Welcome back, everyone! Today, we have a truly remarkable guest joining us - Jesh de Rox, an anthropologist and entrepreneur whose groundbreaking work has unlocked profound insights into the relationship between our social environments, human wellbeing, and our capacity for creativity and innovation.

In his younger life, Jesh developed a technique that gave photographers the ability to draw out genuine emotion from people the photographed. His work sparked a worldwide movement that touched millions of people and made him one of the most awarded photographers of his generation.

Jesh’s deep research in human connection led to the development of Kindrêd, a modern form of meditation that trains participants to easily regulate their emotions & access states of creative genius.

Jesh is now founder and CEO of Superfeel, a revolutionary social wellness platform that uses deep insights from neuroscience & anthropology to help users meaningfully connect & grow, for the purpose of building a collective intelligence.

Join us as we explore Jesh's fascinating journey and uncover the transformative power of environment, emotion, and technology in shaping the human experience.

In this episode, we cover:

• The deep emotional connection to the human essence
• Body as a navigation device
• The concept of nostalgia and its relation to a deeper soul knowing about human connection
• The role of environment in human behavior; The "Broken Windows Theory"
• Humans as a network rather than individuals, and the importance of connection
• The power of creating environments and prompts that facilitate authentic connection
• His journey from photography to developing practices and technologies
• The Potential of “Collective Intelligence”
• The power of authentic connection

Helpful links:

• Jesh De Rox - Follow on Instagram @jeshderox
• The Portal Marin
• Kindrêd is a modern form of meditation powered by movement, human connection & mirror neurons.
• Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @christinemariemason
• Find Radiant Farms on Instagram @weareradiantfarms and on Facebook @RadiantFarmsLLC
• ORDER now DREAM: BLUE LOTUS GUMMIES, INTUITION AND DREAMING and EXPAND: BOBINSANA GUMMIES, ATTUNES AND GUIDES

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In the new season of The Rose Woman Podcast, we’ll explore the internal experience of being fully alive, engaging with the world, and integrating new scientific discoveries and spirituality. We are excited to welcome our guest, Jay Kopelman, a retired lieutenant colonel of the U.S. Marine Corps, current Interim Executive Director of the Mission Within Foundation, and business advisor for veteran entrepreneurs with Semper Fi & America’s Fund.

Jay brings a wealth of experience as a 21-year veteran of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, with two combat deployments to Iraq. He has served alongside the highest levels of U.S. Special Operations, collaborated with the Iraqi army and border forces, and held executive roles in healthcare focused on improving patient outcomes. Jay is also a participant in The Mission Within’s psychedelic-assisted therapy retreat, which uses ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT to support healing.

As a best-selling author of From Baghdad with Love and From Baghdad to America, Jay’s stories and insights bring a unique perspective to our conversation. His current work with the Mission Within Foundation focuses on raising funds to provide scholarships for veterans and first responders to attend psychedelic-assisted therapy retreats.

Listen in for a powerful and thought-provoking episode!

In this episode, we cover:

• Introduction to a New Season Overview
• Lt. Col. Jay Coleman and his background in the military and transition to advocacy work
• Difficult realities of combat and its impacts like PTSD and traumatic brain injury
• Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and how they can contribute to PTSD development in the military
• Finding The Mission Within organization and the transformative psychedelic-assisted therapy retreat
• The unique properties of Ibogaine
• Preparation, safety protocols, and experience of the psychedelic retreat
• The importance of self-love and how it enables deeper connections with others

Helpful links:

• Jay Kopelman - Executive Director of Mission Within Foundation & business advisor for veteran entrepreneurs with Semper Fi & America's Fund. Follow @jay_kopelman_usa on Instagram
• Supporting Mission Within Foundation on Nov 7
• Dr. Martin Polanco
• Episode # 142 The Medicine of Iboga
• Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @christinemariemason

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Let's dive into the captivating story of Anahita Anais, a woman who found her calling in the realms of consciousness, plant medicine, and the profound healing of the human nervous system.

Anahita Anais is the founder of Microdose Guru, she is also a Nervous System Fitness Coach, and a Psychedelic Facilitator who helps couples and individuals master their triggers and heal their nervous systems, enabling them to live, love, and lead from a place of deep inner harmony.

Anahita is trained in various trauma therapy modalities, somatics, integrative mental health medicine, and holistic chronic pain management. She is an experienced psychedelic facilitator and has been a student of mysticism and plant medicines for over 15 years.

Be sure to share this episode with anyone who could benefit from Anahita's wisdom and guidance on the transformative journey of holistic healing and nervous system mastery.

In this episode, we cover:

Extended Introduction by Christine

• Morning routine and practice
• Conscious Menopause and Midlife Transitions
• Integrating Sexuality and Intimate Wellness
• Christine's recent events
• The Importance of Midlife and Aging

With Anahita on Microdosing

• Anahita's background as a refugee from Iran
• Journey of healing and discovering plant medicines
• The Science and Practice of Microdosing Psychedelics
• The Role of the Polyvagal System and Nervous System Regulation
• Challenges in working with individuals who have a history of trauma
• The significance of sleep as the foundation of nervous system health
• The role of diet in supporting the nervous system
• The Importance of Connection, Safety, and Co-Regulation
• Personal Transformation and Devotion

Helpful links:

• Anahita Anais - My signature programs ""Impact Harmonics"", ""Harmonious Hearts"", and ""Integrative Microdosing"", combined with facilitated rituals provide a comprehensive ecosystem that delivers significant and lasting vitality, liberation, and fulfillment for Leaders and Conscious Couples. "
• For updates follow on Instagram @anahita_anais
• My Free Relationship Intelligence Quiz: https://anahitaanais.com/RQ-test
• My upcoming group course: https://harmonioushearts.space/
• My free Mindful Microdosing eBook: https://microdoseguru.com/ebook
• Dr. Stephen Porges on Polyvagal Theory
• Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
• Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @christinemariemason

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Today, we are honored to interview Dr. Andrew Newberg, the director of research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health and a physician at Jefferson University Hospital. He is board-certified in internal medicine and nuclear medicine.

Andrew has been asking questions about reality, truth, and God from a young age, and has long been fascinated by the human mind and its complexities. While a medical student, he met Dr. Eugene d’Aquili, who was studying religious experiences. By combining their interests with Andrew’s background in neuroscience and brain imaging, they made groundbreaking advancements in understanding the relationship between the brain and religion.

Andrew’s research now focuses on how brain function is linked to various mental states, particularly religious and mystical experiences. His work includes brain scans of people during prayer, meditation, rituals, and trance states, as well as surveys on spiritual experiences and attitudes. He has also studied the connection between religious or spiritual phenomena and health, as well as the impact of meditation on memory. He believes in maintaining the rigor of science while preserving the sanctity of religion.

We invite you, our beloved listeners, to tune in and explore the fascinating interplay between the body, mind, and spirit.

In this episode, we cover:

• Discovering the intersection between Neuroscience, Spirituality, and Sexuality
• What is Neurotheology?
• Spiritual Experiences across different traditions
• Rituals and their role in Spirituality
• Understanding the rhythmic quality of rituals
• The idea of secular rituals evokes similar brain responses to religious rituals
• The connection between sexuality and spirituality
• Orgasmic Meditation Study
• The use of PET and SPECT imaging to measure brain activity during different kinds of practices and its findings
• The overlap between sexual and spiritual experiences.
• Gender differences in spirituality
• Understanding the brain's response to shame
• Thoughts on optimizing one's sexuality and spirituality
• Future directions of Neurotheology.

Helpful links:

• Dr. Andrew Newberg - Author of Sex, God, and the Brain: How Sexual Pleasure Gave Birth to Religion and a Whole Lot More
• Episode #121 Peace In and Through the Body with Mark Whitwell
• Episode # 130: Being the Love that You Are with Patrick Connor
• Episode # 138: The Eros Sutras with Nicole Daedone
• Episode #146: Classical Tantra and Near Enemies of the Truth with Christopher "Hareesh" Wallis
• Episode #147: Waking Up to Deeper Sensuality with Henika Patel

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Unlock your sensual awakening with author and tantrika Henika Patel. In this episode, dive deep into the world of Tantra, sensuality, and the divine feminine.

Henika is the Founder of the School of Sensual Arts. She is a first generation Indian Woman born in England and grew up in a household abundant in the ancient Indian arts, with an ex-monk turned artist father. After studying English and French law and experiencing numbness and depression following a series of losses, she left the corporate world and returned to her roots where she spent several years living and studying in Asia, learning from incredible guides in India and the Far East. Upon returning to England, she began her studies in arts therapy and clinical psychotherapy for individuals and couples, and now combines tantra and yoga with western therapeutic guidelines to create safe spaces to connect more deeply, express more freely and love more intimately through Tantra, Yoga, bodywork, dance and art. As an indigenous practitioner, she is also a thought leader on the topic of cultural appropriation of Tantra and yoga and provides education on driving more cultural appreciation in the wellness world through her workshops, retreats, programmes and social media.

Sensuality is about more than just pleasure. Sensuality is an innate power that can help you to tune in to your body, mind, and spirit. To be sensual is to know yourself so intimately that you can move through life with confidence and clarity, deeply connected to the fire within.

Whether you're new to Tantra or a seasoned practitioner, this episode offers a rich tapestry of wisdom, personal stories, and practical guidance for awakening your sensual nature and reclaiming your divine feminine power.

We'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences after listening. Share with us on social media @christinemariemason on Instagram

In this episode, we cover:

• Henika's background as a first-generation British Indian woman and her connection to the Goddess Kali
• The concept of Tantra - classical vs. neo-Tantra, and the evolution of Tantra over time
• Moving fom Numbness to Sensation
• The Role of Sensuality in Healing
• The concept of polarity in sexuality
• Embodiment through practices like dance and art therapy
• The role of grief and sensuality in Henika's healing process
• The structure of her book "Sensual."
• The School of Sensual Arts
• The role of community in dissolving shame and the importance of sharing practices and philosophies

Helpful links:

• Henika Patel - Founder of School of Sensual Arts
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/henika.x
• Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/henika.x
• Click here to listen to Henika on podcasts
• Click here for School of Sensual Arts youtube
• New Book: Sensual: Connect Deeply, Express Freely, Love Intimately
• Episode 146: Classical Tantra and Near enemies of the Truth with Christopher "Hareesh" Wallis

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Our guest today is Christopher Wallis, also known as Hareesh, a renowned Sanskritist and scholar-practitioner of Classical Tantra with thirty years of experience. Initiated by a traditional Indian guru at the age of sixteen, he received education at yoga āshrams in both India and the West.

Hareesh later pursued fourteen years of formal education in Sanskrit, South Asian Studies, and classical Indian religions. He is the founder of Tantra Illuminated Online, an online learning portal featuring all his courses and teachings. Additionally, he offers workshops, retreats, and classes in person in Portugal and around the world.

In this episode, Hareesh provides a fascinating overview of the differences between Neo-Tantra and Classical Tantra, emphasizing the profound focus of Classical Tantra on radical freedom and embodiment. He also introduces the concept of "Near Enemies of the truth," explaining how simplified spiritual clichés can be misleading and require deeper exploration.

For those intrigued by the ancient traditions of Tantra and the pursuit of greater liberation and joy, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we cover:

• Hareesh's personal growth and evolution in his teaching philosophy
• The process of writing "Tantra Illuminated" and its significant impact and success
• The evolution of Classical Tantra and Neo-Tantra and its goals
• The concept of "Near Enemies of the Truth"
• Direct experience in spiritual practice
• The Tantra Illuminated community
• On finding good teachers

Helpful links:

• Christopher “Hareesh” Wallis - Author of Near Enemies of the Truth: Avoid the Pitfalls of the Spiritual Life and Become Radically Free and Founder of Tantra Illuminated
• Follow @hareeshwallis on Instagram for updates
• Episode #121 Peace In and Through the Body with Mark Whitwell
• Episode # 130: Being the Love that You Are with Patrick Connor
• Episode #62 The Algorithm" and Women's Sexual Wellness with Jackie Rotman
• Subscribe to the Museletter on Substack
• Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @christinemariemason
• Find Radiant Farms on Instagram @weareradiantfarms and on Facebook @RadiantFarmsLLC

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