In this illuminating conversation, Laura Giles sits down with award-winning poet and author Frank LaRue Owen to explore the deep currents of self-discovery, inner nourishment, and poetic expression. Together, they delve into the power of self-befriendment, the art of becoming an offering to the world, and writing as a form of cultural soul retrieval. Frank shares wisdom on mentorship, the pursuit of inner peace, and his distinctive approach to guiding others on their spiritual journeys. The discussion culminates with a look into Frank’s upcoming projects and his vision for helping others forge their own creative and spiritual traditions. If you’re drawn to poetry, contemplation, and the sacred act of personal growth, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.Guest Bio:Frank Owen is a Scottish-American Weyfarer, poet, and counselor who provides a unique form of spiritual companioning, influenced by his graduate studies in transpersonal and Jungian archetypal psychology, that weaves together spiritual counsel, life-path coaching, and dreamwork. He works with a range of clientele, from spiritual seekers and would-be artists and poets, to therapists, coaches, and chaplains-in-training. Contact: soulfaring.orgChapters00:00 The Great Story That Binds Us03:00 Self-Befriendment and Inner Nourishment05:53 Becoming the Offering: Hospitality and Stewardship09:06 The Art of Expression: Poetry and Experience14:59 The Journey of Writing and Cultural Soul Retrieval20:03 Finding Peace: The Battle Within22:58 Mentorship and Guidance on the Path26:50 Soul Fairing: A Unique Approach to Mentorship31:46 The Future: New Projects and Creative DirectionsTheme music: Orchestral Epic from Pixabay〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧🎧 ⁠⁠https://myfantasia.podia.com 🎧🎧 The Fantasia Podcast 🎧🎧 ⁠⁠⁠https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/myfan... 🎧〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰🙏 Social Media🙏⁠https://x.com/i/communities/18439771849704... ⁠🙏⁠ / @myfantasia 🙏⁠💬 Need a healing session with Laura Giles? Let's talk.💬 💬⁠⁠ https://lauragiles.org⁠⁠ 💬 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰#bethechange #oneness

In this conversation, Laura Giles speaks with Tigrilla Gardenia about her unique name, the transformative power of naming rituals, and her journey as a world ambassador for plant advocacy. Tigrilla shares her experiences with plant communication, the significance of the Damanhur community, and the lessons learned from plants as teachers. The discussion emphasizes the importance of building relationships with plants and understanding their role in personal growth and ecosystem dynamics. In this conversation, Tigrilla Gardenia shares her profound experiences and insights into the unique communication and relationships humans can cultivate with plants. She discusses the importance of check-ins with plants, the silent yet impactful presence they hold, and how these relationships influence her lifestyle choices. Tigrilla emphasizes the need for awareness and respect in human-plant interactions, exploring the broader implications of reconnecting with nature and the journey of reawakening humanity's collective consciousness. She also introduces her community resources for those interested in deepening their understanding of plant communication. Be sure to check out the entire interview with Tigrilla Gardenia. https://tigrillagardenia.com Chapters 00:00 The Meaning Behind a Unique Name 03:01 Transformation Through Naming Rituals 06:05 Becoming a World Ambassador for Plant Advocacy 08:58 The Journey of Plant Communication 12:13 Understanding the Singing Plants of Damanhur 14:47 The Role of Plants in Personal Growth 18:02 The Two-Way Conversation with Plants 20:53 Lessons from Plant Teachers 24:14 Building Relationships with Plants 28:12 The Unique Communication with Plants 33:09 Navigating Mainstream Society 36:01 The Silent Presence of Plants 42:51 Understanding Plant Relationships 44:24 The Impact of Plant Relationships on Lifestyle 49:03 Reawakening Humanity's Connection with Nature 53:03 Accessing Coaching and Community Resources ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Subscribe for more tips like this: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHvISmeJ5AnloEqWtOCv5Ww/?sub_confirmation=1 New to animism? These videos are for you! Start here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQTjP9VALyDQc7RPYSw9A1rx5ukfI42Lb ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join our tribe! You're welcome here. https://myfantasia.podia.com Laura Giles is an animist licensed clinical social worker who specializes in healing trauma. She founded Pan Society to make animism accessible to modern people. She delights in inspiring people with the love of the land, facilitating a connection to Spirit, reviving a sense of wonder and belonging through her sacred travel journeys, past life regression work, transformational workshops, and mentoring. Join her on her next adventure! For more information about Laura Giles, see her website at http://www.lauragiles.net​. To work with Laura, go to http://lauragiles.org. Bumper credits: Music from Pond5. Videos from Pixabay and Pexels.

In this enlightening conversation, Laura Giles speaks with Aaron French about his unique journey towards spiritual awakening, emphasizing the importance of nature, mentorship, and curiosity in personal growth. Aaron shares his experiences from living in the jungle to his encounters with various spiritual traditions, highlighting how these experiences shaped his understanding of non-duality and the interconnectedness of all beings. The discussion encourages listeners to embrace their own paths, connect with nature, and recognize the simplicity of awakening as a natural process. In this conversation, Aaron from Natural Heart Alchemy discusses the vibrational healing frequencies he receives from nature, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all beings and the importance of spending time in nature for healing and awakening. He shares insights from his experiences living with indigenous cultures and highlights the significance of understanding our eternal souls and the choices we make in our lives. Aaron also elaborates on his transformational teaching methods, focusing on the path of the wizard and the importance of men reclaiming their power in a supportive and authentic way.

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Subscribe for more tips like this: ⁠⁠ / @pansociety ⁠⁠ New to animism? These videos are for you! Start here. ⁠⁠ • Starter Pack! Watch If You're New to ... ⁠⁠ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Join our tribe! You're welcome here. ⁠⁠http://myfantasia.podia.com⁠⁠ Laura Giles is an animist licensed clinical social worker who specializes in healing trauma. She founded Pan Society to make animism accessible to modern people. She delights in inspiring people with the love of the land, facilitating a connection to Spirit, reviving a sense of wonder and belonging through her sacred travel journeys, past life regression work, transformational workshops, and mentoring. Join her on her next adventure! For more information about Laura Giles, see her website at ⁠⁠http://www.lauragiles.net⁠⁠​. To work with Laura, go to ⁠⁠http://lauragiles.org⁠⁠. Bumper credits: Music from Pond5. Videos from Pixabay and Pexels.