End of the Road Podcast (Immanence = Transcendence)

By day, Matt is an Astrophysicist and Educator.  However, Matt's long standing interest in how spirituality, shamanism and other indigenous practices shape the relationship of societies to nature, time and the cosmos translate into fascinating research about how cosmographies, heterotopias, and usage of entheogenic substances allow access into realms inaccessible to the scientific method.  Matt's focus on the civilization and cultures of the Indus valley led to theories about how the social impact of climate change and societal stress, in the context of shamanic culture, may have shaped many spiritual practices from meditation to asceticism.  More information about Matt and his work can be gleaned from:  https://www.facebook.com/astrophel.nought ; and https://www.patreon.com/astropheln0ught  

Larry is an expectation coach, inspirational speaker, and featured expert of an Evansville, Indiana, CBS talk show.  In his new book which is a #1 New Release on Amazon, titled “Where’s My Pizza,” Larry finds success in life not only enjoying the slice but in learning the recipe, both literally and figuratively.   Speaking of recipes, I’m still waiting for Larry to share his mother’s cornbread recipe:-).  More information about Larry can be found at http://larry-armstead.com/ or @officially_larry.  

Jewels and Phoenix Rose discuss their journey and creation of Infynite Gold, which had its genesis and continued development in non-ordinary states of consciousness.  In their words, Infynite Gold combines “ORMUS Elements and Scalar Frequencies, utilizing skincare as a delivery system.”  “Jewels Dela Tierra, the founder of Infynite Gold, has been a practicing Vibrational Therapist for over 22 years with a vast background in multiple healing modalities and certifications including:  Kinesiology, Polarity, Massage, Holistic Health, Mindfulness and the Mind/ Body Connection, Cranial Sacral, Reiki, Energetic Transformation, Quantum Healing, Vibrational Therapy, Intuitive Counseling and Multiple Apprenticeships in Native American Medicine.”  PhoenixRose is a “Visionary, Awakening Activator & Higher Consciousness Catalyst.” She is the former owner of a Metaphysical Bookstore and Alternative Healing Center and has been an Energywork Practitioner and Intuitive Healer since 1998. PhoenixRose  is Infynite Gold’s Synergistic Expansion Expert.” More information about their work can be found at https://infynitegold.com/.

Byron Gaist has a Ph.D. in Psychoanalytic Studies from the University of Essex in the UK, with an emphasis on Jungian analytical psychology.  He has also completed psychotherapy training in the person-centered approach and the use of guided imagery in music therapy.  He is the author of "Creative Suffering and the Wounded Healer: Analytical Psychology and Orthodox Christian Theology".  He works for the National Addictions Authority in Nicosia, Cyprus, and when he isn't there, he is either teaching psychology, sociology, and philosophy at American College, Nicosia, or counseling clients in private practice.  He lives in Nicosia with his wife, two teenage daughters, a dog, and a cat, who get on quite well most of the time!   

This presentation was given last month at the IL. CPA conference.  Please email nokoan@hotmail.com to receive the powerpoint slides which accompany the presentation. 

Sherry is a school teacher, community theatre actress, poet, songwriter, and heaven forbid (lol) Catholic mystic.  In one of my favorite episodes, we discuss (with her husband Dan) her extraordinary experiences of grace and non-ordinary states of consciousness.  The songs she wrote and sang on this podcast can be found at her YouTube page under her name.

Bridgetta’s inexhaustible energy propelled her though journeys starting with acting (she appeared in a number of movies and TV shows starting in her childhood) to dance (she was a backup dancer with Britney Spears) to modeling (for Harley Davidson and many others), to spiritual radio and TV (she has her own podcast called Soul Sexy Radio) to certifications in Yoga, Hypnosis, Herbalism, Massage, Breathwork and many others.  She has also developed innovative intuitive counseling, coaching, and marketing practice to benefit her clients from her wide degree of experiences and connections.  More information about this real-life Wonder Woman can be found at http://www.bridgetta.com/.

Robin is a holistic psychotherapist and Psychedelic integration therapist specializing in treating trauma and addictions.  Her work is inspired by her own journey. She practices in Sacramento, California.   More information about her inspiring work can be found at https://psychedelic.support/network/robin-kurland-west-ma-lmft/ or on Instagram @nestinggroundhealing

Kara is a Transformational coach and Energy Healer whose works have been featured in Self, New York Yoga & Life, Any.Body_Co. and the Dodo.  She has spent the last seven years working through grief, sexual assault, trauma, and other past struggles to ultimately transform and release the past.  In this episode, we discuss her journeys, practices, and mindsets she developed to help her clients find freedom from their own struggles, doubt, and insecurities.   Her work can be found at www.beingkarmic.com or Instagram @being.karmic.

Dr. Naiman is a clinical assistant professor of medicine and the sleep and dream specialist at the University of Arizona's Center for Integrative medicine.  By merging scientific with psychological approaches, Dr, Naiman has become a leader in integrative approaches to sleep health.  His works have been featured in Time, USA Today, Prevention, Readers Digest, NPR, Allure, the Huffington Post and many others.  More information about his work can be found at https://drnaiman.com/