Shows
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #37 - Freddy Quinlan (Cleansing the Colon of Ireland)Guardian of the Colon of Ireland, Yogic innovator and voice of the Backroad Smokers Club, Freddy Quinlan, joins the JATA for a wild ride through Irishness, the session and spirituality, Orgonite and just about every other topic you could imagine squeezed in to a 90 minute conversation. Freddy is driven by an intense and inspiring passion, a relentless gaelic eagerness, which makes this one of the most fun episodes to date. All the links you need to find Freddy are below.Original music:Move On Up & Colour the World by the Backroad Smokers ClubFreddy's Yogic therapies:https://www.instagram.com/anandayogaeire...2020-10-121h 40
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #36 - Nicola Staunton (Kinergetics, Muscular Memory & Mischief)Nicola Staunton, Ireland's first Kinergetic Practitioner, joins the JATA for a fun and informative chat, following a demonstration of her magical modality. We discuss the body's response to stress and trauma, her work as the organiser of wellness hubs at Irish festivals along with a bunch of other curiosities.Check out Nicola's work:http://www.nicolastaunton.com/More about Kinergetics:www.kinergetics-reset.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-joy-and-the-affray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-271h 26
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #35 - Death, Grief, Letting Go Of 'Going Back To Normal'A transmission on how to live by embracing death. What are you having trouble letting of in the face of global uncertainty and unrest? The most difficult part of any process of death is allowing grief to come through. This podcast is an invitation to reflect on your relationship with life, by giving permission for grief and death to become present within.Support the podcast at www.patreon.com/thejoyandtheaffraySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-joy-and-the-affray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-2751 min
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #34 - Bynoi Desouza (Tantra, Embodied Experiences, The Many Modalities of Communication)Bynoi Desouza, Tantrik educator, ISTA facilitator, mystical creator and dance, movement & Argentinian Tango educator, joins the JATA for an exploratory conversation on the classifications of words(such as Tantra!), embodied learning and unlearning and his journey through a variety of wisdom teachings. Also, in this special episode, he's interviewed by a helium huffing intergalatic elf!Check out Bynoi's work at:https://lovemovementevolution.com/Instagram: bynoidesouzaFacebook Group:Sacred Sexuality, Consciousness, Shamanism, and TantraCheck out the International School of Temple Arts:https://ista.life/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-joy-and-the-affray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...2020-07-061h 46
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #33 - Dee Larsen (Self Pleasure, Digtal Eros, Lockdown Love And Physical Fear)Dee Larsen is back! Ireland's first certified Somatic Sex Educator, founder of Body Conscious Ireland and all round beautiful human being, joins us for a fun and insightful journey into self pleasure practices, the internet as an energetic container for personal development, plus the benefits (and potential scariness) of being faced with one's self during lockdown.Check out her work at:www.bodyconscious.meHer upcoming personal site:www.deelarsen.mePlus the link for the Caffyn Jesse workshop she's hosting next year:https://www.erospirit.ca/intimacy-educator-training/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-joy-and-the-affray. Hosted on Acast...2020-06-221h 32
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #32 - Katie Ní Mhathuna (Grief, Anger, Uncertainty, Fish People)Shamanic practitioner, witch and mystic Katie Ni Mhathuna returns to the JATA for a wacky and poignant quarantine conversation. We discuss what it is to face uncertainty and anger in this time of emotional introspection, what it is to feel our way into community and the power of expressing grief. Katie's youtube channel & webpage: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxLv4nZn8pUd-z3hnDqQ9oQhttps://katienimhathunahealing.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-joy-and-the-affray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-251h 22
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #31 - Love in a Time of Corona (Triggering as an Act of Love)The return of the JATA features a discussion about love during a time of physical separation and how triggering, especially in the context of relationship, can be one of our greatest ways of learning self integration and love.Full transcript available as blog post:https://www.awildawakening.com/blog/triggeringasanactofloveSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-joy-and-the-affray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-1023 min
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #30 - The Real Rory B (Overcoming Addiction, Deep Shadow Work, Healing Trauma)From the depths of deep personal shadow work, your host Rory B shares how he is dealing with overcoming his lifelong addiction to cannabis and other substances. Through the integration of shamanic techniques and self healing practices, he discusses the acceptance of pain, the power of vulnerability and the true strength of versatility. Music: Leonard Cohen: 'In My Secret Life'Rory B: 'The White Lady'Original Theme by David Moran (Cycling Project)To support the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/thejoyandtheaffrayFor information on upcoming workshops and live events:www.facebook.com/thejoyandtheaffrayPhoto by David BolandSupport this show http://supporter.acast...2019-08-2845 min
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #29 - Nicky Halliday (Cacao, Costa Rica, Nutrition)Nutritionist, chef and cacaoista, Nicky Halliday, joins the JATA for a fun, wild cacao fueled conversation. Nicky's been on quite the adventure, being head chef at a retreat center in Costa Rica for the past year, and having worked with various plant medicines, she's since returned to Ireland with an exuberance for sharing and developing more of what she learned on her travels. Check out her website : http://www.nickyhalliday.com/ for info on the services she provides and her upcoming cacao ceremonies.Song: East Forest x Ram Dass - Dark ThoughtsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com...2019-07-221h 46
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #28 - Marco Rusu (Apathy, Allies, Scarcity vs Abundance, Redefining Fear, Presence)Marco Rusu is one of my favourite humans. He's a youthful shaman, a gifted healer, an incredible host and my shamanic little brother. From the moment we met, as I lay in my hammock in Peru, we knew we'd be big players in one another's lives. We sit in his auntie's apartment in Germany, a week or so after Uchu's workshop, which Marco facilitated, and talk all things practice and magic in everyday life. Homies, this is a really great podcast. We cover a lot of ground and it's a great summation of the numerous practices and lessons we have...2019-05-291h 25
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #27 - JATA Live! Brendan Mulcahy (Kambo, Self, Synchronicities, The Journey, Heart Singing)Brendan Mulcahy is one of the funniest, warmest, kindest and humble humans on the planet. He works with the frog medicine, Kambo, has traveled extensively, collecting all sorts of stories and following his gut instinct (literally), sauntering through synchronicities and living in the moment. This very special episode of the JATA, recorded live in front of a studio audience in Gandharva Loka World Music Store, Dublin and also stars the mesmerising voice of Sandra Kwiatkowska and the percussion of Jozef Rzepkowski from Heart Singing Dublin. Special thanks to all the guests who made this a really magical afternoon.Check out...2019-05-061h 27
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #26 - Nagual Uchu (Modern Shamanism, Sorcery, Shadow Work, Authentic Self, Suffering, Being)Nagual Uchu studied shamanism among the indigenous tribes of Mexico, Peru and Brazil. He was a member of Carlos Castaneda’s circle and he worked closely with Merilyn Tunneshende (the Nagual Woman from Don Juan’s circle). His spiritual journey also took him to India where he learned from Osho and other prolific gurus. He has also traveled extensively and worked with African and Siberian Shamans and is a master of working with energies. He has channeled all of his studies and integrated ancient knowledge into Urban - Modern shamanism, relevant to our 21st century lives. He’s also one of the...2019-04-1900 min
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #25 - Rachel O'Regan (Art, Identity Politics, Celibacy, Dreads, Janis Joplin is Alive)Did you know that Janis Joplin is alive and well and living in South Dublin? This is merely one of several mind-blowing facts revealed to us by this week's guest, Rachel O'Regan. Rachel is a Dublin based artist who creates endearing surrealistic comics using a very cool mixed media approach. I'm a big fan of her work, and in this sprawling conversation, she interviews me as much as the other way around. This results in one of my favourite episodes of the JATA so far, an exploration of one another's philosophies, identity politics, cultural appropriation, the search for meaning, the...2019-03-202h 49
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #24 - Riverbank Report (The Journey of Self, Service, Entropy, The Shadow, A Song)A full, unadulterated Rory B thoughtstream, direct from the bank of the Avonmore River. In this episode, I share with you exactly where my journey has taken me, I describe the joy and the affray of this journey of consciousness exploration, the lessons I've been learning from my incredible teachers, the utility of shadow, the futility of imposing one's will on the fractal universe and the wonder of this glorious, earthly existence. If you're inspired to engage in conversation courtesy of anything I discuss in this episode, then please do at rorybpodcast@gmail.com Also check out my teacher and...2019-02-1858 min
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #23 - InwardBound 2: Darragh and Dave (Psilocybin Therapy, Consciousness, Shamanism, Honey)We're back with more shroomy shenanigans from the crew behind InwardBound. This time I'm joined by Dr. Darragh Stewart and David McNamara to discuss further the benefits and challenges of psilocybin therapy, the shadow in shamanism, their philosophies and motivations, plus a whole bunch of other psychedelic musings. InwardBound provide psychedelic psilocybin retreats in the Netherlands. Check out their upcoming retreats at https://inwardbound.ie/ or www.facebook.com/inwardbound.ie/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-joy-and-the-affray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-01-281h 37
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #22 - Ciarán Ryan (Sex, Power, Love, The End of the World)Nutritionist and self-made sexpert Ciarán Ryan joins me for the first podcast of 2019; a daring foray into sex, power, relationships, the wimpy masculine, the dark feminine, how to elevate your partnership to a loving expansiveness and end of the world prophecies. It's a fun one, definitely not for the overly sensitive or easily offended! EnjoyyyYou can check Ciarán's work out at: https://www.internationalclinicofnutrition.com/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-joy-and-the-affray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-01-071h 58
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #21 - InwardBound 1: Rob & Caroline (Psilocybin Therapy, Plant Teachers, Consciousness)Holy shit! Literally, shit is holy people, psilocybin mushrooms grow on it (thanks Mr. Hicks). And Holy Shit the time is neigh, InwardBound, Ireland's first official psychedelic therapy facilitators are up and running, offering legal psychedelic retreats to Ireland and the world. Two of the amazing team behind this groundbreaking and much needed venture; Rob and Caroline (Tiny Pixie); sit by my stove and get stuck into deep conversation on plant medicines, therapies, the nature of consciousness, shamanism, psychology and so much more. I'm thoroughly delighted that these guys exist and after doing this interview, would have zero hesitation recommending...2018-12-211h 18
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #20 - Greg Clifford (Independent Art, Music, Filmmaking, Society)Greg is a super interesting artist and great conversationalist. He's just released his first film, Back to Basics, which is a documentary about himself and two other unsigned musicians on a whirlwind, self-organised tour of Ireland. Plus, Greg and I were buddies as kids and this podcast captures our catching up after almost twenty years. Greg puts his heart and soul into his art and has dedicated his life to it, regardless of monetary benefits and fame. Truly inspiring.Check out: https://www.gregcliffordmusic.com/Music featured in this one is all Greg's original work: Another Day and I Will...2018-12-031h 47
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #19 - Spirituality and Scepticism, The Future of the Joy and the Affray, BolsonaroYour host, Rory B, sits in the woods and discusses spiritual awakening, scepticism, death, healing, the future of this podcast and the Brazilian election results. To get in touch, if this episode so inspires you to, please email rorybpodcast@gmail.com or visit www.thejoyandtheaffray.com. Happy Halloween homies :)Special Thanks to Ewelina Wu for the picture!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-joy-and-the-affray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-10-3057 min
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #18 - Katie Ni Mhathuna (Shamanism, The Path to Remembering, Ways to save the World)Shaman/ Animist/ Healer/ Psychic/ Superhero Katie understands the World in ways that most of us have forgotten. She has answers to life's big, mysterious questions. Filled to the brim with poetically expressed ancient wisdom, she makes bold claims and backs them up beautifully. She also very openly shares with us her wild story of how she came to re-realise what her purpose on this planet is. She is my dear friend, a teacher and a source of power for the good of the World. This is one podcast where we tackle the big stuff, one I feel captures exactly the...2018-10-152h 19
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #16 - Danko (Goulash Disko, Therapy, Shamanism)I love this one. Danko is a dear Croatian friend of mine who joins me once a year on an island to dance our hearts out and commune in riveting conversation. He has trained as a therapist and now practices through physical therapy, allowing people to work out their problems via working with their meat bodies. He's also got one of the coolest names and voices ever. We discuss our favourite festival, therapy in its various forms, the ego, dancing, anger, pleasure and shamanism. This is a great one guys, I hope you get to take away some useful information...2018-09-241h 43
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #15 Cris Gasparoti (Hopfully Brewing)On this episode of the JATA, I sit down with master brewer Cris Gasparoti from Hopfully Brewing to discuss a whole bunch of topics, from Baniwa chilies, political ideologies, how to avoid offending people, running a conscious business, to the disconnection modern humans feel from nature. Check out https://hopfullybrewing.com/ or come visit us at one of the upcoming events on their facebook page :)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-joy-and-the-affray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-08-272h 20
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #14 - Ego, Identity, RewildingA one-man conversation on ego, identity, enlightenment, rewilding the world and balance.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-joy-and-the-affray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-08-131h 01
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #13 - Liam Gough on Jordan PetersonLiam Gough is one of my favourite humans on this planet. He's a printmaker, deep thinker and pulls some of the best moves on any dancefloor ever. In this episode of the JATA, Liam and I dissect the teachings of and controversy surrounding Jordan Peterson, along with a few other insightful deviations. Plus, I give a review of the interesting evening I recently spent in Dublin's 3 Arena watching Sam Harris, Jordan Peterson and Douglas Murray dive into the philosophical quagmire of some of today's biggest problems.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-joy-and-the-affray. Hosted on Acast...2018-07-301h 52
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #12 - Hugh Hick (Journalism, Independent Art, Depression)Episode 12 of The JATA stars Hugh Hick, Playwright, Musician, Writer, Radio Presenter and all round lovely man. We talk about the quirks of podcasting and interviewing, the future of journalism, the creative process and re-calibrating the culture surrounding depression. It also comes bookended by two of Mr. Hick's lush-lyriced songs. Be on the look out for his plays, upcoming radio dramas, The Colour Saturn which a short film that he wrote and be sure to check out his show, LiveDrive on Dublin City FM, if traffic news garnished with banging tunes is how you get off in the afternoons....2018-07-162h 20
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #11 Dee Larsen (Somatic Sex Educator / Sexological Bodyworker)This is the sexiest episode of The Joy and the Affray so far. Dee Larsen, this week's soft spoken, somatic sex expert, is a revelation. Operating out of Belfast in Northern Ireland, Dee's healing center Body Conscious provides a type of much needed educational approach to reclaiming one's own body by discovering the depths of its pleasure potential and expanding its erotic states. We discuss stored trauma in the body, consent, sexual / genital disassociation, the affects of porn on society, orgasmic yoga, holistic health and how to avoid / evolve beyond shitty sex, along with a whole bunch of other fascinating...2018-06-291h 55
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #10 - DAI :Dancing Artificial Intelligence (Giving Life to Form, A Very Special Robot))I meet a robot housed in a bizarrely beautiful, non-humanoid body, who is learning how to dance. I sit down and talk to two of DAI's three creators, Martin Rautenstrauch and Jonathan O'Hear, about their wild, wonderful and unique project. Also in this episode, Brian Eno drops in to give us insights into art, community and basic income and I blab away, trying to coherently tie a bunch of thought streams into one, concise little package for y'all. All the love, enjoy xSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-joy-and-the-affray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...2018-05-241h 03
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #9 - The Ayahuasca Diaries Part 3: Marco (Shamanism, Plant Spirits)Boom! Just like that, the Ayahuasca Diaries are back with their third installment. This week's episode features Marco, a young German shaman in training. We discuss the need for a spiritual/psychadelic kickback against the fear-based conditioning of society, his strange and long diet with the plant Chiric Sanango, the global movement of love and light and the pleasures of vomiting. Also, I discuss the recent tragic death of Maestra Olivia Arevalo, who was murdered on the 19th of April, along with the subsequent lynching of the Canadian man her tribespeople accuse of killing her. To counteract some of the...2018-05-041h 59
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #8 Love, Society, Competiton And Sadness (Patreon Special)Here is my most revealing episode yet where I deal with my own sadness while refracting it through the chaotic, smashed lens of what it means to be human in this society. I touch on competition, freedom, pressure and expectation, and of course, my favourite topic: Love! I also do so by quoting J. M. Coetzee and Osho along the way. Worry not, there is a silver lining. Enjoy, as always xSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-joy-and-the-affray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-04-2426 min
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #7 Tiny Pixie (Positive Living, Wellbeing, Fun & Sparkles)The Joy and the Affray is back with the wonderful Caroline McMullen, aka Tiny Pixie, for an animated discussion on health, positivity, overcoming depression and unhealthy life-patterns, and being a sparkly bringer of joy to the world. Also featured in this week's edition, Rory moans a bit about readjusting to life back in Ireland and, also, tries his hand at some poetry. Plus, some exciting JATA announcements, including an invitation to the jungle... Much love, as always. Enjoy.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-joy-and-the-affray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-04-072h 30
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #6 - The Ayahuasca Diaries Part 2: Humble Little MonkeyPart 2 of The Joy and the Affray's Ayahuasca Dairies features your host, Rory B, as he shares with you all his very strange, raw and, ultimately healing experience with ayahuasca. Also discussed are some ideas of the late, great thinker; James Hillman, plus a great tune by the sensational Ronan Gorry. It also stars some lovely icaros, all taken from the playlist: Shibibo Icaros, Woven Songs of the Amazon. Head to www.thejoyandtheaffray.com for more photos and info on the podcast and plant medicines. Peace!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-joy-and-the-affray. Hosted on Acast...2018-03-201h 26
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #5 The Ayahuasca Diaries part 1: Mario BelovicFriends! Here you have it, the first episode of The Joy and the Affray's Ayahuasca Diaries. There have been loads of positive changes, both in the development of the podcast (check out our slick new theme!) and the development of your host, Rory B's, tiny little monkey mind! Mario is a lovely man I met in the jungles of Peru during my recent week long ayahuasca retreat. Join us in the Maloka of Sanken Nete, where we discuss Mario's plant medicine experiences, lessons he's learned from the divine, dragonflies and how to help save the world.I'll be back asap...2018-03-161h 37
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #4 My Friend Kayko (Education System, Brazil)My friend Kayko, or Caco, or Ricardo, is a really lovely man. He's become my best buddy here in Brazil and there's never enough time for us to talk about all of the topics our company seems to inspire in one another. Caco is an educator, currently completing his PHD on middle-class education in Brazil. He's a super aware, sensitive and wise dude, full of insights and inspiring quotes. Join us at his kitchen table while we discuss Jewish heritage, Brazilian social issues, schooling and the broader education system.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-joy-and-the-affray....2018-02-241h 22
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #3 - Ki (Non-binary world traveller)A fellow traveller in Brazil, Ki is an inspiring human. Existing in the neutral zone of self identification, Ki is officially the first transgender friend I've had in this lifetime. After a hard day's mixing concrete and doing pull-ups and yoga, we sit down to have a chat about travel, bravery and to help me clear up my ignorance regarding a non-binary experience of life. As ever, enjoy :)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-joy-and-the-affray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-01-271h 16
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #2 Roberta (Brazilian Class Divisions, Travel)A meditation on Brazil, car crashes, holiday greetings, lovely kids and an interview with the very cool Roberta DaSilvaSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-joy-and-the-affray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-12-271h 12
The Joy and the AffrayPocast #1 Poledancers (Pole fitness, Endorphins, Sexuality)A sweet, cosy conversation with Ireland's finest poledancers and pole fitness instructors; Sarah, Terri and Michael on #1 of The Joy and the AffraySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-joy-and-the-affray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-12-161h 52
The Joy and the AffrayPodcast #0 (Intro to the series)Podcast #0 (Intro to the series) by Rory Boyle SterneSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-joy-and-the-affray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-12-0629 min