Rebel Spirit Radio

Rick de Yampert delves into the intelligence, language, and mythology of crows and ravens, exploring their presence in religion, prophecy, and paleolithic art. The podcast discusses crow magic, their association with death, and the revival of pagan spirituality in modern times. It also highlights the connection between corvids and nature, inviting listeners to embrace the mystical realms of these sacred birds.

In this episode, I’m joined by author and Taoist priest Gregory Ripley to discuss his latest book The Hundred Remedies of the Tao: Spiritual Wisdom for Interesting Times. In addition to exploring what is meant by the Tao, Gregory discusses the importance of self-examination, expanding our circle of compassion, embracing life and living, and the inherent goodness in humanity and nature. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://patreon.com/rebelspirit https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Gregory Ripley https://www.gregoryripley.com/ The Hundred Remedies of the Tao Inner Traditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/the-hundred-remedies-of-the-tao Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-hundred-remedies-of-the-tao-spiritual-wisdom-for-interesting-times-gregory-ripley/19917725?ean=9781644118993 Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio https://www.rebelspiritradio.com #rebelspiritradio #tao #taoteching #taoistphilosophy #thehundredremedies #harmonywithnature #gregoryripley

Scholar and author Tobias Churton joins me in this episode to discuss his latest book The First Alchemists. In addition to explaining the origins of alchemy, Tobias discusses two of the earliest alchemists, Zosimos of Panopolis and Mary the Prophetess, and the art’s connection to Gnosticism, Judaism, and hermeticism, and how exploring the origins of alchemy challenges our understanding of the art. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://patreon.com/rebelspirit https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Tobias Churton https://tobiaschurton.com/1_home.html The First Alchemists InnerTraditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/the-first-alchemists Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-first-alchemists-the-spiritual-and-practical-origins-of-the-noble-and-holy-art-tobias-churton/19658220?ean=9781644116838 Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio https://www.rebelspiritradio.com #rebelspiritradio #alchemy #alchemyorigins #thefirstalchemists #zosimos #marytheprophetess #historicalalchemy #tobiaschurton

n this episode, I’m joined by Keith Parker, teacher, author, and healing practitioner. In a wide-ranging conversation, Keith shares his spiritual experiences that led to his co- founding of Field Dynamics, an energy healing modality. We also discuss the nature of energy healing, working with subtle energies, consciousness, and how the aura might resolve the mind-body problem. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://patreon.com/rebelspirit https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Keith Parker  https://energyfielddynamics.com Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio https://www.rebelspiritradio.com   #rebelspiritradio #KeithParkerInterview #SpiritualJourney #FieldDynamics #EnergyHealing #ConsciousnessExploration  #MindBodyConnection #HealingPractitioner  #SubtleEnergies #SpiritualAwakening #HolisticHealth  #MetaphysicalInsights #HigherConsciousness #SelfDiscovery #TransformationalHealing #SpiritualExperiences #MindBodyIntegration #HealingModalities #InnerBalance  #WisdomSharing #EnlightenedLiving #SpiritualInsights #HolisticWellness #MindfulnessJourney

Best-selling author Dawson Church joins me to discuss his most recent publication "Bliss Brain: The Neuroscience of Remodeling Your Brain for Resilience, Creativity, and Joy. "Among many other topics, Dawson talks about overcoming the brain’s negativity bias, reverse engineering enlightenment, and how the evolution of the human brain can transform society. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://patreon.com/rebelspirit https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Dawson Church https://dawsonchurch.com/ Bliss Brain Hay House https://www.hayhouse.com/bliss-brain-hardcover Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/p/books/bliss-brain-the-neuroscience-of-remodeling-your-brain-for-resilience-creativity-and-joy-dawson-church/14428574?ean=9781401957773 Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio https://www.rebelspiritradio.com #rebelspiritradio #dawsonchurch #EnlightenmentScience #TransformativeBrain #NeuroScienceOfHappiness #joyfulliving #positivemindset #DawsonChurchWisdom #PositivePsychology #OptimizingHappiness

In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Julia Gordon-Bramer to discuss her book Tarot Life Lessons: Living Wisdom from the Major Arcana. Julia discusses how tarot is a tool of transformation, finding stories in the cards, the benefit of reading reversals, reading for difficult people, and how tarot imagery is found in the poetry of Sylvia Plath. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://patreon.com/rebelspirit https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Julia Gordon-Bramer https://juliagordonbramer.com/ X: @jgordonbramer Instagram: @jgordonbramer Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julia.gordonbramer1 Tarot Life Lessons Inner Traditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/tarot-life-lessons Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/p/books/tarot-life-lessons-living-wisdom-from-the-major-arcana-julia-gordon-bramer/19658271?ean=9781644118177 Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnsmather https://www.rebelspiritradio.com #rebelspiritradio #rebelspirit #TarotLifeLessons #tarot #MajorArcanaWisdom #tarotconversations #tarotinsights #tarotwisdom #juliagordonbramer

Brad Wells, founder of Reunion, a non-profit plant medicine retreat center in Costa Rica, discusses his life-altering experience with ayahuasca and the specialized retreats offered at Reunion. Topics covered include personal transformation with plant medicine, the importance of integration, preserving medicinal plants and indigenous wisdom, exploring the ego and the benefits of psilocybin, the structure and schedule of Reunion's ceremonies, the screening process and supportive team for medicine ceremonies, and the benefits of a smaller group for gatherings.

Author Judith Polich discusses her book on the virtues that trees teach and the importance of seeing the world without conditioning.

Author Steele Alexandra Douris discusses her book on Victorian spiritualism, highlighting its connection to social justice, the gothic heroine archetype, and Christmas ghost stories. The podcast also explores the influence of Victorian aesthetics on modern culture, the origins of spiritualism in Hidesville, and the Victorian era's impact on the gothic genre. Lastly, it delves into the gothic Victorian atmosphere of Highgate Cemetery and the tradition of telling ghost stories during Christmas.

In this week’s episode, author Pierre Pradervand joins me to discuss his book The Gentle Art of Spiritual Discernment: Your Guide to Discovering Your Personal Path. Pierre talks about the importance of living an examined life, the spiritual experience of non-duality, the connections between gratitude and a blessing heart, and how we are all expressions of God smiling. Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://patreon.com/rebelspirit https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio   Pierre Pradervand https://gentleartofblessing.org/ https://pierrepradervand.com/   Roger McGowen https://www.rogermcgowen.org/   The Gentle Art of Spiritual Discernment Inner Traditions https://www.innertraditions.com/books/the-gentle-art-of-spiritual-discernment   Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-gentle-art-of-spiritual-discernment-a-guide-to-discovering-your-personal-path/18862478?ean=9781644118054   Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio Bluesky: @rebelspiritradio.bsky.social Threads: @rebelspiritradio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnsmather https://www.rebelspiritradio.com #rebelspiritradio #spirituality #examined life #nondual #gentleartofblessing #gratitude #pierrepradervand