Reaching escape velocity, or breaking out of self, requires intention, energy and direction. There are a multitude of options that may help get us there, as many options as there are individuals. Executing the breakout may be difficult, though potentially life-saving.

Duration - 29:54

Music Credit: Playing in the background is ‘The Animals - We Gotta Get out of This Place’

Our quest for joy has taken on a whole different dimension during this time of Covid. A conversation exploring the many possible roads leading to euphoric epiphanies, which will hopefully help to rejuvenate our depleted spirits.

Duration - 32:34

Music Credit: Playing in the background is ‘Three Dog Night - Joy To The World’

Co-host Harry Posner shares his motivation and experience from a recent World Freedom rally and march held in Toronto on July 24, 2021. Challenged by co-host Peter Noce to elaborate, the conversation spirals outward to include the many varied layers embedded in, and as a result of, the Covid crisis.

Explicit Content (only one word in the entire podcast)

Duration - 36:09

In this episode the hosts shine a light on the tiny Kingdom of Eswatini (the former Swaziland) in Southern Africa. Artist, musician, activist, Bongiwe Dlamini shares her views, both personal and political, on the challenges of growing up and living in one of the few remaining absolute monarchies on the African continent.

Duration - 43:37

Music Credit: Bongiwe Dlamini - ’Strange Ways’

Photo Credit: Qibho Intalektual

TSP155 - PH Factor: Walls of Bias - Blinding Truth

We are all biased in one way or another. The question is, are we aware of how biased we are and do we need to do anything about it? This conversation is an attempt to explore and dismantle the walls of bias in pursuit of a better solution.

Duration - 31:21

July 10, 2017, marks the beginning of The Sill’s 5th year. With 154 episodes in the can, the audio journey continues to surprise and captivate the imagination, through the art of conversation. The hosts reminisce about favourite episodes and the story’s behind them, as well as share their personal trajectories over the past 4 years. All Podcast Categories: https://thesillpodcast.com/podcasts_categories

Duration - 45:50

Pietro Noce, first cousin of co-host Peter Noce is the proprietor B & B "La Meridiana" - Bed & Bike in Celico, Calabria. In this first foray into globetrotting, The Sill connects us to the cultural life and realities of living in and running a business in a small southern Italian town. B & B " La Meridiana" on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bedandbikeinsila

Duration - 49:28

Kimberly Van Ryn, founder of Branching Out Support Services in Orangeville, Ontario, Canada, shares her lifelong passion for helping those less fortunate. Utilizing life lessons from overcoming her own addictions, she brings a unique enthusiasm and humility to the task of supporting the neuro-diverse in the community, emphasizing at the same time the importance of “breathing into the heart”. Kimberly Van Ryn: https://www.branchingoutsupportservices.ca

Duration - 37:55

Are we experiencing a fundamental failure in leadership during this time of Covid? Just as leaders have been judging their populations willingness to comply, we the people have been assessing their level of competence and integrity. Realizing that leaders have been, and are still facing into what is a no-win situation, it’s important to acknowledge the complexities and the profound challenges facing decision makers at every level of society.

Duration - 36:40

Credit: Diana Ross - The Boss

In part 3 of a 3 part interview, Andrew Welch joins us in our studio, to talk about the shape of things to come. 'A New Dawning' would include radical notions such as alternative currencies (demurrage), new approaches to the electoral process and reexamining the whole idea of ownership. Andrew Welch: http://www.thevaluecrisis.com

Related Links:
TSP001 – Techno Zeitgeist: Inside the machine.
TSP002 – The Value Crisis: From dollars to democracy, why numbers are ruining our world.
TSP046 – Money, The Root of All Evil?: Is currency the only measure of your wealth?
TSP122 – PH Factor: COVID-19 – What is a life worth?
TSP148 - The Undefinable Spirit: Andrew Welch - 'Our Second Chance', part 1 of 3 - Universal Basic Economy.
TSP149 - The Undefinable Spirit: Andrew Welch - 'Our Second Chance', part 2 of 3 - The Gift Economy.

Duration - 43:55