Gin And Tantra

Gin And Tantra

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Gin And Tantra episodes

  • Reading Between the Lines with Aaron Greenberg, PhD

    In this episode we discuss the different effects of communication, written and spoken.  How is the communication altered when what we say is read as opposed to spoken?  Can we learn through reading and reflecting upon what one is saying?  How can the removal of context and tone of voice be limiting when reading the spoken word?  This illuminating discussion highlights some of the pros and cons of each way to communicative and highlights how we need both.   We also discuss the Buddhist idea of 'right' speech (communication) and the power of stories for families. Aaron's offerings can be found @ biographbook.com

    31 min
  • Composing YOUR Narrative with Aaron Greenberg, PhD

    In this episode we discuss objective and subjective truths from our own perspectives.  We get into editing life and the battle between controlling the narrative versus allowing for the flow of life to occur.  How can we accept imperfection and embrace the therapeutic misconception. Aaron's offerings can be found @ biographbook.com

    19 min
  • The Telling of One's Life Story with Aaron Greenberg, PhD

    In this series of episodes we interview Aaron Greenberg, PhD and discuss his work to bring people's narratives to life with his company bioGraph.  We ask him about the telling of our stories and his experiences hearing so many of them from others.  How stories pre-serve the future and how his company seeks to upend the privilege of publishing.  Aaron talks about his interest in language and the history of his company's desire to share the stories that are hiding in plain sight!

    His offerings can be found @ biographbook.com

    29 min
  • Stages of Tantra #3, Teachers... What's YOUR Type?
    In this episode of our Spiritual Primer series, we discuss the various types of 'teachers'... People, literature, one's experiences and the natural wisdom of oneself.  We take a dive into each of these highlighting the aspects of each and potential pitfalls with some of them (ie an inappropriate or unbalanced teacher/student relationship).  We also discuss moving one's practice beyond the practice area (yoga mat, meditation cushion, place of worship, etc.) into one's life situations.  
    Empowerment through consciousness!
    35 min
  • Stages of Tantra #2: How to be a Student
    In this episode we discuss the types of students with an analogy of the three cups (full, leaky and dirty) and the need to examine oneself and the teachings one is embarking upon as a means towards growth.  The bulk of the episode is then devoted to looking at what is known as the 5 types of views (unreflexiveness, materialism, nihilism, eternalism and the deeper personal mosaic of ones  life experience).  We give examples of each and some potential antidotes.  This is all presented with an open mind and a sense of curiosity.  These ideas are to help examine one's life and perhaps make strides towards a more conscious and balanced approach.
    22 min
  • Spiritual Primer #1: Stages of Tantra

    In this episode we begin our journey into one of the reasons for which we began this Podcast, as a platform to share non-dogmatic philospohies and ideas on how to approach Spirituality and our modern lives.  In this series called the 'Spiritual Primer' we tackle the introductory steps on how to begin one's foray into mystery... A life blended with a sense of Spirituality.  A source of inspiration and meaning that can only be determined by the individuals' seeking and examining what they have sought.

    We discuss stages of the path, aka the Lamrim, thought experiements, the Mosaic of one's life and the use of symbols on various traditions.

    22 min
  • Experiences in Mental Health with Nurse Burke pt.2
    In this episode we discuss some of the positive experiences that Nurse Burke has had working with mental health patients and some important takeaways.  We discuss the difficulties of being a woman from the Tantric texts and the importance of listening.  We highlight the dichotomy of 'managing stress' as if it were an asset to be managed and the various ways we find our paths.
    28 min
  • Shame and Guilt; On Teenage Mental Health with Psych Nurse Burke
    In this episode we have on mental health professional, Nurse Samantha Burke who works as a psych nurse at a number of in-patient mental health facilities.  One of which houses adolescent teenage girls.  We discuss the uptick mental health episodes over the last ten years in this demographic and some of the causes that may have lead up to the point at which we are now where self-harm is so prevalent.
    25 min
  • The Effects of a Polarized Society on the Mind

    In this episode we highlight the almost comical nature of the polarization of our society from politics, social media to ... food choices?  We ask the question, how does this effect people?  We talk about the willingness to question our own reality and how to begin that process.

    34 min
  • Polarized thought... Why do we decide what we do?

    In this episode we take a deep dive into the decision making process, or  sometimes lack thereof.  Highlighting the frequent tendency to put ideas, issues, people and more into a decision based around two choices.  Good or bad?  Caff or decaf?  In or out? We attempt to shine a light on this massively reductionist view of the 'world'.

    31 min

About Gin And Tantra

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Discover "Spirituality with a Twist"! This podcast delves into the real-world applications of various spiritual and philosophical texts, ideas, and practices. We aim to illuminate the potential for self-development and awareness in today's society by examining the relationships we all experience, both consciously and unconsciously.