With the escalation of war and tragedy across Israel and Palestine, we launch our latest podcast with the challenging topic of understanding the complexities of the history and generational issues plaguing the Middle East. Momentom Cofounder, John Early, had visited Israel and Palestine this last August and talks with renowned with geopolitical educator and historical tour guide, Michael Bauer, on why it's "impossible to be neutral" on either side when discussing Israel or Palestine.

For more info on Michael Bauer and his book 'Israel Journey - Eight Days In One Of The World's Most Complex Countries' visit https://www.bauertrails.com/

[Recorded in Tel Aviv on August 16th, 2023]

Podcast time stamps:

1:10 - Can any discussion on Israel's relations be ‘neutral’?
4:00 - The ancient history of Judaism, Islam and Christianity in Israel
7:10 - The rise of Nationalism over Tribalism in the Middle East
9:20 - Israel & Palestine - An identity conflict: Who is the 'victim'?
15:15 - The background of the Palestinian identity
18:25 - Why the division in Israel is NOT colonialism
23:25 - Israeli settlements within Palestine and preventions of peace
26:50 - Understanding the extremes on both sides and its effects on peace talks
34:24 - The prosperity gap and why Tel Aviv has a Tech Boom
39:05 - The military's role with Israeli prosperity & 'Liberalism'
43:02 - Israel's protests over 'What is Democracy?'
47:40 - What should foreigners understand about Israel's issues?

#MichaelBauer #Israel #TheMomentomPodcast

Join Momentom cofounder John Early as he sits down with David Satori – cofounder of Beats Antique & Dirtwire – to discuss his break from tour life after 20 years, the inspiration behind his music and the future ahead. David had joined Momentom Collective as Guest Teacher at our Sound Residency in Playa Maderas, Nicaragua to teach music production and cocreate a track with 30 people from around the world.

For more info on David Satori and his non-profits visit http://www.davidsatori.com/

***Stay tuned for our collective song ‘Ahi Vamos’ made with David in Residency with us and our initiative to help build a home for a Nicaraguan family

Time Stamps:
1:24 – Why David left tour life after 20 years
5:45 – David’s new non-profit project in Africa
9:53 – What initially got you into music?
14:53 – The inspiration behind the sounds of Beats Antique & Dirtwire
18:28 - What’s your songwriting process?
24:30 –Beats Antique’s birth through circus culture
28:18 – David’s thoughts on DJ Culture
33:30 – David’s peak moments & craziest times from tour life
41:55 – Why is art needed in the world?

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For more info on our International Artist Residencies and Intensives visit https://www.momentomcollective.com

For more on our Podcast host, John Early visit https://www.johnearly.ca or on Instagram @johntearly

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For the full playlist of our Video Podcasts on Youtube visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDfv9P0yDraLxTtiJx6-vo_2hohOE1uu_

For the Momentom Collective Podcast on Spotify visit: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q9g39tyehzZWT75DZHo29?si=72YlmJNxSKuCO59yuX2S6g&nd=1

Past episodes include:
*Poranguí - The Medicine of Now & The Role Humanity Plays
*Amelia Broughton – Creating Connection with Authentic Relating & Human Design
*Bodhi Samuel - Understanding Sexual Alchemy
#DavidSatori #TheMomentomPodcast

On this edition of the Momentom Podcast, join Momentom cofounder John Early and Fernando Blanco live from Green Residency at Macaw Lodge in Costa Rica as they dive into the concept of sacred geometry.

Follow Fernando’s journey at @vequium and https://www.facebook.com/vequium

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Topic Timestamps:

3:02 – What makes geometry ‘sacred’?
5:36 – Geometry, the relationship of numbers in space and the Greek Quadrivium
8:40 – Zero: A number or lack of a number (a vacuum)?
11:40 - Pi and it’s relationship with Infinity
12:36 – How the vesica piscis is a portal for unity
14:37 – The tetrad: the concept of matter
17:05 – Why bees build in hexagons
23:23 – Octaves of shapes and music
27:20 – Nature’s relation with the Fibonacci Sequence (‘the Golden Mean’)
30:48 – Spirals: balancing motion and regenerating the water molecule
37:28 – What is a merkaba and how is it a ‘vehicle for life’?
43:20 – Can free energy come from sacred geometry?
45:18 – Perception and the contrast of alternate dimensions

(Recorded live at Macaw Lodge, Costa Rica – May 30, 2022)

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For more info on our International Artist Residencies and Intensives visit https://www.momentomcollective.com

For more on our Podcast host, John Early visit https://www.johnearly.ca or on Instagram @johntearly


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For the full playlist of our Video Podcasts on Youtube visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDfv9P0yDraLxTtiJx6-vo_2hohOE1uu_


For the Momentom Collective Podcast on Spotify visit: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q9g39tyehzZWT75DZHo29?si=72YlmJNxSKuCO59yuX2S6g&nd=1

Past episodes include:
*Poranguí - The Medicine of Now & The Role Humanity Plays
*Amelia Broughton – Creating Connection with Authentic Relating & Human Design
* Bodhi Samuel - Understanding Sexual Alchemy

#SacredGeometry #TheMomentomPodcast

On this edition of the Momentom Podcast, join Momentom cofounder John Early (@johntearly) and Sycamore (@ceremonial_chef) on the beach of Nosara, Costa Rica as they dive into the concept of healing inner and outer ecology. Sycamore is a renowned land steward, chef and farm manager – live from the beach of Nosara (so don’t mind the ocean sounds in the background). Join the conversation into comprehending structured water, stewardship vs ownership and going beyond the dogma of diets and fasting.

For more info on Sycamore visit www.ceremonialchef.com and follow his journey at https://www.instagram.com/ceremonial_chef

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Topic Timestamps:

1:18 - What is a land steward
3:30 - Stewardship VS Ownership
6:40 - What is water?
9:44 - Carbon cycle VS Water cycle
12:15 - What is structured water?
15:30 - All illness is dehydration
17:00 - Fall back in love, find our source
20:05 - Water filtration
24:30 – The Truth of Almond milk VS Dairy milk
28:35 - Beyond diet and dogma
32:30 - Soak and sprout your plant foods
39:20 - Gut health & roundup
47:25 - The ancient art of fasting
55:25 - What is permaculture

(Recorded live at Playa Nosara, Costa Rica – March 2022)

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For more info on our International Artist Residencies visit https://www.momentomcollective.com

For more on our Podcast host, John Early visit https://www.johnearly.ca or on Instagram @johntearly

Sycamore roots himself at the intersection of ecological and social permaculture, weaving the relationships between gardens and group process, water stewardship and conflict transformation, ceremonial nutrition and body temple restoration. From community song leader to large event chef, from garden whisperer to council circle facilitator, he lives the solutions to our societal crisis, inviting this opportunity for land-based, heart-based creativity amidst the cultural revival. With a decade of experience managing farms, leading kitchens and living in eco-villages throughout Turtle Island, Sycamore brings an embodied awe for agroforestry & chef alchemy as his Pattern Language for The Great Turning.


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For the full playlist of our Video Podcasts on Youtube visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDfv9P0yDraLxTtiJx6-vo_2hohOE1uu_

For the Momentom Collective Podcast on Spotify visit: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q9g39tyehzZWT75DZHo29?si=72YlmJNxSKuCO59yuX2S6g&nd=1

Past episodes include:
*Poranguí - The Medicine of Now & The Role Humanity Plays
*Amelia Broughton – Creating Connection with Authentic Relating & Human Design
* Bodhi Samuel - Understanding Sexual Alchemy

Alnoor’s work focuses at the intersection of political strategy, community organizing and cultural narratives. He comes from a Sufi lineage and writes about the crossroads of spirituality and politics in troubled times.

Topic Timestamps:

Alnoor’s Background: Migration, Climate Science and Macroeconomics - 0:57
What is Neoliberalism? – 6:47
The ‘1,2,3,5 Model’ of Late Stage Capitalism - 9:17
How growing inequality is built into Capitalism - 12:15
Contextualizing the Kali Yuga – 16:15
‘What gives you hope?’ - 20:56
Is the purpose of existence graceful extinction? - 28:16
How do you define community? - 32:10
The dangers and benefits of plant medicine to shift consciousness - 34:10
What Brave Earth is implementing to shift forward - 40:28
Why did the planet bring humans into reality? - 49:40


(Recorded live at Brave Earth, Costa Rica – August 28, 2021)

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To learn more on Brave Earth and their retreats and programming visit https://www.braveearth.com/


For more info on Momentom's International Artist Residencies visit https://www.momentomcollective.com

For more on our Podcast host, John Early visit https://www.johnearly.ca or on Instagram @johntearly

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For the full playlist of our Video Podcasts on Youtube visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDfv9P0yDraLxTtiJx6-vo_2hohOE1uu_


For the Momentom Collective Podcast on Spotify visit: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q9g39tyehzZWT75DZHo29?si=72YlmJNxSKuCO59yuX2S6g&nd=1

Past episodes include:
*Poranguí - The Medicine of Now & The Role Humanity Plays
*Keith Wilson - Cacao & The Global Consciousness Shift
*Amelia Broughton – Creating Connection with Authentic Relating & Human Design


#KaliYuga #Capitalism #TheMomentomPodcast

Zoe Davenport is a multi dimensional channel, author, energy expert, coach and the founder of The Haven Collective - a high-frequency container for creators of the New Earth Paradigm. Light leaders who are coming together to amply the field through the potency of collective group consciousness.

She is here to activate leaders to their full potential through her online DNA Activation containers, online courses & private mentorship for deeper quantum acceleration.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/iamzoedavenport/
Website: http://www.zoedavenport.co.uk/

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Topic Timestamps:

How does one become a multidimensional channel? - 0:50
Seeing into our multidimensional selves - 6:18
How do you explain source or spirit? - 9:00
Is a rock or pillow really conscious? -13:40
Why Quantum physics & science are key in understanding spirituality - 19:20
How do you differentiate aliens, pleiadians and our guides? - 28:00
How to protect yourself from negative energy - 39:30
Using dream states to uplevel our consciousness - 46:20

(Recorded live at Dominical, Costa Rica – July 2021)

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For more info on our International Artist Residencies visit https://www.momentomcollective.com

For more on our Podcast host, John Early visit https://www.johnearly.ca or on Instagram @johntearly

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For the full playlist of our Video Podcasts on Youtube visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDfv9P0yDraLxTtiJx6-vo_2hohOE1uu_

For the Momentom Collective Podcast on Spotify visit: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q9g39tyehzZWT75DZHo29?si=72YlmJNxSKuCO59yuX2S6g&nd=1

Past episodes include:
*Poranguí - The Medicine of Now & The Role Humanity Plays
* Bodhi Samuel - Understanding Sexual Alchemy
* Hannah Mermaid ~ Ocean Activism & The Truth of Being a Mermaid

How does one turn into one of the world’s leading ocean activists?
What can we realistically do to conserve our oceans and why is art and self love so important in the collective healing of our planet?

Shawn Heinrichs is an artist and Emmy-award winning cinematographer, photographer and marine conservationist. His stunning and often stark artwork is fueled by his passion to protect the oceans, and the profound recognition that people only protect what they love. Join this deep dive with Momentom Cofounder, John Early, from our Indonesia Artist Residency in Sumbawa to inspire your connection with all life on this planet.

For more info on Shawn visit: http://www.shawnheinrichs.com/
His movie Racing Extinction is streaming free on Youtube here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUpccvUa0C4

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Topic Timestamps:

Shawn’s journey into ocean activism - 1:45
How can people realistically help conserve our oceans – 6:45
The value of art in activism – 12:45
The importance of rewriting our narrative – 18:26
3.7% to sway a population – 23:42
Soul gazing with life underwater - 30:20
Shawn’s favourite activism victory - 32:30

(Recorded live at our Indonesia Artist Residency, Sumbawa Island – October 2019)

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***Our Indonesia Residency in September 2021 is now open for applications!
For more info on Circus Island and our other International Artist Residencies visit https://www.momentomcollective.com

For more on our Podcast host, John Early visit https://www.johnearly.ca or on Instagram @johntearly

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For the full playlist of our Video Podcasts on Youtube visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDfv9P0yDraLxTtiJx6-vo_2hohOE1uu_

For the Momentom Collective Podcast on Spotify visit: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q9g39tyehzZWT75DZHo29?si=72YlmJNxSKuCO59yuX2S6g&nd=1

Past episodes include:
*Poranguí - The Medicine of Now & The Role Humanity Plays
* Bodhi Samuel - Understanding Sexual Alchemy
* Hannah Mermaid ~ Ocean Activism & The Truth of Being a Mermaid

#ShawnHeinrichs

How does someone growing up in Venezuela work their way to Hollywood, Cirque Du Soleil and performing for the likes of President Obama and the King of Malaysia?

Danni G just might be the most enigmatic and charismatic Cirque du Soleil and Hollywood Stunt Artists. With a skillset spanning from extreme sports, cyr wheel, and Chinese pole, to acting, acrobatic stunt work and DJing, Danni G has no shortage of stories and inspiration from inside some of the world’s most challenging industries.

Follow Danni G’s journey on Instagram @dannig and check out his past demo reels at https://youtu.be/SWMbDg_G9v0

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Topic Timestamp:

From Venezuela to Hollywood – 2:51
Danni’s journey to Cirque du Soleil – 8:40
How do you define Circus? - 12:15
What are your most memorable gigs? - 18:12
The most dangerous Cirque stunt – 21:40
The contrast of Hollywood stunt life - 26:05
Who is Danni G outside of Cirque & Stunts? - 31:00
How do you define art? – 34:05
The difference between Film and Theatre - 40:30
Is performance the same as ceremony? - 48:30
Advice for others to find their passion - 51:14


(Recorded live at our Circus Island Artist Residency, El Pital Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua – March 31, 2021)


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For more info on Circus Island and our other International Artist Residencies visit https://www.momentomcollective.com

For more on our Podcast host, John Early visit https://www.johnearly.ca or on Instagram @johntearly

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For the full playlist of our Video Podcasts on Youtube visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDfv9P0yDraLxTtiJx6-vo_2hohOE1uu_

For the Momentom Collective Podcast on Spotify visit: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q9g39tyehzZWT75DZHo29?si=72YlmJNxSKuCO59yuX2S6g&nd=1

Past episodes include:
*Poranguí - The Medicine of Now & The Role Humanity Plays
* Bodhi Samuel - Understanding Sexual Alchemy
* Hannah Mermaid ~ Ocean Activism & The Truth of Being a Mermaid

What exactly is sexual alchemy?
What is the difference between intimacy and sexuality?
Is it possible to shift our reality and consciousness with our sexuality?

Join our deep dive into the world of sexual alchemy with Bodhi Samuel –a transformational facilitator with a background in zenthai shiatsu, authentic relating and the art of deep self-reflection. Hosted by Momentom Cofounder, John Early, John and Bodhi drop into a fun and open space to unpack many taboo and uncomfortable topics from masturbation, breaking modern sexuality stigmas, connecting to source using our senses and tools to facilitate our sexual expansion.

For more info on Bodhi follow him on Instagram @em.bodhiment and check his podcast Under the Bodhi Tree at https://samkahn90.wixsite.com/divedeep/podcast


Topic Timestamp:

How do you define Tantra? - 1:12
The difference between Intimacy and Sexuality 7:05
The freedom of removing our needs and working with ‘Taking’ energy – 11:20
Masturbation VS Self Pleasure – 16:54
The History of Sexual Alchemy - 23:05
Transmuting consciousness through sexuality 30:40
Techniques to shift sexual energy to our higher centers – 35:45
The prison of society’s sexual norms - 44:55
The spiritual ego dilemma – 48:21
The myths of bliss - 51:24
How to tackle communication before sex – 55:00


(Recorded live at our Circus Island Artist Residency, El Pital Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua – April 12, 2021)


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For more info on Circus Island and our other International Artist Residencies visit https://www.momentomcollective.com

For more on our Podcast host, John Early visit https://www.johnearly.ca or on Instagram @johntearly

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For the full playlist of our Video Podcasts on Youtube visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDfv9P0yDraLxTtiJx6-vo_2hohOE1uu_

For the Momentom Collective Podcast on Spotify visit: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q9g39tyehzZWT75DZHo29?si=72YlmJNxSKuCO59yuX2S6g&nd=1

Past episodes include:
*Poranguí - The Medicine of Now & The Role Humanity Plays
*Adam Roa - The Importance of Self Love & Vulnerability for our Creative Soul
*Amelia Broughton – Creating Connection with Authentic Relating & Human Design

Hannah Fraser, known professionally as Hannah Mermaid, is a professional model, actress, performer and ocean ecology activist. In our 21st episode of the Momentom Podcast we hear Hannah candidly share her path to becoming a professional mermaid, the challenges of underwater photo shoots with sharks, and why we need to protect the sentience of the ocean and all its creatures. Join host and Momentom cofounder, John Early, as he literally jumps into life as a mermaid (merman!).


Topic Time Marks:

The path to being a professional mermaid and ocean activist – 1:00
Growing up vegetarian & having a Rockstar dad – 5:49
When did your passion turn into your profession? – 10:00
Underwater modeling: pranayama & sentient ocean creatures - 12:20
The challenges of photo shoots with sharks – 16:30
What can people do at home to be an ocean conservationist? - 22:40
Witnessing massive dolphin orgies - 25:50
John becomes a mermaid - 29:09
What does community mean to you? - 32:25

[Recorded live at Momentom’s Artist Residency in Sumbawa, Indonesia - October 15, 2019]

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For more info on Hannah Mermaid visit https://www.hannahmermaid.com or on Instagram @hannahmermaid

*For more on host, John Early visit https://www.johnearly.ca or on Instagram @johntearly

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We’ve just launched applications for our tentative Artist Residency season for this winter/ spring! (*International travel pending) For more info and to help us cocreate the season ahead visit https://www.momentomcollective.com

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For the full playlist of our Video Podcasts on Youtube visit: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDfv9P0yDraLxTtiJx6-vo_2hohOE1uu_

For the Momentom Collective Podcast on Spotify visit:
https://open.spotify.com/show/6Q9g39tyehzZWT75DZHo29?si=72YlmJNxSKuCO59yuX2S6g


Past episodes include:

*Poranguí - The Medicine of Now & The Role Humanity Plays
*Adam Roa - The Importance of Self Love & Vulnerability for our Creative Soul
*Amelia Broughton – Creating Connection with Authentic Relating & Human Design

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