BodhiSpeak with Jerry Walsh
by Jerry Walsh
BodhiSpeak is a platform to share, discuss, debate, and converse over teachings and philosophy’s from different traditions and thinkers around the globe. We explore topics such as consciousness, art, spirituality, health, healing, psychedelics, esoteric studies, mysticism, politics, relationships, communal living and all things transformational--leaving nothing excluded.
Episodes
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Evolutionary Astrology, Eclipses, and the Nodes of Destiny with Ari Moshe Wolfe
With clarity and compassion, Ari teaches and practices astrology as a spiritual tool in service to our soul evolution. His teaching is rooted in the lineage of Evolutionary Astrology as taught by Jeffrey Wolf Green and continues to blossom with his own ongoing realization. In 2011 Ari wrote the...
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Dimitri Mugianis on Bwiti Initiation, Iboga, Ethical Medicine, & Demilitarization of Psychedelic Culture
Dimitri Mugianis is a writer, artist, musician, ceremonialist, and harm reduction practitioner whose work explores psychedelics, addiction, spirituality, community, politics, and the ways people heal outside conventional systems. For more than twenty-five years he has worked with people…
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Don't Be A Victim of Your Own Success
Frankenstein - who is the real monster? Self-love as the basis of integration
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A Talk with the Venerable Lama Konchok Sonam, Tibetan Buddhist Spiritual Teacher & Exile
Venerable Lama Konchok Sonam is the Spiritual Director of the Drikung Meditation Center. Born in Lhasa, Tibet, Lama Sonam began his Buddhist training when young within the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. At the age of 18, Lama Sonam took full ordination and became a monk (Gelong). Lama...
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Hunger Strike for Humanity: August 6th through 9th
My friend Sam and I were discussing the humanitarian crisis in Israel and Palestine, which has been heartbreaking for so many of us and shortly after we spoke, we received word that August 6th-9th there is a "Hunger Strike for Humanity", co-organized by our friends and healing allies, Stephen and...
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A Cloud Never Dies
Zen Buddhist Teachings and Beyond inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh and others Descriptions are empty but I am home, I have arrived
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The Transformative Astrological Year of 2025 with Mateusz Bazgier
Our very own Mateo Bazgier joins me in-house for discussion on the coming changing times and astrological insights of the year 2025 - a profoundly unique and extra - ordinary year of change and paradigm shift galore https://thecosmoswithinus.com/about-us/ In Mateo's own words: "Originally I come...
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Songs of Healing and Prayer with Akwesane Songcarrier, Theresa Bear Fox
Support the Akwesane Freedom School and Theresa Bear Fox to empower Native Youth! Click Here For More Information! THERESA BEAR FOX Shekon Sewakwekon, (Greetings everyone), My name is Theresa “Bear” Fox, my Mohawk name is Kenkiohkoktha, and I am of the Wolf Clan. My Mohawk name means I am at the...
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Arriving Home with Jo Confino: Student of Thich Naht Hanh, Journalist, and Co-Founder of Acclaimed Podcast, "The Way Out Is In"
Jo Confino is a leadership coach, facilitator, journalist, sustainability expert and Zen mindfulness practitioner. Jo has worked closely for the past 16 years with Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and his buddhist monastic community in Plum Village. He works at the intersection of personal…
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We'll See..
A podcast good for nothing... Zen ramblings and grappling with global atrocity
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Psilocybin Rebirth with 9/11 Firefighter Joe Mckay
Joe's epic journey from being a survivor and rescue worker as a fire fighter on 9/11 at Ground Zero, losing 26 friends and co-workers, then dealing with PTSD, addiction, cluster headaches (often termed, "suicide headaches") and eventually finding a trifecta of healing in physical pain,...
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Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy with Michael Mithoefer M.D. in connection with MAPS, Stan Grof, and more
Interview with Michael Mithoefer Michael Mithoefer, M.D., is a psychiatrist living in Asheville, NC, with a research office in Charleston, SC. In 2000, he began collaborating with MAPS on the first U.S. Phase 2 clinical trial of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. He and his wife Annie have since...
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The Elements of Sound with Master Musician, Adrian DiMatteo
Elements of Sound explores the relationship between sound and consciousness at the intersections of science, spirituality and music theory. DiMatteo's approach draws inspiration from ancient and modern thinkers, scientists and indigenous wisdom-keepers, relating sound as both a primal mystery and…
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Transforming Trauma into Peace with Wayne Hunter: Former Firefighter and NFL Player
- Growing up in Hawaii - Childhood Trauma and Sports - 10 years in the NFL and Concussions - Fire Fighting and Dealing with Trauma - Hitting Rock Bottom and Re-birthing through Psychedelic Plant Medicine - The Future of Psychedelic Plant Medicine Work for First-Responders
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Internationally-Acclaimed Peace Activist, Jo Berry, on Radical Forgiveness and Healing
Jo Berry has founded the charity ‘Building Bridges for Peace and is an international speaker and workshops facilitator committed to bringing peace to the world. Jo is also an executive committee member of Uniting For Peace which promotes a culture of peace, non-violence and sustainable…
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A Conversation with Executive Producer of Fantastic Fungi and Transformational Therapist Marcina Hale
Marcina is a therapist and film maker who is trained in many modalities from different traditions and who appreciates the collective wisdom of cultures. She is a License Marriage and Family therapist and also CIIS and MAPS certified in psychedelic work. She has facilitated conversations and...
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Disturb the Peace to Find Healing with Stephen Apkon: Critically-Acclaimed Film Maker
Humanizing the other - challenging narratives of violence - practicing peace and forgiveness - finding commonality with our enemies - Stephen travels through the West Bank filming the stories of former militants on both the Israeli and Palestinian sides who have transformed their lives and chosen...
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A Prayer for the Waters with Omaha Elder Nathan Phillips
Nathan's initiation into Native healing work in the prison system His connection and work with Leonard Peltier His work at Standing Rock Protecting the Waters Native Youth Alliance on Facebook Free Leonard Peltier Now
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Dismantling a Hierarchy of Violence: Further Dialogue with Professor Denise Walsh of the University of Virginia
Discussions on the subject, accusations, and relevancy of Genocide in Palestine
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James ”Flaming Eagle” Mooney: Part 3: Seminole Medicine Man and Founder of the Oklevueha Native American Church (Repost from 2022)
Recorded and originally published in 2022 James shares how he was passed the peyote and authorized to bring it to the white man's culture by Native elders, leading to a political struggle that takes him to the Utah Supreme Court
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James ”Flaming Eagle” Mooney: Part 2: Seminole Medicine Man and Founder of the Oklevueha Native American Church (Repost from 2022)
Recorded and originally published in 2022 James continues sharing his life story about finding real healing to his bipolar diagnoses through traditional Peyote ceremonies and Native American culture, simultaneously connecting him back to his buried Seminole ethnicity
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James ”Flaming Eagle” Mooney: Part 1: Seminole Medicine Man and Founder of the Oklevueha Native American Church (Repost From 2022)
Recorded and originally published in 2022 James Mooney shares his life story starting with being brutally assaulted at a young age for his native ethnicity, nearly dying, and being revived in the sweat lodge and then losing a connection with his roots, leading to a severe bi-polar diagnoses. His...
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Politics and Consciousness Raising with Professor Denise Walsh of the University of Virginia
- Politics and Consciousness - Social Responsibility - Community action against facism and populist oppression - Islamaphobia and the Burkha ban in France *Correction and edit - Nathan Phillips, mentioned in the podcast, is of the Omaha Nation - not the Lakota Nation
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Keep Asking Questions
More thoughts on Israel and Gaza
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The Psychedelic Renaissance with Dr. Stephanie Van Hope
Dr. Stephanie Van Hope is a registered nurse, certified nurse coach, and doctor of nursing practice with experience in oncology, hospice, and health coaching and nursing education. She served as a study guide for New York University’s Psilocybin Cancer Anxiety project, guiding cancer patients...
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Conscious Birth and Parenting with Catskills Birth Collective
I sat down with my good friends and community members, Sarah Philkill and Maible Coughlin, founders of Catskills Birth Collective, to discuss the hero's journey of birth and becoming a parent, parenting in community, creating community through children, societal misconceptions around childbirth,...
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We Are Salt of the Earth (Edited)
Recorded in late November - I had to keep editing this one to get where it needed to be Podcast inspired by Sebastiao Salgado - Amazonian indigenous people - forgiveness - middle east conflict - and more
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Shamanic Sound Healing
https://www.goldendrum.org/calendar-1/2023/10/13/dream-seed-sound-healer-training-program-2023-2024-a-9-month-intensivenbsp Dream Seed 9-month sound healer training intensive above ^ The way becomes the obstacle Devils are really angels freeing you from the earth The obstacle is now the way
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We are only as sick as our secrets - Don’t be lazy
Stream of consciousness podcast It is not measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society - J Krishnamurti thoughts on shamanic healing, cultural conformity, terrence mckenna, ken kesey, vincent van gogh, Nietzsche, Amor Fati, stoicism, philosophy is armor, say yes to life…
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Stoic Jiu-Jitsu Part 3
Mindset
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Stoic Jiu-Jitsu Part2
“The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing, because an artful life requires being prepared to meet and withstand sudden and unexpected attacks" “When you first rise in the morning tell yourself: I will encounter busybodies, ingrates, egomaniacs, liars, the jealous and cranks. They are...
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Stoic Jiu Jitsu Part 1
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Breathe by Rickson Gracie Obstacles are Oppurtunities Philosophy of the Stoics Commentary on Ryan Holiday's "The Daily Stoic"
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Don’t Blame the Clown for Being a Clown - Blame Yourself for Going to the Circus
Mark Twain once said, "the only real effective weapon we have against injustice is laughter" Laughter is the best medicine I would have been a stand up comedian if I was funnier Synchronistically -- not by intention -- this episode was released on April Fools Day -- God has a sense of humor
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Integrating Transformative Experiences Part 2: Daily Practice
Edith Eger and Victor Frankl Sleep Well Sunlight Fasting Cardio - Asana - Weight Training - Breathwork - Meditation Cold Exposure Karma Yoga Creative Pursuits for the benefit of others Jnana Yoga
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Celebrate! The Artist’s Process & Communal Living with Matt Canale
I sit down with long time friend, Matt Canale, to discuss his upcoming album, unlocking the creative process, communal living in spiritual community, and more
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Integrating Trasformative Experiences: Part 1: Philosophy and Mindset
"You don't rise to level of your expectations -- you fall to the level of your training" - Greek poet Archilochus You bought the ticket and you took the ride. A transformative experience can be a meditation retreat, a vision quest, a psychedelic experience, a breakup, a near death experience, a…
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Breath of Life: Tuvan Throat Singing with Mikko Heikinpoika
I sit down via zoom with epic throat singing, live looping, Finnish artist, and world class musician, Mikko Heikinpoika. We have an in-depth discussion about Tuvan throat singing and culture, shamanism, spirituality and psychedelics, sauna culture, Shipibo ayahuasceros, the mythology of the igil,...
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Creating the World We Want to See: Interview with Yash Akash
A discussion of transformational festivals, the Heartfire Festival in Colorado, being curated by Yash, along with words on indigenous wisdom, community living, and the creation of a new Earth
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A Reading and Commentary on the War of Art by Steven Pressfield
A complete reading and commentary of Steven Pressfield's the War of Art -- an epic book that I have read over and over again, reminding us to not take the path of least resistance in overcoming ourselves and creating transcendence
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Warrior Mentality Part 4: A Commentary on the Bhagavad Gita
A cosmic vision like no one has witnessed before, beautiful and terrifying, and such is the finale of the Gita
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Warrior Mentality: A Commentary on the Bhagavad Gita Part 3
Hero's Journey, mythology, Aboriginal initiation, Vincent Van Gogh, Black Elk, morality, much more and a continued reading and commentary of the Bhagavad Gita
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Warrior Mentality: A Commentary on Bhagavad Gita Part 2
Intro covering the Lakota warrior, Crazy horse, mythology of different cultures, humility, self-sacrifice, and a continued commentary on the Bhagavad Gita
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Warrior Mentality - Commentary on the Bhagavad Gita Part 1
A commentary and reading of the Bhagavad Gita starting with a long intro share on the mentality of a warrior, discussions on leadership, thoughts on Navy SEAL ethos, Victor Frankl, the holocaust, my time visiting Auschwitz in Poland--duality . Additional shares on work by Steve Pressfield and...
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Neuroscience of Healing -- Part 5 -- The Power of Breathwork and Native Wisdom of Nostril Breathing
This podcast goes into yogic breathwork such as box breathing, Wim Hof Breathing, alternate nostril breathing, the Native wisdom of mouth v. nostril breathing, pain modulation, and exercise
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Neuroscience of Healing - Part 4 - Sauna and Heat Exposure
The sauna is pure magic for the entire system. The more you do it, the better it gets.
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Personal Evolution is Creative Evolution: Kate Raudenbush - Internationally Acclaimed Artist
Kate Raudenbush is a New York-based, Burning Man-bred artist, who resonates deeply with environmental issues, and the perils and potential of our evolving humanity. Kate’s work and words have been published, and exhibited in art museums from the Renwick Gallery/Smithsonian Museum in Washington…
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Neuroscience of Healing - Part 3- The Endochrine System, Cold Exposure, Sat-Chit-Anadamide, and Tribal Bullet Ant Initiation
Learn how to activate the bliss of your Endocrine system from within using cold exposure, Anadamide, and embrace the discomfort and transformational forces of nature
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Neuroscience of Healing - Part 2 - How to Work with Dopamine
Dopamine controls motivation, pleasure, reward, and drive -- it is what moves us and what informs us on how we are achieving and activating our goals and aspirations. It is also a very Buddhist system -- pain - pleasure - craving - aversion
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Neuroscience of Healing - Part 1 - Stages of Fasting
This is part 1 of several episodes that will go in-depth into the mechanisms behind specific spiritual practices -- This episode talks about fasting and the stages we go through neurologically and physically during a 3 day water fast. We also get into the spiritual and philosophy perspective of...
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Strength Through Kindness: Robert Foley, former Navy SEAL and present-day Healer
In recognition of veterans day, I sat down to speak with Robert Foley, a former Navy SEAL with Native American ethnicity who has lived with severe trauma all of his life stemming from his rough upbringing to his time in combat. Robert's inspiring story is one of overcoming immense pain and…
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About this show
BodhiSpeak is a platform to share, discuss, debate, and converse over teachings and philosophy’s from different traditions and thinkers around the globe. We explore topics such as consciousness, art, spirituality, health, healing, psychedelics, esoteric studies, mysticism, politics, relationships, communal living and all things transformational--leaving nothing excluded.
Hosted by
Jerry Walsh