Islands of Coherence

Support the show on Patreon! Patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/21stcenturyvitalism Joining us on the show this week is scholar, author, and Zen teacher, David Loy. In this important conversation, we talk about the path of Ecodharma, a modern approach to Buddhism which utilizes the interlocking environmental crises we're facing as an avenue to deepen o...

Support the show on Patreon! www. Patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/21stcenturyvitalism Structural Integrationist, Author, and Movement Enthusiast, Mary Bond, joins the show to help us explore her newest book and embodiment program, The Body Mandala. TBM is a comprehensive set of practices which help the practitioner develop stronger relationships bet...

This weeks conversation is with physical turned manual therapist, Walt Fritz. Having been in practice since 1985, Walt has gone on to create an effective and novel approach to manual therapy which seeks to incorporate clients into a process of shared decision making for their treatment plan. In this dialogue, we explore the healing properties of a therapeutic relationship and the effect our storie...

We're back from our brief hiatus! Kicking off this next chapter of 21CV is the Venerable Robina Courtin. Having been an ordained Buddhist nun for the past 45+ years, Robina has gone on to spread the teachings to thousands of students across the globe. Most renowned for her work in bringing spiritual practice to inmates serving life sentences through her foundation, The Prison Liberation Project; R...

To support this show: subscribe over on YouTube, follow us on Instagram, and like us on facebook. If you want to go further, you can leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and consider signing up for our patreon @ patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism Today's episode is all about using yoga as a vehicle to age more gracefully. Joining us to explore this topic is the internationally recognized yo...

To support the show: 1. Subscribe on YouTube and hit that bell for notifications 2. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/21stcenturyvitalism/ 3. Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/21stcenturyvitalism 4. Sign up for the Patreon patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism This weeks conversation is with University of Massachusetts Amherst professor and author, Allison Butler Ph. D. In it,...

University of Toronto professor, Dr. John Vervaeke joins the show to talk about his work in exploring one of the most profound crisis facing us in the modern age, the meaning crisis. We discuss what meaning is, how we can cultivate it through body based practices, and what awaits us on the other side. If you wish to explore Dr. Vervaeke's work further, I highly encourage checking out his 50 part l...

Founder of Lotus Nei Gong International school for Internal Arts, Damo Mitchell joins the show! In this conversation we set the stage for what it means to engage with the practice of Nei Gong, which is a system of cultivation and self-realization through the lens of Taoist wisdom. Show Topics - Importance of Working with a Teacher - The Stages of the Path - What is Nei Gong? - Cultivating the Dan...

Founder of Soul Lift Cacao, Nick Meador, joins the show! This conversation is all about the subtle yet potent plant medicine that is cacao.  Show Topics: - What is Cacao? - History of Chocolate - Participating in a Cacao Ceremony - Healing with Cacao - Effects of Colonialization in Central America - Importance of Preserving the Culture of Cacao - Ethical Relationships in the Cacao Industry - Indus...

Mike Chang of flow60 returns to share with us his tried and true methodology of getting out of a rut. A timely conversation as we enter into the new year on how these difficult moments in our life can be turned into an opportunity for growth and exploration. Show Topics - What is a rut? - How to activate energy to take action - How to actually eat right - Releasing emotions - Unconditionally feeli...

Jeremy Wolf is an esteemed yoga teacher based out of Colorado. With more than 25 years of experience practicing yoga, he's here to help us understand how we can expand the practice into our daily lives. You can check out his virtual yoga nidra courses and more over at jeremywolfyoga.com Show Topics - How does yoga unfold? - Is yoga a religion or science? - Yoga off the mat - How the 8 limbs expand...

University of Delaware professor and New York Times bestselling author, Douglas Tallamy joins the show to talk about backyard nature conservation. Dubbed the 'Homegrown National Park' project which he based his book, 'Nature's Best Hope' off from, we explore the practical and effective ways you can transform your own yard into a refuge for the local ecosystem.  SHOW TOPICS The Issue of Biodiversit...

Susan Piver rejoins us on the show to talk about her newest book, 'The Buddhist Enneagram: Nine Paths to Warriorship' which is out now! Combining the timeless wisdom of the East with the mysterious and powerful personality types of the Enneagram, Susan has created an immensely helpful map of how we can better understand ourselves and others. It is available wherever you find your books! SHOW TOPIC...

Anna Lembke, MD is the medical director of Stanford Addiction Medicine, program director for the Stanford Addiction Medicine Fellowship, and the chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic. As a clinician scholar, she has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries that have been featured in prestigious outlets such as The New England Jour...

The world renowned Tribal Fusion dancer, Zoe Jakes, joins us for an in depth conversation on all things dance! Founding member of the musical outfit, Beats Antique, Zoe has travelled the world headlining some of the biggest music festivals with her unique sound and performance. On top of her wildly successful music career, she's a dance teacher and mother, which we talk about at length.  SHOW TOPI...

New York Times bestselling author, meditation teacher, and founder of Open Heart Project, Susan Piver joins the show! In this conversation, we talk about the intersection of Buddhism and romance, following the lifecycle of a modern relationship of choosing who to be with, how to ride the waves of instability together, and what to do when your heart gets broken. SHOW TOPICS Navigating Passion and A...

Taoist meditation master, teacher, and author, Bruce Frantzis joins 21CV! Bruce is considered the foremost experienced lineage master of Taoist arts in the Western world. Having spent sixteen years learning from a grandmaster in China, he has gone on to teach more than 20,000 students the amazing practices of qigong, bagua, tai chi, hsing-i and Taoist meditation. He has also written eight books an...

Ritualist, Artist, Teacher, and Author of 'Hello Goodbye, 75 Rituals for Times of Loss, Celebration, and Change' and 'Morning Altars', Day Schildkret joins the show! In this meaty conversation we discuss everything you need to know in order to start utilizing ritual in your life to help process change and create more easeful transitions.  If you want to plug into Day's platform, I highly encourage...

Performance coach, movement specialist, and author, Rob Reider joins us on the show to talk about cultivating an intentional presence that you can then use for your stage performances and social anxiety. With forty plus years of performing and coaching under his belt, Rob has a powerful command of attention and heightened desire to help his students succeed in their respective field.  SHOW TOPICS...

This weeks guest is teacher, therapist, lecturer, and writer, Molly Lannon Kenny! Founder of Integrated Movement Therapy and Bedside Yoga, she is joining us to talk about her work in bringing Yoga to those who are in the process of dying. Having spent 30 years in the field of helping people navigate radical change, she helps guide us into the rich and insightful world of death doulaship. Show Topi...

The incredibly talented visionary artist and founder of the Positive Creations art brand, Chris Dyer joins the show to talk about his unique relationship to art, life, and self love. I highly encourage checking out his work on any of the links below while you listen to this episode! Show Topics The Role of Art in Uncertain Times Seeing Life as a Video Game Inside the Head of an Artist Self- Love H...

President of the Three Jewels Enlightenment Studio in New York City, Hector Marcel joins us on 21CV to explore the Lojong Slogans of Tibetan Buddhism. He is a social entrepreneur, public speaker and seasoned organizational change management professional specializing in performance, culture, and service. As a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism for 25 years, Hector believes that meditation opens the d...

This weeks book dive is into the wise Pema Chodron's extremely helpful meditation manual, 'How to Meditate' If you are interested in beginning this practice and wish to work with a teacher, please feel free to reach out to me at 21stcenturyvitalism@gmail.com Also keep an eye open for the weekly meditation group coming in a couple of weeks, more details on that will be announced soon!

Michael Phillip from the sensational podcast, Third Eye Drops joins us on the show this week to talk about the importance of perpetually edging toward Truth and how engaging in dialogue can help us do so. I highly encourage you to give his show a listen wherever you find your podcasts and the links down below SHOW TOPICS:  - Importance of Asking Questions - Discussion as a Spiritual Practice - The...

To Support the Show  1. Consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism 2. Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts 3. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel, Instagram, or Facebook Joining us this week is the one and only, Allison Denney of Rebel Massage! Massage therapist of twenty years and YouTube content creator with close to 50 million views; Allison is a well respected and sought after v...