On today’s episode, I sit down with Amanda Nagai, a storyteller, artist and designer, former tech world startup founder and engineer, who these days geeks out on inner work, grief, collective wellness, ritual and poetry.
She is the author of Walk Us Home, a memoir told through poetry and art, just released in 2024. Proceeds from the book will support You'r ... Show More
Aug 19
Ibogaine "Iboga": Healing PTSD, Addiction, and the Soul with Clayton Smith | Gateways to Awakening
Dear Friends, In this powerful episode of Gateways to Awakening, I sit down with Clayton Smith, a leader in psychedelic-assisted healing and the founder of Beond Service, an initiative dedicated to supporting veterans, first responders, and their families through trauma-informed ... Show More
54m 5s
Aug 13
How Adventure and Nature Can Transform Your Life with Shelby Stanger
In this episode of Gateways to Awakening, I speak with my friend Shelby Stanger — award-winning podcast host, journalist, author of Will to Wild, and creator of REI Co-op’s hit show Wild Ideas Worth Living. Shelby has built a life around one simple but powerful idea: that adventu ... Show More
49m 8s
Aug 6
Egyptian Mysteries for Modern Times with Normandi Ellis
In this powerful and illuminating episode of Gateways to Awakening, I sit down with spiritualist, author, and clairvoyant medium Normandi Ellis to explore the profound wisdom of the ancient Egyptian mysteries.Her 14 published books include the spiritual classic, Awakening Osiris, ... Show More
57m 26s
May 2023
How to Navigate Grief: Our Stories of Love and Loss (Part 1) with Ginny Gay & Brandi Lust
In this special two-part episode of Something to Normalize, Ginny and Brandi each share their stories of losing someone central to their lives and the grief that followed. Grief can be a complex, unpredictable, overwhelming, and isolating experience. And there are so many misconc ... Show More
52m 18s
May 2022
The Science of Loss and Recovery | Mary-Frances O’Connor
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- Very few of us will live a life without loss. As part of our Mental Health Reboot series in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this week’s episod ... Show More
1h 6m
Mar 2022
How grieving changes the brain, with Mary-Frances O’Connor, PhD
Few of us will make it through life without losing someone we love. Mary-Frances O’Connor, PhD, of the University of Arizona, discusses howneuroscience can help us to better understand grief and resilience after loss, why grief is different from depression, effective therapy for ... Show More
34m 25s