Best Conscious Consultant Hour Podcasts (2025)

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The Mystical Life 1:01:36

8d ago1:01:36

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes Professor, Pastor, and Author, Douglas M. Gillette. Douglas Gillette, has a master of religious studies degree from the University of Chicago and a master of divinity degree from the Chicago Theological Seminary. He taught in the Emeritus Program at Oakton College for nearly two decades as w…

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Ep. 10 - Celestial Wisdom in a Modern World with Geraldine Patrick Encina 54:20

19h ago54:20

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Cultural astronomer and ethnoecologist, Geraldine Patrick Encina, offers a rediscovery of Mesoamerican cosmic calendars and discusses how we can realign with the cosmos and the earth. In this episode, Anita and Geraldine explore: Geraldine’s past life memories and receiving sacred spirit names from ceremonies and elders Mesoamerican use of sacred s…

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Spiritual Aging 1:04:08

15d ago1:04:08

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes Speaker, Blogger, and Author, Carol Orsborn, Ph.D. Dr. Orsborn is a true pioneer in the conscious aging movement. With over 35 best-selling books under her belt, appearances on Oprah and The Today Show, and decades of thought leadership, Carol brings a profound, uplifting perspective on grow…

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The Hidden Power of Sadness 59:35

22d ago59:35

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Welcome back to another special episode of The Conscious Consultant Hour. Join us this week as we dive deep into the topic of sadness, and how we can use it to help us live more fully. Sadness is something we often try to avoid, push away, or cover up. It can feel heavy and uncomfortable, and many of us have been taught that feeling sad means somet…

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Creatives Who See Creatives w/ Erica Hart 1:00:39

24d ago1:00:39

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Send us a text In this episode of Authenticated, Kate McLeod sits down with award-winning casting director, producer, and writer Erica Hart for a vibrant, resonant conversation about presence, purpose, and the rhythm of creative expression. Together, they trace Erica’s path—from casting student films at NYU to shaping major projects in TV, film, an…

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Ep. 9 -Matrilineal Leadership with Hasina Kharbhih, Khasi Tribe of North East India 52:43

29d ago52:43

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Anita Sanchez and Indigenous social entrepreneur, Hasina Kharbhih, explore matrilineal leadership, climate justice, and the prevention of human trafficking through culturally rooted, community-based innovations. In this episode, Anita and Hasina explore: Growing up as an Indigenous woman in a matrilineal society The loss of land and how vulnerabili…

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The Psychedelic Mindmeld 1:02:53

29d ago1:02:53

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes Psychedelic Researcher and Author, Wade Richardson. Wade is a psychonaut with more than 15 years of experience participating in and facilitating hundreds of psychedelics sessions. His latest book is The Psychedelic Mindmeld, Telepathically Exploring Shared Consciousness. In this guide to psy…

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Your Connection to Source 1:01:50

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes Host, Founder, CEO, and Author, Laurie Seymour. Laurie is the host of Wisdom Talk Radio, an Executive Mentor, international trainer, speaker, and Certified Master Trainer. She is also the founder and CEO of The Baca Institute and the author of the soon-to-be-published Unconditional Remembran…

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Building the Idea House Atop the Status Quo w/ Dave Byer 56:03

1M ago56:03

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Send us a text In this episode of Authenticated, Kate McLeod sits down with Dave Byer for an expansive, deeply human conversation about creativity, change, and the quiet strength of choosing to do things differently. As Dave reflects on the past year, he traces a personal shift—out of a limiting mindset and into a fuller, more aligned version of hi…

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The Sacred Craft of Astrology 1:04:26

1M ago1:04:26

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes Astrologer and Author, Steven Forrest. Steven is the author of seventeen books, including The Inner Sky, Yesterday’s Sky, The Book(s) of Fire, Earth, Air and Water, and The Endless Sky. His work has been translated into a dozen languages and he has traveled worldwide to teach his brand of ch…

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The Inner Thoughts of 2 Unpaid Life Coaches, Pt. 2/2 54:27

2M ago54:27

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Send us a text On this episode of Authenticated, Kate McLeod and Curtis Dunn continue their collaborative personal practice of pushing back on one another’s perceptions of present thinking; the practice they use between one another to leverage the other side of their perspectives and opinions, for further information to illuminate, support or pivot…

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My Altered States 1:04:11

2M ago1:04:11

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes Writer, Professor, and Researcher, Rick Strassman, M.D. Dr. Rick Strassman is an adjunct associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. From 1990 to 1995 he performed the first new human research with psychedelic drugs in the United States in more than …

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The Inner Thoughts of 2 Unpaid Life Coaches, Pt. 1/2 50:31

2M ago50:31

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Send us a text On the latest episode of "Authenticated," Kate is joined by her creative touchstone, unpaid life coach, and dear friend Curtis J. Dunn. They leverage their different perspectives to understand and challenge each other on topics of present mindsets, the value of deep understanding, and the comedy of thinking deeply. Kate and Curtis ti…

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Mystical Traditions of the Andes 1:00:19

2M ago1:00:19

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes Writer, Teacher, and Mama Iachak, Martha Travers, Ph.D. Dr. Travers apprenticed with the Ecuadorian Kichwa elder Taita Alberto Taxo for 22 years, and spent 10 years visiting the indigenous Kichwa tribe in the Andes. She holds a doctorate in English literature from the University of Michigan …

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The Evolution of Identity and Creativity 1:00:43

2M ago1:00:43

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Send us a text In this latest episode of Authenticated, host Kate McLeod retraces the steps of guest Megan Timpane in her full-circle moment with the revival of her one-woman show Lymphomaniac, ten years after its debut. Kate's biggest curiosity for Megan revolves around how a show about her life has evolved over ten years and how she has evolved a…

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Seeding Consciousness 1:02:16

2M ago1:02:16

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes Speaker, Artist, Writer and Medicine Woman, Tricia Eastman. Tricia Eastman, a lineage-honoring medicine woman and founder of nonprofit Ancestral Heart, bridges worlds rooted in her mestiza ancestry with profound insights from a decade of Bwiti initiations and training. A renowned speaker, ar…

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An Active Evolution w/ Kate McLeod 42:49

2M ago42:49

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Send us a text In her first solo episode of 'Authenticated,' host Kate McLeod unabashedly shares her fascination with the creative mind and the concept of the creative conscious™. Leading by example, she discusses her personal journey of self-discovery and evolution, her various entrepreneurial ventures, and the challenges of balancing multiple pro…

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Changing How We Feel About Ourselves 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

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Welcome back to another special episode of The Conscious Consultant Hour. Join us this week as we dive deep into the topic of the meaning we make from the stories we tell ourselves. So much of who we are—how we move through the world, the choices we make, the patterns we live into—comes from the stories we carry, not just in our minds but in our bo…

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Ep. 8 - Taking Back Our Power with Abraham Bearpaw, Cherokee Nation 58:32

2M ago58:32

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Cherokee activist Abraham Bearpaw encourages listeners to take back their power and live a life of balance through gratitude, intention, and more. Grab a copy of Abraham Bearpaw’s book, Walking in Balance, to learn more about living a fulfilled life of balance. This time on The Four Sacred Gifts, Anita and Abraham discuss: Abraham’s parents and Che…

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The Aquarian Shaman 1:03:09

3M ago1:03:09

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes Shamanic Teacher, Healer and Author, Linda Star Wolf. Linda Star Wolf, Ph.D., has been a shamanic visionary teacher and guide to thousands of people over the last four decades. She draws much of her wisdom from personal experience of using breath to fortify connection to one’s own life force…

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A Synthesis of Science and Spirituality, with Paul Levy 59:34

3M ago59:34

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam welcomes lecturer and author, Paul Levy. Paul Levy is a pioneer in the field of spiritual emergence and a Tibetan Buddhist practitioner for more than 35 years. An artist, after the trauma of his shamanic break-down/break-through, he became a certified art teacher. Due to his great interest in the wor…

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Full-Bodied Leadership 1:01:41

3M ago1:01:41

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam is pleased to welcome CEO and Executive Coach, LeeAnn Mallorie. LeeAnn helps forward-thinking, driven women get better results and impact more people without burning out. She teaches them how to access the wisdom of their bodies, recover their native superpowers, and trust their intuition. As the fou…

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Ep. 7 - Cherokee Leadership Values with Cynthia Ruiz 55:48

3M ago55:48

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Taking wisdom from her Cherokee ancestors, leadership expert Cynthia Ruiz explains how values like harmony and balance make conscious leaders. This time on The Four Sacred Gifts, Anita and Cynthia explore: Honoring the first peoples of the land we are on Having wisdom from all sides of our ancestry Gratitude for all the experiences we are given How…

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Integrating Spiritual Awakenings 1:00:20

3M ago1:00:20

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam is pleased to welcome Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, and Founder, Sam Kabert. Sam is a successful serial entrepreneur turned spiritual seeker and keynote speaker. He is known for his ability to put together teams to execute the vision. He is the Author of the #1 Bestselling book SOUL/Life Balance: A …

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The Legacy of a Psychedelic Pioneer 1:01:56

4M ago1:01:56

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam is pleased to welcome Author, Astrologer, Dean, and Executive Director, Cathy Coleman, Ph.D. Cathy was Ralph Metzner’s wife of 31 years (1988-2019). She worked at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) as Director of Student Services and later Dean of Students when Ralph was Academic Dea…

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Fourth Walls w/ Sibel Damar 54:02

4M ago54:02

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Send us a text In the latest episode of Authenticated, host Kate McLeod and guest Sibel Damar workshop perspectives on the personal nature of the fourth wall in performance. On a larger scale, they specifically analyze Sibel's relationship with her online audience both before and after the production of her viral comedy videos. Zooming in, Kate ask…

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Awakening to a Deeper Knowledge 58:17

4M ago58:17

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam is pleased to welcome Author, Speaker, Consultant, Coach, and Ceremonialist, Dr. Jonathan Ellerby. Dr. Jonathan Ellerby is an accomplished senior leader, keynote speaker, healer, and consultant with a profound understanding of the transformative process and the power of wholeness. As a two-time bests…

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Creative Thinking for Pivoting & Adapting w/ Kayla Jury 1:02:08

4M ago1:02:08

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Send us a text In the latest episode of Authenticated, Kate McLeod trials bigger perspectives on pivoting and adapting in conversation with Kayla Jury. They outline tools to shift the perspective on these themes, like: abandoning "should," allowing the definition to be relative to the definer, making room for yourself where you need it, endurance, …

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The Privilege of Aging 1:03:37

4M ago1:03:37

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam is pleased to welcome Author and Professor, Kamla K. Kapur. Kamla is a versatile and celebrated writer, who seamlessly weaves her Indian heritage with her experiences here in the United States to craft captivating literary works spanning plays, novels, poetry, essays, and reimagining of Indian spirit…

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Ep. 6 - Bringing Humanity Home with Grandmother Helene Lindmark 58:32

4M ago58:32

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Grandmother Helene joins Anita Sanchez to help bring humanity home to their ancestral calling and connection to the world. This time on The Four Sacred Gifts, Anita and Grandmother Helene discuss: Helene’s upbringing and carrying the gift of her ancestors The lineage that Helene comes from Allowing the collective to go in peace and be healed Recipr…

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The Dangerous World of the Unconscious 1:02:06

4M ago1:02:06

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam is pleased to welcome Author and Journalist, Alan Pearce. Alan is a journalist, broadcaster, former BBC correspondent, and author of several books. He has contributed to numerous publications, from Time Magazine to The Sunday Times of London. Alan delves into the complexities of human experience, fro…

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Sustainable Creativity with Melissa Crespo 45:58

4M ago45:58

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Send us a text In this latest episode of Authenticated, Kate meets up with Director and “Theatre Maker” Melissa Crespo. Their thoughtful conversation surveys the nuances of passion and creativity, specifically through the lens of boundaries within them for purposes of preservation. After two professional projects together, Kate and Melissa get pers…

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Psychedelics and the Coming Singularity 1:02:16

4M ago1:02:16

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam is pleased to welcome Psychedelic Author & Researcher, David Jay Brown. David is the author of The Illustrated Field Guide to DMT Entities, Dreaming Wide Awake: Lucid Dreaming, Shamanic Healing and Psychedelics, and The New Science of Psychedelics. He is also the coauthor of seven bestselling volumes…

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On Evidence and Measuring Backwards w/ Whitney Uland 58:26

5M ago58:26

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Send us a text In this latest episode of Authenticated, Kate is joined by Whitney Uland to have a dynamic and candid conversation about the practice of creating evidence and measuring backward to support your own thinking. The two creatively navigate their thought processes, expanding and building upon them in real time. They share their strong con…

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The Importance of Making Time for Ourselves 1:02:34

5M ago1:02:34

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Welcome back to another special episode of The Conscious Consultant Hour and the last one for 2024! Join us this week as we dive deep into the topic of why it is so important to make time for ourselves. On this special episode I will be focusing on the benefits, challenges, and strategies for learning how to take time out of our busy schedules to j…

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InTune / OnBrand w/ JxJury 42:20

5M ago42:20

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Send us a text In this episode of Authenticated, host Kate McLeod, in collaboration with JxJury, explores the importance of balancing steadfast artistic vision with the willingness to learn, expand and grow with others. They discuss how authenticity plays a key role in this process and the essential synergy needed in creative collaborations. One of…

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Raise Your Frequency 1:02:13

5M ago1:02:13

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam is pleased to welcome Lecturer, Author & Spiritual Teacher, Selina Maitreya. Selina is widely known for her own unique approach to living one’s truest daily life, called Practical Spirituality. In 2013, Selina experienced a life-changing moment that reinforced the work she had done to live in love. A…

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Ep. 5 - Healing a Wounded Earth with Rutendo Ngara 52:51

5M ago52:51

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Synthesizing Western and indigenous paradigms, Rutendo Ngara and Anita Sanchez discuss how we can start healing the earth’s wounds. This week, Anita and Rutendo Ngara journey through: A guided practice to connect with ancient wisdom The importance of rivers and water How African rivers contribute to biodiversity and nourishment of life The power of…

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On Brains: With Kayla Jury 40:25

5M ago40:25

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Send us a text In this episode of Authenticated, Kate McLeod discusses her fascination with the creative mind in company with her guest, Kayla Jury, a curriculum consultant and coach. The conversation delves into Kayla's journey from education to coaching, her perspective on life as a science experiment, and the importance of integrating past exper…

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Sacred Changemakers 1:01:11

6M ago1:01:11

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam is pleased to welcome Speaker, Bestselling author, and Business & Executive Coach, Jayne Warrilow. Jayne is the founder of Sacred Changemakers, a podcast and community that brings together people who want to reimagine business and make a bigger impact. She plays at the intersection between soul, busi…

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Creative Education & Creativity in Education 1:05:16

6M ago1:05:16

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Send us a text In this episode of Authenticated, host Kate McLeod engages in a deep conversation with actor, director and educator James Joseph O'Neil. They discuss the psychology behind the creative mind, the importance of understanding oneself, and how self-awareness can be reflective and infectious to others. O'Neil shares his career journey, sp…

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Mindful Clarity 1:01:06

6M ago1:01:06

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam is pleased to welcome Founder, Marty Katz. Marty is the creator of the Mindful Clarity program, which is a meditation consulting practice for executive level managers who seek to provide their team and organizations with the best leadership they can offer. They are managers who seek to develop ideas,…

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Finding Your Stardust & Embracing the Shadows and Light 1:12:48

6M ago1:12:48

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Send us a text In this episode of 'Authenticated,' host Kate McLeod engages in a deep conversation with actor Jason Veasey, discussing his unique journey of embrace and care with his voice, both speaking and singing, and his experiences on Broadway and in television. They delve into Jason's earliest reckoning with his 'stardust,' relationship with …

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A Conversation on Balance: Playing Amidst Structure 48:08

6M ago48:08

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Send us a text In this episode of Authenticated, Kate McLeod engages deeply in conversation with Andrea Syglowski, an actor who has worked with nearly every foundational contemporary playwright in New York City. Their talk encompasses Andrea's journeyed kept themes of maintaining un-controlled creativity and vulnerability, within the shared human e…

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Beyond Singular: The Many Faces of Modern Creators 51:26

6M ago51:26

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Send us a text In this episode of Authenticated, host Kate McLeod engages in a dynamic and thought-provoking conversation with Regina Strayhorn, a multifaceted creative known for her work as a writer, casting professional, and musician. They discuss the intricacies of the creative process, the importance of authenticity, and the interplay between d…

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The Inner View 1:02:19

6M ago1:02:19

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam is pleased to welcome Emmy-Winning Interviewer, Producer & Podcast Host, Cali Alpert. Cali is a three-time Emmy-winning interviewer, producer and podcast host who has created long and short form programming and content for multiple networks (NBC, Discovery, E!, Sony, Fox), platforms (Facebook, youtub…

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The Spectrum & Art of Being Seen 55:02

6M ago55:02

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Send us a text In this episode of Authenticated, Kate McLeod interviews Vincent Hooper, engages in an in-depth conversation with Vincent Hooper, who is currently starring as Simba in Broadway's The Lion King. They discuss themes of self-awareness, authenticity, and the impact of creative consciousness through the lens of synonymous personal and pro…

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Meet Kate McLeod: The Context & Journey to Authenticated 12:54

6M ago12:54

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Send us a text In the introductory episode of Authenticated, Kate McLeod, a self-proclaimed creative entrepreneur, discusses her passion for exploring the creative mind and the importance of authenticity. She introduces her podcast series which aims to amplify a diverse array of artists, entrepreneurs and creative thinkers. Kate illuminates her pat…

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Psychedelics for Everyone 1:02:00

7M ago1:02:00

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This week, on The Conscious Consultant Hour, Sam is pleased to welcome Educator, Author, & Leader in Psychedelic Wellness, Matt Zemon. Matt is the author of two best-selling books: Psychedelics for Everyone: A Beginner’s Guide to These Powerful Medicines for Anxiety, Depression, Addiction, PTSD, & Expanding Consciousness and Beyond the Trip: A Jour…

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Ep. 4 – Healing Through Ceremony with Michael YellowBird, MHA Nation 1:06:20

7M ago1:06:20

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Confronting the impacts of racism and stress on Indigenous health and culture, Dr. YellowBird and Anita explore healing through ceremony. Learn more about Dr. Yellowbird’s work on neurodecolonization and Indigenous mindfulness HERE This week, Anita and Michael YellowBird delve into: An opening meditation from Dr. YellowBird Indigenous creation stor…

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