Be The One with Dr. Tony Ortega
23 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsBe the One’s mission is to help people of all races, genders, and sexual orientations, show up, have real conversations, liberate themselves, and create the life they’ve wanted. Be the One inspires people to show up, express what matters most, and embody their truth with love, courage, and integrity. We will be having the conversations we really need to be having and we're not. But we are going to be doing it in a very provocative and entertaining way with a splash of glitter and unicorns. So you'll leave every episode with the ability to show up, take charge, live free and be the one.
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Be the One with Dr. Tony Ortega
March 10, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 7.42 MBIn the season premiere of season 3, I discuss the reasons why I wrote my latest book, #AreYouHereYet : How to STFU and Show Up for Yourself and give you a basic overview of what to expect.
Be the One with Dr. Tony Ortega and Charmaine Houck
December 16, 2020 10:30 - 55 minutes - 49.7 MBn today’s episode, Dr. Tony is joined by Charmaine Houck. The major emphasis in this discussion was on guru mentality. It’s unfortunate that the current state of the spiritual and self-help world builds a need to hold speakers to a high standard of guru, while decreasing independence on one’s own power. They also chatted about some of the pitfalls in the yoga community.
Be the One with Dr. Tony Ortega and Michael Billy
December 09, 2020 10:30 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBIn this episode, Dr. Tony sits with actor and multidimensional channel, Michael Billy. Michael and Dr. Tony discuss all aspects of channeling and how the current spiritual community has it pretty wrong. They also chatted on how not to impose limits on your spiritual path because spirit is in all of us.
Be the One with Dr. Tony Ortega and Michael Herkes
November 25, 2020 10:30 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBIn this episode, things got quite witchy. Dr. Tony, along with special guest star Michael Herkes aka The Glam Witch, got very real about the problems with the current state of things in the spiritual world. Issues related to gate-keeping, fast food spirituality and dogmatic approaches were discussed. The main message of owning yourself as you are right here right now.
Be the One with Dr. Tony Ortega and Josh Bell
November 11, 2020 10:30 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBIn this episode, things got a little geeky and that's okay. The main message in this discussion between Josh and Dr. Tony is that spirituality should not only be a personal thing but should also be fun. Know yourself was a big theme so have a listen.
Be The One with Dr. Tony Ortega and Megen's Path
October 28, 2020 09:30 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBIn this episode, things got super earthy, which was quite the education for Dr. Tony. It took on a very strong tone of being grounded in your daily life. They also discussed how to process negative emotions and how we are not broken for feeling the fire inside. Great conversation in this episode.
Be the One with Dr. Tony Ortega and Colin Bedell of Queer Cosmos
October 14, 2020 09:30 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBIn this episode, Dr. Tony chats with Colin Bedell of Queer Cosmos. While the love affair between the two is quite evident, the conversation does shift to astrology and the spiritual community. Colin confronts the idea of "certainty ads validity which is then sold and peddled to the masses" because scarcity sells. Colin is not a believer of deficit based astrology and discusses other issues that really don't work for the spiritual community, including working on your shadow self. He also give...
Be the One with Dr. Tony Ortega and Mattarot
September 30, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBIn this episode, Dr. Tony is joined by yet another Canadian male, Matt from Mattarot. The conversation got real very quick. Since Matt is a creative therapist, he discusses the notion of how psychology and spirituality aren't that far removed from each other. Being in the spiritual/healing arts is definitely a calling and not something "don't erase your humanity with spirituality." And since Matt is a tantra healer, the conversation turned to using sex to manifest your goals. You don't want ...
Be the One with Dr. Tony Ortega and Andrew Barker
September 23, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this FROM THE VAULT episode, check out this very thought provoking discussion on spirituality and sex with guest star, Andrew Barker. Most Judeo-Christian faiths will tell you sex is only meant for one purpose or teach their followers that sex outside of marriage is a bad thing, damning you to eternal hellfire. Dr. Tony and Andrew discuss how sex can be one of the most spiritual things you can do and how to use your spirituality to enhance your sex life.
Be the One with Dr. Tony Ortega and Hex Activist
September 16, 2020 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBIn this episode, Dr. Tony is joined by the indelible Hex Activist. The discussion on the state of current spirituality/personal development and self-help was quite eye opening. Putting the proper context on healing as it pertains to trauma and the shadow self. Hex also proposes that spirituality and politics are one in the same. Lastly, Hex stated, "I don't want to be your teacher. I want to be your guide to be your own teacher." Very powerful episode folks.
Be the One with Dr. Tony Ortega and Keegan Lesic
September 02, 2020 10:00 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBDr. Tony Ortega is joined by his Instagram friend, Keegan Lesic who hails from Canada. They discuss issues related to the interconnectedness of healing, trauma, minority voices and body positivity. A very different perspective on self-help/spirituality/personal development.
Be the One with Dr. Tony Ortega and Pia Colada
August 19, 2020 10:00 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBIn this episode, Dr. Tony sits down with gal pal Pia Colado to discuss issues pertaining to current self-help and spirituality trends. A critical analysis of how things are currently being disseminated occurs and a real discussion on toxic positivity and law of attraction occurs. Pia emphasizes the need to know yourself to take responsibility for your life.
Be The One with Dr. Tony Ortega and Amy Jindra
August 05, 2020 10:00 - 54 minutes - 74.9 MBIn the season premiere of the second season, formatting of the show has changed to feature guest speakers who have thoughts about the spiritual/self-help/personal development world than what we see in current speakers so that it is accessible to all and not just some. This episode, Amy and I get real raw discuss topics surrounding what spirituality really needs to look like and get dirty about discipline, purpose and not just parroting what you hear. Amy spills the tea like no one else.
Did He Cum Yet with Damon L. Jacobs
June 05, 2019 11:30 - 53 minutes - 74.7 MBSex used to be a terrifying thing in the gay community. With the knowledge of U=U and the advancement of medical science in the form of PrEP, gay men have lost most of their fears around sex. But have we become preoccupied with taking and/or giving loads? PrEP expert and speaker, Damon L. Jacobs, and Dr. Tony have a very frank and raw (no pun intended) discussion on all things PrEP, barebacking and loads. Definitely NSFW. Damon is a New York State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist w...
To Me My X-Men with Michael Reyes
May 22, 2019 12:00 - 44 minutes - 62.4 MBWhen you hear the word intuition, do you think of some sort of mutant power? Do you feel that intuition is not something you have but others do? Are you scared of your intuition? Do you even know if you are intuitive? Well, Dr. Tony and Michael discuss all things intuition in this episode. They chat about what intuition is and isn't, how to access it, and how it can look like on a day to day perspective. Intuition is not something for someone on the X-Men or for some and not others. It is fo...
Is He Trans Yet with Gaines Parker
May 08, 2019 11:30 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBThis episode talks about all things transgender. Everything you needed to know about being transgender, navigating social interactions with transgendered individuals, specifically what not to say is discussed. Discussion also focus on the relationship between gender and sexual orientation and how to understand them both. Very important episode so give it a listen. Gaines Parker is a medical case manager at an LGBTQ-focused Federally Qualified Health Center in NYC. He works in the te...
The Walk of No Shame with Jeremy Long
April 24, 2019 12:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBSex, alcohol and drugs seem to go hand in hand for some people. In the gay community, the prevalance of "chem sex" has led to increased rates of sexually transmitted infections and full-blown addictions. Empowerment Coach, Jeremy Long, and Dr. Ortega discuss these issues and how to have a healthy sex life without the need for substances. For anyone trying to get sober or newly sober, this episode is for you. Jeremy Long is an empowerment coach, podcast host, and lifestyle designer. You ca...
Free Your Willy with Jonathan Winn
April 10, 2019 12:00 - 41 minutes - 57.8 MBThe mere mention of the word sex immediately strikes shame in the hearts and souls of so many. This is particularly evident in the gay community. In this episode, Dr. Ortega and Jonathan have a very raw chat about sex. Jonathan talks about his travels into finding his purpose as a Sacred Intimate and how he wants to promote the healing of shame surrounding sex in the gay community. As you can imagine, the episode is filled with sex fueled discussions and probably more information that you we...
Daddy Take Your Geritol with Drew Broman
March 27, 2019 12:00 - 38 minutes - 53.7 MBOlder gay men are often relegated to one of two extremes - fetish for younger folks or cast off as undesirable and forgotten. On this episode, Dr. Tony has a very candid chat about this and what we as older gay men can do about this. Dr. Tony asks Drew very pointed questions on his journey as an erotic model for several photographers. Drew throws Dr. Tony a curveball later in the episode that causes thought provoking discussion on older folks/younger folks dynamics. Drew Broman is a 5...
Love at First Swipe? with Bill Brooks
March 13, 2019 12:00 - 37 minutes - 53.1 MBAre you starting to develop Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in your finger from swiping so much on dating apps and sending messages that don't get responded to? Join us today for an enlightening discussion on what are some other things we can do to find love in the digital age. Bill tells his experience with dating, finding his true love, and how he keeps things alive in his relationship. Many of the themes discussed can also be found in Dr. Ortega's book #IsHeHereYet : Being The Person You Want To B...
To Cum or Not To Cum : Healing Our Sex with Amy Jindra
February 27, 2019 12:55 - 44 minutes - 62.1 MBDid you know there are 7 different kinds of orgasms for men? I didn't. Tantra teacher and Sacred Sexuality Coach, Amy Jindra and I talk candidly about what Tantra really means and how we can use Tantra to have more fulfilling sex as well as using Tantra to enrich our lives. Amy ends with explaining the 7 different types of orgasms men can experience. I KNOW.
Bad Boys in Retrograde with Sabrina Webb
February 13, 2019 00:34 - 45 minutes - 42.8 MBIntuitive Psychic Medium and Spiritual Teacher Sabrina Webb takes on a journey on how to use our astrological birth chart to find out more about how we choose our mates. She touches on the three things affect our preferences and match our life lessons outside of the traditional 7th house. We discuss how this impacts our sometime desire to go after the bad boys. Healers and compassionate beings tend toward trying love it of them when the real person that they are (i.e., the bad boys) show up ...
Introduction : Am I Here Yet?
February 10, 2019 22:39 - 26 minutes - 25.1 MBIn the premiere episode, Dr. Tony Ortega discusses his own journey on being the one in his very unique witty and raw fashion. NSFW.