Joining us on the show today is renowned psychedelic expert, facilitator, and author, Zach Leary! For this conversation we explore the when, where, how, and why of incorporating psychedelics into your journey of self-inquiry and healing. Having sat with hundreds of individuals in their own medicine journeys as well as partaking in hundreds of personal voyages through the psychedelic space, Zach’s unique perspective captures both the immense healing potential as well as the broader mystical implications in a way that nobody else does. His newest book, ‘Your Extraordinary Mind’ is now available wherever you order your books. You can also head on over to zachleary.net to tune into his podcast and sign up for his upcoming online psychedelic studies intensive which begins on December 10th. Show Topics- Zach’s History of Psychedelic Exploration- The Shamanstic Qualities of 60’s Hippie Movement- Psychedelics as Tools for Surrender- Fitting Psychedelics into Modern Life- Choosing the Right Compound- Proper Set and Setting- The Advantages of Working with a Facilitator - Preparation and Integration- Psychedelics and Music- Challenging Trips- Spiritual Practice and Psychedelics

Joining us on the show this week is the parkour teacher, martial artist, and founder of Evolve, Move, Play - Rafe Kelley. Having spent 20 years exploring diverse movement practices, Rafe has gone on to create a system which combines parkour, connecting with the natural world, and building community through intentional interactions. In this conversation, we explore how we can create a deeper sense of embodied living through movement. You can check out Rafe’s work by heading over to evolvemoveplay.com or following his socials @evolve.move.play     Show Topics:- History of Parkour and How it Changes Us- Risk Vs. Danger- The Importance of Play- The Pros and Cons of Devices- Learning from Rejection and Friction- Apprenticeship- How Ideologies Colonize Us - Building Somatic Resiliency - Sensory Desensitization and Political Extremism - Parkour Helps Us Establish Faith in Reality

Joining us on the show for this episode is the Australian academic, author, and Indigenous thinker, Tyson Yunkaporta. His work explores Indigenous knowledge systems and their relevance to contemporary global challenges, including sustainability, education, and systems thinking. In this conversation we explore the central themes of his book, ‘Right Story, Wrong Story: How to Have Fearless Conversations in Hell’. If you want to plug into Tyson’s work, you can order his books wherever you typically shop! His newest work, ‘Snake Talk: How The World’s Ancient Serpent Stories Can Guide Us’ is now available on all platforms. Show Topics- What is the Importance of Storytelling? - What Makes a Story Right or Wrong?- Origins of Wrong Story- Community Responses to Wrong Story- Contrasting What’s Real with What’s True- How to Connect With What’s Real- The Pairing of Wellness Culture and Fascism- The Commodification of Indigenous Thinking

This weeks episode of 21st Century Vitalism is with the one and only, David Nichtern!David is a senior meditation teacher in the lineage of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, founder of online mindfulness education platform, Dharma Moon, and a Grammy nominated musician. For this conversation, we explore how to effectively make change in the world by investigating Buddhism’s Four Karmas teaching, navigating hopelessness, and the importance of maintaining a joyful heart. To stay connected with David, check out dharmamoon.com to see their extensive list of upcoming mindfulness courses including their 100 hour Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training starting on October 10th. He also has the ‘Creativity, Spirituality, and Making a Buck Podcast’ available wherever you tune into your podcasts. To support this show: head on over to Patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism and consider becoming a member. Also subscribe over on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, or like us on Facebook. Show Topics - Bodhisattva Intention and Action - Emptiness and Compassion - The Four Karmas - The Near Enemies of the Four Karmas - Habituated Actions - Do Countries Have Karmic Signatures? - Turning Hopelessness into a Resource - Maintaining a Joyful Heart

Joining us on the show this week is American composer, performer, and producer, Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith. In this conversation we explore the connections created from interacting with art, somatic listening, and discovering your own authentic voice. Kaitlyn is a classically trained creative force who uses an array of rare synthesizers to generate unique and immersive pieces that transport you to different spaces. Kaitlyn’s new album ‘GUSH’ is set to be released on August 22nd and can be listened to on all streaming platforms. https://kaitlynaureliasmith.com/Show Topics- Music and Connection- Exploring Unheard Sonic Territories- Ambient Music as a Space- Creating Live Shows- Signs of Connecting with an Audience- The Changing Meaning of Art- Body Based Practice and Music- Somatic Listening- The Beauty of Musical Preference- Listening More Deeply

New Episode of the 21st Century Vitalism Podcast is out now! This week's offering is with the incredible American Visionary Artist and educator, Amanda Sage. In this conversation we explore the importance of visionary communities, teasing out our unique offerings to the world, and the notion that we’re all inherently creative. Amanda is a lifelong artist who’s dedicated a majority of her career to creating works of transformation, interconnectedness, and regenerative practices. She spent over a decade living in Vienna studying with the founder of Fantastic Realism, Ernst Fuchs and is currently serving on the Board of Directors at the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors. Her global community, The Vision Train can be found over at visiontrain.org. You can check out some of her work while listening to this episode over at amandasage.comShow Topics Maintaining Connection to the Creative Impulse Celebrity and Its Shadow The Visionary Component of Festivals Importance of Community and Elders The Function of Visionary Art We’re All Uniquely Creative Bringing Festival Energy Into the Mundane  The Vision Train Shared Awe  

Joining us on the show this week is musician and educator, Anthony Thogmartin (@earthcrymusic). Most known for his work in the American livetronic band, Papadosio, and his side project Earthcry. Anthony is also the founder of the online education platform Seed To Stage, where he teaches a global community how to produce music using the Ableton software. In this conversation, we explore the interconnected nature of the polycrisis that our shared world is facing. With topics ranging from A.I technology, world economic systems, and utilizing art to create lasting change; we delicately weave a thread through many of the day’s issues as well as their respective antidotes. Oh yeah, and we talk about Papadosio and their impending hiatus. If you want to stay plugged in with Anthony’s work moving forward, head on over to seedtostage.com.Show Topics- Is The World Too Dangerous for Our Children?- Is A.I Good or Bad?- Seeing Complexity as a Superpower- Being Comfortable with Unsureness- Moving Beyond Black and White Thinking- The Main Issue of the U.S is an Economic One- New Ways of Organizing- Seed to Stage/ Earthcry- Papadosio Hiatus- Effects of Lacking Capital- Getting Activated

This week's episode of the 21st Century Vitalism podcast is with the founding teacher of the Metta Group, George Haas. In this conversation we explore his work of combining Buddhist meditation practice with cutting edge attachment strategy repair protocols. Drawing on over 40 years of teaching this material, George’s approach to helping students heal from their attachment injuries has been clinically proven to be effective and deeply transformational. Outside of his full schedule of one on one sessions and weekly classes, he’s also the host of a podcast called, ‘I Love You, Keep Going’, which explores these topics in great detail. If you want to study with George, head on over to mettagroup.org or consider checking out his show wherever you tune into your podcasts. Show Topics- What’s the Difference Between Attachment Styles and Strategies?- Organized Attachment Vs. Disorganized- What Determines Our Attachment Strategy?- How Views Shape Our Reality- Working With Our Strategies- Intimacy and Communication- Vipassana and Attachment- How Emotions Change Perception- What is Authenticity? - Attachment and Spiritual Practice

Joining us on the show for this episode is one of the world’s leading pain researchers, Lorimer Moseley, PhD. Having spent thirty plus years in his pursuit of understanding pain through the studies of neuroscience, physiotherapy, and pain science, Lorimer is currently a Professor of Clinical Neurosciences and the Foundation Chair in Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia. He’s recently launched his non-profit grassroots movement called ‘Pain Revolution’ which is ensuring that all Australians have access to the knowledge, skills, and local support to prevent and overcome persistent pain. For this conversation, we explore some of the key principles of his updated model of pain which draws from 50 years of research and data. It’s deeply transformational work that has the potential to dramatically shift our relationship to what makes us hurt. If you wish to continue your journey into the world of pain science, head over to painrevolution.org or check out some of his lectures and Ted Talks over on YouTube. Show Topics- Lorimers Background- Central Sensitization- Pain Variability Between People- Making the Case Against the Structural Explanations of Pain- Pain is a Protective Mechanism, Not Injury Detection- Four Essential Pain Facts- Manual Therapy and Pain- Pain Revolution and Community Building- Challenging Modality Empires- Evidence Based Practice- The Social Element of Healing- What Can Those In Pain Do Right Now?

Joining us on the 21st Century Vitalism podcast is former executive editor of Cracked.com and New York Times Bestselling author, Jason Pargin. In this conversation we explore the themes of his newest book, 'I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom'. Namely how the internet is changing the way we connect with other people, perceive reality, and process incoming information. You can order 'I'm Starting To Worry About This Black Box of Doom' wherever you get your books. You can also follow Jason on Tik Tok and Instagram to see his entertaining daily reels about culture, entertainment, and society over at @jasonkpargin.Show Topics- What Happens When A Culture Promotes The Need to Be Special? - Needing To Be An Influencer To Maintain a Career - The Psychological Implications of Algorithms - Parasocial Relationships and the Need for Real Community - Importance of Discomfort and Awkwardness - The Illusory Nature of Division - Choosing Our Media Diet - Tech Companies Taking Advantage of Negativity Bias - Technology and Developing Brains - How The Internet Exaggerates Reality - The Necessity of Pushing Boundaries

Joining us on the show this week is author, meditation teacher, and founder of the Open Heart Project, Susan Piver! For this conversation we explore the the most famous Sutra in Buddhism, The Heart Sutra. This is the focus of her newest book, 'Inexplicable Joy' in which she details how to turn this incredible and mysterious teaching into a workable practice that can transform your life. You can stay in touch with Susan's offerings by checking out openheartproject.com or following her on all of the social media channels. Show Topics - Brett's Reading of the Heart Sutra - What is the Heart Sutra? - Exploring the Setting of the Heart Sutra - The Practice of Buddhist Chanting - What are the Skandhas?  - The Mantra That Calms All Suffering - Trust and Devotion - Emptiness in Buddhism - Engaging With the World

Joining us on the show today are independent filmmakers, community builders, and fellow podcasters Sean Dunne and Cass Greener. In this conversation, we explore their recent film, Wild Magic as well as how we can best show up to the rapidly changing socio-political landscape of the United States. You can watch Sean and Cass's films over at veryape.tv and tune into their 'Very Ape' podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts. They also have a sweet online community you can join over on their website for just $2! Show Topics- What is Wild Magic? - The Importance of Listening to Reality- Unplugging from Media Narratives- Dialing In On Your Offering- Illumination and New Avenues of Resistance- The Reallocation of Our Attention- The Power of Attention and Attention Vampires- Maintaining Your Own Frequency

Joining us on the show this week is musician, storyteller, poet, and activist, Leah Song! Most widely recognized for co-founding the Rising Appalachia project with her sister, Chloe Smith - Leah is also a dedicated social activist who's been on the frontline for many fights on the environment, human rights, prison reform, and food justice.For this conversation we explore the intersection of folk music and activism, the role of storytelling in orienting humans in their environment, and the power of sharing music in times of uncertainty.  You can catch Rising Appalachia on tour at a city near you at https://www.risingappalachia.com/tour  Or check out Leah's other offerings over at leahsongmusic.com Show Topics - Maintaining Creativity in Times of Uncertainty - Art and Liberation Movements - The Power of Folk Music - Storytelling and Rootedness - Creating Your Own Stories  - Importance of Lineage - Art and Social/Digital Media - The Ceremony of Catharsis - Integrating Catharsis

Joining us on the show today is author, biologist, and bodyworker, Dr. Cindy Engel! For this conversation we explore the topic of somatic empathy, which is the focus of her newest book, ‘Another Self: How Your Body Helps You Understand Others’. This is the first overview of how our bodies take on the physical, emotional, and mental states of others and how we can utilize these principles to tend to ourselves and our relations. If you want to learn more after the episode, consider picking up a copy of ‘Another Self’ over at cindyengel.comShow Topics- What is Somatic Empathy? - The Contagious Nature of Emotions - Somatic Empathy and Media - Strengthening and Dampening Somatic Empathy- Mindful Movement for Resilience - Everything We Perceive is a Guess - Importance of Getting to Know Ourselves - Somatic Empathy, Communication, and Bodywork - Coregulation and Brain Coupling

Joining us on the show is the founder and abbot of the Sokukoji monastery, Sokuzan. Having received his full ordination as a priest in the Soto Zen lineage, Sokuzan has spent the past 50+ years of his life studying, practicing, and teaching the Buddhist Dharma. He also happens to be a lifelong artist who paints and teaches his students how to expand their awareness using meditative techniques that he’s developed.In this conversation, we explore some of his prominent teachings on awareness. What it is, what it isn’t, and how we can live our lives operating from a more clear and present state of mind. We also explore his artistic expressions and the technique of ‘Opening the Eye Mind’ which is the focus of his upcoming book. If you want to stay plugged in with Sokuzan, you can head over to sokukoji.org to watch recorded teachings and practice with the Sokukoji monastery on a daily basis. He also has many teachings available on YouTube which can be easily found. Show Topics- Sokuzan’s Story of Finding the Dharma- The Teacher’s Path- Where do Teachings Come From?- The Role of Conceptual Practice- What is Awareness?- Understanding Enlightenment- The Nature of Cultivation- Nature of Personality- The Meditator’s Role in Today’s Social Climate- Managing Overwhelm- Monastic Vows- Art and Awareness

This week's episode of the 21st Century Vitalism podcast is now live! Joining us on the show today is visionary artist, Mark Henson (@markhensonart)! Most known for his stunning and psychedelic depictions of love, loss, warfare, and celebration. In this conversation we explore one of his life’s passions of utilizing visionary art as a means to inspire social change. Drawing on decades of experience starting from the 1960’s hippie movement of the west coast all the way through Occupy and into the current socio political waters - mark’s history of using psychedelic art as a tool for communication is rarely matched by his contemporaries. We talk a lot about his process of creation and also how you can cultivate your own artistic voice. If you want to stay plugged into Mark’s work, head on over to markhensonart.com to check out his online galleries and other talks. Show topics - What is visionary art? - Visionary Art of the 60’s - Art and Social Movements - Transmitting Messages Through Art - Using Your Craziest Thoughts To Develop Your Voice - Culture Wars - Modern Art Movements - How can an Artist Open Themselves Up? - Mark’s Process of Creating Art - The Emotional Quality of Painting Destruction - The Power of Unsettling Images - Art as a Time Machine - Exploring Mark’s Work

Joining us on the 21st Century Vitalism podcast this week is psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and author, Ralph De La Rosa. In this conversation we explore his work in combining the therapeutic ‘Internal Family Systems’ framework with traditional Buddhist wisdom. Our intention is to create a map of how we can cultivate a real and palpable energy of self-compassion within our lives. You can order a copy of Ralph’s new book, ‘Outshining Trauma: A New Vision of Radical Self-Compassion Integrating Internal Family Systems and Buddhist Meditation’ from wherever you go to get your books.  ralphdelarosa.comShow Topics - What is Internal Family Systems?- The Parts That We’re Made Of- Contacting Self - The Healing Process of IFS- What is Trauma? - How Can We Learn to Communicate With Our Bodies?- Meditation and IFS- Cultivating Self-Compassion- What To Do When We Struggle with Self Compassion- The Wisdom of our Hangups- Deities and Mythology in the Process of Healing

Joining us on the show is the founder and executive director of the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network, Osprey Orielle Lake! In this conversation, we explore some of the themes of her recent book, ‘The Story Is In Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis’. Namely, we explore how some of the foundational worldviews of Western Culture have contributed to what researchers are calling the environmental polycrisis. We then talk about how we can realistically change these worldviews, the importance of taking a gendered perspective toward the climate crisis, and how connecting to our ancestors helps us connect more firmly with our sense of place. SHOW TOPICS- What is a Worldview and its Relationship to the Climate Crisis?- How Can We Change Worldviews?- Learning from Indigenous Worldviews- Moving Away From Materialism and Into Reciprocity- The Birth of Consumerism- Consumerism as a Surrogate for Meaning Making- The Need for us to be Present with Nature- How to Form Relationship with Land - Being Responsible Ancestors- The Role of Stories in Discovering Who We Are- The Politicization of Gender and the Patriarchy- The Importance of Getting PoliticalLinks wecaninternational.org'The Story Is In Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis’https://a.co/d/31rm2HW  

Joining us for our 100th episode celebration is founder of the Beyond the Moves dance classes, Nickel Yudat. Nickel is a UK based freestyle hip hop dancer and teacher who imparts onto his students the importance of mindset in the practice of freestyle dancing. In this conversation, we explore Nickel’s story of how he found his way to dancing, and ultimately how he’s using it as a practice to deepen his connection to some inherent positive qualities that we all share. We also chat about how to find your creative voice, the importance of discipline, and battle culture. If you want to stay up to date on Nickel’s journey, follow him over on Instagram or check out his website at beyondthemoves.comShow Topics- What is Freestyle Dance? - Exploring ‘Battle’ Culture- Navigating Failure- Self Image and Dance- Importance of Mindset in Dance- Cultivating Positive Qualities Through Dance- Resiliency, Empathy, and Adaptability- Maintaining Consistent Discipline- How to Keep Practice from Growing Stale- Seeing the Fundamentals as Advanced- How to Find Our Creative Voice- Self Compassion and Navigating Inner Judgement

Joining us on the show this week is entrepreneur, meditation teacher, and president of the Jigme Lingpa Center, Mordy Levine. In this conversation we explore the teachings of Karma from the Buddhist tradition. Namely what it is and isn’t, how we can work with it to create more joy in our lives, and its role in the journey of awakening. This episode is connected to the release of Mordy’s new book release that he co-authored with his teacher, Lama Lhanang Rinpoche called ‘The Beginner’s Guide to Karma’ which is now available for purchase wherever you get your books. If you want to study with Mordy and Lama Lhanang Rinpoche further, you can head over to buddhistsandiego.com to connect with their online classes. Show Topics- What is Karma?- Karma and Intentions- Levels of Karma- Is There Good or Bad Karma?- Selflessness and Joy- How Do We Work with Karma? - Creating Better Intentions- The Wheel of Life- Is There Collective Karma?- Creating Wholesome Karma in Unwholesome Situations- Mastery of Mind and Spontaneous Service