The Ground Podcast

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A conscious podcast producer and content creator interviews thought leaders, authors, conscious entrepreneurs, and spiritual teachers focused on making the world a better place with real, actionable steps. groundpodcast.substack.com

  1. S2E4: Cultivate Bend // Paul Evers & Katie Thomson

    10/22/2025

    S2E4: Cultivate Bend // Paul Evers & Katie Thomson

    Paul Evers (Crux Fermentation Project) and Katie Thomson (SquareBaby) come on Ground to talk about Cultivate Bend, and amazing trade organization focused on enriching the natural products CPG sector. This was such a great conversation about the entrepreneur's journey and the struggles people can feel with what at times feels like an uphill battle. In a sector creating products the planet and its people desperately need, entrepreneurs like you need help and encouragement. That's where Cultivate Bend is bridging the gap. Here are links to connect with Katie's work, Paul's work, Cultivate Bend itself, and our sponsor Thump Coffee: Paul's Amazing Brewery:https://www.instagram.com/cruxfermentationproject/ Katie's Brand, SquareBaby:https://www.instagram.com/squarebabyfood/https://squarebaby.com/ Cultivate Bend:https://www.instagram.com/cultivatebend/https://www.cultivatebend.com/ Thump:https://www.instagram.com/thumpcoffee/https://www.thumpcoffee.com/ -------------------------------- Cultivate Bend is a mutual benefit trade organization (501(c)(6) rooted in the vibrant community of Central Oregon. We are dedicated to fostering connection, collaboration, and sustainable practices within the natural products CPG sector. Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, our organization serves as a dynamic hub for professionals, businesses, and enthusiasts committed to promoting health-conscious and environmentally-friendly products. Whether you’re a seasoned industry expert or a budding entrepreneur, we offer a space to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and forge meaningful partnerships. Together, we are building a sustainable future, one natural product at a time. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

    59 min
  2. S2E3: Emily Dresser // Do Yoga Outside

    09/14/2025

    S2E3: Emily Dresser // Do Yoga Outside

    In this conversation, Emily Dresser shares her journey from teaching to creating 'Do Yoga Outside' in Bend, Oregon. She discusses the importance of connecting with nature, the benefits of outdoor yoga, and how her lifestyle embodies adventure and community. Emily emphasizes the healing properties of nature and water, the emotional releases experienced through yoga, and the significance of self-discovery. She also shares her future aspirations and the collaborative spirit of her yoga practice. Follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/doyogaoutside/ Check out here website here: https://www.doyogaoutside.org/ For information on sponsoring episodes or series on The GROUND Podcast, email us at hello@groundpodcasting.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

    37 min
  3. S2E2: Andrew Belinsky // Belove Benefits

    08/04/2025

    S2E2: Andrew Belinsky // Belove Benefits

    Andrew Belinskyhttps://belovebenefits.comhttps://www.instagram.com/belovebenefits Not too long after I’d moved to Bend, Oregon, my wife and I were sitting at one of our favorite food trucks—Luckey’s Woodsman, right beside The Ale Apothecary, a brewery that upcycles ingredients normally discarded in the beer making process to create some of the most adventurous, unique, and exciting beers in town (ever had an imperial sour stout?). This guy walks up to order some food, looking very happy and playfully accusing us of cutting in front of him in line. We ended up bumping into each other again as we were grabbing a table, and he simply asked, “Are you guys local?” Looking at each other, we realized, “Oh, we actually are now!” So we answered, “yes.” That led to questions like, “What do you do?,” etc, and since we are incapable typical small talk a lot came out in that conversation, and I’m so glad it did. Because now Andrew is quickly becoming a very cool friend here in a very cool town. Belove Benefits is Andrew’s newest venture, trading the desktop grind of content creation (one I know all too well!) for the irreplaceable, human-to-human magic of in-person gathering spaces where music is a central feature. Andrew possesses a rare combination of abilities and attributes which allow him to lead a room through music in an interactive way that awakens Spirit in the hearts of the “Beloved” who gather together (Prince would be proud). The magnetic, energetic, positive, and compassionate presence he brings to a stage—and more importantly, to a room—position him uniquely to direct events like fundraisers and benefits where the power of music only quickens the effect. If you’re a nonprofit or a business interested in using the tribal power (the good kind!) of collective music for your next benefit, with a pure hearted ring leader to raise the vibe and direct the flow of events like few people can, please reach out to Andrew Belinsky today! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

    52 min
  4. S2E1: Sobriety // Natalie Collier

    08/01/2025

    S2E1: Sobriety // Natalie Collier

    Find Natalie’s work at https://sunwhore.co Follow her on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/natthesunwhore/ We’re going to be focusing on conscious entrepreneurs in our home state, and we’ve already got some exciting personalities lined up for guest appearances on the show. As an entrepreneur starting a lifestyle brand based on circadian health, Natalie absolutely qualifies! This episode is about sobriety, and about the power of reconnecting with the divine intuition of your amazing human body. Natalie invites you to consider sobriety in the context of any addictive tendencies you have, not least among them would be an addiction to your phone. This one is full of great info. If you’re considering kicking your alcohol habit (or any other addiction), we think you’re going to gain some real insight from this soulful episode. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

    31 min
  5. #18. SunWhore // Natalie Collier

    07/09/2025

    #18. SunWhore // Natalie Collier

    SunWhores and SunBois, join the challenge while it's still free at sunwhore.co or by following Natalie on Instagram @natthesunwhore ! Feel better than you thought was possible simply by making very, very small lifestyle changes. Get back in tune with your body and with your intuition. It's all about the D. (vitamin D, that is!) https://www.instagram.com/natthesunwhore/ https://sunwhore.co This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

    36 min
  6. #17. The Union of East & West

    02/04/2025

    #17. The Union of East & West

    The importance of realizing the kingdom of God "at hand", "within you" is more relevant now than ever. If we allow ourselves to entertain an Eastern perspective, not only will we align more with the findings of quantum physics—we will also gain deeper insight into the teachings of Jesus Christ. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

    23 min
  7. #16. Esther Goetz from Deconstructing Mamas Podcast

    09/27/2024

    #16. Esther Goetz from Deconstructing Mamas Podcast

    It's been too long, beloved! Today's guest is Esther Joy Goetz from the Deconstructing Mamas Podcast. Esther and her co-host Liz Enns Petters are doing the work of helping deconstructing, reconstructing, and reconfiguring moms to feel supported through this liberating—and sometimes very difficult—transition journey. It was a "joy" to have Esther on the show! She brings big mama bear energy to the party and has a lot of insight for those of us expanding our spirituality beyond the bounds of what she has accurately deemed "high control religion." I know you're going to love hearing from her! PS: You may have also noticed a larger-than-normal lapse in uploads, and new cover artwork for the podcast. This is because I, William Collier, am going through a bit of an "unbranding" process, focusing instead on my personal efforts and something of an influencer in the branding and marketing space AS WELL AS in the reconstructing space. Thank you for being a listener! Much more to come, I promise! (The Cathedral Project is still "a thing" with great potential, but I have to direct my efforts away from it for the time being.) —————— Show Notes: Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@williamjacobcollier Esther's Website https://estherjoygoetz.com Deconstructing Mamas https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deconstructing-mamas/id1612182466 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 9m
  8. #15. Judson Davis PhD // God's Lucid Dream

    08/05/2024

    #15. Judson Davis PhD // God's Lucid Dream

    My wannabe buddhist friend and I discovered and read through a pretty wild article together, "I Am Become Death: Vishnu's Lucid Dream and the Ending of Time." You know, just the kind of stuff you probably do with your pub friends too, right? The article (available here) delved into many of the themes that had been weighing on my mind (and still do), so I reached out to the author, Dr Judson Davis PhD, and he agreed to come on the podcast! I kind of still can't believe it. At this moment of Kairos, the potential for expanded and enlightened human consciousness at the collective level is not only possible, but as this article asserts, necessary for our survival and for a dimension beyond our own to permeate our everyday reality in increasing measure. Let's explore what such a dimension and such a realization—heaven on earth—might look like, together. ————— Details from Judson Davis PhD: Organization: The Institute of East-West Interdisciplinary Studies Email: judsondavisphd@gmail.com Website links: https://www.east-westinstitute.com/bio https://www.east-westinstitute.com/courses https://www.east-westinstitute.com/counseling Other authors and personalities mentioned: Christopher Bache Stanislav Grof (pioneer of Holotropic Breathwork) Jiddu Krishnamurti Sri Aurobindo David Bohm (author of "Wholeness and The Implicate Order") This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundpodcast.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 35m
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A conscious podcast producer and content creator interviews thought leaders, authors, conscious entrepreneurs, and spiritual teachers focused on making the world a better place with real, actionable steps. groundpodcast.substack.com

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  • Channel
    GROUND Media
  • Creator
    GROUND Conscious Media | Bend, Oregon
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © William Jacob Collier
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    The Ground Podcast

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