Discover the journey behind a new six-hour guidance album and the challenges faced in its creation. Explore the struggles of content creators with social media algorithms and copyright issues. Dive into the art of music production, balancing sound for immersive experiences. Uncover the 'Lovingly Challenge,' designed for personal transformation without psychedelics. The episode also emphasizes deep listener engagement and the importance of a supportive environment in music appreciation. Exciting future projects add to the anticipation!

Please receive this guided meditation with original music in the background that gives a glimpse into my forthcoming release "Lovingly: A Soundtrack For The Psychedelic Practitioner, vol. III" dropping on Valentine's Day 2025.  May this meditation give you a little break to find center and strength - power is poise.  It's been a powerful week of fire and tumult.  Please accept this small gift of loving music and words.This meditation originally appeared on the East Forest Council on Patreon.  Thank you to our members there.  Consider supporting and joining us!I'm happy to have shared this journey over the last six years and up to 300 episodes.  Thanks for the reviews.PS - Spotify unexpectedly took the podcast down for an unknown reason and we're doing our best to get it back up online.  _________________________________________***JUST ANNOUNCED - LIVE IN NYC ON FEB 14TH 2025!Catch the "Lovingly" album release show with East Forest live at Sony Hall in New York City on 2/14/25.  Tix at eastforest.org.  PreSale Tickets go live 1/15 at 10am EST - USE CODE LOVE25 / Public onsale 1/17/25.WATCH the FILM - musicformushrooms.comTell a friend, have a party, share your story.  SUPPORT THE EAST FOREST AND JOIN THE COMMUNITYmusicformushrooms.comEast Forest Council on Patreon.  http://patreon.com/eastforest. Monthly Council, live-streams, demos, and more.  NEW MUSIC! - "Old Dream" - LISTEN IN!  Full album 2/14/25UPCOMING LIVE - http://eastforest.org/ticketsLEARN - Music For Mushrooms ESSENTIALS - NOW LIVE! - https://explore.musicformushrooms.com/MUSIC by East Forest: Spotify / AppleIG:  @eastforest | FB/TT/YT:  @eastforestmusic 

Will Kinney is a professor in the Department of Physics at the University at Buffalo, SUNY, where he has been on faculty since 2003. Dr. Kinney received his Bachelor of Arts from Princeton University, and PhD from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He has worked as a research associate at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, the University of Florida, and Columbia University, and held visiting positions at Yale University, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Harish Chandra Research Institute, Allahabad, the University of Chicago, the University of Valencia, and Stockholm University. Dr. Kinney's research focuses on the physics of the very early universe, including inflationary cosmology, the Cosmic Microwave Background, Dark Matter, and Dark Energy. He has authored more than seventy published research articles and received the SUNY Chancellor's award for excellence in teaching in 2014.Will's latest book - An Infinity of Worlds__________________________________________WATCH the FILM - musicformushrooms.comCurrently up until 1/6/25.  Tell a friend, have a party, share your story.  Pay-What-You-Can-Tix.SUPPORT THE EAST FOREST AND JOIN THE COMMUNITYEast Forest Council on Patreon.  http://patreon.com/eastforest. Monthly Council, live-streams, demos, and more. NEW MUSIC! - "Old Dream" - LISTEN IN!UPCOMING LIVE - http://eastforest.org/ticketsLEARN - Music For Mushrooms ESSENTIALS - NOW LIVE! - https://explore.musicformushrooms.com/MUSIC by East Forest: Spotify / AppleIG:  @eastforest | FB/TT/YT:  @eastforestmusic

Having just gotten back from a  trip around the world and back, Radha and Krishna drop in and unveil the source codes of the grand unified theory of all time.  Or something along those lines.ONLINE MOVIE PREMIERE!  DEC 12th THRU 22nd! - GET A TICKET NOW - musicformushrooms.com12/12 - Watch the film during the Global Livestream Premiere!  The replay will be available until 12/22.  Don't miss this exclusive virtual window to see the film.  Tell a friend, have a party, share your story.  Pay-What-You-Can-Tix.SUPPORT THE EAST FOREST AND JOIN THE COMMUNITY - East Forest Council on Patreon.  http://patreon.com/eastforestMonthly Council, live-streams, demos, and more. NEW MUSIC! - "Old Dream" - LISTEN IN!___________________________UPCOMING LIVE - http://eastforest.org/ticketsLEARN - Music For Mushrooms ESSENTIALS - NOW LIVE! - https://explore.musicformushrooms.com/MUSIC by East Forest: Spotify / AppleIG:  @eastforest | FB/TT/YT:  @eastforestmusic

Veronica Lightning Horse is a practicing Specialized Therapist, Healer, Entrepreneur, Clergy Member, Medicine Person, Speaker, Author, Wife, Mother of five, and an activist in Native, Veteran, Water, and Psychedelic Rights. She served as co-chief proponent for the Natural Medicine Health Act of 2022 (Prop 122) owns and operates Lightning Horse The Healing Ground a metaphysical Wellness Center and is the Founder of The Healing Ground Church which fosters respect, reciprocity and good spiritual practices in the community, especially when using plant medicines as a healing tool. https://www.lhthehealingground.com/___________________________OFFICIAL "Music For Mushrooms" SCREENINGS:  musicformushrooms.com.12/12 - Watch the film during the Global Livestream Screening Premiere!  Replay will be available until 12/22.SUPPORT THE EAST FOREST AND JOIN THE COMMUNITY - East Forest Council on Patreon.  http://patreon.com/eastforestMonthly Council, live-streams, demos, and more. UPCOMING LIVE - http://eastforest.org/ticketsMUSIC by East Forest: Spotify / AppleSHOP: http://eastforest.storeIG:  @eastforest | FB/TT/YT:  @eastforestmusic

This episode features a soothing guided meditation designed to help listeners connect with the present moment. It emphasizes relaxation and deep breathing, inviting participants to let go of daily stresses and find tranquility. Original music from the cinematic soundtrack enhances the experience, making it a holistic journey into mindfulness.

Daniel Pinchbeck, an author and journalist celebrated for his insights on politics and spirituality, delves into the importance of political discourse as elections approach. He discusses the complexities of voter motivations and highlights how economic discontent fuels support for figures like Trump. The conversation critiques the intersection of corporate interests and political actions. Pinchbeck advocates for grassroots mobilization and emphasizes the role of music in inspiring civic engagement, while encouraging self-education to combat misinformation.

Recorded live with questions and answers from ya'll, background stories about the new album, the "Official Documentary Soundtrack," as well as a theater-only surprise that will be happening only on 10/10 World Mental Health Day as part of the Oct 10th "Music For Mushrooms" film screenings around the country.  Many of those markets are one-night-only, so get a ticket, invite a friend, and eat some popcorn!Music For Mushrooms - a new feature film - IN THEATERS NOWGet your ticket before they're gone at https://musicformushrooms.comJOIN THE MOVEMENT - OFFICIAL SCREENINGS:All on October 10 - A National Screening Event:Sedona, AZSanta Monica, CABoulder, COPortland, OREncino, CAClaremont, CANorth Hollywood, CAGlendale, CADallas, TXSan Diego, CASacramento, CAFairfax, VAWashington D.C.Bakersfield, CASan Diego, CAAsheville, NCPhoenixville, PASalt Lake City, UTCorvallis, ORSalem, ORColumbus, OHBillings, MTChatham, NY+ NOW and future Screenings!Los Angeles / Santa Monica - Oct 4-10Corvallis, OR - Oct 4-10Arlington, MA - Oct 6Encinitas, CA - Oct 8Boulder, CO - Oct 9-20Sedona, AZ - Oct 10-11Sante Fe, NM - Oct 11-17Oklahoma City, OK - Oct 12Kingston, WA - Oct 15Albuquerque, NM - Oct 21-24Greely, CO - Oct 23San Rafael, CA - Oct 24-31Oakland, CA - Oct 25-30San Francisco, CA - Oct 25-31Santa Cruz, CA - Oct 26Eugene, OR - Nov 1-7Lake Worth Beach, FL - Nov 3Atlanta, GA - Nov 6Baltimore, MD - Nov 7Las Vegas, NV - Nov 13Hilo, HI - Nov 15Lancaster, PA - Nov 18-26Victoria, BC - Nov 21Vancouver, BC - Nov 26More cities and EU coming soon.Tix and sign up for updates at musicformushrooms.com. PATREON / GIFT - Please support the show by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon.  Monthly Council, live-streams, demos, and more. UPCOMING LIVE - http://eastforest.org/ticketsCOMMUNITY - join at EastForest.orgMUSIC by East Forest: Spotify / AppleSHOP: http://eastforest.storeIG:  @eastforest | FB/TT/YT:  @eastforestmusic

Douglas Rushkoff, a renowned author and media theorist, delves into the fascinating intersection of technology and community in this engaging discussion. He highlights the escape fantasies of tech billionaires as explored in his latest book. The conversation touches on the role of psychedelics in creativity and emotional healing, the impact of AI on authentic music creation, and the power of shared experiences. Rushkoff advocates for meaningful connections and mindfulness amidst a chaotic modern landscape, emphasizing the importance of community in navigating personal transformations.

Explore the waves within the waves, the circles within the circles — take a 15-minute pause in your day and just listen and breathe along to this simple and accessible guided meditation, with original music by East Forest.Music For Mushrooms - a new feature film - IN THEATERS NOWGet your ticket before they're gone at https://musicformushrooms.comJOIN THE MOVEMENT - OFFICIAL SCREENINGS:NYC - Sept 13-26Portland - Sept 24Seattle - Sept 25Los Angeles / Santa Monica - Oct 4-10Corvallis, OR - Oct 4-10Arlington, MA - Oct 6Encinitas, CA - Oct 8Boulder, CO - Oct 9-20Sedona, AZ - Oct 11Sante Fe, NM - Oct 11-17Oklahoma City, OK - Oct 12Kingston, WA - Oct 15Albuquerque, NM - Oct 21-24Greely, CO - Oct 23San Rafael, CA - Oct 24-31Oakland, CA - Oct 25-30San Francisco, CA - Oct 25-31Santa Cruz, CA - Oct 26Atlanta, GA - Nov 6Baltimore, MD - Nov 7Las Vegas, NV - Nov 13Hilo, HI - Nov 15Victoria, BC - Nov 21Vancouver, BC - Nov 26All on October 10 - A National Screening Event:Sedona, AZSanta Monica, CABoulder, COPortland, OREncino, CAClaremont, CANorth Hollywood, CAGlendale, CADallas, TXSan Diego, CASacramento, CAFairfax, VAWashington D.C.Bakersfield, CASan Diego, CAAsheville, NCPhoenixville, PASalt Lake City, UTCorvallis, ORSalem, ORColumbus, OHMore cities and EU coming soon.Tix and sign up for updates at musicformushrooms.com. PATREON / GIFT - Please support the show by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon.  Monthly Council, live-streams, demos, and more. UPCOMING LIVE - http://eastforest.org/ticketsCOMMUNITY - join at EastForest.orgMUSIC by East Forest: Spotify / AppleSHOP: http://eastforest.storeIG:  @eastforest | FB/TT/YT:  @eastforestmusic