Modern Animism Radio, a holistic spiritual path
This podcast explores animism as a holistic spiritual path in the modern world. Aimed at newcomers, it offers guidance on rituals, connecting with Spirit and ancestors, and observing holy days. The hosts draw on their own lifelong experience with animist traditions to help listeners incorporate these practices into daily life.
Episodes
Is The Story of B the Best Book on Animism? (A Review)| Modern Animism
Is The Story of B by Daniel Quinn really the best book on animism? I picked it up expecting a deep dive into animism as a worldview and a practice. In this review, I look at the plot, the message, and where the book falls short.The Story of B follows Father Jared Osborne, a Catholic priest sent to investigate a mysterious lecturer known only as “B.” Through B’s lectures, Quinn expands on the ideas
Why the Word "Witch" Makes Your Body React | Modern Animism
Say the word "witch" out loud. Notice what happens in your body — a flicker of fear, defensiveness, maybe even pride. That reaction isn't random."Witchcraft" gets used for hexes, herbal tea, tarot cards, and ancestral healing — as if they're all the same thing. They're not. This video breaks down why one word carries so many contradictory meanings, why it can trigge
Mapping the Afterlife: Brendan Murphy on Consciousness, Near-Death Experiences & Reality as an Illusion
Is reality just an illusion — and does consciousness survive death? In this episode, consciousness researcher Brendan Murphy shares 20+ years of cross-cultural research into near-death experiences, the structure of the afterlife, and the true nature of consciousness.We cover how The Holographic Universe changed the way Brendan sees reality, why he believes life may be closer to a dream than we rea
Spare the Rod, Spoil the Child: Colonized Thinking Disguised as Discipline
Spare the rod, spoil the child" gets passed down as if it's ancient, biblical, unquestionable — but it isn't even from scripture. It's a misquoted line from a 17th-century poem, grafted onto Proverbs and hardened into folk law.More than that: it's a piece of colonized thinking. The same dominion-based logic that taught settlers to treat land as something to extract from and co
Cosmological Citizenship: Sovereignty Within the Web of Life (Series Finale, Ep. 10)
Sovereignty was never the destination — it's the ground you need under your feet before real relationship, real love, and real service become possible. In this series finale, we close the loop on everything the sovereignty series has built: why only a sovereign self can truly surrender, what you owe the world once you're fully yourself, and what animism offers as a political alternative to
You Are Not Your Lineage — But It's In You | Ancestor Veneration & Sovereignty (Ep. 9)
Your sovereignty didn't start with you — it was inherited, along with the wounds, gifts, and silences of everyone who came before you. In Episode 9, we explore ancestor veneration as a real animist practice, not just a metaphor: what it means to know whose bones you stand on, how to heal ancestral patterns without losing yourself, and the difference between honoring your ancestors and being co
Boundaries Are Sacred Territory — A Story on Animism, the Body, and Self-Protection | Ep #8
You say yes when your whole body is screaming no. You apologize for taking up space you were never given in the first place. Someone touches you, interrupts you, "just needs five minutes" of you — again — and you let it happen, and you smile, and later you can't figure out why you feel so hollowed out.You've been told this is just what being a good person costs. It isn't. It&
The Cunning Farmer: Talking to Land Spirits, Reading the Moon, and Farming as Magic | Todd Elliott
Todd Elliott — Kentucky farmer, Reiki master, Druid, and author of The Cunning Farmer — joins us to talk about what happens when you stop separating farm work from spirit work.We cover how he consults the land spirits and ancestors on his own farm, how he uses Reiki to send healing into land that's been traumatized by violence and destruction, what he learned from a pilgrimage to the astronomi
The Inner Council — Making Hard Decisions the Animist Way Ep #7
In this episode, we explore discernment — the ancient art of self-governing when there's no outside authority to tell you what's right. We look at how animist councils made decisions together, and how you can build that same council inside yourself: your body, your inner voices, and time itself. Learn to tell fear apart from wisdom, desire apart from calling, and pressure apart from a true
16 Modern Habits That Block Your Experience of Animism (Animism Explained)
Ever feel like you used to sense something alive in nature, but modern life numbed it? This episode breaks down 16 everyday habits that block a lived, reciprocal relationship with the more-than-human world — and what animism actually asks of us in return.We're not just talking about "believing trees have spirits." Animism is a two-way relationship: giving as well as taking, noticing
Skills, Craft & Material Sovereignty | Animism Ep. 5
What if self-sufficiency isn't about needing no one — but about having something real to offer the land? In Episode 5, we explore animist self-sufficiency as reciprocal competence: the skills, craft, and material fluency that let you enter right relationship with the world around you.We dig into the difference between subsistence (dependence on systems) and sovereignty (fluency with materials)
The Sovereignty of Perception: Learning to See for Yourself Ep.#4
Before you can think for yourself, you first have to learn to see for yourself. In Episode 4 of Independent Thought, we look at something simple but powerful: the idea that you can meet reality directly, before it gets filtered through other people's beliefs, other people's wants, and all the noise around you.We'll talk about animist traditions that train you to pay attention before th
The Self Is a Council: Huna, Mongolian, Lakota & West African Soul Wisdom Explained
Ever feel like there's more than one voice inside you? In this episode, we explore how animist traditions around the world — from Hawaiian Huna to Mongolian shamanism to Lakota soul teachings to West African concepts of the double — understood the self as a council, not a single "I." Learn the difference between being ruled by your inner voices and learning to govern them, how dreams
Think Like a Proton — Music, Energy & Ritual with Mark Winters
Musician Mark shares his "think like a proton" philosophy — a way of channeling energy, ritual, and presence into songwriting and performance. We explore how science, poetry, and family shaped his sound, and how staying energetically attuned lets him connect deeply with every audience.Mark Winters Pan Society
The Geography of Sovereignty: Body, Time, Position, Earth Ep.#2
Where are you, right now — really? In your body, or a step outside it? Living in this moment, or replaying the past and rehearsing the future? This episode maps three layers of "where am I": embodiment, time, and relational position — above, below, behind, in front, beside, with — then zooms out to ask the same questions of our place among rivers, trees, and animals. Includes a three-par
You Don't Conquer a Goddess: The Spirit of Chomolungma
What happens when you ask permission from a mountain — and then ignore the answer?In 1996, eight people died on Everest in a single storm. The movie captures the chaos, the courage, and the heartbreak. But it misses the deeper story: the mountain herself.In this episode, we sit with Chomolungma — the Goddess Mother of the World — and ask what she saw that day. We talk about the Puja ceremony the S
The Ancient Worldview That Makes Evil Nearly Impossible | Animism, Power & the Web of Life
What if the antidote to evil has been living in the rivers, roots, and rituals of Earth-based spirituality all along?We explore Evan Longin's theory of what makes widespread harm possible — binary thinking, controlled information, oversimplified answers, and unchecked power — and ask whether animism, one of humanity's oldest worldviews, naturally resists all four.For anyone who talks to tr
You Are Not For Sale — What Sovereignty Really Means
What does it mean to truly govern yourself in a world designed to fragment your attention and outsource your choices? In Episode 1 of this series, we explore sovereignty not as power or isolation — but as coherent self-governance in relationship. Through an animist lens, we look at why you can only genuinely connect with the living world (trees, rivers, ancestors, dreams) when you show up as genui
How to Stop Experiencing Aging as Grotesque | An Animist Perspective on the Wheel of Life
An animist reframe on aging: your body isn't decaying — it's becoming. Using the wheel of life, the four seasons, and the wisdom of nature-based traditions, we answer a listener's heartfelt question about finding peace in a changing body.This is also the perfect preview for our upcoming series on Sovereignty — how to step into your power at any age.Got a question for the podcast? Drop
How to Reconnect With Nature When Trauma Has Numbed You | Somatic Healing & Animism Ep. #4
You believe the world is alive. So why does it feel so far away? In the final episode of From Numb to Known, trauma therapist and lifelong animist [Host Name] offers a practical roadmap for returning to presence — one nervous system at a time.This episode covers the correct sequence for healing dissociation (hint: safety before spirit), somatic grounding as genuine animist relationship, the practi
Your Body Never Left: The Animist Path Back From Numbness and Dissociation Pt 3
You named the ache (Part 1). You understood the trauma underneath it — the freeze, the protector, the structural split (Part 2). Now comes the turn: the bridge back.In Part 3 of From Numb to Known, we reframe disconnection itself. This isn't a story about something broken in you — it's a story about a torn thread in a living web, and torn threads don't carry shame, only the need for me
Cemetery Preservationist Jason Church on Tending the Dead and Honoring the Living
What does it mean to listen to a gravestone? Jason Church has spent his life finding out. As Chief of Technical Services at the National Park Service's National Center for Preservation Technology and Training, Jason is one of the country's leading experts in cemetery preservation and monument conservation — but his relationship with these sacred places began long before any credential. It
The Wound That Splits You in Two: Why You Can't Feel the Connection You Know Is Real
You know the world is alive. You feel it in flashes — in the forest, in a quiet moment, in a flicker of connection that feels like coming home. And then it's gone, and you're back behind the glass, watching your own life from a distance.This isn't a failure of your spirituality. It's not that you're "not doing it right."In Part 2 of this series, we go deep into what t
What The Pilgrimage Gets Right About Religion That Most Films Are Too Afraid to Say
Most films about religion play it safe. They make faith the light that saves everyone, or the darkness that corrupts everything. The Pilgrimage (2017) does something braver — and rarer.Through six characters, this quiet Irish film maps the full spectrum of what religion actually does to human beings. Raymond sees any rock as a potential relic and uses the Crusades as a machine for wealth and absol
Why Can't I Feel? Why Can't I Connect? Numb to Known Ep
Do you feel present in the room but absent from it? Like the river used to speak — and now it doesn't?For those of us who understand the world as alive and relational, disconnection isn't just a social problem. It's a cosmic one. When the felt sense goes quiet, we lose touch not only with people, but with everything that speaks.In this first episode of From Numb to Known, we name the s
Finding Your Way Back to an Animist Center: How to Reconnect When Life Feels Empty (Kato)
Do you feel like something is missing — but you can't quite name what it is? You're not alone. Millions of people are searching for deeper meaning, connection, and a sense of belonging that modern life just doesn't seem to offer. In this video, we explore why — through the lens of animism, the documentary Kato: Dreams of the Dark Earth, and the surprising wisdom of the Munduruku people
: The Animated Universe: Spirits, Souls, and the Web of All Life
What if everything around you — the river, the wind, the stone under your feet — was alive? Not metaphorically. Actually alive, with its own intentions, memory, and place in the world?That's the premise at the heart of animism, one of humanity's oldest and most widespread spiritual frameworks. In this episode, we break down animist cosmology from the ground up: the three-world structure of
What the Dead Still Need: Animist Wisdom for Memorial Day and the Healing of Warrior Souls
What if the way America treats its war dead is making things worse — for the living and the dead?Every year, Memorial Day comes and goes. Flags. Speeches. Sales. And a quiet, persistent feeling that we haven't actually done the thing. That we've gestured at something sacred without touching it.This video asks a different question: what do animist traditions around the world — from West Afr
The Moon Landing Changed His Family's Faith — Now He's Returning to His Animist Roots | Nick Hartanto
Nick Hartanto, award-winning filmmaker and director of Daly City, opens up about the deeply personal story behind his short film — exploring what happens when a family chooses assimilation over cultural identity. Learn how his grandmother's conversion to Christianity after witnessing the moon landing reshaped his Indonesian family's connection to their animist roots, and how that loss of h
The Air Element & Animism: How Wind, Breath, and Spirit Connect Us All
Explore the profound significance of air as an element in animism, its cultural representations, and how to work with its energies for balance and inspiration.Chapters00:00 The Essence of Air and Breath02:54 The Role of Air in Communication and Thought05:49 The Balance of Air: Too Much vs. Too Little08:39 Cultural Perspectives on Air and Transformation11:32 Air as a Spiritual Element14:28 Practica
Animism and Shamanism Compared: Nature Worship, Spirit Worlds, and Ancient Religion
What's the real difference between animism and shamanism? In this episode, we break down two of humanity's oldest spiritual traditions — exploring spirit worlds, nature worship, shamanic healing, indigenous belief systems, and why these ancient practices are more relevant than ever. Whether you're curious about indigenous spirituality, comparative religion, or just want to understand w
The Living Hearth: Reclaiming the Ancient Soul of May Day
Explore the deeper meaning of May Day and Beltane as we uncover their historical significance and spiritual roots. This video dives into the ancient traditions behind these seasonal festivals, the loss and revival of seasonal rituals, and how we can reconnect with the land through intentional, modern practices.Learn how living animism can transform your relationship with the earth, bringing awaren
The Dead Lands and Animism: 13 Ancient Māori Spiritual Lessons Hidden in Plain Sight
What does a Māori revenge epic from 2014 have to teach us about animism? More than you'd think. In this video, we break down 13 animist lessons hidden inside The Dead Lands — from ancestor spirits and sacred land to the spirituality of combat and the power of mercy. Whether you're new to animism or deep in the practice, this film will hit differently after this.Chapters00:00 Introduction t
Animism Explained: How We Lost Our Connection to Nature (Fifty Miles From Tomorrow)
Fifty Miles from Tomorrow is more than William Hensley's autobiography. It's a story of how a culture traded it's ancient animist ways for modernity... and is finding its way back. This episode delves into indigenous wisdom, cultural shifts, and practical ways to foster a deeper relationship with nature. It shows how Alaska Natives are finding their way back to their roots and you can
The Lost Thread: How Humanity Can Reclaim Its Indigenous Wisdom
Indigenous : what does that mean? This video is a story about a word — and what it means for all of us. Explore indigenous identity, the concept of original belonging, and what colonization quietly erased from every human line.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Modern Animism and Indigenous Roots02:50 Understanding Indigenous Identity and Connection to Land05:46 The Historical Context of Indigenous Kno
We Forgot We Were Forest | How the Prisoner's Dilemma Reveals How We Sever the Web — and How to Stop
Discover how the Prisoner's Dilemma illustrates our disconnection in modern life and learn the principles of animism that promote cooperation and connection so you can have a more meaningful life.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Subscribe for more tips like this: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvISmeJ5AnloEqWtOCv5Ww/?sub_confirmation=1New to animism? These videos are for you! Start h
Harnessing the Power of Fire: Sacred Teachings and Practical Tips
Explore the sacred element of fire through the lens of modern animism, ancient traditions, and personal practice. Learn how fire embodies power, responsibility, and continuity, and discover practical ways to connect with this elemental force.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Modern Animism and Fire00:51 The Elements as Foundations of Animism02:17 Fire in Ancient and Modern Traditions03:15 Fire in Zoro
From Burn Out to the Wild: Atulya Bingham on Rewilding and Living With Nature
What happens when a successful professional hits a wall — and the only way out leads into the wild?In this episode, we sit down with Atulya Bingham — author, off-grid pioneer, and one of the most compelling voices in the rewilding movement — to explore what it truly means to leave behind the noise of modern life and return to a deeper relationship with the natural world.Atulya shares her extraordi
Deepak Chopra and the Epstein Files: Spiritual Abuse in the Spotlight
Deepak Chopra's name appearing in the Epstein files gives us the perfect excuse to check our affiliations and boundaries to make sure that we're not supporting abusive people or practices. In this episode, Laura Giles shares tips on how to know whether or not your spiritual guru is truly healthy and trustworthy.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Accountability03:03 Deepak Chopra: A Co
Creating a Lasting Peace for All
Did the monks' walk for peace inspire you to do your part to create peace in your corner of the world? Me, too! Here I share some ideas on how to make a lasting peace for all. .Chapters00:00 The Journey of the Monks and Yearning for Peace01:29 Understanding Animism: Beyond Comfort and Safety03:53 The Depth of Relationships in Animism07:43 The Role of Truth in Spirituality11:53 Local Context an
Spiritual Questions From Princess Mononoke Answered From an Animist Perspective
Hair cutting, crystal daggers, iron - what's it all mean? Let's find out what some of the hidden symbols are in Princess Mononoke.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Subscribe for more tips like this: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvISmeJ5AnloEqWtOCv5Ww/?sub_confirmation=1New to animism? These videos are for you! Start here.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQTjP9VALyDQc7RPYSw
The Princess Mononoke Guide to Understanding and Practicing Animism
What does Princess Mononoke reveal about the spiritual life of the natural world—and our place within it?This reflective exploration opens up the film’s animistic heart, where forests breathe with presence, spirits move through animals and landscapes, and every action carries consequence. Through the journeys of Ashitaka and San, the story becomes a meditation on balance, reciprocity, and the tens
The Real Purpose of Lucid Dreaming (It's Not Control)
Lucid dreaming is often sold as a way to control your dreams—but that’s not what ancient dreaming traditions taught. In this episode, we explore the real purpose of lucid dreaming through the lens of Carlos Castaneda’s The Art of Dreaming: awareness, energy conservation, perception shifts, and spiritual discipline.We’ll talk about why most lucid dreamers get stuck, why control is a trap, what “fin
The Dirt Witch Path: Awakening to an Animist Way of Being
A reflective exploration of Dirt Witch by Atulya K. Bingham, this episode weaves together themes of self-discovery, spiritual integrity, and the living intelligence of the natural world. Laura Giles reflects on what it means to live authentically in a culture that often pulls us away from our true nature, and how the land itself can guide us back home.Through personal stories and insights inspired
Animism Simplified
Did you know that emotional safety is key to authentic connection? In our first podcast of 2026, we explore how creating safe spaces allows us to let our guards down and be truly seen. Imagine a world where you can express your true self without fear! What steps are you taking to create emotional safety in your life? Share below! Subscribe for more tips like this: http://www.youtube.com/channel/U
The Soul Purpose of Cats: A Deep Dive with Cat Whisperer Sylvie Sterling
What if your cat is more than just a pet—what if it's a healer, a guide, or even a cosmic messenger? In this captivating conversation, renowned cat whisperer Sylvie Sterling reveals the hidden spiritual roles cats play in our lives. From telepathic communication to the starseed connection, Sylvie shares her personal journey, the archetypes cats embody, and how they help us align with our soul&
Unlocking the Wounded Healer: How Chiron Reveals Your Deepest Pain—and Greatest Power
What if your deepest wounds held the key to your greatest transformation? In this powerful and emotionally resonant conversation, Laura unveils the profound role of Chiron in astrology—the "Wounded Healer" that lives in your natal chart. Discover how Chiron’s placement reveals your core pain, your soul’s healing path, and even the potential to break cycles of ancestral trauma. Learn how
The Secret Language of Animals with Penelope Smith
If you’ve ever felt your animal was trying to tell you something—this is the conversation that proves you were right.In this eye-opening conversation, world-renowned animal communicator Penelope Smith reveals the untapped power of telepathic connection between humans and animals. Discover how to tell the difference between your thoughts and an animal's true message, why silence and inner aware
Poetry, Presence & the Path Within: Frank LaRue Owen on Self-Discovery & Soul Retrieval
In this illuminating conversation, Laura Giles sits down with award-winning poet and author Frank LaRue Owen to explore the deep currents of self-discovery, inner nourishment, and poetic expression. Together, they delve into the power of self-befriendment, the art of becoming an offering to the world, and writing as a form of cultural soul retrieval. Frank shares wisdom on mentorship, the pursuit
Exploring the Wisdom of Plant Consciousness with Tigrilla Gardenia
In this conversation, Laura Giles speaks with Tigrilla Gardenia about her unique name, the transformative power of naming rituals, and her journey as a world ambassador for plant advocacy. Tigrilla shares her experiences with plant communication, the significance of the Damanhur community, and the lessons learned from plants as teachers. The discussion emphasizes the importance of building relatio
The Path to Spiritual Awakening
In this enlightening conversation, Laura Giles speaks with Aaron French about his unique journey towards spiritual awakening, emphasizing the importance of nature, mentorship, and curiosity in personal growth. Aaron shares his experiences from living in the jungle to his encounters with various spiritual traditions, highlighting how these experiences shaped his understanding of non-duality and the
The Mind Altering Music of Silvermouse
Nature heals! If you haven't heard about the healing properties of music yet, it's time you discovered them.
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Healing Trauma From the Dreamtime with Kelley Harrell
Do you ever wonder what the world between worlds is like? Can we access wisdom and healing from the Dreamtime? S. Kelley Harrell shares her story of what it was like to like to heal from that space. It gives a whole new meaning to "holistic!" Check it out.
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So You Think You Want to Astral Travel?
So you think you want to astral travel or lucid dream? Fancy yourself a spirit walker? Be careful what you wish for. Katherine Gillette shares what it's REALLY like.
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I have been and astral traveler and psychic for 30 years. High strangeness began when I was 12 yrs. Old. I have had many encounters with what people consider paranormal and learned to manage these en
Forrest Gump - An Animist Review
Animism is so simple that it's hard to explain. Let me try by looking at the movie Forrest Gump. Forrest Gump is the perfect example of animism!
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Life As the Village Witch
The village witch was part of of every day life long ago. But what is it like to live that life now? Today we find out as Laura Giles sits down with Cassandra and Laetitia Latham-Jones, the witches of Cornwall.
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From Elder to Ancestor with S. Kelley Harrell
In this enlightening episode of the Modern Animism Podcast, host Laura Giles sits down with Kelley Harrell, the acclaimed author of From Elder to Ancestor. Kelley is a lifelong intuitive, modern shaman, and deathwalker, and she brings her profound insights into the importance of the transition from elder to ancestor in animistic traditions.
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What You Need to Know About Home Funerals
Want to have a home funeral but don't know how? This is the podcast that will tell you!
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What Is It Like to Do a Pilgrimage (And Tips For How to Do Your First One)
So you're contemplating a pilgrimage and want to know what is it like to do a pilgrimage. Maybe you'd like some tips for how to do it. You're in the right place.
I just got back from an amazing pilgrimage and can't wait to share it with you!
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Conversations With a Death Doula
Everybody who is going to die needs to watch this! If you want to be prepared and die peacefully, there are some things to know. A end of life midwife has been there, done that, and can help the family and the dying one go out in style. Want more? Check this out!
Guest Bio: Hope Fitzgerald a Spiritual Teacher, Intuitive Dowser, Coach and the author of The Infinity Wave. She is also a healer, an E
Animist Book Review of The Old Man and the Sea
Can you learn animism from a book? YES! Tune in as Laura Giles highlights animism in The Old Man and the Sea. Once you see it, you won't be able to unsee it AND you will be able to see it in your every day world.
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Mama Drama : The Healing the Mother Archetype
Got mama drama? Check out this episode and discover an angle of the Mother Archetype that you may not have considered to help you heal the Mother archetype in your family.
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Rewilding With Horses | Modern Animism
Many people yearn for rewilding, a return to a state of connection with nature. Rewilding with horses is one way to do that that may have additional benefits as well. Tune in as we talk with Carmen Theobald, who shares her experiences with horses and may inspire you to have your own!
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Carmen’s coaching, facilitation and speaking combine her experience working with thous
An Akashic Records Intro with Inga Kastrone
So you've heard about this thing called the "akashic records" and want to know what it's all about. Today, Laura Giles sits down with Inga Kastrone, an akashic records reader to get the basics. What are they? How do they work? How can they benefit someone? What are the best questions to ask? And more!
Guest Bio: Inga Kastrone is an energy therapist, a spiritual alchemist and he
The Intersection of Transhumanism and Animism
Transhumanism gives people the chance to avoid disease, enhance abilities and cognition, and maybe eventually become immortal. But is it the right choice for you? Do you even have a choice? If you are curious about where our technological society is headed, tune in and see what Ora Nadrich has to say about transhumanism. Let's see if this is leading to a happier, more connected life.
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From Corporate Leadership to Awakening
In this captivating episode of the Modern Animism podcast, host Laura Giles delves deep into the remarkable journey of Alastair Henry, as he shares his profound transformation from a conventional Catholic upbringing to a corporate executive, and ultimately to a life deeply intertwined with the Dine people in the Northwest Territories of Canada.
Alastair's narrative is a testament to the power
Do You Teach an Animism Class or Workshop?
Listeners want to know if Laura Giles teaches an animism class or workshop. Tune in and see what she says about learning and practicing a modern animist lifestyle.
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6:00 not a solo practice
9:00 empty your cup
10:50 finger points to the Moon
11:20 words are limited
13:00 it's not about belief or rules
15:40 archetypes
16:20 myths and stories
17:00 the body doesn't like (kinesiol
What You Need to Know About Green Funerals
Do you live naturally and want to die naturally, too? Well, you can with a green funeral. In today's podcast, Elizabeth Fournier shares all you need to know to begin planning your green funeral. It's easier than you think and a lot cheaper, too.
Guest Bio: Elizabeth Fournier began her career in 1990 in Portland, where she was employed as the live-in night keeper, sleeping in a trailer in
Animism and Reciprocity
The Law of Reciprocity is part of nature. When we live in alignment with nature, everything is balanced and healthy. But what is that? How do I know if I am doing that?
In this podcast, Laura Giles will shares what reciprocity is and how to know where you stand with it.
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The Crop Circle Mystery
Are crop circles real? How do they form? Who is creating them? Why are they here? Join American crop formation researcher Mark Fox as we discuss these questions and more.
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Entrepreneur, scientist, engineer, author, creative thinking consultant, crop formation researcher, and former Space Shuttle Chief Engineer. Hot Air Balloonist for 35 yea
How to End War
Do you want to know how to end war? You have power. Together we can do this. Tune in and see how!
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Woman Has 3 Near Death Experiences- And The Afterlife Isn't What You Think!
Millions of people have had near death experiences. There are many common aspects of it - the feeling of peace, the tunnel, the bright light. Linn Rivers has had THREE. And her experience wasn't like what you've heard before.
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So You Want to Do a Silent Retreat? Here's What You Need to Know
So you want to do a silent retreat? Here's what you need to know!
Highlights
What is a silent retreat?
How to prepare for a silent retreat
What should I look for in a silent retreat
Tips for deciding whether to do it and how
What's it like?
Some potential benefits
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Spiritual Bypass. What Is It? What To Do About It?
Spiritual bypass is harmful because it is engaging superficially with spirituality and allows your painful emotions and shadows to remain intact. For most people, spirituality is a comfort and strength, but when we engage in spiritual bypass, our path can appear solid, but there is nothing really there.
In this podcast, Laura Giles will give you examples of spiritual bypass and share ways to deal
What Do Aliens Want With Us?
What do aliens want with us? In the summer of 2023, the US government disclosed that the crafts we see are real. What are the implications for us? What does that mean for spirituality?
Today Leslie and Stephen Shaw, authors of "Who They Are and What They're Up To" talk about their first hand experiences. Leslie has seen UFOs/UAPs and Stephen has been visited since childhood.
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Get Started in Animism With Awareness
Self-awareness and other awareness are key to having a life that is connected to everything. It's the only way to really live an animist lifestyle. Not sure what I am talking about? Tune in and see!
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Exploring the Earth's Chakras
What? The earth has chakras? What are the earth's chakras? Where are they? What are they like? Come explore with me.
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Slowing Down in Winter
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How to Escape the Simulation - An Animist Perspective
Want to know how to escape the simulation? Whoa! What's the simulation. What's that got to do with animism? These questions are all answered in this episode of Modern Animism!
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Finding Oneness
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