Jay Mirayoshi is a Manga Artist based out of Tacoma Washington. In this conversation we talk about the nurturing the creative process by creating healthy boundaries, healing the father son relationship, and creating structure to preserve our sense of peace. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to share it with a friend.
Peter Roman is a Wellness Professional, social justice advocate and community builder based in New York City. In this conversation you’ll find us basking in the afterglow of Sacred brotherhood forged in the fire of our 5 day immersive retreat in Asheville, NC- Men’s Prayer for Peace. Peter shares challenges of his East Harlem upbringing, the strength and beauty of allowing ourselves to be witnessed in our healing process and what it really means to be a man. If you enjoy this episode, make sure ...
Thomas Doochin is the founder and lead facilitator for the Heart of Men. A council of Brothers restoring the conditions for men to unlearn the distortions of a broken masculine paradigm. In this conversation we explore healing the wounded masculine, harnessing sexual energy for creation, and we reflect upon our 5 day immersive retreat in the mountains of Asheville, NC - Men’s Prayer for Peace. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to share it with a friend.
Ramel Wallace is the Heart and Soul of Building Community in America’s Finest City, he’s also an artist and the Host of Creative Mornings San Diego. In this conversation we explore the impact of social media and taking responsibility for message, the importance of self reflection and the challenges we face when navigating our vulnerabilities in community. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to share it with a friend.
Integration is often overlooked in practice. We chase peak transcendent experience without giving space and grace to our need to ground and allow this new information to settle in the body. One of the ways that we can do this without being heavily outcome oriented is through the use of PLAY.
Take responsibility. It is in your hands to heal the mind, body and soul. There is no time to look outside of oneself for the answers. This is your reminder to seek the wisdom which is searching for you.
Hasaan Thomas is a father, creative director and actor who plays the leading role in the viral web series ‘Hasaan Hates Portland’ - in this conversation Hasaan opens up about his own struggle with mental health and how his journey to his darkest depths initiated a spiritual awakening - activating a motion towards forgiveness, self love & reverence for life. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to share it with a friend.
We often search outside ourselves for answers, believing that once we get what we want, we’ll finally feel complete. But this is the great illusion of our species. True freedom begins when we realize that external circumstances don’t have to dictate our inner world. When we take full responsibility for our lives, we reclaim our power, align with our true nature, and create our own reality. This podcast is my practice—deep contemplation, radical self-inquiry, and the pursuit of harmony within mys...
Ryan Williams is a Spiritual Teacher, Breathwork Practitioner and One of my closest friends. In this conversation we discuss the ever unfolding wisdom of the body, disrupting the pattern of co-dependency, and finding refuge in the Sangha. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to share it with a friend.
My Purpose and deepest lesson on this Earth is to SERVE others from an Empowered and Abundant State of BEING.
Hello Beautiful Listeners, I know that I've been up and down with posting new episodes. A lot has changed in my life and I am in the process of adapting into new ways of being. Establishing new rituals, routines and deeper devotion. Thank you for your patience. I look forward to sharing more about this process, for now just checking in with where I'm at today.
CJ Thomas is an artist and marketing coach who helps people find their authentic voice and communicate from a place of grounded sincerity. In this conversation we discuss everyone’s favorite topic manifestation, we also give a healthy critique of polyamory and CJ takes over as host of the podcast and asks her own pressing questions. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to share it with a friend!
LaVonte Barnett is a master of movement and the Founder of Tae Logic Fitness In this conversation we discuss his fitness philosophy, Tae breaks down the challenges that the average person faces when adopting a healthiery lifestyle and how we can stay motivated with our commitments by tracking our progress. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to share it with a friend.
Allie Lyon is an Abstract Artist, yoga and meditation guide. In this conversation we discuss the therapeutic process of creative expression, subconscious healing benefits of yoga Nidra and how her experience with chronic migraines has awakened the ability to transform her pain into beauty,. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to share it with a friend.
Malcom Hoover is a community organizer, educator and co-founder of Black Futures Farm. In this conversation we discuss the nature of EMPIRE and its inherent destruction of people. We also dive into the inner workings of community, creating cooperative systems and the wisdom of watching plants grow. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to share it with a friend
Kemper Woodruff is an entrepreneur, life coach and Founder of Strong Philosophy. In this conversation he shares his miraculous life story and the various obstacles he’s had to overcome to rebuild himself mentally, physically and spiritually. We also explore personal fitness and the pain we must endure to become fully actualized humans. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to share it with a friend. IG: @kemperwoodruff
6 years of sobriety from alcohol has taught me a lot about myself and the ways that I still cope and create distraction through substances like food and social media. Sobriety has taught me a valuable less about how one commitment can change the entire trajectory of your life, but even on that new path , new challenges will arrive. If you are sober or even sober curious please know that there are plenty of others who are with you on this journey. There are definitely moments of feeling isolated,...
Cartier Rob is a therapist, relationship guru and host of the play no games podcast. In this conversation we discuss self forgiveness, being a HERO, relationship dynamics and the history of our dating event for Portland singles, The Match. Instagram: @lookhere.playnogamespod
Tai Pfeifer is a Breathwork Facilitator and entrepreneur based in Portland, OR. In this conversation we discuss his not so typical childhood growing as a member of the indigenous Huichol people of Mexico , the dark night of the soul which tested the strength of his longterm partnership and his journey into breathwork. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to share it with a friend!
TroyLu is an entrepreneur, authenticity coach and father of 5. In this conversation, we explore what it means to Re-Humanize, to Be Your Own Platform and how defining to our values and sticking to them shows us that Authenticity is Our Authority.
BEAR is a lover of nature, an anchor for community and a brave soul who’s authenticity is catalyst for the evolution of human relationships. In this conversation we speak about the harm that occurs when inner traumas are projected onto others and the desire for societal acceptance overriding the desire for self acceptance.
In today’s episode I sit down with Sunru and Vega. Two of my brothers who are stewards of the collective through their art ,intentionality while honoring Mother Nature as a spiritual practice. Vega is a subconscious healer, artist and energy worker originally from France. He is also the Co- Founder of Flow State - an art collective ,healing Temple and community - the heart chakra of Portland, OR. our set and setting for this transformational conversation Sunru is an ancient soul. An artist and t...
Will Hardy is the Founder of Suan Sati :The Garden of Mindfulness. It is the set and setting of where I completed my 200 HR Yoga Teacher training in beautiful Chiang Mai Thailand. In this conversation we delve into Will’s journey into meditation , how he manifested his dream life and the beauty of becoming a father Get in contact with Will and Lisa at Suan Sati https://www.instagram.com/suansati/ https://www.suansati.com/
Kary Youman is an Entrepreneur, Mindfulness Facilitator and Mental Health Advocate. In this converdastion we discuss the series of events that lead him to his first 10 day Vipassana retreat, the importance of investing in our mental wellbeing and From Misery to Hope - a book that he co-authored with his late father Robert D. Palmer. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to share it with a friend. Contact @karyyouman
Thank you to everyone that submitted a question for this week's episode of Opening Presence. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to share it with a friend.
I know you're still feeling full and lethargic from the holiday but you gotta get up and get moving if you want things to change for the better. At least that's what I keep telling myself. Eventually my actions match my words.
Morgan Jones is a Political Analyst & Co Host of the Unrefined Sophisticates Podcast. In this conversation we discuss the failures of the American education, justice and political systems, the dangerous rhetoric of YE , Portland's unearned progressive reputation & how actor Sinbad did in fact play a genie at one point. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to share it with a friend.
Jay Ulinwa is a photographer and creative visionary based in Portland, OR. In this conversation we discuss language and the sacred exchange of communication, what it's like growing up in a Nigerian household and our duty to nurture the growth of our creative community. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to share it with a friend.
Just checkin in on y'all. Reminding you to trust your inner guidance and everything will work out for you. The universe knows all there is to know. Don't get in the way of the divine.
Tyler Joanou is an artist, a U.S. Army Veteran and the "Host of the podcast How R U Healing?" In this conversation we discuss how overcoming our conditioning requires a relentless spirit, why getting married at a young age is not the greatest idea and finding fulfillment in serving others. If you enjoy this episode, make sure to share it with a friend. Contact: @as_told_by_tyler
