Earth Tribe Radio

Clinical psychologist Jan Harrell, a friend of Fiona's for over 40 years, shares how a childhood of being left shaped her, and what she has learned about healing. Jan believes every one of us is set up for some kind of trauma, because we begin life in oneness with our mother and then meet separateness. She offers a gentler way to see our struggles: not as proof that something is wrong with us, but...

Every Word We Speak Matters: Mind, Emotions, Body and Life Every word we speak matters. It affects our mind, our emotions, our body, and our life. In this episode of Words... with Jill , Fiona and Jill explore the energy of language and how conscious speech changes the way we move through the world.  The idea that words carry power is ancient. Sanskrit traditions hold speech as sacred, and Ka...

  Episode Description Jill looks back on her time in Hollywood as a successful actress,  including a stay at the Chateau Marmont in the 1960s and a friendship with Sonny & Cher, and on what she learned by stepping away from it. She talks about making peace with her natural, aging body, how culture defines beauty, and what caring for wounded soldiers taught her about worth. She closes...

In this uplifting episode, host Fiona Whitmore speaks with veteran comedian and transformational performer Craig Shoemaker about his journey from touring stand-up comedy to pioneering laughter as a intentional healing modality. Craig shares how personal experiences, life-changing moments with audience members, and deep reflections on human nature inspired him to launch intentional laughter program...

This episode focuses on finding inner peace , achieving emotional balance, and understanding how our internal state ripples outward to affect the people and environment around us. 🔑 Key Concepts & Discussion Points 1. The Power of Smiling & Endorphins Mother Teresa Quote: Dina brings up Mother Teresa’s quote, "Peace begins with a smile." The "Lip Corner" Technique: Fiona explains that physically...

  In this episode, Sabine sits down with Fiona Whitmore to talk about her book Barefoot Enlightenment — and what it really means to be "naturally enlightened." Fiona shares how we all begin in a state of unconscious enlightenment, the wholeness we're born into as children, before life's struggles and disruptions pull us away from it. But those very struggles, she explains, become the path back — n...

Key Themes & Topics Covered Ancient Buildings as Acoustic Phenomena Ancient structures — especially the Bent Pyramid — appear to have been designed as sound and acoustic environments Chambers in the Great Pyramid, including the Queen's Chamber, have been filled with rubble over time, effectively silencing what may have been active acoustic spaces These chambers likely had resonant and vibrational...

The Sound Healer You Already Are "Even if you have no musical ability, we are all sound healers." Jonathan Goldman, pioneer of sound healing. You are a natural sound healer — and it has been with you since birth. In this episode of Strive Radio, host Fiona sits down with sound healer and integration coach Sabine Sladek to explore how we can reawaken this ancient, built-in medicine. While children...

Is the rising cost of groceries keeping you up at night? It’s time to stop being a consumer and start being a grower—even if you only have a tiny patio. This week, we’re joined by Dena , who is reclaiming her food independence by growing entire harvests from the "scraps" most people throw away. We’re breaking down the Grocery Rebellion , teaching you how to turn a single tomato slice, a scallion n...

What is EFT / Tapping? EFT is a form of psychological acupressure rooted in the same ancient energy meridian system used in traditional Chinese acupuncture — a system that has supported healing for over 5,000 years. Rather than using needles, tapping works by gently stimulating specific meridian points on the body with your fingertips while focusing on an emotional or physical issue. The result? A...

Jill's story is deeply moving, and the way it weaves together with the themes of Barefoot Enlightenment is beautiful.  Draft Description: In this episode of Earth Tribe Radio, Fiona shares the heart behind Barefoot Enlightenment — why she wrote it, and how spirituality has become so complicated that we've forgotten the simplest truth: who we already are. She and Jill explore the ancient power of s...

  From Trash to Treasure: The Art of Conscious Living Through Recycling, Reusing & Kitchen Garden Magic Join us on a transformative journey that proves sustainability isn't just about saving the planet—it's about reconnecting with the natural cycles of life right in your own home. In this enlightening episode, we explore the profound practice of giving new life to what others discard, turning ever...

This episode explores the vital importance of creating intentional ceremonies around sleep and waking. Key practices include avoiding screens, news, and stimulating content for one hour before bed and one hour after waking - the blue light suppresses melatonin.  The stimulating content keeps the brain active when it needs to wind down or gently wake up. This is particularly important for brain hea...

  In times like these, when the political landscape feels turbulent and unsettling, it's natural to feel lost, alone, and confused. Many of us are experiencing a kind of collective disorientation, wondering how to hold our center when the ground beneath us seems to be constantly shifting. But this is precisely when our spiritual practice becomes most essential. Finding our center isn't about under...

The Odiyana Project - A Tibetan Orphanage in India.  This podcast episode features an interview with Tulka and Dorjee about the Odiyana Project, a Tibetan orphanage, school, and clinic located in Arunachal Pradesh, India, in the foothills of the Himalayas. The project represents a beacon of hope, compassion, and healing in challenging times. Key Project Details Location & Background Location: Arun...

Let It Wash Over You: Finding Adventure in Life's Detours.  Join us for a conversation about transforming life's unexpected challenges into adventures. From missed trains to cold showers, discover how relaxing into uncertainty opens doors to new experiences and more profound understanding, including practical tips for listening across language barriers and accents.  Key Themes & Discussion Points:...

Beyond Borders: A Spiritual Journey Home. The Odiyana Project on YouTube. www. Tibetanaidfoundation.org After a worldwide quest for meaning following personal tragedy, a couple returns to America with newfound perspective. Having traveled through India, Nepal, Tibet, and China, they share profound insights about appreciating American freedom while reflecting on global inequality, spiritual growth,...

"Paws to Remember: Navigating Pet Loss and Celebration of Life" When we lose a pet, we lose a family member who provided unconditional love and companionship. Here are some meaningful ways to cope with the grief and celebrate their life. We explored our experiences and how we coped with our many pets' deaths. There are ways to make it less painful and yet still acknowledge the love and connection...

Welcome to today's episode, where we're diving into something we all experience but often try to hide: our mistakes. Those moments when we stumble, fall short, or completely miss the mark. But what if I told you that these mistakes might be your life's most powerful wisdom-bringers? Those uncomfortable, sometimes painful missteps could actually be disguised gifts.  As Tryon Edwards so perfectly pu...

Beyond politics lies our shared humanity. When we witness each other as complete human beings - not just political views - we can break free from fear and anger. Jill's 'aha moment' came when she learned to separate people from their politics. She realized she could release the knot in her stomach, step back, and view differences with objective kindness. She was no longer held hostage by fear. We...

Dreams—what do they mean? Do they link us to alternative realities? How can we access and interpret them?  How can we access and pay attention to our dreams and find the messages we need to hear? What information can come through, and how does it allow us to become one with our whole?  How can we reach out to gain this information? What can we do to record and not forget and analyze our dreams? Ma...

How do we deal with the unexpected in our lives? Something is happening; our cards are in the air, and we must decide what to do. How do we pick them up? We are responsible for what is in front of us. Treat it not as a nasty joke but as a game. Pick up the last one; where does it go? How do I pick up the unexpected challenges in my life and deal with them? We can pick them up individually; otherwi...

Why have so many of us lost the sense of belonging? Essentially, we belong to ourselves. We lose the ability to know that as children. Let's explore how we can re-find this wonderful and complete place within.  How can we stop looking outside ourselves to others? When we do, we'll find a smoother, more peaceful path in life.   "If we  have no peace, it's because we have forgotten that we belong to...

Finding peace through cancer. How can we find peace, humor, and kindness as we travel through cancer treatment? Jill has had cancer for many years now; she shares her wisdom and suggestions for those with cancer.  Jill asks, "Who are you suffering for, yourself  or others." She shares that it is time for you to decide who is around you and stop trying to do what others want you to do. She shares w...

"For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself if I would want to do what I am about to do today, and whenever the answer has been no for too many days in a row, I know that I need to change something." Steve Jobs.  If sometime during the day we don't have a smile on our face, we know that something needs to change.  Looking in the mirror and letting go of thoug...