Best Luis Hernandez Podcasts (2025)

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#53: Nina Chase - It's Not For You 56:07

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Episode Summary Landscape Architect Nina Chase, sits down with Jef Szi for a terrific exploration of her work imagining and designing public spaces. Nina’s easy and honest expertise deepens our view on what fosters Social Cohesion. She helps surface the amazing, often understated, network of relationships connected to an everyday discipline shaping…

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#52: Mele Estrella & Damara Vita Ganley - The Dance of Belonging 1:06:00

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Episode Summary Dance artists Mele Estrella and Damara Vita Ganley join show host Jef Szi and the How Humans Work Podcast for an illuminating conversation that explores the rich terrain of their artistic work. Throughout this remarkable episode, we learn about Mele and Damara’s intensive creative ethics, efforts to engender trust, dedication to pla…

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#51: Chris Skidmore - The Astrology of Self-Love and Society 1:12:22

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Episode Summary In episode #51, wisdom keeper and astrologer Chris Skidmore, joins the podcast for a profound conversation exploring the intersection of myth, astrology, and social cohesion. Chris and podcast host, Jef Szi, delve into the the 12 House System of Astrology as a "mythic language" and ancient teaching device that can provide guidance f…

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Luis Albarracín | Centro Histórico de Cúcuta - Patrimonio después del Terremoto 1:16:50

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Luis Albarracín es Arquitecto de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Con estudios en historia y teoría del arte y una amplia experiencia trabajando con los Centro Históricos de Cartagena, Villa de Leyva, Barichara, Santa Marta y nuestra Cúcuta mediterránea. Para Cúcuta adelantó un diagnóstico sobre el PEMP (Plan Especial de Manejo y Protección) a …

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Jorge Héctor Hernández - Mussi Zapatos | Cúcuta ciudad zapatera de Colombia 37:50

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Jorge Héctor Hernández es Economista de la Universidad Externado de Colombia. Gerente de mercadeo y ventas de Mussi. Empresa de calzado cucuteña que se encuentra en su segunda generación. Si bien Mussi nació como marca en 2002, sus inicios se remontan a una tradición familiar que nació en San Antonio del Táchira - Venezuela. En noviembre del 2020 (…

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#50: Dr. Arielle Schwartz - How We Heal 50:32

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Episode Summary Dr. Arielle Schwartz, Ph.D, is a clinical psychologist, internationally respected teacher, and leading voice in the healing of PTSD and complex trauma. For more than twenty years, Dr. Schwartz has guided therapists in the how-tos of trauma treatments—including EMDR, somatic psychology, parts work therapy, and applied polyvagal theor…

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Basura orgánica como oportunidad | Alberto Contreras Pabón en PERFILES 36:20

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Alberto Contreras Pabón es el gerente de la empresa Biotecnocol. Una empresa de Biotecnología en la ciudad de Cúcuta. Se ha formado de manera autodidacta en el estudio del aprovechamiento de los residuos orgánicos. La basura orgánica como oportunidad para la sociedad a través del impacto de las larvas de la “mosca soldado negro”. Este es su canal d…

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#49: Orin Carpenter - We Paint These Truths 1:12:46

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Episode Summary The good-hearted and visionary Orin Carpenter joins the podcast this week to explore the connection between art and society. As a fine artist who uses mixed media to make evocative and abstract art with social commentary, Orin carries a rich sense of the artist's social function. Orin's pieces are journeys into the layers of persona…

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#48: Robin Dunbar - Friends, Tribes and Social Cohesion 1:05:43

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Episode Summary Renowned evolutionary psychologist Robin Dunbar returns for part two of his conversation with Jef Szi and the How Humans Work Podcast, diving deeper into the limits and leaps of human social patterns. In this episode, Professor Dunbar expands on the evolutionary foundations of human relationships, moving beyond social grooming and t…

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#47: Robin Dunbar - The Chemistry of Connection 41:59

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Episode Summary The equally erudite and jovial Robin Dunbar joins Jef Szi and the How Humans Work Podcast for the first of a two part conversation about limits and leaps of social patterns in primates and humans. An Oxford University professor of evolutionary psychology and someone with a facile grasp of multiple sciences and histories, Professor D…

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#46: Amy Emerson - Breaking the Stigma: Psychedelics in Society 1:12:19

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Episode Summary The highly informed and deeply compassionate Amy Emerson joins Jef Szi and the How Humans Work Podcast for a remarkable conversation about the evolving landscape of psychedelics. With her extensive involvement and leadership in the Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS)* and their multi-year effort to get MDMA a…

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#45: Christine Olivia Hernandez - The Ancestral Heart 53:56

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Episode Summary Author, healer, and ceremonialist Christine Olivia Hernandez joins the show for an in-depth conversation on the transformative power of gratitude, the wisdom that flows out of Mayan traditions, and the gifts to the heart and body in cacao. Through the lens of her newest book, Remember Your Roots, we dive into the relevance and impor…

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TBS Episode 52 (Scottie Noline) 3:08:56

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Scottie Noline is the lead vocalist for Apache death metal band Alliance. Spotify: Alliance

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TBS Episode 51 (Kyler Caron) 2:22:02

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Kyler Caron is an independent tour manager for multiple bands in the death metal scene.

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#44: Deb Dana - The Polyvagal Connection 1:02:25

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Episode Summary Deb Dana L.C.S.W. joins the How Humans Work Podcast to illuminate how our nervous systems dance between the ancient survival responses and the instinct to be in states of connection and safety. As an author, renowned Polyvagal Theory lecturer, Deb expertly and compassionately guides us through the ins-and-outs of Polyvagal Theory (P…

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#43: Jai Uttal - Hanuman's Ripples 1:44:29

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Episode Summary The storied and kind-hearted Jai Uttal drops into the show for an extended conversation about music, monkey gods, gurus, India, sobriety, family, and ultimately the spiritual path of healing through love. We begin with an exploration of Jai’s current practice of hyper-local kindness in a world where that resource is becoming increas…

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Bonus Episode #09: Reflections on Alpha Masculinity 22:02

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In this snap, bonus episode, show host Jef Szi riffs on what he is calling, 'Alpha Masculinity,' as it emerges alongside Donald Trump election to a second presidential term. In his eclectic style, Jef begins the show sharing his experience on a beautiful November night in San Francisco and going to see Leif Vollebekk in concert with his wife. Contr…

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TBS Episode 50 (Gabe DeWitt) 2:39:11

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Gabe DeWitt is the guitarist for death metal band Killed By A Yeti. Spotify: Killed By A Yeti

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TBS Episode 49 (Jared Pettit) 2:38:22

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Jared Pettit is a musician, live sound engineer, and producer for various bands throughout the Arizona metal scene.

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#42: Chris Skidmore - Eros, Psyche and The Golden Ass 58:30

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Episode Summary In episode 42, we take a deep dive into the realm of myth with insightful and heartfelt Chris Skidmore. As an astrologer, psychotherapist and host of the On the Souls Terms Podcast, Chris helps illuminate the meaning and embedded knowledge hidden inside the 1800 year old Roman novel: The Golden Ass. This text is where the first tell…

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#41: Erin Gilmore - On Truth and Becoming 1:05:57

1y ago1:05:57

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Episode Summary In this next adventure into our Systems of Knowledge theme, the highly relatable and beautifully honest Erin Gilmore joins the podcast. This conversation explores how various teachings are points of refuge and healing as we make our way on the path adulting. Erin opens up about her journey with ADHD and the knowledges that have help…

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TBS Episode 48 (Reuben Duoros) 1:54:25

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Reuben Duoros is the vocalist and founder of nu metal band, Demonship. Spotify: Demonship

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#40: Alice Treves - The 9 Negative Thinking Habits 1:07:00

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Episode Summary Alice Treves is seasoned psychotherapist with a background in Hakomi, CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Psychedelic Assisted Therapy. This is her second time joining the podcast. She and Jef Szi have been together for 27 years and have two daughters. In this episode we dive into The 9 Negative Thinking Habits, a CBT framework*…

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TBS Episode 47 (Kyler Caron) 2:42:36

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Kyler Caron is a part-time tour manager for multiple bands in the death metal scene in the southwest and on the west coast.

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#39: Dr. Scott Schmidt - Navigating the Inevitable 53:54

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Episode Summary: Dr. Scott Schmidt joins the podcast to share his knowledge about caring for those with serious illness and those who are in the dying process. As a medical doctor with an expansive background in Emergency Medicine, Hospice Care, and now as a leader in the Primary Palliative Care field, Scott invites us to consider how we go about t…

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MUSED: LA 2 HOU | Charlene Villaseñor Black | Decolonial Love 46:05

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In this special episode of the MUSED: LA 2 HOU podcast, host and producer Melissa Richardson Banks interviews photographer Luis C. Garza with Charlene Villaseñor Black, Ph.D. who is Chair and Professor of Art History in UCLA's César E. Chávez Department of Chicana/o and Central American Studies, the editor of "Aztlán: A Journal of Chicano Studies" …

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TBS Episode 46 (Diego Hoyos and Justin Massey) 2:09:40

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Diego Hoyos is a guitarist and vocalist for melodic death metal band, Borne of Ash.Justin Massey is a bassist for the same band. Spotify: Borne of Ash

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#38: Jeffrey Weisberg — The Work of Repairing Harm 1:02:17

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Episode Summary In The Work of Repairing Harm, the warm-hearted Jeffrey Weisberg joins the podcast for a rich and moving conversation about his experience with Peacebuilding and Restorative Justice practices. As the Executive Director and co-founder of the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding, Jeffrey shares his perspective and insight on the inc…

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TBS Episode 45 (Luis Pedraza) 1:59:11

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Luis Pedraza is the former vocalist and guitarist for death metal bands Archenaut and Cyterra. He also cuts hair at Evolution Barbershop in Glendale, Arizona.

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TBS Episode 44 (Derek Hernandez and Chris Hernandez) 2:31:48

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Derek Hernandez is a guitarist for progressive metalcore band Phage.Chris Hernandez is a local metal enthusiast and crowd perspective expert. Spotify: Phage

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#37: Fu Schroeder - Leaping Into the Yellow River 1:05:28

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Episode #37 Summary Senior Zen Dharma teacher, Fu Schroeder, sits down with Jef Szi for a heart-felt and mind-opening exploration of Zen Buddhism. As a System of Knowledge, Zen is one of the great wisdom lineages—handed down across centuries and into the lap of Fu in the 1970’s. This delightful conversation offers our community a nourishing encount…

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Bonus Episode #08: Tobin Mayell—Part Two—Everything Under the Sun and Moon 48:21

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In Everything Under the Sun and Moon, show host Jef Szi continues his conversation with Tobin Mayell, as Tobin remembers the life of his late mother, Christine Waddell. Christine was a healer, teacher, mother, and grandmother who passed away suddenly in the Spring of 2023. In this fluid conversation between enduring friends, Tobin weaves the experi…

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Bonus Episode #07: Tobin Mayell—Part One—Looking Into the Beyond 47:06

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In Bonus Episode #07, Tobin Mayell joins the show for the first of a two-part conversation honoring the lives of his late parents—Norm Mayell and Christine Waddell. Here, Tobin recounts for us the core elements in his relationship with Norm—open-heartedly offering glimpses into the arc of the their father-son story. From early, unrequited longings …

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#36: Dalanah Smith - The Wisdom of Astrology 1:24:30

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We kick off Season Four with the fun and forthright Dalanah Smith. Dalanah is an astrologer, stoic, palmist, biologist, and host of the Moon Matters Podcast. In this episode, she shares her take on one of the most ancient systems of knowledge around - Traditional Astrology, a.k.a. Hellenistic Astrology. Also joining the podcast is episode co-host, …

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TBS Episode 43 (Jacob Santoro) 1:24:51

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Jacob Santoro is one of the two hosts of The Basement Dweller podcast. Spotify: The Basement Dweller

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#35: Robert M. Sapolsky - Life Without Free Will 1:14:34

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In episode #35, legendary professor and author Robert M. Sapolsky joins the show for a fascinating conversation about his most recent book: Determined. At length we discuss what life looks like when we accept the premise of Determined: free will is a myth and rewarding and punishing behavior is an outdated approach to running a humane and just worl…

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TBS Episode 42 (Dakota Fletcher) 2:52:36

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Dakota Fletcher is a guitarist in both the metalcore band AMAYA and the 80s style rock band Rattlesnake Suitcase. Spotify: AMAYA

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Alexis Copello - Deja de creer en ti 20:27

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¿Crees en ti? Ante esta pregunta, apostaríamos a que la respuesta ideal sería, "Sí, por supuesto, claro que creo en mí", pero Alexis Copello no está preguntando la pregunta como se haría tradicionalmente, sino que está apuntando a un entendimiento mucho más profundo de lo que eres, de lo que crees que eres, a las posibilidades y limitaciones que cr…

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Yasmín Matos - Escucha tu sentir 20:04

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Quizá una de las cosas más difíciles que los seres humanos tenemos que aprender a hacer es escucharnos a nosotros mismos, pero para ello hay que entender de fondo que el escucharnos es escuchar nuestro sentir, más allá de todas las otras voces racionales e irracionales que conviven en nuestra cabeza. La buena noticia es que, mientras más lo hacemos…

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#34: Dr. Anna Lembke - On Stress and Dopamine 59:10

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Episode Summary In episode #34, the esteemed author of Dopamine Nation, Dr. Anna Lembke, returns to the show for a fascinating conversation about stress, dopamine, and how the two intersect. With an equal measure of kindness and expertise, Dr. Lembke walks us through the contours of both addiction and stress. Along the way she reinforces the challe…

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TBS Episode 41 (Nate Floyd) 3:05:22

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Nate Floyd is a former drummer for the metalcore band Kings & Kingdoms. Spotify: Kings & Kingdoms

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TBS Episode 40 (Logan Ryan) 2:09:32

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Logan Ryan is a guitarist and vocalist for the death metal band Misanthropic. Spotify: Misanthropic

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Carolina Gallardo - Volverme a enamorar 21:02

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Cuando el ser humano ha perdido toda esperanza en el otro y la desilusión se ha apoderado de su corazón, ¿a qué apunta eso? ¿Hay alguna salida de tan triste experiencia más allá de la aceptación y el darse por vencido? ¿Existe la posibilidad de volvernos a enamorar? Carolina nos invita, en este episodio, a acompañarla en su experiencia personal rec…

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TBS Episode 39 (Kyler Caron) 2:32:09

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Kyler Caron is a local metal enthusiast and is currently building tour management skills by helping bands on the road.

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Federico Hernandez Ruiz - Fecundo para crear y concebir 20:22

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¿Cómo concibes el vacío? ¿Te horroriza? ¿Te atrae? ¿Lo entiendes fuera o dentro de ti? Imagínate de pronto descubrir que el vacío es parte esencial no nada más de tu vida, sino que es una de tus capacidades más importantes y necesarias, haciendo posible un sinfín de cosas, eventos, crecimiento, encuentro... En este episodio, Federico Hernández nos …

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Luis Chacón - Todas las posibilidades, momento a momento 20:31

2y ago20:31

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A pesar de que una parte de nuestra mente racional se empeñe en tratar de crear la ilusión de control y predictibilidad, en realidad los seres humanos vivimos inmersos en la incertidumbre. Dicho así, a bote pronto, pudiera sonar incluso alarmante, y sin embargo, también es verdad que la única manera de encontrar paz interior está en entrar en acuer…

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TBS Episode 38 (Dipper Satterfield) 2:04:54

2y ago2:04:54

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Dipper Satterfield is the vocalist for deathcore band Killed By A Yeti. Spotify: Killed By A Yeti

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Isabel Castellanos - Estírate hacia tu encuentro 21:25

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¿Qué tienen que ver el momento de la concepción del ser humano, las promesas que nos hacemos a nosotros mismos, la flexibilidad, el amor incondicional, el vacío y nuestra capacidad de asumirnos y guiarnos en la vida? Esta conversación con Isabel Castellanos, como la vida, no tiene desperdicio, demostrando que cualquier circunstancia, cualquiera, pu…

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TBS Episode 37 (Conner Posz) 3:30:33

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Conner Posz is the vocalist for melodic death metal band, Dead World Reclamation, and black metal band, Shores Of Ithaka. Spotify: Dead World Reclamation Shores Of Ithaka

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Elena Castro - Hazte presente y actúa en consecuencia 19:57

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A veces la vida nos presenta retos que "nos sacan de nuestras casillas", que nos "hacen perder el centro", y al considerar las circunstancias pareciera que la gravedad de los hechos justifican nuestra alteración. En este episodio, Elena Castro nos recuerda que entendimiento de los 3 Principios, sin embargo, nos invita a mirar en otra dirección y da…