The Unknown Tribe

The Unknown Tribe

The Unknown Tribe is Palmaïa’s signature channel, a curated series of intimate conversations with extraordinary minds who challenge convention and reimagine what it means to live fully. Hosted by Palmaïa’s founder, each episode weaves together personal journeys, spiritual insight, and the art of conscious creation. A space for the awakened, the curious, and the dreamers of a new reality. A global Tribe, a similar purpose. Instagram: http://instagram.com/the.unknowntribe Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@the.unknowntribe

Episodes

  1. Answering Mount Shasta's Call & Following the heart | Dan Horton x Palmaïa | The Unknown Tribe Ep.10

    12/15/2025

    Answering Mount Shasta's Call & Following the heart | Dan Horton x Palmaïa | The Unknown Tribe Ep.10

    What happens when you leave a rising Hollywood career, give away your belongings, and follow an inner call into the unknown?​ In this episode of The Unknown Tribe, Alex Ferri sits down with Dan Horton, an actor-turned-spiritual facilitator and guide at Shasta Vortex Adventures, to explore how grief, nature, and trust led him from Los Angeles to the mystical landscapes of Mount Shasta and beyond.​ Dan shares:​- How the “call” showed up in his life, and why most of us resist it at first​- The moment loss and intuition pushed him to leave LA and head north with no fixed destination.- A powerful encounter with a mountain lion in Sequoia that reshaped his relationship with fear and protection​- What it means to live in complete trust of the unknown, guided by signs, synchronicities, and "hot springs as waypoints"-How Mount Shasta’s energy, Lemurian lore, and vortex sites inform the spiritual journeys he now guides​ From hero’s journey teachings and archetype work, to violet flame activations and fifth-dimensional explorations, Dan reflects on how the same frequencies he works with in Shasta are now woven into his time as a visiting guide at Palmaïa – The House of AïA.​ This is a conversation about listening when life calls, honoring the land, and allowing yourself to be reshaped by places that hold deep spiritual resonance, from the mountains of the north to the mangroves and sea of the Riviera Maya.​ Connect with Dan Horton:​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icosmictraveler ​Shasta Vortex Adventures: https://www.shastavortex.com/ ​Coaching: https://danhortoncoaching.com/ ​Book: The Call of the Mystical Mountain and the Emerging New Earth https://a.co/d/5S13RqF ​ #palmaia #thehouseofaia #theunknowntribe #danhorton #mountshasta #spiritualawakening #rivieramaya #consciousliving #conscioustalks

    32 min
  2. Herbal Alchemy, Lucid Living & Despierta | Dulce Ruby x Palmaïa | The Unknown Tribe Ep.9

    11/26/2025

    Herbal Alchemy, Lucid Living & Despierta | Dulce Ruby x Palmaïa | The Unknown Tribe Ep.9

    In this episode of The Unknown Tribe, Alex Ferry sits down with Dulce Ruby, Mexican creator, meditation guide, and founder of Despierta, to explore a path where the dreamworld and waking life merge as one continuum of awareness.​ A lifelong seeker and visionary, Dulce shares how her lineage of curanderas, her years teaching meditation across the globe, and her time living in a temple inspired the creation of Despierta, a conscious brand rooted in the art of herbal alchemy and intention. Her handcrafted blends, Astral Traveler, Morning Mystic, and Celestial Calm, bridge ancestral wisdom, ritual, and the modern search for balance.​ Together, we dive into:​ – How to make mystical practices more accessible and grounded in daily life​– The connection between Mexican ancestral healing and holistic well-being​– Using dreams as portals for healing, manifestation, and remembrance​– The importance of sourcing, energy, and ritual in what we consume​– Her work with The Sacred Dream Collective, helping people embody lucid awareness in waking life​ A conversation about consciousness, creation, and the beauty of living wide awake and always dreaming.​ Discover more about Dulce Ruby:​ Website: https://dulceruby.com/https://www.despierta.one/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dulceruby/https://www.instagram.com/despierta.one/​#palmaia #thehouseofaia #theunknowntribe #dulceruby #despierta #luciddreaming #herbalalchemy #holisticliving #rivieramaya #consciousliving

    25 min
  3. Conscious Health, Compassion & the Future of Wellness| Nathan Crane x Palmaïa |The Unknown Tribe Ep.8

    11/14/2025

    Conscious Health, Compassion & the Future of Wellness| Nathan Crane x Palmaïa |The Unknown Tribe Ep.8

    In this new episode of The Unknown Tribe, Alex Ferri, Founder of Palmaïa, The House of AïA, talks with Nathan Crane, award-winning author, filmmaker, and founder of the Holistic Leadership Council, about the evolving landscape of wellness where science, spirituality, and conscious living meet. ​ They revisit the origins of the council and the need for open dialogue in times of confusion and polarization, exploring plant-based and omnivorous approaches without dogma, the ethics and empathy that shape our choices, and the deeper spiritual connection that binds humans, animals, and nature. ​ Nathan reflects on environmental awareness, food systems, and the importance of personal experimentation, while sharing how daily meditation and compassion can transform health, clarity, and community. It’s a grounded, heart-forward conversation about finding common ground, honoring truth beyond trends, and cultivating practices that elevate both the individual and the collective. ​ Discover more about Nathan Crane​ Holistic health expert, author, award-winning filmmaker, and founder of the Holistic Leadership Council. ​ Website https://www.nathancrane.com ​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathancrane ​YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NathanCraneOfficial ​ #palmaia #thehouseofaia #theunknowntribe #nathancrane  #aiawellness #consciousliving #holistichealth #spiritualawakening #plantbasedlifestyle #mindfulwellness #wellnessresort #rivieramaya

    55 min
  4. Cooking with Intention, Family Kitchen & Conscious Food |Tracy Pollan x Palmaïa| TheUnknownTribe Ep.7

    10/22/2025

    Cooking with Intention, Family Kitchen & Conscious Food |Tracy Pollan x Palmaïa| TheUnknownTribe Ep.7

    In this episode of The Unknown Tribe, Alex Ferri sits down with Tracy Pollan, actress and author of two celebrated cookbooks, to explore the art of cooking with awareness and living with intention.​ From her roots in a family where food was an act of love to her journey embracing a plant-forward, flexible lifestyle, Tracy shares a heartfelt reflection on nourishment, creativity, and balance. Together, they explore how plant-based cooking can be accessible and joyful, how mindful eating supports wellbeing, and how even simple recipes, made with care, can transform the way we connect with ourselves and others.​ Filmed at Palmaïa – The House of AïA, where conscious dining and holistic wellness meet in harmony with nature.​ About Tracy:​Tracy Pollan is an actress and author, known for her roles in Family Ties and Law & Order: SVU, and for co-authoring the cookbooks Mostly Plants: 101 Delicious Flexitarian Recipes from the Pollan Family and The Pollan Family Table. Alongside her mother and siblings, including journalist Michael Pollan, she celebrates food as a way to nourish both body and soul.​ Discover more​Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tracy.pollan ​Mostly Plants https://pollanfamilytable.com/books/​Website https://pollanfamilytable.com/ ​ #theunknowntribe #palmaia #thehouseofaia #tracypollan #plantbasedliving #flexitarian #mindfulcooking #consciousliving #wellnessresort #rivieramaya #conscioustalks

    31 min
  5. Conscious Media & the Evolution of Awareness | Joe Martino x Palmaïa | The Unknown Tribe Ep.6​

    10/08/2025

    Conscious Media & the Evolution of Awareness | Joe Martino x Palmaïa | The Unknown Tribe Ep.6​

    In this episode of The Unknown Tribe, Alex Ferri sits down with Joe Martino, founder of Collective Evolution and The Pulse, to explore the rise of conscious media and its role in humanity’s awakening.​ Joe shares his journey from building one of the first independent conscious media platforms to navigating censorship, resilience, and transformation in a shifting digital landscape. Together, they dive into questions that challenge the way we see the world:​ How can media elevate awareness instead of fueling division?​What does it mean to live as a sovereign, conscious being?​And how can reflection, embodiment, and curiosity guide us toward collective evolution?​ This is a conversation about truth, connection, and the next chapter of human consciousness.​ Follow Joe Martino​: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joemartino29​Web: https://www.joemartino.one/ ​Podcast: @Collective-evolution ​Substack: https://joemartino.substack.com/ ​ #theunknowntribe #palmaia #thehouseofaia #joemartino #collectiveevolution #consciousmedia #awakening #consciousliving #holisticwellness #wellnessresort

    49 min
  6. Culinary Innovation & Plant-Based Wellness | Chef Charly x Palmaïa | The Unknown Tribe Ep.5

    09/23/2025

    Culinary Innovation & Plant-Based Wellness | Chef Charly x Palmaïa | The Unknown Tribe Ep.5

    In this episode of The Unknown Tribe, Alex Ferri sits down with Chef Charly García, Executive Chef of Palmaïa – The House of AïA, to explore the journey behind one of the most innovative plant-based food programs in the hospitality world.​ From his early days in Mexico City kitchens to co-founding one of the first vegan taco trucks in Tulum, Chef Charly shares the pivotal moments that shaped his path,  the discipline of the kitchen, the challenge of unlearning classical techniques, and the inspiration of bringing intention back into every dish.​ Together, Alex and Charly revisit their shared projects in Cabo, Tulum, and Miami, leading up to Palmaïa’s bold experiment: a nourishing food system rooted in clean, plant-based cuisine, fermentation, and ancestral Mexican ingredients.​ More than recipes, this conversation dives into food as culture, memory, and energy. How do you cook with love and discipline? What does it mean to honor tradition while reimagining it for the future? And how can food become a true act of connection?​ Discover the vision, the struggles, and the passion behind a cuisine that is transforming the way guests experience wellness at Palmaïa.​ Follow Chef Charly:​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chef_charlygarcia ​ Discover Palmaïa's Nourishing Biome: https://thehouseofaia.com/nourishing-biome/​ #theunknowntribe #palmaia #thehouseofaia #chefcharly #healthycuisine #healthylifestyle#nourishingbiome #consciousliving #holisticwellness #wellnessresort

    52 min
  7. Ego, Conscious Parenting & Inner Growth | Dr. Shefali x Palmaïa | The Unknown Tribe Ep.4

    09/02/2025

    Ego, Conscious Parenting & Inner Growth | Dr. Shefali x Palmaïa | The Unknown Tribe Ep.4

    Parenting is often seen as unconditional love, but what happens when ego enters the picture?​ In this episode of The Unknown Tribe, Palmaïa’s founder Alex Ferri sits down with Dr. Shefali, clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and pioneer of the Conscious Parenting movement. Together, they unpack the layers of parenting myths, ego, and the deep inner work required to raise children, and ourselves, with authenticity and awareness.​ Dr. Shefali shares how her own awakening transformed her understanding of motherhood, why conscious parenting is not a technique but a philosophy of life, and how letting go of control allows us to guide children without projection or power struggles.​ This powerful conversation explores:​ – The ego’s hidden role in parenting​– How children mirror our own conditioning​– Practical insights for setting boundaries with compassion​– Why conscious parenting begins with raising ourselves​ Discover why true parenting is less about control and more about connection, humility, and growth.​ Learn more about Dr. Shefali’s work:​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorshefali/Website: https://www.drshefali.com/​Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrShefaliPodcast: https://www.drshefali.com/podcast/ #theunknowntribe #palmaia #drshefali #consciousparenting #innergrowth #consciousliving #thehouseofaia​

    42 min
  8. The Frequency of Healing: Palmaïa’s Debut Album | Layla & Sebastian x Palmaïa | The Unknown Tribe Ep.3

    08/21/2025

    The Frequency of Healing: Palmaïa’s Debut Album | Layla & Sebastian x Palmaïa | The Unknown Tribe Ep.3

    Welcome to Episode #3 of The Unknown Tribe, a channel for outside-of-the-box conversations that happen at Palmaïa – The House of AïA.​ In this episode, Palmaïa’s founder, Alex Ferri, sits down with musician and producer Sebastian Mullaert and vocalist and spiritual guide Layla Rehana, to explore the story behind Palmaïa’s very first album: AïA Vol.1.​ Recorded between the forests of Sweden and the sacred jungle of the Riviera Maya, this album is the result of spontaneous collaboration, and the shared belief that music can be a channel for connection, not only to others, but to our higher selves.​ Layla shares her journey with sound, spiritual awakening, and the intuitive transmissions of Light Language, while Sebastian reflects on his 30-year path in music and how creative flow, when met with presence, becomes a powerful expression of life itself.​ Together, they reveal how AïA Vol.1 emerged from intention, trust, and artistic freedom, embodying the spirit of Palmaïa’s Rituals of Sound, one of the four houses that make up the AïA/Wellness philosophy.​ This episode is a conversation about healing frequencies, the courage to create without knowing the outcome, and the power of music to guide us home.​ Listen to AïA Vol 1​https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/album/7th0pzl50TBcXgdo3aqtv8?si=N0AaRvE4QvOdC3EZHj0YTg​ Follow the artists:​ Sebastian Mullaert​https://linktr.ee/sebastianmullaert Layla Rehana​https://linktr.ee/lightwithlayla #theunknowntribe #palmaia #healingthroughsound #ritualsofsound #sebastianmullaert #laylarehana #soundhealing #organiccreativity #thehouseofaia #mindfulliving

    58 min
  9. Beyond the Food Pyramid: Raising Conscious Eaters | Alex Caspero x Palmaïa | The Unknown Tribe Ep.2

    08/06/2025

    Beyond the Food Pyramid: Raising Conscious Eaters | Alex Caspero x Palmaïa | The Unknown Tribe Ep.2

    Welcome to The Unknown Tribe, a series of grounded conversations filmed at Palmaïa – The House of AïA, where ideas flow freely and conscious living takes center stage. In this second episode, founder Alex Ferri is joined by registered dietitian and author Alex Caspero, co-creator of Plant-Based Juniors and Plant-Based Baby and Toddler.​ Together, they explore what it means to raise healthy, plant-forward children in a world dominated by ultra-processed foods, convenience culture, and conflicting nutritional advice. From navigating pregnancy without meat, to rethinking what truly nourishes a family, this conversation invites us to challenge outdated systems and return to the wisdom of simplicity.​ Alex also shares accessible tools for families of all backgrounds to make small but impactful dietary shifts, without perfectionism or guilt. What if real change begins not with fear, but with empowerment?​ Recorded at Palmaïa, a wellness resort where transformation unfolds in alignment with nature.​ Learn more about Alex Caspero:​ IG: https://www.instagram.com/delishknowledge/​Website: https://www.delishknowledge.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delishknowledge​X: https://x.com/delishknowledge​ Follow The Unknown Tribe:IG: @the.unknowntribeYouTube: @the.unknowntribe #TheUnknownTribe #Palmaïa #AlexCaspero #PlantBasedParenting #HolisticLiving #ConsciousEating #WellnessResort #FamilyHealth #MindfulParenting #TheHouseofAiA #PlantBasedLife

    30 min
  10. Delusional Dreams, Divine Results | Charlie Rocket x Palmaïa | The Unknown Tribe Ep.1

    07/16/2025

    Delusional Dreams, Divine Results | Charlie Rocket x Palmaïa | The Unknown Tribe Ep.1

    Welcome to The Unknown Tribe, a channel by Palmaïa – The House of AïA.In our very first episode, founder Alex sits down with the inimitable Charlie Rocket to explore how audacity, intention, and spiritual clarity can rewrite the rules of reality. From filming underground artists in Atlanta to co-starring in Nike’s “Dream Crazy” campaign, Charlie reveals how surrendering to vision, rather than fear, can transform both self and society.Filmed at Palmaïa, a Wellness Resort where transformation begins.Listen. Reflect. Expand. Learn more about Charlie’s adventure at Palmaïa through his own experience in the #1 Wellness Resort in Mexicohttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DLdCEq-p57I/ IG: @charlie   YouTube: @charlierocketofficialTikTok: charlie X: @charliejabaley Follow The Unknown Tribe:IG: @the.unknowntribeYouTube: @the.unknowntribe #TheUnknownTribe #Palmaia #CharlieRocket #DreamCrazy #ConsciousLiving #ConsciousPodcast #Wellness #ConsciousCommunity #TheHouseofAiA

    44 min
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The Unknown Tribe is Palmaïa’s signature channel, a curated series of intimate conversations with extraordinary minds who challenge convention and reimagine what it means to live fully. Hosted by Palmaïa’s founder, each episode weaves together personal journeys, spiritual insight, and the art of conscious creation. A space for the awakened, the curious, and the dreamers of a new reality. A global Tribe, a similar purpose. Instagram: http://instagram.com/the.unknowntribe Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@the.unknowntribe

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