Best Kosmik Podcasts (2024)

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Jan Kounen: Kosmik Journey into Ayahuasca, VR, and Filmmaking | Episode 70 1:16:07

15d ago1:16:07

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In this episode, our guest is Jan Kounen, French film director and producer, VR creator, author, comic book artist, and Ayahuasca expert explorer. The conversation focuses on various aspects of the Ayahuasca experience, such as: vision, sound (the chants/songs known as "icaros"), embodiment, fear, thinking, cognition, surrender, fragility, reality,…

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How to Manage Alcohol Cravings: 11 Hidden Needs and Alternatives to Drinking | Episode 73 1:13:28

1h ago1:13:28

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In this episode, we discuss strategies for managing and reducing alcohol cravings, uncovering alternative pathways to satisfy the deeper needs that fuel them. Today, we delve into 11 needs, exploring alternative actions to address each: water nutrition social connection sex touch movement sleep feeling of possibility, novelty, chaos, & adventure st…

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Osinakachi Akuma Kalu: African Health Secrets — The Lost Ancestral Wisdom of Health & Longevity in Africa | Episode 72 1:10:47

1d ago1:10:47

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In this episode, we're joined by Osinakachi Akuma Kalu, the founder of TAFFD's, dedicated to enhancing health and biological longevity for Africans through educational initiatives. He's also an author, futurist, musician, and speaker. Our discussion centers on traditional African health practices, mindsets, and tools, covering: social connection, c…

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Josh Sackman: VR Pain Relief — Using Virtual Reality to Reduce & Manage Chronic Pain | Episode 71 55:55

8d ago55:55

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Josh Sackman, cofounder and president of AppliedVR, joins us today to talk about pain management using virtual reality (VR). We discuss the bio-psycho-social dimensions of pain, and how to manage and reduce it accordingly. Some of the evidence-based tools and features discussed include: breath (e.g. box, 4-7-8, Wim Hof, diaphragmatic breathing, etc…

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Musical Interlude: Hindu Chants by Jamie Ananda McConochie | Bonus #1 35:47

22d ago35:47

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Enjoy a relaxing meditative vacation for your ears with these Hindu chants from Jamie Ananda McConochie. Close your eyes, perhaps sing along, and get swept along on a journey deep into yourself and the cosmos from which you emerged. You can listen to these while meditating, getting ready for bed, or even while making love. Unlimited listens permitt…

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Jamie Ananda McConochie: Tantric Sex, Dating, Sounds, and Life | Episode 69 2:48:16

29d ago2:48:16

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In this episode, Jamie Ananda McConochie teaches us all about tantric sex, masturbation, health, and relationship practices. Yes, you will learn how to last longer in bed, love, and life. But you'll also learn how to increase your energy, focus, creativity, presence, and pleasure by using chanting, breathing, voice, movement, meditation, eye gazing…

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Norah Al-Azzam: RNA and Gene-based Tools for Preventing Neurodegeneration | Episode 68 1:44:46

1M ago1:44:46

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In this episode, join Norah Al-Azzam, an expert in neuroscience and RNA, as we delve into the intricate cellular biology of rare neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders. Explore the complexities of conditions like ALS, Huntington's disease, Sanfilippo Syndrome (MPS III), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), gaining insights into the pivota…

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International Caregivers Association (ICA): The Crisis and Future of Dementia Care | Episode 67 2:33:36

1M ago2:33:36

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In this episode, we talk with the International Caregivers Association (ICA) about dementia. It is a seven-way conversation with basically the entire team: Dr. Ethelle Lord, Dr. Jennifer Stelter, Dr. Andrew Harrison, Ryan Stoffko, Bill Pemberton, and Pad. You will learn about what it is, potential risks and causes, the various types (e.g. Alzheimer…

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Loretta Breuning: The Biology vs. Politics of Unhappiness | Episode 66 1:11:46

2M ago1:11:46

1:11:46

Loretta Breuning returns, with her new book - Why You're Unhappy: Biology vs Politics. In this episode, we discuss that book - debunking various myths about happiness and teaching you how to surf the continuous waves of unhappiness. Take back control over your brain by taking small repeated steps toward goals that fulfill your biological and existe…

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Glenn S. Cohen: Multisensory Meditations — Heal and Rewire Your Nervous System with Visualization Exercises | Episode 65 1:12:20

2M ago1:12:20

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This is an interview with Glenn S. Cohen, the author of Neurological Intelligence: Volumes 1 and 2. Join us on a wild ride through Glenn's neurological life, as he shares various tools and techniques that have helped him and can help you too. We all have wounds from our past, inner children trapped in time, and destructive habits and thought patter…

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Tony Coward: Harnessing ADHD for Success, Creativity, and Greatness | Episode 64 1:17:55

2M ago1:17:55

1:17:55

This is an interview with ADHD coach Tony Coward. We talk about how to navigate life with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) - from the fear, frustration, perfectionism, distraction, hyperarousal, and feeling of "not enoughness," to the boundless imagination, creativity, excitement, and out-of-the-box thinking that, if properly harness…

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Michael Allison: The Neurophysiology of Play | Episode 63 1:02:56

2M ago1:02:56

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Michael Allison is an educator and coach who uses polyvagal theory to help athletes optimize their resilience, performance, and overall nervous system. In this episode, we talk about the neurophysiology of safety, danger, connection, competition, and play. Learn to "meet your body where it is" and use play as a way to regulate your nervous system, …

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Nathalie Giraud Desforges: Tantra and IFS for Deeper Self-Compassion, Awareness, Connection, and Sex | Episode 62 1:06:36

3M ago1:06:36

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Nathalie Giraud Desforges is a sex, couples, and IFS therapist. We talk about how to use tantra to connect with our body, mind, multiple selves, nature, and each other. Concepts from Internal Family Systems (IFS) weave through the conversation. Learn to be kind and compassionate to both the "good" and "bad" parts and people in both your inner and o…

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Faye Sahai: The Future of Digital Wellness and Mental Health Technology | Episode 61 1:00:09

3M ago1:00:09

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Faye Sahai is the managing director at Telosity Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in digital wellness and mental health startups. In this interview, you will learn all about current trends in mental health and the some of the latest technologies and solutions striving to improve it. We discuss this from various angles: cultural factors,…

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Between Two Worlds: Interoception, Exteroception, and Your Home In Between | Episode 60 38:44

3M ago38:44

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This is an episode about finding balance between our two main modes of perception: interoception (the inner world) and exteroception (the outer world). Sometimes we get stuck too far in one direction, either internally within our body-mind or externally out there in the world of other objects and things. We are always dancing between these two real…

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Michael Morin Nissen: Looking Trauma in the Eyes — Eye-Oriented TRE and Trauma Therapy | Episode 59 1:11:12

3M ago1:11:12

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Michael Morin Nissen is a psychologist, body-oriented psychotherapist, and TRE trainer. In this episode, we talk about various trauma therapies such as Tension and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE), bioenergetics, and body-oriented psychotherapy. We discuss the history behind such therapies as well as how they can be used to help people with, for exam…

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Distracting Ourselves to Death: Deleting Time and Hiding From Life | Episode 58 35:22

4M ago35:22

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This is an episode about distraction, busyness, to-do lists, dreams, goals, pleasures, and how all such things are preventing you from seeing yourself and living your authentic life. Stop adding noise, drop whatever it is you think you need or want to do, and roll with the true spirit hidden inside. Time is disappearing as you cover it up with thin…

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Jingle All the Brain: The Neurochemistry of Christmas | Episode 57 2:21:53

4M ago2:21:53

2:21:53

This is your brain on Christmas. Hop on this wild neurochemical sleigh ride through the brain. Learn why Christmas feels the way it does and how things like serotonin and dopamine affect and explain your behavior during the holidays. More importantly, learn how to optimize these happy neurochemicals so that you can ensure that you will indeed have …

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Kirill Krasnogir: Brain & Heart Tracking in VR for Assessing Your Mental Health | Episode 56 1:09:29

4M ago1:09:29

1:09:29

This is an interview with Kirill Krasnogir, the CEO of Cleverpoint, which combines VR with physiological sensors (such as EEG, EMG, and ECG) to analyze and assess your mental health state. It helps people determine and track the state of their nervous system - levels of stress, fatigue, anxiety, risk of burnout, and more. Get to know your unique ps…

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Adrian Harel: Traumatic Brain Injury — How to Detect, Treat, and Prevent TBI | Episode 55 1:04:25

4M ago1:04:25

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This episode is all about traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Our guest is Adrian Harel, the founder and CEO of Medicortex, a Finnish company that is developing a non-invasive TBI diagnostic tool that detects the biomarker through saliva and urine. Together we explore various aspects of traumatic brain injuries: definitions, types, causes, signs, sympt…

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David Hardy: Head Injuries and How to Understand & Change Your Brain through Bodily Movements | Episode 54 1:24:14

5M ago1:24:14

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David Hardy is a functional neurologist and the host of The Hardy Brain podcast. In this episode, he provides a sort of crash course on the brain and nervous system. Specifically, you will learn how to use certain bodily movements (e.g. with the eyes, breath, mouth, and jaw) to both interpret and alter your brain state. A dual theme running through…

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Life in 3D: Using Multi-Directional Movements to Feel More Embodied and Complete | Episode 53 29:54

5M ago29:54

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This is a solo episode is a reminder that we are 3D omnidirectional organisms. We move in a multitude of directions (along the x, y, and z axis, etc.) through this world. Today we will talk about how we can use different bodily movements (with the eyes, neck, mouth, arms, legs, etc.) to re-enter all of those different planes of reality - the horizo…

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Angela Clarke: Vocal Therapy — How to Tune Your Voice and Nervous System | Episode 52 1:01:59

5M ago1:01:59

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In this episode, we explore the intimate connection between your voice, nervous system, and overall well-being. Our guest, Angela Clarke, is a voice specialist, embodiment practitioner, and educator based out of Australia. Join us in our lovely conversation about the voice, movement, touch, the nervous system, and more. This episode is packed full …

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Tom Paladino: Photos in the God Machine — The Mysterious Healing Power of Scalar Light | Episode 51 59:44

5M ago59:44

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In this episode, we talk with Tom Paladino, the only man in the world who has a machine that can funnel energy from Heaven directly into your body and mind. This newly discovered energy, that bursts out of Heaven via the stars is called "scalar energy." It's the same stuff that Nikola Tesla was trying to harness with his towers, that Hieronymus col…

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Kristen Carder: ADHD Explained — Psychology, Perception, Behavior, Causes, Tools, and More | Episode 50 55:52

6M ago55:52

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In this episode, we have a fun conversation with Kristen Carder, the host of the I Have ADHD podcast and a coach specializing in working with adults who have ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). We dive deep into various aspects of ADHD, including its psychology, behavior, biology, risks, treatments, tools, and more. Topics discussed: T…

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Dylan Fox: How to Make XR Accessible for Everyone — Vision, Hearing, and Motor Disabilities in VR & AR | Episode 49 43:01

6M ago43:01

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Dylan Fox is the Director of Operations for XR Access, a research consortium at Cornell Tech that works on making VR, AR, and MR accessible to people across the full spectrum of abilities and disabilities. In this interview, we talk about how to design immersive experiences for people with vision, hearing, mobility, and other limitations. We explor…

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Ludovica Labruna: Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation with tES, TMS, and kTMP | Episode 48 56:07

6M ago56:07

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Ludovica Labruna is the CEO of Magnetic Tides, a company developing a new method of non-invasive brain stimulation called kTMP (kilohertz transcranial magnetic perturbation). This technology and company were birthed out of the Cognition and Action Lab at UC Berkeley. Today you will learn all about kTMP, as well as other non-invasive brain stimulati…

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Rich Goldsand: Using Novelty, Movement, and Tensegrity for Self-Understanding & Growth | Episode 47 1:18:38

6M ago1:18:38

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This is a conversation with Rich Goldsand, a Feldenkrais practitioner who has been working with athletes, children, and a range of clients all over the world for over 30 years. We talk about how to use movement, novelty, and principles from tensegrity as tools for understanding and changing our self and habits. Through such, we can find points of i…

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William Porter: The Science of Alcohol and How to Quit | Episode 46 1:27:17

7M ago1:27:17

1:27:17

William Porter is the author of Alcohol Explained. Today we talk about alcohol and how it affects the brain, body, and our lives. We discuss the benefits of living an alcohol-free life and answer questions such as the following: What is drunkenness? What's happening in the brain? What role does homeostasis play in our drinking? What is a hangover? …

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Your Best Birthday Ever: How to Love Yourself for a Day | Episode 45 29:23

7M ago29:23

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Today is my birthday and I am spending it with no one but you. This is a glimpse into how I like to spend my birthdays. It is my philosophy of birthdays and life. My hope is that you can use this to help create a happier birthday for yourself this year too. And thank you for celebrating mine with me.…

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Jeffrey Schwinghammer (Part 2): Feldenkrais Lesson #2 — MORE Awareness Through Movement | Episode 44 59:40

7M ago59:40

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This is a Feldenkrais lesson with Jeffrey Schwinghammer, followed by a quick post-lesson reflection. ** - Jeffrey's podcast - Expand Your Ability - Website: www.expandyourability.com ** MORE RESOURCES - Feldenkrais Method official website: feldenkrais.com - Awareness Through Movement (book) And if you still can't get enough Feldenkrais, feel free t…

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Jeffrey Schwinghammer (Part 1): Expand Your Habits, Abilities, Self-Image, and Consciousness through Feldenkrais | Episode 43 1:17:23

7M ago1:17:23

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This is an interview with Jeffrey Schwinghammer. He is a filmmaker, podcaster, and Feldenkrais teacher. We discuss how to use movement to change the way we sense, think, and feel about ourselves, our possibilities, and the world. It is never too late to learn, grow, or overcome old habits and patterns. This is an episode about self-improvement, lea…

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10 Behavioral Tools for Focus and Calm | Episode 42 37:22

7M ago37:22

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Here are 10 kinds of actions we can take to switch between a focused-energized state to a calm-relaxed state. The behavioral tools discussed in this episode include: inhale & exhale right nostril & left nostril breathing near/narrow & far/wide viewing hot & cold light & dark head up & head down sound & silence movement & stillness open mouth & clos…

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Paul Pui Wo Lee (Part 2): Dancing Back to Life with Feldenkrais — Reawaken the Artist and Animal Within | Episode 41 1:09:49

7M ago1:09:49

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This is a conversation with Feldenkrais practioner and dance coach, Paul Pui Wo Lee. We talk about Feldenkrais and how it can be a kind of gateway into new possibilities - new ways to dance, make art, love, connect, think, feel, sense, move, and be. I reflect on my first Feldenkrais experience (episode 40) and how it changed my self-image, confiden…

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Paul Pui Wo Lee (Part 1): Feldenkrais Lesson — Awareness Through Movement | Episode 40 1:21:11

8M ago1:21:11

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Paul Pui Wo Lee is a dancer and Feldenkrais practitioner. And today he's about to give me my first Feldenkrais (Awareness Through Movement) lesson. This is an action-based episode, an audio-guided experience - learning through doing. So, lie down, listen in, and slowly gain self and bodily awareness through movement. The post-lesson reflections and…

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Jason Waite: Jason's Web — The Art of Connecting with Animals, People, and Yourself | Episode 39 1:49:16

8M ago1:49:16

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My brother Jason joins the podcast. We talk about how to optimize our communication and connection with all of life - birds, mammals, insects, reptiles, and the wider animal kingdom and human species. We discuss art, music, women, beauty, attraction, design, and how to be the best you. Homelessness is also a theme that runs in the background, as th…

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Richmond Heath: Death, Grief, Pain, and Rainbows in the Dark | Episode 38 1:42:00

8M ago1:42:00

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Richmond Heath is a physiotherapist and the founder of TRE Australia. Join us on a story-filled adventure through death, pain, suffering, and grief, and into a beautiful vibrant land where trauma and pain are verbs and you are fully feeling, pulsating, and alive. By going into the darkness, you can reconnect with yourself, others, and reality. Lear…

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Stumbling on Freedom: The End of Free Will and Return of the Butterflies | Episode 37 1:03:31

8M ago1:03:31

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Let's talk about free will, why it is an illusion, and how by stop believing in it, you can finally set yourself free. RESOURCES PEOPLE Benjamin Libet Daniel Dennett Daniel Wegner John Searle Joseph LeDoux Michael Gazzanaga Robert Sapolsky Sam Harris Susan Blackmore

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The Magic of Being Wasteful: Throw Away the Bronze and Go for the Gold | Episode 36 37:05

8M ago37:05

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In this episode, we talk about how to get rid of all the average or good junk in your life and fill it up with greatness.By Michael Waite

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Srini Pillay: Adventures In Non-Dual Reality — Thinking, Perceiving, and Living Beyond Linear Boundaries | Episode 35 58:49

9M ago58:49

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In this episode, we talk with Srini Pillay - a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, brain researcher, technology entrepreneur, author, speaker, musician, and much much more. We talk about the non-dual nature of the our mind, body, life, the world and how by reconnecting with the nonlinear patterns (of nature, technology, and ourselves), we can melt down t…

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5 MORE Portals Into the Impossible: Mouth, Posture, Space, Time, and Identity | Episode 34 1:00:00

9M ago1:00:00

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Here are 5 more portals into the unconscious world of neverending possibility and imagination: mouth, posture, space, and identity. If you find more, please leave a comment. And also leave a key or magic spell to help open it.

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5 Portals Into the Impossible: How to Unfocus to Unlock Your Potential | Episode 33 1:09:14

9M ago1:09:14

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This is an episode about how to unfocus your eyes, ears, nose, breath, and movement in order to tap into your unconscious, that inner land of imagination, where you can discover new possibilities and create a new you. Change how you use your body, and you can change your perception of what is possible.…

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Alex Greene: Zen, Feldenkrais, Rolfing, TRE, Movement, and Embodiment | Episode 32 1:32:42

9M ago1:32:42

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In this episode, we talk with Alex Greene about how to reconnect and align with our bodies and the energy of the universe, and how all that affects our being and mind. He's body worker, somatic coach, TRE provider, nervous system therapist, zen priest, and the host of the Red Beard Embodiment podcast. We dig into a lot of interrelated topics, inclu…

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Molly Watts: Change How You Think, Change How You Drink — Rewiring Your Alcohol Habits | Episode 31 59:13

10M ago59:13

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This is a conversation with Molly Watts (host of The Alcohol Minimalist podcast) about alcohol and the brain. We discuss the harms and benefits of the substance, what it does to the brain, how we can start drinking less, and how we can change any harmful habit. Some of the questions we ponder include: - What happens in the brain when we drink alcoh…

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Sae Kani (Part 2): Trauma and Japan — Culture, Communication, Relationships, and Connection | Episode 30 1:15:25

10M ago1:15:25

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Talking with Sae Kani, we dig into Japanese culture and trauma. We discuss various aspects of this society, including: relationships, communication, work, technology, parenting, marriage, sex, dating, power, men-women dynamics, parent-child relationships, maturation, language, intercultural interaction, virtual worlds, distractions, dissociation, b…

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Sae Kani (Part 1): Releasing Tension and Trauma — Reconnecting With Our Bodies, Past, and Each Other | Episode 29 1:08:54

10M ago1:08:54

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This is an interview with Sae Kani, a TRE (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercise) trainer in Japan and around Asia. She's also a life coach, meditator, and has had a long career as a humanitarian worker, helping traumatized communities recover after natural disasters around the world. Today we get hear her story, transporting us around Asia and bey…

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Stretch Your Inner Doctor: Expand, Open, and Embrace Your Body's Natural Healing Magic | Episode 28 1:00:04

10M ago1:00:04

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In this episode, we explore the power of opening up and expanding our bodies for enhanced well-being and healing. We talk about some ways we can stretch and open ourselves up and release ourselves from our tension, traumas, and stress. And the great thing is that when you open up one part of your body or life, it often acts like a domino, spreading…

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Sid Desai: How to Use VR, AR, and AI to Improve Your Mental Well-being | Episode 27 1:27:13

11M ago1:27:13

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In this interview, with Sid Desai, co-founder and CEO of Novobeing (formerly Rocket VR Health), we talk about how technologies like VR, AR, and AI can positively impact our health and well-being. Some of the things we discuss include: - Why does vision (what we see through our eyes) so powerfully impact our mental state? - What are some of the ther…

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Blueprint for Self-Destruction (Part 4): Pesticides, Herbicides, and Artificial Sweeteners & Fats | Episode 26 38:00

11M ago38:00

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In the final episode of this mini-series, we talk about the impact of pesticides, herbicides, and artificial sweeteners and fats on our health. We explore how these substances have inadvertently wreaked havoc on our bodies. We delve into the ecosystem within our bodies, teeming with trillions of bacteria, mitochondria, and other organisms. Pesticid…

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Blueprint for Self-Destruction (Part 3): Disconnection, Isolation, and Shattered Harmony | Episode 25 29:28

11M ago29:28

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In part three of this series, we talk more about how isolating and separating parts of reality (such as nutrients, body parts, creatures, etc.), we disrupt the harmony of this interconnected web, the overall system (e.g. bodily, environmental, Earth) system that we are all part of. You cannot just change one piece without changing everything else. …

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