Ten Laws with East Forest

Matt Kracht is an amateur birder, writer, and illustrator who enjoys creating books that celebrate the humor inherent in life's absurdities. He is the author of the bestselling The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America and its sequel, The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole Stupid World. Based in Seattle, he enjoys gazing out the window at the beautiful waters of Puget Sound and making fun of birds. He also likes bees. Like, a lot.Dumb Birds book - https://a.co/d/eqw6aTzOMFG Bees - https://a.co/d/ilSVhkz ____________________________________NEWEST MUSIC - "BURREN" w/Peter Broderick - LISTEN:  Spotify / Apple / Bandcamp Join our COMMUNITY - sign up at EastForest.orgPlease support the show by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon.  Monthly Council, live-streams, demos, and more. JOURNEY SPACE - founded by East Forest.  Online Journey Facilitation and Support. JourneySpace.com.EAST FOREST MUSIC: Spotify / AppleGuided Meditations on Spotify & AppleShop: http://eastforest.org★★★★★ Please rate Ten Laws with East Forest in iTunes & SpotifyConnect with the Forest -Mothership: http://eastforest.orgIG:  https://www.instagram.com/eastforest/Facebook: http://facebook.com/eastforestmusic

Justin Wren knows what it's like to feel like the world is against you.  Like many kids, Justin was bullied as a teenager, but he had a dream that kept him going. Fueled by the anger he felt toward his tormentors, Justin pursued wrestling in high school where he became 10 time State Champion, 5 time All American, and 2 time National Champion.  Justin trained hard and this propelled his dream of becoming a UFC fighter into reality.  But the pain from his childhood didn't dissipate, and Justin fell into a spiral of depression and addiction that led him on a path toward destruction.  After he was kicked out of his training community, his career was in shambles and he had nowhere else to go so Justin attended a men's retreat.  It was there he found his faith and purpose for living.As Justin began piecing his life back together, he took several international trips. This led him to the Ituri rain forest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo where he came across the Mbuti Pygmies, a group of people persecuted by neighboring tribes and forced into slavery. On one of his trips he stayed for a year living among them and sharing the culture of what he calls "the most bullied people on earth." They gave him two names Efeosa which  means "the man who loves us" and Mbuti MangBO "The Big Pygmy." His encounter with the pygmies left him wondering who was there to help them, and in that moment Justin stepped out of the cage and into a Fight For The Forgotten.In 2015, after a five year hiatus from professional sports, Justin returned to his winning ways in MMA fighting, but now he is fighting for someone besides himself. Since returning to fighting, Justin is undefeated in three fights. His current record is 15-2.Justin is not only giving a voice to the pygmies through land, food and water  initiatives but, state-side, he is addressing the escalating problem of  bulling through an anti-bullying character development curriculum titled "Heroes in Waiting." He says, "Everyone can be a hero. To be a hero all that's required is to see a need and do what's right." The program aims to inspire students to take action at a moment of choice through empathy, kindness, compassion, courage and integrity. https://fightfortheforgotten.org/____________________________________NEWEST MUSIC - "HEADWATERS" - LISTEN:  Spotify / Apple / BandcampSOLSTICE LIVESTREAM - DEC 17th w/Peter Broderick!  on http://JourneySpace.com Join our COMMUNITY - sign up at EastForest.orgPlease support the show by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon.  Monthly Council, live-streams, demos, and more. JOURNEY SPACE - founded by East Forest.  Online Journey Facilitation and Support. JourneySpace.com.EAST FOREST MUSIC: Spotify / AppleGuided Meditations on Spotify & AppleShop: http://eastforest.org★★★★★ Please rate Ten Laws with East Forest in iTunes & SpotifyConnect with the Forest -Mothership: http://eastforest.orgIG:  https://www.instagram.com/eastforest/Facebook: http://facebook.com/eastforestmusic

East Forest recounts his experience from his recent dive into a darkness retreat.  His partner Marisa Radha Weppner facilitates the conversation to explore his personal story.https://www.skycaveretreats.com/Somatic Therapy -Adrienne Riding "Hands That Love Listening" & Navjit Kandola https://tenderlogic.com/____________________________________NEWEST MUSIC - "HEADWATERS" - LISTEN:  Spotify / Apple / BandcampSOLSTICE LIVESTREAM - DEC 17th w/Peter Broderick!  on http://JourneySpace.com Join our COMMUNITY - sign up at EastForest.orgPlease support the show by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon.  Monthly Council, live-streams, demos, and more. JOURNEY SPACE - founded by East Forest.  Online Journey Facilitation and Support. JourneySpace.com.EAST FOREST MUSIC: Spotify / AppleGuided Meditations on Spotify & AppleShop: http://eastforest.org★★★★★ Please rate Ten Laws with East Forest in iTunes & SpotifyConnect with the Forest -Mothership: http://eastforest.orgIG:  https://www.instagram.com/eastforest/Facebook: http://facebook.com/eastforestmusic

Through his documentary film series, The Human Longevity Project, Jason Prall traveled to select regions around the world known for their long-lived, healthy populations. He sought to understand not only the longevity secrets of these societies but also the scientific basis underpinning their health wisdom. Through his travels, he came to the realization that while the pursuit of longevity is sexy, it’s insufficient and hollow—what most of us really want is an extended life filled with vibrant health, meaning, and purpose. We want to thrive as we age. Life is a mysterious process with a natural development, order, and cycle. It is lent to us for a brief moment before the physical body is left behind. If we wish to thrive in the modern world, we must create a mental, emotional, physical, and energetic environment that is congruent with this natural lifecycle. Beyond Longevity - https://a.co/d/98KbqAW ____________________________________NEWEST MUSIC - "HEADWATERS" - LISTEN:  Spotify / Apple / BandcampSOLSTICE LIVESTREAM - DEC 17th w/Peter Broderick!  on http://JourneySpace.com Join our COMMUNITY - sign up at EastForest.orgPlease support the show by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon.  Monthly Council, live-streams, demos, and more. JOURNEY SPACE - founded by East Forest.  Online Journey Facilitation and Support. JourneySpace.com.EAST FOREST MUSIC: Spotify / AppleGuided Meditations on Spotify & AppleShop: http://eastforest.org★★★★★ Please rate Ten Laws with East Forest in iTunes & SpotifyConnect with the Forest -Mothership: http://eastforest.orgIG:  https://www.instagram.com/eastforest/Facebook: http://facebook.com/eastforestmusic

Drop into this 20 min gentle guidance to take you into slumber.  More Guided Meditations on Spotify & Apple. ____________________________________NEWEST MUSIC - "HEADWATERS" - LISTEN:  Spotify / Apple / BandcampSOLSTICE LIVESTREAM - DEC 17th w/Peter Broderick!  on http://JourneySpace.com Join our COMMUNITY - sign up at EastForest.orgPlease support the show by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon.  Monthly Council, live-streams, demos, and more. JOURNEY SPACE - founded by East Forest.  Online Journey Facilitation and Support. JourneySpace.com.EAST FOREST MUSIC: Spotify / AppleGuided Meditations on Spotify & AppleShop: http://eastforest.org★★★★★ Please rate Ten Laws with East Forest in iTunes & SpotifyConnect with the Forest -Mothership: http://eastforest.orgIG:  https://www.instagram.com/eastforest/Facebook: http://facebook.com/eastforestmusic

Pamela Brinker can explain that there’s no one size fits all for recovery. Every situation is different. However, Love and Kindness is needed for all addiction situations.  She’s the author of the new book Conscious Bravery, Caring for Someone with Addiction. SPECIAL NOTE: about the seriousness of suicidal ideation. If a person is struggling with long-term or deep depression (aka major depression) & is fixated upon thoughts of, or plans around, suicide, they need more than self-love and support from others; they need mental health treatment and a safe, supportive environment. A skilled therapist is usually essential in supporting someone with major depression and suicidal ideation. This can be found in a variety of places, but if someone is considering taking their own life, we need to let them know we’re here, they are loved, and that various treatments are essential to consider: ketamine treatment, TMS, medication, all with combined psychotherapy with a skilled therapist, the consideration of trauma treatment and/or somatic work, EMDR, neurofeedback, and other treatments have all been groundbreaking.Self-love and support from others are more for mild depression, or after a person who has passed through a suicidal phase into a place where basic supports for lifting a depression make sense (things like physical exercise, social interactions/support, hobbies or creative outlets, getting out to do fun things with others, etc.). https://bebrave.us/about-the-author/ ____________________________________NEWEST MUSIC - "HEADWATERS" - LISTEN:  Spotify / Apple / BandcampSOLSTICE LIVESTREAM - DEC 17th w/Peter Broderick!  on http://JourneySpace.com Join our COMMUNITY - sign up at EastForest.orgPlease support the show by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon.  Monthly Council, live-streams, demos, and more. JOURNEY SPACE - founded by East Forest.  Online Journey Facilitation and Support. JourneySpace.com.EAST FOREST MUSIC: Spotify / AppleGuided Meditations on Spotify & AppleShop: http://eastforest.org★★★★★ Please rate Ten Laws with East Forest in iTunes & SpotifyConnect with the Forest -Mothership: http://eastforest.orgIG:  https://www.instagram.com/eastforest/Facebook: http://facebook.com/eastforestmusic

Marisa Radha Weppner has taught yoga and meditation since 2002. Known for her authentic self-expression, humorous yet grounded, she empowers others to embody their soul’s wisdom.   Visit her website for information about life coaching, ketamine therapy, private and group yoga, and more.http://marisaradhaweppner.comIG: @marisaradhaweppner_____________________________________NEW MUSIC - HEADWATERS LISTEN:  Spotify / Apple / BandcampSOLSTICE LIVESTREAM - DEC 17th w/Peter Broderick!  on http://JourneySpace.com Join our COMMUNITY - sign up at EastForest.orgPlease support the show by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon.  Monthly Council, live-streams, demos, and more. JOURNEY SPACE - founded by East Forest.  Online Journey Facilitation and Support. JourneySpace.com.EAST FOREST MUSIC: Spotify / AppleGuided Meditations on Spotify & AppleShop: http://eastforest.org★★★★★ Please rate Ten Laws with East Forest in iTunes & SpotifyConnect with the Forest -Mothership: http://eastforest.orgIG:  https://www.instagram.com/eastforest/Facebook: http://facebook.com/eastforestmusic

BJ Miller is an established thought leader in the area of serious illness, end-of-life issues and death. He has been a physician for 19 years and has counseled over 1,000 patients and family members. This vast experience has led him to understand what people really need when dealing with difficult health situations. https://www.mettlehealth.com/@mettle_health ______________________________NEW MUSIC - HEADWATERS LISTEN:  Spotify / Apple / BandcampJoin our COMMUNITY - sign up at EastForest.orgPlease support the show by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon.  Monthly Council, live-streams, demos, and more. JOURNEY SPACE - founded by East Forest.  Online Journey Facilitation and Support.  JourneySpace.com.EAST FOREST MUSIC: Spotify / AppleGuided Meditations on Spotify & AppleShop: http://eastforest.org★★★★★ Please rate Ten Laws with East Forest in iTunes & SpotifyConnect with the Forest -Mothership: http://eastforest.orgIG:  https://www.instagram.com/eastforest/Facebook: http://facebook.com/eastforestmusic

Carrie Wilkens, PhD, discusses addiction and the invitation to change approach. They explore writing a book with multiple authors and the importance of shifting away from stigmatizing language. They also discuss the indirect effects of compulsive behaviors, understanding the root causes of addiction, changing the culture of shame and embarrassment, and effective communication strategies.

Enjoy this compiliations of some lovely conversations from the podcast in 2022.  Of course all of the epsiodes are amazing, and this isn't meant as "the best" but rather just dropping the needle on what were all incredible moments in time.  If you'd like to dig deeper and listen to any of the episodes you hear clips of, here are the Apple Podcast links as well as episode numbers.  Thank you for listening and Happy New Year!  Mooji - Ep #222Matthew Fox - Ep #206Duncan Trussell - Ep #219Marisa Radha Weppner - Ep #218Charles Eisenstein - Ep #203Max Cooper - Ep #202Benardo Kestrup - Ep #226Constance Lynn - Ep #210Love It Meditation - Ep #220 ____________________________NEW MUSIC - HEADWATERS LISTEN:  Spotify / Apple / BandcampJoin our COMMUNITY - sign up at EastForest.orgPlease support the show by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon.  Monthly Council, live-streams, demos, and more. JOURNEY SPACE - founded by East Forest.  Online Journey Facilitation and Support. JourneySpace.com.EAST FOREST MUSIC: Spotify / AppleGuided Meditations on Spotify & AppleShop: http://eastforest.org★★★★★ Please rate Ten Laws with East Forest in iTunes & SpotifyConnect with the Forest -Mothership: http://eastforest.orgIG:  https://www.instagram.com/eastforest/Facebook: http://facebook.com/eastforestmusic