The InterWorld Podcast

🎵 On this episode of The InterWorld Podcast, Yasha interviews Sierra Marin! Sierra Marin is a revolutionary artist, musical medicine woman, and producer rising from San Diego with deep roots in Hawai’i. Crossing genres of reggae, hip hop, and folk, Sierra creates music that is both irresistibly catchy and profoundly healing — an offering of remembrance, gratitude, and awakening for these potent times of transformation.With over 21,000 monthly listeners and counting, and over 2 million streams on Spotify alone, Sierra is a quickly up and coming artist in the conscious music movement. Whether performing as a live loop artist or backed by the soulful roots reggae band Roots Ascension, Sierra’s soundscapes become ceremonies — calling in ecstatic states of joy and sovereignty, and weaving a sonic blueprint for the New Earth community now emerging.Her journey has led her to main stages at major transformational festivals across California, Arizona, Oregon, Ohio, Hawai’i, Missouri, Illinois, New Mexico, and Florida, sharing stages with visionary artists such as Tribal Seeds, The Movement, Kabaka Pyramid, EN Young, Rising Appalachia, Satsang, Alborosie, Porangui, Mike Love, Cas Haley, Indubious, Wookiefoot, Natalie Rize, Yaima, Ayla Nereo, and many others.Through her revolutionary songs, Sierra offers more than music — she offers a pathway. Her lyrics acknowledge the depths of healing from personal and collective trauma, while anchoring the frequencies of unconditional love, Divine Feminine wisdom, and sovereign remembrance. Her music is a living prayer for a humanity awakening to its true beauty, its true power, and its sacred connection to all life.#InterworldPodcast #innerworldpeace

On this week's episode of The InterWorld Poedcast we are excited to welcome Paula Gasparini-Santos! Paula is an immigrant born therapist who works with depth and contemplative psychology with an emphasis on trauma and grief. She is in love with poetry, grief, butterflies, and anything that helps us appreciate the metamorphosis of a life. Paula just completed her manuscript with a working title, "The Art of Loving and Losing" a manuscript reimagining Grief as part of universal higher intelligence. Paula speaks globally around this topic through poetry, art, and psychology. #interworldpodcast #innerworldpeace

This month, we are releasing a Special Edition InterWorld Podcast episode for the New Year (somewhere in between Gregorian and Chinese?)… This special episode features 3 leading Board Members of the whole InterWorld Institute - the broader nonprofit organization that Yasha’s podcast represents. Tune in to hear Yasha speaking with some of his closest friends and partners about their own journeys and their giant co-creative working collaboration on the various InterWorld initiatives.#interworldpodcast #innerworldpeace

🎧 This week on The InterWorld Podcast, we sit to talk with Swami Aniruddha from the Bhakti Marga tradition.Swami Aniruddha has been on the spiritual path for more than 20 years. As a young man, he felt a deep call within. Like many, he tried to find happiness in external things but never found satisfaction in them. It wasn’t until 2008 when he met his Satguru Paramahamsa Vishwananda that his spiritual pursuit began to flourish. As a result of being with Paramahamsa Vishwananda for the last twelve years, Swami Aniruddha has had many intense personal experiences coupled with in-depth study of ancient Hindu scriptures which carry the true secrets of life.He lives daily the same teachings and lessons he shares with spiritual seekers across the world. His mission is to improve the lives of people and help them achieve Divine Love by sharing the teachings of his Satguru.  🌎✨ #interworldpodcast #SwamiAniruddha   #InnerWorldPeace

This week on The InterWorld Podcast, we sit down with Ixchel Prisma —Ixchel Prisma is a student and initiate of the intertribal path. She has been guiding healing work for 10 years and is a life-long musician. She has traveled the world studying with traditional healing practitioners and learning cultural arts practices. Ixchel's intention in carrying this healing work forward is to bring the full spectrum vibration of the “Rainbow People” to the global community: honoring and carrying the foundation of the many ancient lineages, while incorporating practices and energies that are both relatable and applicable in the modern world. She is an initiate of the sacred herbs and elements, a trained sound healing practitioner, a songwriter, artist and a mother. It is with deep reverence and honor that she walks this path of leadership and service. 🌎✨ #InterworldPodcast #IxchelPrisma #WovenVisionsTribe #InnerWorldPeace

This week on The InterWorld Podcast, we sit down with Jerry Walsh — Jerry has been deeply walking the path of dharma and meditation for 16 years and has been a student of the shamanic traditions for over 13 years, undergoing intensive initiations under various Native elders, guided by his teacher, Taino elder, Maestro Manuel Rufino. He is a member of the sound meditation ensemble, Dream Seed, and has traveled to over 30 countries on five continents, spending a year studying Buddhism and traditional Himalayan culture in India, Nepal, and Bhutan from 2010-2011. He has spent the last decade supporting and facilitating meditation and healing retreats, sharing music, dharma, spiritual disciplines, and creating community throughout the world. . 🌎✨ #interworldpodcast #jerrywalsh #wovenvisionstribe #innerworldpeace

🎧 This week on The InterWorld Podcast, we sit down with Alais Clay — conscious music artist, founder of StarTribe Alliance and Critical Mass Media Design, and a powerful voice in the global conscious hip-hop movement.Born in Colombia, raised in Miami, and rooted between Costa Rica and Colorado, Alais bridges worlds through bi-lingual music that blends hip-hop, reggae, and electronic beats with messages of unity, healing, and transformation.In this conversation, we dive into how she channels music, design, and community work into planetary stewardship and personal empowerment. 🌎✨ #InterworldPodcast #AlaisClay #ConsciousMusic #InnerWorldPeace

In this episode, we sit down with Lewis Burns, a Wiradjuri artist, cultural educator, and didgeridoo craftsman whose work bridges ancient tradition and contemporary storytelling. From the Red Earth Gallery in Dubbo, Australia, to performances at the Spirit of the Planet Festival and aboard the Holland America Line, Lewis shares how his art travels across worlds—rooted deeply in Country, spirit, and community.We explore his creative process, the cultural meaning behind his carvings and sound, and how his journey continues to evolve.#InnerWorldPeace #InterworldPodcast

Join Yasha for this interview with Roman Hanis, Co-Founder of The Paititi Institute for the Preservation of Ecology and Indigenous Culture. Published by Hay House, Roman’s new book, “Beyond Ayahuasca,” recently became a #1 international bestseller in Shamanism on Amazon, and Roman was also featured in The Sacred Science, a critically acclaimed documentary, about 15 years ago. Discover Roman's inspiring journey from battling a serious case of Crohn's disease to finding profound healing and full remission in the Amazon rainforest. Since 2001, he has immersed himself in Amazonian and Andean traditions, supporting thousands of individuals from across the world, while continuing to study and collaborate with Indigenous elders. Paititi Institute also stewards 4,000 acres of essential buffer zone for the Manu national park between cloud rainforest and Andean foothills where some of the last remaining uncontacted tribes on the planet still remain. 🎧 #HealingJourney #BeyondAyahuasca #Transformation #InnerWorldPeace #InterWorldPodcast

Join Yasha on this InterWorld Podcast episode with special guest, Nikunja — a renowned musical artist, a spiritual devotee, and a longtime friend. 🌟👉 Tune into the full interview to explore the intersection of sound, silence, and the sacred.#BhaktiYoga #SpiritualJourney #DivineMusic

🌟 Dive into this priceless conversation with Luke Kohen and Yasha S. Wagner! 🌿✨Join us as Luke shares his incredible story from a tough and gritty youth in New York City to a spiritual awakening through martial arts and tea. Hear about how he navigates the complexities of identity, culture, healing, and the journey of life. 🥋🍵🎧 Tune in to explore the intersection of personal growth and collective transformation.#transformation #integration #martialarts #spiritualawakening #TeaWisdom #culturalroots

Join host Yasha S. Wagner on the Interworld Podcast as he delves into a profound conversation with Alejandra Warden, a spiritual mentor and director at the Charis Foundation. In this episode, explore the transformative power of interspirituality, the evolution of consciousness, and the intricate dance between the divine feminine and masculine principles. Alejandra shares her personal journey through challenges and revelations, offering insights into dream work, Sufism, and the path to conscious love. This episode promises to inspire and enlighten, bridging ancient wisdom with modern spirituality. Tune in for a journey of self-discovery and interconnectedness.

We’re thrilled to welcome JAMeeSHKA — the Bay Area-born musical duo weaving heart-stirring harmonies, outlandish vocal play, and theatrical improvisation into transformative live experiences. 🌿✨In this conversation, we explore:The connection between art and relationshipsHow nature shapes and inspires creativityThe unique power of live music to unite and upliftJAMeeSHKA (James Caran & Ishka Lha) bring a rare blend of humor, depth, and devotion to their artistry—reminding us that music is more than sound, it’s an invocation of magic, unity, and soul. 💫#InterWorldPodcast

Pavel AEON (formerly known as Pavel Stuchlik / NOA|AON) is a transformational & healing leader, impact-driven entrepreneur, 528Hz DJ/producer. He is the creator of the BDM Method™ (Breathe, Dance, Meditate) and the co-founder of Upper AEON, a platform activating the frequency of Earth 2.0. Over the past 15 years, Pavel has guided over 100,000+ people worldwide through immersive experiences, retreats, and transformational keynotes. He bridges science and spirit, data and devotion, to create real, embodied change. His personal journey includes 50 days spent in complete darkness with breatharians in Thailand, an initiation that catalyzed his current mission.Pavel has shared stages with visionary leaders such as Deepak Chopra, Dave Asprey, Mantak Chia, Jim Kwik, and Sadhguru, and has been featured in TIME, The New York Times, ELLE, and more.

Saniya Muse is a musician, DJ, originally from Kazakhstan. She’s spent the past few years leading cacao ceremonies, sound journeys, and retreats around the world, helping people connect to themselves through music and presence. Now based in Bali, Sani is blending her love for sacred sound with electronic music, creating experiences that are both soulful and transformative.

Bloomurian is the electronic music & DJ project of Robin Liepman (Bloom), originally from California, & now Colorado based. Bloomurian’s style ranges from Ecstatic Dance, Folktronica, World & Psychedelic Bass, to Organic House, DnB, & beyond, fusing face-melting, heart-opening, soul-awakening multidimensional frequencies.Bloomurian DJs festivals, ecstatic dances, concerts, & retreats worldwide, weaving original tracks, collaborations, remixes, & tasteful selections, into a rich tapestry of sonic alchemy, always tuning in to the coherent vibe for each particular event & audience. He often plays electric guitar, flute & his signature shovel slide-guitar during his sets, & often has live instrumentalists (violin, sax, drums etc.) & vocalists join him on stage.Bloomurian reads the energy of the moment & steers the spaceship in the direction most conducive to ecstatic states of awakening & embodied movement medicine. The vibe can get down dark & dirty, light vibrant & uplifting, psychedelic, transformational, & worldly, depending on the frequency of the moment.Blloomurian has headlined events & festivals such as Soma Springs & Gaia’s Gathering.

Sri Kala is a music artist and creative guide, blending influences from his Brooklyn upbringing and Caribbean heritage. His journey from skateboarding to spiritual awakening as a Hare Krishna monk shapes his diverse sound. Through his music and workshops, he inspires personal growth and authentic self-expression, with his "Unravel" album embodying this mission.

Hector Garcia "Puma" is a facilitator, multi-instrumentalist, and healing arts practitioner. Guided by the values of compassion, discipline, integrity, and impeccability, they strive to lead by example and create sacred spaces that support personal growth and transformation.

Mariam (Sindhu Dasi) is an Atma Kriya Yoga teacher, OM Chanting facilitator and practitioner of the devotional arts. Her greatest inspiration is in following the teachings of her satguru Paramahamsa Vishwananda, who encourages a personal loving relationship with the divine. She spent years on pilgrimage and dieting with indigenous elders, and welcomed the first planting of the Mayan and Wixarika fires in the Arabian Peninsula (in her home country, the United Arab Emirates). She now is studying Vedantic philosophy and happily teaches in-person in Dubai, in London and over retreats, where she supports students in cultivating a spiritual practice that brings them closer to communing with that spark of divine Love found within.

Nick is an author and spiritual generalist exploring how mysticism, magic, and contemplative practice can help us live more meaningful lives. He’s the voice behind WeirdCraft, a newsletter and YouTube channel that weaves together theology, meditation, and history with personal reflection. With a background in Buddhist studies, Western esotericism, and academic theology, Nick is most interested in the places where traditions meet. He’s currently putting the finishing touches on a new book, centered around mysticism and magic as practices for personal transformation.

Dr. Melanie Rodríguez Prosper is a Clinical Psychologist, certified in Hypnotherapy, Reiki, and Sound Therapy.Her therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based psychological tools with holistic healing practices, offering profound healing experiences that support mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. She guides her clients through meaningful inner processes that promote healing, clarity, and a deeper connection to themselves and their lives.

AJ Block is the director of Didge Project and is active as a didgeridoo teacher and performer. In addition to didgeridoo, AJ has spent years studying music traditions from all over the world including jazz (trombone and piano), western classical music, Indian Classical Music, guitar and world percussion. AJ has developed a number of programs for Didge Project including The ABCs of Didgeridoo, The Didgeridoo Skills Course, and Circular Breathing Mastery. As a performer AJ is the leader of the Didge Project Music Collective and a member of Dream Seed: A Shamanic Sound Journey. AJ is a founding member of Sacred Arts Research Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of sacred art traditions through education, ritual and study. As a student of spiritual teacher Maestro Manuel Rufino AJ is an active member of the Golden Drum community.

Akacia Rose is certified through the National Ayurvedic Medical Association as an Ayurvedic Doctor. After 4 years and more than 4,000 hours of rigorous study under the guidance of renowned Ayurvedic Doctor and former M.D., Alakananda Ma, Akacia became certified as one of the first Ayurvedic Doctors in the United States.

Katrina Debs is an Advanced Ayurvedic Practitioner, herbalist, and artist based in Anchorage, Alaska. She holds a degree from the four-year, clinical program at Alandi Ayurveda Gurukula, and her path has been shaped by years of study in shamanic practices and plant medicine traditions of Peru and North America. Her background includes work with dreamwork, breathwork, and meditation, which continue to inform her holistic approach. Katrina helps people reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom, using the tools of Ayurveda—diet, daily rhythm, and herbs—to support deep, natural healing.

In this episode of The InterWorld Podcast, we journey into the depths of spiritual practice, philosophy, and psychology with guest Julian Royce — a teacher, therapist, and lifelong seeker. Julian shares how his early fascination with mysticism and existential thought led him from classrooms to the Himalayan mountains, where he spent a year and a half immersed in Buddhist teachings, culminating in a transformative 100-day retreat at Nagi Gompa monastery in Nepal.With Masters degrees in both Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies and Clinical Psychology, Julian bridges Eastern contemplative wisdom with Western psychological insight. We discuss the power of meditation, the integration of spiritual and secular paths, and how we can live more vibrant, values-aligned lives in a chaotic world.Whether you’re curious about Buddhism, drawn to the mysteries of consciousness, or seeking meaning in the modern age — this conversation offers profound reflections for the soul.

Raya Llopis is a passionate healer and wellness advocate whose journey of reconnecting with ancient medicinal and spiritual practices has been transformative. With a diverse background of traveling to 30 countries exploring cultural healing arts, Raya discovered the profound healing that arises when mind, body, and spirit are harmonized in nurturing spaces. Holding a Masters of Science in Acupuncture Medicine and Chinese Herbal Medicine, she blends Eastern healing practices with a strong emphasis on community empowerment, offering acupuncture, herbal medicine, and educational workshops to help others reclaim their health, identity, and connection to nature. As a professor at Naropa University, Raya teaches the Psychology of Chinese Five Elements, deepening her commitment to integrating ancient wisdom into modern healing practices. With a background rich in both modern and ancestral traditions, Raya is dedicated to guiding individuals through their own healing journeys, tending to soul wounds, and fostering a deeper sense of self-awareness.

Rob Lenfestey is a global leader and innovator in holistic entrepreneurship, regenerative land management, health and wellness and holistic human empowerment. His multifaceted approach and innovative businesses have established him as a forerunner in the renaissance of human excellence for the planet and for future generations.Rob is Founder and CEO of Mandala Naturals (Mandala Chocolate), Mandala Springs and Convergence Lifestyle, three businesses that embody the cutting edge innovation, expanded systems and technologies representative of his effective and unconventional approach to business and lifestyle. He is also Campaign Director and board member to non-profits and on many advisory committees for various impact projects around the globe.

Ramon Gabrieloff-Parish is an assistant professor of Interdisciplinary studies at Naropa University where his focus is on the equity dimensions of the sustainability movement through courses on food and environmental justice. He also teaches foundations in contemplative learning and theory, diversity, social identity, and community learning.Ramon is committed to the revival of rites of passage and other ceremonies of cultural, natural and cosmic regeneration, through his work with organizations like Golden Bridge, Youth Passageways and his recent role as board chair of Frontline Farming.

Emerson Jane is an amazing body-worker with a doctorate in Chiropractic, certification in Rolfing, and years of experience assisting people in their journeys of psychosomatic healing and nervous system regulation… among various other modalities, such as yoga and dance - where she is now becoming a facilitator of 360 Emergence.

Mike Wird joins me for an incredible conversation about community, the environment, and hip hop.