21st Century Vitalism Brett Kane

Joining us on today's show is the CEO of Dhama Moon and my personal meditation teacher and friend, David Nichtern! Dharma Moon is an online meditation community which specializes in teaching the next generation of mindfulness meditation instructors. As a senior teacher in the lineage of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, David has gone on to write two books, be an Emmy winning and Grammy nomiated musician, and host of the popular, Creativity, Spirituality, and Making a Buck Podcast. In this conversation, we talk about some of the most compelling teachings that we've explored together which are commonly referred to as the sacred path of the warrior. They're a perennial set of teachings found in cultures around the world which are uniquely relevant for living a spiritually inclined life in the modern age. They ask us, how can we be fully awake, courageous, and authentic right now in the life that we're currently living? If you want to study with David he has many online offerings that can be found through the link below. I highly recommend his 'Mindfulness Teacher Training' course starting up in June for one of the most comprehensive deep dives into meditation you can find on the internet.  SHOW TOPICS- What is Warriorship?- The Qualities of a Warrior- The Strength of Being Gentle- Seeing Clearly- How to Properly Face Oneself - Meditation- How Being Self Conscious Closes Off the World- Discovering our Basic Goodness- Moving out from the Cocoon- The Profundity of Householder Practice- Business and WarriorshipLINKSdharmamoon.com

Joining us on the show is the globally renowned electronic music producer, educator, and performer, Mr. Bill. In this conversation we talk about the incredibly important subject of substance abuse and recovery. Having gone through his own stint of addiction, we dive into his story of struggling to stay afloat while being a touring musician and the hard fought battle of getting sober. We also share our mutual appreciation of electronic music, production, and the rave scene which undoubtedly changed both of our lives.All of Bill's work can be found streaming wherever you find your music - with his tutorials solely on mrbillstunes.com. His new album, 'Mechanomorphic' is out on April 12th through Monstercat! The first two singles, 'Bones' and 'Rawthentic w/ Infected Mushroom' are out now on all streaming platforms.SHOW TOPICS- Bill's Story of Finding Electronic Music- Cultivating an Ear for EDM- Differences in Creative Process for Instruments and EDM- Raves and Substance Use- How Scenes Dictate What Substances are Used- Ketamine's Influence on Electronic Music Culture- What is Ketamine? - Bill's Story of Ketamine Addiction- Touring/ Playing Shows With an Addiction- Getting Sober- Touring as a Sober Musician- Attending Shows Soberly- How To Show Up for Friends Struggling with Addiction

How to Support the Show! - Head on over to patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism and become a member. - Follow us on Instagram or Facebook- Subscribe on YouTube- Implement any of the topics covered on the show and write me about your experience!Joining us on the show today is the incredible Keely Garfield. A NYC based choreographer/dancer who doubles as an interfaith end of life Chaplain. Not only that, but she's also an esteemed Buddhist meditation teacher, yoga instructor, Urban Integrative Zen Therapist, and reiki master. Regardless of what she's engaged in, Keely seems to be consistent in her desire to be of service to those around her. In this conversation we explore the intersection of her life as a dancer and her work as an end of life chaplain - how do these worlds inform each other and can we all learn something from her exploration of these practices?keelygarfield.nycSHOW TOPICS- Why is a Service Mindset Important?- Honoring Our Stories While Holding Them Loosely- Why Focus On The Dark?- Cultivating an Engaged Compassion- Navigating the Universal Human Suffering that Groans- End of Life Care and it's Influence on Dance- Qualities of Dance that Inform End of Life Care- Sensitivity and Skillful Means- Connecting to a Sense of Ritual- Being Okay with Not Leaving a Legacy- Ephemerality of Dance- Strength of Compassion

How to Support the Show! - Head on over to patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism and become a member. - Follow us on Instagram or Facebook- Subscribe on YouTube- Implement any of the topics covered on the show and write me about your experience!Joining us on the show today is performance artist and founder of the Idiot's Hour Comedy Show, Matthew Silver! Well beloved for his eccentric street performances in New York, with viral videos soaring in the millions of views; Matthew offers a unique love centered form of clowning around that has interested and inspired dozens of new performers. In this conversation we explore his life of performance - with it's highs and lows, the troubling state of the world, and the pitfalls of having a strong identity. If you want to stay in touch with Matthew, you can find him on all of the social media platforms!SHOW TOPICS- Matthew's Draw Towards Performance- The Role of the Performer- The Ways Our Brain Blocks Creativity- Problems of Identity- Time Being an Illusion- Navigating Discomfort as a Performer- Love Is Not Supported by the Government- The Difficulty of Worthwhile Goals- The Idiots Hour Comedy Show

How to Support the Show! - Head on over to patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism and become a member. - Follow us on Instagram or Facebook- Subscribe on YouTube- Implement any of the topics covered on the show and write me about your experience!Joining us on the show this week is UK based shiatsu practitioner, author, and clean language facilitator, Nick Pole. In this conversation, we explore the practice and theory of 'Clean Language', which is the topic of Nick's book, 'Words That Touch'. Clean Language is a methodology of facilitating mind/body communication to help participants investigate their immediate somatic experience and begin a rich inquiry into their emotions and patterns. SHOW TOPICS- What is Clean Language?- Losing Touch With Our Immediate Experience- Mirror/ Heart Dynamic in Therapy- The Role of Awareness in Unwinding the Mind/Body- How Does Language Remove Us From Our Perceptions?- The Essence of Words- Importance of Silence- Trauma and Creativity- What is a Metaphor and How Can We Unpack Them?- Safety and Coregulation- Clean Touchwww.nickpole.com

How to Support the Show! - Head on over to patreon.com/21stcenturyvitalism and become a member. - Follow us on Instagram or Facebook- Subscribe on YouTube- Implement any of the topics covered on the show and write me about your experience!This weeks conversation is with Buddhist scholar, author, and photographer, Andy Karr. As a former student of the legendary meditation master, Chogyam Trungpa; Andy has gone on to share the teachings of the Buddha all across the world. From cofounding the first Shambhala center in Paris to teaching at the Gampo Abbey Monastery College, Andy is most known for his well articulated teachings on Contemplative practice and dharma art. His newest book, 'Into The Mirror' released in the Spring of 2023 and serves as a foundation to the themes covered in this show. andykarrauthor.comSHOW TOPICS- What is a Contemplative Practice?- Different Methods of Contemplation- The Issue with Getting Caught In Concepts- Spiritual Materialism- Limitations of Materialism- What is Samsara?- The Three Vehicles to Liberation- The Outer and Inner Journeys- Different Approaches to Contemplating Emptiness- Letting Go of Self Cherishing- Stages of Compassion- The Paramitas