Best Alyson Charles Podcasts (2024)

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Surrendering Into Authenticity with Rocky Heron 59:36

10h ago59:36

59:36

Surrendering Into Authenticity with Rocky Heron Rocky is an internationally renowned yoga and movement educator, performer, human design mentor and content creator. He is devoted to unlocking the codes to our most authentic self-expression and empowering his students and community to recognize and surrender into their unique brilliance. As an artis…

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Healing the Body with Nyle Biondi 51:16

14d ago51:16

51:16

Nyle Biondi is focused on helping people to heal from chronic pain and symptoms through the mind/body connection and neuroplasticity. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist living in Boulder County, Colorado. Historically, he has focused primarily on working with trans and queer youth and young adults. In recent years, he has shifted his Th…

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Hangin' with Anger and Pain! ;P 21:01

29d ago21:01

21:01

Solo podcast! After a recent shoulder injury, I've been learning how to be with pain, and I've gotten to receive a lot of lessons in that experience that can be applied to other areas of my life. One major lesson is seeing I also explore in the episode how I've come to see that I've been repressing anger for some time. I've began to see how and why…

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Being Ravaged by Love with Carl Siciliano 1:09:34

2M ago1:09:34

1:09:34

Carl Siciliano is the Founder of the Ali Forney Center, which he built up to become the nation’s largest organization providing housing to LGBTQ youth. He is also the author of Making Room: Three Decades of Fighting for Beds, Belonging, and a Safe Place for LGBTQ Youth. In his youth, Carl spent several years living with and serving unhoused people …

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Learning from Near Death Experiences with Robert Coppes 56:39

3M ago56:39

56:39

Robert Christophor Coppes is a scientist and retired financier, and currently is board member of International Association for Near-Death Studies (IANDS). He has studied Near-Death Experiences (NDE’s) for decades and has lectured on this topic in the US and Europe. He considers his new book “Impressions of Near-Death Experiences” his best book on N…

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Reflections of Awakened Hearts 23:58

3M ago23:58

23:58

In this solo podcast I share some reflections from my recent retreat, Awakened Hearts, and talk about some of my key takeaways and learning from the experience. Some themes I cover include: - Hiding- why so many GBTQ men (and people in general) feel the need to hide; what does that mean and what does it look like; what the negative impact of that i…

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Softening the Global Heart with Joe Weston 48:29

4M ago48:29

48:29

Joe Weston is an international thought leader, facilitator, trainer, author, lecturer, consultant, coach, professor and—above all else—an advocate for lasting peace. With a career spanning 30+ years in the fields of conflict prevention, leadership, stress management and communication, he is a highly sought-after facilitator and has worked with grou…

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Stepping Into the Hologram (Caftan!) with Cator Sparks 45:39

4M ago45:39

45:39

Cator Sparks is a life coach for men. All men. With a focus on queer men. Certified through CTI and the International Coaching Federation, Cator also works for EVRYMAN leading retreats and facilitating their weekly GBTQ + men's group. Before stepping into the coaching world, Cator spent 20 years in NYC where he was a writer and editor at various pu…

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Cracking the Self-Love Code! 24:01

4M ago24:01

24:01

In this new solo-podcast I share my thoughts on self-love and the insights I've gathered to help folks 'crack the self-love code!' I start by expressing some self-love I was experiencing when I went to record this episode (and I later share what inspired that gushing!). Next, I talk about the meaning of self-love. And then I look at the difference …

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In Relation to Power Animals (and more!) with Alyson Charles Storey 1:13:44

5M ago1:13:44

1:13:44

In this episode I interview someone who inspired me to launch Queerly Beloved and has made a big impact on my spiritual path, Alyson Charles Storey. Alyson is an internationally renowned shaman, best-selling author of Animal Power and host of the Ceremony Circle podcast. Alyson went from being a national champion athlete, top rated radio host and a…

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Getting Good with Grief (and Joy!) with Moe Ari and Tiffany 1:00:51

5M ago1:00:51

1:00:51

I loved being in conversation with these two amazing people! Moe Ari (they/he) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, The Love and Connection Expert at Hinge, a TEDx Speaker, a Board Member for It Gets Better Project, a published academic writer, and a Leading Expert in Transgender Mental Health. He also identifies as Transgender. He's been f…

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Retreats and the Power of Pause 26:50

6M ago26:50

26:50

Currently I have a lot of energy around a retreat I'm planning this May (Awakened Hearts - May 2-5 in Marin County) and so with retreats on my mind and my heart I chose that as the topic for this month's solo podcast. In this episode I share about me experience as the Executive Director of Easton Mountain (a LGBTQ retreat center in upstate NY) and …

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Channeling 5th Dimensional Energy with Joshua / Zintis Muiznieks 57:42

6M ago57:42

57:42

Zintis Muiznieks is a Channeler for Orykl.com who has been channeling the Joshua energy for over 10 years. He’s a gay man with a lengthy and varied spiritual journey who, in addition to channeling, serves as an energy healer, Reiki master, and body worker. Zintis lives in the Catskill Mountains with his family where they grow much of their own food…

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Embodying the She-ness with Summer Minerva 1:00:42

7M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

In this interview, I talk with Summer Minerva. Summer is an independent researcher, performer, author, filmmaker, community organizer, priestess and educator. Summer’s main purpose is to help awaken human consciousness to the sacred role of genders beyond the binary. She does this through film, performance, education, and ritual. Summer is also the…

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Creativity is Our Birthright 21:45

7M ago21:45

21:45

Solo Podcast! Hear me talk about creativity from a spiritual perspective- and share an original song on my shruti box..! There’s a story many folks tell, that you’re either born a creative person, or, you’re not. It’s a story I don’t believe. I believe creativity is our birthright– it’s just that some people choose to access it, and some people don…

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Breaking Old Paradigms with Brian Falduto 45:00

8M ago45:00

45:00

In this inaugural episode of 2024, I interview critically hailed indie musician and Life Coach, Brian Falduto. After garnering international attention for playing “Fancy Pants” in the massive cult-classic School of Rock, Brian Falduto has overcome the challenges of child star fame, rediscovered himself, transforming into both a successful country m…

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Getting in the Mikveh with Jay Michaelson 51:10

8M ago51:10

51:10

Rabbi Dr. Jay Michaelson is a writer, journalist, meditation teacher, and professor. He is the author of ten books, most recently The Secret That is Not a Secret, a collection of ten interlocking tales of mysticism, queerness, and magic. Jay’s previous book, The Heresy of Jacob Frank: From Jewish Messianism to Esoteric Myth, won the 2022 National J…

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I'm a Champion of Play! 18:44

9M ago18:44

18:44

In this solo podcast I talk about the path of play towards awakening. I explore play and playfulness from a spiritual and personal growth lens. I get into all the amazing ways play can support us on our expansion paths- including connecting us to the essence of our souls, helping us step into creatorhood, helping us express ourselves more, helping …

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Forging Unique Paths with Juanita MORE! 46:37

9M ago46:37

46:37

Juanita MORE! is a denizen of the limelight. For almost three decades, the laudable hostess has blitzed San Francisco with high glamour, drag irreverence, and danceable beats that have illuminated the entire city. She inspires those around her to make positive differences in their lives and communities — and doing it all with timeless elegance and …

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Receiving Vibrational Plant & Sound Medicine with Jordi Wood 43:28

10M ago43:28

43:28

Jordi Wood is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, medicine carrier, and an advocate for healing. Jordi has spent much of their life learning indigenous wisdom, plant medicine, and sacred music as a means of cultivating their unique curative properties and then combining these learnings to create rich musical and medicinal healing spaces. Jordi strives…

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I Am Sylvia Wil Gather Rainbow 20:53

10M ago20:53

20:53

Hello Beloveds! I'm back for my 2nd solo podcast, a bit of a continuation of my first solo podcast. Put together they read "Allow me to Introduce Myself" "I Am Sylvia WIl Gather Rainbow." And they serve as a way for you to get to know me a bit better. In this one, I share about myself by telling the story of my full chosen name and where each of it…

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Coming Into Unity with Adam Jackson 51:12

11M ago51:12

51:12

Adam Jackson is the co-founder of Sacred Sons and host of Sacred Sons podcast. Sacred Sons is the world’s largest organization dedicated to modern Men’s Work. Adam holds a vision for ushering brotherhood to the forefront of our community as a means for conscious healing. Fatherhood has set Adam on a heart-opening journey of conscious parenting, com…

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Exploring Our Queer Spiritual Roles with Don Kilhefner 59:27

11M ago59:27

59:27

The LGBTQ History Project maintains that Don Kilhefner is the most dangerous gay activist alive in America. For over 50 years, he has fought to secure civil rights for LGBTQ people. Without a doubt, the fruits of his work have changed the world. He was a founding member of the Gay Liberation Front in 1970, one of the first organizations to bring ga…

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Allow Me To Introduce Myself...! (1st Solo Podcast & Season 2 Premiere!) 27:31

11M ago27:31

27:31

Welcome to the 2nd Season of Queerly Beloved! In this inaugural episode I'm releasing my first solo podcast. In the episode I share my personal story of walking the queer and spiritual path. Stories include: Almost converting to Mormonism; Losing all my friends in 8th Grade because of rumors about me being gay; Some of the books that shaped my path…

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Walking Through the Wizard's Gate with Cory3wing Thorell 56:39

12M ago56:39

56:39

Cory Thorell is a seasoned Insight and Personal Development Coach, Circle Way Facilitator, and the visionary Founder of the Dream Intending Workshop. With a rich background of 40 years in show business, he honed the art of manifesting on demand, bringing miracles to life on opening night. Now, Cory shares his expertise and teaches the teachable ski…

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Being Completely Gay AND Completely Spiritual with David Monticalvo 56:27

1y ago56:27

56:27

David Monticalvo began to celebrate his gayness in his mid-30s, after experiencing an unplanned period of transition. During this process of beautiful challenge, David discovered the teachings of New Thought, which empowered him to view his journey as divine and perfect. Currently he leads the Gay Men’s Spirituality Group based out of Unity Church …

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Discovering A.I. Drag Avatars with Julio Alvarez 59:22

1y ago59:22

59:22

In this interview I speak with Julio G. Alvarez, who, from Apple to Open AI, is a trusted coach & advisor to extraordinary leaders in tech. He’s the creator of ‘Out in Tech’ and host of the popular Let’s Go With Julio Podcast. Julio is a powerful coach on a mission to help high achievers change the world by changing themselves, first. We talk about…

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Accessing Erotic Trance States with Court Vox 37:28

1y ago37:28

37:28

Court Vox is a trained Sex and Intimacy Consultant and Sacred Intimate. Founder of his practice The Body Vox, he brings opportunities for his clients to learn about and embrace their bodies and the bodies of others. Court’s work breaks down the walls of shame and anxiety around intimacy and sex. Vox is a sex educator and is experienced working with…

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Envisioning a New "Holy Trinity" with Laura Hartley 50:33

1y ago50:33

50:33

Laura Hartley is an activist, coach and the founder of Public Love Enterprises, a liberatory space and online school. She sees self-work and world-work as interconnected, and through coaching & group programs, she empowers changemakers to get free, dismantling capitalism & patriarchy from the inside out; get power to make real change, and, find wha…

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Feeling the Fey Fantasy with Terry Bartley 44:00

1y ago44:00

44:00

Terry Bartley is the writer of the upcoming collection of short stories, Tyranny of the Fey and the host of the podcast “Most Writers are Fans,” about the intersection between writing and fandom. Terry has won awards for writing and broadcasting from the West Virginia Associated Press, the National Broadcasting Society, and MarCom. We talk in this …

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282: Being Offline in an Online world 34:36

1y ago34:36

34:36

We live in a digital world that makes it easy to disconnect from the real world, but it’s our real world that offers us what truly need. In this episode of Potent Truth, I share my thoughts on the online space while sharing a very important announcement. Tune in and learn about the ways in which social media might be using you, the importance of un…

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Flipping the Tarot with Gord Hall 1:05:42

1y ago1:05:42

1:05:42

Gord, who join us from the UK, is a dynamic and insightful individual who brings a unique perspective to spirituality and personal growth. As a non-binary, autistic tarot reader and meditation guide, Gord has a wealth of life experience and a deep understanding of what it means to be on a spiritual journey. With a sense of humor and an open heart, …

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281: Understanding Grief 26:27

1y ago26:27

26:27

Grief isn’t something that we need to fix–it’s something that we get to feel. In this special minisode, I share my thoughts on grief. Whether you’re grieving or you know someone who is grieving, my prayer is that this episode sheds light on the beauty that grief has to offer. Tune in and learn why grief is so intimately connected with love, what ty…

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280: Uncovering the True Shamanic Path with Alyson Charles 1:06:43

1+ y ago1:06:43

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In a society that encourages us to fit inside the confines of a box, what is it like to walk a true shamanic path? Join me and Alyson Charles for a fun and deep conversation that will demystify what it means to be a shaman in our world today. In this episode, you’ll learn the importance of being steadfast in your vision, what it means to walk your …

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Calling in the Spaciousness for All That Is with Nicholas Mendoza 1:10:30

1+ y ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Nicholas holds a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School, an LMSW from New York University, and is a Doctoral Candidate in Religion, Gender, and Culture at Harvard University. They currently work as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist. He’s a radical faerie and a dear friend. :) We start this interview discussing our perspectives of who the ra…

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279: Parasite Cleansing and Detoxification with Sheela Mahdavi 2:07:51

1+ y ago2:07:51

2:07:51

If you have pets, kids, or have eaten raw meat at some point in your life, chances are you have parasites. Join me and the founder of Food Over Drugs, Sheela Mahdavi, for a fun and educational episode that will have you rethinking the foods that you eat. In this episode, you’ll learn the truth about parasites and how they impact your health, how pa…

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278: Will Rēzin: Trauma + Somatics 1:24:45

1+ y ago1:24:45

1:24:45

Trauma happens, and it’s time for us to begin addressing it with the responsibility it deserves. Join Will Rēzin and I for a deep discussion that will help you understand the truth about trauma work. In this episode, you’ll learn what trauma really is and how it is shaped, the difference between being trauma-aware, trauma-informed, and trauma-train…

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Walking the Queer Ecstatic Path with Craig Cullinane 49:55

1+ y ago49:55

49:55

In this interview I talk with Craig Cullinane who just finished serving as the Director of the Body Electric School for the last four years and has served on the Body Electric faculty for more than ten years. Body Electric is a school offering experiences grounded in the erotic and its integration with the sacred, to foster transformative personal,…

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277: The Most Common Lies Shared in the Coaching Industry 43:07

1+ y ago43:07

43:07

The coaching industry has gained a bad reputation, and for good reason. In this episode, I illuminate the biggest lies shared in the coaching industry which have led to the destruction of the true art of coaching. Tune in and learn the ways in which coaches are creating more damage than good, what coaching is and what it is not, and the 5 most comm…

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276: Kambo Myths vs. Truths with Jason Fellows 1:52:45

1+ y ago1:52:45

1:52:45

With so many horror stories and myths floating around about Kambo, it’s important to understand how Kambo truly works. In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and mentor, Jason Fellows and we dive into a conversation that will illuminate the truth about Kambo. Tune in and learn about the biological and chemical makeup of Kambo, how it truly works …

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Getting Wizardly with Mountaine Jonas 1:04:30

1+ y ago1:04:30

1:04:30

Mountaine Jonas' greatest passion is consciousness raising through theater. Among many other theater credits, he is a founder, producer and performer of Off the Stonewall Street Theatre Players, who were known for doing satirical audience-participation shows about LGBTQ rights. He is the seed planter, conductor and mentor of NYC Queer Playback. And…

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275: Leading with Depth and Intimacy 19:04

1+ y ago19:04

19:04

We live in a deeply disconnected world where people are dehumanizing each other in exchange for ego-driven desires. All of which is leading us further into the agendas at play. In this Potent Truth minisode, I share the importance of leading with depth and intimacy. Tune in and learn how you might be contributing to our divide, how scalability ofte…

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