Rebel Spirit Radio

In this episode, I’m joined by J.M DeBord, author of Dreams 1-2-3, the bestselling Dream Interpretation Dictionary: Symbols, Signs and Meanings, and the recently published Nightmares: Your Guide to Interpreting Your Darkest Dreams. Not only do we discuss nightmares and why we have them but also how paying attention to your dreams, can lead you to your greater self and living a more authentic life....

In this episode, Dawn Baumann Brunke returns to Rebel Spirit Radio to discuss her new book Shadow Animals: How Animals we fear can help us heal, transform, and awaken. In addition to talking about the importance of engaging in shadow work, Dawn and I discuss animals and tarot, monsters of the deep, cats, bats, and rats, as well as the bugs that bug us. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/...

In this episode, I’m joined by Marlene Seven Bremner, author of Hermetic philosophy and Creative Alchemy. Seven discusses the importance of imagination and the imaginal realm, similarities between hermeticism and yoga, hermetic texts including the corpus hermeticum, the emerald tablet, hermetic cosmology, astrology, the journey through the seven spheres and working with archetypal planetary powers...

Dr. Sharon Coggan returns to the podcast to discuss Jungian dream interpretation, the history of dream interpretation, and the different kinds of dreams. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Get Sharon's book Sacred Disobedience here: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781793606556/Sacred-Disobedience-A-Jungian-Analysis-of-the-Saga-of-Pan-and-the-Devil Bookshop.org https://bookshop....

Author Elizabeth Weinberg joins me to discuss her book Unsettling: Surviving Extinction Together. Elizabeth and I discuss the multiple meanings of her book’s title, the nature/culture dichotomy, social justice, queerness and liminal spaces, and gentrification and colonization. Also, please forgive the audio distortion in spots, though I don’t think it isn’t too bad. And please forgive my misgender...

In this episode, I am joined by author Joshua Cutchin to discuss his books Ecology of Souls: A New Mythology of Death and the Paranormal volumes 1 and 2. In a wide-ranging conversation, Joshua and I discuss how paranormal phenomena like bigfoot and UFOs might be a new mythology pointing to new frontiers in the exploration of consciousness and reality. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/r...

In this episode, I am joined by artist Chet Zar to discuss the book DY5TOPIA Vol. 1: A Field Guide to the Dark Universe of Chet Zar. In a wide-ranging conversation, Chet and I talk about dark art and its importance during these dark times, living in haunted places, the spiritual vision behind his work, some of his artistic influences, and so much more! Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/...

In this episode, I am joined by Mona Sobhani, Ph. D. to discuss her book Proof of Spiritual Phenomena: A Neuroscientist’s Discovery of the ineffable Mysteries of the Universe. Mona discusses her journey from what she describes as the religion of scientific materialism to accepting a spiritual paradigm, the truth of psi phenomena, and the value of psychedelics in understanding consciousness. Suppor...

Bernard Beitman M.D is my guest on this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio. Bernard joins me to discuss his book Meaningful Coincidences: How and Why Synchroneity and Serendipity Happen. Bernard discusses several different types of meaningful coincidences, how to work with them, including mantic practices like the I-Ching and tarot, synchronicity and precognition, and why meaningful coincidences are im...

Baba Masha M.D, host of the Radio Pscychedelix podcast joins me in this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio, to discuss her book Microdosing with Amanita Muscaria: Creativity, Healing, and Recovery with the Sacred Mushroom. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Microdosing with Amanita Muscaria InnerTraditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/microdosing-with-amanita-muscari...

In this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio, I am joined by author and scholar Brandon Grafius to discuss his book Lurking Under the Surface Horror, Religion. and the Questions that Haunt us. Brandon discusses the intersection of horror and religion, touching upon themes of faith, sacred space, the other, and the fear of god as it appears in films like Wes Craven’s New Nightmare, The Hills Have Eyes, Th...

In this episode, I am joined by author Richard Grossinger to discuss his most recent publication Dreamtimes and Thoughtforms, and his previous book Bottoming Out the Universe. We discuss a wide variety of topics including consciousness, the nature of thoughtforms, reality as a shared participatory dream, UFOs, and his experience publishing authors on the cutting edge of spirituality. Support Rebel...

In this episode, I am joined by author, educator, and priestess of the Divine Feminine Dr. Vivien Monroe to discuss the Dark Goddess. In a wide-ranging conversation, Vivien and I explore the manifestations of the dark goddess, including Lilith, Demeter and Persephone, Hekate, and Kali; what the dark goddess has to teach us, especially in light of the climate crisis; and her power of embodiment, ,...

Richard Strozzi-Heckler, author of Embodying the Mystery: Somatic Wisdom for Emotional, Energetic, and Spiritual Awakening joins me on this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio. Among many other topics, Richard discusses the wisdom of the body, the practice of letting go of, and letting go into, having fear and anxiety as your allies, warrior spirituality, and the idea that to be on the path is to be the...

In this episode, I am joined by Jim Morris, author of The Dreaming Circus. Jim joins me to talk about his journey from being a self-described angry psychedelic outlaw after his return from Vietnam to a spiritual warrior through a deep exploration of the works of Carlos Castaneda and the Toltec wisdom of don Miguel Ruiz. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio The Dreaming Cir...

In this episode, I am joined by Hunt Priest, founder and executive director of Ligare, an organization dedicated to exploring the intersection of Christianity and psychedelics. Among many other topics, Hunt discusses how psychedelics can open one to mystical experiences, the importance of experience over belief, and the role the church can play in the psychedelic renaissance. Ligare: A Christian P...

In this episode, I am joined by author Catherine Shainberg to discuss her book The Kabbalah of Light. Among many other topics, Catherine discusses Kabbalah as the science of letting the subconscious speak, the importance of working with images, the tradition of dreams and dreaming in the Hebrew Bible, and the necessity of going within to both heal the self and repair the world Support Rebel Spirit...

In this episode, I am joined by author Enfys Book to discuss their first book Qabla. Among many other topics, Enfys explains the inherently nature of magic and Qabala, the importance of challenging traditional dualities, working the tree of life for self-development, and the power of liminal spaces. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Enfys J. Book https://majorarqueerna....

In this episode, I am joined by poet, Zen priest, woman of the drum, and author Zenju Earthlyn Manuel to talk about her most recent publication The Shamanic Bones of Zen. Zenju discusses the nature of zen, the transmission of Buddhism to the west, the importance of community, and the value of just being. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Zenju Earthlyn Manuel https://ze...

In this episode, I am joined by author John Opsopaus, Ph. D. for an in-depth conversation about his recent publication The Secret Texts of Hellenic Polytheism: A Practical Guide to the Restored Pagan Religion of George Gemistos Plethon. Among many other topics, we talk about the Greek Gods as Platonic ideals, prayer as attunement, the Chaldean Oracles, and theurgy. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https...

In this episode, I am joined by author Mara Branscombe to discuss her book Ritual as Remedy. Among other topics, Mara discusses the nature of ritual, moving beyond the mundane into the sacred, reconnecting with both the Self and the earth, and the importance of mindset in healing. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Mara Branscombe https://marabranscombe.com/ Ritual as Re...

In this episode, I am joined by well-known author, lecturer, and philosopher, Gary Lachman to discuss his latest publication Dreaming Ahead of Time: Experiences with Precognitive Dreams, Synchronicity, and Coincidence. Topics covered include the nature of time, the relationship between time and consciousness, and irruptions of eternity into the everyday. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.m...

In this episode, I am joined by Evan Berry, assistant professor of environmental humanities in the School of History, Philosophy, and Religious Studies at Arizona State University and author of Devoted to Nature: The Religious Roots of American Environmentalism. Evan discusses apocalyptic narratives in the environmental crisis, the tension between fear and hope, and community versus individualism....

In this episode, I am joined by Phyllida Anam Aire to discuss her work as a soul carer for the dying and grieving. Among many other topics, Phyllida discusses being with the mystery of life and death, finding work that nourishes the soul, how everybody dies on their own terms, and the need for ritual. The Last Ecstasy of LIfe InnerTraditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/the-last-ecstasy-o...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr Connie Zweig to discuss her latest publication The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul. Among many other topics, Connie discusses what it means to transform into an Elder, confronting the inner ageist, the spirituality of aging, the moral voice of the elder, earth elders and activism, and aging as a rite of passage. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://pa...