In this episode I have the opportunity to be interviewed by Theodore Lowry, a multimedia artist and author. Theodore has been virtually traveling around the world with me as the editor of the Sori podcast.As the final episode of Season 1 of the Sori podcast we draw together some threads and thoughts of where this journey has led us both on the way back to our places of belonging. Theodore has his own podcast called Story Paths which I highly recommend you check out through th...

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Sori Podcast. I am honored to introduce my guest on the podcast, Pulxaneeks, who is from the Eagle Clan of the Xanuksiala First Nation. She is the Founder / Facilitator / Visionary & Consultant of “Heart to Heart - Indigenous Relationship Consultation” where she calls upon her lived Indigenous experience to not only offer insight and understanding but also to enable us to discover what it means to come back into right relationship with our Indigenous Hosts &...

In this episode I have the privilege of talking with Ari Vanderschoot, an artist, ocean conservationist and activist whose life is dedicated to safeguarding the wellbeing of the ocean and living sustainably in community. I had the pleasure of meeting Ari on her sailing boat a number of years ago where I had the most profound experience meeting whales off the coast of Maui. In this conversation we consider what does apology and forgiveness even mean when we consider the escalating climate cris...

In this episode I have the privilege of talking with Jody Mountain whose practice combines the Ancient Wisdom Sciences, Core Cellular Healing, Ke Ala Hōkū — 'Pathway to the Stars' and Ancient Lomi Lomi. Jody shares perspectives on Ho’oponopono from her studies with Kahuna Abraham Kawai'i. She shares a pathway to restore balance and harmony to our inner world as we learn to forgive, accept and love our ‘inner ohana’ (family).For more information about Jody’s work:https://www.LineageofLight.com...

In this episode I have the privilege of talking with Loke Keihanaikukauakahihuliheekahaunaele-Keanaaina as she shares about the story of The Kingdom of Hawaii, the impact of one of the world’s longest running illegal overthrows and what forgiveness could even mean in such a complex situation.Loke shares poetry written by her late husband Keihanaikukauakahihuliheekahaunaele known as ‘Bruddha Kei’. Loke is honoring his indigenous knowledge through publishing his stories in Tales of The Lost Haw...

In this episode I had the joy of traveling through Aotearoa, New Zealand, the land of the long white cloud with my dear friend Rachael Lowe. A journey of breathtaking beauty and deep conversations about our ancestry and in what way ancestral forgiveness is needed personally and collectively. We had the privilege and honor of meeting Philip Mutu, a Maori elder in the village of Whakarewarewa in Rotorua. Philip took us to sacred Maori land by the weeping waters at the foot of the vol...

In this episode I have the pleasure of talking with Metta Legita, an Indonesian musician, composer and educator based in Cambodia. Our collaboration through the pandemic resulted in the development of meditation songwriting as a process to make sense of our experiences of the global crisis. Metta shares her personal journey of apology and forgiveness and the impact of songwriting to carry her and others through challenging times.I also re-connect with my dear friend and TV presenter, Finn Abe...

In this episode I have the pleasure of talking with Chris Skidmore a therapist who weaves together the stands of astrology, mythology, craniosacral therapy and process psychotherapy in his work with clients. Chris has his own podcast 'On the Soul's Terms' the title sums up his core ethos and approach to being a companion and guide in service of the soul. Join us in this conversational journey as we consider how astrology, mythology and story can support us in navigating and understanding...

I feel so honored to bring you this episode from Bali, Indonesia. The land of the gods and the land of ceremony, Bali's abundant beauty and vibrancy immediately lifts the heart and soul. In this episode I have the pleasure of meeting Made Gunater, also known as Dek, an inspiring Balinese man who is at the heart of co-creating one of the worlds leading centers for yoga and spiritual development (The Yoga Barn), and who is also an expert in Balinese and Indonesia culture and history. Dek d...

Featuring: Euan Gray, Kan Pich, Yung Lady and Bouyheak LimIn this episode we reflect on the power of finding our heart and soul songs and consider how songwriting can support our life journey’s and help us navigate the complexities of apology and forgiveness. I will be talking with Euan Gray, music producer, music director of the Sound Initiative and co-founder of Songkites, a therapeutic songwriting project we ran together which resulted in a wave of original songs from the hearts of a ...

Welcome to Episode 3 part I of the Sori Podcast - this time from Phnom Penh, Cambodia.In this episode I have the privilege of meeting with Arn Chorn Pond the founder of Cambodia Living Arts as we consider how music helps us to transcend suffering and how a person’s life can become an act of forgiveness. Featured Song: Time To Rise by VannDa (feat. Master Kong Nay) 2021 Baramey Production.Some of the content of this podcast might be distressing to you if you have experienced war or genoci...

Welcome to Episode 2 part II of the Sori podcast exploring apology and forgiveness, this time live from Auroville, India.In this episode we will be exploring the journey of apology and forgiveness and how this makes space for gratitude and helps us find a way back to love. You will have an introduction to the Sori workshops and how the imagination and creativity can be experienced as a healing gift that lives within us all. Conversations with special guests Yogini and Megha unfold t...

Welcome to Episode 2 part I of the Sori podcast exploring apology and forgiveness, this time live from Auroville, India.In this episode I had the most captivating conversation and a deep meeting of hearts with Professor Sehdev Kumar exploring the Yoga of Forgiveness and how this relates to the healing of personal and collective hurts.For more information about Sehdev Kumar's work and books available check out: www.lotusinthestone.comSpecial thanks to Nadaka and Gopika for the permission to sh...

Welcome to Sori, a traveling podcast exploring apology and forgiveness in communities and cultures around the world through music, songwriting and creative arts therapy. I'm your host, Caroline Herbert and I'm so excited to share this podcast as I travel from the shores of Wales to Asia and beyond. I wanted to find a way to take you with me, so you can meet people in different cultures, as we explore apology and forgiveness and consider the impact it can have on our lives.'Sori' i...