Gin And Tantra

In this episodes we discuss the writings of Rumi, his fabled life and some of the potential meaning for his work today.

In this short episode we ask the question briefly to Aaron Greenberg PhD, what does he think people mean when they say, "I'm not religious, I'm spiritual"? Aaron's offerings are available @biographbook.com

In this episode we discuss the different effects of communication, written and spoken.  How is the communication altered when what we say is read as opposed to spoken?  Can we learn through reading and reflecting upon what one is saying?  How can the removal of context and tone of voice be limiting when reading the spoken word?  This illuminating discussion highlights some of t...

In this episode we discuss objective and subjective truths from our own perspectives.  We get into editing life and the battle between controlling the narrative versus allowing for the flow of life to occur.  How can we accept imperfection and embrace the therapeutic misconception. Aaron's offerings can be found @ biographbook.com

In this series of episodes we interview Aaron Greenberg, PhD and discuss his work to bring people's narratives to life with his company bioGraph.  We ask him about the telling of our stories and his experiences hearing so many of them from others.  How stories pre-serve the future and how his company seeks to upend the privilege of publishing.  Aaron talks about his interest in lang...

In this episode of our Spiritual Primer series, we discuss the various types of 'teachers'... People, literature, one's experiences and the natural wisdom of oneself.  We take a dive into each of these highlighting the aspects of each and potential pitfalls with some of them (ie an inappropriate or unbalanced teacher/student relationship).  We also discuss moving one's practice beyond the practice...

In this episode we discuss the types of students with an analogy of the three cups (full, leaky and dirty) and the need to examine oneself and the teachings one is embarking upon as a means towards growth.  The bulk of the episode is then devoted to looking at what is known as the 5 types of views (unreflexiveness, materialism, nihilism, eternalism and the deeper personal mosaic of ones  life expe...

In this episode we begin our journey into one of the reasons for which we began this Podcast, as a platform to share non-dogmatic philospohies and ideas on how to approach Spirituality and our modern lives.  In this series called the 'Spiritual Primer' we tackle the introductory steps on how to begin one's foray into mystery... A life blended with a sense of Spirituality.  A source of in...

In this episode we have on mental health professional, Nurse Samantha Burke who works as a psych nurse at a number of in-patient mental health facilities.  One of which houses adolescent teenage girls.  We discuss the uptick mental health episodes over the last ten years in this demographic and some of the causes that may have lead up to the point at which we are now where self-harm is so prevalen...

In this episode we highlight the almost comical nature of the polarization of our society from politics, social media to ... food choices?  We ask the question, how does this effect people?  We talk about the willingness to question our own reality and how to begin that process.

In this episode we take a deep dive into the decision making process, or  sometimes lack thereof.  Highlighting the frequent tendency to put ideas, issues, people and more into a decision based around two choices.  Good or bad?  Caff or decaf?  In or out? We attempt to shine a light on this massively reductionist view of the 'world'.

In this episode, we discuss "...creating a religion out of your own life experience" -Mary Kay Ryan We define the terms religion and spirituality personally for each of us.  How are they different/similar and what are some of the pitfalls around the institutions and practices surrounding each surrounding each?  From Catholicism to various forms of Shamanic practices, very few stones are...

In this episode, we chat with Mary Kay Ryan, anthropologist, Acupuncturist and Shamanic Teacher who's bio is further listed on the show.  We define medicine from a historic, native and contemporary perspective where the various aspects of the individual and the community are viewed differently.  How can we learn from these ideas and practices for well-being?  Check out the episode and find out!

In this episode we discuss a larger description of Tantra being inclusive of our beliefs and moving past dogmatic views/ideas. Minute 11ish we talk about what it means to find your three, or your trinity.  Meaning, what are the three aspects of your life that have the most meaning to you?  How do we make time, or not for them? Are we living in such a way that we feel as if we are meeting the aspir...

In this episode we talk about the week of protests over the public murder of George Floyd and the highlighting of further racial injustice.  Also we discuss political ideology and religious responsibility, or lack thereof and when is the 'right time' to act/speak out?

Sameet Kumar, Ph. D., is the clinical  psychologist for the Memorial Cancer Institute in Broward County,  Florida. He specializes in working with cancer patients and their  caregivers. In addition to his training as a psychologist using  mindfulness-based therapies, he has also studied with many leading  Buddhist and Hindu teachers. He is the author of Grieving Mindfully:...

Sameet Kumar, Ph. D., is the clinical  psychologist for the Memorial Cancer Institute in Broward County,  Florida. He specializes in working with cancer patients and their  caregivers. In addition to his training as a psychologist using  mindfulness-based therapies, he has also studied with many leading  Buddhist and Hindu teachers. He is the author of Grieving Mindfully:...

Sameet Kumar, Ph. D., is the clinical  psychologist for the Memorial Cancer Institute in Broward County,  Florida. He specializes in working with cancer patients and their  caregivers. In addition to his training as a psychologist using  mindfulness-based therapies, he has also studied with many leading  Buddhist and Hindu teachers. He is the author of Grieving Mindfully:...

In this episode we discuss the 'Tools of the Tantras', seeing the world as a reflection as a discussion on the Buddhist theory of relativity with its correlates in physics.  In addition we touch on the idea of 'emptiness' and dependent origination and we finish the episode with a continued discussion on escapism and what it means to engage with the world in a way that has meaning to you.

In this episode we continue our discussion on engaging with the world, ie the fabric of society with what some call balance, others refer to as the Tao.  We discuss the Great American life, Gen X vs Gen Z and some various perspectives on perspective!

In this episode we discuss Tantra, Passion, Desire and Fear and how to use them ALL as a source of potential.  We also look at working through obstacles and share some personal tales of our own Passions, Desires, Fears and Overcoming.

In this, our "Pre-Inaugural Episode," we talk about Spirituality in Times of Crisis--As, for example, ALL of 2020.  We look at using Spirituality as a Tool during those Times, Compassion and Wisdom and How Gin And Tantra can be a Spiritual Help With a Twist . . .