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Life is a Festival #69: Nahko

In light of a series of allegations concerning predatory behavior by Nahko, I have decided to remove this episode from my catalogue pending an accountability process.

Skeptical Thinking for Spiritual People

Life is a Festival #67: Dr. Anna Zakrisson (Doctor Anna’s Imaginarium)

With an upswell in conspiracy theories and lack of good sensemaking on social media, Dr. Anna Zakrisson of the Swedish Skeptics Association is here to help us think about thinking in this confusing time.

Embodiment Practices for Healing Trauma

Life is a Festival #66: Tina Nance (Yoga Barn)

Tina Nance, a yin yoga and yoga therapy teacher in Bali, is a true master of the art of cultivating interoception (the felt sense of the body) and meeting our edge with mindfulness and compassion.

Leadership, Personal Growth, Mental Wellness, Mentorship, Gender, YogaEamon ArmstrongMay 19, 2020Yoga BarnTrauma, Yin Yoga, Tina NanceComment

A North Star for Psychedelic Ethics

Life is a Festival #65: Liana Sananda (Auryn Project)

The psychedelic movement is at a threshold point where it is vitally important to create an attractor coalition of value-driven leadership. However, in order to get this right we need to co-create and move at the speed of trust.

The Way of the Metamodern Burner

Life is a Festival #63: Hanzi Freinacht (Metamoderna)

“Metamodernism is the marriage of extreme irony with a deep, unyielding sincerity.” - Hanzi Freinacht.

Bonus Birthday Blast From the Past

Life is a Festival #61: Behind the Mynd with David Colón

If you’ve discovered my work through this show and you want to know more about the Life is a Festival philosophy or how I met so many fascinating friends to interview (or if you just want to hear some silly stories on my birthday) this is the podcast for you!

From Crisis to Coronation

Life is a Festival #60: Charles Eisenstein (Sacred Economics)

How long is the journey from crisis to coronation? It may be very long and will certainly be very difficult, but a more beautiful world is possible.

Is Life Still a Festival?

Life is a Festival #59: World of Wisdom Podcast with Nils von Heijne

This repost from an interview I did on the World of Wisdom podcast is the best articulation I’ve made of the Life is a Festival philosophy and why even though there are no gatherings to attend and the world is filled with grief and anxiety, we should keep the fire of celebration burning.

Festival Medicine on the Frontlines

Life is a Festival #58: Richard "Wolverine" Gottlieb (RGX Medical)

What can civilians do to support healthcare workers in the fight against coronavirus and how does festival medicine make Wolverine uniquely suited for the battle ahead.

Turn Isolation into a Spiritual Playground

Life is a Festival #57: Nino Mendes (Nino Yoga - China)

With self-isolation and shelter in place proliferating the globe, here’s some good medicine from a yogi who spent 5 weeks in lockdown in a small apartment in China.

Personal Growth, Mental Wellness, Leadership, Yoga, CommunityEamon ArmstrongMarch 17, 2020Nino Yoga, corona virusComment

My Sacred Morning Ritual

Life is a Festival #56: Solocast

A morning ritual tailored to your personal needs is a wonderful way to pack in all the incremental changes you’d like to see over time, whether that’s in physical health, mental wellness, creativity or new hobbies.

Personal Growth, Mental Wellness, Leadership, Solocast, YogaEamon ArmstrongMarch 16, 2020morning ritual, solocastComment

A Love Letter to Earnestness

Life is a Festival #55: Alex Ebert (Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros)

Raging against the gatekeepers of cool and waxing about the importance of being earnest. Fame may seem to be a way to transcend death, but if every life is an epic, we are all already famous.

Personal Growth, Mental Wellness, Art, Leadership, MusicEamon ArmstrongMarch 12, 2020Alex Ebert, Fame, Cool, EarnestnessComment

The Acid Countess and the Art of Consciousness

Life is a Festival #54: Amanda Feilding (Beckley Foundation)

I ask the sphinx of psychedelia all my favorite acid questions, like whether medicalization is the best path to legalization and how to avoid unnecessary emotional downturns (sugar it turns out). We dive deep into her research, the nature of the ego, and the jealousy between different psychedelic compounds.

Wilderness First Responder

Life is a Festival #53: Ryland Gardner (NOLS)

Life can still be a festival when it all goes wrong, but only if we develop our resiliency and practice the skills necessary to keep everyone safe.

Personal Growth, Mental Wellness, Leadership, Harm ReductionEamon ArmstrongFebruary 27, 2020Hygiene Fire StationNOLS, MedicineComment

The Marvelous Mother Shucker of Mardi Gras

Life is a Festival #52: Katrina Brees (The Bearded Oysters)

We go deep into the history of Mardi Gras with fabulous parades and exclusive balls, prideful showings and pubic wigs. We discuss Katrina’s work advocating against gun violence, microdosing for mental health, and throwing a lemonade party when life gave her its sourest lemon.

How to Help Someone Having a “Bad Trip"

Life is a Festival #51: Sara Gael (The Zendo Project)

The key is to keep them safe and trust their inner healer. Sounds simple right? In fact, it’s a profound art, which requires specialized training and can be incredibly personally rewarding.