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Explore the power of grassroots action in combating censorship, oppression, and systemic inequality.
Through historical lessons and practical strategies—both offline and with decentralized technology—this podcast empowers communities to resist, rebuild, and prepare for a more just future.
This episode explores the thought-provoking ideas of Michel Foucault, a French philosopher and social theorist. Foucault is known for his critical analyses of power, knowledge, and institutions.
He argued that power is not simply repressive but also productive, shaping our identities and social norms. Foucault's work examines how power operates through discourse, surveillance, and discipline, influencing our understanding of madness, sexuality, and criminality.
We'll discuss Foucault's key concepts like biopower and the panopticon, and how his ideas continue to be relevant in understanding contemporary society.
This podcast episode delves into the groundbreaking work of Sylvia Wynter, a Jamaican novelist, playwright, and philosopher.
Wynter's scholarship challenges traditional Western thought by examining how race and colonialism have shaped our understanding of what it means to be human. She argues that dominant power structures have created a limited view of humanity, excluding the experiences and knowledge of marginalized groups. Through her concept of "genres of being human," Wynter explores alternative ways of understanding ourselves and the world around us.
Join us as we discuss Wynter's key ideas and their implications for decolonizing knowledge, rethinking identity, and imagining a more just future.
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*Note: It’s stated that Courtney makes glass pipes. That is incorrect. She only makes wood pipes.
This podcast about The Porch ( https://theporch.xyz) delves into the principles of personal growth, spiritual exploration, and community building, drawing from the experiences of individuals on a transformative journey. It emphasizes authenticity, transparency, and evidence-based practices, showcasing real stories and practical wisdom.
The podcast explores themes of intuitive leadership, adaptability, and the importance of community and connection. It highlights the value of peer support and the power of shared experiences in creating a safe and inclusive environment for growth. Discussions include shadow work, discernment, and the balance between intuition and critical thinking. It offers insights into integrating spiritual practices into everyday life and emphasizes the importance of “walking the talk”.
The podcast also delves into the unique aspects of The Porch, a peer-to-peer support community for women, including its philosophy, structure, and diverse offerings. It explores the concepts of "holding that vibration," and the importance of energetic alignment.
The podcast features interviews with various individuals, including Porch Peer Guides and specialists, and it explores topics such as spiritual consumerism, mental health, and the nature of intuition versus psychic abilities. It is a space for exploration, growth, and connection.
In Week One of the Vanguard Mystery School podcast, we lay the foundation for a profound journey into self-awareness and energy mastery.
Discover how ancient practices like Ley Lines and the Tree of Life intersect with personal empowerment and transformation. Learn about the Merkaba as a tool for aligning spirit and body, and explore the deeper meanings behind Shadow Work, Mediumship, and Synesthesia. With personal stories and practical insights, this episode provides a rich introduction to understanding your energy, intuition, and the interconnected nature of our world.
Perfect for seekers of personal and spiritual evolution.
Have you been wondering what the Vanguard Mystery School is about? Well take a listen to this snippet from one of the Scholars in our Spring Session! This clip (used with their permission), is from one of the live Gathers.
Learn more about the Vanguard Mystery School at http://thevanguards.xyz or visit ThePorch.xyz.
Record Date: Monday, December 6, 2021
Bio:
Tabata Gerk is a Medicine Woman with a Master's in Clinical Psychology. She started the journey as a healer treating people with complex mental health crises in psychiatric hospitals and prisons. After reconnecting with spirituality through the sacred medicine Ayahuasca, she changed the course of her path to unite the knowledge from Psychology with the ancient healing wisdoms. Tabata currently receives people who want to experience consciousness expansions throughout plant medicine offering ceremonies and initiations, with therapeutic assistance during the entire process. She also welcomes online people who have gone through challenging psychedelic experiences and need psychotherapeutic support.
Contact:
Phone: +55 61984799710
Instagram: @tabatagerk
Email: tabatagerk@gmail.com
You can learn more about B at ThePorch.xyz/Bernadette
*Be sure to subscribe here or on YT so you don't miss Part 3!
You can learn more about B at https://theporch.xyz/bernadette
*Be sure to subscribe here or on YT so you don't miss Parts 2 and 3!
Find Us:
ig: https://www.instagram.com/meet.us.on.the.porch
web: https://theporch.xyz/learn-more
does your face LIGHT up when you talk about what you do? kacy’s does when she’s talking about astrology -- and she helped me get excited again about the things i do!
on 12/10/20 i had the chance to talk with kacy danae (ig @kacydanae) about community and more.
here are some of our talking points:
- maiden, mother, crone
- generational/ancient wisdom
- storytelling, confidence, transition, embodiment, saturn return
- "i know who i am but i haven't figured out how to be that yet."
- structure, routine, messy, edgy, systems and boredom
- playing with energy and "finding your next horizon"
- community (our nature to be connected), mental anxiety, lack of
spaces, 3 generations in one household
- what astrology says about community -- zero degree aquarius,
winter solstice, new age dawns, "true new year", aquarius energy,
- example of digital community that has done something differently
-- The Porch [note: lol, i was not expecting her to say this and
it wasn't on my mind]
- the importance of safety and privacy of online spaces and
them being sacred, "taking responsibility for online presence
and creating boundaries for protecting people and honoring
the sacredness.."
- digital privacy, archetypes
- coming off 3 year social media hiatus, advice for those thinking
about creating online spaces/community (intention, genuinely
holding space for transformation)
- my experiments (sound, frequency, sound activation, singing bowls)
- "the sound of truth"
- afraid of your shadow (shadow work)
- "i'm not alive right now to not be living in this time"
- need for longer stories, depth, juice
- sag season, coming together
- FEELING others energy
- slowing down, being the observer, piecing things together, nature,
ancestors, wisdom
- calling in the energy of those are are "so done" and ready
- being honest about the type of clients you want
- astrology, poetry, herbalism and love for what she does -- tools for
transformation, hurting less
- astrology, intuitives, psychics, birth chart, map
- the difference between being intuitive and being psychic,
being an energetic sponge, addiction, recognizing gifts
