Best Self Evident Media Podcasts (2024)

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E136: Evidence Mary Visited Us In Modern Times w/ Fr Spitzer 1:58:44

4h ago1:58:44

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What are Marian Apparitions? Is there any historical or scientific evidence to support Mary appearing or are these incidents hoaxes? What impact did Mary’s alleged appearances have in history? In this episode, I sit down with philosopher Father Robert Spitzer to discuss all things Mary. In particular, we talk about the three most famous apparitions…

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PT539 – Buddhist Philosophy, Shadow Work, and Integrating a Psychedelic Experience, with Kate Amy 1:08:17

19m ago1:08:17

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In this episode, Vital instructor, Diego Pinzon, hosts his first podcast, interviewing Vital graduate and clinically-trained psychologist, “The Kinki Buddhist”: Kate Amy. As Amy’s interest in psychedelics grew, she began to see a clear intersection between psychedelic states and the non-ordinary states she’d reached through years of meditation prac…

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S2 | E25 - F*** Around and Find Out 29:50

7h ago29:50

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Send us a Text Message. ** Lots of F-Bombs** Hey, Hey, welcome back! This episode is jam-packed with being curious and playful and actually trying what I tell you. Flip the concept and say I'm going just F*** around and find out just how powerful you are! These three essential questions Are so incredibly powerful! What did I do well today? What did…

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PT538 – Rumination, the Default Mode Network, and How Neuroplasticity Changes Over Time, with Dr. Jerry Rosenbaum & Sharmin Ghaznavi, MD, Ph.D. 1:03:03

11m ago1:03:03

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In this episode, Chris Koddermann interviews two members of the Center for the Neuroscience of Psychedelics at Mass General Hospital: founding director, author, and co-founder of three drug development companies, Dr. Jerry Rosenbaum; and psychiatrist and associate director and director of cognitive neuroscience, Sharmin Ghaznavi, MD, Ph.D. Rosenbau…

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E135: How A Nun Built The Largest Religious Media Empire w/ Michael Warsaw 41:27

1h ago41:27

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Who is Mother Angelica? And how did this 58-year-old cloistered Nun start an international television show? What can she teach us about faith, entrepreneurship, and providence? In this episode, I sit down with EWTN Chairman and CEO Michael Warsaw who was Mother Angelica’s right-hand-man for decades. We talk about how this cloistered Poor Clare of P…

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PT537 – Microdosing at Work: How Psychedelics are Creating Better Leaders, with Tiffany Hurd 46:48

4d ago46:48

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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, David interviews Tiffany Hurd: microdosing coach, speaker, business leadership advisor, and student in our current cohort of Vital. After 15 years in the corporate healthcare industry and several years on antidepressants, she started microdosing psilocybin and saw an immediate change in her life, …

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E134: Dating Advice That Actually Works w/ Rachel Hoover Canto 59:50

4d ago59:50

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Women, how do you let men know you are interested without coming across as desperate? Men, how do you become the man who is appealing to your dream girl and how should you pursue her? Where is the best place to meet eligible Christians? Today I sit down with Rachel Hoover Canto to answer these questions and more from her new book, “Pretty Good Cath…

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BONUS: Running A Business That Saves Lives w/Seven Weeks Coffee 10:17

5d ago10:17

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Are you drinking coffee that saves lives? On today's special mini episode I sit down with Anton Krecic, the founder of America's pro life coffee company, Seven Weeks Coffee, to discuss the humble beginnings and surprising growth of their life saving coffee company. We discuss some of the foundational principals of how Seven Weeks chooses ethical hi…

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PT536 – Psychedelics and Creativity, Endo-Tripping, and the Origins of Life on Earth, with Dr. Bruce Damer 1:15:53

7d ago1:15:53

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The path of the psychedelic renaissance has largely touched on the aspects of therapy, personal growth, and initiation rites, but now, the relationship between psychedelics and creativity is being studied more and more. Can psychedelics really increase intellect, novelty, and problem solving? In this episode, Joe interviews Dr. Bruce Damer: astrobi…

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E133: Entering Heaven Through Prayer w/ Paul Rose 1:01:00

7d ago1:01:00

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Today's podcast episode is a little different from our usual episodes. I sit down with my dear brother Paul Rose, an entrepreneur and the creator of the popular podcast, Sing the Hours. After a fit of uncontrollable giggling, and some false starts singing (he's the professional, not me), Paul and I deep dive the ancient Christian practice of Singin…

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S2 | E24 - Gathering Evidence 30:19

11d ago30:19

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Send us a Text Message. Hey, Hey, Welcome back! Today, we are discussing gathering the evidence to support the life you want versus gathering the evidence of what is not working and repeating what you already have. What conversations, emotional impacts, and feelings are on repeat? Changing your assumptions allows you to gather evidence to support w…

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PT535 – Jungian Psychology, Psychedelics, and the Multiplicity of Self, with Maria Papaspyrou & Dr. Ido Cohen 1:21:54

14d ago1:21:54

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Jungian psychology takes a fascinating look at the relationship between the conscious and unconscious parts of our minds. How is this framework brought more to the forefront through psychedelics and an understanding of our many parts? In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, Johanna interviews Jung experts and Vital instructors: Maria Pa…

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E132: Exorcisms, Demons & The Occult w/ Fr. Carlos Martins 1:07:43

11d ago1:07:43

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What is the role of an exorcist? Are demonic forces stronger today than ever? What are the biggest culprits that lead to possession? Today I sit down with Fr. Carlos Martins, Catholic Priest and exorcist, host of The Exorcist Files Podcast, to discuss the increasing need for exorcism in our culture. We discuss some of the most common factors that l…

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PT534 – Exploring the Fungal Kingdom: Cultivation, Connection, and the Potential of Permaculture, with Jasper Degenaars 1:06:31

14d ago1:06:31

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As many mushroom enthusiasts will attest: the more you learn about the fungal kingdom, the more you see how important mushrooms are to every ecosystem they’re a part of – and how life-changing a relationship with them can be. In this episode, Joe interviews Jasper Degenaars: mycologist, educator, and the Hyphae Headmaster at Fungi Academy, offering…

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E131: This Priest Prayed For Trump Minutes Before He Was Shot w/ Fr. Jason Charron 1:36:37

14d ago1:36:37

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Minutes before Donald Trump took the stage and was shot, Fr. Jason led the opening prayer. He says that it was by the grace of God that Trump’s life was spared. Today I sit down with Fr Jason Charron, Ukrainian Catholic priest, to discuss what happened that day. We also discuss how to navigate being a citizen of the Kingdom of God while also being …

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S2 | E23 Forgiveness 25:08

23d ago25:08

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Send us a Text Message. Hey, Hey, Welcome Back! Forgive yourself every day if you have to—just forgive yourself! You need the emotional release so you don't carry it with you every day. Every woman I have met or talked to has shared how their fertility journey has changed them. The emotional roller coaster they didn't ask to be on and waiting for t…

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PT533 – Psychedelics in Palliative Care: Screening, Safety Measures, and Experiences With the Divine, with Livi Joy 1:11:20

18d ago1:11:20

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Psychedelics in palliative care has become an exciting new framework for people looking to ease anxiety and embrace spirituality, but the concept is not as simple as just providing a substance. In this episode, Joe interviews Livi Joy: Director of Health and Safety, Existential Palliative Ministry Lead Facilitator, and more at Sacred Garden Communi…

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E130: Revolutionizing Your Domestic And Professional Work w/Pat Lencioni 1:02:52

18d ago1:02:52

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Does work always have to be so hard? Why am I so frustrated with my job? There is no such thing as an easy job but do all jobs have to be so grueling? Today I sit down with Pat Lencioni, organizational health expert and Founder of The Table Group business consulting, to discuss their groundbreaking new framework for getting things done: The Working…

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PT532 – Understanding Bad Trips: The Power and Potential of Adverse Psychedelic Experiences, with Erica Rex, MA 1:08:07

21d ago1:08:07

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In this episode, Joe interviews Erica Rex, MA: award-winning journalist, past guest, thought leader on psychedelic medicine, and participant in one of the first clinical trials using psilocybin to treat cancer-related depression. She tells the story of her recent harrowing experience, brought on by 6 times the amount of Syrian rue that was recommen…

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E129: Why Contraception is Harmful w/ Dr Janet Smith 58:27

21d ago58:27

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Is contraception really harmful? What about contraception within a healthy marriage? Can Natural Family Planning (NFP) be the answer to responsible parenthood? Today I sit down with Dr. Janet Smith, a renowned expert on contraception & family ethics, and author of “Contraception: Why Not,” to discuss the harms contraception has had on women and soc…

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PT531 – Ecopsychology, Plant Dietas, and Plant Consciousness: Building a Relationship with Nature, with Monica Nieto and Jordana Ma 1:10:37

25d ago1:10:37

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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, Johanna interviews Monica Nieto: Vital graduate, psychedelic facilitator and integration coach, and founder of Holistic TherapeutiX, a retreat center offering cannabis and breathwork retreats; and Jordana Ma: past Vital instructor and psychological counselor who runs retreats in Peru following the…

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E128: How Cancer Became Her Blessing w/ Lamar Hanna 1:06:05

25d ago1:06:05

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Many would question the idea that a mother who passed away and left behind a husband and 4 children could be described “blessed.” Yet Jessica believed that she was “Blessed By Cancer” and has left a legacy as she chronicled her battle with cancer through her Instagram page, amassing tens of thousands of followers as she shared inspiring insights of…

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PT530 – Meditation, Exploring Spiritual Traditions, and the Wisdom of Plant Medicine, with Jon Reiss 1:01:05

28d ago1:01:05

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In this episode, Joe interviews Jon Reiss: critically acclaimed filmmaker, author, and host of the Plantscendence podcast, which tells people’s psychedelic stories and is beginning its second season soon. He talks about his early days of directing Nine Inch Nails and Type O Negative videos, and how Plantscendence was born after he realized that the…

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E127: Chemicals Devastating Our Health w/ Dr. Anthony Jay 48:37

28d ago48:37

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Dr. Anthony Jay is the best selling author of the book, "Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile." He has a PhD in biochemistry and is an expert on synthetic estrogens that have found their way into our drinking water, food and homes. These 'estrogenics' are likely the leading cause for the plummeting testosterone l…

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PT529 – Difficult Conversations, the Need for Culturally Competent Care, and Why Representation Matters, with Sara Reed & Alex H. Robinson 58:12

1M ago58:12

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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, David interviews Sara Reed: Vital instructor, lecturer, and lead psychedelic research therapist at Imperial College London; and Alex H. Robinson: Vital student, integration coach and psilocybin facilitator for Heroic Hearts Project, and distinguished Army SOF combat Veteran with a decade of active…

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E126: A Better Framework For Gender Roles with Dr. Pia De Solenni 1:27:29

1M ago1:27:29

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Are men and women really that different? What if I don’t fit into the normal gender roles? Is having children and raising a family actually worth it? It is no secret that there is much confusion in the culture regarding gender and family and a growing disdain for the traditional vision of the complementarity of men and women. Today I sit down with …

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PT528 – Chronic Pain and Inducing Neuroplasticity With Psychedelics, with Lynn Watkins, Retired USAF, and C.J. Spotswood, PMHNP 1:08:15

1M ago1:08:15

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In this episode, Joe and REMAP Therapeutics Founder, Court Wing, host Lynn Watkins: medically retired USAF JAG & Ops Resource Mgmt Specialist; and C.J. Spotswood, PMHNP: principle psychiatric clinician at REMAP Therapeutics, and author of The Microdosing Guidebook: A Step-by-Step Manual to Improve Your Physical and Mental Health through Psychedelic…

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E125: Why Women Should Complement, Not Compete With Men with Suzanne Venker 1:32:09

1M ago1:32:09

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For decades women have been told they need to be the boss-babe, to climb up the corporate ladder, and be the CEO to prove they are equal to men, only to find out that they are not able to focus on what matters most: their family. Today I sit down with Suzanne Venker, author and relationship coach, to discuss why women should not go through life try…

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PT527 – Symptoms as Signals: Trauma and the Role of Inner Healing Intelligence, with Casey Paleos, MD 1:19:16

1M ago1:19:16

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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, David interviews Casey Paleos, MD: Vital instructor, researcher, psychiatrist with a private practice offering ketamine infusion therapy and KAP, and co-founder of Nautilus Sanctuary, a non-profit psychedelic research, education, and advocacy organization. Paleos talks about how stress creates tra…

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E124: Beating Cancer And Becoming Catholic with Tammy Peterson 1:12:32

1M ago1:12:32

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In today’s special episode, I sit down with Tammy Peterson, podcast host and wife of the famed Jordan Peterson. We discuss the story of her relationship with Jordan, how to balance family life with work, her journey of overcoming her battle with cancer, how she converted to Catholicism, and much more. Check out Tammy's Podcast here: https://www.you…

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S2 | E22 - Feeling the experience you want to have 27:11

2M ago27:11

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Send us a Text Message. **My website will be down for Upgrades and rebuilding for most of July. ** The podcast will still be running Hey, Hey, Welcome back! I am sharing why feeling the emotion you want to experience is so important. Being stuck in your current environment will perpetuate old habits, beliefs, etc. I say this all the time: FEELING i…

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PT526 – Transforming Trauma: Community, Connection, and the Healing Power of Vulnerability, with Peter A. Levine, Ph.D. 1:16:09

1M ago1:16:09

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In this episode, Kyle interviews Peter A. Levine, Ph.D.: developer of Somatic Experiencing®, educator, and author of several best-selling books on trauma. His most recent book, An Autobiography of Trauma: A Healing Journey, is exactly that: a change from more scholarly writing into an extremely vulnerable telling of his early childhood trauma and h…

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E123: How Young Adults Can Thrive In Today's Economy with Rachel Cruze 51:41

1M ago51:41

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Will I ever be able to afford a house? Is college worth going into debt? How should I save for retirement? Is financial freedom possible for me and my family? These questions are now more common than ever in the average American household. Today I sit down with Rachel Cruze, financial expert, to discuss how to thrive in this economy. We discuss how…

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E122: Biden v Trump, The First Presidential Debate + Live Q&A 1:00:32

2M ago1:00:32

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Is Biden mentally fit to be President? Is Trump pro-life? Where do the candidates stand on the important issues? Last night was the first presidential debate between Trump and Biden. Their heated debate included discussions on immigration, tax cuts, their stances on Life issues, and the wars in Ukraine/Russia and Israel/Gaza. Today I will give my t…

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PT525 – Women and Psychedelics: History's Untold Stories, with Erika Dyck 1:06:28

2M ago1:06:28

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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, Johanna interviews Erika Dyck: author, professor, historian, Vital instructor, and research chair in the History of Health & Social Justice at the University of Saskatchewan. Dyck talks about the book she co-edited: Women and Psychedelics: Uncovering Invisible Voices, which was released in March a…

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PT524 – Building a Unified Psychedelic Future: Ethics, Standards, and a Path to Affordable Access, with Lia Mix, LMFT, CPTR 1:08:07

2M ago1:08:07

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In this episode, Joe interviews Lia Mix, LMFT, CPTR: founder and CEO of Delphi, a consulting firm dedicated to the healthy growth of the psychedelic movement. After many years of working in community mental health and 15 years in the commercial health insurance industry (where she helped to establish coverage for autism), Mix was one of the first g…

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E121: Why This Mom of 6 Says Homeschooling is Practical 1:30:01

2M ago1:30:01

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For parents who want to be intentional about how their children are formed, homeschooling is often attractive, yet for many families it can seem like an impractical pipe dream. Today I sit down with Sarah Mackenzie, founder and host of Read-Aloud Revival, to discuss all things homeschooling. We discuss many of the common hesitations people have to …

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PT523 – Self-Care, Destabilization, and the Holistic Nature of Psychedelics, with Kaitlin Roberson & Dr. Michele Cox, DO 1:17:24

2M ago1:17:24

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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, David interviews Kaitlin Roberson: Vital graduate and co-founder and CEO of Cacti Therapeutics, a psychedelic biotech company developing novel therapies for chronic pain; and Dr. Michele Cox, DO: current Vital student, veteran, physician, and co-founder of LifeBloom, a brand new company focusing o…

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E120: Gateway Church Sex Abuse Cover-up + California's Social Media Crackdown 43:41

2M ago43:41

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Gateway Megachurch has been revealed to have been covering up abuse from the pastor for years. California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to ban cell phone usage during school, and the surgeon general proposes that social media apps should be required to show a warning label of the app’s addictive qualities. Also, the latest news on the Department of J…

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PT522 – An Inside look at the FDA and Early Drug Development, with Dr. Amanda Holley 1:03:06

2M ago1:03:06

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In this episode, Joe interviews Dr. Amanda Holley: pharmacologist and regulatory consultant in nonclinical drug development, and previously a nonclinical pharmacology/toxicology reviewer at the FDA. With Lykos Therapeutics working towards FDA approval of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD, ICER (Institute for Clinical and Economic Review) recentl…

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E119: How to Live a Supernatural Life w/ Dr. Sean Tobin 1:27:37

2M ago1:27:37

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Have you ever read the Bible and wondered why we do not see the healing, deliverance, and prophetic miracles that seemed to be commonplace among the earliest followers of Jesus? Do miracles still happen? Can God work miracles through me? Today I sit down with Dr. Sean Tobin, clinical psychologist, to discuss the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spiri…

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PT521 – Community, Group Process, and Co-Creation: How to Build a Successful Retreat, with Alice Dommert & Kara Tremain, ACC 1:11:26

2M ago1:11:26

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In this episode of Vital Psychedelic Conversations, Kyle interviews two Vital graduates: Alice Dommert: certified breathwork facilitator and co-founder of retreat company, The Infinite Center; and Kara Tremain, ACC: somatic practitioner and growth and development coach. A huge part of Vital is the experiential aspect of attending a retreat. Student…

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S2 | E21- Put yourself on a Mental Diet 40:31

2M ago40:31

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Send us a Text Message. Hey, Hey, Welcome Back! Ever thought about how a simple shift in your mental habits can revolutionize your fertility journey? This week on the Fertility Mind Podcast, we explore the transformative power of a "mental diet." It's not just about the food you consume; it's about the thoughts you entertain. We kick off with a dee…

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E118: Bluey Goes LGBT?! Pediatricians Oppose Trans Surgeries + News Roundup 44:46

2M ago44:46

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The American College of Pediatrics recently released a major statement regarding their request for the medical industry to no longer recommend or encourage "gender affirming care." The popular kids show Bluey has started to promote LGBT characters to kids. And the Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit to challenge the selling of the abortion pill wh…

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PT520 – From the Eleusinian Mysteries to Modern Mysticism: The Role of Religion in the Psychedelic Experience, with Charles Stang 1:24:11

2M ago1:24:11

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In this episode, Joe interviews Charles Stang: Professor of Early Christian Thought and the Director of the Center for the Study of World Religions at Harvard Divinity School. The Center was created to gain a better understanding of world religions by bringing scholars from their respective countries to study and live alongside Divinity School stud…

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E117: 3 Surprising Hacks for Relational Success w/ Dr. John Delony 1:42:14

2M ago1:42:14

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Today we welcome Dr. John Delony, mental health expert and host of the Dr. John Delony Show, back to the podcast. After discussing how to build and rebuild marriages that last earlier this year, today we discuss how our culture suffers most from lack of meaningful relationship, how we can form a better relational culture by "being weird" and taking…

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PT519 – Exploring Somatic Practices and Psychedelics, with Pierre Bouchard, LPC & Kara Tremain, ACC 1:36:41

2M ago1:36:41

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In this episode – the first in the 2024 series of Vital Psychedelic Conversations – David interviews Pierre Bouchard, LPC: Vital instructor and lead trainer for the Congregation for Sacred Practices; and Kara Tremain, ACC: recent Vital graduate-turned-instructor, somatic practitioner, and growth and development coach. In this series, we pair up a V…

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Self Evident Presents: "Carol & The Los Angeles Uprising, Pt 1" (by Inheriting) 44:04

2M ago44:04

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Carol Kwang Park was 12 years old, working as a cashier at her family’s gas station in Compton, California, when the 1992 LA Uprising forever changed her life. Her mom was at the gas station that day and Carol was unsure if she’d even make it home. At the time, she didn’t understand why tensions came to a head in Los Angeles, following the acquitta…

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S2 | E20 What My Fertility Journey has taught me 34:30

2M ago34:30

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Send us a Text Message. Hey, Hey, Welcome Back Today, I am sharing what's on my heart. My fertility journey and IVF have taught me so much about the experience I want to have versus the experiences I was living day in and day out. I refer back to my journies each time contrast, growth, or expansion shows up. I retook the steps of how I persisted an…

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E116: Essential Parenting Principles with Dr. Meg Meeker 1:15:34

2M ago1:15:34

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Today I sit down with Dr. Meg Meeker, a renowned pediatrician, author and leading authority on parenting and children’s health. In our conversation, Dr. Meeker shares her insights on the critical role of strong parenting in shaping healthy, well-adjusted children. We cover a wide range of topics, including the sexualization of teenagers, encouragin…

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