#41 ~ God with Make Believe Friends →

In part 2 our discussion deepens as Shea shares her journey through being raised in a Baptist family, having multiple imaginary friends, going from doing spirituality to living spiritually, coming out to the world, and going within to find God.

#38 ~ Showing Up →

In part 2 of this legendary reunion of friends, our conversation continues deep into the ambrosial hours.

As always, topics are conveniently timestamped below.  Thanks for showing up, and keep coming back…

#37 ~ Keep Coming Back →

When Brian was still in college, and I was just a rookie teacher, he came to me for tutoring, and we fast became friends. Since then we’ve only communicated online. Now, for the first time in thirteen years, we reunite in person for a dialogue that’s worthy of the occasion.

#36 ~ Kerplunking →

A short episode with my mother Maria, in which we discuss Dad’s younger years, the dangers of news addiction, misinterpreted lyrics, and the kinds of vibrations we emanate toward others.

#34 ~ Beyond a Wholesome Discipline →

Nicky returns to talk about the purpose of daydreaming, the subtle effects of meditation, finding ways to serve, how the Law of Attraction actually works, and consistency as the key to any serious practice.

Bonus Track: 'Desiderata' by Max Ehrmann.

#32 ~ The Inverse of Heckling →

In Part 2 of my conversation with Carl, we discuss morphic resonance via genetic ancestry, what’s before the afterlife, aquaphobia and sharks, being heckled by T.J. Miller, setting boundaries with clingy friends, sneaking a road trip, bootleg toys, how childhood shows taught us metaphysics, and what our girlfriends were like as kids.

#24 ~ Psalm 555 →

Anthony Oliver makes his second non-corporeal appearance on the one year anniversary of The Opus Marcus Podcast. 

For your edification, this episode was lovingly prerecorded from the future by a cloud of time traveling nanobots who transmute Anthony's rants into powerfully pertinent prognostications. 

Afterward, I read aloud an instruction manual for the  craziest 8-bit video game never played.

#22 ~ Embracing Our Energy Bodies →

Nicky Rivera is an experienced Veterinary Technician, Certified Life/Leadership Coach, Reiki Level 3 Practitioner, and mother.  She recently became certified in Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapy, following the work of Dolores Cannon and Alba Weinman, and she has conducted over 30 individual client sessions to date. 

Visit Nicky at Live to Thrive Coaching.

 

#21 ~ What Would It Take? →

In this impromptu episode, a visit to Dave's place becomes a lesson in self-awareness.  After spending a moment in literal Hell, Dave reemerges as a spiritual warrior on a quest to co-create the best possible reality... even if we are all just living in a simulation.

#20 ~ True Life Exposed →

Maggie has a magnetism that by her own admission strongly attracts some while repelling others.  In this episode, her candor is contagious as she digs deep to unearth some intense life experiences. We also discuss how current racial tensions manifest in the school system, attempt to differentiate between physical and spiritual realities, and how to recognize your authentic self.

#18 ~ Who Is Like God? →

My brother Mike and I meet face to face for the first time in two years.   In this honest and heartfelt confessional, Mike delves deep into his harrowing twenty-four years as a severe addict, how he finally hit "rock bottom," and the practically miraculous self-transformation that's occurred as he approaches a full year remaining completely clean.   

#12 ~ Nothing Makes Sense, but Everything Works →

Carl identifies significant events in childhood as the root causes of his ongoing struggle with anxiety.  In this honest and heartfelt discussion, we process the personal into the philosophical, and explore the metaphysical to discover the spiritual. 

Bonus Outtake:  ‘The Greatest Piece of Shit You Will Ever Meet.’

#11 ~ 'I' of the Storm →

Brother Michael updates us on Hurricane Irma's aftermath.

Nicky Rivera shares her personal journey from being a healer of animals to becoming a healer of humans.

#10 ~ Summer-rhyme →

In this action-packed episode, you'll meet my brother Mike, hear our Nana tell a story from beyond the grave, and we listen to excerpts from my first Quantum Healing Hypnosis Therapy session.  Also, poetry.

#2 ~ The Craziest Reality Ever →

Douglas Palermo is a teacher, author, and post-modern existential Taoist.  In this episode, we attempt to build a bridge between integral spirituality and mental health, by discussing how these two perspectives play out in the educational arena.