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New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryUnity Mind Code or Code of the Student: Navigating the Paradoxes (Replay Thursday)In case you missed it!In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, hosts Justin Gates and Michael Perry delve into the Unity Mind Code, or Code of the Student. Emotion, yet Peace.Ignorance, yet knowledge.Passion, yet serenity.Chaos, yet harmony.Death, yet the Force.Exploring its significance in personal growth and spirituality. They discuss the importance of balancing emotions with peace, embracing ignorance as a pathway to knowledge, and tempering passion with serenity. Listeners are...
2026-10-151h 26
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryHow to Take the First Step When You Feel Stuck EP 157Epispode GuideHave you ever made a plan to change your life, felt completely ready to start, and somehow ended up right back where you began? Maybe the problem isn't your motivation. Maybe you're trying to move forward without being honest about where you're starting.In this episode of The New Ashla Podcast, Michael Perry and Justin Gates explore the uncomfortable first step behind sustainable change: learning to say, "You are here," without turning that truth into a judgment.Justin describes two ways we distort our own progress. We inflate how far we've...
2026-10-1445 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryThe Eternal Student: Letting Go of Being Right EP155Episode GuideWhy can someone questioning your beliefs feel like they’re questioning your worth? When being right becomes part of who you are, even an honest conversation can feel threatening.Michael and Justin explore how to remain a student of life while holding your convictions. Through the Path of Ashla, personal stories, and some uncomfortable questions, they unpack defensiveness, echo chambers, and the difference between protecting truth and protecting an identity. You’ll leave with a practical way to examine a belief without making being wrong a verdict on your worth.In this...
2026-09-3034 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #335: Dewy-Eyed Dad is a...Howdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 335. This one’s paid subscribers-only. Click the player above to listen.In this episode I reminisce over how reminiscing hurts my tummy. I mean, it’s a little more poetic than that, but basically…Forward!MikeP.S. Consistent with the theme of this week’s episode, gonna be on the road with the band some and on my own some.MARGINALIA(Annotations from books Mike is reading, or annotations related to the episode)The tots in qu...
2026-09-2707 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryMentorship: The Bridge From Student to Practitioner EP153Episode GuideYou can read every book, save every podcast, take pages of notes, and still never become capable of doing the thing you understand.At some point, information reaches its ceiling. Michael and Justin explore why mentorship matters at that threshold, and why proximity to someone actually doing the work can take you somewhere self-study cannot. A good mentor does more than give you answers. They watch you practice, challenge your blind spots, correct you when needed, and help you turn knowledge into something embodied.They also unpack why staying in the...
2026-09-2344 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryInspiration Exposure: Microdosing Awe When Life Feels Heavy EP151Episode companionWhen life gets heavy, we're often told to push through, stay positive, or find the silver lining. But sometimes that just teaches us to ignore what we actually feel.In this episode, Michael Perry and Justin Gates explore Inspiration Exposure: intentionally creating small, repeatable encounters with beauty, wonder, presence, and awe.They unpack how stress, grief, responsibility, and constant productivity can make life feel smaller, why stimulation is not the same as inspiration, and how practices like music, nature, movement, stillness, and simple mindfulness can help us reconnect...
2026-09-1647 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryWhen Your Wounds Become Your Identity: What Are They Still Paying You? EP149Episode guideYour pain is real, but what if the story built around it is now keeping you stuck?In this episode, Michael and Justin explore the quiet payoff of staying wounded: the sympathy, safety, lowered expectations, and avoidance that can come from identifying with old pain. They talk about scorekeeping, martyrdom, rehearsed stories, nervous-system resistance, and the difference between blame and responsibility.This conversation is about honoring what happened without letting it define who you are, so you can stop living from the past and start authoring what comes...
2026-09-0948 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryEmotional Scars: When You are Still Wearing the Past as Your Face! EP 148Get the Episode Companion here!In this episode of The New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry explore emotional scars, the hidden wounds from the past that still shape the face we show the world.Many people think they have moved on from old pain because the event is over. The relationship ended. The childhood is gone. The betrayal passed. The rejection happened years ago. But the body remembers. The nervous system remembers. The self-image remembers. And sometimes the past is no longer happening around us, but it is still...
2026-09-0842 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #332: Bon DylanHowdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 332. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In this episode, I take you behind the scenes to experience the process of writing introductions to a bunch of Bob Dylan songs to be covered by Justin Vernon (some know him as Bon Iver) and then taking a chosen few of them to the stage.Scroll down for photos and more details.If you’d like to receive all episodes of Michael Perry’s Voice Ma...
2026-09-0608 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryThe Expansion Trap: Why Success Never Feels Like Enough EP 147Episode GuideThe Expansion Trap: Why Success Never Feels Like EnoughYou hit the goal. You finished the project. You got the promotion, lost the weight, earned the degree, built the thing, or finally reached the milestone you had been chasing. It felt good for about half a second.Then the bar moved.A new target appeared. Yesterday’s achievement became today’s baseline, and instead of arriving, your mind immediately asked, “What’s next?”In this episode of The New Ashla Podcast, Michael Perry and Justin Gates explore what Micha...
2026-08-2735 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryWake Up From the Lie: Breaking the Spell of False Beliefs EP 146Get the Episode Companion here!In this episode of The New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry explore how false beliefs shape identity, limit potential, and quietly control the way we see ourselves, our relationships, our worth, and what we believe is possible.Some of the limits we live under were never truly ours. Someone said something. Something happened. We failed once. We were rejected, judged, compared, shamed, criticized, or told who we were before we understood who we could become. Over time, the suggestion became belief. The belief became identity. The identity...
2026-08-2037 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryYou Are the Key: Stop Looking Outside for What Begins Within EP 145Get the Episode Companion here!In this episode of The New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry explore one of the most powerful truths in spiritual growth and self-mastery: you are the key.So many people spend their lives searching outside themselves for the thing that will finally unlock their peace, purpose, healing, confidence, identity, or connection to the Divine. They search for the right teacher, the right system, the right method, the right sign, the right breakthrough, or the right external solution. But what if the key was never outside of you?
2026-08-1847 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryThe Habit of Happiness: Training the Mind to Receive Joy EP143Episode Companion here!In this episode of The New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry explore The Habit of Happiness, and why joy must be practiced, cultivated, and received rather than passively waited for.Most people think happiness will arrive when life finally gets better. When the money is right. When the relationship is right. When the body is right. When the work is right. When the world finally gives them a reason to feel at peace. But what if happiness is not only the result of circumstances? What if happiness is also...
2026-08-1135 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasterySurrender Is Not Giving Up: How to be in Alignment Without using Force EP 141Episode Companion here!In this episode of The New Ashla Coaching and Self-mastery Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry explore why forcing, overthinking, and gripping outcomes can block the very clarity and transformation we are trying to create.Sometimes the harder we push, the further the answer seemsto move away. We think harder, analyze longer, replay every possibility, and try to control every outcome. But instead of clarity, we find tension. Instead of movement, we find resistance. Instead of alignment, we find exhaustion.Drawing from the teachings of Ashla, this episode examines...
2026-08-0439 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryThe Greater Self vs. the Fear-Based Self: Learning Which Voice to Trust. EP 140Episode Guide here!In this episode of The New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry explore the inner battle between the Greater Self and the fear-based self, the voice of truth versus the voice of fear, limitation, old wounds, and conditioning.There are moments when you can feel two selves inside you. One says, “I can’t.” The other says, “You can.” One says, “Stay where it is safe.” The other says, “Step forward.” One reacts from fear, insecurity, survival patterns, and past pain. The other remembers truth, courage, wisdom, and Light.Drawing from Jos...
2026-07-3048 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #326: Calling from the PastHowdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 326. This one’s paid subscribers-only. Click the player above to listen.In this episode, I discuss tangents and hatchlings and a favorite children’s book and the sweet unreliability of memory, and then go swirling into a musical cosmos.Forward!MikeMARGINALIA(Annotations from books Mike is reading, or annotations related to the episode)NOTE TO NEW SUBSCRIBERS: This week there are no book annotations because Mike was busy preparing for this:Thank you to the Ea...
2026-07-2608 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryWho Taught You to Believe That? Suggestion, Conditioning, and the Stories That Control UsEpisode Companion here!In this episode of The New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry explore one of the most powerful questions we can ask on the path of healing, self-mastery, and spiritual awakening:Who taught you to believe that?Not every voice in your mind belongs to you. Some of the beliefs you carry about yourself, your worth, your relationships, your faith, your future, and what is possible for your life were planted before you ever had the ability to question...
2026-07-2342 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryStepping Into Your PowerEpisode GuideYou can give your power away by staying quiet, saying yes when you mean no, and shrinking to keep the peace. You can also lose it by gripping for control, becoming defensive, or exploding when things feel uncertain.In this episode, Michael and Justin explore why the peacekeeper and the powder keg are not opposites. Both are trying to feel safe. One abandons themselves to avoid conflict. The other tries to control the moment before anyone can threaten them.Real power is not dominance, volume, intimidation, or being the easiest person...
2026-07-2147 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryUnlocking Your True Personality: The Authentic Self Beneath the MaskGet the Episode Companion here!In this episode of The New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry explore what it means to unlock the real personality beneath fear, shame, inhibition, and the masks we created to survive.Many people believe they lack confidence, personality, courage, creativity, or presence. But what if the real issue is not that the true self is missing? What if it is hidden beneath years of criticism, rejection, self-consciousness, overcorrection, and old protective patterns?Drawing from the teachings of Ashla, this conversation reveals how...
2026-07-1642 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryThe Loneliness Epidemic: How to Stop Disappearing From Your Own LifeEpisode GuideYou can be surrounded by people and still feel like no one would notice if you disappeared for a week.Loneliness does not always look like sitting alone. Sometimes it looks like busyness, exhaustion, independence, productivity, or protecting your peace. Slowly, the distance between you and the people you care about grows wider, and reconnecting starts to feel harder than staying isolated.In this episode, Michael and Justin explore how isolation becomes familiar, why healthy solitude can quietly turn into avoidance, and why reaching out feels so vulnerable...
2026-07-1454 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryThe Automatic Success Mechanism: How to Aim ConsciouslyEpisode companionIn this episode of The New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry explore the Automatic Success Mechanism, the idea that the human mind is always moving toward a target, whether we realize it or not.Your thoughts aim you. Your fears aim you. Your expectations aim you. Your habits aim you. Your self-image aims you. And once the inner system has a target, it begins organizing your attention, behavior, emotions, choices, and corrections around that aim.But here is the deeper question: are you aiming at purpose, or are...
2026-07-0832 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryThe Problem With Modern Healing CultureEpisode CompanionAre you tired of healing, or are you tired of healing being performed?In this episode of The New Ashla Podcast, Michael Perry and Justin Gates explore the difference between healing that is actually being lived and healing that is only being worn.Healing language is everywhere right now. Boundaries, trauma, manifestation, shadow work, nervous system regulation, alignment, and inner child work have become common parts of the conversation. That can be beautiful — but when sacred work becomes popular, imitation often follows.This conversation is not about rejecting healing, sp...
2026-07-0744 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #322: Psychopathic ClownsHowdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 322. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In this episode, a number of factors converge, causing me to revisit a terrifying experience with a clown.Forward!MikeMARGINALIA(Annotations from books Mike is reading, or annotations related to the episode)The history of Carson Park.Last summer I took my 83-year-old dad to see my nephew play baseball at Carson Park. Along about the 7th inning dad...
2026-06-2808 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryFrom Survival to Creation: Meeting Crisis Through the LightGet the Episode Companion Guide Here!In this episode of The New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry explore how crisis can either collapse us into survival or awaken a deeper creative power within us.Crisis has a way of revealing what has been leading beneath the surface. When pressure rises, fear can take over, old patterns can return, and the nervous system can move into panic, control, or avoidance. But crisis can also become a doorway. It can sharpen clarity, reveal courage, interrupt old patterns, and call forth a...
2026-06-2539 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryWhen Death Comes Close: Grief, Gratitude, and the Sacred Work of LivingCheck out the Episode companion guide here!In this episode of The New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry explore what happens when death stops being an abstract idea and becomes something real enough to change how you see your life.After discovering that one of the arteries in his heart was roughly 95% blocked, Justin shares the emotional and spiritual impact of undergoing a stent procedure, facing mortality, and learning how to return to life after a serious health scare. This conversation is not only about the medical event itself, but about the...
2026-06-2348 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #321: Smoke LingersHowdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 321. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In this episode I share how the lingering scent of smoke in my car got me to reflecting on the powerful part fire and emergency services have played in my life far beyond the calls themselves.Thank you for listening. Scroll down for photos related to this episode, MARGINALIA section, and subscription info.MikeIf you’d like to receive all episodes of Michae...
2026-06-2110 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryWhen Independence Turns Into Isolation | Avoidant Attachment ExplainedEpisode CompanionAvoidant Attachment | Attachment Series Part 2You’ve always been fine on your own. You handle things. You don’t ask for much. You don’t burden people.But somewhere along the way, “I’ve got it” became a wall.In this episode of The New Ashla Podcast, Michael Perry and Justin Gates explore avoidant attachment: how it forms, what it protects, and how it can quietly turn independence into isolation.Avoidant attachment is not coldness. It is not a lack of love. It is often a survival strategy built...
2026-06-1833 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryStop Losing Yourself in the Fear of Losing Love Anxious Attachment | Attachment Series Part 1Episode Companion GuideIn this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Michael Perry and Justin Gates begin the attachment series with anxious attachment...where it comes from, how it shows up in relationships, and how to start building safety inside yourself instead of constantly needing proof that you are loved.Anxious attachment is often misunderstood as being clingy, needy, dramatic, or “too much.” But underneath the behavior is usually a nervous system trying to feel safe in connection.Michael and Justin explore how anxious attachment forms when love feels inconsistent, unpredictable, or conditional. They...
2026-06-1636 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryThe Treasure House Within You: Why Most People Search Outside for What Lives Within.Get the New Ashla Episode Guide and follow along with the show!In this episode of The New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry explore why so many people spend their lives searching outside themselves for peace, power, healing, validation, guidance, and identity, only to find that the emptiness eventually returns.Drawing from the idea of the “treasure house within”, this conversation examines how the deeper mind can become a bridge to wisdom, healing, creativity, intuition, and transformation. Through the teachings of Ashla, Justin frames this inner treasure as the Ligh...
2026-06-1140 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasterySomatic Healing and the Wisdom of the BodyEpisode GuideDescriptionIn this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Michael Perry and Justin Gates explore somatic healing, nervous system release, and why understanding your pain intellectually does not always mean your body has fully let it go.You can read the books, go to therapy, name the wound, and understand exactly where your patterns came from, and still feel stuck in the same reactions.That does not mean you failed at healing.It may mean your body is still holding what your mind has already processed.
2026-06-0927 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryGuarding the Inner Temple: Protecting Your Mind from Fear, Noise, and False ImpressionsIn this episode of The New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry explore what it means to guard the inner temple of the mind.Every day, thoughts, fears, memories, media, opinions, and old wounds try to enter the deeper mind. Over time, what we repeatedly accept begins to shape our emotions, beliefs, behavior, and identity. Drawing from the idea of the conscious mind as the “watchman at the gate,” this conversation explores how to protect the subconscious from false impressions without becoming fearful, closed off, or disconnected from life.Through the teachings of Ashl...
2026-06-0438 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryBoundaries Are Self-Love: Healing People-Pleasing, Guilt, and ResentmentBoundaries are not about pushing people away. They are about learning how to stop abandoning yourself. In this episode, Michael and Justin explore people-pleasing, guilt, resentment, and why saying no can become one of the deepest practices of self-love.Episode SummaryIn this episode of The New Ashla Podcast, Michael Perry and Justin Gates explore boundaries as an act of self-love, self-respect, and truth. Rather than treating boundaries as rejection or selfishness, they frame them as a way of showing others where you actually are and what real relationship requires.The conversation focuses e...
2026-06-0235 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryPrayer Is Not Begging: What Effective Prayer Really Looks likeIn this episode of The New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry explore what effective prayer really means. Many people think prayer is simply asking, begging, or pleading for the Divine to intervene. But through the teachings of Ashla, prayer becomes something deeper: alignment.This conversation reframes prayer as the conscious turning of the self toward the Light until thought, feeling, trust, and action begin to move together. Drawing from The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, the episode explores how desire, belief, feeling, and inner acceptance shape the deeper mind, and why prayer becomes more...
2026-05-2838 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #317: Them Ol' TrucksHowdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 317. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In this episode I share how fixing my snowplow led me back to one of the most popular live humor excerpts from my book Truck: A Love Story, as well as a piece I used to perform at open mics when I was long-haired and much younger.Thank you for listening. Scroll down for photos, marginalia, and subscription info.MikeMARGINALIA(Anno...
2026-05-2409 min
The Plant Based PodcastHorticulture and Social Media with Adam Marshall and Michael PerryIn this episode, Michael is joined by Adam Marshall, known as Green Fingered City Boy on social media. Adam has taken social media by storm over the past few years with his honest, fun and educational content. He's grown a huge audience and designed award winning show gardens. Hear Michael and Adam chatting about gardens and social media in horticulture to help you grow your own (pun intended). Series 20 of the podcast is sponsored by Garden on a Roll - the perfect solution for beautiful, ready-made garden borders. If you love the look of professionally designed planting b...
2026-05-2432 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryWhat Happy Couples Do DifferentlyCouples JournalEpisode SummaryLove alone does not create a healthy relationship. Communication, emotional safety, mutual curiosity, and the willingness to understand one another are what allow love to actually thrive.In this episode, Michael Perry is joined by his wife, Allyson Perry-Turner, for a grounded and personal conversation about what healthy relationships look like in practice. They explore how unspoken expectations create resentment, how silence and emotional shutdown can cause partners to spiral, and why many conflicts are not just about the present moment but about old triggers and stories we unconsciously...
2026-05-1448 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryConditioned Fear vs. True Inner Knowing: What's the Difference?Is it intuition… or is it fear pretending to guide you?In this episode of The New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry explore how to tell the difference between true inner guidance and conditioned fear. Intuition is quiet, clear, and steady. Fear is urgent, loud, and often rooted in old wounds, survival patterns, and insecurity.Through the teachings of Ashla, the Force, and the path of self-mastery, this conversation breaks down how fear distorts reason, why stillness is necessary for clarity, and how to recognize whether a feeling is expanding you or co...
2026-04-3048 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #310: Remembering Ricky*Kinda their real names kinda not. But definitely my real brothers.Howdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 310. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen (and be sure to watch the related video in the marginalia section below).In this episode I acknowledge the ?spring? melt and revisit memories of my friend Ricky by reading and expanding on some passages from Coop.MikeMARGINALIA(Annotations from books Mike is reading, or annotations related to the epis...
2026-04-0508 minThe Plant Based PodcastAI Talking Plants Exhibition with Cambridge University Botanic GardenHave you ever heard a plant talking? To kick off series 20 of the podcast Ellen Mary and Michael Perry visited Cambridge Univeristy Botanic Garden to chat with Raffy and Kathryn about the Talking Plants Exhibition. Imagine a Jade Vine chatting or an Ant Plant explaining how it grows! Running until 12th April 2026, this exhibition is about using AI for education and engagement at the garden. Find out more: https://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/talking-plants/ As always, Ellen and Michael have a gossip about anything and everything but there is always plants involved...at some point!
2026-04-0556 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasterySeason One Closes, Consciousness Deepens: Here's What ChangesIn this powerful season finale of The New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry reflect on the journey through Season One, exploring the deepest themes of shadow work, emotional resolve, self-mastery, and spiritual discipline. Together, they revisit the episodes that resonated most, the milestones achieved, and the lessons that refined them personally along the way.This conversation goes beyond celebration. It examines what real transformation requires: self-trust, honest self-assessment, integration of unconscious patterns, and the courage to let old identities fall away. Justin and Michael share how the work changed them, what...
2026-02-261h 18
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryTruth Across Traditions: Finding Unity Without Losing IntegrityIn this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Justin V. Gates and Michael Perry sit with spiritual researcher and bridge-builder Madhav Nakar (Podcaster and Filmmaker) to explore what unites the world’s major religious and spiritual traditions without flattening their differences. Together, they examine how belief systems shape identity, why personal experience matters more than inherited doctrine, and how suffering often becomes the doorway to deeper spiritual maturity.Madhav shares his journey of studying multiple faiths and traditions in search of their shared foundations, revealing how ritual, discipline, and devotion appear across cultures as tools for inner tr...
2026-02-121h 20
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryEmotional Resolve: How to Transform Strong Feelings into Clarity and Right ActionMost people struggle with emotions not because they feel too much, but because they were never taught how to transform emotion into clarity, discipline, and right action.In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Justin V Gates and Michael Perry explore the concept of emotional resolve—the ability to feel deeply without being ruled by impulse. They examine how raw emotion can either fragment judgment or be refined into insight, self-mastery, and intentional action. The conversation unpacks the balance between instinct and intellect, the difference between suppression and control, and why mindfulness and se...
2026-02-031h 10
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryWhy Logic Fails When You’re Triggered: How Your Nervous System Shapes Your ThoughtsMost people don’t struggle because they lack logic. They struggle because their nervous system is activated, and their thoughts are being shaped by emotional patterns rooted in the past.In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Michael Perry and Justin V Gates explore why logic often fails when you’re triggered, how the nervous system quietly shapes perception, and why insight alone is not enough to create lasting change. They unpack how emotions “dye” thinking, why activated thoughts feel so convincing, and how the body often reacts to what has happened rather than what is happenin...
2026-01-291h 08
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #300: What is This Thing?Howdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 300. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.As we hit 300 episodes I figured it was time to look back and talk about how and why this Voice Mail came to be (including the “unfortunately…” story), why I might be stuck in New York City, the advantages of being a paid subscriber, why all and any subscribers—paying or not—are welcome, what I mean when I say “value-added,” why I listen to the business news more closely than I do...
2026-01-2509 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #296: Toboggan Surfing and...PHOTO ABOVE: My nephew attempts to snow surf. He’s actually a very talented athlete, which makes the payoff all the more sweet.Howdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 296. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In this episode, I reference my recent success on the slopes (sadly only my failures were filmed so I can’t prove it) but then switch to a memoriam for Jerry Apps, a man whose contributions to Wisconsin’s arts, culture, and history are immense. I...
2025-12-2808 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #291: Cats in the OfficeHowdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 291. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In this episode I reveal how I agreed to allow my children to have cats only after making it clear the cats would be allowed only under my rules—but of course rather than living under my rules they snuck under them. And over them. And around them. And through them. And that was just the first week. And never mind the house, these days they pretty much run my off...
2025-11-2308 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryTools of the Mystic With Allyson Perry-TurnerLinks to AllysonWebsite: https://unstitchedmuse.wixsite.com/unstitched-museInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unstitchedmuse/Newsletter: https://unstitchedmuse.substack.com/Booking Site: https://unstitchedmuse.setmore.comIn this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Michael Perry, Justin Gates, and Allyson Perry-Turner explore the mystical tools of Reiki, astrology, and tarot. They discuss the growing popularity of these practices, the misconceptions surrounding them, and how they can be used as tools for personal growth and healing. Allyson shares her journey into these modalities, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and self...
2025-10-161h 14
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #285: Mike's New Book, and...Howdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 285. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In this episode, I describe how we arrived at the cover design for the new book. And what it’s got to do with rock ‘n’ roll posters.To see the images mentioned in this episode (and link to the fish story), scroll down.If you’d like to receive all episodes of Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, click on the button below (it says “Subscribe Now” b...
2025-10-1111 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #280: The Rockford Files and...Howdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 280. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In this episode I discuss my enduring affection for The Rockford Files, how I have failed to recruit my own family as fans of the show (but did introduce them to the music of Isaac Hayes), and share a piece of writing tying the art of Edward Hopper to International Harvester pickup trucks, The Rockford Files, and the Portuguese concept of saudade.Scroll down for marginalia supplementing the...
2025-09-0713 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #275: Evolution of a Book CoverHowdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 275. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In this episode, I celebrate the return of Truck: A Love Story to Wisconsin Public Radio’s longest-running program, “Chapter A Day,” by revisiting all the twists and turns it took to come up with a cover for that dang book in the first place. I hope you enjoy the behind-the-scenes story, and all the related photos below.And above all—thank you for subscribing, and thank you for list...
2025-08-0312 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryEmbracing Greatness: Remembering Our True EssenceSubscribe to the New Ashla Podcast for more insights and inspiration on your journey of personal growth and spiritual Alchemy. In this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, the hosts, Justin V Gates and Michael Perry explore the concept of inherent greatness that exists within all individuals and creation. They discuss how societal pressures often lead to a misunderstanding of greatness as something to be earned rather than recognized as an intrinsic quality. The conversation emphasizes the importance of authenticity, connection with nature, and the journey of remembering one's true self. Practical steps are provided for listeners...
2025-07-2946 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryChoosing Your Inner Circle: The Power of CommunityIn this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Michael and Justin discuss the profound impact of community on personal growth and well-being. They explore the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive individuals who uplift and challenge us, while also emphasizing the need for discernment in choosing relationships. The conversation explores the dynamics of family versus chosen family, the signs of misalignment in relationships, and practical tools for fostering a nurturing community. Through personal anecdotes and insights, they highlight the significance of vulnerability, authenticity, and the courage to let go of connections that no longer serve our highest good.
2025-07-101h 00
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #271: Mother to ManyHowdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 271. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.This episode is in honor of my mom—a mother to many. She passed away peacefully last Sunday.MikeAn earlier episode about mom (subscription required).An even earlier episode about mom (no subscription required).Thank you, folks. We’ll convene again next week.If you’d like to receive all episodes of Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, click on the butto...
2025-07-0909 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #269: Delmar Takes FlightHowdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 269. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In this episode I revisit the adventures of two cousins—Herbie and Delmar—and bid Delmar good-bye after over a century of a life well-lived. In the Marginalia section (scroll down) I share related photos and videos.I also have two announcements. One concerns my goddaughter Amy.The other concerns some current events.While recording today’s episode I was reminded for the forty-’lev...
2025-06-2212 minNew Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryRewriting the Script: Winning the War with Your Inner CriticIn this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Michael and Justin delve into the concept of the inner critic, exploring its origins and how it manifests in our lives. They discuss the detrimental effects of rumination, the importance of self-reflection, and the role of the inner judge in shaping our thoughts and behaviors. The conversation emphasizes the significance of being present, grounding oneself, and developing strategies to combat negative thought patterns. The hosts also address the pervasive nature of 'what-ifs' and how they can disguise underlying fears, ultimately encouraging listeners to embrace self-awareness and acceptance on their healing journeys.
2025-05-131h 09
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #263: Exploding Pink Tape MeasureHowdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 263. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In this episode I explore the evolution and nuances of the Menards rebate form and why some of us are so excited about the new version. Then I tell the story of the exploding pink tape measure. And then it all ends up back at Menards again.If you happen to be in the Eau Claire area on May 15, I’m doing a live event with my friend...
2025-05-1111 minNew Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryUnity Mind Code or Code of the Student: Navigating the ParadoxesIn this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, hosts Justin Gates and Michael Perry delve into the Unity Mind Code, or Code of the Student. Emotion, yet Peace.Ignorance, yet knowledge.Passion, yet serenity.Chaos, yet harmony.Death, yet the Force.Exploring its significance in personal growth and spirituality. They discuss the importance of balancing emotions with peace, embracing ignorance as a pathway to knowledge, and tempering passion with serenity. Listeners are encouraged to navigate their emotional landscapes and cultivate a mindset of continuous learning...
2025-05-081h 26
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #262: Dandelion FuzzHowdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 262. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In this episode I sit down to read about canoes with a cup of coffee at hand, wind up reading an essay about autodidacticism and have my day lightened by a line about dandelion fuzz I wish I woulda wrote.If you happen to be in the Eau Claire area on May 15, I’m doing a live event with my friend Frank Bures to promote his new book...
2025-05-0409 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #258: Neighborhood MeetingHowdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 258. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In this episode I talk about a brief and impromptu neighborhood get-together, then head off in a slightly different direction than usual and request your input. I also reveal the phrase I used last week to describe why I’ll never be a fashionista and why there will always be limits to my refinement.In random news, a few years ago we gave the chicken coop from Coop t...
2025-04-0810 min
New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryUnlocking the Power of Reiki with Brenda Lee Martinez of Soul Deep LifeIn this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Justin Gates and Michael Perry with special guest Brenda Lee Martinez of "Soul Deep Life" explore the transformative journey of self-discovery through Reiki and spirituality. Brenda shares her personal experiences, the importance of radical responsibility, and the power of intention in shaping one's life. The conversation delves into the interconnectedness of various healing modalities, the significance of mentorship, and the impact of authenticity and vulnerability on personal growth. Listeners are encouraged to embrace their journeys, understand the importance of their energy, and recognize the beauty in...
2025-04-011h 29New Ashla Spiritual and Philosophical Sanctuary for Self-MasteryEmbracing Self-Acceptance: A Journey WithinIn this episode of the New Ashla Podcast, Michael Perry explores the profound theme of self-acceptance, emphasizing its importance in personal growth and development. He discusses the relationship between self-acceptance and willpower, the significance of self-compassion, and the detrimental effects of the inner critic. The conversation also delves into the necessity of building self-trust, setting realistic goals, and understanding the role of shame in our lives. Michael encourages listeners to practice patience, embrace incremental change, and utilize daily affirmations to foster a positive self-image. Ultimately, he highlights the transformative power of changing one's inner world to positively...
2025-03-0425 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #253: Derp Alert and Deep ScytheHowdy, folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 253. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In this episode I start out to share my latest dunderheaded derp-stunt only to realize I already covered that in this episode, which we have switched to free so you can access it without a subscription.Then I switch gears to discuss eggs and chickens and then why I’m not a farmer which leads me to a passage from Visiting Tom about harvesting oats with a scythe...
2025-03-0211 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #250: Best In ShowHowdy, folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 250. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In today’s episode I go from talking about snow to talking about a first responder call I just made to talking about the mockumentary “Best in Show,” then share an essay about dog shows, as if I know anything about that. And tell a funny story about me and my merchandise manager Tony.Lots of dogs in this episode, so I went with some dog photos...
2025-02-0908 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #245 (Archive Dive #7): Firsthand FootballHowdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 245. In honor of the final week of the NFL football regular season, this one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In this episode I explain how the very first time I attended a professional football game, I was on the field with the team. As has often been the case with my career, I got there by coming at things from an angle. For the rest of the story (and to find out just...
2025-01-0515 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #243: Van AgainHowdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 243. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In this episode I start out to wax poetic about my snow plow truck then detour into talking about my tour van instead. There is also a hubcap update. And be sure to scroll down…and finally, please scroll down to the Marginalia section where I share a few highlights from a book I started reading out in my deer stand.Forward!MikeToday’...
2024-12-2207 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #242: Scavenging DookieHowdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 242. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.Ten years ago I wrote a book called The Scavengers. Then I started the sequel. And then…well, as you’ll hear in today’s episode, some life came up. But I’ve kept pecking away at it, and am currently powering through, bound and determined to hand it in before my editor retires.Also in this episode: A couple of sneak peeks into the sequel, including a passage wr...
2024-12-1509 min
The Plant Based PodcastThe Plant Based Podcast S16 E05 - Winter garden colour and containers with professional gardener Benjamin Pope.If you need some winter garden inspiration, this is the episode for you. @ellenmarygardening and @mr_plantgeek chat with Benjamin Pope @theworkinggarden all about how to add plenty of winter interest to your garden. Not just in larger gardens, but even in containers. Ben provides some really exciting combinations to brighten up any patio pot for the colder months of the year. Plus hear all about Ben's career and exciting 'retirement' project. Afterwards Michael chats with Julie Parker @parkers_patch for the gossip, filling in for Ellen who was otherwise engaged! Series 16 is sponsored by Grow This, Not That - th...
2024-11-101h 06
The Plant Based PodcastThe Plant Based Podcast S16 E04 - Where is the houseplant trend going to next with The Plant Rescuer Sarah Gerrard-Jones and Urban TropicanaHouseplants have always been 'trendy' in our eyes but over recent years the boom hasn't slowed up. Or has it? @mr_plantgeek and @ellenmarygardening chat with the experts Sarah Gerrard Jone and Urban Jungle to find out what they think about the future of houseplants. From upcoming trends to favourite plants, it's a plant packed podcast episode. Afterwards, Michael and Ellen gossip about whatever comes to mind in the moment from Michael's birthday (that he doesn't want to be mentioned) to bulb lasagnes. Series 16 is sponsored by Grow This, Not That - the Substack about new plants, horticulture news, botanical trave...
2024-10-271h 37
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #234 (ARCHIVE DIVE #3): It's That Time of DeerHowdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 234. This one’s subscribers only free in honor of the “OKAYEST HUNTER” podcast. Click the player above to listen.In this episode I head down to the pole barn and dig out a goofball essay I wrote in 1992 about how I wasn’t the greatest hunter ever. I had forgotten I’d even written it, so as I read it, I’ll be rediscovering it in real time right along with you.Mmmm…venison.Forward,MikeMARGINALIARelevant excerpt...
2024-10-2012 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #230: Rural Waving EtiquetteHowdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 230. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In this episode I answer a reader’s question about the etiquette of waving when you meet someone on a country road, and how that small civilized gesture heartens me on days when I need heartening.When driving, my preference is the one- or two-finger steering wheel raise, but there are other options, including the seed-corn-cap brim-brush salute, demonstrated below:Below is my dad, four decade...
2024-09-2205 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #196: The Mike and Mary SituationWelcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 196. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In today’s episode, I introduce a good friend of mine, Mary Cutrufello. I’ve mentioned Mary before, usually when talking about my band the Long Beds (named after the truck in Truck), but since we’re going to be doing some shows as a duo this year (The Mike and Mary Situation), I figured maybe it was time to share some background. Scroll down and you can see a video of Mary on The Ton...
2024-01-2808 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #184: "I'm With the Band"Howdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 184. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In today’s episode I talk about how a writer winds up with a band and how the writer’s wife has one very important rule about that and how being in a band has become one of my dearest joys, even as I know that my main job is still to write words meant to make their own music. Other details include how members of my band have won Gram...
2023-11-0512 min
Couch and Coffee TableEpisode 216 The Pit And The Pendulum Starring Vincent PriceCouch And Coffee Table's second week of October Nights for 2023 presents a week of Edgar Allen Poe. For this episode, Couch And Coffee Table presents Suspense and their adaptation of The Pit And The Pendulum starring Vincent Price which aired on November 10, 1957. For the final part of the episode, Michael Perry reads the Edgar Allen Poe poem simply titled, "Alone".
2023-10-1129 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #177 "St. Jude and Drew and Me"Howdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 177. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In this episode I reveal why little ol’ agnostic me is a St. Jude fan, why I find poetry in words like supplication, how chance encounters and friendships echo long beyond the moment at hand, and how the simple gift of a journal led to words shared with thousands. And above all, how grateful I am to be allowed this erratic knockabout reflective life. Buncha related photos below.MISC...
2023-09-1707 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #176 "Brothers Gotta Call"Howdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 176. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.Today I lighten things up with humorous marginalia courtesy of the late Jim Harrison (a friend of the late Jimmy Buffett). Story for another time, but Harrison’s essay collection Just Before Dark played a significant role in my getting a book deal for Population 485. Then I revisit a humorous piece about me and my roughneck brothers in “Cellphone Connection,” an essay from Peaceful Persistence (see images related to this week’s...
2023-09-1006 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #171 "Self-Deprecation Depreciation"Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 171. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In this episode I recount how my dear late friend Billy yanked my chain once when it needed yanking (as one’s best friends will), and why that incident wound up in my book about the French philosopher Montaigne. This week’s marginalia is drawn from Mark Twain, and I also reference Apollo and Prince.Depending on when you receive this, the concert I mention may or may not already be over (it...
2023-08-0511 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #168: "Back To Books"Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 168. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.I wrote this up as a fresh “Roughneck Grace” essay. Then I recorded it during a thunderstorm. The plan was to talk about turning back to books. Which I did. But I also invoked pigeons, ping-pong balls, and parkour. I then veered into a light consideration of queasy unease. After a few other meanders, I wrapped it up by revisiting some marginalia from my copies (yes, plural, as I explain in the recording) of this...
2023-07-1608 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #164 "Mike's Marginalia"Howdy folks:Adding something new this week. This is still Michael Perry’s Voice Mail. Episode #164, to be specific. This episode is available to subscribers and non-subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.In each episode, I’ll still be reading and reflecting on a passage from the past (today, a painfully relevant passage from Montaigne in Barn Boots). But if you look down there below, we’re also adding a new section: “Mike’s Marginalia.” Marginalia are the little notes we make while reading a book. Sometimes in the margin, sometimes between the...
2023-06-1811 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #162 "Neil Gaiman and Weird TV"Howdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 162. (Ignore Mike saying it’s episode #161, he’s off by one week, which is better than average, and we’re not gonna tell him for at least another week.)This episode is available to subscribers and non-subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.NOTE: The Neil Gaiman story anchoring this episode originally appeared in a subscribers-only episode back in January of 2022, but Mike wished to revisit and share it more widely as a memorial to his late friend “ALR.” Also, the original episode did...
2023-06-0305 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #142 "Chickens [NOT] Back on Board"Howdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 142. This one’s available to subscribers and non-subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.Included in today’s installment: Mike is missing his daughters and pondering the price of eggs. This moves him to revisit a piece from Peaceful Persistence addressing both of those topics and including a reference to Lawry’s Seasoned Salt.Bonus link to a video of Mike’s younger daughter leading a flock of chickens across the yard.Thank you for listening. We don’t take your time or i...
2023-01-1905 min
Mike The Gardener - Gardening PodcastMic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Michael Perry aka Mr Plant GeekHello, hello, hello and welcome to this weeks episode of the Mic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast.
Today I chat once again, to another returning guest to the podcast, Michael Perry a.k.a. Mr Plant Geek. Michael was a guest on the podcast at the beginning of Series 2 (click here to listen to that episode) when I travelled to his wonderful garden and sat in the August sunshine talking all things gardening, plants, social media and of course lots lots more.
So I'm absolutely delighted to invite Michael back again to chat about his n...
2022-10-1336 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailEpisode #112 "Humidity, Tarzan, and Frenchness"Howdy folks:Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 112. This one’s available to subscribers and non-subscribers alike. Click the player above to listen.This is also where Mike’s “Roughneck Grace” columns will show up in the future (see text of today’s coumn below). For an update on all that, and more information about what Voice Mail is going to be like going forward, please see this typewriter post.Also, it hasn’t been officially released yet, but as Voice Mail subscribers already know, there’s a new Michael Perry book available.
2022-07-0806 min
Mike The Gardener - Gardening PodcastMic The Gardener - Gardening Podcast - Michael Perry a.k.a. Mr Plant GeekIn this first episode of the second series, Mike chats to Michael Perry, a.k.a. Mr Plant Geek.
Michael is a TV presenter, speaker, podcaster and social media influencer (voted as Social Media Influencer of the Year 2020 by the Garden Media Guild).
In this exciting episode, Mike chats to Michael in his glorious, sunny Suffolk-based garden about the garden itself, the design, the hard landscaping and quite a bit about the plants, of course!
Also in this episode, Michael talks about why weeds are great in any garden, what his parents think o...
2021-08-2758 min
Oilfield IngenuityThe wonderful world of moving robots with Michael Perry and Boston DynamicsWelcome back to another episode of the Oil & Gas Tech Podcast. This week, our host Michael O’Sullivan talks with Michael Perry from Boston Dynamics. Brought to you on the Oil and Gas Global Network by Cognite – helping you make data do more. Learn more at https://makedatadomore.cognite.com
Also be sure to check out Michael’s other show Oil & Gas Digital Doers — a podcast about getting digital done. Stories and guidance from real people making real progress.
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Cool robot videos …
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2021-07-2200 min
The Plant Based PodcastS4 - News 04/07/21In this weeks plant based podcast episode it's the news round up with Michael Perry and Ellen Mary. Find out what the latest horticultural news is from winners of the plant awards, new species, to the joy of flower shows plus mushrooms and microgreens in Chiswick. There's a news extra as well where Michael and Ellen discuss the news amongst many other plant related gossip including the dreary weather. Visit www.theplantbasedpodcast.net for more info and to win prizes! The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net Instagram
2021-07-0433 min
The Plant Based PodcastS4 - News 20/06/21In this weeks plant based podcast episode it's the news round up with Michael Perry and Ellen Mary. Find out what the latest horticultural news is from rare orchids thought extinct, to garden shows, royal roses and gardening for wellbeing. There's a news extra as well where Michael and Ellen discuss the news amongst many other plant related gossip! Visit www.theplantbasedpodcast.net for more info and to win prizes! The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net Instagram Twitter Facebook This episod...
2021-06-2019 min
The Plant Based PodcastS4 - News 23/05/21It's the news round up on this weeks plant based podcast with Michael Perry and Ellen Mary as hosts. Find out what has been happening in the world of horticulture from new gardening books to growing plants on Mars, plus a news 'extra' where Michael and Ellen discuss and give their own opinions about the news and a whole lot of other chat. In his episode, hear about Ellens new book 'The Joy of Gardening' and Michaels love for his new garden. Visit www.theplantbasedpodcast.net for more info and to win prizes! T...
2021-05-2329 min
The Plant Based PodcastS4 - News 09/05/21It's the news round up on this weeks plant based podcast with Michael Perry and Ellen Mary as hosts. Find out what has been happening in the world of horticulture from Cherry Trees to plants stealing genes, plus a news 'extra' where Michael and Ellen discuss and give their own opinions about the news. In his episode, hear about Hydrangea tea and snobbish gardeners! Visit www.theplantbasedpodcast.net for more info and to win prizes! The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net Instagram Twitter Fac...
2021-05-0930 min
The Plant Based PodcastS4 - News 25/04/21It's the news round up on this weeks plant based podcast with Michael Perry and Ellen Mary as hosts. Find out what has been happening in the world of horticulture from Plymouth to Rome plus a news 'extra' where Michael and Ellen discuss and give their own opinions about the news. In his episode, hear about sea grass meadows, door mice and plant based podcast topping the charts! Visit www.theplantbasedpodcast.net for more info and to win prizes! The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net Instagram ...
2021-04-2525 min
The Plant Based PodcastS4 - News 11/04/21In this weeks episode you can hear the first plant based podcast horticultural news round with Michael Perry and Ellen Mary as hosts. Every other week find out what has been happening in the world of horticulture plus a news 'extra' where Michael and Ellen discuss and give their own opinions about the news. In his episode, hear about bamboo with a warning, RHS closures due to the sad death of Prince Philip and the cancellation of some garden shows across the UK. Visit www.theplantbasedpodcast.net for more info and to win prizes! ...
2021-04-1116 min
The Plant Based PodcastThe Plant Based Podcast Bonus - Michael Perry interviews Ellen Mary and delves into her plant based past and futureIn the second of two special bonus episodes where Michael and Ellen interview each other, it's Ellen's turn to get the third degree! Michael delved deep to find out a surprising fact about Ellen's past, what she would tell her younger self all of these years later plus a quick fire question round and plenty of laughs! The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net
2021-01-3130 min
The Plant Based PodcastThe Plant Based Podcast Bonus - Ellen Mary interviews Michael Perry and delves into his plant based past and futureFind two bonus episodes in the lead up to series 4 of the podcast which are about the hosts themselves! In this first episode, Michael Perry is interviewed by Ellen Mary who gives some secrets away and delves into Michael's plant based past, future & everything inbetween...including what irritates him, what his plant star sign is & why he doesn't like his cooking critiqued! All here on the plant based podcast. The Plant Based Podcast: www.theplantbasedpodcast.net
2021-01-2435 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailMichael Perry's Voice Mail Episode 013 "Tom Goes On A Date"One of my favorite Tom pictures. He just finished telling one of his stories, and he’s enjoying my reaction as much as he enjoyed telling it. Love this informal snapshot, and how much it conveys of what we miss these days—dropping in to eat a little something, shoot the breeze, pass some time.Howdy folks:Welcome to the Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 13. This one’s free to one and all. Click the player above to listen.Included in today’s installment: From his window Mike sees squash curing in the sun, an...
2020-10-0608 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailMichael Perry's Voice Mail Episode 003Howdy folks:Welcome to the third full episode of Michael Perry’s Voice Mail. Click the player above to listen.Included in today’s installment: From his window Mike can see he never put the grill away, which sends him off on a tangent about men and meat. Also addressed: Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom’s book THICK, eggplant, and sad corn on Instagram. In this episode’s “Roughneck Rewind,” Mike revisits and reflects on “Pathfinding” an essay in his book From the Top. Also referenced: Coop and Visiting Tom.NOTE FROM MIKE: W...
2020-08-1211 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailMichael Perry's Voice Mail Episode 002Howdy folks:Welcome to the second full episode of Michael Perry’s Voice Mail. Click the player above to listen.Included in today’s installment: From his window Mike can see the last of the lilies and reveals his favorite plant name; a teenager picks the onions; what the sheriff found in our pole barn; and, in this episode’s “Roughneck Rewind,” Mike revisits and reflects on one of the most popular pieces he’s ever written…an essay on gratitude.NOTE FROM MIKE: We plan to release “Voice Mail” once per week to subscribers. The fi...
2020-08-0510 min
Michael Perry's Voice MailMichael Perry's Voice Mail Episode 001Howdy folks:Welcome to the first weekly episode of Michael Perry’s Voice Mail. Click the player above to listen.Included in today’s installment: From his window Mike can see his daughter’s hammock (her slumbers interrupted by a thunderstorm), state of the garden report (dang deer), HOT SHOWER NEWS, and in today’s “Roughneck Rewind,” Mike revisits and reflects on a piece he wrote in 2013.NOTE FROM MIKE: We plan to release “Voice Mail” once per week to subscribers. The first few are free, and even after we go to a subscription mod...
2020-07-3100 min
The Michael Perry PodcastThe Michael Perry Podcast Episode 2: Cam RobbAnother trash bag episode with a fellow trash man.
2019-09-2225 min
The Plant Based PodcastS1 Special 4 Behind The Scenes At The Chelsea Flower Show 2019!Ever wondered what goes into being an exhibitor at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show? It's the most prestigious gardening show in the world and unites plant lovers from every corner but just what goes into producing a Chelsea exhibit? In this special episode of the Plant Based Podcast recorded at the show, Michael Perry and Ellen Mary meet some of the people behind these show stopping displays, who are true plant experts dedicated to producing the very best plants in the world. They chat to the fantastic Medwyn Williams from Medwyn's of Anglesey...
2019-05-2144 min
The Plant Based PodcastS1 E8 The Current Trend Of HouseplantsHouseplants are one of the biggest trends in gardening at the moment - they're taking over! One place that is certainly true is The Plant Den in Norwich. In this episode of The Plant Based Podcast, Michael Perry and Ellen Mary meet Roscoe Gibson-Denney a true ambassador for plants. Roscoe, and his partner Michelle, started The Plant Den, as a tiny treasure chest of a shop in Norwich that is the same size as a garden shed but packed to the ceiling with a huge variety of plants. Since recording the podcast, The Plant Den has become...
2019-04-2138 min
The Plant Based PodcastS1 E7 Medicinal Plants And Remedies You Can Make At HomeSitting on the banks of the River Thames is a four acre site that is home to more than 5,000 species of plants from around the world. The Chelsea Physic Garden in London is a secret garden originally established by the Apothecaries in order to grow medicinal plants. Nowadays, it's bursting with edible and useful medicinal plants, and the gardens are open to the public to explore. In this episode of The Plant Based Podcast, Michael Perry and Ellen Mary meet Michael Holland, head of education at the garden, to find out more about the history...
2019-04-0745 min