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Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton The Best of Fresh Aesthetic in 2024In this episode we take a look at the highlights from Season 4 of Fresh Aesthetic, all conveniently clipped and collated for your listening pleasure. There were some amazing guests that came on last year and I think it was the best season of FA content yet! This episode is a little late as January is basically over, but it is still a good representation of the amazing guests from last season. If you really enjoy any of the snippets you listen to and want more, then you can of course go back and listen to...

2025-01-311h 53

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Holding the Powerful to Account: A Conversation with Pat BrittendenToday’s episode is my conversation with Pat Brittenden Pat is an award-winning podcaster, YouTuber, and seasoned talkback radio host. With years of experience in podcasts and radio shows, he now dedicates his efforts to his primary project, Big Hairy News. This show offers long-form commentary on mainstream news, creating space to do justice to its guests and the stories it explores. You can tune into Big Hairy News live on weekdays at 10pm New Zealand time at youtube.com/DOCNZstudios. In this episode, we delve into some of the most troubling policies fr...

2024-12-231h 36

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Burnout, Privilege and the Expansiveness of Contemplative Spirituality with Andrew KillickToday’s episode is my conversation with Andrew Killick. Andrew is a photographer, writer, poet, editor, and more, publishing his creative work under the moniker Safe Little World. Andrew’s work stems from the paradox and merging of physical and spiritual experiences. Andrew describes one of his core values using a quote from Evelyn Underhill, which says, “The double movement of Transcendent Love, drawing inwards to unity and fruition, and rushing out again to creative acts…" This quote is also part of what it means to live a contemplative life, another key aspect of Andrew’s story. 

2024-12-1556 min

Down to Earth Conversations 103. Stephen Garton Takes Over - A Spectrum of Belonging: Embracing Diversity in Our CommunitiesEarlier this year I was a guest on Stephen Garton's podcast, Fresh Aesthetic. This episode is a rerelease of that episode in full. If you enjoy it, make sure you check out Stephen's other episodes of Fresh Aesthetic. Check out Fresh Aesthetic on Instagram, linktree, or wherever you get your podcasts. ___ Connect with me at downtoearthconversations.com or at: Facebook: facebook.com/downtoearth.conversations Instagram: @downtoearth.conversations Email: downtoearth.conversations@gmail.com

2024-11-041h 08

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Embracing Our Pain with Curiosity and Compassion: A Conversation with Dr. Brendan KwiatkowskiToday’s episode is my conversation with Dr. Brendan Kwiatkowski. Brendan is a researcher, speaker, consultant, and educator focused on the social-emotional development and wellbeing of boys and men, particularly in relation to the wellbeing of those around them. His interdisciplinary work bridges psychology, sociology, and education. Brendan completed his Ph.D. in Education at the University of Edinburgh in 2023, researching emotions, masculinities, and school experiences among Canadian teenage boys. This interview was such a blast and brings so much clarity to the importance of emotional regulation and doing the work of sitting wi...

2024-10-3154 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton The Intersection of Queerness and Spirituality with Sam SellersToday’s episode is my conversation with Sam Sellers Sam is a registered therapist and a clinical supervisor, specialising in religious trauma. Sam is queer and talks about her experiences navigating the intersection of queerness and spirituality.   Sam describes being a queer person within a faith community as potentially painful and hard and how it can involve an immense amount of cognitive dissonance and suppression.  As a content warning, this episode contains references to trauma, religious trauma and the repression of identity as a queer person. If you are struggling, please reach out to helplines, such as...

2024-09-291h 21

InnerVerse Steven Young (Hedflux) | Scientism's Tower of Babel: Refuting Atomism, Nuclear Myth & HeliocentrismSteven A. Young PHD, traded his doctorate in nuclear physics for a digital audio workstation and an autodidactic initiation into alchemy, positive sciences, and natural physics. In this episode we discuss the first half of his book, A Fool's Wisdom, exploring his reasons for refuting the major foundational dogmas of the scientific establishment. In the free segment you'll learn about the follies of atomism, nuclear, quantum & astrophysics, and how to exalt positive sciences over pointless techne of academic jargon. In the Plus+ Extension we probe deeper into the workings of radioactive metals and nuclear power, c...

2024-09-241h 19

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Decolonisation, Platform Culture, and the Sin of Capitalism with Janice LagataToday’s episode is my conversation with the one and only Janice Lagata. Janice is a writer, a podcaster, a musician, and an incredibly intelligent thinker and speaker. Her work is thoughtful, carefully considered, intelligent, and most importantly, challenging. This conversation is a 2 hour deep dive into capitalism, platform culture, the undervalued nature of the arts, decolonisation, white saviourism and much more. Be sure to check out more of Janice’s work: janicelagata.com God Has Not Given on Instagram Scratch Paper on Substack Second Stor...

2024-09-052h 15

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Changing Your Relationship to Pain, Uncertainty and Constant Work with Brady RatherToday’s episode is my conversation with Brady Rather. Brady is a musician and host of the podcast Love Like A Heretic. This episode covers a range of topics around themes of authenticity and being true to who you are, not who others want you to be. Brady talks about why it’s so important to be committed to intentional presence on a daily basis. He also discusses 3 unavoidable constants of life: pain, uncertainty and constant work, and just how important it is to change your relationship to these things. Brady also...

2024-08-2458 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Neurodiversity, Worldview, Identity Markers and Creating Lasting Positive Transformation with Cameron BishopToday’s episode is my interview with Cameron Bishop. Cameron works for Impact Lives - a centre for transformation, cultural competence, and social innovation. Cameron works specifically to guide communities to places of inclusion and belonging in order to influence equity and freedom. Our conversation is rich with ideas for expanding worldviews to include more space for otherness. Cameron also discusses what it means to create lasting positive transformation within your own life and within the communities you are apart of. For more of the work that Cameron is part of, be sure to...

2024-08-031h 04

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton The Creative Benefits of Unfamiliar Experiences: A Conversation with Ian TurnerToday’s episode is my interview with Ian Turner. Ian is a writer, musician, and producer. Ian also has a podcast called Garden of Sound where he interviews a range of artists and highlights New Zealand music. For more of Ian's work, be sure to check out gardenofsound.nz All music used in this episode is written, recorded and produced by Ian Turner and used with permission. The songs are performed live by The Jack Street MPs. They are not out yet, so these are sneak peak snippets, exclusive for this episode. Be su...

2024-07-181h 01

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Stillness in Motion: Balancing Mindfulness and Productivity with Michael WrightToday’s episode is my interview with Michael Wright. Michael is a writer, most well known for his weekly letter on art and spirit called Still Life. Michael is a thoughtful, contemplative person with a passion for art and spirituality. You can find his writing at mrmichaelwright.substack.com This episode is rich in reflections on the trappings of a modern society that prioritises productivity and profit above all else. Michael and I discuss the balance between doing work and bringing collective good in the world, and living a contemplative and peaceful life un...

2024-07-041h 04

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Creative Renaissance: From Imposter Syndrome to Self-Confidence with Nyree HuyserToday’s episode is my interview with Nyree Huyser. Nyree is a singer songwriter who competed in the Voice Australia in 2023. She has just released her debut album, called Fixing Heads and Chasing Tails, which you can find on all major streaming platforms. It is a powerful blend of originals and covers, all with her signature soulful vocals with an eclectic blend of musical styles. You can support Nyree’s work by buying tickets to her upcoming Celine Dion show at The Piano in September. You can also find her official merch on her Spotify shop...

2024-06-2039 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Imagine A World Where You Don’t Have to Hide Who You Are: A Conversation with Jackie GToday’s episode is my interview with Jackie G. Jackie is an author, YouTuber, public speaker and podcaster. In this episode Jackie dives deep into her journey through numerous challenges and hard times. She discusses what it was like coming to terms with her sexuality, battling an eating disorder, alcoholism and being constantly compared to her sister. Ultimately, she poses the question: what would it be like to live as your truest self, without a mask? For more of Jackie's work, be sure to check out her podcast, The Unity Project. You can fi...

2024-06-0648 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Dismantling Harmful Systems of Oppression with Meghan TschanzToday’s episode is my interview with podcaster and author Meghan Tschanz Meghan discusses what faith means to her today, and her extensive journey with social justice work. Meghan is the author of the book, Women Rising: Learn to Listen, Reclaiming Our Voice. She also hosts a really great podcast called Faith and Feminism, and is a keynote speaker who is dedicated to reclaiming intersectional feminism for the Christian church. Meghan is also a wife and a mother, and is currently pursuing her Master of Divinity and ordination in the United Methodist Church....

2024-05-2355 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton The Revolution Starts Within: A Conversation with Tara TengToday’s episode is my interview with Tara Teng. Our conversation covers a whole range of topics around sexuality, including: embodiment. doing the work of decolonisation, comprehensive and enthusiastic consent, having a healthy sexual ethic, and much more. Content warning: This conversation covers rape culture, human trafficking and exploitation of marginalised bodies. Tara is a somatic practitioner, and seeks to offer her clients embodied Sexuality after Trauma. She is also the author of the incredible book, Your Body Is a Revolution: Healing Our Relationships with Our Bodies, Each Other, and the Earth ...

2024-05-091h 02

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Sexual Ethics, Purity Culture and the Importance of Enthusiastic Consent with Katie BrookfieldIn today’s episode, the wonderful Katie Brookfield returns to the show to share more of her expansive expertise on sexual ethics, purity culture, patriarchy, women’s rights and a whole lot more. We unpacked a wide range of ideas around what it means to have a healthy sexuality for yourself and how that might interact with the ethics of others. Katie's first episode is called Navigating Identity Through the Intersection of Theology, Faith and the Lived Experience and I would highly recommend checking it out before listening to this episode to hear her backstory and...

2024-04-261h 33

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Transforming Loneliness Into Retrofuturistic Funk, Soul and Pop Music with Dylan ChambersToday’s guest is the exceptionally talented musician and songwriter, Dylan Chambers. We dive into Dylan’s backstory and explore how his journey led him through some dark times of loneliness and how he channels those feelings into positivity in his music. Dylan’s new single, “I can Never Get Enough” is out on April 10th, and is from his upcoming EP called For Your Listening Pleasure! Which is out on May 17th. Be sure to show your support and stream it when it’s out! All the music in this episode is copyrighted to Dylan Chambe...

2024-04-1157 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Spacebound (A Celestial Meditation)A celestial meditation inspired by the iconic photo taken during the Voyager 1 mission in 1990. The photo was taken from a distance of 6 billion kilometres in deep space where Earth appears as a tiny, "pale blue dot" suspended in a beam of sunlight. Some of the words in the meditation are direct or slightly altered versions of astrophysicist Carl Sagan's quote, “Consider again that dot. That’s here. That’s home. That’s us […] a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam.” This quote comes from his iconic book, Pale Blue Dot. Original music composed by Stephen Gart...

2024-04-0405 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton The Liberating Power of Vulnerability with David Hayward (Naked Pastor)Today's episode is my interview with David Hayward, more commonly known as the Naked Pastor. This episode hones in on what it means to be vulnerable and open-hearted to the entirety of the human experience. David shares about what vulnerability means to him, and also what it means to evolve and grow as a creative artist and as a person. A recurring theme in this episode is what it really means to be your authentic self and how that privilege should be available to everyone. It was so inspiring to see someone as honest and...

2024-03-2951 min

1978: A New Zealand Film Podcast Movies that made us cryIs Fast and Furious 7 the saddest movie of all time? Things get a little emotional this week as we lay our hearts bare and each share a few movies that have made us cry. We're also revealing who won our Oscar ballot and unwrapping someone's birthday present live on air. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:45) NZ film news (00:04:44) What we've been watching (00:11:32) 2024 Oscar reactions (00:19:45) Movies that made us cry (00:32:37) Can we talk about...? (00:38:05) Next week LINKS Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1978podcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠...

2024-03-2139 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton The Human Experience of Being Gay: A Conversation with Mike MaeshiroToday's episode is an interview with writer, podcaster, life coach, teacher, LGBTQ+ advocate and queer theology enthusiast, Mike Maeshiro. Mike is also the founder of Numa, an organisation that supports people recovering from religious toxicity. Mike has a powerful quote that summarises what he stands for: “HUMANS MATTER MORE THAN THEOLOGY.” The ethos behind that quote comes across loud and clear in this conversation as we take a deep dive into the human experience of being gay. We also discuss other things over the course of the conversation, such as Mike’s writing, how he stays...

2024-03-1458 min

2024-03-1441 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton A Spectrum of Belonging: Embracing Diversity in Our Communities with Andy DicksonToday’s episode is my interview with Andy Dickson. Andy describes himself firstly as a husband, a dad and a son. But he is also a spoken word poet, a writer, a podcaster, a business director and has a Masters in Theology. Andy’s podcast is called Down to Earth Conversations where he talks to ordinary people who are doing good in the world, or as he likes to say, are "bringing a bit of heaven Down to Earth." This conversation is a raw and real look into what it means to be incl...

2024-02-291h 07

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton A People's Theology: Advocating for the Marginalised with Mason MennengaToday’s episode is my interview with Mason Mennenga. Mason is a theologian, podcaster, YouTuber, and self-identifies as the "Internet's youth pastor.” He has an impressive academic background with a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Theology. Through his platforms, Mason mixes theological concepts with a dose of fun and approachability. His content is clever and thought-provoking, sparking discussions and challenging conventional thinking within theological circles and beyond. For more of Mason’s work, make sure to check out his podcasts: A People’s Theology. A People’s Theology explores inspiring...

2024-02-151h 01

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Exploring the Inherent Human Needs of Safety, Certainty and Security with Phil DrysdaleWelcome to Season 4 of Fresh Aesthetic! Join in the conversation as we explore the vastness of the human experience through creativity, authenticity, science and spirituality. Today’s episode is my interview with Phil Drysdale. Phil helps people who are going through radical shifts in what they believe. He works online doing one to one coaching, academic research, and is now training to be a therapist. One of the key themes that keeps reoccurring in this conversation is the way that humans crave safety, security and comfort and how this can often limit our potential to gr...

2024-02-011h 55

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton The Best of Fresh Aesthetic in 2023In this special episode I roll back the clock to look at the highlights of Fresh Aesthetic in 2023. There were some amazing guests that came on the show last year and I am grateful to all of them for their time and wisdom they shared. This episode is a little late as January is nearly over, but I still wanted to put it out there before heading into season 4 of the show.

2024-01-261h 37

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Navigating Identity Through the Intersection of Theology, Faith and the Lived Experience with Katie BrookfieldThis episode is my interview with Katie Brookfield. Katie has a Degree and Masters in Theology and is a deep thinker with a passion for women’s rights, sexual ethics and empowering others through sharing her experience. Katie has a clear and concise way of sharing her perspective that holds space for nuance and compassion for the journey. Katie is extremely humble, and has a very balanced way of looking at the world. I’m so grateful to have had this conversation and hope that it encourages others to think critically while still being loving, kind and comp...

2023-12-261h 44

1978: A New Zealand Film Podcast Next Goal Wins (2023)All we need is just one goal. Just one goal. The moment everyone has been waiting for: the first Taika Waititi movie on 1978! Join us fresh out of the cinema as we cover Next Goal Wins and sing Christmas carols together. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:23) Favorite 1978 films so far (00:14:26) Next Goal Wins discussion (00:53:32) Kiwi connections (01:00:57) Letterboxd reviews from listeners (01:05:37) Next episode... (01:08:16) Outro LINKS Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1978podcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instag...

2023-12-241h 11

1978: A New Zealand Film Podcast Guy Ritchie's The Covenant (2023)There's a hook in me. One that you cannot see, but it's there. Antony Starr makes his 1978 debut in Guy Ritchie's The Covenant. Listen in as Chris introduces us to one of his favourite war films, Larissa explains the term 'bloke trash,' and Jasher gushes about iconic Kiwi musician: Ed Sheeran. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:07:57) The Beatles - Now And Then (00:12:53) The Covenant discussion (01:05:07) Next episode... (01:11:49) Outro LINKS Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1978podcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠...

2023-12-151h 12

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton You’ve Never Been Lost - A Guide to Recentering Yourself in Love and Peace with Kevin GarciaThis episode is my interview with the one and only Kevin Garcia. Kevin is a spirituality coach, mystical theologian, content curator and is the author of 2 amazing books - Bad Theology Kills and their brand new book, What Makes You Bloom, which releases January 9th 2024. This episode is so fun, so raw and so real, and I am incredibly grateful for to be able to share it with you.

2023-12-1458 min

1978: A New Zealand Film Podcast The Price of Milk (2000)A man, a woman, and 117 cows. Things get weird as we check out The Price of Milk, a funny little fairytale which stars Karl Urban as your classic kiwi farmer. Grab a quilt, pour yourself a fresh glass of milk and listen in! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:07:21) Hollywood Avondale's 24hr Movie Marathon (00:11:37) The Price of Milk discussion (00:54:09) Kiwi connections (01:02:34) Next episode... (01:09:13) Outro LINKS Send us an email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠1978podcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠...

2023-11-261h 10

1978: A New Zealand Film Podcast Don’t Make Me Go (2022)Sometimes life takes a detour. Join us for our spiciest episode yet as we swap nudist beach stories, discuss the slippery slope of watching anime, and finally delve into Don't Make Me Go, an Amazon Prime original filmed in New Zealand between Covid-19 lockdowns. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:04:30) Nudist beach stories (00:10:17) New NZ film: Bad Behaviour (00:14:25) What makes a great movie? (00:21:24) Don't Make Me Go discussion (01:06:23) Kiwi connections (01:10:28) Next episode... (01:14:16) Outro LINKS

2023-11-121h 17

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Beyond Belief: The World Outside the Church with Sarah NorquoyToday’s episode is a follow up interview with Sarah Norquoy after her interview with Matt about a month ago. In this interview I go deeper with Sarah about her faith journey and some of the struggles and triumphs she’s had along the way. Over the conversation we talk about things like death, loneliness, isolation, evolving beliefs, critical thinking and a whole lot more.

2023-11-031h 34

1978: A New Zealand Film Podcast District 9 (2009)No humans allowed. Three episodes in and Larissa is already throwing up! Join us as we chat about the Peter Jackson-produced, sci-fi classic: District 9. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:15) NZ International Film Festival (00:06:37) Earliest cinema memories (00:11:39) District 9 discussion (00:43:53) Kiwi connections (01:00:16) Next episode... (01:03:41) Outro LINKS Send us an email at ⁠⁠1978podcast@gmail.com⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠. Theme composed by Stephen Garton of ⁠⁠Fresh Aesthetic⁠⁠.

2023-10-291h 04

1978: A New Zealand Film Podcast Uproar (2023)Follow your heart, find your voice, change the world. Uproar is in New Zealand cinemas now! Join us as we gush over Rhys Darby's hair, play a quick round of Five Things, and consider pivoting the podcast to focus solely on beloved kiwi actor: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:25) Your reactions to 1978! (00:13:18) Uproar discussion (00:53:04) Next episode... (00:55:03) Outro LINKS Send us an email at ⁠⁠1978podcast@gmail.com⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠. Theme compo...

2023-10-1555 min

1978: A New Zealand Film Podcast Sleeping Dogs (1977)Don't you ever worry about killing the wrong man? Listen in as we talk Sleeping Dogs, the first feature-length film produced entirely in New Zealand and the reason why Sam Neill is now beloved the world over. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:06) NZ films we're watching (00:09:35) Sleeping Dogs discussion (00:55:32) Kiwi connections (01:05:39) Next episode... (01:08:48) Outro LINKS Send us an email at ⁠1978podcast@gmail.com⁠. Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠Letterboxd⁠. Theme composed by Stephen Garton of ⁠

2023-10-011h 10

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Your Dollar Ain’t Sh** - Navigating Economic Uncertainty in 2023In today’s episode we are discussing the current recession happening in the world from the lens of Oliver Anthony’s explosive new single, “Rich Men North of Richmond”. If you haven’t already heard the song, I’d encourage you to watch the recording on YouTube before you listen to our discussion of it.

2023-09-2947 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Society 2.0: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Human EvolutionIn today’s episode we do a deep dive on the rapidly expanding world of AI and machine learning. The discussion goes from things as simple as how we use AI in our everyday lives all the way through to what it means to be human. We also consider the possibility of a Singularity and if machine learning will ever be capable of consciousness or reproducing the human experience.

2023-09-251h 31

1978: A New Zealand Film Podcast Introducing 19781978: A New Zealand Film Podcast In our first ever episode we're sharing our love for NZ film, bringing up a few hot takes on kiwi directors and revealing what this whole 1978 thing is about. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:41) What's 1978? (00:21:35) Fave films with kiwi connections (00:52:50) Our celebrity doppelgangers (00:59:21) Next episode... (01:03:54) Outro LINKS Send us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd. Theme composed by Stephen Garton...

2023-09-171h 04

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Doubt: My Unexpected AllyIn today’s episode we are discussing the idea that the process of unknowing or questioning has been one of the best things that has ever happened to us. We go into our journeys through doubt, anxiety and fear of the great unknown, and where that road has led so far. This is a topic quite close to my heart and I loved having the opportunity to dive into it with someone who can hold space for difference of opinion and is able to appreciate detail.

2023-08-311h 03

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family SecretsIn today’s episode we dive into the documentary Shiny Happy People which is centered on the lives of the Duggar family and their journey growing up in a large family with their childhood spent mostly in front of the camera. We use the documentary as a springboard to talk about topics like emotional regulation, religious trauma and how fear can be used as a weapon to maintain systems of control. If these are triggering topics for you, you might want to skip through sections or just skip it entirely.

2023-07-1759 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton The Journey to Self Discovery with Kiwi Singer Songwriter Davy Bennett (Davidda)In today’s episode I’m joined by singer, songwriter, poet and artist, Davy Bennett. This is a great conversation about the journey of being an artist and all of the insecurities that seem to come with the territory. Davy shares some of her struggles with vulnerability when sharing her art along with some steps she has taken to overcome them.

2023-07-0952 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Inclusivity, Sustainability and the Power of Self-Confidence with Lucy Greenwood and Chris Renwick (Lucy and Yak)Our conversation with highly successful business entrepreneurs, Chris Renwick and Lucy Greenwood, discussing their journey as owners of the funky, ethical and inclusive clothing brand Lucy and Yak. This is such a fun discussion about how fulfilling life can be as a business owner, but also some of the extreme challenges that go along with the territory. Chris and Lucy have so much insight to share and we hope to get them back on sometime to carry on the conversation! Make sure to check out Chris and Lucy's podcast, Trust Yourself, here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6A...

2023-03-091h 11

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Rebuilding Your Life in a New City: A Journey Through Grief, Loneliness and JoyIn today’s episode I’m joined by my co-host, Matt Guddat, for the first time this season! We cover a lot of topics, but mostly focus on the unseen darker moments of relocating your life to a new town, some of the early signs of burnout, and the ego’s reluctance to admit that it will soon be forgotten. Whenever I try to still my mind and seek quiet times of meditation, the mind is pretty quick to protest and revert back to getting lost in worry and the trance of thinking about what’s next. I love the way...

2023-03-0459 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton The Highs and Lows of Owning Your own Business, Dealing with Conflict, and Finding Your Life Mission with Chris De'AthToday’s episode is my conversation with business owner and entrepreneur, Chris De-Ath. In this interview we discuss anything and everything business related, including the highs and lows of owning your own business, dealing with personal and professional conflict, and finding what you are passionate about by relaxing into the journey of the day to day experience.

2023-02-231h 00

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Fresh Takes: Predictions for the 95th Academy Awards, Forspoken Flops, and the Masterpiece of The Last of UsIn today’s episode Jed and I are discussing our predictions for the Oscars. Who will win the coveted Best Picture? Best soundtrack? Best animated short? Tune in to hear our thoughts! We also talk about the new hit HBO show The Last of Us and how they have treated the source material with such love and care and attention to detail to make something truly outstanding. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend, and leaving a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple Podcasts.

2023-02-091h 01

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Meaning in Suffering, Purity Culture, and the Problem with Black and White thinking with Rachel Yung (Ignite Music Academy)Today’s episode is a conversation with singer, music educator, and business owner Rachel Yung. Rachel has such an interesting story to share — one that is full of highs and lows and moments of overcoming intense difficulty. In this interview we discuss her journey as an undiagnosed celiac, burnout at the age of 17, black and white thinking, purity culture in the 90s and much more.

2023-01-281h 26

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Fresh Takes: 2022 in Review - Top Pop-Culture News, Movies, Music, TV and GamesIn this episode Jed and Stephen share their favourite media from 2022 with top 5 picks in movies, music, games and TV shows. This is the very first episode of season 3 and also a new format of episode where we focus just on pop-culture and media. If you enjoy this episode, please consider sharing it with a friend, and leaving a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple Podcasts.

2023-01-191h 19

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton The Best of Fresh Aesthetic in 2022This episode is a highlights reel of the best parts of the interviews from season 2 in 2022. Since this is the first official episode of 2023 it seems only fitting to say Happy New year to all of you wonderful listeners. I’m sure all of us are hoping for a better year than last year, and that we become slightly better versions of ourselves in 2023. Going back through all the content in order to put this best of episode together, I was reminded of just how much amazing stuff was covered and also some surprisingly great moments of 2022. We...

2023-01-111h 18

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Women in Business, Imposter Syndrome, and Navigating Burnout with Kirsty McKay (Sawmill Brewery)This episode is the season finale and boy is it a goodie. We cover a wide swath of topics from women in business, to toxic masculinity, to white saviour syndrome to being a young mum while in survival mode to being completely overwhelmed and burning out. There is a whole bunch more in here but you’ll have to listen to find out. If you haven’t already, make sure you check out Sawmill Brewery at sawmillbrewery.co.nz. Even if you don’t like beer, it’s always good supporting local New Zealand businesses. And if you are listenin...

2022-10-081h 48

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Film Club Special: The Rings of Power with Nick and Chelsea CullenIt’s been a minute since we released an episode, but you’re in for a treat with this one. We start off the episode talking about Amazon’s new Lord of the Rings show, Rings of Power, and then quickly move into a hearty discussion about suffering, joy and being present. It’s basically just 4 people having a great time together and discussing some of the deeper parts of life.

2022-09-291h 52

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Moving on and Letting GoIn today’s episode we continue on in the creative process by talking about moving on after finishing a project, or in a much bigger sense, after a big life change. It is so challenging to leave what we’ve known and embark out once again into the world of the unknown which can be so full of scary new things.

2022-08-2140 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Sharing Your Art with the WorldToday's episode is a deep dive into the vulnerability required to share your art with the world. Everyone makes stuff for different reasons, but in the age of dopamine hits from the little red notifications on social media, our reasons for creating can often end up being centred around affirmation from our peers or randoms on the internet. Be encouraged to share your creative work with the world! We need your art and your voice. Make it loud!

2022-08-0646 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton New Zealand Musicals and the Benefits of Singing on Mental Health with Sally Bodkin-AllenThis week on the show I interview Sally Bodkin-Allen. Sally is a music educator, composer, author, mother, and a million other things, and it was great to be able to sit down with her and discuss all things music and mental health. Check out some of the music for the musical she collaborated on, 18 Eden Avenue, here: https://www.youtube.com/user/beetrootsal Check out her Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/sallybodkinallencomposer/

2022-07-2939 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton How to be a Great EditorYour story is worth sharing! As Brené Brown would say, "owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” The process of editing is simply stripping away anything that is detracting from this message and striving to make the delivery as powerful as possible.

2022-07-221h 08

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Embracing Who You Are with Jaden SheppardFrom small town country boy to living in the big smoke, Jaden shares some great insight from his journey so far. This was a really fun conversation that touched on themes of identity, sexuality, and finding your way without worrying about what people think of your journey. We had a lot of laughs and really enjoyed the dynamic of a 3-way conversation as it added a new flavour to the show and overall vibe of the episode.

2022-07-151h 02

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Fear of FailureThis episode was deep, even by our standards! We touch on what Western culture defines as success, and how it can be such an empty pit or a forever elusive mirage. We also talk quite a bit about burnout later in the conversation and how to maintain healthy boundaries between personal life and work life.

2022-07-0754 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton The Ego Prevents Creativity with Travis Bloem (PDC Creative)Travis Bloem is a director at PDC Creative and swung by the studio to impart some of his wisdom. He shares some of his story and struggles with mental wellness, along with plenty of practical approaches to creativity. The episode also focuses on the importance of acknowledging the part the ego plays in driving motivations to create, and if left unchecked can be extremely unhelpful.

2022-06-301h 13

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Writer's BlockWould it be a true episode on writer’s block if it wasn’t released late made from a completely blank ideas page? This episode tries to offer a balance between the line of thought that writer’s block is just an excuse for lazy artists who have nothing to say, and the feeling that there is no gas in the tank when you sit down to create.

2022-06-2447 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Taking Your Mental Wellness Seriously with Tim BuchananTim Buchanan has a wealth of wisdom and life experience and it was fun to be able to sit down with him in a non professional context. It was so encouraging hearing his thoughts on topics like creativity, mental health and the latest scandals with churches in New Zealand. CW: Sexual abuse and rape briefly mentioned from 49:50 - 50:45

2022-06-1658 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Attention to DetailLosing yourself in the weeds of details can cripple you with ineffective time management on a project if you don’t keep an eye on it. However, it’s also an extremely effective way to make your creative projects stand out from the crowd. So, how do you manage your time effectively while maintaining high quality standards in your work? Episode 15 is out now!

2022-06-0949 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Pain Always Precedes Hope with Aaron Hardy (Te Rautini)In this interview with Aaron Hardy from Te Rautini, I was absolutely blown away by his reflections on things such as white supremacy, pushback from the church towards te reo Māori in songs, and just general racism in Aoteaora. We have a very complicated and troubling history here in New Zealand and I was both saddened and inspired by this interview. I hope you enjoy our discussion - please send through your feedback! Make sure to check out Te Rautini here: https://www.terautini.com/ And their music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6td...

2022-06-021h 06

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton The Problem with TrendsIn today’s episode we continue on in the creative process by talking about the problem with trends and how quickly and badly things can date. We also throw around ideas about why we feel like we need to keep up with the times and copy what other people are doing.

2022-05-2653 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton The Sun will Still Come up Tomorrow with Elsie AndrewesElsie Andrewes is an extremely talented illustrator from Northland, New Zealand and talks candidly in this episode about all things art, creativity, and finding your voice. You can find her work on Instagram here @elsieandrewes_illustration, or on her website here https://elsieandrewes.com/

2022-05-1957 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Dreaded DeadlinesThe ever looming threat of deadlines can sometimes feel so overwhelming. If you don’t tread carefully, this can lead to a loss of quality in your work over time as you try and meet the ongoing deluge of incoming work. Today's episode is a raw and honest look at the importance of boundaries in our lives while still aiming to stay playful in our creating.

2022-05-1256 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Make Time to be Creative with Jasher DrakeThis episode is an interview I did with Jasher Drake. This conversation really inspired me to be more intentional about maintaining creative outlets in any way that I can in my life. Creativity and times of play can be the first things to disappear when we get busy or have really stressful weeks, but they are often the one thing that is actually keeping us sane. The recurring theme that kept jumping out to me in this conversation was to prioritise time to be creative! Go check out Jasher's Podzilla podcast here: https://anchor.fm/podzilla9

2022-05-051h 07

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton The Refinement of an IdeaVulnerability is very important for sharing our ideas with others, and healthy collaboration is an important part of progressing ideas and moving a creative project forward. In today’s episode we continue our discussion on the creative process by talking about how to progress an idea forward into a more refined version of itself. We also discuss the benefits of collaboration along with the vulnerability required to offer up your ideas to other people for critique.

2022-04-2854 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Lifelong Learning with Josh PeaceyThis week's episode is an extended interview with Josh Peacey of @viloeyewear. One of the many highlights from the interview is the discussion around happiness compared to contentedness. We also discuss social media, the Metaverse, creativity outside the arts, and how to be present every day. Resources from the episode: Follow @viloeyewear on Instagram The Rise and Fall of Boosted Boards https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-rise-and-fall-of-boosted-boards/id1474429475?i=1000517361316

2022-04-231h 19

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton The Inception of an IdeaJoin us as we discuss the stage of the creative process where an idea is born. One of the things we talk about is that you have to have a strong balance between blind tenacity and teach-ability when launching into a new idea in order to keep yourself in a healthy position creatively. We also discuss the need to be open to critique when being creative, which is extremely difficult when it's something that is so close to your heart.

2022-04-1558 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton We Need Each Other with Jeremy TattersallIn this week's episode I interview a good friend, Jeremy Tattersall, and we discuss life, theology, and the importance of living in community.

2022-04-071h 03

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton How to Craft a Good HookA hook is the device used to reel a potential audience member into your art form. Crafting a good hook is a vital part for first getting an audience and then maintaining them. In the age of innumerable distractions, this is no mean feat! Join us in this episode as we discuss what it means to craft a good hook.

2022-03-3149 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Everything You Need is Already Inside You with Kimberley KilgourIn this week's episode I talk to Kimberley Kilgour about the highs and lows of starting out on a new adventure in business, lessons from a single mum, and tips for living a more fulfilled life with better mental well being.

2022-03-2435 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Getting InspiredFollowing on from episode one where we discussed the importance of showing up, this episode dives into the importance of increasing your range of influences in order to get inspired to make fresh art of your own. The premise of "stealing like an artist" comes from Austin Kleon's book by the same name, where he posits that in order to make good art you need to "steal from many", as opposed to disrespecting an artist by stealing from just one person. If this concept intrigues you then be sure to check out his book linked below. Whether we like...

2022-03-1854 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Leading a City with Mayor Sheryl MaiThis week on the show I interviewed Whangarei's Mayor, Sheryl Mai. She shared about some of her experiences leading a city and reflected on her time as Mayor. She also shared some insight into how to overcome some of the many criticisms that can come your way when in a place of authority or leadership. If you enjoy the episode, consider sharing it with a friend and leaving a rating on Spotify or a review on Apple Podcasts. Thanks for the support as always!

2022-03-1059 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Showing UpWelcome to season 2 of the show! This first episode is all about showing up, and the relentless search for truth and meaning through art. I'm joined by my co-host Matt Guddat and we talk about the highs and lows of everyday life and what it means to show up even when you don't feel like it. If you like the episode, please consider leaving a review on iTunes or a comment on our Instagram page.

2022-03-0349 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Let's Talk About Conflict with Rachael GartonDo you struggle to engage in conflict in a way that doesn't burn bridges and destroy relationships? In this episode my wife joins me to discuss how we have grown in conflict resolution over the years, and to discuss techniques for engaging in effective dialogue when the conversation gets heated.

2022-01-2737 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Let's Talk About Emotional RegulationDo you want to have better control of your emotions? Have you struggled with the less desirable ones such as anger and sadness? In this episode we take a deep dive into the world of emotions in order to regulate what goes on inside of us. Without knowledge in this area, we are prone to overthinking and over identifying with our emotions and therefore making our inner state much worse than it already was. With the techniques discussed in this episode you will be able to effectively regulate your emotions and live a more peaceful and content life.

2022-01-2044 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Let's Talk About DeathCW: Suicide is briefly discussed from 13:41 - 14:10 Death is the ever looming notion that we strive to forget. But perhaps acknowledging its existence can provide a key to living wholly present in the now. This is a very simple idea, but one that is profoundly difficult to live out every day.

2022-01-1359 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Let's Talk About UncertaintyWelcome to the start of 2022, where the world collectively holds its breath in nervous anticipation for the year to come. We can't help but wonder if this new year could be even more volatile than the last two years combined. Whatever happened to normality or any sort of map of the future? All things considered, perhaps it is for the better that we have been thrust into such uncertain times, as it has tried to teach us to be more present.

2022-01-0638 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Let's Talk About ChangeThis special New Years' Eve episode is all about change! The possibilities of a new year are usually very exciting, brimming with untapped potential. However, coming into 2022 many people are tired, overworked, and facing crippling uncertainty about the future. How do we keep an optimism about the future while in the middle of challenging times? How do we not get completely overwhelmed at the myriad of things to worry about in 2022 and beyond? It can be so hard to stay thankful for what we have in front of us in the present moment while still being open and receptive...

2021-12-3052 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Let's Talk About Ableism with Nicholas CullenAbleism can be explained as "discrimination in favour of able-bodied people", while able-bodied is defined as "fit and healthy; not physically disabled." In this episode I talk to good friend Nicholas Cullen about his journey through multiple sclerosis and the ongoing impact it has on his life. Links: Terms to Avoid When Writing About Disability When Architecture Disables: Teaching Undergraduates to Perceive Ableism in the Built Environment

2021-12-2357 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Let's Talk About Climate ChangeThe ongoing climate crisis can feel very overwhelming to think about. The sheer weight of the task required to mitigate disaster feels out of reach. This can be daunting when considering what sort of planet we will be handing onto the next generation. We can educate ourselves into making everyday decisions that have less harmful effects on the environment. If you're stuck, start with these ten simple actions. If you want to find out more about climate change, head to https://climate.nasa.gov/

2021-12-1657 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Let's Talk About ConsumerismThe oceans are filling with plastic, and we aren’t getting any happier, yet still consumerism is as rampant as ever. Why is that? What is the void that is trying to be filled with things like “retail therapy”? Black Friday was only a week ago, and already stores are moving to Christmas sales as another way to lure us in. Perhaps there is something deeper at play here, and if so, how do we fight it? Links: What Does Lacan Say About Desire? Problems of Capitalism

2021-12-0950 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Let's Talk About Mental HealthMental health is a hot topic at the moment and for very good reason. We live in a system that correlates success with owning more things, achieving more at work, having as much screen time as possible and maintaining a poor work-personal balance. This is not sustainable as evidenced through a huge spike in anxiety and depression in recent years. Couple this with COVID-19 disruptions and you have a recipe for constantly rising levels of stress and anxiety. These can also lead to burnout, which can be a painful and debilitating experience. In this episode we look at our ow...

2021-12-021h 03

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Veganism for Noobs with Chelsea CullenThis week I have Chelsea Cullen on the show talking about veganism and plant-based diets. Join us as we discuss how to approach these lifestyles without feeling overwhelmed at the thought of the effort it would take to shift to eating foods not derived from animals and other animal products. We also discuss creativity and the balance between achieving goals and avoiding a poor work/rest balance. For anyone interested in the studies referenced in the show, here are the links: Which Diet Has the Least Environmental Impact on Our Planet? A Systematic Review of V...

2021-11-251h 03

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Working on Your Shadow with the EnneagramThe Enneagram has been one of the greatest tools in my journey towards self-discovery. This episode is all about diving into what the Enneagram is all about and how it can be an excellent guide into beginning shadow work. "Shadow" is a term used by Carl Jung to describe the parts of our personalities that we actively and unconsciously suppress from a young age as a means of survival. Personality as a whole can also be called our "false self" (another Carl Jung term) as it is a story we tell the world about who we are in order...

2021-11-1858 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Imposter SyndromeHow can Jodi Foster say: “It was the same way when I walked on the campus at Yale. I thought everybody would find out, and they’d take the Oscar back. They’d come to my house, knocking on the door, ‘Excuse me, we meant to give that to someone else. That was going to Meryl Streep.’ “ Meanwhile, Meryl Streep can say, “You think, ‘Why would anyone want to see me again in a movie? And I don’t know how to act anyway, so why am I doing this?’ ” Probably because of imposter syndrome and the way we all seem to face this...

2021-11-1151 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Your Body is not an Uber for Your BrainThe title of this episode, along with much of the content, is inspired by Hillary McBride's work, and more specifically, her new book: The Wisdom of Your Body. McBride's work centres primarily around embodiment and the practice of coming home to our bodies. Join us in this episode as we share stories and experiences from our journeys of feeling intense shame about our bodies and how this tool of embodiment feels like a journey of healing and wholeness. A journey home.

2021-11-0453 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Building a Habit with Luke TattersallThis week I'm joined by Luke Tattersall to discuss what it takes to reprogram our brains and build new habits. Often the idea of building a habit or changing deep programming in our brains feels difficult or even impossible, but the tools in this episode make it seem like the easiest thing in the world. Check out Luke's Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/luketattersallnz/. If you liked the things he had to say, make sure to give him a follow and share his work to extend its reach.

2021-10-2849 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton I Disagree! Looking for Beauty in DissonanceThis week’s episode is incredibly pertinent to the times we find ourselves in. Disagreement is rampant at the moment, but perhaps even more significantly, so are severed relationships and burnt bridges as a direct result of strong emotional reactions to that dissonance. I hope you can find some sense amongst the confusion and some enjoyment from the discourse. Love is the way forward and our heart is to share connection through honesty with our listeners 💚

2021-10-2146 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Perfection, Performance, and Other Lies We Tell OurselvesPerfectionism is the silent killer of creativity. Sometimes we can throw art away because it doesn’t fit a preconceived idea of what perfection should look like. Or even worse, we might not even start something for fear of doing it imperfectly. If you’re plagued by crippling anxiety of messing things up or letting people down for being less than perfect, this episode is for you! ⚡️💚

2021-10-1436 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton The Paradox of SufferingThe hardest times in our lives seem to be the ones of the most use for developing character. Or as Richard Rohr says, "if you don't transform your suffering, you'll transmit it". Whatever suffering you have endured in your own life, we hope this episode leaves you comforted in the fact that you are not alone.

2021-10-0740 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Public Humiliation and the Death of the EgoPublic humiliation can feel a lot like a form of death. Join us this week as we discuss the pains of failing in public, the true self false self paradigm, and why our ego builds an image of ourselves that doesn't actually exist. Content warning: brief discussion on pedophilia, Hitler and concentration camps from around 26:55 - 32:40.

2021-09-3047 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Reinventing Yourself with Nathan TuttleHave you been forced through a drastic life change recently? Or maybe you’re considering putting yourself through one in the future. As always, you’re not alone. There is a joy that comes with hearing about our shared human experiences of suffering and growth and this can be extremely healing.

2021-09-2345 min

Women of War S2E9: The War-Wrecked Generation & Anna Coleman Ladd: Copper Masks and Newspaper Dating after The First World WarThis week - our last episode of the season brings all the horrors of World War I with the additional terror of an unexplained pandemic! In this episode Nicola and Hannah discuss the gendered expectations of soldiers returning from WWI with disabilities, especially facial injuries, and the expectations of women in their lives. There’s a brief Robin Williams-diversion, and then a discussion of the work of American artist Anna Coleman-Ladd in restoring confidence to some soldiers with her delicately crafted copper masks that served to mimic the men’s pre-war faces. Thanks to everyone who listened thro...

2021-09-211h 06

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Help! I Have a Vulnerability HangoverWhat causes that dreaded feeling in the pit of your stomach after releasing content to the world? What is it about the human condition that makes us so susceptible to over-identifying with the things we do? Join us as we dive into the complicated vulnerabilities of being alive on planet earth.

2021-09-1649 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Is Art Still Valuable if No One is Listening?Have you felt the fear of pushing yourself outside of your normal go-to things you do? It’s can be a debilitating feeling that can stop you from doing what you love. What if I fail? What if nothing comes of it? What if I put myself out there and no one cares? We discuss all this and more in this week’s episode of the podcast.

2021-09-0944 min

Fresh Aesthetic with Stephen Garton Creative LongevityHow do you keep creating when you’ve exhausted everything you want to say? Join us as we dive into the topic and then later read an epic quote from Thomas Merton. The YouTube clip referenced in this episode can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIW5jBrrsS0 The Thomas Merton quote is from his book New Seeds of Contemplation.

2021-09-0249 min

InnerVerse Stephen Suchan | Creating Soohan: A Super Heady Spiritual JourneyStephen Suchan (AKA Soohan) produces crazy dance music with cultural flavors from around the globe. In this episode we talk about the spiritual community that arises around authentic music scenes, the rise of Soohan as a huge act at transformational festivals around North America, some thoughts on relationships, and perspectives on consciousness mysteries.FIND SOOHAN ONLINEsoohansoohan.com Soundcloud / Spotify / Bandcamp / Youtube Facebook / Instagram / TwitterWE TALKED ABOUT... Ecstatic dance and playing festivals in the jungleThe spiritual community growing in the transformational arts festival sceneKeeping one's energy in pea...

2020-02-271h 15