Dan Roberts

Dan Roberts produces the Shortwave Report from his off-grid property in Garberville, California. The Shortwave Report condenses the world’s weekly shortwave communication into a 30-minute news show and is rebroadcast by radio stations across the globe. In today’s episode we discuss how Dan discovered shortwave radio, how the Shortwave Report came into being, fake news, data and privacy, and cultivating a global perspective. Visit http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml to find out more about the Shortwave Report.This episode is sponsored by Waking Up On the Appalachian Trail: A Story of War, Brotherhood, and the Pursuit of Truth written by me, your host. Visit www.nbhankes.com to pre-order a signed copy and used the coupon code SHIPIT for free shipping.

Dan Roberts produces the Shortwave Report from his off-grid property in Garberville, California. The Shortwave Report condenses the world’s weekly shortwave communication into a 30-minute news show and is rebroadcast by radio stations across the globe. In today’s episode we discuss how Dan discovered shortwave radio, how the Shortwave Report came into being, fake news, data and privacy, and cultivating a global perspective. Visit <a href="http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml</a> to find out more about the Shortwave Report. This episode is sponsored by Waking Up On the Appalachian Trail: A Story of War, Brotherhood, and the Pursuit of Truth written by me, your host. Visit <a href="http://www.nbhankes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.nbhankes.com</a> to pre-order a signed copy and used the coupon code SHIPIT for free shipping.

Cultivating a Global Perspective with Dan Roberts

Tim “Naneek” Keenan is an American author, 2009 Appalachian Trail thru-hiking alum, and Vietnam veteran. Tim couldn’t shake his dread of the woods in the decades following his time as a grunt in the Vietnam jungles—that is until he confronted his fears head on and began a thru-hike of the 2,178.3-mile Appalachian Trail. The Good Hike: A Story of the Appalachian Trail, Vietnam, PTSD and Love, is Keenan’s story of finally coming to peace with himself, buoyed by the healing powers of nature and his fellow hikers. In this conversation we discuss Tim’s time in Vietnam, his experiences on the Appalachian Trail, and the power of writing and love.This episode is sponsored by The KOZM, a B Corp-certified clothing company weaving the yogic principles of “right action” directly into their threads. Visit www.thekozm.com to find men’s fitness clothing aligned with your values. Use the coupon code HL15 for 15% off your purchase order.

Tim “Naneek” Keenan is an American author, 2009 Appalachian Trail thru-hiking alum, and Vietnam veteran. Tim couldn’t shake his dread of the woods in the decades following his time as a grunt in the Vietnam jungles—that is until he confronted his fears head on and began a thru-hike of the 2,178.3-mile Appalachian Trail. The Good Hike: A Story of the Appalachian Trail, Vietnam, PTSD and Love, is Keenan’s story of finally coming to peace with himself, buoyed by the healing powers of nature and his fellow hikers. In this conversation we discuss Tim’s time in Vietnam, his experiences on the Appalachian Trail, and the power of writing and love.This episode is sponsored by The KOZM, a B Corp-certified clothing company weaving the yogic principles of “right action” directly into their threads. Visit <a href="http://www.thekozm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thekozm.com</a> to find men’s fitness clothing aligned with your values. Use the coupon code HL15 for 15% off your purchase order.

Ep. 74: From Vietnam to the Appalachian Trail with Tim "Naneek" Keenan

Tristan Louis

Tristan Louis is an Internet veteran who has co-founded six companies, two of which went public and three which were acquired. After witnessing the state of the Internet in 2016, he had an existential crisis and re-emerged to build, Casebook PBC, a B Corp that is revolutionizing the governmental social services industry. In this conversation we discuss the how Tristan is using technology to improve social services within governmental agencies, the idealism of the early Internet era and where it went wrong, tech’s impact on the 2016 election, Benefit Corporations versus C Corporations, the B Corp certification process, eco-capitalism and much more. To learn more about Tristan, please visit www.tnl.netThis episode is sponsored by The KOZM, a B Corp-certified clothing company weaving the yogic principles of “right action” directly into it’s business model. Visit www.thekozm.com to find men’s fitness clothing aligned with your values. Use the coupon code HL15 for 15% off your purchase order.

Tristan Louis is an Internet veteran who has co-founded six companies, two of which went public and three which were acquired. After witnessing the state of the Internet in 2016, he had an existential crisis and re-emerged to build, Casebook PBC, a B Corp that is revolutionizing the governmental social services industry. In this conversation we discuss the how Tristan is using technology to improve social services within governmental agencies, the idealism of the early Internet era and where it went wrong, tech’s impact on the 2016 election, Benefit Corporations versus C Corporations, the B Corp certification process, eco-capitalism and much more. To learn more about Tristan, please visit <a href="http://www.tnl.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.tnl.net</a> This episode is sponsored by The KOZM, a B Corp-certified clothing company weaving the yogic principles of “right action” directly into it’s business model. Visit <a href="http://www.thekozm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thekozm.com</a> to find men’s fitness clothing aligned with your values. Use the coupon code HL15 for 15% off your purchase order.

Ep. 73 - Building a Better Internet with Tristan Louis

Heather Rubiales

Heather Rubiales is CEO of Heather’s Hemp Alternatives, @heathershempalternatives, a start up bringing hemp-derived bioplastic alternatives to the cannabis industry. We discuss hemp bioplastics and manufacturing, start up entrepreneurialism, plastic pollution, eco-capitalism, the current state of California’s cannabis industry and much more. To find out more about Heather and her offerings, visit www.heathershempalternatives.comToday’s episode is sponsored by Traci Webb’s upcoming Ayurveda Life Mastery Program. This five-month course, beginning this February 5th, will train you to become an ayurvedic health counselor while also offering life coaching to help you achieve your goals. Follow this link for a $100 discount: https://ayurvedicliving.mykajabi.com/a/20338/J3SeyxLS

Heather Rubiales is CEO of Heather’s Hemp Alternatives, @heathershempalternatives, a start up bringing hemp-derived bioplastic alternatives to the cannabis industry. We discuss hemp bioplastics and manufacturing, start up entrepreneurialism, plastic pollution, eco-capitalism, the current state of California’s cannabis industry and much more. To find out more about Heather and her offerings, visit <a href="https://www.heathershempalternatives.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.heathershempalternatives.com</a>Today’s episode is sponsored by Traci Webb’s upcoming Ayurveda Life Mastery Program. This five-month course, beginning this February 5th, will train you to become an ayurvedic health counselor while also offering life coaching to help you achieve your goals. Follow this link for a $100 discount: <a href="https://ayurvedicliving.mykajabi.com/a/20338/J3SeyxLS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ayurvedicliving.mykajabi.com/a/20338/J3SeyxLS</a>

Ep. 72 - Pioneering Hemp Alternatives with Heather Rubiales

Latif Burdick

Latif Burdick has been participating in Humboldt’s Sufism scene since the late seventies. In this conversation we discuss how Latif found Sufism, peace activism in the Vietnam War era, mysticism, music, remembering your source as Divinity, and much more. To learn more about the local sufi community, visit https://www.facebook.com/pg/GardenoftheHeartHumboldt/posts/

Latif Burdick has been participating in Humboldt’s Sufism scene since the late seventies. In this conversation we discuss how Latif found Sufism, peace activism in the Vietnam War era, mysticism, music, remembering your source as Divinity, and much more. To learn more about the local sufi community, visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/GardenoftheHeartHumboldt/posts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pg/GardenoftheHeartHumboldt/posts/</a>

Ep. 71 - Sufism and The Dance of Universal Peace with Latif Burdick

Josh Hanna

Josh Hanna is the CEO of Humboldt CBD. In this conversation we discuss how biohacking his garden led Josh to biohack himself, the origins and history of CBD in Humboldt, Humboldt hemp law, the future of the CBD industry and much more. To learn more about Josh, visit www.humboldtcbd.org and use the coupon code XMAS for 20% off.This episode is sponsored by The Northwest Institute of Ayurveda’s Life Mastery program. This course is designed to help aspiring healers, teachers, coaches, and conscious creators identify and achieve their goals, learn the science of Ayurveda, and transform. Starting February 5th, 2020. Follow this link to arrange an exploratory call with Traci Webb and receive $100 off the course: Ayurveda Life Mastery

Josh Hanna is the CEO of Humboldt CBD. In this conversation we discuss how biohacking his garden led Josh to biohack himself, the origins and history of CBD in Humboldt, Humboldt hemp law, the future of the CBD industry and much more. To learn more about Josh, visit <a href="http://www.humboldtcbd.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.humboldtcbd.org</a> and use the coupon code XMAS for 20% off. This episode is sponsored by The Northwest Institute of Ayurveda’s Life Mastery program. This course is designed to help aspiring healers, teachers, coaches, and conscious creators identify and achieve their goals, learn the science of Ayurveda, and transform. Starting February 5th, 2020. Follow this link to arrange an exploratory call with Traci Webb and receive $100 off the course: <a href="https://ayurvedicliving.mykajabi.com/a/20338/J3SeyxLS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ayurveda Life Mastery</a>

Ep. 70 - Humboldt CBD with Josh Hanna 

Samual Lee

Dr. Samuel Lee is a certified holistic psychiatrist that teaches a spirituality based mental health discipline and is the author of the free e-Book “The Spiritual Guide to Mental Health." In this conversation we discuss Dr. Lee’s path to wholeness, a spiritual view of mental health, the Dark Night of the Soul, plant medicines for psychiatric illness, Western explanations of Eastern concepts, and the emerging global consciousness paradigm. To get your copy of his free e-Book and learn more about Dr. Lee, visit www.thespiritualpsychiatrist.comThis episode is sponsored by The KOZM, @thekozm, a men’s fitness clothing company set out to prove that business can be done better. Visit the store at www.thekozm.com and use the coupon code HL15 to receive 15% off your purchase order.

Dr. Samuel Lee is a certified holistic psychiatrist that teaches a spirituality based mental health discipline and is the author of the free e-Book “The Spiritual Guide to Mental Health." In this conversation we discuss Dr. Lee’s path to wholeness, a spiritual view of mental health, the Dark Night of the Soul, plant medicines for psychiatric illness, Western explanations of Eastern concepts, and the emerging global consciousness paradigm. To get your copy of his free e-Book and learn more about Dr. Lee, visit <a href="http://www.thespiritualpsychiatrist.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thespiritualpsychiatrist.com</a>This episode is sponsored by The KOZM, @thekozm, a men’s fitness clothing company set out to prove that business can be done better. Visit the store at <a href="http://www.thekozm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thekozm.com</a> and use the coupon code HL15 to receive 15% off your purchase order.

Ep. 69 - A Spiritual Approach to Mental Health with Dr. Samual Lee

Rick Strassman

Dr. Rick Strassman might be best known for his paradigm-shifting research into psychedelics as made popular by his book and resulting documentary, DMT: The Spirit Molecule. He has published nearly thirty peer-reviewed scientific papers and has served as a reviewer for several psychiatric research journals. Dr. Strassman has been a consultant to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Veteran’s Administration Hospitals, Social Security Administration, and other state and local agencies. In 1984, he received lay ordination in a Western Buddhist order.Following his DMT experiments, Dr. Strassman became interested in Jewish spirituality and took a scholarly approach to understanding the faith of his youth. It didn’t take long before he began to see parallels between the prophetic states as described by the Old Testament prophets and the altered states of consciousness described by research participants. In his book DMT and the Soul of Prophecy, Dr. Strassman explores these connections and proposes a new model of spiritual experience he calls theoneurology, which posits that God communicates with us via the agency of the brain.In this episode we discuss Dr. Strassman’s journey to Jewish spirituality, connections between psychedelic and enlightenment states, the prophetic state, similarities between the prophetic state and the DMT state, the function and life of Old Testament prophets, and much more. Find out more about Dr. Strassman at www.rickstrassman.comThis episode is sponsored by The KOZM, @thekozm, a men’s fitness clothing company set out to prove that business can be done better. Visit the store at www.thekozm.com and use the coupon code HL15 to receive 15% off your purchase order.

Dr. Rick Strassman might be best known for his paradigm-shifting research into psychedelics as made popular by his book and resulting documentary, DMT: The Spirit Molecule. He has published nearly thirty peer-reviewed scientific papers and has served as a reviewer for several psychiatric research journals. Dr. Strassman has been a consultant to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, National Institute on Drug Abuse, Veteran’s Administration Hospitals, Social Security Administration, and other state and local agencies. In 1984, he received lay ordination in a Western Buddhist order. Following his DMT experiments, Dr. Strassman became interested in Jewish spirituality and took a scholarly approach to understanding the faith of his youth. It didn’t take long before he began to see parallels between the prophetic states as described by the Old Testament prophets and the altered states of consciousness described by research participants. In his book DMT and the Soul of Prophecy, Dr. Strassman explores these connections and proposes a new model of spiritual experience he calls theoneurology, which posits that God communicates with us via the agency of the brain.In this episode we discuss Dr. Strassman’s journey to Jewish spirituality, connections between psychedelic and enlightenment states, the prophetic state, similarities between the prophetic state and the DMT state, the function and life of Old Testament prophets, and much more. Find out more about Dr. Strassman at <a href="http://www.rickstrassman.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.rickstrassman.com</a> This episode is sponsored by The KOZM, @thekozm, a men’s fitness clothing company set out to prove that business can be done better. Visit the store at <a href="http://www.thekozm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thekozm.com</a> and use the coupon code HL15 to receive 15% off your purchase order.

Ep. 68 - DMT and The Soul of Prophecy with Dr. Rick Strassman

Madison Callahan

Steven and Madison Callahan host and facilitate international iboga healing retreats. In this conversation we discuss the plant medicine iboga, the healing nature of iboga, Steven and Madison’s relationship with iboga, the shamanic perspective of soul and psyche, and much more. To find out more or to book a retreat with Steven and Madison, visit www.ibogahealing.comThis episode is sponsored by Webeekind CBD herbal apothecary, @webeekind. Visit www.webekind.com and use the coupon code LIGHTHOUSE to receive 10% off your purchase order.

Steven and Madison Callahan host and facilitate international iboga healing retreats. In this conversation we discuss the plant medicine iboga, the healing nature of iboga, Steven and Madison’s relationship with iboga, the shamanic perspective of soul and psyche, and much more. To find out more or to book a retreat with Steven and Madison, visit <a href="http://www.ibogahealing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ibogahealing.com</a> This episode is sponsored by Webeekind CBD herbal apothecary, @webeekind. Visit <a href="http://www.webekind.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.webekind.com</a> and use the coupon code LIGHTHOUSE to receive 10% off your purchase order.

Ep. 67 - Iboga Healing with Steven and Madison Callahan

Darren Main is a yoga teacher and author currently living in San Francisco. He has written largely about Eastern spirituality for a more modern and Western audience. Main is best known for his second book, Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic. In this conversation we discuss how Darren found yoga, the spiritual metaphor in The Wizard of Oz, religion and mythology, mysticism, the ethics of yoga marketing and holding space for students, and much more. Find more from Darren at https://darrenmain.com/This episode is sponsored by The KOZM @thekozm. The KOZM is a benefit and certified B Corp that manufactures men’s fitness clothing. Its mission is to honor all stakeholders—environment, community, employees, and investors—while proving that business can be done better. Visit www.thekozm.com and use coupon code HL15 to get 15% off your purchase order.

Darren Main is a yoga teacher and author currently living in San Francisco. He has written largely about Eastern spirituality for a more modern and Western audience. Main is best known for his second book, Yoga and the Path of the Urban Mystic. In this conversation we discuss how Darren found yoga, the spiritual metaphor in The Wizard of Oz, religion and mythology, mysticism, the ethics of yoga marketing and holding space for students, and much more. Find more from Darren at <a href="https://darrenmain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://darrenmain.com/</a> This episode is sponsored by The KOZM @thekozm. The KOZM is a benefit and certified B Corp that manufactures men’s fitness clothing. Its mission is to honor all stakeholders—environment, community, employees, and investors—while proving that business can be done better. Visit <a href="http://www.thekozm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thekozm.com</a> and use coupon code HL15 to get 15% off your purchase order.

Ep. 66 - The Path of the Urban Mystic with Darren Main

The Humboldt Lighthouse is a discussion-based podcast focused on illuminating the thoughts and people of Humboldt County, CA. Nate Hankes, the show's founder and host, is a combat veteran, a scientist, and a writer living in Humboldt County, CA.

The Humboldt Lighthouse

Pepper Hernandez

Dr. Pepper Hernandez is a Naturopath healer, medical intuitive, and quantum alignment therapist. We discuss her journey from college student to where she is today, managing a thriving private practice while allowing herself to grow into her evolving interests and remaining mindful of her personal well-being. In this conversation, we discuss transpersonal psychology, chakra and kundalini theory, quantum alignment therapy and the experience of Self realization and spiritual awakening/ascension. We discuss CBD cannabis therapy for PTSD, detoxing to rejuvenate the aging brain, and the necessity of radical Self-care—especially for those with a foot in two worlds.

Dr. Pepper Hernandez is a Naturopath healer, medical intuitive, and quantum alignment therapist. We discuss her journey from college student to where she is today, managing a thriving private practice while allowing herself to grow into her evolving interests and remaining mindful of her personal well-being. In this conversation, we discuss transpersonal psychology, chakra and kundalini theory, quantum alignment therapy and the experience of Self realization and spiritual awakening/ascension. We discuss CBD cannabis therapy for PTSD, detoxing to rejuvenate the aging brain, and the necessity of radical Self-care—especially for those with a foot in two worlds.

Episode 9: Dr. Pepper Hernandez - Spiritual Ascension, Self Care, Transpersonal Psychology, & Cannabis Therapy

Molly Rose Hilgenberg is a trained breathwork facilitator, yoga instructor and musician who merges holistic healing with creative expression. She is currently a Masters of Social Work candidate at Humboldt State University. She lives off-grid on ancestral Wiyot land with her husband and two dogs, where they enjoy spending free time playing music and being in nature. In this conversation we discuss yoga the yogic path, what your body is trying to tell you, breath work, cultural conditioning, transformation and the kundalini phenomena. You can find Molly and the introductory song “Golden Bells” at www.roseheart.worldYou can find out more about the Ayurvedic Life Mastery Program at www.ayurvedicliving.com. Receive a $500 discount if you sign up before 2/19/19. Tell Traci Webb that the Humboldt Lighthouse sent you and receive an additional $300 off the cost of this 9-month transformational program.This episode is sponsored by the karma yogis @thekozm. Use the coupon code HL10 to get 10% off your purchase order at www.thekozm.com. The Kozm is manufacturing yoga clothing and the conscious capitalism movement.This episode is also sponsored by Webeekind CBD herbal apothecary, @webeekind. Support a local Humboldt County business this holiday season by purchasing CBD-infused bath bombs, tinctures, gummies, and salves for you and your pets. Use the coupon code LIGHTHOUSE at www.webeekind.com to get 10% off your purchase order.

Molly Rose Hilgenberg is a trained breathwork facilitator, yoga instructor and musician who merges holistic healing with creative expression. She is currently a Masters of Social Work candidate at Humboldt State University. She lives off-grid on ancestral Wiyot land with her husband and two dogs, where they enjoy spending free time playing music and being in nature. In this conversation we discuss yoga the yogic path, what your body is trying to tell you, breath work, cultural conditioning, transformation and the kundalini phenomena. You can find Molly and the introductory song “Golden Bells” at <a href="https://www.roseheart.world/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.roseheart.world</a>You can find out more about the Ayurvedic Life Mastery Program at <a href="https://www.ayurvedicliving.com/ayurveda-life-mastery.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ayurvedicliving.com</a>. Receive a $500 discount if you sign up before 2/19/19. Tell Traci Webb that the Humboldt Lighthouse sent you and receive an additional $300 off the cost of this 9-month transformational program.This episode is sponsored by the karma yogis @thekozm. Use the coupon code HL10 to get 10% off your purchase order at <a href="http://www.thekozm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thekozm.com</a>. The Kozm is manufacturing yoga clothing and the conscious capitalism movement. This episode is also sponsored by Webeekind CBD herbal apothecary, @webeekind. Support a local Humboldt County business this holiday season by purchasing CBD-infused bath bombs, tinctures, gummies, and salves for you and your pets. Use the coupon code LIGHTHOUSE at <a href="http://www.webeekind.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.webeekind.com</a> to get 10% off your purchase order.

Episode 42: Molly Rose Hilgenberg - Your Wider Self, Breathwork, and Embracing the Weird

Robyn Smith

Robyn Smith is a local yogini and teacher. She teaches the yoga of relationships and is the founder and director of Inner Freedom Yoga based out of Arcata, California. In this conversation we discuss how Robyn found the yogic path, Anusara yoga and tantric philosophy, developmental trauma, ways to improve your relationships, communication and intimacy, self-loathing and the Dalai Lama, conscious parenting, and much more. You can find Robyn at www.consciousthrivingrelationships.com and www.innerfreedomyoga.com. Intro music by @paulizakmusicThis episode is sponsored by the karma yogis www.thekozm.com, @thekozm. Use the coupon code HUMBOLDT to get 20% off your purchase order. The Kozm, manufacturing yoga clothing and the conscious capitalism movement.This episode is also sponsored by Webeekind CBD herbal apothecary, @webeekind. Support a local Humboldt County business this holiday season by purchasing CBD-infused bath bombs, tinctures, gummies, and salves for you and your pets. Use the coupon code LIGHTHOUSE at www.webeekind.com to get 10% off your purchase order.

Robyn Smith is a local yogini and teacher. She teaches the yoga of relationships and is the founder and director of Inner Freedom Yoga based out of Arcata, California. In this conversation we discuss how Robyn found the yogic path, Anusara yoga and tantric philosophy, developmental trauma, ways to improve your relationships, communication and intimacy, self-loathing and the Dalai Lama, conscious parenting, and much more. You can find Robyn at <a href="http://www.consciousthrivingrelationships.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.consciousthrivingrelationships.com</a> and <a href="http://www.innerfreedomyoga.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.innerfreedomyoga.com</a>. Intro music by @paulizakmusicThis episode is sponsored by the karma yogis <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekozm.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1SBkidxpDJv42ckAlVPFR2B1eOxu_5HNQiWpUakEzwu8BxIXy0RPOdDHo&amp;h=AT1euBue20e7Ib8aaf7ut0ejRwKqMkFdsH4-2uyhlU3YinoEASVUvCoGjT6f6hXmoRxC7Unupn4JdRU0FYIhOG05UlrVQ8jGANCdZ_CDK3d_fMH4OtF8IssGYEYbpCsSg6E_MjwK4m90HZ947CqWuq5Z_QJmCo3yPfZ5OOt4Ie5u1ckbmhl41VSX1T8TrxpBd_IGtw0LgnqttaORj4mOLoHEfG8YrLSzHiINHt4LyXv2F6O7W8QbHuZY65KxCGHAAbBE9tr-u_KnrNSNBCZ4XHTgaSb8NVp31DCJriiTdFsjcaZOeWxo1M4UlJeDQpchxp_l7Yy1zuHVTnQyxDY50IL9UklWShL34IlsPTz2jssW5eYEPrniPLnn2cZV0UcDObjY70Im6-iUOWRe3LYuNK2xGNCmDVkjvRzOoqS_cPkw5u4GbGdC7Y9mbNEHs65OJAR_kxaPSaF6b-mhsdCugUE-2IDa6x5pHgEprfclAlhA2XlHzxVNq_PiQ7Vd_qvlOUO8z-YuUTg1-zcl2aaf73nlcAcHCZOE6OVgRQTd2TruOWJdRUm73YWMwjohsq4GV8xNKyI9-oKCMEXiqRpHf2V4N9FgocUPGPWgsYbErBFPuHwmcxhZ8F1t9OcgSz0cRqH2NKWQ7azFUPA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thekozm.com</a>, @thekozm. Use the coupon code HUMBOLDT to get 20% off your purchase order. The Kozm, manufacturing yoga clothing and the conscious capitalism movement. This episode is also sponsored by Webeekind CBD herbal apothecary, @webeekind. Support a local Humboldt County business this holiday season by purchasing CBD-infused bath bombs, tinctures, gummies, and salves for you and your pets. Use the coupon code LIGHTHOUSE at <a href="http://www.webeekind.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.webeekind.com</a> to get 10% off your purchase order.

Episode 39: Robyn Smith - Tantric Philosophy, Developmental Trauma, & the Yoga of Relationships

Ben Allen

Ben Allen taught business law at Humboldt State University for 22 years and didn't enter into the spiritual life until his fifties. He is now a shamanic practitioner and joyful elder, serving the Humboldt Community by co-hosting a monthly shamanic healing circle. In this conversation, we discuss Ben’s journey to wholeness, psychic abilities and astral travel, the wisdom of elders and dying well, the profound transformation potential of holotropic breathwork, spirit, the role of shamanism in society, Carl Jung’s shamanic initiation crisis, archetypes and the Jungian shadow as it relates to America’s collective psyche, and shamanic training and healing opportunities within the community. Enjoy!

Ben Allen taught business law at Humboldt State University for 22 years and didn't enter into the spiritual life until his fifties. He is now a shamanic practitioner and joyful elder, serving the Humboldt Community by co-hosting a monthly shamanic healing circle. In this conversation, we discuss Ben’s journey to wholeness, psychic abilities and astral travel, the wisdom of elders and dying well, the profound transformation potential of holotropic breathwork, spirit, the role of shamanism in society, Carl Jung’s shamanic initiation crisis, archetypes and the Jungian shadow as it relates to America’s collective psyche, and shamanic training and healing opportunities within the community. Enjoy!

Episode 20: Ben Allen - Shamanism, Archetypes, the Wisdom of Elders, & Dying Well

Jonas Akers

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Episode 3: Jonas Akers - Taoism, Movement Consciousness, & the Mind-Body Connection

Ryan S. is a yogi that decided to pursue his dharma through agriculture. In this conversation we discuss trends in agriculture, conscious capitalism and intentional living, the burdens of awareness, how yoga empowers men, whether progressivism is elitist, authenticity as activism, reluctant leadership, humans as pack animals and why community matters, how the failure of organized religion has created an existential vacuum in American society, how culture stifles Self realization and why it matters, how therapeutic psychedelic therapy heals individuals by establishing a clean cognitive slate, Ryan’s transformation in his yoga practice, and much more.This episode is sponsored by the karma yogis at www.thekozm.com. Use the coupon code HUMBOLDT to get 20% off your purchase order. The Kozm, manufacturing clothing and the conscious capitalism movement.Intro Music by @willevansmusic

Ryan S. is a yogi that decided to pursue his dharma through agriculture. In this conversation we discuss trends in agriculture, conscious capitalism and intentional living, the burdens of awareness, how yoga empowers men, whether progressivism is elitist, authenticity as activism, reluctant leadership, humans as pack animals and why community matters, how the failure of organized religion has created an existential vacuum in American society, how culture stifles Self realization and why it matters, how therapeutic psychedelic therapy heals individuals by establishing a clean cognitive slate, Ryan’s transformation in his yoga practice, and much more. This episode is sponsored by the karma yogis at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekozm.com%2F&amp;h=AT3zwk2sO4ptiOCvJUZEydYe9hY54uYY_22M48St5QsnHgDVgHkl_HPDXo6Q3Dc_9d8fPcAxGpqCr5kJZeGtKiM1ZPPoaH9kMpR92osZSfd6UF0lxkPbejE3GfH8ELGPJ2Ofbi6kCEjCb0eoTths1WXXj0OdND2E1CFPJFY6SBTbZgQpRptFjCexQF6onNeCClL0eTnHqcS0qPn1HgzrjGFvaDOWplvYIbtoWuFZP2S8RFjqoTSpF_OzRgn8bLXMisRXE8M7LyXcWaobmiAqckSM6SOvzk-2BWn9xQf2G3Yjp9SZxPmk6D6IohwL1REzdHqOYi2GbPHXDaS2xxpm3rU0jc8VWh_9KPMPESDM8sIj7_BgPOFSm1pOuqkK1fW-yuP2IaVnshZLSW-wxrYPJpAjXozuyU4yptJ8hcM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thekozm.com.</a> Use the coupon code HUMBOLDT to get 20% off your purchase order. The Kozm, manufacturing clothing and the conscious capitalism movement. Intro Music by @willevansmusic

Episode 31: Ryan S. - Conscious Capitalism, Leadership, Psychedelics, & Why Community Matters

Maya Cooper is a local energy healer and founder of the Isis Osiris Healing Temple and Wholistic Heartbeat Magazine. In this conversation we discuss Maya’s childhood trials coping with psychic abilities in a world that didn’t understand her experience, how she came to learn to work with her uncommon perceptual abilities, energy healing, connecting to Source energy and softening into unconditional love, the mass awakening, Maya’s most profound spiritual experience, and all the ways she is helping heal the Humboldt County community. Find out more about Maya’s work at www.wholisticheartbeat.com.This episode is sponsored by the karma yogis at www.thekozm.com. Use the coupon code HUMBOLDT to get 20% off your purchase order. The Kozm, manufacturing clothing and the conscious capitalism movement.

Maya Cooper is a local energy healer and founder of the Isis Osiris Healing Temple and Wholistic Heartbeat Magazine. In this conversation we discuss Maya’s childhood trials coping with psychic abilities in a world that didn’t understand her experience, how she came to learn to work with her uncommon perceptual abilities, energy healing, connecting to Source energy and softening into unconditional love, the mass awakening, Maya’s most profound spiritual experience, and all the ways she is helping heal the Humboldt County community. Find out more about Maya’s work at <a href="https://www.wholisticheartbeat.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wholisticheartbeat.com</a>.This episode is sponsored by the karma yogis at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thekozm.com%2F&amp;h=AT3zwk2sO4ptiOCvJUZEydYe9hY54uYY_22M48St5QsnHgDVgHkl_HPDXo6Q3Dc_9d8fPcAxGpqCr5kJZeGtKiM1ZPPoaH9kMpR92osZSfd6UF0lxkPbejE3GfH8ELGPJ2Ofbi6kCEjCb0eoTths1WXXj0OdND2E1CFPJFY6SBTbZgQpRptFjCexQF6onNeCClL0eTnHqcS0qPn1HgzrjGFvaDOWplvYIbtoWuFZP2S8RFjqoTSpF_OzRgn8bLXMisRXE8M7LyXcWaobmiAqckSM6SOvzk-2BWn9xQf2G3Yjp9SZxPmk6D6IohwL1REzdHqOYi2GbPHXDaS2xxpm3rU0jc8VWh_9KPMPESDM8sIj7_BgPOFSm1pOuqkK1fW-yuP2IaVnshZLSW-wxrYPJpAjXozuyU4yptJ8hcM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thekozm.com.</a> Use the coupon code HUMBOLDT to get 20% off your purchase order. The Kozm, manufacturing clothing and the conscious capitalism movement.

Episode 32: Maya Cooper - Energy Healing, Psychic, & Connecting to Source

Sitaram Dass

Sitaram Dass is a kirtan musician, bhakti yogi, and student of Ram Dass. In this conversation we talk about the meaning of grace, his spiritual opening on psychedelics &amp; their potential and risks, The Hearing Voices Network for those amongst us living with uncommon perceptual capabilities, a nonjudgmental approach to mental health, clinging to grace as a form of spiritual bypass, Sitaram’s personal spiritual journey and his years living with Ram Dass, the spiritual path of following a guru, whether or not Albert Einstein was a holy man, the Hindu concept of satchitananda as it relates to the Holy Trinity, mystical interpretations of the teachings of Jesus Christ and Christian beliefs structures, living an ethical and conscious existence in the modern age, and ends with a kirtan song performed by Sitaram. Enjoy!

Sitaram Dass is a kirtan musician, bhakti yogi, and student of Ram Dass. In this conversation we talk about the meaning of grace, his spiritual opening on psychedelics &amp; their potential and risks, The Hearing Voices Network for those amongst us living with uncommon perceptual capabilities, a nonjudgmental approach to mental health, clinging to grace as a form of spiritual bypass, Sitaram’s personal spiritual journey and his years living with Ram Dass, the spiritual path of following a guru, whether or not Albert Einstein was a holy man, the Hindu concept of satchitananda as it relates to the Holy Trinity, mystical interpretations of the teachings of Jesus Christ and Christian beliefs structures, living an ethical and conscious existence in the modern age, and ends with a kirtan song performed by Sitaram. Enjoy!

Episode 15: Sitaram Dass - Grace, Mysticism, & Finding Your Guru

Earl Dippre

Earl Dippre has a religious studies background and a scholarly soul. In this conversation we discuss the origins of religion, conscious capitalism, evidence of shamanistic initiation in the Old Testament, Hinduism and the Vedic traditions, the histories of mysticism and shamanism in Ancient Greece, Science as Religion, Self-Realization and Enlightenment, the monastic life in Buddhism, Creation Mythology, Ancient Greek Philosophers meditating and reaching states of samadhi, why Nikola Tesla and Isaac Newton might fit the shaman archetype, the Bhagavad Gita, consciousness, and so much more. Enjoy!

Earl Dippre has a religious studies background and a scholarly soul. In this conversation we discuss the origins of religion, conscious capitalism, evidence of shamanistic initiation in the Old Testament, Hinduism and the Vedic traditions, the histories of mysticism and shamanism in Ancient Greece, Science as Religion, Self-Realization and Enlightenment, the monastic life in Buddhism, Creation Mythology, Ancient Greek Philosophers meditating and reaching states of samadhi, why Nikola Tesla and Isaac Newton might fit the shaman archetype, the Bhagavad Gita, consciousness, and so much more. Enjoy!

Episode 14: Earl Dippre - Shamanic Initiation in the Old Testament, Creation Mythology, & the Bhagavad Gita

Jodie DiMinno

Jodie DiMinno is a doula serving the Humboldt County community. In this conversation we discuss Jodie’s personal journey, the transformative potential of yoga, the range of birthing options and the role of a doula in the birthing process, how to get the most out of your doula, birthing expectations versus reality, how to process the birthing process postpartum, living a life of service, and of all the ways Jodie is serving the Humboldt County community. Enjoy!This episode is sponsored by Kozm clothing, men's yoga gear that won't wreck the planet. Available at www.thekozm.com.

Jodie DiMinno is a doula serving the Humboldt County community. In this conversation we discuss Jodie’s personal journey, the transformative potential of yoga, the range of birthing options and the role of a doula in the birthing process, how to get the most out of your doula, birthing expectations versus reality, how to process the birthing process postpartum, living a life of service, and of all the ways Jodie is serving the Humboldt County community. Enjoy! This episode is sponsored by Kozm clothing, men's yoga gear that won't wreck the planet. Available at <a href="http://www.thekozm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thekozm.com</a>.

Episode 27: Jodie DiMinno - Pregnancy and Child Birth, Doulas, & Living a Life of Service

Shannon Brawley

In this conversation, we discuss how Shannon found Kundalini and became a Kundalini instructor, Kundalini history and theory, connecting to Source energy and stepping into higher consciousness, nurturing and strengthening the nervous system, meditation and mantra, releasing stored trauma, practical breathing exercises, chakras and the pineal gland, and how to protect your energy if you often feel drained after spending time around others. Shannon Brawley's website is lightsynergyyoga.com. Enjoy!

In this conversation, we discuss how Shannon found Kundalini and became a Kundalini instructor, Kundalini history and theory, connecting to Source energy and stepping into higher consciousness, nurturing and strengthening the nervous system, meditation and mantra, releasing stored trauma, practical breathing exercises, chakras and the pineal gland, and how to protect your energy if you often feel drained after spending time around others. Shannon Brawley's website is <a href="http://lightsynergyyoga.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lightsynergyyoga.com</a>. Enjoy!

Episode 12: Shannon Brawley - Kundalini, the Nervous System, & the Pineal Gland

In this conversation, we discuss Rueven’s childhood education in Yeshiva, the transcendent potential of the Judaic High Holy Days, Talmud and Kabbalah, Tefillin, commentary on the Hasidic Reggae singer, Matisyahu’s transformation, the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, esotericism and consciousness evolution, the mystic roots of the Judaic tradition, and much more. The closing track is Youtube remix of Matisyahu's "Warrior." Enjoy!

In this conversation, we discuss Rueven’s childhood education in Yeshiva, the transcendent potential of the Judaic High Holy Days, Talmud and Kabbalah, Tefillin, commentary on the Hasidic Reggae singer, Matisyahu’s transformation, the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, esotericism and consciousness evolution, the mystic roots of the Judaic tradition, and much more. The closing track is Youtube remix of Matisyahu's "Warrior." Enjoy!

Episode 18: Rueven M. - Judaism, Kaballah, & Consciousness Evolution

Kelly O'Roke is a mother, an ashtanga yoga teacher and owner-steward at Om Shala yoga studio in Arcata, California. She is a talented photographer and a powerful thinker. Kelly holds a degree in Engineering Physics and as a result, this conversation ranged in scale from the sub-atomic to the cosmic. From the secular to the sacred. We talk about her role in filming the documentary, Mysore Yoga Traditions.Kelly opens up about her eating disorder and how her yoga practice freed her of those unhelpful impulses, we delve into yoga philosophy and history, gurus and aghoris, physics and chemistry, and between the lightness and the dark. This is a show of opposites and paradox, as we linguistically dance around truths beyond language. Visit Kelly's photography website at www.kellyoroke.com. Learn more about the Mysore Yoga Traditions documentary at www.mysoreyogatraditions.com Enjoy!

Kelly O'Roke is a mother, an ashtanga yoga teacher and owner-steward at Om Shala yoga studio in Arcata, California. She is a talented photographer and a powerful thinker. Kelly holds a degree in Engineering Physics and as a result, this conversation ranged in scale from the sub-atomic to the cosmic. From the secular to the sacred. We talk about her role in filming the documentary, Mysore Yoga Traditions.Kelly opens up about her eating disorder and how her yoga practice freed her of those unhelpful impulses, we delve into yoga philosophy and history, gurus and aghoris, physics and chemistry, and between the lightness and the dark. This is a show of opposites and paradox, as we linguistically dance around truths beyond language. Visit Kelly's photography website at <a href="http://www.kellyoroke.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kellyoroke.com</a>. Learn more about the Mysore Yoga Traditions documentary at <a href="http://www.mysoreyogatraditions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mysoreyogatraditions.com</a> Enjoy!

Episode 8: Kelly O'Roke - Ashtanga Yoga, Your Gunas, Science, & Philosophy

Heidi Bourne

Heidi Bourne is a mindfulness meditation teacher and the founder of Humboldt County’s Pacific Mindfulness. In this conversation we discuss Heidi’s journey into mindfulness, the definitions of mindfulness, wisdom traditions, the role of a spiritual teacher, Spirit Rock Buddhist meditation center, what it means to connect the heart and mind, and what Pacific Mindfulness has to offer the Humboldt County community. You can learn more about Heidi at www.pacificmindfulness.comThis episode is sponsored by the karma yogis at www.thekozm.com. Use the coupon code HUMBOLDT to get 20% off your purchase order. The Kozm, making yoga gear without wrecking the planet!

Heidi Bourne is a mindfulness meditation teacher and the founder of Humboldt County’s Pacific Mindfulness. In this conversation we discuss Heidi’s journey into mindfulness, the definitions of mindfulness, wisdom traditions, the role of a spiritual teacher, Spirit Rock Buddhist meditation center, what it means to connect the heart and mind, and what Pacific Mindfulness has to offer the Humboldt County community. You can learn more about Heidi at <a href="http://www.pacificmindfulness.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.pacificmindfulness.com</a>This episode is sponsored by the karma yogis at <a href="http://www.thekozm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thekozm.com</a>. Use the coupon code HUMBOLDT to get 20% off your purchase order. The Kozm, making yoga gear without wrecking the planet!

Episode 29: Heidi Bourne - Mindfulness Meditation, Spiritual Teaching, & the Wisdom Traditions

Cameron Nelson

Cameron Nelson (@thevoyageforward) is a high line and slack line adventurer spending the summer in Humboldt County, California. In this conversation we discuss his upbringing in Arizona, psychedelia, light work, the works and consciousness of Jesus Christ, the journey of the soul, slack lining as a mindfulness practice, consciousness, Trump’s America, Cameron’s Ayahuasca healing journey in the Amazon, living in gratitude, manifestation, dancing with our fears, and a lot more.This episode is sponsored by Kozm clothing, men's yoga gear that won't wreck the planet. Available at www.thekozm.com.

Cameron Nelson (@thevoyageforward) is a high line and slack line adventurer spending the summer in Humboldt County, California. In this conversation we discuss his upbringing in Arizona, psychedelia, light work, the works and consciousness of Jesus Christ, the journey of the soul, slack lining as a mindfulness practice, consciousness, Trump’s America, Cameron’s Ayahuasca healing journey in the Amazon, living in gratitude, manifestation, dancing with our fears, and a lot more.This episode is sponsored by Kozm clothing, men's yoga gear that won't wreck the planet. Available at <a href="http://www.thekozm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thekozm.com</a>.

Episode 24: Cameron Nelson - Light Work, Christ Consciousness, Ayahuasca, & the Zen of Slacklining

Tobin Rangdrol is a somatic educator, teacher, and founder of Middleway Method. In this conversation we discuss economics and government, the Middleway Method non-profit mission, workplace wellness, mirror neurons and radiating your state of being, Tobin’s life journey and witnessing the sacred, massage therapy and state dependent memory, stages of adult development, culture, why libertarian socialism might not be an oxymoron, and more. You can find out more about Tobin and Middleway Method at www.middlewaymethod.com and more about the non-profit at www.middlewaymethod.org.This episode is sponsored by the karma yogis @thekozm. Use the coupon code HL10 to get 10% off your purchase order at www.thekozm.com. The Kozm is manufacturing yoga clothing and the conscious capitalism movement.This episode is also sponsored by Webeekind CBD herbal apothecary, @webeekind. Support a local Humboldt County business this holiday season by purchasing CBD-infused bath bombs, tinctures, gummies, and salves for you and your pets. Use the coupon code LIGHTHOUSE at www.webeekind.com to get 10% off your purchase order.

Tobin Rangdrol is a somatic educator, teacher, and founder of Middleway Method. In this conversation we discuss economics and government, the Middleway Method non-profit mission, workplace wellness, mirror neurons and radiating your state of being, Tobin’s life journey and witnessing the sacred, massage therapy and state dependent memory, stages of adult development, culture, why libertarian socialism might not be an oxymoron, and more. You can find out more about Tobin and Middleway Method at <a href="http://www.middlewaymethod.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.middlewaymethod.com</a> and more about the non-profit at <a href="http://www.middlewaymethod.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.middlewaymethod.org</a>.This episode is sponsored by the karma yogis @thekozm. Use the coupon code HL10 to get 10% off your purchase order at <a href="http://www.thekozm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thekozm.com</a>. The Kozm is manufacturing yoga clothing and the conscious capitalism movement. This episode is also sponsored by Webeekind CBD herbal apothecary, @webeekind. Support a local Humboldt County business this holiday season by purchasing CBD-infused bath bombs, tinctures, gummies, and salves for you and your pets. Use the coupon code LIGHTHOUSE at <a href="http://www.webeekind.com/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.webeekind.com</a> to get 10% off your purchase order.

Episode 43: Tobin Rangdrol - Middleway Method, Workplace Wellness, and Enlightened Economics

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