A Millennial's Guide to Saving the World

Francis Weller, MFT, is a psychotherapist, writer and soul activist. He synthesizes psychology, anthropology, mythology, alchemy, indigenous cultures and poetic traditions, and has introduced the healing work of grieving and ritual to thousands of people around the world. He is the author of several books including one of my all time favorites, The Wild Edge of Sorrow. Our conversation explores the many forms and facets of grief, and the importance of ritual and community in healing our world both internally and externally. Find Francis at FrancisWeller.net Francis' Book Recommendation: Coming Home to the Pleistocene by Paul Shepard Song featured: "Every Kingdom" by Holly Arrowsmith How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes & more! Find me on Instagram Get full access to Dirt Road Dispatch at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe

On paper, it doesn't seem that Tarah and I have anything in common. She has 3 kids, she's over a decade older than me, she lives across the country and has had vastly different life experiences than me, and yet, we have an exceptional amount in common. From early childhood trauma, to health issues, to recognizing the importance of healing from the inside out as to not pass on our BS to the next generation, we couldn't be more alike. This episode is one of vulnerability, friendship, transition and creating community across superficial divides. Find Tarah on Instagram Tarah's Book Recommendations: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté, The Smell of Rain on Dust by Martín Prechtel & The Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller Songs featured: "Dary" by Omar Sosa and Seckou Keita "Let Go" by Frou Frou How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes & more! Find me on Instagram Get full access to Dirt Road Dispatch at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe

Kyle is a professional surfer, podcaster (host of the Kyle Thiermann Show), an environmentalist, and co-creator of The Motherfucker Awards. We sat down to have an unfiltered, nuanced discussion about all of my favorite topics - sex, #metoo, podcasting, stress, civilization, authenticity, vulnerability and the complexities and uncertainties of wanting to make a tangible difference as a young person in this crazy, fucked up world. Find Kyle on Instagram and on The Kyle Thiermann Show. Buy Tickets to the Motherfucker Awards. Song featured: "Work" by Charlotte Day Wilson How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes & more! Find me on Instagram Get full access to Dirt Road Dispatch at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe

MaryLiz is a musician and experiential storyteller. She is the co-founder of Cosmic Perspective, which challenges the status quo of traditionally dry & inaccessible aspects of space exploration and instead uses art, performance and storytelling about space in an effort to inspire hope, empathy and appreciation for our home planet and unite humanity. Our conversation touches on MaryLiz's personal journey from religious fundamentalism to scientific wonder, the parallels between the Overview Effect & space travel to all forms of personal courage & transformation, the intersections of science & spirituality and the positives and negatives of embracing technological advance. A true podcast vortex if there ever was one! MaryLiz's book recommendation: The Overview Effect by Frank White Find MaryLiz at CosmicPerspective.com and on Instagram Song featured: A cover of "Fly Me To The Moon" by Meeka Kates and "Aine" by Twin Limb Video of Fly Me To The Moon - https://youtu.be/bcdqC8o_-No How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes & more! Find me on Instagram Get full access to Dirt Road Dispatch at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe

Sasha is a writer, television producer, filmmaker, and editor whose writing on death, history, travel and ritual through a scientific lens have appeared in New York Magazine, O. the Oprah Magazine and elsewhere. She recently released her first book, For Small Creatures Such As We. Our conversation elaborates on the ambiguous space of finding ritual and meaning within a scientific world view. We discuss the limitations of theistic language, how understanding something scientifically doesn't always have to remove awe and wonder, how our post-agricultural lifestyle separates us from a deep connection with nature and biology, the importance of discussing these issues in a respectful, humble and nuanced way and so much more. Sasha's book recommendations: Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates, and Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors and The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan Find Sasha at SashaSagan.com and on Twitter and Instagram Song featured: "Wait a While" by Leif Vollebekk How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes & more! Find me on Instagram Get full access to Dirt Road Dispatch at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe

When I launched this podcast a year ago, I knew that eventually, this story would need to be told. Today felt like the right day. I discuss "health" and my journey toward finding it in the most broad and comprehensive way possible. From physical health to emotional well-being to societal and cultural frameworks and the way they all intermingle, my goal with this episode is to create a safe space where we can broaden our understanding of "sickness" and heal together.  Songs featured: "Grillos" by Paco Fernandez & "You Can't Rush Your Healing" by Trevor Hall How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes & more! Get full access to Dirt Road Dispatch at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe

Dylan is a photographer, filmmaker and musician. She also hosts a podcast about sex, feminism and power with her mother (Sonya Lea, who was also on this show) called BITCHCONOCLAST. Dylan and I have an open-ended conversation about both of our favorite subjects, namely, gender, feminism, power, public/private space and considering all of them from a cross-cultural and cross-generational perspective. Dylan and I don't always agree, but our conversation showcases what in my opinion is exactly the kind of conversation we need to be having about these topics - nuanced, curious, self-reflective and respectful. Dylan's's book recommendation: All About Love by Bell Hooks and Severence by Ling Ma Find Dylan at DylanBandy.com Song featured: "Morning in America" by Durand Jones & The Indications How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes & more! Get full access to Dirt Road Dispatch at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe

Steph Gaudreau is a Nutritional Therapy Consultant, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, author, strength coach, athlete, podcaster and creator of the former Stupid Easy Paleo. Steph and I have an extremely open & vulnerable conversation about our own personal journeys in finding "health". We discuss diet culture (including paleo diet culture), intuitive eating, "diet fundamentalism", discovering the emotional root of many physical health & food issues, the never-ending journey of identifying ones own personal version of health plus our first-hand experiences of dealing with the complexities of being an "influencer" in the health & wellness world. Steph's book recommendations: Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole Find Steph at StephGaudreau.com Song featured: "The Good that Won't Come Out" by Rilo Kiley How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes & more! Get full access to Dirt Road Dispatch at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe

Jason Holley is a psychologist and an astrologer. His approach focuses on the use of mythology, storytelling, art & astro-drama. Jason and I discuss how he uses these techniques in tandem with one another + we explore personality as a process instead of a disorder, discuss the limitations of traditional models of therapy and look at feminine/masculine + guru/disciple psychology through the lens of night/day. In other words, this was by far one of my favorite conversations on the podcast to date.   Jason's book recommendations: The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony by Roberto Calasso, Trauma and the Soul by Donald Kalsched and Standing in the Spaces by Philip Bromberg Find Jason at Jasonholley.net Song featured: "Caves" by Gregory Alan Isakov.  How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes & more! Get full access to Dirt Road Dispatch at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe

Farming, agriculture & human involvement in ecology are often vilified and cited as the source of environmental destruction. But is this the whole story? Can farming & agriculture actually be regenerative, holistic and even imperative in restoring the planet to a healthy state? In this episode I sit down with the family behind Parker Pastures to discuss everything from regenerative agriculture and holistic land management to myths around vegetarianism, fake meat & farting cows. The Parker's Book Recommendations: Holistic Management by Allan Savory and Call of the Reed Warbler by Charles Massy Find Parker Pastures at ParkerPastures.com Song featured: "Colorado" by Lotus.  How to support the show: Rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! Support my work on Patreon and get access to bonus episodes & more! Get full access to Dirt Road Dispatch at anyakaats.substack.com/subscribe