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Вміст надано Michael Brant DeMaria. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Michael Brant DeMaria або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
No one knows everything, but everyone knows something no one else knows. In this time of crisis and chaos in culture and nature there is a dire need for honoring all sides of things. We have lost the art of nuance and subtlety. On The Other Side of Things Michael will take you on a deep AND accessible way of looking at yourself, others and the world so you can find a lucid sanity grounded in deep mystery. We will be exploring taboo topics around love, sex, death and madness. You can always check out his Musitations podcast for creativity as a healing, meditative modality as well.
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No one knows everything, but everyone knows something no one else knows. In this time of crisis and chaos in culture and nature there is a dire need for honoring all sides of things. We have lost the art of nuance and subtlety. On The Other Side of Things Michael will take you on a deep AND accessible way of looking at yourself, others and the world so you can find a lucid sanity grounded in deep mystery. We will be exploring taboo topics around love, sex, death and madness. You can always check out his Musitations podcast for creativity as a healing, meditative modality as well.
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1 The Other Side of Things (E10) The Aquarian Shaman with Linda Star Wolf #breathwork #healing #shaman 1:21:37
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00:00 Introduction 01:04 Who is Linda Star Wolf, Ph.D. 03:35 Star Wolf gives us a beautiful opening blessing 06:57 History of Michael and Star's relationship 11:50 The Spiral Path - the transformational process that requires change! 15:30 The origin of the word Shaman and it's true meaning as Shamaning... 19:16 Trusting when things need to end... 20:42 We all need the right amount of heartbreak. 23:00 My grandmothers who have helped me. 26:13 Shamanism and Breakdown/Breakthroughs 30:00 Growing up in the woods and forest as an only child. 32:57 Growing up highly sensitive. 35:48 Breathwork, breakdowns and breakthroughs and precautions 42:00 Shadow work, shamanic deaths and rebirths 45:36 The blessings of soul friends - who help us embrace our weirdness - that is our uniqueness! 48:14 Weird originally meant, 'having a foot in both worlds.' 50:30 Authenticity and embracing the shadow 55:13 The collective shadow and the pain of being demonized and shamed can drive you crazy 58:00 Let's be clear we LIVE on a Shamanic Planet - we've already had huge extinction events! 1:00:00 This is an Earth School 1:05:00 The AI I'm interested in is Authentic Intelligence - NOT artificial intelligence. 1:10:00 Here to get a doctorate degree in the Universe - according to grandmother Twyla. I’m truly honored to welcome a dear friend and longtime collaborator to the show today—Dr. Linda Star Wolf. Star Wolf and I have shared a deep connection for decades, working together on projects rooted in transformation, healing, and the sacred path of shamanic wisdom. As a shamanic breathwork facilitator myself, I’ve been profoundly influenced by her teachings and the visionary work she has brought to the world. Today, we’ll be diving into her latest book, The Aquarian Shaman, exploring the evolution of shamanic consciousness in these changing times. From breathwork to shadow work, the endless spiral path of the soul and the wisdom of our teachers and elders, we’ll journey into what it means to truly follow our hearts and the path of our souls! Get comfortable, take a deep breath, and join us on this soul-centered conversation with the incredible Linda Star Wolf. Linda Star Wolf, Ph.D., has been a shamanic visionary teacher and guide to thousands of people over the last four decades. Star Wolf was a nationally certified alcohol and drug counselor for 30+ years. She studied a variety of breathwork techniques with many teachers. Star Wolf draws much of her wisdom from personal experience of using breath to fortify connection to one’s own life force energy. The author of 13 books, Star Wolf is the creator of Shamanic Breathwork®, the Shamanic Healing Initiatory Process® (S.H.I.P.), the Founder of Venus Rising Association for Transformation (a non-profit organization), and Founding President of Venus Rising University for Shamanic Psychospiritual Studies. Star Wolf is also co-founder of the Shamanic Mystery Tours and guides spiritual seekers to travel as emissaries to sacred shamanic sites worldwide. Dedicating her life to assisting soul seekers to transform and embrace their lives, Star Wolf teaches how to embody the shaman within and step into a life of passionate, soul purpose. Her commitment to sacred activism and visionary leadership led her to create the Shamanic Ministers Global Network and train Shamanic Breathwork Facilitators around the world. Star Wolf has a deep connection to shamanic earth wisdom teachings originating from Indigenous elders. Twylah Nitsch, beloved Seneca Wolf Clan Grandmother, gave her the spirit name Star Wolf and adopted her as a Spiritual Granddaughter. Website: https://www.shamanicbreathwork.org/ Michael's Website: https://michaeldemaria.com/ Order book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Aquarian-Shaman-Walking-Spiral-Transformation/dp/1591435145…

1 The Other Side of Things (Ep 09) - "My Mysterious Son" with Dick Russell 1:13:57
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00:00 Intro 01:05 Who is Dick Russell? 04:47 What is My Mysterious Son about and why Dick wrote it. 06:15 Other ways of looking at Schizophrenia and Otherworldliness . 08:44 Michael's soulchosis/spiritual emergency at 18 and how he worked through it. 10:55 Dick's first contact with Jung and Hillman 12:50 Hillman asks Dick to write his Biography - which turned into 3 large volumes! 14:30 Hillman's advice to Dick regarding his son Franklin - "treat him like a regular person" 15:15 Relaxing with Franklin, going with the flow and going with it and finding humor! 19:46 Who is Malidoma Patrice Some? 23:00 Dick received divinations from Malidoma and begins learning about shamanism 26:32 Michael's experiences with shamanic and soulcentric practices 28:47 The scariest moment of Dick's life with Franklin in Africa 32:00 Dick's breakdown/breakthrough with Franklin through a role reversal. 34:21 The most powerful protection in the universe - a pure heart! 37:16 Shaman's Among Us - book on schizophrenia and shamanism 38:54 Dick's current understanding of what he's learned from his journey with Franklin 41:54 The power of going through this journey as a family including Franklin's mother Eda. 48:57 The importance of the ancestors in this shamanic healing journey. 50:10 The slave shackle as part of the healing ritual Dick was asked to do. 57:50 Robert Whitaker and Mad in America 59:01 Metabolic Therapies for Schizophrenia, Bipolar and Schizoaffective disorders 1:01:00 How your devotion and love as a fire for your Mysterious Son touched my heart 1:03:30 In The Wound is the Gift 1:05:00 It's All About Love! Find out what is true in your heart. 1:08:00 Hillman and The Soul's Code 1:11:00 How to find out more about Dick's work. Exploring the Borderlands: An Unforgettable Interview with Dick Russell: For as long as I can remember, I've been drawn to the borderland between the personal and transpersonal dimensions of reality. Even before my near-death experience (NDE) at the age of seven, I was a boy who lived between the worlds—where the boundaries between myself, others, nature, and the cosmos ebbed and flowed like the brushstrokes of a Van Gogh painting. Over the past 40 years, I’ve found profound joy in helping those who feel lost between worlds discover a path back—or a way to thrive within that liminal space. My journey has included studying with indigenous healers and teachers, practicing Buddhist meditation under my Zen teacher’s guidance for 45 years, and navigating the heartache of witnessing loved ones struggle with being "lost" between the worlds. When I discovered Dick Russell’s book, 'My Mysterious Son: A Life-Changing Passage Between Schizophrenia and Shamanism', I immediately felt a deep resonance. Little did I know how much I would have in common with Dick, whose journey as a father navigating his son Franklin’s extraordinary life is profoundly moving. Dick’s work goes beyond the personal, connecting to themes of healing, shamanism, and the mysteries of the psyche. As I prepared for this interview, I dove into his incredible body of work, including the monumental three-volume authorized biography of James Hillman, one of the most provocative post-Jungian thinkers of the 20th century. Dick’s connection to Malidoma Somé—someone who has also profoundly influenced my life—adds another rich layer to this dialogue. This is not just an interview; it’s an exploration of mystery, healing, and the courage it takes to live between worlds. Join us for an unforgettable conversation that will leave you inspired and deeply moved. Connect and Join the Conversation: Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more soulful explorations! A bit more about Dick Russell: Dick Russell is the author of sixteen non-fiction books, including a three-volume biography of depth psychologist James Hillman and "My Mysterious Son: A Life-Changing Passage Between Schizophrenia and Shamanism." Four books co-authored with Jesse Ventura were New York Times best-sellers, and his "Eye of the Whale" in 2001 was name among the Best Books of the Year by three major newspapers. He was also a recipient of the Chevron Conservation Award for his environmental work. Dick's website: https://dickrussell.org/ My Mysterious Son on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mysterious-Son-Life-Changing-Schizophrenia-Shamanism/dp/1510729003/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Michael's website: https://michaeldemaria.com/ #DickRussell #MyMysteriousSon #JamesHillman #SchizophreniaAndShamanism #Shamanism #NDE #VanGogh #Meditation #ZenPractice #IndigenousWisdom #MentalHealth #BetweenTheWorlds #HealingJourney #MysticalExperience #DepthPsychology #MalidomaSome #PodcastInterview #Spirituality #SoulfulConversations #TheOtherSideOfThings…
00:00 Introduction 01:13 Who is Gabi Varga? 06:05 A Holistic Approach to Fitness 10:51 The Imprint of Trauma on our Bodies 12:18 Nurturing Our Nervous Systems 20:38 When Clients Feel Safe Even Tears May Come 23:16 Understanding What Dysregulation of The Nervous System Is 37:15 Fight, Flee, Freeze or Fawn Responses. 40:41 What Trauma-Sensitive Personal Training May Look Like 52:00 Where to find out more about Gabi and her work. I first discovered Gabi Varga’s work during the pandemic, while searching for a way to stay active without going to the gym. Growing up as an athlete—playing football, lacrosse, and competing in track—I had my share of experiences with harsh, even abusive coaching styles. Like so many in our culture, I often held myself to impossible standards. Add to that the challenges of lingering trauma from childhood surgeries, which have left me with muscle imbalances requiring extra care during training, and I knew I needed a different approach. When I came across the phrase “trauma-informed personal training” in my feed, I was immediately drawn to Gabi’s unique perspective. Following her work was a game-changer, helping me reframe my workouts with more compassion and curiosity. Her approach offered a much-needed reset for both my body and mind. Our schedules finally aligned for us to have a deep dive into this fascinating topic and new approach to fitness. More about Gabi: I grew up in Hungary and became a group fitness instructor at 20. Fifteen years ago, I moved to Montreal for someone who became my husband and turned out to be emotionally abusive. At the time, I didn’t realize it; I was busy learning English and starting my life from scratch. I built a wonderful life with amazing Hungarian friends and a great following of fitness participants. During COVID, I found a somatic therapist. This body-based approach made so much sense, helping with nervous system regulation and trauma release. The shift was slow but significant. I started my own personal training business but felt stuck with conventional "no pain, no gain" fitness. I began using somatic techniques in my sessions and discovered trauma-informed personal training, which excited me. I completed the next course available. Now, I help people who are healing from existing trauma improve their relationship with movement and reach their fitness goals. By listening to you and understanding your individual needs, we can work together to turn exercise into a safe, sustainable, and joyful experience.Often, we overlook our body’s signals, pushing through pain or overtraining—leading to injury, burnout, shame cycles, and even trauma responses like dissociation. Trauma-informed training unlocks your potential by embracing a gentler, more mindful approach. Together, we’ll build tools for body awareness, self-regulation, and understanding what your body truly needs to reach your fitness goals safely. Most importantly, we’ll reframe exercise so it feels genuinely good. Gabi's website: https://thetraumainformedpt.com/ Michael's Website: https://michaeldemaria.com…

1 The Other Side of Things (Ep 07) - "Moments of Eternity" with Michael Meade 1:10:59
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00:00 Introduction 01:00 Who is Michael Meade? 03:20 What Michael is tracking post election? 04:00 Manu and the Fish - a story about the origin of human consciousness 08:00 Moving from the Law of the Fishes to the Law of Manu 10:30 How do we feed that 'little fish' in our own life. 11:00 When we are following our calling we can deal with big heavy duty issues! 12:00 The fish is the most ancient symbol of the deep self. 14:00 Something bigger and deeper than politics. 15:30 We are in a collective Rite of Passage. 17:41 Apocalypsis - Collapse/Renewal - both and - a powerful time to find ourselves! 20:20 Michael's soul initiation in solitary confinement - a deep initiatory descent 22:30 When you have nothing left - what is left is you and truly yours... 23:41 What is indestructible within us? 24:35 Soulchosis and the Mythic level of reality. 26:30 Michael's difficulty reweaving his way into consensus reality after his soul intiation. 27:25 Everyone has an experience of the deep self or they would die. 30:00 When the outside world doesn't work, we must work fall back to the inner world! 33:00 We are threaded to a destiny - it comes as a whisper...not a trumpet! 34:22 Michael's breakthrough where stories came alive while drumming and storytelling. 39:00 We are each a flute that God is here to play - Hafiz 40:30 When we are living in alignment with our inner 'geniurs/angel' we are deeply protected. 44:40 Finding Your Soul tribe. 45:00 our originality is coming from the Origin of Life...it isn't our it belongs to life 46:00 Our little self resists the full unfolding of our soul's destiny. 48:00 We are here to be like flowers - turn ourselves inside out! 49:20 Opening ourselves to the cosmic dancing, singing, streaming of divine wisdom 50:45 Traditionally those who were seen as 'crazy' were apprenticed to the shamans. 54:10 More people on the edge of madness and suicide today we need more community. 55:00 By helping the one suffering actually heals the community. 55:20 If a culture can come together around a person having a psychotic break all can heal. 57:40 The Lapland Shamanic traditions and Open Dialogue's approach to psychosis in Finland. 58:00 Bone memory - we have access to these old ancient knowing and the streaming wisdom. 1:00:00 Such freedom when following the streaming - and the origin of healing and healing songs 1:01:00 The Origin of Healing Rituals and Songs 1:04:00 The importance of standing in the Not-Knowing and tolerating the Chaos 1:08:00 Every day has a moment of Eternity waiting for you! 1:09:00 Music is the Healing Road 1:10:00 Be Your Note!! I'm thrilled to share this episode with you! I've been a fan of Michaels work for over 30 years and it was a true joy having him on the show! In this episode of The Other Side of Things, we will delve into themes of creation as recreation, the meaning of wisdom and genius, and the myths that can guide us through apocalyptic times. We’ll also explore Michael's own soul initiation during his time in solitary confinement, the importance of storytelling in dark times, and his very unique perspective on psychosis and this time of collective rite of passage we are all on globally in the areas of nature and culture. Michael Meade is a renowned storyteller, author, and mythologist whose work weaves together ancient wisdom, poetic insight, and depth psychology to explore the profound challenges and opportunities of our time. With decades of experience, Meade is celebrated for his unique ability to blend mythic stories with modern issues, illuminating how timeless truths can guide individuals and societies through crises. As the founder of the Mosaic Multicultural Foundation, Meade has dedicated his life to fostering unity and understanding across diverse communities. His teachings focus on the essential role of myth, genius, and creativity in times of chaos, urging people to embrace their inner gifts and life purpose. A masterful speaker and captivating orator, he connects deeply with audiences by drawing on mythological archetypes, cultural history, and transformative storytelling. Meade is the author of several acclaimed books, including The Genius Myth, Awakening the Soul, Fate and Destiny, and Why the World Doesn't End. His podcast, Living Myth, has become a powerful platform for exploring the intersection of mythology, psychology, and cultural change. His work resonates with seekers, creatives, and leaders alike, inspiring hope and wisdom in uncertain times. Website: https://www.mosaicvoices.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelMeadeMosaic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelmeade_mosaic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw8wVAkj4OB4QL93nQu0fYRoBJj1IURri Michael DeMaria's Links: https://michaeldemaria.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DrMichaelDeMaria/ https://www.instagram.com/drmichaeldemaria/ Music Links: https://listen.michaeldemaria.com/mbd All Michael's Links: https://michaeldemaria.com/michaels-links/…

1 The Other Side of Things (Ep 06) - "Intimacy with All Things" with Alyssa Morin 1:02:54
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00:00 Introduction 01:17 Who is Alyssa Morin? 02:22 Michael's early trauma 03:35 Gwyneth Paltrow Love, Sex and Goop 04:00 What is Somatic Sex Education? 05:00 Alyssa's background in Zen, Soulwork and being a minister's daughter. 06:00 Alyssa's journey to SSE and what it is. 09:35 Let me dive into everything during her first Saturn Return 11:00 Caffyn Jesse and healing circumcision trauma 13:00 Zen practice as a prelude to SSE 14:50 The power of lineage and containers 15:45 Dogen, "Enlightenment is intimacy with all things." 19:00 Sitting with whatever arises. 20:50 Eros/Life Force and Aliveness. 23:00 Eros/Psyche/Natura - bringing opposites into relationship and longing. 24:00 Meaning of Rilke's phrase, "Go to the limits of your longing." 28:50 How do you bring a soulcentric/soulwork approach to your work? 29:50 The Soulwork Lineage of Bill Plotkin and her teachers 32:30 Sexuality, Trauma and Initiatory experiences and finding meaning in the suffering 36:00 Art as Ritual/Ritual as Art 37:40 Self-designed Ceremony 41:00 Losing the Sacred 42:00 The Verdant Collective 45:11 Women exploring their belonging and regulating their nervous systems 47:00 Pleasure and Please have the same root word - does this please you? 48:50 The power of listening 49:30 Your sexuality is yours! 50:00 Somatic Sex Education in more detail 51:40 Your arousal IS the event 55:30 Closing Comments and Thoughts I came across Alyssa's work as part of my own healing journey after watching the riveting and painful documentary American Circumcision. It triggered some old trauma's from multiple surgeries I had between the ages of birth and age 7. It hit me really hard. I came across the work of Caffyn Jesse who offered a free online training for those who may have been traumatized by the experience. It was life changing. She was one of the founders of Somatic Sex Education, and it turned out I would later discover trained Alyssa. When I went to explore this area of healing further I came across Alyssa's website which was VERY different then most of those working in the space. Having grown up Catholic, I was struck first that she was a minister's daughter, secondly that she practiced Zen meditation (something I had done since the age of 18) and thirdly she worked within the lineage of Bill Plotkin, Ph.D., the author of such books as Soulcraft and Nature and the Human Soul. I trained with Bill in the 90's and worked closely with him on my way to being a wilderness vision fast guide for many years. I knew immediately the kinship in our backgrounds would make Alyssa the perfect resource for me to work on my own deeper healing of my childhood trauma's. I'm so glad she has agreed to be on the show. You'll truly enjoy her depth, authenticity, heart and soulful sharing of her wisdom. A bit more about Alyssa: Alyssa Morin is a soulcentric Somatic Sex Educator, and Relationship and Intimacy Guide. Her work with individuals, couples and groups traverses a wide range: from practical, applicable, matter-of-fact sex education and problem-solving, to sensual, inexorable, earth-shattering magick, to clear self-knowing — all through the body. And on her website: Connection, yes. Making babies, got it. But pleasure? Fun? A way to express and come to understand the many sides of myself, a portal into altered states of consciousness? All of that was buried under fear, embarrassment, misunderstandings, trauma, and shame. The journey to where I stand now, a Somatic Sex Educator, was a winding and meandering one. Undergraduate studies in college lead to a degree in journalism, taught me to think for myself, and revealed that most of the questions I was interested in asking would not be answered – probably could not even be asked – in the ivy covered halls of academia. Twenty-two years spent in gymnastics facilities, as both athlete and coach, taught me much about the body, its mechanics, its beauty and grace. I learned of sacrifice and devotion, pain and frustration, triumph and failure, friendship and betrayal. I learned what humans need to relax into and trust another to catch them as they hurl their bodies through the air, while refining a capacity to look deeply into complexity and find and name the simple adjustment that can change everything. Deep dives into the relational practice Circling, as well as Zen Meditation, and Women’s Culture and Community, along with medicine journeys and soul work, slowly peeled back layers to reveal the truth that had perhaps existed all along: Embodiment, sexuality, eros, intimacy, and relationships are my work. Alyssa's website: https://www.alyssamorin.org/ The Verdant Collective Website: https://www.theverdantcollective.com/ Michael's website: https://michaeldemaria.com/…

1 The Other Side of Things (Ep 05) - "All The Honey" with Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer #poetry #healing 1:26:53
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00:00 Introduction 01:40 Who is Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer? 03:10 All The Honey 04:20 How did you become a poet? 07:50 What opened your heart as a child? 08:19 A poem a day. 09:20 "I wrote the first bare line...pure wisdom...pure foolishness" 10:40 Poetry and dealing with darkness and her son's death. 14:00 Turning Towards What is True. 14:43 It doesn't have to be good, it just has to be true. 16:00 How my daily practice of writing helped me not shut down. 16:34 Finn's amazing light, compassion and how he shined so brightly. 21:22 Wrestling with being true - a poem. 22:50 The friction of contradiction becoming the poetry of paradox 23:49 POEM: Two Truths (about her son's death) 26:00 How those we love become more present through their physical abscence... 27:00 The necessity of creativity to survive the greatest challenges and traumas 28:40 It is in our most desperate places that we need creativity to survive 29:00 The importance of community - sharing our creativity with others. 30:00 Loss is the place beauty starts... 32:00 Van Gogh and a multi-media project that was so healing 32:54 A synchronicity with a bunnie appearing during our interview! 36:00 Vincent Van Gogh's sister-in-law and brother Theo having preserved his legacy. 37:50 Bearing the fruit we came here to bear. 40:00 How can we see our story so we can see through the story. 42:00 POEM: The Invitation 44:40 Hearing silence more deeply...and silence as a powerful honoring... 47:00 Who are your people? 48:46 People of the Twilight 50:35 Living with a foot in both worlds 51:37 Rilke and the Darkness - Faith in Night 54:20 Endarkenment 58:30 Wanting to Die 1:03:00 Poignant Mysterious Synchronicities with Finn 1:06:00 Amor Fati and honoring what happens on the River of Life 1:10:00 Connecting with those on the other side of things... 1:13:00 Being with What Is... 1:14:38 POEM: Going Deeper Into The Mystery 1:16:43 Spaciousness of Heart 1:18:55 Being Carried 1:22:00 NEW BOOK: "The Unfolding" comes out in October I came across one of Rosemerry's poem and was immediately hooked by her authenticity and depth in her poetry. After reaching out to her and receiving such a kind response I was so grateful for her willingness to be on The Other Side of things! Be prepared for one of our deepest dives on The Other Side of Things. Our soulversation took us into some profound spaces and silences that I found personally so deeply enriching and meaningful. I felt truly transformed by our time together, and I hope you will too. Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer co-hosts Emerging Form (a podcast on creative process), Secret Agents of Change (a surreptitious kindness cabal) and Soul Writer’s Circle. Her poetry has appeared on A Prairie Home Companion, PBS News Hour, O Magazine, American Life in Poetry, on Carnegie Hall stage, and on river rocks she leaves around town. Her collection Hush won the Halcyon Prize. Naked for Tea was a finalist for the Able Muse Book Award. Rosemerry has been writing and sharing a poem a day since 2006—a practice that especially nourished her after the death of her teenage son in 2021. Find her daily poems on her blog, A Hundred Falling Veils or a curated version (with optional prompts) on her daily audio series, The Poetic Path, available on your phone with the Ritual app. She is the author of Exploring Poetry of Presence II: Prompts to deepen your writing practice, and her poetry album, Dark Praise, explores “endarkenment,” available anywhere you listen to music. Her most recent collection is All the Honey, and in October, 2024 she’ll release The Unfolding with Wildhouse Publishing. In January 2024, she became the first poet laureate for Evermore, and is helping others explore grief, bereavement, wonder and love through poetry. Website: https://www.wordwoman.com/ Daily poetry blog: https://ahundredfallingveils.com/ Daily poetry app for your phone: https://app.ritual.io/rosemerry Podcast on creative process: Emerging Form http://emergingform.com/ Newest Book: All the Honey https://bookshop.org/p/books/all-the-honey-rosemerry-wahtola-trommer/18666020 TEDx: The Art of Changing Metaphors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXC3-ZFkhDo Poetry album on “Endarkenment”: Dark Praise https://rosemerrywahtolatrommer.bandcamp.com/album/dark-praise Upcoming Book: Unfolding https://wildhousepublishing.com/the-unfolding/ Michael's website: https://michaeldemaria.com/…

1 The Other Side of Things (Ep 04) - Stem Cell Therapy 1:05:32
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00:00 Introduction 01:37 Who is Kevin Lucas? 03:47 Who is Shannon Rogers? 05:40 How Kevin found stem cell therapy. 09:45 How Shannon found stem cell therapy. 15:18 Michael's experience with stem cell therapy. 19:00 You are not your diagnosis! 20:45 What is stem cell therapy and how does it work? 27:20 The rest of the world has been doing this for the last 50 years! 27:50 In 2015 law changed for us to be able to access in the US. 29:50 Where do stem cells come from? 30:30 How does New Hope Regeneration source them? 31:50 How the newest techniques make it available for most anyone. 32:50 What are mesenchymal cells? 33:50 These are from umbilical cords that would simply be thrown away. 34:17 The wave of the future? 37:20 New Hope Regeneration's desire to make it more available. 38:10 What should someone look for when considering options for stem cell therapy? 43:15 Is there anything that can't get better? 48:00 Difference between older and younger doctors regarding their support of stem cell therapy. 49:30 Do your research! 50:00 80 percent of second opinions give a different opinion. Doctor's aren't all knowing. 50:40 Becoming a full participant in your own health care. 51:30 We are more biodynamic than biomechanical. 52:00 How do people find out more about New Hope Regeneration's options? 54:00 How my digestive issues kept me from living my life more fully for 20 years. I have wanted to share about the experience I had with stem cell therapy for a number of years now and Kevin, Shannon and I finally was able to carve out some time for this very invigorating deep dive into all things stem cell therapy. Kevin Lucas is a health & wellness advocate, public speaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and consultant that is well known for his commitment to helping patients manage their health challenges and chronic pain. At the beginning of his career, Kevin Lucas of New Hope Regeneration worked as a Board Certified Advanced Structural Integrator. This position allowed Lucas to dedicate himself to alleviating the pain and improving the quality of life of patients suffering from MS, auto immune conditions, Parkinson’s, Fibromyalgia, and a host of other conditions with the capacity to cause pain and discomfort. While aiding patients via therapeutic touch indicative of Structural Integration was rewarding, Kevin Lucas decided to expand his development and the tools at his disposal, leading to him co-founding New Hope Regeneration in 2015. Now, Lucas introduces patients to how Infiniti Cells can be harnessed for their anti-inflammatory, regenerative, and immunomodulatory qualities to strengthen the body’s ability to repair itself. He also works as a consultant for New Hope Regeneration, helping potential patients determine whether Infiniti Cell Therapy is the right path for their needs. Shannon Rogers is a curious researcher in the field of human behavior and dysfunction. She has worked professionally and passionately with thousands of people for over twenty years, helping them move beyond abuse and trauma. She blends years of fervent learning with some of the most powerful tools on the planet into her methods. She passionately believes that processing emotions is the key to the fountain of youth, vibrance, and clarity leading to your greatest breakthrough, beyond fear and trauma. She has witnessed people turn back the signs of aging and to discover healing and functionality through her powerful work. She possesses a unique ability to quickly grasp the root of the problem and to compassionately lead you to your greatest potential. Kevin's website: https://newhoperegeneration.com/ Shannon's website: https://www.shannonlynnrogers.com/ Michael's website: https://michaeldemaria.com/…

1 The Other Side of Things Ep 03 - "Polywise" with Jessica Fern 1:07:13
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00:00 Intro 01:55 Who is Jessica Fern? 04:00 What is love? 06:00 I wrote this book for love. 08:00 Jessica's finding the language of polyamory 10:00 Paradigms, Mindsets and Social Lenses 11:50 Emotional Wiring from our Conditioned Mindsets 14:00 Polyamory - different ways of understanding many loves 16:15 What are polyintimates? Emotional connections vs. physical 18:00 How to approach difficult discussions around polyamory? 21:00 Parts work - what is it and how to work with our many 'parts/sub-selves'? 23:40 Does everybody have a poly part?? 25:30 The Mono-Poly Spectrum 26:00 Ambiamory 30:00 Poly as a choice, orientation vs philosophy 32:30 Working with Jealousy 38:00 How to deal with attractions to others? 39:00 Attraction vs. Admiring others 41:50 We don't own other's sexuality nor do they own ours 44:30 Current challenges socially with non-traditional relationship styles 47:30 Parenting within a Poly Paradigm 50:20 Monogamous guilt? 51:15 Cautions when dealing with children with partners mono or poly 52:52 Importance of multiple healthy secure attachments for children 54:40 "If you want to fly with eagles, you have to get used to high places." 57:20 Jessica's journey to becoming an author and influencer by sharing her soul's purpose 59:38 Allowing fear, without being ruled by it when making a big leap 1:02:00 Our evolution if we allow it, never ends. 1:04:00 Not being reactive to ourselves - the inner world is diverse and vast 1:05:00 How to work with our inner critic? I first came across Jessica's work reading her book Polysecure during COVID while working with a couple who identified as Polyamorous and I was feeling at a loss of how to help them maneuver some challenging terrain. They recommended the book, and I was deeply moved by the depth, heart, and thoughtful wise council and gut wrenching honesty she shared. I could tell this was a life long mission for Jessica and her courageous exploration of this new terrain in our cultural landscape so impressed me I couldn't wait to learn more about her work and finally she had a break in her schedule to be on my podcast! Whether you identify as poly or mono - you WILL learn from this women's wisdom and compassion as a healer and teacher. Jessica Fern is a Psychotherapist, Coach, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. Jessica is the author of Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma, and NonMonogamy, The Polysecure Workbook, and Polywise: A Deeper Dive Into Navigating Open Relationships. In her international private practice, Jessica works with individuals, couples, and people in multiple-partner relationships who no longer want to be limited by their reactive patterns, cultural conditioning, insecure attachment styles, and past traumas, helping them to embody new possibilities in life and love. https://www.jessicafern.com/ Link to Polywise: https://www.amazon.com/Polywise-Deeper-Dive-Navigating-Relationships/dp/1990869149/ref=asc_df_1990869149/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693552282123&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5573493542095631161&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011687&hvtargid=pla-1943262976306&psc=1&gad_source=1 Link to Polysecure: https://www.amazon.com/Polysecure-Attachment-Trauma-Consensual-Nonmonogamy/dp/1944934987/ref=pd_bxgy_d_sccl_1/147-8704442-1839406?pd_rd_w=iaIaB&content-id=amzn1.sym.c51e3ad7-b551-4b1a-b43c-3cf69addb649&pf_rd_p=c51e3ad7-b551-4b1a-b43c-3cf69addb649&pf_rd_r=RHACKHR99C6JP5JW1HYT&pd_rd_wg=ywsPS&pd_rd_r=cc90e47c-3264-464e-bb6a-68b930c0058e&pd_rd_i=1944934987&psc=1 Michaels work: https://michaeldemaria.com/ Links to Michael's Music, Books and Films: https://michaeldemaria.com/michaels-links/ Link to Michael's Music: https://listen.michaeldemaria.com/mbd…

1 The Other Side of Things Ep 02 - "A Fight to Be" with Dr. Ron Bassman 1:39:04
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00:00 Intro 06:04 How we met and how he finally published his book 07:30 Madness and Alternative states of reality 11:00 Mad in America and Others Stories 13:04 A Fight To Be - his book 14:07 Ron's 23rd Birthday in the Psych Ward 16:26 "You don't look schizophrenic." 17:00 Auntie Ray, Ron's Mentor 17:33 Fugitive Literature 18:28 Insulin Shock 19:01 "Coming Out" as a psychiatric survivor AS a psychologist 19:51 Michael's Soulchosis at 18 22:00 Being a Double Agent 24:42 What is psychosis? 27:12 Madness as a search 29:37 Neurodiversity 33:37 Underworld Journey 34:27 Soul Initiations 40:00 Exquisite Sensitivity, Empathy and Intuition 41:11 Intuitive Feelers 42:32 Reliance on Feeling is discouraged in our culture 45:33 Ron's visit to a Zen Ashram 48:21 Working with Families - Ron's new project 49:00 Typical Trajectory of someone who may be headed towards psychosis 50:00 Importance of a supportive family 52:00 Open Dialogue 58:14 The problem with trying to control what isn't controllable 1:06:00 Each person is on their own journey 1:10:00 Jesus vs Christ Consciousness 1:11:51 What truly heals? 1:12:00 Don't Push the River and Windhorse 1:17:00 The Ocean, The Mystic, The Madman and Swimming Lessons 1:19:00 Mind Freedom 1:25:00 Hearing Voices Network 1:30:00 Mad Pride and David Oaks 1:35:00 Ron's current work Ron is an amazing human being, a resilient soul and a true elder and wise sage. We first met when a mutual friend of ours introduced us. Ron had not published his moving and poignant book, "A Fight to Be: A Psychologist's Experience from Both Sides of the Locked Door," yet and I'm so honored that our connection helped encourage him to finally publish it. It is a riveting story that moved me to my core, given that I have had friends and family members and my own experiences with extreme states of consciousness that I prefer to call soulchosis. I've wanted to have Ron on for a long time and we both finally found time in both of our schedules for this deep dive into psychosis, madness and soulchosis! Ron is also involved in a new family oriented approach to helping those experiencing madness that draws from Open Dialogue a process that has eradicated hospitalizations for psychosis in Lapland. Ron's website: https://www.ronaldbassman.com/ Ron's book: https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Be-Ronald-Bassman/dp/0979626609 Mind Freedom's website: https://mindfreedom.org/ Hearing Voices network: https://www.hearing-voices.org/ Mad in America: https://www.madinamerica.com/…
Happy Halloween and welcome to my new podcast! I will still be doing my other podcast: Musitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and Wisdom, however, this is the beginning of a much deeper and larger conversation on many challenging topics where we need to begin to move from the friction of contradiction to the possibilities of creative paradox. Introduction: No one knows everything, but everyone knows something no one else knows – including you! Welcome to The Other Side of Things – I am your host Dr. Michael DeMaria and for 35 years I’ve been a guide of the soul. On The Other Side of Things we explore alternative perspectives on challenging topics ranging from love, sex, death, and madness, to dreamwork, breathwork, and other cutting edge healing modalities. We live on a precipice as a species, so lets jump in.…
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