Truth Speaking with Shankari The Alchemist

(0:06 - 0:24)Welcome to True Speaking with Shankari the Alchemist. Shankari introduces the podcast, focusing on exploring the stories and inspirations behind her art. (0:24 - 0:45)An invitation to dive into the world of creativity, sharing stories behind intricate jewelry, mosaics, paintings, and more. (0:51 - 2:18)A listener, Nicola from Italy, asks about life transformation. Shankari shares insights on making conscious changes, such as altering diets, allies, and thoughts. Emphasizes the importance of breathing techniques and emotional mastery. (2:20 - 4:04)Shankari expands on emotional control, self-focus, and evolving personally. Encourages lightening up, avoiding negative news, and embracing personal growth. Offers encouragement to Nicola on making changes. (4:09 - 4:49)The episode concludes with a thank you and encouragement to subscribe, review, and share. Highlights the message: "Art is not what you do, but how you do it."

0:06 - 0:24: Introduction to the podcast and its theme. 0:24 - 0:45: Overview of art forms and their stories. 0:51 - 1:33: Listener question: How did Shankari discover her love for mosaics? 1:34 - 1:56: Background on starting mosaics during financial challenges. 1:57 - 2:19: Making mosaic floors with limited resources and evolving techniques. 2:20 - 2:35: The healing nature of mosaic art. 2:37 - 2:54: Different mosaic projects and their impact. 2:54 - 3:10: Shankari's preference for big projects and recent works. 3:11 - 3:21: COVID-era mosaic projects and challenges. 3:21 - 3:43: Reflection on mosaics as a timeless art form. 3:44 - 4:05: Mosaics as storytelling with color and form. 4:05 - 4:18: Recollection of her first mosaic project. 4:20 - 4:34: Connection between small projects and larger-scale creativity. 4:36 - 4:51: Evolution from small mosaics to large-scale gardens and projects. 4:52 - 5:08: Challenges and fears when starting with mosaics. 5:09 - 5:35: Observations on the anxiety of beginners and striving for perfection. 5:36 - 5:49: Shankari’s meticulous approach influenced by her personality. 5:50 - 6:12: Letting go of perfectionism in creative processes. 6:13 - 6:33: Embracing the impermanence and functionality of art. 6:34 - 6:42: Encouragement to relax and approach art boldly. 6:42 - 6:45: Mosaic as a medium for courage and expansiveness. 6:45 - 6:53: Plans to teach mosaics online. 6:54 - 7:10: The healing and meditative aspects of mosaics. 7:11 - 7:32: Mosaic as a way to calm the mind and reduce stress. 7:32 - 7:48: Scientific perspective on the brain’s rest during creative activity. 7:49 - 8:03: The focus mosaic work requires and its soothing effect. 8:05 - 8:16: Initial anxieties about perfectionism in mosaic making. 8:17 - 8:36: Training oneself to enjoy creative moments. 8:37 - 8:46: Differentiation between pictorial and energetic art forms. 8:48 - 9:01: Her husband’s approach to mosaic art. 9:02 - 9:21: Shankari’s focus on storytelling through flow and shape. 9:21 - 9:30: The newest monochromatic mosaic project. 9:32 - 9:41: Invitation to study and enjoy mosaic art. 9:42 - 9:48: Mosaic as a wonderful and functional art form. 9:49 - 10:00: Passion for functional creativity in life. 10:00 - 10:30: Closing remarks and invitation to join the Shankari Circle. 10:30 - 10:54: Membership benefits and exclusive content. 10:55 - 11:16: Special perks for members and encouragement to join. 11:17 - 11:21: Farewell message: keep creating and shining.

0:06 - Introduction: Welcome to "Truth Speaking with Shankari the Alchemist." 0:24 - Overview: Exploring the stories behind art and creativity. 0:51 - Listener Question: How did Shankari start hosting Workawayers? 1:10 - Origin Story: How Deanne initiated hosting Workawayers. 2:08 - Transition: Shankari takes over hosting Workawayers. 3:11 - COVID Era: Hosting Workawayers during the pandemic. 3:30 - Collaboration: Workaway projects like yoga, art, and painted ceilings. 4:29 - Reflection: Insights on global collaboration and peace. 5:23 - Gratitude: Shankari expresses appreciation for her Workaway guests. 5:44 - Closing: Invitation to join the Shankari Circle for exclusive content. 6:30 - Outro: Keep creating and let your light shine.

Join Shankari Circle to get your question answered! 0:06 - 0:24: Introduction by Shankari, sharing the purpose of the podcast. 0:24 - 0:45: Shankari discusses her artistic journey and inspirations. 0:50 - 2:18: Listener's question about the property and Shankari's family-focused development of her home. 2:22 - 4:03: Shankari explains design choices, environmental considerations, and ceremonial spaces. 4:10 - 5:19: Shankari discusses her household structure, building maintenance, and the solid construction of her home. 5:20 - 6:16: Reflection on the evolution of the property and personal changes. 6:17 - 7:03: Membership information for Shankari Circle and benefits of joining. 7:03 - 7:07: Closing message: “Keep creating and let your light shine.”

Join Shankari Circle to get your question answered! Introduction (0:06 - 0:24) Introduction to "Truth Speaking with Shankari the Alchemist." Main Discussion (0:24 - 1:15) Shankari introduces the theme of the episode and answers a listener's question. (1:17 - 2:05) Discussion on the significance of Shankari's birth name and numerology. (2:08 - 3:02) Reflections on personal identity and names given in spiritual contexts. (3:03 - 5:23) Shankari describes her experience receiving the name "Shankari" from her guru. (5:23 - 7:03) Story about the name Shankari and a celebratory ritual. (7:03 - 9:14) Transition to fully embracing the name "Shankari" and renaming others. (9:14 - 11:06) Advice on finding a true name and tuning into one's authentic identity. Closing (11:06 - 12:03) Outro with invitation to join the Shankari Circle for exclusive content.

Join Shankari Circle to Have your Question Answered 0:06 - 0:24: Introduction by Shankari the Alchemist. 0:24 - 0:45: Insight into the inspiration behind Shankari's art. 0:51 - 1:31: Listener question from Stella and beginning of Shankari's response. 1:33 - 1:57: Reflection on growth through challenges. 1:59 - 2:23: Discussion on life cycles and personal evolution. 2:23 - 2:46: Embracing loss as part of growth. 2:47 - 3:08: Importance of "autumn" cycles in life. 3:10 - 3:25: Reminder about life's constant changes. 3:27 - 3:52: Emphasis on self-forgiveness and positivity. 3:53 - 4:17: Shifting from guilt to self-acceptance. 4:19 - 4:32: Power of choice and energy. 4:35 - 4:55: Being the hero of one's story. 4:56 - 5:14: Definition of integrity and inner strength. 5:16 - 5:43: Trusting the journey to rediscover oneself. 5:44 - 5:53: Concluding advice to enjoy life. 5:54 - 6:14: Wisdom on living a fulfilling life. 6:22 - 6:41: Closing remarks and invitation to Shankari Circle. 6:42 - 7:09: Member benefits overview. 7:10 - 7:25: Final words and call to action.

Join Shankari Circle - 30 day free trial 0:06 - 0:24: Introduction to the episode by Shankari. 0:24 - 0:45: Shankari talks about her artistic process. 0:51 - 1:21: Discussion about teaching in Japan and cultural differences. 1:21 - 2:04: Reflections on internalized emotions in Japan and its impact. 2:05 - 2:15: Shankari's experience teaching ritual magic in Japan. 2:15 - 2:39: Insights into Japanese meditation and patience. 2:41 - 3:07: Shankari shares memories of being a samurai or geisha. 3:08 - 4:03: Memories of living in Tokyo and late-night food trips. 4:04 - 4:22: Remarks on Japan's safety and economy. 4:23 - 4:38: Fond memories of the people and hosts she worked with. 4:52 - 5:06: Jewelry made for the wife of Japan's Prime Minister. 5:07 - 5:21: Shankari's Japanese heritage and connection to her great-grandmother. 5:23 - 5:42: Reflections on her mother's resemblance to Japanese culture. 5:44 - 6:12: Conversation about language barriers in Japan. 6:13 - 6:47: Language experiences in Bali and Japan. 6:48 - 7:19: Intuition during her readings in Japan. 7:19 - 7:39: Conducting self-development sessions in Japan. 7:41 - 8:09: Story about meeting the wife of a Shaolin monk. 8:10 - 9:11: Shankari's guides tell her to suggest hula dancing. 9:11 - 9:22: The woman's response to hula dancing and personal struggles. 9:23 - 9:40: Shankari's advice and the woman’s emotional reaction. 9:41 - 10:01: The woman reveals her connection to hula dancing. 10:01 - 10:21: Shankari reflects on reading experiences. 10:23 - 11:04: Benefits of her work in Japan. 11:04 - 11:11: Thoughts on the end of Dynavision. 11:13 - 11:31: The importance of translators during her tour of Japan. 11:31 - 12:07: Shankari's favorite cities and events in Japan. 12:08 - 12:23: Experiencing the cherry blossom festival (Hanumami). 12:27 - 12:47: Closing remarks and invitation to the Shankari Circle. 12:47 - 13:15: Information about exclusive memberships and webinars. 13:15 - 13:31: Encouragement to stay creative and join the community.

Join Shankari Circle - 30 days Free Trial 0:06 - 0:24: Introduction to the podcast. 0:24 - 0:45: Overview of the artist’s work. 0:51 - 1:30: Discussing the Gem and Mineral show in Tucson, Arizona. 1:30 - 1:55: Personal experiences with the show over 12 years. 1:55 - 2:42: Reflecting on the challenges and memories from Tucson. 2:45 - 2:54: Lifelong friendships from the Tucson experience. 2:56 - 3:12: Fascination with gemstones and personal interests. 3:21 - 3:57: On addiction to gemstones and Tucson's gem show. 3:59 - 4:31: Deciding to stop participating in the show in 2009. 4:32 - 4:41: Intuition about the show’s ending. 4:43 - 5:13: Memorable moments, including Hare Krishna friendships. 5:15 - 6:01: Eating healthy at the show and food challenges in Tucson. 6:02 - 7:04: Friendship with a Hare Krishna leader and mutual respect. 7:05 - 7:55: Success at the show but lack of major business opportunities. 7:56 - 8:24: Middle-range success and managing the costs of the show. 8:25 - 9:06: Learning about diner food and other friendships. 9:07 - 9:26: Lawrence Fishburne purchasing jewelry at the show. 9:27 - 10:08: Interaction with Lawrence Fishburne and shared alchemy connection. 10:08 - 10:33: Closing remarks and invitation to join the Shankari Circle. 10:34 - 11:09: Membership benefits and creative community offerings.

Join Shankari Circle - 30 Days Free Trial 0:06 - 0:24: Introduction to "True Speaking with Shankari the Alchemist" 0:24 - 0:45: Overview of art forms discussed in the podcast 0:50 - 1:12: The start of Shankari's journey into the world of crystals 1:13 - 1:45: Discussion on partnerships and the Brazil trip plan 1:48 - 2:01: Getting a $40,000 loan for the Brazil trip 2:01 - 2:27: Manifesting opportunities and the start of the South American journey 2:27 - 2:35: Visiting 19 crystal mines across South America 2:36 - 3:11: Experiences with dangerous domestic flights in the '80s 3:12 - 3:28: The dangers of landing and the culture of clapping upon successful landings 3:28 - 3:59: Challenges during the mine-hopping trip 3:59 - 4:12: Miners' practical view on crystals 4:12 - 4:29: Realization of life's shift after the trip 4:31 - 4:57: Experiences and perceptions of Bali before settling there 4:58 - 5:17: Dangerous pavements in Ubud 5:17 - 5:24: Importance of staying present in Bali 5:25 - 5:35: Living with awareness of your surroundings 5:36 - 6:12: Reflections on flexibility and aging 6:13 - 7:19: Reflections on losing flexibility and the role of ego 7:20 - 7:34: Ego and the experience of aging 7:34 - 7:43: Coping with changes in physical abilities 7:44 - 9:01: Reflections on superpowers like flexibility and their loss 9:02 - 9:31: Concerns about dementia in the local village 9:31 - 9:57: Diet-related advice to avoid dementia 9:59 - 10:29: Further advice on diet and health 10:29 - 10:59: Grandfather’s experience with dementia 11:00 - 11:25: Keeping the mind sharp with activities like Mahjong and Sudokus 11:25 - 11:37: Discussion on everything being connected 11:37 - 12:34: Conclusion and invitation to join Shankari's Circle

Join Shankari Circle - 30 Days Free Trial (0:07 - 0:27): Introduction to the episode (0:27 - 0:50): Introduction to creative works (0:56 - 1:55): Story about Tony Duquette (1:56 - 2:22): Meeting Tony in Bali (2:22 - 2:34): How Tony found Shankari (2:34 - 2:45): Tony’s arrival (2:45 - 3:04): Tony's cancer recovery (3:06 - 3:42): Reflections on soul family (3:45 - 5:05): Tony's life in Beverly Hills (5:08 - 6:58): Celebrity life observations (7:00 - 7:22): The pressure of celebrity life (7:23 - 8:08): Shankari's glamorous experiences (8:08 - 8:51): Significant life events of 1992 (8:51 - 9:02): Clarifying timelines (9:02 - 10:31): Travels and family details (10:31 - 10:34): Midlife crisis discussion (10:35 - 11:08): Experiences of fast life cycles (11:12 - 12:20): Understanding life cycles (12:20 - 12:25): Preparing for winter in life (12:27 - 12:59): Learning and evolving (13:00 - 13:05): Returning to 1992 memories (13:06 - 13:27): Recapping significant events in 1992 (13:27 - 15:21): Shankari’s business ventures in Hawaii (15:21 - 17:05): Reflection on life phases and health (17:05 - 18:36): The role of herbal knowledge and nutrition (18:36 - 19:33): Personal health experiences and lecithin benefits (19:34 - 19:51): Recognizing the need for brain fuel (19:51 - 20:17): The power of a nutritious meal (20:18 - 21:09): Lecithin and its benefits (21:10 - 22:35): Nutrition’s impact on mood and mental health (22:35 - 23:04): Oil, water, sugar, salt – survival essentials (23:05 - 23:16): Coffee as a whole food (23:17 - 23:24): The importance of real cream in macchiato (23:24 - 23:36): Coffee, butter, and whole foods (23:37 - 23:46): Tips on survival during travel (23:47 - 24:08): Travel experiences from 1993 to 2013 (24:08 - 24:19): Return from Hawaii and personal challenges (24:19 - 24:28): Arm injury leading to life changes (24:29 - 24:41): Life’s challenges and opportunities for growth (24:41 - 24:46): Growth as a necessary process (24:47 - 24:58): Embracing growth and challenges (24:59 - 25:04): Personal reflections on repeated problems (25:04 - 25:11): Growth and perspective (25:12 - 25:22): Growth through self-discovery (25:23 - 25:29): Projections and life realizations (25:29 - 25:34): Shankari’s critical mind and global perspective (25:35 - 25:47): Global understanding from experiences (25:48 - 26:00): Being familiar with places around the world (26:00 - 26:10): Travel and global connections (26:10 - 26:15): Number of cities visited (26:15 - 26:26): Familiarity with Japanese cities (26:27 - 26:36): Escalator accident in Fukushima (26:37 - 26:43): Details of the escalator incident (26:43 - 26:53): Further details of escalator fall (26:53 - 26:56): No injuries from the incident (26:56 - 27:02): Staying safe at home (27:03 - 27:14): Hand injury and its aftermath (27:14 - 27:24): Slipping and breaking wrist at home (27:25 - 27:31): How the injury happened (27:32 - 27:38): Arm deformity after injury (27:38 - 27:50): Reflections on physical challenges (27:51 - 27:59): Raising five children (27:59 - 28:17): Loving Relationships Training and rebirthing