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Stephen Victor spent decades as a cop before a voice in a crowded room told him he'd been looking for something his whole life. From sheriff's deputy in Montana to one of the most quietly extraordinary healers you've ever heard of, he walks us through the architecture of a human being... how we're built, what drags us, what lifts us, and what "the field" always knows that we don't. We talk about t...

In this expansive, heart-centered conversation, Michael Avery sits down with consciousness explorer, multidimensional guide, and intentional alignment facilitator Zolyah Navarrete . Together they journey through the marriage of masculine and feminine energy, the living resonance of crystals and plants, name frequency decoding via Hebrew numerology, quantum hypnosis, parts work, and the deep identi...

An intimate, wide-ranging conversation with Jenn Rowe, spiritual medium, Reiki practitioner, and founder of Spirit Sound Reiki in Corvallis, Oregon. What begins as stories of teenage recklessness and "intentionally naive" living evolves into profound explorations of: The dark night of the soul and cracking open Codependency, people-pleasing, and external validation Integrating shadows without sham...

In this honest and uplifting conversation, Cayse Lahrman shares how she’s learned to notice when she’s running on manic energy and consciously flip her switch before conversations or any moment that needs a different presence. From a chaotic “big life” filled with family trauma and 20 years at Home Depot to thriving as a multi-location manager at T&A Supply in the Pacific Northwest flooring wo...

In this spontaneous, open conversation on this is emotionart , host Michael Avery sits with Cindee Brown-Mills... keynote speaker at the Oregon Business Conference, Navy veteran, former corporate CFO, and founder of Breathe Alaska... for a heart-opening exploration of what happens when the ladder you’ve been climbing finally breaks you. Cindee shares the moment she hit rock bottom: sitting on her...

This conversation is raw, unfiltered healing in real time. Ryan Uhle walks in carrying every paradox: molested as a kid, Tourette’s, parents swapping spouses, the wealthy-abusive mansion versus the poor-loving apartment, the “nice guy” mask that kept him small. Then there's a heroic-dose of mushrooms that retrieves deep buried memories, the move to Oregon on a hunch that psilocybin would be legali...

Six hours distilled. Mark van der Pol and Adrienne Fritze of Conundrum House Experiences sit with us and we wander through massacre sites and magic carpets, dissociation learned at five and the skill it became, We play Know Thyself and discover that Mark seeks harmony while Adrienne seeks freedom... and that neither of them are who they thought they were. We talk about brains as rendering agents,...

In this deeply moving and expansive conversation, Michael Avery sits down with Christopher Hupp, an intuitive massage therapist, Reiki Master, and Meridian Massage practitioner whose work bridges ancient wisdom, energy medicine, and heartfelt spiritual guidance. Christopher shares his extraordinary journey from a debilitating back injury and open-heart surgery, to studying directly under an 83-yea...

In this special collab, Weird Fruits (Marebear & Stevie) joins Michael for a playful, profound dive into Joan Osborne's "One of Us"... sparking reflections on seeing God in the everyday, somatic receiving of compliments, mortal-immortal balance, belonging as Earth's "fruit," and sacred fruit rituals (red kiwi fireworks, pomelo sunrises). From energy exchanges to archetypes, we explore curiosit...

In this unfiltered sit-down, John Patrick Rist unpacks his life's raw edges: childhood shadows of fear, family fractures, spiritual quests through drugs and Eastern paths, and a seismic surrender to Jesus at 19. We wander through terror, identity wounds, and the pursuit of unshakeable truth, touching on unwanted same-sex attraction, demonic dread, and the quiet war between light and lies. No polis...

In this episode, Michael sits down with Sarah Matson, a spiritual guide, retreat leader, and advocate for personal transformation. From childhood visions of angels to overcoming profound grief and family challenges, Sarah shares her journey of rediscovering love as the ultimate emotion, shedding fear, and creating life-changing retreats worldwide. They dive deep into relational spirituality, the e...

This is a conversation with an ancient brother who we met through our dear friend Merka, daughter of Coyote. This is a pleasure stroll without a destination, just one unique window into our #joyfuluniverse. Always be a little kinder than necessary. -J.M. Barrie Books: Message Down Under - Marla Morgan, Mind in the Waters - Joan McIntyre Podcast: The Nature Of podcast: Willow Defebaugh’s interview...

This episode is a collaboration with and introduction to The Curiosity Collective. This is a conversation between my friends, Tim Rist and John Rist, son and father. They explore the profound impact of fatherlessness on individuals and society, and the journey towards finding connection and faith. takeaways Fatherlessness is a significant issue affecting many individuals today. Personal stories of...

A conversation with our new friend and wizard of the elven realm: TIM Get ready for a super fresh perspective from a deep thinker, with Jesus as a central pillar. Tim is committed to building a new kind of community network in his mission to heal the world. This conversation delves into the themes of emotion, spirituality, and personal growth. Explore Tim's journey through art, faith, and identity...

A conversation with Melissa Montague. Healing... Healer. A hummingbird sits in an office cubicle taking a sip from his nectar ration as he crunches the numbers on the next nectar shipment... Armadillo Moon Quantum Somatics Armadillomoon.net Insta @armadillomoonmedicine FB @melissamontague Music and Audio by the one and only... Buddy Anderson! -Gigging music artist -Concert sound guy -Audio enginee...

A conversation with Corie McPursifull... event planner, community connecter, world healer. Check it out! The 1st ever McPeapod Pop-up Market in collaboration with Traveling Wheels Pop-up Roller Rink in Salem OR, December 19th from 7:30pm - 10pm. The dream: A pop up market that has cool vendors, yummy food, free goodies for the community, and third space vibes in and around Salem, OR. Location: The...

A conversation with Luis... energy healer with helpful perspective on healing and the abundant nature of the universe around us. Healing Hands by Luis - Matrix Energetics and Intuitive Healing Text: 541-326-5738 Web: luisfnavarrete.com Helping people change physical, emotional and spiritual patterns. Life is learning, you can learn through pain or joy or anything else. To energy, there is not bett...

A conversation with Justin Schwartzman -aka- Justoneus! Bounskee game creator, prolific musician, healing healer, community builder in seach of community. Bounskee game: website: www.bounskee.fun socials @bounskee.fun Justin's music: Youtube @justoneus SoHA: Sanctuary of Healing Arts retreat center & SoHA Rd Afro-Cuban Jazz dance band www.soha.center Music and Audio by the one and only.... Bud...

A conversation with Hatza'ir, who spent more than 4 decades with the Brothers & Sisters, aka Jim Roberts Group. I spent a lot of time with Hatza'ir's between my years 11-15. This conversation reminded me how deeply he impacted my development with his gentle grace and joyfully creative genius. That's how it felt to me. Read Hatza'ir's writings at engaginginscripture.com Earth’s Tears Reason For...

A conversation with a guy who loaded his family in an rv and literally followed a vision to the recording studio... I have so many questions! And the conversation did NOT disappoint... drugs, faith, healing, forgiveness, what even really is truth anyway? Music reference: Sigaros, animal collective YouTube reference: Dan Mohler https://youtube.com/@armsoflove_africa?si=upfIs7yM3oNu9V4g Books Carlos...

A conversation with Steve Gregg. Radio show host, itinerant Christian apologist, human. Who is God? Where did he come from? What is morality? Is reality real? Should we use emotions or intellect for guiding life Steve Gregg’s radio show: The Narrow Path thenarrowpath.com Movie reference: The Truman Show Artist Spotlight: Justin Michelson - Dharma teacher, wilderness guide and author of The Dharma...

This is a conversation between 3 recovering people pleasers. Is there a middle ground between doormat-ism and narciss-ism? We pendulate to find that answer. Are you a people pleaser? Do you disagree? We're curious, let us know! In the comments or @thisisemotionart Movies: Boondock Saints, Salt Burn Gabor Mate parenting episode: https://youtu.be/tool-R8VJ2Y?si=1hZW6lA8QyWt5l2J Artist Spotlight: Mat...

A conversation with our own Boston! Joyful sarcasm, chaos and storytelling... the absence of anything. The Dizzy Hen: https://thedizzyhen.com/ Insta @the_dizzyhen Music and Audio by Buddy Anderson... Check him out on Spotify @fromanothamista What did you think of the episode? I’d love to hear... your feedback fuels our conversations! Follow on Socials: @thisisemotionart for updates & community...

This conversation explores the musical journeys of the Tuesday String Band members, their diverse backgrounds, and the collaborative spirit that drives their bluegrass music and above all their focus on the importance of community. Tuesday String Band is a bluegrass trio of young music professionals who met through the music program at Western Oregon University. They perform more than 200 shows a...

A beautiful conversation with Kate, our local community building friend. Music and Audio by Buddy Anderson... Check him out on Spotify @fromanothamista What did you think of the episode? I’d love to hear... your feedback fuels our conversations! Follow on Socials: @thisisemotionart for updates & community chats. Email Me: averycookgroup@gmail.com – Share stories or guest ideas! Partner with Us...