iSōma Meditation

In this episode, Amber and Kurt journey into the heart of deep listening, honesty, and authentic connection—with ourselves, with each other, and with life itself. Woven through personal stories, ancestral wisdom, and lived experience, they open a space to reflect on what it means to walk with integrity, courage, and heart in a world that so often pulls us away from what is really true. Hosted on A...

Amber speaks about being an intuitive in modern culture and how these capacities, once central to human life, have been severed from context and community. She shares personal experiences of motherhood, cultural conditioning, and the grief of living without communal support. This conversation explores how intuition has been turned into identity and self-gain, and why apprenticeship, community refl...

Rising in Love, a song for you and our world, written and performed by Kurt Iwanina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Amber and Kurt from iSōma as they yarn with dear friend, Uncle Maurice. Uncle is an Anathanguyth/Yinwum man. He is a First Nations Health Leader and Cultural Advocate, accomplished Artist and mentor. He has more than 15 years’ experience working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in regions and communities around the East Coast of Australia. He is a passionate advocate for system...

In this episode of the iSōma Podcast, hosts Amber and Kurt discuss principles of healing and connection with guest Michael Gay. Michael has worked in the field of counselling for the last 14 years as a guide, therapist, and trainer. He was a Wilderness Therapy guide for 6 years, leading and facilitating in deep transformational work with teens, adults, and families in the mountains and high desert...

In this very raw episode of the Isoma Podcast, we’re honoured to sit with Aunty Chelita as she shares her powerful journey of personal healing, cultural remembrance, and spiritual insight. Through deeply personal stories and ancestral wisdom, Auntie Chelita explores the dual path of the warrior, balancing the strength of the fierce warrior with the heart of a peaceful protector. We delve into the...

In this engaging episode of the iSōma podcast, we welcome our first guest, Asher Packman, to delve into the profound impact of storytelling and ritual in navigating life's most challenging moments. Reflecting on personal experiences including deep loss, encounters with death, and the transformative power of grief, Asher discusses how stories serve as ancient medicine, helping us connect to our sou...

In this episode, Amber and Kurt introduce the heart of iSōma—a community rooted in facilitation and leadership that nourishes the human spirit. Joined by special guest Bela Crowder, they delve into the inward journey of healing, exploring how to turn toward pain, meet it with presence, and discover the transformative power of vulnerability and truth. Bela shares intimate reflections from her path,...

Join us in an enlightening conversation as we explore the culmination of years of practice and teaching in the field of embodied facilitation. This video outlines the seven essential elemental layers for authentic leadership, facilitation, and community building. Learn about the importance of Earth (the anchor), Water (the bridge), Fire (the guardian), Air (the custodian), Ether (vibration), and V...

In the first episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the profound topic of death and our multifaceted relationships with it—covering literal, biological death as well as psychological, emotional, and spiritual transitions. We explore the role of death as a pivotal element of transformation and rebirth, both in personal experiences and in guiding others. Through discussions about rituals, ceremon...