Language of the Soul: Conversations on Healing & Growth

Language of the Soul: Conversations on Healing & Growth

In the Language of the Soul podcast, Martin Perkins and Ben Umstead discuss the challenges and opportunities we encounter on our path to inner wisdom. A journey of profound exploration in learning our own Language of the Soul.

Episodes

July 1, 2025 42 mins

In this episode Martin and Ben dynamically explore creativity in relation to materials and resources, dance into the realm of the Chakras, and within the flow, bring the tragedy of the commons into consideration within the freedom and responsibility that comes when using technologies such as AI. 

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In this episode, Martin and Ben explore the threads and consequences of hyper-rationality and unprocessed emotion. In doing so, we discover an unexpected truth.

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In this episode, Martin and Ben explore the fevered aspiration of  generational wealth in American culture. A notion of ascension not seeded in equity or fairness but rather in achieving immortality through material wealth and its accompanying power.

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May 20, 2025 41 mins

In this conversation we touch upon the nature of home, what her vision for a more patient cinema feels like, and how inner practice meets life through a sense of community and shared vision. It is often the case that humans see this process through the lens of struggle rather than possibility. Our conversation explores this dichotomy through a more joyful and conscious lens.

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May 6, 2025 22 mins

In the 25th episode, Martin and Ben explore the transformative impact that an engaged practice in presence has on shaping our sense of time.

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April 22, 2025 38 mins

Martin and Ben speak with Rory Turner, Professor Emeritus in Sociology & Anthropology at Goucher College, about the nature of flow, the power of storytelling, and the concept and practice of Communitas.

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April 8, 2025 44 mins

In this episode, Martin and Ben share a conversation with Tom Clement, documentary cinematographer and director, whose latest work, Projecting Protest, is the centerpiece of our discussion around Tom's creative journey as a filmmaker.

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March 25, 2025 27 mins

In this episode, Martin and Ben discuss with Luna S. Perkins her experiences in bringing conscious awareness to life as a human being, an artist and a writer.

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March 11, 2025 20 mins

In this episode, Martin and Ben discuss how a conscious practice in life leads to the Unfolding.

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February 25, 2025 23 mins

In the latest episode of the podcast, Martin and Ben wrap up their Three Treasures of Daoism series, exploring humility through personal truth and integrity.

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In order to deepen resiliency in a chaotic world, Ben and Martin share experiences in the practice of simplicity. 

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In this pod Martin and Ben grieve the loss of a common language and what it means to be human.

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January 14, 2025 34 mins

In this episode, Martin and Ben explore the nature of performance, trustworthiness in the media and a practice in trusting ourselves.

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December 31, 2024 29 mins

In this episode, Ben and Martin explore the practice of soul journaling and the journey of the inner divine.

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December 17, 2024 27 mins

In this episode Ben and Martin discuss the cycles of the seasons and how reflection and slowing down at the winter solstice can in fact be brought to any moment, any time of the year. 

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December 10, 2024 13 mins

In this bonus holiday pod, Martin and Ben discuss the distinction between being nice versus being kind in our lives. The presentation of the possibility and practice of being a kind person in the world.

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December 3, 2024 34 mins

In this episode, Martin and Ben discuss working with a sense of ease and effortlessness through presence and conscious planning. An exploration of how simplicity in life helps cultivate confidence and patience.

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November 19, 2024 35 mins

In this episode, Martin and Ben discuss the role of presence in a challenging and changing world.

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November 5, 2024 19 mins

In this episode, Martin and Ben step into the energetic of the Autumn Season and explore the potent nature of melancholy.

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In this pod, Martin and Ben explore the importance of not knowing in learning how to believe in ourselves. We delve into the movie Perfect Days, the TV show Ted Lasso and Martin's experiences in Bali as creative pathways into the concept of I Don't Know.

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