
The Long Distance Love Bombs Podcast
Making kindness cool and the world better than yesterday, join us for conversations that shift perspectives toward a more conscious and compassionate collective. The host, Dr. Jeremy Goldberg, is a ferocious never-giver-upper, an empathy-collecting, anti-quitting word wizard, and a connoisseur and collector of fine silver linings. He is also a recovering scientist turned life coach and spoken word poet who speaks fluent burrito. Find him on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs or at www.longdistancelovebombs.com.
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Aug 23, 2024 • 1h 9min
217: Whapio Diane Bartlett - How do we embrace quantum midwifery and birth?
Whapio Diane Bartlett has been an independent midwife and educator since 1985. In 2001, she founded The Matrona, an online portal providing entry-level holistic education for midwives, doulas, and birth attendants. The focus and curriculum are centered on melding the intuitive with the academic and the mystical with the intelligent.
In this conversation, Whapio shares her perspective on birthing and the changes she has seen over the years, emphasizing the importance of mentoring rather than managing women during birth, the shift towards women and families making their own choices, tapping into instinctual responses, and building trust.
Whapio also discusses the stages of birth, from the foothills to the portal, and the importance of creating a supportive environment for women during labor, including the need to trust the body's instincts and the role of fathers as support persons during birth.
Check out her website, The Matrona: https://www.thematrona.com
The Illuminated Wise Woman: https://www.thematrona.com/the-illuminated-wise-woman
The Holistic Doula Program: https://www.thematrona.com/holistic-doula-program
Follow Whapio on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whapio_and_thematrona
Keywords: midwifery, birthing, mentoring, quantum birthing, altered state, instinct, trust, stages of birth, supportive environment, labor, transition phase, act of will, trust the body, support person, fathers, holding the charge, protecting the baby, quantum midwifery
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Whapio and her Approach to Birthing
02:58 The Shift from Managing to Mentoring Women During Birth
06:15 Embracing a Quantum Perspective on Birthing
11:22 Guiding Women into an Altered State During Birth
18:37 Understanding the Stages of Birth
25:11 The Veil as the Threshold of the Portal
30:23 Creating a Supportive Environment for Women During Labor
31:50 Supporting Women in the Transition Phase of Labor
43:02 The Power of Making an Act of Will in Labor
43:32 The Role of Fathers as Support Persons
48:28 Holding the Charge: Fathers' Responsibility in Birth
59:05 Protecting the Baby: Fathers' Role in Baby Care
01:01:26 Exploring Quantum Midwifery
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Aug 15, 2024 • 59min
216: Dr. Emma Svanberg - Why can't I be the parent I want to be?
Dr. Emma Svanberg has worked with parents and families for over 20 years. She qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2009 and specializes in the perinatal period - the time around pregnancy, birth, and the early years of parenthood. She has a particular interest in attachment, trauma, and the intergenerational roots of our problems.
Emma founded The Psychology Co-operative in 2019 (then The Psychology Collective) and co-founded Make Birth Better CIC in 2018, working to reduce the impact of birth trauma on families.
Read her book, Parenting for Humans: How to Parent the Child You Have, As the Person You Are, here: https://amzn.to/3SQn1a3
Check out her website: https://dremmasvanberg.com
Follow her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mumologist
Subscribe to her Substack: https://substack.com/@emmasvanberg
Keywords: parenting, uncertainty, disruption, self-reflection, emotional connection, communication, collaboration, training, support, community, support, reassurance, village, community, parenting, memories, childhood, generational cycles
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Parenting Disruptor
05:47 Disrupting Mainstream Narratives
12:25 Embracing Uncertainty in Parenting
16:15 The Need for Training and Support
20:33 Building a Community of Support
26:42 Honoring Individuality in Parenting
31:17 Seeking Support and Building a Community
35:15 Parenting as a Journey of Self-Discovery and Personal Growth
38:21 Allowing Children to Be Themselves
45:13 Bending the Cycle of Generational Patterns
49:19 Compassion for Ourselves and Our Parents
57:34 Introduction to Dr. Emma Spanberg and 'Parenting for Humans'
58:33 Building a Compassionate Collective in Parenting
Takeaways
Parenting is a journey of uncertainty and constant change, and parents need to embrace this uncertainty and navigate it with grace and compassion.
Mainstream parenting narratives often create narrow expectations and can lead to feelings of inadequacy and frustration. It is important to disrupt these narratives and find parenting approaches that align with individual values and circumstances.
Open communication and collaboration between partners are crucial in parenting. It is important to have conversations about expectations, roles, and values before a baby's arrival to avoid conflicts and resentment.
Western cultures lack adequate training and support for parents, leading to feelings of isolation and overwhelm. Building a community-based approach to parenting can provide the necessary support and guidance for new parents.
Babies are highly sensitive to their caregivers' emotional states, and tuning into their needs and emotions can create a strong and nurturing parent-child bond. New parents need support and reassurance from a community or village-like network.
Seeking support and validation from others is important to counteract the narrative that parents should cope independently.
Breaking generational cycles is a process that involves bending the cycle rather than completely breaking it.
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Aug 7, 2024 • 1h 21min
215: Mia Dyson - How does a near-death experience affect creativity?
Mia Dyson is a multiple ARIA-nominated and award-winning artist from Melbourne. Her powerful grit, gravel voice, and guitar-playing prowess have earned her a spot among the top 25 Australian guitarists of all time. She's released six critically acclaimed albums and toured the world with the likes of Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Raitt, and Eric Clapton.
Just a brief heads up: this conversation delves into the philosophical and existential aspects of life, death, and the pursuit of meaning. We also cover Mia Dyson's career as a musician, her near-death experience during an earthquake, and the impact of that experience on her outlook on life, her shift in ambition, pursuit of success, the nature of purpose, and the significance of relationships. Oh, and Mia shares her insights on the creative process, being free from external validation, and the joy of following the muse. It's a big chat!
Mia also discusses her new album 'Tender Heart' and the creative process behind it, sharing insights about embracing uncertainty, separating the art from the artist, and the impact of her music on listeners.
Here's her website: https://www.miadyson.com
Listen to her on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5QSZl73T85ZpZGAHSDIED6?si=7jgN_AVMQuS5qx06PLWjDg
Mia's new song, Dare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl-leJwhQlg
Shop her merchandise and buy her albums: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/mia-dyson
Watch When the Moment Comes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKFNx6go0SE
Learn more about Vipassana meditation: https://www.dhamma.org
Keywords: music, creativity, near-death experience, purpose, ambition, success, relationships, existentialism, philosophy, Mia Dyson, Tender Heart, creative process, uncertainty, art, artist, pacemaker
Chapters
00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on the Past
08:17 The Near-Death Experience and Its Aftermath
38:11 The Creative Process and Freedom from External Validation
44:00 Embracing Uncertainty in Creativity
48:24 Separating Art from the Artist
49:28 The Impact of Music on Listeners
1:12:04 Technological Advancements in Medical Devices
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Jul 20, 2024 • 1h 9min
214: Zoë Bossiere - How do we find our way in a world of stark binaries?
Zoë Bossiere (they/she) is a writer from Tucson, Arizona. They are the managing editor of Brevity: A Journal of Concise Literary Nonfiction. as well as the co-editor of two anthologies: The Best of Brevity (Rose Metal Press, 2020) and The Lyric Essay as Resistance: Truth from the Margins (Wayne State UP, 2023). Bossiere's debut, Cactus Country: A Boyhood Memoir (Abrams Books, 2024), chronicles their experiences growing up as a trans boy in a Tucson, Arizona trailer park.
The conversation delves into their childhood, gender exploration, and the challenges of pregnancy as a non-binary individual. Zoë's skepticism and resilience in navigating societal norms and healthcare experiences are highlighted. We also discuss the significance of embracing one's past and identity, the impact of their book on readers, the challenges faced by trans individuals, and the importance of storytelling and representation. Zoë also addresses the issue of book bans and the value of diverse literature in libraries.
Keywords: gender identity, parenthood, pregnancy, non-binary, skepticism, societal norms, healthcare experiences, identity, gender, trans, storytelling, representation, book bans, diversity, libraries
Takeaways:
Zoë's journey of gender exploration and identity is a deeply personal and evolving experience.
The challenges of pregnancy as a non-binary individual highlight the need for inclusive and supportive healthcare practices.
Skepticism and resilience play a significant role in navigating societal norms embracing one's past and identity is essential for self-acceptance and confidence.
The challenges trans individuals face, including the impact of legislative actions and the importance of representation, are significant.
Storytelling and diverse literature are crucial in providing visibility and understanding for marginalized communities.
The issue of book bans in libraries highlights the need for access to diverse literature and the impact of censorship on readers.
Chapters
02:57 - Exploring Gender Fluidity and Parenthood
05:59 - The Impact of Parenthood on Personal Identity
08:55 - Summary of Zoë's Memoir: Cactus Country
13:03 - Navigating Puberty and Identity Exploration
35:48 - Embracing Identity and Past Experiences
53:25 - The Value of Diverse Literature in Libraries
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Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 9min
213: Rome Shadanloo - Can we microdose our way to mental health?
Rome Shadanloo is a psychedelic therapist specializing in CPTSD and attachment injury. She studied holistic psychology, has a focus in psychoneuroimmunology, working to ease chronic pain rooted in the emotional life of the mind, and is a certified death doula.
Rome’s unique empathy for the individuality of each nervous system supports the healing of the individual not just from their psychology outward but through a fully embodied approach to restoring a healthy life.
From an early age, Rome found herself called to be in connection with those who struggle. She received a degree in holistic psychology from Lesley University and went on to do extensive work in the field in a variety of roles at Proposition 36 rehab facilities that specifically serve the incarcerated and formerly incarcerated, including on-the-spot counseling for those in urgent crisis.
Rome was born in Tehran, Iran, and fled the tragic conflicts there for the US at the age of 3. Her family settled in Los Angeles, where she currently resides and practices. She has a deep interest in the multi-faceted groundbreaking modalities that are changing how we view and treat mental health. She works with people of all ages in various stages of need.
Email her: hello@mycologypsychology.com (remember not to mention P words)
Check her work out here: https://www.mycologypsychology.com
Apply for a consultation using this form: https://www.mycologypsychology.com/consult-new
Check out the Insty over here: https://www.instagram.com/mycologypsychology
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Jun 12, 2024 • 1h 12min
212: davidji - How do we get heavily meditated?
Often referred to as the Velvet Voice of Stillness, davidji is the most prolific creator of guided meditations in the world. His more than 1,000 guided meditations are available on Insight Timer, DailyOM, Apple Music, Amazon, Hay House, Spotify, Tidal, and more. He has taught millions of people around the world to heal their hearts, plant powerful intentions, and manifest their dream lives.
davidji is a globally recognized mind-body health and wellness expert, mindful performance trainer, meditation teacher, and author of Sacred Powers: The Five Secrets to Awakening Transformation, Amazon’s Best Seller: Destressifying: The Real-World Guide to Personal Empowerment, Lasting Fulfillment, and Peace of Mind; and Secrets of Meditation: A Practical Guide to Inner Peace & Personal Transformation REVISED EDITION, winner of the Nautilus Book Award. He is credited with creating the 21-day meditation process, which spawned hundreds of 21-day meditation experiences and challenges around the world.
His teachings on stress release, conflict resolution, and mindfulness are now practiced in Fortune 500 companies, the military, and law enforcement, and his signature techniques have been portrayed in movies and TV.
davidji is a certified Vedic Master, and every week, throughout the world, he hosts empowerment workshops, corporate trainings, life-change immersions, transformational retreats, and teacher trainings.
Contact him at info@davidji.com
Visit his website: https://davidji.com
Follow his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidjimeditation
Listen to him on Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/davidji
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May 31, 2024 • 2h 6min
211: Dr. Mark Thomas - What can Middle East conflict teach us about self-care?
Dr. Mark Thomas spent years living in Palestine as an activist driven by the values of reconciliation and justice. In this conversation, he discusses the daily violence and oppression he witnessed, as well as his own experiences of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD). Highlighting his commitment to normalizing mental health, Mark emphasizes the importance of honesty and vulnerability as he tries to find a balance between radical activism and self-care and healing.
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Apr 24, 2024 • 36min
210: Kendra Adachi - Why do we tolerate a lack of integrity?
Check out our new 30-day container here: https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/integrity
Kendra Adachi is walking a path of deep service to awaken a remembrance of the divinity within while encouraging connection with the divinity around us. She practices reverence for the body and its erotic nature through emotional, physical, and spiritual modalities and feels our consumption is a choice that creates expansion or depletion.
As a certified health coach with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/36Ctqhr), having completed the four levels of personal development through Integrity Seminars (click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/39A3HrJ), and having the gift of experiencing depression and mental illness, she has chosen to love her unique story and utilize its lessons to support others on their journey.
Kendra is in service to opening and receiving the nutrients of life that support expansion in sovereignty and the divine connection with the wisdom within. She believes in the power of approval of our creative erotic pulse and is devoted to reminding women and men that their unapologetic sexual expression (held responsibly) is a powerful medicine the world needs.
She holds space for women and men as a conduit to reconnect with their erotic truth through 1-1 mentorship and group containers. She believes the body is a sacred guide and that as we choose to worship it with acceptance, approval, and permission, we become unwavering in our agency and sovereignty. Kendra believes in honoring our true appetite and savoring life, that food is an extension of our divine experience. She's leading a movement where women are coming together to dismantle the narratives that have starved us and reclaim our innate hunger and satiation with our bodies, expression, and primal power. Email Kendra at hello@adachikendra.com to learn more.
Follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/adachikendra
Check out her website here: http://www.adachikendra.com
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Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 4min
209: Mark Groves + Kylie McBeath - How do you create the liberated love you desire?
Mark Groves is a Human Connection Specialist, founder of Create the Love, and host of the Mark Groves Podcast. Mark's work bridges the academic and the human, inviting people to explore the good, the bad, the downright ugly, and the beautiful sides of connection.
Kylie McBeath, also known as @beingisbeautiful to her 130,000+ Instagram followers, shares daily guidance and teachings on relationships, spirituality, and embodied liberation. She is also a Certified Health Coach and the host of The Journey Home podcast.
Order their book, Liberated Love, here: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/liberated-love
Check Mark's websites: createthelove.com and markgroves.com
Listen to Mark's podcast: markgrovespodcast.com
Listen to Ky's podcast: The Journey Home Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/64SUM0fnTap5myRrXyyReS
Follow them on Instagram at @createthelove & @beingisbeautiful
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Apr 9, 2024 • 1h 1min
208: Joy Sullivan - Are you homesick for all the lives you're not living?
Joy Sullivan received an MA in poetry from Miami University and has served as the poet-in-residence for the Wexner Center for the Arts. She has guest-lectured in classrooms from Stanford University to Florida International University and is the founder of Sustenance, a community designed to help writers revitalize and nourish their craft.
Buy her book, Instructions for Traveling West, here: https://amzn.to/43QRrNC
Read her thoughts on the creative life in her Substack newsletter, Necessary Salt: https://joysullivan.substack.com/
Follow her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joysullivanpoet
Check out her website: https://joysullivanpoet.com
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