

The Future of Wellness
Field Dynamics
Welcome to The Future of Wellness - a podcast exploring energy healing, consciousness, trauma recovery, and somatic transformation with world-class experts. Hosted by Christabel Armsden and Keith Parker, founders of Field Dynamics, this series bridges science and spirit through meaningful conversations at the edge of subtle energetics, neuroscience, embodiment, and human potential. From Ayurveda to energy medicine, meditation to somatic therapies, we uncover timeless tools and emerging insights to support healing, presence, and inner growth.Whether you're a practitioner, seeker, or simply curious about how wellness is evolving, The Future of Wellness invites you into a deeper dialogue - one that reconnects you to the field of who you truly are.
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Nov 9, 2023 • 56min
Harnessing the Power of Energetic Herbalism & Vitalism with Kat Maier
What if plants carry not only medicine—but consciousness, energy, and deep ancestral wisdom? In this rich and expansive conversation, Kat Maier, author of Energetic Herbalism: A Guide to Sacred Plant Traditions and founder of Sacred Plant Traditions, invites us into the heart of vitalism and the living intelligence of nature. With over 30 years of clinical herbal practice, Kat shares how plants communicate, how remedies choose us, and how reconnecting with the natural world restores balance on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.Drawing from her early work in the Peace Corps in Chile, her training as a Physician’s Assistant, and her lifelong study of global healing traditions, Kat weaves together biomedicine, intuition, vitalism, Ayurveda, Chinese Medicine, and indigenous teachings.Highlights include: • What energetic herbalism really is and why it matters now • How to choose remedies using intuition and energetic readings • The vitalist principle of “one remedy at a time” • How plants guide emotional and spiritual healing • Acute vs. constitutional treatment in herbalism • The role of sacred reciprocity and ecological stewardship • What Kat sees as the future of vitalist herbal practiceA master herbalist, teacher, intuitive, and steward of the plant world, Kat offers a grounded and sacred approach to healing—one that reconnects us with the living field of nature.www.sacredplanttraditions.comEnjoyed the episode? Rate & review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify or YouTube Train in Energy Healing Step into your mastery. Learn to facilitate deep, precise, and truly transformative healing experiences. Registration now open - our next EHT-100 Training begins March 2026, live and online. Discover the training →Find Your Energetic Blueprint Not sure where to start? Take the quiz: What’s Your Field Type? Reveal your strengths and learn how your energy field shapes your life and relationships.💌 info@fielddynamicshealing.com | Website We’d love to hear your thoughts — reply or reach out anytime.Thanks for tuning in and connecting to the field.

Oct 26, 2023 • 53min
The Magic of Maya Medicine: Traditional Healing, Spiritual Baths & Herbal Wisdom with Rosita Arvigo
What can ancient Maya healing teach us about modern wellness?In this rich conversation, we sit down with Rosita Arvigo, naprapathic doctor, herbalist, and founder of Arvigo Maya Abdominal Therapy. For over a decade, Rosita apprenticed with the revered Maya shaman Don Elijio Panti of Belize. Together, they preserved and evolved a lineage of healing that blends abdominal massage, plant spirit medicine, and energetic cleansing.Rosita shares how this ancestral knowledge supports reproductive, digestive, and emotional health—and why these practices matter more than ever.Highlights include: The therapeutic power of abdominal massage for women’s healthHow Maya healing supports prolapse, infertility, menstrual pain, and IBSThe role of spiritual “lustration baths” and cleansing ritualsEnergetic intelligence in plants, prayer, and healing intentionRosita’s apprenticeship with Don Elijio Panti in BelizeFood, forgiveness, and emotional equilibrium as pathways to wellnessThe importance of preserving indigenous healing traditionsRosita is the author of Rainforest Remedies and Sastun: My Apprenticeship with a Maya Healer, and has worked for decades to protect and share Maya plant medicine through clinical work, community education, and international training.Learn more at:www.rositaarvigo.comwww.abdominaltherapycollective.comEnjoyed the episode? Rate & review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify or YouTube Train in Energy Healing Step into your mastery. Learn to facilitate deep, precise, and truly transformative healing experiences. Registration now open - our next EHT-100 Training begins March 2026, live and online. Discover the training →Find Your Energetic Blueprint Not sure where to start? Take the quiz: What’s Your Field Type? Reveal your strengths and learn how your energy field shapes your life and relationships.💌 info@fielddynamicshealing.com | Website We’d love to hear your thoughts — reply or reach out anytime.Thanks for tuning in and connecting to the field.

Oct 12, 2023 • 53min
Psychic Psychology: Navigating the Personal Aura & Energetic Boundaries with John Friedlander
What is the aura really — and how can we work with it consciously?In this profound and practical conversation, we’re joined by John Friedlander, clairvoyant teacher and co-author of Psychic Psychology, for an illuminating exploration of subtle energy, psychic boundaries, and personal transformation. A direct student of Jane Roberts (Seth Material) and Lewis Bostwick, John shares decades of experience guiding people through energetic awareness, intuitive development, and field-level healing.Together, we explore:How to develop your energetic awareness and read the aura with neutralityThe difference between emotional reactivity and energetic integrityPractical tools to clear psychic clutter and strengthen your fieldThe relationship between subtle perception and personal growthHow energy hygiene impacts intimacy, communication, and life path clarityWhy conscious permission is key to healthy energetic boundariesJohn’s grounded and often humorous insights make this a powerful resource for empaths, healers, and anyone seeking a clearer relationship with their own energy body. If you’ve ever struggled with overwhelm, boundary issues, or emotional projection — this episode offers real tools to shift your field.About John Friedlander John is a former lawyer turned clairvoyant teacher and co-author of Psychic Psychology, The Practical Psychic, and Basic Psychic Development. Trained in the lineage of Lewis Bostwick and the Berkeley Psychic Institute, he brings decades of direct experience in subtle energy fields, psychic training, and transpersonal growth. John teaches internationally and offers online programs focused on personal liberation through energetic mastery.More from John: www.psychicpsychology.orgEnjoyed the episode? Rate & review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify or YouTube Train in Energy Healing Step into your mastery. Learn to facilitate deep, precise, and truly transformative healing experiences. Registration now open - our next EHT-100 Training begins March 2026, live and online. Discover the training →Find Your Energetic Blueprint Not sure where to start? Take the quiz: What’s Your Field Type? Reveal your strengths and learn how your energy field shapes your life and relationships.💌 info@fielddynamicshealing.com | Website We’d love to hear your thoughts — reply or reach out anytime.Thanks for tuning in and connecting to the field.

Sep 28, 2023 • 56min
Embodiment in Yoga, Tantra & Self-Realization with Tara Judelle
Embodiment, Yoga & Awakening with Tara Judelle | The Future of WellnessTara Judelle - international yoga teacher and co-founder of Embodied Flow - joins us for a rich and reflective conversation on embodiment, yoga, tantra, and the healing path.Tara shares how asana can be used as a vehicle for self-realization, and how true embodiment requires healing, presence, and connection to our original essence. Drawing from Kashmir Shaivism, somatics, and embryological memory, Tara offers a multidimensional lens into the body as consciousness itself.In this episode, we explore:The difference between doing yoga and being yogaEmbodied anatomy and the "ground of being"How early embryological patterns inform our awarenessWhy healing is a prerequisite to true embodimentThe influence of teachers like Sally Kempton and Bonnie Bainbridge CohenHow universal energies flow through the body-mind systemWhether you're a yogi, healer, or seeker of deeper presence, this is a beautifully resonant dialogue on returning to wholeness through the body.Learn more:www.tarajudelle.comwww.embodiedflow.comEnjoyed the episode? Rate & review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify or YouTube Train in Energy Healing Step into your mastery. Learn to facilitate deep, precise, and truly transformative healing experiences. Registration now open - our next EHT-100 Training begins March 2026, live and online. Discover the training →Find Your Energetic Blueprint Not sure where to start? Take the quiz: What’s Your Field Type? Reveal your strengths and learn how your energy field shapes your life and relationships.💌 info@fielddynamicshealing.com | Website We’d love to hear your thoughts — reply or reach out anytime.Thanks for tuning in and connecting to the field.

Sep 14, 2023 • 60min
Ancient-Future Medicine: Psilocybin Mushrooms and Psychedelic Therapy with Jahan Khamsehzadeh
In this fascinating conversation, psychedelic researcher Jahan Khamsehzadeh, PhD guides us through the ancient–future world of psilocybin mushrooms, exploring how these powerful medicines may support emotional healing, expanded awareness, and the evolution of consciousness.Drawing from two decades of research and his own pivotal mystical experience, Jahan breaks down the science, history, and therapeutic potential of psilocybin. We explore why psychedelics have been suppressed in modern Western culture, how they’re re-emerging through clinical research, and what actually happens in the brain during a psychedelic journey.Jahan also explains:The difference between microdosing, ceremonial use & clinical psychedelic-assisted therapyWhy psilocybin may help with depression, trauma & existential distressHow ancient shamanic lineages understood mushrooms as teachersThe importance of preparation, intention & integrationHow psychedelics connect to the evolution of human consciousnessThis episode offers a rich blend of science, psychology, and spirituality — perfect for anyone curious about psychedelics as tools for growth, healing, and self-realization.About Jahan Khamsehzadeh, PhDJahan earned his doctorate in the Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness program at CIIS, where his dissertation on psychedelics later became the book The Psilocybin Connection (North Atlantic Books, 2022). With training in Hakomi somatic psychotherapy, Mazatec mushroom traditions, and psychedelic-assisted therapy education, he now facilitates legal psilocybin ceremonies in Jamaica.www.psychedelicevolution.orgEnjoyed the episode? Rate & review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify or YouTube Train in Energy Healing Step into your mastery. Learn to facilitate deep, precise, and truly transformative healing experiences. Registration now open - our next EHT-100 Training begins March 2026, live and online. Discover the training →Find Your Energetic Blueprint Not sure where to start? Take the quiz: What’s Your Field Type? Reveal your strengths and learn how your energy field shapes your life and relationships.💌 info@fielddynamicshealing.com | Website We’d love to hear your thoughts — reply or reach out anytime.Thanks for tuning in and connecting to the field.

Aug 31, 2023 • 35min
The Wisdom of Herbs for Healing & Wellness with Matthew Wood
Herbal Wisdom & Energetic Healing with Matthew WoodMatthew Wood is a master herbalist, teacher, and author with over 40 years of experience in Western herbal medicine. In this insightful conversation, we explore the vital intelligence of nature, plant spirit medicine, and the energetics of herbal healing.Discover how Matthew works with clients by “following the energy,” and how constitutional types and holistic diagnostics shape his approach. We explore key concepts like:The extracellular matrix & whole-organism communicationVitalism and the green life force of ViriditasHow herbs like Reishi, Chaga, and tonic plants act as energetic alliesIndigenous and European roots of traditional herbalismNavigating wellness in an era of experimentation & complexityMatthew shares his lifelong commitment to preserving the Western herbal tradition while honoring the spiritual essence of healing and our sacred connection to the Earth.Learn more at www.matthewwoodinstituteofherbalism.comEnjoyed the episode? Rate & review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify or YouTube Train in Energy Healing Step into your mastery. Learn to facilitate deep, precise, and truly transformative healing experiences. Registration now open - our next EHT-100 Training begins March 2026, live and online. Discover the training →Find Your Energetic Blueprint Not sure where to start? Take the quiz: What’s Your Field Type? Reveal your strengths and learn how your energy field shapes your life and relationships.💌 info@fielddynamicshealing.com | Website We’d love to hear your thoughts — reply or reach out anytime.Thanks for tuning in and connecting to the field.

Aug 17, 2023 • 56min
How to Have Conscious Sex; Exploring Tantra and Intimacy with Diana Richardson
Diana Richardson on Tantra, Conscious Intimacy & the Healing Power of Slow SexWhat if sex could be more than physical - what if it could be a pathway to presence, healing, and spiritual growth?In this deeply insightful episode, we speak with Diana Richardson, author of The Heart of Tantric Sex and pioneer of the Slow Sex movement, who has been guiding couples in the art of conscious intimacy for over four decades. A disciple of Osho since 1979, Diana’s exploration into meditation, embodiment, and subtle energy led her to become one of the most respected teachers of modern Tantra.Diana shares the core principles of conscious sex, including the power of non-doing, awareness, and emotional receptivity. She explains how tantric sex supports energetic expansion and deep connection - moving away from goal-oriented sexuality and toward a slower, more fulfilling intimacy that awakens the whole being.We explore:The foundations of slow sex and presence-based intimacyReleasing sexual conditioning and performance pressureThe roles of breath, awareness, and energetic polarityWhy erection and orgasm aren’t required for connectionHow tantric sex fosters healing and self-realizationThe body’s magnetic circuits and the concept of subtle flowInclusivity across gender and sexual orientationSex as a path to wholeness, joy, and spiritual discoveryDrawing on her experience as co-leader of the renowned Making Love retreats with her partner Michael Richardson, Diana offers grounded, joyful guidance for anyone seeking to deepen their connection - to themselves and to each other.About Diana Richardson: Diana is the author of multiple books, including The Heart of Tantric Sex, Slow Sex, Tantric Orgasm for Women, and Tantric Sex for Men (co-authored with Michael Richardson). She is based in Switzerland and has spoken internationally, including at TEDx, where she shares how sex can become a meditative, healing experience when approached with mindfulness and care.🔗 Learn more: TEDx talk by Diana Richardson The Power of Mindful Sex (2018, Linz, Austria)livinglove.comEnjoyed the episode? Rate & review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify or YouTube Train in Energy Healing Step into your mastery. Learn to facilitate deep, precise, and truly transformative healing experiences. Registration now open - our next EHT-100 Training begins March 2026, live and online. Discover the training →Find Your Energetic Blueprint Not sure where to start? Take the quiz: What’s Your Field Type? Reveal your strengths and learn how your energy field shapes your life and relationships.💌 info@fielddynamicshealing.com | Website We’d love to hear your thoughts — reply or reach out anytime.Thanks for tuning in and connecting to the field.

Aug 3, 2023 • 55min
How to Practice Energy Healing Ethically & Legally with Midge Murphy
What does it really mean to practise energy healing legally, ethically, and in full integrity? In this essential episode, Midge Murphy, JD, PhD—the first attorney to earn a doctorate in energy medicine and the leading expert on legal and ethical risk management in the CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) field—explains the exact frameworks every energy healing practitioner needs to understand.Drawing from over 25 years at the intersection of law, ethics, somatic work, and energy medicine, Midge breaks down the most common risks practitioners face today, how to avoid unintentional legal exposure, and why informed consent, confidentiality, scope of practice, and precise marketing language are fundamental to safe and professional work. We also explore how CAM interfaces with the Western medical system, what energy healers can and cannot legally claim, and how to navigate working online or across state lines.Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to the field, this conversation provides clarity, confidence, and a grounded understanding of how to practise energy healing responsibly and sustainably.Highlights include: • The biggest legal & ethical risks in energy healing • Why informed consent, confidentiality & boundaries are essential • Scope of practice: what energy healers can and cannot do • How to avoid misleading marketing or medical claims • Working across state lines & online sessions • CAM within the Western medical paradigm • What defines a credible, ethical practitioner training body • The future of integrative medicine & energy healingLearn more: www.midgemurphy.comEnjoyed the episode? Rate & review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify or YouTube Train in Energy Healing Step into your mastery. Learn to facilitate deep, precise, and truly transformative healing experiences. Registration now open - our next EHT-100 Training begins March 2026, live and online. Discover the training →Find Your Energetic Blueprint Not sure where to start? Take the quiz: What’s Your Field Type? Reveal your strengths and learn how your energy field shapes your life and relationships.💌 info@fielddynamicshealing.com | Website We’d love to hear your thoughts — reply or reach out anytime.Thanks for tuning in and connecting to the field.

Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 6min
An Ayahuasca Journey; Shamanic Plant Medicine with Hamilton Souther
Ayahuasca, Shamanism & Consciousness Expansion with Hamilton SoutherHamilton Souther is a Master Ayahuasca Shaman and founder of Blue Morpho retreats. In this episode, he shares his journey into the Amazon, his intensive training as a shaman, and the healing potential of plant medicine.We explore:The convergence of technology, consciousness, and cultureAyahuasca’s potential to heal trauma, depression, and moreThe role of icaros, visionary states, and psychic phenomenaEthical considerations in harvesting sacred medicineThe importance of integration after ceremonyHamilton brings deep insight into both the spiritual and practical aspects of shamanism for modern seekers.Hamilton studied shamanism in California, Cusco, and the Amazon and was given the title of Master Shaman after apprenticing with Torres Davila and Julio Jlerena Pinedo. He has a Bachelors degree in Anthropology and is an experienced entrepreneur with interest in quantum computing, synthetic biology, renewable use permaculture and agricultural development. The New York Times has said of him, “As the only full-fledged gringo shaman in the Peruvian Amazon, Souther is a natural interpreter for tourists navigating the mysteries of traditional Indian culture and its sacred plants."www.bluemorphotours.comEnjoyed the episode? Rate & review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify or YouTube Train in Energy Healing Step into your mastery. Learn to facilitate deep, precise, and truly transformative healing experiences. Registration now open - our next EHT-100 Training begins March 2026, live and online. Discover the training →Find Your Energetic Blueprint Not sure where to start? Take the quiz: What’s Your Field Type? Reveal your strengths and learn how your energy field shapes your life and relationships.💌 info@fielddynamicshealing.com | Website We’d love to hear your thoughts — reply or reach out anytime.Thanks for tuning in and connecting to the field.

Jul 6, 2023 • 52min
Exploring Kambo; Shamanic Frog Medicine with Andrew Mulquin
Kambo Medicine: Healing, Peptides & Ceremony | A Deep Dive with Andrew MulquinWhat is Kambo? And how can the secretions of a South American frog offer such profound healing?In this fascinating episode, we speak with Andrew Mulquin, a Master Kambo practitioner and teacher, about the history, chemistry, and ceremonial use of Kambo - a powerful frog medicine used for detoxification, clearing energy (panema), and supporting physical and emotional wellbeing.We explore:The origins and indigenous roots of KamboWhy Kambo is not psychoactive, but deeply healingHow a Kambo ceremony works and what it feels likeHealing stories from fertility to depressionContraindications, safety concerns, and medical cautionsSustainable harvesting of the Amazonian monkey frogThe growing body of science and patents around Kambo peptidesAndrew shares how Kambo works not as a cure-all, but as a catalyst - clearing the way for the body and mind to realign and heal.More from Andrew: www.kambokambo.comEnjoyed the episode? Rate & review on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify or YouTube Train in Energy Healing Step into your mastery. Learn to facilitate deep, precise, and truly transformative healing experiences. Registration now open - our next EHT-100 Training begins March 2026, live and online. Discover the training →Find Your Energetic Blueprint Not sure where to start? Take the quiz: What’s Your Field Type? Reveal your strengths and learn how your energy field shapes your life and relationships.💌 info@fielddynamicshealing.com | Website We’d love to hear your thoughts — reply or reach out anytime.Thanks for tuning in and connecting to the field.


