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How do we protect the parts of us that can still listen, love and imagine? In a world designed to fracture our attention, exhaust our nervous systems and pull us into stories of separation, this solo episode is a call to protect what makes us most human: our memory, imagination, movement, creativity, recognition, intuition, love and capacity to belong. Amisha speaks to the quiet emergency of our times, not only the crises we see in the world, but the ways our bodies, brains and spirits are being shaped by speed, fear, isolation, digital overwhelm and disconnection from the living Earth. This is an invitation to return to the ordinary sacred practices that keep us alive to life, to choose belonging as a radical act, and to protect our brain health as deep work of this time.  A transmission for anyone who feels the pull to numb out, but still longs to listen. For anyone who wants to stay tender without collapsing, awake without burning out, and human enough to hear what the future is asking. Because the future needs more than our ideas. It needs our presence. Our attention. Our courage. Our vision. Our well-tended instruments of love, memory, creativity, intuition and imagination. Links from this episode and more at www.allthatweare.org

This TIMELESS episode revisits a conversation with Jemma Foster on alchemy, plant consciousness and vibrational medicine. Jemma speaks about the different frequencies that foods have, the electromagnetic field of plants, and tuning into the frequency of plants. Jemma and Amisha discuss the impact of having a strong intention when preparing and consuming food, and about the importance of having awareness and finding balance between what is considered ideal and what might be supportive in a specific context. Jemma also speaks about the power of essential oils and flower essences, and touches on some of the research that has been done on plant neurobiology and the senses of plants. Jemma reminds us of the importance of tuning into plants, listening to plants, and how these can be powerful ways of connecting to nature. In this episode we also hear the sound of a Calathea Musaica, thanks to the use of a device that helps to hear the sound of plants, that is gently accompanying and participating in this beautiful conversation. This episode invites us to develop our own personal relationships with the plants, remedies and foods that surround us. We highly recommend you to listen to the full episode as well, tune in  here For links and more, please visit www.allthatweare.org

What happens when we stop chasing spiritual highs and start training the mind for the benefit of all beings? In this episode, Amisha speaks with Naina Eira Gupta, PhD(c), whose work explores the relationship between contemplative practice, unitive states and psychedelics. Naina brings together philosophy, Buddhism, Vajrayana Tantra, psychedelic science, the Nālandā tradition and her own lived experience of mind training. She shares how early experiences with psychedelics opened profound states of dissolution, and how Tibetan Buddhist practice helped her understand that the point is not to chase spiritual highs, but to cultivate lasting traits of awareness, compassion, humility and discernment. Together, Amisha and Naina explore suffering, grief, nondual awareness, the self, spiritual protection, lineage, community and the distortions of the New Age. They speak about the difference between feeling suffering fully and ruminating on it, and how ancient wisdom can help us meet pain without bypassing it or becoming lost inside our stories. Naina invites us into a deeper understanding of psychedelics as a tool, not a destination. She speaks about why powerful experiences need strong ethical, contemplative and communal containers, and why practice is ultimately not for personal peace alone, but for the benefit of all beings. This is a fierce, funny and deeply alive conversation about the nature of mind, the end of separation, and how to become more spacious in a world shaped by division, urgency and collapse. Listen to explore: . psychedelics as a tool, not a destination . the difference between states and traits . mind training and stabilised awareness . nondual awareness and the nature of mind . suffering, rumination and spiritual bypassing . Vipassana, Advaita and Buddhist philosophy . lineage, protection and discernment . moving beyond the self-referential story . Sangha, community and practising for all beings . politics, culture and the end of othering Links from this episode and more at www.allthatweare.org

In this TIMELESS episode, we revisit a conversation from 2018 with William Etundi on creativity, activism and the slow, imperfect spiralling up of change.  William reflects on the activist movements that shaped him, the cost of forcing change, and the quieter courage of listening to what is most essential within us. Moving from political burnout into creative truth, he shares a powerful reminder that creativity does not have to save the whole world to matter. For anyone who has ever tried to be useful, good or brave while quietly abandoning their own spark, this conversation is a call back to the fire within. Sometimes, tending the fire inside is what brings us back to life. We highly recommend you to listen to the full episode as well, tune in  here For links and more, please visit www.allthatweare.org

How can we live with more trust, belonging, and courage in a fractured world? In this episode, Amisha speaks with Harriet Goudard about belonging, Family Constellations, horses, ancestry, and the living intelligence of the field. Together they explore what it means to belong in a time of fracture, isolation, and disconnection. Harriet shares how horses, through their herd wisdom, presence, and sensitivity, can reveal something vital about how we take our place in family, community, leadership, and life. This conversation moves through the ancestral patterns that shape us, the nervous system capacity required to stay in relationship, and the ways we often defend, perform, withdraw, or make others into perpetrators when something in us has not yet been met. Amisha and Harriet reflect on the complexity of family systems, the limits of simplistic ideas of "toxicity", and the need to move beyond blame without bypassing real pain. They speak about conflict as part of belonging, and how relationships, communities, and lineages ask us to grow our capacity to stay present with what is difficult, tender, and true. Harriet shares her work with Family Constellations and horses, including how horses can act as powerful mirrors, guides, and diagnostic presences in the field. She speaks about her own journey with horses, the wild ponies of Dartmoor, and the deep systemic wisdom held by ancient equine lineages. This beautiful conversation is an invitation to soften, to lean back into trust, to resource ourselves through our lineage, and to remember that belonging is not a perfect state. It is a living practice of being seen, staying open, and taking our place. Listen to explore: . Family Constellations with horses . horses as teachers of belonging . why belonging has become fractured . ancestral and family system patterns . nervous system capacity and relational repair . conflict in relationships and communities . moving beyond blame, victimhood, and projection . authenticity as a slower, embodied path . intuition, the field, and the intelligence of life . the wisdom of the Dartmoor Hill ponies Links from this episode and more at www.allthatweare.org

In this TIMELESS episode, we revisit a conversation with Daniel Epstein from E152 on how we build a future we can actually live in. Together, Daniel and Amisha explore what it means to repurpose capitalism as a tool for regeneration, rather than extraction. They look at the relationship between doing good, doing well, and being well, asking how entrepreneurship can serve life without asking us to sacrifice our bodies, relationships, or joy along the way. Daniel shares examples of pioneering companies that The Unreasonable Fellowship is supporting, creating more inclusive and regenerative futures: from transforming pollution into usable materials to reimagining food systems, farming, and soil health. This conversation also opens into the deeper conditions needed for meaningful change: courage, community, long-term thinking, passion, and an honest reckoning with privilege. Listen to explore: . capitalism as a tool for regeneration . doing good, doing well, and being well . entrepreneurship, wellness, and the myth of endless hard work . why long-term change needs community and support . recognising that poverty, climate, health, soil, and justice are part of one living system . the role of privilege, courage, and devotion in becoming an entrepreneur . how to build a future that feeds life We highly recommend you to listen to the full episode as well, tune in  here For links and more, please visit www.allthatweare.org

What if belonging was never something we had to earn? In this tender and nourishing conversation, Amisha sits down with Farah Orths to explore belonging, prayer, love, and what it means to live beyond separation. Drawing from her own journey through intrusive thoughts, questions of identity, and a lifelong search for belonging, Farah shares how she came to discover a deeper home in Divine love, one that exists beyond achievement, certainty, or the need to become someone else. Together, Amisha and Farah explore the difference between false belonging and true belonging, the role of prayer and presence in uncertain times, and how we might soften rather than harden in the face of life's challenges. They reflect on spirituality beyond self-improvement, questioning modern narratives of manifestation, worthiness, abundance, and endless becoming, while returning to a simpler understanding of prayer, presence, and our inherent belonging. The conversation weaves through the neuroscience of prayer and meditation, ancestral patterns of suffering and separation, the healing power of music and song, and how our relationship with money can become a doorway to remembering our innate worth. Along the way, they explore what happens when spirituality becomes another project of striving, and how we might return instead to a spirituality rooted in relationship, devotion, presence, and love. At its heart, this conversation is an invitation to lean back into what already holds us, and to remember that belonging is not something we earn, but something we return to. Listen to explore: • belonging beyond identity, lineage and separation • prayer, presence and living in relationship with the Divine • softening through grief, uncertainty and hardship • the neuroscience of prayer and meditation • false belonging versus innate belonging • ancestral patterns of suffering, survival and separation • spirituality beyond striving, performance and self-improvement • modern manifestation culture and the myth of "not enough" • music, devotion and the healing power of song • transforming our relationship with money and wealth • remembering our innate worth, wholeness and belonging Links from this episode and more at www.allthatweare.org

In this TIMELESS episode Ebyän Zanini shares around the themes of social change, dismantling systems of oppression, and moving beyond capitalism. We explore the notions of imperialism, censorship and trauma; and look into the example of the occupation of Palestine and of the voices speaking up for Palestinian liberation. Recognising the importance of sitting with difficult emotions, Ebyän Zanini also invites us to listen into the sacred whispers inside of us that call for an alternative way.   Listen to learn more about: . cognitive imperialism and how this shapes what we value and devalue in society . power and censorship . decolonizing the mind . ancestral trauma and the cycle of oppression . the importance of addressing issues at their root . shame and guilt as key emotions for building healthier futures . moving beyond capitalism . the mechanisms that sustain global conflicts . resistance rooted in love   We highly recommend you to listen to the full episode as well, tune in  here For links and more, please visit www.allthatweare.org

What does death show us about how to live? In this episode Amisha talks to Sierra Campbell about aging, illness and care at the end of life. It is a tender and intimate conversation between Sierra and Amisha, who both share from their wealth of experience as caregivers. This episode is centered around the importance of finding community, of creating a village, and of having practices that support us to show up in times of deep challenge. It also explores the themes of presence, acceptance, empathy, and expanding spiritual and emotional capacity. Listen to learn more about: . aging as a community experience . normalizing death . institutionalized care vs community care . multi-generational living . finding support systems . the wisdom in illnesses . being with grief . the importance of having a daily practice . empathy and listening   Links from this episode and more at www.allthatweare.org

In this TIMELESS we revisit a conversation with Minna Salami that touches on the themes of listening, beauty and presence. Sharing insights on listening to rivers and to nature, Minna Salami talks about her journey of inquiry into the questions "what can a river teach me about power?". This episode is a gentle reminder of the importance of cultivating and practicing presence. It invites us to seek beauty in our surroundings and in relation to each other. Listen if you want to explore: . the difference between hearing and listening . the natural world at the center of knowledge . listening as an art form . how to cultivate presence . 'doing' beauty . the language of rivers . living in integrity with your values We highly recommend you to listen to the full episode as well, tune in  here For links and more, please visit www.allthatweare.org

What stops us showing up for one another? This episode with Anthea Lawson focuses on what it means to be an activist in times of political polarization. Anthea shares extensively about her work as an activist and campaigner, as well as her studies and research into the psychological and spiritual underpinnings of activism. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community, of building relationships, and of showing up in our immediate surroundings. Anthea discusses her most recent book, How Not to Save the World: Doing Good Without Annoying Everyone, and unpacks the ideas and connotations behind the notions of 'saving the world' and 'doing good'.  This conversation explores . finding your place and voice as an activist . how activism can look different at different times of life and in different political contexts . the psychological and spiritual underpinnings of activism . why being good is annoying  . the importance of building relationships with people around us . why is there a war on woke?  . how to live in accordance with our values . the impact of power structures . the importance of a flexible approach

How do we weave more beauty, purpose, and belonging into our days? This question sits at the heart of this closing episode of this series. A gentle inquiry for anyone feeling the speed of modern life, the subtle ache of disconnection, or simply the desire to live more fully.  Through personal stories from India and home, grounded research on longevity and connection, and ancient Indian wisdom from Yoga and Ayurveda, she explores what truly sustains us, the simple human threads we've carried for thousands of years. Together we look at what actually helps us thrive: relationships as the strongest predictor of health and happiness the deep physical impact of isolation (Harvard + Holt-Lunstad's research) the shared traits of long-living communities across the world the way nature lowers stress and restores vitality how meditating together synchronises our physiology the role of purpose in extending life and the ancient languages of rhythm, breath, presence, and intention Amisha weaves these with teachings on Prana (life force), Dinacharya (daily rhythm), the five elements, and the deeper meaning of Dharma, offering ten simple, human principles for living a beautiful and connected life. This episode is a reminder.  A way of returning to what we already know. A soft invitation to belong again.  The show notes and details of all mentioned courses and events is here at www.allthatweare.org (make sure you are on the newsletter for all the updates!)

What happens to our imagination when life feels fast, noisy, or overwhelming? In this TIMELESS edition, poet and artist Jason Bayani offers a powerful reminder that imagination is not a luxury but an essential part of how we stay human. He speaks about disappearing as a form of self-respect, the war against silence, and what it means to protect the inner spaces where ideas and intuition are born. This episode is for anyone feeling overstimulated, tired of performing, or longing to reconnect with your creativity. Listen if you want to explore: - how to stay creative when everything feels fast - why imagination needs quiet - the art of disappearing - the pressure to produce and stay "relevant" - protecting your creative void - intuition as resistance If you need a reminder that your imagination is still alive and worth protecting, this is for you. We highly recommend you to listen to the full episode as well, tune in  here. And we turned 8 years last week and we would love to gift you each a free meditation session! Join Amisha LIVE at The Rhythm here.  For links and more, please visit www.allthatweare.org

How do we live the future we envision? Amisha Tala Oak reflects on the beauty of vision as she marks over 15 years with All That We Are. She shares her journey of creating more than 250 conversations through the podcast, from politics to near-death awakenings, sustainable fashion to spirituality, and how this work continues to evolve. It's a story about resilience, vision, and staying open to possibility even when the world feels heavy. Key Takeaways: :: Intuition is the tender voice within where your truth lives. :: We can hope for a more beautiful future while staying present with the realities of this moment. :: Political activism and spiritual depth are not separate paths - they're woven together. We are making this podcast to create community so that we may move together towards a more beautiful future. If there is something you have appreciated over the years, about how this podcast has shifted something in you, we would love to hear about it. Please send us a message or join one of our online meditations and events where we can connect.  We aspire to co-create with our listeners and community for many years to come. For links and more, please visit www.allthatweare.org

This TIMELESS turns everything on it's head. What if the most educated amongst us are the most disconnected?  Here we lovingly dismantle factory schooling, recall village intelligence, and discuss a practical path into gift culture. Manish Jain (co-founder of the UnSchooling movement) who walked out of Wall Street and Harvard, invites us to trade credentials for conscience, exams for experience, and scarcity for an experiment in trust. We discuss education as being, not just knowing, starting with head, heart, hands, home. Manish speaks on gift culture, giving us the advice that when scarcity knocks, we up the gift, and ritualize generosity so trust compounds. We invite you to bring home some of the ideas discussed in the episode such as running a treasure hunt by visiting 10 local people or places of skill, elders, makers, growers, repairers, musicians. Another idea is to host a Darya Dil exchange, where each person gifts a personally meaningful item with its story, and the receiver promises to pass it on within 3 months. And finally, we invite you to replace "resume" with a one page portfolio of lived projects, and publish it publicly. We also recommend that you listen to the full Episode 39 here. And please do a treasure hunt where you are this week, you will be amazed by what you find!  Join us for The Rhythm: live meditation sessions twice a week with our community - no recordings to catch up on, just show up and breathe together. For links and more, please visit www.allthatweare.org