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Episode 196 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Opening The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me [email protected].  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line [email protected] for a free discovery call. 3:18 Pillars of Samhain with Kevin Pennell Kevin Pennell is the Podcast Host and Producer of Toward A Better Life a Licensed Massage Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Shamanic Practitioner, and a Bardic member of the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids.  He's also an Usui Reiki Master, and Instructor for various self-help and continuing education workshops with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Spurgeon College. As a healing facilitator, he devotes his life to being a "hollow bone" or tool to bring about "Compassionate Healing".  Kevin also writes, honing his love of writing through journalism. As an author, he applied his biographical and spiritual insights to complete the work Two Feathers: Spiritual Seed Planter that shares the life and spirit of Ken Two Feathers. 0:17:46 Guided Meditation - Experience Samhain 0:32:50 Closing Thoughts Connections: Order of Bards Ovates and Druids Website: https://druidry.org/ Ancient Order of Druids in America Website: https://aoda.org/ MIchael Wilson Book: Portals Into Deep Imagination - Celtic Mythology, Nature's Year, and the Quest for Soul: https://store.druidry.org/products/portals-into-deep-imagination Ross Nichols Book: The Book of Druidry:  Kristopher Hughes Book: The Book of Druidry: A Complete Introduction to the Magic & Wisdom of the Celtic Mysteries Toward A Better Life: Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 195 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:04 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me [email protected].  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line [email protected] for a free discovery call. 0:03:39 Bonus Episode with Nymphya and Kevin 0:54:27 Closing Thoughts Connections: Nymphya:  Listen Now & Get Your Free CD: https://ghl.nymphya.com/linktree Explore Nymphya's Realm: https://nymphya.com/ Discover the Art of Nymphya: https://shop.nymphya.com/ Toward A Better Life: Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 194 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Preview 0:01:11 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me [email protected].  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line [email protected] for a free discovery call. 6:15 Chat with Dr. Pat Boulogne Dr. Pat is a consultant, wellness strategist, and mindset expert.  She has practiced Functional & Lifestyle Medicine for many many years.  Dr. Pat also Empowers High-Achieving Professionals to Maximize Health, Peak Performance, and Productivity Safer, Quicker, and with Simpler Solutions.  She asks the questions, "Are you consistently operating at your peak performance?  Do career pressures, health challenges, and the demands of family life leave you feeling drained and unproductive?  If that's you, you're not alone—and you're listening to the  right podcast.  Dr. Pat helps professionals reclaim their vitality by addressing the root causes of stress, chronic conditions, and burnout. Her mission is to empower people to thrive personally and professionally—without sacrificing their health or relationships—by teaching how to Eat, Think, Feel, and Move Better.  Dr Pat likes to direct you Back to Basics for Sustainable Success: Establishing your foundational health baseline is critical to maintaining peak performance in every area of life.  Unlock Your Potential Without a Prescription.  Many professionals unknowingly suffer from underlying health issues that impact their productivity and quality of life like: • Weight gain • Digestive issues (bloating, acid reflux, constipation) • High blood pressure or cholesterol • Chronic fatigue • Stress and burnout • Allergies Traditional healthcare focuses on treating symptoms, not the person, leading to wasted time, money, and energy. Dr Pat offers a different approach through Functional & Lifestyle Medicine. 1:00:55 Closing Thoughts Connections: Dr. Pat Boulogne: Website: https://healthteamnetwork.com/ Contact: https://healthteamnetwork.com/contact/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpatboulogne/ Toward A Better Life: Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 193 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Opening The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me [email protected].  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line [email protected] for a free discovery call. 3:18 Central Truths of the Spiritual Life with Kevin Pennell Kevin Pennell is the Podcast Host and Producer of Toward A Better Life a Licensed Massage Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Shamanic Practitioner, and a Bardic member of the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids.  He's also an Usui Reiki Master, and Instructor for various self-help and continuing education workshops with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Spurgeon College. As a healing facilitator, he devotes his life to being a "hollow bone" or tool to bring about "Compassionate Healing".  Kevin also writes, honing his love of writing through journalism. As an author, he applied his biographical and spiritual insights to complete the work Two Feathers: Spiritual Seed Planter that shares the life and spirit of Ken Two Feathers. 0:28:25 Guided Meditation - Experience Central Truths  0:43:30 Closing Thoughts Connections: Toward A Better Life: Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 192 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Preview 0:00:46 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me [email protected].  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line [email protected] for a free discovery call. 4:12 Chat with Ted Kopecko Ted authored a #1 International Best Seller Finding JOY… Journey Of You.  He has more than 30 years of experience in business, architecture, and entrepreneurship. Ted helps people shift from reactive, "Life-Led" living to intentional, "JOY-Led" living by aligning mindset, identity, and time to create greater purpose, value, and freedom. His message resonates with professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking more fulfillment, clarity, and alignment in both life and business.  1:03:51 Closing Thoughts Connections: Ted Kopecko: Website: https://www.findingjoy.us/ Toward A Better Life: Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 191 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Preview 0:01:12 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me [email protected].  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line [email protected] for a free discovery call. 4:17 Chat with Steve Hounsome Steve has been studying, practicing, teaching, and writing about Tarot for most of his life.  As an author, he's published several books on the subject as well.  Steve has been involved in the field of healing for over thirty-five years and has completed a wide variety of studies and activities in this time.  Steve holds qualifications in Progressive Healing, Psychic Studies, Esoteric Soul Healing, Tarot, Bach Flower Remedies, Counseling Skills, Past Life Regression, Interlife Therapy, and Future Life Progression to name a few.  Steve is also a Druid with the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids.  He has attended lectures and workshops over the years, too numerous to mention and continues to add to his knowledge and experience by attending events as they occur and maintaining his own regular sacred practices in Meditation, Yoga and Chi Kung.  One subject Steve's well versed in, and that not by choice as the others and the focus of today's chat is Cancer.  Steve is a cancer survivor.  1:02:06 Closing Thoughts Connections: Steve Hounsome: Website: https://www.tarottherapy.co.uk/ Contact: https://www.tarottherapy.co.uk/contact Order of Bards Ovates and Druids: Website: https://druidry.org/ Can Care  One on One Cancer Care Community Website: https://www.cancare.org/ Toward A Better Life: Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 190 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Opening The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me [email protected].  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line [email protected] for a free discovery call. 3:32 The Magic of Alban Elfed with Kevin Pennell Kevin Pennell is the Podcast Host and Producer of Toward A Better Life a Licensed Massage Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Shamanic Practitioner, and a Bardic member of the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids.  He's also an Usui Reiki Master, and Instructor for various self-help and continuing education workshops with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Spurgeon College. As a healing facilitator, he devotes his life to being a "hollow bone" or tool to bring about "Compassionate Healing".  Kevin also writes, honing his love of writing through journalism. As an author, he applied his biographical and spiritual insights to complete the work Two Feathers: Spiritual Seed Planter that shares the life and spirit of Ken Two Feathers. 0:18:22 Guided Meditation - Experience Alban Elfed 0:31:47 Closing Thoughts Connections: Toward A Better Life: Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 189 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Preview 0:00:41 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me [email protected].  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line [email protected] for a free discovery call. 4:17 Chat with Janna Holterman Janna is an ICU nurse, Coach, Mentor and trained intuitive. She uses neuroscience, nervous system regulation, emotional processing and intuition to teach you how to create a successfully sustainable life.  Janna shares how you can connect with your brain, emotions, and nervous system to change and sustain our lives for the better.  This episode shares the steps to wholeness begins by Understanding and Healing yourself from the inside out. 0:52:46Closing Thoughts Connections: Janna Holterman: Website: https://www.jannaholterman.com/ Toward A Better Life: Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 188 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Preview 0:00:34 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me [email protected].  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line [email protected] for a free discovery call. 4:33 Chat with Thomas Wurm Thomas Wurm helps people who are carrying invisible emotional burdens and feel anxious, unworthy, unlovable, or trapped in repeating patterns they can't seem to think their way out of. A former wildland firefighter, he combines NLP, hypnosis, Mental & Emotional Release®, Qigong, and somatic healing to help clients uncover and release the root causes behind their struggles.  He speaks on how core beliefs, trauma, and nervous-system overload shape our lives, and why so many people stay stuck even after therapy, self-help, or years of effort. Thomas is especially passionate about supporting healers, therapists, veterans, and first responders who are ready to break generational cycles and restore a sense of peace, confidence, and wholeness.   0:58:45 Closing Thoughts Connections: Thomas Wurm: Website: https://www.mountainmindmastery.com/ Releasing The Core Wound Book: https://www.mountainmindmastery.com/releasing-the-core-wound Toward A Better Life: Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 187 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Preview 0:01:17 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me [email protected].  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line [email protected] for a free discovery call. 5:37 Chat with Kristopher Hughes Kristoffer Hughes is Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order, a Druid graduate of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids and its 13th Mount Haemus Scholar. He is a Druid in the Gorsedd of Bards of the Island of Britain and the National Eisteddfod of Wales. He is the award winning author of several titles with a focus on Welsh Celtic mythology, Druidry, death and bereavement. He is the designer and author of three Tarot decks. He worked professionally in service to His Majesty's Coroner for 32 years as an Autopsy Technologist and Bereavement Officer before retiring to pursue a career in television. He is a BAFTA and Royal Television Society award winning tv presenter and documentary maker. His first language is Welsh and he lives on the ancient homeland of the Iron Age Druids, Ynys Môn (Anglesey), where he teaches Druidry in the Anglesey tradition.  1:24:09 Closing Thoughts Connections: Kristopher Hughes: Contact Kristopher Hughes Through Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristofferdruid/?hl=en Anglesey Druid Order:https://www.angleseydruidorder.co.uk/kristoffer?tab=about Toward A Better Life: Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 186 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Preview 0:00:27 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me [email protected].  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line [email protected] for a free discovery call. 5:02 Chat with River Jones River Jones is a Celebant with over twenty five years' experience of delivering tailored ceremonies for people from all walks of life. With a background in adult education and community outreach she worked for over fourteen years at the University of Sussex, where she taught and convened courses ranging from Creative Writing through to Shamanic Consciousness. She has been course director at School of Celebrancy since 2015, as well as delivering events and workshops for organizations such as the Celebrants Collective and the Association of Independent Celebrants. River has conducted hundreds of ceremonies and in this episode shares her knowledge, resources, and many examples of rituals drawn from her wide range of experience as a celebrant. 1:07:27 Closing Thoughts Connections: River Jones: Contact River Jones: https://www.celebrantforyourceremony.com/ School Of Celebrancy:https://schoolofcelebrancy.org/about-us/ Contact School of Celebrancy: https://schoolofcelebrancy.org/contact/ Toward A Better Life: Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 185 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Preview 1:24 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me [email protected].  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line [email protected] for a free discovery call. 5:36 Chat with Karina Hines Karina Hines, founder of Botanical Kitchen is passionate about nutrient-dense food.  Karina is a chef with over 22 years of cooking experience in Europe and the United States. She is a board-certified functional nutrition counsellor, herbalist and consultant. Karina is a functional nutrition chef, leveraging a deep understanding of how foods impact health and promoting cooking as an act of self-care. She provides functional nutrition solutions and guides members weekly to make sustainable and sensible changes to support vibrant health.  Botanical Kitchen offers memberships to the general public and collaborative partnership programs with practitioners, farmers and organizations committed to helping people make sustainable dietary changes.  Karina is highly trained with a well-cultivated skillset in a diverse array of cuisines. Her nutritional work is People-oriented and passion-driven with an international sensibility.  Karina demonstrates proficiency in translating complex medical terminology to create accessible, actionable plans for people with chronic illnesses.  1:15:38 Closing Thoughts Connections: Karina Hines: Connect with Karina:https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/about-karina-hines/ Contact Karina: https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/contact/ Recipes: https://www.botanicalkitchen.com/recipe_category/ Toward A Better Life: Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 184 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:09 - Wrenne Wassail from Spiral Dance (Used By Permission) 0:05:01 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me [email protected].  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line [email protected] for a free discovery call. 0:05:10 Lughnsadh First Harvest with Kevin Pennell Kevin Pennell is the Podcast Host and Producer of Toward A Better Life a Licensed Massage Therapist, Hypnotherapist, Shamanic Practitioner, and a Bardic member of the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids.  He's also an Usui Reiki Master, and Instructor for various self-help and continuing education workshops with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Spurgeon College. As a healing facilitator, he devotes his life to being a "hollow bone" or tool to bring about "Compassionate Healing".  Kevin also writes, honing his love of writing through journalism. As an author, he applied his biographical and spiritual insights to complete the work Two Feathers: Spiritual Seed Planter that shares the life and spirit of Ken Two Feathers. 0:19:23 Guided Meditation - Being Part of Lughnsadh 0:33:26 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: SpiralDance Website: https://spiraldance.com.au/ Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 183 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 00:00 Episode Preview 1:11 Almost Through the Dark by Tim Cheesebrow (Used with Permission) 5:47 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me [email protected].  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line [email protected] for a free discovery call. 0:09:42 Chat with Emrys Abner Emrys spent his life chasing the Divine through history, theology, music, and art. Emrys was a middle school music teacher for fifteen years, which helped him learn to deconstruct complex magical concepts and present them in an accessible way. He currently runs a sacred workshop business called The Acoustic Alchemist and hosts the Acoustic Alchemist podcast.   We talked about Paganism, Druidry, Music, and some of his upcoming exciting projects. 36:23 Never Need Another Reason Why - By Tim Cheesebrow (Used By Permission) 40:52  Chat with Emrys Abner Continued 1:08:41 The Wire by Tim Cheesebrow (Used By Permission) 1:14:07 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Emrys Abner:  Connect with Emrys Through Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emrysabner/ Explore Through Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emrys.abner Tim Cheesebrow Music: https://cheesebrowmusic.com/ Toward A Better Life Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/

Episode 182 Toward A Better Life with Kevin Pennell 0:00:03 Episode Preview 0:57 Episode Opening: The podcast that features like-minded people sharing stories, ideas, and activities, on what we can do to generate a Better Life individually and collectively. Submissions:  Be a part of the show by sharing your prose, music, poetry, or storytelling.  Just send them to me [email protected].  If it's audio, please send it as an MP3 file. Subscribe Ad-Free episodes are now available of Toward A Better Life through Patreon.  As a paid subscriber you can enjoy episodes without advertisements.  All you need to do is visit Patreon, search for Toward A Better Life Podcast. AND Spread the word and keep following for magical insights into Earth Based Spirituality, self development, and self care. Free Discovery Call By the way, if you'd like to dive into self-care, self development, or distance shamanic work, drop me a line [email protected] for a free discovery call. 5:36 Chat with Jon Paul Crimi Jon Paul Crimi is a Breathwork pioneer known for his zero filter East Coast edge and his ability to make deep transformation practical, powerful, and accessible. With more than a decade and a half of experience, he has helped redefine modern Breathwork by stripping away the overly mystical tone and replacing it with grounded, results driven work that speaks to skeptics, leaders, and everyday people alike.  Jon Paul's work focuses on emotional regulation, resilience, and trauma integration. Participants often describe their first experience as feeling like decades of therapy without saying a word. His ability to combine intensity, humor, and psychological depth has made him especially effective with entrepreneurs, creatives, executives, and those navigating major life transitions. Jon Paul has worked with major companies including Nike and LinkedIn, bringing Breathwork into corporate environments through customized workshops and retreats. He has also led in person and online teacher training certifications, mentoring the next generation of facilitators. His work has been featured at the HEAL Hay House Summit and recognized by major media outlets including The Hollywood Reporter, LA Magazine, Good Morning America, and numerous international podcasts.  Now based in Bend, Oregon with his wife and two children, Jon Paul continues his mission to bring Breathwork into the mainstream and help people move from rock bottom to mastery using the most overlooked tool they already possess: their breath 52:38 Episode Closing Thoughts Connections: Jon Paul Crimi: Connect with Jon Paul: https://breathewithjp.com/ In Person Class: https://breathewithjp.com/product-category/in-person-breathwork-classes/ Teach Breathwork: https://breathewithjp.com/breathwork-facilitator-training/ Toward A Better Life: Website: https://towardabetterlife.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/KevinPennell Kevin Pennell: https://towardabetterlife.com/contact/