Rebel Spirit Radio

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

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