What is a Rite of Passage?

Damien Smith

Hello and welcome to 'What is a Rite of Passage' a podcast dedicated to the exploration, awareness and proliferation of contemporary initiation in our modern culture. I'm your host, Dame Smith. I come with a background as a builder, a martial artist, a father and a practitioner of teenager and adult mens initiation. Join me and my guests as we explore the many 'hero's journeys' that men, women, boys and girls take as we all experience ourselves on this planet.

  1. 6 Sept

    My Still Place

    This week we welcome back Billy Hill to talk about 'My Still Place' which is a body of work built around Billy's extensive experience in Personal Growth, Process work, Therapeutic modalities and a shit tonne of mistakes in service to humanity. True to form, this conversation bolts out of the gate.. Billy is charged with the opportunity to convey the efficacy of 'My Still Place' technology, crash landing into the call dysregulated AF! The level of vulnerability and coherence modelled from there is one of the reasons I regard Billy as the most impactful teacher on my journey to self discovery right now! Details for My Still Place training are as follows ONLINE Tuesdays 29 Sep to 27 Oct · 7.30–9pm on Zoom IN PERSON Fri 30 Oct to Sun 1 Nov Yoga Room, Pachamama House, Hamilton NSW $750 full program · $600 MKP members · $300 returning · Couple discounts https://mystillplace.com/ To register https://forms.gle/JqkdtsnNkWTsgBMs5 Contact / Enquiries Chris Roach: +61 438 262 552 Gavin Banks: +61 425 302 260

    My Still Place

  2. 31 Aug

    Chad

    Hello and welcome back. This weeks guest is Chad Taylor, A clinical Psychotherapist, an author and a seeker. Chad's book, 'It's You Oh Fuck It's Me' was a masterclass in taking responsibility for myself and even with all the personal work I've done in the past, it woke me up to how much I blame and want others to change before I can live the life I want. Chad is honest and truthful and it was nice to share that space with him.. https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Its-You-Oh-Fuck-Its-ME-Audiobook/B0GQ1JPNLD https://chadtaylorpsychotherapy.com.au/book-sales

    Chad

  3. 26 Aug

    Steve Hill

    Welcome, It's my pleasure to introduce Steve 'Crow' Hill. Steve is one of the most impactful leaders I know. A skydiver, A Clinical Psychotherapist, A Full leader in the Mankind Project and Co-Founder of Primal Intelligence, educators in therapeutic coaching and facilitation. This episode is also an opportunity to promote a Teenage Rite of Passage experience that Steve and myself are a part of October 2026 on Gumbaynggirr country near Bellingen, NSW. Journey to Manhood Information https://tinyurl.com/J2M-Bello https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OiTXocex6MDiQhlgCVehLGSyPsndzVyC/view?usp=sharing Journey to Manhood Registration https://forms.gle/wWMxdqJXEGCshYaG6 https://coffsskydivers.com.au/ https://www.primalintelligence.com.au/

    Steve Hill

  4. 30 July

    Frase

    Welcome back! This weeks guest slash host is Paul Fraser. Frase is the Bugleman for MKP Australia. After listening to all previous episodes, Frase offered to host me through a reflection to capture what I've noticed so far in this process. For the first time ever on this podcast, I'm the person doing most of the speaking as I recollect and allocate parts of the experience to and from my psyche. This was a gift for me and a blessing from an elder whom I respect greatly. It's a longer episode than usual, feel free to use it as background ambiance or to put the baby to sleep. Frase has a beautiful voice. It was a vulnerable experience for me and it feels right to experience sitting on the other side of the desk!

    Frase

  5. 9 July

    Miki

    Welcome. This weeks guest is Miki Dedijer. Miki joins us from the Sweden where it's currently daylight all day! After multiple attempts to record, we landed on a beautiful conversation which shed additional light on our understanding of teenage Rites of Passage from the whole family perspective. In addition I'll be hosting a free webinar with Miki at 5pm Eastern Australia Time 18th July. Come along for a deeper understanding of what Miki offers as a year long family Rite of Passage. Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.se/e/grassroots-rite-of-passage-masterclass-for-parents-of-boys-tickets-1993763559477?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true website: mikidedijer.com alternative understanding of iron john: https://themythicmasculine.substack.com/p/61-an-animist-retelling-of-iron-john martin shaw substack mentioning iron john: https://martinshaw.substack.com/p/what-to-do-with-the-wild-man

    Miki

  6. 1 July

    Mark

    Welcome back! This week we have a gift for Castlemaine Rites of Passage by way of a meandering historical account of the Australian Men's Work scene with Mark MacDougall. Marks energy has been a driving force for our organisation and he has been a mentor to me. For those seeking to know more about mark and the Sydney Men's Festival. Tune in! For information about Castlemaine Rites of Passage, click here https://castlemainerop.org/

    Mark

  7. 16 June

    Leslie

    Welcome! This weeks guest is Brad Leslie. Brad is the founder of YMAW (Young Men's Adventure Weekend) in Vancouver and Kingmakers, a network of men committed to Rites of Passage and the next generation of men. Brad is a craftsman and a musician who brings his best to that and those he loves. https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-boy-crisis-warren-farrell/book/9781948836135.html https://www.ymaw.com/the-weekend/

    Leslie

  8. 4 June

    Garry

    Welcome! This weeks guest is Garry Thomson. Garry was a COO of the Pathways foundation, building and delivering their facilitator training programs. He is an educator, an artist and a loving father. I've decided that this guy is about as congruent as it gets.. Garry was also the founder of Uplifting Australia, now an online resource that helps 1500 families per week to communicate, connect and understand each other better.

    Garry
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Hello and welcome to 'What is a Rite of Passage' a podcast dedicated to the exploration, awareness and proliferation of contemporary initiation in our modern culture. I'm your host, Dame Smith. I come with a background as a builder, a martial artist, a father and a practitioner of teenager and adult mens initiation. Join me and my guests as we explore the many 'hero's journeys' that men, women, boys and girls take as we all experience ourselves on this planet.

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