Sori

In this episode I have the opportunity to be interviewed by Theodore Lowry, a multimedia artist and author.  Theodore has been virtually traveling around the world with me as the editor of the Sori podcast. As the final episode of Season 1 of the Sori podcast we draw together some threads and thoughts of where this journey has led us both on the  way back to our places of belonging.   Theodore has...

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Sori Podcast. I am honored to introduce my guest on the podcast, Pulxaneeks, who is from the Eagle Clan of the Xanuksiala First Nation. She is the Founder / Facilitator / Visionary & Consultant of “Heart to Heart - Indigenous Relationship Consultation” where she calls upon her lived Indigenous experience to not only offer insight and understanding but also to enable...

In this episode I have the privilege of talking with Ari Vanderschoot, an artist, ocean conservationist and activist whose life is dedicated to safeguarding the wellbeing of the ocean and living sustainably in community. I had the pleasure of meeting Ari on her sailing boat a number of years ago where I had the most profound experience meeting whales off the coast of Maui. In this conversation we...

In this episode I have the privilege of talking with Jody Mountain whose practice combines the Ancient Wisdom Sciences, Core Cellular Healing, Ke Ala Hōkū — 'Pathway to the Stars' and Ancient Lomi Lomi. Jody shares perspectives on Ho’oponopono from her studies with Kahuna Abraham Kawai'i. She shares a pathway to restore balance and harmony to our inner world as we learn to forgive,...

In this episode I have the privilege of talking with Loke Keihanaikukauakahihuliheekahaunaele-Keanaaina as she shares about the story of The Kingdom of Hawaii, the impact of one of the world’s longest running illegal overthrows and what forgiveness could even mean in such a complex situation. Loke shares poetry written by her late husband Keihanaikukauakahihuliheekahaunaele known as ‘Bruddha Kei’....

In this episode I had the joy of traveling through Aotearoa, New Zealand, the land of the long white cloud with my dear friend Rachael Lowe. A journey of breathtaking beauty and deep conversations about our ancestry and in what way ancestral forgiveness is needed personally and collectively.  We had the privilege and honor of meeting Philip Mutu, a Maori elder in the village of Whakarewarewa in Ro...

In this episode I have the pleasure of talking with Metta Legita, an Indonesian musician, composer and educator based in Cambodia. Our collaboration through the pandemic resulted in the development of meditation songwriting as a process to make sense of our experiences of the global crisis. Metta shares her personal journey of apology and forgiveness and the impact of songwriting to carry her and...

In this episode I have the pleasure of talking with Chris Skidmore a therapist who weaves together the stands of astrology, mythology, craniosacral therapy and process psychotherapy in his work with clients. Chris has his own podcast 'On the Soul's Terms' the title sums up his core ethos and approach to being a companion and guide in service of the soul.  Join us in this conversatio...

I feel so honored to bring you this episode from Bali, Indonesia. The land of the gods and the land of ceremony, Bali's abundant beauty and vibrancy immediately lifts the heart and soul.  In this episode I have the pleasure of meeting Made Gunater, also known as Dek, an inspiring Balinese man who is at the heart of co-creating one of the worlds leading centers for yoga and spiritual developme...

Featuring: Euan Gray, Kan Pich, Yung Lady and Bouyheak Lim In this episode we reflect on the power of finding our heart and soul songs and consider how songwriting can support our life journey’s and help us navigate the complexities of apology and forgiveness.  I will be talking with Euan Gray, music producer, music director of the Sound Initiative and co-founder of Songkites, a therapeutic songwr...

Welcome to Episode 3 part I of the Sori Podcast - this time from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. In this episode I have the privilege of meeting with Arn Chorn Pond the founder of Cambodia Living Arts as we consider how music helps us to transcend suffering and how a person’s life can become an act of forgiveness.  Featured Song: Time To Rise by VannDa (feat. Master Kong Nay) 2021 Baramey Production. Some o...

Welcome to Episode 2 part II of the Sori podcast exploring apology and forgiveness, this time live from Auroville, India. In this episode we will be exploring the journey of apology and forgiveness and how this makes space for gratitude and helps us find a way back to love.  You will have an introduction to the Sori workshops and how the imagination and creativity can be experienced as a healing g...

Welcome to Episode 2 part I of the Sori podcast exploring apology and forgiveness, this time live from Auroville, India. In this episode I had the most captivating conversation and a deep meeting of hearts with Professor Sehdev Kumar exploring the Yoga of Forgiveness and how this relates to the healing of personal and collective hurts. For more information about Sehdev Kumar's work and books...

Welcome to Sori, a traveling podcast exploring apology and forgiveness in communities and cultures around the world through  music, songwriting and creative arts therapy.   I'm your host, Caroline Herbert and I'm so excited to share this podcast as I travel from the shores of Wales to Asia and beyond. I wanted to find a way to take you with me, so you can meet people in different culture...