In this episode, I am joined by author Catherine Shainberg to discuss her book The Kabbalah of Light. Among many other topics, Catherine discusses Kabbalah as the science of letting the subconscious speak, the importance of working with images, the tradition of dreams and dreaming in the Hebrew Bible, and the necessity of going within to both heal the self and repair the world Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Catherine Shainberg https://schoolofimages.com/ The Kabbalah of Light Inner Traditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/the-kabbalah-of-light Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/the-kabbalah-of-light-ancient-practices-to-ignite-the-imagination-and-illuminate-the-soul/9781644114742 Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Twitter: @RebelSpiritRad Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio/ https://www.rebelspiritradio.com

In this episode, I am joined by author Enfys Book to discuss their first book Qabla. Among many other topics, Enfys explains the inherently nature of magic and Qabala, the importance of challenging traditional dualities, working the tree of life for self-development, and the power of liminal spaces. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Enfys J. Book https://majorarqueerna.com/link-in-bio/ Qabala https://majorarqueerna.com/buy/ Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Twitter: @RebelSpiritRad Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio/ https://www.rebelspiritradio.com

In this episode, I am joined by poet, Zen priest, woman of the drum, and author Zenju Earthlyn Manuel to talk about her most recent publication The Shamanic Bones of Zen. Zenju discusses the nature of zen, the transmission of Buddhism to the west, the importance of community, and the value of just being. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Zenju Earthlyn Manuel https://zenju.org/ The Shamanic Bones of Zen Shambhala Publications https://www.shambhala.com/the-shamanic-bones-of-zen-15985.html Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/the-shamanic-bones-of-zen-revealing-the-ancestral-spirit-and-mystical-heart-of-a-sacred-tradition/9781611809190 Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Twitter: @RebelSpiritRad Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio/ https://www.rebelspiritradio.com

In this episode, I am joined by author John Opsopaus, Ph.D. for an in-depth conversation about his recent publication The Secret Texts of Hellenic Polytheism: A Practical Guide to the Restored Pagan Religion of George Gemistos Plethon. Among many other topics, we talk about the Greek Gods as Platonic ideals, prayer as attunement, the Chaldean Oracles, and theurgy. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio John Opsopaus, Ph.D. http://opsopaus.com/ The Secret Texts of Polytheism Llewellyn https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738770932 Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/the-secret-texts-of-hellenic-polytheism-a-practical-guide-to-the-restored-pagan-religion-of-george-gemistos-plethon/9780738770932 Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Twitter: @RebelSpiritRad Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio/ https://www.rebelspiritradio.com

In this episode, I am joined by author Mara Branscombe to discuss her book Ritual as Remedy. Among other topics, Mara discusses the nature of ritual, moving beyond the mundane into the sacred, reconnecting with both the Self and the earth, and the importance of mindset in healing. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Mara Branscombe https://marabranscombe.com/ Ritual as Remedy Inner Traditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/ritual-as-remedy Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/ritual-as-remedy-embodied-practices-for-soul-care/9781644114247 Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Twitter: @RebelSpiritRad Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio/ https://www.rebelspiritradio.com

In this episode, I am joined by well-known author, lecturer, and philosopher, Gary Lachman to discuss his latest publication Dreaming Ahead of Time: Experiences with Precognitive Dreams, Synchronicity, and Coincidence. Topics covered include the nature of time, the relationship between time and consciousness, and irruptions of eternity into the everyday. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Gary Lachman https://garylachman.co.uk/ Dreaming Ahead of Time Floris Books https://www.florisbooks.co.uk/book/Gary-Lachman/Dreaming+Ahead+of+Time/9781782507864 Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/dreaming-ahead-of-time-experiences-with-precognitive-dreams-synchronicity-and-coincidence/9781782507864 Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio  Twitter: @RebelSpiritRad Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio/ https://www.rebelspiritradio.com

In this episode, I am joined by Evan Berry, assistant professor of environmental humanities in the School of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies at Arizona State University and author of Devoted to Nature: The Religious Roots of American Environmentalism. Evan discusses apocalyptic narratives in the environmental crisis, the tension between fear and hope, and community versus individualism. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Dr. Evan Berry's books: Climate Politics and the Power of Religion https://bookshop.org/books/climate-politics-and-the-power-of-religion-9780253059062/9780253059062 Devoted to Nature https://bookshop.org/books/devoted-to-nature-the-religious-roots-of-american-environmentalism-9780520285729/9780520285736 Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media F acebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Twitter: @RebelSpiritRad Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio/ https://www.rebelspiritradio.com

In this episode, I am joined by Phyllida Anam Aire to discuss her work as a soul carer for the dying and grieving. Among many other topics, Phyllida discusses being with the mystery of life and death, finding work that nourishes the soul, how everybody dies on their own terms, and the need for ritual. The Last Ecstasy of LIfe InnerTraditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/the-last-ecstasy-of-life Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/the-last-ecstasy-of-life-celtic-mysteries-of-death-and-dying/9781644112656 A Celtic Book of Dying InnerTraditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/a-celtic-book-of-dying Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/a-celtic-book-of-dying-the-path-of-love-in-the-time-of-transition/9781644112984 Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Twitter: @RebelSpiritRad Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio/ https://www.rebelspiritradio.com

In this episode, I am joined by Dr Connie Zweig to discuss her latest publication The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul. Among many other topics, Connie discusses what it means to transform into an Elder, confronting the inner ageist, the spirituality of aging, the moral voice of the elder, earth elders and activism, and aging as a rite of passage. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Connie Zweig, Ph.D. https://conniezweig.com/ The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul Inner Traditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/the-inner-work-of-age Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/the-inner-work-of-age-shifting-from-role-to-soul/9781644113400 Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Twitter: @RebelSpiritRad Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio/ https://www.rebelspiritradio.com

In this episode, I am joined by Lyanda Lynn Haupt, author Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit. Among other topics, Lyanda discusses nature mysticism, the concept of rootedness, authenticity and action, and the virtue of hope. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Lyanda Lynn Haupt https://www.lyandalynnhaupt.com/ Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit https://bookshop.org/books/rooted-life-at-the-crossroads-of-science-nature-and-spirit/9780316426480 Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Twitter: @RebelSpiritRad Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio/ https://www.rebelspiritradio.com