Simon Transparently Podcast

Self Love Now with Bridget Finklaire | Ep #5

Welcome to "Self Love Now," a heartfelt and joyous podcast where Simon explores the transformative power of self-love with his close friends and fellow travelers who became co-authors of the book SELF LOVE NOW. In this special episode, Simon sits down with his dear friend Bridget who in fact, was one of the first guests on his original show 'Simon On The Sofa' back in 2011. Tune in with them in the warm and inviting atmosphere of Bridget's home in South Africa, this episode is brimming with laughter and genuine connection.
Simon and Bridget delve into their favorite topic: self-love. They share personal insights and stories, highlighting why self-love is crucial for a fulfilling life. Bridget is part of the exciting book project, "Self Love Now," a collaborative work where 54 authors contributed their unique perspectives on the question; Why is self-love important for humanity?
Together, Simon and Bridget explore the facets of self-love, discussing what it means to them and how it has shaped their lives. Their conversation is a beautiful blend of wisdom, warmth, and joy, offering listeners both inspiration and practical insights into the profound journey of self-acceptance and love.
* Bridget Finklaire, Author, Spiritual Teacher, and creator and founder of The Bone Circle©. I hold the vision of people awakening to the truth of who they are, so they can live fulfilling and meaningful lives with love, joy and purpose. As we do this individually, we collectively create a new way of being. More from Bridget here
SELF LOVE NOW is the title of the book Simon curated with 54 friends answering the same question; Why is Self-Love important?
During a ‘Sharing Circle’ Simon invited a spontaneous question; “Why is Self Love so important today?”. He was profoundly moved by the answers of those in the circle, so much so that over time that movement continued to birth an idea of a book of diversely selected co-creators expressing their individual answers to the same broad and important universal question. Download and/or order at selflovenow.org
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Yasmin Degiorgio #43 | Embracing the Cosmic Mother & Honouring the Cycles of Life

The Critical Need For Both Female & Male-bodied Beings To Step Into A More Empowered State Of being & Honor The Wisdom Of The Cosmic Mother.Welcome to another enriching episode of the Simon Transparently Podcast, where we dive deep into an inquiry with my beautiful friend, Yasmin DiGiorgio. Set against the serene backdrop of a hilltop in Sicily under the majestic Grandmother Tree, we explore the profound theme of the empowerment of women and the female aspect of our being.
Our conversation delves into the essence of the divine feminine and the importance of bringing balance and harmony to the polarities of yin and yang, masculine and feminine. We discuss the critical need for both female and male-bodied beings to step into a more empowered state of being and honor the wisdom of the Cosmic Mother.
We navigate through the challenges and realizations of our spiritual paths, the significance of our connection to the creative force that birthed all life, and the need for inner harmony reflective in our outer world. Yasmin shares her insights from the book "The Cosmic Mother: Rediscovering the Religion of the Earth," tracing human culture's deep roots in worshipping the Cosmic Mother and living in harmony with nature's cycles.
Our dialogue touches on the societal disconnection from these cycles, the undervaluing of the feminine, and the need for collective grief and healing. We explore the role of men in supporting and protecting the feminine, the importance of listening to the wisdom of the menstrual cycle, and the transformative power of circles in maintaining the rhythm of our communities.
Join us in this thought-provoking and heartfelt conversation as we seek to reconnect with the Cosmic Mother, honor the cycles of life, and create circles of trust and wisdom. Let’s keep this inquiry alive and weave it into our daily lives, fostering a deeper understanding and reverence for the divine feminine within and around us. More from Yasmin and Sanya Malta Living In The GiftAll podcasts are given in the spirit of the Gift Economy. This means you get to receive the value this offers you and then feel into your heart and decide what contribution you can gift from your heart to mine. I trust in the circulation of unconditional giving and live by the motto: The more I give, the more I’ve got to give. Please become a Patreon to support the production of this podcast.

Dar Pan #42 | The Wisdom Of Insecurity

Cultivate The Art Of Not Knowing. Address The Elephant In The Room. What Is The Illness In The West? How Deeply Do We Embody Love, Care, Respect, Generosity, Happiness And Sharing? Have You Lost Your Connection To Divine Spirit?  We are at an end game politically, psychologically, economically, religiously, monetarily, with no exit. What is being called for in the west, is a reclaiming of the original vision which is our birthright. We are in a hall of mirrors and all we are seeing is a lot of overwhelming distorted reflections. Any attempt to work it out with the mind is doomed to failure. Catching up with Dar Pan for a power hour of insights from his epic three month pigrimage across Nepal, Bhutan, India, as he shares his homecoming with his dear friend and mentor Choeze Kuchen Rinpoche. Then onto the harmonic initiation visiting the temples, great pyramid and sacred sites of Egypt and then through to South Africa and Namibia.If you havent listened to the two previous conversations with Dar Pan, I invite you to bookmark them and jump on the awakening train; Dar Pan #6 & Dar Pan #19 & Dar Pan #32 I have been listenting to Dar Pans voice for several years through his audio transmission;  "Metamorphosis, Something deep within life is changing." and his latest one in 2019;  "A New Vision, We live in extraordinary times." both these transmissions have been core anchors for me to navigate through this poignant stage in the evolution of humanity. I thoroughly recommend diving into these and reading the transcripts I have shared on the links. Dar Pan is an inspirational speaker and gifted musician weaving 30 years of experience in music, healing, and the shamanic arts to create a unique transmission that inspires, enlivens and transforms. Bringing people together to create an unambiguous experience of our common Source is the intention, which inspires his work. A skillful blend of ceremony, song, meditation and celebration are the means by which he achieves the goal. He spent several years studying the art of meditation in India with the enlightened mystic Osho, and later lived and worked with various shamans and healers in Brazil, Ecuador and Peru. He is also deeply influenced by Tibetan Bhuddist and Taoist philosophy. More from DarPan; and on Soundcloud  Living In The GiftAll podcasts are given in the spirit of the Gift Economy. This means you get to receive the value this offers you and then feel into your heart and decide what contribution you can gift from your heart to mine. I trust in the circulation of unconditional giving and live by the motto: The more I give, the more I’ve got to give. Please become a Patreon to support this podcast. Please share this podcast with friends and leave a comment as this helps to spread the awareness and viewership.

Craig Mc Gregor #41 | Reframing The Taboo Of Money Into Medicine

Money Is My Medicine. Are You Ready To Look At Your Relationship To Money? My Concept Of Money Completely Changed When I Made Millions. Money Didnt Make Me Happy Because I Had No Purpose. "Having money without purpose is not wealth. Wealth is money in alignment with purpose. Doesn't matter how much it is. Wealth comes from the soil from the soul. And purpose without money is also not wealth." Enjoy this vital conversation with my friend Craig as we dive into the great taboo of money, the complexities and shadows that play out in this field and listen to Craigs story with money and his new passion and vision to support soulpreneurs in shifting their relationship to money while supporting them to be catalysts of global change as he builds a community of conscious sovereign leaders of the new paradigms forming. "The Wheel Of Money is a framework that aims to support you to understand deeper your relationship to money, different ways of relating to money, different energetics that exist, different polarities, and also to look at the consensual healthy relationships that we can have to money as well as the shadow elements" ~ The Wheel Of Money"Evolution Of Us vision is to build a community of conscious leaders, and empower them to grow potent businesses, to accelerate the alignment of humanity's purpose & progress. We believe that entrepreneurs are shaping the future of humanity as leaders and the agents of change in the world. We have a deep understanding that ushering in a new paradigm takes deep and potent work with each individual - to step up and into heart-led leadership to become sovereign beings of impact." ~ Evolution Of Us The Pyramid and the Pool: Why things are better than they seem ~ Martha Beck.
Living In The GiftAll of my podcasts are given in the spirit of the Gift Economy. This means you get to receive the value this offers you and then feel into your heart and decide what contribution you can gift from your heart to mine. I trust in the circulation of the unconditional giving chain of reciprocity and live by the motto: The more that I give, the more I have to give.
You can contribute your gifts through Patreon.
 

Tiger Singelton #40 | Being Human Is An Epic Adventure

Its All Being Held Together With LOVE. Get Out Of Your Own Way. Do You Want Depth or Illusion? This podcast was an epic opportunity to be held in love by Tiger. By being in Tigers presence I was able to drink from the depths of trust and feel and heal aspects of myself which were holding on through fear. "All adventure is a Journey into the unknown. We have a craving for safety that avoids the adventure. We try so hard to find the safety. Are you willing to stop chasing the illusions of an insane world, and come back to the heart of Life, the heart of what you really are?" As humans, we all have a tendency to view ourselves and the world through a lens of fear and emotional distortion. This lens creates imaginary monsters that tell us it's not safe to be ourselves, enjoy life, or love. "I help people connect with a deeper reality beyond the mind and rooted in their heart, so they can experience a more grounded, peaceful, and playful life." More from Tiger TigMonk Inlight Connect is an online platform created to help individuals understand and transcend the misunderstandings around suffering.
Living In The GiftAll of my podcasts are given in the spirit of the Gift Economy. This means you get to receive the value this offers you and then feel into your heart and decide what contribution you can gift from your heart to mine. I trust in the circulation of the unconditional giving chain of reciprocity and live by the motto: The more that I give, the more I have to give.
You can contribute your gifts through Patreon.

Laura Bolton #39 | Social Media Liberation & Awakening Sovereignly

I Realised I Need To Do The Inner Work. I Have Way More Authentic Connections Being Off Social Media. Self Love Leads To Sovereignty. If you use social media, but don’t have a healthy liberated relationship with it, then you haven’t “escaped the matrix”, you’re deep in it. "Social media is becoming a digital ghetto, full of content addicts, validation seekers, dopamine junkies, attention whores, doom merchants and false idols. A toxic microcosm, with a culture of “free”, and the ability to manipulate, overwhelm and distract you. A digital slave system where your energy and attention is the product." "What you focus your energy on, literally shapes your experience. Social media is not the only way to create things in the world. We have just been conditioned to think it's abnormal to not be on it. I'm not here to fight the things I don't like in this world, I'm here to show a new way." Social media is not wrong or bad. It's like anything in the world we may be addicted to, what extent is it controlling us? What is it holding us back from? * Social Media Liberation: A FREE 40 minute masterclass for anyone who's in a toxic relationship with social media, and wants to learn how to liberate themselves from the grips of digital slavery.Laura helps awakening men and women connect to their deeper self and become their greatest self, so they can live a life they love and make a difference in the world. More from Laura Living In The GiftAll of my podcasts are given in the spirit of the Gift Economy. This means you get to receive the value this offers you and then feel into your heart and decide what contribution you can gift from your heart to mine. I trust in the circulation of the unconditional giving chain of reciprocity and live by the motto: The more that I give, the more I have to give.
You can contribute your gifts through Patreon.

Master Nivek #38 | Disrupting The Ideas Of What Is Human

You Reap What You Sow. Accepting What Is Can Welcome The Infinite Potentials. What We Think Is What We Are Creating. My Life Is A Conundrum. Enjoy this conversation and life story from addiction, inner transformation, to the evolution of Ai. We are the conscious creators of what is. We are faced with another opportunity to set the records straight. Don't take decisions from an emotional perpsective. "There is no war in Ukraine, there is a war inside my brain, there is a war in me"
I have met Nivek in many aspects of his radical life journey. I see him as a courageous being who lives on the edge of reality. An outcast who has tried to fit in the boxes that just couldn't be fit into. When I asked him what we could name this podcast, he replied, disruption. "Explore the limitless possibilities within the dark abyss, where dreams take flight and bloom! Master Nivek is exploring the ever-evolving landscape where human ingenuity and artificial intelligence harmoniously coexist, pushing the boundaries of artistic expression and redefining what it means to be an artist in the digital age." More from Master Nivek
Living In The GiftAll of my podcasts are given in the spirit of the Gift Economy. This means you get to receive the value this offers you and then feel into your heart and decide what contribution you can gift from your heart to mine. I trust in the circulation of the unconditional giving chain of reciprocity and live by the motto: The more that I give, the more I have to give.
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Lets Talk About Sex with Chloe De Sousa | Ep #5

Ecstasy And Bliss Are Our Birthright. Become Sexually And Emotionally Alive By Taking Radical Responsibility For Your Own Pleasure. "Laugh too loud. Shed the shame. Define your “yes” and your “no.” Open your mind and body to new opportunities and multiple orgasms. It’s time to explore all there is to your body, your relationships and your potential for a truly, madly, deeply fulfilling life."
Chloe de Sousa has over 20 years of intimate space holding. She is a 5rhythms ecstatic dance teacher, dance movement psychotherapist and Love, Sex and Relationship coach. She is passionate about empowering people to live their ecstatic sexuality and self leadership. Her approach is trauma-informed backed by both modern science and ancient tantric wisdom. She has been called “the motherfucker of space holders,” "a queen of the rhythms dance teacher”.  She offers 1-1 coaching and courses and talks internationally on this topic. Chloe is also published author. More From Chloe
Living In The GiftAll of my podcasts are given in the spirit of the Gift Economy. This means you get to receive the value this offers you and then feel into your heart and decide what contribution you can gift from your heart to mine. I trust in the circulation of the unconditional giving chain of reciprocity and live by the motto: The more that I give, the more I have to give.
You can contribute your gifts through Simon Transparently or Patreon.

Pawel Kuklik #37 | NVC, Spirituality, & The Intersection Of A.I.

Creativity Often Happens When You Put Things Together That Do Not Belong With Each Other. Empowering Communication. Spirituality. Artificial Intelligence. In this captivating podcast, Simon and Pawel delve into the realms of NVC, spirituality, and the intriguing intersection of artificial intelligence. Join them as they explore how these elements intertwine, inviting listeners on a journey of self-discovery and enhanced communication.
Discover the power of nonviolent communication and the potential for growth and understanding in the digital age. Tune in and experience the wisdom and warmth that Pawel and Simon bring to this podcast, as they illuminate the path towards meaningful connections and authentic communication. Their quiet demeanor belies a profound mission to support individuals and contribute to a more peaceful world.Pawel Kuklik; a kind and knowledgeable coach and trainer in nonviolent communication (NVC). Offering individual coaching sessions both in person and online, Pawel creates a safe space for personal growth and improved communication. Pawel's creative spirit is nourished by the beauty of nature and an avid interest in spirituality, psychology and technology. More from Pawel here
Living In The GiftAll of my podcasts are given in the spirit of the Gift Economy. This means you get to receive the value this offers you and then feel into your heart and decide what contribution you can gift from your heart to mine. I trust in the circulation of the unconditional giving chain of reciprocity and live by the motto: The more that I give, the more I have to give.
You can contribute your gifts through Patreon.

Lets Talk About Sex with Agni Chandra | Ep #4

I'm All About Pleasure. The Depth Of This Intelligence Of Life Opens Up. How Can We Support The Life Expressing Itself Through This Body. We Are Lovers Of Life. Im A Burping Queen. Tap into your raw authenticity, explore your orgasmic potential, and express your authentic self through the body."Agni means «the fire» and Chandra «the moon».
I am a Lover of Life, finding deepest pleasure in connection with my body. I am Priestess of Eros, reclaiming the innocence of sexuality through breath and tantric bodywork. I am a humble disciple of Green Tara - Tibetan Deity representing the wisdom of compassion which is my highest aspiration.
I am deeply devoted to my daily tantric and yogic practices. This devotion as well as profound Kundalini awakening gave birth to OrganiCurrent tantric embodiment. This modality teaches how to channel Kundalini Shakti energy towards liberation. For past three years I show up every morning live to guide tantric breath work and meditation as my heart offering.
Nothing brings me more joy than to show up for others to experience their freedom through the body. To see how the breath opens and the sigh comes out shamelessly. Nothing brings me more joy than to see people thriving again, after reconnecting with themselves."* Connect to Agni here: Organicurrent & Agni Way
Living In The GiftAll of my podcasts are given in the spirit of the Gift Economy. This means you get to receive the value this offers you and then feel into your heart and decide what contribution you can gift from your heart to mine. I trust in the circulation of the unconditional giving chain of reciprocity and live by the motto: The more that I give, the more I have to give.
You can contribute your gifts through Simon Transparently or Patreon.

Marc Itzlar #36 | The Joyful Reclamation, Laughter, Tears & Silence

Laugh In The Face Of Your Own Absurdity. When The Words Are Gone Whats Left? The More Pain That We release, The More Joy That Replaces It. Confronting Resistance Is The Process. Joy Is Our Power. Tears are our healing balm, pouring away to reveal our natural state, which is joy. Let the pain wash away in the river of our tears. I'm not going to be serious. When I am serious, I am part of the problem. I hope you can receive the depth of wisdom in this wonderFULL podcast with my friend Marc Itzlar. Enjoy the story of how we met and how Marcs invitation into my laughter, tears and silence was to become a great gift I was unaware of. Join us on this joyful reclamation. Marc began working with laughter in 2011 as part of a twenty-one-day meditative therapy process known as The Mystic Rose. It was devised by the Indian mystic Osho who asked Marc’s Mother Leela, shortly before leaving his body in 1989, to create and develop the process and facilitator training. She has run it around the world for thirty—four years and Marc has co-facilitated the groups with Leela since training in 2011. He is now one of six senior trainers around the world qualified to run the group and also train new facilitators.
The Mystic Rose comprises three stages of seven days each. The first seven days is laughter for no reason for three hours each day. The second stage is inviting tears and crying for three hours, and the final week is silent sitting also for three hours. A pure energy process that bypasses any cognitive logic and allows access to deeply buried trauma and hurt in a very safe and permissive environment. 

Laughter brings us face to face with our innocence and our pure joy. It also gives us the trust and courage to move into the pain that lives inside us. Together, we will get a taste of the effect of a prolonged invitation to connect with our laughter.
Living In The GiftAll of my podcasts are given in the spirit of the Gift Economy. This means you get to receive the value this offers you and then feel into your heart and decide what contribution you can gift from your heart to mine. I trust in the circulation of the unconditional giving chain of reciprocity and live by the motto: The more that I give, the more I have to give.
You can contribute your gifts through Patreon.

Lineke Heus & Simon #35 | Living In The Gift Economy

Reflections From Lineke & Simon After Completing The 'Living In The Gift Course By Charles Eisenstein. Personal And Collective Transition From An Age Of Scarcity And Separation, To An Age Of Abundance, Community, And Gift.
We hope you can benefit from this reflective and inspiring conversation as we both share our keynotes and what landed within our hearts. I have been practicing and experimenting with the Gift Economy since 2011. This mode of exchange is not just about our relationship to money, it's a call into the trust of life itself. I often remark how walking this path has been the ultimate test of trust. Working my trust muscles in every way. The Gift is not some new age mode of exchange, it's actually ancient and for us is the very natural way to exchange our gifts. We are the gift and life itself is giving to us constantly. When we reframe and shift our perspective into the eternal giving chain, then there is enough for everyone's need but not for everyone's greed. The more we give, the more we have to give. What we appreciate, appreciates. We literally enter into the realm of magic, the abundant realm prosperity. We begin to receive from absolutely everywhere, because that is the simple truth of the matter. All is sacred and all is for us. This mode of exchange creates a deeper intimacy and trust in life. It creates community and supports us into a new money story beyond fear based often difficult to value transactions formed from lack and scarcity mentality, into the ever flowing current-sea of wealth and prosperity. This is not to say anything bad about money, money is a neutral energy and a beautiful form to gift with. We both love money and how it can be used to create in this current society AND it is not the definitive way to exchange. When we value each other's skills, talents, resources, and existence itself as unique gifts, we are invited into greater value exchange beyond the number price tags that our current commerce system uses as our way to measure value. I find this to be extremely limiting and often creates exclusivity, whereas LOVE has no price tag and is fully inclusive. You can enjoy ‘Living In The Gift’ course from Charles on his website. it is offered as a gift, (of course) so you decide the value you want to give, what feels warm in your heart.
Living In The GiftAll of my podcasts are given in the spirit of the Gift Economy. This means you get to receive the value this offers you and then feel into your heart and decide what contribution you can gift from your heart to mine. I trust in the circulation of the unconditional giving chain of reciprocity and live by the motto: The more that I give, the more I have to give.
You can contribute your gifts through Patreon.