In this episode, I am joined by Shirley Blancke, author of The Way of Abundance and Joy: The Shamanic Teachings of don Alberto Taxo. Among other topics, Shirley discusses the Andean prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor, don Alberto’s teachings on awareness, gratitude, and interconnection, as well as the intersection of Christianity and shamanism. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio The Way of Abundance & Joy: The Shamanic Teachings of don Alberto Taxo InnerTraditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/the-way-of-abundance-and-joy Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/the-way-of-abundance-and-joy-the-shamanic-teachings-of-don-alberto-taxo/9781644112168 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 Jahan, Khamsehzadeh author of "The Psilocybin Connection: Psychedelics, The Transformation of Consciousness, and Evolution on the Planet." Jahan and I discuss many topics, including the possible role that psilocybin mushrooms may have played in human evolution, the healing potential of psychedelics, psychedelic training and education, and the role psychedelics have played in human culture. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Jahan Khamsehzadeh https://psychedelicevolution.org/ The Psilocybin Connection North Atlantic Books https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/shop/the-psilocybin-connection/ Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/the-psilocybin-connection-psychedelics-the-transformation-of-consciousness-and-evolution-on-the-planet-an-integral-approach/9781623176549 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, my first solo episode, I explore the tarot card for 2022 - The Lovers. I approach this from an archetypal perspective, examing the tarot by way of myth, religion, philosophy, psychology, Christian hermeticism, and even a little bit of Kaballah and astrology to meditate on the message the tarot offers us all for 2022. Hermit's Light Tarot https://hermitslight.com/ Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspirit witter: @RebelSpiritRad Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspirit https://www.rebelspiritradio.com

In this episode, I am joined by Carl Abrahamsson, writer, publisher, magico-anthropologist, photographer, and filmmaker, most recently producing the documentary Anton LaVey: Into the Devils Den and author of Occulture and the recently released Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan. Among many topics, Carl discusses the power of nostalgia and the discarded, the S-word, and whether the Church of Satan is best defined as a religion, a philosophy, provocation, or perhaps performance art. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Carl Abrahamsson https://www.carlabrahamsson.com/ https://www.patreon.com/vanessa23carl Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan Inner Traditions:; https://www.innertraditions.com/books/anton-lavey-and-the-church-of-satan Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/anton-lavey-and-the-church-of-satan-infernal-wisdom-from-the-devil-s-den/9781644112410 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 Evelyn Ryzdyk, author of Shamanic Creativity. Evelyn discusses what shamanism is, what led her to shamanism, the shamanic journey, how gratitude changes your brain, overcoming solastalgia – the homesickness caused by our disconnection from nature, and tapping into the radiant field of infinite vibrations. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Evelyn Rysdyk https://spiritpassages.com/ Shamanic Creativity Inner Traditions: https://www.innertraditions.com/books/shamanic-creativity Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/shamanic-creativity-free-the-imagination-with-rituals-energy-work-and-spirit-journeying/9781644113547 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 Jacoby Ballard, author of A Queer Dharma. Jacoby explains the definition of dharma, and what he means by dharma. We discuss the connections between yoga and social justice, the importance of community, overcoming trauma, and learning to love yourself. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio 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 Jacoby Ballard https://jacobyballard.net/  A Queer Dharma North Atlantic Books https://www.northatlanticbooks.com/shop/a--dharma/ Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/a--dharma-yoga-and-meditations-for-liberation/9781623176518 #QueerDharma #LGBTQ #QueerSpirituality

In this episode, I am joined by John Friedlander author of the recently released Recentering Seth. John and I discuss Jane Roberts and the Seth teachings, infinite consciousness and infinite universes, and creating your reality but not controlling it. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio 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 John Friedlander http://psychicpsychology.org/ Recentering Seth: Inner Traditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/recentering-seth Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/recentering-seth-teachings-from-a-multidimensional-entity-on-living-gracefully-and-skillfully-in-a-world-you-create-but-do-not-control/9781591434375

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Shelli Renee Joye author of several books, including the recently released "Tantric Psychophysics." Shelli shares her personal spiritual journey and coming out as a trans woman. She also discusses collective consciousness, the importance of inner work, the real meaning of tantra, and the reuniting of physics with metaphysics. Shelli Renée Joye https://shellijoye.net/ Tantric Psychophysics Inner Traditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/tantric-psychophysics Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/tantric-psychophysics-a-structural-map-of-altered-states-and-the-dynamics-of-consciousness/9781644113684 Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio 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 Stephan Harding author of "Animate Earth" and the recently released "Gaia Alchemy." Stephan discusses Gaia theory, Deep Ecology, finding one’s Gaia place, different ways of knowing, the possible origin for our current disconnect with the soul of the Earth, and meditating on the alchemical Azoth mandala. Schumacher College https://campus.dartington.org/schumacher-college/ Alliance for Wild Ethics https://wildethics.org/ Gaia Alchemy Inner Traditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/gaia-alchemy Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/gaia-alchemy-the-reuniting-of-science-psyche-and-soul/9781591434252 Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio 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 Luke Lafitte, author of "Machine Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm." In our conversation, Luke and I discuss the archetypal machine-man, overcoming the fear of eternity, resolving dualities, Neville Goddard, the American Dream, Philip K , Gnosticism, and agape. You can contact Luke at drlucaslafitte@gmail.com Machine Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm Inner Traditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/machine-intelligence-and-the-imaginal-realm Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/books/machine-intelligence-and-the-imaginal-realm-spiritual-freedom-and-the-re-animation-of-matter/9781644114063 Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio 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