I wasn't going to post this.

The devastating and unsurprising truth about what is happening in Palestine and why the US continues to support and back Israel, despite the ever-growing list of war crimes being committed by the Zionist government.

reflections, stories, and a glimpse into my reconnection with Islam.

feel your feelings, man.

A very high level attempt to unpack 3 stages of the nafs (the ego/soul/self as defined in the Islamic tradition) and how it relates to the evolution and purification of the soul.

Who are you when you are the realest you?

Breathe with me.

This episode is an exploration on the idea of opposition/polarity of thought.

A personal episode containing reflections about some shedding I'm experiencing.

The first episode of the smiley brain after a spontaneous 2 month hiatus! I've missed you all. This episode is about how a lot of our suffering is self imposed. Thanks for listening.

When was the last time you did something you were afraid to do?

The smiley brain is back! Thank you for your patience as I've taken some time to myself the last few weeks. I come back to you with an episode that is one of my favorites. This episode is about how to move past being judgemental, and I explore a few different explanations behind some of the reasons why we are prone to going into a space of judgement instead of understanding.

Are you someone who feels a need to be right in every conversation you have? If so, this one's for you.

If you find it challenging to form deep connections with people, this one is for you! This episode is an exploration on the things that can further deepen or, in contrast, hinder human connection.

This episode starts with a live reading from the introduction of Paulo Coelho's "The Alchemist." This one is about finding and following your passion: the thing that ignites you, animates you, and feeds your soul.

A prayer for you, for me, and for all of us.

Are you having a hard time feeling motivated lately? If so, this episode is for you.

This episode is a reflection on green flags and red flags that we may pick up in others, with insights on how to navigate both experiences.

This episode is about healing.

This episode is about how we connect with others.

This episode is a follow up on the previous episode "Soul Retrieval." In this episode, I talk about what soul loss is and I provide examples of how this can come through for people. If you feel that you have experienced soul loss and are seeking support to move through that, please feel free to reach out to me personally. I wish you softness and healing in your journey.

Last week I had the privilege of attending a week-long soul retrieval training with my spiritual teacher Nicole Perez. This episode contains some of my reflections from the experience.

“Play is the only way the highest intelligence of humankind can unfold.” - Joseph Chilton Pearce In this episode, I talk about the importance of play and nourishing the inner child by sharing an example from my own life. Recently I reconnected with my passion for art and it has been infusing me with life force and joy. Art is my favorite form of play and is quick to bring me into a flow state of full presence. I've been observing that as I activate these flow states, I notice shifts in my...

In a world of celebrity culture and hierarchy, it can be hard to detach from this behavior. In this episode, I talk about the dangers of pedestalizing others, and I explore some of the reasons why I think we engage in this behavior at all. I believe that as we continue to chip away at some of the unhealthy and unnecessary structures that exist in the world around us, we will continue to transform how we live in this world, collectively and individually. As we learn to trust ourselves and...