The Evolving Adventure

Healing through Rhythm: Exploring Drums & Rattles with Robyn

Join us in this inspiring conversation with Robyn, artist and Métis healer, as she shares her journey into making drums and rattles, their cultural significance, and how these sacred tools facilitate healing and self-discovery. Discover practical insights on crafting, using, and connecting with these powerful instruments in your personal practice.

In this episode:

• Robyn’s background as a Métis artist and healer specializing in rattles and drums
• The cultural and spiritual significance of Métis, Cree, and other Indigenous traditions
• How crafting drums and rattles serves as a process of healing and ancestral reconnection
• The different roles of drums (mirrors) and rattles (guides) in ceremonies and energy sessions
• Choosing the right animal and material for your drum based on intention and spiritual guidance
• The importance of ceremony, reciprocity, and connection when sourcing rawhide and crafting tools
• How intuition develops through trauma healing, spiritual deconstruction, and practice
• Workshop formats, group sizes, and how community energy enhances the healing process
• Future visions for rattles as accessible healing tools and interactive art installations

Timestamps: 

00:00 - Introduction and the healing potential of drums & rattles
02:05 - Robyn’s Métis identity and cultural background
04:00 - The process of crafting rattles and drums as healing tools
06:15 - Cross-cultural origins of drums and rattles worldwide
08:30 - Sourcing rawhide: tradition, ceremony, and modern support
10:45 - The ancestral connection to drum-making and medicine work
12:18 - Roles of drums as mirrors and rattles as guides in healing
14:06 - Developing intuition: trauma, spirituality, and trusting your call
16:38 - The evolution of Robyn’s relationship with her craft and tools
18:00 - How drums activate primal energy; examples of transformative experiences
20:10 - The structure and purpose of Robyn’s workshops; group dynamics
22:50 - Customization of materials, animal choices, and energetic significance
25:00 - Interpreting spirit animal energies in drum and rattle selection
28:10 - Future visions for rattles: art, healing, and educational installations
30:34 - Personal stories of rattles and drums guiding life shifts
32:37 - Artistry and quality in making heirloom tools
35:00 - The subtle yet profound power of rattles’ feminine energy
37:20 - Sharing a live rattle experience and its effects
39:52 - Feedback from clients: epiphanies, ancestral guidance, and breakthroughs
43:15 - Supporting clients when their drum or rattle shows physical manifestations
46:20 - Exploring sound frequency and intentional use in healing
48:39 - Personal experiences: ice-fire sensations and energy activation
50:00 - How to work with your tools intuitively, beyond words
52:17 - Guided mini session to connect with your own rattling or drumming
55:32 - Connecting with Robyn online and upcoming workshops
57:00 - Raffle for a beautiful rainbow rattle — enter now!
58:38 - The symbolic meaning behind the rainbow, love, and earth in Robyn’s work
59:34 - Final thoughts: trust your intuition and the spiritual guidance of tools

Resources & Links:

• ⁠Robyn’s Website⁠
• ⁠Instagram - Robpross Wholeness⁠
• ⁠Email: robpross.wholeness [at] gmail [dot] com⁠

During the guided mini session, Robyn invites you to simply listen, notice sensations, and trust your intuition — there’s no right or wrong experience.

Remember: These sacred tools are actives of transformation. Trust your inner voice, and allow their sound and energy to lead you toward healing and deeper connection.

Discover Krista’s inspiring story of overcoming mental health struggles, shifting from conventional medicine to holistic modalities like Body Talk, and reclaiming her vitality. This episode dives deep into her personal evolution, the power of energetic healing, and practical insights for anyone seeking profound transformation.

• Krista’s background with mental health challenges and medication dependency
• Awakening to alternative healing: how she discovered BodyTalk
• The role of energy, spirit, and subconscious patterns in physical and emotional health
• Personal experiences with trauma, loss, and resilience
• The importance of intuitive observation and safe space in healing
• Practical steps to incorporate body awareness and self-care
• How remote sessions facilitate healing and accessibility
• The significance of grounding, intuition, and trusting your body's signals
• Supporting others: the responsibility of practitioners in safe healing environments
• Krista’s plans for expanding her practice and serving her community physically and virtually

Key Topics:

00:00 - Introduction and Krista’s background in healing and personal growth
02:50 - Meeting Krista and memorable moments from early connections
05:00 - The power of energetic connections at events and beyond
08:30 - Experiencing the intense energy during group meditations and shifts
12:00 - How understanding energy and spirit transforms healing approaches
13:15 - Krista’s history with mental health struggles and medication
15:00 - Her journey into weight loss and body awareness through trauma release
17:30 - The importance of listening to your body and the role of rest and balance
20:45 - The collapse of her work life and navigating financial and emotional hardship
25:00 - Processing loss, moving, and the depths of despair
30:00 - Discovering alternative modalities: Loesje, Pam Dillon, and body talk
35:20 - Her experiences with ketamine therapy and limitations of western medicine
40:00 - The significance of trauma, birth stories, and somatic awareness
45:10 - The shift into holistic health: connecting with horses, nature, and intuition
50:00 - The power of regular practice and how it supports physical and emotional healing
55:00 - Embracing gifts, intuition, and the responsibility of practitioners
60:00 - The importance of vulnerability, community, and authentic connection
65:10 - Supporting future parents and breaking generational trauma cycles
70:00 - The evolution of healing modalities and their role in preventative health
75:00 - Krista’s offerings: sessions, sliding scale, accessibility, and how to connect
78:00 - Her vision for in-person work and community engagement in Langley
80:00 - Support, guidance, and embracing change with body talk
82:00 - Final thoughts on self-empowerment, trying new modalities, and collective healing

Resources & Links:

• Body Talk with Krista
• BodyTalk with Krista (Canada)
• Instagram - Body Talk with Krista
• Pam Dhillon - Wild & Wise 
• Loesje - Linking Awareness Instagram or website
• Fraser (Tattoo Artist)
• Andy Glaze - ultrarunner 
• Greggi Instagram and website

Connect with Krista:

• Instagram: bodytalkwithkrista
• Website: bodytalkwithkrista.com

Thank you for listening, friends! Today, Asia Jackson of Wild Mountain Breathwork in Vernon, BC shares her transformative journey through breathwork and cold plunging, detailing how these practices helped her reconnect with herself and her surroundings.

In this episode, Asia discusses the importance of creating safe spaces for breathwork, the science behind it, and how it has impacted her parenting and personal relationships. She emphasizes the significance of listening to one's body and intuition, and offers advice for anyone who may be hesitant to explore breathwork. There is a profound connection between the effects of breathwork on mental health, connection, and self-discovery.

If you find something in this episode helpful, please consider sharing with a friend and leaving a review.

Takeaways

*Breathwork can help reconnect individuals with their bodies and emotions.

*Cold plunging served as a catalyst for Asia's transformation.

*Breathwork allows for emotional release and healing.

*The practice fosters deeper connections with oneself and others.

*Parenting perspectives shift through the lens of breathwork.

*Creating safe spaces is essential for effective breathwork sessions.

*Breathwork can bridge the gap between science and spirituality.

*Listening to one's body is crucial in the healing process.

*Intuition plays a significant role in personal growth and decision-making.

*Daily breathwork practices can train the nervous system for better emotional regulation.

Asia took her training with Breathless Expeditions, taking both the 21 Day Nervous System reset and the facilitator training course. She also offers several free breath work tracks on her website, Wild Mountain Breathwork.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Breathwork and Personal Journey

05:55 The Transformative Power of Cold Plunging

11:40 Discovering Breathwork: A Path to Connection

17:35 Shifts in Perception and Relationships

23:19 The Science Behind Breathwork

29:23 Integrating Breathwork into Daily Life

34:37 Facilitating Breathwork: Observations and Experiences

39:53 Intuitive Insights Through Personal Breathwork

45:36 Grounding Practices for Breathwork Facilitators

50:02 Advice for Newcomers to Breathwork

breathwork, cold plunging, personal growth, mindfulness, mental health, connection, parenting, facilitation, self-discovery, wellness

Thank you for listening today, friends! I'm a recently attuned reiki master, and today's episode discusses some of the benefits and myths about reiki, energy healing, and healing at a distance.

I wanted to share this information to clear misconceptions and promote awareness of the huge shifts, pain relief, emotional regulation, and relaxation that reiki and energy healing can have on the physical, emotional and spiritual bodies. It's been profound for me in my life journey.

As promised in the episode, here are the links to studies I reference in today's episode:

A Large-Scale Effectiveness Trial of Reiki for Physical and Psychological Health

Does practicing Reiki alter the electromagnetic field of heart and hands of practitioners?

New Frontiers in Heart Rate Variability and Social Coherence Research: Techniques, Technologies, and Implications for Improving Group Dynamics and Outcomes

If you're curious to learn more about reiki, energy healing, other modalities I use, or book a session, connect with me through my website or on Instagram

Anxiety can derail an adventure, sometimes even before it starts. Today's episode discusses eight common sources of anxiety for outdoor adventurers and strategies to navigate and mitigate those uncertainties with confidence.

Together we'll learn how to manage anxieties around getting lost, physical performance, weather, wildlife, injuries, social dynamics, planning and pooping. Thanks for listening, friends!

To give back to the community, I am offering a 3-pack of sessions, focused on anxiety, in October, November and December. One session per month, emailed out as an mp3 for you to listen and relisten to, incorporating such modalities as Linking Awareness, BodyTalk, reiki and more.. These will be for the group energetics of whomever signs up, and available to you for life. DM me for more information.

Whether you’re preparing for something big or small, whether you’re already already in it, whether you’re thinking about it one day, or whether you’re returning from an injury and unsure if you can do it—I offer coaching and energetic support sessions that go beyond the mileage. Let’s talk. I help overwhelmed, injured and burned out adventurers recover their energy, reclaim their spirit, and return to the trail… whether it’s in the wilderness or in life. Check out my website for more information.

You can check out more of my services at www.gregveregin.com or on Instagram @cactusmoose

Links to items mentioned in the episode:

Kula Cloth

Thanks for listening today, friends!

Y'all may have noticed I haven't been as active on my social media, Cactus Moose recently due to an unfortunate and significant ankle injury.

That injury sparked today's episode of tips for returning to adventure after an injury, and suggestions of strategies to maintain mental resilience during that transition. Injuries are a challenge to navigate both in the physical limitations and in the mental struggles of not enjoying the free movement of the body we may have come to rely upon.

As always, connect with me at cactus moose[aT] protonmail {dot} com with questions, comments and guest suggestions. Enjoy this episode and have a wonderful day!

If you're curious to learn more about sessions or coaching, you can check out my website here.

Alastair Humphreys defined a micro adventure as “short, simple, local, and cheap.” When you're short on time, but still want an outdoor excursion, try a microadventure!

Today's episode breaks down my recent afternoon hike micro adventure. Microadventures are an accessible way for busy persons to get outdoors and are still a potent catalyst for growth.

Microadventures build confidence, capability, and reset both our nervous system and our perspective. I share some examples of micro adventures, some tips to prepare, and encourage everyone to get out on one this week.

As always, connect with me on Instagram @cactusmoose, on my website gregveregin.com or at cactusmoose [aT} protonmail {d0t] com with questions, comments and guest suggestions.

Have a wonderful day!

Thank you for listening today, friends. It's a different format for today's episode: I share my recent experience trusting my gut and healing my thumb

Hey adventurers! Welcome back to The Evolving Adventure(r), where we hit the trails, face the wild, and grow through every challenge life throws at us. I’m gregii, your guide through the dirt, sweat, and soul of outdoor living.

Imagine this: you’re gearing up for a run, putting your shorts on, ready to crush today's training plan, and—boom—your thumb just says, “Nah, I’m out.”

No fall, no injury, just a thumb that’s gone rogue.

That was me in September 2024, staring down a mystery that would test my grit and turn my life upside down. Today, I’m sharing how I told a surgeon’s “no hope” verdict to take a hike, trusted my gut, and healed myself using tools you can tap into, too. From journaling in the desert to energy work that’s straight-up magic, this is a story of taking charge, finding answers, and coming out stronger. So grab some trail mix, lace up, and let’s dive into this adventure—because your body’s got more wisdom than you might think.

Links I mention in this episode:

My website

Linking Awareness

Don Griffis

The BodyTalk System

Metaphysical Anatomy

Hi-Energy Wand 3

Esther Hicks

Kryon

Thanks for listening today, friends! It's almost the summer solstice, and with summer in North America comes the risk of wildfires. Summer recreation is also here: camping, hiking, paddling, biking, running on the trails away from urban noise. This episode is based on my experiences in North America: I'm sure there are comparable resources for listeners in Europe, Australia, South America, Asia that I'm unfamiliar with... but maybe not Antarctica.

Today's episode delves into fire awareness tips for outdoor recreation: clothing considerations, checking weather forecasts and fire activity maps, route planning and awareness, and what to do if a fire breaks out during your adventure.

I also share a bit about a fire patrol experience two summers ago, and what I learned from putting out a wildfire in the forest that started two days after a lightning strike. Crazy!

Below are links to some of the sites I mention:

Inciweb

Wildfire Map

Hiking Guy - wildfire info

The Trek - wildfire info

Caltopo - fire layer information

Cocodona! It's an adventure, a journey, a transformative experience for not just those who attempt the 250 miles from Black Canyon City to Flagstaff, Arizona, but for all who are helping crew, pace and put on the event.

Today's episode focuses on lessons learned from observing the 2025 Cocodona race. Being behind-the-scenes, watching the livestream cameras, talking to runners at the finish and following the leaders with a camera lent a unique perspective to observe and absorb.

The livestream broadcast can be found on the Mountain Outpost YouTube channel.

You can always connect with me on Instagram or at cactusmoose [At] protonmail {dot} com

Enjoy, and have a wonderful day!