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Amansala is named in Sanskrit after Tulum's peaceful, crystal-clear waters. We're headed there in July 2026 and would LOVE for you to join us. In this episode, Brian and I talk all about the details....feel free to reach out with any questions by emailing us at inlightenretreat@gmail.com  Retreat Info: https://inlightenretreattulum.com/ Amansala Website: https://www.amansala.com/about Bo...

Sophia Eliana is a Denver-based queer folk musician, florist, and dancer originally from Monterey, California. She fosters the craft of storytelling through lyricism that weaves wit and warmth, allowing laughter to spill from each song like sunlight dappling through the leaves of a dense forest. Her undergraduate studies began as a voice principal at Berklee College of Music in Valencia, Spain. Am...

Farrah lives a life devoted to the high heart and sacred spirit. She grew up in Boston, MA and now lives on the coast of North Carolina with her orange tabby cat named Baby. From a very young age she has always been deeply connected to Spirit and finds fulfillment in sharing what she experiences, integrates, and reflects upon. She is a devoted yogi, writer, artist, and spirit channel. She hosts li...

Songs have always been there for Moorea Masa (pronounced More-ray-uh Mah-sa), being raised in the musical mecca of Portland, Oregon. The daughter of an Italian immigrant father and a Black mother born abroad, this singer/songwriter/guitarist has been making music for as long as she can remember. At fifteen, she was already looking for chances to perform by sneaking into local clubs, where she was...

Jenn Slade is a structural integration practitioner, anatomy, educator, and longtime yoga teacher who helps people feel more connected to their bodies and move through life with greater ease. With a masters degree in human movement and advanced training, in fascia focused manual therapy, she blends science and somatics to support long-term, whole body change. Jenn makes the language of the body ap...

Ben is a plant nerd, a people nerd, and the founder of D.W. Alchemists — a zero-proof apothecary lounge devoted to the ancient art of gathering well. He used to build things in the world of corporate tech; now he builds spaces for connection, curiosity, and botanical wonder. Somewhere along the way, a runaway lavender bush and a few wise plants changed his life. These days, he’s on a mission to he...

Sydney Kale is a student, author of The Love Language of Plants, and human in love with the world. She is currently pursuing a Ph. D. in Wisdom Studies from Ubiquity University, with an academic focus on plant intelligence, phenomenology, and co-authorship with plants and the more-than-human. In 2021, Sydney completed an M.S. in Environmental Studies and Sustainability from Unity College. And in 2...

Annabeth is the ethereal force behind Anmara, a project merging organic synth-pop, dreamy ambient folk, and “post new-age” into sonic catharsis. Echoing strains of Enya and Florence & The Machine, she invites us on a journey of emotional exploration and beckons us not just to listen, but to dive deep and fall in love with life anew.  The word Anmara refers to a mystical land made manifest when...

On November 16, 2024, join local herbalists and the herbal-curious in Burgaw, NC for a day of celebration, education and community at the inaugural Southeastern North Carolina Herbal Conference This one day event will include an eco-conscious market with local vendors and food trucks, community activities, and a rich selection of herbal workshops with presenters featuring:  Khetnu Nefer, herbalist...

Before beginning work as the Senior Oceans Campaigner for the Center for Biological Diversity in 2022, Brady played key roles in fighting off multiple waves of approvals for expanded federal offshore drilling under multiple Presidential Administrations, decisively defeating the largest offshore drilling proposal in history under former President Trump. In his work with the nonprofit Oceana, he als...

Katie Silcox, M.A. is the New York Times Best-Selling author of the book Healthy, Happy, Sexy - Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women and the new book - Glow-Worthy. She is the founder of The Shakti School, a premier online certification school for women-centered holistic wellness.  She holds a Masters degree in Ayurvedic Medicine, is a member of the National Ayurvedic Medicine Association and is curre...

Juliet is a Sack of Hormones with a Soul having a Human Experience who is pretty sure that when she had the talk with God as to what to sign up for in this lifetime, it included "Deep Dish Cheese Stuffed Crust" Gluten Free and Vegan of course! Becoming a practitioner and Teacher of Kundalini Yoga has brought her, aka Adi Krishna an accelerated experience of getting to know herself that h...

Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Kelly has deep roots in Virginia and North Carolina where she spent her formative years in different communities and cultural landscapes. Kelly is a DJ, yogi, entrepreneur, and waterfront lifeguard and enjoys bringing these skills into community spaces. Kelly has a degree in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a Masters in Bu...

Audra Moore is the mom of 2 amazing kiddos - who is married for 18 years to the man she met in a blind date through real estate...who proposed 6 weeks later. She is passionate about wellness, spirit, mind and body, conscience parenting, and homeschooling. While a realtor by trade, Audra really just loves connecting with people and learning everyone’s life story. Connect with Audra: https://www.ins...

Brian Luce's personal belief is to bring joy and ease to others through community engagement and enrichment. One of his gifts is to nourish and protect nature and educate people of the power that the Earth can give us. He is as an avid hiker, backpacker, adventure dad and sheer outdoor enthusiast. Brian began practicing yoga in 2010 and has been teaching since 2020, completing his 200 hour te...

Joanna John was born and raised in Durham, NC, which is the native and stolen land of the Lumbee, Skarukreh/Tuscarora, Cheraw, Occaneechi, and Shakori Nations. Her first spiritual home was at Watts Street Baptist Church where years before, her grandfather was the minister and had a statue of the Buddha sitting on his desk- she grew up with a belief in life’s goodness and a knowing that she was hel...

Kayla Coyne, Sergeant of the United States Marine Corps, voices her experience in the transition process from military structure back to living a civilian lifestyle. Through the dynamic interplay of movement, deliberate body synchronization with the breath, and the expressive art of dance, she embarked on a journey to redefine her purpose. Since 2014, her new mission is to help others in continuou...

Maura Riordan was introduced to meditation and yoga from an early age and has always been drawn to the mind/body/soul connection. After receiving her yoga certification and completing an Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certification course, she experienced personally and professionally the benefit of working with the physical and subtle bodies through breath, movement and meditation to gain a s...

Stephanie Vlad is a Master’s level Psychologist by trade and human empowerer by birth. She has 15+ years of experience in the talk therapy realm, working in community, nonprofit, and private settings, and has been in solo private practice since 2017. Understanding that we are whole beings with mind + body + soul, she felt that her therapy practice was missing a huge part of the big picture and too...

Kathryn Sisler Waple is an herbalist who has been working with plants for more than 15 years. She has a  certificate in the Fundamentals of Herbalism from Appalachian School of Holistic Herbalism, was an apprentice with Corinna Wood of Red Moon Herbs, and has a BA in English from UNCW with a certificate in High School Education. Her passion is in teaching people about how to use and grow medicinal...

During this solo episode, I'm sharing about my songwriting process as well as the inspiration behind my recently released single "Rose Colored Glasses".  Check out the song here: Spotify YouTube Apple Music Pandora Journal Prompt: What are the edges that you can lean into?  Support the show Thanks for listening and for your friendship. Interested in taking a yoga teacher training, w...

 A native North Carolinian, Bridger feels most at home immersed in nature. Being that WE ARE NATURE, she finds it to be our best teacher and healer. A lifelong gardener and long-time educator, Bridger delights herself in building healthy ecosystems (hello happy frogs and lizards) and community-focused classrooms (hello kind, supportive kiddos). Following her heart, she is merging these two passion...

Claire Ragozzino is a certified yoga instructor and Ayurvedic practitioner with a background in nutrition and natural cooking. Her work is dedicated to bringing yoga, Ayurveda, and nutrition to a modern lifestyle. She is the author of the popular site, Vidya Living, and also writes and photographs for online and print publications surrounding topics of food, culture, and our relationship to nature...

Farrah the Frequency is a Sound Healing Artist, Reiki Master Teacher,  Medicine Musician, + Creative Mentor. Her work is focused on empowering artists to come out of hiding and share their gifts. She also creates medicine music that infused with Sound and Reiki healing for a unique meditative experience. Connect with Farrah https://www.instagram.com/farrahthefrequency/ Spotify Journal Prompt Durin...

Amy is a spiritual seeker, holistic health enthusiast, and lifelong learner. She is an avid yoga practitioner, certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT), experienced yoga teacher (ERYT) and continuing education provider (YACEP). She is also a Reiki Master Teacher, offering private Reiki sessions and group trainings. Amy teaches from the heart and truly lives her yoga, encouraging students towards self-emp...