Rebel Spirit is a brand new podcast series from Akilah Hughes (Crooked Media’s “What a Day”) about her return to her small town of Florence, Kentucky with a mission to change her high school’s mascot from a Confederate General into a Biscuit. The show features moving interviews with everyone from the artist behind “Gritty,” The Philadelphia Flyers’ viral mascot, to principals at schools across the nation who have made this change. In speaking to people at every inflection point of the issue ...
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Rebel Spirit Radio explores the frontiers of spirituality, consciousness, the esoteric, and humanity’s sacred relationship with a living earth.
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Dive deep into the world of purpose, passion, and self-discovery with the Rebel Spirit Podcast! In this inspiring series, we explore your ultimate calling that aligns with your truest self. Each episode delves into practical tools, wisdom, and insights to help you uncover your unique path in life and business. From embracing your strengths and passions to overcoming obstacles and societal expectations, we'll guide you through the process of unleashing your Rebel Spirit so you can uncover you ...
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Join me on a weekly journey to explore what it means to be a spiritual rebel in a chaotic and bustling world. The goal? To help you awaken your wisdom so that you can lead a more peaceful, creative, and inspired life regardless of your circumstances or how much time you have to meditate or practice. Your time is valuable, so here’s my promise: In less than 15 minutes each week, the insights you gain will not only expand your mind but also bring more ease into every area of your life. Wisdom ...
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In this episode I welcome Kelly Harrell, an animist, deathwalker, and death doula, to discuss her nature-based soul-tending practice and her latest book, From Elder to Ancestor: Nature Kinship for All Seasons of Life. Kelly delves into animism's crucial role in her work, the necessity of grounding and embodiment, and the importance of developing a …
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Akilah returns to Florence for one last push toward change as she speaks at the final Boone County High School SBDC meeting of the school year, which just so happens to be on Juneteenth. If you have a racist mascot at your high school, or are an alumni of a high school with a racist mascot, and want to share your own experience, please email us at …
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18/11/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 71 You Don't Have to Believe Everything You Think! This week on Rebel Spirituality, we uncover how 'turning off' belief in negative thoughts can transform your life. Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouTube channel 🙏 https://linktr.ee/rebelspirit…
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11/11/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 70 Uncovering Genuine Human Connection This week on Rebel Spirituality, we explore what it is we're trusting to guide us through life and what it means to live from wisdom. Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouTube channel 🙏 https://linktr.ee/rebe…
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In this episode, I am joined by Simon Yugler, an internationally experienced psychedelic therapist, educator, and writer. Simon discusses his background, the profound impacts of psychedelics on personal and cultural healing, and the critical distinction between medications and medicines. With insights into Jungian psychology, mythology, and interna…
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As we finish up our next episode, and given that everyone’s minds are probably occupied with the Election today, the Rebel Spirit team wanted to take a moment to look back on the process of making this podcast over the last year. Akilah sat down with producers Dan Sinker and Elizabeth Baquet for a conversation about everything they experienced whil…
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04/11/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 70 How to be Extra-Ordinary This week on Rebel Spirituality, we uncover the power of embracing your true self. Explore what it means to be "extra-ordinary" and reclaim the beauty of simplicity. Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouTube channel 🙏 h…
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Author David Jay Brown joins me in this episode to discuss his latest book Psychedelics and the Coming Singularity. David touches on topics such as consciousness after death, DMT entities, and the ecological crisis. The conversation delves into philosophical questions about reality, materialism, the future of human evolution, and the connections be…
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In this special Halloween episode, we dive into the paranormal realm with author and investigator Richard Estep. Known for his appearances on numerous paranormal TV shows such as "Paranormal 911" and "Haunted Case Files" and founding the Boulder County Paranormal Research Society, Richard discusses his latest book, 'In Search of Demons.' Through co…
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After so much research and work, it is clear that this uphill battle is not coming to a close soon as Akilah finally gets to speak in front of the school. How do you keep fighting for change when endless roadblocks keep getting in the way? How do you stay positive when progress seems to be moving backwards? If you have a racist mascot at your high …
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28/10/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 69 Can You Trust Yourself? This week on Rebel Spirituality, we explore what it is we're trusting to guide us through life and what it means to live from wisdom. Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouTube channel 🙏 https://linktr.ee/rebelspiritualit…
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In this episode, author, spiritual teacher, and transformational guide Selina Maitreay joins me. Selena shares her profound spiritual journey, detailing how raising one's frequency can lead to personal and collective transformation. Through engaging discussions, discover practical tools for shifting energy, the importance of faith and trust, and ho…
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The biggest advice Akilah has gotten for changing the Rebels mascot has been to get in touch with NFL MVP running back and Boone County High School alum, Shaun Alexander. Using the unfortunate power of Facebook, Akilah gets pretty darn close to that goal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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21/10/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 68 Living in the Flow of Wisdom This week on Rebel Spiritualty, I unravel the essence of living from wisdom, contrasting the "Sam Show" with "Wisdom Flow." Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouTube channel 🙏 https://linktr.ee/rebelspirituality Wan…
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Herbalist and author Sean O’Donoghue joins me this week to discuss his book" The Silver Branch and the Otherworld: Forest Magic with Plant and Fungi Allies." Sean discusses animism, deep ecology, human connections with nature and tradition, the influence of plant medicines like cannabis, psilocybin, and ayahuasca, the balance between commercializat…
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In a set of riveting interviews with a determined high school principal and an NFL star, Calais Campbell, Akilah gets schooled on the successful process that changed the Denver South High School Rebels into the Ravens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由iHeartPodcast
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14/10/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 67 The Strangest Fact of Human Perception This week on Rebel Spirituality, we explore the mind-bending truth that you're not feeling objects 'out there' in the world but your perception of them. Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouTube channel 🙏 …
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Ben Stimson, an integrative therapist, author, and folklorist returns to Rebel Spirit Radio to delve into the evolving nature of paganism, witchcraft, and modern spiritual movements. This insightful discussion explores the intersections of neo-paganism, queer communities, and the unique blend of fandom and spirituality as safe spaces for identity f…
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By now we’ve learned that changing the Rebels mascot and team name is a difficult process. For guidance and inspiration, Akilah turns to other former Rebels who didn’t take no for an answer and pushed for their schools to make a change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.由iHeartPodcast
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07/10/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 66 Exploring What It Means to Live a Big Life This week on Rebel Spirituality, we explore how insights move us closer to how life really works. Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouTube channel 🙏 https://linktr.ee/rebelspirituality Want to buy me …
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Rebel Spirit Radio welcomes Keith Thompson, a renowned author and independent journalist, to explore the intricate realms of UFO phenomena and their profound implications on our understanding of reality. Drawing from his latest book, The UFO Paradox, Thompson discusses the shifting paradigm in UFO perception and its connection with mythology, synch…
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If you’re going to create a new mascot, you’ve gotta talk to the experts. In this episode, Akilah speaks with the creators of Benny the Bull, the Chicago Bulls’ mascot, and Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers mascot, about how to successfully bring a new mascot to life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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30/09/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 65 Exploring What It Means to Live a Big Life This week on Rebel Spirituality, I explore what it means to live a "BIG" life and follow your heart's desire(s)! Men's retreat info... Here. Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouTube channel 🙏 https://…
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In this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio, I welcome Ray Raghunath Cappo, founder of the hardcore punk band Youth of Today and the spiritually-driven band Shelter. Ray shares his inspiring journey from punk rock to spirituality, discussing his memoir From Punk to Monk. He delves into his spiritual awakening in India, his life in ashrams, and his curren…
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Taking a step back from Akilah’s campaign, we spend some time with a local minor league baseball franchise, The Florence Y’All’s, and hear all about how they were able to rebrand their team name from something blah to something more inclusive–which led to a positive impact in every area of their business. If you have a racist mascot at your high sc…
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23/09/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 64 How do I Process my Emotions? This week on Rebel Spirituality, we explore what it means to process our emotions and reflect on the statement... you don't process emotions, emotions are a process. Men's retreat info... Here. Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the R…
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In this episode, I am joined by Steve Rio, who, with his wife Austin, co-founded Enfold, a Canadian retreat center grounded in Buddhist philosophy that utilizes the entheogen 5-Meo DMT, breathwork, meditation, and somatic therapy to lead participants to deep healing and spiritual enrichment by nurturing interconnection and helping them remember wha…
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In speaking to alumni from Boone County High School willing to share their experiences across multiple decades, a clearer image of all the half-measures taken to remove the confederate imagery and racist symbols from the school emerges–even as the name “Rebels” remains. If you have a racist mascot at your high school, or are an alumni of a high sch…
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02/09/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 63 No One Escapes the Human Condition! This week on Rebel Spirituality, I illuminate what I mean by 'the human condition'. Exploring the liberation found in knowing your true self beyond emotions, feelings and conditioning. Men's retreat info... Here. Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist...…
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In this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio, I welcome back Julia Gordon Bramer, an award-winning writer, poet, tarot card reader, and Sylvia Plath scholar. Julia discusses her latest book, 'The Occult Sylvia Plath,' diving into Plath's life, her fascination with mysticism, and how her work was deeply interwoven with the occult, including tarot, Kabbalah…
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After dubious claims from the school board about the origin of the Rebels team name, Akilah dives deep into the history of the high school, the influence of classic cinema, and the term Rebel historically in the south. If you have a racist mascot at your high school, or are an alumni of a high school with a racist mascot, and want to share your own…
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02/09/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 62 The 'Magic Pill' for Instant Calm In this episode of Rebel Spirituality, we explore the concept of a "magic pill" for instant calm and contentment. Men's retreat info... Here. Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouTube channel 🙏 https://linktr.e…
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Join Rebel Spirit Radio as we host Peter Coyote, award-winning actor, narrator, and Zen Buddhist priest. In this insightful conversation, Peter discusses his latest book, 'Zen in the Vernacular: Things As It Is,' and shares his wisdom on making Zen Buddhism accessible to Americans by stripping away the exotic cultural layers. He explores the true e…
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Akilah heads back to her hometown of Florence, KY to attend her former high school’s homecoming celebration and kick off her campaign to get the Boone County Rebels mascot changed. If you have a racist mascot at your high school, or are an alumni of a high school with a racist mascot, and want to share your own experience, please email us at rebels…
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02/09/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 61 The Trap of Chasing Peak Experiences In this episode of Rebel Spirituality, I explore the trap of constantly seeking peak experiences. Emphasising the importance of embracing the present moment, recognizing our true self beyond thoughts, and finding peace in the now - whatever is showing up. Men's re…
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Join us in this episode of Rebel Spirit Radio as we explore the ancient Norse traditions with Dr. Dean Kirkland, a seasoned Reconstructionist Heathen with over 35 years of experience. Dr. Kirkland, who holds a PhD in ecology, shares insights from his book 'Sei∂r Magic,' delving into Norse divination, trance practices, and the concept of Wyrd. He di…
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Over the past year, Akilah Hughes (Crooked Media’s “What a Day”) has been on a journey back to her hometown of Florence, Kentucky to convince her high school that now is the time to change their mascot from a Confederate General into something everyone in the South loves: a Biscuit. Throughout the process she has had conversations with local advoca…
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26/08/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 60 Don't Get in a Mood about Your Moods! This week on Rebel Spirituality we uncover the pitfalls of judging our low moods & discuss the wisdom in allowing our moods to flow naturally. Men's retreat info... Here. Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & Y…
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In this episode, author Maja D’Aoust joins me to discuss her book Astrology of the Shadow Self: Working with Oppositions in your Natal Chart. In a wide-ranging conversation, Maja discusses the nature of the shadow, how everything casts a shadow, the shadow within spiritual movements in regard to dealing with suffering, doppelgangers, the astrology …
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19/08/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 59 Forgiving Ourselves & Others This week on Rebel Spirituality we unpack forgiveness and explore its true meaning. You don't have to carry the weight of non-forgiveness if you don't want to. Add your name to the next Mystery School waitlist... Here! Men's retreat info... Here. Subscribe to the Rebel We…
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Join host Nick Mather as he explores the profound world of sacred geometry with experts Gail and Gregory Hoag. Discover how their four decades of pioneering work in divine archetypes and higher dimensional energies have transformed countless lives. Gail and Gregory discuss their book Sacred Geometry: The Universal Language of Divine Alignment and d…
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12/08/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 58 Keeping Spirituality Powerfully Simple with Michael Leeser Do we have to use fear as a navigation tool or are there other options? This week on Rebel Spirituality we discover what's beyond fear's edge and consider how else wisdom may speak to us. Check out the information for this September's (2024) …
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Author Richard Heath joins me to discuss his book Sacred Geometry in Ancient Goddess Cultures: The Divine Science of the Female Priesthood. Richard discusses the creation of the astronomical worldview, snake priestesses and the mysteries, the horns of Venus, the myth of Indra conquering a dragon, and how mandalas represent the silent teachings of t…
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05/08/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 57 What's Beyond Fear the Fear and do it Anyway? Do we have to use fear as a navigation tool or are there other options? This week on Rebel Spirituality we discover what's beyond fear's edge and consider how else wisdom may speak to us. Check out the information for this September's (2024) Mystery Schoo…
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Join Ronnie Pontiac on Rebel Spirit Radio as he explores the profound lives and mystical journeys of Stewart Edward White and Elizabeth 'Betty' White. Discover their contributions to the metaphysical traditions, including Betty's channeling of “the Invisibles” and her continued messages after death. Ronnie also reflects on consciousness, the interc…
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29/07/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 56 There's no 'Right Way' to Live! This week on Rebel Spirituality, we explore the liberating truth that there's no 'right way' to live your life, express emotions, or be yourself. Check out the information for this September's (2024) Mystery School... Here! Men's retreat info... Here. Subscribe to the …
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Eric Leskowitz, MD, a retired psychiatrist affiliated with Harvard Medical School, joins me in this episode to discuss his book 'The Mystery of Life Energy,' and his documentary 'The Joy of Sox.' He critiques the materialistic worldview of modern medicine, advocating for the inclusion of life energy concepts such as prana and chi. Leskowitz recount…
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22/07/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 55 You're Not Missing Anything! This week on Rebel Spirituality, we unravel the subtractive nature of who & what you really are. The truth? You’re not missing a thing, rebel! Join the waitlist for the next Mystery School Cohort... Here! Men's retreat info... Here. Subscribe to the Rebel Weekly & YouTube…
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Author, teacher, and spiritual healer Mary Mueller Shutan joins me in this episode to discuss her book Shadow Work for the Soul: Seeing Beauty in the Dark. Mary discusses the individual and collective shadow, shadows of light, the body and shadow work, encountering the shadow through social media, and how the more able you are to go into the shadow…
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15/07/2024 Rebel Spirituality Podcast Episode 54 Unconditional Self Worth This week on Rebel Spirituality, we explore the dark side of constant 'positive thinking' and reveal the truth about accessing innate wisdom, love, and clarity 🙏. Join the waitlist for the next Mystery School Cohort... Here! Men's retreat info... Here. Subscribe to the Rebel …
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