In this episode, Dominick Thompson shares his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood and prison to becoming a passionate advocate for veganism, animal rights, and holistic health. Discover his insights on nature, spirituality, and the transformative power of a plant-based lifestyle.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dominick Thompson's Journey

02:01 The Inspiration Behind 'Eat What Elephants Eat'

03:58 Experiences in Africa and Nature's Lessons

06:00 Growing Up in Chicago and Early Violence

07:59 From Violence to Advocacy: Prison and Transformation

13:02 Spiritual Reset and Commitment to Veganism

20:12 The Innate Connection to Animals and Nature

21:53 The Impact of Factory Farming and Food Politics

28:06 The Role of Culture and History in Plant-Based Eating

31:08 Recipes, Cooking, and Culinary Inspiration

36:59 The Power of Knowing Your 'Why' and Personal Growth

44:10 Final Thoughts and Resources

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Dominick Thompson Guest Resources:

Book: Eat What Elephants Eat: Vegan Recipes for a Strong Body and a Gentle Spirit

Website: Dominick Thompson

Social Media: @domzthompson 

Bio: Dominick Thompson is a leading voice in the ethical vegan and No-Meat Athlete movements. An Ironman triathlete and social entrepreneur, Dom reentered the workforce after his imprisonment and began competing in endurance races, including marathons, triathlons, and ultra-races. He eventually became an executive at a leading healthcare company, where he saved enough money to launch Eat What Elephants Eat, an online nutrition and wellness program that gives subscribers a personalized plant-based plan with daily meal recommendations.

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Dr. Sue Morter discusses the nature of beauty, consciousness, and how aligning with our true self can transform our lives. She explores spiritual concepts, the anatomy of awakening, and practical ways to embody love and higher consciousness.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the concept of beauty and awakening

01:38 Science and spirituality of human consciousness

03:26 Beauty as reflection of alignment with source

05:31 The beauty in the space in between

07:24 The intelligence of living from higher consciousness

12:21 Feeling and radiating love and beauty

20:23 Transforming obstacles into opportunities

30:02 Divine archetypes and their role in awakening

37:58 The importance of embodiment and living authentically

44:33 Living in the here and now for manifestation

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Dr. Sue Morter Guest Resources:

Book: The Anatomy of Awakening: The 5 Hidden Codes to Activate Self-Healing, Unlock Your Higher Consciousness, and Live Your Divine Destiny

Website: drsuemorter.com

Podcast: The Art of Awakening

Social Media: @drsuemorter

Bio: 

An internationally renowned speaker, New York Times bestselling author, master of bioenergetic medicine, and founder of the Morter Institute and the BodyAwake® School of Yoga, Dr. Sue Morter teaches individuals around the world how to activate the energetic flow in and around the body to awaken the wisdom of the soul and unlock the full potential of the true self.

She is the creator of a highly advanced system of self-mastery that combines The Energy Codes® with energy medicine techniques and BodyAwake Yoga. Her work helps individuals awaken, heal, and embody the high-frequency vibrations and deep-rooted wisdom of the soulful self.

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Dr. Shefali discusses her new books on raising conscious sons and daughters, exploring the unique developmental needs of each gender, the impact of social media, and practical parenting strategies for fostering emotional resilience and authenticity.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Shefali's New Books on Conscious Parenting

02:20 Why Raising Sons and Daughters Requires Different Approaches

04:13 Biological and Hormonal Differences Between Boys and Girls

06:19 The Impact of Social Media and Digital Age on Children

08:10 The Importance of Parental Presence and Connection

10:40 Rethinking School Systems and Movement for Boys

13:45 Addressing Big Emotions and Connection with Sons

16:46 Fostering Authentic Masculinity and Vulnerability

19:14 Navigating Sexuality, Boundaries, and Self-Honesty

21:31 The Role of Self-Reflection and Inner Work in Parenting

24:39 Creating Digital Hygiene and Boundaries for Children

27:35 Empowering Girls and Reclaiming Inner Power

30:32 Supporting Self-Esteem and Authenticity in Daughters

33:46 Understanding and Addressing Childhood Anxiety and Body Image

36:48 The Power of Self-Observation and Inner Listening

39:45 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Parental Growth

43:40 Dr. Shefali's Work and Resources for Conscious Parenting

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Guest Resources:

DR. Shefali Los Angeles Book Tour: September 13, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00PM

Event Name: The Raising Conscious Children Book Tour

Location: The Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA

Host: Hosted by Michael B. Beckwith through Agape

Tickets: https://raisingconscious.drshefali.com/tour/

Books: Raising Conscious Daughters (September 15, 2026) – HarperOne

            Raising Conscious Sons (September 15, 2026) – HarperOne

Website: www.drshefali.com

Podcast: Parenting & You with Dr. Shefali

Social: @doctorshefali 

Bio: 

Dr. Shefali is a clinical psychologist, New York Times bestselling author, and founder of the Conscious Parenting movement. Blending Western psychology with Eastern wisdom, she has redefined how families understand selfhood, connection, and children's inner lives.

Trained at Columbia University, Dr. Shefali has spent decades guiding parents beyond patterns of fear and control toward presence, authenticity, and inner transformation. Her groundbreaking work explores the hidden forces that shape identity, relationships, and the way we inhabit the world—creating a path for both children and the adults who raise them to awaken and evolve.

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Kimberly Snyder explores the concept of true beauty as an inner reflection of wholeness, authenticity, and connection. She shares practical tips on cultivating a beautiful life through food, body awareness, emotional well-being, and spiritual growth, especially during the seasonal shift into fall.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to True Beauty and Its Broader Meaning

02:28 Seasonal Energy Shifts and Opportunities for Inner Growth

04:22 The Spiritual Dimension of Beauty as Divine Reflection

05:49 Living a Whole and Authentic Life in Every Season

08:31 Grounding Practices and the Role of Gut Health

11:37 Creating Joyful and Organic Daily Rituals

16:02 Sourcing Seasonal, Natural Foods with Ease

20:16 Balancing Protein and Nourishing the Body Naturally

22:33 The Impact of Food on Mental and Emotional Well-Being

24:28 Building a Positive Relationship with Your Body

32:16 Emotional Well-Being and the Spectrum of Feelings

37:00 The Power of Gratitude and Inner Connection

38:08 Inner Practices for Spiritual Growth and Connection

43:00 Living a Beautiful Life Starts from Within

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Kimberly Resources: 

Website: mysolluna.com

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Kimberly’s Instagram: @kimberly_snyder

Solluna Instagram: @sollunabyks

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Dr. Amy Hornaman shares how her personal health struggles led her to become a leading thyroid expert. She emphasizes the importance of comprehensive testing and personalized treatment in optimizing thyroid function and improving overall health and well-being.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Thyroid Health and Dr. Amy Hornaman

02:10 Dr. Amy's Personal Journey with Thyroid and Hormonal Issues

05:11 Limitations of Conventional Thyroid Testing

08:04 The Importance of T3 and Reverse T3 Testing

11:57 Symptoms of Thyroid Dysfunction from Head to Toe

15:05 Thyroid and Hormonal Changes During Women's Life Stages

19:58 Personalized Treatment Approaches and Medication Options

24:59 The Long-Term Impact of Untreated Thyroid Issues

30:01 Environmental Toxins and Their Effect on Thyroid Health

35:01 The Future of Thyroid and Hormone Optimization

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Guest Resources:

Book: The Thyroid Fix: The No-Nonsense Guide to Fix Fatigue, Fogginess, and Fat That Won't Budge  (Simon Element, May 12th, 2026)

Website: dramie.com

Podcast: The Thyroid Fixer Podcast with Amie Hornaman

Social: IG @dramiehornaman

Bio: 

Dr. Amie Hornaman, also known as “The Thyroid Fixer” is the CEO and founder of the Advanced Thyroid and Hormone Clinic, an international telehealth practice serving patients across the U.S. and Canada. She also hosts the top-rated podcast The Thyroid Fixer Podcast with Amie Hornaman, where she empowers listeners with the truth about thyroid health, hormones, and functional medicine. A sought-after speaker and author of The Thyroid Fix: The No Nonsense Guide to Fix Fatigue, Fogginess and Fat That Won’t Budge, Dr. Amie has been featured in documentaries including SHEALED (Amazon Prime), Ageless, and Hormones, Health, and Harmony. She is a trusted expert for Forbes Health, CBS News, Fox News, Poosh. Driven by her own experience with thyroid and hormone misdiagnoses, Dr. Amie blends empathy with functional medicine to deliver lasting results. Her mission: optimize health, restore life, and help every patient step fully into the badass human they were meant to be.

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In this episode, Granddaughter Crow shares insights into Navajo philosophy, the elements, and how indigenous wisdom can help us find harmony and balance in modern life. Kimberly and Granddaughter Crow explore the connection with nature, the spiritual significance of fire, water, earth, and air, and practical ways to incorporate these teachings into daily routines.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Success Wound

02:54 Cultural Influences on Self-Worth

05:58 The Archetypes of Success Wound

09:02 The Grinder and the Pleaser

12:04 The Hider and the Impact of Motherhood

15:06 Navigating Ambition and Personal Power

18:08 Finding Your North Star

19:32 The Journey of Writing and Self-Discovery

22:05 Navigating Vulnerability and Intentions in Publishing

25:49 The Archetypes of Success and Their Impact

29:30 Healing the Success Wound: Emotional and Behavioral Strategies

34:41 Finding Wholeness Through Connection and Abundance

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Granddaughter Crow Resources: 

Book: Hózho: A Navajo Nation Medicine Woman's Exploration of the Four Bodies of Existence for Balance and Self-Reclamation

Website: granddaughtercrow.com

Bio: Granddaughter Crow (Dr. Joy Gray) is the author of Hózho, Shamanism and Your Shadow, Wisdom of the Natural World, and Shamanism for Beginners. She holds a doctorate in leadership and is internationally recognized as a medicine woman. Granddaughter Crow comes from a long line of spiritual leaders as a member of the Navajo Nation. She is an award-winning author and a bridge for wisdom and transformation between the Indigenous native worldview and modern Western worldview.

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In this episode, author Dr. Cassandra Vieten explores the science and practice of imagination, its role in manifestation, creativity, and personal growth. Kimberly and Cassandra discuss how imagination can be cultivated, its connection to happiness, and its potential to solve complex problems.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Power of Imagination

00:01 Imagination as a Tool for Manifestation

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Guest Resources:

Book: Imagine That: Transform How You Think, Feel, and Live with the Science of Imagination

Website: cassandravieten.com

Bio: 

Cassandra Vieten, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, clinical professor in the department of family medicine, and director of research at the Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination at the University of California, San Diego. She also directs the Center for Mindfulness at UC San Diego and serves as clinical psychology director at the Center for Psychedelic Research. She is senior advisor at the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation and a senior fellow at the Institute of Noetic Sciences. Her research has focused on imagination, spirituality and health, transformative experiences and practices, the development of mindfulness-based interventions for emotional well-being, and development of media technologies to inspire awe. She has authored three books, is a three-time TEDx speaker, has published numerous articles in scientific journals, and is an internationally recognized keynote speaker and workshop leader.

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In the August Solluna Power Hour, Kimberly shares insights on navigating seasonal changes, balancing energies, and maintaining well-being through practical tips and spiritual wisdom. This episode emphasizes inner freedom, mindful eating, and emotional resilience as we transition from summer to fall.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Seasonal Balance and Inner Freedom

02:20 Living in Nature and Letting Go of Attachments

04:40 Inner Beauty and Spiritual Wholeness

07:40 Ayurveda's Elements and Transition from Pitta to Vata

10:01 Gut Health and Digestion Support

13:19 Eating Seasonally and Incorporating Cooked Greens

16:32 Balancing Body Energies and Listening to Your Body

19:55 Movement, Physical Labor, and Natural Living

25:34 Emotional Well-being and Naming Feelings

30:00 Reframing Negative Experiences and Cultivating Awe

35:59 Inner Steadiness and Seeing Divine in All

36:50 Cooling Practices and Seasonal Self-Care

37:48 Special Meditation Track Collaboration

38:17 Closing Remarks and Supportive Intentions

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Kimberly Resources: 

Website: mysolluna.com

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Kimberly’s Instagram: @kimberly_snyder

Solluna Instagram: @sollunabyks

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In this episode, author Mallary Tenore Tarpley shares her personal journey with eating disorder recovery, insights into different types of eating disorders, and practical tools for healing and self-acceptance. Mallary offers hope and guidance for anyone struggling with disordered eating or seeking a deeper connection with themselves.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mallary's Story and Book

02:08 The Roots of Disordered Eating: Control and Emotions

04:00 Classic Eating Disorders: Anorexia, Binge, and Bulimia

08:54 Signs of Disordered Eating and When to Seek Help

15:07 Mallary's Personal Journey: Loss, Control, and Recovery

20:00 The Middle Place: Slips, Progress, and Acceptance

25:03 Healing Through Self-Love, Spirituality, and Connection

30:10 Resources and Support for Recovery

41:51 Final Reflections and Hope for the Journey

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Guest Resources:

Book: Slip, Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery 

Website: www.mallarytenoretarpley.com

Social Media: @mallarytenoretarpley

Substack: mallary.substack.com/

Project Heal: - https://www.theprojectheal.org/

National Alliance for Eating Disorders: - https://www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com/

Bio: 

Mallary Tenore Tarpley is a journalism and writing professor at the University of Texas at Austin’s Moody College of Communication and McCombs School of Business. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times and Time magazine, among other publications. She is the recipient of a prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Foundation grant, which helped support her research and writing. Mallary graduated from Providence College and has a Master of Fine Arts in nonfiction writing from Goucher College. She lives outside of Austin, Texas, with her husband and two children. Slip is her first book.

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Explore the transformative potential of psychedelic therapy, trauma, and modern healing modalities with experts Dr. Will Van Derveer and Keith Kurlander. Discover how these approaches can lead to lasting change, address trauma, and expand consciousness.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Psychedelic Therapy

02:57 Personal Journeys into Healing

05:44 Understanding Trauma and Its Impact

08:48 The Widespread Nature of Trauma

11:45 The Role of Psychedelics in Healing

14:41 Psychedelics vs. Traditional Medications

17:30 The Importance of Intent in Psychedelic Use

20:40 Addiction and Psychedelic Therapy

23:38 Navigating the Risks of Psychedelic Use

26:32 The Role of Facilitators in Psychedelic Therapy

29:34 Integrating Tools for Personal Growth

30:30 Understanding Risks of Psychedelic Substances

33:37 Natural vs. Synthetic Medicines

38:31 Microdosing vs. Clinical Experiences

41:28 Exploring Medicines for Attachment Issues

44:20 Transformative Experiences Through Psychedelics

49:18 The Importance of Connection and Oneness

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Keith Kurlander and Will Van Derveer Resources: 

Book: Psychedelic Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Restoring Your Mental Health and Reclaiming Your Life?

Website: psychiatrycenters.com

Podcast: Higher Practice Podcast

Bio: 

Will Van Derveer, MD is a psychiatrist at the forefront of the movement to upgrade mental healthcare by addressing root causes of suffering, rather than only medicating symptoms. He has been in practice for almost 25 years with the view that anyone can heal given the right support. After staffing several psychedelic therapy clinical trials, Dr. Van Derveer co-founded Integrative Psychiatry Institute (IPI), which has trained 10,000 licensed professionals in integrative psychiatry and psychedelic assisted therapy. He is a graduate of the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. His book, Psychedelic Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Restoring Your Mental Health and Reclaiming Your Life will be published by Shambhala in the Spring of 2026. Dr. Van Derveer is co-host of the Higher Practice Podcast, where he explores what it takes to achieve optimal mental health.

Keith Kurlander, MA, LPC, is cofounder of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute and Integrative Psychiatry Centers, which has trained 10,000 licensed professionals in integrative psychiatry and psychedelic assisted therapy. He is the cohost of The Higher Practice Podcast for Optimal Mental Health. He has worked with individuals, couples, and groups as an integrative psychotherapist and coach since 2005. He earned his degree in Business Administration from The Isenberg School of Management. He is a coauthor of the book Psychedelic Therapy: A Revolutionary Approach to Restoring Your Mental Health and Reclaiming Your Life . 

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