No matter who you are, what you believe, or where you live, chaos and difficulty finds us all; however, is there beauty that can be found in the pain? The Colorinchaos Podcast is an honest conversation for those who seek growth through the difficulty and awkwardness of life while not ignoring the pain, uncomfortably, questions, brokenness, restlessness, and the unknown that comes with it.
Everything in the news is politicized - science, heathcare, even sports! But what if you can't relate entirely to either side? Unbiased is a semi-monthly podcast where the best writers and thinkers across the political spectrum go deep on divisive issues so you have all the facts and can reach your own conclusions.
Through intimate, long-form interviews, Life is a Festival unlocks the wisdom of cultural pioneers to help listeners integrate transformational experiences and create more joy and adventure in their daily lives.
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#127 - Building an Ethical & Sustainable Healing Practice | Laura Mae Northrup (Radical Healership)
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Do you want to be a healer? From psychedelic medicine to therapy to bodywork, after experiencing an awakening many hear the call to serve in the healing arts, but how do we create a practice that is both ethical and sustainable? Laura Mae Northrup, author of Radical Healership, breaks it down on today’s episode.On the show we discuss why people get…
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Viewpoint diversity and suppressing debate during the pandemic - Jennifer Sey
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[1:04] Getting fired for views on schools reopening during the pandemic [5:54] Bursting the San Francisco Covid bubble [20:51] Public vs. Private schools [30:22] Should companies have political views? [36:23] Tyranny of the minority [44:41] Children in competitive sports [51:56] Going on conservative media shows…
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#126 - The Poetry of Gender | Janne Robinson
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Here’s to the women who don’t give a fuck! But should we give a fuck about gender at all? Today on Life is a Festival we meet feminist beat poet and author Janne Robinson, to discuss authenticity, gender, and her no bullshit approach to creating the life you want. On the show Janne shares how she learned not to give a fuck and to create a life and …
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#125 - Worldbuilding for a Better World | Lak Mitchell (Boomtown Fair)
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At their best, festivals are platforms for personal and communal transformation by creating temporary immersive worlds, ripe with participation and opportunities for growth. Few gatherings do this with the theatrical flair of BoomTown Fair, a choose-your-own-adventure playground in the English countryside. Today on Life is a Festival, visionary lea…
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Cancel culture and the battle for free speech on campus - Greg Lukianoff
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[2:35] Why free speech on campus matters to all of us [11:23] Why speech became more constrained after 2014 [14:44] Is the culture war really class warfare? [29:59] The problem of policing disinformation [38:33] Will there be more or less free speech in future [40:45] Conversation habits to live a healthier life…
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Reducing drug prices and fixing American politics - Mark Cuban
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[1:01] Why are drug prices in America so high? [14:11] Single-payer healthcare in Canada vs. US system [23:12] Getting rid of political parties [36:45] The influence of billionaires and the folly of most charities [41:39] Encouraging more independent political candidatesBy Arjun Moorthy, Dan Sally
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#124 - Art and Irresolvable Contradictions (Live) | Tao Ruspoli (Bombay Beach Biennale)
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On a little known shore inland from Los Angeles lies a post apocalyptic seaside town and one of the art world’s most interesting happenings. Founded in 2015, Bombay Beach Biennale is a renegade celebration of art, music, and philosophy. Pushing through a few hours of sleep, cofounder Tao Ruspoli and I sat down at the Biennale for a conversation.On …
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Why representation based on race is superficial - Angel Eduardo, FAIR
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[00:01] Does Superman have to be white? [07:10] How to do representation right. [18:51] Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination based in part on race and gender [29:14] Color-specific policies vs. color-blind policies [35:53] Shared values and tyranny of the minority [47:38] How real is cancel culture…
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#123 - Welcome Refugees with a Festival | Mike Zuckerman (Borders Without Borders)
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Can we take Burning Man principles and apply them to refugee situations? Mike Zuckerman has spent the last six years creating a toolkit for refugee-led spaces that help instill creativity, connectivity, and hope. Now he’s in Poland welcoming 4 million refugees from Ukraine who are crossing over into Europe. Our conversation starts with a brief over…
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Sometimes Things Will Not Change (When God Seems Silent)
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Episode 160 (03/30/22): “God… please…”When our heart cries out in desperation, yet is met with what could only be explained as silence, where is God in the messiness of life when we cry out in our lacking to God while everything stays the same…?Heavy heart, in those moments of our brokenness when God doesn’t FEEL generous, may we lift our eyes to t…
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#122 - California Lucid Dreaming | Jonah Gabriel Haas (Lucidity Festival)
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“And finally, you would dream ... where you are now. You would dream the dream of living the life that you are actually living today.” - WattsDo you lucid dream? The kind where you awaken inside the dream and can bend it to your will? Do you fly? Make love? Or maybe just let the dream play out? Would you maybe create a festival? Today’s guest Jonah…
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What happened to conservatism? - Jonah Goldberg
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[00:01] What happened to the conservative movement? [14:01] Are the parties becoming more moderate? [24:51] Election reforms that can reduce tribal politics [28:00] Why American healthcare is not as bad as people think [34:20] Why federalism is brilliant [41:18] How Russia's invasion might change Chinese foreign policy. [46:07] Why Jonah left Fox N…
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#121 - ...Because You're Going to Die | Ned Buskirk (YG2D)
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Today’s show is with an old friend. Ned Buskirk is the big-hearted, emotive MC of “You’re Going to Die, Poetry Prose and Everything Goes” an open mic on the subject of death, dying, and grief. Embracing impermanence is one of the paradoxical keys to a life like a festival, to live in the moment we have to learn to let go.On the show we discuss the …
Episode 159 (3/16/22): When the chaos of life feels like a heavy fog…. and the needs within, and the needs around, weigh heavy on you; may we not forget that there is no fog that can completely hide a light. May the ambience produced in the fog capture our attentention in a way that we may have otherwise missed without it. For those who are longing…
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I Never Thought Of It That Way - Monica Guzman, Braver Angels.
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[1:01] Why we are living in different realities [7:32] Can increasing polarization be reversed if it’s against our nature? [12:39] How to decide when to talk politics? [23:48] Is it worth reaching out to the other side in every case? [29:37] Why is the media biased?By Arjun Moorthy, Dan Sally
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#120 - In the Age of Fentanyl, Test Your Drugs! | Mitchell Gomez (DanceSafe)
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In 2020 almost 100,000 people died of drug-related incidents in the US, many of those were due to fentanyl adulteration. It’s not just opiates, no white powder is safe and so the cognitive libertarians need to get wise and help each other stay safe. Luckily today on the show we have Mitchell Gomez, Executive Director of DanceSafe, to help us unders…
Episode 158 (3/02/22): Father, we come to You in weakness, recognizing the children that we truly are… Holy Spirit, bring us to a depth of love and obedience to You never experienced before... Jesus, in our questions, hurts, and fears, may we feel the depth of our true need for You and Your love for us regardless of our weakness and wars…help us.In…
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Polarization: root causes and solutions - Robert Talisse, Vanderbilt University
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[0:01] Why everything is politicized [7:33] In- vs. out-groups [22:22] Why like-minded groups fight amongst themselves [28:26] How can we reduce polarization [31:58] Democracy is not just activismBy Arjun Moorthy, Dan Sally
Episode 157 (2/23/22): There’s a depth to love that can only be understood when we are at our lowest. Despite the dark nights our feet may wander through… or the terror of the open seas that we find ourselves lost in… or the haunting voices and sirens of our unrelenting regrets and shames… heavy heart, may we rest easy knowing this truth:Even at ou…
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#119 - I Kink, Therefore I Am: The Art of Liberating Desire | Cat Meyer (Sex, Love, Yoga)
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Happy Valentine's Day my fellow travelers! In honor of the Day of Love, we’re diving into the wonderful world of BDSM with Dr. Cat Meyer, a specialist on embodied sexuality. Our exploration begins with Cat’s struggles with self acceptance and libido before she discovered kink in her early twenties. After briefly discussing styles of play, we jump r…
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Fact-checking The Social Dilemma - Tim Kendall, CEO of Moment
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[1:05] Is Facebook a scapegoat for polarization? [9:36] Why social networks surface incendiary content [13:10] Should big tech be regulated? [18:25] Social media companies as arbiters of truth [23:45] Technology as an addictionBy Arjun Moorthy, Dan Sally
Episode 156 (2/9/22): Feeling overwhelmed?Feeling weak?No matter where today finds you,heavy heart, our wounds and weaknesses point toward something greater.YOU ARE NOT ALONE!Media Referenced In Today’s Episode:Provoke & Inspire Podcast: Episode 417International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC)4:00 PM Tuesday, February 08, 2022Worship Leader: J…
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#118 - How Conspiracy Thinking Hijacked the Psychedelic Community | Jules Evans
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Over the past two years the optimistic spirituality of many within the psychedelic community has morphed into pessimism and paranoia. This synthesis of wellness and conspiracy thinking isn’t unique to the Covid pandemic. As today’s guest, philosopher Jules Evans explains, “Conspirituality” has been a feature of New Age thinking since its gnostic be…
Episode 155 (1/27/22): "... And when He took the scroll, the four living beings and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb. Each one had a harp, and they held gold bowls filled with incense, which are the prayers of God’s people. And they sang a new song..."- Revelation 5: 8-9No matter where today finds you, may everyday we sing a new son…
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Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop - Lee Drutman, New America Foundation
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[3:39] Why the US has only two major political parties. [7:48] How to increases options in US elections. [11:40] Independent voters or just confused voters. [14:02] Proportional representation as a solution for more ballot choices. [25:19] Andrew Yang and the Forward Party. [26:39] How New Zealand changed to proportional representation…
Episode 154 (1/19/22): There’s something about water. From the dependence that each of us have to it, to the peace and solace that it provides… each and every one of us can not go long without it. Continuing from Episode 152, join us as we look at Ezekiel’s vision found in Ezekiel 47 of a river unlike any other, and the abundant source of that rive…
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#117 - The Mycelial Way to Psychedelic Decriminalization | Matthew Duffy (SPORE)
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Psychedelic decriminalization is on the move throughout the United States and Colorado is at its epicenter. Today on Life is a Festival Matthew Duffy (Duffy), co-founder of the reform and education platform SPORE, explains Colorado’s upcoming legislation in poetic mushroom metaphors. We begin with Duffy’s initial experiences with permaculture and h…
Episode 153 (1/12/22): Regardless of our upbringing, there was someone in our lives who clothed and fed us when we were not able to. From the fragility and dependence that a child naturally has for their caretaker or parent… to the prideful refusal of the same Creator, Savior, and Sustainer who has been involved in every aspect of this fragile life…
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Finding common ground - Diane Hessan, Author and Boston Globe columnist
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[5:36] Why so many moderate candidates fail. [13:20] What voters really want. [15:58] Build Back Better bill backlash. [24:50] Social justice as a priority. [30:44] Common ground on immigration. [36:35] The media’s culpability in polarization [42:36] Common ground on abortion. [46:20] The New Independents…
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Bursting filter bubbles - David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founder Basecamp.
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[1:35] Why filter bubbles are getting stronger. [8:55] Bursting David’s bubble on climate change. [14:54] Why David banned politics from the workplace chat room. [26:46] Politics as a new religion. [29:06] Diversity & Inclusion at workplaces [39:37] The backlash against D&I. [45:48] Learning from Joe Rogan and William Buckley [49:50] Denmark vs the…
Introducing Unbiased podcast, with hosts Arjun Moorthy and Dan Sally. Arjun has been passionate about the news since he was a paperboy at age 12. He’s building The Factual to bring unbiased news to people who feel alienated by a polarized media environment. Dan is eager to reduce polarization through his podcast and his role at Rank The Vote. His c…
Episode 152 (1/05/22): There are times in our lives when we long for, more than anything, to run away from the messiness of our overwhelmed emotions and thoughts... and we long to get away… get alone… and to find distance from the noise and relentlessness of our restlessness. In the moments of life where we long for our fears, questions, and hurts …
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#116 - A Prison is the Shadow of a Festival | Sonya Shah (Ahimsa Collective)
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If we are committed to healing and a joyful life, we must look at our culture’s longest shadows, and change the way we understand justice. The opposite of the expansive freedom of a festival is the national nightmare of mass incarceration. Today on Life is a Festival. Sonya Shah, a specialist in restorative justice, is here to shine a light in our …
Episode 151 (12/29/21): At times, surrender and trust can feel as if it is impossible. For some, the new day may great you with warmth and hope… and for others, painful hurts, needs, and questions may weigh heavy on the heart. No matter where the day has greeted you, heavy heart, may we never be afraid to trust and surrender to Jesus, our Wonderful…
Episode 150 (12/15/21): When we travel where we have never been before, each and every one of us will find ourselves face to face with fears and anxieties of various kinds. Though there are numerous reminders for us to not fear, and for us to not be anxious, how can we quiet our fears and anxieties that so often speak louder than the Truth? On toda…
Episode 149 (12/8/21): How do we bring the parts of us that we hide and ignore to the Light? Regardless of where today finds you, heavy heart, our God is stronger than any demon and any lie that we entertain in our weakness. As we continue the discussion from Episode 148, may we never forget this simple truth: Jesus is greater than any darkness tha…
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#115 - The Small Self on a Big Stage | Nick Mulvey
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In the tradition of the English troubadour, Nick Mulvey is a soulful multi-instrumentalist, an Earth protector, and a student of Celtic Shamanism. Most importantly, he is generous with his insights for young artists.This podcast flows in three parts, first we discuss Nick’s musical background from studying in Havana at nineteen, to playing hang dru…
Episode 148 (12/1/21): On November 30th, 2021, a 15 year old student opened fire upon his classmates and teachers at nearby Oxford High School. In the aftermath and tunnel vision of our grief, pain, mourning, questions, fears, hurt, and anger… when dark thoughts come into our mind from the brokenness within and around us… heavy heart, we are so muc…
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#114 - Visions of an Indigenous Refugee DJ | Chabeli Chain
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Recently on a trip to Ibiza I met a remarkable young woman, Chabeli Chain. Chabeli is an Indigenous refugee and advocate from the Venezuelan Amazon, who is at the beginning of her DJ career. On the show we discuss growing up the in the Amazon and her people’s medicine Yopo, a visionary snuff which contains DMT, Bufotenin, and 5-MeO-DMT. We talk abo…
Episode 147 (11/17/21): No matter who you are, there is nothing that can prepare you for the death of a loved one. Born in Kharkov, Ukraine, Bradley Michael Hawkins was adopted at 15 months old by his parents Sharon and Scott Hawkins. 21 years later, Bradley’s life was cut short by a tragic skateboarding accident. No matter where today finds you, m…
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#113 - How to Help Someone Having a Bad Trip | Solocast
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I am always available for psychedelic service. When I am called to serve, there’s nowhere I’d rather be than sitting calmly beside someone going through the challenging journey known colloquially as a "bad trip." I recently had the opportunity to offer psychedelic peer support, also called "trip sitting," at a party. Although I’ve covered trip sitt…
Episode 146 (11/10/21): So much of our life is spent searching for worth and value. In the moments where we feel stepped over, stepped on, or overlooked; heavy heart, rest easy… you are worth so much more than you may feel and the value of your life is so much more than what you can see right now.Heavy heart, even at your worst, you are not loose c…
Episode 145 (10/27/21): Living in the midst of “The Information Age”, each and every one of us are daily bombarded by overwhelming amounts of information. Though we have more podcasts, songs, movies, potential for relationships, messages, technology, and resources then we could EVER utilize in our short lifetime, there is an intense longing within …
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#112 - Sex and Shamanic Shadow Hunting | Ohad Pele & Jasmeen Hana (ISTA)
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I’ve been wanting to train in sexual, shamanic healing at the International School of Temple Arts (ISTA) for years. Today on Life is a Festival I discuss my ISTA Level 1 training with two of my facilitators Ohad Pele & Jasmeen Hana.On the show we talk about temple arts and why a training like ISTA is so valuable. We discuss the practice of bringing…
Episode 144 (10/20/21): At times, this world can reduce us to feeling so small, so forgotten. In the moments when we see the state of our fragility, regardless of how small we may feel, we have a God who upholds… cares… and sees us no matter how small we may feel that we are.When your thoughts, emotions, insecurities, and weaknesses make you feel t…
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#111 - Queer is Questioning | From Spaces Between Podcast with Al Jeffery
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LIAF 111: “Queer is Questioning” From Spaces Between Podcast with Al JefferyWhat does it mean to call yourself queer? Today on Life is a Festival, I’m honored to share an interview I did on Al Jeffery’s brilliant show, “Spaces Between,” discussing queerness as a form of radical curiosity. We open with a comparison of vulnerability and openness, and…
Episode 143 (10/06/21): Pain, difficulty, confusion, and chaos has a way of blinding us from the sobering reality that we are not entitled to anything in this life. When we struggle to see God’s goodness in the midst of all that swirls in our head and heart, may we lean into the chaos seeking sober eyes. May we not miss our Creator, Savior, and Sus…
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#110 - A Superhero Team of Indigenous Elders | Vivien Vilela & Rudy Randa (Aniwa Gathering)
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What started as a festival bringing together elders from around the world has become a platform of superheroes! Aniwa is a movement to amplify the voices of Indigenous leaders and today’s guests founders Vivien Vilela & Rudy Randa share what that means in the time of Covid.We start with Vivian and Rudy’s initial awakenings, which started like many …
Episode 142 (09/22/21): “God, where are You…!?“God, what are You doing…!?“God, why am I going through this…!?”When life doesn’t seem to make sense… underlying, uncomfortable, questions such as these, will find us all.On todays episode, join us as we look at three separate stories in the Bible and seek to better understand how each and every day we …
The 2021 Renegade Burn was a marvel of self-organization. Today on Life is a Festival I share my own reflections and a collection of interviews from drone artists to temple builders. The show begins with my own experience. I answer questions, share my philosophy of why we Burn, respond to criticisms, and report on the vibe. Then I interview Nathan …