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Ep. 66 - Not Afraid with Daniele Bolelli
18 januari 2017 · 1 uur 5 min
Here's a thought experiment for you: Lees meer
Imagine the worst thing you can possibly think of.
Now imagine you actually had to live through whatever scenario your extremely creative brain just came up with.
My guest this week had to live out his own nightmare scenario when his wife and mother to his young daughter suddenly was diagnosed with brain cancer.
This is a reality few of us can possibly conceive of, let alone have to live through.
Daniele Bolleli has been on my radar for a while now but when five friends mentioned his name to me in a week I knew it was time to reach out.
In this weeks episode Daniele and I discuss what the function of suffering is and what being "Not Afraid" (the name of Daniele's latest book) really means.
Lots of wisdom on how to process difficult experiences from a modern day philosopher.
Daniele Bolelli has two excellent podcasts that I highly recommend you check out:
The Drunken Taoist
History on Fire
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Ep. 65 - Matt Xian [TIMEWHEEL]
11 januari 2017 · 1 uur 11 min
The multi-talented Matt Xian stops by Synchronicity to talk art collectives, music and mindfulness. Lees meer
Matt is co-founder of one of my favorite online channels, TIMEWHEEL and is also in the band Something Fiction.
TIMEWHEEL is an independent record label, creative studio and artistic platform based in San Antonio, founded in 2013 by a collective of artists to create and celebrate forward-thinking music, art and culture.
I first tuned into TIMEWHEEL when a friend shared one of their awesome posts on Facebook and since then I've enjoyed learning more about this digital art collective that includes a record label, web site and various social media channels.
In this episode Matt and I delve into the intersection of art and community and specifically how creativity and art are ultimately wonderful maps for tracking consciousness.
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Ep. 64 - Skillful Means with Roshi Joan Halifax
4 januari 2017 · 54 min
My guest this week is the truly amazing, Roshi Joan Halifax. Lees meer
Roshi Joan Halifax, Ph.D., is a Buddhist teacher, Zen priest, anthropologist, and pioneer in the field of end-of-life care. She is Founder, Abbot, and Head Teacher of Upaya Institute and Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
She received her Ph.D. in medical anthropology in 1973 and has lectured on the subject of death and dying at many academic institutions and medical centers around the world.
I've known Roshi for a few years now from my work with her wonderful Zen Center, Upaya.
Upaya is a Sanskrit word which translates to skillful means something that Roshi truly embodies.
In our chat Joan brings up the importance of balancing engaged activism with non-attachment.
Combining her years of activism with her Zen sitting practice gives her a unique and valuable perspective on many the issues facing humanity and the world at-large.
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Ep. 63 - Digging Deep with Michael Garfield
28 december 2016 · 1 uur 32 min
Magic maker Michael Garfield stops by Synchronicity. Lees meer
Check out Michael's podcast, Future Fossils which he co-hosts with Evan Snyder.
Support Michael on Patreon!
Topics Discussed
The Intellect as guard dog
History
Life, The Universe and Everything
Dinosaurs
Advaita Vedanta
Into the World vs Leaving the World
Culture
The Psychedelic Experience
Ken Wilber
3-2-1 Process
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Ep. 62 - Staying Positive with Vic Berger
21 december 2016 · 1 uur 34 min
Da god Vic Berger stops by Synchronicity again to talk Trump, his creative process and being funny when things aren't particularly funny. Lees meer
In a turn of events since this episode was recorded Vic was targeted by an alt-right personality. In the intro I discuss some of the ways we can deal with hateful and non-factual rhetoric being amplified in the digital age.
For a full recap of what's going on check out this in-depth piece in NY Mag: http://nymag.com/selectall/2016/12/how-mike-cernovich-is-pizzagating-his-latest-victim.html
Support Vic by sending him love and checking out his stuff on Super Deluxe.
If you like Synchronicity leave a rating and review on iTunes or subscribe.
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Ep. 61 - Art, Life and Beyond with Simon Haiduk
14 december 2016 · 1 uur 24 min
Visionary artist and creative tour de force, Simon Haiduk stops by Synchronicity. Lees meer
Topics Discussed
Cello Synchronicity
Pulling from beyond and bringing it back
Autism and music
The power of jamming
What the fuck is going on and what to we do?
Simon's incredible art
What is art?
Psychedelics
Simon being a super cool person
Visit Simon on his website, Facebook and Instagram!
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Ep. 60 - Empathy Rising with Bard Azima
8 december 2016 · 1 uur 27 min
I'm joined by philosopher, thinker and all around wonderful person, Bard Azima. Lees meer
Bard runs a wonderful website called Empathy Rising which if you know what's good for you, you will check out.
Bard and I had a wonderful discussion about the current state of the world, the need for compassion in discourse and interactions, how boarding school culture has shaped the world and where we go from here.
Check out Bard's wonderful eBook: BREXIT: AN INVITATION TO DIG DEEPER
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Ep. 59 - Jay Weingarten Redux
30 november 2016 · 1 uur 11 min
This episode is brought to you EatDreamBe.com. Lees meer
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Jay Weingarten returns to Synchronicity.
I'd say more but that would just spoil the episode now wouldn't it?
No, it probably wouldn't but I'm very busy today and this will just have to do. Plus, who reads these things anyway, right?
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Ep. 58 - Global Clairvoyant, Jessica Reid
23 november 2016 · 1 uur 33 min
Hello friend, Lees meer
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The guest today is global clairvoyant, Jessica Reid.
Topics Discussed
Growing up interacting with non-physical beings
Anxiety
Fusing your path with business
Spiritual gifts
Mediumship
Dealing with skeptics
Non-locality
Clairvoyance
Clairsentience
Discovering your purpose
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Ep. 57 - Michael Phillip [Third Eye Drops]
17 november 2016 · 1 uur 22 min
Hello friend, Lees meer
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This episode is brought to you EatDreamBe.com.
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Michael Phillip stops by Synchronicity.
Michael hosts a wonderful podcast called Third Eye Drops.
How wonderful is it? Well, it's on MindPod Network, so yeah, it's pretty damn wonderful.
Michael is eloquent and excellent and many other "e" words like exemplary and erudite. You will enjoy this episode, I promise.
In this episode we discuss:
M-m-m-m-marijuana
Michael's Origin Story
Michael's cool professor
Donald Trump's lack of psychedelic experience
Creating your own reality
Shifting your perspective and opening dialogues
Sweet old Grandmas
Consciousness exploration in the Age of Trump
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Ep. 56 - Donald Trump + The Future
10 november 2016 · 15 min
A special bonus episode of Synchronicity. Lees meer
Sharing my thoughts about the election of Donald Trump, where we are now and where do we go from here.
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Ep. 55 - Genpo Roshi
9 november 2016 · 1 uur 20 min
*Long Election Intro Alert* Lees meer
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Genpo Roshi stops by Synchronicity.
Dennis Paul Merzel, also known as Genpo Roshi, is a Zen Priest, a teacher in both the Soto and Rinzai schools of Zen Buddhism, Abbot of Kanzeon since 1988, and creator of the Big Mind Process in 1999.
From his initial awakening in 1971 his purpose and his passion have remained the same: to assist others to realize their true nature and to continuously deepen his own practice as well as assisting others in carefully reflecting on this life and clarifying the Way.
He has a new book out now called Spitting Out the Bones: A Zen Master's 45 Year Journey
Topics Discussed
Zen
Meditation
The Monastic Life
Not getting caught up in rituals
N0-Self Experiences
Non-experience
Becoming a non-returner
The Bodhisattva Vow
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Ep. 54 - John F. Simon Jr
3 november 2016 · 1 uur 18 min
Brace yourself for an absolutely excellent episode of Synchronicity. Lees meer
Today, I'm joined by artist, mystic and all around brilliant person, John F. Simon Jr.
If you're interested in the intersection of creativity and mindfulness this is the episode for you.
I left our conversation absolutely in awe of John's creativity, compassion and wisdom.
John's new book, "Drawing Your Own Path: 33 Exercises at the Crossroads of Art and Mindfulness" is out now on Parallax Press.
John has been producing art professionally for almost 20 years beginning with hand and pen plotter drawings and progressing through Internet Art to finally arrive at his own practice of 'coding as creative writing'.
The main John shows his Software Art is through sculptural wall hangings with LCD screens that he calls 'art appliances' and has made and sold since 1999. John also makes drawings and paintings daily in the 'traditional' media of gouache and pencil.
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Ep. 53 - Dr. Bruce Damer
27 oktober 2016 · 1 uur 41 min
Dr. Bruce Damer stops by Synchronicity to talk cooperative evolution, liminal boundaries, magic, reality and more! Lees meer
Be sure to subscribe to Bruce's excellent podcast, "The Levity Zone."
If you like Synchronicity give her a rating on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/synchronicity-noah-lampert/id1052839207?mt=2
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Ep. 52 - Individuation with Steven Kampmann
20 oktober 2016 · 1 uur 41 min
The wonderful Steven Kampmann returns to talk individuation, balance and the purpose of life. Lees meer
The book referenced throughout the episode is Hermann Hesse's, "Demian."
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Ep. 51 - Lama Surya Das
13 oktober 2016 · 1 uur 18 min
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Lama Surya Das stops by Synchronicity to discuss Dzogchen, Buddhism, Buddha Standard Time, non-duality and practical applications of various Buddhist practices.
Lama Surya Das has an excellent book called "Make Me One With Everything" which you can pick up now.
Lama Surya Das is one of the foremost Western Buddhist meditation teachers and scholars, one of the main interpreters of Tibetan Buddhism in the West, and a leading spokesperson for the emerging American Buddhism. The Dalai Lama affectionately calls him "The Western Lama."
Surya has spent over forty five years studying Zen, vipassana, yoga, and Tibetan Buddhism with the great masters of Asia, including the Dalai Lama's own teachers, and has twice completed the traditional three year meditation cloistered retreat at his teacher's Tibetan monastery. He is an authorized lama and lineage holder in the Nyingmapa School of Tibetan Buddhism, and a close personal disciple of the leading grand lamas of that tradition. He is the founder of the Dzogchen Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and its branch centers around the country, including the retreat center Dzogchen Osel Ling outside Austin, Texas, where he conducts long training retreats and Advanced Dzogchen retreats.
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Ep. 50 - Lucid Dreaming + Buddhism w/ Robert Waggoner
6 oktober 2016 · 1 uur 9 min
Robert Waggoner returns to talk about his personal lucid dreaming experiences, Buddhism and lucid dreams and the nature of reality. Lees meer
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Ep. 49 - J.R. Morton
29 september 2016 · 1 uur 27 min
**FIRST SPONSORED EPISODE** Lees meer
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J.R. Morton stops by Synchronicity.
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Topics Discussed
How the death of J.R.'s father impacted his life
J.R.'s first psychedelic experience
Realizing that money doesn't buy happiness
LSD
Ram Dass and Be Here Now
Christianity and spiritual experiences
The importance of having friends on the path
Meeting Ram Dass
Neem Karoli Baba
Video games
Mystical experiences
Synchronicity
Religion and mythology
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Ep. 48 - Kelly MacLean [Tao of Comedy]
22 september 2016 · 1 uur 32 min
Comedian, podcaster, writer and awesome person Kelly MacLean stops by Synchronicity. Lees meer
Kelly hosts an excellent podcast called, "The Tao of Comedy" which happens to be in MindPod Network.
Kelly is as wise as she is lovely which is to say she is very wise. Enjoy this episode and be sure to subscribe to "The Tao of Comedy"
Topics Discussed
Astrology
Leave Jennifer Aniston alone!
Meditation
Death, Dying, Life
Being Present
Synchronicity
Growing up with Buddhist parents
The importance of meditation but also not meditating
Does Kelly believe in God?
What happens after we die?
What's love?
What is magic?
The book giveaway is back! This week I'm giving away a copy of "Mind Beyond Death" by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche.
Join the Synchronicity Community and you're entered in every book giveaway forever.
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Ep. 47 - Lucid Dreaming with Robert Waggoner
15 september 2016 · 1 uur 3 min
Robert Waggoner stops by Synchronicity to discuss dreams and lucid dreaming. Lees meer
Robert has two excellent books that I highly recommend you check out:
Lucid Dreaming: Gateway to the Inner Self
Lucid Dreaming, Plain and Simple: Tips and Techniques for Insight, Creativity, and Personal Growth
So yeah, DREAMS!
Topics Discussed
What is Lucid Dreaming?
The scientific validation for lucid dreaming
Robert's lucid dreaming experience
Castaneda's "Journey to Ixtlan"
Dream worlds
Possibilities of lucid dreaming
Practical benefits of lucid dreaming
Exploring dreamscapes
Modulating emotions within lucid dreams
The benefit of enhancing awareness
Integrating dream experiences into waking life
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Ep. 46 - Matt Oestreicher
9 september 2016 · 1 uur 14 min
Matt Oestreicher stops by Synchronicity to discuss his life, music, wisdom and awesomeness. Lees meer
Matt is a multi-instrumentalist, musician, podcast host and very cool person.
Be sure to check out Matt's excellent podcast, The Mindful Musician.
Outro music by Tipping Hand.
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Ep. 45 - Lorenzo Hagerty [Psychedelic Salon]
1 september 2016 · 1 uur 14 min
Lorenzo Hagerty stops by Synchronicity to talk about his cyberdelic baby, The Psychedelic Salon. Lees meer
Lorenzo has had a fascinating life and this was an incredibly fun episode for me.
Topics Discussed
The Psychedelic Salon
Terence McKenna
Culture
Psychedelics
Marijuana
Technology and Consciousness
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Ep. 44 - Lulu Biazus
25 augustus 2016 · 1 uur 4 min
My guest today is the extraordinarily wonderful Lulu Biazus. Lees meer
I met Lulu when she created some artwork for a few clients of mine. Since then we've gotten to know each other better and at least from my side the more I find out the cooler Lulu gets.
Lulu is a graphic artist and art director based out of Los Angeles.
Also, long intro alert because I am at the beach and I'm feeling it.
Topics Discussed
Burning Man
Ayahuasca
Meditation
The Airy Fairy New Age Scene
How To Stay Grounded
Ancient Wisdom
Psychedelics
Lineage
Other stuff!
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Ep. 43 - Habits with Hugh Byrne
18 augustus 2016 · 1 uur 8 min
My guest today is meditation teacher and pleasant fellow, Hugh Byrne. Lees meer
Hugh Byrne teaches meditation and works with people to cultivate mindfulness in daily life. His approach is deeply informed by family and culture, human rights and social justice—and the good fortune of encountering Buddhist teachings 30 years ago.
Hugh came to meditation when his decades-long career spent remedying human injustice revealed the root cause of conflict that he'd failed to tackle. Hugh came to understand—and know personally—that the anger and fear within us engender harmful behavior. Thus he began the transformational practice and study of Buddhist insight meditation.
Topics Discussed
The Evolution of Habits
How to build effective habits
Lizards Brain vs Thinking Brain
Khaneman's System 1 and System 2
4 Types of Dissatisfaction
Buddhist Psychology and Modern Life
Starting with Yourself
Mindful Politics
Social Activism and Mindfulness
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Ep. 42 - David Silver Redux
11 augustus 2016 · 1 uur 18 min
My BFF David Silver and I talk about the world, the flesh and the devil. Lees meer
Enjoy this episode on your favorite device.
Rate and Review Synchronicity on iTunes!
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Ep. 41 - Jarell Perry
4 augustus 2016 · 1 uur 5 min
Jarell Perry stops by Synchronicity to discuss music, awareness, race relations and the meaning of life. Lees meer
I met Jarell through fellow MindPod Network podcaster Yoshino (Artist Decoded) and we immediately hit it off.
Jarell is an accomplished singer and songwriter and he also runs an excellent blog called Still Mind where he muses on everything from creativity to peace of mind.
I had a blast talking to Jarell and I have a feeling you'll really enjoy this episode.
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Ep. 40 - Music, Life, and Fun with Lily Cushman
28 juli 2016 · 1 uur 23 min
Lily Cushman is my wonderful and oh so lovely guest this week. Lees meer
To try and describe Lily in just a few short sentences would be a fruitless endeavor because it's impossible. She does way too many cool and diverse things. But shit, I'll try.
Lily is Sharon Salzberg's assistant, owner and runner of Brooklyn Yoga School, label head of Vanaras Records and a proud Berklee alum. She's also one of the coolest and nicest people I've ever met.
We Discuss
Berklee College of Music
DAW's (digital audio workstations)
Lily Moving to New York a week before 9/11
The shifting landscape of the music industry
Noah's first time LSD story
Tapping into the mysteries of life
Brooklyn Yoga School
Yoga
Emerging music industry models
Kirtan
The pitfalls of chasing a positive experience
The Mind
Working with Sharon Salzberg
The importance of lineage
The lack of structure surrounding Western Dharma teachers
This weeks book giveaway is "Women" by Charles Bukowski. Join the Synchronicity Community and you're entered in the book giveaway contest every week.
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Ep. 39 - Getting Astral with Cory Allen
21 juli 2016 · 1 uur 24 min
Cory Allen is a composer, mastering engineer, podcast host, and meditation teacher from Austin, TX. Allen's music is deep, patient, highly-conceptual and has been called "elegant" by The Wire Magazine and an "artistic engineering achievement" by Was Ist Das. Cory has taught hundreds of people the practice of meditation through his guided workshops and delivers lectures on mindfulness and the expansion of human consciousness. Allen is the host of The Astral Hustle podcast where he talks to himself and his friends about the nature of being and the magic of the cosmos. Lees meer
This weeks book for the Book Giveaway is "The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying" by Sogyal Rinpoche. Join the Synchronicity Community and you're entered in the book giveaway every week.
Also, be sure to check out the Synchronicity Generosity Experiment. We're raising money to help someone out. We choose the person or persons at the end of August. Check it out here: gofundme.com/syncgenerosity1/
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Ep. 38 - Food and Love with Tess Lampert
14 juli 2016 · 1 uur 9 min
Tess Lampert is my guest today. Lees meer
In addition to being my sister Tess is a food and beverage connoisseur, writer and the best cook I know (sorry, mom.)
Tess flips the script at the beginning of the episode by asking me questions.
This weeks book giveaway is Joseph Campbell's, "The Hero With a Thousand Faces"
Join the Synchronicity Community and you'll be entered in the weekly book giveaway FOREVER.
Topics Discussed
Food as an expression of love
Stress easting slash emotional eating
Beauty via taste
Time as an illusion
Ghosts
Dissociative Experiences
Psychedelics
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Ep. 37 - Dreams with Steven Kampmann
7 juli 2016 · 1 uur 37 min
Steven Kampmann is my guest today. Steven is an all around cool guy and father of previous guest Mikey Kampmann. Lees meer
In this episode Steven and I discuss the importance of dreams. Steven also recommended some excellent books as an addendum to the episode:
Man and His Symbols by Carl Jung
C.G. Jung and Hermann Hesse: A Record of Two Friendships by Miguel Serrano
The Wisdom of Your Dreams by Jeremy Taylor
The History of Last Night's Dreams by Roger Kamenetz
The book for this weeks giveaway is "The Tibetan Yogas Of Dream And Sleep." If you want a chance to win a brand new copy of that book all you do is join the Synchronicity Community.
Also, this week I'm launching the Synchronicity Generosity Experiment. Fore more information about that go here.
Don't forget to rate and review Synchronicity on iTunes. It helps me and costs you nothing.
Topics Discussed
Steven meeting Carl Jung's great grandson
Bollingen Tower
Dying, Dreams and Awareness
DREAMS
The power of knowing nothing
The flexibility of dreams
Dreams predicting future events
Taking action based on your dreams
The orchestra of the Self
Dreams as a source of creativity
Climbing the mountain
Finding your way to yourself
Acting on your inner life
Taking risks
Mentors
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Ep. 36 - Jay Weingarten
30 juni 2016 · 1 uur 19 min
Jay Weingarten is my most excellent guest this week. Lees meer
Jay is a comedian. Jay is funny. Jay is cool. Jay is nice.
Find out more about Jay here.
Listen to Jay's comedy "album" "Big Laughs" here.
Check out Jay's episode of Weird Adults with Little Esther here.
This week's book giveaway is "Mind Beyond Death" by Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. Want a chance to get a book every week forever? Join the Synchronicity Community today and you'll get that chance.
Be sure to subscribe to Synchronicity on iTunes.
Topics Discussed
Jay's Comedy
Flying Fish
Expressing Yourself via Comedy
Power Point as a comedic tool
The importance of keeping an open mind
Being authentic in life and comedy
The importance of loving everything around you
Jay's chihuahua "The Baby"
Karma and Reincarnation
Multidimensional realities - Simultaneous other lives
Tim Heidecker and Vic Berger
2 Wet Crew
Laughing
Mushrooms
L.A Comedy Scene
Jay's Unique Path
Using Life as a Path
Jazz man!
The internet being awesome
Reducing Fear, Increasing Love
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Ep. 35 - Toni Bernhard
23 juni 2016 · 1 uur 6 min
Toni Bernhard is my guest today. Toni has an incredible story that centers around how to bring awareness, mindfulness and compassion to issues surrounding chronic illness. Lees meer
Easily one of the most inspiring and wisdom filled episodes of Synchronicity to date.
Toni's story
Overcoming suffering
The importance of Self Compassion
Idiot Self-Compassion
How to approach chronic illness/pain/suffering
The tyranny of positive thinking
Being present
Buddhism being realistic, not pessimistic
Equanimity
This weeks book giveaway is Hazrat Inayat Khan's, "The Mysticism of Sound and Music" which is one of my all time favorite reads. Want to be entered in every weekly book giveaway contest? Join the Synchronicity Community and you are entered FOREVER.
Don't forget to rate and review and subscribe to Synchronicity because that's what you do when you like something, right?
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Ep. 34 - Allen St. Pierre [NORML]
16 juni 2016 · 53 min
Allen St. Pierre is the Executive Director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), an American non-profit organization that wishes to remove the criminal penalties for and legalize cannabis. St. Pierre was hired by NORML's Board of Directors in 1991 when he worked as a Communications Director for the organization. Lees meer
St. Pierre has been the Executive Director of NORML since January 2005. He is the seventh person to be NORML's Executive Director. He also serves on the Board of Directors of NORML and the NORML Foundation.
Topics Discussed
The genesis of marijuana prohibition
Marijuna decriminilization
The racial history behind cannabis prohibition
Positive benefits of marijuana
Amphetamine laced gummies
Prognosis for cannabis legality and bussiness in the United States
This weeks book giveaway is Hermann Hesse's, "Demian." Join the Synchronicity community and you're automatically entered in each weeks book giveaway.
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Ep. 33 - Creativity with Miles Seiden
9 juni 2016 · 1 uur 6 min
My guest today is friend and creative professional, Miles Seiden. Lees meer
Miles is about as authentic of a person you'll come across. Not only is he a talented professional, Miles is also one of the most honest and dedicated people I've met. In short, he's my soul bruva from the same cosmic motha and yes I'm sorry and I will never say that again.
This week I've partnered with Wisdom Publications and they've generously donated a new copy of Ajahn Brahm's "Kindfulness."
Join the Synchronicity Community by tapping/clicking this link and you're automatically entered in the giveaway FOREVER. That's a good deal if you ask me.
Also, Wisdom Publications is giving away an ebook on Happiness from the Dalai Lama. Get the Dalai Lama's ebook here because that's a smart thing to do and who doesn't want to be happy.
Finally, rate and review Synchronicity on iTunes if you're digging it. I know it's a pain to login to iTunes (which is terrible as a thing that exists) but it really helps the show and karmically it's a great thing to do.
Buddha spoke explicitly about rating and reviewing podcasts as a good thing to do and a path towards everlasting peace and happiness, and hey, he's a smart kind of guy.
Topics Discussed
Creativity and Spirituality
What does "spirituality" mean?
Trying to define yourself
Being a good person
Compassion
Healthy skepticism
Direct Experience
The word "guru"
The little voice in your head
Interconnectedness
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Ep. 32 - Mikey Kampmann
2 juni 2016 · 1 uur 13 min
My guest today is the adventurous, talented, hilarious and all around fun guy, Mikey Kampmann. Lees meer
Mikey has done a lot of cool things in his life like traveling to the South Pole and working as one third of the excellent comedy group, 2 Wet Crew. But hey, those are just things he's done, not who he is, right?
Topics Discussed This Episode
Mikey's worldly travels
The concept of "home"
Experiencing different perspectives
Appreciating diversity
2 Wet Crew
Substance in comedy
Providing value for people
Mikey's African travels
The desire to give back
Learning lessons from life experiences
Mikey recommended a book Starhawk's, "The Fifth Sacred Thing"
Subscribe/Rate/Review Synchronicity on iTunes if you're into that kind of thing.
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Ep. 31 - Nina Rao
25 mei 2016 · 1 uur 7 min
My guest today is Kirtan singer and lovely person, Nina Rao. Lees meer
Nina learned traditional chants (bhajans) from her grandfather in a village in south India when she nine years old. The chants quietly stayed with her until she rediscovered chanting with Krishna Das in New York in 1996.
Her childhood was spent living in and moving between many countries around the world and when she settled in New York her working life began in the banking world, switched to organizing and leading photographic wildlife safaris in Africa and India, and now for many years, is Krishna Das' business manager and assistant.
Topics Discussed
Nina's worldly and inner journeys
The concept of a Guru
Kirtan as a regular practice
The power of sound/music
The concept of Home
The evolution of the Kirtan movement in the West
Understanding the "why" behind focusing on a particular path
The importance of an open heart
To find out more about Nina visit her website: ninaraochant.com
This week's book giveaway is Tom Robbins, "Skinny Legs and All." To enter the weekly book giveaway contests join the Synchronicity Community right here: eepurl.com/bSWrqT
And of course subscribe to Synchronicity today because it's a smart thing to do.
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Ep. 30 - Yoshino [Artist Decoded]
18 mei 2016 · 1 uur 20 min
My guest today is artist, photographer, awesome person and host of the Artist Decoded podcast, Yoshino. Lees meer
I got tuned into Yoshino and his podcast by Michael Donovan (who is an inter-dimensional networker and knows pretty much the coolest people you can know) and I'm very happy I did.
Yoshino and I only spoke a couple of times before the podcast but you'll hear we hit it off immediately.
Not only is Yoshino a creative powerhouse but his focus on intention, service and bringing value to people's lives is infectious.
Topics Discussed
Confidence
Breaking down limiting beliefs and mental barriers
Being of service and creating value
The intersection of art and consciousness
Starting Artist Decoded
His work as a photographer
Creating your own world in the midst of many other worlds
Alan Watts
Bruce Lee
Check out some of Yoshino's work on his website.
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Ep. 29 - Sah D'Simone
12 mei 2016 · 57 min
My guest today is holistic nutritionist and extremely advanced soul, Sah D'Simone. Lees meer
You'll be hard pressed to find a more genuine and authentic spiritual seeker than Sah.
Also, if you're interested in nutrition and health for the mind/body/soul Sah is available for consults and sessions. Sah is incredibly awesome and I encourage you to learn more about him on his website http://sahdsimone.com.
This is a short episode post today because I just had a baby (well, technically my wife Alexis did) so my life is insane right now.
That said, enjoy the episode!
Be sure to subscribe to Synchronicity if you haven't already.
Oh yeah and this week's book giveaway is "Cutting Through Spiritual Materialism" by Chogyam Trungpa. Join the Synchronicity Community and you're automatically entered in each weeks book giveaway contest.
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Ep. 28 - Lama Tsomo
3 mei 2016 · 1 uur 11 min
My guest today is Lama Tsomo who happens to be one of the most direct, down to earth, yet extremely wise and fun people I've had the pleasure of speaking with. Lees meer
She's also a bonafide Lama (ordained by Tulku Sangak Rinpoche) in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. She's also an author and co-founder of the Namchak Foundation and Namchak Retreat Ranch in Missoula, Montana.
Her new book, "Why Is The Dalai Lama Always Smiling?" is absolutely incredible and I highly recommend picking up a copy. It's one of the best books on Buddhism for westerners that I've come across( and I've read a lot of books on Buddhism for westerners.)
I'll be giving away a copy of her book this week (May 3rd, 2016). To enter join the Synchronicity Community here.
Tashi Delek!
Topics Discussed
Tibetan Buddhism
The Three Kayas
Carl Jung
Intention
Why is the Dalai Lama Always Smiling?
The Importance of Lineage
Picking a Path
As always subscribe to Synchronicity which will be taken as a token of your undying and everlasting support. Thanks!
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Ep. 27 - Duncan Trussell
26 april 2016 · 48 min
My guest today is the one and only Duncan Trussell. Lees meer
I sat down with Duncan on his tres fancy bus after the
Washington, D.C. stop of his "You Are God" tour.Some podcasts need explanations. This one does not.
Also, rest in peace, Prince. Godspeed on your sweet and
magical journey.Subscribe to
Synchronicity if you haven't already and rate and review on
iTunes if you're into that kind of thing.Shout out to Mikey
Kampmann and Johnny Pemberton for
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Ep. 26 - A Life of Meaning with Ralph White
20 april 2016 · 1 uur 18 min
My guest today is holistic center pioneer and all around Dharma good guy, Ralph White. Lees meer
Ralph was the first program director for the Omega Center up in Rhinebeck NY as well as one of the founding members of The Open Center in NYC.
We discuss a whole bunch of topics in this episode so here are some bullet points to make it easy for you:
Topics Discussed in This Episode
The rise of holistic centers in the U.S. and beyond
Holistic Hustlers
The Importance of Discernment
Adventure
Journeying to Tibet as a Westerner
Science of the Spirit
Rudolf Steiner
Ralph turned me onto Rudolf Steiner at the end of this episode and for that I'm eternally grateful.
Ralph just wrote a memoir, "The Jeweled Highway: On The Quest for A Life of Meaning" which is fantastic and I finished it in four days so maybe check that out why dontcha? Also, I'm giving away a copy of Ralph's book for this week's Synchronicity book giveaway contest.
Remember, all you need to do to enter the book giveaway contest is join the Synchronicity Community which you can do right here: eepurl.com/bSWrqT.
And as always be sure to Subscribe to Synchronicity and rate and review on iTunes and Stitcher.
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Ep. 25 - Biet Simkin
14 april 2016 · 1 uur
My guest today is meditation teacher, musician and all around creatrix, Biet Simkin who's based out of NYC. Lees meer
Biet is a wonderful example of someone who's let her inner life guide her external life (is there really a difference?) which is working out pretty pretty great for her. As you'll hear in the episode Biet is also an incredibly genuine and love-filled person. Coincidentally, my favorite type of person!
Biet is also leading guided sound meditations at Further Future a music and lifestyle festival taking place April 29 through Sunday May 1, 2016 at the Moapa River Indian Reservation near Las Vegas, Nevada. More details inside the episode but Further Future is going to be an amazing time and experience and if I didn't have a baby due right when it was taking place I'd be attending.
Find out more about Further Future here: http://www.furtherfuture.com/
Topics Discussed in This Episode
The blessing of Biet's tragic upbringing
Biet's father, Grigori Simkin
Overcoming depression and addiction
Biet's musical career
Changing your mind to change your life
Surrendering Suffering
Listening to your inner voice
Radical Joy
Being Sober and Getting High (off your own supply)
Closing song is "Si Do Hymn" from Biet's most recent album, "The Lunar"
As always, subscribe to Synchronicity on iTunes and Stitcher and rate and review if you haven't already.
Many thanks to Jordan from Further Future/Robot Heart for linking me and Biet. You rule Jordan!
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Ep. 24 - Paul Jarvis is Awesome
6 april 2016 · 1 uur 6 min
My guest today is creative professional extraordinaire, Paul Jarvis. Lees meer
Paul is founder and launcher of a plethora of online products for creative professionals including Creative Class, Chimp Essentials, Project Prescription, 4 Wordpress Themes and his weekly emails The Sunday Dispatches.
Paul also has his own podcast called, The Freelancer, which you 100% should check out because he drops wisdom bombs like they're going out of style on a regular basis.
Paul currently resides in the woods of Canada, on an island with his wife Lisa and their gang of pet rats. He rocks cheap beer toques and meditation beads (typically at the same time). He also has way more tattoos than you. (I ripped this little about part from his site so that's how I know he has more tattoos than you.)
I stumbled across Paul when a friend of mine recommended I check out his Chimp Essentials MailChimp course which was hands down one of the best courses I've ever taken. The course is on hiatus right now but will be back soon. I'll let you know when it's back because it is great.
Just from taking that course I got the sense that:
a) Paul really knew what he was talking about
b) he genuinely seemed to care about the people he was speaking to
c) he seemed like a really awesome person I'd like to talk with.
So, I hit him up and he responded and we set up a time to chat and this podcast is the fruit of that (very easy to do) labor.
Topics Discussed This Episode
Being Honest and Authentics
The Value of Introspection
The Similarities Between Being a Musician and a Freelancer
Business Done Right Being Service
The Pitfalls of the Mindset of "Doing Only What You Love"
Is Paul Spiritual? What is Spiritual?
Creating Things with Purpose
Fear and Action Coexisitng
Creating Space in Life/Business
No Having Expectations
Having Clear Intentions and Being Radically Honest
The Merits of Veganism
In addition to being a creator par excellence Paul is also a musician and I asked him for a couple of m…
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Ep. 23 - Marijuana and More with Davis Clayton Kiyo
30 maart 2016 · 1 uur 22 min
My guest today is business owner and marijuana lifestyle advocate slash activist, Davis Clayton Kiyo. Lees meer
Davis and I went to the same high school but didn't really know each other too well back then. Since ye olden days he's embarked on a new career centered around one of my favorite things in life: marijuana.
You may remember my last guest, Ben Kovacs, is a co-founder of a company called Myster. Well, Davis is the other co-founder.
You'll hear it in the episode but Davis has a creative and energetic spirit that is palpable and contagious. Davis also relays a very interesting story about a near death experience someone he knows had and how that altered his view of reality and death.
We talk about a whole host of topics including:
Davis' parents being Donald Trump supporters
Bringing more awareness into your life
The pros and cons of marijuana use (mostly the pros)
Normalization of marijuana in culture and society
An interesting legal situation Davis is in right now
Hacking the voter system
The knowability of the universe
Science vs Spirit
The dogma of religion
Changing reality with your thoughts
This was another in-person podcast and have I said how much I love these? Because I very much love them.
For this weeks book giveaway I'm giving away a brand new copy of Carl Jung's, "Man and His Symbols." If you want to enter the contest all you need to do is join the Synchronicity Community and you do that by clicking this.
Also, be sure to Subscribe to Synchronicity if you haven't already.
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Ep. 22 - Actualizing with Ben Kovacs
23 maart 2016 · 1 uur 6 min
Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ben Kovacs who I'm gonna call an actualizer-extraordinaire. Lees meer
Ben is a good old-fashioned renaissance man. In addition to working his day job at Twitter, Ben just founded Guardian Gym which aims to help urban populations and at-risk youth via martial arts. Ben also is co-founder of a marijuana accessory and lifestyle company called Myster. How's that for diversity?
In addition to practical tips about how he's been able to cultivate success in his life, Ben has an especially refreshing perspective on work, life, helping others and synthesizing all of those thing together.
Things Discussed In This Episode
The genesis and mission behind Guardian Gym
The importance of martial arts
Being humble and developing confidence
Having a purpose in life beyond making money
Working at Twitter
Ben's relationship with marijuana
The future of marijuana (normalization)
The benefits of microdosing LSD
Yoga and marijuana
How to cultivate happiness
The practical benefits of following your passion and doing what you love
Follow Ben on Twitter here (@moobypong)
Subscribe to Synchronicity aqui. And don't forget to rate on iTunes and Stitcher.
This week's book giveaway is "Tribal Leadership" by Dave Logan, John King and Halee Fischer-Wright. To enter the contest join the Synchronicity community here. That's it!
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Ep. 21 - Politics with Danny Goldberg
22 maart 2016 · 45 min
Music Biz legend and all-around smart dude, Danny Goldberg returns to Synchronicity. Lees meer
For those who caught the first episode with Danny you know the episode cut off at the end because the battery on my recorder died. For those of you who didn't listen to that episode, well, now you know too.
Danny is one of my favorite people to talk to not only because he's objectively cool and insightful but he's also got a real knack for presenting perspectives that I don't know anything about. Case in point, he makes a compelling case for Hillary Clinton for president (even though he's a Bernie Sanders supporter).
And yes, in case the title didn't give it away we get deep down in the muck to talk politics for this episode.
Topics Discussed In This Episode
Compassion in Politics
Donald Trump
Does Bernie Sanders have a chance?
Hillary Clinton
Danny shares some practical tips that have helped him
Saying things that are true, kind and helpful
I also announce the winner of last week's Synchronicity Book Giveaway (congrats Derek!). If you want to be entered in the next book giveaway all you have to do is join the Synchronicity Community which you do right here.
And if you haven't already be sure to Subscribe to Synchronicity on iTunes and Stitcher.
Also, Danny has his own podcast called "Rock and Roles" which I highly recommend you subscribe to as well.
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Ep. 20 - Exploring Consciousness w/ Jeremy Johnson
16 maart 2016 · 57 min
My guest today is the uber-intelligent and incredibly cool, Jeremy Johnson. Lees meer
Jeremy is an editor for Reality Sandwich and a polyphonic enthusiast of all things religion, science fiction, and philosophy (I wish I could take credit for the description but I shamelessly pulled it from his bio.) Let's just say Jeremy is interested in a lot of stuff.
One of the things Jeremy and I share a love for is literature and books. Exploring how books affect consciousness was one of my favorite threads of our conversation.
Speaking of books I'm giving away a brand new copy of the book we mention in this episode, Whitley Streiber and Jeffrey Kripal's, "The Super Natural." To enter the contest all you need to do is join the Synchronicity Community by clicking this link and entering your email. Good luck!
Things Discussed in This Episode
Literature and Consciousness
Transmedia
The Ba'hai Faith
The Evolution of Consciousness
Jeremy's new project, "The Theory of Everybody"
"Mutants and Mystics" by Jeffrey Kripal
Psychedelics
Salvia
Where to Find Jeremy Online
Jeremy on Twitter
Jeremy on Facebook
LitGeeks Book Club
As always, subscribe to Synchronicity if you haven't already and rate and review on iTunes and Stitcher.
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Ep. 19 - Mystic Scholar and Author Mirabai Starr
9 maart 2016 · 55 min
I'm joined today by one of the loveliest and sweetest people I've ever met, Mirabai Starr. Lees meer
Mirabai writes, speaks and leads retreats on the inter-spiritual teachings of the mystics.
Known for her revolutionary translations of John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, and Julian of Norwich, Mirabai renders mystical masterpieces accessible, beautiful, and relevant to a contemporary circle of seekers. Her commentaries on the interconnected wisdom of all traditions are lyrical and evocative.
She builds bridges not only between religious traditions, but also between contemplative life and compassionate service, between cultivating an inner relationship with the Beloved and expressing that intimacy in community, between the transformational power of loss and longing for the sacred.
She's also experienced a good deal of tragedy and objective suffering in her life, but has come out of those experiences with one of the most refreshing takes on life I've ever witnessed.
Mirabai and I talk about the power of suffering, the true meaning of the phrase "dark night of the soul," spiritual crises and turning painful life experiences into powerful transformational experiences.
Mirabai has a new book out called, "The Caravan of No Despair: A Memoir of Loss and Transformation."
I'm also giving away a brand new copy of Mirabai's book on this episode so listen to the episode for full details. Enter that contest here: http://eepurl.com/bSWrqT
As always, Subscribe to Synchronicity on your favorite podcast channels.
Other stuff mentioned in the episode
Berning Down the House - Fundraiser
Berning Down the House is a grassroots fundraiser to raise some dollars for Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign. #berningdowndc
The event will bring together a variety of artists, musicians, and advocates who all believe that Bernie Sanders' campaign represents real change in America; a departure from a society and government controlled by the financial elite. Bernie Sanders can help redirect…
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Ep. 18 - Movie Maker Sean Dunne
3 maart 2016 · 1 uur 20 min
Recently I had the pleasure of sitting down with slash ingesting cannabis pixie sticks with filmmaker and highly tuned-in person, Sean Dunne at his apartment in Brooklyn. Lees meer
Sean has made some truly incredible documentaries (Trump Rally, Oxyana, Florida Man, Cam Girlz, American Juggalo) which you can (and should) check out over on his website (FOR FREE): http://www.veryape.tv/
Sean and I met once last year but this time we really had a chance to connect and learn more about each other and am very glad we did. Credit to Michael Donovan for linking us up.
We talk about marijuana, DMT, psychedelics, veganism, Sean's super awesome films, Donald Trump and a whole bunch of other stuff.
Note: I am a big time potty mouth in this episode and basically every mind-altering substance is mentioned so now you've been warned.
Things Discussed in this episode
Marijuana
Mushrooms
DMT
Veganism
Sean's Amazing Documentaries
Donald Trump (DRUMPF)
Your Life (and Work) as a Spiritual Path
Donald Trump (again)
Sean on Twitter
Sean's Podcast
Hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.
As always be sure to subscribe, rate and review Synchronicity on iTunes, Stitcher or wherever else you consume your podcasts from.
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Ep. 17 - Danny Goldberg
24 februari 2016 · 55 min
On a recent trip back to NYC (my home from '08-'15) I sat down with the wise, insightful and all around cool guy, Danny Goldberg. Lees meer
Currently, Danny Goldberg is President of GoldVE Entertainment. Danny has also worked in the music business as a personal manager, record company president, public relations man and journalist since the late sixties.
Goldberg is also a consultant to the newly released HBO series “Vinyl”. From 1983-1992, Goldberg was the founder and President of Gold Mountain Entertainment, an artist management firm whose clients included Nirvana, Hole, Sonic Youth, Beastie Boys, Bonnie Raitt, The Allman Brothers, Rickie Lee Jones and more.
In addition to of all the worldly accolades Danny has maintained a keen interest in ethics and spirituality throughout his life.
Topics we discuss on this episode:
Navigating the "real" world with a "spiritual" perspective
The Power of Not Being an Asshole (and apologizing if you happen to be one on occasion)
The Power of Prayer
Working with Great Musical Artists
Music and the Spiritual Path
Politics
Danny has his own podcast called "Rock and Roles" which (shhh, don't tell anyone) is my favorite podcast on MindPod Network. Definitely check it out.
Danny also recommends Michael Moore's new film, "Where To Invade Next" and a book (which happens to be my all-time favorite spiritual text) "The Gospel of Ramakrishna."
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