The Dojo: Life Beyond the Edge

From an early age, we begin carving out pathways for what will eventually become our deeply rooted relational patterns. Some of us withdraw, some of us go silent and some of us attack. Whatever the tendency, even when we’re aware of it, transcendence is often a mammoth task. In today’s episode, Zahara talks with her friend, the author, women’s coach, spiritual seeker and student of life, Alexandra Roxo about our relational patterns. They talk about developing the self-awareness to identify your own patterns, the fragility of relationships without a proper healing cycle, and why it’s so important to choose the path of the open heart.

In this episode of The Dojo:

• Choosing the path of the open heart
• The irreverence of modern motherhood
• Becoming aware of when our heart opens and closes
• The difference between familial, friendship and romantic patterns
• Rupture and repair: The importance of healthy conflict   

Connect with Alexandra:

• Instagram: @alexandraroxo
• Book: Fuck Like a Goddess
• Podcast: Holy F*ck
• Website: alexandraroxo.com

Connect with Zahara:

• Instagram: @zaharazimring
• The Dojo IG: @thedojocouncil
• Website: zaharazimring.com
• Email: [email protected] 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In this transmission, Zahara talks about romantic relationships, breakups, friendships, and the concept of unconditional love with one of her closest friends, the artist, poet and coach, Adam Roa. Ever since Adam and Zahara connected during an ayahuasca some six or so years ago, they’ve been cultivating a strong, honest friendship and have always been there for one another through the breakups they’ve endured along the way. Using their friendship, romantic relationships and careers as reference points, they have a raw, real and authentic conversation where they assess some common cultural notions—unconditional love and alignment in particular—in an effort to discern their true meaning.

In this episode of The Dojo:

• Assessing the qualities of a good friendship
• Unconditional love amidst conditional relationships 
• The art of breaking up: Dissolving the past, present and future
• How our superpowers stem from our greatest traumas 
• Why you should be in pursuit of integrity rather than financial success

Connect with Adam:

• Instagram: @adam.roa
• Website: adamroa.com
• Podcast: The Deep Dive with Adam Roa & You’re Too Much with Adam and Taylor
• Course: The Art of Breaking Up

Connect with Zahara:

• Instagram: @zaharazimring
• The Dojo IG: @thedojocouncil
• Website: zaharazimring.com
• Email: [email protected] 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In today’s transmission, Zahara chats with her friend, a Dojo OG, badass entrepreneur, and the founder and owner of the networking app, Handsome, April Dominguez. Throughout her career as a conscious, Native American & Hispanic entrepreneur, April has been a wayshower, gracefully carving her own path forward and creating space for others to follow in her footsteps. In this episode, April walks us through her life’s journey from learning how to feel and process her emotions within the Dojo ecosystem, to pioneering the framework for women-led Native American & Hispanic entrepreneurship. April is a glowing example of how there can be a reliable, sustainable fusion between business and spirituality.

In this episode of The Dojo:

• Allowing others to wobble while still holding them accountable
• Finding the fusion between spirituality and business 
• April’s trials and successes as a Native American & Hispanic entrepreneur
• Why you shouldn’t fear failure – treasuring the resilience on the other side
• Discerning between resistance and straying from your dharmic path

Connect with April:

• Instagram: @aprilssnoww

Connect with Zahara:

• Instagram: @zaharazimring
• The Dojo IG: @thedojocouncil
• Website: zaharazimring.com
• Email: [email protected] 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today, Zahara is joined by Ailey Jolie, a psychotherapist who specializes in guiding humans into more intimate relationships–particularly those impacted by sexual abuse. As a victim of abuse herself, and having gained a great deal of insight from the perspective of both the victim and the perpetrator through numerous ayahuasca ceremonies, Ailey now withholds a unique perspective that allows her to truly empathize with those whose lives have been affected by this harsh reality of the world. In this transmission, Zahara and Ailey dive deep into the topics of abuse, the “predator imprint,” internalized misogyny, casual sex and how Ailey, despite her history of abuse, has managed to find love for her perpetrators. 

In this episode of The Dojo:

• Ailey’s quest for love on the other side of abuse
• Why the predator imprint serves as a beacon for perpetration  
• Ayahuasca’s ability to put Ailey in the body of the perpetrator 
• Exploring different types of relationships: the slow burn of casual sex vs. quick, cosmic connections 
• Identifying and unpacking Ailey’s internalized misogyny 

Connect with Ailey:

• Instagram: @aileyjolie
• Website: aileyjolie.com

Connect with Zahara:

• Instagram: @zaharazimring
• The Dojo IG: @thedojocouncil
• Website: zaharazimring.com
• Email: [email protected] 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Zahara is joined by one of the most authentic and humble wisdom keepers she knows, Doctor of Chinese Medicine, Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Nadia “Dr. Bones” Ramo. In this episode, Nadia shares with us her vast reservoir of knowledge about plant medicines and their healing properties as well as the importance of mindful touch, Chi energy, and breaking down the magic of psilocybin on a neurological level.  

In this episode of The Dojo:

• How surfer culture led Nadia to the world of herbal medicine
• The insights Nadia gained from her own enlarged spleen 
• Finding the bridge between Chi and pleasure
• Acupressure points for some of life’s most common stressors
• Psychedelic aftercare – ways to facilitate recovery and integration 
• Nadia’s favorite healing plants

Resources:

• Apply for the January 2023 Dojo Masters Container

Connect with Nadia:

• Instagram: @earthybadbitch
• Website: drnadiaramo.com

Connect with Zahara:

• Instagram: @zaharazimring
• The Dojo IG: @thedojocouncil
• Website: zaharazimring.com
• Email: [email protected] 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Through her devotion to love and music, Aveyah is a bringer of joy and light who naturally illuminates love and magic in the people around her. Be it through her music, mentorship, or morning practice, she brings playfulness, lightheartedness, and a whole lot of joy to all of her endeavors. Above all, even through some of the wildest and most challenging circumstances, Aveyah is someone who stands for, and embodies, love in the truest sense of the word. Having both experienced recent breakups, in today’s episode, Zahara and Aveyah hold space for one another and discuss their evolving relationships with love and loss. From facing the confronting reality of unreciprocated desire, making space for love despite post-breakup contractions, to being hit by an SUV while on her bike, Aveyah’s story is one of solidarity for those amidst loss and inspiration for those who desire a deeper union with themselves and God. 

In this episode of The Dojo:

• Aveyah’s secrets to maintaining an open heart alongside heartache
• The practices that helped Zahara & Aveyah get through the hardest parts of their breakups
• How heartbreak catalyzed Aveyah’s union with herself and God
• Before and after Aveyah’s accident: Getting hit by an SUV while riding her bike
• How caring for her physical body led to her learning more about what she truly wants

Resources:

• Apply for the January 2023 Dojo Masters Container

Connect with Aveyah:

• Instagram: @aveyah.love
• Website: aveyah.love

Connect with Zahara:

• Instagram: @zaharazimring
• The Dojo IG: @thedojocouncil
• Website: zaharazimring.com
• Email: [email protected] 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Mia Magik is a Spiritual Witch with a unique, otherworldly essence. The depth of her passion for, and belief in, all things magic is a breath of fresh air in our modern world full of spiritual skepticism. In today’s transmission, Mia opens up about the collective “witch wound:” how she thinks it developed, and why she’s on a mission to continue to embody her witchiness despite pushback from any witch hunters, internal or external. She’s also in the process of acclimating from a cross country move, from the ocean to the mountains, and shares how and why she’s feeling more present than ever. As Mia ventures straight into the unknown, supported by nothing more than herself and the natural world, her willingness to walk in her own way, on the path that she’s carving, is nothing short of inspirational.

In this episode of The Dojo:

• The history of the collective “witch wound”
• Mia’s slow process of silencing her inner witch hunter
• How intentional re-patterning and integration has unlocked a new way of being
• Learning from and leaning on nature: The mountains of growth and the healing oceans
• Relishing in the great gift of the unknown

Resources:

• Apply for the January 2023 Dojo Masters Container

Connect with Mia:

• Instagram: @miamagik
• Youtube: Mia Magik
• Email: [email protected] 

Connect with Zahara:

• Instagram: @zaharazimring
• The Dojo IG: @thedojocouncil
• Website: zaharazimring.com
• Email: [email protected] 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today on the show, Zahara chats with spiritual and sexual awakening guide, tantrika, author, and her very own soul sister, Rachel Pringle. The two step right into a conversation centered around the normalization and de-stigmatization of all things sexuality and sensuality, including the “no go zones.” They talk about the magic of the root chakra for men and women alike, the importance of consent, monogamy, and polyamory, and what it was like for Rachel to have her mom edit her book of erotic poetry. With the cloak of cultural shame removed, we’re permitted to safely seek and explore everything we’ve been told that’s “wrong” and “bad”, making ourselves available for some of life’s most pleasurable and magical experiences. 

In this episode of The Dojo:

• Identifying and honoring expansions and contractions within our daily lives
• Unearthing the power and cleaning up the stigma of the root chakra
• How Rachel’s parents fostered her sensuality from an early age
• Learning to feel and communicate a “yes” vs. a “no” 
• Navigating the arenas of non-monogamy and monogamy 

Resources:

• Apply for the January 2023 Dojo Masters Container

Connect with Rachel:

• Instagram: @positivepringle
• Website: iamrachelpringle.com

Connect with Zahara:

• Instagram: @zaharazimring
• The Dojo IG: @thedojocouncil
• Website: zaharazimring.com
• Email: [email protected] 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Zahara has a conversation with former MTV host turned sound healer, Quddus Philippe. Quddus walks us through his climb to mainstream success as a music television host and his gradual progression into finding his true calling as a sound healer. The two revere about the healing power of sound, music and psychedelics and emphasize the importance of high intention, safe administration and proper facilitation with the ceremonial use of plant medicines.

In this episode of The Dojo:

• Zahara sings a prayer while we take a moment of presence
• How Quddus got hired by MuchTV Canada, then MTV
• Quddus’ transition away from mainstream TV into sound healing
• The roles of the conduit vs. the healer within ceremony
• The overuse of sacred medicine

Resources:

• Apply for the January 2023 Dojo Masters Container

Connect with Quddus:

• Instagram: @quddus
• Website: soundsanctuary.org

Connect with Zahara:

• Instagram: @zaharazimring
• The Dojo IG: @thedojocouncil
• Website: zaharazimring.com
• Email: [email protected] 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In today’s transmission, Zahara sits with Psychedelic Therapist, Educator, and Speaker Lauren Taus. With Lauren being a sought-after psychedelic therapist, working alongside her dad, who also happens to be a pioneer in the legal psychedelic therapy space, you may think her life’s always been sunshine and rainbows–but Lauren’s no stranger to darkness. She spent her early years relentlessly striving to live up to her title as a ‘good girl,’ chasing accolades, struggling with anorexia, and feeling empty inside. Since then, she’s had many deaths, resurrections, and rebirths aided by both natural and synthetic psychedelics. Lauren explains why she chooses to embrace her entire emotional keyboard, how she’s come to love her Jewish heritage, why she strongly opposes hierarchies of any form, and why she strives always to say ‘thank you,’, especially during her most challenging moments.

In this episode of The Dojo:

• Lauren’s deaths, resurrections, and rebirths aided by psychedelics
• Transferring ancestral pain and trauma into compassion and understanding 
• Lauren’s favorite Hebrew morning prayer
• How ketamine, a dissociative, actually helps us feel more 
• Synthetic vs. plant-based medicines and drug hierarchies
• Lauren’s experience of tripping with, and working alongside, her dad

Resources:

• Apply for the January 2023 Dojo Masters Container

Connect with Lauren:

• Spotify Playlist: Lauren In the Dojo
• Instagram: @lauren.taus
• Website: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy & Integration Training

Connect with Zahara:

• Instagram: @zaharazimring
• The Dojo IG: @thedojocouncil
• Website: zaharazimring.com
• Email: [email protected] 

This show is produced by Soulfire Productions