Quick little introduction here to newer concepts in Western psychology about Mind Body complex,  or the idea that emotions live within certain parts of the body. I think this is a fascinating example where Eastern wisdom is finding growing support within Western medicine.New episodes post Monday and Friday!

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Warning: This episode contains discussions of emotional abuse, including child abuse, spousal abuse, and spiritual abuse. If these topics are too triggering for you right now, skip this episode or return to it at a later date.
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This episode is on one of the most primal fears of all human beings: the fear of abandonment. I go over the origins of this fear, who can experience it, how it manifests in relationships, and how it is exploited as a form of control. If after hearing these examples, you recognize your own fear of abandonment; I conclude with how to overcome it by doing inner child work and positive self-talk.New episodes post Monday and Friday!

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There is a difference between healthy skepticism and unhealthy skepticism, and that difference is ego. If your skepticism is only to reinforce your preexisting worldview, then that isn't skepticism. That's ego. Continue this line of thought, and see where it takes you!New episodes post Monday and Friday!

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I read an article recently referencing a study on whether men would promote a masculine or feminine presenting gay man for a spokesperson position.

The article can be found here:
https://www.them.us/story/glass-ceiling-gay-men-study

I have some thoughts! In this episode, I break down the "glass ceiling" and how femmephobia affects both women and men.New episodes post Monday and Friday!

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New episodes post Monday and Friday!

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**SPOILER WARNING FOR AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER**

I had a listener request for this one!

What is different about the spirituality in James Cameron's newest film, Avatar: The Way of Water? In this bonus episode, I go over the newer concepts introduced in the sequel; including reincarnation, Amrita / immortality serum, and Taoist metaphysics. This new film has parallels to real world issues such as post colonialism, multiracial identity, animal exploitation, and extinction.

(All copyrighted materials in this episode constitute fair use as film criticism. I received no compensation for this episode.)New episodes post Monday and Friday!

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Since this episode drops the day before Valentine's Day, let's talk about love in the age of "the apps".New episodes post Monday and Friday!

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This guided walking meditation is for the times in your life when you don't feel your most confident. Put on your headphones, find some comfortable shoes and a safe space to walk in your power with me.New episodes post Monday and Friday!

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Right Speech is one of the steps on the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism, but this practice should be accessible to everybody.

In this episode, I read excerpts from the Pali Canon pertaining to Right Speech. I try to elucidate effective communication strategies in situations where two people cannot agree on what is truth.

I also connect the practice of Right Speech to the throat chakra within the Reiki system. Being "in the closet" or unable to speak one's truth will lead to throat chakra imbalances, and that manifests as trouble with speech, mouth and jaw pain, or even neck pain!

The text excerpts in today's episode can be found here:
https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/sn/sn45/sn45.008.than.html
https://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/an/an05/an05.198.than.htmlNew episodes post Monday and Friday!

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In Western cultures, we tend to view gender as existing within a binary. But globally, this isn't always the case. In this episode, I go over various third gender identities from around the world. Some of these identities have spiritual significance in their cultures, while some are also discriminated against. In certain instances, I think it's much better to use a culture's specific term instead of imposing Western terms like transgender, androgynous, or non-binary. I personally will use the term genderfluid to refer to myself in English, but I am okay with Lao or Thai people using the word kathoey with me.

The Kapaemahu short film can be viewed here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO29QQm1-zMNew episodes post Monday and Friday!

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