Umatter Podcast

Tony O’Callaghan is an artist, storyteller, and historian. He can often be found sculpting, carving, and painting. He is also a keeper of wisdom, and he shares his wisdom through sharing stories. The Sidhe Ring Sculpture Studio was founded by Tony over 3o years ago, and you can find Tony on the second floor at the Western Fair Market in London, Ontario, on Saturdays and Sundays. 

In this video, we talked about stories and the importance of sharing stories to preserve history so that we avoid making the same mistakes as our ancestors. Tony shared his thoughts about the concept of “one world, one tribe, one village.” It’s important that we learn to connect with each other and work towards understanding cultural diversity. We ended our conversation by talking about nature and the importance of learning how to connect with the world around us.

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In this interview Al identifies some of the broken bones of society. As our discussion rolled on, he provided many insights on how to grow and be in this ever-changing world that we live in today.  He shares his deep and impactful thoughts about the changes he sees in this new world arising and how we can navigate the changes in ourselves to help create a metamorphosis in the collective consciousness so that we can ground and stabilize the new world that is in the process of becoming our reality. 

First, we start with talking about the mental health crisis. He shares that we need to adopt a participatory approach to change, and to do so, we must be willing to set down our old ways of doing and being in the world so that we can more deeply connect with the wisdom of our soul, which in turn leads us into to creating the changes we so desperately need. We finished our talk with the topic of nature and the importance of connecting to our natural world. Lastly, we discussed moving beyond gender and reaching into both sides of our polarities. I encourage you to listen to this talk and take in the critical message that Al has shared. Also, listen deeply to the message between the words and the powerful energy this talk holds.

Al Lauzon is a retired professor from the University of Guelph. He has degrees in psychology, extension education, adult education and community development. Moss won't grow on his feet during his retirement; He continues to write on foundational issues ranging from issues related to technology, education, spirituality and sustainability. Al also writes about the human journey, and in particular, the evolution of human consciousness. Al sees that we need a new mode of being in the world, a new worldview and in his explorations of this new need is the argument that we are moving toward a participatory worldview. 

Over the years, he has been involved in numerous projects that focus on rural change and development. This includes rural healthcare, innovation, rural youth, food security, rural education and rural precarious employment, to name a few. He has several publications and can often be found sitting on many different boards that affect community well-being. 

I want to share two quotes I pulled from Al’s social media.
“To live at the end of times is to live at the beginning of times should we choose to begin anew, and this is cause for hope.”

“We are now witnessing the demise of one story (modernity), but hope is found in the emergence of a new story, one that will arise from the ashes of the old story, one that is more inclusive and includes all people and all life, a story that is global in perspective and scope. 
Our stories, as they evolve, each adhere to a developmental logic whereby each emergent story is both more inclusive and more complex. Such is the human journey and our time merely one of the many cycles of birth/death/rebirth that has characterized the human species' journey whereby the world is restoried. This process should give us hope.”

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Don Young was a successful business leader as a pharmaceutical marketing executive, living the American Dream as it relates to fame and fortune, but he was a very unhappy person. There was something fundamentally missing from his life. After spending his entire adult life trying to find happiness through the stuff of this world, he finally surrendered his heart to God, to Love.

Experiencing a spiritual awakening, he completed his to-be-published memoir, Finding God in Vegas. He also began sharing his spiritual journey through his website,
donaldharoldyoung.com. Posting daily devotions, short stories and blog posts that are deeply personal but universally relatable.

He currently lives in Paradise (Las Vegas) with his partner of 15 years and their cat Harry California. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in history, religion and philosophy and a Master of Arts in theology. He’s also a volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America, Las Vegas Area Council and is a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for the Eighth District Judicial Court of Nevada.

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Sean Botha. He has an important message to share: How to listen more deeply and become more present with your life and what surrounds you. 

Dr. Sean Botha hails from Pretoria, South Africa. He is the founder & director of HSBothaProductions, in Sydney, Australia. Sean is a music composer, storyteller and researcher. He created "The Listen Program” during his doctoral research into sound and stillness at Western Sydney University, Australia, between 2015 and 2020. His work includes 28 years’ experience in the health industry, music performance and creating immersive sound worlds. His music background stretches over 37 years and includes classical guitar, piano and composing skills. Sean is passionate about the relationship between sound & stillness, physics, and communication. His research has given him a deeper understanding of the fundamental processes of communication, specifically, listening and the need to help people realign with their own unique listening process.


Sean can be contacted @ [email protected]

The Listen Program @ https://thelistenprogram.com/

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In this episode, Ryan Beckett and I discuss what it means to be a man in this day of age. We talked about transcending gender roles, awakening and becoming a gentleman. Ryan credits his Grandfather, Charley W. Fox, for providing him with valuable lessons on how to become a true gentle-man. Charley was an honorary Colonel in the Canadian Air Force, a title that was later bestowed on him not only for his war achievements but his continued service to his community through his support with local air shows and all his public speaking endeavours.

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In this episode, we talk about waking up feeling cranky or feeling off. Often, this feeling can cause the rest of your day to go to crap. This doesn't need to be the case; one terrible moment doesn't need to become an all-day experience. Join Lisa and I to hear about our thoughts on this topic. 

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Mike is a seasoned Mindset Coach with over a decade of experience. He has seen firsthand how the right mindset can fundamentally transform lives. His journey, grounded in his background in psychology and extensive training in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and Mindset Coaching, has taught him that the key to unlocking our fullest potential lies within our minds.
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Host: Ned Burwell

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In this episode we talk about the importance of connecting with others.

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Our potential is often a mile past any finish line or quitting point. In this video I share a few ideas that can help you tap into the hidden potential that lives within you.

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Today's episode is about creating sacred relationships. It's part three of our relationship podcasts. Once we deepen our relationships with ourselves and our partners and friends, we can begin to move into sacred relationships that help us better serve the world and our purpose which is God's Will for us.

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