Dr. Aaron Breidenbach recently completed his PhD dissertation in Physics at Stanford. His doctorial studies focused on the growth and magnetic measurement of the crystals Herbertsmithite and Zn-Barlowite. His work went a long way towards proving that these crystals are "quantum spin liquids," a novel state of magnetic matter that has potential applications in quantum computing.

These same crystals also grow naturally in the Atacama desert, where the local Atacamenian people hold rich animistic traditions which weave in their mountains and mummified ancestors through spiritual traditions. Sadly, these living mountains are currently being over-mined for Copper and Lithium. This process has led to many ecological issues, including the poisoning of the Atacamenian groundwater with arsenic. The cruelest irony is that Herbertsmithite, a strong candidate to the the silicon of quantum computing, is regularly found in toxic waste tailings from these mines.

Aaron now is embarking on a journey to the Atacama to try to help restore these animistic traditions, bring balance to the land, and help advance the future of quantum computing. For more information about Aaron, please see: https://thequantumshaman.wordpress.com/

This podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform, or here: https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-326-dr-aaron-breidenbach-quantum-computingcrystalsanimismatacama

Have a blessed week!

Gary Lachman is an author and lecturer on consciousness, counterculture, and the Western esoteric tradition. His works include Dark Star Rising, Beyond the Robot, and The Secret Teachers of the Western World. A founding member of the rock band "Blondie", he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.

This podcast focuses on his new work, Touched by the Presence: From Blondie's Bowery and Rock and Roll to Magic and the Occult (Inner Traditions Nov. 2025) which unveils Gary's life in letters, mysticism, and of course, rock and roll. More information about Gary, his 25 other books, and other writings can be found at: https://www.gary-lachman.com/post/touched-by-the-presence-in-2025.

This podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform, or here: https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-325-gary-lachman-touched-by-presence-from-blondies-bowery-to-magic-and-the-occult

Have a blessed week!

Richard Kaczynski, PhD, is an author and lecturer in the fields of social psychology, metaphysical beliefs, and new religious movements. This podcast will focus on his new work Mind over Magick: The Psychology of Ritual Magick (October 2025) which explores the many fascinating connections between the practices of ritual magicians (and seekers) of all traditions with the findings of peer-reviewed research in psychology, neuroscience, and real time brain imaging. Richard is also known for his biography of occultist Aleister Crowley, Perdurabo: The Life of Aleister Crowley, described by the Times Literary Supplement as "the major biography to date." Richard's presentation of Crowley's The Sword of Song was featured in episode 317.

In other wide ranging academic pursuits, Richard has held positions as assistant professor at Wayne State School of Medicine, research associate and affiliate at Yale Universities' Department of Psychiatry and adjunct faculty at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry. He has published dozens of articles in academic peer reviewed journals in areas ranging from national program evaluation of comprehensive work therapy, and multi-site clinical trials of treatment effiacy for bipolar disorder (STEP-BP), schizophenia (CATIE) and Alzheimer's (CATIE)

To connect with Richard and his many offerings, please see: https://richard-kaczynski.com/ or follow him on your favorite social media.

This podcast is available on your favorite platform, or here: https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-324-richard-kaczynski-phd-mind-over-magick-the-psychology-of-ritual-magick

Have a blessed week!

In honor of the passing of Tamra Lucid, we release her podcast which originally aired in 2021. Enjoy this wonderful soul:-)

"Tamra Lucid is a founding member of the experimental rock band Lucid Nation. She was a writer and editor for Newtopia Magazine and the principal interviewer for the original Reality Sandwich. She has produced documentary films including: Exile Nation: The Plastic People, End of the Line: The Women of Standing Rock, and the award winning Cuba Libre: Rap is War. She lived in Los Angeles with her husband, the musician and writer Ronnie Pontiac."

In the 2021 episode, we focused on her book Making the Ordinary Extraordinary: My Seven Years in Occult Los Angeles with Manley Palmer Hall, which Mitch Horowitz called "A compelling written portrait of a life of one of the most significant occult voices of the last century."

The book remains available on all online sellers but we would recommend her publisher Inner Traditions: https://www.innertraditions.com/author/tamra-lucid

Note: the song "Kindred" by Lucid Nation plays near the end of this podcast.

This re-release is available on your favorite on-line platform, or here:https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/special-re-release-celebrating-the-lifeactivismmischief-of-tamra-lucid

Have a blessed weekend. Life is short.

Carrie Asby is an author, retreat founder, wellness instructor, and yogini who is trailblazing the world of ecotherapy and holistic healing. She is the author of Your Morning Ritual: Mindful Habits for Peace and Resilience (2025) a guide that offers readers practical tools and gentle guidance to create daily practices that foster peace, resilience, and a deeper sense of wellbeing.

Carrie is also the Founder and Guide of Nature Heart Retreats and has volunteered at Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa. She is the founder of Yoga in the Park in Portland, Oregon and Central Park, NY, a practice that brings people together to connect, move, and build community in the heart of nature. To connect with Carrie and experience the full breadth of her offerings, please see: https://carrieasby.com/ or follow her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/carrieasby

This podcast is available on you favorite podcast platform, or here: https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-323-carrie-asby-ritualsretreatsecotherapy

Have a blessed weekend!

Emrys Abner has spent his life chasing the divine through history, theology, music and art. This podcast will focus on his most recent book: Solomonic Pentacles: Wisdom and Magic for the Modern Age (Llewellyn Books 2025). When he is not performing as a professional musician and raising a family, he runs a sacred workshop business called the "Acoustic Alchemist" and cohosts the Random Illusions podcast. He is also the founder of the Fellowship for Spiritual Advancement nonprofit organization. To connect with all his magical projects, please see: https://linktr.ee/acousticalchemist

At the end of the podcast we play Emrys' musical piece "Almost through the Dark". If you like what you hear, his musical offerings can be found at: https://cheesebrowmusic.com/

This podcast is available on your favorite platform, or here: https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-322-emrys-abner-solomonic-pentacles-wisdom-and-magic-for-the-modern-age

Have a blessed week! P.S. The Cover Art on this podcast is part of Emrys' workshop at the acousticalchemist, link above.

Anthony Rella is a psychotherapist, author, and magic worker. He has been studying and practicing in the Western Esoteric Traditions of witchcraft and magic for more than fifteen years, and he has been a mentor and teacher at the Morningstar Mystery School for the past five years. Anthony is also a founding member and former vice president of the Seattle Temple of the Fellowship of the Phoenix.

This podcast will focus on his new book, Slow Magic (Llewellyn 2025). To connect with Anthony in his private practice or magical practice, please see: https://anthonyrella.com/slow-magic/

This podcast is available on your favorite podcast feed, or here: https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-321-anthony-rella-slow-magic

Have a blessed weekend!

Mo Edjlali is the founder and CEO of Mindful Leader, the world's largest provider of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training. A computer engineer with over two decades experience spanning NASA, FICO, Accenture, and Fortune 500 companies, Edjlali brings a unique analytical perspective to contemplative practices. Under his leadership, Mindful Leader has certified 550 workplace mindfulness facilitators and created "Meditate Together," the field's largest community driven practice platform.

His new book "Open MBSR: Reimagining the Future of Mindfulness" challenges the current state of mindfulness training, exposing how these transformative practices have become trapped in hierarchical systems that create dependency rather than liberation. Drawing from his experience training thousands across dozens of countries, Edjlali offers a revolutionary framework for making mindfulness truly accessible to everyone.

Check out the Open MBSR offerings at: https://www.mindfulleader.org/

This podcast is available on your favorite podcast feed, or here: https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-320-mo-edjlali-open-mbsr-reimagining-the-future-of-mindfulness

Have a blessed weekend!

Von Braschler is the author of many books on consciousness development, dreams, energy healing, thought forms, and time. He has lectured and led workshops throughout the United States and the U.K and served as a faculty member at Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in New York. He has also appeared on many radio and TV programs and was a runner up finalist for a COVR national book award. His previous works include, but are by no means limited to: Manifesting: Using Thought Forms to Visualize Real Change (2021), Seven Secrets of Time Travel, Moving in the Light, and Time Loops.

This podcast will focus on his new work Programming Your Lucid Dreams (2025) which was just released. Von would love to hear from you--connect with him at: https://vonbraschlerwebsite.com/

This podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform, or here: https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-319-von-braschler-programming-your-lucid-dreamsthought-forms

Have a blessed weekend!

Reggie Hubbard is a senior political strategist who is also a certified yoga and mindfulness teacher. He was the former Senior Political Strategist and Congressional Liaison for MoveOn.org, served as the National Advance Lead for the 2016 Bernie Sanders Campaign, and was an Advance Consultant for then Vice President Biden and First Lady Michelle Obama.

Reggie is the founder of Active Peace Yoga, a practice rooted in inclusion, healing, and accessibility--regardless of race, gender, body type, or experience level. Through this platform, he offers yoga and meditation grounded in compassion, drawing creative inspiration from artists like Prince and Jimi Hendrix. His teaching weaves together sound, movement, breathwork, and honest dialogue. Reggie also advises studios, teachers, and wellness communities on cultivating diverse, inclusive spaces and dismantling exclusionary norms. Following a major stroke, his recovery journey further deepened his commitment to making contemplative practices a tool for collective and personal transformation.

Reggie earned a B.A. from Yale and an M.B.A. in International Strategy from the Vlerick Business School in Belgium. He has also studied with renown yoga and meditation teachers such as Faith Hunter, Amy Ippoliti, Yogarupa Rod Stryker, Sri Dharma Mittra, Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. For more information about Reggie, please see: https://activepeaceyoga.com/

This podcast is available on your favorite podcast feed, or here: https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-318-reggie-hubbard-activismsoundyogamindfulnesspolitical-strategy

Have a blessed weekend!