"Connecting to our hearts will always be at the core."

Grand rising, brothers and sisters of the podcast family. Today, it is my pleasure and honor to once again feature a beautiful soul from the Sacred Sons community on the podcast - Bric Bain. Bric is the Creative Director at Sacred Sons, a worldwide men’s organisation focusing on strengthening men’s health. He is also the director of the new short film ‘Aaron.’ A story about violence, forgiveness and a multi generational family connection which is available now to watch on Sacred Sons' YouTube channel (link down below). Bric approached me a couple of weeks ago with the idea of doing an episode together and so we hit the ground running diving into all things men's work and Sacred Sons, Bric's personal evolution and journey within the organisation as well as the future of Sacred Sons and his visions and ideas. I admire Bric's curiousity, drive and intrinsic motivation of bringing change into the world through whatever medium, shape or form he can use to leave this world a better place than he found it. This is a deep dive into an organisation that has helped me in so many ways that I cannot put into words here. Thank you for listening.

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- Embracing Change: The Journey of Bric Bain

- Finding Community and Purpose

- Transitioning to Sacred Sons: A New Path

- Building Relationships and Expanding Horizons

- Refining the Message and Expanding the Reach

- Exploring Men's Work in Germany

- The Evolution of Sacred Sons' Message

- The Importance of Community and Connection

- Embodiment and Physicality in Men's Work

- The Impact of Ritual Combat

- Creating a Short Film: A Journey of Healing

- The Role of Media in Men's Work

- Future Directions for Sacred Sons

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"I'm not drowning in the mist anymore."

Grand rising and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today I'm inviting you into the world of my friend, yoga teacher, facilitator and sacred space holder Maria Branco. Maria is the founder of The Art of Presence, a studio dedicated to guiding people back to their innate ability to live fully in the present. Maria believes presence is a sacred gift, helping us engage with life’s simplest joys and most challenging storms alike, with non-judgmental awareness. Through yoga, meditation, sound healing, and nature-based practices, Maria invites others to rediscover their connection to themselves and the world around them. Her culturally rich upbringing between Portugal and China, along with her experiences studying psychology and eco-therapy, deeply informs her compassionate, open-hearted approach. After meeting Maria and attending a couple of classes it was clear for me to have her on the podcast to explore some of the nuances of her interpersonal and spiritual journey and to dig deeper into who Maria is today and what led her to become the person she is today. This is a gentle, deep and intimate conversation between two seekers and friends. We hope you enjoy this dance through words and love to hear how this co-creation lands with you

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"My experience of love is that it's like water, it always wants to flow to the thirsty."

Beautiful souls of the podcast family, we're back with a juicy, delicate, deep and potentially awakening conversation. Today, I'm speaking with Bruce Lyon. Bruce Lyon – BSc, Dip Clin Hyp, MSE, PHDE, has been teaching in the area of esoteric wisdom, the tantric arts, cosmology and universal spirituality for over thirty years. He is the founder of Shamballa School and Highden Temple and the author of numerous books. He is also part of the Lead Faculty for ISTA, The International School of Temple Arts. Together, Bruce and I explore the profound themes of love, vulnerability, and self-discovery. Bruce shares his multi-facetted journey of understanding love and the challenges of being human, emphasizing the need for deep connections and the courage to face one's inner truths. After his work was forwarded to me by a dear friend of mine, I specifially wanted to dive deeper into Bruce's understanding of love and its place within our society and conditioning. So that's exactly what we did. Attention though: Bruce's view on these topics might shatter some of your perspectives and concepts around love as he emphasizes the importance of reclaiming one's connection to love beyond gender and societal conditioning. We also discuss the dynamics of masculine and feminine energies, the complexities of modern relationships, and the journey of self-discovery through love. The conversation delves into the various structures of relationships, including monogamy and polyamory, and the lessons learned from personal experiences. I can't wait to hear how this lands with you. Thank you as always for being here. I love you.

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"Death and dying are central to our culture."

Grand rising soul family! Woah, I'm so excited and proud to share this episode with y'all. Today, I'm speaking with Dr. Hinemoa Elder. Hinemoa is the mother of two, a fellow of the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist. She is the author of two best-selling books. “Aroha. Māori wisdom for a contented life lived in harmony with our planet” was published in 2020 and is included in the Oprah Winfrey Book club. Her new book “Wawata. Daily Māori wisdom guided by Hina, the Māori moon, was published in October 2022. She has a PhD (2012) and NZ Health Research Council Eru Pomare Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2014-18) researching traumatic brain injury and has developed Māori specific approaches for the whole whānau (extended families) affected by traumatic brain injuries. To be completely honest with you, I don't even know what was the first touchpoint between Hinemoa and myself but I remember being incredibly inspired by her natural, authentic, powerful yet tender way of being in the world. I admire Hinemoa's strength and clarity and find her mission of acting as a spokesperson for the Māori culture beyond inspiring and important. In this conversation, we explore the deep connections between Māori culture, spirituality, and mental health. We discuss the importance of intentional spaces, the lessons learned from nature, and the profound impact of personal journeys and legacies. Hinemoa shares insights into the Māori understanding of death and dying, emphasizing the significance of rituals and the spiritual journey of the wairua. The conversation also addresses men's health, emotional well-being, and the societal pressures that contribute to mental health struggles. I know you're gonna get somehting out of this. Move well out there, I love you!

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"We can't escape our biology."

Grand rising soul family of the podcast! We are rewilding today with my guest, father, husband, traditional bow hunter, and multidisciplinary movement coach Tim Matz. Together, Tim and I explore the balance between technology and rewilding, the challenges of navigating the modern world while staying connected to nature, and the impact of technology on children's development. We reflect on Tim's experience of using technology to spread his message while acknowledging its potential negative effects. This is an honest deep dive into the world of someone I really got to respect for his shameless authentic expression and being in the world. I find Tim's demeanor a breath of fresh air in a world of self-improvement and seemingly never-ending self-optimization. There's so much to be gleaned from our connection to the natural world and I'm excited to share this one with you. As always, looking forward to hear what this does for you. I love you.

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"I've really learned how strong and powerful I really actually am."

Hello everyone, it's so good to be back with y'all. I'm honored and moved to share today's episode with you. I'm speaking with singer, artist, and therapist Nirinjan Kaur. Chances are that if you've ever listened to any "spiritual type music," you've probably come across Nirinjan. Her work has been featured worldwide, reaching and touching millions of souls on their individual healing, spiritual, and personal journeys. In this conversation, we explore Nirinjan's personal story, who was raised in the Kundalini Yoga and Sikh community. Nirinjan shares her experience of being raised in a strongly devoted religious community. However, she later discovered the corruption and abuse within the community, leading her to question and reject the teachings. She emphasizes the importance of embracing both the light and shadow aspects of ourselves and the need to integrate our humanity. The conversation also touches on the complexity of religious practices and ideologies. Nirinjan discusses her experience of leaving the Kundalini Yoga community and the challenges she faced in rebuilding her life. She talks about the trauma, grief, and loss she experienced during this process, including the dissolution of relationships and the impact on her sense of self. Nirinjan shares how she has learned to view herself as strong and powerful, and how she is reclaiming her identity as an artist and musician. This is a very deep, honest, and raw insight behind the curtain of a life within a spiritual community, the integrity of artistry, and the reclamation of power. I'm deeply inspired by Nirinjan's life force and way of showing up in the world and am in eager anticipation of her musical future. Let me know how this one landed with you. Sending love to all.

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"I am."

My loves, hey. How are you feeling today? I know it has been a very long time since I came on here and shared anything. The last few weeks have been intense on many levels, and I'm still in the weeds. I'm currently reevaluating my relationship with myself, the work that I'm offering, the things that I'm sharing, and the intention behind all of these things. Why am I doing anything? And what role does my EGO play in all of it? Having said that, this transmission came through after some weeks of inner contemplation and retrieval. I feel good about the fullness from which these words stem. However, the ways of the ego are subtle and sneaky, and I'll continue to hold this little MF close. Thanks for sticking around, for supporting, listening, reading, and interacting with me and my sharings. It means a lot.

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"You are not sick. You're just not listening to your body."

Grand rising beloved listeners of the podcast, I'm excited like a little boy sharing this episode with you today. I'm speaking with Garry Lineham. Garry is a cofounder of Human Garage and the pioneer behind Fascial Maneuvers. Fascial Maneuvers is a self-care movement system that improves mobility and reduces stress through the entire body. To help achieve his mission of teaching 1 billion people learn to heal themselves, he's made access to Fascial Maneuvers and the full 28-Day Rest program absolutely free. After 10 years of providing traditional and alternative treatments through his clinic in Venice Beach, CA he realized that unless people learned to heal themselves, the results were at best temporary. A former amateur bodybuilder and serial entrepreneur, Garry is no stranger to pain and stress. His quest for solutions to his own suffering is what ultimately led to the development of Fascial Maneuvers. With over 2 million new followers in 2022 alone, his message is striking a chord with people all over the world. The way this conversation came to be was paved by synchronicities and divine interventions which indicates for me the significance of this co-creation and the service it'll hopefully provide. Let me know how it lands with you. I love you all.

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Ladies & Gentlemen of the podcast, I know, I know, I know. It's been a minute since we last spoke. That makes me even more excited to share today's episode with you all. I'm speaking with NY-based photographer and writer Collin Hughes. Collin has worked with some of the world's biggest brands like Nike, Amazon, Tommy Hilfiger, and more on a variety of projects, both commercial and editorial. I stumbled across his work through an old high school friend and was mesmerized by his eye and unique style of photography. I've been following Collin's journey for more than a decade, and his photos carry such a unique and tasteful ambiance that it was clear to me I wanted to explore who’s behind the lens and get to know the person. We're free-flowing through all different kinds of topics, ranging from photography and Collin's early creative memories to fatherhood, integrity, presence, and so much more. I love you all and can't wait to share more conversations like this in the future with y'all. I love you.

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"What has gone wrong on a major scale that human beings aren't relishing life?"

Brothers & sisters, are you ready for that FIRE energy?! Today I'm speaking with Chrissie Fire Mane. Co-Founder of MANA, Chrissie 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. The journey of motherhood has greatly shaped Chrissie's path, raising her two wild children travelling the world and sitting in sacred ceremonies, learning from elders. She has roots in activism, beginning at Greenpeace in the Press Office in the UK in 2000, combining her passions for communications with service, has launched numerous campaigns in frontline activism mainly in water conservation and more recently served on the New Earth Council as part of the Humanitad Foundation. As an artist, Chrissie was signed to Virgin Records, has toured and created albums and continues to use her love of poetry, singing and frequency to complement her style of leadership. Her spiritual path led her to the Peruvian Andes in 2012 where she was initiated as Chullu Chaqera, or Sweat Lodge Mama Qona in 2017. Simply, Chrissie draws from conscious motherhood and indigenous tradition to inspire her community back to the natural truth of things. I'm in awe of the polarity of Chrissie's being, the open-heartedness AND stability, power and discernment that she brings into the world. Let me know how this co-creation lands with you. I love that you're here.

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