Gin And Tantra

In this episode we continue with the discussion on meditative techniques to deal with a mischievous mind, visualization. We break down the concept of a Yiddam, tantric meditation, overcoming mundane appearances and conceptions and what to do when you are getting your ass kicked.

We continue our dive into the world of Daoism and specifically the '9 things that can f*ck up your life' as we lovingly call them. In this episode we discuss reveling in the clarity of one's mind, using specific tools to coalesce one's rampant thoughts and a mythical formula of invocation.

In this episode we discuss the mischievous mind and meditative techniques to transform it into something palatable. We further discuss using pleasure as a motivation towards meditation and as a vehicle to getting to the core of who you are.

In this episode we discuss the some of the effects that our work has on us and our identity. Perhaps more importantly the effects that is can have on our personal development and relationships, or lack thereof. We also discuss the drive to be recognized and marketing oneself, the Geography of Genius and creating a tool that measures suffering.

In this episode we start out discussing one of the obstacles that can derail your life... only then to be rerouted by the spontaneity of the moment. We get into talking about the characters in our collective story, questioning the meaning of love and connection, Confucianism vs Daoism, the psychological applications of Carl Rogers, holding space and form for the expression of energy!

In this episode we reflect on the last 4 years and the variety of effects that time period has had on our lives today and moving forward. We are happy to have conversations that are not being had anywhere else.

In this episode we have on friend of the show, Fayda Shantel and we discuss a whole range of topics including living 'the lifestyle', finding and early interest in the human body, expressions of sexuality and numbing oneself, being honest about who you are, open relationships, unicorns and swingers compension and much more.

In this episode we are very pleased to have with us Dr. Neil Theise, author of, 'Notes on Complexity', A Scientific Theory of Connection, Consciousness and Being.

Dr. Neil Theise is a professor of pathology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Through his scientific research, he has been a pioneer of adult stem cell plasticity and the anatomy of the human interstitium. Dr. Theise’s studies in complexity theory have led to interdisciplinary collaborations in fields such as integrative medicine, consciousness studies, and science-religion dialogue.  

During the course of our conversation we discuss his early life and spiritual influences, being a generation of survivors from the Holocaust, being a body vs a group of cells as a Zen Koan, the Divine Mother, investigating the thingness of stuff and the relationship between Shamanism and Dark Matter...

Link to Notes on Complexity for purchase

https://www.neiltheiseofficial.com/books

In this episode we continue our discussion on the obstacles to development via the lens of the Daoist tradition by highlighting one of the obstacles... the pressure from our families. We also discuss facing responsibility with an authentic response and developing passion as a tool for self-esteem.

In this episode we discuss the Taoist idea of nine obstacles to our development... YOLI? Insecurity, shame and belief as an antidote to facing your fears.

In this episode we discuss the idea of people, books, life experiences and yourself as teachers, windows of transition in our lives, epiphanous moments, reframing religious Monogamy and having an awareness of the trajectory of your life.

In this episode we have Dr. Rory Hiltbrand joining us.

Dr. Rory received his doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine from Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts. Additionally, Rory spent a semester in China treating stroke patients at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Teaching Hospital.  He has spent the last decade studying under Grandmaster Sung Baek, the 75th Grandmaster of the Korean Daoist Lineage the Dong Han Clan. Rory also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Economics from the University of Richmond. While at Richmond, Rory did Chaos Theory Research for the NSF. Rory has a profound passion for decoding the timeless wisdom of the Dao through the lens of modern Mathematics and Physics.  Rory holds a utility patent for a molecular water structuring device which benefits a wide range of biological processes. He is one of the first Chinese Medicine Doctors to corner professional fights on UFC Fight Pass, including EBI and Polaris.  Rory actively trains in Brazilian Ju Jitsu and finds grounding and peace of mind through martial arts.

During the episode we discuss his practice and study of Daoist Numerology, Multi-Dimensional math, 5 element theory and application, Western science leading to Eastern thought, using the narrative to bring about a physiological change and going from self-improvement to an act of devotion.

In this episode we ask the question, if the myth of a culture doesn't hold, will it break? We Also discuss religion and rationality, filling the belief vacuum, finding a unified theory of everything and building a life that is meaningful.

In this episode we tackle what we see as a problem with Jesus, metaphysical beliefs and abilities, Indigo Children, emanations of enlightenment and a practical Tantra.

In this episode we discuss Carl Jung's Transcendent function, emanations of wisdom, Christian ethics, insolvable polarities, the culture creating its divinity, the Gospel of John, expressing wrath, the Thunder Prophet Mind and the work of wisdom.

Differentiating oneself from the masses and the mundane, individuation, touching your own archetypes, inner experiences, being moved by your external reality and being reminded of who we really are.

In this episode we discuss living your life as an analytic meditation, Carl Jung's active imagination and transcendental functions, having concern for the expression of our ideas, integrating with your own mind connecting with our objective psyche, free association as an acknowledgement of our continual flow of thoughts, the obstacles and potential solutions to meditation and journeying while working with our own tendencies psyche and mindscapes.

In this episode we rethink patience, loyalty and virtue and challenge conventional truths. We discuss the deep influence of Saturn on the Old Testament and subsequently society as a whole (spoiler, it isn't for the positive). We take a look at 'the rules' and the separation of the Divine from the Feminine.

"God is a concept by which we measure our pain" - John Lennon

In this episode we dive into the later work of Carl Jung and his ideas surrounding The Book of Job and Jung's psychoanalysis of God via this story. We also discuss the deep influence of religion on society, Alfred Adler, the alchemy of union and a deep twist on a classic tale and stay until the end, it's a doozy!

In this episode we discuss orienting your life around and enlightening lifestyle, love as an alchemy for change, Carl Jung's dreams and guidance, holding space for possibility and relationship anarchy.

In this episode we discuss the crisis of the day, the revaluing of human life and the seemingly unavoidable desire to pick a side on topics that are very complicated. We rarely get into current events but given the scope of what we are currently seeing and experiencing right now we could not even fathom talking about anything else. Instead of choosing a particular villain or victim we discuss the cultivation of a different viewpoints, the underlying compassion that runs throughout the deep work in this lifetime for those who choose to engage and the vacillating emotionality of the standard issue human being.

In this episode we discuss building a life that reflects your own point of view, love as an alchemical process, the exclusivity principle and the red thread of passion.

In this episode we discuss what does it mean to have your life 'together', re-writing cultural myths for yourself, conventional and ultimate truths, believing in Enlightenment and functioning in the machine, biological materialists and seeking out help.

In this episode we discuss finding a purpose in life and soul level connections with others, the 5 aggregates, the harshness of a standard issued life, direction arising from the ground of Being and the personalization of your own stages of development.

In this episode we discuss not being ashamed about whom you love and what that says about your life, karmic soulmates, merging with the intention of the universe, having a discussion with your inner divinity, George Harrison and Eric Clapton and being supportive when it is not easy.

This episode has been about 3 years in the making for Eric and thus we dive deep into the inner working of one Mr. Eric Baker. We not only discuss something that is near and dear to his heart but also sex w/Shakespeare, consulting with a chorus of Buddhist Goddesses, a re-frame of the term 'soul mate', non-conformist relationships Esther Perel's view's on unique and exclusive orientations and love challenging who you are.

In this episode Eric previews his big reveal and we discuss parallels to creativity, how to agree to disagree, societal conflicts, ways to steal your thunder back, a deep embrace of one's authentic self, family, relationships and the perspective of time, finding non-concordance between self and environment and adaptation as a counter to creativity.

In this episode we once again have on friend of the show, Remy and his wife Ashley. Together they own and operate Kumankaya. A healing and retreat center just outside of Tulum, in Mexico. We not only go over what they are offering at their center but a story on how they began their path and how they ended up selling everything they had and left the comforts of their lives to follow the call of the Medicine and all the beautiful twists and turns that followed as they embraced their path. We also discuss some of their personal and professional work with some sacred plant medicines as a search for self discovery and connection, giving oneself space, overcoming what they refer to as 'Sacred Terror', pushing the boundaries of rationality to gain a different life perspective and experiencing self-love as an act of self-service.

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In this episode we discuss some of the views of psychologist Otto Rank, a student of Freud, and his views on working with the past to improve the present, optimizing the positive, UN-learning one's past, a person's experience during birth as a blueprint for future evolutionary events and how neuroticism is a struggle against external forces.

In this episode we have a discussion around and a deep dove into one of Eric's most cringeworthy memories from his childhood and what he attributes as pieces to his recovery from it. We also discuss the inner drive one has to express their unbound self and fear as an opposition to authenticity.

In this episode we continue to discuss Carl Jung, the loves' of his life, connecting the inner and outer realities, accepting our inner judge, a brief history of MK Ultra, having contrast with the ethics of our current culture and how our partners stimulate deep aspects of ourselves.

In this episode we continue to discuss Carl Jung and some personal tales of synchronicity in addition to the flexibility of space and time.

In this episode we discuss some of Carl Jung's clinical observations and the sort of 3 pillars of a functioning self from a psychological standpoint. We also discuss hierarchical organizations and being cuts of from one's inner archetype.

In this episode Eric gives a story about inherited fear and we then discuss making the unconscious conscious and how we can transcend the primal urge.

We continue our discussion on Esther Perel in this episode and get into how the causes and conditions of one's life effect who you are. We also highlight the importance of one's spiritual tribe, energy coming before form, the affairs of affairs, body image and sexual education.

In this episode we are discussing the relationship therapist and New York Times best selling author Esther Perel. We discuss her thoughts on using love as an antidote to death, identification of Relational roles, monogamy being the new frontier, the Romantic Model and the things hiding in annals of our subconscious.

In this episode we discuss some case studies from people in our lives and their experience in monogamous relationships, Esther Perel and boundaries, the idea of emotional infidelity and long term bonding, a personal tale of divorce and seeing your story as a positive tale of existence.

In this episode we discuss the idea of society's emotional plague as outlined in Wilheim Reich's book, "The Mass Psychology of Fascism". We dive in the idea of living one's life artistically and falling through the cracks of society, personality types and the various forms of intrinsic motivation and the ways in which we effectively apply self-help. We also talked about a research study by Jonathan Haidt.

In this episode we continue our discussion on the ideas of Wilheim Reich, who is credited with the genesis of the 'sexual revolution'.. IE society's shifting views on pre-marital sex, divorce and other related relationship issues. We also discuss the 7 year itch, serial monogamy, the emotional plague and the disconnect between one's fire and water.

In this episode we begin the deep dive in the work of one Wilhelm Reich, Austrian doctor of Medicine and psychoanalyst who was a student of Freud. What Reich wanted to understand was the body, why you might escape or subdue it and why it remains an untapped source of joy and power. We discuss his ideas on the psyche and soma, repression and its effects on our personalities, the physical manifestations of emotions, TMJ, suppression and rumination, tension juxtaposed to pleasure and getting cut off from one's source of joy.

In this episode we continue our discussion on Freud and the idea of our repression of our desires and Christopher Ryan's view on the biological effects of long-term monogamy. We also talk about humans as electromagnetic beings, approaching cultural taboos, redirecting repression and Ester Perel's ideas on dynamism, nourishment and closeness in relationships.

In this episode we begin the deep dive into our much teased, longly awaited series about love, our lives, the various forms and influences that it has upon us and what that means for those who may or may not be aware of it all. We begin with looking at the psychological aspects of love and today we have Sigmund Freud on deck. We discuss the globus hystericus, being afraid of lonliness, building our own prisons and repression.

In this episode we finalize our discussion around the various views of the Ego, Mind and Reality from the Mind Only School of Buddhist thought.  We discuss the mind and its relationship to the external world, dependent, impuded and perfect nature's, dealing with distraction and focus and our collective Uncle Carl!

In this episode we take a deep dive into the Mind Only School of Asian Philosophy and Spirituality.  We discuss experiencing your mind and external reality, the 6 consciousnesses, overcoming your own obstacles and accumulated energetic imprints.