Podcasts by Gin And Tantra

Gin And Tantra

Spirituality with a twist! This podcast is dedicated to the real-world applications and exploration of various Spiritual and philosophical texts, ideas and practices. We aim to help illuminate the potential for self development and awareness in today's society. Eastern ideas, Western application, neat!
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Does the Universe Whisper? from 2023-12-07T02:49:08

Differentiating oneself from the masses and the mundane, individuation, touching your own archetypes, inner experiences, being moved by your external reality and being reminded of who we really ...

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Journeying INTO The Self? from 2023-11-29T13:00

In this episode we discuss living your life as an analytic meditation, Carl Jung's active imagination and transcendental functions, having concern for the expression of our ideas, integrati...

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God & Sophia? Psychoanalysis 2 from 2023-11-22T13:00

In this episode we rethink patience, loyalty and virtue and challenge conventional truths. We discuss the deep influence of Saturn on the Old Testament and subsequently society as a whole (spoil...

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A Psychoanalysis of God? from 2023-11-15T13:00

In this episode we dive into the later work of Carl Jung and his ideas surrounding The Book of Job and Jung's psychoanalysis of God via this story. We also discuss the deep influence of reli...

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Relationship Anarchy from 2023-11-06T14:01:36

In this episode we discuss orienting your life around and enlightening lifestyle, love as an alchemy for change, Carl Jung's dreams and guidance, holding space for possibility and relationsh...

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Drop Knowledge, Not Bombs... from 2023-10-19T19:15:02

In this episode we discuss the crisis of the day, the revaluing of human life and the seemingly unavoidable desire to pick a side on topics that are very complicated. We rarely get into current ...

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The Exclusivity Principle? from 2023-10-10T12:00:03

In this episode we discuss building a life that reflects your own point of view, love as an alchemical process, the exclusivity principle and the red thread of passion.

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Getting Your Sh*t Together!? from 2023-09-29T15:52:27

In this episode we discuss what does it mean to have your life 'together', re-writing cultural myths for yourself, conventional and ultimate truths, believing in Enlightenment and functi...

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A Soul's Desire from 2023-09-22T15:22:07

In this episode we discuss finding a purpose in life and soul level connections with others, the 5 aggregates, the harshness of a standard issued life, direction arising from the ground of Being...

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Love Without Shame from 2023-09-15T12:42:47

In this episode we discuss not being ashamed about whom you love and what that says about your life, karmic soulmates, merging with the intention of the universe, having a discussion with your i...

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Non-Conformist Relationships? from 2023-09-08T12:07:03

This episode has been about 3 years in the making for Eric and thus we dive deep into the inner working of one Mr. Eric Baker. We not only discuss something that is near and dear to his heart bu...

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Agreeing to Disagree from 2023-09-01T16:30:50

In this episode Eric previews his big reveal and we discuss parallels to creativity, how to agree to disagree, societal conflicts, ways to steal your thunder back, a deep embrace of one's au...

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La Medicina; Kumankaya pt 3 from 2023-08-25T16:23:48

In this episode we once again have on friend of the show, Remy and his wife Ashley. Together they own and operate Kumankaya. A healing and retreat center just outside of Tulum, in Mexico. We not...

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Merging Past and Present from 2023-08-18T12:00:09

In this episode we discuss some of the views of psychologist Otto Rank, a student of Freud, and his views on working with the past to improve the present, optimizing the positive, UN-learning on...

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Overcoming A Cringeworthy Moment from 2023-08-11T12:00:48

In this episode we have a discussion around and a deep dove into one of Eric's most cringeworthy memories from his childhood and what he attributes as pieces to his recovery from it. We also...

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Carl Jung and Polyamory from 2023-08-04T11:45:13

In this episode we continue to discuss Carl Jung, the loves' of his life, connecting the inner and outer realities, accepting our inner judge, a brief history of MK Ultra, having contrast wi...

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Preparing The Soil; Kumankaya from 2023-07-21T11:59:48

In this episode we have on friend of the show Remy Delaune. Remy is one of the co-founders of Kumankaya, a retreat center in Mexico just about an hour outside of Tulum. Amongst the wide range of th...

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Synchronicity Tales from 2023-07-17T12:00:34

In this episode we continue to discuss Carl Jung and some personal tales of synchronicity in addition to the flexibility of space and time.

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Psychological Health Check from 2023-07-14T11:59:32

In this episode we discuss some of Carl Jung's clinical observations and the sort of 3 pillars of a functioning self from a psychological standpoint. We also discuss hierarchical organizatio...

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Archetypes & Jung from 2023-06-30T12:01:59

We continue the exploration on the archetypes and the Trickster, the Magician, the Innocent, the Warrior, The Martyr, motivating causes and intoxicating archetypes. We also discuss Carol Pearson's ...

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Unconscious Impulses from 2023-06-23T11:59:41

We continue our look at Carl Jung and his theories around the collective unconscious and the conscious reality. We also discuss a Buddhist philosophical theory as a means of guiding one's mind to t...

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The Free Space of Mind from 2023-06-20T12:00:50

In this episode we further our examination of Carl Jung and look at some of his early dreams and reflections. We also discuss the scientific enterprise of psychology as a whole, a spiritual crises,...

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The Carl Jung Primer from 2023-06-16T11:59:57

In this episode we begin the dive on one of our favorite uncles... Uncle Carl, Carl Jung! We begin with a look at some of his critics and their criticisms. We bring light to his thoughts on his own...

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Making the Unconscious Conscious from 2023-06-09T12:03:15

In this episode Eric gives a story about inherited fear and we then discuss making the unconscious conscious and how we can transcend the primal urge.

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Esther Perel and Karmic Factors from 2023-06-02T11:56:04

We continue our discussion on Esther Perel in this episode and get into how the causes and conditions of one's life effect who you are. We also highlight the importance of one's spiritua...

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The Esther Perel Primer from 2023-05-25T23:46:52

In this episode we are discussing the relationship therapist and New York Times best selling author Esther Perel. We discuss her thoughts on using love as an antidote to death, identification of...

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The Ebb and Flow of Relationships from 2023-05-11T17:46:59

In this episode we discuss some case studies from people in our lives and their experience in monogamous relationships, Esther Perel and boundaries, the idea of emotional infidelity and long ter...

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Emotional Plague? from 2023-05-05T14:39:41

In this episode we discuss the idea of society's emotional plague as outlined in Wilheim Reich's book, "The Mass Psychology of Fascism". We dive in the idea of living one's...

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The Sexual Evolution from 2023-04-21T12:00:29

In this episode we continue our discussion on the ideas of Wilheim Reich, who is credited with the genesis of the 'sexual revolution'.. IE society's shifting views on pre-marital sex...

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Tension & Pleasure - W. Reich from 2023-04-14T11:59:21

In this episode we begin the deep dive in the work of one Wilhelm Reich, Austrian doctor of Medicine and psychoanalyst who was a student of Freud. What Reich wanted to understand was the body, w...

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Antidote to Monogamy? from 2023-04-07T12:00:33

In this episode we continue our discussion on Freud and the idea of our repression of our desires and Christopher Ryan's view on the biological effects of long-term monogamy. We also talk ab...

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Superficial Masculinity from 2023-03-31T12:00:17

In this episode we have on friend of the show Christian Villacres, healer and acupuncturist. Christian and I lead a men's retreat in March of '23 and we wanted to share a little bit of our experien...

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Freud and Love from 2023-03-23T13:08:23

In this episode we begin the deep dive into our much teased, longly awaited series about love, our lives, the various forms and influences that it has upon us and what that means for those who m...

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Cleaning the Mental Palate from 2023-03-10T13:00:26

In this episode we finalize our discussion around the various views of the Ego, Mind and Reality from the Mind Only School of Buddhist thought.  We discuss the mind and its relationship to ...

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Limiting the Limitless from 2023-02-24T13:01:04

In this episode we take a deep dive into the Mind Only School of Asian Philosophy and Spirituality.  We discuss experiencing your mind and external reality, the 6 consciousnesses, overcomin...

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Diagnosing the Psyche (E.G.O.S. pt2) from 2023-02-17T13:01:24

In this episode we continue our discussion on the E.G.O.S. and how it is that we can begin to work with this aspect of ourselves.  Through investigation and identification arises the abilit...

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Our E.G.O.S. ? from 2023-02-10T13:00:32

Based on some recent reading I have come to some conclusions about the nature of some aspects of our personas, ie our EGOS.  I give my definition of this term and compare it to the general ...

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Shamanism & Transcendence from 2023-01-26T14:00:48

In this episode we circle back to a topic that we talk about a lot... Enlightenment!  We do give the Buddhist ideology but we also go into detail about the practice of Shamanism and its cor...

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Magical Times of Year from 2023-01-19T12:00:46

In this episode we discuss magical times of year as practiced by a number of traditions.  Inspired by the Western cultures' openness to change at the new year we wanted to look at some othe...

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Boundaries & Vulnerability w/Priscilla Lang from 2023-01-09T12:07:11

In this episode we again have on friend of the show, Priscilla Peach Lang to discuss the details of what we believe to be a pair of deep facets of our mental and emotional lives... the feeling o...

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A Guide to (NY) Resolution w/Joe Barhoumeh from 2023-01-01T12:00:04

In this episode we have on friend of the show Joe Barhoumeh.  Joe is the owner and operator at D2 Fitness. D2 Fitness offers training and nutrition coaching online and in person in the nort...

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A HEART-Filled Story w/Priscilla Lang from 2022-12-26T13:00:38

In this episode we have on friend of the show, Priscilla Peach-Lang once again.  We begin the episode by discussing the book, The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo.  We discuss a particul...

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What Is Yule? w/Mary Kay Ryan from 2022-12-22T23:37:23

In this episode we talk about Yule!  What is it?  Where does it come from?  We get into the separation of city and rural, followers and heathens and doing things to excess this ti...

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Psychedelics & Pharmceuticals w/Ashley Tomasino DAOM from 2022-12-15T13:00:08

In this episode we discuss the current and forthcoming merger between psychedelics and pharmaceuticals and how they are and will be used to treat various ailments but mostly involving mental health...

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Heavenly Bodies and Indra's Network from 2022-12-05T13:00:16

We continue our discussion from our previous episode on the Dalai Lama's take on enlightenment.  We discuss how believing IS being and again how meditation is a dress rehearsal.  We go...

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The dl on the DL from 2022-11-28T13:00:18

In this episode we give the down low on the Dalai Lama.. a little bit of his history and such.  We more poignantly highlight his views on meditation as a rehearsal for enlightenment.  ...

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Kasia's Love Purpose from 2022-11-21T13:03:47

In this episode we bring in friend of the show, Todd Love Ball Jr.  Todd is known as so much to so many... author of a new book, Kasia's Love Purpose,  husband of 20 years, father of t...

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Hardware v Software; Round 2 from 2022-11-14T13:00:21

In this episode we continue our debate and discussion on the notion of human existence being viewed as a combination of hardware and software.  The body as the hardware and the Psycho-Spiri...

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the Sourcecode: Hardware v Software from 2022-11-07T13:00:16

In this episode we continue our discussion of the Buddhist view of the deeper aspects of ourselves and the enlightened states.  We give a brief story of a historical TIbetan Buddhist figure...

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The Platform Sutra from 2022-11-03T12:00:29

In this episode we discuss some different takes on reality, God, The Holy Spirit and Original Sin.  We then move our discussion to the main topic of this episode, mainly that of the story o...

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Killing the Buddha? from 2022-10-24T15:00:32

In this episode Daniel is recording live from Florence, Italy.        As a sort of continuation on our discussion and breakdown of the 3  aspects of our E...

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Experiential Potpouri from 2022-10-10T12:00:32

In this episode we continue our discussion on the practice of Enlightenment but we also go into some experiences we have had recently around this topic.  

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Emaninations of Enlightenment! from 2022-10-03T12:00:27

In part of an ever growing conversation and inquisition on enlightenment and developing the self we take a deep look at some of what the various traditions say about Enlightenment.  We then...

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Cont'd Separation of Yin and Yang (pt.2) from 2022-09-19T12:00:27

We continue our discussion on the Tibetan Book of the Dead or the Book of the Bardo as its known.  We continue to illuminate the deeper aspects of the conscious and subconscious states of o...

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The Prophet from 2022-09-08T12:00:45

In this episode Daniel is joined by friend of the show Priscilla, acupuncturist, Yogi and mother of two for a breakdown of a passage from the book, The Prophet written by Khalil Gibran.  Th...

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Empowerment! pt 2 from 2022-08-29T12:01:22

In this episode we continue our discussion on Empowerment.  We discuss the potential for the development of oneself to best help others.  We highlight how this path is designed for pas...

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Empowerment! pt 1 from 2022-08-25T12:35:50

In this episode we discuss empowerment... What is it?  Why it is practiced?  For reference, we can say that it is a radical learning opportunity.  Additionally we talk about cultu...

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Separation of Yin and Yang from 2022-08-18T09:00:39

In this episode we get into the Book of the Between, also known as the Tibetan Book of the Dead.  We also discuss the Kabalistic text the Bahir in addition to finding one's personal life riddle and...

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Seeing the Finish Line from 2022-08-15T12:01:33

In this episode we continue our discussion on the finite nature of our human existence as we bring a little focus on some formal contemplation on dying from the Buddhist tradition.  We high...

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A Date with Expiration... from 2022-08-08T15:28:54

In this episode we discuss our expiration, but more specifically the physical degradation that can occur and the ways in which we can be of service to those whom are going through that process i...

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Grief and East Asian Medicine from 2022-08-05T12:00:53

One of the members of our GNT community has had a personal loss so just in recognition of that, and as moral support, we wanted to do a special episode on dealing with loss.  We had done some thing...

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Dealing With Loss from 2022-08-01T12:00:03

One of the members of our GNT community has had a personal loss so just in recognition of that, and as moral support, we wanted to do a

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Everything Everywhere all at Once! from 2022-07-15T22:00:40

In this episode we discuss the film, Everything Everywhere All at Once.  We ask the question, where do we go for philosophical cohesion?  And discuss using kindness to overcome and liv...

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What do YOU think? from 2022-07-06T14:29:02

What do YOU think?

In this episode we discuss the again define Biological Materialism and Secular Humanism and specifically their takes on the difficulties that we face in this lifetime. ...

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The Unexamined Life from 2022-06-26T13:27:02

In this episode we discuss not following God’s rules, the battle of your internal instincts against your will power, natural versus moral evil, religious structures and Spiritual practice, free ...

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Kumankaya w/Remi Delaune from 2022-06-17T12:52:19

In this episode we are talking with Remi Delaune, and is one of the co-founders, along with his wife Ashley, of the Kumankaya Healing Retreat Center in Quintana Roo, Mexico.

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Diagnosing Dissatisfaction from 2022-06-09T14:07:32

In this episode we beakdown dukkha, dissatisfaction.  We try and provide a diagnosis as to highlight potential causes.  We discuss the kabalistic idea of Tikkun, finding grace in pain,...

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Why Do Bad Things Happen? from 2022-06-02T12:05:06

In this episode we continue our discussion on suffering and The Four Noble Truths.  We highlight the various means of learning and the presence or lack of a Universal Guiding force and the ...

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Life Curriculum? Suffering pt. 2 from 2022-05-26T12:00:55

In this episode we continue our conversation around dissatisfaction, or Dukkha in Sanskrit. We highlight the 8 types of Suffering as taught in Buddhist philosophy as well as the 5 aggregates or ...

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Passionate Curiosity from 2022-05-10T12:00:29

We discuss the role of society and sexuality, trauma and openness, the Kabbalist Bread of Shame, Jiminy Cricket, The fine line between innocence and naiveté, the role of spirituality in love and...

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A Story of Transcendance w/Lady India from 2022-05-04T12:00:12

In this episode we converse with Chicago based artist and healer Lady India.  We discuss many aspects of her life including growing up in a haunted house in Hinsdale Illinois, Mirror gazing...

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Becoming the Pathfinder w/Keith Brewer #2 from 2022-04-21T12:00

In this episode we continue our conversation with Keith Brewer as we dive further into his story and discuss learning through living, teaching self-defense, stripping the business from religion, fi...

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The Monk With Funk w/Keith Brewer #1 from 2022-04-17T20:12:30

In this episode we have on Keith Brewer and discuss some of the many influential experiences in this life from childhood Bible meditations, to contemplating what it is to be an empty vessel and ...

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The Monk Without The Funk w/Keith Brewer #1 from 2022-04-17T20:12:30

In this episode we have on Keith Brewer and discuss some of the many influential experiences in this life from childhood Bible meditations, to contemplating what it is to be an empty vessel and lis...

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Dissecting Stress from 2022-04-04T11:00

In this episode we begin our dive into Dukkha, or what can be referred to as stress, suffering, unhappiness and the like.  We try and re-frame suffering and discuss the three types of suffe...

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Karma Explained (pt. 2) from 2022-03-31T12:00

We continue our breakdown of karma in this episode.  We discuss the effects of negative emotions, positive and negative forces on one's Karmic tendencies, insight and intention, rules, free...

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Introduction to Karma from 2022-03-27T12:00

In this episode we begin to dive into the idea and philosophy of Karma.  We highlight paying things forward, cause and effect, Non-linear causality and more.  I enjoyed this discussion...

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Personal Growth & Relationships from 2022-03-21T02:39:29

In this episode we continue our conversation on the Gnostic idea of different levels of being but we take a more relational approach and highlight the potential changes to one's relationships as...

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Zen And The Art Of Overcoming Overwork? from 2022-03-12T20:34:21

Hey  Fellow GNTers! So, this is first of My Solo “Shot Of Spirit,” shorter episodes where Daniel and I get to share a little bit more about aspects  of Spirituality With A Twist.🍸 &nb...

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Gnostic Personas (Levels pt 2) from 2022-03-07T15:58:03

In this episode we conclude our discussion from the previous episode, Levels of Reality but specifically here we are dissecting Gnosticism and the Gnostic idea that there are different potentialiti...

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Levels of Reality from 2022-03-04T13:00

In this episode we further our discussion on Gnosticism and tie in some other traditions and their ideas on suffering, reality and what to do about it.  We also begin to look at what is kno...

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Spiritual Promiscuity? from 2022-02-25T13:00

In this episode we discuss the idea of perennial philosophy, or as I playfully label it, Spiritual promiscuity, and its presence in our work, our lives and in our pursuit for understanding. &nbs...

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The Gnostic Spirit Guides from 2022-02-18T13:00

In this unique episode we talk about the adventures of Gnostic Jesus, Mary Magdaline, Sophia and Wisdom being a female entity.  We highlight feminity, Dakinis, the Prajna Paramita and Meta-...

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History of Gnosticism from 2022-02-11T13:00

In this episode we begin to discuss the history of Gnosticism and give further insight to our interview with podcaster Miguel Connor of Aeon Byte.  We mention Elaine Pagels and her work the...

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Chatting on a Boat @ Nite from 2022-02-01T02:31:13

In this episode dive into the classic Zen text, the Yasenkana, translated roughly as 'Chatting on a Boat at Night'.  We highlight the relevant parts from our previous episode and take the d...

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Burnout & Taxation from 2022-01-27T13:00

We begin the episode by discussing Zen Master Hakuin and his work, the Yasenkana.  Eric then highlights a couple of the schools in Zen, specifically Soto and Rinzai.  We then put on our clinician h...

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Lemonade from 2022-01-24T13:00

In this episode we catch up with Eric after he has been out for a couple weeks.  We then discuss addressing anger, the Zen Master Hakuin, the 4 types of teachers and squeezing the value out...

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REcognition from 2022-01-17T13:00

In this episode we have on friend of the show, Priscilla Peach Lang... Yogi, Acupuncturist, Craniosacral Therapist, mother of two and so much more.  She joins this unique episode as I share...

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From Englewood to Kenya w/Todd Love Ball Jr. from 2022-01-10T13:00

In this episode we bring in friend of the show, Todd Love Ball Jr.  Todd is known as so much to so many... husband of 20 years, father of two, professional fitness trainer and coach, author...

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Balance and Perspective in Precarious Moments from 2022-01-03T13:00

This is a recording for a talk I was asked to give for a group who was looking to better navigate the tumultuous political, financial and emotionally charged time we are living in.  It is a...

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Transcending Your Self-Concept from 2021-12-27T13:00

In this episode we continue and conclude our discussion on our authentic psychology and again return to the work of Carl Rogers and his concepts of Self-Actualization and the conditions of self ...

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Soul Contracts and A 'Universal' Plan? from 2021-12-20T13:00

In this episode we discuss the idea of there being a Universal plan...  What would that be?  Is that even a thing?  We take one approach to that question from a Kabalistic viewpoi...

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Our Authentic Psychology; Spirits in Matter 2 from 2021-12-16T13:00

In this episode we discuss the authentic psychology of yourself.  We take a look at the work of Carl Rogers and his ideas on becoming  a person, phenomonology and self-actualization.   --- Send ...

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Authentic Psychology; Spirits in Matter 2 from 2021-12-16T13:00

In this episode we discuss the authentic psychology of yourself.  We take a look at the work of Carl Rogers and his ideas on becoming  a person, phenomonology and self-actualization.  

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Are we TRAPPED? Spirits in Matter 1 from 2021-12-13T02:48:13

In this episode we dive into the Why of existence and ask the question, Are we trapped?  We debate and clarify our thoughts and positions in relation to this idea of being Spirits in Materi...

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Real Ghost Stories (Spirits in Spirituality pt 2) from 2021-12-09T13:00

This is the second part of our discussion on Spirits with friend of the show, Mary Kay Ryan.  Mary Kay shares a couple stories from her life that are seemingly beyond belief... if they were...

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Spirits in Spirituality pt 1 from 2021-12-06T13:00

In this episode we once again have on  friend of the show, Mary Kay Ryan... anthropologist, Chinese Medical doctor, Shamanic practitioner and teacher, mother and friend to many.  She a...

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A Gnostic History of the Universe w/ Miguel Connor; 2 from 2021-12-02T13:00

This is the second part of a two part episode with Miguel Conner, host of Aeon Byte; Gnostic Radio, a popular show that  takes audiences from ancient mysteries to a modern meaning. He ...

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Aeon Byte with Miguel Connor; 1 from 2021-11-29T13:00

This is the first part of a two part episode with Miguel Conner, host of Aeon Byte; Gnostic Radio, a popular show that  takes audiences from ancient mysteries to a modern meaning. He h...

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Reprogramming Your Software With Zen; 2 from 2021-11-25T13:00

In this episode we the continue the breakdown of Zen and how to practice an authentic Zen meditation.  We discuss the how to's on the body, breath and mind as well as overcoming mental obst...

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Reprogramming Your Software with Zen; 1 from 2021-11-22T13:00

In this episode we begin our dive into the nuts and bolts of Zen meditation.  We also approach the unique aspects of meditation overall in today's culture we we attempt to find the woven th...

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Spell Casting?.. DFRNT Strokes pt 2 from 2021-10-28T12:00

We continue our conversation on the various methods to which different people may be drawn to different techniques of meditation.  We begin by discussing the Kaballah, Let-ers, spell castin...

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DFRNT Strokes 4 DFRNT Folks (pt 1) from 2021-10-25T12:00

Our meditation adventure continues as we peel back the layers on the term meditation and discuss more in depth how one can find a more applicable and enjoyable means to meditation.  We also...

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Connection & Meditation (pt 2) from 2021-10-21T12:00

This is the second part of our series on meditation,  we hope to have a sort of meditation encyclopedia but would be remiss if we did not highlight some reasons as to which one would even t...

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Meditation... What? from 2021-10-18T12:00

This is the first in a series we are doing on meditation.  The whats, the whys and why nots in a lead-up to episodes on specific types of meditation.  In this episode we discuss Zen training,  auth...

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Journeys to God & The Shamanic Experience w/Mary Kay Ryan from 2021-10-14T12:00

In this episode we continue our conversation with Mary Kay Ryan.  She and Daniel detail Shamanic experiences of interacting with what are perceived as divine forces.  Mary Kay mentions...

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PERFECTIONISM w/Mary Kay Ryan from 2021-10-11T12:00

In this episode we dive headfitst in nuance as we discuss perfectionism as a philosophical movement, a moral standard and a psychological impediment.  We discuss a journey to perfection exp...

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Rebel WITH a Cause Revisited from 2021-10-07T12:00

In this episode we share our thoughts and illuminate some of the aspects of the Robert Thurman episode, Rebel WITH a Cause.  We  go into  further detail about the 8 fold Path and ...

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Rebel WITH a Cause w/Prof. Thurman (#2) from 2021-10-04T12:07:25

This is the second part of our conversation with Professor Robert Thurman and we get into a lot!  We start out by highlighting how it can be easy to feel overmatched by life and the oft dif...

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CTFU Episode Reactions and Breakdown from 2021-10-01T15:16:21

In this episode we share our thoughts and illuminate some of the aspects of the Robert Thurman episode, CTFU.  We  go into detail about wisdom and ignorance, science and realism, bliss...

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CTFU w/Prof. Thurman (#1) from 2021-09-27T12:00

In this episode of Gin and Tantra we discuss Professor Thurman's New Book, Wisdom is Bliss and a link can be found in the description of this video if you are interested in it.   We do...

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Dark Night of the Soul w/Ashley Tomasino from 2021-09-23T12:00

In this episode we conclude our conversation with Ashely around the chapter in her book titled, Dark Night of the Soul, a quote from Joseph Campbell.  We discuss the hero's journey, embodyi...

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The 5 Questions w/Ashley Tomasino DAOM, L.Ac. from 2021-09-20T12:00

In this episode we discuss Ashley’s beginnings and some driving forces in her life as well as understanding one’s experience’s and caring about people. Ashley also give the story around how she ...

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Meditation & Consciousness (pt 2) from 2021-09-16T12:00

In this episode we begin the discussion on meditation, connecting to one's deepest nature, the default mode network and people with highly refined senses.

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Exploring Consciousness. . . (pt 1) from 2021-09-13T12:00

In this episode we discuss the 'hard' problem of neuroscience and epiphenomenolism and the story of Phinneus Gauge.  We also break down the Buddhist idea of the Aggregates and consciousness being m...

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The Default Mode Network, Psychadelics and Spirituality from 2021-09-09T12:00

This is the second of this Spirituality And Psychedelics Series, we discuss the Buddhist Theory of "Good, Bad and Neutral" and the use of psychadelics. We look at the brain and psychedelics...

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Practical Magik from 2021-09-06T15:59:42

In this episode we continue to expound on the work of Dean Radin PhD whom we had on recently and his research into Magic and the abilities of the mind that are not totally understood.  We g...

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IdentificationISM from 2021-08-30T12:00

In this episode we give a big thank you to our most recent guest, Dean Radin, PhD and to all of our guests and audience for their contributions.  We discuss traditional and modern cultures ...

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Dean Radin PhD - Research & Real Magic from 2021-08-26T12:00

This is the second part of our interview with Dean Radin PhD.  We ask him about his research in telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition and psychokinesis and how science is proving the existe...

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Dean Radin PhD - Driven By Curiosity (pt 1) from 2021-08-23T12:00

In this episode we ask Dean Radin about his upbringing, influences and risk tolerance in addition to the obstacles that he had to overcome in order to take the path that he ultimately chose. &nb...

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Archetypes of Dysfunctional Relationships from 2021-08-19T12:00

This is the conclusion of our current series on love and specifically the application of love as an antidote for the feelings of separatenes and anxiety.  But is all love healthy?  We ...

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Anxiety, Separation and Love from 2021-08-16T12:00

This is a continuation of our previous episode on love.  We further break down Eric Fromm's description of love as an art form and we ask the question as to why would we even pursue this in the fir...

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Burn Cream for Twin Flames from 2021-08-12T12:00

"You have to keep breaking your heart until it opens" - Rumi

In this episode we continue our discussion on the soulmate experience.  We discuss an article about relationships from vi...

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The Art of... Love? from 2021-08-09T12:00

This is the first in a short series on Love... our definition, viewpoints and musings on the importance of treating Love as art to be studied, learned and practiced.  We include the work of...

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Synchronicity (TR pt. 2) from 2021-08-05T12:00

In this episode we highlight some very synchronistic encounters that bore the sensation of expansiveness of the mind beyond what was previously thought possible... aka Mind blowers!  We discuss the...

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Transcending Reality (TR) from 2021-08-02T12:00

In this episode we ask the question, What makes an experience memorable?  We also highlight aspects of the Buddhist teachings known as the Ground, Path and Result... and a secret mantra? &n...

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Playing it Forward from 2021-07-29T12:00

In this episode we discuss a real life example of creativity and integration in the form of communal art... the enigmatic drum circle!  Daniel shares his role in the group of musicians and ...

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Dog Beach Drummers and Dancers! from 2021-07-29T12:00

In this episode we discuss a real life example of creativity and integration in the form of communal art... the enigmatic drum circle!  Daniel shares his role in the group of musicians and ...

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Creative Integration from 2021-07-26T12:00

In this episode we ask the difficult question... How do we identify and prioritize the various parts of our identities and minds?  Essentially, what is important and how can we pursue that ...

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Creative Identity from 2021-07-26T12:00

In this episode we ask the difficult question... How do we identify and prioritize the various parts of our identities and minds?  Essentially, what is important and how can we pursue that in a mea...

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Anti-Social Media? from 2021-07-19T12:00

So this is the first conversation that Eric and Daniel have, completely off script, off the cuff and off the chain.  There was no preparation for this what so ever.  The conversation w...

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Life and Deadpool? from 2021-07-15T12:00

This is the last of our series discussing spirituality in comics and this one is particularly deep!  We discuss the Marvel story titled, Deadpool kills the Marvel universe... regardless of ...

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Mutants and Mystics pt 2 from 2021-07-12T12:00

This is the second part of our episode on the themes and ideology of comics and the work of Professor Jeff Kripal's book, Mutants and Mystics.  We briefly recap the previous episode and the...

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Mutants and Mystics pt 1 from 2021-07-05T12:00

This is the first part of a mini series on Spirituality in odd places, Comics!  We take a dive into the work of Professor Jeff Kripal and his book Mutants and Mystics which gives insight in...

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Comics and Spirituality pt 1 from 2021-06-28T12:00

This episode is the first in a series where we dive into the mystic and spiritual aspects of comics!  In this episode we discuss being influenced by comics and the characters at a young age...

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Traditions pt 2 - Accumulated Human Experience from 2021-06-24T12:00

In this episode we continue our discussion on traditions, and more specifically Kaballah and Tantra.    We discuss the Tree of Life, different stories of creation, viewing sexuali...

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Traditions pt 1 - Acceptance and Ownership from 2021-06-21T12:00

In this episode we circle back a bit and praise some of the very traditions that we so often critique in hopes of highlighting the deep nature of much of the information that has survived for su...

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Killing the Goddess pt 2 from 2021-06-14T12:00

In this episode we conclude our discussion on the Divine Feminine and the hierarchies that have been imposed upon our society.  We attempt to further illuminate the story of Adam, Eve and t...

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Killing The Goddess pt 1 from 2021-06-07T12:00

We continue our discussion on the historical and psychological changes that took place in our society's history that essentially ended the worship of the feminine divine.  We question the i...

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Feminine Cultural Relativity from 2021-06-03T12:00

This is the first part of a new series of episodes where we dive deeper into the historical aspects of the suppression of the Feminine Divine but we wanted reflect for a moment on our conversati...

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Subjugating the Divine Femine (pt 2) from 2021-05-31T12:00

This is the second part of our conversation on the Feminine aspects of divinity and we are once again joined by Joni Osborn.  We dive into some of the more historical aspects of the story a...

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The Femine Divine from 2021-05-27T12:00

This is the first of two episodes where we are once again joined  by Joni Osborn to discuss Femine Divinity.  We begin by asking, what is divinity mean to us in the first place?  ...

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Trust and Foreplay: The Soulmate Guidebook from 2021-05-25T17:10:45

In this episode we discuss our motivations behind holding off on the love/sexuality topics until now... We also discuss love, soulmates, karmic connections, the effects of our relationships on o...

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Holographic Psychology (pt 2, Jealousy and Pleasure) from 2021-05-24T12:00

This is the conclusion to our Buddhist Holographic Psychology episode where we dive into the last two aspects of the 6 Realms... ie the Jealous and Pleasure Gods.  As a recap the 6 Realms a...

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Seeking Without Direction w/Joni Osborn from 2021-05-17T12:00

This is the third and final part of our three part series with friend of the show Joni Osborn.  Joni graciously shares some further stories from her life in addition to highlighting her own...

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Trauma & Resiliance w/Joni Osborn from 2021-05-13T12:00

In this second part of a three part series, we continue our talk with friend of the show Joni Osborn. She courageously shares some very personal and traumatic stories from her life. Some of whic...

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Motivation Through Sharing w/Joni Osborn from 2021-05-10T12:00

In this first part of a three-part series, we host friend of the show Joni Osborn. Joni is an acupuncturist, hypnotherapist and Reiki practitioner. Joni discusses fitting in and finding her own ...

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Holographic Psychology pt 1 from 2021-05-03T12:00

In this episode we conclude our dive into the Tibetan Book of the Dead and discuss the holographic and psychological aspects of these deep teachings on the 6 Realms... ie the desire, hell, anima...

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Cliff Notes on Robert Thurman #2 from 2021-04-29T12:00

This episode is a companion episode to the second part of our interview with Professor Robert Thurman.  He dives deep into the Tantric view on enlightenment and the multi-faceted aspects of...

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Professor Robert Thurman, Expressing the Inexpressible from 2021-04-26T12:00

In the second part of our interview with Professor Robert Thurman we ask him about enlightenment... What is it?  How can it be described?  His response covers a wide range of ideas and...

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Cliff Notes on Robert Thurman Interview #1 from 2021-04-22T12:00

This is a companion episode to the first part of our Robert Thurman interview.  We Wanted to give our thoughts, reflections and insights into the interview and highlight some of the topics ...

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Professor Robert Thurman, The Story of Liberation from 2021-04-19T12:00

We would like to humbly welcome on the show, a great influence in the lives and minds of many, Professor Robert AF Thurman!  We are very happy to have him on and discuss his origin story in...

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The Generosity Spark w/Pete Kadens from 2021-04-15T12:00

In this final segment of our interview with Pete Kadens we discuss the difficulty in raising money for charitable causes, owning one's own generosity and having perseverance when waiting for soc...

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Corporate Shame? w/Peter Kadens from 2021-04-12T12:00

In this third segment of our interview with Pete Kadens, Pete shares his views on the business world and its social responsibility, holding corporations responsible, understanding the collective...

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Empathy Into Action w/Peter Kadens pt 2 from 2021-04-08T12:00

In this second part of our series with entrepreneur and philanthropist Peter Kadens, we discuss his views on seeing life as a culmination of themes and understanding that the more one gives, the...

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Seeds of Philanthropy w/Peter Kadens pt 1 from 2021-04-05T12:00

This is the first part of a 4 part series where we interview Pete Kadens, philanthropist, entrepreneur, husband and father of three.  In this first episode we detail his early life and some...

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Infinite Universes; Multiverse (pt 4) from 2021-04-02T12:00

In the 4th installment of our Multiverse series, we discuss Infinite Universes and a Steam Room?  We talk about the three main theories of how a multiverse can exist as they are known today...

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Questioning Reality, Multiverse (pt 3) from 2021-03-29T19:33:46

In this episode we continue our deep dive into reality through the lens of modern physics and we ask, "Why question Reality?"  We discuss reality and mundane appearances, time moving at different r...

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Psychedelics and Spirituality from 2021-03-28T20:17:13

In the first part of this two part episode, we begin our discussion of psychedelics, spirituality, their role in addiction as well as in meditation.  We address some of the arguments agains...

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Mysteries of the Multiverse (pt 2) from 2021-03-26T12:00

In this episode we talk about Physics... its more than Meets the Eye!  We discuss Zen Koans in your universe, being honest as to what we know, Brian Greene and Going Beyond the surface. &nb...

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The Multiverse? (pt 1) from 2021-03-22T12:00

In this episode we discuss the theory of a Multiverse from an Eastern perspective. We talk about the Between State... between days and even between lives and the momentum of living that influenc...

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Empowerment & Evolution pt 2 from 2021-03-19T12:00

This is the second part of a two part episode on Empowerment and Evolution.  In this episode, we dive into the Evolution part of the discussion.  What does Evolution mean for us personally?  Social...

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Empowerment & Evolution pt 1 from 2021-03-15T12:00

This is the first part of a two part series where we discuss our own Empowerment and Evolution, personally and socially.  We discuss the differences between self-help and self-improvement a...

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Toxic Baby Food: Zen and the Art of Intrigue from 2021-03-08T13:00

Toxic Baby Food? . . . What?  In this episode we go back to our discussion on conspiracy and ask what do the more Eastern philosophical texts say about these ideas? In a sense, do they say ...

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Daniel, The Origin Story from 2021-03-01T13:00

In this episode we dive into the history of one of our intrepid hosts, one Daniel Domoleczny.  He gives his version on what transpired in his life to make him the person he is.  Growin...

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Eric Baker, The Origin Story from 2021-02-22T14:00

In this episode we dive deep into the history of one of our intrepid hosts, one Eric Baker.  He highlights where his life began, cemeteries and poor farms, having an awareness of violence a...

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TMI: Eric--The Origin Story! from 2021-02-22T13:00

In this episode we dive deep into the history of one of our intrepid hosts, one Eric Baker.  He highlights where his life began, cemeteries and poor farms, having an awareness of violence a...

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Buddha Nature and Teachings as Medicine w/Guy Newland from 2021-02-15T13:27

In this final episode of three with Professor Guy Newland,  we do another GNT Crash Course and Deep Dive into another of the most important concepts in Buddhist Thought, Buddha Nature. Guy first sh...

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To BE or not to BE... Empty? with Guy Newland from 2021-02-08T13:27:23

In this second episode of our series with Professor Guy Newland, we offer a G&T Crash Course on one of the most Quintessential Parts of Tantric Buddhism: Emptiness. Guy first shares the insight tha...

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Guy Newland: Finding Your OWN Path, Personal and Spiritual from 2021-02-01T13:26:07

This is our first of three episodes with Esteemed Professor and Translator of Tibetan Buddhism, Guy Newland.  In it, we talked about his background and how he found his own path, including ...

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Avatars and Q; Conspiracy Series (#4) from 2021-01-27T14:00

In this, the 4th installment in our series called 'The Psychology and Spirituality of Conspiracy' we discuss one of our favorite thinkers, Carl Yung.  We highlight his ideas on the Archetyp...

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The Psycho-Spirituality of Conspiracy (#3) from 2021-01-25T14:00

This is the third episode in our series on The Psychology and Spirituality of Conspiracy.  In this episode we discuss several pre-existing vulnerabilities as factors for those whom are more...

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The Psychology of Conspiracy (Series pt 2) from 2021-01-20T13:00

This is the second episode in our series on the 'Psychology and Spirituality of Conspiracies'.  We discuss the some of the psychological forces giving rise to vulnerability for conspiracy.....

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Conspiracy Series (pt 1) from 2021-01-18T15:41:54

This is the first episode in our series we are titling,  The Psychology and Spirituality of Conspiracy, we begin to dive into how we arrived at this point literally and figuratively.  ...

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Becoming a Sufi: Nadia's Journey from 2021-01-09T14:00

In the conclusion of our conversation with Nadia Barhoumeh, immigrant, Sufi, nurse, mother of two, we detail her journey towards her spiritual calling and go into detail of the moment in which she ...

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Looking Beyond the Horizon; A Refugee Tale w/Nadia Barhoumeh from 2021-01-07T15:00

In this first portion of our conversation with nurse, sufi and mother we talk to Nadia Barhoumeh about her background and specifically growing up in Palestine and moving to the US.  What was life l...

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Beyond Mindfulness... Meditation Technologies from 2021-01-03T15:00

In this last episode of our series on mindfulness, we give our personal and experiential insights into the practices that transcend the mindfulness paradigm.  We highlight some other techno...

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MBSR and Robert Thurman from 2020-12-30T16:00

In this second episode of our continued discussion on mindfulness, we discuss the scholar, author, teacher and Buddhist philosopher Robert Thurman.  We highlight his critique of mindfulness...

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MBSR and The Robert Thurman Debate from 2020-12-30T15:00

In this second episode of our continued discussion on mindfulness, we discuss the scholar, author, teacher and Buddhist philosopher Robert Thurman.  We highlight his critique of mindfulness...

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Mindfulness and Zen from 2020-12-27T15:00

This the first episode in our continued discussion on mindfulness.  Specifically we highlight the ideas of Brad Warner, a Zen Buddhist and author, and his thought that Mindfulness actually ...

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Glenn H. Mullin 4: Tantric Paths, Buddha Nature . . . And The Penis Imprint Of God? from 2020-12-14T17:22:14

In this final episode of our four part conversation, Lama Glenn continues to be on one of his inimitable rolls! . . . He starts out advocating for the traditional medicines of the world, but the...

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Glenn H. Mullin 3: Tantric Joy In a Troubled World And Overcoming "Optical Delusion" from 2020-12-08T09:56:53

In this episode, Lama Glenn serves up a Full-On, Spiritually Intoxicating, and Over-flowing Cocktail Glass of Gin and Tantra . . . He was really on a roll!  Actually, as someone who has kno...

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Glenn H. Mullin 2: Spiritual Beggars, Seekers, and How Often Can A Buddhist Have Sex? from 2020-12-04T03:11:47

In this episode, we chat with Lama Glenn about different types of “Spiritual Lifestyles:" Whether one is a "Spiritual Beggar," as Monastics are called in the East, or a “Spiritual Seeker,” livin...

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Glenn H. Mullin 1: Seeing Your Life As Tantra-Your Outer, Inner and Secret Lives . . . from 2020-11-29T00:38:25

In this first of four episodes, we chat with the jovial, profound and enlightening Glenn H. Mullin, or simply Lama Glenn to his students.  We ask him about his roots in Canada prior to his ...

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Mindfulness Part 2: A letter to Einstein from 2020-11-27T14:00

This episode is the conclusion to our Mindfulness discussion and we discuss physics and reality, if society harms or helps the passing along of traditions for philosophy/religion/etc.  We d...

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Mindfulness Explained from 2020-11-23T15:16:10

In this episode we discuss Mindfulness!  What it is, where it came from. Is it Religious, Secular?  Pro's and con's.  Too commercialized, not enough?  We also discuss MC Hamm...

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Psychedelic Adventures! Mother Ayahuasca... from 2020-11-13T01:31:24

In this second part of the series we are calling Psychedelic Adventures! Mother Ayahuasca, I detail my first journey with the medicine (Ayahuasca) and many of the thoughts, feelings and emotions...

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Psychedelic Adventures! The Peruvian Pilgrimage... from 2020-11-04T14:00

Thanks for tuning in!  These episodes titled Psychedelic Adventures detail some of our experiences with psychedelics and how they have affected our lives.  This episode details the beg...

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Finding Balance and Perspective in Uncertainty from 2020-10-29T18:00

This is a recording for a talk I was asked to give for a group who was looking to better navigate the tumultuous political, financial and emotionally charged time we are living in.  It is a...

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Tibetan Book of the Dead... Lost in Translation from 2020-10-27T13:00

In this series of episodes we continue our talks on life, and the aspects of life between lives.  So we turn to the Tibetan Book of the Dead, or the Book of the Between as its more aptly tr...

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Tibetan Book of the Dead...and a Scientific Religion? from 2020-10-24T13:00

In this series of episodes we continue our talks on life, and the aspects of life between lives.  So we turn to the Tibetan Book of the Dead, or the Book of the Between as its more aptly translated...

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YOLO! pt.3 - Science, Faith and Reincarnation from 2020-10-20T13:55:38

In the 3rd installment of our YOLO! series, Justin Kee opens up a bit about his thoughts on reincarnation and if it has a role in academia.  We discuss the merits of case studies presented by peopl...

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YOLO! pt.2 - Biological Materialism... from 2020-10-17T13:00

In this second episode of our series aptly named YOLO!, Justin Kee gives his thoughts as we dive into the philosophy of biological materialism.  We discuss its meanings and relevance (or lack of) o...

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YOLO! pt. 1 - Is Heaven, Heavenly? from 2020-10-14T13:00

In this series of episodes we are calling YOLO! friend of the show Justin Kee provides his thoughts as we discuss transcending the body, the idea of Heaven as reward (or possible punishment?) and t...

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The Dichotomy of Attachment from 2020-10-11T15:00

In this episode we talk about stories of attachment (in additions to the various effect that attachment has on all of our lives), the definition and role of a trickster (in the comic books too) ...

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The Certainty of Death; Spiritual Primer #5 from 2020-10-07T15:00

In this episode we discuss the second half of the Buddhist idea on life, ie the certainty of death and how that can be misconstrued.  We highlight the importance of making use of your time ...

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The Certainty of Death: Stages of Tantra #5 from 2020-10-07T13:00

In this episode we discuss the second half of the Buddhist idea on life, ie the certainty of death and how that can be misconstrued.  We highlight the importance of making use of your time ...

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The Ecstacy & Agony of Living; Spiritual Primer #4 from 2020-10-05T16:00

In this episode we highlight the 'Preciousness of Human Life' as highlighted in the Buddhist tradition and the practical aspects of this idea/mediation.  We give a brief overview of the Analytic Me...

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The Ecstacy & Agony of Living: Stages of Tantra #4 from 2020-10-05T14:00

In this episode we highlight the 'Preciousness of Human Life' as highlighted in the Buddhist tradition and the practical aspects of this idea/mediation.  We give a brief overview of the Analytic Me...

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PASSION; A Practical Application from 2020-10-02T15:00

In this episode, we go over meditations on love and working on the various passionate parts of your life.  We reference the spiritual text, 'The Zohar' and a specific mediation on 'letters'...

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The Kaleidescope of Relationships from 2020-09-27T21:51:11

In this episode we continue our discussion of love, relationships and spirituality.  We discuss the seeming infinite and complex nature of relationships of numerous types.  We discuss ...

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Rumi; Musings on Soulmates and Love from 2020-09-14T14:00:50

In this episodes we discuss the writings of Rumi, his fabled life and some of the potential meaning for his work today.

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"I'm Not Religious, I'm Spiritual", with Aaron Greenberg, PhD from 2020-09-09T14:00

In this short episode we ask the question briefly to Aaron Greenberg PhD, what does he think people mean when they say, "I'm not religious, I'm spiritual"? Aaron's offerings are available @biogr...

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Reading Between the Lines with Aaron Greenberg, PhD from 2020-09-08T14:00

In this episode we discuss the different effects of communication, written and spoken.  How is the communication altered when what we say is read as opposed to spoken?  Can we learn th...

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Composing YOUR Narrative with Aaron Greenberg, PhD from 2020-09-05T14:00

In this episode we discuss objective and subjective truths from our own perspectives.  We get into editing life and the battle between controlling the narrative versus allowing for the flow...

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The Telling of One's Life Story with Aaron Greenberg, PhD from 2020-09-03T14:00

In this series of episodes we interview Aaron Greenberg, PhD and discuss his work to bring people's narratives to life with his company bioGraph.  We ask him about the telling of our storie...

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Spiritual Primer #3, Teachers... What's YOUR Type? from 2020-08-28T16:00

In this episode of our Spiritual Primer series, we discuss the various types of 'teachers'... People, literature, one's experiences and the natural wisdom of oneself.  We take a dive into each of t...

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Stages of Tantra #3, Teachers... What's YOUR Type? from 2020-08-28T14:00

In this episode of our Spiritual Primer series, we discuss the various types of 'teachers'... People, literature, one's experiences and the natural wisdom of oneself.  We take a dive into each of t...

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Spiritual Primer #2, How to be a Student from 2020-08-25T17:00

In this episode we discuss the types of students with an analogy of the three cups (full, leaky and dirty) and the need to examine oneself and the teachings one is embarking upon as a means towards...

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Stages of Tantra #2: How to be a Student from 2020-08-25T15:00

In this episode we discuss the types of students with an analogy of the three cups (full, leaky and dirty) and the need to examine oneself and the teachings one is embarking upon as a means towards...

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Spiritual Primer #1, Stages of the Path from 2020-08-22T02:12:44

In this episode we begin our journey into one of the reasons for which we began this Podcast, as a platform to share non-dogmatic philospohies and ideas on how to approach Spirituality and our m...

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Spiritual Primer #1: Stages of Tantra from 2020-08-22T00:12:44

In this episode we begin our journey into one of the reasons for which we began this Podcast, as a platform to share non-dogmatic philospohies and ideas on how to approach Spirituality and our m...

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Experiences in Mental Health with Nurse Burke pt.2 from 2020-08-10T18:00:25

In this episode we discuss some of the positive experiences that Nurse Burke has had working with mental health patients and some important takeaways.  We discuss the difficulties of being a woman ...

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Shame and Guilt; On Teenage Mental Health with Psych Nurse Burke from 2020-08-07T16:55:22

In this episode we have on mental health professional, Nurse Samantha Burke who works as a psych nurse at a number of in-patient mental health facilities.  One of which houses adolescent teenage gi...

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The Effects of a Polarized Society on the Mind from 2020-08-05T14:00

In this episode we highlight the almost comical nature of the polarization of our society from politics, social media to ... food choices?  We ask the question, how does this effect people?...

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Polarized thought... Why do we decide what we do? from 2020-08-03T14:00

In this episode we take a deep dive into the decision making process, or  sometimes lack thereof.  Highlighting the frequent tendency to put ideas, issues, people and more into a decis...

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Shamanism and a Contact High? w/Mary Kay Ryan pt.3 from 2020-07-29T17:00

In this episode we take a deep dive into Shamanic practice. We ask what is Shamanism?  What are some of the aspects that make up this timeless practice as it spans the globe since humankind began t...

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De-Mystifying Religion/Re-Mystifying Spirituality, Conversation w/Mary Kay Ryan pt.2 from 2020-07-27T23:15:09

In this episode, we discuss "...creating a religion out of your own life experience" -Mary Kay Ryan

We define the terms religion and spirituality personally for each of us.  How are ...

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What is Medicine? A conversation with Mary Kay Ryan. from 2020-07-26T19:30:42

In this episode, we chat with Mary Kay Ryan, anthropologist, Acupuncturist and Shamanic Teacher who's bio is further listed on the show.  We define medicine from a historic, native and contemporary...

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What are YOUR three? Reescripting your life, pt. 4 from 2020-07-14T23:03:29

In this episode we discuss a larger description of Tantra being inclusive of our beliefs and moving past dogmatic views/ideas. Minute 11ish we talk about what it means to find your three, or your t...

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Psychedelics and Spirituality, the Default Mode Network from 2020-07-10T18:11:29

In the second of this Spirituality And Psychedelics Series, we discuss the Buddhist Theory of "Good, Bad and Neutral."  We look at the brain and psychedelics, breaking down the Default Mode...

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Unity and Division, the George Floyd Protests from 2020-07-10T16:54:16

In this episode we talk about the week of protests over the public murder of George Floyd and the highlighting of further racial injustice.  Also we discuss political ideology and religious...

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Mortality and Morality, an Interview with Sameet Kumar, PhD., pt 3 from 2020-07-10T16:01:12

Sameet Kumar, Ph.D., is the clinical  psychologist for the Memorial Cancer Institute in Broward County,  Florida. He specializes in working with cancer patients and their  caregiv...

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Viktor Frankl and a Drive to Find Meaing, an Interview with Sameet Kumar, PhD., pt 2 from 2020-07-10T15:27:10

Sameet Kumar, Ph.D., is the clinical  psychologist for the Memorial Cancer Institute in Broward County,  Florida. He specializes in working with cancer patients and their  caregiv...

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Weaponized Fear, an Interview with Sameet Kumar, PhD pt 1 from 2020-07-10T15:19:47

Sameet Kumar, Ph.D., is the clinical  psychologist for the Memorial Cancer Institute in Broward County,  Florida. He specializes in working with cancer patients and their  caregiv...

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Buddhist Theory of Relativity, Continuing to Rescript YOUR Life from 2020-07-10T14:08:15

In this episode we discuss the 'Tools of the Tantras', seeing the world as a reflection as a discussion on the Buddhist theory of relativity with its correlates in physics.  In addition we touch on...

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Finding Balance and Perspective, Rescripting YOUR life, pt. 2 from 2020-07-08T03:08:02

In this episode we continue our discussion on engaging with the world, ie the fabric of society with what some call balance, others refer to as the Tao.  We discuss the Great American life, Gen X v...

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The Inaugural Episode!: Tantra, Passion, Desire and Rescripting YOUR life from 2020-07-08T02:08:24

In this episode we discuss Tantra, Passion, Desire and Fear and how to use them ALL as a source of potential.  We also look at working through obstacles and share some personal tales of our...

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The Pre-Inaugural Compassion Episode: Spirituality in Times of Crisis from 2020-07-08T01:22:43

In this, our "Pre-Inaugural Episode," we talk about Spirituality in Times of Crisis--As, for example, ALL of 2020.  We look at using Spirituality as a Tool during those Times, Compassion an...

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Gin & Tantra (Trailer) from 2020-07-01T02:56:46

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