Niko talks about how he uses social media and how it has changed for him recently and over the years. Niko divulges stories about the interpersonal conflict he has experienced in 2020. Finally, Niko shares thoughts on snitching, being brave and how to get to the source of forgiveness. This episode will give you insights on how to confront people and lower shame. Support the podcast and Goodwind's mission to restore the Great Plains by donating to our venmo @ Nikolas-LaPelusa Follow us on IG...

A smooth blessing of an episode. Niko talks about "getting well" which is the phrase used for purging, vomiting, shaking, sweating during a plant medicine ceremony. Niko talks about the vulnerability of apologizing and how to overcome that in the name of forgiveness. Aho! The music provided is by master musician Rainer Scheurenbrand; song is named "Cedro" buy the song here: https://rainerscheurenbrand.bandcamp.com/ Rainer is also on Spotify...

A beautiful episode that, like mushrooms, comes in waves of brilliance and tribulation. Niko talks forgiveness and saying sorry with pride. Niko talks about apathy in competition and what it means and why to try your best. Is competition necessary? Niko shares a prayer of manifestation on the dawning of the age of Aquarius when Jupiter and Saturn are closest. Enjoy this experience!

This episode really gets good stick around ! This improvised episode starts with a supernatural phenomenon and expands into a heart filled episode. Niko talks science and ghosts, the energy in space, what Ernest Hemingway taught us about story telling and gratitude. Enjoy!

Niko takes a trip to Miami! He talks Miami / latin culture, love and lessons from a ceremonial gathering with peyote 'the grandfather' medicine. Support the show on Venmo @ Nikolas.Lapelusa Follow us on IG: @ goodwind_podcast

Today's episode we are live ! Niko passionately shares about the dangers of believing in a soul mate or in "the oneitis". A really enthusiastic and enjoyable episode. Support the show on Venmo @ Nikolas.Lapelusa Follow us on IG: @ goodwind_podcast

The most practical and effective thing you can do for environmental conservation! Niko talks about the only advice he ever gives and the audacity to do so. Niko shares about going live on Tik Tok and the worst thing he's ever done.

Heavy metal! Niko talks about the synchronicity of finding a deer carcass in the forest and death, Lake of the Ozarks and the only advice he ever gives. Niko speaks shamefully about mans destructive tendencies and specifically about destroying property with his college fraternity. A beer bong in the butt?

I really enjoyed this episode. Niko talks about American Bison and the significance of, as well as the romanticization of, Native American people. Niko ponders why people engage with negativity and the comfort of having an enemy. Lastly, Niko talks about his new hobby and it has to do with money. Gitchimanitu!

Niko shares his journey and thoughts on cannabis, weed, pot, mary jane. Niko talks about drug dealing, his fraternity experience, why he got started consuming in the first place and how he over came the shame of addiction. Niko talks about the void cannabis filled at certain times, how it was his girlfriend for some years, and how he used it as a workout supplement. Niko shares his utilitarian use & medical use as well as the over romanticization of the plant thru culture and music. Good...

A special episode! My brother joins the show. Vincent is a chemical engineer and water specialist. He's passionate about tea and religion. Today we talk Aliens: have they visited Earth? What does it mean for Christianity? We talk God and religion, our...

A Special episode. Niko's biological brother, Vincent LaPelusa joins the show. Vincent is a chemical engineer, water treatment specialist & tea guru. On the show we talk about bedwetting our way thru childhood, sleepovers, meditation techniques, and tea. Find Vincent's tea reviews and research at FreshSteeps.com or follow him on IG & tiktok @freshsteeps. Enjoy the show!

A powerful episode! This one will trigger you if you don't understand or listen to intention of the episode. Niko talks about why it's important AND strategic for men to understand women's menstrual cycles. Old paradigm Alpha vs New paradigm Alpha behavior and when is appropriate for each. Niko talks about interacting on the internet and conflict he had on a post about trans people. Niko also talks about being rejected by a man. Enjoy!

Niko talks about his PTSD and his cancer screening. Niko talks about the domestication of wolves to dogs and answers the criticism of "owning" and animal. Niko talks about commitment and the unexpected gratitude of going to the hospital. Western vs Eastern medicine. Enjoy the show!

The pope is a tush guy and Niko rejoices! This may be the begin of the liberation of sexuality for Catholics everywhere. Niko talks about dealing with an overly defensive person and speculates on how to bring criticism to people. Finally, Niko talks...

This is the most important episode and we do wish you stick around for this one, as it comes full circle. Niko talks about his code and the code he will carry moving forward in friendships and relations. Niko tells you how to be there for someone going...

This episode, Niko talks about imagination how it's used to understand the world we live in. Niko talks about yoga and his journey with yoga. Niko shares a vision he was shown in his last yoga class.Mind-body-spirit and how the reason you start...

A brilliant episode of the Goodwind. Niko talks about lessons from ayahuasca ceremonies, "Argentinian time", two types of consciousness, the service of waiting, and rhythm as it relates to music, dance, fighting and living. Niko also responds to...

This episode starts out with a banging & shallowly philosophical question. We talk about sloth medicine, being a gym class hero, stage fright, optimizing athletic and life performance, vipasana techniques, an ayahuasca ceremony, and we become more...

Niko lived in South America for a year, from teaching English abroad and working in Argentina, to visiting Machu Pichu and his 9 ceremonies drinking ayahuasca in Iquitos, Peru. Niko shares his raw experience with poverty, learning Spanish from scratch...

This is an EXTENDED episode to show you what is available on Patreon and OnlyFans. Today, we talk about Niko's cultural appropriation, chosen pain to prepare for spontaneous pain, constructive suffering vs destructive suffering, criticisms of noFap...

A heartfelt, vulnerable and real episode. Niko shares his ups and disappointments navigating friendships, putting up boundaries, learning how to give by learning to receive, Money, update on Niko's buffalo goal and wonders when karma kicks in. A lovely...

A silly goose episode really enjoyed this one. where Niko explores ancestry, learning his lineage, the real threat of blue balls, circumcision, codependency and how to best show up for a relationship, to make it last. A good one for the Goodwind....

A powerful episode, reflections after a weekend participating in a tipi ceremony celebrating an elders' transition into "grandmother". We talk the significance of the number 13 and how it relates to the lunar cycles, we talk the challenges of ceremony,...

New tattooo, new tattoo. Why cant my boyfriend hold me after sex? Why is it just about penetration ? And answering the age old question: Do nice guys finish last? This is a must hear for anyone who feels like a nice guy or feels like they cant find a...