SuperFeast Podcast Mason J. Taylor

Mason welcomes nutritionist, author, actor, podcaster, yoga teacher and public figure, Lola Berry, on to the show today, for a grounded and insightful chat on the art of failure, and how to repurpose the energy behind adversity and loss into the creation of something beautiful, purposeful, and close to your heart.

Having ventured into the world of acting from the tender age of 18, Lola is no stranger to rejection. Anyone who operates within an industry where the stakes are high and the failure rate is about 99%, has to have thick skin. Lola has just that. 

As a hard working triple Virgo, and self proclaimed A type personality, Lola always digs deep, choosing to fuel her pursuits through embodied optimism, a stance that allows her to embrace personal setbacks with the gumption of the phoenix rising; the one who recognises that renewal and rejuvenation can be found in the fiery ashes of the alchemical process. 

It's refreshing to hear Lola speak to failure as something that is workable, a medium that is malleable and open to interpretation, especially as the fear of failure is so often associated with people not taking action on the dreams and visions that lay dormant inside them, waiting to be birthed and appreciated by the world at large.

Lola teaches us that with an open and hopeful heart, diligent gestures of effort, and an unwavering belief in the infinite possibilities available to those who try, success is always an option, no matter what that may mean to each individual. 

Mason and Lola speak to the value in consistently seeking support, celebrating therapy as an integral component to self evolution, grace and forward momentum.

Lola's enthusiasm, unapologetic passion and grounded authentic nature are such a balm, her welcoming, encouraging and inspiring presence reminding us that failure need not be an obstacle in the pursuit of our passions, more so a stepping stone that enables us to reimagine our trajectory with humility, patience and a willingness to prevail. 
 
Lola & Mason discuss:
- Embracing failure as a tool for self evolution.
- The brutal nature of the acting industry.
- Trusting the unknown & feeding your soul fire.
- The power of living in alignment with your personal truth.
- Mental health and the value in seeking the support of a therapist. 
- Being an open vessel for spirit to work through.
Resource guide
Guest Links
Lola's Instagram
Lola's TikTok
Lola's Facebook
Lola's Linkedin
Mentioned In This Episode
Fearlessly Failing Book
Fearlessly Failing Podcast
Related Podcasts
Moving Towards Destiny with Harmony with Marcus Pearce (EP#181)
Connect With Us
SuperFeast Instagram
SuperFeast Facebook
SuperFeast TikTok
SuperFeast Online Education
 
Check Out The Transcript Below:
https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/failing-forward-with-lola-berry-ep-211
 

Tahnee sits down with the formidable and incredibly inspiring, Kimberly Ann Johnson, for a raw and potent chat about the feminine experience. The women explore the role of archetypal rites of passage; birth, menarche, menopause, death, and the unique, nuanced and powerful technology that female physiology inherently embodies.  

Informed by her work as a Sexological Bodyworker, Somatic Experiencing practitioner, author, yoga teacher, mother and postpartum advocate, Kimberly speaks with true reverence for the cyclic nature of womanhood, expressing that the faculty of listening, witnessing and holding space for the processes that are forever unfurling themselves within the body, mind and spirit of women is one of the most nurturing acts that women can offer both themselves and others.

When we give our deep attention to the beauty, wildness and non linear nature of the feminine experience we agree to a rebellion against the rigid societal structures that feel as though they are designed to keep women confined to an existence that is far too small for the raw force of their intrinsic nature. 
Kimberly shares her work with people in trauma, defining trauma as the outcome of an incomplete cycle, an event that because it has gone unwitnessed and unacknowledged in its full, lingers as injury in the body and psyche. Here we are introduced to the profound impact of circle work, of sitting in the presence of and holding space for the buoyancy and the dullness that colour the spectrum of human experience. 

As Kimberly speaks she allows herself to feel and express emotion as it arises, her voice at times choked by the acknowledgement of grief, joy, love and despair, and it is truly freeing to receive. The courage of heart, the embodiment of all she teaches and practices is a breath of fresh air, a humbling gesture of solidarity to the part in all of us that longs to feel safe within the full scope of our somatic experience.

I loved this one, I hope you do too. 
 
Kimberly & Tahnee discuss: - Kimberly's origin story.
- Community and what women really need postpartum.
- The power of witnessing and circle work.
- Feminine trauma, what it is and how it presents in the body.
- Archetypal rites of passage.
- Menopause & not giving a f#ck.
- Kimberly's work with Stephen Jenkinson and the  value of wisdom and eldership in our society.
 
Resource guide
Guest Links
Kimberly's Website.
Kimberly's Instagram.
Kimberly's Facebook.
Kimberly's YouTube.
Kimberly's Linkedin.
Mentioned In This Episode
Mother Circle Online Course
Kimberly's Books
Second Spring Book - Kate Codrington
Jane Hardwicke Collings Website
Jane Hardwicke Collings Four Seasons Journey
Jane Hardwicke Collings Autumn Woman Harvest Queen Workshop
Uma Dinsmore-Tuli Yoga Nidra
Related Podcasts
The Power Of Menopause with Jane Hardwicke Collings (EP#77)
Only Living People Die with Stephen Jenkinson (EP#203)
Sexual Activation and Feminine Embodiment with Eva Williams (EP#144)

Connect With Us
SuperFeast Instagram
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SuperFeast Online Education
 
Check Out The Transcript Below:
https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/trauma-the-feminine-experience-with-kimberly-ann-johnson-ep-210
 
 

In today's episode Mason takes the guest seat and sits down to chat with Melissa Ambrosini on her #1 rated podcast; The Melissa Ambrosini Show

Melissa is a multiple bestselling author, keynote and TEDx speaker, and queen of mastering your Mean Girl. 
In this explorative and thought provoking conversation, Mason shares the download on Taoist tonic herbalism, conscious conception/birth, how to incorporate SuperFeast herbs into your daily life/family culture, the signature China sourcing that makes SuperFeast so unique and the importance of tradition and lore in herbal cultivation.

Mason also runs us through the practice of Gua Sha and emphasises the importance of connecting to the ancient roots that lay so deeply at its core.


With a shared passion for holistic health, Mason and Melissa cover vast ground, their dialog spanning the realms of medicinal mushrooms, tonic herbs and Taoist philosophy.

Whether you are new on the herbal path, are a sometimes herbal friend, or a seasoned pro, there are many pearls of wisdom littered for all throughout this informative conversation.
 
 
Mason & Melissa discuss:
- Birth Magic & the conscious birth of Mason and Tahnee's two children.
- Taoist Tonic Herbalism.
- SuperFeast sourcing.
- The Three Treasures; Jing, Qi, Shen.
- Longevity and the merit of daily practice in the cultivation of it.
- The SuperFeast origin story.
- Herb dosage for postpartum, breastfeeding and children.
- Gua Sha, what is it and how to utilise it in your life.
 
Resource guide

Guest Links
Melissa's Website
Melissa's  Podcast
Melissa's Facebook
Melissa's Instagram
Melissa's Twitter
Melissa's YouTube
Time Magic
Book Wholy Mama
Mentioned In This Episode
SuperFeast YIN Gua Sha Tool
SuperFeast YANG Gua Sha Tool
SuperFeast QI
SuperFeast JING
SuperFeast I Am Gaia
SuperFeast Astragalus
SuperFeast Mason's Mushrooms
Related Podcasts
Gua Sha: Become Your Own Healer with Mason Taylor (EP#174)
 
Connect With Us
SuperFeast Instagram
SuperFeast Facebook
SuperFeast TikTok
SuperFeast Online Education
 
Check Out The Transcript Below:
https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/tonic-herbalism-taoist-practice-for-the-family-culture-with-mason-taylor-on-the-melissa-ambrosini-show-ep-209
 

We're in for a real treat today as we welcome author and doctor of classical Chinese Medicine, Ann Cecil-Sterman, on to the show. Ann is a passionate participant in the revival and preservation of the classical teaching's of acupuncture. In a societal landscape where this incredibly rich and time-honoured craft is continually being dried out and robbed of its innate magic and energetic intelligence, Ann's work is profoundly needed.

Speaking to us of the emergence and history of acupuncture, Ann takes us on a journey through its origins, emphasising its birth as a complete system devoid of any gradual elemental development. Instead, over time, its holistic essence has been eroded by the commercialisation and materialistic pursuits of the Western world.
Ann sheds light on the fact that even the term "Traditional," commonly used to describe this ancient practice (e.g. Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM), is a relatively recent addition, tacked on to the modality by Chairman Mao at the time of its colonisation.

We're reminded that classical acupuncture is a practice founded on the principals of animism, a shamanic offering that ultimately aims to heal an individual's ailing spirit through devotional intention, a medicine that is truly of the heart. 

Ann graciously guides us through the intricate network of acupuncture points and channels, highlighting how the Western approach, driven by intellectual rigour, has often oversimplified this comprehensive system. Confusing rote learning and academia with genuine skill and mastery.
Throughout this incredibly inspiring and thought provoking chat, the message we're continually left with is this; the core essence of Chinese medicine and acupuncture is derived from the concept of conservation, one that holds deep reverence for bodily energy as a finite resource.

The human form is seen to be the bridge between what is of the heavens and what is of the earth, and following the Tao, the way; nature, is a task that asks us to be considerate of what surrounds us, above, below, and in all directions.

To know deeply that although we exist within a sea of infinite energetic potential, that the flesh, sinew, bone and blood of our body is at the mercy of elemental forces, and to live long and prosper, we must be moderate in our consumption of life and experience.
Listening to Ann share her profound wisdom with Mason is a genuine pleasure, offering a discourse that I hope all our listeners will savour and contemplate.
 
Ann & Mason discuss:
- The historical emergence of classical acupuncture. 
- How the true practices of acupuncture and Chinese medicine have been diluted through colonisation.
- Reducing degenerative disease with lifestyle medicine.
- The connection between mental health and Kidney Essence.
- Cold exposure through the lens of Chinese medicine.
- The healing potential of warm water.
 
Resource guide
Guest Links
Ann's Website
Ann's Instagram 
Ann's Facebook 
Ann's Twitter 
Mentioned In This Episode
Becoming Healthy, Staying Healthy Book

Related Podcasts
Why Chinese Medicine Is Failing Us with Rhonda Chang (EP#80)
YinYang Wuxing For Inner Harmony with Rhonda Chang (EP#89)
Preserving Classical Chinese Medicine with Dr. Simon Feeney (EP#127)
 
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Check Out The Transcript Below:
https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/reviving-classical-acupuncture-with-ann-cecil-sterman-ep-208
 

Mason is joined by Dr Jenny Martin for the second instalment of their conversation exploring the connection between sexuality, altered states of consciousness, and endogenous psychedelics. In today's segment Dr Jenny takes us further into the cervix and its role in female pleasure, highlighting that women, by design, are innately wired to experience mystical states of consciousness through sex.

Dr Jenny take us on a wild ride into subtle realms that the body exists in and is a part of, traversing both the science and traditional lore on topics such as quantum and torsion physics, dark matter, piezoelectricity, Kirilian photography, the body's electromagnetic field, HeartMath and more. Exploring how the intelligence behind all of these theories and schools of thought can aid us in understanding our inherent capabilities and how to utilise and potentiate the capacity of our human form, both earthy and otherwise. 

Mason shares his knowledge in the area of Taoism, translating many of these concepts through the expression of Five Element Theory and the Taoist organ wheel, marrying the East vs West approach in a relatable and digestible way. 

Dr Jenny explains polyvagal theory through the lens of female pleasure, outlining the various elements of perception and stored trauma that can inhibit an individual's ability to experience bodily welfare regardless of the environmental safety that they may physically find themselves in. Furthering our understanding of the mind/body connection and the subtle energetics that are always at play, when engaging in sex, partnered or otherwise.

There is just so much terrain covered in this episode, with many threads to explore and tunnels to delve deep into, we are continuously invited to consider what and who we are beyond the confines of the literature we are strategically fed or allowed exposure to, and the societal structures and norms continually imposed on us. 

Take a moment, take a breath and let your psyche spiral around the mysteries and magic of your innate metaphysical nature.
 
Dr Jenny & Mason discuss:
- Healing trauma through sexual practice.
- Consciousness, physics and the multidimensional nature of the  human body.
- HeartMath and reaching altered states through sex.
- Polyvagal theory, fear and female pleasure.
- Social media and the colloqualisation of trauma.
- Relationship as a gateway to spiritual development.
- The intersection between sex, pleasure, and reproduction from a biological and spiritual perspective.
Guest Links
Dr Jenny Website
Dr Jenny Courses
Dr Jenny Substack

Mentioned In This Episode
Stealing Fire Book
Dr Daniel Keown
A Spark In The Machine Book
The Uncharted Body Book
Related Podcasts
Sexuality & Endogenous Psychedelics with Dr Jenny Martin Part 1 (EP#205)
Connect With Us
SuperFeast Instagram
SuperFeast Facebook
SuperFeast TikTok
SuperFeast Online Education
 
Check Out The Transcript Below:
https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/sexuality-endogenous-psychedelics-with-dr-jenny-martin-part-2-ep-207
 

In today’s episode, Mason is joined by SuperFeast's longtime friend and ally, Jinti Fell, for a heartfelt and candid conversation about her journey as entrepreneur, online personality and content creator. Together, they explore the ups and downs, the challenges, and the transformative moments that shaped her path. Jinti's story offers valuable insights into the complexities of online identity and the pursuit of authenticity in the online space. 

Jinti takes us back to 2016, when she first entered the world of online content creation, a time when YouTube was still evolving, and the idea of creating content professionally wasn't widely accepted. Jinti shares her initial motivation, which was to find a creative outlet while navigating the experience of motherhood. Little did she know that this venture would lead her down a remarkable and life altering path.
As her online presence grew, Jinti felt the pressure of meeting external expectations, openly sharing her tendencies as a high achiever and people-pleaser, traits which led her to constantly seek validation through success and approval. In the process, Jinti admits to losing touch with her authentic self, consumed by the opinions of her online community. 
Despite the complexities of her life as a public figure, Jinti emphasises the simplicity of her ultimate goal—to lead a happy, un-compromised life. Her journey serving as a reminder that staying true to your values and seeking joy can stand as powerful guiding forces when navigating life's twists and turns.

A down to earth and relatable chat today.
 
Jinti & Mason discuss:
- Jinti's journey into entrepreneurship and online content creation. 
- Ego death, authenticity and the complexities of online identity.
- External expectations and the importance of staying true to your personal values.
- Creating a life in alignment with your personal why and using joy as a guiding force.
- The herbs and supplements Jinti uses to keep well.
 
Resource Guide
Guest Links
Jinti's Instagram
Jinti's TikTok
Jinti's Website
Jinti's Youtube

Mentioned In This Episode
Why The Weak Are Crumbling Right Now with Jost Sauer (EP#143)
SuperFeast JING Blend
SuperFeast Eucommia Bark
SuperFeast Deer Antler
SuperFeast SHEN Blend
SuperFeast QI Blend
Shilajit

Related Podcasts
Motherhood, Birth, and Embodying Your Truth with Jinti Fell (EP#129)
Connect With Us
SuperFeast Instagram
SuperFeast Facebook
SuperFeast TikTok
SuperFeast Online Education
 
Check Out The Transcript Below:
https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/finding-joy-authenticity-and-renewed-purpose-with-jinti-fell-ep-206