Embodied Pathways

Adrian Harris
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Embodied Pathways

Discover how to nurture your connection with nature and your own embodied wisdom. This podcast is part of the Embodied Pathways project (https://embodiedpathways.org/).

Episodes

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Seasonal Alchemy

    At Autumn Equinox I attended the final workshop of a year long process called Seasonal Alchemy. The weekend included nature connection, meditation, ritual, breathwork, dance and teaching about the Wheel of the Year. I was already familiar with most of these aspects but I was struck by how they were woven together. I was also reminded of the richness of the Wheel of the Year. I’ve been working with the seasonal Wheel for many years but had forgotten its depth and power: I’ve found it hard to h...

    44 min

  2. SEP 12

    Sacred Ecology

    Thirty years ago I gave a presentation that would change my life. I was a Pagan environmental activist and had been invited to deliver a talk at an academic conference at Newcastle University. The event, ‘Paganism in Contemporary Britain’, was the first international academic conference on the subject of Pagan studies and they wanted a Pagan perspective on the environmental crisis. My presentation was called ‘Sacred Ecology’, and it led to me doing a PhD. ‘Sacred Ecology’ was subsequently pub...

    25 min

  3. JUL 3

    Indigenous voices from Peru and Brazil: The Willkasara Family and Shaneihu Yawanawa

    In this episode, I’m privileged to speak with three Indigenous spiritual leaders. In the first interview I talk to two members of the Willkasara Medicine Family, who have been leading Plant Medicine Ceremonies and Retreats for 50 years. Wachan Bajiyoperak is from a lineage of Peruvian Medicine People. His partner Martika Gomez is a descendent of the Kogi people. They live with their daughter, Shiqwarkenty, in the Sacred Valley of the Inca in Peru. They work with powerful plants including Gran...

    34 min

  4. JUN 20

    Interwoven Embodiment: A Passionate Call to Wholeness from Lisa Blackman and Glen Mazis

    This is the third and final episode in a series where I explore embodiment with key thinkers in the field. In this episode, I speak to Lisa Blackman and Glen Mazis, two established and very embodied academics. Professor Lisa Blackman is a researcher in body studies, media, and cultural theory, with a particular interest in subjectivity and embodiment. Lisa is involved in mental health research and was one of the early pioneers of the Hearing Voices movement.Lisa was born with a rare congenita...

    50 min

  5. JUN 7

    Exploring Embodiment: Insights from Philip Shepherd and Claire Dale

    In this episode, I continue my exploration of embodiment by interviewing two prominent figures in the field. First, Philip Shepherd, an actor and creator of the Embodied Present Process, shares his views on how embodiment involves joining the world through feeling and bringing the whole of one's intelligence into coherence with the present. Philip discusses how modern culture fosters disembodiment and offers insights into re-embodying through practices that enhance fluidity, groundedness, spa...

    45 min

  6. MAY 9

    Exploring the Power of Embodiment: Awareness, Activism and Interrelatedness

    Join me on a transformative journey as we explore the multifaceted realm of embodiment with insights from thought leaders in the field. Mark Walsh opens the discussion with his nuanced definitions of embodiment, illuminating its role in our identity and relationships. Mark explores various definitions of embodiment, from the subjective study of the body to an intelligence that encompasses awareness, choice, self, and the other. He touches on embodiment as an umbrella term for body-mind arts, ...

    59 min

  7. 09/27/2023

    Integral, Transpersonal and Somatic Psychology: An interview with Don Hanlon Johnson

    In this episode, we step back and take a wider overview of what I call the embodied pathways: What connects diverse practices like Focusing, Rolfing, Authentic movement and meditation? Our guide on this exploration is Don Hanlon Johnson, who has spent over half a century studying how transformative body practices can enhance personal and social change. Don’s work takes cutting-edge theory and develops it through experiential practice. What emerges is a remarkable body of work on embodie...

    50 min

  8. 08/22/2023

    Focusing and psychedelic experience: An interview with João da Fonseca

    Focusing is a powerful way to access the wisdom of the body. It was identified by Eugene Gendlin in the 1950s and is widely used in therapy. In 2009 Alicia Danforth suggested that Focusing could be a valuable tool in psychedelic-assisted therapy, but João da Fonseca is one of the few people in the world who have explored this possibility. João is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist with 20 years of clinical experience. He’s qualified in a wide range of approaches, including Tran...

    45 min

  9. 07/27/2023

    Listening Through the Body: Exploring Interoception and the Power of Authentic Movement with Jennifer Tantia

    In this fascinating discussion, I have the pleasure of chatting with Jennifer Tantia, a Somatic Psychotherapist and Dance Movement therapist based in New York City. Jennifer shares her unique journey from being a professional dancer to becoming a therapist. She discusses her time in the East Village, working in gyms as a personal trainer, and her deep dive into somatic psychology and embodied research. Jennifer also enlightens us about the sixth sense - interoception. We explore interoc...

    46 min

  10. 06/15/2023

    Exploring psychedelics and nature connectedness with Sam Gandy

    Dr Sam Gandy is involved with cutting-edge research into psychedelics and nature connectedness. He's worked with the Beckley Foundation, Onaya Science and the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London. In this conversation, Sam explores the capacity of psychedelics to influence human relationships with nature. The research suggests that the psychedelic experience can enhance nature connectedness: We consider the evidence and the factors that might underpin this phenomenon. We...

    50 min

  11. 05/17/2022

    Mindfulness of Nature: An interview with Claire Thompson

    Claire Thompson is the author of Mindfulness and the Natural World and The Art of Mindful Birdwatching. She takes mindfulness practice back to where it works best - the natural world. In this very personal interview, Claire considers the power of awe, enlightenment and the way that nature can be both deeply holding and liberating. Hear tales of mystical enchantment, spiritual insights and alternative routes to awakening ecological awareness. Move beyond labels, learn to manage the controlling...

    44 min

  12. 02/02/2022

    Embodying Nature: A conversation with improvisational movement artist Stephanie Gottlob

    Stephanie Gottlob is an improvisational movement artist who takes her work into the wild. Stephanie has spent extended periods living and dancing in different biomes across North America: rainforest, swamp, freshwater lake, arctic tundra and many more. Stephanie talks about the profound nature connection that emerges from this kind of deep engagement with place. We explore art, embodiment, relationship, activism, spirituality and the mysterious ways that these are all connected. You’ll hear w...

    42 min
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About

Discover how to nurture your connection with nature and your own embodied wisdom. This podcast is part of the Embodied Pathways project (https://embodiedpathways.org/).

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  • Creator
    Adrian Harris
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Embodied Pathways
  • Show Website
    Embodied Pathways

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