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#117 Death, Ceremony, and Walking Towards Grace with Zenith Virago May 11, 2021

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Today on the podcast, Mason chats with the incredibly humble and heart-centered Zenith Virago; Marriage celebrant, educator, facilitator, author, speaker, and Death Walker. Zenith was recently named 2021 Byron Shire Citizen of the Year, for the highly respected member of the shire she is, and for the devoted work she's been doing in the community over the past 20 years. In this incredibly moving conversation around death as a right of passage, transitional space, and courageous act, Zenith shares her gratitude for having death as her teacher and for the opportunity it's given her to practice presence. As a Deathwalker, Zenith brings a holistic experience to death, ceremony, and loss. Her death ceremony work is sacred, walking with those dying, and with the bereaved, co-creating spaces and supporting them in honouring their loved ones. This conversation is moving and real. Zenith flows between courageous and beautiful stories of death and loss, imparting wisdom and bringing a sense of normality to this gateway, so many of us fear.

Mason and Zenith discuss:

-The acceptance of death.

-Why death is an inside job.

-Sleep as a practice for death.

-Crafting a ceremony for death.

-How facing death enhances life.

-The many ways we deal with loss.

-Dissolving the resistance of death.

-The phenomenon of terminal lucidity.

-How to support healthy bereavement.

-How to support children through death.

-The important practicalities around death.

-The advanced health care plan (The Natural Death Care Centre)

Resources:

ZenithVirago.com Zenith's Facebook Zenith's Instagram The Natural Death Care Centre Death and After Death Care Plan

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/death-ceremony-and-walking-towards-grace-with-zenith-virago-ep-117

#116 Star Lore, Anthroposophy, & Astrology with Mary Stewart Adams May 04, 2021

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Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another; A wise man named Plato once said. Mary Stewart Adams has been on a journey of star communication and celestial wonder for what seems like her entire life. A star lore historian, leading dark sky advocate, author, and astrologist who weaves the esoteric knowledge of spiritual science, literature, ancient mythologies, and fairy tales into contemporary astronomy and astrosophy star wisdom. Mary's relationship with the stars is more than a personal journey; It's a quest to inspire others to know and understand the stars in a way that strengthens what it means to be a human living in the 21st Century. In what feels like an other-worldly conversation, Tahnee and Mary weave their way through Egyptian/Greek mythology, Rudolf Steiner's philosophy of anthroposophy, astronomy, and fairytales, all of which are threads in man's eternal relationship with the stars. It's not every day you get to listen to someone like Mary speak; her words will leave you longing for a deeper awareness of the constellations above. Her understanding as a star lore historian and unique expression of this ancient knowledge is truly something divine. Enjoy

Tahnee and Mary discuss:

-Astrology and astronomy.

-The theory of seven year cycles.

-Egyptian and Greek star Mythology.

-Constellation mythology and fairytales.

-Building a relationship with the night sky.

-Rudolf Steiner's work on the platonic year.

-Tropical, sidereal, and Heliocentric astrology.

-Gregorian, Julian and Egyptian solar calendars.

-International dark sky movement; protecting natural darkness.

-Rudolf Steiner's philosophy of anthroposophy and star wisdom.

-Ancient architecture and ceremonial practises connected to star knowledge.

Resources:

Mary's Facebook Mary's Instagram Star Lore Website Storytellersnightsky.com Mary's weekly radio reading The Star Tales Of Mother Goose International Dark Sky Association

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/star-lore-anthroposophy-astrology-with-mary-stewart-adams-ep-116

#115 The Dao of Health, Sex & Longevity with Daniel Reid Apr 27, 2021

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There's something about the energy and spirit of Daniel Reid that makes you want to sit, listen and experience his wisdom. A bestselling author, leading expert on eastern philosophy and medicine, Reid has written several books and memoirs on Asian self-health, self-healing practices, Daoism, and his journey on this path. Living in Taiwan for 16 years studying and writing, Reid's international reputation stems from a deep understanding of traditional Chinese culture, Chinese medicine, and ancient Taoist health and longevity systems. In this conversation with Mason, Reid discusses how western medicine is failing society and will continue to as long as it tries to overcome nature. Contrastingly, he details the beauty and simplicity found in all aspects of the Daoist philosophy and spirituality, the way of respecting nature, and our innate ability to heal ourselves. Tune in for wisdom and healing.

Mason and Dan discuss:

-Doaist thought.

-The Dao De Jing.

-Qigong and tea-gong.

-The Dao principle of Wu Wei.

-The three powers of Daoism.

-Following the flow of the Dao.

-Personality types of the five Daoist elements.

-The principle of Yin Yang and the five elements.

-Quantum physics, Daoism and energy.

-Drawing wisdom from essential nature.

-Daoism on facing mortality/immortality.

Resources:

Dan Reid website Oolong Tea.org The Art and Alchemy of Chinese Tea - Daniel Reid The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity - Daniel Reid Shots From the Hip. Sex, Drugs, and The Tao - Daniel Reid Memoir Energy, Light, and Luminous Space - Daniel Reid Memoir

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https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/the-dao-of-health-sex-longevity-with-daniel-reid-ep-115

#114 Blue Blockers, Eye Health & Sungazing with Dayne Barkley Apr 20, 2021

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We're talking eye health, good sleep practices, and brand integrity on the podcast today as Mason chats with Dayne Barkley from Barkley Eyewear blue-blocking glasses. With his wife (and co-founder) Indi, Barkley has built an epic eyewear company that not only focuses on blue-blocking technology to protect eyes from the ubiquitous screens and artificial lights that invade our lives. But also embodies all aspects of eye health, brand quality and stems from a place of integrity. Barkley breaks down the relationship between artificial lighting and poor sleep and how practices like sungazing and grounding daily can bring more joy into your life. The lads ruminate over the cyclic journeys of health and the key components that launched them into the world of entrepreneurship. Tune is for progressive conversation.

Mason and Dayne discuss:

-Sungazing.

-Grounding.

-Eye health.

-Blue blocking technology.

-Daily eye protection practices.

-Melatonin levels and natural lighting.

-Light boxes vs conventional house lighting

-High cortisol levels, false lighting and Insomnia.

-Moving with the natural rhythms of life and light.

-Deer Antler to take your business to the next level.

-Brand integrity and values when running a successful business.

Resources:

Dayne's Instagram Barkley Eyewear Barkley Eyewear Instagram Barkley Eyewear Facebook Living Holistically with Dayne & Indi podcast Iris Tech Blue Blocking Software Verilux Light Therapy Products Deer Antler For Vitality

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/blue-blockers-eye-health-sungazing-with-dayne-barkley-ep-114

#113 Addiction, Influencing & Orthorexia with Vanessa Fitzgerald Apr 13, 2021

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Today on the SuperFeast podcast, Mason chats to holistic health coach and nutrition response testing practitioner Vanessa Fitzgerald about her healing journey with addiction, Orthorexia, Hashimoto's, and navigating her platform as a wellness influencer. What I loved most about this conversation was Vanessa's realness, discussing everything from her 13-year Adderall (prescription amphetamine) addiction to the pervasiveness of Orthorexia among people working in the wellness industry. Her candid approach to wellness is something Vanessa's known for, often using her influencer platform to talk about the uncomfortable truths that come with all facets of mind/body healing. Vanessa opens up about her work as a holistic wellness practitioner and why she's so passionate about helping others heal themselves from addiction, PCOS, mental illness, and auto-immune, the way she did herself. Make sure you tune in for this authentic conversation.

Mase and Vanessa discuss:

-Adderall detoxing.

-Autoimmune healing.

-Perfectionism burnout.

-Addiction and withdrawal.

-Healing the gut; food as medicine.

-SOT chiropractic technique for post addiction.

-Nutrition Response Testing for the nervous system.

-Supporting the brain and nervous system through withdrawals.

-Orthorexia; a common eating disorder in the wellness industry.

-Ashwagandha and other tonic herbs for healing and rebuilding post addiction.

Resources:

Veeshoney Website Veeshoney Instagram Veeshoney Facebook info@veeshoney.com Veeshoney linktree Lionsmane Ashwagandha

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/addiction-influencing-orthorexia-with-vanessa-fitzgerald-ep-113

#112 Brain Health and Adaptogens with Naturopath Monica Shepherd Apr 06, 2021

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Something we aim to deliver here on the SuperFeast podcast is a sense of health sovereignty and empowerment through diverse conversations. We hope to bring you inspiring individuals, their stories, and valuable knowledge that empowers your mental/physical/spiritual wellbeing. With all of us feeling the ripple effects of these unprecedented times, there has never been a better time to talk about mental health practices to keep us healthy as a society and better equipped to deal with stress. We hope you all tune in for today's podcast as Mason sits down with mental health-focused naturopath Monica Shepherd (The Organic Naturopath), facilitator of The Connected Brain course, for a conversation around mental health and adaptogens. Monica unpacks the healing nature of these powerful herbs and their ability to improve neuroplasticity, behavioural disorders, and all facets of mental health. An empowering conversation, shedding light on a subject that sometimes feels a bit heavy to pick up, Monica reminds us that not only are our brains designed to survive in life, but also to thrive.

Mason and Monica discuss:

-Addiction healing.

-Balancing the HPA axis.

-Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

-Healing trauma through adaptogens.

-Adaptogens for children with trauma & anxiety.

-What happens in the body when we experience trauma.

-EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitation technique).

-Adaptogens for mental illness.

-Amygdala balance through adaptogens.

-How adaptogens enhance brain neuroplasticity.

-Adaptogens for the liver and lymphatic system.

Resources:

Monica's website ( The Organic Naturopath)

Instagram (The Organic Naturopath)

SuperFeast Adaptogens

Ashwagandha - Your New Best Friend To Beat Stress

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/mental-health-and-adaptogens-with-naturopath-monica-shepherd-ep-112

#111 Herbs and Practices for Autumn with Tahnee & Mason Taylor Mar 30, 2021

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We have Tahnee and Mason jumping on the podcast today, delving into the season of Autumn - Lung Metal time with all the essentials on the best practices and herbs to support our Lungs, digestion, Qi, and protective Wei Qi as we descend into these cosier months. In the tradition of Chinese medicine the Lung is paired with the Large Intestine, so not only is this a season to focus on breath, letting go, and cutting away what is no longer needed, it's also a time to direct energy towards digestion. Tahnee and Mason dive into the foods for this season to best nourish digestion and the cathartic process of digesting, assimilating and, releasing experiences in this last cycle of seasons.

As the air cools down and we observe Mother Nature contracting into her next rhythm, we find ourselves in a macro/micro reflection, naturally being pulled to go within. With wisdom and nurturing truth, Tahnee and Mason encourage us to fall into this space of transformation, exhale the high energy of warmer months, condense our Yin energy and support ourselves through daily practices that allow what is no longer needed to fall away. Tune in for soul nourishing knowledge.

Tahnee and Mason discuss:

-Specific protective herbs to cultivate and maintain Qi & Wei Qi.

-Supporting and regulating Qi in the body.

-Supporting Yin energy.

-The qualities of Metal energy.

-The importance of seasonal living.

-Herbs to support the Lungs and Kidneys.

-Herbs and practices to prepare the body for Winter.

-The 'medicine' that comes through evolving with the seasons.

-Physical exercises to support Lung Metal energy.

-Breathwork, meditation, and practices for introspection.

-Foods, herbs, and tips for hydration and fluid regulation in this Yin cultivating season.

Resources:

Tremella Astragalus Qi Blend Reishi Cordyceps Mason's Mushrooms

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/herbs-and-practices-for-autumn-with-tahnee-mason-taylor-ep-111

# 110 Cannabis In Australia & Psychedelic Stories with Nicholas Morley Mar 23, 2021

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We're talking medical cannabis in Australia with a few psychedelic stories for good measure on the SuperFeast podcast today. Mason sat down with Nicholas Morley from Greenlight Health for an uncensored conversation around this highly politicised powerful plant. Woven into ancient texts and stories, from early Chinese emperors to the Assyrians, Greeks, and Romans, Cannabis has a long-standing relationship with humans utilising its healing properties. Sitting in a somewhat grey area, medical cannabis in Australia is technically legal but still massively restricted for use (in many ways). Despite all hindrances and risking their livelihoods the whole journey, Nicholas Morley and his business partner at Greenlight have taken on the good fight to advocate for the use of medical cannabis in Australia, helping so many people suffering along the way. Mason and Morley get into the health benefits of full-spectrum CBD oil, specific applications for healing, brain/mental health, plant medicine, micro-dosing psychedelics, and why giving up the fight for the right to legally use this plant to heal people is not an option. Tune in for epic conversation.

Mason and Nicholas discuss:

-Healing benefits of Mucuna; a great mood and brain regulator.

-Microdosing psilocybin.

-The increase in people on anti-depressants.

-Depression, anxiety, and plant medicines.

-Ayahuasca medicine ceremonies.

-The stigma surrounding the highly politicised cannabis plant.

-Alleviating stress through herbs.

-The endocannabinoid system.

-Medical Cannabis for sleep.

-Psychedelics.

-The vape delivery method.

-CBD Topicals.

-CBD Lubrication.

-Why topical application is just as effective and ingesting.

Resources:

GREENLIGHT website Greenlight Health Facebook Greenlight Health Instagram Greenlight Movie Mother Flower Medicinals Neural Nectar

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/hemp-in-australia-psychedelic-stories-with-nicholas-morley-ep-110

#109 The Science & Spirit Of Herbal Medicine with Sajah Popham Mar 16, 2021

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In this rich conversation, Mason sits down with the brilliant herbalist Sajah Popham; Founder of School Of Evolutionary Herbalism and Organic Unity in southern Oregon, for a journey into the otherworldly space of plant alchemy, herbal remedies, spagyric medicine, and the inextricable relationship between man and our magically healing plant friends. Geared with both the Science and esoteric understanding of herbal medicine and trained in real alchemy by the great Robert Bartlett, Sajah brings a holistic understanding of the universal truths and principles that govern plants and healing. Sajah's depth of knowledge and reverence for plants as healers is truly a gift to this world. A guardian of the plant kingdom, he walks his path devoted to healing and teaching people that plants are not something we use mindlessly and forget about once healed. He reminds us they are our allies, guides, and protectors, that we should seek to understand and develop a connection that deepens with time. Make sure you tune in for this one!

Mason and Sajah discuss:

-Spagyrics and the process of creating medicine.

-Medical astrology.

-Medical Alchemy.

-The three philosophical principles of alchemy (Tria Prima).

-How do we bring together science and spirituality?

-Universal themes among ancient medicine systems.

-Esoteric knowledge and how it relates to plants and healing.

-The importance of developing a relationship with the plants we utilise as medicines.

-Looking at people and plants through an energetic lens.

-The three Doshas of Ayurveda.

-Integrative medicine; Eastern and Western systems of medicine coming together.

-Returning to the heart space and sitting in earth energy for healing.

Resources:

School Of Evolutionary Herbalism Facebook (School Of Evolutionary Herbalism) Instagram (School Of Evolutionary Herbalism) YouTube (School Of Evolutionary Herbalism) Evolutionary Herbalism Book The Plant Path Podcast with Sajah & Whitney Popham Organic Unity- Alchemical Herbal Extracts

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/the-science-spirit-of-herbal-medicine-with-sajah-popham-ep-109

#108 Spiritual Awakening & Biohacking with Dr. Molly Maloof Mar 09, 2021

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We're so excited to be bringing you today's episode of the SuperFeast podcast. Mason sits down for a chat with the innovative and ever inspiring Dr. Molly Maloof for an epic conversation spanning from the highly contentious COVID 19 vaccine to stress, sleep, biohacking, spiritual awakenings, and many relative roamings in-between. The world has had some massive shifts since the last time Dr. Molly was on the show; Dr. Molly opens up about her 2020 spiritual awakening, views on psychedelics, and life in America in a time of COVID. Dr. Molly shows her expertise honing in on the topics of stress, sleep, insulin resistance, and why she utilises technology devices like the Ōura ring to prevent illness and optimise health.

Perhaps what I enjoyed most about this episode, other than Dr. Molly's fascinating technological health insights, was how this conversation flowed despite moments of contrasted views. There was no ideological tribalism, just good conversation; in the name of high quality, investigative thought. Tune in for mind expansion.

Mason and Dr. Molly discuss:

-COVID 19 vaccine; Dr. Molly's journey.

-Protecting against viruses by keeping stress levels low.

-How viruses disrupt metabolism and increase inflammation in the body.

-Self-actualisation and ego transcendence.

-Cracking yourself open; doing the work emotionally and spiritually.

-The Ōura ring; heart rate variability and sleep monitoring.

-Therapeutics devices to monitor stress.

-What HRV (heart rate variability) says about stress levels.

-Dr. Molly's approach to treating clients and assessing health.

-Your muscles are a power pack, and exercise charges your batteries.

-Chronic Fatigue and burnout.

-Biomarkers from over-exercising.

-Insulin resistance; How to recognise and avoid it within your body.

-Interoception, and why we should all aspire to have it.

-Biohacking.

Who is Molly Maloof?

Dr. Molly Maloof's goal is to maximise human potential by dramatically extending the human healthspan through medical technology, scientific wellness, and educational media. Her fascination with innovation has transformed her private medical practice, focused on providing health optimisation and personalised medicine to San Francisco & Silicon Valley investors, executives, and entrepreneurs. Molly's iterative programs take the quantified self to the extreme through comprehensive testing of clinical chemistry, metabolomics, microbiome, biometrics, and genomic markers.

Resources:

Molly's Website Molly's Facebook Molly's Instagram Molly's Linkedin Molly's Twitter Maximising Your Human Potential with Dr. Molly Maloof (EP#47)

Check Out The Transcript Here:

https://www.superfeast.com.au/blogs/articles/spiritual-awakening-biohacking-with-dr-molly-maloof-ep-108

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