Home Court Health with Tom Foolery

In this episode, I’m exploring the themes of masculinity and male initiation through the lens of classic films...It dawned on me recently that we are suffering from a lack of quality movies that portray stories we can all relate to from a meaning-standpoint, not necessarily plot. Men in particular are given nothing but egomaniacal or weak or violent displays of “masculinity” that reflect to them in an inordinate exemplar of acting as a Man.For that reason, my thirst for better story-telling led me to a string of excellent films...In movies such as ‘The Man from Snowy River’, ‘Dead Poets Society’, ‘Newsies’ and ‘Legends of the Fall’, a host of motifs play out that reflect the journey of men in society, the importance of legacy, and the role of community and brotherhood.The art of subtle storytelling also appears in stark contrast to what we’re used to, making this worth the while of any and all listeners to revisit these films for their timeless messages.REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ...Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit homecourthealth.substack.com

Do you observe holy days? Or do you ride the wave of holidays?I think we’ve all done both over the course of our lives: being mystified and excited by holidays, and then caught up in the sheer repetitive, mundane expectations of holiday commitments.Much of this has been manipulated by the monster of Commercialism, which has turned the nobler elements of certain celebrations into yet another occasion to buy, to consumer, to discard...Thankfully, Lara Day has embraced her mission as an advocate for more meaningful, truly sacred commemorations of Nature’s cycles.Lara’s 13 Sacred Nights have had a profound impact on my life, not least of all because it was one of my dalliances with an oracle deck. In this episode, I share two stories about my experiences that verified the veracity of their wisdom.We also discuss:* The history of holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving* Fertile ground for sacred practice* Synchronicities* Sacred vs. Profane* The origins of the 13 Holy Nights* and much more...Massive gratitude to Lara for sharing her insights and experiences. I’m happy to share her work HERE as a new call to action to reclaim the spiritual experience of our holy and historical days within the cycle of our Year.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit homecourthealth.substack.com

From hip-hop hypnosis to surfing waves, follow us on a journey of transformation and truth...My introduction to Al Dawg and his colorful commentary came from the inimitable work of astrologist-extraordinaire, Robert Phoenix. Their series (Sirius Sports) became my lifeline for awhile to the socio-spiritual impact of American sports.There is no doubt that sport and music have come to be the major pillars that uphold what semblance of Culture is left in America. I was grateful to Al for his candid and unique criticisms of these bastions of distractions...It's been a tremendous treat to tap into all that Alfonso has been willing to share, the capstone of which is his book The Sharter: A Comedic Journey through Hip-Hop Hypnosis. A hilariously insightful commentary on how much of our generation was ensnared by rap culture, I had to take a long, laughable look at my SELF in order to fully appreciate what Al was putting down... when it landed, it landed with an emphatic THUD!Alfonso shares his transition from being influenced by hip-hop to finding solace in surfing, while I continue to reflect on the cultural shifts and personal realizations that have shaped my own worldview. As ever, it takes two to create something different, and I was thoroughly grateful to have Al as my sparring partner tonight. Run - don't walk - to Al's Substack, The Al Dawg HourREMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit homecourthealth.substack.com

It was a thrilling and fulfilling time spent talking with Dani Katz ... I all ways enjoy her unique brand of communication, and her energy even virtually is deeply felt.Dani continues to make great personal and professional strides in making an impact through the medium of language, wielding it skillfully and compassionately to unify our human spirit in this age when it is tested so often...My initial plan was to ask her about updates along the lines of current events - I am delighted that this conversation was of a much more personal nature, with ample opportunities to find universal threads for self-awareness, growth, healing and optimism.Dani has been a tremendous inspiration for me to sharpen my words in order to make my own impact felt across time. This conversation is guaranteed to give you food for thought, treasures for your wisdom stores, and many reasons to follow her at danikatz.com.Thank you, Dani -- see you at Confluence!REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit homecourthealth.substack.com

My first encounter with Dawn's work was via What Really Makes You Ill?My latest encounter with hearing her present at Confluence on the powerful union of conscious mind with conscious language, a revolutionary yet simple practice.From these two connections, Dawn nudged me along the road to self-empowerment, particular through her inimitable style of blending ideas about the nature of realm with highly practical out looks.In this conversation, we delve into the depths of forgiveness, skepticism, the purpose of Pain, moving beyond the confines of a previous life, and much more... I forego my characteristic long descriptions to encourage you to lean into every utterance from this recording.I am certain you will enjoy Dawn's Writings on Substack, as well as her stellar podcast, Dawn of Discernment.REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit homecourthealth.substack.com

Returning to report on the ways to flip the script on our limiting language...We have been confronted with the do-or-die, til-death-do-us-part, all-or-nothing binary banality of our culture... was it always this way? Will it ever be?I intend to rewrite our communication program with pattern interruptions that shift our conscious creations toward more growth, life, prosperity...A Hill to Grow On is a place where we take a stand - yes - and enrich the soil with our livelihood (a means of securing the necessities of life). When pushed up this hill by challenging circumstances, we then turn sh*t into something that supports life ... in one end, out another type of thing!This place is anywhere you choose to elevate your values to a real standing in your life - by caring, by deciding.These are the themes I explore here, and beyond... Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery! Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit homecourthealth.substack.com