Holy and Human

Today, on our podcast, Holy & Human, we share a deeply moving conversation with Prentis Hemphill.

Elisa found Prentis's writing online and was immediately struck by a unique, embodied, and powerful stand-out voice and message. The words were so particular—obviously chosen with great care—but also carried the deep resonance of naked, raw truth communicated honestly and in a profound, new way.  We immediately wanted to get Prentis on the show aware this type of writing is only the result of a singular type of deep commitment to inner-mining, that is incredibly rare.  Authenticity is a term thrown about often but Prentis really is an example of someone doing the work to honor the inner landscape, in order to show up authentically for the crucial outer work the world so desperately needs right now.

Prentis is a committed Somatics teacher, practitioner, and writer living and working at the convergence of healing, individual and collective transformation, and political organizing. Prentis has worked with powerful movements and organizations, most recently as the Healing Justice Director at Black Lives Matter Global Network. In 2016, Prentis was awarded the Buddhist Peace Fellowship Soma Award for community work inspired by Buddhist thought. Prentis is the founder of the Black Embodiment Initiative and host of the Finding Our Way Podcast.

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In today’s episode Adam and Elisa wax poetic about the intense nature of this time on the planet, our limited projections on God, the creator's stubborn requirement of free will, mystic Etty Hillesum and the Soul’s process of sainting.

We are obsessed with comedians because of their ability to crack the matrix through comedy. Disarming people while transmitting deeply-felt, emotionally- charged, hard-to-swallow truths is such a Jedi Knight skill to have.

So, when we discovered the hilarious Australian show, Bondi Hipsters (about two spiritually inflated hipster characters), and Soul Mates (where reincarnation is the ongoing storyline) we were hooked.

With spiritual themes like reincarnation, the Illuminati, Jesus, and Ayahuasca, we knew we had to get the creative mind behind this groundbreaking material on our podcast, Holy & Human. Join us with writer, director, and actor Connor Van Vuuren, as we weave the profound with the profane and discuss the spiritual dimension of the creative process, his own spiritual awakening, and the Soul of comedy.

You may have seen a vintage photo recently resurfacing on social media of Mr. Roger’s cooling his feet with the show’s beloved Officer Clemmons. In the 1960s, segregation was still widely enforced in swimming pools, and this small act on a children’s show was a conscious stance against social inequality. Fred wanted to enlighten the next generation, and the photo’s recent appearance is a testament that this is still a much-needed lesson. Yet, even more profound than Mr. Roger’s statement on public television, is Clemmons's life story. 

Francois was a close friend of Mr. Rogers and played Officer Clemmons for 25 years. François not only endured life-long racism but also bigotry for being homosexual —including Fred’s own fears that the show would lose their sponsorships if they featured an openly gay character. A talented singer, Francois went on to create the world-renowned Harlem Spiritual Ensemble—dedicated to preserving, sustaining, and commissioning new and traditional arrangements of American negro spirituals. He also received a Grammy for his performance in Porgy and Bess. His recent memoir tells the story of deep self-inquiry and spiritual discovery. Join us for this intimate and powerful conversation, on the Black Lives Matter movement, confronting bigotry and racism, the incredible power of music, and just what it means to be a Soul in an unjust world.

Global intensity is reaching a fever pitch. We are experiencing psychological and systemic death and birth pains as the old systems crumble. Astrology helps give us archetypal awareness to help navigate it all with perspective, consciousness, and a felt relationship to greater meaning.

In this conversation we discuss:

* What is dying and what we are being called to birth in this astrological rite of passage

* How to help navigate this moment with wisdom, courage & connection to Soul

Hold onto your tinfoil hats! Today we discuss Elisa’s own astral experience where she discovered the false light grid of fear programming around the planet, otherwise known as ‘the Matrix’. In the eternal battle of Love vs Fear, there are powerful forces who benefit if we are not connected to our power and spiritual sovereignty. This can be seen in our current political structures, in mainstream news, in pop culture, and often in advertising. Yet, when we connect to Soul, we are protected and inoculated to manipulation and lies through our heart connection to all of humanity. We are alive at a powerful collective moment of awakening and it is more important than ever to connect to your Soul in Love. Let’s strip down false programming so that we can show up as Love for our human family.

We are huge fans of Jonas Elrod’s documentary film, ‘Wake Up’, and often recommend it as a crucial resource for anyone bumping along on a spiritual path. Jonas was living an ordinary life until he woke up one day to a totally new reality. He suddenly had a spiritual opening that caused him to see and hear angels, demons, auras, and ghosts. With his loving but skeptical girlfriend (now wife, Mara Evans) he searches for answers and delves into the thrilling world of the phenomenal and spiritual. Along the way, he encounters an amazing group of spiritual teachers, scientists, mystics, and healers who help him piece together this intricate puzzle. Jonas also created the powerful series, In Deep Shift with Jonas Elrod, featured on the OWN channel.  Join us in the casual, deep conversation where we get down to the nitty-gritty on all things spiritual.

In this conversation we discuss:

* How integration is a key component of a healthy spirituality

* The spiritual opportunity from trusting the natural unfolding of your life

* The challenge and gift of clairvoyance

Empaths are highly sensitive individuals who have the natural ability to step into the reality of others around them. Most empaths are unaware of their own unique nature and accept anxiety and overwhelm as a natural part of life. This superpower can be a gift of compassion and consciousness-expanding or become a curse of messy boundaries and the 'disease to please’. We will cover how to transform heightened empathy into a Soul awakening. Join us with super empath, Stacey Barnes, as we talk with her and her good friend, Danica Patrick, on how to thrive as an empath.

In this conversation we discuss:

* The gifts of being an empath

* How claiming your empath nature serves authenticity

* Connecting to Soul as a practice of self-care

* Why empaths are needed more than ever on the planet at this time

We are thrilled to share our next episode of Holy & Human with our very first guest, Danica Patrick. Danica is a globally recognized racing driver who succeeded in the male-dominated world of professional motorsports. Although she is well-known, what you may not know about Danica, is that she is, at heart, a true mystic. Danica’s natural curiosity and drive have caused her to seek a relationship with life beyond the physical plane. Danica traveled up to the Soul barn where we got to record this beautiful, organic, conversation about how she met and connected to her Soul, Lucy. Danica is a perfect messenger of Soul, making this often confusing and invisible world, relatable through her grounded and thoughtful perspective. This intimate conversation is filled with examples of Danica’s courage to go beyond the conventional and know truth and Soul directly.

* How she met her Soul, Lucy, the solace it brought her & how she connects to Her now

* The meaning of synchronicities & how they support the path of Soul

* What it means to be a sommelier of the energetic world

* How to develop courage to trust your own unique path

* How your vibe attracts your tribe and life experiences

* An in-the-moment message from Danica's Soul, with a heart-felt message for listeners

What really happens after we die? For most of us, we don’t ponder that question until someone close to us passes away. Then, we are suddenly, initiated into the mystery of death through questions like, “Where did they go?” “Are they OK?” and “Does our relationship and our Love, live on in some way?"

In today’s comforting and light-hearted show, we discuss the most common messages we receive from the other side. For nearly a decade we have connected to these mystical, powerful, and meaningful messages of hope, Love, and connection. Now, we share the most powerful teachings we have received.

* What really happens when we die

* Techniques for communicating to our Loved ones

* How to process and heal grief