21st Century Vitalism

To support the show: 1. Subscribe on YouTube and hit that bell for notifications 2. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/21stcenturyvitalism/ 3. Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/21stcenturyvitalism 4. Sign up for the Patreon patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism This weeks conversation is with University of Massachusetts Amherst professor and author, Allison Butler Ph.D. In it, we talk about her work with critical media literacy and how learning it can improve our ability to navigate the deceptive media landscape of the 21st century. SHOW TOPICS - What is Critical Media Literacy? - How does power affect information dissemination - The effects of the profit motive in our media - The difference between pundits and reporters - What is a digital footprint? - Getting trapped in the algorithm - Finding quality independent journalism - Focusing on local news - Creating healthy boundaries for our media intake If you want to continue learning about critical media literacy, check out Allison's new book, 'The Media and Me: A Guide to Critical Media Literacy for Young People' and listen to some of her other podcast episodes!

University of Toronto professor, Dr. John Vervaeke joins the show to talk about his work in exploring one of the most profound crisis facing us in the modern age, the meaning crisis. We discuss what meaning is, how we can cultivate it through body based practices, and what awaits us on the other side. If you wish to explore Dr. Vervaeke's work further, I highly encourage checking out his 50 part lecture series, 'Awakening From the Meaning Crisis' over on YouTube. You can also find his new series, 'After Socrates' airing weekly on that same channel. If you wish to support this show, subscribe over on YouTube, Follow us on Instagram, and Like us on Facebook. Also consider becoming a patron over at patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism. Thank you and enjoy! SHOW TOPICS - What is Meaning? - Addressing Self-Deception - Cultivating Virtue - Committing to Truth - Working with Neuroses - Does Pure Evil Exist? - The Role of Embodiment in Connecting to Meaning - The Different Kinds of Knowing - Where Have the Shamans Gone? - Love and Compassion

Founder of Lotus Nei Gong International school for Internal Arts, Damo Mitchell joins the show! In this conversation we set the stage for what it means to engage with the practice of Nei Gong, which is a system of cultivation and self-realization through the lens of Taoist wisdom. Show Topics - Importance of Working with a Teacher - The Stages of the Path - What is Nei Gong? - Cultivating the Dan Tian - Working with Qi - A Sense of Humor - Ethical Conduct - The Taoist View of Being If you wish to support this show - Follow us on Instagram for show updates and additional content. - Subscribe on patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism to help keep the lights on. - Leave a review wherever you listen - Donate via Venmo @ brett-kane-1 If you wish to follow Damo Mitchell - lotusneigong.com

Founder of Soul Lift Cacao, Nick Meador, joins the show! This conversation is all about the subtle yet potent plant medicine that is cacao. Show Topics: - What is Cacao? - History of Chocolate - Participating in a Cacao Ceremony - Healing with Cacao - Effects of Colonialization in Central America - Importance of Preserving the Culture of Cacao - Ethical Relationships in the Cacao Industry - Industrial Chocolate and Appropriation - Is Intention Enough? More about Nick: Nick Meador spent years traveling throughout Central America connecting with cacao farms, collectives, and experts. In 2018 he founded Soul Lift Cacao to create a positive impact in the world by helping Mayan collectives share their artisanal cacao in the U.S. and beyond. Nick opened a brick-and-mortar cacao shop in Portland, Oregon, in summer of 2021. Now he also leads group cacao tours in Guatemala so that people can meet the farmers and collectives who make the cacao that they love. On top of that, Nick trains people on how to lead modern transformational experiences and workshops with cacao. Nick created the Soul Lift Cacao Method to show people how to create consent-based, trauma-informed spaces for participants to connect with ceremonial cacao. soulliftcacao.com

Mike Chang of flow60 returns to share with us his tried and true methodology of getting out of a rut. A timely conversation as we enter into the new year on how these difficult moments in our life can be turned into an opportunity for growth and exploration. Show Topics - What is a rut? - How to activate energy to take action - How to actually eat right - Releasing emotions - Unconditionally feeling our emotions - Navigating anger - Confidence - The energizing quality of service Mike has a new training program starting January 25th that you can sign up for at flow60.com If you want to support this show, consider signing up to the patreon at patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism or offering a one time donation via venmo @brett-kane-1

Jeremy Wolf is an esteemed yoga teacher based out of Colorado. With more than 25 years of experience practicing yoga, he's here to help us understand how we can expand the practice into our daily lives. You can check out his virtual yoga nidra courses and more over at jeremywolfyoga.com Show Topics - How does yoga unfold? - Is yoga a religion or science? - Yoga off the mat - How the 8 limbs expand our practice - The potentials within stillness - The destabilizing nature of overstimulation - Breathe to ease mental agitation - Cultivating a neutral viewpoint - Converting pain into understanding - Recontextualizing freedom Jeremy's Bio "Jeremy's interest in mind and body began with martial arts, and later meditation became his doorway into yoga. He received his initial yoga certification in India in Classical Yoga and has completed his 500hr certification through Rod Stryker's school of ParaYoga. He is an E-RYT 500, YACEP, reiki master, meditation and yoga nidra instructor, with certifications and formal training in the Bihar, Himalayan, iRest and Amrit methods, and a music producer/label DJ for France's Ultimae Records. His weekly classes and trainings seek to embody the richness and holistic practice of yoga's deeply spiritual origin."

University of Delaware professor and New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Tallamy joins the show to talk about backyard nature conservation. Dubbed the 'Homegrown National Park' project which he based his book, 'Nature's Best Hope' off from, we explore the practical and effective ways you can transform your own yard into a refuge for the local ecosystem. SHOW TOPICS The Issue of Biodiversity Loss Four Things Landscapes Need Changing Culture Invasive Plants Shrinking the Lawn Importance of Insects Saving the Monarchs Health Benefits of Nature Urban Conservation Overpopulation You can check out Doug's non-profit for more information at homegrownnationalpark.org Or order a copy of his phenomenal book Nature's Best Hope

Susan Piver rejoins us on the show to talk about her newest book, 'The Buddhist Enneagram: Nine Paths to Warriorship' which is out now! Combining the timeless wisdom of the East with the mysterious and powerful personality types of the Enneagram, Susan has created an immensely helpful map of how we can better understand ourselves and others. It is available wherever you find your books! SHOW TOPICS - The History of the Enneagram - Using the Enneagram to bridge self and other - The Jewels of Spiritual Practice - Discovering your type - Arcs of Transformation - Embracing our Discomfort - Cultivating Compassion - The Nine Types of Warriorship - Enneagram and Emptiness Buy the Book Here Her Online Meditation Community: Open Heart Project

Anna Lembke, MD is the medical director of Stanford Addiction Medicine, program director for the Stanford Addiction Medicine Fellowship, and the chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. As a clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries that have been featured in prestigious outlets such as The New England Journal of Medicine. She joins the show to talk to us about her newest book, 'Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence' which is about the dopamine system and addiction. Show Topics - What is Dopamine? - Technology and Addiction - The Spectrum of Addiction - Moderate Symptoms to Severe - The Pleasure-Pain Balance - Overcoming Addiction - Boredom - Life Beyond Addiction annalembke.com Dopamine Nation You can find 'Dopamine Nation' wherever books are sold.

The world renowned Tribal Fusion dancer, Zoe Jakes, joins us for an in depth conversation on all things dance! Founding member of the musical outfit, Beats Antique, Zoe has travelled the world headlining some of the biggest music festivals with her unique sound and performance. On top of her wildly successful music career, she's a dance teacher and mother, which we talk about at length. SHOW TOPICS - Zoe's Journey into Dance - Founding of Beats Antique - The Spiritual Implications behind her Art - Intuition and Movement - Emotions and Performance - Motherhood and Maintaining Identity - Teaching Dance - Increasing Bodily Awareness through Dance - Avoiding Burnout - Importance of Confidence in being Successful LINKS https://www.eventbrite.com/o/zoe-jakes-23416065044 zoejakes.com https://www.beatsantique.com/

New York Times bestselling author, meditation teacher, and founder of Open Heart Project, Susan Piver joins the show! In this conversation, we talk about the intersection of Buddhism and romance, following the lifecycle of a modern relationship of choosing who to be with, how to ride the waves of instability together, and what to do when your heart gets broken. SHOW TOPICS Navigating Passion and Attachment Role of Commitment and Creating a Container Unconditional Love Love doesn't Stabilize Navigating Friction in a Relationship The Wakeful Quality of Heartbreak Moving Beyond Heartbreak LINKS openheartproject.com susanpiver.com https://www.amazon.com/Four-Noble-Truths-Love-Relationships/dp/1732277605 https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Broken-Heart-Breakup-Healing/dp/1416593160/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=wisdom+of+a+broken+heart+by+susan+piver&qid=1653932327&sprefix=wisdom+of+a+brok%2Caps%2C138&sr=8-1

Taoist meditation master, teacher, and author, Bruce Frantzis joins 21CV! Bruce is considered the foremost experienced lineage master of Taoist arts in the Western world. Having spent sixteen years learning from a grandmaster in China, he has gone on to teach more than 20,000 students the amazing practices of qigong, bagua, tai chi, hsing-i and Taoist meditation. He has also written eight books and started a comprehensive online learning community over at energyarts.com. In this conversation, we dive deep into Taoism as a whole and how it's practiced in this current day and age. SHOW TOPICS What is Taoism? The Goal of Taoism Suffering and Nonduality Aging and Retrospect What about Taoism is Uniquely Effective? Following your Natural Proclivities The Subtle Energy Body Standing Meditation

Ritualist, Artist, Teacher, and Author of 'Hello Goodbye, 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration, and Change' and 'Morning Altars', Day Schildkret joins the show! In this meaty conversation we discuss everything you need to know in order to start utilizing ritual in your life to help process change and create more easeful transitions. If you want to plug into Day's platform, I highly encourage following his Instagram for daily art and inspiration. If you want to work more deeply with his offerings, he is about to start up a new round of teacher trainees for his Morning Altars program, all the links are down below! To Support 21CV: Consider the Patreon over at www.patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts Like, Follow, and Subscribe over on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube SHOW TOPICS - The Function of Ritual - The Anatomy of a Ritual - Symptoms of a Ritual Void Culture - Effects of Displacement - Ritual Vs. Routine - Intention Vs. Attention - Remembering to Remember - The Tender Heart of Remembrance - Stepping into your Symbolic Power Day's Links dayschildkret.com www.morningaltars.com/teachertraining

Performance coach, movement specialist, and author, Rob Reider joins us on the show to talk about cultivating an intentional presence that you can then use for your stage performances and social anxiety. With forty plus years of performing and coaching under his belt, Rob has a powerful command of attention and heightened desire to help his students succeed in their respective field. SHOW TOPICS What is Presence? The Movement from Thinking to Doing Why Less is More Importance of Connecting to your Audience Overcoming the Need for Approval The Responsibility of having Someone's Attention The Role of Nutrition in Performance The Effect of Trauma on our Self Image If you want to support the show, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, subscribe over on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and like us on Facebook. We also have a Patreon you can donate a small monthly amount to which will help me invest more time and energy into building an even better education platform! www.patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism To book a consulting session with Rob for enhancing your performance or speaking abilities, head on over to coachpresence.com

This weeks guest is teacher, therapist, lecturer, and writer, Molly Lannon Kenny! Founder of Integrated Movement Therapy and Bedside Yoga, she is joining us to talk about her work in bringing Yoga to those who are in the process of dying. Having spent 30 years in the field of helping people navigate radical change, she helps guide us into the rich and insightful world of death doulaship. Show Topics The Difficulty of Talking about Death Being in the Presence of Death How can we Best be with Grief? The Tender Heart of Compassion How Death brings us Closer to Life Bringing Yoga to the Dying Navigating the Ego while Working with the Dying The Many Faces of Dying LINKS mollylannonkenny.org

The incredibly talented visionary artist and founder of the Positive Creations art brand, Chris Dyer joins the show to talk about his unique relationship to art, life, and self love. I highly encourage checking out his work on any of the links below while you listen to this episode! Show Topics The Role of Art in Uncertain Times Seeing Life as a Video Game Inside the Head of an Artist Self- Love How you view yourself vs how others view you Relationships as an artist Recent Relocation to the United States Links: https://linktr.ee/Positivecreations www.PositiveCreations.ca www.PositiveCreations.net www.GalakticGang.com

President of the Three Jewels Enlightenment Studio in New York City, Hector Marcel joins us on 21CV to explore the Lojong Slogans of Tibetan Buddhism. He is a social entrepreneur, public speaker and seasoned organizational change management professional specializing in performance, culture, and service. As a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism for 25 years, Hector believes that meditation opens the door to every personal achievement. To support the show, head on over to Apple Podcasts and leave a review; alternatively you can subscribe to our YouTube channel or follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We also have a patreon over at patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism SHOW TOPICS Practicing Buddhism What are Lojong Slogans and why are they relevant to you? Importance of Teacher-Student Transmission The Dreamlike Quality of Existence What is Emptiness in the Buddhist system? The Emptiness of Emptiness How Karma Works Emptiness and Compassion Taking Radical Responsibility for our Emotions Developing an Awakened Heartmind LINKS threejewels.org @wakeupist

This weeks book dive is into the wise Pema Chodron's extremely helpful meditation manual, 'How to Meditate' If you are interested in beginning this practice and wish to work with a teacher, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] Also keep an eye open for the weekly meditation group coming in a couple of weeks, more details on that will be announced soon!

Michael Phillip from the sensational podcast, Third Eye Drops joins us on the show this week to talk about the importance of perpetually edging toward Truth and how engaging in dialogue can help us do so. I highly encourage you to give his show a listen wherever you find your podcasts and the links down below SHOW TOPICS: - Importance of Asking Questions - Discussion as a Spiritual Practice - The Acceleration of Novelty - Understanding your Philosophical Tree - Is Truth Something We Move Toward? - What is Rationalism - Comparing Eastern and Western Approaches to Ultimate Truth - What Do We Do with Emotions while Pursuing Truth? - Importance of Caution when Choosing a Teacher - Dangers of Censorship If you want to support this show, head on over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review, subscribe over on our YouTube, like and follow us on FB and IG. We also have a Patreon where you can donate a monthly stipend to help keep the lights on over at patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism Links: thirdeyedrops.com @third_eye_drops

To Support the Show 1. Consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism 2. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts 3. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, Instagram, or Facebook Joining us this week is the one and only, Allison Denney of Rebel Massage! Massage therapist of twenty years and YouTube content creator with close to 50 million views; Allison is a well respected and sought after voice in the world of manual therapy. In this conversation we cover the whole gamut of things related to massage therapy from using it as an awareness practice to how you can make the most out of your sessions as a client. She recently partnered with Diane Matkowski to start the Massage Mentor Institute which is a virtual education platform which hosts some of the leading practitioners and most cutting edge modalities on the market. SHOW TOPICS: - Massage as Self Awareness Practice - The Nature of a Therapeutic Relationship - The Importance and Function of Authenticity - Allison's Approach to Manual Therapy - Taking the Wheel of your Wellness Journey - How to Make the Most out of your Massage Session - The Influence Massage Therapy has had in our Personal Lives LINKS: rebelmassage.com https://www.facebook.com/RebeMassage https://www.youtube.com/c/RebelMassage themassagementorinstitute.com

This weeks book dive is into Mary Bond's 'New Rules of Posture: How to Sit, Stand, and Move in the Modern World'. This has been an incredibly useful and profound book in my body awareness explorations that began last year and I felt inspired to take some time to share some of my favorite practices found within. In this hour long video, we break down the six posture zones and share some space to practice body awareness techniques together. You'll get the most out of this dive if you take some time to do the practices as we go through them, pausing and giving each exploration some focused time. If you wish to get a copy of the book, the link is down in the description! https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-new-rules-of-posture-how-to-sit-stand-and-move-in-the-modern-world_mary-bond/351714/item/#edition=4391205&idiq=4358571

If you want to support this show, leave us a review on apple podcasts, subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram. We also have the patreon over at patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism where you can help ensure our forward momentum! This new year and special 50th episode of 21CV launches with a bang as we sit down in person with the owners of From the Heart Yoga, Rick Powell and Behjne Mason. Practitioners and teachers for well over 25 years, they join us on the show to talk about what exactly yoga is, how we can find a discipline with it, and how it has transformed over the past thirty years. Behnje is an E-RYT 500 Certified Hatha Yoga teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience. She began her study of Yoga in 1989 and dedicated many years. She received her certification in Anusara Yoga from John Friend in 2004 and served on the National Certification Board for Anusara Yoga for 8+ years. In 2013, Behnje completed Desiree Rumbaugh's Wisdom Warriors training. Behnje continues her studies with Dr. Douglas Brooks, Jamie Allison, Sianna Sherman, Sonam Targee, Sally Kempton, and Manoj Chalam. Behnje is inspired by Yoga’s ability to connect people to the wisdom of the heart. It is from this enthusiasm that she is honored to be representing such a rich and elegant method of Hatha Yoga. Rick has studied Tai-Chi Jeung and Tai Chi Praying Mantis Kung Fu with Sifu Lee, Hoa Yen since 1984. In 1987 Rick was accepted as an "In door" Disciple of Sifu Lee Hoa Yen. In 1990 Sifu Lee granted him 1 of the 5 teaching certifications he has given out since moving to America. In 1990 Rick began practicing yoga and in 2008 received his certification in Anusara Yoga. He is currently an E-RYT 500 Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher who has studied with John Friend, Behnje Masson and many other great Teachers. Rick is dedicated to preserving these beautiful health&martial art forms and passing them on with patience, integrity, and accuracy. SHOW TOPICS: - What is yoga - How is it possible to be disconnected from ourselves? - Their 30 year journey - Yogas evolution into what it is today - Studentship and appropriation - Importance of the long view - Yana Yoga - Mudras - Spiritual Bypassing LINKS: fromtheheartyoga.com

Joining us on the show this week is L.A. based Divinatrix, Teesee Tarot! In this conversation we dive deep into the world of divination, more specifically, cardomancy! We cover everything one may need to know before getting started with reading tarot, from what exactly the function of the practice is and what is meant by the term, 'Magick'; we then dive into the traditional Rider Waite deck and explore the Major and Minor Arcana and how the Fools Journey unfolds. The episode then ends with yours truly getting a specialized reading! Check out their website to book a reading or take classes on how to become your very own reader! https://www.teeseetarot.com/ @teeseetarot As always if you want to support the show, head on over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a review, subscribe to the YouTube channel and follow our Instagram/Facebook for more content! SHOW TOPICS - What is Divination? - What is Magick? - Becoming a professional divination practitioner - Overview of the Fools Journey - Dissection of the Major and Minor Arcana - The Suit of Swords and Mental Health - How to start reading - Brett's live reading

Joining us on 21CV this week is the cofounder of Origin of Health, Andreas David Christou! Using his Masters degree in Human Movement Sciences and his Bachelors degree in Nutritional Science, Andreas has created a platform that trains, educates, and inspires people to start moving their bodies holistically and intuitively. Integrating embodied movement flow with strength training philosophy, Origin of Health seeks to help clients to cultivate wholeness of mind, body, and spirit. In his podcast debut, we cover a whole gamut of topics such as how his developed primal movement patterns open up our energy system, how we can better listen to our bodies, the effects of stress through a holistic lens, and the role of nutrition and environmental factors alter the expression of our genes! You can keep in touch with Andreas' platform or schedule a virtual training session with him over at originofhealth.net or his social media handles @originofhealth @movementandreas

Biodynamic farmer, beekeeper, and author, Jacqueline Freeman joins the show this week to talk about how we can strike up a conversation with nature, connect to our intuition, and learn from honeybees! Jacqueline is the author of 'A Song of Increase: Listening to the Wisdom of Honeybees for Kinder Beekeeping and a Better World' and has been tending to honeybees for 20 years! Having given talks all across the world on how to have a more harmonious relationship with the bees, Jacqueline has created an accessible platform helping people combine spirituality and farming that has helped thousands of people tap into their own intuitive farming practice. SHOW TOPICS What is biodynamic farming? Starting a conversation with nature Developing our intuition Lessons from working with honeybees The issues with conventional mainstream beekeeping The confusion and harm of our conventional food systems Everything is filled with spirit Trusting the swarm and the medicine of getting stung LINKS spiritbee.com

This weeks guest is author, Dismantling Racism Trainer, Yoga teacher, and licensed clinical social worker, Michelle C. Johnson. In this discussion we dive into her most recent book, 'Finding Refuge: Heart Work for Healing Collective Grief' to talk about how we can best embrace our grieving process and learn how to stop numbing out intense experiences. This is a powerful conversation perfect for this time of year when we are encouraged to let go of things that no longer serve us. If you want to keep in touch with Michelle's work the links will be down below, complete with her 'Finding Refuge' Podcast and links to her books. The second edition of 'Skill in Action' is now just getting shipped out so I highly encourage you to pick yourself up a copy if at all involved in the practice of Yoga. SHOW TOPICS: -Importance of creating space for grief -The role of community in healing -Creating a safe container for feeling our pain -Why you should let yourself fall apart -Using breath as a tool for entering the body -What is ancestral trauma and how is it passed down? -White supremacy and ancestral trauma -Healing our ancestral lines Links: Michellecjohhnson.com Skill In Action 2nd Ed. - https://www.shambhala.com/skill-in-action-1631553347.html |https://linktr.ee/skillinaction

This weeks guest is Jahan Khamsehzadeh Ph.D, author of the new book, 'The Psilocybin Connection: Psychedelics, the Transformation of Consciousness, and Evolution of the Planet - An Integral Approach' releasing Spring of 2022. Jahan completed his dissertation on psychedelics in the Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness program at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. He's earned his masters in Consciousness and Transformative Studies from John F. Kennedy University and has gone on to train within the Mazatec mushroom tradition. He is currently working as a facilitator for legal psilocybin mushroom ceremonies in Jamaica with Atman Retreats. In this episode we talk about all things psychedelic mushrooms, from their rich history of coevolving with humans to our current expansion into using them as therapeutic medicines. You can keep in touch with Jahan's work by heading over to psychedelicevolution.org and preordering his book over on Amazon. (Links below) SHOW TOPICS: - Jahan's journey into this work - How to approach mushrooms with intention for healing - Integrating your experiences - Holding space for other people's journeys - Where mushrooms and meditation intersect - The importance of connection, community, and communion - The history of humanity's relationship with mushrooms - How mushrooms made their way back to our culture - The potential of working with plant medicines LINKS: psychedelicevolution.org Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1623176549?tag=randohouseinc7986-20

Joining us on the show this week is the incredibly inspiring Chantel Johnson to talk about all things homesteading! Founder of OGIC (Former Off Grid in Color), Chantel has created a platform of addressing racially charged social justice with the art and lifestyle of homesteading. OGIC is an educational program that seeks to empower communities with information on how to become more self-sustainable by localizing their food sources, starting their own homesteads, and learning how to connect more deeply with the land. On top of educating, OGIC also provides ethically raised meat to the North Carolina area and also serves communities with doula programs. You can keep up to date with Chantel's platform by heading over to offgridincolors.com or her IG: @offgridincolor She currently has an active Farm Raiser GoFundMe over at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/land-and-labor?utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all SHOW TOPICS - Inspiration for OGIC - Tuning into Nature for Medicine - Effects of marginalized populations being forcefully removed from their land - Homesteading - Intersection of homesteading and social work - Creating a farming community or finding one to plug into - Land as generational wealth - Doulaship

Joining us on the show is Thomas Myers, author of Anatomy Trains! Having spent 40 years as a bodyworker and studying under some of the most influential names in the practice such as Drs. Ida Rolf, Moshe Feldenkrais, and even the iconic Buckminster Fuller, Thomas has been healing and teaching all across the globe. His wildly popular Anatomy Trains system has been equipping thousands of therapists with a detailed map of the fascial connections throughout the body and deepening our understanding of how interconnected our parts truly are. For this discussion we cover what the fascial system is, how it affects not only our physical health but also emotional, and how we can best increase the resonance within our bodies to be more receptive and open to life. To keep in touch with his platform, head on over to Anatomytrains.com or follow him over on social media to see future education opportunities. If you wish to support this show, subscribe to the channel and consider leaving us a five star review on Apple Podcasts! We also have a Patreon over at Patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism SHOW TOPICS - What is the Fascial System and why is it important? - How does Bodywork interact with the Fascial System? - What is the Relationship between our Nervous and Fascial Systems? - The Three Medicines - Time, Mind, and Space - Social Media's Influence on our Bodies - The Power of Human Touch - Importance of Presence - Bringing the Body into Resonance - The Importance for a Therapist to not Know - The Anatomy Trains System

Joining us on the show this week is pro-surfer turned regenerative farmer, Fergal Smith! Founder of the Moyhill CSA Farm in Clare, Ireland, Fergal's passion is in learning how to be the best steward of land that he can be. He does this by implementing regenerative processes into his farming that rebuilds the soil, reestablishes the natural ecology, and honors the natural rhythms of nature. In this episode we talk about what exactly this entails, the process of rampant desertification in many regions of the world, how we can better transition into a more global model of regenerative practices, and the sheer enjoyment of finding your place amongst nature rather than over it. You can keep up to date with all of Fergal's updates and education opportunities by heading over to moyhillfarm.com or following them over on social media. SHOW TOPICS - Transition from Professional Surfer to Farmer - Exploration of Regenerative Agriculture - Downsides of Organics - Desertification and Stripping of Soil - State of Industrial Agriculture - Transitioning our Global Systems - How to Support - Enjoyment of Land Stewardship - Difference of Permaculture and Regenerative - Spiritual Implications of Land Stewardship

Joining us on the show this week is live performance painter, Morgan Mandala! In this conversation we dial in the focus to take a dive into the world of live painting at music festivals, the atmosphere of collaboration, using the process of creating your art as a teaching, and the importance and marginalization of psychedelic art as a whole. Morgan is based out of Boulder, Colorado and travels the world attending festivals while creating immaculate pieces that communicate rich depths of the human experience. I'd suggest peeping some of her work before or during this episode to step into her world and have a better understanding of the level of work that she produces. Head on over to Morganmandala.com or her IG at https://www.instagram.com/morganmandala/

The ineffable Michael Garfield joins the show! Michael is a paleontologist/futurist who channels his creativity into hosting two podcasts, making incredible music, and painting. As the host of Future Fossils and the Santa Fe Institute's 'Complexity Podcast', Michael spends much of his time fusing philosophy, science, and art into a synthesis of ideation that is aimed at helping people orient themselves in a rapidly changing world. In this conversation we explore how humans have been evolving with technology, what happens when innovation becomes the problem, and how we can best navigate societal collapse. It's a nourishing buffet of optimistic outlook and critical evaluation of the very real issues that we're currently facing on the world stage. If you want to keep in touch with Michael's work, head on over to Patreon.com/michaelgarfield to keep up to date with all of his newest releases. There's also Michaelgarfieldart.com and the Future Fossils Podcast on facebook (which has a bustling online community that is always a treat to interact with)

In this weeks episode of 21CV we sit down with longtime practitioner of rolfing, Russell Stolzoff! Russell is the founder of Rolfing Works in Bellingham, Washington and is currently serving on the board of the Rolfing Institutes Executive Education Committee. For the uninitiated, Structural Integration (commonly referred to as Rolfing) is a bodywork modality that seeks to work with the body's myofascial system to alleviate body wide compensation patterns arising from the effects of gravity on the body through time. Check out Russell's content over at https://www.rolfingworks.com/ and find a practitioner near you to experience the benefits of this practice!

Joining us on the show this week is Buddhist teacher, author, coach, and trainer, Irini Rockwell! In this episode we're exploring the ancient but profound teaching of the Five Wisdom Energies of Tibetan Buddhism (also called the five Buddha families). This teaching is a Tantric Buddhist view of reading the energies that constitute our physical reality, how they manifest in relationships, personalities, landscapes, music, food, and societies. While coming from the Tibetan system, this is a completely secular view of the world that empowers us to open ourselves to the current unfolding moment and to flow with the currents of the energies at play. Irini is the current torchbearer of this view and has been training her students in how to utilize it for over 30 years! She was a student of the venerable Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and a professional dancer. She's written two books on the topic, 'The Five Wisdom Energies, a Buddhist Way of Understanding Personalities, Emotions and Relationships and Natural Brilliance' and is the founder of the Five Wisdoms Institute. You can follow her work, sign up for classes, and order her books over at fivewisdomsinstitute.com

Joining us this week is the sensei of the Producer Dojo, ill Gates! If you're uninitiated, ill Gates is a mainstay of the west coast bass music scene and has been traveling the globe sharing his music for well over a decade. Collaborating with some of the biggest names in the industry, he's established himself as a pillar of the electronic music scene with a consistent release lineup of albums, singles, and mixtapes. In this conversation we talk about his ill methodology which is a system that has helped thousands of producers find their creative momentum and start their careers in the music industry. We also cover his journey into a success, four essential qualities of goal achievement, how to create an action plan to maximize your creative output, and how he maintains his creative flow while touring. Check him out on Spotify, Soundcloud, or YouTube and also at his online production academy, Producerdojo.com . His music can also be found on the website, illgates.com

Welcome back everyone! We are officially returned from the month long hiatus with the long awaited video component of the show! Joining us this week is the one and only Anjie Cho, to talk about the ancient art and practice of Feng Shui! We cover the basic elements of practice, how you can incorporate some of these tools into your daily life right now, what an expert Feng Shui practitioner does when you enlist their services, as well as Anjie's personal story, training, and experience in this wonderful field. "Anjie Cho is a creator of holistic spaces, specifically focused on designing interiors, and teaching feng shui and meditation. She is the author of Holistic Spaces: 108 Ways to Create a Mindful and Peaceful Home [CICO Books 2018]. Since 1999, she has been designing beautiful and nourishing spaces (inner and outer) with balance and harmony, informed by the ancient practice of feng shui and meditation. Her focus is to create nurturing and supportive environments, tailoring her practice to each individual’s specific needs. Anjie is the owner of Anjie Cho Architect, co-founder of the Mindful Design Feng Shui School, and founder of Holistic Spaces which hosts a blog, podcast and online store. Anjie is also a teacher of dharma arts and meditation in the Shambhala Buddhist lineage and for Dharma Moon. She's the feng shui expert at The Spruce, a regular blog contributor to MindBodyGreen and has been featured in dozens of publications including: the New York Times, Domino Magazine and BuzzFeed. Anjie is a New York State registered architect, a graduate in Architecture from the College of Environmental Design at the University of California at Berkeley, LEED Accredited Professional, and certified feng shui consultant from the BTB Feng Shui Masters Training Program. She has trained as meditation teacher and in shamanic healing modalities." anjiecho.com mindfuldesignschool.com https://www.amazon.com/Holistic-Spaces-create-mindful-peaceful/dp/178249667X

This week I'll be trying out a new format, the solocast! In this inaugural debut, I'm diving deep into some of the core principles underlying the show that I haven't had the time to fully articulate. To do this I spend some time drawing out a map of 21st century wellness that includes our relationships to aspects of the external world as well as finding internal harmony within our lifestyle choices. I also spend some time talking about why I personally find it important to include psychedelics and spirituality into the conversation, what my role in this show is, and a roadmap of what the future looks like for this platform. With all that said, this episode marks the end of Chapter 1 of this conversation and will kick off a month long hiatus that will allow me to prepare the next batch of content, with a new website, video functionality, Patreon support, and a slew of new conversations expanding what it means to be alive in this strange time we find ourselves in. If you haven't already, now would be a great time to follow us on social media to stay up to date on the approaching Chapter 2! Enjoy the start of summer, be kind to each other, and tell the truth. See you June 16th!

Joining us this week on 21CV is my personal meditation coach, Neil Taylor! Outside of being an excellent teacher, Neil is also a yoga instructor and massage therapist. We spend this hour talking about cultivating awareness through meditation, impermanence, the importance of thinking about death, the difference between the mind and brain, and much more regarding massage therapy as a means to explore the self. To connect with Neil and receive online mindfulness meditation training or massage therapy/yoga instruction (Boston area only), head on over to https://www.neiltaylorbodywork.com/

This weeks deep dive is into the world of tea ceremony! Our guest Aurora is a ceremony facilitator, ayurvedic counsellor, aromatherapist, and yoga instructor based out of Asheville, North Carolina. We spend over an hour talking about the history, process, breakthroughs, and instructions for hosting your own tea ceremonies. We also cover the importance of service and silence on the path! You can check out Aurora's platform by heading over to Auroraayurveda.com or her Instagram 'Aurora Ayurveda'. She's available for online virtual ayurvedic consultations as well as in person ceremony, aromatherapy, and yoga instruction!

This weeks guest is Matt Furie! Artist and author of the Boys Club comic, Night Riders, and the newly released Mind Viscosity. Matt blew onto the scene when one of his beloved characters, Pepe the Frog, turned into the biggest viral memes of the 2010s and was eventually appropriated by alt-right and white supremacist groups. The recent documentary 'Feels Good Man' covers this sordid tale from Matt's perspective as he enters the dark underbelly of the internet to save his intellectual property. This episode covers a little bit of that harrowing tale but goes beyond Pepe into the wild and strange world of Matt's other work. We talk about his approach to facing darkness, his inspirations, goals for the future in a post-pepe world, and David Bowie's codpiece from Jim Henson's 'Labyrinth'. Check out Matt's other work over at: mattfurie.com (and maybe order one of his dope books or sign up for his fun patreon) Rent the documentary over at: feelsgoodmanfilm.com Here's a Trailer: https://youtu.be/ZEiqZWw5vYs

Joining us this week is Kate Lewandowski and Christopher Ray of Be Well Marquette. Between the two of them they have a total of 30+ years in bodywork, with Kate focusing on breath and Christopher utilizing a range of massage techniques, they help clients step into more spacious versions of themselves. In this episode we dive deep into the influence of breath on our waking consciousness and how to work with it to create lasting change. You can keep in touch with their platform by following Be Well Marquette on Facebook or Instagram as well as checking out their website, bewellmqt.com

Joining us this week is the silversmith, Benjamin Ripley! In this conversation we cover the intimate and high risk process of crafting beautiful and expensive jewelry. From this foundation we explore ultimately what it takes to maximize your artistic output while first and foremost taking care of yourself. From navigating the dreaded 'pit' of feeling uncreative, to balancing the other elements of your life, to working with clients on a project that is then going to be used as a spiritual talisman to navigate rites of passage. It's a really meaty conversation that is relevant to anyone pursuing an artistic endeavor. Check out his website and socials to keep up to date on his beautiful work https://www.benjaminripleyjewelry.com/ @benjaminripley

Joining us this week is the project manager and content curator from the Love, Serve, Remember Foundation, Mangala and Ganesh Das. These wonderful humans are helping us explore the path of Bhakti Yoga! Alongside their work at the LSRF, they also write and maintain The Sloppy Bhakti blog that explores the intersection of music festivals and the path of love and devotion. In this episode we talk about Bhakti Yoga, Kirtan, Ram Dass, and their own spiritual journeys from righteous atheists to falling in literal love with a path of devotion. The Hindu god of Bhakti and strength, Hanuman also makes an appearance near the end! If you wish to stay in contact with these two lovely humans, head on over to Ramdass.org or Thesloppybhakti.com To keep up to date on the newest iteration of the Soul Land Music Series, head on over to Ramdass.org/music to see all of the lovely work that Mangala has been up to!

This weeks episode is with the one and only Anthony Thogmartin of Papadosio and Earthcry! Both a talented musician as well an incredibly effective teacher, Anthony has spent his life exploring unique sonic soundscapes through playing guitar, singing, and producing electronic music through Ableton. His band Papadosio has spent the last 15 years touring all across America playing over 150 shows a year in every major city and a majority of the larger music festivals that you've likely heard of. When he's not touring or creating music, he's likely producing online content for his Seed to Stage music academy and mixing/mastering tracks for clients. In this episode we talk about the experience of spending 15 years on the road, managing the ego while amassing a large fanbase, finding a proper orientation in an increasingly shifting world, the role of the musician on stage, and tuning into the version of yourself that you admire. Links to keep up to date with his goings ons: Papadosio.com https://music.papadosio.com/ https://earthcry.net/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzWQWZ-CNtAiDTkBW5mfeuQ

Joining us this week on 21CV is the intellectually stimulating Phoenix Wright! Phoenix (They/them) is a reiki master, Life Story Life Coach, event producer, and mutli faceted performer of the arts through music and acting. In this episode they help us dive deep into the world of archetypes, identity, and story! Based off from their recent 'Story of You' life coach program that was newly developed and their work with cultivating men's circles, we explore what common archetypes and blueprints Western society is currently navigating through. Understanding how these psycho-spiritual forces manifest in our lives, how advertisers use them to sell us products, and how we can best move with the energetic current of the archetypes we are resonating with helps us orient in our day and age with more grace, flexibility, and clarity. You can keep up with Phoenix's work as well as get involved with their upcoming workshops, retreats, and one on one coaching sessions by heading over to Higher Ground Healings Arts on Facebook or email [email protected]

Joining us this week is my meditation teacher David Nichtern. David is a senior meditation teacher of forty years! Having studied under the legendary Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, David has gone on to author two wonderful books, mentor thousands of students, and still have time to win an Emmy and be nominated for a Grammy. He's been a guest on some of the top podcasts in the spiritual scene such as Duncan Trussel's Family Hour, and Pete Holmes 'You Made it Weird' as well as being featured in Netflix's The Midnight Gospel. In this episode we dive into some core Buddhist principles as well as investigate the importance of tradition and lineage while still embracing your unique individual expression. Keep in touch with David's work by checking out his website, Davidnichtern.com as well as catching up with his work on the aforementioned podcasts above. He has tons of free and wonderful YouTube content to help you get started on your journey of meditation and I highly encourage listening to both this episode and his extended wisdom talks. Starting April 7th 2021 is his next round of mindfulness meditation teacher training courses so if you wish to get signed up for that, head on over to https://tibethouse.us/event/level-1-100-hour-mindfulness-meditation-teacher-training-with-david-nichtern/ Be well everyone and we'll talk to you next week!

Sean Dunne and Cass Greener join us this week on 21CV to talk about psychedelics! Independent filmmakers and fellow podcasters, Sean and Cass are stewards of the chill and incredibly insightful on the path of self exploration with plant medicines. We cover proper intention setting, integration post trip, the importance of dying before you die, what big lessons we've learned from our experiences, and ultimately the value of plant medicine in our radically shifting world. You can plug into Sean and Cass over at Veryape.tv to check out their incredible films and addictive podcast. Everything they offer is free on Youtube as well. Stay weird my friends.

Joining us this week on 21CV is Alone Ft. Company, a spoken word poet and activist from the Grand Rapids scene here in Michigan. Alone's mission is to speak openly and freely about the varying injustices of the world, from dismantling white supremacy, to trans rights, LGBTQ rights, and ending police brutality. In this whopping two hour episode we talk about the psychological nature of whiteness, cultural appropriation, assimilation, access to public spaces, and traveling as a person of color.

Multi-instrumentalist Ashton Robertson joins us on 21CV to talk about his spiritual bass focused electronic music project, Spaceship Earth! We also spend a good deal of time talking about the importance of celebration, accountability in the music scene, and maintaining a political awareness. A big takeaway from this conversation was how crucial it is for artists to wear many hats and to stay engaged with empowering their fans through every means possible. Spaceship Earth is available on all major streaming platforms, with his newest single, 'Revolution'. https://fanlink.to/R_EVOLUTION?fbclid=IwAR2L3nh4A8YtMMdw9L4DQ7WWGt0eAgYuhG0O_LsPlwq9RTjNp6KVE9Qvl2A @spaceshipearthmusic

In today's episode we sit down with Jellybean, creator of the Plant Sluts Project and burlesque performer. To mark the month of love, we talk about different relationship types on the polyamorous spectrum (meaning more than one partner), how to best navigate them with structuring emotional boundaries, and tips to ensure everyone feels seen and appreciated. We also spend some time talking about consent, sex positivity, and the birth of the Plant Sluts group. https://www.facebook.com/plantslutproject