The Other Side of Things

00:00 Introduction01:37 Who is Kevin Lucas?03:47 Who is Shannon Rogers?05:40 How Kevin found stem cell therapy.09:45 How Shannon found stem cell therapy.15:18 Michael's experience with stem cell therapy.19:00 You are not your diagnosis!20:45 What is stem cell therapy and how does it work?27:20 The rest of the world has been doing this for the last 50 years!27:50 In 2015 law changed for us to be able to access in the US.29:50 Where do stem cells come from?30:30 How does New Hope Regeneration source them?31:50 How the newest techniques make it available for most anyone.32:50 What are mesenchymal cells? 33:50 These are from umbilical cords that would simply be thrown away.34:17 The wave of the future? 37:20 New Hope Regeneration's desire to make it more available.38:10 What should someone look for when considering options for stem cell therapy?43:15 Is there anything that can't get better? 48:00 Difference between older and younger doctors regarding their support of stem cell therapy.49:30 Do your research!50:00 80 percent of second opinions give a different opinion.  Doctor's aren't all knowing. 50:40 Becoming a full participant in your own health care.51:30 We are more biodynamic than biomechanical. 52:00 How do people find out more about New Hope Regeneration's options?54:00 How my digestive issues kept me from living my life more fully for 20 years. I have wanted to share about the experience I had with stem cell therapy for a number of years now and Kevin, Shannon and I finally was able to carve out some time for this very invigorating deep dive into all things stem cell therapy. Kevin Lucas is a health & wellness advocate, public speaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and consultant that is well known for his commitment to helping patients manage their health challenges and chronic pain. At the beginning of his career, Kevin Lucas of New Hope Regeneration worked as a Board Certified Advanced Structural Integrator. This position allowed Lucas to dedicate himself to alleviating the pain and improving the quality of life of patients suffering from MS, auto immune conditions, Parkinson’s, Fibromyalgia, and a host of other conditions with the capacity to cause pain and discomfort. While aiding patients via therapeutic touch indicative of Structural Integration was rewarding, Kevin Lucas decided to expand his development and the tools at his disposal, leading to him co-founding New Hope Regeneration in 2015. Now, Lucas introduces patients to how Infiniti Cells can be harnessed for their anti-inflammatory, regenerative, and immunomodulatory qualities to strengthen the body’s ability to repair itself. He also works as a consultant for New Hope Regeneration, helping potential patients determine whether Infiniti Cell Therapy is the right path for their needs.Shannon Rogers is a curious researcher in the field of human behavior and dysfunction. She has worked professionally and passionately with thousands of people for over twenty years, helping them move beyond abuse and trauma. She blends years of fervent learning with some of the most powerful tools on the planet into her methods. She passionately believes that processing emotions is the key to the fountain of youth, vibrance, and clarity leading to your greatest breakthrough, beyond fear and trauma. She has witnessed people turn back the signs of aging and to discover healing and functionality through her powerful work. She possesses a unique ability to quickly grasp the root of the problem and to compassionately lead you to your greatest potential.Kevin's website: https://newhoperegeneration.com/Shannon's website: https://www.shannonlynnrogers.com/Michael's website: https://michaeldemaria.com/

Psychotherapist and author Jessica Fern discusses polyamory, paradigms in relationships, dealing with jealousy, and parenting in non-traditional structures. The conversation explores the spectrum of polyamorous relationships, legal challenges, and the importance of secure attachments for children. Jessica also shares insights on personal growth, finding purpose, and overcoming self-doubt in pursuing dreams.

00:00 Intro06:04 How we met and how he finally published his book07:30 Madness and Alternative states of reality11:00 Mad in America and Others Stories13:04 A Fight To Be - his book14:07 Ron's 23rd Birthday in the Psych Ward16:26 "You don't look schizophrenic."17:00 Auntie Ray, Ron's Mentor17:33 Fugitive Literature18:28 Insulin Shock19:01 "Coming Out" as a psychiatric survivor AS a psychologist19:51 Michael's Soulchosis at 1822:00 Being a Double Agent24:42 What is psychosis? 27:12 Madness as a search 29:37 Neurodiversity33:37 Underworld Journey34:27 Soul Initiations40:00 Exquisite Sensitivity, Empathy and Intuition41:11 Intuitive Feelers42:32 Reliance on Feeling is discouraged in our culture45:33 Ron's visit to a Zen Ashram48:21 Working with Families - Ron's new project49:00 Typical Trajectory of someone who may be headed towards psychosis50:00 Importance of a supportive family52:00 Open Dialogue58:14 The problem with trying to control what isn't controllable1:06:00 Each person is on their own journey1:10:00 Jesus vs Christ Consciousness1:11:51 What truly heals?1:12:00 Don't Push the River and Windhorse1:17:00 The Ocean, The Mystic, The Madman and Swimming Lessons1:19:00 Mind Freedom1:25:00 Hearing Voices Network1:30:00 Mad Pride and David Oaks1:35:00 Ron's current workRon is an amazing human being, a resilient soul and a true elder and wise sage.  We first met when a mutual friend of ours introduced us.  Ron had not published his moving and poignant book, "A Fight to Be: A Psychologist's Experience from Both Sides of the Locked Door," yet and I'm so honored that our connection helped encourage him to finally publish it.  It is a riveting story that moved me to my core, given that I have had friends and family members and my own experiences with extreme states of consciousness that I prefer to call soulchosis.I've wanted to have Ron on for a long time and we both finally found time in both of our schedules for this deep dive into psychosis, madness and soulchosis! Ron is also involved in a new family oriented approach to helping those experiencing madness that draws from Open Dialogue a process that has eradicated hospitalizations for psychosis in Lapland.  Ron's website: https://www.ronaldbassman.com/Ron's book: https://www.amazon.com/Fight-Be-Ronald-Bassman/dp/0979626609Mind Freedom's website: https://mindfreedom.org/Hearing Voices network: https://www.hearing-voices.org/Mad in America: https://www.madinamerica.com/

Happy Halloween and welcome to my new podcast! I will still be doing my other podcast: Musitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and Wisdom, however, this is the beginning of a much deeper and larger conversation on many challenging topics where we need to begin to move from the friction of contradiction to the possibilities of creative paradox. Introduction:No one knows everything, but everyone knows something no one else knows – including you!  Welcome to The Other Side of Things – I am your host Dr. Michael DeMaria and for 35 years I’ve been a guide of the soul. On The Other Side of Things we explore alternative perspectives on challenging topics ranging from love, sex, death, and madness, to dreamwork, breathwork, and other cutting edge healing modalities. We live on a precipice as a species, so lets jump in.