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The Pink Hearse Podcast, where creativity is the compass to our deeper meaning.” This is a show where we dive deep into universal and personal themes one at a time, creating an original piece of music for each episode exploring the theme, referencing various mythologies, poetry and stories. Each episode features a special guest whose life experience reflects the episodic theme. This work has pushed us to gather the sparks we can find to build new fires in the darkness of these uncertain time ...
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The Whole Paradox

Molly Mitchell-Hardt

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Welcome to The Whole Paradox podcast, where we explore timeless wisdom in the modern age to cultivate a greater sense of meaning and belonging to ourselves, our world, and one another. We will integrate the sacred, mythic, somatic, creative and poetic to expand our meaning of truth and our capacity for complexity and nuance.
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Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, life is but a dream... Episode mixed, scored, and arranged by Kevin Joseph Grossmann Poetry by Zachary Murdock Field Photo art by Mike Lane Song: "Fantasia Cryogenic" https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/zacharymurdock1/everythings-dreaming Support the show Thank you for listening... Unlock bonus material & support …
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Let’s play a game of HORSE on the mini-hoop. Or better yet, HEARSE. Scrabble on the dark side of the sun? No, no. How about Hangman on cocktail napkins in lieu of an inflight movie on our way to over that way? Thumb twiddles and ink spillage, clean up on aisle 101. Mix x Score by Kevin Joseph Grossmann Song: “unh!” By Zachary Murdock x Red Buttonz …
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The title says it all... Mix x Score by Kevin Joseph Grossmann Featuring Mr. Blizzard and Mrs. Hardt Cover photo by Erick Madrid Song: “Sweet Fangz” by Zachary Murdock x RedButtonz x REI Support the show Thank you for listening... Unlock bonus material & support our show: patreon.com/Channelthesun & follow us on Instagram for magic creations: https…
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Send us a text In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist, and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews psychotherapist, yogi, and mindfulness teacher, Jodi Strock LMFT. They talk about: sensitivity and abandoning our sensitivity the healing journey buddhist practice and psychology the courage of vulnerability meeting self with…
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This is where a description would be if I felt like writing a description. Mix x Score by Kevin Joseph Grossmann Featuring Taylor Cox Picture of Zach’s father’s eye… Support the show Thank you for listening... Unlock bonus material & support our show: patreon.com/Channelthesun & follow us on Instagram for magic creations: https://www.instagram.com/…
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Send us a text This the fourth meditation in this series, led by depth and somatic psychotherapist Molly Mitchell-Hardt Field. This meditation (< 10 Mins) is meant to do while doing the chores of the home and is intended to remind us of the sacred in the mundane, allowing us to slow down and become more present in our embodied experience. Feel free…
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In this episode, Zachary and renowned author Normandi Ellis, explore the healing properties of poetry, following your destiny in chaotic times, and dare we say, the meaning of it all. Explore Normandi's work: https://normandiellis.com/ Mix x Score by Kevin Joseph Grossmann Cover photo by Erick Madrid Song: “The Monster is Your Friend” > https://sou…
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In this episode, Zachary and Xenia explore the whack-a-mole nature of healing, the claustrophobia of wearing bodies, the relentless onslaught of dust bunnies, and how to relax into your destiny during terrifying cosmic turbulence. Xenia also illuminates the often overlooked truth, that many, if not all of us, are one of a kind animals and that no m…
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Send us a text In this special episode of The Whole Paradox, we collaborate with The Pink Hearse Podcast where hosts and partners Molly Mitchell-Hardt Field and Zachary Murdock interview Jungian Analyst, author, and host of This Jungian Life Podcast, Lisa Marchiano. Together, we explore "the mysterious identity of the Lilith archetype, how to kill …
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In this episode Zachary, Lisa and Molly explore the mysterious identity of the Lilith archetype, how to kill time during an apocalypse, and the difference between dad jokes and mom jokes. And a bunch of other depthy things of course. Follow Lisa's journey: https://www.instagram.com/lisamarchiano/ Listen to her podcast, This Jungian Life: https://th…
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Note to self: you are not obligated to be who you were yesterday. Voluntary rebirth is encouraged. Realize, when you open your eyes to a new day, this is an opportunity to step into your own greatness, to adopt a new perspective, to approach the world in a brand new way. Please remember to nurture your imagination, and when the hypnosis is overwhel…
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In this episode, Soula and Zach discuss their undying irrational optimism, the healing properties of creativity, the misunderstood nature of the word "apocalypse," and how to find a country inside yourself when the material world is aflame. Follow Soula's journey: https://www.instagram.com/soula.saad/ Follow Soula's Feminitude Channel: https://www.…
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Send us a text In this episode, depth and somatic psychotherapist, Molly Mitchell-Hardt Field dives into the archetypal pattern of psychological transformation as depicted in the art and science of Alchemy. She argues that a symbol understanding of alchemy serves as a foundational understanding of psychology. "Alchemy can serve as a framework to ho…
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A lost tape from the Hearse trunk, in this episode Dr. Sara and Zachary explore how to stay on your Path through materialistic illusions, holding things lightly in the name of reverence, eternity in time, and being yourself in a world that is constantly trying to change you into something else. Follow Dr. Sara Al Madini’s journey: https://www.insta…
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In this episode, we honor one of Zach’s greatest creative inspirations, the immortal Tom Robbins. Zach writes: “Dear Tom, Before you left your body, I came close to you through a few different friends. I now possess an unedited proof of Jitterbug Perfume inscribed by you. I wanted to have you on the show and of course in essence I did. Since a teen…
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In this episode, Zachary and Scott examine genius, destiny and responding to the call. From setting out as wide-eyed-puppies, to earning their scars in the rugged terrain of the music industry, Scott and Zach share their experiences of passion, hope, defeat and heartbreak, only to end back where they began, deeply rooted in their calling and connec…
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Send us a text In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist, and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews Yoga Nidra guide, cancer survivor, and podcast host Ayla Nova. They talk about: The yogic journey Cancer diagnosis, dancing with death, and deep surrender Finding and falling in love with Yoga Nidra Working with the narrative…
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In this episode, Zachary and Astrid explore owning your destiny, seeing everything as a universal nudge toward wholeness, and how whether we like it or not, we’re all going to Chicago. Home again, home again, jiggity jig! Astrid is a Certified Gestalt Therapist, trained at the Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy, and received her Master of Social Work…
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Send us a text Welcome to a new offering from The Whole Paradox! This is our meditation series led by depth and somatic psychotherapist Molly Mitchell-Hardt Field. This meditation is meant to do anywhere while doing anything (within reason of course); cooking, walking, doing the dishes, at home with your child(ren), at work, driving (maybe to an in…
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These wisdoms from our episode with Rodney crossed my mind in relation to everything going on in the world right now. Easier said than embodied and of course we fluctuate between fear and remembering. To die before we die. According to the ancients that is the goal. As the doors of perception are burned clean, please give me the strength to continu…
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In this episode, Jana & I have a picnic with Buddha, exchange perspectives on the ineffableness of being & get as close to the flame as moths can fly without being completely consumed. It was a joy to explore the shedding of old paradigms & revel in the essence of ourselves & the world as they become more & more apparent. Long story short, my mood …
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Wisdom only carries us so far. Cerebral processing can only digest x-amount of experience. The body must grieve. Dance. Rest. The more we let go the richer we are? Five days after the first episode with my father, post him losing his home in the LA fires, I felt called to return to the Hearse and connect with him from a place of tenderness, fear an…
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Send us a text This episode was recorded one day before the outbreak of the LA fires, so first and foremost our hearts are with all those impacted. We are deeply sitting with all the loss and grief both personally and collectively as we navigate what is to come for family and friends who have lost everything. Our hope is that this episode can serve…
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In this episode, Zach talks to his dad who just lost his home in the LA fires. As Hellen Keller said, “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Science may have found a cure for most evils; but it has found no remedy for the worst of them all—the apathy of human beings. Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the…
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SUMMONING YOURSELF. SUDDENLY THIS TECHNIQUE SEEMS INCREDIBLY PRESSING TO RELAY. YOU DO NOT PRESS PLAY ON YOUR BELLY BUTTON AND EXPECT TO SIMPLY BE ON, NOW DO YOU? NO, COAXING THE YOU OUT OF THE WHO YOU THINK YOU ARE IS A MUCH MORE HOCUS POCUSY ORDEAL. THINK KINDERGARTEN ARTS & CRAFTS MEETS 1920’S NEW ORLEANS VOODOO. WHO DAT WHO SAY WHO DAT WHEN I S…
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Send us a text In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist, and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews healer, frequency artist, and creativity catalyst, Xenia Viray. They talk about: sensitivity creativity the messiness of the entrepreneurial space creating with no map self-expression love of learning and curiosity genius and…
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poetry from an upcoming book by Zachary Murdock written & performed by Zachary Murdock x music by Kevin Joseph x mixed by RedButtonz Support the show Thank you for listening... Unlock bonus material & support our show: patreon.com/Channelthesun & follow us on Instagram for magic creations: https://www.instagram.com/channelthesun/…
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Send us a text Welcome to a new offering from The Whole Paradox! This is our meditation series led by depth and somatic psychotherapist Molly Mitchell-Hardt Field. The intention of this walking meditation (< 10mins) is to arrive more fully into the body and more deeply into presence while you are out for a walk. Follow us @mollymitchellhardt and @t…
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KALEIDOSCOPICALLY SPEAKING, THE DATA CHANGES THE OBSERVER & SO ONE MUST BE WARY OF THE INTEL THEY INGEST. FOR EXAMPLE, A TRUSTED SOURCE INFORMS YOU THAT THE WORLD IS ENDING, CLAIMING THAT THE PEBBLE IN THEIR SHOE IS CATACLYSMIC AND YOU RUN SCREAMING “ALL IS LOST” INTO THE SANCTUM OF YOURSELF. YOUR GENIUS PANICS. YOUR MANIC DEPRESSIVE YELLS “I TOLD …
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INERTIA BE DAMNED! I AM HERE TO UNEARTH THE HELL YES. GOOD SIR, PLEASE DO NOT SHINE YOUR SPELUNKING HEADLAMP IN MY EYES. LOOK AWAY! I DO NOT MEAN BUSINESS, I MEAN PLAY, PLIABLE AND PLAY DOUGHY, PLATO WOULD BE PROUD IF HE COULD SEE ME SO FAR OUT OF THE CAVE. MAYBES AND MAYBE NOTS HAVE NO BEARING ON MY BOISTEROUS BOUNCE, I AM UNEQUIVOCALLY BATSHIT FO…
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Send us a text In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews seasoned psychotherapist and coach, Astrid Schmidt. They talk about: Healing through being a healer Postpartum underworld experience Gestalt and how all your parts are trying to help you Impact of identifying with diagnoses or…
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Send us a text Welcome to a new offering from The Whole Paradox! This is our meditation series led by depth and somatic psychotherapist Molly Mitchell-Hardt Field. The intention of this moving meditation is to arrive more fully into the body, to allow for authentic expression of movement and sound to move stagnant or energy through and even out of …
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Art. A fine line between diary and entertainment, suicide note or love letter to a friend. An obituary, a recipe, a map, a confession, a rule book, a myth, evidence that you're here. Written and performed by Zachary Murdock Field Episode scored, mixed and arranged by Kevin Joseph Grossmann Classical composition "Seeing In Reverse" by Prospect Lux S…
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Send us a text In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews author, teacher, mother, and pioneer, Perdita Finn. They talk about: Relationship to the dead Asking the dead for help The economy of prayer Why institutional religion has tried to make us afraid of the dead True elderhood The…
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Death is often considered to be an end. In this case it's the beginning... Intro written and performed by Edward Crowe Episode mixed by Kevin Joseph Grossmann Song: Thank You Death by Zachary Murdock produced by Jeremy Ian Thomas Support the show Thank you for listening... Unlock bonus material & support our show: patreon.com/Channelthesun & follow…
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Sometimes off a cliff is the only way to escape... ---------- Credits: Written and performed by Zachary Murdock Field Episode scored, mixed and arranged by Kevin Joseph Grossmann Classical composition "Parallel Chambers" by Prospect Lux Featuring the inevitably infinite Taylor Cox Support the show Thank you for listening... Unlock bonus material & …
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A lost file... written before but somehow from tomorrow. Written and performed by Zachary Murdock featuring Taylor Cox Music by Kevin Joseph and Prospect Lux Mixed by Prospect Lux Support the show Thank you for listening... Unlock bonus material & support our show: patreon.com/Channelthesun & follow us on Instagram for magic creations: https://www.…
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Send us a text In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews Certified Labor Doula, women's wellness coach, registered yoga teacher, and childbirth educator, Courtney Satow. They talk about: the unique perspective of the doula fear in birthing fear, tension, pain axis flow state in birt…
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Much love to everyone who came to our film premiere / album release this past weekend and to those of you who were with us in spirit. This project represents a culmination of deep searching, wild collaboration and poetry as a way of life. The film and album are now available online and without further ado we will be disappearing into the Void. Watc…
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“The progress of an artist is a continual self-sacrifice, a continual extinction of personality.” — T.S. Eliot In this episode, Zachary and Lily explore the excruciating bliss of awareness and the sacrifice required of the artist. Follow Lily’s journey here: https://www.instagram.com/lilyfangz?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Episode mixed and arranged by Kev…
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In this episode, Zachary and Michael explore imagination’s vital role in human survival and how to dance between worlds without getting lost. Follow Michael’s journey here: https://www.instagram.com/michaelmeade_mosaicvoices?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Episode mixed and arranged by RedButtonz Support the show Thank you for listening... Unlock bonus mater…
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LIFE FEELING A LITTLE HEAVY THESE DAYS? WELL LAND HO! DON YOUR OLD SEERSUCKER, ANOINT THE IVORY CIG HOLDER WITH A LIPSTICK KISS & EXHALE ALL YOUR WORRIES WITH A LITTLE BUTTDIAL EAVESDROPPING. WHO SAYS WALLPAPER DOESN’T WHISPER, LET ALONE HEAR? WELL HERE YOU ARE, BACK IN TRUE FORM, RIDICULOUSLY HANDSOME WITH A SPLASH OF GORGEOUS DIRT FOR BITES & TIC…
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Send us a text In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews author, educator, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Kimberly Ann Johnson. They talk about: menopause as a reckoning hormones as gods the culture around menopause and aging "worrying" about fertility, perimenopause, menopa…
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In this episode, Kimberly and Zach explore the art of being your authentic self, the madness of the medical system and how to give birth to three birds with one poem. Follow Kimberly's journey: https://www.instagram.com/mamathreebirds/ Audio mixed and arranged by Kevin Joseph Grossmann Intro score music by Sher Vantiger Song: How Many Buddhas?" by …
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In this episode, Zachary and Lindsay explore the multi-faceted nature of The Fool, embracing all parts of self and how to distinguish between mind chatter and soul whispers. Follow Lindsay’s journey: https://www.instagram.com/wildsoulhealing?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Audio mixed by Kevin Joseph Grossmann Song: "Life On Mars" by Zachary Murdock: https:/…
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In this episode, Zachary and his somatic movement therapist, Cacky Mellor, explore the spiraling path of wounded healers, how to embody the poetry of your soul and the healing powers of creativity. Follow Cacky’s journey: https://www.instagram.com/somaticreclamation?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Audio mixed by Kevin Joseph Grossmann Song: “Easy Boy” by Zac…
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In this episode, Xenia and Zach explore the fragile invincibility of childhood magic, the reclamation of innate creativity and how letting go is usually (always) the way to receive. Follow Xenia's journey: https://www.instagram.com/mythsofcreation/ Audio mixed by Kevin Joseph Grossmann Song: "Half A Man" by Zachary Murdock x Justice Joslin: https:/…
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Send us a text In this episode, depth + somatic psychotherapist and The Whole Paradox Host, Molly Mitchell-Hardt interviews couples psychotherapist and coach Ashley Batistick. They talk about: uncertainty and doubt in relationships couples therapy and the Emotionally Focused Therapy modality the depth perspective in couples work holding the tension…
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In this episode, Rodney and Zach take the Hearse for spin only to break down in the right place at the right time. As Joseph Campbell said, “Where you stumble and fall, there you will find gold.” Follow Rodney's journey: https://www.instagram.com/rodneydnorman/ Audio score / mix by Kevin Joseph Grossmann Song: "pre - sober up" by Zachary Murdock x …
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