Fifty Shades of Jay
By Jamie Henderson
I'm your host Jay, a Yogi who has a passion for body movement, philosophy and understanding the journey we are all on, with a life focus on elevating myself and the people around me.
In this podcast I discuss practices, thoughts, observations and interviews with guests relating to the path of spiritual development, growth, love and happiness.
Fifty Shades of JayMay 28, 2021
Episode 54: Net Zero
In this episode i give my thoughts and opinions on the global push to Net Zero and how i see this playing out from a spiritual and societal perspective living in Norway.
Episode 53: Christian Klix
To find out more about Christian and for a copy of his latest book please find him at:
yoga-ck.com/
Episode 52: To be Alone
In this episode i discuss what i feel to be one of the most important aspects of spiritual growth is the feelings and fears around being alone and the sense of abandonment in life.
Episode 51: Anger, Violence and Forgiveness
In this episode i discuss my thoughts and observations around anger and violence in today's society and how leaning into these can bring about a greater understanding of the human condition.
Episode 50: Suffering & Discipline
In this episode i talk about the sense of suffering in the world and our daily lives and how cultivating strength and discipline aids us in life.
Episode 49: Paige Elizabeth
Episode 48: Understanding
In this episode i discuss what feels like coming to some kind of end in my Yoga practice and what drives us to come to our mat.
Episode 47: Fathers and Men
In this episode i share my thoughts on fathers and men in society. How important this role is, and how as men we can emulate strength and masculinity as well as vulnerability.
Episode 46: Autoimmune
In this episode i share some thoughts and observations relating to autoimmune disease's and how our way of seeing unwanted energy can lead to a healthy body.
Episode 45: Is Yoga Enough
In this episode i talk about whether Yoga in itself is enough for a practitioner and my recent trip on Mushrooms as an alternative means for inner exploration.
Episode 44: Covid 2
This episode is more of a continuation of my thoughts and ongoing feelings around Covid, lockdowns and the vaccine.
Episode 43: Loving Again
In this episode i talk about the feeling of love, being in love and reconnecting with this feeling.
Episode 42: Covid
Episode 41: Internal / External
In this episode i discuss the types of practices we are drawn to and the value and depth that can be found within practices that take us inward that help cultivate self empowerment.
Episode 40: The Energetic Self
In this episode i talk about the practice of self love and how seeing ourselves more as energetic beings allows us to become more free and unburden ourselves of unnecessary weight.
Episode 39: Iain Grysak
Episode 38: Barry Middleton
Barry lives in Aviemore, Scotland. He has a degree in biosciences and chemistry, PhD in molecular microbiology and an exec mba, although none of those scratched the surface of real learning. Barry is also a jazz pianist/composer and an endurance athlete.
Episode 37: Death and Being Alive
In this episode i discuss death, life and the emotions around this topic that we tend to avoid and how it can bring about optimism and the joy of experiencing now. Don't hold yourself back.
Episode 36: Being Uncomfortable
Episode 35: Truth and Chaos
In this episode i talk about the need to find the truth in things and how the last 2 years has driven this, along with the types of energy that come with our connection with people globally via the internet.
Episode 34: Creation and Control
In this episode i discuss the nature of creation and innovation and how connecting with this in life can bring about joy. Also how having too much control in life can lead to anxiety and how this is playing out in society currently.
Episode 33: Avoidance
In this episode i talk about pain and sensitivity in the body and how going into these sensations and changing the way we feel about ourselves and our body can make positive shifts within our life.
Episode 32: Samskaras
In this episode i talk about Samskaras ( past impressions ) and how these can effect the flow of energy in our life and how practices can bring awareness to these to unblock this energy to flow more freely! : )
Episode 31: Mia Chung
Enjoy! : )
Episode 30: Being Human
In this episode i go into some recent feelings and emotions that have come up in me lately around masculine energy and our deeper internal drivers as animals of this planet. Exploring this in a safe space to express our animalistic self and to not suppress this inside of us.
Episode 29: Gregor Maehle
Enjoy! : )
Episode 28: Ellen Johannesen
In this episode i am joined by long term Ashtanga Yoga practitioner and teacher Ellen Johannesen, where we discuss the ups and downs of practice and Ellens thoughts and observations on eastern philosophy in today's modern life as the seeker and home owner. Enjoy : )
Episode 27: Simon Borg-Olivier
Episode 26: Iain Grysak
Episode 25: Reality and Perception
In this episode i discuss how our filters effect our perception of reality and how practice can help us have a clearer view on life and connect with what the body feels.
Episode 24: Freedom
In this episode i discuss my views on the sense of freedom, how we can choose practices that cultivate this feeling and how this can lead us to a greater sense of joy and happiness.
Episode 23: Love
In this episode i talk about the connection and wonderful feeling of Love and being in Love! : )
Episode 22: Health
In this episode i discuss my thoughts and observations around the subject of physical and mental health and how seeing the mind / body as a whole guides my choices.
Episode 21: Heaven
In this episode i share some thoughts on my view on the concepts of Heaven and Enlightenment. How i feel Heaven is here and now.
Episode 20: The Little Things
In this episode I talk about how we can tune into the beauty of daily life and how this makes me happier
Episode 19: Courage and Comfort
In this episode i discuss the feelings of courage and comfort and how choosing courage over comfort at times can lead us to a deeper sense of connection and growth.
Episode 18: Elevation
In this episode I discuss the practice of elevating yourself and the people around you, and how focusing on love and purity is helping me make these choices
Episode 17: Fear
In this episode i talk about the power and liberation of going into our fears and how our fears filter our views on what can be. How fears change our view and how our paths change from acting from a place of fear.
Episode 16: Searching and Finding
In this episode I talk about the difference between searching and finding and how my journey has led me to see this in a new light. It was there all along right in front of me : )
Episode 15: Becoming Balance
In this episode I discuss how trying to be in balance with all things helps me stay centered and how I approach this and practice. In balance between two opposing forces.
I recorded this one outside watching a sunset which was beautiful but also a little windy at the start. : )
Episode 14: Follow your Bliss
In this episode i discuss the feeling around following your bliss and some thoughts around the spiritual journey.
Episode 13: Manifestation and Thoughts
In this episode I discuss the power of focused energy and manifestation, tuning into what you want and aligning with your true desires
Episode 12: The Tantra Way
In this episode i discuss the beauty of celebrating now within Tantric Buddhism and how this is effecting my life and my yogic practices.
Episode 11: Body Intelligence
In this episode I discuss the beautiful intelligence that we have within and how we can tune into what our bodies are telling us.
Episode 10: Vulnerability and Falling in Love
In this episode I discuss the strength in being vulnerable and how i feel it's the key to loving more deeply.
Episode 9: Suppressing emotions and loving deeply
Episode 8: Why Me?
In this episode I discuss the impermanence of life and why it’s ok that anything can happen.
Episode 7: What's your vibration?
In this episode I discuss the power of thought and how our intention affects us and the people around us.
Change Interlude
Episode 6: Change and Attachments
In this episode I discuss the practice of embracing change, being fluid and how strong attachments can hinder us along our path.