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Judith is an author whose research has focused on the history of alphabets, runes, oghams, Hebrew, and ancient Phoenician as well as its relation to number magic.  She is the author of Alphabets and the Mystery Traditions (2024) and Futhark Rune Mysteries: Origins of Magic & Divination in the Primal Alphabet (2026), the latter being the subject of this podcast.  In Rune Mysteries, Judith reveals the spiritual and divinatory attributes of each rune by examing the physical characteristics of the objects chosen to represent them. For more information about Judith's academic work, please see: https://berkeley.academia.edu/JudithDillon.  You will find she has a wealth of knowledge on these subjects and she welcomes you to contact her at:  [email protected] for more information. This podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform, or here: Artwork is Grave in the form of an A.  Yugoslavia circa 6000 BCE. From Gimbutas, The Language of the Goddess, 156.

David L. Kahn is an author, oneironaut, and has been a member of the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD) since 2006.  He is a regular contributor to The Lucid Dreaming Experience magazine and has participated in several lucid dreaming research studies.  Much of his published work and many of his presentations focus on trauma dreams, particularly those of genocide survivors and LGBTQ+ youth.  He also contributed an entry to the Encyclopedia of Sleep and Dreams on dreams related to the Holocaust and the Rwandan genocides.  His books include The Oneironaut's Odyssey:  Discovering Ancient Wisdom Through Lucid Dreams and Storms and Rainbows:  Trauma Dreams of LGBTQ+ Youth. For more information about Dave and his work, please see Instagram pages: @boundless_dream @thelucidexplorer Or contact him directly at:  [email protected] This podcast is available on your favorite platform, or here:https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-331-david-l-kahn-lucid-dreamsthe-oneironauts-odyssey-discovering-ancient-wisdom-through-lucid-dreams Have a blessed week!

Charles Shaw is an author, documentary filmmaker, journalist, activist and psychedelic therapist who saw his focus change in 2025 to trauma informed care/peer support as a public mental health professional on the front lines of Chicago. His previous works are highlighted by Exile Nation (2012); Release Us(2013); Soldiers of the Vine(2017) and The Shadow People, which was highlighted in episode 246. More info at:  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/673950/exile-nation-by-charles-shaw/ https://www.instagram.com/charlesbshaw/ This podcast is available on your favorite platform, or here: https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-330-charles-shaw2025connecting-to-time-and-place Many blessings to you and yours in 2026.

Banafsheh Sayyad is a master sacred dancer and visionary spiritual embodiment teacher whose  forthcoming book, Dance of Oneness (Sounds True, March 2026), offers a revolutionary invitation to embody love through conscious movement. Drawing from her signature Dance of Oneness modality, a Divine Feminine lineage that fuses Taoist wisdom and the mystical traditions with flamenco, Tai Chi, Persian dance, and Sufi whirling, Banafsheh guides readers to awaken their light body, dissolve constriction, and rediscovery vitality and purpose.  Dance of Oneness traces Banafsheh's own awakening, from her exile in Iran to her emergence as a world-renown artist and teacher and invites readers to live as channels of love and light, healing both self and planet.  Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as a "mesmerizing foray into the body as a trance mechanism," her work has inspired thousands worldwide at centers such as Esalen, Kripalu, Omega, and Hollyhock, and through her acclaimed non-profit company, NAMAH, and her film "In the Fire of Grace", co-created with Andrew Harvey.   For more information and to connect with Banafsheh, please see:  https://danceofoneness.org/ This podcast is availabe on your favorite podcast platform, or here:   https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-329-banafsheh-sayyad-sufismmysticismdivine-feminine-embodimentdance-of-oneness Have a blessed weekend:-)

Founder of the Fungi Consultant, Oli Genn-Bash is a mycotherapy educator, psychedelic writer and musician exploring the intersections between functional mushrooms, animism, altered states, and human well-being. Though courses, consultancy, and creative work, Oli blends scientific research with traditional wisdom to make mushroom based healing accessible and grounded.   He is the creator of Mycomastery:  The Functional Mushroom Buyer's Toolkit and is the "Saturnian" saxman of the band Codex Serafini.   Check out his many offerings at:  https://thefungiconsultant.com/  @oligennbash @codexserafini_band Musical tracks in the podcast are from Codex Serafini's new album "Mother, Give Your Children Sanity." This podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-328-oli-genn-bash-animismthe-fungi-consultantcodex-serafini   Have a blessed weekend!      

Davezilla is an illustrator, artist, and author.  His work bridges the mystical and the modern, always with an eye toward what's real, what works, and what just might be trying to get your attention from the other side.  In his "Spare" time, he was executive vice-president of Campbell Ewald (2nd oldest ad agency in the US).  He is also a Gardnerian witch (initiated 1979), Discordian, Ngangalero (initiated 1993), and Santero (initiated 2006).   In this podcast, we focus on his new book Magical AI Grimoire which Peter Carroll writes is a "step-by-step" guide to using artificial intelligence ...for almost any conceivable magical purpose and expressed in any desired literary or artistic style imaginable." Dave is also the creator of the Tarot of the Unexplained and host of the Spirit in the Frame podcast.  Check him out at:  https://hexsupport.club or https://davezilla.com/ or wherever you find @davezilla.   This podcast is available on your favorite platform, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-327-davezilla-magical-ai-grimoire-a-book-of-shadows-for-contemporary-chaos Have a blessed weekend!

Dr. Aaron Breidenbach recently completed his PhD dissertation in Physics at Stanford.  His doctorial studies focused on the growth and magnetic measurement of the crystals Herbertsmithite and Zn-Barlowite.  His work went a long way towards proving that these crystals are "quantum spin liquids," a novel state of magnetic matter that has potential applications in quantum computing. These same crystals also grow naturally in the Atacama desert, where the local Atacamenian people hold rich animistic traditions which weave in their mountains and mummified ancestors through spiritual traditions.  Sadly, these living mountains are currently being over-mined for Copper and Lithium.  This process has led to many ecological issues, including the poisoning of the Atacamenian groundwater with arsenic.  The cruelest irony is that Herbertsmithite, a strong candidate to the the silicon of quantum computing, is regularly found in toxic waste tailings from these mines.   Aaron now is embarking on a journey to the Atacama to try to help restore these animistic traditions, bring balance to the land, and help advance the future of quantum computing.  For more information about Aaron, please see:  https://thequantumshaman.wordpress.com/ This podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-326-dr-aaron-breidenbach-quantum-computingcrystalsanimismatacama Have a blessed week!

Gary Lachman is an author and lecturer on consciousness, counterculture, and the Western esoteric tradition.  His works include Dark Star Rising, Beyond the Robot, and The Secret Teachers of the Western World.  A founding member of the rock band "Blondie", he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006.   This podcast focuses on his new work, Touched by the Presence:  From Blondie's Bowery and Rock and Roll to Magic and the Occult (Inner Traditions Nov. 2025) which unveils Gary's life in letters, mysticism, and of course, rock and roll.   More information about Gary, his 25 other books, and other writings can be found at:  https://www.gary-lachman.com/post/touched-by-the-presence-in-2025. This podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-325-gary-lachman-touched-by-presence-from-blondies-bowery-to-magic-and-the-occult Have a blessed week!

Richard Kaczynski, PhD, is an author and lecturer in the fields of social psychology, metaphysical beliefs, and new religious movements.  This podcast will focus on his new work Mind over Magick: The Psychology of Ritual Magick (October 2025) which explores the many fascinating connections between the practices of ritual magicians (and seekers) of all traditions with the findings of peer-reviewed research in psychology, neuroscience, and real time brain imaging.  Richard is also known for his biography of occultist Aleister Crowley, Perdurabo:  The Life of Aleister Crowley, described by the Times Literary Supplement as "the major biography to date."  Richard's presentation of Crowley's The Sword of Song was featured in episode 317. In other wide ranging academic pursuits, Richard has held positions as assistant professor at Wayne State School of Medicine, research associate and affiliate at Yale Universities' Department of Psychiatry and adjunct faculty at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Dentistry.   He has published dozens of articles in academic peer reviewed journals in areas ranging from national program evaluation of comprehensive work therapy, and multi-site clinical trials of treatment effiacy for bipolar disorder (STEP-BP), schizophenia (CATIE) and Alzheimer's (CATIE) To connect with Richard and his many offerings, please see:  https://richard-kaczynski.com/ or follow him on your favorite social media. This podcast is available on your favorite platform, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-324-richard-kaczynski-phd-mind-over-magick-the-psychology-of-ritual-magick Have a blessed week!  

In honor of the passing of Tamra Lucid, we release her podcast which originally aired in 2021.   Enjoy this wonderful soul:-) "Tamra Lucid is a founding member of the experimental rock band Lucid Nation.  She was a writer and editor for Newtopia Magazine and the principal interviewer for the original Reality Sandwich.  She has produced documentary films including:  Exile Nation: The Plastic People, End of the Line:  The Women of Standing Rock, and the award winning Cuba Libre:  Rap is War.  She lived in Los Angeles with her husband, the musician and writer Ronnie Pontiac." In the 2021 episode, we focused on her book Making the Ordinary Extraordinary:  My Seven Years in Occult Los Angeles with Manley Palmer Hall, which Mitch Horowitz called "A compelling written portrait of a life of one of the most significant occult voices of the last century." The book remains available on all online sellers but we would recommend her publisher Inner Traditions: https://www.innertraditions.com/author/tamra-lucid Note:  the song "Kindred" by Lucid Nation plays near the end of this podcast. This re-release is available on your favorite on-line platform, or here:https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/special-re-release-celebrating-the-lifeactivismmischief-of-tamra-lucid Have a blessed weekend.  Life is short.    

Carrie Asby is an author, retreat founder, wellness instructor, and yogini who is trailblazing the world of ecotherapy and holistic healing.  She is the author of Your Morning Ritual:  Mindful Habits for Peace and Resilience (2025) a guide that offers readers practical tools and gentle guidance to create daily practices that foster peace, resilience, and a deeper sense of wellbeing.   Carrie is also the Founder and Guide of Nature Heart Retreats and has volunteered at Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa.  She is the founder of Yoga in the Park in Portland, Oregon and Central Park, NY, a practice that brings people together to connect, move, and build community in the heart of nature.  To connect with Carrie and experience the full breadth of her offerings, please see:  https://carrieasby.com/ or follow her on Instagram at:  https://www.instagram.com/carrieasby This podcast is available on you favorite podcast platform, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-323-carrie-asby-ritualsretreatsecotherapy Have a blessed weekend!

Emrys Abner has spent his life chasing the divine through history, theology, music and art.  This podcast will focus on his most recent book:  Solomonic Pentacles:  Wisdom and Magic for the Modern Age (Llewellyn Books 2025).  When he is not performing as a professional musician and raising a family, he runs a sacred workshop business called the "Acoustic Alchemist" and cohosts the Random Illusions podcast.  He is also the founder of the Fellowship for Spiritual Advancement nonprofit organization.  To connect with all his magical projects, please see:  https://linktr.ee/acousticalchemist At the end of the podcast we play Emrys' musical piece "Almost through the Dark".   If you like what you hear, his musical offerings can be found at:  https://cheesebrowmusic.com/ This podcast is available on your favorite platform, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-322-emrys-abner-solomonic-pentacles-wisdom-and-magic-for-the-modern-age  Have a blessed week!  P.S. The Cover Art on this podcast is part of Emrys' workshop at the acousticalchemist, link above.

Anthony Rella is a psychotherapist, author, and magic worker.  He has been studying and practicing in the Western Esoteric Traditions of witchcraft and magic for more than fifteen years, and he has been a mentor and teacher at the Morningstar Mystery School for the past five years.  Anthony is also a founding member and former vice president of the Seattle Temple of the Fellowship of the Phoenix. This podcast will focus on his new book, Slow Magic (Llewellyn 2025).  To connect with Anthony in his private practice or magical practice, please see:  https://anthonyrella.com/slow-magic/ This podcast is available on your favorite podcast feed, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-321-anthony-rella-slow-magic Have a blessed weekend!

Mo Edjlali is the founder and CEO of Mindful Leader, the world's largest provider of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training.  A computer engineer with over two decades experience spanning NASA, FICO, Accenture, and Fortune 500 companies, Edjlali brings a unique analytical perspective to contemplative practices. Under his leadership, Mindful Leader has certified 550 workplace mindfulness facilitators and created "Meditate Together," the field's largest community driven practice platform. His new book "Open MBSR:  Reimagining the Future of Mindfulness" challenges the current state of mindfulness training, exposing how these transformative practices have become trapped in hierarchical systems that create dependency rather than liberation.  Drawing from his experience training thousands across dozens of countries, Edjlali offers a revolutionary framework for making mindfulness truly accessible to everyone.   Check out the Open MBSR offerings at:  https://www.mindfulleader.org/ This podcast is available on your favorite podcast feed, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-320-mo-edjlali-open-mbsr-reimagining-the-future-of-mindfulness  Have a blessed weekend!

Von Braschler is the author of many books on consciousness development, dreams, energy healing, thought forms, and time.  He has lectured and led workshops throughout the United States and the U.K and served as a faculty member at Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in New York.  He has also appeared on many radio and TV programs and was a runner up finalist for a COVR national book award.     His previous works include, but are by no means limited to:  Manifesting:  Using Thought Forms to Visualize Real Change (2021), Seven Secrets of Time Travel, Moving in the Light, and Time Loops.   This podcast will focus on his new work Programming Your Lucid Dreams (2025) which was just released.  Von would love to hear from you--connect with him at:  https://vonbraschlerwebsite.com/ This podcast is available on your favorite podcast platform, or here:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-319-von-braschler-programming-your-lucid-dreamsthought-forms Have a blessed weekend!