Under the Bodhi Tree
128 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsOn Under the Bodhi Tree, we're blasting off on a journey through the mind! Bodhi will be actively exploring tools that will help us discover a rich and subtle reality. If you've been dying look past the physical and connect to deeper and more fulfilling relationships and experiences, then you made it! Hop on board as we unpack mediation, yoga, spiritual practices, psychedelics, healing modalities and dive into the oasis of our reality!!
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027: From a conventional life to a spiritual community
August 28, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBOur day to day lives are full of commitments, desires, and stresses. In moderation, these ideas are both manageable and can be very healthy to our growth as individuals. Most of us, however have an excess of all three of these and are easily overwhelmed and overloaded, trying to fulfill and process life around us. This week, Connor talks about his journey from an intensely overwhelming life full of stress and exhaustion, to a life of peace and service. It's amazing to see the realness in the...
026: Exploring a Spiritual Path
August 22, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBThis week goes pretty deep into the ethereal world. Jamen and I sit in his bell tent and discuss the spiritual path and explore what it means to "be" spiritual. We explore spiritual practices and observations that we've started to notice since recognizing our "spiritual" journey. We talk about taboos and ego traps along the way and how illusive and sneaky the ego can be. Finally we dive into finding our path of righteousness and recognizing our gifts to the world. This week is a truly inter...
025: Time Traveling and Changing Belief Patterns
August 15, 2019 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBSo I'm super excited about this one. A few weeks ago, I started exploring the idea of going into past memories and essentially rewriting my past, using the current knowledge and wisdom that I've gained. When we really take the time to look back into the past events of our lives, we find that they are often riddled with little daily traumas and experiences that have left our view of reality, perhaps a bit skewed. This weeks episode will be me playing with the idea, and offering practical tech...
024: The Values that Underlie Non-Monogamy
August 08, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBHow are we treating others and how are we using relationships as tools in our lives? Are we sharing love, or motivated by fear? Are we supporting our loved ones, or are we trying to change them? This are questions that come up as we explore the world of relating. What is the benefit of having a relationship and how can we really give unconditional love and support to those around us? Allie and I have a wonderful conversation this week about how non monogamy can help us grow and find these v...
023: Exploring the universe with Sam
August 01, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBHello beautiful people, This week ed (my guest last week) interview me for his podcast and I really loved what we created so I'm showcasing it as well. We cover the whole spectrum this week as the conversation flows organically. We talk about facilitation, community building, following passion, and how our beliefs may be limiting the way we are living our lives. For anyone who wants to get into the depths of curiosity behind what might be motivating us, and to start taking the wheel of ou...
022: Cycling into Fulfillment
July 26, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBHey all! I've got Ed on this week, and we're sitting in a beautiful garden, exploring and reminiscing about his 2,500 kilometer bicycle trip. We cover the importance of looking after your body and the incredible resilience of our physical shape. Last year, Ed and 3 friends cycled from Brisbane, located on the east coast of Australia,to Melbourne. As the intention of this trip was to help others (through raising money for charity) and to authentically experience a different way of life, the...
021: The traveling man
July 19, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBHey all! This week I've got Daniel joining me, a beautiful brother coming from the big island of Hawaii. In a previous conversation with Daniel, he told me a beautiful story about how he once went by "Dan". One night, through a powerful insight, the great spirit, appeared to him and communicated that it was time to use his full name, for the "el" in "Daniel", means "god", and its now the time to bring the vastness and sacredness of god into his own being. This story so beautifully sums up m...
020: Send it with Juliette
July 11, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBHey loves! This week I have Jules on and we're exploring her journey of freedom, flowing and van life in Australia. Jules inspires me so much as she has taken a leap of faith from our conventional world into a world of unknown, novelty and exhibitionism. She embodies the idea of learning to be comfortable in the "not knowing". We discuss what its like to live simply, to live in the moment and to start to embrace life. If there will ever be an episode that's a wake up call for all of us to ...
019: Bringing Depth into Facilitation and Holding Space
July 04, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBHey all! So as I'm starting to get a bit deeper into the realm of community building, "holding space", running workshops, yoga classes and facilitating communal events, I've started to come across some really helpful methods for creating a safe and supportive environment. Whether you're a lecturer, workshop facilitator or yoga teacher, this podcast can give you some awesome insights in bringing more potency and depth into your classes. When we start to offer and teach from an authentic spac...
018: Finding Understanding in Conspiracy theories
June 27, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBI've got chad on this week, and we're exploring the world of conspiracy theories. We look predominantly at the flat earth theory as an example. Through these provocative and interesting perspectives, we can really start to learn the value of questioning and critical thinking throughout our daily lives. I have a teacher that says, "I have my beliefs, and I try not to believe in them too much". So in today's podcast, we will look at the lens of reality we were given as kids, and start to ask s...
017: Navigating Non Monogamy and Alternative Living with Max and D
June 20, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this weeks episode, we'll explore the in's and outs of living alternatively in every sense of the world. Max and Daniella join me today to dive into their relationship. We will unpack the challenges and benefits of non monogamy and how living in a van can change your perspective on life. Max and Daniella have created a norm around alternative living and through their sharing, we can learn to let a go a bit more, embrace change, and start to understand just how free we can be. This one wil...
016: Lets jump into alternative relationships
June 17, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 15.6 MBAs last week and next weeks episode will start exploring relationships, I wanted to take a short episode to give a background on alternative relationships such as polyamory and non monogamy. In mainstream society we find monogamy to be the main, and usually only available relationship model, however as divorce rates are rising and people are leaving the mainstream, alternative models are on the rise. We see more and more people drawn to exploring conscious relationships and looking for depth...
015: Exploring Depth in Conscious Relating
June 13, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 19.3 MBHow can we find more depth in our relationships? How can we truly bring presence and unconditional love in our partnerships? This week we have Matt and Arabella on who give us a beautiful overview about the power of bringing presence and unconditional love into a relationship. Their embodiment of their values is inspiring as we see how liberating our relationships could be like, if we take accountability for our emotions, provide a safe space for our partners and create a strong foundation o...
014: Diving deep into the Dumpster
June 06, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBEmma and I have a an awesome chat this week, discussing the motivations behind the alternative practice of dumpster diving. With enormous corporations disposing of immense amount of edible and packaged food products, we are seeing more and more, the need to manage our waste as a society. As members in that society, we can start to take things into our own hands by voting with our dollars, and minimizing the waste on the ground (or dumpster in this case). Join us this week as we explore the w...
013: Getting Deep into Vipassana Meditation with Max Gan
May 30, 2019 04:00 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBVipassana, a meditation technique to walk the path of enlightenment, is said to have been taught directly from the buddah. A Burmese man, S.N. Goenka has brought the technique to the west as donation based 10 day silent meditation courses. These 10 days are used to establish ones self in the technique and immerse in meditation. In this week's episode I chat with Max Gan, about Vipassana meditation and what to expect from the 10 day silent course. We explore practicalities of the course and g...
012: Finding the Psychedelic Medicine that Feels Good for You
May 23, 2019 04:00 - 30 minutes - 14.2 MBLast week, I chatted with Daniella Margotta about finding medicine and we briefly explored the idea of psychedelics within that context. This week I wanted to expand a bit into the world of substances and give some guidance as to what substance may be right for you, if you are already looking to explore and deepen your practice with psychedelics. If you are looking for some background into the nature of the experience and some logistical info about substances, look no further, this episode i...
011: Lets Redefine the Idea of Medicine, and Find Ours!
May 16, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 21.2 MBIn the west we think of medicine as a pill we take, but on this weeks episode, Daniella and I explore a larger meaning of medicine. We redefine it as any choice, action, movement that brings you closer to balance. In this lens, when we bring intention and purpose to our decisions, we can find medicine in anything. A conversation could be medicine, even watching a movie at the right time in the right place, can be medicine. This week we'll jump into Daniellas rocky past with the traditional...
010: A Therapeutic Model for Psychedelics
May 09, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MBHey all! This week we'll dive into psychedelic therapy. This is a huge movement on the rise as organizations like MAPS and schools such as NYU are getting grants to keep researching the powerful effects of substances in a controlled therapeutic setting. We are seeing substances like MDMA and Psilocybin that are helping us make enormous steps forward in treating depression and PTSD. In these exciting times, I'd love to give some perspective and share my own experience with using therapeutic ...
009: Spreading Love Through Music
May 02, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBThis week I have the pleasure of hanging out with "Noelani Love" a fantastic musician who was sharing her music at Bali Spirit Festival. Noelani sheds light on the importance of how sharing ourselves and our passions can help us connect to each other as a planet and our roots from which we came. She brings a multitude of cultures to life through her words and songs as she enchants thousands of people with her beautiful lullabies. We have a great time this week chatting about life, love, con...
008: Lets talk about finding our voice, and connecting deeper with ourselves!
April 25, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBThis week, yeliz and I are sitting on the beach, talking about her journey in finding her voice, stepping into her path and following her heart. If you are looking to follow your heart, this is the one for you! Yeliz brings some beautiful metaphors and imagery to her discoveries along her path. She inspires those around her to listen deeply, express and go where love is! This one is truly inspiring! Stay tuned for more! With love, Sam ps. if you wanna support me, click here! Support the s...
007: Consciousness, Self love, Effortless effort, Bodywork and Yoga
April 18, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBThis week i spent some time at bali spirit festival outside of ubud and met some fantastic and very conscious people. The conversations I had were mind blowing with depth and intentionality. Ill be chatting with an amazing gentlemen who is diving first hand into a multitude of therapies and discovering an immense wisdom and truth along the way. This week we're exploring depth, through trust, self love, and surrender Thanks Indra for being on the show and for sharing your insights! This is...
006: So Whats the Deal with Meditation? Let's break it down!
April 11, 2019 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBThis week we'll give an overview of the different styles of meditation and their purposes. If you are a meditator, beginner or advanced, this weeks episode is going to bring a lot of clarity as we look at mediation from a zoomed out lens. Absorbing the big picture will help give us context for designing our daily, weekly or monthly meditation practices. This model will help guide us to the right meditation for us and help us explore our minds in a safe and mindful way. Meditation is a huge f...
005: Lets bring intentionality into our psychedelic practices!
April 04, 2019 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBHey hey! This week we'll be looking at the use of psychedelics and plant medicines. This is a topic that I'm incredibly passionate about and I heavily recommend listening if you currently take substances, are curious about them, or have no interest, but are looking for a different viewpoint. Ill be offering some context for why we choose to ingest substances, and their versatility as tools for expanding consciousness. Ill go over some guidelines for taking them responsibly, and detailing s...
004: Finding Freedom Through Movement
March 28, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBhey all! This week i have Abby Bowyer on the show and we're chatting about her journey through movement. We explore different forms of movement and how recognizing and adding creative movement in our lives, can bring us closer to our intuition, closer to others and ourselves. We discuss breaking through the structures and forms of limited dance, and finding ways to express ourselves through organic movement. We all move, so lets see how our life becomes more flowing when we explore and expa...
004: So why be in the present moment? Whats so special?
March 28, 2019 04:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBThis week Ill be opening up the benefits and rescources available when we bring our awareness into the present moment. By adding just a few minutes of presence in our day, we start to see immense changes in our emotional, physical and spiritual bodies. When we get out of our heads and into our bodies, our ability to respond thoughtfully to situations greatly increases and our feelings of detachment start to lessen. So lets look at some tools and dive deep into the NOW! Learn from the past, ...
003: Lets talk about doshas and find the root cause of your imbalances!
March 22, 2019 14:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBThis episode we'll be getting a bit deeper into Ayurveda and taking a look at the Doshas! Start looking into the world and your relationships to see how the Doshas play a role in our everyday life. With this alternative perspective we can look at our health and our life choices through a unique lens and bring clarity to our individual needs. Check out thaivedic to see their upcoming courses and epic resources Take a dosha quiz here! feel free to give me some support at this link below!...
002: Looking through a holistic lens with the 5 elements
March 22, 2019 13:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBIn this episode, we'll explore the 5 elements of Ayurveda, and find out how they connect to our every day life. We'll compare and contrast holistic and western health care philosophies and talk about how we can best utilize each model. The 5 elements will help us connect to the world outside of us, and come to a realization that we are a part everything and everything is inside of us. check out Kimmana Nichols at Hollistic Nomads to get deeper into Ayurveda and the 5 elements! Click here! ...
001: Put on your seatbelts, Its time to explore the universe!
March 22, 2019 04:00 - 3 minutes - 1.61 MBHey you! You there! Come join me for a contemplative adventure in exploring the depths of our mind and the reality around us! Open your eyes to different tools that will help you get more fulfillment out of your life. We'll unpack meditation, yoga, movement, therapy modalities, nutrition, psychedelics, philosophy and many other amazing topics! Don't wait, listen now! if you wanna support me, feel free to donate as much money as you want (seriously no limit ;) ) www.paypal.me/divedeepwithsam...