Are dreams a random misfiring of neurons, or are they something more; perhaps messages from the beyond? Whether you call that the unconscious, the divine spirit or God, what guidance do dreams offer us and what can we learn about ourselves from them?

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Carl Jung says "The dream describes the inner situation of the dreamer, but the conscious mind denies its truth and reality, or admits it only grudgingly…the dream shows the inner truth and reality of the dreamer as it really is, not as we think it is, or as we would like it to be, but as it is."

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In this weeks Story Hour section I delve into the realm of dreams and how to uncover their meaning. We've all had strange dreams that when we awaken we feel as if something meaningful occurred, yet are confused by the strangeness of these night visions. Dream interpretation allows us to come to understand our dreams and through them ourselves, our spiritual growth and answers to our daily troubles. Join me this week as we explore some Jungian theories of dreams, how to keep a dream journal and what the ancients believed about dreams. 

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Morphean Dream Sleep Support-Organic Herbal Extract: https://www.ktherbs.com/product-page/morphean-dream-sleep-support-2oz

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Send me one of your dreams and I'll guide you through an interpretation: https://www.instagram.com/holistic_psyche/

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Articles on natural therapies, herbs and stories related to holistic mental wellness: https://holisticpsyche.com

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PODCAST LINKS: 

Watch Video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfa_K7p45fRgAGHrK6Bz6Q

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(iTunes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/herbal-hour/id1479250761

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(Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/episode/28G4S59nJPamSKCfvo6CIO?si=Nn6h_1zFQfmmW2tc2dcw6Q

Dr. Tim Irving is a Chiropractor with a Masters in Nutrition that practices physical medicine and teaches in Portland, Oregon. In this episode we discuss the neuroscience of pain, how beliefs shape chronic pain and ideas that revolutionize our views of what pain is and how to be free of it. 

Watch Video on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfa_K7p45fRgAGHrK6Bz6Q

(iTunes): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/herbal-hour/id1479250761

(Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/0uQ07IELQ3bm2QTM5fpdtT?si=Nn6h_1zFQfmmW2tc2dcw6Q

The Journey to Natural Mental Wellness: https://holisticpsyche.com

Mythical Mixtures & Herbal Extracts (Kentauros Therapeutics): https://KTherbs.com

"The stakes seem so high, time is so precious; yet how apt we are to be murderous in the face of it—to “kill time”. The magicians trick is ultimate, if we kill time it slowly drains our soul of creative force. With every hesitance we fall into disorder, with every procrastination a candle goes out—much more difficult to relight the next time. Why the insistence on productivity? The answer is simple, if you don’t do things consciously that we believe are worthwhile; the winds of impulse will carry us to desert sands.

It will leave us looking up at the clock and realizing it is bedtime, perplexed as to where the day went. It is the struggle of every creative, to actually create the things we love; even if we have to drag ourselves to do it—there is no other way. The other road leads to sorrow,  and soft reassuring words that lead to more difficulty—“I can just do that tomorrow”. What tomorrow is there when you live in a version of groundhog day, where every day repeats itself ad nauseum? And again, who knows for how long.

The words of the sages come into play, this day we live now is the only day we have ever lived. This is how it always has been, we were just too distracted by our scheduled days to notice it. This day is now ONLY what you make of it, rinse and repeat. Will we spend our days on the phone, scrolling through electronic facades and watching shows that have become distasteful through repetition? That is certainly an option, but why is it that at the end of that day we feel cheated? As if our day, our sovereignty over our lives has slipped through our fingers like lukewarm water, and spilled out onto the floor? It is because we have cheated ourselves, our own potential. We awake in the morning with a puddle on the ground from the lost promises of the day before. What are we to do?"

This weeks story hour episode is an exploration of my struggles with motivation, creativity and meaning in the times of quarantine. I know many people are being affected by this epidemic and I hope that sharing this story gives insights and shows us that our struggles are shared by many- and how we can overcome them!

I also talk about the mythological stories behind the herbal medicines I make; the myth of the gods Morpheus, Hercules, and Eros!

Surprise: At the end of this episode is a special offer for podcast listeners of a FREE bottle of our product, listen to learn how.

You can find our mythical herbal products at: https://www.ktherbs.com

This week on the herbal hour podcast we have on history teacher Eric Anderson to talk about what we can learn from the past. We discuss the plagues of Ancient Greece during the Peloponnesian wars, the evils of world war 2, the political implications of times of crisis and other things we can learn from history about living well in modern times.

This is a very passionate conversation about what we can learn through history about ourselves, the impact of coronavirus and how through understanding the past we can move towards a positive future.

Full Video Episode: Click Here

My Astral Projection Story: Encounters with the Void

Since my youth I have been haunted and blessed by the apparitions of that strange in-between world, what the mystics called the astral realm. At the point of impending sleep, the veil between this world and the unknown wanes, producing strange experiences variously referred to as astral projection, sleep paralysis, and lucid dreaming. This moonlit place, this place of utter strangeness, the mysterious realm that words never reach, this is the place that I had the most remarkable experience. This experience brought me solace in the immediacy of a place so similar to ours, yet so different- and shook me to my very bones with that ancient fear of fates worse than death...

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FULL VIDEO PODCAST LINK: https://youtu.be/Qg3eQBwSHbI. 

We constantly hear about the importance of preventing virus transmission, but so little about how we can improve our immune function in the face of an epidemic. 

That's why this week we have on naturopathic physician & licensed acupuncturist Dr. Loch Chandler to talk about supporting the internal terrain and how we can support immunity & gut health naturally!

In this episode of the Herbal Hour Podcast we discuss internal terrain theory vs. germ theory, natural ways to improve immunity, the relation of gut health to immune function and holistic views on cancer prevention.

Mythical Mixtures Herbal Extracts: Shop Now

In this week's Story Hour I share an excerpt from The Book of Herbal Wisdom written by one of my favorite herbalists, Matthew Wood, about the rich history regarding the Elder Tree. Many know of Elderberries, which come from this tree, but did you know there is a long tradition of use of the leaves and bark of the great elder?

In this episode, I share mythological stories about how the Elder Tree is associated with the underworld, how it was used during plagues, and the plethora of traditional medicinal uses of all parts of Elder: the elderberries, elder leaves and the bark. This is a truly remarkable plant with much potential health benefits that go way beyond simply supporting the immune system.

Natural Mental Wellness 

If you are interested in mental wellness through natural means be sure to check out our website at https://holisticpsyche.com where I share articles about the mental health benefits of a variety of herbs, as well as stories about my journeys to holistic mental health.

Mythical Herbal Products

Also, my herbal company Kentauros Therapeutics, will be launching a line of Mythical mixtures this April 1st (no jokes, just mythical quality) available online at https://www.ktherbs.com

We make our herbal extracts from all organic ingredients acquired from local oregon farms and use fresh plants when they are in season to bring you the highest quality tinctures (herbal extracts). Be sure to check out what we have in stock, a special promotional deal of a FREE 1oz Fire Cider (Immune Support) or a FREE 1oz Elecampane Extract (Respiratory Support) is being offered to those who order 20$ or more on KTHERBS.COM. This is a limited time offer until the end of April and while supplies last!

This episode is not medical advice, you should always seek the guidance of a licensed physician or plant worker when considering use of any herb. This episode is purely for educational and historical information about the rich tradition of this plant. All credits for this excerpt go to Matthew Wood. If you are interested in learning more about his works, and learning about traditional western herbalism check out his website https://www.matthewwoodinstituteofherbalism.com

This week on the Herbal Hour Podcast we have on the nutritionists and founders of local Portland company Back to Broth to talk about finding a healthy mentality towards diet, spiritual practices & struggles, the health benefits of bone broth, and nutrition therapies such as fasting!

This episode was particularly light-hearted with many references to pizza, we probably have some foodie repression towards its deliciousness. Listen in to this episode to learn all about return back to the basics when it comes to nutrition, spirituality and thetradition of bone broth.

Check out their coo website at link here to get your hands on some yummy heartwarming bone broth!

This week on the Story Hour we finish Liber Primus (Book One) of the Red Book by Carl Jung. In this section I Read Chapters 9-11 (Mysterium Encounter, Instruction & Resolution) which detail remarkable visions that Carl Jung had related to biblical figures. Mentions are made of the psychological meaning of the Great War (WW1), the spiritual purpose of war, and Jung's insights in how to unite thinking and feeling to live in a christ-like way. 

This is the 3rd and final part that will be read on the Herbal Hour, so be sure to check out the previous 2 parts and grab a copy of the Red Book: A readers edition, so you can enjoy this wonderful and intriguing book for yourself.

There's a lot of footnotes and a second book in the print copy, so if you're interested in spirituality, psychology, mysticism or religion it's a must read in my opinion. This is my second time going through it and I still am amazed by the insights of this great work.

If you're interested in Carl Jung's other work, I wrote an article detailing his system of Personality Types which later become Meyer's Briggs here: Click Here to Find out your Personality Type: Introvert Vs. Extrovert. (Pt.1)

Click here to discover if you're an intuitive or sensation type, and whether you're a thinker or feeling type. (Pt.2) 

Blessings on your journey to becoming the greatest version of yourself!

This week on the Herbal Hour Podcast #27 Naturopathic Physician Dr. Josh Corn joins us for a discussion on natural approaches to men's health, addiction and healthy diet! He is an avid herbalist with a research background, and has a private practice focusing on primary care with a holistic perspective. 

In this episode we cover:

Herbs for common male issues

Psychological/Spiritual aspects of Health

Natural therapies for addiction & what causes it

Dr. Corn's take on the healthy at every size philosophy

Research in the field of holistic health 

Learn more about Dr. Josh Corn's work at: 

https://www.drjoshcorn.com