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Deepen your practice through reflection with co-hosts Jena Baird and Stephanie Gibson. Subjects cover holistic health, nutrition, yoga, philosophy, spirituality, astrology, parenting, relationships, conscious living, sustainable practices, and so much more. At no time does this podcast offer medical advice and is for educational purposes only. It remains your decision to pursue any information and in continuing, do not hold your hosts or their guests liable. More information available at www ...
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The Winding Stairs Freemasonry Podcast | Created by a Freemason for those interested in the Study of Freemasonry and the Art of Self Improvement
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What is Freemasonry? Are the Freemasons really a Secret Society? How can the Masonic Journey transform a good man into a better man? The honorable fraternity of Freemasonry has endured for centuries and has been present in some of the greatest moments in modern history. What sets Masons apart from an ordinary man? The answer to these and many questions are explained in this Masonic Podcast. Created by a Master Mason for Masons and those interested in knowing more about Masonry and the Art of ...
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Your Soul and Space Reflect Your Inner and Outer World
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What’s happening in your outer world is reflective of the world on the inside; and according to Adrianna MacGregor of @the.adrianna.show, people don’t know how to listen-in anymore, nor are they aware of what they’re perpetuating by way of their self-talk.Adrianna is a Master Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner and Master Hypnotherapist and he…
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Exploring the Meaning of Self-Study
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What exactly is Self-Study? Perhaps the entire reason we enrolled here in Earth school is to learn more about ourselves. In fact, the greatest project we will ever experience is that of self-discovery, which plays out in the patterns we experience in our life from the habits we form, the symptoms we experience, the dis-ease we create and the other …
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Fascia - Your Interconnected Web for Mind & Body Healing
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Your fascia can be one of your greatest messengers for self reflection and psychosomatic healing of the body and mind. In this episode, we interview a licensed Occupational Therapist from the California Central Coast for a discussion on the intimate interconnectedness of fascia (our whole body connecting tissue), pain, and trauma healing. We will d…
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Forgiveness is an Inside Job for Inner Peace & Personal Growth
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Forgiveness is an opportunity for personal growth we all experience at some point. We get to choose what we do or don’t do with this energy. Do we hold them prisoner to their past self? Do you lock yourself up in a prison of pain prevention? You cannot bypass this important process, nor should we hold onto the suffering. Through ancient wisdom and …
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Tools for Returning to the Self in this Yin Year of Inner Alchemy - the Water Rabbit
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This New Year brings us Yin energy - bring it on 2023!! In this episode, we discuss what is yin energy and how to access it. 2023 is inviting us to call yin energy into existence and to call it in with ease, fluidity and grace. We would love for you to experience how to sink in with its rhythm. Yin is an invitation to “be” which essentially means "…
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It's Self Retreat Season & The Year of Saying No
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Give yourself permission to take the inner journey. Switch the script and make a bigger commitment to yourself. 2023 is calling us all to take the inward journey back to self and to learn to say no. We talk personal healing journeys & major life changes & transformations.It’s our longest podcast and we can’t wait for you to listen in.…
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Politics and Religion in Freemasonry with The Traveling Brothers
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Politics and Religion are a prohibited topic inside a Masonic Lodge during their meetings. But why? It is no mystery that the topics of Politics and Religion can be incendiary and cause a lot of conflict among people. But how come a society that professes to be able to keep their passions within due bounds restrain from some of the topics that coul…
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Inconsistency in Freemasonry | Does it help or hinder?
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How can we maintain consistency in Freemasonry? inconsistency in Freemasonry is a major problem when it interferes with the onboarding of new candidates, when it provides an inconsistent experience for its members, and when it gives outsiders a negative impression of our organization. In this episode of The Winding Stairs, we discuss Inconsistency …
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What’s behind this Masonic Membership Decline and what can we do about it? Fraternal orders and non-profit organizations have seen a steady decline in membership and participation over the last few decades. If you are familiar with Freemasonry, you will agree that what it teaches men is desperately needed in today’s society. In this episode of The …
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Building Awareness about Freemasonry- AJAR 1
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Masonic Membership has been in decline over the past half century and finding the reasons and formulating solutions for that decline becomes an ever-increasing priority in our circles. In this series (Ep.1/4), we will discuss 4 aspects of the Masonic experience that could use some intentional improvement to make sure that more good men are given th…
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Lodge Visitation | Masonic Credentials, Recognition, and Technology
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Lodge visitation is one of the greatest perks you have as a Freemason. As a Master Mason, you are entitled to visit other Masonic Lodges around the world. That means, that despite not knowing anyone in another country, you can go to a Lodge and instantly connect with a group of Brothers who will treat you like family. In this episode of The Winding…
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Don't be a CircumPunk | Masonic Self Control
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I believe that Freemasonry has benefited greatly from the connectivity that the Internet has provided. Today, curious people from around the globe, who once only heard sporadically about this organization, can do a little research and even find a Lodge nearby for them to approach. However, the connectivity of the internet hasn’t only brought positi…
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Widows Mijo | Conspiracy Theories, Freemasonry, and TikTok Part 2
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Interview with Widows Mijo | Conspiracy Theories, Freemasonry and TikTok
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This is a conversation with one of the most exciting TikTok creators who talk about Freemasonry on that platform. He has taken the task of combating some of the nonsense that people try to say about Freemasonry on social media. He comes with evidence and the proof necessary to put an end to these crazy conspiracies. Join us as we have a conversatio…
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Masonic cave degree tennessee 2022 | Masonic Traveling
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The cave degree in tennessee is a Master Mason Degree performed inside a natural cave in the mountains of Tennessee. Brothers from all over the country (and other countries) travel to Kingston Tennessee every year to take part in this memorable Masonic Degree. After hearing about the Cave Degree in Tennessee for many years, I finally decided to go …
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Investigation Committee in Freemasonry | Guarding the West Gate
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What's the role of the investigation committee in Freemasonry? How is the Masonic investigation committee formed and what do they do to protect the Lodge and the Craft? In this episode of The Winding Stairs, we discuss the dos and don'ts of participating in making sure the candidate is a good fit for our organization. We discuss some of the mistake…
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Masonic Officers' Progressive Line Issues
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The leadership system of a Masonic Lodge is one of predictable and progressive steps. When a Brother joins the officer line, we have a pretty good idea of who the leaders of the Lodge will be for the next 5 - 7 years. But only if things run smoothly. And you and I both know that if there is room for things to go wrong, they often do. But don’t worr…
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How to have Masonry Family Balance | Happy wife, Happy Masonic Life
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How does a man achieve Masonry family balance? The last thing you want to hear from your wife is, "Again? Are you going to be in Lodge every single night?”. You know about the cable tow, you know that Family and Vocation come first. Unfortunately, there are many Brothers who ignore the cautionary tale and put Freemasonry above all else. Many times …
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Preserving Lodge History | A Conversation with Historical Light Masonic Podcast
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Your Lodge may have a very interesting history to share but if it’s not being properly preserved, it will be lost forever. Preserving Masonic History becomes an important duty for all of us. A duty that will ensure future generations of Freemasons get to know the people and events that gave shape to the character of each Masonic Lodge. Join me as I…
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Have you ever seen someone who shortly after joining Freemasonry, goes all in. Eats and Breathes Freemasonry with such fury that you’d think nothing else in their world matters? If the masonic journey was a race, they would be going against all prudent advice from experts. Make sure to take care of your body, pace yourself, don’t ignore the signs o…
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Did you know that the first words uttered by Man from the surface of the moon were not the ones most people think? The first words, as documented by NASA’s audio files, were “Contact Light”. These words were uttered by astronaut “Buzz” Aldrin. The irony of these words is that, not only was this the first time humans contacted the surface of another…
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Brother James Webb and his Space Telescope
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These are exciting times for Science! For months, astronomy enthusiasts have been excitedly awaiting the release of the first photos from the James Webb Space Telescope. A $10 Billion Dollar project to put the largest and most capable telescope out in Space. There are two primary reasons why every Freemason in the world should be excited about this…
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Did you know that if you belong to a group or organization that plans to overthrow the government by force or coercion, you can’t become a Freemason? Is Freemasonry a Patriotic organization. What does Freemasonry teach us about loyalty to your country? Let’s explore the relationship between Freemasonry and Patriotism in this episode of TWS Equipmen…
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Part upon the Square | How Freemasons behave virtuously
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It is said that Freemasons part upon the square. If we recognize the symbolism of the Square, we will recognize that this means that Masons behave virtuously in their walking through life. In order for us to walk uprightly through life, extending our kindness and acting with virtue, it is important that we are clear about which virtues we are to ex…
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Improving Masonic Education | A Conversation with Masonic Improvement
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Improving Masonic education should be a top priority for every Lodge leader. But how does one go about making the Masonic learning experience better for our Brethren? In this episode of The Winding Stairs Freemasonry Podcast, we have a conversation with Justin Taylor Jones and Dennis Yates from Masonic Improvement about their effort to improve Maso…
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The Lewis | The Father Son legacy in Freemasonry
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The Lewis Jewel commemorates the long legacy of fathers and son who share a common bond with our Fraternity. Imagine having to lift and reposition hundreds or thousands of stones The Lewis is a tool used by operative masons to facilitate the lifting and positioning of heavy stones. It is a strong yet simple design that serves as the connection betw…
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Act by the Plumb | How Freemasonry builds upright men
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In order for a structure to be soundly built, it has to rest upon a solid level foundation. Otherwise, the higher it rises, the more unstable it becomes. In Freemasonry, we stand before our Brothers as an Upright Man and are instructed to act as such. Today, we will discuss what it means to be an upright man. What does it mean to act by the proverb…
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Meeting on the Level | Sitting at separate tables
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What does it mean to meet on the level? It means that regardless of your economic, social, or religious background when you meet with other Brothers, you are equals. As Freemasons, we are called to regard the entirety of the human race as One Family. Therefore, whether we are meeting at Lodge, or out in the world employing our usual vocations, we a…
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Masonic Travels | Are you a Traveling Man
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What do Masons get out of traveling Masonically. In other words, what does a Freemason gain from visiting other Lodges and other Masonic Jurisdictions in their travels. The short answer is, A LOT! On this episode of The Winding Stairs, we invite you to hop aboard a car with three Brothers and find out for yourself what Masons get out of Masonic Tra…
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Masonic Lodge Meetings | What to avoid and improve
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Our stated meetings don't have a reputation for being the most amazing in the world. Honestly, sometimes our meetings resemble more a HOA meeting than anything else. But it doesn't have to be that way. Our Fraternity has a long tradition of bestowing the meetings with elements of solemnity and ritual that have the potential of leaving a positive im…
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Where have I been? | Did I leave Freemasonry?
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Hey Juan, where have you been? You may have been wondering why hasn't there been an episode of The Winding Stairs Freemasonry Podcast in such a long time. Did I hang up my Masonic Apron? Did I turn in my Masonic Regalia and walked away from the Fraternity? In short, No. I never left. In this candid episode, I open up about why I took an extended hi…
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Numerology for Life Reflection and Purpose PLUS 2-2-2022 and 2-22-2022 Meaning
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Do you know how powerful you are? Are you using this power to create Purpose and Passion in all you do? Numerology can help you understand the deeper workings of your innate tools. It reveals your most aligned purpose with health, wellness, fitness, career, relationships, and more. In this episode, we discuss the energy of "2" repeating itself this…
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Our annual Women's Wellness Retreat in Yosemite hosts the sweetest sisterhood of women, year after year. This episode, we talk self-care, the importance of retreat and release each Fall, and recap this past retreat, what we think was the best one yet. Plus, a sneak peek at next year's new details.
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In this episode, I talk about California's rising gas prices. Hosted by Azer Bitanga
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Self-care looks different for everyone but it's equally important for everyone. If we only made consistent, baby steps of self-care everyday, we'd create a very different environment - within and out. From a ceremony around your daily cup of tea to a weekend retreat away, join us as we discuss the many faces of SelfCare and its importance.…
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In this episode, I talk about the changes in California's Housing Market due to the pandemic. Hosted by Azer Bitanga
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In this episode, I talk about what Americans can expect with Biden's Infrastructure plan going forward. Hosted by Azer Bitanga
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In this episode, I talk about how we measure economic success and the possible outliers that affect this measurement. Hosted By Azer Bitanga
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In this episode, I talk about the economics of the EU and what makes them so economically successful as a union. Hosted by Azer Bitanga
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Step out of polarity and away from divisive manipulation. Like puppeteers wrangling the marionette, people are being put against people using long-practiced motives by agencies as high up as it goes. Let's reset our humanity and walk out on the most toxic paradigm of our time. It is time to seek your inner compass to guide us as individuals out of …
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In this episode, I talk about the secret behind Costco's success as a wholesale retailer. Hosted by Azer Bitanga
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In this episode, I talk about the history behind the US trade deficit with China and the US's fight against it. Hosted by Azer Bitanga
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In this episode, I talk about President-elect Joe Biden's updated economic plan for the United States. Hosted by Azer Bitanga
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In this episode, I go over two main economic principles of America's political parties and potential America's economic future. Hosted by Azer Bitanga.
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In this episode, my friends and I talk about the effects of the pandemic on society and the election. Hosted by Azer Bitanga ft. Sean Gill, Jeremiah Williams, and Joshua Rivas
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In this debut episode, I ask my friends Jeremiah Williams and Sean Gill about BLM and its impact on today's society. Hosted by Azer Bitanga
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The Mirror of Life has Something to Show You
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Life is a mirror and it is always showing us what we need to see - about us and others.A very important question to ask at this time is, Are we deflecting Or reflecting?Perhaps we feel stuck.not progressing. not healing. In this episode, we share how reflection and seeing life as a mirror is not only powerful for greater growth but essential for tr…
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Conversations with Kids About Sex, Body Image, Shame & Guilt
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We're talking healthy body image and sex education for children and parents with special guest Maylia who is 14 years old. Our youth are being used for the sexual dysfunction of adults. Through the toys that they play with, the media distortion of body image, the readily available pornography, and the online access to people beyond your control, ou…
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Change Starts from Within: 2020 - RISE up
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This TIME we are in needs "us" to rise up more than ever before. With chaos and corruption frompolitics- covid- racism- media -division- medicine- injustice... We can see major healing needs to happen.What is our part in all of this?What are the solutions?Let’s have conversations, and let's move past social engineering on every topic that herds us …
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No Greater Time for Self Reflection than a Pandemic
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The Self Study Project podcast has a big message to consider in this Crucial time. There is a necessary uprooting, looking at hard truths, and getting uncomfortable. Discomfort and uncertainty is the catalyst for change. The revolution is compassion and it will lead us beyond the limitations we now know; From fear to love is the elevator of progres…
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