In part 2 of this 2 part episode, Charm and Gary discuss the potential impact of the Web3 space on empowering people economically through the tools of decentralization. Charm shares her perspective on why she decided to get involved in the Web3 space and turn her musical meditations and other works of art into NFTs, for collectors to own and share in the direct impact of the causes Charm supports. Charm and Gary discuss the opportunity for people of color in the space and why it's important that people of color are a significant part of the shaping of the Web3 space, which is happening in this very moment.Charm shares her perspective of what it means to be a changemaker. Charm discusses being influenced by the incarceration of her mother in fueling her passion to take action in her community in order to bring awareness to the injustices of the American criminal justice system. Charm views music as her loudspeaker for the causes dear to her, capturing the attention of others in a significant way, with harmonies and lyrics that move the soul. Charm and Gary discuss the problematic American justice system and what restorative justice actually looks like. They discuss the reciprocal trauma of colonization on both the colonizer and the colonized. They touch on institutionalized racism and the impact it has had on society at large and the criminal justice system in particular. Charm shares her perspective that reparation is necessary, the damage of the past, beginning with the colonial system needs to be restored in order for their to be true equanimity realized in America.Charm is a skilled orator, a conscious creator and someone who knows well her own power and worth. Tune in to this episode and be prepared to be "called in" to action, as Charm likes to say.

Part 1 of this 2 part episode, opens up with an introduction to Charm Taylor - an African-American activist, educator, musician, artist from what Charm likes to call the "future South", New Orleans, Louisiana. Gary and Charm discuss how they met at ETH Denver, one of the most well known blockchain events in the world. Charm was at ETH Denver performing a fully immersive healing art installation, along with her team of artist collaborators known as the MetaMatriarchs. Gary discusses how struck he was by the power of the installation, particularly in the setting where it was performed - at a bustling technology conference. Gary realized quickly in speaking with Charm that she had a unique story to share with the world.Charm shares her perspective of what it means to be a changemaker. Charm discusses being influenced by the incarceration of her mother in fueling her passion to take action in her community in order to bring awareness to the injustices of the American criminal justice system. Charm views music as her loudspeaker for the causes dear to her, capturing the attention of others in a significant way, with harmonies and lyrics that move the soul. Charm and Gary discuss the problematic American justice system and what restorative justice actually looks like. They discuss the reciprocal trauma of colonization on both the colonizer and the colonized. They touch on institutionalized racism and the impact it has had on society at large and the criminal justice system in particular. Charm shares her perspective that reparation is necessary, the damage of the past, beginning with the colonial system needs to be restored in order for their to be true equanimity realized in America.Charm is a skilled orator, a conscious creator and someone who knows well her own power and worth. Tune in to this episode and be prepared to be "called in" to action, as Charm likes to say.

In this episode of The Soul Pod, Gary interviews Dr. Lisette Cooper. Lisette currently serves as the Vice Chair of Fiduciary Trust International and former CEO and founder of Athena Capital Advisors, an award-winning OCIO (outsourced Chief Investment Officer) and wealth management firm.Gary first met Lisette on a silent meditation retreat in the middle of the Rocky Mountains, where Lisette served as Gary's meditation instructor. Lisette made quite an impact on Gary during that retreat and in this conversation, Gary shares his retreat experience with Lisette for the first time. Lisette describes what has motivated her to study the dharma and live a mindful lifestyle. Lisette explains the qualities she feels are most important when a meditation student is seeking out a teacher. Lisette also talks about how she finds the time in her busy schedule as a manager for a large financial firm to practice meditation.Through her many years of studying dharma and practicing meditation, Lisette has befriended many of the modern influential scholars and practitioners of Buddhism and spirituality. One such individual was Ram Dass. Gary talks with Lisette about her personal experiences with Ram Dass at his home in Maui.Gary and Lisette also discuss what it means to be a compassionate person and why self-compassion is the foundation to be able to practice compassion toward others. Lisette discusses why she feels the body is the key to moving through trauma and, consequently, letting go of the clinging to self that hinders our soul’s evolution.-----------------------------------------------------------Follow The Soul Pod 📲Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/TheSoulPod Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheSoulPodTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheSoulPod

In this episode of The Soul Pod, Gary introduces Ram Dass’ theory that becoming nobody is the key to personal freedom and fulfilment. The great Ram Dass film "Becoming Nobody", directed by Jamie Catto, spotlighted Ram Dass’ famous theory, and included interviews with Ram Dass where he described precisely what it means to become nobody and how stopping trying to ‘become somebody’ is vital to our ability to focus inward to feel out our intuitive truth, undistracted by outside influence.

In this follow-up episode between Leta and Gary, the two of them discuss the 13 Ghost Points Treatment that Leta performed on Gary a few weeks back. Leta provides a background on what the 13 Ghost Points treatment is, why she recommended it to Gary and what her experience was in applying the treatment to Gary. Gary talks about his experience of the treatment and how he feels it impacted him in the weeks following it.By shedding light on this powerful Chinese Medicine treatment that can help transform energy blockages in the body, the hope is that more people will consider looking for methods to move stuck energy in their body as a means of breaking through resistance to initiating change in their lives.

In this brief episode, Gary honors the great Vietnamese Buddhist and mindfulness activist, Thich Nhat Hanh, who recently passed away. Thich Nhat Hanh was a meditation master, a purveyor of peace and a humanitarian activist whose words and deeds will continue to impact this world for generations to come.

Nutrition is the foundation of our physical wellness, yet so many of us fail to prioritize our nutritional health. We opt for quick and convenient options because they save us time, or we indulge in savory or sweet foods because it brings us comfort. Whatever our obstacles to nutritional wellness, Carol Galanty has the solutions.In this episode, Carol shares her personal story about how she came to devote her life to helping others through nutrition. Carol and Gary talk about the challenges Gary has with eating a nutritional diet and Carol describes her approach to designing Gary's meal plan. Carol also presents her top strategies to help you take control of your nutritional health today.

Yoga is medicine for the body and mind. Coco Teodoro brings yoga to the people through his Cocomotion yoga studios and his unique style of yoga practice. Coco thinks everyone should have the opportunity to receive what yoga offers. Coco aims to create a an environment where everyone can feel comfortable to be themselves and allow practitioners to experience the full breadth of yoga’s benefits. In this episode, we learn how yoga can strengthen the body and mind and why consistency is so important.Listen to Reggie Ray's 'Dharma Ocean' podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dharma-ocean/id587166784

In Episode 3, Gary speaks with Alchemical Healer, Leta Herman, to learn how using the ancient Chinese medicine practice of Alchemy can help you instantly transform the way you feel and the way you see yourself in the world. Leta received her training from famed 88th Generation Daoist Priest, Master Jeffrey Yuen, and people travel from all over the world to see Leta with health issues ranging from chronic pain to suicidal depression.Grab yourself a copy of Leta's new book 'Through the Mystery Gate': https://www.amazon.com/dp/0991236688 Listen to the 'Inspired Action' podcast here: https://inspiredactionpodcast.com/ Read 'The Body Keeps the Score' by Bessel van der Kolk here: https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748

Do you want to learn how to reflect on your thoughts, the day's events and peacefully tackle life's hurdles in a controlled and easy way?Cary Tamura discusses the value of meditation, including the challenges one can expect to encounter on the path and the many benefits to establishing a consistent meditation practice. Drawing upon his many years as a meditation teacher in a variety of settings, from Buddhist groups, to corporate meeting rooms, to public sits in Times Square to deliver his acquired wisdom of how the simple act of meditating can change one's life.

Gary interviews his former therapist, Dr. Ed Ragsdale, to learn what motivates people to seek therapy. "Why are people so resistant to therapy?" "Where does one even begin in therapy?" Dr. Ragsdale answers these questions and more, leveraging his many years of training as a Gestalt psychotherapist, his deep compassion for others and his gentle approach to helping people feel whole and worthy.

Who is Gary Leuis? What is The Soul Pod? And how can The Soul Pod help you to improve your life today?In this Introductory episode, Gary introduces himself and opens up about his background and experiences. Gary discusses what led him to create The Soul Pod and why he feels interviewing experts and thought leaders who share insights about self-development will result in valuable takeaways for you to spark change and build the conditions within yourself to live the most purpose-driven and fulfilled life possible!