Braving the Elements Podcast with Tracy James

Greg Bogart, Ph.D., MFT is a writer, musician, and therapeutic astrologer. On the podcast, Greg shows us how planetary movements affect us on every level from our personal lives and relationships to the political and social climate. For those seeking to harness their own natal chart for personal and spiritual growth, Greg offers inspiration and guidance rooted in decades of spiritual study and practice. For more information on Greg’s books and his work, visit www.dawnmountain.com

Erin Lanahan is a transformational life coach, an internationally certified yoga teacher, and guide for anyone seeking to thrive through the balance of their masculine and feminine energy. On the podcast, Erin guides us through the deep waters of our feminine and masculine selves and how to navigate the aspects of shadow and light that we face individually and collectively. May you find inspiration and balance in this candid conversation with Erin Lanahan. For more information on Erin and her workshops and coaching, visit www.erinlanahanmethod.com.

Jaimal Yogis is an award-winning writer, an avid surfer and outdoorsman, and a teacher of meditation, mindfulness, and creative writing. He is the author of the books Saltwater Buddha, The Fear Project and his recent release, All Our Waves Are Water: Stumbling Toward Enlightenment and the Perfect Ride. With compassion and deep self-awareness, Jaimal’s writing eloquently captures the highs and lows of the spiritual path and I’ve personally been very moved by his books and teaching. In this episode, we explore moving through emotions, harnessing fear, and the integration of spiritual practices into modern daily life. For information on Jaimal’s books, book signing tour dates and more, visit www.jaimalyogis.com.  

Will Pye is a true modern mystic. Through his Radical Gratitude teachings, his book, "Blessed With A Brain Tumor", and his courses, Will inspires spiritual seekers to leverage life’s difficulties for conscious self-mastery. On the podcast, we explore a wide range of subjects from Epigenetics and the effects of spiritual practice on the brain and body, to social justice and how to engage without being in a state of resistance. Will's depth of wisdom offers a wealth of resources and inspiration.  For more information on Will and his online and in-person courses, visit www.willpye.com.

Brian Piergrossi is an author and spiritual teacher who, through his coaching and retreats, creates experiences that harness the power of resonant fields and cultivate spiritual awakening. Brian’s difficult journey with pain and chronic fatigue syndrome drew him to deeply explore the challenges of the human condition and led him to profound realizations about pain, suffering and transcendence. For more information on Brian’s books, coaching and retreats visit www.thebigglow.com.  

In this episode, author, Karen Curry Parker offers practical resources for navigating the process of personal and spiritual evolution. Karen shares with us her insights into Human Design, a system that synthesizes ancient and modern sciences to help you harness your natural gifts and identify and live out your life’s purpose. She is a brilliant teacher and spiritual guide and I’m delighted to have her on the podcast. For more on Karen’s work and to get your own free Human Design chart, visit www.understandinghumandesign.com.

Flora Bowley is an internationally celebrated painter, author, and creative pioneer. In this episode, Flora discusses her work with brave, intuitive painting and how each of us can find freedom and profound personal and spiritual growth through the simple act of picking up a paintbrush. For more about Flora, and for simple ways to cultivate your intuitive gifts, visit http://florabowley.com.

Alexis Brooks is a best-selling author of the book ‘Conscious Musings’. She is a journalist, a researcher and host of Higher Journeys Radio covering metaphysics, spirituality and new thought concepts. In this episode, Alexis discusses non-physical realms, the importance of contemplation as a practice and the power of cultivating spiritual sovereignty. She shares her insights on the media and technology and ways to stay centered and evolve in an age of distractions. Be sure to check out her blog and listen to her fascinating interviews with a wide range of thought leaders including journalist Dan Rather at www.higherjourneys.com.

Eliot Cowan is the founder of the Blue Deer Center, a home for the study and practice of ancient wisdom teachings in upstate New York, he is the author of the book Plant Spirit Medicine which I highly recommend and is a healer and an initiated elder in the Huichol indigenous tradition from Mexico. In this episode, Eliot explores the process of communing with the Spirits of plants and the importance of right relationship when doing so. For more information on Eliot and his work visit www.bluedeer.org

Quynn Red Mountain is the founder of The Institute for the Shamanic Arts and author of "Accepting The Ashes - A Daughters Look At Post Traumatic Stress Disorder". Quynn is an authentic and inspiring spiritual teacher who shares so much in this episode. She discusses wolf medicine, soul healing for war veterans, cultural appropriation in shamanism, and using your intuition to create your own sacred ceremonies. To find out more about Quynn Red Mountain and her shamanic courses go to www.shamanicanimism.com