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Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityHonoring Dorothea LangeHonoring Dorothea Lange, the American documentary photographer and photojournalist who, through her snapshots and commentary, recorded the consequences of the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression and WWII in California.Snapshots in black & white illustrate the human suffering and struggle to survive of farmers fleeing the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, and the internment of Japanese American citizens.A walk through the past brings us back to today. Here we are, 95 years years after the Dust Bowl and Great Depression. Poverty is spiking in the country with the highest concentration of billionaires in the world...
2025-11-2103 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityHijacked by Billionaires with guest Chuck CollinsToday we are talking about the billionaires that have hijacked the American government. My guest, Chuck Collins, is uniquely qualified to talk about this issue. As heir to a family fortune, he had an insider’s seat at the table of wealth management - and what he learned about how things operate - caused him to do something considered radical - by the others at the table. He chose to donate his inheritance and dedicate himself to exposing the corrupting influence of dynastic wealth. This is Aspire with Osha; art, nature, humanity, and I’m yo...
2025-06-2833 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityChaos to Joy - guest Justine Toms of New Dimensions RadioIn an inspiring conversation with Justine Willis Toms, co-founder of New Dimensions Radio, Osha and Justine discuss the power of deep listening and holding space as they navigate the troubled water of these times with vision, spirit and joy. Justine shares powerful practices and lessons from her storied career. As one of the founding conveners of the Millionth Circle Initiative, she has been engaged in Circle Work for decades and speaks about the value of these Circles, especially in difficult times. The Millionth Circle Initiative, is based on Jean S...
2025-06-2547 min
Cowboy State Daily's The RoundupCowboy State Daily Video News: Thursday, April 24, 2025It's time to take a look at what's happening around Wyoming, for Thursday, April 24th. I'm Wendy Corr, bringing you headlines from the Cowboy State Daily newsroom - Brought to you by the Wyoming Community Foundation, who asks you to give back to the place you call home. "5 to thrive" is YOUR opportunity to leave a legacy for generations to come. Support the community nonprofits you care about with a gift through the Wyoming Community Foundation. Visit wycf.org to learn more. – The rate of workplace fatalities in Wyoming has not improved over the past 20 ye...
2025-04-2413 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityHow the Jazzmen Used Joy to Transform AmericaToday we’re talking with guest, Larry Tye, about how the joyful swinging sounds of jazz broke through racial barriers during the time of Jim Crow - not only in America - but across the world — and how famous jazz men, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong & Count Basie, basically wrote the soundtrack for the Civil Rights movement in America.ABOUT LARRY TYEMy guest is Larry Tye, New York Times bestselling author who has written nine books - including his recent, The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong & Count Basie Transformed America. From 1986 to 2...
2024-10-1748 min
Kessel Run Relay PodcastEpisode 50: Bazil’s Unemployment Era feat. Morgan (@beakerbarnes)Welcome back to another episode of Kessel Run Relay! Thank you for listening to our episode. This episode is part one of our recap of episodes 5, 6, and 7 of the original Disney+ series The Acolyte.-This episode includes: Saw's slutty little v-neck, "bring back fuckass Star Wars", Vernestra Rwoh is allowed to hate her bisexual uncle, Yoda's tenured professor vibes, the Jedi Order Masters program, new scar just dropped, Parent Trap hijinks, and Osha's vlogs from Ach-To.-Follow Morgan on social media:Twitter/TikTok/Instagram- @beakerbarnes...
2024-07-171h 52
Star Wars Re-Watch PodcastStar Wars Re-Watch Podcast The Acolyte S1 E5 NightHowdy, Spacefarers!
Welcome to another episode of the Star Wars Rewatch Podcast! Today, we're diving into another exciting episode of The Acolyte, and once again, we're mixing up the order. Despite this, the episodes we've covered so far have been some of the best in the series.
Episode Highlights:
Friends Become Enemies, Enemies Become Friends: This episode is packed with intense action and surprising twists. While the show has its flaws, the action scenes are a definite highlight that keep us entertained.
Avoiding Spoilers & Reviews: I'm steering clear of other reviews...
2024-07-0955 minAspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityThe Transformative Force of Art in Society: A Conversation with Ken GrossingerJoin our journey through the captivating world of art and its profound influence on societal transformation with Ken Grossinger, a strategist and documentary producer with a wealth of experience. This episode promises to reveal the often underestimated power of art to incite and sustain meaningful change. We reminisce about the civil rights movement and the United Farm Workers, where anthems and theatrical performances weren't just acts of expression but were essential to the courage and unity of those fighting for justice. Ken provides insights into how these artistic endeavors have left an indelible mark on our society....
2024-05-0147 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityDr. Brian Williams on Racism, Gun Violence, and Healing America: From Trauma Surgeon to Congressional CandidateWhen the harsh realities of racism and gun violence collide, the result can be life altering. This week's guest, Dr. Brian Williams, a trauma surgeon turned congressional candidate, opens up about one such pivotal night that altered his trajectory: the July 7, 2016 Dallas protest shooting. Amid the chaos of that evening, Dr. Williams found his voice in advocacy, pushing for societal healing and unity in the face of discrimination and tragedy. As we listen to his journey, you'll feel the weight of history and the urgency of his mission to serve a nation, especially as he reflects on his family's mi...
2024-02-2138 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityHow Trillions in Hidden Wealth Impacts Us: Insights from Chuck CollinsEver wondered how those with over $30 million maintain and grow their wealth while paying bare minimum taxes? Join us as we unveil the dark underbelly of wealth accumulation and preservation with Chuck Collins, acclaimed author of 'Wealth Hoarders'. In a candid conversation, Collins unravels the complex web of the wealth defense industry, detailing how the wealthy maneuver their fortunes off the balance sheets, and shockingly, position the US as their preferred tax haven. How has the U.S. become the favored country for Russian oligarchs, criminals and drug lords to hide their ill gotten gains? The revelations don...
2023-11-0536 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityInvesting for the Future and the Planet with Dale WannenHave you ever wondered if your investments could pack a powerful punch for both your wallet and the world? Dale Wannen, veteran wealth manager and founder of Sustainvest Asset Management LLC, takes us on a deep dive into the transformative realm of sustainable investing. With over two decades of experience, Dale illuminates the journey of sustainable investing, debunking the myth that prioritizing ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors means sacrificing financial gains. From using ESG ratings to avoid the pitfalls of greenwashing to highlighting the growing influence of electric and hydrogen vehicles, Dale provides a comprehensive and insightful exploration...
2023-07-3151 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityUnveiling the Power of Activism in The Climate Crisis: A Talk with Chuck CollinsWhat if our individual actions and social movements could change the course of the climate crisis? Today's enthralling conversation with Chuck Collins, a prominent campaigner and author, challenges us to contemplate this very question. He shares his wisdom on the power of activism, the importance of building resilience, and the urgent need to take action in our fight for environmental justice. Through his new novel, Altar to an Erupting Sun, he prompts us to consider the moral and ethical implications of our current climate predicament.In this conversation, we challenge the unchecked authority of the...
2023-07-2748 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityHow to Get Stronger as You Age - Deep Fitness in 30 Minutes a WeekOsha and Philip Shepherd discuss Deep Fitness, an anti-aging exercise practice that builds muscle, promotes the health of every tissue and organ in your body, and brings you into harmony with your body-mind-spirit. Research has proven that aging can be - at a cellular level - reversed by putting stress on our muscles which then triggers longevity regulators that science has revealed. Can you just take a magic pill? No. What’s required is to push yourself beyond your comfort zone. And this is where mindful and embodied presence brings you home to yourself.It does r...
2023-06-2752 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityClimate Crisis: Denial, Doom or Hope? with guest Andrew BoydOsha Hayden interviews Andrew Boyd, author of I Want a Better Catastrophe: Navigating the Climate Crisis with Grief, Hope, and Gallows Humor.As the earth passes the tipping point of 1.5°C, and slides into floods, droughts, melting ice caps, and the mass extinction of species, many of us are trying to reckon with feelings of anxiety and despair. The science is crystal clear, and yet the fossil fuel companies continue to drill for more and more oil. How do we navigate the climate emergency and come to terms with the catastrophic consequences of humanity’s in...
2023-06-2243 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityRenaissance Man, Jack Leissring: Design & How to Free Your Mind - Part TwoIn Part Two, Osha Hayden and Jack Leissring discuss pushing the boundaries of art, creativity and the human condition. Our conversation winds through Leissring’s first foray into design and collecting art as a youth, on to his inspiration for the design of the JCFLA Studio, home of his art collection and the importance of architecture and the shape of our spaces. In this age of the influence of propaganda and advertising psychology, how do we unpack the true from the false, free ourselves from outside influences, and think for ourselves? Leissring suggests some interesting books on his list of...
2023-04-2333 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityRenaissance Man, Jack Leissring: Man, Myth and Art - Part OneIn this conversation with Renaissance man, Jack Leissring, we discuss the sacred labyrinth, how it relates to the human condition, and how he has used his passion for art to create a world class art collection. For Mr. Leissring, the labyrinth, which in mythology, was built to contain the Minotaur - (half-man/ half-beast) - is a potent symbol for the human condition and the search for meaning. Few people know more about the labyrinth than my guest, Jack Leissring, who has built four of them. This is a story about a man who fell so dee...
2023-04-2342 min
It's Not About Food Podcast with Laurelee RoarkEpisode 148: Creativity with Special Guest Osha HaydenOsha Hayden is host and producer of the Aspire With Osha: art, nature, humanity podcast and is a Certified Life Coach who is passionate about empowering positive change. Her background as psychotherapist, mediator, trainer and artist informs her work. She earned an M.A. in Psychology, Couple and Family Therapy.Visit her here:https://oshahayden.comhttps://www.facebook.com/osha.hayden/https://www.instagram.com/aspirewithosha/
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2023-02-0329 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityPart 2 - Creativity and Humor with Jill BadonskyIn Part 2, you’ll hear how to break through creative blocks with creative liberation fighter and creativity coach, Jill Badonsky. Osha and Jill talk about positive ways to frame the questions we ask ourselves, thus leading to better outcomes. Jill shares how she uses situations that might seem uncomfortable to fuel creative humor and reframe our approach to new projects, groups, events.How do you find your own artistic voice? Osha and Jill explore the path to finding your voice. You can learn about the many options available for exploring creativity in Jill Badonsky’s class...
2023-02-0117 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityPart 1 - Unleash Your Creativity with Jill BadonskyOsha and Jill Badonsky discuss the benefits of creativity and shine light on the creative process. You’ll get an introduction to the 9 modern day muses and a bodyguard based on Jill Badonsky’s book of the same name. We discuss- the benefits of creativity - how to protect your creative process- trusting the creative process - finding your flow- having fun with it! How do we cope with the multiple losses we’ve endured with the pandemic and the divisive politics in our count...
2023-01-3031 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityPart 3 Transforming Trauma with Amikaeyla GastonIn Part 3 Osha and Amikaeyla talk about how we can transform the lead of hate or despair to the gold of love and peace. Amikaeyla shares more about how she healed herself from the trauma of a hate crime that led to years of rehabilitation. How do you reorient yourself after a painful, traumatizing experience? It is how we move on that defines us, is it not?With so much hatred and division being drummed up by certain media channels, it’s refreshing to hear the positive stories that connect us as human beings inhabiting this beautiful ea...
2023-01-1624 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityPart 2- Building Bridges for Healing with Amikaeyla GastonOsha and Amikaeyla Gaston continue their conversation on the healing power of music to transcend cultural barriers. We talk about her work as a Cultural Arts Ambassador across the world and how she uses the language of music to build bridges for healing and opening to new perspectives. You’ll hear about one young man whose life was completely transformed. In these times, when bridges to peace are desperately needed, Amikaeyla is lifting spirits and bringing people together across the divides. Her presence is a gift, her angelic voice - a healing tonic for the soul. Amikaeyla is t...
2023-01-1620 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityHow Music Heals and Connects with special guest Amikaeyla GastonOsha and Amikaeyla Gaston discuss the healing power of music. Come along with us to discover the Power of Music for Healing People and Communities. On today’s show, you’ll hear the inspiring story of Amikaela Gaston, who uses her powerful voice to initiate healing and peace around the world.You’ll hear about the ancient origins of music and drumming from cultures around the world.About Amikaeyla GastonProclaimed as one of the “purest contemporary voices” by National Public Radio (NPR), Amikaeyla is a public keynote speaker, performer, educator, and author...
2023-01-1619 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityConversation with Supervisor Damon Connolly - Key Issues for Voters this Tuesday, 11/ 8Supervisor Damon Connolly responds to questions from host Osha Hayden about how to create solutions to the important issues facing Sonoma and Marin County residents. He is running for the California State Assembly.We talk about ways to address climate change, the drought, diminishing water supply, housing, the Sonoma Developmental Center SDC, and PG&E’s influence on the CPUC, among other topics. As a co-founder of Marin Clean Energy - who also helped create Sonoma Clean Power to provide clean green energy to our communities, Supervisor Connolly has been on the front lines of impl...
2022-11-0717 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityA Path to Healing with Psilocybin Mushrooms with Body Image Therapist, Laurelee RoarkOsha Hayden and Laurelee Roark discuss the healing benefits of psychedelic plant medicine and psilocybin mushrooms. A growing body of scientific research confirms the use of psilocybin for treating issues including depression, PTSD, OCD, and eating disorders. Noted author, Michael Pollan’s book, How to Change Your Mind, documents the research and use of psychedelics and its astounding benefits when used in a therapeutic setting. You may have watched his recent Netflix series, How to Change Your Mind. Psychedelics are making news due to the astonishing results which far surpass those achieved through con...
2022-11-0615 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityChapter 2- Beyond Hunger - Food, Weight and Healing - Body Image Therapist, Laurelee RoarkIn Chapter 2 of Beyond Hunger - Food, Weight and Healing, Osha and Body Image Therapist, Laurelee Roark, discuss solutions - how to recover from the suffering of obsession with food and dieting and the impossible standards of “beauty.” Laurelee describes a tried and true 3-prong process of recovery and offers guidance for connecting with your body’s wisdom and deepening appreciation of your true source of beauty. You’ll learn about Laurelee's work with the non-profit, Beyond Hunger https://beyondhunger.org/ an eating disorder prevention and education program for schools and a highly suc...
2022-11-0616 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityBeyond Hunger: Food, Weight and Healing - Body Image Therapist, Laurelee Roark Chap1Chapter 1 - Do you struggle with your weight? Learn how to end your obsession with food and weight with Body Image Therapist, Laurelee Roark, MA, CCHT - co-author of It's Not About Food: End Your Obsession With Food and Weight and Over It: A Teen’s Guide to Getting Beyond Obsessions with Food and Weight. In Chapter 1, Osha interviews Laurelee Roark on the prevalence and dangers of eating disorders and some of the psychological, social and media factors that have contributed to the rise in the number of people suffering from eating disorders. Listen to Chapt...
2022-11-0614 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityCreative Passion - Fuel for Life with Linda Loveland ReidToday’s show is about passion - I’m talking about the kind of passion that drives you to explore your creativity, to fall in love with a painting or sculpture, to pursue and expand your knowledge and skills and to contribute your own authentic expression to the worldAbout LindaOsha's guest today is Linda Loveland Reid - Artist, Art Historian & Lecturer, and - Theater Director and - published Author. As an OLLI Instructor for both Sonoma State and Dominican Universities, Linda Loveland Reid delivers fascinating lectures and cl...
2022-09-1444 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanitySomali Storytelling in Sonoma - a Tale of ResilienceOsha and Shugri Said Salh discuss The Last Nomad: Coming of Age in the Somali Desert, a riveting story of survival & spiritual strength by a brilliant Somali American woman, Shugri Said Salh. We’ll explore the contrast between Nomadic life in the Somali desert and life in the city - and hear about her harrowing escape from war torn Mogadishu.We’ll explore the contrast between Nomadic life in the Somali desert and life in the city - and hear about her harrowing escape from war torn Mogadishu. Above all, this is a story of a strong...
2022-08-2647 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityCalifornia's Bold Plan to Reduce Carbon with Barry Vesser of The Climate CenterCarbon. There’s too much of it in the atmosphere. We feel the effects - the rising heat - the droughts. We watch as our rivers and reservoirs run dry. What if - we could draw tons of carbon out of the atmosphere and reduce water use at the same time? Osha interviews Barry Vesser of The Climate Center in Santa Rosa, CA about their initiatives to address the climate crisis. Here's where you can make a difference. We know it can be overwhelming - if you can set aside just 5 minutes a day to call your repres...
2022-08-1748 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityTen Seconds of Boldness with Guest, Shawn LangwellWhat could you accomplish if you had the confidence and belief that you would succeed? What if you decided to take the first bold step?Osha interviews Shawn Langwell on his newest book, Ten Seconds of Boldness: The Essential Guide to Solving Problems and Building Self-Confidence. About: Shawn Langwell is a top-producing media salesperson with more than three decades of sales and marketing experience. He is a sought-after international speaker for recovery and has over 35 years of continuous sobriety. Beyond Recovery is his first book.Shawn’s personal mission is to add value...
2022-08-1247 minAspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityA Search for God Amid the Wreckage of Destruction - One Man's Journey"Where was God?" Our story begins on Boxing Day in 2004, as my guest watched the televised coverage of the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami, and was shocked to hear his Catholic father say, "God could have stopped this." 280 thousand people died. If a good God created this world, then how could he allow these senseless disasters to occur? As a filmmaker and devoted Catholic, Mark Dowd was inspired to find the answers to this question. How would people of various faiths who lost their entire families, their villages, everything, respond to the loss? Would they lose faith in Go...
2022-06-1848 minAspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityA Chinese American Love StoryWe have all seen media coverage of the horrific unprovoked attacks on Asian people. Today’s story provides a view into the effects of anti-Asian prejudice from the perspective of an Asian couple who spent 50 years in a loving marriage in America, and how they succeeded despite the many barriers and effects of discrimination. This is a love story, a story of perseverance despite the challenges. This is the story of Richard Cheu and is a tribute to his late wife Janey.About Richard CheuA graduate of Stanford University, the University of Oregon & Northwestern Un...
2022-06-1848 minAspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityDemocracy, Food & Our Climate with Guest Frances Moore-LappéThe future of Democracy is at stake. Democratic countries and people have united to punish Russia for Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.In this episode, Osha Hayden and Frances Moore-Lappé engage in a discussion about democracy, food and our climate and underline the empowering choices available to each one of us right now. My guest, Frances Moore Lappé, revolutionized how we think about food in 1971 when she published Diet for a Small Planet, now available in the 50th Anniversary Edition with all new recipes. She researched the impact of our food systems on our planet and the r...
2022-03-0947 min
Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanityMagnificent Earth & Peoples with Guest Jim CodingtonWith our abundant variety of life and rich diversity of people and cultures, this Earth, our home, is truly majestic. On today’s show, we will journey along with my guest, Jim Codington, as he speaks of his adventures photographing the phenomenal beauty of our Earth and its peoples. We will travel to the far reaches of the Amazon in the South and Mongolia in the far North. Photo by Jim Codington.Features song: Sam Ba Ku Le by Chic Street ManBIO Jim Codington, is a photographer and retired Veterinary Doctor who has work...
2022-02-0148 min
KPFA - The Morning ShowThe Morning Show – March 20, 2007Defunding the War
Tom Hayden, long-term activist, former state Senator and author of the
forthcoming book, "Ending the Iraq War ",
Frances Fox Piven, , Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Sociology at the Graduate School and University Center of the City University of New York.
Author of "The War at Home: The Domestic Costs of Bush’s Militarism" and "Challenging Authority: How Ordinary People Change America"
Defending the Commons in Berkeley
Dr. Davida Cody, Director of Options Recovery Services
Osha Neumann, Berkeley attorney and artist
"Be...
2007-03-2017 min