Veteran's Day is a day of remembrance and gratitude. Join us today with special guest Justin LaPree, a decorated US Marine Veteran and a former Austin, Texas firefighter who has found healing and hope.After returning home from the Middle East, he struggled with a TBI, PTSD, and survivor's guilt, enduring everything from homelessness to opioid dependence. In 2018, he attempted suicide in the parking lot of his Austin, Texas, fire station. After his failed attempt, a friend suggested he read Michael Pollan’s How to Change Your Mind. After several experiences with sacred fungi and plant medicines, Justin's lost memories resurfaced, his suicidal ideation ceased, his PTSD diminished, and along the way, he rediscovered the truest form of himself. After 15 years of losing friends to suicide, Justin was determined to create a safe and sacred container for healing, connection, and transformation. In 2022, he founded Heroic Path to Light, a Texas-based nonprofit entheogenic church serving the veteran, first responder, and Gold/White star communities. Heroic Path to Light is currently guiding a courageous group of ten female veterans through a transformative 25-week program, with a pivotal week-long in-person retreat that concluded on October 20th. This retreat, specifically designed for women who have endured the traumas of sexual assault, provided a sanctuary for healing, self-discovery, and communal support. Within this sacred space, the participants engaged with ancient entheogenic practices, allowing for profound emotional and spiritual healing. As they continue their journey through the remainder of the program, these women are supported in integrating their experiences from the retreat into their daily lives. The commitment to nurturing a powerful sisterhood empowers participants to process and transcend their trauma, forging a path toward resilience and a renewed sense of purpose.In this episode, we cover the following:Justin shares his struggles, misdiagnosis, and journey as a Military Veteran.He reflects on the common experiences of veterans and first responders, emphasizing the importance of addressing mental health in these communitiesThe transformative psilocybin experience led to the creation of the "Heroic Path to Light."The organization was established to provide legal psychedelic therapies in the United States under the guise of a religious institution, utilizing legal protections for religious freedom.Heroic Path to Light's program is comprehensive, spanning 25 weeks and catering to veterans, first responders, and their families, with a focus on accessibility and affordability.The women's program addresses issues of sexual trauma and abuse among female veterans, emphasizing empowerment and healing.The organization's future plansHelpful links:Heroic Path to Light helps veterans, first responders, and Gold/White Star families heal, transform, and find purpose through community, connection, and sacred psychedelic medicine retreats. Their retreat experiences are enriched by comprehensive preparation and integration, and they foster a community where mutual understanding and shared experience thrive. All retreats are U.S. based, safe, and legal. They believe if you served America, you deserve to heal IN America. To Donate, visit this LINKHow to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as we embark on a journey through the world of dating, relationships, and the pursuit of happiness. In today's episode, we cover “The 5 Hidden Love Questions" with Dr. Victor Frank, a happiness engineer and behavioral change specialist. His training includes a bachelor’s degree from Harvard College, M.D. from the UCSD School of Medicine, and M.Phil. from Cambridge, certifications in clinical hypnotherapy, NLP, and Havening Techniques®. He's developed Creative Repatterning, a proprietary method for establishing new behaviors. He's given 3 TEDx talks and is the creator of the online course "Super Charisma: How to Be a Transformative Speaker", the highest-rated public speaking course on Udemy. The Tao of Dating has sold 100,000+ copies by word of mouth only and was the highest-rated dating book on Amazon for 8 years.In this episode, we cover the following:Why this topic is vital for happinessWhy the Tao of DatingRelationship assets and values matchingASKOR CriteriaThe 5 Hidden QuestionsThe 5 pillars of human thrivingHelpful links:The 5 Hidden Love Questions: Radically Simple Strategies to Date Smarter, Own Your Power, and Flourish (The Tao of Dating) by Dr. Victor FrankThe Tao of DatingMeditation AudiosAnother Look at Whether a Rising Tide Lifts All BoatsTen Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right NowThinking, Fast and SlowThe Third Body by Robert BlyThe Spread of Obesity in a Large Social Network over 32 Years Another Look at Whether a Rising Tide Lifts All Boats Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now Hardcover by Jaron Lanier The photon-avalanche effect: review, model and application Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome, dear listeners! Today, we are honored to have a chat with a remarkable guest, Maria Sipka. Her journey is one filled with a profound belief in the transformative potential of Social Impact Storytelling. Maria unveils her incredible life story, rooted in the dream of finding freedom, which led her on a path of exploration, self-discovery, and global connection. Join us and listen in as we embark on this transformative episode, and let Maria's wisdom and experiences inspire your journey and story. #yearnIn this episode, we cover:The beginning of meaningful storytelling and the dream of finding freedom What is Vipassana?The concept of "Year of" themes.Discovering her passion for storytelling and recognizing the power of collective intention and connection.On asking the right questions.On building a conscious community, connecting people, and promoting personal growth: The Yearn Festival.The use of meaningful names for homes to set the stage for experiences.Suggestions for incorporating story and magic.The symbolism of the dandelion and the power of storytelling and propagation.Helpful links:Maria Sipka - Storyteller, Co-Founder and EVP at Linqia Follow her on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin for updatesThe Yearn -  A community of like-minded hearts and souls for the conscious curious.  THE NINE GIFTS by Christine Marie Mason with Jeff GreenwaldLinda GrahamDwa ChandraAzrya BequerSpirit Rock - An Insight Meditation CenterThe Phoenix and the Carpet byThe Surprising Adventures of Baron Munchausen Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on Tiktok as @therosewoman108.Find Radiant Farms on Instagram @weareradiantfarms and on Facebook @RadiantFarmsLLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Palmer is the Founder of the Center for Non-Religious Spirituality. In addition to being a critically acclaimed author of six books, Jim writes columns and articles for professional journals and major publications. He is an adjunct professor of Ethics, Philosophy of Religion, and Comparative Religion. Jim is a Spiritual Director, Founder of the Nashville Humanist Association, and Chaplain with the American Humanist Association. Jim is a speaker, counselor and retreat leader in the area of religious deconstruction, recovery, and reconstruction.Founder, Center for Non-Religious Spirituality; Published Author; Adjunct Professor; Spiritual Director• The beauty of life and poetry. 0:00• Trauma, mental health, and faith. 8:10• Questioning Christian beliefs and identity. 13:12• Faith, heresy, and personal growth. 19:01• Spirituality, religion, and personal growth. 22:19• Spiritual healing and Christian theism. 29:20• Gender roles, religion, and identity. 35:48• The interconnectedness of all things. 43:49• Love, compassion, and reclaiming language. 49:46• Atheism, humanism, and spirituality without religion. 56:42• Spirituality, embodiment, and liberation. 1:03:16 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we are joined by Saga Briggs. She's an accomplished freelance journalist, known for her thought-provoking articles on the intriguing intersections of interoception and psychedelics. Listen in for a captivating conversation with Saga as we uncover the intricate links between our minds and bodies, offering practical tips for developing heightened body awareness.In this episode, we cover:“How to Change Your Body” title explained.What is Interoception?What leads us to disconnection?Can we predict our bodies?Mental health and body health conceptsWhat is Kama Muta?What are other reconnection practices?Thoughts on using different psychedelicsDecolonizing the bodyAuthenticity as a cure for disembodimentHow to develop awareness of your body?Helpful Links:Saga Briggs - Author of How to Change Your Body: The Science of Interoception and Healing Through Connection to Yourself and OthersTwitter @SagaMilenaArticles by Saga:Art May Be in the Body of the BeholderHow to trust your bodySocial InteroceptionReferences:How to Change Your Mind by Michael PollanYou Must Change your Life by Peter SloterdijkJournalist Emily Underwood on Brain-body connectionAntonio Damasio on consciousness and bodily feelingsInteroception researchers Andy Arnold and Karen DobkinsDecolonizing the Body by Kelsey BlackwellKama Muta: The Connecting Emotion by Alan Page FiskeDr Ros Watts on psychedelics and connectednessKristina Oldroyd on interoception and childhood developmentAudre Lorde's The Erotic as PowerMultidimensional Assessment of Interoceptive Awareness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kundalini Tantra is an ancient art of harnessing inner energy for self-discovery, profound intimacy, and spiritual awakening. In honor of sexual health awareness month, we return to our roots- we talk tantra, love, sex, the root chakra and moolabhanda and the pelvic basin and so much more.We cover some Kundalini basics, including accessing and taming the energy coiled at the base of the spine, and some tantric practices like the three muscle sets in the pelvic basin. Christine also offers a how to on yab yum with a partner, as a beginning exercise.References and links:God and Sex: Now We Get Both by Mark Whitwell and Rosalind AtkinsonThe Encyclopedia of the Subtle Body by Cyndi DaleKundalini Tantra by Swami Satyananda SaraswatiRosebud Woman Intimate Wellness ProductsRadiant Farms GummiesChristine on InstagramChristine's Books and stuff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we delve into the intriguing world of unseen energies, connections, and heightened perception. Christine, along with special guest Stefanie Schwartz, shares their insights on vibration and on perceiving energy. Listen in and get ready to embark on a journey to understand and appreciate the unseen forces that shape our world.In this episode, we cover the following:Living in the protofieldHow are we related and connected?What do Psychonauts see? What is Yantra? Frequency Resonance Energy Dynamics (F.R.E.D.)Art forms or ways that people are making the invisible visibleSensation, Vibration, Intuition, and MemoriesField awareness and the space betweenPart 2 (With Stefanie):In what ways does she see differently and why?What got her interested in energy, prisms, light, and vibration?Capturing and learning to see energyHow to soften your gazeInviting others into your shared visionHelpful Links:Stefanie Atkinson Schwartz - Multidisciplinary Artist, Photographer, and Biomimic Nature, Art and Creativity guide. Connect with her on FacebookSocial Emotional Education & Development of SelfINDIVISIBLE: Coming Home to True Connection by Christine MasonThe Immutable Laws of the Akashic Field: Universal Truths for a Better Life and a Better WorldFritjof Capra, Ph.D.Lynne McTaggartThe day my life changedTerence McKennaThe Creative Act: A Way of BeingBlink: The Power of Thinking Without ThinkingWe Are All ConnectedFind Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.womanFind Radiant Farms on Instagram @weareradiantfarms and on Facebook @RadiantFarmsLLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Gabriella Espinosa, a Menopause & Sexual Wellness Coach. The discussion delves into various insightful topics, including Gabriella's personal journey, the influential teachers she encountered, and the diverse realm of Yoga practices. Listen in and learn from her experiences as she shares the holistic educational program she developed: "Movement for Modern Life." This program teaches yoga, breathwork, somatic, and nutritional therapy to support other women in demystifying and navigating the transition into perimenopause/menopause.In this episode, we cover:Gabriella's JourneyTeachers that influenced herDifferent Yoga practicesHow to approach changes when experiencing perimenopause and menopause Anatomy and YogaImportance of BreathworkMovement for Modern Life programPelvic floor and Bone health Helpful Links:Gabriella Espinosa - Menopause & Sexual Wellness Coach. Connect.with her on InstagramYou can find her Yoga for Menopause program on Movement for Modern LifeIyengar MethodAlaric NewcombeLeela MillerAnna AshbySally KemptonCarlos PomedaRichard RosenBill MahonyBKS IyengarK. Pattabhi JoisTKV DesikacharYin YogaPaul GrilleyDr. Loren FishmanAll About Love: New Visions by Bell HooksFind Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on Tiktok as @therosewoman108. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, we are joined by transformation coach David P. Cook. Listen in as he takes us through the labyrinth of self-discovery, and we'll walk alongside him as he opens up on his past, his search for purpose, and his desire in a world full of opportunities and challenges. We'll explore the intriguing world of personal development, where David delves deep into various methodologies and techniques to enhance his understanding of himself and the world around him.In this episode, we cover:David’s Journey:Teachers he learned fromExperience with church and familyTeenage yearsOn finding purpose and desireThe personal development spaceVipassana MeditationUnderstanding Shadow Integration WorkFreedom CourseHelpful Links:David P. Cook - Transformation Coach, connect with David.S. N. GoenkaVipassana MeditationBrenda ScarboroughDr. John DemartiniThe SecretRamtha’s School of EnlightenmentAMI kidsWilson BarerraDr. Joe DispenzaListen to If Fire Comes by Christine MasonFind Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on Tiktok as @therosewoman108.Find Radiant Farms on Instagram @weareradiantfarms and on Facebook @RadiantFarmsLLCGet a Free Book and a Peek at the Purest Kava On Earth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Christine in this solo episode as she discusses "blisscipline" and the harmful transformation of discipline into dogma. Listen in and learn about the importance of breaking free from oppressive environments and belief systems that create shame and fear of rejection.In this episode, we cover:A story of 2 tents: The preparing and experiencing a ceremonyInvitation in body love Finding the sweet spot between discipline and dogmaWhy it's hard to leave oppressive situationsSpiritual practices in the Catholic religionIn breaking free Inspirational quotes from Bell Hooks  Helpful links:Mark WhitwellThomas Huebl and Collective TraumaEpisode #31: Healing Collective Trauma - Part 1Episode #32: Collective Healing in Women - Part 2 Episode #33: Collective Healing of Nature and Spirit - Part 3Episode #73: Bearing Witness Series: Religion and the FeminineEpisode #74: Bearing Witness Series - Clergy Sexual Abuse with Sandy Phillips KirkhamEpisode #75: Bearing Witness Series - Our Bodies, Their Battlefield with Christina LambEpisode #101: The Right to Leave, Aggressive Exes and Gracious Endings: A Solo Episode with Christine Marie MasonHealing from Collective Trauma at xtinem.comLetters on Power, Love and Womanhood at rosewoman.comFind Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.