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Islands of Coherence

Islands of Coherence is a podcast for people who refuse to go numb. The world is in freefall - politically, ecologically, spiritually - and most of us can feel it. But Nobel Prize-winning physicist Ilya Prigogine showed us something remarkable: when a system is in chaos, small pockets of coherence don’t just survive - they can shift the entire system toward a higher order.This show is about building those pockets. Each episode draws from spiritual practice, somatic work, artmaking, ecology, and

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All Episodes

01:15:14

Patient Parenting with Alex Beecroft

Islands of Coherence ·

2021/02/03

Sitting with us this week is my dear friend Alex Beecroft. A grassroots activist of 9 years, spoken word poet, farmer, and father of two twin boys, Alex exemplifies what it means to be a genuinely kind but firm man in our current society. In this episode we talk about what it means to be a father beyond the utilitarian roles that our culture places on us, the importance of fostering exploration in our children, creating space for ourselves as full beings while parenting, understanding toxic

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01:13:49

Creating Boundaries with Emily Ciosek

Islands of Coherence ·

2021/01/27

In today's episode we sit down with the CEO of Root Awakening, Emily Ciosek! Holistic Health Coach, Ayurvedic Counsellor, and fellow podcaster, Emily's dedicated her life to helping clients overcome blockages and step more fully into their power. Her approach focuses heavily on meeting people's unique situation and modifying her tools to adapt to their life rather than forcing them to cold turkey and create extra harm and shame. In this episode we talk about creating boundaries, the importance of

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01:26:14

Found in Sound with Mark Handler

Islands of Coherence ·

2021/01/20

Sharing conversation with us this week is Mark Handler! Clinical psychologist, Tibetan singing bowl master, yogi, and a member of the association humanistic psychology and transpersonal psychology, Mark has a wildly interesting life story that we cover in some detail as it relates to the technology of singing bowls. Not only do we cover singing bowls, overtone singing, and his process of energy field assessment; we also cover the integration of "fringe" practices into contemporary medicine models,

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01:15:17

Living in Alignment with Kacee Must

Islands of Coherence ·

2021/01/13

In today's deep dive we have the wise Kacee Must from Citizen Yoga to help us illuminate the many aspects of practicing yoga in this current century. Coming from a largely philosophical approach we talk about integrating this ancient practice in our contemporary lives, what it means to be a yogi, and how we can make this beautiful path more accessible to people who may have been turned away from the more toxic elements of the community at large. We also take some time to explore her business,

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01:36:44

The Future is Nonsense Zak & What Army?

Islands of Coherence ·

2021/01/06

Helping me kick off the new year we have Zak & What Army? joining us on 21st Century Vitalism. Performance artist, podcaster, event coordinator, musician, and international man of nonsense sits down with us to talk about the current socio-political-spiritual state of America and the importance of NONSENSE in navigating this upcoming year. He truly is one of the most magical turtles I've had the rare gift of meeting and I'm confident you'll feel the same. To stay in touch, check out his socials:

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01:30:32

Bring me to Life with Shannon Shine

Islands of Coherence ·

2020/12/30

Shannon is one of two folks who operates the Project Bring Me To Life Podcast Network, which is a hub of wonderful light workers who are all creating conversations on how to more fully align their lives with their passions. She's also a multi media artist who paints, crafts jewelry, and hosts meditations and healing containers. In this episode we talk about a whole heap of juicy topics such as her one on one coaching offerings, holding space, healing generational trauma, past life regression,

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01:16:28

Sauna Serenades with Ben Hogan

Islands of Coherence ·

2020/12/23

In this episode I sit down with good friend, Ben Hogan to talk about all things Saunas! This is the first episode that we dive into temperature related therapies and I'm sure it won't be the last. We talk about the benefits of using a sauna, the historical context and uses, the community generating aspect, as well as information on building your own! We also cover cold showers and talk a decent amount about the legendary Wim Hoff!

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01:15:46

Adorning Henna with Amanda Gilbert

Islands of Coherence ·

2020/12/16

In this episode we sat down with Amanda Gilbert of Happy Henna to talk about all things henna. We cover its history, the process of adornment, the spiritual and meditative aspects, use in self expression and self discovery, and her incredible work with creating spaces for women battling cancer to feel a sense of empowerment and coming home to their true selves. It was an incredible conversation that hits a lot of the marks that I aim for in the explorations of the show and if you want to get

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01:45:23

Creating Autonomous Support Systems with Tony Geren

Islands of Coherence ·

2020/12/09

This episode is all about conscious community building! We sit down with Tony Geren of Y-Not, an uplifting jam hybrid band out of Grand Rapids Michigan to talk about his efforts in creating the G.R.A.S.S network (Grand Rapids Autonomous Support System). We dive deep into the importance of creating networks geared towards building community resiliency, mutual empowerment, and skill shares. We cover his journey of beginning such a community, the structure of operation, the importance of

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01:25:12

Courting the Muse with Carisa Holmes

Islands of Coherence ·

2020/12/02

“The ‘Muse’ is not an artistic mystery, but a mathematical equation. The gift are those ideas you think of as you drift to sleep. The giver is that one you think of when you first awake.” ― Roman Payne In this week's episode, we sit down with Carisa Holmes, creative coach, holistic healthcare practitioner, musician, and author. If each episode represents a theme, this one is 'Creativity'. We talk the process of building a relationship with the muse, unblocking ourselves when it's just not flowing,

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01:25:00

ICE: 21st Century Gestapo with Jose Guadalupe Jimenez...

Islands of Coherence ·

2020/11/25

Today's episode is very special as we're introducing one of the key pillars of the show, social activism! To launch this boat we sit down with documentarian and videographer Jose Guadalupe Jimenez Jr to talk about his newest work, Citizen: The Jilmar Ramos-Gomez Story which is a disheartening tale of a United States veteran being arrested and threatened with deportation. We also talk about his bi-lingual news publication startup, the nature of being undocumented, the psychology of Latinx communities

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01:33:45

Merchandising in the Digital Age with Gordie Morton

Islands of Coherence ·

2020/11/18

Gordie Morton of The Gallery Society joins us this week as we talk about event production, community building, online marketing, the music festival scene, the beauty of collaboration, hat pin trading culture, and honestly quite a bit more. The Gallery Society is an art collective from the Metro Detroit area that specializes in event production, merchandising solutions, connecting and elevating artists, and graphic design work. It's a really dope project and can be found and followed at

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01:28:40

Practice and Path through Music with Hannah Laine

Islands of Coherence ·

2020/11/11

This week's guest is Hannah Laine of Earth Radio! Hannah is a lifelong musician with a wide variety of styles that span from jazz and soul to livelooped soundbaths. In this episode we cover her journey through sound and self discovery, working with darkness, importance of practice and path, and healing through art and creativity. We also have a special treat at the end of the episode for you :) Hannah's dope new patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hannahlaine Socials:

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01:23:59

Corrective Fitness with David Ippel

Islands of Coherence ·

2020/11/04

This week we have David Ippel joining us for a solid conversation on all things fitness. As a corrective exercise specialist and physical trainer, David has been pouring his heart and soul into developing a practice that meets his clients unique needs. In this episode we talk about getting started with fitness for those who don't have a practice, the importance of healthy lifestyle in managing emotional wellbeing, living with chronic pain, and creating sustainable habits that will last your entire

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01:32:36

Astrology 101 with Kelsey Peck

Islands of Coherence ·

2020/10/28

This week we'll be sitting down with Kelsey Peck, a massage therapist, yogi, manifestation coach, and newly found astrologer. In this episode we cover some of the base elements of astrology and breakdown some of the important aspects of a natal chart! We also cover massage, the importance of teachers, and her unique story of how she found her way into the world of wellness. You can find Kelsey on facebook by searching either holistic home (Hopkins MI), or by her name Kelsey Peck! She's available

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01:16:32

Poetry for Mental Health with Fable the Poet

Islands of Coherence ·

2020/10/21

This week's offering is a conversation I recently shared with Fable the Poet! Fable is Grand Rapids (MI) poet laureate, founder of The Diatribe organization, as well as one of the initiators of The Drunken Retort here in West Michigan. In this episode we talk about the power of poetry from both writer and listeners perspective, as well as his community engagement projects and interacting with the youth through the written word. This was a real treat to have an hour of his time so I trust that those

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01:35:32

Navigating the Art Market with Randi Ford

Islands of Coherence ·

2020/10/14

In this episode we sit down with visual artist, Randi Ford to talk about the aspect of art that many try to avoid, BUSINESS. Amongst creativity, flow state, inspiration, and our recent trek to the upper peninsula of Michigan, Randi distills some essential wisdom on cultivating success while pursuing your passion. This episode introduces another pillar of the shows premise, being that in order to find harmony in life, we need to bring our inner and outer world into alignment. Right livelihood is

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01:42:07

Epigenetics and the Endocannabinoid System with David...

Islands of Coherence ·

2020/10/07

Welcome David Krantz to 21st Century Vitalism! David is an epigenetics coach, musician, and bio harmonizing practitioner out of Asheville, North Carolina. In this episode we talk about his epigenetic coaching program where he helps people develop healthy routines that are optimized on an individual basis from information gathered through genetic testing. He recently created a proprietary test that analyzes the unique characteristics of a client's endocannabinoid system and helps them make informed

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02:01:00

Ruptures in the River of Being with Nicholas Bolton

Islands of Coherence ·

2020/09/30

Hello and welcome to episode three of 21st Century Vitalism! This week we sit down with Nicholas Bolton, a community mental health counselor and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner located in Colombus, Ohio. In this episode we take a deep dive into the science of trauma and explore how body based approaches may actually hold the key to resolving difficult experiences as well as open the door to expanded states of awareness. Nicholas is a provisional teacher for the Community Resiliency Model and

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01:31:00

Ayurveda 101 with Samantha Mee

Islands of Coherence ·

2020/09/23

In this episode we sit down with Samantha Mee (Paramdev Kaur), a Detroit based Ayurvedic counsellor and massage practitioner. Samantha uses a mixture of modalities including sound healing, reiki, reflexology, and more to assist clients in navigating anxiety, stress, PTSD, digestive disorders, and insomnia. In this conversation we cover many of these practices as well as the importance of solitude, balancing the masculine and feminine principles, and sustainable usage of plant medicines. You can stay

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