Best Ally & Mara Podcasts (2024)

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Taking Somatics Beyond: Understanding The Nature Of Our Experience with Lawrence Gold 56:45

1d ago56:45

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Somatic education guides us toward differentiation, integration, and transcendence. All these integrated are key to discerning and distinguishing different aspects of oneself, paving the way for deeper self-awareness and understanding.Today, I'm excited to explore the transformative world of somatic education alongside Lawrence Gold. He takes us th…

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A Gyrating Rebellion: Comedy, Movement, and her Somatic Response to Culture With Toni Nagy 1:14:27

8d ago1:14:27

1:14:27

So much of what we experience culturally and what is happening in the larger scope of the world today can feel indigestible. Especially if we seek to handle it mentally. Being able to metabolize the suffering, dysfunction, and pain of the world is better attempted through our whole body and beingness. Today, I’m incredibly excited to host Toni Nagy…

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The Left-Handed Path, Mystic Christianity and The Somatic Spiritualist with Rachel Rae Halder 1:07:35

15d ago1:07:35

1:07:35

Intimacy, particularly with oneself, is a profound journey that can be both deeply rewarding and challenging to navigate, especially for those with past traumas. Today, I have Rachel Rae Halder, a multi-faceted somatic practitioner and life-long spiritual student. Together, we unravel the complexities of healing, breaking free from patterns, and em…

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Solving The Dating Crisis with Kevin Chinn 54:46

22d ago54:46

54:46

Navigating the dating world can feel awkward. Often, both men and women are filled with uncertainty, confusion, and sometimes heartache. We live in an era dominated by digital communication and fleeting connections, making the quest for genuine intimacy and meaningful relationships challenging. Today, I host Kevin Chinn, a digital entrepreneur, pro…

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Exploring the Darkness: Shadows as Transformative Teachers with Maja Grythe 1:11:45

1M ago1:11:45

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Understanding and integrating our shadows is crucial for achieving wholeness and authenticity.Somatic practices hold the power to shift our shadow consciousness and transmute patterns and traumas into a vision of a larger truth.In today’s informative podcast episode, Maya Grythe takes us through:-How yoga, astrology, meditation, and breathwork led …

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Creating Generational Wealth Through Somatic Safety With Marie Benoit 1:05:42

1M ago1:05:42

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Alternative Education and the Homeschool Revolution with Mary Elizabeth Resenbeck 1:06:37

2M ago1:06:37

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With the mass educational system focusing too much on didactics or test results that often lead to children losing their self-esteem and falling out of the mainstream school system, we all need to take responsibility for our children’s education based on their individual needs. For that reason, homeschooling and homeschooling programs are on the ri…

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Gene Key Wisdom and Shadow Play with Krysta Kinslow 58:48

2M ago58:48

58:48

There are many languages and tools to understand our human consciousness and experience of being. In recent decades, the ancient system of the I Ching has been modernized and developed by innovative visionaries. Gene Keys is one such system. In this transformative podcast episode, Krysta takes us through: -Her personal journey with the Gene Keys sy…

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Somatic Eating and Exploring Food As An Ally with Stephanie Mara 1:00:54

2M ago1:00:54

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In a society that is plagued by disordered eating and body image issues, there’s a need to explore somatic eating, which is an innovative approach to understanding our body and food.Today, I host Stephanie Mara, a Somatic Nutritional Counselor, who shares her personal story of struggling with food for many years and how her background story was fos…

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Liberation from Stigma and Connecting to the Soul of the World With Brad Wetzler 1:10:26

2M ago1:10:26

1:10:26

In our human experience, we get to uncover universal truths about resilience, self-compassion, and the enduring quest for meaning in life.Whether it’s childhood trauma, PTSD, alcoholic addiction, or going on a seeking path wondering why you feel so different in this world, seeking somatic awakening and connecting with your inner self can help you f…

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2024 In's & Out's 40:19

2M ago40:19

40:19

January was truly just a free trial month- so now it's time to celebrate the REAL new year! After a recap of the longest year ever (the month of January) Mara goes over her 2024 in's & out's. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-podcastam/support

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The Somatic Self-Healer with Meleah Christensen 56:44

2M ago56:44

56:44

In the typical busy life, where stress and anxiety often reign supreme, the quest for inner peace and healing has become a profound necessity for many. As we navigate the complexities of our minds and bodies, the search for effective healing modalities has led to the forefront of somatic practices and holistic approaches to mental health. Through i…

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Science, Somatics and the Future of Mind-Body Research with Dr. Gabriel Posner 1:36:00

3M ago1:36:00

1:36:00

The burgeoning field of Somatics offers a rich and beautiful array of modalities and experiences that give insight into issues such as pain, memories, trauma, joy, and our human consciousness. Gabriel Posner has been dedicated to the field of somatics since his mid-twenties when he discovered Hanna Somatics and experienced profound relief from his …

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Ecstatic Dance and The Ongoing Inner Awakening for a Joyful Life with Andrea Dominguez 1:01:10

3M ago1:01:10

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On today’s podcast, I’m excited to collaborate with Andrea Dominguez as we explore awakening to the inner world and finding joy in being alive through music, dance, and somatic practices. Andrea shares her journey as a somatic life coach and encourages listeners to align themselves with what feels good. We dive deeper into: -The concept of somatic …

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The Somas of Plants and Embodying Flower Wisdom with Saewon Oh 48:58

3M ago48:58

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Flower essences and botanical energies are somatic in nature and often offer a variety of benefits for our human soma! Saewon Oh shares about the intimate connection with plants that is possible and offers a path to healing, self-discovery, and profound transformation. In this episode, we explore: -a larger definition of Soma and Plant Medicine -hu…

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Becoming Your Own Soulmate and Healing The Wound of Adoption with Laurie Jean Vogler 1:10:54

3M ago1:10:54

1:10:54

Adoption leaves a wound of abandonment our nervous system and can lead to the person seeking continuously outside of themselves for support and connection. This was the case for Laurie Jean Vogler who has spent the last 20+ years fine tuning the art of healing this wound and discovering the greatest love of her life: herself. In this episode, we ex…

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Wild-Hearted Entrepreneurship and The Adventure of Creation with Molly Mandelberg 52:33

4M ago52:33

52:33

Life is an adventure. And for those of us who have decided to follow our passions, be our own boss, start a business and enter the world of entreprenuership, it can certainly be a WILD ONE. On Today's podcast Molly and I explore: -How her years traveling prepared her for building a business from scratch -Her story of following her intuition and cre…

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Post-Pandemic Shadow Work and Grief Catharsis with Kwonyin 1:09:06

4M ago1:09:06

1:09:06

During 2020 and the following years, we went through a collective trauma. And in many ways, we are still processing the darkness and turmoil of the Covid-19 pandemic. Sadness, Anger, Grief and Fear may still be swirling in our unconscious minds, our bodies reeking subtle or not so subtle havoc on our lives and relationships. Kwonyin has been making…

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Internal Freedom In The Age Of Modern Slavery with Christopher John Hills V 1:20:03

6M ago1:20:03

1:20:03

Is the freedom that we believe we have an illusion? What does it truly mean to LIVE FREELY in our modern world?When we observe the way the systems of government and industry condition and control us from the time we are born until the time we pass, it can feel supremely frustrating to say the least.Christopher John Hills V has been refusing to be p…

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Answering The Call of Your Body: An Odyssey Of Self-Care with Dr. Maya Shakti 1:24:16

6M ago1:24:16

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When you're facing burn out and ongoing fatigue, this is your body asking for something. It's likely asking for a change of speed and direction.As a young, successful psychologist, Maya faced the truth of what her body was telling her: the way she living her life was unsustainable.Furthermore, she got a message loud and clear that intrigued and con…

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Building Your Capacity For Intimacy Through Self-Connection with Dr. Don St. John 49:31

6M ago49:31

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Trauma, the little ones and the big ones cause disconnection within yourself.This effects your capacity for human connection. And the most direct way to increase it, is through somatic techniques that build back those connections. This allows for intimacy to be truly FELT. Don St. John has been building his capacity for self-connection for decades.…

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Somatic Physiotherapy through Curious and Experiential Learning with Beth Warner 1:36:35

6M ago1:36:35

1:36:35

Most people, including doctors, physical therapists and even yoga teachers don't actually know HOW to get tight contracted muscles to effortlessly lengthen. When Beth and I lived and worked together as Bikram Yoga Teacher in Indonesia back in 2014, we didn't know this was neurophysiologically possible. As a yoga teacher, Beth was versed in anatomic…

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Spooky Stories Part 2 Ft. Ally 40:00

7M ago40:00

40:00

Mara and Ally are back this week to give you part 2 of spooky stories for Spooky Season! They are also joined by a very fitting guest (Ally's black cat) and debate the next spooky topic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-podcastam/support

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Releasing Back Pain and Discovering Her Somatic Self with Kylie Clifford 54:46

7M ago54:46

54:46

After a moped accident Kylie found herself living in fear of her back going out. She became dependent on chiropractors and bodyworker to "put her back together". She spent ten years feeling like a victim of her back tension and pain. She was cconfused and frustrated and looking to many different therapists and modalities for relief. When she met me…

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Addiction Recovery and Creating Safety Through Somatics with Amanda Weiss 1:11:11

7M ago1:11:11

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Amanda spent most of her adolescence and adult life escaping the physical experience in her body. This took many forms, but ultimately looked like addiction of some kind: -Alcohol and substance use -Over-exercising (s very socially acceptable addiction!) -Controlling her diet and disordered eating And other small ways in which she would avoid the f…

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Welcome Back To Spooky Season ft. Ally 49:30

7M ago49:30

49:30

This weeks episode marks the beginning of SPOOKY SEASON! For the month of October Mara and Ally will be providing all the spooky content EVERY week. This week we read a very popular reddit thread: r/nosleep. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-podcastam/support

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Chronic Illness: What Makes Us Sick and How Do We Heal? with Christina P. Kantzavelos 1:11:01

7M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

"Physician, Heal Thyself" or in this case, "Holisitic Psychologist". Christina Kantzavelos says she never intended to become the person she is. It was through a traumatic health crisis that she gained wisdom and made the necessary lifestyle changes that have made her who she is today: the therapist she needed when she was struggling with chronic, d…

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I Flew Across The Country By Myself 36:11

7M ago36:11

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Hi friends! This weeks episode Mara talks about her solo trip to California and all the airport experiences (good and bad). She also shares some solo childhood memories that are...quite embarrassing. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-podcastam/support

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NLP, Somatics and Tapping into the Unconscious with Ana Robles 1:05:58

7M ago1:05:58

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Our conscious mind rules. And this isn't necesarily a bad thing. It's what allows for living in the flow and being adaptable without having to "think" about it or do everything consciously. Our unconscious mind, our body intelligence, KEEPS THE SCORE. It remembers every event and attempt to keep us safe from past pain by influencing our behavior in…

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Integrating Long-Held Trauma: Her Somatic Awakening with Gina Duran 1:33:34

8M ago1:33:34

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Gina Duran started out on a Somatic Journey which evolved into a SOMATIC AWAKENING.She has been on a healing journey for years: yoga, talk therapy, EMDR, art, massage therapy and plant medicine.However, her body was holding a lot of physical pain (related to her life experiences). She had learned to soldier on, to live with it and had various ways …

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Surrender and Devotion: The Somatics of Bhakti with Prema Mayi 1:04:16

8M ago1:04:16

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Devotional practices that involve music and singing are deeply somatic in nature and offer a myriad of miraculous benefits to our human bodies and therefore our human experience. Prema Mayi has been a lifelong practitioner of Bhakti and is internationally renowned for her music and incredible facilitation of this ancient art. On today's podcast we …

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Dancing with the Ever-Changing Soma with Brianna McKee 51:46

8M ago51:46

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Dancers and Movement Professionals can develop a unique and powerful connection to their soma. In many ways, dance is a deeply somatic experience whether we realize it or not. Brianna Mckee has been a professional dancer and explorer of movement all of her life. She has, in recent years become more consciously aware of her soma, her ongoing experie…

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The Singer is Soma : Intimacy through Sound with Marya Stark 1:04:15

9M ago1:04:15

1:04:15

The sound we make is medicine. Whether through primal screams as infants, carefully chosen words, expressive noise or song, we are communicating, sharing and opening awareness through sound.Marya Stark is an intrepid explorer of expressive sound who facilitates others in self-discovery and intimacy through their voices.On Today's podcast we discuss…

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Remembering the Feminine with Cynthia Sophia LoRe 1:30:11

9M ago1:30:11

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Perhaps you have heard of "The Rising Feminine Energy" on the planet, but what does that really mean? In what ways are we shifting and evolving as humans?In this fascinating and exploratory talk with Intuivitive Guide and Priestess Cynthia Sophia we discuss-the way in which feminine energy is about embodiment and being in touch with our subtle sens…

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Barbie & The Patriarchy ft. Natalie 51:24

9M ago51:24

51:24

This episode we (accidently) did a full Barbie Movie review! Here's our thoughts about all the mojo-dojo-casa-houses of the world and our favorite quotes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-podcastam/support

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Exploring The Modern Witch of All Trades with Christian Victoria 1:14:34

9M ago1:14:34

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Who is the modern witch? What does she practice? What skills does she gather? Christian Victoria is here to inform us that the modern witch comes in many forms. Magic is about a dance between the inner (unseen) worlds and the outer (material) world. There are many ways to access this power in our daily lives and also through connective practices.We…

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Death, Sex and Somatics with Anastasia Baratta 53:41

9M ago53:41

53:41

Pleasure, Fear, Pain, Grief, Joy and Bliss. All these experiences are part of our somatic, living experience.To be able to feel, explore, own and move with these intense and beautiful moments is what Anastasia Barrata's work is all about.She is a 8th House Witch and a former dominatrix who brings surrender, strength and compassion into her work as …

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Somatic Re-Organization through Hypnosis with Grant Offenberger 1:11:54

10M ago1:11:54

1:11:54

Our thoughts and feelings effect our physiology and vice versa and when we talk about "the mind" its easy to mistakenly think that it's somehow separate from our body. In fact, the two are simultaneous and irrevocably immeshed. Change your mind, your body shifts. Change your body, your mind shifts. As a board certified Hypnotherapist, Grant Offenbe…

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Returning to Self and Integrating Somatics & Yoga with Valerie Stanton 59:29

10M ago59:29

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Valerie felt disconnected from her self and her body in a way that was unusual for her and disorienting. In so many ways she felt like she "should" be able to create the safety and calm within her body she was seeking. After all, she's a gentle yoga teacher, an energyworker, an intuitive healing guide and she's done extensive gut healing in the pas…

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For The Girls! Ft. Kelsey (OHKAY Designs) 29:27

10M ago29:27

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Hey girlies! This weeks episode is JUST for US! Let's talk about the things that are just for the girls, and what it means to be a "girls-girl". --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-podcastam/support

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Yearning for the Sovereign and Sexual Woman with Muriel Haas 1:03:48

10M ago1:03:48

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It's often a combination of suffering and curiosity that draws people toward somatic exploration. Maybe they sense there is "something more" or "something missing". Maybe they feel that how things have been going, the tools they have been using need an adjustment, upgrade or dramatic shifts to address their needs.They might even feel that they cann…

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Self-Love Activation And Divine Creation with Viviana Aiello 1:22:16

10M ago1:22:16

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Who is the most important person in your life? You. However, from an early age we may get conditioned out of listening to our inner truth, trusting our bodies and our feelings and connecting to the power that we have. Viviana Aiello has been a self-love and divine creation adventure. She has birthed her business Love's Gravity that centers around h…

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Model & Photographer Perspectives PART 2 ft. Ally 1:13:59

10M ago1:13:59

1:13:59

Welcome to SEASON 3! To kick off this season, Mara and Ally re-visit a past topic and give more insight on their sides in the creative industry. This time they give more info about editing, uploading, and how to deal with burnout while doing what you love and running a business. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thou…

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Spiritual Independence and Self-Loyalty with April Ruffner 1:00:34

11M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

10 years ago April Ruffner had to make a difficult and life-changing decision. It was ultimately the best choice she has ever made and has set her on the path to healing, inside and out. She left her marriage and with it, the church she grew up in. However, she felt deep within, that this was the only way to be true to herself. Since that time she …

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Regaining Receptivity Through Sensuality with Laurie Marie 1:42:33

11M ago1:42:33

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We can recover our ability to recieve. Being able to receive pleasure, joy and even our "unpleasant" emotions and experience is an essential ability that can get dampened through traumatic experiences. In many ways, receptivity is the catalyst for creativity and as we will explore a bit on today's podcast: clairvoyance. After a traumatic encounter …

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The Come Back (Finale!) ft. Natalie 1:00:29

11M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

And just like that, season 2 comes to an end... but not without some crazy stories from Mara and Natalie. Today we are talking about getting our wisdom teeth out (THE WORST) and our "Country Rap" friend that we met in a parking lot. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thoughts-podcastam/support…

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Transforming Childhood Conflict With Laurel Pear 1:13:10

11M ago1:13:10

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At the age of 30, Laurel Pear made a bold move to free herself and begin redefining herself. After over a decade of being over-medicated and labeled by the her family and the medical field, she began to embrace her true self and her gifts. She began a path of self-healing, forgiveness and grounding into her physical body. I’ve been lucky enough to …

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Foraging For The Joy Of Being with Michelle Dowd 1:23:06

11M ago1:23:06

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Growing up in a reglious cult, Michelle learned from an early age to deny her body, her needs and any pleasures along with a vital piece of her humanity. She found solace in the natural world. In her memoir 'Forager: Field Notes From Surviving A Family Cult' she channels her younger selves: their beliefs, feelings and yearnings and brings us her in…

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A-432 Hz : The Round Resonance of the Universe with Steven Rubio 1:24:22

12M ago1:24:22

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Not many folks give a thought to the frequency with which they tune their instruments. Steven Rubio however has been engaging with a specific frequency and finding that it carries incredible healing resonance. In this episode, Steven shares some of the history of A-432 Hz and his unique way of utilizing it in his sound healing experiences. He also …

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On Becoming Healthy Vegan with Javant 55:13

12M ago55:13

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Javant was facing health problems that are common and a "normal" part of getting older and yet, he knew inside there must be a way to heal these issues. So he started doing his research and learning about reversing heart disease and lowering blood pressure through dietary means. This meant embracing a NEW way of living, preparing food and engaging …

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