Welcome back, dear listeners to Season 3. Like all things in life, the only constant is change. After 2 seasons of the Podgecast, I've decided to merge the pod with another project. The Lovolution Movement is a grassroots movement inspiring, supporting, and uplifting positive change and hope in our world. Because the Podgecast and Lovolution both want to share more love with the world, it made sense to me that one platform would help me do better work, and put my focus on collaborating with others. Please reach out if you have any questions at all about this shift. 

In Episode 1, you will meet Venetia, Co-Founder and Visionary of The Lovolution Movement. When Venetia first shared her vision with me, it was natural for us to see that we shared this vision, as well as common values. When I think of a person who embodies love, light, and sunshine, I think of Venetia. She does so much in the world to care for others, and through the Lovolution Movement, she wants to do more. Tune in to hear about what we are up to! 

To get involved, please find us on social media, visit our website, and like and share our posts. Thank you for tuning in! 

Website: https://www.lovolution.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovolutionmovement/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovolutionmovement

It's been a minute since the Season Finale of Episode 2: You are Creative with Marissa Schiesser. Welcome back, and thank you for tuning in! 

I like to think of this special edition episode with Karen as a bridge between Season 2 and Season 3 of the Podgecast. 

A little about Energy Healing for Professional Practice: 

If you have taken a weekend Reiki class and have no other experience working with clients, jumping into a professional practice where you are taking on clients and charging money isn’t safe or ethical. It’s not safe for the client and it’s not safe for you. The reason it’s unsafe has nothing to do with esoterism. 

Energy healing, like any other healing modality, requires practice and it requires education and it requires a safe space. A safe space is held by a practitioner who is grounded in their practice and has knowledge and resources to support them.

We LOVE that you want to practice. We LOVE that you want to work with clients. And, we believe that energy healing is serious business and that to be effective, professional practitioners, we need effective, professional training.

We have created an 8-10 month practicum program to support you in this journey. The program will include in-person, supervised practicum work held at Pacifica Treatment Centre and in conjunction with Watari Counselling and Support Services.

The program will cover:

Karen and I hope you enjoyed this episode, and we ask that you share it with anyone in the world of energy healing in Vancouver. If you or anyone you know would like to learn more & receive information or get in touch with Karen and her business and energy-healing partner Fred, here are their details: 

email: [email protected]

URL for the Westcoast Reiki Centre (The Centre): https://www.westcoastreikicentre.ca

As for Season 3 and the Future of the Podgecast: 

Some of you have asked me when the new season will begin. I'm very excited about some upcoming changes, and I'll be announcing these late to mid-October. The long and short of this: the Podgecast WILL continue and it will be evolving. Stay tuned for updates! 

Tobacco Brown is the moniker of the multifaceted singer-songwriter Kevan Schell. The Vancouver based artist’s work is warm yet elusive, stirring up a spectacular array of emotions. Kevan explores the deep waters of his mind while executing his vision through guitar explosions and dark harmonies. He manages to layer genre upon genre while remaining refreshingly distinctive. Drawing from influences such as Tom Waits, John Lee Hooker and Weird Al; there is no one quite like him.

Kevan released his self-titled debut EP under “Tobacco Brown” in 2016.  It is an instantly addictive record packed with mesmerizing melodies and instrumental victories.

-from Kevan's bio written by Maddy Christal, Pulp Publicity (www.pulppublicity.com)

How to connect with Kevan of Tobacco Brown:

email: [email protected] 

@tobaccobrown on social media

Bandcamp

Soundcloud

Spotifiy

Apple Music

Gabe Lee and I share our serendipitous first encounter in this episode, and how taking time to reconnect can be so nourishing. Gabe is a bright light with infinite optimism, who shares his story, his challenges & opportunities, and his triumphs with an open heart. ⁠

Gabe (Gabriel) Lee is a High-Performance Coach, a Mental Health Advocate and a Community Builder. His mission is to carry on Kobe Bryant's living legacy of "the most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.

YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmeYBrWzuqLVvT9acDXWGwg/videos

#WeGotUs

Alice is a tantra teacher that supports women in letting go of who they think they “should” be to create lives that turn them them ON in life, love and business.

She the creatrix of Wild Women Temple, UnTamed: Wild Feminine and facilitator for Women Who See in the Dark.

Her skilful facilitation comes from over 12 years of teaching training in the fields of tantra, sacred sexuality, conscious communication, and embodiment. Her passion is creating brave spaces for people to step into deeper layers of truth, love and freedom.

Website: www.alicehong.com

Temple Gatherings: www.alicehong.com/temple

5 videos: https://www.alicehong.com/self-care-tool-kit/ 

IG: @alicehong108

Shaun Phillip Naylor is an artist, content creator and producer. Shaun is currently hosting and producing the podcast Excuse me, I have something to say. A podcast which takes an open and honest look at life, through conversations with everyday people willing to share their personal stories, beliefs and experiences. There's also the occasional deep dive into social movements and our collective history as humans.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/excuseme_pod/

Website: https://www.excusemeihavesomethingtosay.com

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Excuseme_pod

Dear Podgecast Audience and Guests, 

I made a rookie mistake, which is great because I'm a rookie and I'm learning. I recorded some fantastic content for Episode 6 while I was cat-sitting and alas, I was in an area with an echo. I need to re-record most of the episode, so I've taken the opportunity to share a little about my vision for the Podgecast and a little more about me, as some friends and listeners were asking. 

Please note that when I speak of humans being supported, I'm speaking from a place of faith and what I believe to be true: that we are supported by the Universe. Sometimes as humans, we aren't supported and society can be very cruel, especially when we get caught up in group (mob) mentality. And when this happens, can we be kind to ourselves, remembering that one reason we go along with the group is to feel a sense of connection and belonging? 

When we go within and truly connect with our hearts, it is possible to regain access to unconditional love for self and others. It's such an important time of year for people to know they are not alone, so for those who can access that care in their hearts, please do.

Have a listen to this brief bonus "episode" and send me some feedback. If we aren't connected on social media, you can reach me @the_podgecast or @rachelhayek_ on Instagram, or you can email me directly [email protected]. 

BIG love, 

Rachel xoxo

Dai, a lifestyle mentor and executive performance coach shares some potent wisdom about choice, change, and vulnerability in this episode. He is a super dad, dating his wife, with a lead by example way of living and a contagious personality, who is on a mission to positively impact one million role models around the globe to lead a FUN-ctionally fit life through education, empowerment, and community. Dai is an engaging speaker, and a Distinguished Toastmaster living in Vancouver, BC. 

Dai knows the struggle of the juggle and keeping his health and happiness a priority. He models his work based on 5 F’s: Fitness, Family, Faith, and Finances with an overarching roof of FUN, built on a rock-solid foundation of Health. Nuggets of wisdom and inspiration to take action to be your best self are guaranteed when you connect with Dai!

Tune in to hear about his journey with fitness, as an author and TedX speaker, and about how he helps men share and communicate vulnerably. 

Connect with Dai: 

Website: www.DaiManuel.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/daimanuel

Twitter: www.twitter.com/daimanuel

Instagram: www.instagram.com/daimanuel

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daimanuel/

Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/daimanuel

Why Vulnerability is a Human Thing TedX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUZc_fNNCV0