In this episode we have on friend of the show, Fayda Shantel and we discuss a whole range of topics including living 'the lifestyle', finding and early interest in the human body, expressions of sexuality and numbing oneself, being honest about who you are, open relationships, unicorns and swingers compension and much more.

In this episode we are very pleased to have with us Dr. Neil Theise, author of, 'Notes on Complexity', A Scientific Theory of Connection, Consciousness and Being.

Dr. Neil Theise is a professor of pathology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Through his scientific research, he has been a pioneer of adult stem cell plasticity and the anatomy of the human interstitium. Dr. Theise’s studies in complexity theory have led to interdisciplinary collaborations in fields such as integrative medicine, consciousness studies, and science-religion dialogue.  

During the course of our conversation we discuss his early life and spiritual influences, being a generation of survivors from the Holocaust, being a body vs a group of cells as a Zen Koan, the Divine Mother, investigating the thingness of stuff and the relationship between Shamanism and Dark Matter...

Link to Notes on Complexity for purchase

https://www.neiltheiseofficial.com/books

In this episode we continue our discussion on the obstacles to development via the lens of the Daoist tradition by highlighting one of the obstacles... the pressure from our families. We also discuss facing responsibility with an authentic response and developing passion as a tool for self-esteem.

In this episode we discuss the Taoist idea of nine obstacles to our development... YOLI? Insecurity, shame and belief as an antidote to facing your fears.

In this episode we discuss the idea of people, books, life experiences and yourself as teachers, windows of transition in our lives, epiphanous moments, reframing religious Monogamy and having an awareness of the trajectory of your life.

In this episode we have Dr. Rory Hiltbrand joining us.

Dr. Rory received his doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts. Additionally, Rory spent a semester in China treating stroke patients at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Teaching Hospital.  He has spent the last decade studying under Grandmaster Sung Baek, the 75th Grandmaster of the Korean Daoist Lineage the Dong Han Clan. Rory also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Economics from the University of Richmond. While at Richmond, Rory did Chaos Theory Research for the NSF. Rory has a profound passion for decoding the timeless wisdom of the Dao through the lens of modern Mathematics and Physics.  Rory holds a utility patent for a molecular water structuring device which benefits a wide range of biological processes. He is one of the first Chinese Medicine Doctors to corner professional fights on UFC Fight Pass, including EBI and Polaris.  Rory actively trains in Brazilian Ju Jitsu and finds grounding and peace of mind through martial arts.

During the episode we discuss his practice and study of Daoist Numerology, Multi-Dimensional math, 5 element theory and application, Western science leading to Eastern thought, using the narrative to bring about a physiological change and going from self-improvement to an act of devotion.

In this episode we ask the question, if the myth of a culture doesn't hold, will it break? We Also discuss religion and rationality, filling the belief vacuum, finding a unified theory of everything and building a life that is meaningful.

In this episode we tackle what we see as a problem with Jesus, metaphysical beliefs and abilities, Indigo Children, emanations of enlightenment and a practical Tantra.

In this episode we discuss Carl Jung's Transcendent function, emanations of wisdom, Christian ethics, insolvable polarities, the culture creating its divinity, the Gospel of John, expressing wrath, the Thunder Prophet Mind and the work of wisdom.

Differentiating oneself from the masses and the mundane, individuation, touching your own archetypes, inner experiences, being moved by your external reality and being reminded of who we really are.