"I'm codependent with the pain of this world! Why?"
A short podcast on the idea of Surrender as a means to wholeness. Recorded this right after a lit therapy session where I had an AHA! moment.
Even though life seems to always involve some pain and suffering as well as joy and peace, we should distinguish the different kinds of suffering. If I shoot myself in the foot as a lifestyle habit, that is one kind of suffering. Another is the kind we feel as we navigate life while doing our best to avoid avoidable suffering. I've had a tendency to choose unconstructive behaviours throughout my life. And then I have to "heal" the damage I cause. Because of this, I've developed an addiction to "heal." Sometimes we just need to let go or stop being destructive in small and big ways, and that is the "healing."
Im codependent with the pain of this world!
I wouldn’t dare be joyful
thats selfish and shameful
To serve the world
I need to, as an empathic person, take on its hurt
and let shame determine
what I “should” do with my life
Im done “shoulding” on myself!!!
Maybe me following my joy
leads to selflessness!
Maybe I dont need to apologize for existing!
Imagine that!!
Im sacred to not be hurting
all the time!
In this powerful conversation with Ben :: aka Templestep Project :: we discussed his musical journey, from his childhood use of drumming as therapy to his development as a multi-genre producer and collaborator in the music industry. Ben shared his devotional and philosophical approach to art and life, discussing his meticulous production process, collaborations with various musicians (Deya Dova, Desert Dwellers, Kalya Scintilla, Nessi Gomes, Darpan, Tahir Qawwal, Peruquois, Dysphemic, Ganga Giri and Murray Kyle +) and his current work with Joe Dispenza. His Neo-shamanic mission is to create transformative music that promotes wellness, bridges cultures and “communal union.” The conversation concluded with Templestep’s upcoming performance at the epic Transcendence Festival Dec 4-7 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
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Templestep Project: https://www.templestepproject.com/
Transcendence Festival: https://transcendencefest.com/festival/
Join us as we check in with Robin Liepman, aka Bloomurian, from Boulder, Colorado. He is a community oriented visionary music producer weaving together deep, grounded beats with mystical frequencies. With roots in music through his parents, a passion for permaculture and years of collaboration in the Ecstatic Dance and global festival scenes, Bloom has built a dynamic career spanning music production, event organization, and transformative retreats.
From creating Ecstatic Ecosystems—featuring our collaboration Weightless—to leading permaculture days of action, sound production retreats and many dynamic events, Bloomurian is a true bridge between Earth and ethereal realms. We explore his journey through plant medicines, indigenous wisdom, local and international festival performances, and sharing stages with legends like Desert Dwellers, Poranguí, Dirtwire, Beats Antique, Ott and more.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation on artistry, community, and the fusion of organic instrumentation, cutting edge beats and psychedelic soundscapes.
Website: https://www.bloomurian.com
A truly riveting conversation with Justin Leslie, a former Pfizer scientist turned whistleblower. Justin candidly shares his experience infiltrating the pharmaceutical giant, detailing his initial skepticism and the challenges he faced while uncovering and documenting disturbing truths.
We delve into the complexities of navigating a world awash in misinformation, fake news, and "conspiracy theories,” some of which are anything but theoretical. He also goes into great detail about the journalistic deceit and betrayal by the leader of Project Veritas, an alternative news organization that Justin hoped would share his shocking exposé with the world.
Justin's journey highlights the difficulty of discerning truth from deception and the importance of maintaining hope in the face of global corruption and manipulation. Ultimately, confronting the harsh reality that deeply held beliefs might be false, and that many global organizations are built on a foundation of greed and lies, is a crucial step towards personal and societal growth.
Connect with Justin Leslie: https://linktr.ee/justinleslie
WATCH PROJECT WHISTLEBLOWER DOCUMENTARY HERE
Tune in to this serene podcast episode with the kind-hearted JPool 🎧🌍 Get ready for an adventure as we explore his fascinating backstory, his passion for the nomadic lifestyle, and his epic travels around the world. Discover how he blends global ethnic sounds with organic electronic music, creating a vibe you won’t want to miss! 🔊✨
Experience JPool’s music at Transcendence Festival happening this Nov 28th -Dec 1st in Playa del Carmen, MX. Tix/Info at Transcendence Festival website + use code FLLOW for a discount 🌸
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“Your transformation is the celebration!”
Join me as I chat with my dear friends, the inspiring duo behind Transcendence Festival, Miguel and Silvia. These pure-hearted visionaries are bringing their second annual festival/retreat to Mexico this November. We dive into their journey from their first Ecstatic Dance in Thailand to creating their own transformative festival that includes conscious dance, yoga, breathwork, artisanry, delish food vendors and soul much more! Discover what awakening means to them and how the metamorphosis of the butterfly theme guides this year's festival. By the end of this passionate conversation, you'll feel empowered with the tools to break free from any limiting matrix." Join us in Playa del Carmen, Mexico Nov 28-Dec 1st for the celebration of a lifetime!
Transcendence Festival - Info/Tix
Use code FLLOW for a discount
Join Scott Nice for an illuminating conversation about his musical journey thus far. We dive deep into his career as art director for DC Shoes and Transworld Snowboarding, and how his Turntablism obsession ignited his passion for music. As a versatile musician and DJ, we explore his unique approaches to playing for Ecstatic Dances, clubs, parties, and festivals. We also unravel his “mash-it-up” ethos, how his creative process has evolved from early productions to his current sound and lastly, Scott shares about some of his favorite artists who also happen to be his good friends. See Scott and some of his friends like Liquid Bloom, Mose and Porangui play at Transcendence Festival at the end Nov 28-Dec 1st, 2024 in Mexico.
BIOGRAPHY:
World sounds soar over lush beats as Scott merges electronic with acoustic, dipping into Afro-Latin, tropical and middle eastern sounds in the process. Scott’s roots in Turntablism and Hip-Hop shine with his remix/mash-ups of classic tunes accompanied by live scratching to create a one-of-a-kind sonic journey. Not limited by genres Scott’s productions span Global Bass to Latin House, Hip-Hop to Downtempo and beyond.
Since 2016 Scott has released 6 full length albums working with many amazing collaborators such as The Polish Ambassador, Liquid Bloom, Poranguí, Alex Serra, El Buho, Mose, Ayla Nereo, and many more. Scott’s live sets have included appearances at Lightning in a Bottle, Re:Imagine LA, Envision Festival (Costa Rica), Lucidity Festival (CA), Imagine Festival (WA), and Embodiment (Guatemala).
Transcendence Festival happening Nov 28th -Dec 1st in Playa del Carmen, MX. Discount Code: FLLOW
“Whatever planet I’m from, we’re really into sound.” 😃
On this special podcast with Amani Friend, we are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Desert Dwellers as well as Liquid Bloom’s upcoming sets at Transcendence Festival happening Nov 28th -Dec 1st in Playa del Carmen, MX.
This conversation is a kind of thoughtful meditation on what it takes to be a professional, conscious musician on an inspired mission. It was a delight to learn about Amani’s history, his “Music Beyond Borders” motto as well as his “Ancient Future”philosophies that drive his musical offerings.
Liquid Bloom is a music project spearheaded by producer Amani Friend of Desert Dwellers. The project blends downtempo, ambient, world, and psychedelic elements to create a mesmerizing sound that is both meditative and energizing. Liquid Bloom has worked with artists from around the world such as Poranguí, Deya Dova, Mose, Savej, Temple Step Project, and Darpan, as well as collaborative projects with Paul Stamets, Dr Joe Dispensza and Ram Dass, drawing inspiration from nature and the power of music to heal and inspire. Liquid Bloom’s unique and uplifting sound has gained a dedicated following internationally, and is a must-see for fans of electronic and world music alike. Whether performing live or in the studio, Liquid Bloom strives to create a sonic prayer for healing and transformation, infusing each track with magic and wonder.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Transcendence Festival happening Nov 28th -Dec 1st in Playa del Carmen, MX.
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KEEPERS OF THE FIRE
TREAVOR MOONTRIBE
SHAMAN'S DREAM
DEVA DOVA
BLOOMURIAN
MOSE
DAVID SATORI
MORILLO
PORANGUI
VIR MCCOY
EVAN FRASER
JOSS JAFE
BIKO CASINI
DAVID STARFIRE
GONZALO
DRUMPSYDER
JANAX PACHA
+ more
In the episode, we sit down with Mushina, an enlivening musician, DJ, producer, promoter and facilitator of Ecstatic Dance experiences. His dynamic mission and career thus far will inspire creatives, entrepreneurs and those that love the global dance movement. His enthusiastic storytelling compliment his multi-layered music. You will hear his album, “V Imperium” and his Zephyr live DJ set in the background 🎵
Mushina’s high-octane devotion to music and facilitation is palpable. We discuss a wide range of topics here such as his introduction to the electronic music scene at 12 years old, his earlier years as a musician in the mainstream music scene, his natural progression into the conscious, ecstatic dance movement scene and his stepping into facilitation and ritual space holding. He also shares a bit about his lifestyle, his philosophies and names artists and friends that inspire him such as Mose, Liquid Bloom (Amani Friend of Desert Dwellers), Porangui, Zuma Dionys, Janax Pacha, JPool, Cyma, Ape Chimba, Loli Cosmica, Shpongle and others.
Mushina, as well as some of the aforementioned artists, are featured artists of the Transcendence Festival happening 11/28-12/1/24, and his own Sacred Soul Festival happening in Portugal very soon 8/29-9/1/24.
MUSHINA LINK TREE: https://linktr.ee/mushina
TRANSCENDENCE FESTIVAL: https://transcendencefest.com
Questions/Info: DM me on IG @ fllow.love
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Niko Otis is a genre bending rapper/singer mixing hip hop, soul and funk. Born in the Bay Area, his dynamic wordplay and energetic live shows leave fans fulfilled and wanting more. I've seen him play live and the elevated feeling I was left with was, "this is true hip hop and vital entertainment."
On this episode we go into his creative process in the studio and on stage and he shares the process behind creating one of his songs, "Bloom." We also learn about the well-known musicians in his family that inspire his career, including bandleader and R&B impresario Johnny Otis and his uncle Shuggie Otis.
To conclude the chat, Niko shares the philosophies that inspire his art and life.
Enjoy and keep an eye and ear out for his cutting-edge music here on Spotify.
I really enjoyed this authentic convo with Santa Cruz, CA native, Heather Christie. She is a cutting-edge human, wife, mama, facilitator, teacher and artist that gives herself permission to explore wherever her artistic inspiration takes her. Daughter of Deadheads, she was inspired by the uplifting, trancey vibe that the psychedelic jam music and community imprinted on her. She has a genre-shifting attitude that makes her embodied, “Livetronica” brand and performances original, accesible and dynamic.
On the podcast, we dug into her big “why” behind art and we also cover the more recent development of moving out of the fear of having to either choose music or motherhood to her current, “both/and” mentality. Via her music, Möonbabe Records and Mind Body Music ventures, she is rewriting the “Womanual” of navigating music and motherhood at the same time.
Some career highlights:
A beautiful, heart-warming conversation with Miguel Angel, Creator of Transcendence Festival.
During this podcast we learn about Miguel's life and his philosophies. We also hear fun stories about how discovering conscious events like Ecstatic Dance and healing modalities opened up a whole new realm of possibility for both Miguel and his partner Silvia García. These experiences inspired Miguel to share the love, healing and awareness to others through Transcendence Festival.
During the conversation we also speak in depth about what he has planned for the 1st year of this festival and shares about the various artists and facilitators that will be presenting. Join us for Transcendence2 in November of 2024!
On this heart-opening and inspiring podcast, Shayna and Dana, co-founders of DayLuna, discuss their personal journey to Human Design and how this powerful modality has helped them live more authentic and fulfilling lives.
They also share their insights on self-love, inner authority and the importance of community. Listeners will learn how to better connect with their own inner wisdom and create a life that is true to their unique design 🥰
If you're looking for inspiration, guidance, and support on your personal growth journey, this podcast and what DayLuna offers is for you. And come meet us in person in Mexico! More info below...
👩🏻💻 DayLuna's Website
🏝 TRANSCENDENCE FESTIVAL, MEXICO:
Mose, Sam Garrett, DayLuna and many others will be playing and facilitating at this paradise festival DEC 8-19TH. JOIN US!
Discount: Fllow20
Janax Pacha is Full of Life!
Gabriel Epstein, aka Janax Pacha, was born in Argentina in 1990. He is a multi-instrumentalist music producer focused on the fusion of electronic music with ethnic and tribal instruments. His travels through different cultures and his connection with shamanism is fully present and is the essence of his music.
I was delighted to experience Gabriel's refreshing honesty, humor and his uplifting perspective on music and life. He is grateful for so much, even human traumas and his own near death experience.
On this episode we discuss:
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TRANSCENDENCE FESTIVAL:
Janax, along with Mose, Sam Garrett and many others will be facilitating at this paradise festival Dec 8-10!
https://TranscendenceFestival.eventbrite.co.uk/?aff=Fllow
Discount code: Fllow20
Phaeleh aka Matt Preston is delightful, humble, funny and a stellar electronic music producer. “Afterglow,” his emotive hit from the album, “Fallen Light,” released in 2009, officially put him on the global map with over 21 million streams on Spotify.
Matt joins us from Bristol, the city known for a variety of genres including trip-hop, drum & bass and dubstep. This 1 hour 40 minute conversation gives us a deep look into Phaelah’s creative process and his well of inspiration and motivation. He tells us his origin story in great detail, how he entered the music industry without a record label and the ways his career has evolved over the past 15 years.
Mid-way through the conversation we are joined by fan Dave Schwartz who has been following Phaeleh since 2009.
This is a conversation that any aspiring artist will want to hear because it’s a focused look under the hood of someone who is doing what they love well, and making it work year after year.
Listen to the full episode for a tease of upcoming Phaelah projects. And consider joining his Patreon community:
CHECK OUT:
https://phaeleh.co.uk/
https://www.patreon.com/phaeleh
Andrew Sealy, Yoga and His Love of Life... Injoy this very inspiring convo!
May you feel as uplifted as I did after hearing what this Acro-Yogi and entrepreneur had to share. Overall, he states that we’re living during urgent times, community connection is essential to well-being and that it is important to trust the passion of your heart and follow it. You will enjoy his answer to the question, “Is there such a thing as a fully realized or fully vital human being?” 🫘
On this episode we went deep into his life, hearing about his daily rituals (that have him living a life of what I would describe as, “organized joy”). He also shares about some of his current projects: 200hr yoga certification retreats, developing a cacao farm and online Yoga certifications.
In this episode we discuss:
We conclude our chat with his Big Break story and how it led him to start living life from a place of “ATTRACTING” rather than “reaching for.” Life isn’t happening to you it can be happening for you!!
Andrew Website:
Andrew will be facilitating at this paradise festival Dec 8-10!
https://TranscendenceFestival.eventbrite.co.uk/?aff=Fllow
Discount code:
Fllow10
This deep dive podcast with Mose reveals years of his musical process and the philosophy behind his heart-felt, uplifting, organic~electronic music and his label, Resueño. Mose, based in Guatemala at Lake Atitlán, is currently on a global tour so check his website for dates in your area. Tune into this delightful conversation, scored with his own instrumentals, to feel the Oneness and wisdom it emanates.
This conversation is inspired by the Transcendence Festival happening Dec 8-10th in Playa del Carmen, Mexico (Cancun/Tulum area). I will be inviting other artists onto the podcast that will be playing this festival to share about their life and work. Featured artists/facilitators/ecstatic dance DJs include: Sam Garrett, Janax Pacha, Aguacate, Mushina, Katia Buben, Eye of Prana, Divine Snake, Avalon, Kompass, Agni, Rabellion, Symphony, Alma Sophia, Day Luna, Tati Wati, Fllow and many more. Every artist/facilitator that has been booked for this festival was invited because the organizer, Miguel Angel, has had special, meaningful moments with each one.
MOSE:
Download many unreleased sets on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mosemusica
TRANSCENDENCE FESTIVAL DEC 8-10th:
Andrew will be facilitating at this paradise festival Dec 8-10!
https://TranscendenceFestival.eventbrite.co.uk/?aff=Fllow
Discount Code: Fllow10
Hailing from Puerto Rico, Rabellion aka Tatiana Lamela-Rabell, shares how her love of music started from an early age. She was a natural poet and writer early on. It was when she heard Silvio Rodriguez’s music that she was inspired to become a musician too.
Initially called to be a drummer, she has enjoyed a fascinating artistic evolution throughout the years. She now plays several instruments, sings, produces and DJs too. Her film degree and her love of film affects her musical output in that her live sets can be described as, “cinematic musical journeys.”
Being diagnosed with Fibromyalgia led Rabellion to question much, including her L.A. lifestyle and musical goals. Her desire to heal also inspired her interest in alternative modalities like plant medicine ceremonies and contextualized music as not just entertainment but as Sound Healing. She has lived in many places including United States, Spain, and Perú, and her love of various cultures can be heard in her dynamic sound. She is currently on a global tour, sharing her music with many Ecstatic Dance communities, events and festivals. Tour dates found at her website below.
Inspiration from this chat came from a collaboration by Rabellion and Fllow on medicine-pop song, “Met Before.” Both artists will also be playing music at TRANSCENDENCE, an upcoming festival in Playa del Carmen, MX December 8-10.
👽 Listen to "Met Before”
🎤 Rabellion Music & Tour
@IAMRABELION
“Be true to the creative spark or the voice inside that wants to be let out! That is success with music.”
On Waves Episode 2 we welcome the world-traveling Music Producer, DJ and Sound Engineer, Nolan Watt aka KOMPASS. We track his musical beginnings in Santa Cruz, his gymnastics background, his days playing guitar and bass in rock/jazz/metal inspired bands and the film scoring degree he received at the Berkeley College of Music in Boston.
The Kompass brand of music began in 2018 and incorporates Bass Music, Downtempo, World Rhythms and real Instruments. Some describe his music as, “Temple Bass,” because his exquisitely crafted productions create not just melodies but immersive environments. Inspirience it for yourself! You won’t be disappointed 🔊
Inspiration for this chat came from the several tracks Kompass and I (Fllow) have collaborated on. Sudakra, Kompass and myself have an upcoming Eastern Wind remix in the works. Stay tuned!
Website and Music Services: NolanWatt.com
Life without music? No way! Jacob Battersby, aka Celsius 7 (Psychokinetics), is one of the slickest MCs out there. On Waves episode 1, Jacob and I chat about The Power of Hip Hop music as a genre, a life path and an ever-evolving cultural movement. We track Celsius 7's fascination with hip hop starting at a young age, his adventures with the electrifying group Psychokinetics, his solo career and collaborations with many of the San Francisco Bay Area's hip hop greats.
Inspiration for this chat came from our upcoming collaboration on a Futuristic Bass Hip Hop banger that hits all platforms Feb 14, 2023. Celsius 7 and I take turns sharing our gratitude and stories about what this ubiquitous genre means to us.
