The Shantih Ma Podcast

Written and spoken by Shantih Ma.

Daniele Bolelli is an Italian-American writer, university professor, martial artist, and podcaster. He is the author of several books on philosophy, and martial arts, including On the Warrior's Path and Create Your Own Religion. He has appeared on popular podcasts such as The Joe Rogan Experience and Duncan Trussel's Family Hour and is the host of The Drunken Taoist and History on Fire.

Bolelli holds M.As in American Indian Studies and History from UCLA and California State University, Long Beach, and did postdoctoral research in history at Cardiff University. He has taught various courses in the arts, humanities, and social sciences on subjects such as Native American history and culture, Taoist philosophy, and Ancient Rome.

If something does not fit the parameters of our scientific concept of the universe, does that mean it doesn't exist at all? In this episode, we discuss the limited mind and the potential for experiences to happen outside our understanding of reality. Daniele and Shantih examine the way to remain open without being swayed by either religious fanaticism or scientific austerity.

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Music produced by Drumspyder - https://www.drumspyder.com/

Anna Runkle from the popular Blog and YouTube Channel, The Crappy Childhood Fairy joins us to talk about Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. After 25 years of dedication, self-inquiry and research, Anna has developed ways to heal, manage, and cope with the effects associated with adverse childhood experiences and trauma symptoms.

In this episode, we explore complex and childhood trauma, and the devastating impact this can have on an individual's life. From the inability to connect and maintain healthy relationships to destructive forms of self-sabotage as well as other serious health conditions, we learn that CPTSD can have long-lasting implications. Anna gives us hope that there is, in fact, a way through the darkness and in this episode we find out exactly how to do just that!

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"Om Tare" intro song provided by Govinda. All music rights and permissions belong to Govinda.

Amritanshu Mishra, a Brahman teacher from India, has returned for another episode.

In this episode, we explore the Vedic perspective on the conditioned mind, (Avidya), and the result of this conditioned mind, (Dukha). We discuss the modern approach of medicating rather than the eastern approach of meditating. Procrastination, avoidance of the Self, the fear of death- we examine it all.

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"Om Tare" intro song provided by Govinda. All music rights and permissions belong to Govinda.

Damien Ketlo, a Carrier Native from the Nadleh Whut'en Nation in British Columbia, holds a bachelor's degree in Native American studies. He has most recently gained notable fame after starring as a house-guest on the TV series, Big Brother Canada, Season 7. He is a motivational speaker, former WHL hockey player, and musician/producer for the Family Hip-hop group, Kedah Clan.

In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of Damien's experience as a houseguest on Big Brother Canada. We explore his over-night fame and the nation-wide recognition he gained for playing the show with dignity, proudly representing First Nations people. We take a look at Canada's dark history, including residential schools, colonization, and racism. We then shift into discussing his former hockey career, music career, as well as his roll in advocating for growth and change for Indigenous peoples across the nation.

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Heart of Mine provided by Kedah Clan. All music rights and permissions belong to Kedah Clan and Little Big Studios.

Scott Sterling, also known as Drumspyder, is an expert percussionist, producer, and prolific remixer. Drumspyder has an impressive catalogue of work on the Caravan, Dakini, and Desert Trax labels, lending his signature live percussion and melodic touch to remix artists such as the Desert Dwellers, Deya Dova, Porangui, and various traditional ensembles. He has released 3 original EPs independently since 2015, with his latest album, Nine Branches, released December 2019.

In this episode, we explore Scott's spiritual journey with Drumspyder, and the history and evolution of both his percussion and style of music. We discuss his journey with Paganism and art, ancestral roots and rituals, and the development of his drumming meditations. We learn of his early experimental days, from modern to ancestral traditions, as well as the sacred sites in Europe, where he initially drew inspiration from in his early twenties.

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Deep Kumar, Yoga Master and founder of Deep Yoga, is extensively trained in Iyengar, Ashtanga, Hatha, Yin, Meditation, and Pranayama. He blends the ancient traditions of yoga, such as Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, with an in-depth understanding of contemporary sciences like anatomy, physiology, and psychology. He has travelled and trained yoga teachers extensively all over the world, firmly believing that Yoga is both art and science, and it is in understanding your body and mind that you find transformation.

In this episode, we explore the meaning of yoga and why it is needed now more than ever for the average person. We discuss how yoga can help on a physical, psychological, and intelligence level, as well as how the mind and body can manifest and store dis-ease when we repress our emotions. We then examine how yoga peels away the layers of our psyche, returning us back to our natural, blissful, state of being.

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"Om Tare" intro song provided by Govinda. All music rights and permissions belong to Govinda.

Tamal Dodge is the founder of Yoga Salt as well as the published author of The Yoga Plate. He has been featured in Time Magazine, the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, CSNBC, Martha Stewart Living Radio, the Hay House Heal Summit, as well as many other international publications.

In this episode, we discuss the Yoga Sutras and how our food and diet impact consciousness. We explore what it means to be in true spiritual union with another, and how to relate on a deep soul-level. We also discuss what may happen to our relationships during a spiritual cleanse, as well as the effects of Sangha and community when on a devoted spiritual path.

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"Om Tare" intro song provided by Govinda. All music rights and permissions belong to Govinda.

Amritanshu Mishra is a Brahman teacher from India. He has travelled all over the world, sharing teachings on infinite love and wisdom.

In this episode, we talk about meditation and yoga, as well as the nature and chaos of the mind. We explore universal truth, how to find the true Self, as well as discuss how to identify the flow of consciousness and self-realization.

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"Om Tare" intro song provided by Govinda. All music rights and permissions belong to Govinda.

Trina Laine was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at 6 months old in 1987, with an original life expectancy of only 12 years old. She has survived the darkness of living with a life-long illness and come out the other side with profound wisdom and power. Trina has beaten the odds and transformed her CF into one of her greatest strengths.

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"Om Tare" intro song provided by Govinda. All music rights and permissions belong to Govinda.