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Join Simon Landry and a guest as they discuss what it's like to do science in Canada, how science and society interact, and the different journeys involved in becoming a scientist. Do You Even Science is syndicated on Science Borealis.
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Voicecraft

The Voicecraft Project

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Voicecraft conversations increase how the world is known, featuring luminary voices across themes of cultural, philosophical, and existential importance. The pod is appreciated by listeners who value the artful relating of intellect and intuition, thinking and feeling, body and spirit. The podcast features: - Generative dialogues that seek the depths of insight and understanding - Group dialogic experiments and expeditions produced by the Voicecraft Network - Live talks and interviews The po ...
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Escaping Samsara

Nathan Thompson & Evgeny Dziatko

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Escaping Saṃsāra - Yoga and Meditation Podcast about practices that liberate us. Interviews with spiritual teachers from the yoga world and beyond. We are a group of friends dedicated to exploring the deep teachings of yoga and other spiritual traditions to see what unites them in their search for Truth and how each practitioner has danced with the Mystery. We want to learn from today’s elders about their paths and experiences. What has worked, what hasn’t and what is downright weird. From C ...
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This our final episode in our exploration of sex, bindu, rajas, and Brahmacharya and the second of two episodes looking at female practitioners especially. We are joined by Tova Olsson, a scholar of religion, author, and yoga teacher with over 20 years of experience in education. We discuss: The reproductive model of the yogic body vs Kundalini mod…
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What does it mean to be conscious? What is the relationship between consciousness and the unconscious? What is the connection between consciousness and conscience? Recorded live in Melbourne at August's Underground, join Tim Adalin, founder and host of Voicecraft, and philosopher, counsellor and independent researcher Cameron Duffy for an evening o…
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Is there hope for the internet and decentralised communications technology? Led by Tim Adalin, this dialogue explores the existential context, shadow, and potential associated with emerging network coordination technologies, with civilisation theorist and political economist Michel Bauwens (P2P Cooperative), regenerative entrepreneur and collective…
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This is the first of two episodes expanding the previous topic of Sex, Semen Retention, and Brahmacharya as it may or may not apply to women. Female practitioners of yoga don't show up in the old texts but there have been many female-specific physical practices through the ages. And who better to explain how to practice with these archaic informati…
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Relating with notions of God, choice, difference, intuition, belonging, confession... with Jordan Hall, Forrest Landry, and Joey S. Robinson II. In early July, Joey reached out on Twitter following a Voicecraft dialogue with John Vervaeke, expressing interest in John, Jordan, and Forrest having a dialogue on the podcast. John was unable to make it …
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Exploring the political, social, psychological and metaphysical dynamics of the Overton window: the present limits of socially acceptable policy and opinion. Alex is an incidental musician and philosopher. His interest in Hegelian philosophy began (unbeknownst to him) more than a decade ago, with his development of a peculiar mathematical function …
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Matthew Segall is a transdisciplinary researcher, writer, teacher, and philosopher applying process-relational thought across the natural and social sciences, as well as to the study of consciousness. O.G. Rose is a writer, philosopher, and author of Belonging Again: An Address, which explores the conditions of possibility for the realisation of ‘a…
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This series has been quite popular. In our climactic (pun intended) episode, we speak to Richard Freeman about sex and Brahmacharya. The context of Brahmacharya within Patanjali's Ashtanga Yoga system Specific yoga poses and mudras that move sexual energy The use of mula bandha in using sexual energy to reinvigorate your body and mind How yoga can …
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Welcoming Cadell Last, Simon van der Els, Valeria Ferreira, and Jurnee Manu for a Voicecraft Network Freeform session. Freeform sessions invite a praxis of philosophical jazz. Access the shownotes & learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, events, courses and membership network @ https://www.voicecraft.io/content/e107-beyond-left-right-politics-freedo…
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We are happy to welcome back to the podcast Simon Borg-Olivier who has been practicing semen retention for over 30 years. We discuss how semen retention, loving relationships, and mindful sex can enhance health and spiritual practice. From Simon's bio: "I have been studying traditional forms of posture, movement, breathing and mental control for mo…
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This is the start of a three-episode exploration into one of yoga’s least understood, but possibly most important topics: Brahmacharya or as we might term it, semen retention. Through loss of semen (bindu), [his] lifespan is diminished and he becomes weak. .... Through constant retention of semen, a fine odour arises in the body of the yogin, (-) s…
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Guy Sengstock is a philosopher, founder of Circling and a master of dialogic practice. He returns to the podcast for a deeply generative dialogue which develops themes and insight on generativity, instability, beauty, power, relational intelligence, the cultivation of attention and the relationship between enlightenment and economics. --- Access th…
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A critical inquiry into the relation between praxis, ecology, authority and ultimacy, with award-winning professor and globally renowned thinker John Vervaeke. The dialogue begins with reflection on the evolution and self-correction of John’s work over recent years. ---Access the shownotes & learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, events, courses and…
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A dialogue integrating themes of ecology, shamanism, prophecy, artistry, and underground philosophy, welcoming Transition Guide and Voicecraft Network member Dr Simon van der Els & Tim Adalin. Learn more about how to apply to the Voicecraft Network @ https://www.voicecraft.network ---Access the shownotes & learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, even…
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Welcoming members of the Voicecraft Network Jacob Kishere, Aspasia Karageorge, Tyler Hollett, Kyle Lawrence, Tom Lyons, Cam Duffy & Tim Adalin for a Culture Lab session on the topic of Real Violence: Israel, Palestine, Justice & Justification.---Access show notes and learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, events, courses and membership network @ htt…
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In this episode, we explore the intersection of yoga and Ayurveda with Amy Landry. Amy, a global yoga teacher, mentor, and Ayurvedic practitioner, has shared her wisdom through renowned publications and sold-out retreats. She has focused on integrating Indian wisdom traditions into her daily life and we find out how she manages this balancing act. …
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Relating to the tensions and paradoxes associated with change (evolution) and the eternal (perennial) in the context of lineage traditions, value, membranes, and the future of spirituality and religion. Welcoming educator, futurist and philosopher Zak Stein, one part to the pseudonymous author David J. Temple, who has recently published the work Fi…
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An effort toward critical and generative relation with Forrest Landry’s thinking on the topic of Artificial Intelligence, existential risk, and the possibilities for meaningful response. This was recorded for the Voicecraft Network's Humanity, Technology & Nature expedition, following a previous session engaging with Forrest’s Substrate Needs Conve…
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This very special 100th Voicecraft episode welcomes members of the Voicecraft Network for a session to synthesise recent themes and questions explored at Voicecraft. Core to the dialogue are questions relating to the meaning of humanity, technology, cultural transformation, intimacy, and the future. Hosted by Tom Lyons, featuring Dr Aspasia Karageo…
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An exploration of human decision making and transformative social process in the context of evolution, emergence, complexity, religion, telos, the mystical, and more. Welcoming the creator of the Cynefin Framework and iconoclastic generalist thinker Dave Snowden in dialogue with Tim Adalin. ---Access the show notes for this podcast at @ https://www…
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An exploration of what it means practically and metaphysically to participate in our evolving digital age, defined by the Swedish philosopher Alexander Bard as the paradigm of attentionalism. What does it mean to participate in transformation? How can we respond in the context of emerging technological power? ---Learn more about Voicecraft podcasts…
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Welcoming Dr Les Spencer in dialogue with generalist thinker Tyler Hollett in response to the theme of “Intentional Disruption”, part of the Cultural Shamanism expedition inside the Voicecraft Network which begins with a multi-part exploration of the question: “Why do things fall apart?” This is the first hour of a multi hour conversation, with man…
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An exploration of humanity's relation to technology, evolution, and perennialism, through the lens of transhumanism and hyperhumanism. Welcoming philosopher Cadell Last and hyperhuman theorist Carl Hayden Smith in dialogue with Tim Adalin. This was a live podcast recording for the Voicecraft Network expedition into the relationship between humanity…
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Culture lab invites a context for deepening understanding of critical, higher attention events, people, and dynamics in culture space and the world stage. This Voicecraft.Network invites relating with the cultural, philosophical, and attentional significance of Sam Harris, one of the most well known public intellectuals of at least the last 15 year…
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In today's episode, we dive into the transformative journey of renowned yoga teacher Eddie Stern. Over the last three years, Eddie has radically altered his approach to practicing asanas, moving away from the Ashtanga practice that defined his teaching to embrace a path of growth and exploration. He embarked on a journey of incorporating new asanas…
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Is there legitimacy to the promise of crypto in the context of socio-economic exchange? Where are we in political economic history? How do psychology, narrative and metaphysics influence the integrity of communications technology and its mediation of exchange? Welcoming civilisational and commons theorist Michel Bauwens and philosopher O.G. Rose, i…
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Exploring the frontiers of consciousness research and the human experience of meaning, truth and technology. Welcoming Carl Hayden Smith, Associate Professor of Media at the University of East London, DMTx participant at Imperial College London and prime theorist of Hyperhumanism. --- 0:56 - What is DMTx (Extended State DMT as Transhumanist Technol…
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Indy Johar is an architect, maker and Mission Steward of Dark Matter Labs, focused on building the institutional infrastructures for radicle civic societies, cities, regions and towns. We explore themes of care and control in the context of technology, hope, and institutional design in relation to the psychology of transformation.---Learn more abou…
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The latest bookclub episode from Escaping Samsara podcast. This time Nathan is joined by Oliver Crossley A.K.A the Yogic Physio (@yogicphysio on Instagram) to discuss Christopher Wallis' book "Near Enemies of the Truth." Join us as we dissect key themes, share reflections, and discuss Wallis' take on watered down spirituality and lame platitudes. W…
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This dialogue features members of the Voicecraft Network for a session to reflect and build on recent themes and threads explored at Voicecraft. Why do people experience blocks in the process of connecting to themselves and others? How do we cultivate contexts and skills that support healthier modes of relating to difference? What does it mean to r…
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One of my favorite episodes so far! In which we discussed many of my favorite subjects: perennialism and blending traditions, issues with exporting Asian traditions to the west, diet, esoteric yoga, and how magick forms an enriching part of both our practices. Our guest is Yogacharya Craig Williams, practitioner of Ayurvedic Medicine, Vedic Science…
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Matthew Segall is a transdisciplinary researcher, writer, teacher, and philosopher applying process-relational thought across the natural and social sciences, as well as to the study of consciousness. He joins Tim Adalin for a dialogue that explores the meaning and becoming of philosophy in our world, informed by the thought of Alfred North Whitehe…
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Jamie Wheal is a writer and cofounder of the Flow Genome Project. He’s the author of 'Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex, and Death in a World That's Lost Its Mind', and a guide to leaders across many domains of high service and performance. This dialogue sought in part to relate with the questions and tensions at the forefront of Jamie’s t…
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An exploration of high influence mythos in the emerging media landscape with specific reference to dialogues between Aubrey Marcus and Matias De Stefano. Voicecraft Network members O.G. Rose, Tim Adalin, Aspasia KG, Kyle Lawrence, Tom Lyons, High Root and Cam Duffy engage questions of epistemic rigour, experiential knowing, and responsibility in th…
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In this enlightening new episode, we delve deep into Buddhism. Join us as we welcome Ven. Sampanno, a long-term Buddhist monk, for an insightful discussion on the differences between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism. In this episode, Ven. Sampanno will shed light on the unique philosophies, practices, and historical contexts of these two major Buddh…
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Metamodernist author Brendan Graham Dempsey joins Elder and teacher in the Integral community Bruce Alderman for a dialogue with Tim Adalin and the Voicecraft network to explore the commonalities and differences between Metamodernism & Integral Theory. 3:07 - What is metamodernism and how is it helpful? 10:38 - What is integral theory? 23:00 - Dire…
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This dialogue is offered in peace, with respect, in search of new beginnings and deeper understanding. It is part of a series of Voicecraft events (online and in-person) seeking deeper participation with the existential and philosophical realities of war in our present time, and throughout history. ---Learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, events, c…
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Nathan is joined by Marc Kate and Chad Lott from "Scary Thoughts Podcast" to discuss Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now." Unless you've been stuck in a Twitter flame war for the last 20 years, you will know about Tolle's bestselling spiritual treatise. But is it a classic or a self-help rip off? We discuss the book, it's flaws and strengths and come…
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The follow up dialogue to 'Value & Civilisation', welcoming again the philosopher and master craftsman Forrest Landry, civilisation researcher and theorist Michel Bauwens, and philosophers O.G. Rose (Daniel Garner) and Tim Adalin. This was recorded as a live podcast with members of the Voicecraft Network in participation.---Learn more about Voicecr…
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Welcome to the realm of real Hatha Yoga, where yogis use the body as a tool to transcend the body. For this episode, we're honored to introduce Shandor Remete, also known as Sundernath, a master practitioner whose life has been steeped in yoga from his earliest days in Hungary. An initiate of the revered Kanpatha Hatha Yogins, Shandor embodies the …
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Untangling the roots of value, with critical insight relevant to economics, politics, and ongoing response to the metacrisis. Featuring philosopher and master craftsman Forrest Landry, civilisation researcher and theorist Michel Bauwens, and philosophers O.G. Rose (Daniel Garner) and Tim Adalin. Part of the Commons Series. --- Please subscribe, eav…
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Welcome to a special bookclub episode of Escaping Samsara, where we delve into the profound teachings of Chogyam Trungpa's classic, "Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism." In this episode, we're thrilled to host Ty Landrum, an esteemed yoga teacher known for his insightful and deeply rooted understanding of Eastern and Western philosophy. We discu…
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In a time of growing tension and inter-cultural conflict, Elder Les Spencer recounts stories, principles and findings from an era of unique inter-cultural peace healing in Australia. Filmed on the bank of the Yarra river in Melbourne, Australia.Spencer's book, 'Nurturing Community For Wellness' is available for download in the show notes.--- Watch …
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Lovers of technical yoga talk rejoice! In this extraordinarily geeky interview Gregor sheds light on nuances of pranayama and meditation practices described in great detail in his books. We also talk about his most recent book about the Map of Transformative States and get a glimpse into the upcoming work with a fascinating discussion on mudras. Th…
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It’s easy to get caught up in the intellectual debates of spirituality, or spending hours creating exalted states of consciousness, but the actual effects of all this practice are borne out in your everyday life and nowhere is that more apparent then in your intimate relationships. Marriage is an interesting thing from a spiritual perspective. It c…
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David Garrigues has been practicing Hatha Yoga, specializing in advanced Ashtanga Vinyasa for about 30 years. Few people understand the rigors and challenges of long-term asanas practices as deeply. As a fellow vinyasa enthusiast, and keen meditator, I've long been fascinated by the overlap between the two and how much asana practice can be conside…
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This is a companion episode to our "Ashtanga and Fatherhood" episode. We're talking about how yoga practice changes for women after pregnancy and in the years of child-rearing. We talk about the challenges of physical recovery and the requirements of emotional labor. How time is the essential factor, and how we witness time can change everything.…
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A journey into the meaning, role, and crisis of eldership in our time, grounded in a life's journey of spiritual seeking and realisation.Joining for this VC Network Elder Circle is the general thinker, widely cultured spiritual practitioner and respected teacherly authority on integral theory and its history, Bruce Alderman.Learn more about Voicecr…
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Live in Melbourne Australia at a Voicecraft Live community event, this dialogue between Bishop Lindsay Urwin, Zen Roshi Kirk Fisher, student of Sufism Sieta Beckwith and philosopher Tim Adalin was held on the topic of 'Meaning, Tradition & Progress'.Learn about upcoming Voicecraft events @ https://voicecraft.io/eventsRead the show notes and watch t…
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An exploration of meta-shamanism in a time between worlds, with host of the Integral Stage podcast, general thinker and spiritual practitioner Layman Pascal, and philosopher Tim Adalin. This is a fun one that explores an important angle of the meta-shamanic function of Voicecraft.Learn more about Voicecraft podcasts, events, courses and membership …
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