Islands of Coherence

To Support The Show: Patreon.com/islandsofcoherenceSubscribe, Like, Comment, and Hit the Bell for Notifications on YouTubeFollow us on Instagram (@islands.of.coherence) and Tik Tok (@islandsofcoherence)Joining us this week for the show is member of the Cheyenne River Lakota Nation of South Dakota, Tiokasin Ghosthorse. In this conversation we explore the nature of language in how it shapes our ability to relate with ourselves and the world. From that foundation we take a look at solutions to the interlocking crises of the present day. Tiokasin Ghosthorse is a member of the Cheyenne River Lakota Nation of South Dakota, an educator, musician, and internationally recognized speaker on peace and Indigenous issues. He is the founder, host, and executive producer of First Voices Radio, a program he started in 1993 that is now syndicated to over 120 public, community, and commercial radio stations across the US and Canada. A survivor of Bureau of Indian Affairs boarding schools, he has spent decades speaking on Indigenous cosmology, language, and humanity's relationship with the Earth — work that led to a 2016 Nobel Peace Prize nomination from the International Institute of Peace Studies and Global Philosophy. He's also a master musician who performs the traditional Lakota cedar flute worldwide, and has been featured at venues including the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, Lincoln Center, and the United Nations.Show Topics- How Humans Forgot Their Connection to the Planet- Lakota Language as a Living Language- English's Blind Spots- Is There a Greater Purpose for this Disconnection?- Decentering Humans- Recognizing Beauty and the Music of All Things- The Energetic Signature of Cities- Colonization Mindset- Reconnecting with Natural Languages- Grandmother's Songs- Intuition, Gratitude, and Ceremony

Executive Direction of the Living/Dying Project RamDev Dale Borglum joins us for this week as we discuss how to live a life of transformation so we can face death more peacefully. RamDev Dale Borglum is the author of How to Live So You Can Die Without Fear and the executive director of the Living/Dying Project. A pioneering figure in the conscious dying movement, he has spent decades helping individuals face death — and life — with greater awareness and has collaborated with leaders in the field including Ram Dass, Stephen Levine, and Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. Drawing on his background as a mathematician, meditation teacher, lover of God, and devoted practitioner of both Eastern and Western healing traditions, Borglum offers a uniquely practical and accessible map to the healing path.Linkslivingdying.orgHis Book: https://bookpassage.com/book/9781955831086Show Topics- RamDev's Story of Helping Start the Intentional Dying Movement- All Fear is Fear of Death- Grounding and Embodiment- Working with Fear, Guilt, and Shame- Grief's Role in Softening the Heart- How Has Dying Work Changed RamDev- What Surprises RamDev About Dying After 45 Years of Working with it- Connecting to a Wider Awareness- Causes of Transformation- Joy and Service

Joining us on the 21st Century Vitalism podcast is former executive editor of Cracked.com and New York Times Bestselling author, Jason Pargin. In this conversation we explore the themes of his newest book, 'I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom'. Namely how the internet is changing the way we connect with other people, perceive reality, and process incoming information. You can order 'I'm Starting To Worry About This Black Box of Doom' wherever you get your books. You can also follow Jason on Tik Tok and Instagram to see his entertaining daily reels about culture, entertainment, and society over at @jasonkpargin.Show Topics- What Happens When A Culture Promotes The Need to Be Special? - Needing To Be An Influencer To Maintain a Career - The Psychological Implications of Algorithms - Parasocial Relationships and the Need for Real Community - Importance of Discomfort and Awkwardness - The Illusory Nature of Division - Choosing Our Media Diet - Tech Companies Taking Advantage of Negativity Bias - Technology and Developing Brains - How The Internet Exaggerates Reality - The Necessity of Pushing Boundaries

Joining us on the show today are independent filmmakers, community builders, and fellow podcasters Sean Dunne and Cass Greener. In this conversation, we explore their recent film, Wild Magic as well as how we can best show up to the rapidly changing socio-political landscape of the United States. You can watch Sean and Cass's films over at veryape.tv and tune into their 'Very Ape' podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts. They also have a sweet online community you can join over on their website for just $2! Show Topics- What is Wild Magic? - The Importance of Listening to Reality- Unplugging from Media Narratives- Dialing In On Your Offering- Illumination and New Avenues of Resistance- The Reallocation of Our Attention- The Power of Attention and Attention Vampires- Maintaining Your Own Frequency

Joining us on the show today is author, biologist, and bodyworker, Dr. Cindy Engel! For this conversation we explore the topic of somatic empathy, which is the focus of her newest book, ‘Another Self: How Your Body Helps You Understand Others’. This is the first overview of how our bodies take on the physical, emotional, and mental states of others and how we can utilize these principles to tend to ourselves and our relations. If you want to learn more after the episode, consider picking up a copy of ‘Another Self’ over at cindyengel.comShow Topics- What is Somatic Empathy? - The Contagious Nature of Emotions - Somatic Empathy and Media - Strengthening and Dampening Somatic Empathy- Mindful Movement for Resilience - Everything We Perceive is a Guess - Importance of Getting to Know Ourselves - Somatic Empathy, Communication, and Bodywork - Coregulation and Brain Coupling

This week's episode of the 21st Century Vitalism podcast is now live! Joining us on the show today is visionary artist, Mark Henson (@markhensonart)! Most known for his stunning and psychedelic depictions of love, loss, warfare, and celebration. In this conversation we explore one of his life’s passions of utilizing visionary art as a means to inspire social change. Drawing on decades of experience starting from the 1960’s hippie movement of the west coast all the way through Occupy and into the current socio political waters - mark’s history of using psychedelic art as a tool for communication is rarely matched by his contemporaries. We talk a lot about his process of creation and also how you can cultivate your own artistic voice. If you want to stay plugged into Mark’s work, head on over to markhensonart.com to check out his online galleries and other talks. Show topics - What is visionary art? - Visionary Art of the 60’s - Art and Social Movements - Transmitting Messages Through Art - Using Your Craziest Thoughts To Develop Your Voice - Culture Wars - Modern Art Movements - How can an Artist Open Themselves Up? - Mark’s Process of Creating Art - The Emotional Quality of Painting Destruction - The Power of Unsettling Images - Art as a Time Machine - Exploring Mark’s Work

Joining us on the show is the founder and executive director of the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network, Osprey Orielle Lake! In this conversation, we explore some of the themes of her recent book, ‘The Story Is In Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis’. Namely, we explore how some of the foundational worldviews of Western Culture have contributed to what researchers are calling the environmental polycrisis. We then talk about how we can realistically change these worldviews, the importance of taking a gendered perspective toward the climate crisis, and how connecting to our ancestors helps us connect more firmly with our sense of place. SHOW TOPICS- What is a Worldview and its Relationship to the Climate Crisis?- How Can We Change Worldviews?- Learning from Indigenous Worldviews- Moving Away From Materialism and Into Reciprocity- The Birth of Consumerism- Consumerism as a Surrogate for Meaning Making- The Need for us to be Present with Nature- How to Form Relationship with Land - Being Responsible Ancestors- The Role of Stories in Discovering Who We Are- The Politicization of Gender and the Patriarchy- The Importance of Getting PoliticalLinks wecaninternational.org'The Story Is In Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis’https://a.co/d/31rm2HW