In the spaces between the daily commute, dirty laundry, & moments of overwhelm, there is a great mystery happening. A spiritual spot in the ordinary. Disrupt materialism and get to know this side of life (and yourself) with Laura Scappaticci, spiritual explorer, mom, and anthroposopher. Each episode includes fun, insightful conversations where we reveal the esoteric and hidden world that’s right here in front of us--so That Good May Become. Waldorf, anthroposophy, spiritual encounters and experiences, healing, connecting with the dead, and more.
Andres Schabelman, creator of the new podcast Re-Belle and author of the new self-help book Captains Wanted. This podcast opens with a harrowing tale of an encounter that left him nearly dead in a foreign country–a wake up call to trust himself and become more of who he is. We talk about the quest for Impact vs. the quest for fame and how growth is by no means a linear thing.
After recording this episode, I can say that it was fate...
Get ready to be deeply strengthened and inspired despite of the difficulties of our time.
Carrie and John Schuchardt share the joy, wisdom and hope that come from supporting refugees and people with special needs at the House of Peace. Both John and Carrie share powerful stories along with their deep concern for the world. They orient us to the need for community, shared discernment toward truth, and connection with the still small...
Kim Marie connects anthroposophy, archetypes, and feminine wisdom in her practice as a teacher and coach. In this episode, we talk about the deep feminine, particularly its invitation to growth through messiness and a “both/and” gesture towards the world. The deep feminine is asking us to question everything, in particular, the materialism of the world. We delve into topics like the institutionalization of anthroposophy and other s...
Chinyelu Kunz, author of The Little Book of Parenting, opens this episode with a deeply spiritual childhood experience in a time of war. From this spiritual place, Chinyelu offers us ideas on becoming a nurturing parent despite the obstacles in our own childhood experiences. She invites us to trust our children, especially when they don't conform to traditional learning benchmarks, and trust ourselves as we grow and change alo...
How do we help our teens navigate a world that centers on anxiety and fear? Megan Sullivan, Social Emotional Learning instructor, invites us to see our children's sensitivity as wisdom while framing resilience as strength through connection, rather than "grit" and self-reliance. This new understanding asks us as parents, to reflect on our own stuff with self-compassion. Megan's insights offer hope, humor, and me...
I live in the land of teenagers and it is incredible. Somehow they get a bad rap, but they are creative, deep thinkers fighting for their lives in this strange world. Today I’m joined by Andrew May, deep thinker, organizational whizz, writer and former high school teacher. This inspiring conversation will remind you of how we need to show up for the young adults in our lives–with humility and honesty.
Meggan Gill explores being alive in a time of beauty, challenge, and change, and what this means for Waldorf education. In this far-ranging discussion, we talk about materialism, the danger of certainty, the humbling experience of working with children, embracing difference, systems of oppression, and the children coming into the world today.
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I loved talking with Annie Haas (@thechildisthecurriculum) about homeschooling and Waldorf education as mechanisms to disrupt materialism in profound ways. She shared a deep experience that solidified her connection to the spiritual world, the depth of the Waldorf curriculum and its profound spiritual impact, and the many ways she assists moms and other seekers on their spiritual journeys. I can't wait to talk with Annie again...
In this last lecture in the Hibernian Mystery series given by Rudolf Steiner, we see how a materialistic understanding of spiritual beings came to be the dominant way of relating to spirituality.
Walk through the evolution of human consciousness and arrive at a question: How do we access this ancient wisdom again, especially when we are barred from approaching it in our modern times?
We can do it! Tune and and share your thoughts w...
My Summer 2024 Podcast Book Club is focused on the Hibernian Mysteries, ancient initiation rites that occurred in Ireland. Why does this matter now?
We need this understanding more than ever to disrupt the materialistic forces of the world and see a fuller picture of our capacities and responsibilities as humans. As Rudolf Steiner explains, "The purpose of all these different paths was to unveil the hidden aspects of world exis...
SUMMER PODCAST BOOK CLUB STARS NOW! The Hibernian Mysteries
SUMMER WORKSHOP STARTS JUNE 22: Disrupting Materialism: Personal Practices to Help the World
The need to understand what we cannot experience beyond our physical senses is ever present. In the past, people were brought into an understanding of the esoteric, the spiritual, through ritual and deep experiences often guided by teachers. Our 2024 Summer Book Club is f...
In this first episode of Season 8 on the Hibernian Mystery Centers, Lisa Romero asks us to imagine a world where all aspects of our lives--policies, medicine, education, leadership, are connected to the spiritual.
Join me for three more episodes in my summer "Podcast Book Club" on the Hibernian Mysteries where we explore why these initiation processes are relevant for our future. Read along here.
And hey--let&a...
Haneen (Palestinian) and Miriam (Israeli) tell the story of their coming together and the possibility of peace that exists through their relationship. Through their deep inner work and their love for each other, they have cultivated the ability to carry the facts of the dehumanization and violence that is occurring along with a picture of hope and possibility. This episode offers a way forward towards peace in our hearts and the w...
Andrew Sullivan, poet, philosopher, Waldorf high school teacher, and interdisciplinary artist, banters with me and a live audience about Artificial Intelligence, the heart, and community. I can't wait to try out this format again! This conversation was recorded during the Sacramento Waldorf School February Teacher's Conference focused on Waldorf education in the age of ChatGPT.
In this short solo episode, I talk about my recent absence, the celebration of Imbolc, a time of "becoming real," your invitation to my next podcast book club--but this time it's a mysterious lecture series by Rudolf Steiner. Ooo....ahhh....
Link to Hibernian Mysteries Lecture Series
Kim Marie Coaching
Episode 13 with Kim and Episdoe 35 with Tess
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Laura Embrey, author of eight volumes of form drawing books for healing the mind, body, and soul, talks about "the double" and the understanding that inner development must be in service to world development in order to transform the negative forces within and outside of us. This episode was recorded live and has plenty of esoteric perspectives, along with a healthy does of humor and the occasional background noise. You...
In this season on the Problems of the World, Timothy Kennedy explores the spiritual side of an issue that effects us all: MONEY. From its origins to its powerful influence to solutions each of us can take up, Timothy's wisdom and depth invites us into a new imagination of what money can mean. Be sure to tune in to the extended play "easter egg" comments and advice after the music at the end!
How do children learn to navigate the world of technology in a healthy way? In this lively conversation, Dr. Alison Davis shares her research on the impact technology has on their social emotional lives of the students she's surveyed. Her thoughtful, practical, and human centered digital literacy curriculum is available to schools. You can reach her on IG @poems_and_pebbles are by email at readmoreproust@gmail.com
To kick off my new season focused on "the problems of the world," Conner Habib and I discuss the depth of spiritual activity needed to understand the truth of how peace is created and why peace is becoming a possibility for humankind now more than ever. His perspective on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict and the suffering and possibility of redemption is profound and offers a picture of a way forward.
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What are the qualities of a spiritual friendship and what makes it unique?
Tune in to this unscripted conversation with two of my spiritual friends, Angela Foster and Jordan Walker, as we explore what makes our bond so special.
This week's homework: Share with me your thoughts on the qualities of spiritual friendships and your experiences with your spiritual ...
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