Wake Up, Human
Wake Up, Human is an exploration of the native powers of the human being. This podcast examines the ways we humans have become disconnected—from our innate wisdom, from each other, and from the natural world—and explores practical strategies for reconnecting to wholeness. Drop in for information and inspiration to help us reawaken and heal ourselves, our relationships, and our planet.
Episodes
21 episodes
Ep.28: Bending Spoons and Other Powers of the Mind | with Petra Monson
In this episode my guest and I explore the fascinating skill of bending spoons with the mind—something that all of us humans are capable of!—as a portal to greater self-knowledge, inspiration, and connection with the world around us.
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Ep.20: The Prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor
In this episode I explore the prophecy of the Eagle and Condor, which in its different iterations offers a powerful framework for understanding humanity's divisions between "north and south," and a possible path toward reconciliation and healin...
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Ep.19: The Cure for the Pain is In the Pain
What if the very pain you're running from contains the medicine you need? In this vulnerable and deeply personal episode, I dive into the wisdom behind the poet Rumi's profound insight: "The cure for the pain is in the pain."Pain isn't ...
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Ep.18: Forget "Retirement Age"— Let's Live Fully Now. [In Memory of a Friend]
In this episode I reflect on the passing of a dear friend, exploring what it means to live fully while we have the chance, and the ways in which our lives create meaningful ripples in the world, beyond the simple moments we live.When my ...
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Ep.17: Barbie vs. The Matrix - You and Me and Manufactured Reality
What happens when we compare Barbie's journey out of Barbie Land with Neo's escape from the Matrix? In this exploration I dive into how these starkly different films both challenge us to question the manufactured realities we live within—and co...
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Ep.16: The Power of Nonviolence | A Conversation with Lorin Peters
Lorin Peters shares his 50-year journey as a physicist, teacher, and lifelong activist for nonviolence and peace, from his transformative experience in the Peace Corps to his work with Christian Peacemaker Teams in Palestine.How a d...
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Ep.15: On Wasting Time in the Corporate World
Have you ever looked back at years spent in a soul-sucking corporate job (or other seemingly dead-end pursuit) and thought, "I wasted so much time"?We often convince ourselves we've wasted time in corporate careers or chasing someone els...
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Ep.14: The Ancient Language of Animals | A Conversation with Rose de Dan
What if the wisdom we're seeking has been speaking to us all along, but we've forgotten how to listen?Rose de Dan's journey from disconnection to animal communication began during what she calls her "black and white Kansas" period – a t...
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Ep.13: Ancient & Sacred Sites of Ireland | A Conversation with Jack Roberts
What if the ancient sites of our ancestors still held living wisdom that could reconnect us with our forgotten heritage? Ireland stands as perhaps the last repository in Europe where this connection remains unbroken, where stone circles and fai...
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Ep.12: Love as a Spiritual Path | A Conversation with Matthew Busse
What if love isn't just a feeling, but a powerful spiritual path that could heal our divided world? In this soul-stirring conversation, I speak with Matthew Busse, a former molecular biologist turned spiritual teacher who serves as...
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Ep.11: We Are All Indigenous
What does it mean to belong somewhere? As a person of European descent living in the United States, I've often wrestled with this question – how to honor the indigenous peoples of the land I call home while also nurturing my own sense of place ...
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Ep.10: Everyone is an Artist | A Conversation with Denise Kester
What does it mean to be a creative person? If you've ever dismissed your own creativity with "I'm not artistic," this conversation might fundamentally change how you see yourself.In this enlightening exploration of human creativity, art...
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Ep.09: Meditation as Medicine
Have you ever noticed the endless stream of thoughts running through your mind? The unexamined mental chatter that dictates your mood, decisions, and sense of self? What if there was a simple practice that could help you step back from this men...
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Ep.08: The Wisdom of Yoga-Vedanta | A Conversation with Gajananam
Dive deep into the authentic traditions of yoga and Vedanta with Gajananam, a dedicated practitioner with nearly three decades of experience studying under direct disciples of Swami Vishnu Devananda, one of the pioneering yogis who brought thes...
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Ep.07: Living a Life of No Regrets | On Henry David Thoreau with Jeffrey S. Cramer
Dive into the world of America's most influential naturalist and social reformer as Shannon Wills welcomes Thoreau scholar Jeffrey S. Kramer to explore the lasting power of Henry David Thoreau's ideas for our modern lives."The mass of m...
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Ep.06: Your Body is Your Own Business | A Conversation with Janis Isaman
Movement specialist Janice Eisenman shares her passionate mission to help people reconnect with their bodies from the inside out, challenging cultural narratives that equate physical appearance with personal value. Through mindfulness practices...
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Ep.01: The Mythic Resistance | A Conversation with Tonja Reichley
In this inaugural episode of the Wake Up, Human podcast, I talk with Tonja Reichley, an herbalist, ritualist and author in the Irish Celtic tradition. Our conversation centers on the theme of the mythic resistance: exploring myth as a ...
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