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Vitality Podcast

Discover new mind and body hacks to thrive as a human today! The Institute for Aliveness is here to teach you all the things you never learned in school. From talking poop, sex, childhood trauma, emotional intelligence, Psychedelics and of course, fasting & food, this is a podcast that changes lives.

>>> Want to deepen your upleveling and join our tight-knit community, representing 30+ countries? Go to www.instituteforaliveness.com now and send us a message.


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Episodes

Building a New World: Collective Action with Jeff Clearwater

In this special Live recorded episode of the Live for Vitality Podcast we dive into Jeff Clear water’s work on shifting from individualism to collective action. He shares how teamwork and collective intelligence are key to creating a more connected world, touching on his work with the VillageLab and the Meta Currency Project. He also emphasizes the importance of tuning the collective soma, cultivating the social DNA, offering practical tools for building strong, co-creative communities.

Oct 07, 20241 hr 35 min

Flow state in Athletics with Adam Thompson

Nikki and Alice chat with fellow TIFA graduate, athlete and coach Adam Thompson on what lessons he has learned in the field of sport and sports coaching. Exploring flow state, the power of shaping our reality and embodiment, the conversation touches on universal themes through Adam's journey. If curious to learn more, you can find Adam on https://www.instagram.com/a_line_adam/

Aug 16, 202457 min

Trauma as Technology with Turiyosho

As the energies of this Sagittarius full moon converge we bring you a very special episode of our Live for Vitality Podcast, an interview with Turiyosho, a beautiful soul who has been looking into trauma and threshold experiences as essential for human development.. We deeply explore the question of leaving comfort zones, voluntarily or involuntarily. For those curious about rites of passage, psychedelics and other positive disintegration experiences, this episode is for you!

May 23, 20241 hr 7 min

Play, Creativity and the Threshold with Alice Chen

Alice Chen, a TIFA graduate, is one of those special beings on the planet today courageously doing the shedding work in order for a deeper intelligence to shine quietly and brightly in how she shows up in the world. Her approach to doing this has been through the exploration of play. In this conversation Nikethana and Alice delve deeply into both her personal experience and academic research on the themes of neuroscience, creativity altered states and the evolutionary journey of humanity through...

May 02, 20241 hr 9 min

Pleasure, Life Force Mastery and Embodiment with Jennifer Pipolo

Jennifer Pipolo, TIFA Faculty, comes to talk with Nikethana about pleasure, life and death force mastery and what it means to attune to each other in this evolutionary journey. She offers practical advice on how we can attune to each other and fall into pleasure.. Jenni is a Spiritual coach, performer and consciousness booster. Is a free spirit and multilingual creative. Blessed by a diverse background, Jenni lived in various countries, traveling the world since she was an infant. This steeped h...

Apr 26, 20241 hr 5 min

Serving the Transpersonal & the Potential of Ethical AI, P2 with Dr.Andrea Paige

The conversation continues about the continued training needed post-spiritual awakening and what it means to go beyond the personal into serving the transpersonal and to constantly dance with the Hall of Mirrors that is this life. Dr.Andrea Paige and Nikki Venkatesan speak about the the unfolding future of The Institute for Aliveness as it moves into a Decentralised Autonomous space and how ethical AI could play a crucial role moving forward. Hope you enjoy this episode!

Apr 17, 20241 hr 1 min

The Hero's Journey & TIFA (The Institute for Aliveness) P1 with Dr.Andrea Paige

Have you been curious about this podcast's long running host Dr.Andrea's Paige's journey? In this first part, one of the Vitality Podcast's new hosts Nikethana and Andi discuss her very personal story of birthing the The institute for Alivness and this Podcast, we talk about the importance of full spectrum embodiment in health and the journey of self-realization through multiple death processes. Andi reflects deeply on the challenges and lessons learned from running TIFA and this ongoing hero's ...

Apr 11, 20241 hr 25 min

Allergies & Trauma with Aga Kim Galena

Have you ever thought or wondered why you have allergies and other people don't? Meet Aga Kim Galena: is a UK-qualified nurse and a family constellation facilitator according to Bert's Hellinger method. She is a biodynamic craniosacral bodyworker, helping to release trauma stored directly within the body. She is skilled at facilitating guided meditations and visualizations. Aga is a published author of several books, like “TRAUMA, ALLERGIES & ALLERGIC DISEASES” plus a series of children’s bo...

Feb 13, 202344 min

Creative Expression, Memes and Personal Branding with James McCrae

Meet James McCrae in our new episode! James is a writer, an artist and a creativity coach. He is the creator of Words Are Vibrations, an instagram meme account that speaks directly into the heart of the modern millennial spiritual condition and flips it back on its head reminding us not to take life so seriously. Come learn about creative writing, memes, personal branding, content creation and creativity as a healing force. As an ambassador for the force of creativity in the world, James is a pu...

Jan 16, 202353 min

De-Armoring, Authenticity and Chronic Pain with Susanne Roursgaard

Meet Susanne Roursgaard : Psychotherapist, body-oriented trauma therapist, sexologist specialised in sexual abuse, family therapist, couples counsellor, interspiritual trainer, certified TRE-provider. Dedicated to bringing healing and trauma release to her clients, her passion is helping people deliver them back to themselves in their own essence. To be at home in their body and to have peace of mind. Learn how she has come to understand the body in a new way. How to dissolve armoring and connec...

Jan 02, 202352 min

The Art of Embodied Facilitation with Rachel Rickards

Come learn what it means to be a facilitator and a steward for people's transformation . Dive deep into the delicacy of the facilitator job, of that dance of holding the mirror back up. Being a facilitation is about getting better at attracting the right person , which includes refining words into spells to attract participants to events and retreats. Rachel Rickards is an international leader in the field of personal transformation , intimacy, embodiment, and relating. She is a group facilitato...

Dec 07, 202256 min

Embodiment, Somatic Awareness and Special Forces Training with Bradley Hicks (ex Navy Seal)

Bradley Hicks is a Navy Seal who served for 11 years. He is now an angel investor; Co-Owner at Float Lab Technologies and he defines himself as a Consciousness Explorer and Student of everything. Come learn the importance of self awareness and meditation in order to heal and reconnect to our true essence. More importantly, during his transition out and how you recalibrate life afterwards. Bradley recently discovered fascia healing technique and decided that he wants to teach this knowledge to ot...

Nov 27, 20221 hr 3 min

Nondual Therapy and Spiritual Psychology with Georgi Y. Johnson

Meet Georgi Y. Johnson, author and early pioneer of Nondual Therapy. Her book: The Psychology of Awakening, presents a new modality resourcing the qualities of consciousness for healing and transformation. Dive into personality and psyche evolving patterns of identities, beliefs, emotions or survival mechanisms, and discover True Nature: a unique blend of Nondual Qualities (such as love, peace, and freedom) that emerges as a perennial source of wellbeing. Other of her books in the field of Nondu...

Nov 08, 20221 hr 7 min

Personal Evolution, Standards for Humanity & Healing Family Relations with AndiX

In this interview made by Tiffany Mercer for the Secrets to Thriving Series , I (AndiX) come to talk about aspects of human evolution in the modern world, role models, interpersonal dynamics specially with family of origin, healing in deeper levels, health standards, emotional intelligence and superficial positive thinking implant. Come learn the importance of raising the standard for humanity and how personal branding has led to a lot of selloutism in the world of wellness. Tiffany is a persona...

Oct 18, 202248 min

Sex, sexuality, disembodiment and evolution with Jennifer Pipolo

Jeniffer Pipolo, TIFA Faculty, comes to talk with me about sexuality and how disembodied we are, and the ways in which we can tell how disembodied we are or not. She is a Spiritual coach, performer and consciousness booster . Is a free spirit and multilingual creative. Blessed by a diverse background, Jenni lived in various countries, traveling the world since she was an infant. This steeped her in the beauty of existence and an openness to embrace the “all”. Jenni was blessed with scintillating...

Oct 03, 20221 hr 9 min

MONEY

In this episode Andi sits down to speak with Hedge Fund and Private Equity Investor AdaPia, instigator of the Womxn of Wealth community. They discuss everything from how millennial entrepreneurialism can be a bad idea to ideas on where and how to become an investor. Listen in to journey through your own relationship with money… and where you want to go from here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

May 18, 20221 hr 5 min

Musical Chairs Around the Roundtable of Humanity

an interview by Adam Carswell with Andi, on behalf of Liberland - third smallest micro nation in the world. Andi is the Minister of Health and Ambassador to India for Liberland. The project is only 7 years old, and yet has had hundreds of thousands of citizenship applications. It is intended to be a government built on blockchain, with libertarian principles and maximum transparency. The physical nation exists on an island between Serbia and Croatia, and the Liberland metaverse was designed by Z...

Apr 28, 202232 min

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

I sit down with my friend, Robert, here to talk about emotional intelligence– about how we can each take our own hero's journey and self-reflect to a way where we are showing up differently and more integrated very single day that passes. This was a really fun conversation and a pretty good summary of the work that we do at TIFA. Want to discover your own hero's journey? Order a natal chart astrology reading from Andi today. Make sure to subscribe and leave a 5* review TODAY! Hosted on Acast. Se...

Dec 16, 20211 hr 3 min

THRIVING

This was a fun one. I sit down here with Mark Walsh, founder of the Embodiment Conference, as we talk about all the things that indicate health and life in general. I think you might have fun listening to this one. Enjoy! Want to discover your own hero's journey? Order a natal chart astrology reading from Andi today. Make sure to subscribe and leave a 5* review TODAY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 02, 202150 min

PSYCHOSOMATICS

First trained as a, an MD, a medical doctor, and later going into a more holistic purviews. He has worked for many years as a psychosomatics practitioner. Dave talks to Andi about his work, about trauma, about embodiment, and about how to understand health as a whole and the patterns that he sees in the people that he works with. Want to discover your own hero's journey? Order a natal chart astrology reading from Andi today. Make sure to subscribe and leave a 5* review TODAY! Hosted on Acast. Se...

Nov 23, 202127 min

FASTING

After many years waiting to connect to the “Fasting Mimicking Diet” team, Andi was approached directly by their PR manager, asking to host the lead doctor on this podcast. Bwahahaha, so fate would have it! She was very kind and compassionate in her inquiry with Dr. Hsu, who was sweet and humble, even though 20 years at Harvard couldn't give him the deep understanding of fasting that fasting thousands of people has given Andi. Listen in for a discussion on fasting research, what's possible and An...

Jul 29, 202156 min

PERMACULTURE

Do you know about the agricultural practices which will restore the planet and save humanity from extinction? You’d better know the term “permaculture!” Andi interviews David Holgrem, one of the founders, on this cutting-edge, rare conversation. If you’re into humanity having a future, this episode is worth a listen. Send it along to any permaculturalists you know! Want to discover your own hero's journey? Order a natal chart astrology reading from Andi today. Make sure to subscribe and leave a ...

Mar 04, 202159 min

STANDARDS

What does it mean “to hold higher standards for our species”? TIFA’s main mission is elaborated upon as Andi is interviewed by Damien Bohler, upcoming Australian expert in the space of Attachment Theory and relationship. Speaking from a place of prioritizing self-transformation, Andi and Damien traverse through a broad range of topics, from self-mastery to elitism. Don’t miss this if your palate is ready for spice! Want to discover your own hero's journey? Order a natal chart astrology reading f...

Feb 25, 20211 hr 44 min

MATURITY

Hey - are you woke? In this episode, Andi is interviewed by the magnanimous (and recent TIFA member!) Samantha Rose Paprin about Emotional Intelligence, the professional ego and what “woke” really means. Don’t miss this episode if you’re newer to the awakening scene and want to skip a decade of faffing about. Want to discover your own hero's journey? Order a natal chart astrology reading from Andi today. Make sure to subscribe and leave a 5* review TODAY! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Feb 18, 202147 min

ADDICTION

Have you experienced disordered eating…? In this episode, Andi sits down with Mathilde, who made an appearance in “The Healer’s Ego Trap” back in season 3, episode 10. They talk candidly about eating disorders, addiction, Mathilde’s work with Gabor Mate and more. Don’t miss this if you are wondering about your own eating habits, how it relates to fasting and wisdom and guidance from two incredible souls. Want to discover your own hero's journey? Order a natal chart astrology reading from Andi to...

Feb 11, 20211 hr 13 min

PRESENCE

Hey! I’m here. Are you?? Find out in this episode, where Connor interviews Andi for his forthcoming book. Andi communicates mastery in the realm of Presence: What does it mean “to be present”? What does presence bring to our lives? What is required in the brain to be or become more present? How will this change our human experience? Tune in for all of these and other life-changing answers. Want to discover your own hero's journey? Order a natal chart astrology reading from Andi today. Make sure ...

Feb 04, 20211 hr 20 min

JUICE

In this crazy episode, Andréa interviews 26-year old Sarah Erika, who has just completed a ONE YEAR juice fast. (Yep, you read that right!) It’s uncanny how Sarah’s spiritual growth was hastened by the long term fasting process and how much it reminded Andi of that deep work she did in her 20s to get her to where she is today. Fasting is the fastest way not only to heal but to self develop and find Truth. Evidence! Don’t miss this. Want to discover your own hero's journey? Order a natal chart as...

Jan 26, 202157 min

Ingredients That Make Up This Recipe of the World in Which we Live.

I have invited on the show the most influential professor in my life. He is someone who spurred me into a massive change at the young age of 20 - Professor Joel Wainwright. This podcast is one of the more intellectual conversations of this season. Listen in to hear about the hero’s journey. Are you someone who cares about what’s real in the world? Listen in for hints on what to do. Join us to look a little deeper into the ingredients that make up this recipe of the world in which we live. Joel i...

Oct 28, 201940 min

Daily Practices with Chinese Medicine, and Honesty in Life with Zoe Nash

This episode with Zoe Nash, Chinese Medicine therapist is about being real, getting our hands deep into the earth, daily practices with Chinese Medicine, and honesty in life and how we, as humans in this 21st world, can survive and stay balanced. Let us know if this episode moves you! Make sure to leave a 5* review so others can find out about this content! Want to discover your own hero's journey? Order a natal chart astrology reading from Andi today. Season 5 will release twice weekly August-S...

Oct 06, 20191 hr 10 min

Live in a Timeless Time and Play with Life - Andi & B

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in a timeless time and play with life?! Buckle up and join Andi and B as they talk about his house (made ENTIRELY of waste), how to show up every day with an open heart and no fear. Listen to this episode to pick up nuggets of wisdom. Let us know what you think! Make sure to leave a 5* review so others can find out about this content! Want to discover your own hero's journey? Order a natal chart astrology reading from Andi today. Season 5 will rele...

Oct 02, 20191 hr 14 min
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