Gin And Tantra

Gin And Tantra

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Gin And Tantra episodes

  • Shamanism and a Contact High? w/Mary Kay Ryan pt.3
    In this episode we take a deep dive into Shamanic practice. We ask what is Shamanism?  What are some of the aspects that make up this timeless practice as it spans the globe since humankind began to roam the Earth?  How can it help us today?  We talk about the important aspects of leadership and we also discuss the effects we have on others through various practices... possible for a contact high?
    43 min
  • De-Mystifying Religion/Re-Mystifying Spirituality, Conversation w/Mary Kay Ryan pt.2

    In this episode, we discuss "...creating a religion out of your own life experience" -Mary Kay Ryan

    We define the terms religion and spirituality personally for each of us.  How are they different/similar and what are some of the pitfalls around the institutions and practices surrounding each surrounding each?  From Catholicism to various forms of Shamanic practices, very few stones are left unturned!

    37 min
  • What is Medicine? A conversation with Mary Kay Ryan.
    In this episode, we chat with Mary Kay Ryan, anthropologist, Acupuncturist and Shamanic Teacher who's bio is further listed on the show.  We define medicine from a historic, native and contemporary perspective where the various aspects of the individual and the community are viewed differently.  How can we learn from these ideas and practices for well-being?  Check out the episode and find out!
    25 min
  • What are YOUR three? Reescripting your life, pt. 4
    In this episode we discuss a larger description of Tantra being inclusive of our beliefs and moving past dogmatic views/ideas.
    Minute 11ish we talk about what it means to find your three, or your trinity.  Meaning, what are the three aspects of your life that have the most meaning to you?  How do we make time, or not for them? Are we living in such a way that we feel as if we are meeting the aspirations of those desires?  
    Minute 24ish, we discuss working hard, and being miserable? Lets hope not.
     Thanks for listening!
    46 min
  • Unity and Division, the George Floyd Protests

    In this episode we talk about the week of protests over the public murder of George Floyd and the highlighting of further racial injustice.  Also we discuss political ideology and religious responsibility, or lack thereof and when is the 'right time' to act/speak out?

    50 min
  • Mortality and Morality, an Interview with Sameet Kumar, PhD., pt 3

    Sameet Kumar, Ph.D., is the clinical  psychologist for the Memorial Cancer Institute in Broward County,  Florida. He specializes in working with cancer patients and their  caregivers. In addition to his training as a psychologist using  mindfulness-based therapies, he has also studied with many leading  Buddhist and Hindu teachers. He is the author of Grieving Mindfully: A  Compassionate and Spiritual Guide to Coping with Loss, The Mindful Path  Through Worry and Rumination: Letting Go of Anxious and Depressive  Thoughts and Mindfulness for Prolonged Grief.


    In this last part of our interview, we talk about his work with front line health care workers and his bereavement work with patients which is more prevalent now as death is certainly a mainstay in the news.  We also discuss suffering and kindness.


    37 min
  • Viktor Frankl and a Drive to Find Meaing, an Interview with Sameet Kumar, PhD., pt 2

    Sameet Kumar, Ph.D., is the clinical  psychologist for the Memorial Cancer Institute in Broward County,  Florida. He specializes in working with cancer patients and their  caregivers. In addition to his training as a psychologist using  mindfulness-based therapies, he has also studied with many leading  Buddhist and Hindu teachers. He is the author of Grieving Mindfully: A  Compassionate and Spiritual Guide to Coping with Loss, The Mindful Path  Through Worry and Rumination: Letting Go of Anxious and Depressive  Thoughts and Mindfulness for Prolonged Grief.

    In this episode we the influence and life of Viktor Frankl, his life and his work and its implications on our lives today.  Emphasizing the the drive to find meaning and questioning what can you offer life?



    24 min
  • Weaponized Fear, an Interview with Sameet Kumar, PhD pt 1

    Sameet Kumar, Ph.D., is the clinical  psychologist for the Memorial Cancer Institute in Broward County,  Florida. He specializes in working with cancer patients and their  caregivers. In addition to his training as a psychologist using  mindfulness-based therapies, he has also studied with many leading  Buddhist and Hindu teachers. He is the author of Grieving Mindfully: A  Compassionate and Spiritual Guide to Coping with Loss, The Mindful Path  Through Worry and Rumination: Letting Go of Anxious and Depressive  Thoughts and Mindfulness for Prolonged Grief.


    In this interview, we discuss cultural trauma, the use of information and language as a psychological weapon, managing fears and having "a sincere wish to improve your enemy".

    24 min
  • Buddhist Theory of Relativity, Continuing to Rescript YOUR Life
    In this episode we discuss the 'Tools of the Tantras', seeing the world as a reflection as a discussion on the Buddhist theory of relativity with its correlates in physics.  In addition we touch on the idea of 'emptiness' and dependent origination and we finish the episode with a continued discussion on escapism and what it means to engage with the world in a way that has meaning to you.
    52 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.