The Mansal Denton Podcast
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -Lacking confidence in early life, Mansal chased a woman to Europe, which led him to prison. Struggling with shame and confusion of what it meant to be a man, he found his calling with the sacred art of hunting. He now desires to share these practices with more people bridging the gap between masculine and feminine, technology and intuition, materialism and ephemeral.
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#022: Dr. Michael Kessler, DC - Mapping Heart-Rate Variability on Chakras, Meridians Ayurveda, and More
July 07, 2020 17:11 - 34 minutes - 41.6 MBDr. Michael Kessler is a functional medicine practitioner and doctor of chiropractic who has teamed up with Dr. Javdat Karimov to create the HeartQuest software. This heart-rate variability (HRV) software uses frequencies from the heart to map out various eastern medicine practices. They map HRV data onto the chakra system, the Ayurvedic doshas, and meridian system. The software does much more and Dr. Kessler explains how they have verified the devices and why it’s so powerful.
#021: John Cole - Human Design As an Experiment in Astrology (and How to Get Started)
June 30, 2020 15:04 - 45 minutes - 54.7 MBMost people are averse to astrology and for good reason. But Human Design is different. Never claiming to be Truth, it is instead a template to experiment living life based upon the time, date, and location of birth. Given that the moon can alter water on Earth significantly, it would make sense that our time and location of birth may be altered by alignments in the cosmos. Listen with an open mind to how valuable Human Design might be (and how to get started).
#020: Dr. Daniel Stickler, MD - Using Complexity Medicine to Heal Trauma and Elevate Performance
June 23, 2020 16:15 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBDoctor Daniel Stickler is a medical doctor that understands the role of complexity in our health. Dr. Stickler is the founder of the Apeiron Center for Human Potential where he helps clients go from healthy to performing their best. He is on the cutting edge of biologics (peptides, hormones etc), but he and his practice also recognize the value of less quantifiable tools like mental coaching and trauma work. For all you biohackers who want a taste of woo, this is for you.
#019: Solocast - The Spirituality of Hunting (and Other Uncommon Bridges Between Worlds)
June 14, 2020 12:42 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBWelcome to all the new listeners joining this week. In today's Solocast I'll share how this podcast started, the vision for the future, and why precisely you will benefit from listening. For many curious souls, I will include stories about my time in prison, my psychedelic ayahuasca journeys, and much, much more.
#018: Charles Eisenstein - Reverence and the Sacred: Imagining a More Beautiful World (and How to Get There)
June 09, 2020 11:46 - 58 minutes - 67.2 MBOf the COVID pandemic, one of the most cogent thinkers to emerge was Charles Eisenstein with his piece “The Coronation”. In this epic conversation, Charles illuminates how the most impactful things to change the world have come from the realm of art. He relays the perspectives of indigenous people, how art and beauty is intertwined with their life, and provides the groundwork for listeners to re-imagine what life might look like (in terms of relationships, where we live and more).
#017: Dr. Andrew Hill - The Neuroscience of Sleep, Dreams, and Spiritual Experiences
June 02, 2020 15:44 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBThe hard sciences often (though not always) affirm ancient wisdom. In this far-ranging conversation, neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Hill shares first how his love of baking has influenced his life, quarantine, and the current chaos in America. He then walks through numerous specific errors people are making with their sleep and how to fix it. Finally, he sheds some light on phenomena like dreams and spiritual experiences.
#016: Anthony Gustin - Self-Actualization: When Business Success Does Not Equal Wellbeing
May 26, 2020 15:28 - 55 minutes - 65.6 MBAnthony Gustin spent 15 years working hard, achieving in his career, and most recently building the successful company Perfect Keto. But financial and business success does not always lead to psychological, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Anthony describes how his childhood affected his work habits and what he’s been doing about it over the past year to find more meaning, fulfillment, and healing. Let this be a great reminder that the things we often value the most do not require success.
#015: Dr. Luis Eduardo Luna - Plants as People: Indigenous Perspective and Art for Modern Times
May 19, 2020 14:30 - 55 minutes - 69.1 MBForty-seven years ago in south America, Dr. Luis Eduardo did ayahuasca with Terrence McKenna. It was both of their first times with the medicine. This started a relationship with Terrence, his brother Dennis, and many other great thinkers in the psychedelic, botanist, and indigenous wisdom space. Eduardo Luna studied anthropology of indigenous tribes in south America, their art, and how their mind and spiritual perspectives may be highly valuable for the way of being westerners have come to ...
#015: Dr Luis Eduardo Luna - Plants as People: Indigenous Perspective and Art for Modern Times
May 19, 2020 14:30 - 55 minutes - 69.1 MBForty-seven years ago in south America, Dr. Luis Eduardo did ayahuasca with Terrence McKenna. It was both of their first times with the medicine. This started a relationship with Terrence, his brother Dennis, and many other great thinkers in the psychedelic, botanist, and indigenous wisdom space. Eduardo Luna studied anthropology of indigenous tribes in south America, their art, and how their mind and spiritual perspectives may be highly valuable for the way of being westerners have come to ...
#014: Dr. Dennis McKenna - Medicine for the Collective: Pandemic Teachings That May Save Humanity
May 12, 2020 11:44 - 1 hour - 77 MBDennis McKenna is an ethnobotanist and brother of famed psychedelic proponent, Terrence McKenna. In this conversation, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, McKenna shares some insights into what it would look like for humanity to “take our medicine” from this gentle lesson from Earth. We discuss some of the catastrophic risks associated with our current civilization and inquire about how we might marry ancestral and indigenous wisdom to modern science and technology. If we do not up level our wisdom ...
#013: Solo Podcast - Debunking the “Survival of the Fittest” Myth
May 05, 2020 12:29 - 37 minutes - 44.1 MBAs we question the institutions of our current civilization, it is worth reflecting on core beliefs or stories that may not be true. The common understanding of how species evolve through competition, ruthlessness, and “survival of the fittest” is a myth. While it does have a role, in the grand scheme of things, collaboration and cooperation is much more helpful on a macro level. Mansal breaks down the myth (or rather, puts it in its place) and shares why this applies to your life directly a...
#012: Dr. Craig Koniver - Uncovering the Value of Meaning and Spirituality in Medicine
April 28, 2020 13:21 - 51 minutes - 59.1 MBThis wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Craig Koniver covers how and why be believes spiritual connection, presence, and meaning are cornerstone pieces of a healthful life. Mansal explores how Koniver’s interest in Ancient History informs his medical practice, what’s surprised him about the medical system in this post-coronavirus era, and a series of high-value tactical tools, such as intranasal testosterone and NAD+ injections, for people who want to accelerate their performance.
#011: Solo Podcast - How to Cultivate Stillness Amidst Chaos (and 3 Historical Figures Who Did)
April 21, 2020 15:11 - 39 minutes - 34.2 MBThere is nothing like a global pandemic to create widespread chaos for modern civilization. But this is a relatively gentle nudge. Mansal contemplates the value of true stillness when social and news media creates chaos. He breaks down 3 historical figures who found and utilized stillness amidst some of the deepest crises in human history. As usual, he clarifies tangible tips and tricks on how to cultivate stillness in your quarantine life right now.
#010: Carly Johnson - The Toll of Hashimoto’s and Turning Pain Into Gold
April 15, 2020 00:36 - 40 minutes - 45.1 MBCarly Johnson-Brawner, aka: frolicandflow, is an Austin-based wellness and functional nutrition enthusiast. After turning away from pharmaceuticals to heal her autoimmune disease, she found a passion for helping others live a non-toxic life. In questioning the medical establishment, he also began to question other areas of life leading to recent experiences with plant medicine.
#009: Solo Podcast - What Could the World Look Like Post-COVID-19?
April 07, 2020 18:44 - 46 minutes - 53.2 MBIt is obvious that COVID-19 is a pivotal event for humanity. Rather than spending time in granular detail, Mansal zooms out to look at history, sociology, and how the future might look in the aftermath. This is the first of his bi-weekly solo podcasts covering topics specifically chosen by email subscribers and followers. If you'd like to request a topic find him on Instagram and ask via direct message.
#008: Darryl Barnes - Being in Partnership with Predators
March 31, 2020 14:14 - 48 minutes - 59.6 MBDarryl Barnes is a master falconer with decades of experience trapping, training, and living with birds of prey. We explore what it is like to have a relationship to a predator that is a true partnership — after all, birds can leave any time they desire. We explore what it is like to have this intimate relationship with nature and how meaningful it is to eat meat these regal creatures catch.
#007: Anat Peri - Which Thoughts and Stories Feed Your Life?
March 24, 2020 19:51 - 47 minutes - 56.8 MBAnat Peri is the founder of Training Camp for the Soul helping participants (including me) to address limiting beliefs and create the habits to form a new reality. She uses therapies like eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), and emotional release methods to start living life on purpose.
#006: Taylor Collins - Healing Earth as a Life’s Work
March 17, 2020 13:04 - 49 minutes - 60.6 MBTaylor Collins is the founder of EPIC Bar and steward of Roam Ranch with his wife Katie. Together, they have gone from small, independent start-up to General Mills acquisition. Despite a large financial exit, the couple has invested back into healing Earth by managing over 1,000 acres of land regeneratively.
#005: Keith Norris - Plant Medicines and Evolving Our Concepts of Health
March 10, 2020 14:50 - 1 hour - 73 MBKeith Norris is the co-founder of Paleo F(x), which is the largest ancestral health diet conference in the world. I initially met Keith 6 years ago when steeped in the Paleo diet. Since that time both he and I have evolved with the help of numerous plant medicines like ayahuasca, psilocybin, and some new entheogens that Keith shares on the podcast.
#004: Aleks Rybchinskiy - Our Psychology and Trauma Impact Our Physical Health
March 03, 2020 06:00 - 58 minutes - 68.8 MBAleks is a Level IV CHEK Practitioner with a holistic approach to his clients’ health. In this podcast, Aleks shares how past traumas and psychological wounding can influence the way our digestive system works and absorbs food. We also discuss why hunting resonates with Aleks and how a brotherhood of men can be incredible for reconnecting with a sense of tribe.
#003: Kyle Kingsbury - Open Marriage to Relate Deeper
February 24, 2020 23:05 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBIn this episode of the What We Eat podcast, I dive into a tangential topic with Kyle Kingsbury. First, I start with his open marriage because it is is a way of relating with intimate partners that has some primal, ancestral wisdom to it. We discuss his hunting experiences, how they've transformed his relationship to stillness and different medicinal journeys and paths that he is exploring as well.
#002: Will Taegel - Eating the Four Elements of Health
February 18, 2020 21:31 - 55 minutes - 64.1 MBWill Taegel is an 81 year old medicine man and trained therapist. He bridges indigenous traditions and wisdom with modern science. He has been a major teacher of Mansal's for 6 years. Find the show notes here: https://sacredhunting.com/will-taegel/
#001: Mansal Denton - How to Eat Rightly
February 18, 2020 21:22 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBMansal is interviewed by his dear friend Tim Koelkebeck about why he started the podcast, why nature is fundamental for life, and how to eat rightly. Find the show notes here: https://sacredhunting.com/mansal-denton/