Rebel Spirit Radio

In this episode, I am joined by Lyanda Lynn Haupt, author Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit. Among other topics, Lyanda discusses nature mysticism, the concept of rootedness, authenticity and action, and the virtue of hope. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Lyanda Lynn Haupt https://www.lyandalynnhaupt.com/ Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of S...

In this episode, I am joined by Shirley Blancke, author of The Way of Abundance and Joy: The Shamanic Teachings of don Alberto Taxo. Among other topics, Shirley discusses the Andean prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor, don Alberto’s teachings on awareness, gratitude, and interconnection, as well as the intersection of Christianity and shamanism. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebels...

In this episode, I am joined by Jahan, Khamsehzadeh author of "The Psilocybin Connection: Psychedelics, The Transformation of Consciousness, and Evolution on the Planet." Jahan and I discuss many topics, including the possible role that psilocybin mushrooms may have played in human evolution, the healing potential of psychedelics, psychedelic training and education, and the role psychedelics have...

In this, my first solo episode, I explore the tarot card for 2022 - The Lovers. I approach this from an archetypal perspective, examing the tarot by way of myth, religion, philosophy, psychology, Christian hermeticism, and even a little bit of Kaballah and astrology to meditate on the message the tarot offers us all for 2022. Hermit's Light Tarot https://hermitslight.com/ Support Rebel Spirit Radi...

In this episode, I am joined by Carl Abrahamsson, writer, publisher, magico-anthropologist, photographer, and filmmaker, most recently producing the documentary Anton LaVey: Into the Devils Den and author of Occulture and the recently released Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan. Among many topics, Carl discusses the power of nostalgia and the discarded, the S-word, and whether the Church of Satan...

In this episode, I am joined by Evelyn Ryzdyk, author of Shamanic Creativity. Evelyn discusses what shamanism is, what led her to shamanism, the shamanic journey, how gratitude changes your brain, overcoming solastalgia – the homesickness caused by our disconnection from nature, and tapping into the radiant field of infinite vibrations. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio...

In this episode, I am joined by Jacoby Ballard, author of A Queer Dharma. Jacoby explains the definition of dharma, and what he means by dharma. We discuss the connections between yoga and social justice, the importance of community, overcoming trauma, and learning to love yourself. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: ht...

In this episode, I am joined by John Friedlander author of the recently released Recentering Seth. John and I discuss Jane Roberts and the Seth teachings, infinite consciousness and infinite universes, and creating your reality but not controlling it. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspir...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Shelli Renee Joye author of several books, including the recently released "Tantric Psychophysics." Shelli shares her personal spiritual journey and coming out as a trans woman. She also discusses collective consciousness, the importance of inner work, the real meaning of tantra, and the reuniting of physics with metaphysics. Shelli Renée Joye https://shellijoye...

In this episode, I am joined by Stephan Harding author of "Animate Earth" and the recently released "Gaia Alchemy." Stephan discusses Gaia theory, Deep Ecology, finding one’s Gaia place, different ways of knowing, the possible origin for our current disconnect with the soul of the Earth, and meditating on the alchemical Azoth mandala. Schumacher College https://campus.dartington.org/schumacher-col...

In this episode, I am joined by Luke Lafitte, author of "Machine Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm." In our conversation, Luke and I discuss the archetypal machine-man, overcoming the fear of eternity, resolving dualities, Neville Goddard, the American Dream, Philip K , Gnosticism, and agape. You can contact Luke at drlucaslafitte@gmail.com Machine Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm Inner Tradi...

In this episode, I speak with Coby Michael author of "The Poison Path Herbal." Coby explains what the poison path is, and the marginalized nature of both baneful herbs and those who have traditionally worked with them. He also discusses connections with hoodoo and rootwork, different ways of working with the plants, plants as a manifestation of the spirit realm, the alchemical nature of some of th...

In this episode, I am joined by Tamra Lucid, musician, riot girl, documentary producer and author of the recently published Making the Ordinary Extraordinary: My Seven Years in Occult Los Angeles with Many Palmer Hall. Along with talking about her experience with Manly Palmer Hall, Tamra discusses his wife Marie, who was a mystic and philosopher in her own right who had developed a map of consciou...

In this episode, I am joined by Paul Levy, author of several books including the recently published Wetiko: Healing the Mind-Virus that Plagues Our World. Paul discusses the nature of Wetiko as the psycho-spiritual disease that is at the root of a collective psychosis that is leading us down a path of ecocide and collective suicide. He touches upon Jung’s concept of the shadow, the shamanic archet...

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Tim Read, one of the directors of the Institute of Psychedelic Therapy in the UK and co-editor of the recently published Psychedelics and Psychotherapy. Tim discusses the history of psychedelic therapy, where it is heading, the usefulness of challenging experiences, training psychedelic therapists, and the public’s changing perceptions of psychedelic therapy. He a...

In this episode, I speak with Angel Millar, author of several books including The Three States of Initiatic Spirituality: Craftsman, Warrior, Magician, and the recently released The Path of the Warrior Mystic: Being a Man in an Age of Chaos. Angel and I talk about the archetype of the warrior mystic, an individual who has integrated the creative and the intellect as well as the qualities of the wa...

In this episode, I speak with Eric Purdue, translator of Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa’s Three Books of Occult Philosophy – the first new translation in over 350 years. Eric discusses the life of Agrippa, the historical context of Agrippa’s work, the meaning of occult philosophy and its relation to magic, philosophy, and Christian theology. Eric also explains why a new translation of the Three Books...

In this episode, I speak with Thomas Hatsis, psychedelic historian and author of several books on the use of entheogens throughout history (The Witches' Ointment, Psychedelic Mystery Traditions, and LSD The Wonder Child: The Golden Age of Psychedelic Research). Tom and I discuss the the importance of maintaining historical methodologies and integrity when writing psychedelic history. We talk about...

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Elizabeth Meacham, author of "Earth Spirit Dreaming: Shamanic Ecotherapy Practices." Elizabeth discusses her practice of shamanic ecotherapy, the value of doing nothing in nature, the creation of thought-forms or what Jung called the spirit of our times, developing a relationship with nature beings, and the importance of relating to the earth through ritual and ce...

In this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio, I speak with Brian Cotnoir, practicing alchemist and author of Alchemy: The Poetry of Matter and the recently published Practical Alchemy: A Guide to the Great Work. Brian discusses alchemy as the perfection of nature, alchemical symbols, his translation of the alchemical text the Emerald Tablet, alchemical cosmology, and the need for secrecy in the alchemica...

In this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio, I speak with Eric Wargo, author of "Time Loops" and the recently released "Precognitive Dreaming and the Long Self." Eric discusses his theory of precognitive dreaming, which he argues is a kind of remembering of the future, he shares his thoughts on why science rejects well-evidenced phenomena like precognition as pseudoscience and the need for citizen scien...

In this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio, I speak with Drew Hansen, co-founder of Uplift, an online curriculum and lesson library that draws from the world's wisdom traditions and modern scientific research to help parents provide a spiritual foundation for their children. Drew discusses the origin of Uplift, the science behind spiritual parenting, the importance of a holistic education and instillin...

In this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio, I speak with Dawn Baumann Brunke, animal communicator and author of several books, including "Dreaming With Polar Bears" and "Awakening the Ancient Power of Snake." Dawn discusses dreams, dreaming, dreaming with animals, and shapeshifting in the dreamscape. She also talks about living with snakes, discovering their personalities, and learning from animal teac...

A discussion with Dr. Alex Brezinski, founder of the Continua Work. Alex talks about the participatory spiritual cosmology he wrote about in his doctoral dissertation "Ecologies of the Soul," working with non-physical intelligences and the energies of the earth--what Alex calls the Allies. Alex also speaks on transpersonal psychology, embodied spirituality, and we discuss maneuvering through uncer...

In this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio, I speak with Dr. Edward Bruce Bynum about his book "Our African Unconscious." We discuss the archetypal roots of our collective psyche that developed in the evolution and emergence of homo sapiens sapiens in Africa. Dr. Bynum also discusses the teachings of Osiris which can still be found manifest in the three great Abrahamic traditions, the evolutionary orig...