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A few weeks ago, months of preparation finally paid off. I finally got to visit ITER, an experimental #FUSIONreactor that might just end up being the biggest driving force for #GreenEnergy in the world. And I wouldn’t really call this “nuclear” power in the way that you are familiar with. For decades, what we’ve called “nuclear” is fission, which is splitting atoms. But when you smash atoms together to create heavier atoms, the story is COMPLETELY different and SO much safer and more powerful. ITER works with FUSION, just like the sun; and it’s a totally new game. And guess what?

I got to conduct a very special, on-site interview with Sabina Griffith, Communication Officer at ITER, for my #AscendantPodcast, where we explore the power and potential of ITER, perhaps the largest global scientific collaboration in history, poised to create technology that will allow an abundance of clean, renewable energy. Sabina brings us up to speed with how interest in fusion got started, why it stalled after the oil crisis, and why ITER is so important. Is fusion energy the key to our green, renewable future? Let’s find out. Listen to it all: RSS feed → Listen on Spotify → Further research: ITER website — ITER project’s main website, where you can book a free tour Geneva Summit) — the meeting between Gorbachev and President Reagan that Sabina mentions, the origin of the ITER agreement ITER podcast — enjoy some exclusive interviews and understand ITER on a deeper level with this podcast Andrew’s TikTok & Instagram — where he will be posting some ITER behind-the-scenes glimpses and other travels around France Mahalo & Thank you for supporting this one-of-a-kind podcast. I hope this helped you imagine what it feels like to visit ITER. More in-person interviews are coming up! And this week’s member-exclusive bonus is something a bit different: three separate 4K videos, aka. an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look from my tour of ITER! You receive that, and all of the other aftershows, when you support this podcast on Patreon. Check out all of the bonuses available to you here → Every share helps so much. Merci & Thank you! 🌺 Become a Patron & Get Exclusive Content #InternationalThermonuclearExperimentalReactor #sciencerules #fusionenergy #FusionScience #superconducting #WeAreITER Download whole video preview here → The post Podcast Live at ITER: A Sun in a Bottle & The Way to Our Fusion Future ⚛️ appeared first on Andrew M. Crusoe.

Today marks a first. This episode marks the first interview I’ve done with a close friend, so it feels a bit different. (i.e. Even more fun than usual.) Jennifer Rose and I had been throwing around the idea of having her on the show for months, and I’m so glad it finally happened. The challenge: How do you make your job meaningful? Where does it make sense to compromise and where should you hold your ground? And how can #YinListening and embracing “what is” transform it all? Listen at the link below ↓ Or listen on Apple Podcasts directly → I’ve had the joy of knowing Jennifer Rose for about ten years now and watching her grow over this time has been a sight to behold. From a plan to join Doctors Without Borders at age 14, to majoring in International Studies and studying abroad, to realizing that something she was good at all along could make a great business, her life has taken some unexpected turns. It’s a fun, intimate look at entrepreneurship, to be sure. Perhaps you don’t have to love every aspect of your job, but it pays to make it meaningful, and Jennifer Rose has done just that. She demonstrates the power of building relationships and being at the right place at the right time. Even so, neither of us are entirely sure when we’ll feel like “Grown-Ups” — is it Peter Pan syndrome? When you listen, I’m sure you’ll come to your own conclusions. We wrap up with the topic of presence and embracing what is, including the reality of your space! (Which Jennifer Rose can help you with.) And the conversation continues in the aftershow next week on my Patreon page! By the way, you can support this podcast, my spontaneous Hawaii podcast, and ALL my work, on Patreon. When you support my work, you get unreleased in-person interviews (including aftershows), behind-the-scenes photos, and the entire text of my Hawaii action memoir Ten Thousand Hours in Paradise. 🌺 Enjoyed this show? Could you please leave a review on Apple Podcasts? Let your voice be heard, and spread ALOHA in the process. ☺️ 🌺 Even a one-sentence review helps get the show higher in the rankings, which helps bring the show to more people! Enjoy, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE. Show Notes Jennifer Rose’s business → https://GoLightlyOrganizing.com “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondō “Designing Your Life” by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans Interchange Counseling Institute Business Network International How To Get Rid Of Clutter And Live Abundantly (hilarious article we mention at the end of the interview) Check out Go Lightly Organizing on Yelp Support this podcast (& get unreleased in-person interviews, including an aftershow with Jennifer next week) by supporting my work on Patreon→  https://Patreon.com/HelloCrusoe/ LISTEN AT THE LINKS BELOW: The post 0305: Jennifer Rose Ipsen on Entrepreneurship, Organizing, & Clarity appeared first on Andrew M. Crusoe. Read this next: 0303: Steve Pavlina on Character, Kleptomania, & Alignment (Part 1)

Steve and I return today with an even juicier deep-dive, this time into beliefs-as-lenses, ethical non-monogamy, and subjective reality. The challenge: When we internalize beliefs, we attach our identity to that perspective, causing all kinds of problems. Listen at the link below ? Or listen on Apple Podcasts directly ? Featured in USAToday and The Guardian, Steve’s articles on positive habits, time management, polyphasic sleep, subjective reality, ethical non-monogamy, and so much more, have impacted millions of people’s lives. You don’t have to hear the 1st part first, but you may want to. In this second part, the conversation flows into a deep discussion on how to have a conscious non-monogamous relationship, built on a strong foundation of communication and trust. We talk about healthy boundaries, avoiding common mistakes, and even tie in some wisdom from Khalil Gibran. And the conversation continues in the after show, now streaming, for FREE, on my Patreon page here ? By the way, you can support this podcast, my spontaneous Hawaii podcast, and ALL the great work, on Patreon. When you support my work, you get unreleased in-person interviews (including aftershows), behind-the-scenes photos, and the entire text of my Hawaii action memoir Ten Thousand Hours in Paradise. ???? Enjoyed this show? Could you please leave a review on Apple Podcasts? Let your voice be heard, and spread ALOHA in the process. ?? ???? Even a one-sentence review helps get the show higher in the rankings, which helps bring the show to more people! Enjoy, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE. Show Notes Listen to the after show on my Patreon page for free ? Steve’s YouTube Series on his Water Fast Subjective Reality Simplified article by Steve (A great place to start with Subjective Reality) “Far Journeys” by Robert Monroe (Thought energy book that we mention, that was also an inspiration for my novels) Open Relationships article by Steve (Good Insights on what it’s like to be in an Open Relationship) My True Hawaii adventure that we discussed. Get the first 20% for free, including the chapter about my visit to a lava lake ? Support this podcast (& get unreleased in-person interviews, including an aftershow with Steve) by supporting my work on Patreon?  https://Patreon.com/HelloCrusoe/ LISTEN AT THE LINKS BELOW: The post 0304: Steve Pavlina on Subjective Reality & Non-Monogamy (Part 2) appeared first on Andrew M. Crusoe. Read this next: 0303: Steve Pavlina on Character, Kleptomania, & Alignment (Part 1)

Steve Pavlina – Speaker, Blogger, Author Today I’m elated to share with you the first of a 2-part interview with author, blogger, and speaker Steve Pavlina! If you aren’t familiar with Steve, he’s probably more passionate about personal growth than anyone else you’ll ever meet. Listen at the link below ? Or listen on Apple Podcasts directly ? From struggling with kleptomania, to landing in a jail cell, to rebuilding his life, to graduating from college in 3 semesters, to surviving a failed business and learning to build a business touches people around the globe, Steve’s journey is fascinating. Featured in USAToday and The Guardian, Steve’s articles on positive habits, time management, polyphasic sleep, subjective reality, ethical non-monogamy, and so much more, have impacted millions of people’s lives. In this first part, we explore what it’s like to be a kleptomaniac, how Steve graduated college in 3 semesters, and how to use life to shape your character. By the way, you can support this podcast, my spontaneous Hawaii podcast, and ALL the great work, on Patreon! When you support my work, you get unreleased in-person interviews, including aftershows!, behind-the-scenes photos, and the entire text of my Hawaii action memoir Ten Thousand Hours in Paradise. ???? Enjoyed this show? Could you please leave a review on Apple Podcasts? Even writing 1 sentence helps! Let your voice be heard, and spread ALOHA in the process. ?? ???? Even a one-sentence review helps get the show higher in the rankings, which helps bring the show to more people! Enjoy, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE. Show Notes Steve’s website Steve’s excellent book “Personal Development for Smart People” Meaning of Life series – Intro (about jail) “Spark” by John J. Ratey (The exercise book Steve recommends.) Bear Bombing article by Steve Declaring Social Bankruptcy article by Steve Why Vegan? article by Steve My True Hawaii adventure that we discussed. Get the first 20% for free, including the chapter about my visit to a lava lake ? Support this podcast (& get unreleased in-person interviews, including an upcoming aftershow with Steve) by supporting my work on Patreon. There are also free HoloHoloTime episodes there, too, mahalo ???? ?  https://Patreon.com/HelloCrusoe/ LISTEN AT THE LINKS BELOW: The post 0303: Steve Pavlina on Character, Kleptomania, and Alignment (Part 1) appeared first on Andrew M. Crusoe. Read this next: 0302: John Roderick of The Long Winters on Acceptance, Aloha, & SPACE WISDOM

John Roderick – Musician, Podcaster, Writer Today I present a big, juicy conversation with John Roderick, podcaster, speaker, and co-founder of the band The Long Winters. I’ve been listening to his shows for almost 10 years—at this point, he’s a legendary podcaster. Listen at the link below ? Or listen on Apple Podcasts directly → In this episode, our conversation flows to some unpredictable places, sprinkled with just enough ALOHA, including a great object lesson on how green sea turtles don’t swim against the flow, they work with it. (Although John’s young daughter was apparently not impressed.) We talk about his transition from Alaska to Seattle, and John accidentally hits on an undercurrent, a theme of Season 3 of this show that I hadn’t realized before: the power of our Yin side and LISTENING instead of always doing. (We also learn about #SurfaceYIN.) By the way, you can support this podcast, my spontaneous Hawaii podcast, and ALL the great work, on Patreon! When you support my work, you get unreleased in-person interviews, including a brief aftershow with John!, behind-the-scenes photos, and full early versions of my Hawaii action memoir Ten Thousand Hours in Paradise. There are also HoloHoloTime episodes there, too, and those are free. Check it out ???? ?  https://Patreon.com/HelloCrusoe/ For fans of John’s podcasts, they know that his father, a former Washington State legislator and World War II veteran, comes up from time to time. John’s impression of him is forever stuck in my mind, and in this interview, we get a bit more of the story behind his father encouraging him to “go practice the car,” often with hilarious results. John also touches on how not having a plan can be a good thing, freeing us from assumptions about the future. We start to wrap it up by talking about reconciling our inner voice with our outer voice, how craving creates a slippery slope, and a seldom-discussed side of ALOHA. Is there a Space Wisdom? John shares his thoughts, and I can’t wait to hear yours. Enjoyed this show? Could you please leave a review on Apple Podcasts? Even writing 1 sentence helps! Let your voice be heard, and spread ALOHA in the process. ?? ???? Just go to the link & click the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button. Even a one-sentence review helps get the show higher in the rankings, which really helps bring the show to more people! Enjoy, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE. Show Notes John’s podcast “Roderick on the Line” The Famous episode “Go Practice the Car” Space Songs Live Stream put on by the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum Andrew on Back to Work’s only call-in episode John Roderick on The Merlin Show (an early video podcast) The BIG tweet that John talked about (Retweeted by Mark Hamill) John’s song “Ultimatum” on YouTube His new Western State Hurricanes record, streaming now! John on Instagram (RECOMMENDED) More photos of John at Laura Duffy’s photography site! My TRUE HAWAII adventure that we discussed: Ten Thousand Hours in Paradise. Get the first 20% for free, including the chapter about my visit to a lava lake ? Support this podcast (& get unreleased in-person interviews, including a brief aftershow with John!) by supporting my work on Patreon. There are also free HoloHoloTime episodes there, too, mahalo ???? ?  https://Patreon.com/HelloCrusoe/ LISTEN AT THE LINKS BELOW: The post 0302: John Roderick of The Long Winters on Acceptance, Aloha, & SPACE WISDOM appeared first on Andrew M. Crusoe. Read this next: Photo: Package to John Roderick of The Long Winters (A Book Gift)

Jamie Catto – Musician, Filmmaker, Author Today I am truly honored to present an interview I had with Jamie Catto, a musician, filmmaker, author, and traveller whose work as inspired me for nearly a decade now. ???? Listen at the link below ?   Through projects like 1 Giant Leap and his workshops, he’s helping change the world and show us that our oneness, as a people, is real. He is a self-described “walking permission slip” for people to show their true selves and even explore their shadow sides. The shadow side isn’t necessarily bad; just the parts we hide away out of fear. Jamie’s mission is to shed light on that. I’m am so grateful for Jamie for sharing some of his afternoon with me, during his film tour for Becoming Nobody, no less! He’s such a thoughtful, incredible human. As before, leaving a review really helps grow this podcast. So if you enjoy it, let your voice be heard ???? Just go to the link & click the “Listen on Apple Podcasts” button. Even a one-sentence review helps get the show higher in the rankings, which really helps grow the show! Enjoy, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE. Show Notes Jamie’s site:  JamieCatto.com Jamie’s film on Ram Dass “Becoming Nobody” BecomingNobody.com Jamie’s remarkable book  “Insanely Gifted” 1 Giant Leap (Cinema Cut of 1st film) 1 Giant Leap² : What About Me? film Duncan’s film “Hecho en Mexico” “My Life in the Bush of Ghosts” by Brian Eno “Passion – Music For The Last Temptation Of Christ” by Peter Gabriel Jamie’s album “Music for Dissolving” Support this podcast (& get unreleased in-person interviews) by supporting my work on Patreon: https://Patreon.com/HelloCrusoe/ LISTEN AT THE LINKS BELOW: The post 0301: Meet Jamie Catto, Musician, Filmmaker, Author, and World Traveller appeared first on Andrew M. Crusoe. Read this next: Photo: Preview of Jamie Catto interview

Zoë Eisenberg — Photo credit: Geoff Souder I recently had the pleasure of interviewing the wonderfully creative producer and author Zoë Eisenberg. Listen at the link below ? Zoë had been in the back of my mind to interview for months, ever since I discovered the documentary that she helped bring to life, Aloha from Lavaland. I recall seeing it first on Kickstarter over a year ago, and the film quickly became one of my all time favorite documentaries. (I show it to whoever will share an hour of their time, and still haven’t gotten tired of it.) What is quite ironic is that we recorded this interview, and talked all about the lava flow of 2014, just a few days before a brand new lava flow began in Puna in early May. This new flow feels more aggressive and has already claimed over 30 homes. And, as I mentioned in the previous episode, has forced thousands of people to evacuate the Puna district. The flow has continued to spread since then. We still don’t see an end in sight, so this discussion of the lava is quite timely. (Thankfully I’m moving to an area unaffected by the flow.) We also discuss her reasons for being vegan, and her excellent vegan cook book she co-wrote with celebrity chef Ayinde Howell. And, in a surprising turn, we wrap right back around to one of the stories shared in the very first episode of Season 2, of the day when Sean and Ashley made their first vegan ice cream. It’s safe to say there are some good surprises in this episode. Once again, as you listen to this interview, I ask that you please send love/light, prayers, or whatever kind of positivity that resonates with you to the thousands of residents displaced on Hawaii Island, as well as the many who have decided to stay and are being exposed to sulfur dioxide gas being released by the new volcanic vents. The silver lining I see in all this is that events like these bring the community together like nothing else, and we learn more about that in this interview. Listen at the link below ? In closing, it has been an honor to interview these seven remarkable people. Season 2 was just wonderful, and I hope to do a third season later this year, but, as I mention at the end of this episode, that’s up to you. If I see enough iTunes reviews and impact, then I will take that as a sign to continue. Until then, I want to extend my deepest thanks to all of my guests. I’ve learned so much and have been so inspired by each of you, and I radiate the deepest gratitude for that. Mahalo nui loa! The download and subscribe links are below. Also, if you enjoyed this interview, could you please head over to iTunes and write a short review of this podcast? Just go to the link & click the blue “View In iTunes” button. Even a one-sentence review helps get the show higher in the rankings, which will allow me to continue the show! Enjoy, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE. — Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ‘Aina i ka Pono — Show Notes Aloha from Lavaland — the incredible documentary about the 2014 lava flow on Hawaii: AlohaFromLavaland.com Zoë & Phillips’ Film Company: LarkinPictures.com Watch their film “Throuple” on Amazon Prime (which is also set on Hawaii; it’s an unforgettable fictional story and so unique) Passionate example from Town Hall meeting about why they didn’t try to divert the lava on YouTube Pele, the mythical creator of the Hawaiian Islands The Lusty Vegan: A Cookbook & Relationship Manifesto for Vegans and Those Who Love Them Hear the whole story about the 1st time Sean & Ashley made vegan gelato in episode 0201 of the Aravinda Show Info on my upcoming book that we mention: “Ten Thousand Hours in Paradise” IMDb page for Zoë & Phillips’ upcoming movie “Stoke” Video of “Aloha from Lavaland” on a Hawaiian Airlines flight Help me make more of this podcast by supporting my work on Patreon Follow Zoë’s beautiful photos and acrobatic videos on Instagram: Instagram.com/Zoeisenberg/ Find info on all of Zoë’s films and publications on her website: ZoeEisenberg.com LISTEN AT THE LINKS BELOW: The post 0207: Meet Zoë Eisenberg, Producer & Author living on Lava Land appeared first on Andrew M. Crusoe. Read this next: Photo: Zoë Eisenberg Interview Sample

Harry Uhane Jim – Lomilomi Giver, Healer, Author Two weeks ago today, I had the honor of interviewing renowned Lomilomi giver, healer, teacher, and author Harry Uhane Jim. Listen at the link below ? It was an interview that I’d been looking forward to for a long time. Last week, I edited it, equalized the audio, recorded the intro, made the show notes, and did all of the other steps that result in an episode that is up to the level of quality you’ve come to expect from me. Since then, the Puna District on the southeastern edge of Hawaii Island, near where Harry used to live, has experienced unprecedented volcanic eruptions right in the middle of residential areas, plus hundreds of small (and one very large) earthquake. As of this publication, thousands are under mandatory evacuation notice, and the future is still uncertain. No one knows when these eruptions will end or when the new volcanic vents will stop oozing deadly fumes. So as you listen to this interview, please send love/light, prayers, or whatever kind of positivity that resonates with you to the thousands of residents displaced on Hawaii Island. And if you happen to be on Hawaii as you listen to this episode, I hope that Harry’s words in this interview provide some comfort in these trying times. Harry’s healing energy is perfect for a time like now. I was first exposed to Harry’s work through his book Wise Secrets of Aloha, where he shares some secrets of the oral tradition of Hawaiian healing. In short, Harry is a remarkable storyteller and healer, and if you are at all interested in the Hawaiian Islands, you will be fascinated by what he has to say in this interview, from the secrets of the ancient walls of Pu’uhonua o H?naunau (the ruins of which are now preserved as a national park), to the immediacy of the potent healing practice of Ho’oponopono. By the end of the interview, we even learn a Hawaiian Chant! There’s a lot packed into these 59 minutes, and I’m so excited to share it with you. Listen at the link below ? Talking to Harry was an honor, and it was easily one of the most enjoyable and profound interviews I’ve ever conducted. I want to extend a huge MAHALO NUI once again to Harry for sharing some of his morning with us! I can’t wait to see you again, my friend. The download and subscribe links are below. Also, if you enjoyed this interview, could you do me a favor? Could you please head over to iTunes and write a short review of this podcast? Just go to the link & click the blue “View In iTunes” button. Even a one-sentence review helps get the show higher in the rankings, which in turn helps me get even more guests on the show! Enjoy, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss any of the rare interviews I have coming up. Mahalo nui loa! Show Notes Pu’uhonua o H?naunau National Park website Hurricane Iselle (Tropical cyclone that we mention, strongest to make landfall on the Big Island of Hawaii in recorded history.) Harry’s Book: “Wise Secrets of Aloha” Read more about ‘?hi‘a lehua wood being used for the railroads in this official report from 1911: Report of the Board of Commissioners of Agriculture and Forestry of the Territory of Hawaii Learn more about Harry at his website: HarryJimLomilomi.com LISTEN AT THE LINKS BELOW: The post 0206: Meet Harry Uhane Jim, Hawaiian Kahuna, Lomilomi Giver, & Author appeared first on Andrew M. Crusoe. Read this next: Photo: Harry Uhane Jim Interview Sample

Megan Elizabeth – Raw Vegan Expert I am so excited to share a new episode of Aravinda Show. Today’s guest is raw vegan gourmet chef, author, YouTuber, and all-around lovely person, Megan Elizabeth! If you like raw vegan food, you’ve no doubt seen her videos. (She created one of the very first popular raw vegan YouTube channels.) And in this interview, we explore the power of what we eat, Megan’s journey of healing her body, from being bedridden to having a vibrant life on the Big Island of Hawaii, and so much more. There’s a lot in this interview, and I’m so excited to share it all with you. Listen at the link below ↓ OR Listen on Apple Podcasts right now → We start with her backstory on how she got to the islands, and then we delve into the power of diet, how her approach to YouTube has evolved over time, how her diet coaching works, the importance of staying true to yourself, the power of personality types, and some tips on how to be a conscious entrepreneur. This was definitely one of the most enjoyable (and hilarious) interviews that I’ve ever done, and I want to extend a huge thanks to Megan once again: Thank you for being generous with your time and sharing so much with us! The download and subscribe links are below. Also, if you enjoyed this interview, could you do me a favor? Could you please head over to iTunes and write a short review of this podcast? Just go to the link & click the blue “View In iTunes” button. Even a one-sentence review helps get the show higher in the rankings, which in turn helps me get even more guests on the show! (And don’t forget to hit the subscribe link below. That makes it easier for you to grab previous interviews, too.) Enjoy, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss any of the rare interviews I have coming up. Thanks & Mahalo! Show Notes Megan Elizabeth’s YouTube channel Megan Elizabeth’s journey with acne & Accutane: MY ACNE STORY // DON’T TAKE ACCUTANE UNTIL YOU WATCH THIS Documentary about the lava that threatened to cut off Puna from the world: Aloha From LavaLand Conor & Brittany interview Megan and Joey about their relationship: MEGAN & JOEY Share Their Open Relationship Experiences 16 Personalities Myer’s Briggs site that we talk about: 16Personalities.com Megan Elizabeth’s EasyToBeRaw channel: YouTube.com/user/EasyToBeRaw/ Arnold’s Way channel: YouTube.com/user/ArnoldsWay/ Megan’s health story: My Weird Health Story // Why I Eat Cooked Food Now The Woodstock Fruit Festival (one of the best vegan festivals on the planet): TheWoodstockFruitFestival.com More about Megan’s Vegan Retreats! MeganElizabeth.com/Retreat/ Alyse’s Raw Alignment website (mentioned during the zip-line story): Raw-Alignment.com Megan’s hilarious Vegan Ice Cream Taste Test video (with friends): VEGAN ICE CREAM TASTE TEST ???? Coconut Bliss // Julie’s // AND Wink? Vegan documentary Megan recommends: PeaceableKingdomFilm.org Enjoy Megan’s beautiful photos on Instagram: Instagram.com/MeganElizabethHawaii/ And please check out her inspiring vegan recipe books: MeganElizabeth.com/Books/ LISTEN AT THE LINKS BELOW: The post 0205: Meet Megan Elizabeth, YouTube Star & Raw Vegan Expert (interview) appeared first on Andrew M. Crusoe. Read this next: Photo: Megan Elizabeth Interview Sample

Roxanne Darling – Student of Consciousness Once again, I am so excited to share with you a new episode of Aravinda Show! Today’s interview deals with some really big concepts. My guest, Roxanne Darling is the creator of the award-winning podcast Beachwalks with Rox. And in this interview, she shares with us a completely new paradigm for looking at everyday life. Instead of the typical us vs. them, good vs. bad mindset, what she would call the hierarchical mindset, she offers a perspective she calls “The Transition” mindset. We start with a bit of her backstory on how she got to Maui, but we quickly dive into some profound concepts. And later in the interview, we apply this empowering mindset to growing your business. Listen at the link below ? This is definitely one of the deepest, most thought-provoking interviews I have ever done, and I want to extend a huge thanks to Rox once again for sharing the better part of her afternoon with me! The download and subscribe links are below. Also if you enjoyed this interview, could you do me a favor? Could you please head over to iTunes and write a short review of this podcast? Just go to the link & click the blue “View In iTunes” button. Even a one-sentence review helps get the show higher in the rankings, which in turn helps me get even more guests on the show! (And don’t forget to hit the subscribe button below. That makes it easier for you to grab previous interviews, too.) Enjoy, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss any of the remarkable interviews I have coming up. Thanks & Mahalo! Show Notes Rox’s “In The Transition” podcast: InTheTransition.com Rox & Shane’s company: BareFeetStudios.com Rox’s award-winning video podcast Beach Walks with Rox: Beachwalks.tv Christiane Amanpour on being truthful, not neutral: CPJ.org/awards/2016/christiane-amanpour.php See Rox’s 10 seconds of Stillness videos on Instagram: Instagram.com/RoxanneDarling/ LISTEN AT THE LINKS BELOW: The post 0204: Meet Roxanne Darling, Student of Consciousness appeared first on Andrew M. Crusoe. Read this next: Photo: Sample of Roxanne Darling Interview

Drew Morgan – Creator of HunnyBee Time for a new episode of Aravinda Show! Today, I’m so excited to share a truly unforgettable conversation with Drew Morgan, creator of HunnyBee, the #1 Vegan & Vegetarian dating app on the App Store. Drew shares some incredible family stories about the power of dietary choices on our health, his jumping into veganism basically cold turkey, and the story of how he took a powerful idea and turned it into a #1 app. Listen at the link below ↓ Honestly, I am so grateful and proud of how this interview turned out. As you may have heard, Season 2 is focused on conscious entrepreneurs, and this episode is another perfect example of entrepreneurial spirit. Mahalo, Drew! The download and subscribe links are below. Also if you enjoyed this interview, could you do me a favor? Could you please head over to iTunes and write a short review of this podcast? Just go to the link & click the blue “View In iTunes” button. Even a one-sentence review helps get the show higher in the rankings, which in turn helps me get even more guests on the show! (And don’t forget to hit the subscribe button below. That makes it easier for you to grab previous interviews, too.) Enjoy, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss any of the rare interviews I have coming up. Thanks & Mahalo! Show Notes HunnyBee Dating App website: HunnyBeeDating.com The Christine Salus video that’s mentioned: STORYTIME: Death Threats on a Tinder Date + New VEGAN Tinder! Excellent documentary we mentioned: Food Inc. on Netflix Another powerful documentary: Forks Over Knives on Netflix Alyse’s Raw Alignment website: Raw-Alignment.com How to Create Real Value (a powerful article by Steve Pavlina that changed how I look at the concept of value itself) HunnyBee on Instagram: Instagram.com/DateHunnyBee/ LISTEN AT THE LINKS BELOW: The post 0203: Meet Drew Morgan, Creator of HunnyBee Vegan Dating App appeared first on Andrew M. Crusoe. Read this next: Photo: Sample of Drew Morgan Interview

Ashley Campbell – Co-Founder of Nicoco And we’re back with Part 2 of my interview with Nicoco Hawaii! If you haven’t heard the first part, I recommend you listen to that first. In this 2nd part, we’re going to hear from Ashley Campbell, the other half of the company; we’re going to hear the backstory of how the company got its name; and then we’re going to delve into what conscious businesses, as well as you, can do to save the world. I’m really happy with how this interview comes together. Listen at the link below ↓ Even Nico the Dog chimes in toward the end! Also if you enjoyed this interview, could you do me a small favor? Could you head over to iTunes and rate or write a short review of this podcast? Just go to the link & click View In iTunes. That helps get the show higher in rankings which in turn helps me get even more guests on the show! Thanks & Mahalo! Show Notes Nicoco Hawaiian Gelato website: NicocoHawaii.com “Aloha From Lavaland” documentary (I love this film!): AlohaFromLavaland.com Photos of Nico as a puppy as mentioned:   And seriously, follow Nicoco Gelato on Instagram, it’s world-class: Instagram.com/NicocoHawaiianGelato/ LISTEN AT THE LINKS BELOW: The post 0202: Interview with Sean Crowne & Ashley Campbell, Nicoco Hawaiian Gelato – Part 2 appeared first on Andrew M. Crusoe. Read this next: 0201: Interview with Sean Crowne & Ashley Campbell, Nicoco Hawaiian Gelato – Part 1

Sean, Ashley, and Nico the Dog! Welcome to Season 2 of the Aravinda Show! To start this season off, I was honored to interview Sean and Ashley, founders of Nicoco Hawaiian Gelato. In this interview, we get to hear about their remarkable meeting in New York, landing on the wrong island (that turned out to be right), bootstrapping their business, and growing it to where it is today. Listen at the link below ↓ OR Listen on Apple Podcasts right now → For season two, I’m interviewing conscious entrepreneurs: business owners who are conscious of their impact on their community, the environment, and the planet; and I can’t think of a better couple to start with. Even if their gelato didn’t taste even MORE delicious than ice cream, I would have interviewed them because they just have a wonderful energy; you can really tell they radiate the Aloha Spirit. Update: PART 2 has been posted! Enjoy, and be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss any of the rare interviews I have coming up. Show Notes Nicoco Hawaiian Gelato website: NicocoHawaii.com Follow Nicoco Gelato on Instagram (beautiful photos, I dare you to look away): Instagram.com/NicocoHawaiianGelato/ Their lovely 1972 Mustang Convertible mentioned in the podcast:   The Locavore Store website: BigIslandLocavoreStore.com Filthy Farm Girl Soap website: shop.FilthyFarmgirl.com LISTEN AT THE LINKS BELOW: The post 0201: Interview with Sean Crowne & Ashley Campbell, Nicoco Hawaiian Gelato – Part 1 appeared first on Andrew M. Crusoe. Read this next: 0202: Interview with Sean Crowne & Ashley Campbell, Nicoco Hawaiian Gelato – Part 2

The Aravinda Show returns today. In this episode, I had the pleasure of having a long, candid conversation with indie-author Michael Coorlim, covering an impressive array of topics. He’s the author of over a dozen novels and shorter works, spanning from apocalyptic, to supernatural, to steampunk, and beyond. A huge thanks to Michael for being up for this interview and sharing some of his afternoon with me. He was a truly gracious guest, sharing a wealth of time-tested advice. This episode is the first recorded with my brand new Samson mic, as well as the first mastered with Logic X. So it only gets better from here. As you’ll see, we cover a lot in this interview, and I think you’re going to love it. Scroll down to the bottom to listen, or Subscribe and never miss any of the interviews I have coming up: iTunes Feed or RSS Feed (If you’re having trouble with downloading the file below, grabbing it from the feed tends to be more reliable.) Topics Addressed Doubling down on the skills you already have Why Intelligence = Art Recognizing authors in public Taoism and a Syncretic Belief system An especially lucid description of Divination Michael’s experiences with Night Hag Syndrome (aka. Sleep Paralysis) Think of yourself as a 1-Person business How to manage Beta-Readers How Mailchimp helps authors (a one-time ad-esque conversation) And the Optimal Pattern to release books (in an ideal world) Show Notes How Walt Disney Created a Positive Spiral (Disney’s Powerful Words) Michael’s Writing Podcast recommendations: Rocking Self-Publishing Podcast The Self-Publishing Podcast The Creative Penn Podcast Science Fiction & Fantasy Marketing Podcast Writing Excuses Podcast Michael’s Book recommendations: “On Writing” by Stephen King “The Elements of Style” by Strunk & White “Scene & Structure” by Jack M. Bickham Explore more of Michael’s projects: Michael’s website: http://mcoorlim.com/ Michael’s “That Which is Known” podcast: http://thatwhichisknown.com Michael’s upcoming audio-drama podcast, Synesthesia Theatre: http://burningbrigid.com/synesthesia-theatre/ Michael’s Galvanic Centurions: http://mcoorlim.com/galvanic-centurions/ Like Michael on Facebook Stalk Michael on Twitter   And now, the Audio: Read related articles How to Play the Kindle Publishing Game & Win (A Humble KDP Player’s Guide) AS 101: An Exceptionally Splendid Discussion of Everything with Garrett Lisi

E8: with each root assigned to an elementary particle field. One sunny afternoon on Maui, I had the honor of sitting down with theoretical physicist Garrett Lisi for an exceptionally splendid discussion of everything. When I’d landed on Maui a few weeks before, I’d hoped that he would be up for a short interview with a fellow truth-seeker, but I was shocked when he went so far as to invite me over for lunch. What I originally planned to be a rather short interview grew into a much deeper discussion of the nature of everything, whether or not there are other universes, and Garrett’s plan for a flagship “science hostel” — an idea whose time has certainly come. I had also originally planned to transcribe this interview into text, but after attempting it, I realized I didn’t enjoy the result nearly as much. Too much of the flavor and personality (not to mention humor!) of the moment was lost, so I set about painstakingly editing 108 minutes down to a tight 67 minute interview and ran it through a carefully-tuned compressor and equalizer. Today, I present the exceptional result, which features a surprise visit by his long-time girlfriend Crystal. At the time, I had no idea this would become the first episode of The Aravinda Show, but when I considered I’d been preparing for a proper interview podcast for months, I realized this would be a good “pilot” episode for the show, which is a natural companion to this blog and the rest of my work. So that’s what “101” means: season 1, episode 1. Our interview starts with a short discussion of how everything changed because of the internet (and specifically ArXiv.org), which helped set into motion the events that would lead to Garrett giving his now famous TED Talk. (The conversation really hits its stride about 16 minutes in, so keep in mind that it’s all building up to something, including some excellent observations on investing and leveraging wealth.) In fact, if you haven’t seen his remarkable TED Talk, that would be a good place to start. (It’s probably the most remarkably beautiful one you’ll ever see.) And then, enjoy the interview at the bottom of this article. Pretty amazing. Now, enjoy the interview, which is at the very bottom of this post. And thanks so much to Garrett for being so graceful and allowing this interview to be possible. I’ve interviewed a lot of people over the years, and I haven’t had that much fun in a long, long time. Garrett is a true gentleman. More episodes to follow, recorded with my new mic, no less. Scroll down to the bottom to listen, or Subscribe and never miss any of the interviews I have coming up: iTunes Feed or RSS Feed (If you’re having trouble with downloading the file below, grabbing it from the feed tends to be more reliable.) Questions Addressed A painting by Garrett’s girlfriend Crystal that I mention How does a physicist detach from any bias they may have? What does a Lie Group actually look like? What would a Theory of Everything tell us? Could the Universe be a massive simulation? Why are YOU the most atypical creature? How to find balance between work and play on Maui? What does it mean if our universe is infinitely old? Why is it unhelpful to make cosmological analogies? Are there really other universes? What is the smartest way to invest your money? Show Notes Garrett’s website: [http://li.si] “An Exceptionally Simple Theory of Everything” on ArXiv.org: [http://arxiv.org/abs/0711.0770] “Garrett Lisi: An 8-dimensional Model of the Universe” TED Talk: [http://www.ted.com/talks/garrett_lisi_on_his_theory_of_everything] (with over 1.3M views) The New Yorker article we referenced, called “Surfing the Universe” by Benjamin Wallace-Wells, is here: [http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2008/07/21/surfing-the-universe] Garrett’s Science Hostel website: [http://pacificscienceinstitute.org/]   And now, the Audio (subscribe to get future episodes) Read related articles AS 102: Michael Coorlim on Taoism, Sleep Paralysis, & The Creative Trance AudiobookReviewer gives “The Truth Beyond the Sky” glowing praise! “The Loveliest Abyss in the Universe” – New Sci-Fi adventure novelette is OUT!