"On Healing" with Brandon Tilt
by Brandon Tilt
"On healing" with Brandon Tilt, is my philosophical/academic exploration space where I share my lens as a counsellor, IFS-Coach and offer reflections around spirituality. I am not a teacher, an expert and don't claim expertise in my profession, but I have lived a very full and experience-laden life, beginning my healing journey in 2015, gradually learning from my studies of Psychology, Spirituality, Philosophy and my experiential wisdom from overcoming various addictions. More recently I've been understanding the world of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and applying this lens to healing myself. brandontilt.substack.com
Episodes
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#82 On Noticing the Mind and Body; ADHD and Stoicism
In this episode I share about my recent experience of struggling with a really difficult mental health crisis and unpack this experience, sharing my take aways from working through it. I connect this experience to some exiled parts that surfaced, and how supporting my c-PTSD and ADHD often…
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#81 On Human Centered Designs for Communities with Dr. Julie Waldron
In this episode I interview a professor of mine at EIA Universidad in Las Palmas, Antioquia, Colombia. We have a lovely discussion (in English, which is her second language) and she shares more about her experience in her field of Human Factors and Ergonomics. Dr. Julie Waldron is an Architect…
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#80 On Energetic and Spiritual Hygiene with Paradox P. 1
In this episode Paradox and I explore Energetic hygiene practices, sharing some of our own personal practices, as well as discussing the topic in general. We bring in our personal experiences as well as practices we have been introduced to, in some cases granted permission to share or teach…
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#79 On Healing our Sexual Energy and Impulsiveness
This brief podcast episode is my first attempt at recording any podcast episodes since leaving Canada to study abroad in Medellin on July 7th. I am slowly catching up to the regular flow of life, and I feel it’s important to add that this topic has been highly relevant to my healing since long...
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#78 On Decolonization and Embracing Cultural Diversity
In this episode I get curious about an interesting conversation I had at a party with another white male, about what decolonizing means. It was an excellent dialogue, which caught me a bit off guard, but overall was a valuable space of checking in around what decolonization means to me. What it...
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#77 On the "Total Cost" of Maintaining A Counselling Practice with Helen Ward
In this episode I do my first podcast (aside from group panel podcasting) with my colleague and friend Helen Ward. This dialogue is a kind of “behind the scenes” conversation between two therapists where we share about the importance of self care, what goes into running an ethical practice , and...
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#76 On The Integration of Plant Teachers
In this episode I revisit some of my previous reflections around integration of plant teachers, in particular drawing from my past few years of integrating my ceremonies with Grandmother, as well as other teachers. I draw from my personal experience developing my personal somatic attunement along...
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#75 On The Healing Journey with Jared Dunlop
In this episode I chat with a good friend, Jared, a mixed Indigenous Chinese medicine student, Qi Gong practitioner, and firekeeper in sweat lodge ceremonies. Their path is grounded in healing and transformation, weaving together movement, traditional medicine, and earth-based ways of relating as...
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#74 On Rest, Chilling Out, and Being Present
I originally felt like I should be talking about AI, or Poly, or something related to Psychology, and then I got into my hammock and just...relaxed. Sounds crazy, right? Well, here’s the thing... we all just need to chill out sometimes. If you aren’t interested in my spiel, that’s alright, I get...
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#73 On War, Mental Health and IFS
In this episode, I’m atop Eagle Mountain, at the Coquitlam Lake Viewpoint, reflecting on the topic of War. An increasingly relevant topic at this time in our history, but a sensitive topic nonetheless, as we all attempt to cope amongst the arising forces of war, geopolitics, and social media…
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#71 On Sitting with Discomfort
In this episode, I’m sitting in the forest, watching the sunset slowly begin to set. I can hear birds around me, and I can smell the burning wood of a nearby fire. I notice the aeroplanes flying by, and my own experience of impatience. Offering an authentic reflection, this brief episode really...
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#72 "Some Parts of us Hold on by a Thread"; IFS and Healing
In this episode, I take a seat at “the bench” an iconic spot atop Burke Mountain and after an intense work out, take off my shirt, swig some water and enjoy a beautiful sunset. This episode feels deeply aligned with the core essence of this podcast, authentic reflections from the heart, sharing...
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#70 IFS and Healing Family Trauma
Good day to you :). In this episode, I’m spending some time wandering around Burke Mountain and monologing about Internal Family Systems (IFS) and some recent shifts in my family wounding. I’ve been working with IFS for about 3 years, receiving some training last year that really refined my lens...
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#69 On Needs and Non-Violent Communication (NVC)
In this episode I revisit the topic of Non-Violent Communication (NVC) a communication framework developed by Marshall Rosenberg that helps people connect their needs and express them to others. This method of expressing one’s feelings, needs and making requests has been pivotal to my own healing...
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#68 On the Nature of Good and Evil
- Questioning what it means to be a good/bad person - We all possess the capacity for evil - Are “good people” truly good? - Altruism and humanity - The Stanford Prison Experiment - Contextualizing evil on a continuum - Can we acknowledge personal “evil-doing”? Song in the intro- “Light of the...
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#67 Post Aya-Ceremony Reflections
In this episode, I take some space by the ocean on a rainy afternoon near the Nanaimo ferry terminal to reflect on where I’m at with my healing journey. Fresh out of my 10th and 11th ayahuasca ceremonies (the first 9 were almost 2 years ago), the first time sitting with the medicine in over a…
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#66 My Life and Neurodivergence (ADHD)
After nearly 5 months of doing podcast episodes out in nature or with guests (outside of my studio space) I’ve returned to my crisp audio quality condenser mic to talk about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I’ve mentioned being neurodivergent in past episodes and most of my...
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#65 "Instamacy" and Comedy/Performance
In this episode, I spent about 25 minutes hanging out at one of my favourite spots by “Bunzten Lake”, watching the waves ripple and birds fly. Here I begin reflecting on “cheap intimacy” or this social-media-based delusional imaginary intimacy coined “Instamacy” and tying in some reflections…
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#64 Healing Family Wounds, Conflict and Anger
In this episode, I’m sitting on a stump next to Buntzen Lake, and I begin this episode with a land acknowledgement, which I no longer include in the show notes (which I felt were empty acknowledgements) and will periodically do as part of my introduction, with some resources linked in the...
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#63 Steve Chapman on Wilderness Safety and Hiking
teve Chapman is a seasoned outdoor adventurer who has been climbing mountains for over 45 years, driven by a deep respect for nature and a passion for exploration. For the past 12 years, he has served as a dedicated volunteer with Coquitlam Search and Rescue, where his experience and leadership...
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#62 Community Accountability and Collective Responsibility
In this episode I reflect on community accountability, drawing from my personal accounts of having conversations around safety, accountability, ethics and what I personally define as "embodying integrity" (the definition varies for each person). I'm not proposing I have it all figured out, surely…
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#61 New Podcast name, Sundance, AI, Western "Superiority"
In this episode, I announce my podcast's new name, "On Healing with Brandon Tilt", clarifying a clearer intention for how my podcast is developing. I spend time monologuing whilest hanging in my hammock atop Eagle Mountain, Kwikwetlam territory, along the ridge of a sacred mountain which…
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#60 Riley Azarose and The Way of the Warrior
Today, my podcast guest is my good friend, Riley Azarose. With over 20 years of experience in Taekwondo and 12 years as a dedicated instructor, he brings a deep understanding of martial arts rooted in discipline, presence, and personal growth. Having a 4th Degree Master's Rank in Taekwondo,...
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#59 Searching for Spiritual Community and My Fears of Change
In this episode I began podcasting atop the viewpoint called "West Vancouver Viewpoint" also known as "Eagle Bluff", a gorgeous viewpoint at the top of Eagle Mountain. Here, I randomly dove into some of my raw unfiltered reflections about my recent "fork in the road" about leaving Canada. I feel...
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#58 My Journey of Life Coaching
In this episode I reflect on my experience of learning to "Life Coach", first starting my coaching business while finishing my counselling practicum at Rhodes Wellness College in the Fall of 2023. I've since learned a lot about coaching others and applying Internal Family Systems with my clients...
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#57 P*rnography Addiction and Somatic awareness
In this mountain walk and talk, I'm walking up Burke Mountain towards Sawblade Falls, enjoying a beautiful sunny day and unpacking the topic of P*rngraphy addiction. I want to be clear, I am not an expert on healing sexual trauma and draw from my direct experience of healing my trauma and…
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#56 Existential Hammock Thoughts
n this episode, I lie in my hammock near Buntzen Lake, listening to birds as they fly overhead, melting into my hammock and breathing very deeply into my belly. This monologue was an organic flow of existential thoughts and spiritual reflections about life, consciousness, and living a life...
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#55 Discussing Conscious Relationships with Jess Cumming
In this episode I bring back on my friend Jess Cumming and we have a riveting dialogue about conscious relationships drawing from a combination of personal experience, other podcasts or the occasional audio book reference. I want to be clear, my experience here isn't comparable to Jess's; she has...
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#54 The Power of Acknowledgement
Atop Burke mountain, after a nice 5 minute cold plunge in a waterfall I tap into my heart and offer this podcast episode as a way to acknowledge you as a listener and, additionally, offer you a chance to check in with your heart. In this episode, I intuitively flow into the topic of…
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#53 Considerations Around AI and Therapy
In this episode, I dive into the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and therapy, seeing the relevance of this topic for those who are practicing counsellors as well as those who are clients and want to become more informed. There are risks and benefits to the use of AI in this field, and I go…
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#52 Discussing Real Magick with Joonatan Piir
Today I talk with Joonatan, a visionary, creative, mystic and magician, who is passionate about sharing his explorations and insights from years of deep spiritual and healing practice including altered states of consciousness experiences and working with 'magick' - a western style of inner...
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#51 Receiving the Gifts of Life
In this shorter episode, I'm sitting on a mossy log, dangling my legs off a cliffside adjacent to Buntzen Lake. Feeling deeply grateful for life I simply offer that you remember to recieve the moment by moment gifts life has to offer. Some calls these "glimmers" and others refer to this...
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#50 Self-Sabotage and Shame-based Parts
In this episode, it's my third "Mountain walk and talk", so you get the blessing (or curse) of hearing me attempting to catch my breath after hiking vertically for over an hour and rushing to get home (had a deadline, sadly). This walk and talk explores the idea of "giving your shame a deadlier...
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#49 My Story of Substance Use and Sobriety
In this episode, I briefly flow through my journey of substance use, ranging from my introduction to cannabis to being introduced to DMT in my late 20s, eventually leading me to drink ayahuasca in Iquitos in the Fall of 2023. I tell my story and offer some reflections about what it's like talking...
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#48 Bullying and Relational Conflict
In this episode, I begin by leading a guided meditation and introducing the "venue" of this episode, my hammock atop the Coquitlam Lake lookout, 700m up from the Burke Mountain trailhead. I talk about abuse, about bullying, seeing how topics like emotional abuse and gossip tie into various...
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# 47 Authentic Reflections atop Burke Mountain
In this episode I was exhausted and freezing cold atop Burke mountain, after nibbling a little crum of ceremonial cacao. I felt so at peace, breathing in the fresh mountain air, it made for some great authentic reflections! I sat on a mossy rock and had a lovely old time philosophizing and…
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# 46 Chatting with Paradox about Decolonization and Addiction
In this episode I have a conversation with my friend Paradox, whom was my tent neighbour at last year's Shambhala music festival. With her compassionate, yet humorous flare, we flow through a conversation around some pretty heavy topics with open hearts and curiosity. Here we do our best to...
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#45 Embodying Leadership and Aligning with our Values
n this episode, I talk about the importance of knowing our values and being open to others having differing values. I'm also not willing to compromise my standards of who I let into my life, and how this can be challenging depending on where I go or who is in my life. I am the leader of my own...
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#44 Jess Cumming: Astrology and Counselling
Jess Cumming is a Clinical Counsellor and founder of By the Stars Counselling, an innovative space blending counselling and astrology. Jess practices using EMDR, western astrology, and internal family systems-inspired parts work to help clients on their healing journeys. Jess is passionate about...
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#43 Snowy Mountain Walk and Talk 2: Community-based Healing and Inner Work
In this episode I begin my podcast at about 800m altitude nearing the peak of Burke Mountain trudging through snow banks that were as deep as my legs. I'd been considering doing a podcast episode on community and this adventure atop Burke felt like the perfect venue. I kept the audio raw, you can...
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#42 Men's Work and Shadow Archetypes
In this episode I re-explore the topic of men's work, introducing my current perspective on what's been coming up in my healing journey around the masculine archetype and my inner wounds. I have been attending men's circles whilst simultaneously diving deep into my feelings around various...
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#41 The Creative Connection and Plant Medicine Integration Circles
In this episode I explore the concept of "integration" in preparation for the integration circles I'll be running starting in March. Exploring the use of meditation, drawing, writing or painting prompts in combination with some group sharing of the finished art pieces or additional reflections. I...
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#40 Holotropic Breathwork and Basic Perinatal Matrices (BPM)
In this episode I humbly approach the prolific works of Stanislov Grof, founder of Holotropic breathwork, 40 year LSD researcher and psychiatric researcher, said to be the “godfather of LSD”, as he is referred to by Albert Hoffman. Here I take time to explore the Basic Perinatal Matrices (BPM),...
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#39 Riverside Spirituality Riffing
In this episode I’m hanging out by a snowy river bank, intentionally letting in the audio of the flowing river to soften the nervous system of myself and the listener. What began about the topic of healing and spirituality, becomes more of a free flow experience of just being in a deeply…
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#38 Shane Peterson: Shipibo Dieta and healing with Ayahuasca
In this episode, I interview Shane Peterson, a good friend and humble apprentice of the Shipibo plant dieta, a shamanic practice that acquires plant wisdom by dieting with master plants. He has close to 10 years of experience dieting with master plants, having drank the Amazonian brew ayahuasca...
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#37 A Snowy Mountain Walk and Talk
In this episode I’m using my RODE Go 2 wireless mic at the top of Eagle mountain, while it’s snowing, walking around and reflecting on a wide range of topics. I do ramble a bit here, but I come around pretty strong towards the end! Topics such as: - Resistance is pervasive - Breaking the “cycles”...
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#36 Caffeine Breaks and Holistic Balance
In this episode I reflect on my perspective of caffeine, with some wisdom gathered from Andrew Huberman and looking to my personal relationship to caffeine in general. I’m also taking a 7 day caffeine break, which has really heightened my emotional experiences, relating how I see my parts coming...
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#35 IFS and Healing Shame
In this episode I explore the topic of Internal Family Systems (IFS), more specifically looking at the ways the model can be used to heal shame. I also reflect how my personal experiences of unburdening shame, and how this can be done with an IFS therapist, or in other ways with trained...
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#34 Ethical Shamanism and "Brujos"
In this episode I explore the topic of Ethical shamanism, clarifying the difference between healers and “Brujos” a term in Spanish that refers to sorcerers that seek power. Referring to some of Chris Kilham’s “Ayahuasca Pilot’s handbook”, and “Singing to the Plants” by Stephan V Beyer. Both…
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#34 Unethical Coaching Practices, Male coaches and Healing Women
In this episode I refer to a post a friend of mine tagged me in that was calling out “Men’s Coaches” who work primarily with women practicing predatory, unethical coaching practices. The post goes on to explore how there can be safe ways men can support women in their healing journey and how...
About this show
"On healing" with Brandon Tilt, is my philosophical/academic exploration space where I share my lens as a counsellor, IFS-Coach and offer reflections around spirituality. I am not a teacher, an expert and don't claim expertise in my profession, but I have lived a very full and experience-laden life, beginning my healing journey in 2015, gradually learning from my studies of Psychology, Spirituality, Philosophy and my experiential wisdom from overcoming various addictions. More recently I've been understanding the world of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and applying this lens to healing myself.
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