Best Cosmovisión Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 148 - Remi & Ashley Delaune - Ayahuasca, Shipibo Apprenticeship, & Cosmovision 2:13:45

6d ago2:13:45

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Hey everybody! Episode 148 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Remi & Ashley of Kumankaya Healing Center. I had heard about Remi a number of years ago as I am friends with and have interviewed two of his friends and colleagues, Joe Tafur (ep15) and Martina Drassl (ep42). They spoke very highly of Remi and his dedication and skill to t…

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Ep. 149 - Alex Lasarev - Plant Medicine, Spiritual Evolution, COVID, & Comedy 2:08:52

2h ago2:08:52

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Hey everybody! Episode 149 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Alex Lasarev. I met Alex many years ago through a mutual friend, John Keegan, who I also had on the podcast (ep. 60). Over the years I really respected what Alex stood for, especially during the pandemic where he was, for me, a voice of reason and dissent against much of t…

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Ep. 149 - Alex Lasarev - Comedy, Conscious Evolution, Covid, & Love (Copy) 1:56:25

2h ago1:56:25

1:56:25

Hey everybody! Episode 146 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Carole Guyett. Carole was recommend to me by my friend’s Cathy Coyle and Marta Fabregat, both of whom I interviewed, and it was serendipitous as I had just read one of Carole’s books and thought she would be a great guest. Carole is a medicine woman, herbalist, and author …

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Ep. 149 - Alex Lasarev - Comedy, Conscious Evolution, Covid, & Love 1:56:25

2h ago1:56:25

1:56:25

Hey everybody! Episode 146 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Carole Guyett. Carole was recommend to me by my friend’s Cathy Coyle and Marta Fabregat, both of whom I interviewed, and it was serendipitous as I had just read one of Carole’s books and thought she would be a great guest. Carole is a medicine woman, herbalist, and author …

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Ep. 147 - Pervis Urquia - Shipibos, Prayers, & Plant Dietas 2:00:40

29d ago2:00:40

2:00:40

**Note: this interview is in Shipibo and Spanish. For a version with English subtitles, please view the versions on YouTube (hit 'CC' button), Spotify video, or Rumble** **Para ver las notas del programa en español, visita: UniverseWithinPodcast.com/podcast/pervis-urquia** In episode 147 of the show, I spoke with Pervis Urquia. Pervis was recommend…

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Democracy Reimagined 31:35

29d ago31:35

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This week Luis and Trini talk about the values of democracy as known and practiced by the First Peoples of the Americas: being responsible and organizing to ensure what is best for everyone and everything, to be regenerative. Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read…

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Finding Our Footing with “Negative Capability” 30:31

1M ago30:31

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Luis and Trini pose the need to find our center while also questioning long-held ideas about the world we live in. Intensified social and political uncertainty will require us to move creatively even when we think we can't. Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read b…

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Ep. 146 - Carole Guyett - Sacred Plant Initiations, Herbalism & Pregnancy 1:56:25

1M ago1:56:25

1:56:25

Hey everybody! Episode 146 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Carole Guyett. Carole was recommend to me by my friend’s Cathy Coyle and Marta Fabregat, both of whom I interviewed, and it was serendipitous as I had just read one of Carole’s books and thought she would be a great guest. Carole is a medicine woman, herbalist, and author …

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Episode 45: COP29 debrief: Where do we stand on climate finance, action and peace? 28:03

2M ago28:03

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As COP29 in Azerbaijan has come to a close, in this episode, our colleague Yosr Khèdr (Analyst, adelphi) joins the podcast to discuss the climate finance negotiations, the new Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance, the shortcomings of the final text and what this means for COP30 in Belém. We also dive into what the negotiations mean for fra…

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Needed: Good Thinking, Not Doctrine 29:59

2M ago29:59

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Luis and Trini talk about the need for clear, creative thinking to get beyond the stifling perspectives preventing us from changing our reality. Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat.…

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Ep. 145 - Michal Scheffler - Ayahuasca, Bridge-Keeping, & Weaving the Word 1:40:11

2M ago1:40:11

1:40:11

Hey everybody! Episode 145 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Michal Scheffler. Michal was introduced to me by our mutual friend Marta (who I interviewed in episode 16). Michal has led a very fascinating and full life. He was a DJ for many years and holds two degrees in psychology. His interest in consciousness led him to Latin Ameri…

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Crisis of Our Common Conditions 31:34

2M ago31:34

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Luis and Trini expose the use of culture wars to distract and divide when what we need is to understand our economic and political crisis to unite and solve our common conditions. Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Ho…

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Realignment - The Challenge of Our Times 34:47

2M ago34:47

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In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, Luis and Trini center the importance of an Indigenous-based paradigm shift to protect our common interests in the face of intensified crisis. Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Itali…

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Ep. 144 - Jasper Degenaars - Mushrooms, Mycology, & their Ancient Use 2:15:07

3M ago2:15:07

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Hey everybody! Episode 144 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Jasper Degenaars. Jasper was recommended to me by our mutual friend Jeff Chilton (episode 81). Jasper is a mycologist and educator and it was really a pleasure to sit down and speak with Jasper. We got into mycology, a bit of education on mushrooms, their medicinal and spi…

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Episode 44: It’s called BCSC season for a reason: Convening the community from Berlin to Cali 59:31

3M ago59:31

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From key takeaways to a look behind the scenes, in this episode we take a deep dive into all things Berlin Climate and Security Conference (BCSC). One of our hosts, Alexandra Steinkraus, switches hats and joins this episode as a guest along with another key member of the organising team, Laís Clemente. They share insights on how the conference is o…

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Ep. 143 - Paul Hutchinson - Sound of Freedom, Plant Medicines, & Healing Darkness and Trauma 1:40:11

3M ago1:40:11

1:40:11

Hey everybody! Episode 143 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Paul Hutchinson. Paul was introduced to me through a mutual acquaintance. Paul is a really fascinating guy. He was a very successful entrepreneur who was called, literally, to begin to work undercover saving children from child trafficking. He was one of the characters the…

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Ep. 142 - Jason Grechanik - Tobacco, Plants, Dreaming & the Imagination 1:46:28

4M ago1:46:28

1:46:28

Hey everybody! Episode 142 of the show is out. In this episode, I am releasing a podcast where I was interviewed by Shonagh Home. Shonagh was one my podcast a while back and invited me to be on her’s, called The Mushroom’s Apprentice. I really enjoyed speaking with Shonagh and she is a really good interviewer and asked really deep questions. We spo…

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Episode 43: Biodiversity for Peace: Exploring the nature-security nexus ahead of CBD COP16 32:42

4M ago32:42

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Biodiversity COP is around the corner. For the first time, the forum will look into how peace and security issues intersect with nature, and we are here for it. To understand the CBD COP process, how peace and security landed in the global biodiversity agenda, and to what to expect from the upcoming gathering of the community in Cali, we spoke with…

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Ep. 141 - Hans Wilhelm - Consciousness, Meditation, Dimensions & Astral Beings 1:46:28

4M ago1:46:28

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Hey everybody! Episode 141 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Hans Wilhelm. Hans is an author and illustrator who has a really good YouTube channel called Life Explained. He creates short videos where he illustrates spiritual laws of the universe. He does a really good job with his channel and I think it’s really informative and wond…

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Ep. 140 - Matthew Toussaint - Ayahuasca, Apprenticeship, Tradition, & the Art of Medicine 3:16:53

4M ago3:16:53

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Hey everybody! Episode 140 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Matthew Toussaint. Matthew came highly recommended to me and I was really glad we could make this podcast happen. Matthew is an anthropologist who came to plant medicines at a young age. It brought him to the Peruvian Amazon where he began a deeper dive and apprenticeship …

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Ep. 139 - Seth Lorinczi - Psychedelics, Punk, & a Post-Holocaust Psychedelic Memoir 1:42:39

5M ago1:42:39

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Hey everybody! Episode 139 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Seth Lorinczi. Seth is a writer who recently published a book entitled Death Trip: A Post-Holocaust Psychedelic Memoir. We spoke about his background, his involvement in the punk music scene in Washington D.C. and Portland, psychedelics and ayahuasca, MDMA therapy and how …

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Ep. 138 - Scott Stanley - Ayahuasca, Religious Freedom, Legality & the DEA 2:28:36

5M ago2:28:36

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Hey everybody! Episode 138 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Scott Stanley. Scott is the founder of the ayahuasca church, Arizona Yage Assembly (AYA) as well as the North American Association of Visionary Churches (NAAVC). I was interested to bring Scott on to speak about the legal status of plant sacraments in the US. I think Scott…

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Ep. 137 - Marta Fabregat - Tree Medicine, Plants & Somatics 1:34:00

6M ago1:34:00

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Hey everybody! Episode 137 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Marta Fabregat. Marta was recommended to me by a mutual friend, Cathy Coyle. Marta is one of Cathy’s teachers and I trust Cathy’s recommendations so I was sure Marta would have a lot to share, and she did. We spoke about Marta’s background, her working in Ecuador with Huac…

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Episode 42: 42: The answer to everything - Addressing your questions on climate, peace & security 58:25

6M ago58:25

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What did you always want to know about climate, peace and security, but didn't know who to ask? In this episode, hosts Alexandra and Raquel address questions sent by you, spanning from meanings and definitions, through methodologies and approaches, to challenges and solutions. They discuss the development of the climate, peace and security narrativ…

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La ideología de género y identidad | Joe Owen 1:00:54

6M ago1:00:54

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¿Qué significa ser un humano? ¿Qué es un hombre y qué es una mujer? La disforia de género no trata con una distorsión meramente “clínica” sino pertenece al ámbito de tanto cómo los humanos hallamos nuestra identidad como la expresamos también. El Apóstol Pablo, en Romanos 1, muestra la deconstrucción del orden creado que ocurre cuando los humanos s…

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La historia del pensamiento occidental | Joe Owen 1:02:09

6M ago1:02:09

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Las suposiciones compartidas durante siglos en el mundo occidental sobre cuestiones ontológicas (la esencia de la realidad), epistemológicas (cómo sabemos lo que sabemos) y éticas (¿quién decide entre el bien y el mal?) aunque no han sido uniformes, se han gozado de categorías similares. Sin embargo, durante los últimos 3 siglos, han sido divorciad…

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La cosmovisión del Occidente y su síndrome de Don Quijote | Rev. Steven R. Martins 1:04:54

6M ago1:04:54

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La visión occidental de la familia ha cambiado en las últimas generaciones, pasando de una visión que en su mayor parte estaba informada por la Palabra inspirada de Dios a una visión que no es ni sostenible ni viable, y que puede caracterizarse como un subproducto del síndrome de Don Quijote del Occidente. Al igual que el personaje ficticio de Migu…

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Ep. 136 - Max Monge Quineche - Ayahuasca, Shipibo, Psychotherapy, & Myth 2:22:29

6M ago2:22:29

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Episode 136 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Max Monge Quineche. I met Max a couple of years ago in a shared temazcal in the Sacred Valley of Peru. I was impressed by his presence in the space and out and got to know him a bit and learn of his work with ayahuasca and the Shipibo. So it was a pleasure to finally sit down and speak w…

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Episode 41: Climate change, peace and progress: Renewable energy opportunities in the Middle East 35:47

7M ago35:47

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As a heat dome drives record high temperatures for June across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), we speak with Ali Nasrallah, a green energy policy and climate security expert to discuss how climate change, rising temperatures and water scarcity are disrupting daily life and infrastructure, exacerbating tensions and contributing to new confl…

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Ep. 135 - Tony Moss - Ayahuasca, Music, & Myth 1:41:01

7M ago1:41:01

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Hey everybody! Episode 135 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Tony Moss. I had known about Tony for a while and, as we spoke about in the show, he came to this plant medicine work over 35 years ago. We sat down and spoke about his life, his career in music, his work with ayahuasca and how that shaped his music into medicine music, hi…

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Los Diez Mandamientos | Rev. Steven R. Martins 1:51:24

7M ago1:51:24

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Los Seminarios Teológicos son un evento bimensual co-organizado entre el Cántaro Institute y Sevilla Chapel. En este tercer seminario, Biblia: Los Diez Mandamientos, Rev. Steven Martins ofrece un resumen y una exposición de los Diez Mandamientos y cómo se relacionan con nuestra vida actual.

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Indigenous Cosmovisions, Seeds for Today 30:02

8M ago30:02

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Luis and Trini highlight tenets of this hemisphere's Indigenous cosmovisions, their attempted destruction by hostile paradigms, and the healing potential of reclaiming the remnants of ancestral understandings for today's world. Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and re…

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Episode 40: It takes a climate-smart village: Peace-positive approaches for sustainable resilience 30:25

8M ago30:25

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In an era of polycrisis, operationalising the humanitarian-development-peace nexus is crucial for finding solutions that create synergies between these areas, rather than looking at them individually. This is specially the case in conflict, fragile and displacement settings. In this episode, we speak with Grazia Pacillo, Senior Scientist and Co-Lea…

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Ep. 134 - Shonagh Home - Mushrooms, Faeries, Celts, & Logos 2:44:22

8M ago2:44:22

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Hey everybody! Episode 134 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Shonagh Home. I found out that Shonagh is a mutual friend of mine, Cathy Coyle, who I also had on the podcast and have a lot of respect for. So having Shonagh on was a real pleasure. Shonagh recently published a really good book called Poetic Whispers. We spoke about her b…

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