Rebel Spirit is a brand new podcast series from Akilah Hughes (Crooked Media’s “What a Day”) about her return to her small town of Florence, Kentucky with a mission to change her high school’s mascot from a Confederate General into a Biscuit. The show features moving interviews with everyone from the artist behind “Gritty,” The Philadelphia Flyers’ viral mascot, to principals at schools across the nation who have made this change. In speaking to people at every inflection point of the issue ...
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Rebel Spirit Radio explores the frontiers of spirituality, consciousness, the esoteric, and humanity’s sacred relationship with a living earth.
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Join me on a weekly journey to explore what it means to be a spiritual rebel in a chaotic and bustling world. The goal? To help you awaken your wisdom so that you can lead a more peaceful, creative, and inspired life regardless of your circumstances or how much time you have to meditate or practice. Your time is valuable, so here’s my promise: In less than 15 minutes each week, the insights you gain will not only expand your mind but also bring more ease into every area of your life. Wisdom ...
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The Spiritual Rebel Podcast with Mahima is your unapologetic guide to shattering the societal and religious brainwashing that holds you back, reconnecting with who you truly are, and stepping boldly into your fullest expression. Mahima brings her radiant charisma and grounded wisdom to every episode combining spiritual insight with real, practical tools you can use in your everyday life. Expect empowering strategies for redefining success, healing generational patterns, and navigating the me ...
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It's the last episode of the season, and Akilah is thinking about her home, Florence, Kentucky. Over the course of our reporting, we've been told how much the town and county are changing, how much more diverse they're getting. What does the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration and diversity mean for Florence? What does it mean for all o…
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The Quantum & the Dream with Douglas Grunther
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1:17:59In this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio I am joined by Douglas Grunther, creator and host of the Woodstock Roundtable, to discuss his book, The Quantum & the Dream: Visionary Consciousness, AI, and the New Renaissance. Informed by philosophy, depth psychology, and spiritual insight, Douglas delves into profound shifts in human consciousness, the need…
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The Power of Now: Mahima on Manifesting Your Best Life
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35:37Hi gorgeous. Today we will dive deep to understand what it’ll take to create powerful human beings. Mahima shares how human beings are getting stuck in places when everything else in life is developing. Mahima dives deep into The Power of Now and why living fully in the present is the key to personal growth, healing, and transformation. Our time he…
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Why Are We Taught to Fear God? A Spiritual Awakening with Mahima
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27:40Hi, gorgeous. Welcome to The Spiritual Rebel Podcast, a show where your host, Mahima, gives you the courage to step outside of how conventional society tells us to live our lives. Mahima’s intention is to create an opportunity for honest conversations and elevate our ideas about empowerment and purpose. In today’s feature episode, Mahima shares her…
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24/02/2025 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 86 Are you Struggling to Find the Words? This week on Rebel Spirituality, we explore finding the right words. Perhaps there's something you've been trying to express for a long time but haven't quite found the right way yet. There is something here for everyone! Sign up to the February 2025 Mystery Scho…
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Reflections on my ADHD Diagnosis & Spirituality
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12:3817/02/2025 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 85 Reflections on my ADHD Diagnosis & Spirituality This week on Rebel Spirituality, I reflect on my ADHD diagnosis, emphasizing freedom beyond labels and embracing life's complexities with humour and more ease. Sign up to the February 2025 Mystery School here... Here Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouT…
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Quest for the Enlightened Feminine with Anna Howard
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1:02:31In this episode, former BBC Radio Oxford broadcaster, Anna Howard, joins me to discuss her book "Quest for the Enlightened Feminine: Faitgh, Tara, and the Path of Compassion." Annal shares her spiritual journey and the transformative energies of Tara. She offers her insights on Tibetan Buddhism, deity practices, and her global Tara Peace Pilgrimage…
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Soul Making: The Realization of the Mystical LIfe with Douglas M. Gillette
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1:29:09In this episode, I'm joined by Douglas M. Gillette, an eminent author and Jungian-influenced life guide, to discuss his new book 'Soulmaking: The Realization of the Mystical Life.' The conversation delves into various themes, including Gillette's thoughts on the evolution and expansion of consciousness, and the intricate relationship between the ps…
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Episode 11: Open Records
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30:24Since our last episode, we've heard rumors coming out of Boone County: there WILL be a new mascot; there definitely will NOT be a new mascot; the new superintendent wants to know what's going on; there are meetings happening. We've tried hard to get anyone at the school district or the high school to talk with us, so we can find out what's real and…
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Unleashing Pure Potential | with Sarah Armitage
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44:5510/02/2025 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 84 Unleashing Pure Potential with Sarah Armitage This week on Rebel Spirituality, Sarah Armitage joins Sam to talk about unleashing pure potential in our personal and professional lives! Check out Pure Potential Here Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly…
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Project Icarus: Lucid Dreaming with Lee Adams
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1:03:16I welcome back Lee Adams, the author of A Visionary Guide to Lucid Dreaming, to the podcast. We discuss Lee's latest venture, Project Icarus, a gamified community aimed at helping people achieve and enhance their lucid dreaming experiences. The conversation delves into the intricacies of lucid dreaming, reality checks, and the broader implications …
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03/02/2025 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 83 Can Your Feelings Travel? This week on Rebel Spirituality, we discuss the convincing illusion that feelings can travel to the future, past or anywhere else for that matter. Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouTube channel 🙏 https://linktr.ee/re…
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Meetings with Remarkable Magicians with Carl Abrahamsson
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59:05Join us on Rebel Spirit Radio as Carl Abrahamsson, a multifaceted writer, filmmaker, and philosopher, discusses his latest book, Meetings with Remarkable Magicians: Life in the Occult Underground. In this episode, Carl dives into his personal journey through the magical arts, the significance of individuation, and the philosophical underpinnings of…
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Akilah sits down with her producers, Dan and Elizabeth, for a check in on where the journey has taken them since airing the initial episodes. Though there hasn't been much movement from Boone County High School, they have heard some updates from local supporters. Additionally, the team shares an overview of what they plan to share in future episode…
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From Militant Atheist to Spiritual Guide (With Boh Guerra)
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48:1727/01/2025 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 82 From Militant Atheist to Spiritual Guide (With Boh Guerra) This week on Rebel Spirituality, the wonderful Boh Guerra joins me to talk about inherent wholeness, full-circle spirituality and living with heart! Catch Boh's website Here Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here Subscribe …
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Blending Practical Planning and Magic with Ivy Bromius
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1:12:02Ivy Bromias from Circle Thrice joins Rebel Spirit Radio this week to discuss how she combines strategic project management with practical magic to help people achieve their goals. With a background in project management and experience in witchcraft and tarot, Ivy offers insights into making life more organized and enchanted. Learn about her unique …
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16/01/2025 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 81 I'm Lacking in Confidence This week on Rebel Spirituality, we demystify confidence, exploring how it's often a misinterpreted signal and how understanding our insecurities can lead to true self-empowerment. Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & You…
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True Sidereal Astrology with Athen Chimenti
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58:57In this episode, I welcome Athen Chimenti, an expert in true sidereal astrology, to Rebel Spirit Radio. Athen sheds light on the differences between tropical and sidereal astrology, explaining how true sidereal astrology uses the actual visible sky to bring clarity and direction to people's lives. The conversation covers the history of astrology, t…
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The Ego Isn't the Enemy!
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12:3113/01/2025 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 80 Can You Trust Your Feelings? This week on Rebel Spirituality, I challenge the concept of 'destroying the ego', and share a key distinction between ego and egocentricity Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouTube channel 🙏 https://linktr.ee/rebel…
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Song of the Dark Man with Darragh Mason
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51:44In this episode, we delve into the world of folklore and mystery with Darragh Mason, a renowned writer, researcher, and award-winning travel and documentary photographer. Best known for his work on the Aghori and Djinn, Dara discusses his book, Song of the Darkman: Father of Witches, Lord of the Crossroads. We explore the enigma of the Dark Man, hi…
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Can You Trust Your Feelings?
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10:1006/01/2025 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 79 Can You Trust Your Feelings? This week on Rebel Spirituality, we explore the question of whether we can trust our feelings? And if so, what information can we trust them to give us? Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouTube channel 🙏 https://li…
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30/12/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 78 A Fresh Start in EVERY moment This week on Rebel Spirituality, I explore how judging our reactions and thoughts can hold us back from simply living. What if we stopped taking ownership of the conditioned appearances that appear, and caught sight of who we are before and beyond them? Add your name to …
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The Way of the Wild Woman with Mary Reynolds Thompson
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1:15:21Mary Reynolds Thompson, the founder of Live Your Wild Soul Story and author of "The Way of the Wild Soul Woman" joins me this week. We delve into topics such as spiritual ecology, the importance of reconnecting with the Earth, and Thompson's concept of the five Earth archetypes. Together, we explore themes of feminine power, environmental conscious…
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23/12/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 77 Changing Your Christmas Story! This week on Rebel Spirituality, we dive into changing your Christmas story, challenging expectations, and finding new perspectives. Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouTube channel 🙏 https://linktr.ee/rebelspiri…
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The Neuroscience of Tarot with Siddharth Ramakrishnan
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57:08Dr. Siddharth Ramakrishnan, a neuroscientist, artist, and educator, joins Rebel Spirit Radio to discuss his groundbreaking book, 'The Neuroscience of Tarot.' Dr. Ramakrishnan, the chair of neuroscience at the University of Puget Sound and recipient of the National Science Foundation Career Award, delves into the scientific connections between tarot…
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As Akilah and the Rebel Spirit team continue to pursue updates from BCHS on the mascot change, we wanted to share one more bonus episode before the end of the year. Within today's episode you get an expanded look at three of the many interviews we conducted when creating Rebel Spirit. We'll be back in the new year with a larger update on our progre…
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16/12/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 76 Are Your Judgements & Reactions Really Your Fault? This week on Rebel Spirituality, I explore how judging our reactions and thoughts can hold us back from simply living. What if we stopped taking ownership of the conditioned appearances that appear, and caught sight of who we are before and beyond th…
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Jim Morrison: Secret Teacher of the Occult with Paul Wyld
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1:13:56In this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio, Paul Wyld—singer-songwriter, artist, poet, and author—joins the show to discuss his first book, "Jim Morrison, Secret Teacher of the Occult: The Journey to the Other Side." Paul shares fascinating insights into Jim Morrison's life, examining his enigmatic nature, shamanic practices, and influence on the 1960s …
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'Wisdom Doesn't Follow Rules' With Deb Simmons
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51:1709/12/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 75 'Wisdom Doesn't Follow Rules' With Deb Simmons This week on Rebel Spirituality, Join Sam and Deb Simmons of Dare2BU as they explore the vibrant dance between intuition and wisdom, revealing how living in the now transcends all our rules - come and dare to be you! Check out the YouTube video on Deb's …
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The Privilege of Aging with Kamla Kapur
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1:00:49Award-winning playwright, poet, and author, Kamla Kapur joins the podcast this week to discuss her latest book, The Privilege of Aging: Savoring the Fullness of Life. In this heartfelt discussion, Kapoor shares her journey of aging, the significance of self-reflection, and the importance of embracing the inevitable stages of life. The conversation …
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02/12/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 74 Is it Really so Urgent? On Rebel Spirituality this week, we put a metaphorical middle finger up to the idea that anyone is broken, lacking or incomplete. Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouTube channel 🙏 https://linktr.ee/rebelspirituality Wa…
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Archetypal Astrology with Jonathan Waller
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59:49In this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio, I am joined by Jonathan Waller, an archetypal astrologer, writer, coach, and facilitator. Jonathan discusses his approach to integrating a realistic critique of Western civilization with the insights provided by planetary archetypes. We explore the basics of archetypal astrology, its differences from other ast…
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25/11/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 73 F*ck the Deficit Model! On Rebel Spirituality this week, we put a metaphorical middle finger up to the idea that anyone is broken, lacking or incomplete. Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouTube channel 🙏 https://linktr.ee/rebelspirituality Wa…
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Shamanic Teachings and Practices with Dr. Martha Winona Travers
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1:12:10In this episode, Dr. Martha Winona Travers, a writer, teacher, and Mama Iachak, joins Rebel Spirit Radio to discuss her apprenticeship with Ecuadorian Iachack elder Taita Alberto Taxo and her latest publication, Shamanic Teachings of the Condor. Travers shares insights about the importance of reconnecting with nature, the balance between heart and …
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18/11/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 71 You Don't Have to Believe Everything You Think! This week on Rebel Spirituality, we uncover how 'turning off' belief in negative thoughts can transform your life. Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouTube channel 🙏 https://linktr.ee/rebelspirit…
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From Elder to Ancestor with Kelley Harrell
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1:07:59In this episode I welcome Kelly Harrell, an animist, deathwalker, and death doula, to discuss her nature-based soul-tending practice and her latest book, From Elder to Ancestor: Nature Kinship for All Seasons of Life. Kelly delves into animism's crucial role in her work, the necessity of grounding and embodiment, and the importance of developing a …
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Akilah returns to Florence for one last push toward change as she speaks at the final Boone County High School SBDC meeting of the school year, which just so happens to be on Juneteenth. If you have a racist mascot at your high school, or are an alumni of a high school with a racist mascot, and want to share your own experience, please email us at …
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11/11/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 70 Uncovering Genuine Human Connection This week on Rebel Spirituality, we explore what it is we're trusting to guide us through life and what it means to live from wisdom. Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouTube channel 🙏 https://linktr.ee/rebe…
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Psychedelics and the Soul with Simon Yugler
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1:23:14In this episode, I am joined by Simon Yugler, an internationally experienced psychedelic therapist, educator, and writer. Simon discusses his background, the profound impacts of psychedelics on personal and cultural healing, and the critical distinction between medications and medicines. With insights into Jungian psychology, mythology, and interna…
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As we finish up our next episode, and given that everyone’s minds are probably occupied with the Election today, the Rebel Spirit team wanted to take a moment to look back on the process of making this podcast over the last year. Akilah sat down with producers Dan Sinker and Elizabeth Baquet for a conversation about everything they experienced whil…
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04/11/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 70 How to be Extra-Ordinary This week on Rebel Spirituality, we uncover the power of embracing your true self. Explore what it means to be "extra-ordinary" and reclaim the beauty of simplicity. Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouTube channel 🙏 h…
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Psychedelics and the Coming Singularity with David Jay Brown
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1:02:42Author David Jay Brown joins me in this episode to discuss his latest book Psychedelics and the Coming Singularity. David touches on topics such as consciousness after death, DMT entities, and the ecological crisis. The conversation delves into philosophical questions about reality, materialism, the future of human evolution, and the connections be…
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In Search of Demons with Richard Estep
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57:44In this special Halloween episode, we dive into the paranormal realm with author and investigator Richard Estep. Known for his appearances on numerous paranormal TV shows such as "Paranormal 911" and "Haunted Case Files" and founding the Boulder County Paranormal Research Society, Richard discusses his latest book, 'In Search of Demons.' Through co…
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Episode 9: So Disappointing
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38:25After so much research and work, it is clear that this uphill battle is not coming to a close soon as Akilah finally gets to speak in front of the school. How do you keep fighting for change when endless roadblocks keep getting in the way? How do you stay positive when progress seems to be moving backwards? If you have a racist mascot at your high …
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28/10/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 69 Can You Trust Yourself? This week on Rebel Spirituality, we explore what it is we're trusting to guide us through life and what it means to live from wisdom. Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouTube channel 🙏 https://linktr.ee/rebelspiritualit…
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Raise Your Frequency Transform Your Life with Selina Maitreya
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1:11:49In this episode, author, spiritual teacher, and transformational guide Selina Maitreay joins me. Selena shares her profound spiritual journey, detailing how raising one's frequency can lead to personal and collective transformation. Through engaging discussions, discover practical tools for shifting energy, the importance of faith and trust, and ho…
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The biggest advice Akilah has gotten for changing the Rebels mascot has been to get in touch with NFL MVP running back and Boone County High School alum, Shaun Alexander. Using the unfortunate power of Facebook, Akilah gets pretty darn close to that goal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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21/10/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 68 Living in the Flow of Wisdom This week on Rebel Spiritualty, I unravel the essence of living from wisdom, contrasting the "Sam Show" with "Wisdom Flow." Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouTube channel 🙏 https://linktr.ee/rebelspirituality Wan…
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The Silver Branch and the Otherworld
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1:11:48Herbalist and author Sean O’Donoghue joins me this week to discuss his book" The Silver Branch and the Otherworld: Forest Magic with Plant and Fungi Allies." Sean discusses animism, deep ecology, human connections with nature and tradition, the influence of plant medicines like cannabis, psilocybin, and ayahuasca, the balance between commercializat…
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In a set of riveting interviews with a determined high school principal and an NFL star, Calais Campbell, Akilah gets schooled on the successful process that changed the Denver South High School Rebels into the Ravens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Door iHeartPodcasts
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