Gin And Tantra

In this episode we have on friend of the show, Priscilla Peach Lang... Yogi, Acupuncturist, Craniosacral Therapist, mother of two and so much more.  She joins this unique episode as I share a recent experience involving some aspects of one's deeper awareness.  We discuss recognizing the more subtle layers of our minds and how we can work to see that in others.  The meaning and use o...

In this episode we bring in friend of the show, Todd Love Ball Jr.  Todd is known as so much to so many... husband of 20 years, father of two, professional fitness trainer and coach, author, bodybuilder and a pillar of international relations.  Todd openly details his life's path from the streets of Englewood California to running a charity with his wife aiding villages in Kenya and ever...

This is a recording for a talk I was asked to give for a group who was looking to better navigate the tumultuous political, financial and emotionally charged time we are living in.  It is an honor to be able to speak to what I believe can help.  There is no right answer for what ultimately will bring someone from a state of seeming despair to place of assumed prosperity but I hope to pro...

In this episode we continue and conclude our discussion on our authentic psychology and again return to the work of Carl Rogers and his concepts of Self-Actualization and the conditions of self worth.  We discuss being a good mirror - acceptance, understanding and honesty- in addition to highlighting how to develop natural immunity to one's self-concept.

In this episode we discuss the idea of there being a Universal plan...  What would that be?  Is that even a thing?  We take one approach to that question from a Kabalistic viewpoint in addition to other philosophies as well.  We also discuss soul contracts and much more!

In this episode we discuss the authentic psychology of yourself.  We take a look at the work of Carl Rogers and his ideas on becoming  a person, phenomonology and self-actualization.  

In this episode we dive into the Why of existence and ask the question, Are we trapped?  We debate and clarify our thoughts and positions in relation to this idea of being Spirits in Material.

This is the second part of our discussion on Spirits with friend of the show, Mary Kay Ryan.  Mary Kay shares a couple stories from her life that are seemingly beyond belief... if they weren't true.

In this episode we once again have on  friend of the show, Mary Kay Ryan... anthropologist, Chinese Medical doctor, Shamanic practitioner and teacher, mother and friend to many.  She and Eric ask Why  are people in general and spiritually inclined people specifically, so  reticent or downright unwilling to talk about spirits and ghosts?  How  did Spirits get take...

This is the second part of a two part episode with Miguel Conner, host of Aeon Byte; Gnostic Radio, a popular show that  takes audiences from ancient mysteries to a modern meaning. He has written articles  and fiction that have appeared in such publications as The Gnostic Journal ,  The Heretic ,  Mindscape , Reality Sandwich , and many others including being an Author of...

This is the first part of a two part episode with Miguel Conner, host of Aeon Byte; Gnostic Radio, a popular show that  takes audiences from ancient mysteries to a modern meaning. He has written articles  and fiction that have appeared in such publications as The Gnostic Journal ,  The Heretic ,  Mindscape , Reality Sandwich , and many others including being an Author of t...

In this episode we the continue the breakdown of Zen and how to practice an authentic Zen meditation.  We discuss the how to's on the body, breath and mind as well as overcoming mental obstacles.

In this episode we begin our dive into the nuts and bolts of Zen meditation.  We also approach the unique aspects of meditation overall in today's culture we we attempt to find the woven thread of authenticity and personal experience.  We also discuss some of the physical components of meditation, Yoga and Samadhi.

We continue our conversation on the various methods to which different people may be drawn to different techniques of meditation.  We begin by discussing the Kaballah, Let-ers, spell casting and the power of language, identification, a meditation on the body and mindfulness.

Our meditation adventure continues as we peel back the layers on the term meditation and discuss more in depth how one can find a more applicable and enjoyable means to meditation.  We also discuss a desire for openess, uncovering oneself, connecting with the Tao and we ask the question... What is the difference between suspending disbelief and having faith?

This is the second part of our series on meditation,  we hope to have a sort of meditation encyclopedia but would be remiss if we did not highlight some reasons as to which one would even travel down the windy cobblestone pathway to infinity that is meditation.  We discuss using meditation as a means of connection to the deeper aspects of oneself and an external source.  We break do...

This is the first in a series we are doing on meditation.  The whats, the whys and why nots in a lead-up to episodes on specific types of meditation.  In this episode we discuss Zen training,  authentic teachings and teachers who share their own experience, natural vs human controlled meditation, the free-floating mind (known also as Shikantaza), Zen riddles, a gradualistic approach and sudden, ep...

In this episode we continue our conversation with Mary Kay Ryan.  She and Daniel detail Shamanic experiences of interacting with what are perceived as divine forces.  Mary Kay mentions the show Lucifer and its many humurous perspectives on various traditional views on the relationships between God and his family.  She also shares a story of meeting a Daoist Immortal... in Chicago! &...

In this episode we dive headfitst in nuance as we discuss perfectionism as a philosophical movement, a moral standard and a psychological impediment.  We discuss a journey to perfection experienced by Mary Kay and how she feels that a lot of therapy is about finding out who is at fault for why you are the way you are.  Mary Kay also discusses using Shamanic techniques for healing and ask...

In this episode we share our thoughts and illuminate some of the aspects of the Robert Thurman episode, Rebel WITH a Cause.  We  go into  further detail about the 8 fold Path and Professor Thurman's book, Wisdom is Bliss and also dive deep into what is referred to as emptiness or as PRofessor Thurman calls it, freedom.

In this episode we share our thoughts and illuminate some of the aspects of the Robert Thurman episode, CTFU.  We  go into detail about wisdom and ignorance, science and realism, bliss and having fun, a dive into the Ground Path and Result, working on seeing beyond the mundane and experiencing everyday as its own life.

In this episode we conclude our conversation with Ashely around the chapter in her book titled, Dark Night of the Soul, a quote from Joseph Campbell.  We discuss the hero's journey, embodying all of the aspects of one's story and much more... https://www.amazon.com/BETWEEN-ZEN-NOW-Journey-Shamanic-ebook/dp/B09DK8N1RY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CHN5187P1J6R&dchild=1&keywords=between+zen+and+now&...

In this episode we discuss Ashley’s beginnings and some driving forces in her life as well as understanding one’s experience’s and caring about people. Ashley also give the story around how she discovered ‘The Five Questions’… A link to Ashley's book! https://www.amazon.com/BETWEEN-ZEN-NOW-Journey-Shamanic-ebook/dp/B09DK8N1RY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7S0BGN5EKJCB&dchild=1&keywords=between+zen+and+n...

In this episode we begin the discussion on meditation, connecting to one's deepest nature, the default mode network and people with highly refined senses.

In this episode we discuss the 'hard' problem of neuroscience and epiphenomenolism and the story of Phinneus Gauge.  We also break down the Buddhist idea of the Aggregates and consciousness being more fundamental than matter.  Additionally, we also explore personal questions of consciousness.