On today's episode, Luis talks about a life-changing moment when everything he believed in and identified with started to fall apart and transform.He discusses fluidity, "truth" as a somatic experience, uncoupling of bias, and tells the story of his friends and their mind-opening experience that led to voting for a Republican.You can register for the August Community Somatics here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/community-somatics-october

On today's episode Luis welcomes Otto Maier, certified Psychedelic Integration Guide, Jungian coach, and ceremony facilitator. They explore: releasing attachment to identityothers' projections of identity, and the relationship with validationnavigating the transmutation of identity from psychedelicsthe role of spirituality, love, and trust in psychedelic and somatic frameworksYou can learn more about Otto and his work here: https://www.soulpsyche.org/You can find the Tandava Retreat...

Today's episode is a recorded portion of the most recent Addiction Circle.Luis discusses the relationship between blood sugar balance, and addiction recovery and capacity for stress. He shares his perspective on addiction, and explains how nutrition can support your nervous system and adrenals.You can view the list of upcoming free Addiction Circles here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events-1You can read more about, and register for, the upcoming 7-week course here: https://www.holi...

Today's episode is a HLN team episode (minus Marika, because she was sick).Luis, Camille, and Evan discuss their reflections on the conflict, grounded in the somatic experience of what it brings up in us, rather than having a debate.The HLN team explores:The urgency of needing to know "what side" someone is onThe ways social media plays a role in spreading dysregulationSpace, container, and capacityThe importance of the practice of pendulation while discussing big topicsYou can read more abou...

Today's episode is a replay of a radio interview with Luis and Jaguar Mary X. They had Luis on their program, Midday Medicine Journey. It's a live, public radio out of Kingston, NY. You can find the entire episode here.For more information about Jaguar Mary X, visit:https://www.kaliartproject.com/You can register for the FREE 7-week course intro Q&A here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/intro You can register for September's Addiction Circle here: https://www.holisticlifenavig...

On today's podcast episode, Luis discusses consent, his relationship with it, and how his relationship with nature informs his experience. He explores disconnecting from a viewpoint of human-supremacy to honor an ecocentric, nature-based perspective, as well as honoring the balance between our own personal agency and helplessness.You can register for the webinar here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/moving-through-freeze-webinar You can register for the August Community Somatics h...

Today’s episode is a replay of the most recent Community Somatics. Luis takes us through a variety of topics and practices, as well as a demo, as he invites us to drop in, play with the philosophy and techniques of somatic work, and see what we learn.Community Somatics are bi-monthly, public, pay-what-you-want offerings. You can view the upcoming schedule to attend one live here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events-1You can register for the webinar here: https://www.holisticlifenavi...

Today's episode is a unique and generous invitation into Luis's innermost thoughts, body, and spirit.Luis shares with us the experiences and learnings that came to him on a recent trip for professional development.He learned a lot...just not in the places he assumed he would.You can register for the free email series here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/the-somatics-of-freeze You can register for the August Community Somatics here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/communi...

Today's episode is a HLN team episode -- minus Marika, because it is her birthday! Luis, Camille, and Evan discuss what it means to have curiosity about oppressors.The HLN team explores:How it feels in the body to be judgmental vs. having curiosity for oppressorsWhy having curiosity for oppressors is very triggering to peopleThe difference between having curiosity and condoningTheir experiences with radicalizationWhy when we are dehumanized, we can reflexively dehumanize anotherYou can ...

On today's episode, Luis is joined by Dan Clark, a former professional athlete, television personality, author, actor, and producer. Dan is well known for his role as gladiator Nitro on the TV show American Gladiators. Luis and Dan have a beautiful conversation about the tension between masculinity and vulnerability.Luis and Dan discuss:His time on American GladiatorsWhy Dan was in so much pain during the height of his fameHow the advice "big boys don't cry" impacted his life and how he ...

On today's episode, Luis is joined by Daryl Davis whose efforts to fight racism by engaging members of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) resulted in over 200 klansmen leaving and denouncing the KKK. Luis and Daryl have an intriguing discussion about his experience with, and curiosity about, racism. Luis and Daryl discuss:Daryl's first direct encounter with racism and the question that experience spurred in himWhy Daryl takes racism seriously, but not personallyHis first encounter with a KKK me...

On today's episode, Luis shares with us his Instagram journey, and why he has now chosen to step away from it. Luis explores:What first motivated him to go on IGWhat IG was able to provide him and othersWhy IG is not his jobThe uncoupling work around being seen he was able to do during his time on IGAfter receiving that medicine, why mystery, the obscure, and going deep is now calling himYou can join July's Addiction Circle here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events/somatic-addi...

On today's episode, Luis is joined by Stefanie Joseph, a soma intuitive coach deeply committed to empowering individuals on their path of self-discovery and healing. Luis and Stefanie honestly and tenderly explore the nuances of life and death. Luis and Stefanie discuss:Her losing her job while taking the HLN CourseHer sister's sudden illness and subsequent deathBeing with a body as consciousness comes-and-goesWhy death is not the endHow the experience with her sister evolved her pr...

On today's episode, the HLN Team talks about veganism. Luis recently shifted away from a purely vegan diet, and the HLN Team discusses their own personal experiences with diet, as well as with the associated identity that can come from dietary choices. They discuss: why Luis is no longer vegancentering what works for the animal body how veganism can be both a diet, as well as an identity and a political perspectivehaving flexibility to change, and to be honest, in group social ...

On today's episode Luis is joined by Peter A. Levine, PhD: psychotherapist, author, and creator of Somatic Experiencing.They discuss:How their personal histories have shaped their lives and workThe importance of titrationThe mystical and shamanic aspects of SEThe deep mystery inherent in trauma healing workThe teachers and moments that combined and synthesized to inform Peter's teachingsYou can read more about Peter, and purchase his books, and explore programs here: https://www.somaticexperi...

Today’s episode is a replay of the most recent Community Somatics. Luis takes us through a variety of topics and practices, as well as a demo, as he invites us to drop in, play with the philosophy and techniques of somatic work, and see what we learn. Community Somatics are bi-monthly, public, pay-what-you-want offerings. You can view the upcoming schedule to attend one live here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events-1 You can read more about, and register for, the Embodied...

On today's episode, Luis is joined by Africa Brooke, a developmental coach who works with hyper-visible people and author of The Third Perspective: Brave Expression in the Age of Intolerance.  Luis and Africa have a riveting exchange where they share their experiences with the biology of belonging, the high of shaming or humiliating, and fawning. Luis and Africa discuss: Identity of oppressionRepression of our power, expression, and curiosity due to fearHolding multiple truths...

On today's episode, the HLN Team talks attachment styles, taking a perspective based in somatics rather than one of pathology. They discuss:  how attachment style isn't fixed, but is relational and environmentalhow identifying our styles can be helpful for pattern recognition, but can be difficult if they become identityhow to relate to attachment styles and habitswhat secure attachment meansagency vs. urgency You can join May's Addiction Circle here:...

On today's episode, Luis is joined by Dr. Nicole LePera, better known as @The.Holistic.Psychologist. Dr. Nicole is a therapist who created the SelfHealers Circle to allow people to go on their own journey and create who they want to become. Dr. Nicole shares with us her new book, How to be the Love You Seek, as well how her approach to relationships has evolved over time. Luis and Nicole discuss: How to interrupt reflexive patternsDistinguishing between "This relationship is not for me" vs...

Today's episode is a replay of a radio interview with Luis and Jaguar Mary X.  They had Luis on their program, Midday Medicine Journey. It's a live, public radio out of Kingston, NY. You can find the entire episode here. For more information about Jaguar Mary X, visit: https://www.kaliartproject.com/ You can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat

Today's episode is a replay from the Kick Sugar Summit, where Luis discusses his personal history with binge eating and sugar over-consumption, the effect sugar has on the body and nervous system, and the transformational medicine of somatics and self-relating. You can learn more about the Kick Sugar Summit here: https://www.kicksugarsummit.com/ You can read more about, and register, for the upcoming retreat here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/menla-retreat

On today's episode, we are visited by friend of the show, Asha Frost. Asha is an energy healer, visionary, spiritual teacher, and mentor. Asha shares how her practice of "going lower" has supported her in navigating chronic pain, illness, and generational trauma. Luis and Asha discuss: how pain and illness are the medicinebypassing vs. relating to the statehow illness and pain can be expressions of internalized and suppressed traumacarrying & releasing generational traumaexperiencing...

Today’s episode is a replay of the most recent Community Somatics. Luis takes us through a variety of topics and practices, as well as a demo, as he invites us to drop in, play with the philosophy and techniques of somatic work, and see what we learn. Community Somatics are bi-monthly, public, pay-what-you-want offerings. You can view the upcoming schedule to attend one live here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/events-1 You can learn more about, and register for, the upcoming seven...

Today's episode is a replay of A Braver Way podcast recording, where Luis joined Mónica Guzmán to discuss the relationship between political disagreement and trauma response. Mónica talks to Luis about what he's learned from his clients about how we physically react to intense political disagreement… and what we can do about it. Luis sheds light on what happens to us when we feel “triggered” by something someone says, and the two share tips and bold ideas on everything from how you can feel...

This is a bonus episode which features an interview with Luis and Jaguar Mary X.  They had Luis on their program called Midday Medicine Journey. It's a live, public radio out of Kingston, NY. You can find the entire episode here. For more information about Jaguar Mary X, visit: https://www.kaliartproject.com/ You can learn more about, and register for, the upcoming seven week course here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/course-sign-up You can read more about, and register, for the...