spending time in nature, which in and of itself is healing, when you take it one step further by making contact with the earth with your bare feet you'll be amazed by the results. It's grounding, healing and nourishing to ALL systems of the body. And it's absolutely free. But if it's not that easy to get out there and dig your toes into the dirt consistently enough to yield results, there are ways you can do it while you sleep, while sitting at your desk, and while you're chilling out watching a...2018-11-0628 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherHow to THRIVE in Your LifeListen in as Erica Boucher talks about her THRIVE formula, 6 ways to move from merely surviving, to absolutely thriving.  ABOUT THE HOST:Erica Boucher, host of the ALL WAYS EVOLVING Podcast, is an Author, Yogi, and Group Travel Specialist, hosting yoga retreats and travel around the world. Learn more about her upcoming trips here.  *Intro music taken with permission by the artist from the song track, Journeying, on the album The River by Michael Brant DeMaria. Couresty of Ontosmusic/michaelbrantdemaria. 2018-10-2020 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherThree Ways to Manifest What You WantHere Erica shares a story about a vacation that really drove the point home how easy it is to manifest what you want by relaxing, letting go, and living in the flow. After sharing her story, she shares 3 ways to manifest to what you want in your life.  ABOUT THE HOST:Erica Boucher, host of the ALL WAYS EVOLVING Podcast, is an Author, Yogi, and Group Travel Specialist, hosting yoga retreats and travel around the world. Learn more about her upcoming trips here.  *Intro music taken with permission by the artist from the song...2018-09-1924 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherHow to Feed Your WanderlustIf travel is a top priority for you, but lack of funds sometimes holds you back, here are 5 ways you can make your travel dreams a reality. By changing just a few habits, you can feed your wanderlust and become the world explorer you know you want to be.  ABOUT THE HOST:Erica Boucher, host of the ALL WAYS EVOLVING Podcast, is an Author, Yogi, and Group Travel Specialist, hosting yoga retreats and travel around the world. Learn more about her upcoming trips here.  *Intro music taken with permission by the artist from the...2018-08-0819 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherHow to Travel the World, Be In the Moment, and Live Regret FreeRhonda Effron Brown has been traveling throughout the U.S. and the world for the past 5 years, entirely without a plan. She and her partner have learned how to live the nomadic lifestyle by trusting and following life's lead. She introduces a concept called the Sharing Economy, and introduces ways anyone can travel the world on very little money. Learn about WWOOFing, Workcamping, and more.  ABOUT THE HOST:Erica Boucher, host of the ALL WAYS EVOLVING Podcast, is an Author, Yogi, and Group Travel Specialist, hosting yoga retreats and travel around the world. Learn more about her...2018-07-1348 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherTen Ways to Strengthen Your IntuitionLearn some of the different ways Life communicates with you, and how you can cultivate your intuition for better decision-making.   ABOUT THE HOST:Erica Boucher, host of the ALL WAYS EVOLVING Podcast, is an Author, Yogi, and Group Travel Specialist, hosting yoga retreats and travel around the world. Learn more about her upcoming trips here.  *Intro music taken with permission by the artist from the song track, Journeying, on the album The River by Michael Brant DeMaria. Couresty of Ontosmusic/michaelbrantdemaria. 2018-06-2744 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherCannabis, Marijuana, CBD Oil...with Kelly MilliganKelly Milligan is a Traditional Naturopath, Midwife, Detox Specialist and Cannabis Consultant and Expert. In this interview she opens our minds to the benefits of Cannabis and CBD as natural medicine, why Cannabis needs to be legalized, and why everybody should be using it. You can learn more about Kelly at www.auntkellysfarm.com. ABOUT THE HOST:Erica Boucher, host of the ALL WAYS EVOLVING Podcast, is an Author, Yogi, and Group Travel Specialist, hosting yoga retreats and travel around the world. Learn more about her upcoming trips here.  *Intro music taken with pe...2018-06-2031 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherAn Inside Look at Community Living with Pat Oconnor of The Farm in TennesseeJoin me as I interview Pat O'Connor, longtime community member and sitting board member at THE FARM in Summertown, Tennessee. The oldest and at one time the largest spiritual and sustainable community in the country with over 1,700 members, the history of The Farm from its inception in the early 70's to what it is today is a fascinating one. Learn how they've navigated their way through everything from how they govern themselves, financial challenges, politics, conflict management, all the way to police raids. You may even recognize some of their world-renowned members (like Stephen and Ina Mae Gaskin).  Learn mor...2018-06-1347 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherFive Ways to Overcome Fear of FailureListen is as Erica gets up close and personal about overcoming the fear of failure, stepping out of your comfort zone, and embracing the awkwardness when we engage in something new. She shares 5 ways to do all of this so you can enjoy a big life without contracting in fear and playing small. And tells the story about some pretty embarrassing recent moments of her own. ABOUT THE HOST:Erica Boucher, host of the ALL WAYS EVOLVING Podcast, is an Author, Yogi, and Group Travel Specialist, hosting yoga retreats and travel around the world. L...2018-06-0725 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherGUILT & SHAME and A Course in MiraclesHere Erica Boucher explores A Course in Miracles, and the lesson that teaches "I have given everything all of the meaning that it has for me." Applying this to some of the religious and cultural teachings to which we've been exposed, and taking an honest look at the role guilt and shame plays in our lives, this is a podcast that invites you to look at the reality you are creating based on the deep-seeded beliefs under which you are operating. This podcast may rub some people the wrong way, but for others, it'll be just the fresh perspective t...2018-05-2416 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherDr. Campbell McBride on the Gut and Psychology SyndromeDr. Campbell McBride is not only the author of the Gut & Psychology Syndrome, she’s also the author of Vegetarianism Explained. In this podcast, she talks about both of those topics. She covers everything from how the GUT is responsible for a whole slew of conditions that likely affects every one of us, or someone we love, in some way. And she finally answers the question so many of us have around VACCINES. Are they harmless, or not? Dr. Campbell McBride also discusses another controversial topic, which is VEGETARIANISM. Is it really better for animals, and the environment? I th...2018-05-161h 15ALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherThe Empath's Survival Guide with Dr. Judith OrloffHere Dr. Judith Orloff, author of The Empath's Survival Guide: Life Strategies for Sensitive People, enlightens us on how to protect ourselves as empathic individuals. She describes how everyone is somewhere on the empathy scale, from extremely sensitive empaths at the high end, to narcissists at the low end. Dr. Orloff also talks about the many different kinds of empaths, and what empaths should look for and beware of in their intimate relationships. Learn more at www.drjudithorloff.com. ABOUT THE HOST:Erica Boucher, host of the ALL WAYS EVOLVING Podcast, is an Author, Yogi, and...2018-05-0837 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherSpiritual Bypassing with Dr. Michael Brant DeMariaIn this episode, I have the incredible pleasure of interviewing my dear friend and mentor, Dr. Michael Brant DeMaria, about what it means to live a truly soulful life, and how the popularized positive thinking movement has forgotten to mention a few things. Michael has over 30 years of experience as an integrative psychologist and meditation teacher.  He is also a yoga teacher, adjunct professor, bestselling author and 4-time Grammy nominated musician. He currently practices integrative wellness and soul guidance with people from around the world and from his home base on the Florida Gulf Coast i...2018-04-3044 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherHow to Make or Break any Habit With Effortless EaseSimple steps and techniques for changing your habits, and changing your life, that will have you wishing you knew this information years ago! ABOUT THE HOST:Erica Boucher, host of the ALL WAYS EVOLVING Podcast, is an Author, Yogi, and Group Travel Specialist, hosting yoga retreats and travel around the world. Learn more about her upcoming trips here.  *Intro music taken with permission by the artist from the song track, Journeying, on the album The River by Michael Brant DeMaria. Couresty of Ontosmusic/michaelbrantdemaria. 2018-04-2319 minALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherALL WAYS EVOLVING with Erica BoucherAn Introduction to Ayurveda with Kristen SchneiderLearn how knowing your body's own unique constitution can help you live a life of balance, health, and peace. When it comes to Ayurveda, simple choices yield BIG results in the 5,000+-year-old sister science of yoga.  ABOUT THE HOST:Erica Boucher, host of the ALL WAYS EVOLVING Podcast, is an Author, Yogi, and Group Travel Specialist, hosting yoga retreats and travel around the world. Learn more about her upcoming trips here.  *Intro music taken with permission by the artist from the song track, Journeying, on the album The River by Michael Brant DeMaria. Couresty...2018-04-2354 minGuido\'s Lounge CafeGuido's Lounge CafeIn The Zone - March 2018 (Guido's Lounge Cafe) #3This is a special monthly episode of "In The Zone", a personal view on relaxing music scene of today.00:00:00 Tom Moore & Sherry Finzer - Full Moon Night00:05:12 Neil Tatar - Night Walk00:10:40 Heidi Anne Breyer - Faith00:18:40 Valerie Romanoff - Beyond The Bend (Chill)00:27:07 Byron Metcalf & Jennifer Grais - Near and Far Away00:35:04 Terra Guitarra - Cloud Caravan.mp3 [Terra Guitarra]00:41:13 Michael Whalen - Full Moon Dance00:45:39 Dee C'rell - Nachtmusik 1.600:48:03 Sarah Copus - Walking in the Air00:51:18 Michael Brant DeMaria - Renascence00:56:10 Reaching Calm - Memories Of Comfort (Remastered)01:00:07 Kathryn Kaye - Willow Waltz01:04:37 AeTopus - Prime01:07:44 Pam Asberry...2018-03-312h 01Guido\'s Lounge CafeGuido's Lounge CafeIn The Zone - February 2018 (Guido's Lounge Cafe) #2═••••>CLICK & PLAY2018-02-272h 01Guido\'s Lounge CafeGuido's Lounge CafeIn The Zone - January 2018 (Guido's Lounge Cafe) #1This is a special monthly episode of "In The Zone", a personal view on relaxing music scene of today.00:00:00 Tom Moore & Sherry Finzer - Timeless Journey00:06:07 Byron Metcalf & Jennifer Grais - They Were Here00:13:51 Terra Guitarra - Autumns Breath00:18:36 Michael Brant DeMaria - Ama00:25:32 Kathryn Kaye - Summer Afternoon00:28:16 AeTopus - Aevum00:33:26 Michael Stribling - Afterglow00:38:23 Terry Oldfield - After The Storm00:43:35 Christopher Boscole - Soul Dreams00:49:23 Deborah Offenhauser - Decidedly Joyful00:54:35 Alexandra Gabriel - Path of Christ (Lady Nada)01:02:39 Camille Nelson - Patterns Of Light01:06:14 Gerhard Daum - Scenic Route01:09:02 Todd Boston - Ambrosia01:13:24 Larkenlyre - In the Garden o...2018-01-312h 06Positive on PublishingPositive on PublishingAsk Yourself the Heart and Soul Questions with Dr. Michael Brant DeMariaMichael is an Integrative Psychologist, Three-time Bestselling Author, Mindfulness/Meditation/Yoga Teacher and Four-Time Grammy® Nominated Recording Artist. He has over 33 years of experience helping guide others on their life journey. Michael is also the author and creator of PEACE WITHIN: Clear Your Mind, Open Your Heart, Embrace Your Soul and Heal Your Life #1 Bestseller and on-site and online program. His YouTube channel is home to his popular 7×7 Meditation Challenge, Mindful Moment with Michael and other healing music videos based on his award winning Grammy® nominated music. Here are the fun nugg...2017-11-2943 minLife In Purple (LipTalk Nation)Life In Purple (LipTalk Nation)LIP 054: How to Find Inner Peace with Michael DeMariaFeelings are often mistaken as weakness or drama.  Unfortunately, it can weigh a person down when they are told they are too sensitive; this can, also, allow a person to feel defeated and worthless. On this episode Dr. Michael Brant DeMaria shares his heart and soul on how to deal with feelings. He talks about his own journey to write his new book, "Peace Within". If you are wanting to learn how to get out of your head and start being more mindful of your surroundings, then this episode is for you. Dr. DeMaria explains simple steps for you to p...2016-09-1500 minThe Future of Health CoachingThe Future of Health CoachingPeace Within: Clear your mind, open your heart, embrace your soul and heal your life with Dr. Michael Brant DeMariaInterviewed by Reggie Marra  Dr. Michael Brant DeMaria in conversation with Reggie Marra on moving the ongoing conversation from mind-body-soul-spirit to intentionally name the role of heart as the central missing dynamic in our human experience and current cultural struggles.2016-08-0100 minLife In Purple (LipTalk Nation)Life In Purple (LipTalk Nation)LIP 033: Let Yourself Feel to Heal with Dr. Michael Brant DeMariaIt is often thought that if you share your feelings it is a sign of weakness; especially if you are sad about something or you fear something.  On this episode, Dr. Michael Brant DeMaria, shares why a person should meditate and its benefits along with helping raise awareness for people who are struggling with suicidal thoughts.  Suicide is on the rise and the best way to start helping others who are suffering from depression and suicidal thoughts is to let people feel.  Listen now to learn how to be in the moment, help others, and love yourself.  What you say is w...2016-04-1400 minPagan-Musings Podcast ChannelPagan-Musings Podcast ChannelMusica Pagani #21: New for May 2015 - Mother's DayAll NEW new age music for May, 2015. Featuring David Franklin, Jeff Oster, Tron Syversen, Peter Kater, Michael Brant DeMaria, and Paradiso & Rasamayi. It is also Mother's Day this weekend, so RevKess has included a special piece at the end of the show for all the mothers out there.  A recommendation for those listening to this edition, take advantage of it. After the first piece there is almost 45 minutes of uninterrupted music - perfect for meditation and relaxation. So, don't listen while driving if it is easy for you to fall into a trance state.2015-05-0900 minPagan-Musings Podcast ChannelPagan-Musings Podcast ChannelMusica Pagani #4Musica Pagani spends more time with the music from the many talented artists that send their music to the Pagan-Musings Podcast Channel, as well as the Pagan musicians who have given us permission to play their music on our channel. This week's edition features music from Acoustic Ocean, Michael Brant DeMaria and more in the New Age genre as well as meditation music from Paradiso & Rasamayi, Hennie Bekker and lyrical pieces from Jenna Greene and Kellianna. As always, much more than can be listed here.2013-06-242h 23lostfrontier.orglostfrontier.org#740, ambient/space music, emitido el 16/04/2013Nueva entrega de nuestra serie de música ambiental/espacial, con Cyber Zen Sound Engine, Bob Ohrum, David Arkenstone, Fausto Balbo, Steve Roach, Robert Rich & Ian Boddy, David Parsons, Erik Wøllo, Michael Brant DeMaria, Chris Russell, Robert Rich, Helios, The Ambient Visitor y The Glimmer Room. Nuestra colección de música espacial: http://www.lostfrontier.org/2006/documents/etiquetas/space_music.html2013-04-172h 00lostfrontier.orglostfrontier.org#740, ambient/space music, emitido el 16/04/2013Nueva entrega de nuestra serie de música ambiental/espacial, con Cyber Zen Sound Engine, Bob Ohrum, David Arkenstone, Fausto Balbo, Steve Roach, Robert Rich & Ian Boddy, David Parsons, Erik Wøllo, Michael Brant DeMaria, Chris Russell, Robert Rich, Helios, The Ambient Visitor y The Glimmer Room. Nuestra colección de música espacial: http://www.lostfrontier.org/2006/documents/etiquetas/space_music.html2013-04-172h 00lostfrontier.orglostfrontier.org#731, Mike Oldfield 1992, emitido el 12/02/2013Dicen que segundas partes nunca fueron buenas. 1992 supone la salida de Mike Oldfield de Virgin para recrear de manera brillante su obra magna: Tubular Bells II. Pero antes escucharemos a los nominados a los Grammy 2013 en el apartado de Mejor Álbum New Age. Krishna Das, Peter Kater, Michael Brant DeMaria, Steven Halpern, Loreena McKennitt, Omar Akram, Mike Oldfield y Brian James Brasher.2013-02-121h 59lostfrontier.orglostfrontier.org#731, Mike Oldfield 1992, emitido el 12/02/2013Dicen que segundas partes nunca fueron buenas. 1992 supone la salida de Mike Oldfield de Virgin para recrear de manera brillante su obra magna: Tubular Bells II. Pero antes escucharemos a los nominados a los Grammy 2013 en el apartado de Mejor Álbum New Age. Krishna Das, Peter Kater, Michael Brant DeMaria, Steven Halpern, Loreena McKennitt, Omar Akram, Mike Oldfield y Brian James Brasher.2013-02-121h 59lostfrontier.orglostfrontier.org#726, lo mejor de 2012, emitido el 08/01/2013Comenzamos el año con un programa que ya se ha convertido en tradición: el repaso a lo mejor del 2012. Una visión muy personal de lo que ha dado de sí musicalmente el año pasado. Chris Spheeris, Paul Avgerinos, Eichstaedt, Philip Wesley, Elika Mahony, Michael Brant DeMaria, José Luis Serrano Esteban, Jorge Granda, Max Corbacho, Mars Lasar, Portico Quartet, Wim Mertens, moonbooter, Borislav Slavov, Adam Skorupa & Krzysztof Wierzynkiewicz, Thomas Bergersen/Two Steps from Hell, John Stanford, Martyrs of Sound, Steven Halpern, Erik Wøllo y Frank Steiner Jr.2013-01-081h 58lostfrontier.orglostfrontier.org#726, lo mejor de 2012, emitido el 08/01/2013Comenzamos el año con un programa que ya se ha convertido en tradición: el repaso a lo mejor del 2012. Una visión muy personal de lo que ha dado de sí musicalmente el año pasado. Chris Spheeris, Paul Avgerinos, Eichstaedt, Philip Wesley, Elika Mahony, Michael Brant DeMaria, José Luis Serrano Esteban, Jorge Granda, Max Corbacho, Mars Lasar, Portico Quartet, Wim Mertens, moonbooter, Borislav Slavov, Adam Skorupa & Krzysztof Wierzynkiewicz, Thomas Bergersen/Two Steps from Hell, John Stanford, Martyrs of Sound, Steven Halpern, Erik Wøllo y Frank Steiner Jr.2013-01-081h 58The Radio Mystic PodcastThe Radio Mystic PodcastAtmospheres 039: Summer ChillinSummer Chillout A nice variety of chilled out tracks to kick off this lazy summer weekend DON SHEARER – KEYS TO THE SPACEPORT MICHAEL BRANT DEMARIA – THE WAY BEYOND BOB ARDERN – DUSTY’S TRAIN LYNN YEW EVERS – DAWN OF PEACE SAMANTHA GOLLOGLY & TIM MAURICE – THE BEAUTIES OF AUTUMN/THE ROAD TO LISDOONVARNA/MORRISON’S JIG The post Atmospheres 039: Summer Chillin appeared first on RADIO MYSTIC. 2012-06-1029 minAtmospheres Archives - RADIO MYSTICAtmospheres Archives - RADIO MYSTICAtmospheres 039: Summer ChillinSummer Chillout A nice variety of chilled out tracks to kick off this lazy summer weekend DON SHEARER – KEYS TO THE SPACEPORT MICHAEL BRANT DEMARIA – THE WAY BEYOND BOB ARDERN – DUSTY’S TRAIN LYNN YEW EVERS – DAWN OF PEACE SAMANTHA GOLLOGLY & TIM MAURICE – THE BEAUTIES OF AUTUMN/THE ROAD TO LISDOONVARNA/MORRISON’S JIG The post Atmospheres 039: Summer Chillin appeared first on RADIO MYSTIC.2012-06-1029 minPagan-Musings Podcast ChannelPagan-Musings Podcast ChannelMusica Pagani: Ostara 2012RevKess celebrates Ostara with music and song! Listen in and catch some of the newest and the best New Age and Pagan music around. From Michael Brant DeMaria to Elaine Silver, from Jose Luis Serrano Esteban to Sharon Knight, join RevKess for a celebration of Spring and Ostara.2012-03-222h 43Pagan-Musings Podcast ChannelPagan-Musings Podcast ChannelMusica Pagani: Full Moon March 2012Musica Pagani returns with a special full moon edition for March 2012. RevKess hosts and shares some of his favorite music to celebrate the full moon. Among the artists included in this edition are Sharon Knight, Kenny Klein, Damh the Bard and instrumentalists Michael Brant DeMaria, Tron Syversen, and Peter Sterling.   Read the full show notes and play list on RevKess's radio blog.2012-03-091h 16Sounds True: Insights at the EdgeSounds True: Insights at the EdgeIn the FlowTami Simon speaks with Michael Brant DeMaria, a psychologist and multi-award winning composer. Michael has published and presented numerous papers on the roles of creativity, spirituality, and play in the healing process. He is the author of Ever Flowing On and a book of poetry titled Moments. In this episode, we listen to three songs from Michael's new album with Sounds True, In the Flow: Music for Emotional Healing. Tami speaks with Michael about the restorative and healing properties of his music, why the Native American flute has a particular power to help us move through grief, and how we...2011-06-071h 04Pagan-Musings Podcast ChannelPagan-Musings Podcast ChannelMusica Pagani: Instrumental FavoritesListen in to some of RevKess's instrumental favorites on this episode of Musica Pagani. Artists include Paradiso & Rasamayi, Michael Brant DeMaria, Matthew Schoening and many others.2011-06-011h 19Simon BarrettSimon BarrettMichael Brant DeMariaMichael Brant DeMaria has created an opus with his new CD Siyotanka. Siyotanka is an outstanding work, and this interview is one that I have been looking forward to for some time.2009-04-2030 min