The Radical Awareness Podcast

A journey to Embodied Wellbeing with Benjamin McCarthy

In this episode we sat down to chat with Benjamin McCarthy all about life, play, truth and embodiment. What does it mean to be human and be on a path to access your utmost vitality and potential life force? 
Benjamin is the walking example of vibrant living, his kind, powerful and wise energy fills a room that allows for space and sharing no matter where you have come from. 
We have been inspired by Benjamin following bits of his journey over the past 7 or so years, seeing him create, share and play is down right uplifting and we look forward to everything he is currently bringing to the world. 
Lookout for his project qualmless, coming soon to your social media platforms...

The Tree Mystic - A Conversation with Hannah McQuilkan

In this Episode Nicole and John chat to Hannah McQuilkan - The Tree Mystic. Hannah is a Naturopath, Medical herbalist, Healer and Shaman with over 20 years experience in the wellness industry, her vision is to reawaken our ancient and inherent connectedness to life itself.
​To do this Hannah uses Forest Therapy, Celtic based nature worship and other healing arts such as Integrated Energy Healing and flower essences. Hannah is a psychic intuitive who works with the unseen worlds in order to create peace on earth.
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All products and services info on Tree Mystic Website
Email Hannah directly - treemystics@gmail.com
Tree Mystic Instagram
Tree Mystic Facebook
FREE EVENT - Lughnasadh Celtic Gathering and FeastSUNDAY, 6 FEBRUARY 2022 FROM 15:00-19:00The Sanctuary, 31 Kitenui Avenue, Mount Albert, Auckland 1025, New ZealandTICKETS HERE

Conversing with the Earth - A continued conversation with Anneliese from My Joy Body

Our continued conversation with Anneliese Kuegler, a dear friend and Embodied Movement Practitioner.
Who is Anneliese?
Anneliese is one of those people you don’t forget, she is scientist of the soul.  My Joy Body is her medium to touch and help as many people as possible.  She has a varied and diverse background from studying ancient eastern sciences and wisdoms to her current regenerative design work.   She is a speaker, coach, teacher and a lover of all beings. A qualified Yoga teacher who has made this art a major part of her life’s work.  She is honoured to be a student under some of the worlds best yoga teachers and prides herself on being a good vessel for passing on truly inspired knowledge. As a teacher in her own right Anneliese is knowledgeable, compassionate and a caring teacher who holds the good of her students over and above all else. Anneliese is a mother of two and is involved in the visual and performing arts.  She is the creator of the successful ‘Best Practice’ series of workshops being offered throughout New Zealand, Seven souls online medicine journey, and MJB-Cleansing.
My Joybody is all about creating a deeper peace within and without, a healthier life and a connection to who you truly are.LINKS
"Re-Entry" The Mobility and Core Workshop - Find your Central Pou
MyJoybody WebsiteMyJoybody InstagramMyJoybody FacebookMyJoybody YouTube

Being Joy Informed - A Conversation with Anneliese Kuegler - My Joy Body

Happy 2022 from Nicole and John, with this Episode on Life....
with our first Special Guest!
Introducing Anneliese Kuegler, a dear friend and Embodied Movement Practitioner.
Who is Anneliese?
Anneliese is one of those people you don’t forget, she is scientist of the soul.  My Joy Body is her medium to touch and help as many people as possible.  She has a varied and diverse background from studying ancient eastern sciences and wisdoms to her current regenerative design work.   She is a speaker, coach, teacher and a lover of all beings. A qualified Yoga teacher who has made this art a major part of her life’s work.  She is honoured to be a student under some of the worlds best yoga teachers and prides herself on being a good vessel for passing on truly inspired knowledge. As a teacher in her own right Anneliese is knowledgeable, compassionate and a caring teacher who holds the good of her students over and above all else. Anneliese is a mother of two and is involved in the visual and performing arts.  She is the creator of the successful ‘Best Practice’ series of workshops being offered throughout New Zealand, Seven souls online medicine journey, and MJB-Cleansing.
My Joybody is all about creating a deeper peace within and without, a healthier life and a connection to who you truly are.LINKS
"Re-Entry" The Mobility and Core Workshop - Find your Central Pou
MyJoybody WebsiteMyJoybody InstagramMyJoybody FacebookMyJoybody YouTube

Why would I want to practice Yoga (Asana)?

In this Episode Nicole & John discuss the benefits to your nervous system that are attained from the practice of yoga asana.

The Final Savasana. Why contemplating death can be transformative...

In this Episode Nicole and John discuss the 'taboo' subject of death.
Warning: This Episode may be triggering. Please listen with caution.
Religion, spirituality and Science have all attempted to explain death and come up short. So we thought we would take a crack at it. Tune in for our rants.
 

Is Ignorance Bliss?

In this Episode Nicole and John discuss the concept of ignorance from the yogic perspective and how it really creates suffering and frustration in our lives. How do we free ourselves from ignorance? We offer some contemplations to challenge the mind and go beyond the everyday understanding of reality.

Concluding The 10 Raw Principles (3 of 3)

In this, the final instalment of our journey through the 10 Raw Principles, Nicole and John discuss the application of principles 7 - 10 from the perspectives on and off the yoga mat.7. Observation is your greatest teacher. - Learning comes from the quiet mind listening and paying attention.
8. Move from gross to subtle. - Subtle awareness takes practice, be patient with yourself and your students.
9. Invitation and choice at every opportunity. - Invitational language and correct dosage of choice leads to trauma informed teaching.
10. Through Self-led discipline comes true freedom. - Everybody can eventually discover their own unique system of practice.

The 10 Raw Principles (2 of 3)

In this Episode we continue the exploration of the 10 Raw Principles of Trauma Informed Teaching and Living
4. Your teaching isn’t your practice.- Teaching is a form of practice, but not the place to work on yourself.
5. Their body, their alignment.- Every body’s story is different, therefore requires a different path. 
6. Inclusion to empowerment.- Pay attention to your intention, everyone is sacred and worthy.

Introducing the 10 Raw Principles (1 of 3)

In this Episode, (Part 1 of a 3 Part Series) N & J discuss the Raw Principles of Trauma Informed Yoga, and the creation of the Radical Awareness Book, due for release in 2022.
The First 3 discussed in this Episode are:1. Do your Own Work First2. Everybody has Trauma3. Your Breath, Your Body, Your Story, Your Practice