Four Visions Podcast

58 - Cultural Legacy and Modern Activism: A Dialogue with Simrit

In this heartfelt episode of the Four Visions Podcast, Mariah invites the talented musician and spiritual activist Simrit for an in-depth discussion. They explore the intersection of music, activism, and humanity's collective journey towards compassion and unity. Simrit shares stories from her lineage, the challenges she faced, and her mission to bring awareness and positive change through her art. This episode delves into personal anecdotes, the power of education, and the spiritual path of embracing and addressing human rights issues. Tune in to discover how music can be a powerful vehicle for transformation and hope.

Transcending genres, the Simrit experience centers around lead singer – songwriter, Simrit Kaur, who is of Greek and North African origin. Simrit is creating waves with packed theaters and concert halls, chart-topping albums, and raving fans… all powering a palpable musical movement.

Simrit will be touring in 2025, and playing a residency in Nevada City some time late Oct or early Nov.

In This Episode:

Simrit | @simritkaur | simritkaurmusic.com | 'Become' new album out now on all digital platforms | 'Love Will Rule The Day' hit #2 on World Music Charts

Mariah Gannessa | @mariahgannessa

Episode filmed and edited by Julie Romano @julleye | @julleye

Four Visions' Plant Medicine Integration Program just relaunched, with incredible updates, improvements, and changes! Check it out and join us in the celebration of the ceremony of life!

Today's episode is sponsored by Clareia Das Aguas (FVFAMILY for 10%). Luminous Channeled Creations from the Garden. ✨💫 ALL CLAREIA CREATIONS ARE💫✨ 100% Organic ~ Biodynamic ~ Wild ~ Alive ~ Beegan ~ Botanical ~ Pure ~ Sustainable ~ Homegrown

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Intro Music created from music by Juan David Muñoz | @jdmusicesencia

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57 - Cultivating a Spiritual Path: Insights from Sahuna Love

In this enriching episode of the Four Visions Podcast, Mariah sits down with Sahuna Love, a devoted musician, healer, and father known for his work with Shaman's Dream. They discuss Sahuna's journey with plant medicine, the transformative power of music in healing, and the importance of community and intentionality in spiritual practices. They also delve into personal stories, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs that shape a spiritual path.

Sahuna Love / Shaman's Dream - is a music producer, multi-percussionist, performer and DJ that is driven by the healing power of the drum and the creative expression of the sacred. Sahuna is influenced and inspired by his world travels and studies of tribal cultures. He has been at the forefront of the yoga, Transformational festival and ecstatic dance music scene since 1995.

As the founder of Shaman's Dream, Sahuna has directed the many expressions and collaborations of this ever-evolving music project. Shaman's Dream produces and performs music as a prayer for healing, transformation, love, and happiness for all beings. Music and dance are the medicine of every album and live performance, each with a specific theme and intention and designed to be delivered as a seamless healing journey.

In This Episode:

Sahuna Love | @shamansdreammusic | https://www.shamansdreammusic.com | Bana Kuma Album | Spotify | Bandcamp | Liquid Bloom

Mariah Gannessa | @mariahgannessa

Episode filmed and edited by Julie Romano @julleye | @julleye

Four Visions' Plant Medicine Integration Program just relaunched, with incredible updates, improvements, and changes! Check it out and join us in the celebration of the ceremony of life!

Today's episode is sponsored by Clareia Das Aguas (FVFAMILY for 10%). Luminous Channeled Creations from the Garden. ✨💫 ALL CLAREIA CREATIONS ARE💫✨ 100% Organic ~ Biodynamic ~ Wild ~ Alive ~ Beegan ~ Botanical ~ Pure ~ Sustainable ~ Homegrown

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Intro Music created from music by Juan David Muñoz | @jdmusicesencia

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56 - Harmonizing Life's Dualities: Insights from Marya Stark

In this episode of the Four Visions podcast, host Mariah welcomes the magical and talented Marya Stark. They delve into Marya's rich life journey, her relationship with music, her creative process, and her new album 'Underground River'. They explore themes of joy, duality, and the profound healing power of music and water.

Marya Stark is an award-winning vocalist, music producer, performer, and multi-instrumentalist. She is a bard, storyteller, and poet. Her body of work is steeped in the transformational arts of music therapy, mythical folklore, energetic alchemy and womb empowerment. She currently leads expressive arts enrichment immersions globally and online through her Temple Of The Muse. She is a chaser of waterfalls, a lover of wonder, and receiver of songs between the worlds.

In This Episode:

Marya Stark | @maryastarkmusic | Temple of the Muse Free Workshop

Mariah Gannessa | @mariahgannessa

Episode filmed and edited by Julie Romano @julleye | @julleye

Four Visions' Plant Medicine Integration Program just relaunched, with incredible updates, improvements, and changes! Check it out and join us in the celebration of the ceremony of life!

Today's episode is sponsored by Clareia Das Aguas (FVFAMILY for 10%). Luminous Channeled Creations from the Garden. ✨💫 ALL CLAREIA CREATIONS ARE💫✨ 100% Organic ~ Biodynamic ~ Wild ~ Alive ~ Beegan ~ Botanical ~ Pure ~ Sustainable ~ Homegrown

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Intro Music created from music by Juan David Muñoz | @jdmusicesencia

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55 - Exploring the Magdalene Mysteries with Roxanne Ruby

Join us in this heartfelt conversation with guest Roxanne Ruby as we explore the profound influence of Mary Magdalene on the spiritual path, feminine rites of passage, and the balance of masculine and feminine energies. Through personal stories and reflections, Mariah and Roxanne delve into the significance of sacred rituals, the transformative power of the Magdalene Mysteries, and the importance of integration in our spiritual journeys.

With a passion for shaping consciousness, Roxanne Ruby weaves the threads of ritual into the tapestry of daily life through the powerful medium of film. Her journey is marked by a unique blend of roles. As a mother, Roxanne comprehends the nuances of nurturing and integrating sacred practices into family life. Her role as a ritualist adds depth to her work, providing transformative experiences through ceremony. Simultaneously, as a film director, she utilizes media to push storytelling boundaries, crafting immersive narratives that ignite conscious living. She invites you to explore the power of ritual embedded into your daily life, guiding you towards a richer, more intentional way of living.

In This Episode:

Roxanne Ruby | @loverofthegarden | https://magdalenefilm.com/

Mariah Gannessa | @mariahgannessa

Books mentioned in this episode

. The Magdalen Manuscript

. Rituals in sacred stone

. Mary Magdalene Revealed

. The Maeve chronicles

Episode filmed and edited by Julie Romano @julleye |@julleye

Four Visions' Plant Medicine Integration Program just relaunched, with incredible updates, improvements, and changes! Check it out and join us in the celebration of the ceremony of life!

Today's episode is sponsored by Clareia Das Aguas (FVFAMILY for 10%). Luminous Channeled Creations from the Garden. ✨💫 ALL CLAREIA CREATIONS ARE💫✨ 100% Organic ~ Biodynamic ~ Wild ~ Alive ~ Beegan ~ Botanical ~ Pure ~ Sustainable ~ Homegrown

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Intro Music created from music by Juan David Muñoz | @jdmusicesencia

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54 - The Power of Innocence and Curiosity : Insights from Ayla Nereo

In this episode of the Four Visions podcast, Mariah interviews Ayla Nereo, diving deep into her musical journey, the role of innocence and wonder, and the profound connections with nature and the elements. Ayla shares her personal experiences and insights on creativity, performance, and the transformative power of standing in one's authentic voice, while also sharing her journey into motherhood and how it intertwines with her spiritual path.

Ayla Nereo is a singer, composer, producer, dancer, and visual-poetry creator raised among the Northern California forests and rivers. Called a "bridger of sound," Ayla dances between timeless and modern, with a particular joy for cross-pollinating musical styles.

Having an uncanny ability to crack open the heart, Ayla's music is an ode to the wonder of being human, inviting us deeper into the exquisite and innately psychedelic dream of this moment.

"One of the most poignant voices currently floating about... Ayla Nero is an otherworldly artist who shares the fruits of her soul" — The Huffington Post

Ayla just released her 7th solo album, 'SOVEREIGN KIN - Book I: The Spark' - the first in a four-part saga moving through the elements. Book II is coming in late 2024.

In This Episode:

Ayla Nereo | Ayla's voice and creativity membership https://thelivingsong.aylanereo.com | Music https://www.aylanereo.com

Mariah Gannessa | @mariahgannessa

Four Visions' Plant Medicine Integration Program just relaunched, with incredible updates, improvements, and changes! Check it out and join us in the celebration of the ceremony of life!

Today's episode is sponsored by Clareia Das Aguas (FVFAMILY for 10%). Luminous Channeled Creations from the Garden. ✨💫 ALL CLAREIA CREATIONS ARE💫✨ 100% Organic ~ Biodynamic ~ Wild ~ Alive ~ Beegan ~ Botanical ~ Pure ~ Sustainable ~ Homegrown

Video created by Julie Romano

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Intro Music created from music by Juan David Muñoz | @jdmusicesencia

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52 - Soul and Ceremony: Exploring Bwiti Traditions with Chor Boogie

In this episode of the Four Visions podcast, we welcome visionary artist Chor Boogie, founder of Soul Centro, a dedicated healer, and Bwiti tradition practitioner. Chor shares his profound journey with Iboga, the deep roots of Bwiti culture, and the principles of decolonized healing spaces. The discussion covers the sacredness of Iboga, its traditional ceremonies, and the vital need for preserving and respecting indigenous practices. The conversation also delves into the balance of light and dark within us, the spiritual evolution guided by traditions, and the importance of maintaining a respectful dialogue with ancestral lineages.

SoulCentro founder and visionary artist Chor Boogie aka Gnyangou has been ordained as a Nganga (healer and seer) by his Missoko Bwiti elders after completing a decade of study and service with the tradition, the rite of passage, and multiple advanced initiations. His Bwiti name, Gnyangou, means the medicine of the sun. His spiritual father is Grand Master Binana, president of the Wise (local chapter of a ngangas' organization). Gnyangou leads annual journeys back to Gabon for initiation.

In This Episode:

Chor Boogie | https://www.soulcentro.com | @soulcentro_retreats | @gnyangou | https://www.chorboogie.com | Facebook Chor Boogie

Mariah Gannessa | @mariahgannessa

Today's episode is sponsored by Clareia Das Aguas (FVFAMILY for 10%). Luminous Channeled Creations from the Garden. ✨💫 ALL CLAREIA CREATIONS ARE💫✨ 100% Organic ~ Biodynamic ~ Wild ~ Alive ~ Beegan ~ Botanical ~ Pure ~ Sustainable ~ Homegrown

Four Visions' Plant Medicine Integration Program just relaunched, with incredible updates, improvements, and changes! Check it out and join us in the celebration of the ceremony of life!

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Intro Music created from music by Juan David Muñoz | @jdmusicesencia

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53 - Journey into Iboga: Elizabeth Bast on the Bwiti Tradition

In this special episode, Mariah welcomes Elizabeth Bast, co-founder of SoulCentro Iboga Retreats in Costa Rica. Elizabeth shares her profound journey into the Bwiti tradition and the healing power of Iboga medicine. The discussion explores healing through traditional plant medicine, the significance of deep listening, and the importance of indigenous frameworks in spiritual practices. They also touch on the ethics of modern plant medicine practices, the crucial aspect of personal integration, and the significance of divine timing in the spiritual journey.

Elizabeth Bast is a cofounder of SoulCentro Iboga Retreats in Costa Rica, along with her husband, Nganga Gnynagou. Together, they traveled to Gabon numerous times to study the traditional Bwiti ways of knowing including the Missoko Bwiti initiation, rite of passage, and immersive traditional Iboga provider training. She is a twice certified, trauma-informed yoga teacher and has completed the transformational coach certification course for psychedelic medicine integration and addiction recovery through Being True to You. She is also the author of the award-winning memoir, Heart Medicine: A True Love Story - One Couple's Quest for the Sacred Iboga Medicine & the Cure of Addiction. Her Bwiti name is Mbeye, which means the medicine of the river.

In This Episode:

Elizabeth Bast | https://www.soulcentro.com | @soulcentro_retreats | Facebook Soul Centro

Mariah Gannessa | @mariahgannessa

Four Visions' Plant Medicine Integration Program just relaunched, with incredible updates, improvements, and changes! Check it out and join us in the celebration of the ceremony of life!

Today's episode is sponsored by Clareia Das Aguas (FVFAMILY for 10%). Luminous Channeled Creations from the Garden. ✨💫 ALL CLAREIA CREATIONS ARE💫✨ 100% Organic ~ Biodynamic ~ Wild ~ Alive ~ Beegan ~ Botanical ~ Pure ~ Sustainable ~ Homegrown

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Intro Music created from music by Juan David Muñoz | @jdmusicesencia

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51 - Sacred Masculine and Divine Consciousness with John Freddy Cepeda

In this special episode of the Four Visions Podcast, Mariah hosts John Freddy Cepeda, a practitioner of the sacred medicine path from the Sikuani tribe. They discuss themes of the sacred masculine, the importance of balance between feminine and masculine energies, and how to live a conscious, present-filled life in harmony with the Great Father. Tune in for insights on spiritual healing, the role of men in society, and the sacred union of energies, perfect for this summer solstice time. John Freddy Cepeda is a brilliant medicine man, healer, and botanist from the Sikuani Tribe of Colombia. He has over 2 decades walking in the footsteps of his ancestors, working in harmony with nature and the plants of healing. We are honored to be in partnership with him as one of our principle botanists, supplying many of the ancestral plant medicines we provide through our apothecary.

In This Episode:

John Freddy Cepeda | @johnfredycepeda13 | @sacha_waira | @sacha.samay

Mariah Gannessa | @mariahgannessa

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In this episode, Mariah welcomes Caro Arevalo, a Peruvian visual artist, to discuss her journey, art, and connection with nature. Caro shares her unique process of creating art inspired by the microscopic world, the importance of rituals and ancestral wisdom, and her reflections on intertwining spirituality and science. The conversation delves into the significance of indigenous wisdom, reciprocity, and the role of art and creativity in fostering a deeper relationship with nature and humanity.

Caro Aravelo is a Peruvian visual artist based in Woodstock, NY. Her artwork is embodied in exploring the plant and fungi kingdoms as seen with our naked eyes and through the microscopes; the taxonomy and physicality of living beings as well as the invisible yet powerful spirit and consciousness each of them carries. Her work starts by doing research in nature, followed by capturing it under microscopes and then starting to work on paintings that express these microscopic observations as well as what has been recorded in the field.

Her family comes from the jungle in Peru and through her Amazonian heritage, Caro embraces the notion that we are all connected, the importance of rituals and ancestral wisdom, and embracing our unity with nature in our daily lives. Through her paintings and videos she invites us to cultivate more love towards ourselves and our planet in order to stay creative, curious and aligned with our purpose in the world.

In This Episode:

Caro Arevalo | www.carolina-arevalo.com Discount code "fourvisions" | @caro.arevalo | Youtube cafeinacoli

Mariah Gannessa | @mariahgannessa

Today's episode is sponsored by Clareia Das Aguas (FVFAMILY for 10%). Luminous Channeled Creations from the Garden. ✨💫 ALL CLAREIA CREATIONS ARE💫✨ 100% Organic ~ Biodynamic ~ Wild ~ Alive ~ Beegan ~ Botanical ~ Pure ~ Sustainable ~ Homegrown

Four Visions' Plant Medicine Integration Program just relaunched, with incredible updates, improvements, and changes! Check it out and join us in the celebration of the ceremony of life!

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This episode dives into the transformative healing journey of Chrissie Charley, co-founder of the Mana Movement and a powerful healer, who shares her experience with dark aspects of humanity and her commitment to healing and empowering others. The conversation reveals Chrissie's profound work with Project Angel, an initiative supporting the rehabilitation of survivors of human trafficking, and explores the importance of confronting the darkness to bring about true healing and change. The Mana Movement is also highlighted, emphasizing the collective's dedication to restoring love and empowerment through genuine connection and the Humanity Workshop.

Chrissie Charley has always been guided by the excitement of empowering people to be creators. Named 'chaqaruna' or Bridge-Person by the Q'ero, Wisdom Keepers of the Andes, Chrissie's North Star is activating and rewilding humanity with modern and indigenous wisdom, reminding people of what is already inside but forgotten or suppressed. Chrissie has been facilitating transformational weekends, workshops and retreats around the world intensively since 2012, moving online also in 2017.

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In This Episode:

Chrissie Charley | The MANA Movement | @the.mana.movement

Mariah Gannessa | @mariahgannessa

Four Visions' Plant Medicine Integration Program just relaunched, with incredible updates, improvements, and changes! Check it out and join us in the celebration of the ceremony of life!

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