The Rava Podcast

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The Rava Podcast

Welcome to The Rava Podcast, where we are dedicated to expanding the collective mind, in hopes that we find healing and give ourselves the permission to embody who we truly are. We are here to learn, laugh and hopefully, cry along the way. Instagram: @rava.risingThreads: @rava.risingYouTube: @allaboutravaOther Projects: La Fuñenda, is an artist-based collective founded by Eury German & Abel Riera. A community oriented, artist centered initiative, La Fuñenda’s mission is to foster a commitment to the collective healing of the Dominican Republic and its sister Caribbean islands. Follow us for event details on Instagram: @lafunenda.

  1. 14

    My Abuela's Apartamentito

    This episode is a dedication to my grandmother, I share how my habit of judging shifted through poetry. I invite you to reflect on how art can change the mind, and consider its power for worldy impact. The episode features my poem honoring what is, and forgetting what can be. ===============================================MORE OF RAVAInstagram: @rava.risingYouTube: @allaboutRavaSocial Project: La Fuñenda, Instragram: @lafunenda===============================================Music Credits: Out of Flux - togetherAdi Goldstein - Solar FlareAdi Goldstein - Ocean Voyagehttps://linktr.ee/allaboutrava

  2. 13

    The Wild, The Beast and Me

    I offer you a poem inspired by the god Pan to explore the human archetype of the wild self and the primal impulses that exist within us all. Modern life pressures us to contain and manage this untamed side, arguing that suppressing it can make it surface in harmful ways, while acknowledging it can become a path to balance and growth. Through prose I invite you to consider what parts of yourself you hide or label shameful, and to use mythology, story, and perspective to process and integrate them. ===============================================MORE OF RAVAInstagram: @rava.risingYouTube: @allaboutRavaSocial Project: La Fuñenda, Instragram: @lafunenda===============================================Music Credits: Out of Flux - togetherRoie Shpigler - Five Sense PrisonCoy Panda - Maybe I Don’t Know It All - No Lead Vocalshttps://linktr.ee/allaboutrava

  3. 12

    a reminder of self worth

    This is a bonus episode where a share a voice note where I found illumination about the greatness of embodying the creative and disciplined self. ===============================================MORE OF RAVAInstagram: @rava.risingYouTube: @allaboutRavaSocial Project: La Fuñenda, Instragram: @lafunenda===============================================Music Credits: Out of Flux - togetherhttps://linktr.ee/allaboutrava

  4. 11

    a man of potentials

    In this episode of the Rava Podcast, we reflect on a persistent fear of leaving life without recognition and questions whether the motivation to be seen is ego, narcissism, capitalism, or a true sense of purpose. I share my anxieties about nurturing many artistic talents while struggling to commit to one path and worrying my efforts will amount to nothing. Through a candid journal entry, I explore being “a man of potentialities,” longing to actualize my gifts. I invite you to face your own hidden fears so you can emerge with greater self-understanding.===============================================MORE OF RAVAInstagram: @rava.risingYouTube: @allaboutRavaSocial Project: La Fuñenda, Instragram: @lafunenda===============================================Music Credits: Out of Flux - togetherAsi Mandel - My RoseCoy Panda - Maybe I Don’t Know It All - No Lead Vocalshttps://linktr.ee/allaboutrava

  5. 10

    do what thou will

    In this episode of the Rava Podcast, I delve into the importance of delayed gratification, discipline, and willpower in shaping one’s desired reality. I discuss how constant gratification weakens willpower and hinders progress. I emphasize taking action, being introspective, and the dangers of comparing oneself to others. By acknowledging personal responsibility and utilizing available tools, we can overcome life's challenges and cultivate a reality that aligns with our true desires. Join me as I encourage you to build your life with intention and resilience.===============================================MORE OF RAVAInstagram: @rava.risingYouTube: @allaboutRavaSocial Project: La Fuñenda, Instragram: @lafunenda===============================================https://linktr.ee/allaboutrava

  6. 9

    to finish, or not...

    In this episode we discuss the challenge of finishing projects and overcoming our family narratives of leaving things incomplete. We must emphasize the importance of prioritizing joy and alignment in life. This episode touches on themes of self-acceptance, breaking generational cycles, and finding balance amidst life's pressures. ===============================================MORE OF RAVAInstagram: @rava.risingYouTube: @allaboutRavaSocial Project: La Fuñenda, Instragram: @lafunenda===============================================Music Credits: Out of Flux - togetherRoy Reemy - Come back Home - Instrumental versionhttps://linktr.ee/allaboutrava

  7. 8

    An Ode to My Father

    In this episode of the Rava Podcast, I share a deeply personal poem exploring my complicated relationship with my father. Themes of acceptance, understanding, unconditional love, and the challenge of letting go of unmet expectations are thoughtfully woven into the verses, aiming to connect with you, dear listener, on a journey of personal growth and compassion.===============================================MORE OF RAVAInstagram: @rava.risingYouTube: @allaboutRavaSocial Project: La Fuñenda, Instragram: @lafunenda===============================================Music Credits: Asi Mandel - My RoseMax H - Empty RoomYehezkel Raz - Flight of the Inner Birdhttps://linktr.ee/allaboutrava

  8. 7

    The Art of Becoming

    In this deeply personal and reflective episode, Abel takes us on a journey through memory, transformation, and radical self-honesty. Sparked by the meditative act of reorganizing old photo albums lovingly assembled by his mother, he explores how confronting the past becomes a sacred doorway into self-awareness and healing.Abel shares the beauty—and brutality—of “becoming” as a spiritual art form. What begins as a nostalgic reflection quickly unfolds into a vulnerable confession: the pain of recognizing one’s own darkness, the shame of past transgressions, and the ongoing process of rebuilding integrity. Through the lens of shadow work, Abel explores themes of accountability, grief, and redemption, while honoring the impermanence and fluidity of identity.This episode offers a raw meditation on embracing both light and shadow in the pursuit of self-actualization. It’s a call to surrender to change, let go of ego, and lean into sorrow as a portal to deeper love. With poetic introspection and spiritual depth, The Art of Becoming reminds us that transformation is never linear—and that healing is found in remembering every version of ourselves.===============================================MORE OF RAVAInstagram: @rava.risingYouTube: @allaboutRavaSocial Project: La Fuñenda, Instragram: @lafunendahttps://linktr.ee/allaboutrava===============================================Music Credits: Lance Conrad - Waiting and HopingIdokay - Lifes Journey BeginsTom Meira Armony - Morning MistYaniv Hayoun - I HopeOkaya - TexturesMonty - If You Wannahttps://linktr.ee/allaboutrava

  9. 6

    transmuting fear

    could it be that fear is what you feel when you have identified your hearts desire and it brings you forth to a road unknown, to you and your senses? its important to understand that your emotions, while significant by the means with which you feel them, breathe in space renewed with opportunity. it is our deepest collective yearning to embrace fear and move beyond its borders to a restoration of self. a restoration of what we know to be true. there is life beyond the veils of this construct all we have to do is sit with the bitterness of fright. today, we will explore a stream of conciseness from fear to reframing. let me know what you think! enjoy...-Rava ==========FOR MORE OF RAVAInstagram: @rava.risingYouTube: @allaboutRavaSocial Project: La Fuñenda, Instragram: @lafunendahttps://linktr.ee/allaboutrava

  10. 5

    The Clarity of Grief

    Grief brings you a sense of clarity through the emotions. Will you be able to let yourself be washed away with the suffering that comes with experiencing grief? Or will you keep bottling it up and let yourself kill off the most precious thing about you? Your humanity... Email: [email protected] can find me on other platforms: IG: @rava.risingYouTube: allaboutravaIf you are in the New York City area and want to join events centered around building community and civic discourse follow @lafunenda on Instagram for upcoming events. https://linktr.ee/allaboutrava

  11. 4

    when in doubt

    A little episode to listen to whenever your ego gets the best of you. Don't let the doubt in your head get the better of the belief of yourself in your heart. You are worth more than the ego says you are. Email: [email protected] can find me on other platforms: IG: @rava.risingYouTube: allaboutravaIf you are in the New York City area and want to join events centered around building community and civic discourse follow @lafunenda on Instagram for upcoming events. https://linktr.ee/allaboutrava

  12. 3

    Gnostic Christianity

    During this episode we will explore Gnostic Christianity as part of our spiritual education. I'm not trying to convince you to drop all of your own beliefs here, I am asking to question what you know. Challenge it. And ask yourself... Do I really know what my spiritual or religious beliefs come from? Or have I accepted a script without questioning if its applicable to me? You can find me on other platforms: IG: @rava.risingYouTube: allaboutravaIf you are in the New York City area and want to join events centered around building community and civic discourse follow the La Funenda on Instagram for upcoming and future events. https://linktr.ee/allaboutrava

  13. 2

    what is it about heartbreak?

    A short reflection of how heartbreak can be a beautiful catalyst to find gratitude amidst your pain. You can find me on other platforms: IG: @rava.risingYouTube: allaboutravaIf you are in the New York City area and want to join events centered around building community and civic discourse follow the La Funenda on Instagram for upcoming and future events. https://linktr.ee/allaboutrava

  14. 1

    Reintroduction

    During this episode we reintroduce ourselves to a familiar space. Welcome to The Rava Podcast! Where we aim to expand consciousness through reflections and a good fucking time. Today's episode is a quick reintro of me to you, dear listener. https://linktr.ee/allaboutrava

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to The Rava Podcast, where we are dedicated to expanding the collective mind, in hopes that we find healing and give ourselves the permission to embody who we truly are. We are here to learn, laugh and hopefully, cry along the way. Instagram: @rava.risingThreads: @rava.risingYouTube: @allaboutravaOther Projects: La Fuñenda, is an artist-based collective founded by Eury German & Abel Riera. A community oriented, artist centered initiative, La Fuñenda’s mission is to foster a commitment to the collective healing of the Dominican Republic and its sister Caribbean islands. Follow us for event details on Instagram: @lafunenda.

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Rava Abel Riera

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