Playing Forever: Lifelong Athletics and Embodied Joy with Photographer Alex Rotas and Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Kevin Stone

08/01/24 • 51 min

In this inspiring episode of The Rose Woman Podcast, we welcome two extraordinary guests: acclaimed photographer Alex Rotas and renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kevin Stone. Together, they explore the themes of redefining aging, the power of community, and the joy of staying active in our later years.

Alex Rotas shares insights from her latest film, "Younger – Looking Forward to Getting Older," which beautifully captures older athletes in action and challenges the stereotypes associated with aging. The film has received positive responses from audiences, inspiring many to see the possibilities that come with aging. Alex discusses the challenges she faced when starting her photography journey and highlights the supportive networks that help older athletes thrive.

Dr. Kevin Stone delves into the importance of maintaining joy and activity as we age, emphasizing the benefits of water-based exercises and the role of glucosamine supplements in managing stiffness and improving joint health. He also covers crucial topics like nutrition, anti-inflammation, and injury prevention, offering practical tips for thriving in athletics and achieving full recovery and lifelong fitness.

Join us for this uplifting conversation that celebrates the beauty and potential of aging, and be inspired to start something new, no matter your age.

Watch the community screening of "Younger – Looking Forward to Getting Older" on Aug 15-18, 2024 and see how older athletes are redefining what's possible!

In this episode, we cover:

The inspiration featuring older athletes in photography
What challenges are there when starting in photography?
The importance of community and the supportive networks that help older athletes thrive
Redefining aging, challenging stereotypes, and promoting a positive image of growing older
In making “Younger – Looking Forward to Getting Older: New Documentary Challenges Ageing Stereotypes” and positive responses from audiences
On starting something new in the later years of life
The Importance of Maintaining Joy and Activity as we age
The Benefits of water-based exercises
Managing Stiffness with Age
Glucosamine Supplements to help combat stiffness and improve joint health
Nutrition and Anti-Inflammation
Injury Prevention and Mental Focus
Tips for Thriving in Athletics
Full Recovery and Lifelong Fitness

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Alex Rotas - an award-winning photographer known for her captivating images of athletes aged 60+. Her work aims to redefine perceptions of ageing by highlighting the vibrant lives of seniors who remain active and competitive.Rotas has exhibited globally and contributed to numerous media discussions on aging and sport.
Dr. Kevin Stone - is an orthopedic surgeon at The Stone Clinic and Chairman of the Stone Research Foundation. Trained at Harvard University in both internal medicine and orthopedic surgery and at Stanford University in general surgery, he is a world-renowned expert in biologic and robotic joint replacement. He is the best selling author of Play Forever: How to Recover from Injury & Thrive.

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Join us for this uplifting conversation that celebrates the beauty and potential of aging, and be inspired to start something new, no matter your age.

Watch the community screening of "Younger – Looking Forward to Getting Older" on Aug 15-18, 2024 and see how older athletes are redefining what's possible!

In this episode, we cover:

The inspiration featuring older athletes in photography
What challenges are there when starting in photography?
The importance of community and the supportive networks that help older athletes thrive
Redefining aging, challenging stereotypes, and promoting a positive image of growing older
In making “Younger – Looking Forward to Getting Older: New Documentary Challenges Ageing Stereotypes” and positive responses from audiences
On starting something new in the later years of life
The Importance of Maintaining Joy and Activity as we age
The Benefits of water-based exercises
Managing Stiffness with Age
Glucosamine Supplements to help combat stiffness and improve joint health
Nutrition and Anti-Inflammation
Injury Prevention and Mental Focus
Tips for Thriving in Athletics
Full Recovery and Lifelong Fitness

Helpful links:

Alex Rotas - an award-winning photographer known for her captivating images of athletes aged 60+. Her work aims to redefine perceptions of ageing by highlighting the vibrant lives of seniors who remain active and competitive.Rotas has exhibited globally and contributed to numerous media discussions on aging and sport.
Dr. Kevin Stone - is an orthopedic surgeon at The Stone Clinic and Chairman of the Stone Research Foundation. Trained at Harvard University in both internal medicine and orthopedic surgery and at Stanford University in general surgery, he is a world-renowned expert in biologic and robotic joint replacement. He is the best selling author of Play Forever: How to Recover from Injury & Thrive.

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The Medicine of Iboga with Tricia Eastman

Today we welcome Tricia Eastman, a visionary advocate for plant medicines and an expert in the intersection of art and spirituality. In this episode, we delve into the rich tapestry of insights she shares on using plant medicines, the importance of preserving and respecting indigenous knowledge systems, and the holistic approach to healing, creativity, and environmental stewardship.

Tricia is a traditional medicine woman and the founder of the nonprofit Ancestral Heart, bridging worlds rooted in her mestiza ancestry and a decade of Bwiti initiations and training. As a renowned speaker, artist, and writer, she has had the honor of engaging with audiences at Stanford University's d.school, the World Economic Forum, and on GAIA TV's Psychedelica. Tricia has curated transformative retreats worldwide with plant medicines and facilitated the psychospiritual program with Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT at Crossroads Treatment Center in Mexico. Her wellness retreat center, Hu Azores, is scheduled to open in late 2025.

In her groundbreaking new book, ""Seeding Consciousness: Plant Medicine, Ancestral Wisdom, and Psychedelic Initiation,"" Tricia Eastman explores the transformative power of psychedelics and plant medicines to facilitate personal transformation and collective societal change.

Join us for this enlightening conversation, and be sure to check out Tricia's new book to further explore these transformative themes.

In this episode, we cover:

Exploration of various prophecies and Worldviews from different cultures
Tricia's healing journey and introduction to Iboga
Experiences with Iboga, including the physical and psychological effects
The importance of integration and the potential of Iboga to facilitate deep healing and spiritual awakening
Cultural and Ancestral Connections
Gabon and overview of the Bwiti tradition and its practices
Gondo Misoko Tradition
Difference between Ibogaine and Whole Plant Iboga
Visual art, creativity, and psychedelics in writing Seeding Consciousness
Importance of integrating Indigenous wisdom into modern practices
Environmental conservation and the rights of nature
The Prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor
Upcoming Book and Future Engagements
Safety Considerations for people who would like to try ibogaine or iboga treatment

Helpful links:

Tricia Eastman - Author of Seeding Consciousness: Plant Medicine, Ancestral Wisdom, and Psychedelic Initiation
Ancestral Heart - a dedicated organization that actively supports indigenous-led preservation efforts and seeks to deepen our respectful understanding of ancient rituals and Indigenous wisdom
Plant Spirit Medicine
Dr. Martin Polanco
Alex Grey and Allyson Gray
New Zealand – legal rights for forests and rivers
New Zealand - Protect the Environment

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Addiction, Recovery and the Freedom of the Soul with Tommy Rosen

In this episode of The Rose Woman Podcast, we sit down with Tommy Rosen, a trailblazer in the health and wellness space. He has spent the last 3 decades immersed in health and wellness, and has developed a modern approach to recovery that challenges the ‘disease-model’ of addiction. His Life Beyond Addiction prescription empowers people to recover from any addiction and to be free through the healing power of yoga, breathwork, meditation, holistic nutrition, and the support of a thriving and inclusive community.

Tommy holds advanced certifications in both Kundalini and Hatha Yoga and has over 33 years of continuous recovery from addiction. Tommy teaches yoga at conferences, festivals, retreats, and online throughout the year, sharing the power of breath and movement to build vitality, boost immunity and live optimally.

Recovery 2.0 is a global community of people who have found a way to overcome addiction and thrive in life. Their philosophy is based on the idea that we are engaged in a never-ending Path of Discovery, fueled by the principles and practices of yoga.

Join us as we discuss unresolved trauma, the transition to recovery, the importance of self-contact, and the role of spirituality in navigating relational challenges. Tommy also leads us through a short breathing exercise and shares the wisdom gained from his journey.

Whether you're on a path of recovery or seeking to deepen your spiritual practice, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tools to help you live optimally and with vitality.

In this episode, we cover:

Addiction, Unresolved Trauma, and Coping Mechanisms during childhood
Transition to Recovery from an addictive life
The Disease of the Lost Self
What does self-contact feel like?
Short Breathing Exercise @18:09
Kundalini Yoga and Deep Healing as guided by Guru Prem
Importance of Breath and Meditation - How these practices help us become more present and aware of our internal state
Learning from Hard Knocks vs. Wisdom
Writing Process as Co-Creation
Recovery 2.0 as a community
Navigating Relational Challenges in a Spiritual Partnership

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