Come Alive! The Living Spirit-fully! Guide to Thriving

By Paul Galloro and Catherine Stilo

The power to bring about change on a grand scale lies within each of us. By shifting our inner world, we change our outer world. A small step by each one of us moves the needle on a Universal level.

Join Paul Galloro and Catherine Stilo as they explore the 12 permaculture principles as accessible ways to living a joyful life.

Through stories, discussion and a little “OM-work”, they share their passion for wellness and Regenerative Living.

Remember, we're meant to thrive ... how will you Come Alive!?

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Come Alive! The Living Spirit-fully! Guide to ThrivingMay 21, 2021

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How Do You Come Alive!? {The Living Spirit-fully! Podcast}

Thrivers! We are back for a new season of The Living Spirit-fully! Podcast, Come Alive! Edition. This season we look to the Earth and Sky for inspiration and explore the many ways we can harmonize with natural rhythms and cycles to live a joyful life. From ancient spiritual teachings to quantum physics and more, this season is shaping up to be a wild ride. What else would you expect from a “Sunbeam dancing through life” and a “Fellow Spark of Light on this spin around the sun”?

In our first episode, we catch up on where we’ve been since we were last together and ask ourselves “How do you Come Alive!?”. Find out some of the things that light us up and click here to subscribe to The Living Spirit-fully! Podcast wherever you listen to your favourite shows.

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Executive Producer: Paul Galloro (@paulgalloro)

Co-Producers: Claudia Micco (@claudia.micco) and Catherine Stilo (@catstilo)

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Nov 02, 202241:04

A New Season of Come Alive!

Thrivers! We are back for a new season of Come Alive! and we're now part of The Living Spirit-fully! Podcast!

This season we look to the Earth and Sky for inspiration and explore the many ways we can harmonize with natural rhythms and cycles to live a joyful life. From ancient spiritual teachings to quantum physics and more, this season is shaping up to be a wild ride. What else would you expect from a “Sunbeam dancing through life” and a “Fellow Spark of Light on this spin around the sun”?

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Oct 28, 202200:57

Season 1 Wrap-up

Thrivers! In this Wrap-Up Episode, we reflect back on Season 1 and what we set out to do. We recap our funniest moments, our biggest a-has, and what challenged us most. There’s also a sneak peek of what’s to come … workshops, retreats, online programs, and Season 2! Stay connected.

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Show Outline:

0:00 Intro
0:49 ‘OM’-Work Check-In
7:17 Zen Tale
9:22 Wrap-Up From Origins to Now
16:47 Looping it back to our story
18:55 Recap of Principles
25:01 Favourite Moments - funniest, biggest a-ha, most challenging
31:55 Where are we going from here...workshops, retreats, online, Season 2
34:17 Invitation to interact
34:39 Outro & Music

Aug 13, 202135:55

A Conversation with Maureen "Mo" Hagan [Bonus Episode]

This Special Bonus Episode is a cherry on top of an amazing Season 1! In Episode 12, we had the honour and the joy of connecting with Mo Hagan, Global Fitness Ambassador and COO of canfitpro. Mo has been living Principle 12: Creatively Use & Respond to Change over the last 18 months. With the unprecedented events that took place in March 2020, Mo led the way in transforming canfitpro from a major live in-person event to an online conference in 3 months! Our conversation was so profound, empowering, and inspiring we wanted to share the full UNCUT version with everyone.

For more information, and to register for the 2021 Global Conference and Trade Show, visit canfitpro2021.org and use code PRES62 for your chance to win an amazing prize pack!

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Show Outline:

0:00 Intro
1:13 canfitpro Global Conference & Trade Show Aug 13/14
1:43 DANCE PARTY
2:11 Welcome Mo!
3:58 Creatively Use & Respond to Change - taking canfitpro online
6:58 The jazzed up feel of the events themselves
9:48 Letting go of the story and learning to trust in change
15:18 Thriving in change on those days when we just don’t want to change
18:00 Redefining the vision for the fitness industry
21:09 Looping it to the Sufi Tale
31:43 Exciting things this month: canfitpro Aug 13/14, Women Who Influence Aug 12
38:50 Invitation to join the conversation, Bonus Wrap Up Episode
39:17 Outro & Music

Additional Links & Further Exploration:

canfitpro2021.org (use code PRES62 when registering!)

Women Who Influence

Mo Hagan

Dido - Look No Further (Short Film)

Aug 06, 202140:42

Creatively Use & Respond to Change

Thrivers! In this episode, we discuss Permaculture Principle #12: Creatively Use & Respond to Change -- WOW! -- a fitting principle for the last "official" episode of Season 1. In this rich and challenging dialogue, we explore the dynamic and ever-changing nature of all things. Our discussion reveals how the art of surrender can serve to let go of resistance, release old stories and limiting beliefs, and move forward in ways that we never could have imagined, allowing us “...to become more than we ever dreamed we could be”.

Special thank you to canfitpro for sponsoring our episode, and to Maureen Hagan, Global Fitness Ambassador and COO of canfitpro, for our empowering and inspiring conversation. Check out Women Who Influence, a full-day online event on Thursday, August 12, and the entire canfitpro 2021 Online Conference and Trade Show, Aug 13 and 14.

Keep exploring! Follow the links in the show notes for more inspiration and insight!

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Show Outline:

0:00 Intro
1:59 ‘OM’-work Check-In Episode 11
10:11 Sufi Tale
12:08 Creatively Use & Respond to Change explained
17:18 Inspired action
20:00 Back to the story
22:49 BREAK - A Conversation with Maureen Hagan, global fitness ambassador and COO canfitpro
29:24 Principle in our lives...Ayurveda, seasons, listening to our bodies, letting go
41:09 Taoist Tale
57:27 ‘OM’-Work
59:46 Outro & Music

Additional Links & Further Exploration:

canfitpro2021.org (use code PRES62 when registering!)

Women Who Influence

Mo Hagan

Claudia Micco (Paul’s Personal Trainer)

Kamana Naturalist Program

Eat Taste Heal (Ayurveda)

4 False Beliefs That Society is Built On - Dr. Bruce Lipton

Jul 30, 202101:01:05

Use The Edges & Value The Margins

Thrivers! In this episode, we explore Permaculture Principle #11: Use the Edges & Value the Margins. We discuss the edges, the margins, the transitions, where things intersect as hidden gems. These areas are rich with life! Join us in expanding our understanding of transitions and their magic in yoga, life, the shared field and all aspects of life.

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Show Outline:

0:00 Intro
3:50 ‘OM’-Work Check-In from Episode 10
8:55 Zen Tale
10:20 Use the Edges Definition
12:37 The Principle in Action
19:38 Personal Level examples
20:48 Inspired Action
21:48 Back to the Story
24:37 BREAK
24:48 How it shows up in our lives, flowing through transitions in yoga, life, the shared field etc…
44:08 Invitation to join the conversation
44:30 ‘OM’-work
46:55 Outro & Music

Jul 16, 202148:22

A Conversation with Lawrence Biscontini [Bonus Episode]

In Episode 10, Paul caught up with Lawerence Biscontini to discuss their upcoming panel discussion at the canfitpro 2021 Global Conference and Trade Show. A few chuckles and a lot of insight later, we couldn’t fit it all into our break, so here is the full UNCUT version for you to enjoy.

For more information and to register for the canfitpro conference, visit canfitpro2021.org and use code PRES62 for your chance to with an amazing prize pack!

Lawrence Biscontini:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

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Jul 09, 202121:03

Use & Value Diversity

Thrivers! In this episode, we explore Permaculture Principle #10: Use & Value Diversity, and inspire ourselves to “spice up our lives” with variety in and out of the garden. We encourage diversity in the energy we bring to our lives. When we get out of our “Samskaras” or grooves/ruts in the mind and invite in diverse talents and strengths, we open our minds and hearts to new ideas, viewpoints, and opinions to see just how vibrant the world can be!

Special thank you to canfitpro for sponsoring our episode, and Lawrence Biscontini for the delicious conversation! Check out the Pride & Celebration in the Fitness Industry panel discussion at the canfitpro 2021 Virtual Conference and Trade Show, Aug 13 and 14.

Keep exploring! Follow the links in the show notes for more inspiration and self-discovery!

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Show Outline:

0:00 canfitpro 2021 Virtual Conference Advertisement
0:24 Opening
1:11 ‘OM’-Work Check in Episode #9 Small, Slow Solutions
6:11 Zen Tale
7:52 Use & Value Diversity Defined
9:54 Principle in Action
15:40 Inspired Action
18:14 BREAK - Lawrence Biscontini - Panel Pride & Celebration in the Fitness Industry, canfitpro 2021 Virtual Conference
23:41 How Principle #10 shows up in our lives...diets, movement, livelihoods, building teams, and more!
38:46 Looping it back to the Zen Tale
39:07 Invitation to join the conversation
39:25 ‘OM’-Work for this episode
41:02 Outro & Music

Additional Links & Further Exploration:

canfitpro2021.org

Lawrence Biscontini:
Website
Facebook
Instagram

Edward de Bono - 6 Thinking Hats

Myers-Briggs 16 Personalities

Jul 02, 202142:26

Small, Slow Solutions

Thrivers! We are feeling fine with Permaculture Principle #9: Small, Slow Solutions. In this episode we discuss taking the “next best step”, making incremental change in the direction you want to go, keeping things to a manageable scale. Small, slow solutions encompasses supporting the local community — farmer’s markets and small businesses. In the second half of the show, we have several “vulnerability moments” as we both share personal stories about times in our lives where the solutions may not have been so small or slow.

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Show Outline:

0:00 Opening
1:03 ‘OM’-work check-in
7:55 Zen Tale
9:15 Definition & Meaning of Principle
10:33 Principle in Action Personally
12:37 Principle in Action on a Grand Scale
16:04 Inspired action
17:37 Looping it back to the story…
18:38 BREAK
18:48 How it looks in our lives, vulnerability moments when things weren’t so small or slow
43:10 Invitation to join the conversation
43:40 ‘OM’-work
46:46 “DANCE PARTY”...& Outro...

Jun 18, 202148:09

Integrate Rather Than Segregate

Thrivers! Here we are with Permaculture Principle #8: Integrate Rather Than Segregate. In this episode, we look at the relationships between things and see the relationships are as important as the things themselves. We examine how we work in relationships and influence the whole. In a few vulnerable moments, we talk labels, shadow, and our journeys of integrating all aspects of the self into the self.

Keep exploring! We’ve added resource links in the show notes.

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Show Outline:

0:00 Opening
0:47 ‘OM’-work check-in
6:12 Zen Tale
7:08 Meaning of Principle
11:55 Principle in Action
15:25 As individuals…
21:03 Looping it back to the story…
22:45 BREAK
24:50 How it looks in our lives, labels, shadows etc..
43:47 Invitation to join the conversation
44:30 ‘OM’-Work
47:30 Outro

Additional Links & Further Exploration:

Joel Salatin - There's A Different Way to Farm
Soul - Disney Movie
Inside Out - Disney Movie

Jun 04, 202148:57

Design from Pattern to Details

Thrivers! We discuss Permaculture Principle #7: Design from Pattern to Details. “Look at the big picture” as it applies to growing both in the garden and in life! We go deep talking about “the pattern is the pattern” in our lives and in our bodies, and how our pattern interacts with the Great Pattern.

Keep exploring! We’ve added resource links in the show notes.

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Show Outline:

0:00 Opening
0:47 ‘OM’-work check-in
3:30 Zen Tale
4:55 Principle Defined
14:35 Inspired Action
15:40 DANCE PARTY!
16:16 How it shows up in our lives & bodies…
36:56 Back to the story
38:26 ‘OM’-Work
39:47 Outro

Additional Links & Further Exploration:

Louise Hay: You Can Heal Your Life

Deb Shapiro: Your Body Speaks Your Mind

May 21, 202141:10

A Conversation with Yvonne Anderson [Bonus Episode]

In Episode 6 we caught up with Yvonne Anderson of Santevia Water Systems. Our chat went way beyond Produce No Waste with a deep dive into a discussion about good, clean, alkaline water. Yvonne embodies many of the Permaculture Principles and the conversation is refreshing. We were so inspired by Yvonne and all the good Santevia is doing in the world, we wanted to share the full conversation so you can “drink it in”. Enjoy!

Santevia Water Systems

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May 14, 202117:11

Produce No Waste

Thrivers! Not only is it a long one, we have to put a disclaimer on this episode because we talk s!@# in it … no really, we talk POOP! Join us as we discuss Permaculture Principle #6: Produce No Waste and expand our view of waste from beyond simply “reduce, reuse, recycle” to see waste as an opportunity. “There’s gotta be a pony in here somewhere.” Listen to find out.

Special thank you to Santevia Water Systems Inc. and Founder & CEO, Yvonne Anderson for our refreshing conversation and for sponsoring this episode! Please send them some love...

Keep exploring! Resource links in the show notes provide hours of additional entertainment and inspiration!

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Show Outline:

0:00 Opening
0:58 ‘OM’-work check-in
5:53 Story - “There’s Gotta Be a Pony in here Somewhere”
7:20 Principle Defined
8:23 Principle in Action
9:55 POOP! Here’s where we start talking s!@#
13:20 Zone design
15:30 Conscious consumption
19:08 Chickens
20:10 POOP! We talk s!@# again here
22:33 Water systems to replace bottled water
27:00 Down to Earth - Babe Zac Efron
29:21 Inspired Action
33:34 Back to Story
34:15 BREAK - Santevia Water Systems Inc. Yvonne Anderson
37:30 Applying it to our lives...bodies, yoga, thoughts, words etc
50:39 POOP - yup, we couldn’t finish without talking s!@# just one more time
52:46 ‘OM’-Work
55:14 Outro & Credits

Additional Links & Further Exploration:

Humanure Handbook

Earthship Contained Sewage Treatment
Contained Sewage Treatment in an Earthship
Webinar - Earthship Biotecture 2020-2021
Earthships: New Solutions

Chickens in Reducing Food Waste
Austin Texas: What's the Value of Chickens in Reducing Food Waste
JRE #1478: Joel Salatin: Ending Monocrops, Repurposing Waste & Feeding Millions
Joel Salatin: Nature is a benevolent lover that wants to be caressed

Bottled Water & Plastics Waste
The World Counts Bottled Water Waste Facts
Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Alternative Solutions: Santevia Water Systems
Santevia Water Systems

May 07, 202156:55

Use & Value Renewable Resources & Services

Join Paul and Catherine for a dive into Permaculture Principle #5: Use & Value Renewable Resources & Services. Offering ideas and examples on a grand scale, as well as simple things we can do as individuals, this episode invites us to tune in to more harmonious ways of being and to “let nature take its course”.

Keep exploring! The additional resource links in the show notes expand on and bring to life the ideas discussed!

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Show Outline:

0:00 Opening
0:46 ‘OM’-work check-in
4:37 Zen Tale – “The Moon Cannot Be Stolen”
5:40 Design Principle #5 Defined
6:23 Renewable Resources & Examples
13:16 Renewable Services & Examples
21:40 BREAK
23:30 How this shows up in our lives - the sun, sourdough, live food & more!

Additional Links & Further Exploration:

What the Bleep Do We Know? Movie

Earthship Biotecture
https://earthshipbiotecture.com/
http://www.garbagewarrior.com/

Joel Salatin

JRE #1478: Joel Salatin: Ending Monocrops, Repurposing Waste & Feeding Millions

JRE #1478: Joel Salatin: Can You Feed The Masses Without Factory Farming?

Food Inc. Movie

Dr. Zach Bush & Farmer’s Footprint
https://zachbushmd.com/
https://farmersfootprint.us/

Paul Galloro's 40 Days of Stillness Meditation Program

Apr 23, 202142:50

Apply Self-Regulation & Accept Feedback

Join Paul and Catherine as they dive into Permaculture Principle #4: Apply Self-Regulation and Accept Feedback for what could pose to be a challenging and game-changing episode. They touch on the concepts of self-regulation using the wisdom of Ayurveda, of openness to different perspectives and worldviews, and of accepting personal responsibility for what we are creating in our own lives.

Keep exploring! We’ve added many additional resources in the links below!

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Show Outline:

0:00 Opening
0:47 ‘OM’-work check-in
5:23 Zen Tale – “The Blind Men & The Elephant”
6:29 Design Principle #4 Explained with Examples
9:44 Gaia Theory
10:18 Small & Large Systems & Instability with example
12:44 Principle #4 in the Garden
15:00 Back to Zen Tale
17:40 BREAK
19:17 Diet Trends & Ayurveda
25:28 looping it back to Zen Tale
27:36 Biases & Perspectives in General
28:40 Intention vs Impact
31:30 Accepting responsibility
32:30 Paul’s Healing Journey
34:38 Cat’s Healing Journey
36:59 The problem with pointing fingers
37:50 Coming from a balanced place
39:40 Invitation to join the conversation
40:40 ‘OM’-Work
42:05 Outro & Credits

Additional Links & Further Exploration:

Medical Medium

200-hr Foundational Yoga Teacher Training with Catherine

21st Century Leadership

Apr 09, 202143:09

Obtain A Yield

Join Paul and Catherine as they dive into Permaculture Principle #3: Obtain A Yield, applying it to the foods we eat, the water we drink, and the ultimate yield of peace and joy!

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Show Outline:

0:00 Opening
0:49 ‘OM’-Work Check
2:49 Zen Tale – “The Drunken Boat Men”
3:57 How the story illustrates “Obtain a Yield”
4:38 What is a yield?
5:48 Positive Feedback Loops & Growing Soil
7:50 Mulching, Raking Leaves & Wildlife Habitats
9:42 Changing Our Thinking
13:20 Letting Things Wild
14:20 BREAK
15:58 Obtain A Yield in our lives
16:20 what are we putting in our bodies
18:18 Vibrations in water & our food
19:24 Medical Medium & foods that heal
21:15 Adjusting diet at Change of Seasons
22:19 Degenerative food
22:50 aligning foods to our own systems
23:43 the water that we drink, Dr. Zach Bush & the microbiome
26:12 what ideas have we been tied to
28:16 Yields of peace & joy
31:24 ‘OM’-Work
32:17 Invitation to Join the Conversation
32:53 Outro & Credits

Additional Links & Further Exploration:

Medical Medium - Anthony William

Dr. Zach Bush, M.D. - GMOs, Glyphosate & Gut Health

Nischala Joy Devi - The Secret Power of Yoga

Mar 26, 202134:14

Catch and Store Energy

Join Paul and Catherine as they dive into Permaculture Principle #2:, Catch & Store Energy, discussing how this principle manifests in building design, food production, soil regeneration and in our lives through the power of words!

Keep exploring! We’ve added many additional resources in the links in the show notes!

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Show Outline:

0:00 Opening
0:30 Children’s Story “Frederick” by Leo Lionni
2:30 Catch & Store Energy from a Permaculture Perspective
3:00 Earthships & Architect Mike Reynolds
5:40 Energy Efficiency
7:09 Water Catchment
8:22 Perennial Plants & Gardens
10:12 Self-Seeding Plants
11:17 Soil as Energy Catchment
13:49 Natural Systems & Regenerative Agriculture
15:50 BREAK
18:00 Healthy Soil
21:10 Into The Garden of Our Lives
22:24 Self-Care Practices
24:02 Bringing Joy to Everyday Life
26:11 Accentuating Joy vs. Brings Me Joy
27:37 The Power of Words - Labels & Language
32:26 Nuances of Evocative Language
38:00 Linking Back to Principle #1
38:59 Invitation to Join the Conversation
39:27 ‘OM’-Work
40:35 Outro & Credits

Additional Links & Further Exploration:

‘Frederick’ by Leo Lionni

Earthships by Mike Reynolds

Official Website
Garbage Warrior: Documentary Film by Oliver Hodge
Earthship Corner Cottage - A Quick Tour
Earthship Brittany - Grand Designs

200-Hr Foundational Yoga Teacher Training with Catherine

Transcend Your Story: Dr. Zach Bush MD on The Rich Roll Podcast

Mar 12, 202141:32

Observe and Interact

Join Paul and Catherine as they dive into Permaculture Principle #1: Observe & Interact, discussing how it shows up in natural systems & cycles, yoga, friendships, relationships, and life.