LOVE SPACE
Aryn Love
LOVE SPACE is a podcast exploring wellness, connection, spirituality, psychology, nature-based practices, and all kinds of healing. When we are in the "Love Space" we experience the joy of the present moment. ARYN LOVE is an artist, yoga and mindfulness teacher, and lawyer, and a big nerd for all things nutrition and wellness. With a mix of guest interviews, solo episodes, and guided meditations—this podcast explores all the ways we can bring ourselves back to the Love Space.
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07/03/22 • 50 min
We know it’s important to be ourselves, but for many of us, it’s complicated. On this week’s episode of Love Space, we joined Mycall Akeem Riley to talk all things queerness, gender, style, safety, intersectionality, and self-expression. We covered:
- Mycall’s experience growing up as a queer Black person in the Minneapolis suburbs;
- How we can learn to trust ourselves, even when society seems to tell us we shouldn’t;
- Getting clear and intentional about what we need, and setting boundaries about the people and places we choose;
- Dismantling hegemonic structures;
- Intersectionality, privilege, and the nuances of all of our various identities and experiences;
- Visibility, representation, and safety;
- “Possibility models” who can inspire new forms of expression and how we carry ourselves;
- Style, self-expression, and feeling powerful;
- Why it’s time to stop commenting on people’s bodies, and let people live;
- Mycall’s hopes for the future... and more.
Mycall Akeem Riley is a liberatory inclined educator and style consultant based in Chicago, Illinois. Currently serving as the inaugural LGBTQIA+ Resource Center Coordinator for DePaul University, Mycall works to uplift and support those who hold marginalized genders or sexualities. Mycall also is an adjunct faculty in the LGBT Studies minor program. The interplay of gender identity, sexuality, and Blackness continues to be a major focus in his work. Outside of the academy, Mycall works to continue to uplift marginalized communities rather than consulting or creating. A major focus has been the Blaq Agenda Project, a multiform project highlighting Black Queer experiences. Mycall can find joy in thrift shopping, conversations on taboo topics, artfully curated playlist, and striving for a re-imagined world. To connect with Mycall, follow him on Instagram @mycallakeemriley.
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06/06/22 • 52 min
True strength comes from being strong emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Yoga is a powerful way to transform our hardest times into our greatest sources of empowerment and healing. Fueled by passion and driven to explore, Casey Lutz is a Montana-based yoga teacher and creative entrepreneur. From life's physical practices to the spiritual, Casey truly believes in the healing medicines of movement, self-reflection, and living with an open heart. In this conversation, we covered:
- Casey’s journey from hockey and martial arts to starting yoga
- How a 30-day challenge turned into TWO YEARS of daily yoga and changed his life;
- Bringing tough emotions to the mat, and moving, flowing, and even crying it out, to release and witness whatever comes up;
- How the practice of Yoga brings us back to the LOVE SPACE!
- Why Yoga feels like "Church" and connects us to Spirit;
- Casey's signature blessing he closes his classes with;
- Why, in the US, we don't often see as many men practicing yoga;
- The power of leading by example;
- Overcoming fear and having the courage to keep learning and growing;
- How Casey found his purpose through teaching
- How we can share our gifts with the world and be of service;
- Building spiritual practices and tools that can get us through the hardest of times;
- How we navigated the roller coaster of the 2020-2022 pandemic, what's shifted, and so much more...
To learn more about Casey, follow him on Instagram @CaseyJLutz and be sure to check out his stories for morning hot tub inspiration...
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04/20/23 • 57 min
Join us as we examine the (not-so-radical) notion that if we plan less, and live more freely in the present moment, our lives will unfold in the most beautiful ways -- without the need to force specific outcomes. We explored:
- the frequency of human emotions, also known as the "map of consciousness" - and the work of Dr. David Hawkins
- how you can manifest anything you truly desire for your life,
- the energetics of this post-internet era, and how things continue to change more rapidly than ever,
- loving yourself exactly where you are,
- how you can experience more peace and acceptance, and where to begin...
With a background in psychology, a master's in creative and experiential arts therapy and trained as a psychedelic-assisted therapist, Australian-born Avá-Joy Sloan self-describes as a meditation teacher with a passion for dancing and poetry.
In 2017, Avá founded Laprana– an integrative, experiential companioning practice supporting individuals in opening into the infinite present moment, to discover for themselves, the sacredness of all of life. With a home base in Melbourne Australia, Avá is currently living a nomadic life, companioning individuals around the world to connect to the present moment through the innate medicine of the natural world in combination with contemplative, creative, and experiential forms of self-inquiry.
Avá sees a future where exploration into the depths of one's own being is the norm, taught and understood from an early age. Until then, Ava plans to continue companioning individuals to fearlessly break beyond self & societally imposed illusions and limitations of mind to find a greater sense of purpose, joy and lasting inner peace.
You can read Ava's poetry, find her latest offerings and connect with her for 1:1 online sessions via her website www.laprana.com.au.
01/23/23 • 74 min
In this episode, we learn "the science of a beautiful life" through the wisdom of tantra, and how to fully practice "the joy of being in the world." Sam Bianchini joins me to talk activism, spirituality, collective healing, and so much more:
- growing up in Baltimore & Philadelphia
- acting and creating since birth
- what she learned from identifying as an athiest
- the moment she came back to faith in something bigger
- her life changing "year of gratitude"
- Sam's decision and inspiration to become an egg donor
- how to listen to our intuition, and discern spiritual guidance from fear and trauma patterns
- learning to listen to our bodies, and healing our nervous system
- individualist vs. collectivist culture
- the root cause of stress and suffering
- the ancient wisdom of Tantra Yoga and why it's so much bigger than s-x
- re-connecting with the true self, and remembering our worth
- why we need each other
- the link between Activism and Spirituality
- Harriet Tubman, Tricia Hersey (The Nap Ministry) and Rest as Resistance
- power, pleasure, and the patriarchy
- calling out vs. calling in
- how unexpress emotions get trapped in the body
- embodying our purpose every single day
"For over a decade, Sam has devoted her life to working with indigenous wisdom keepers from around the world, and praying with Native North American Red Road Traditions , The Mexica, the tribes of the Amazon, and more. She is a ceremonial facilitator, psychedelic guide for personal journeys and group connection, sound healer, international yoga teacher+educator guiding 200hr Yoga Teacher Trainings and Continuing Educations all around the globe, an herbalist, and ceremonial musician. She is also an actress and director and writer, working in film and theatre around the country. She’s a poet, activist, mentor, and much more. Sam loves Tom Waits, Tom Robbins, and hiking with her dog, Guy, in their home of Los Angeles, CA. She is (most importantly) a friend."
You can find Sam Bianchini on Instagram @samdarlin. Please be sure to rate and review the podcast, follow @arynevans and @lovespacepodcast on Instagram, and send this episode to a friend. Thank you for connecting with us and sharing the love! x
More resources:
- CARE WORK: Dreaming Disability Justice by Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha (book)
- BE LOVE NOW: The Path of the Heart by Ram Dass & Rameshwar Das (book)
- REST IS RESISTANCE by Tricia Hersey (book) & the Nap Ministry
01/09/23 • 31 min
2023 is the year we stop hustling and start savoring. This year, I'm committed to practicing more patience, and to quit rushing my way through life. In this solo episode, I share some of the best lessons I've learned about patience, and the practical tips that have helped me stop being so impatient--with others, with myself, and with my life, including:
- Patience as a muscle we can strengthen with practice
- The power of the sacred pause
- Why we rush through our day
- Learning compassion for others, and ourselves
- How impatience can lead to regret
- Making daily tasks into rituals
- Enjoying more and stressing less
- The gift of failure, heartbreak, and unanswered prayers
- Deepening our trust in divine timing
- Questions to ask ourselves when anxiety creeps in
- Finding more peace and acceptance
and more. What are you committing to in 2023? Let us know and follow us on instagram @arynevans and @lovespacepodcast.
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11/28/22 • 84 min
If you've ever wondered what your purpose is, this episode is for you (and we've all wondered at some point!) This week, Marisa Radha Weppner (Radha), guides us on how to re-connect with our life's purpose and tap into our true selves. Through practices like self-awakening yoga, psychedelic assisted therapy, and simply listening to our hearts, Radha shares personal experience and practical wisdom on how we can (re)awaken ourselves and our connection to all the magic this human experience has to offer.
Marisa Radha Weppner, MA is the host of the podcast Love, Service, Wisdom and is a 1000 hr Nosara Yoga Master Educator. She has been facilitating transformation and self-awakening for nearly two decades through a variety of settings including classes, retreats, community organizing, guiding psychedelic journeys, and private coaching. She is the co-owner of Source Meditation Space, and a therapist at the Boise Ketamine Clinic. Her meditation album Guidance, with music by East Forest, is available on all streaming platforms.
Merging ancient wisdom with direct experience, she creates a grounded, safe, and expansive environment in which to explore one's inner world. She has extensive experience working with groups and individuals to help them heal core wounds, release limiting beliefs, and create a life of depth, meaning, and purpose.
In this conversation, we covered:
- Her unique story of entrepreneurship, motherhood, and forging her own path
- What is self-awakening yoga
- How simple movements can be powerful
- Noticing sensations in the body
- Yoga as a path to God
- Neuroplasticity and transforming our brain
- How psychedelics assist with changing and healing our minds
- What is ketamine and how it's used in therapy
- Ketamine and psychedelics as a treatment for depression
- Complex PTSD and how our bodies respond to trauma
- Gaining new perspective on our parents and childhood experiences
- The mind as an information filter
- Making friends with our ego and our humanity
- The Magic in the Mundane
- Spiritual "sampling" vs. digging deep into one or two practices
- What integration is and why it matters
- Following the things that light you up
- Everything in moderation, including moderation
- How the same practices can be transformed by changing the intention
- and more...
Resources and Links:
- Love, Service, Wisdom podcast (listen on apple) (listen on spotify)
- marisaradha.com
- Guidance meditation album (available on all streaming platforms)
- Bhagavad Gita (ancient Hindu scripture)
- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma (book by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.)
- Journey Space
- Connect with Radha on Instagram @marisaradhaweppner
- Connect with Aryn on Instagram @itsarynlove
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11/08/22 • 55 min
How do you enjoy yourself? During 15+ years in music/nightlife, Evan Cudworth experienced the highs and lows of the "party scene" -- and while humans have a universal need to connect, many of us get trapped between anxiety and booze/substances. Now as the WORLD'S 1ST PARTY COACH, he helps anyone reconnect with their natural confidence, set clear intentions for their social life, and thrive without needing booze or substances (or giving them up forever).
In this episode, we covered:
- The search for connection
- People pleasing
- Finding friendships that stick
- What are "f*** yes friends" and why we love them
- Letting go in order to receive
- Learning to Thrive with ADHD
- Journaling and getting honest
- First steps to take for the sober-curious!
- 24-48 hour Dopamine Detox
- What Evan learned from getting robbed
- The Fear of Being Irrelevant
- "Happiness is the gap between expectations and reality"
- Socializing with intention to get what you really want
- Partying to actually enjoy ourselves
Bring more wellness into your weekend by joining Evan's PARTY COACH Patreon, where you can connect to other party people via Discord & weekly ZOOM workshops on healthy habits & hacks for partying smarter (and harder). Connect with Evan on Instagram @evan_cudworth and Twitter @evan_cudworth.
Please subscribe, leave us a review, and connect with us on Instagram @itsarynlove and @lovespacepodcast.
11/01/22 • 73 min
East Forest is a multidisciplinary artist, musician, producer, teacher, and sound ceremonialist. He’s especially known for his beautiful, longform tracks for journeys and ceremonies with psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms, and generally for music that invites introspection into the deepest parts of us. East Forest, also known as Krishna, weaves together nature, music, technology, and elements of this wild human experience we’re having. He is the co-founder of JourneySpace.com.
His catalog includes a full-length album with the spiritual pioneer Ram Dass, psychedelic therapy soundtracks Music For Mushrooms and IN, and collaborations with artists Jon Hopkins, Typhoon, Laraaji, Dead Prez, Trevor Hall, and more. As a trailblazer in the global wellness movement, he has guided students through a brain-body approach aimed towards non-religious spirituality, teaching at Esalen Institute, in addition to working with Field Trip, Wavepaths, Imperial College London, UCSF, Yale Psychedelic Science Group, Google, Johns Hopkins neuroaesthetics project, Consciousness Hacking, TED, and more.
In this conversation, we covered:
- What he was like as a kid, and why he walked out of first grade
- The beginnings of his spiritual journey, and the influence of his yogi grandmother
- The heart-opening of psychedelics
- Choosing to see everything (or nothing) as a miracle
- Accepting our parents as human, and also as great spiritual beings
- Giving up the desire to change others, and leading by example instead
- The energy of love and presence -- but also the importance of Action and Service
- Dark thoughts and depression, and his collaboration album with Ram Dass;
- The role of the Guru in the internet age
- Curating the information we choose to take in every day
- How iPhones have changed the world, forever
- How music can generate emotional responses
- Everyone is an artist -- showing up for our creative work every day
- Staying open to the full range of human emotion and experience, and trusting that we won't break
- Building our daily toolkit and tending to our garden
- Overcoming resistance in the creative process
- Accountability and community
- Psychedelics and Legalization
- and why you should question everything!
To learn more about his work and/or find tickets to his November 2022 tour, go to EastForest.org.
Resources:
- Instagram: @eastforest @itsarynlove @lovespacepodcast
- Ten Laws with East Forest Podcast (listen on apple) (listen on spotify)
- Dark Thoughts (song by East Forest & Ram Dass)
- Music for Mushrooms (album by East Forest)
- Sit Around the Fire (song by East Forest, Jon Hopkins, Ram Dass)
- The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity (book by Julia Cameron)
- The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles (book by Steven Pressfield)
- Journey Space online platform for musical guidance and psychedelic resources
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10/17/22 • 17 min
Treat yourself to a 15 minute meditation today. Inspired by the fall season, Aryn guides a meditation to help you slow down, feel more grounded, and let anything that’s no longer serving you melt away.
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05/18/23 • 49 min
Emily Blackwell joins Aryn for a heartfelt conversation about the power of being ourselves--so fully--in all of our humanity...embracing the full range of emotion--the good, the bad, and the ugly.
What would it feel like to truly express the fullest, truest version of yourself? Or more importantly, how much harm are we causing ourselves when we deny and stuff down our true feelings?
When we authentically express ourselves, and welcome in our shadow, our hurt, our anger-- we can more fully accept others, and live more authentically. We covered:
- What life looked like before Emily found yoga
- The modern phenomenon of email apnea
- Pleasure and pain as portals
- Breath awareness and our nervous system
- Why we love a big SIGH
- Unlearning the habit of silencing ourselves
- The cathartic power of sound and movement
- Tantric wisdom, and how our divinity lies in our humanity
- "Sacred Rage" and letting it all out
To help us integrate this conversation (at 35:00) Emily guides us in a beautiful visualization meditation to close our conversation.
Emily Blackwell is an International E-RYT 500-hour Yoga and Meditation Teacher, Educator, Mentor, and Breathwork Facilitator based in Chicago. Her mission is to use her classes to educate others on how to integrate somatic tools, breath awareness, and the wisdom of Yogic and Tantrik philosophies to realize and embody the power that lies within.
Through her workshops, membership, classes, and adventurous retreats, Emily creates a space where participants can come and uncover their own ability to cultivate true inner peace and unconditional self-love.
- Free Breathwork Practice
- Learn more about Emily’s membership, The Sacred Space, and subscribe before May 31 to join at $20/mo.
- Join her mailing list to stay updated on upcoming events, retreats, and to learn how you can work with her.
- Check out her podcast: The Embodied Poddie
- and Connect with her on Instagram @emilyblackwellyoga
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FAQ
How many episodes does LOVE SPACE have?
LOVE SPACE currently has 29 episodes available.
What topics does LOVE SPACE cover?
The podcast is about Meditation, Health & Fitness, Spirituality, Psychology, Alternative Health, Love, Religion & Spirituality, Wellness, Nature, Podcasts, Health and Mindfulness.
What is the most popular episode on LOVE SPACE?
The episode title 'Ep. 21 - More Patience and Less Rushing in 2023 (SOLO)' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on LOVE SPACE?
The average episode length on LOVE SPACE is 50 minutes.
How often are episodes of LOVE SPACE released?
Episodes of LOVE SPACE are typically released every 13 days, 7 hours.
When was the first episode of LOVE SPACE?
The first episode of LOVE SPACE was released on Apr 3, 2022.
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