Cosmic Clowns

Welcome to Cosmic Clowns, a podcast about exploring consciousness, surviving chaos, and finding the comedy in it all. In this episode, we chat about the healing power of vibes — how songs, words, seed sounds, and other vibrations can help us connect more deeply to ourselves, our communities, and our ancestors.--------------------------------------------Thank you for being here, we value your presence. If you enjoyed this episode, pleaseleave us a review so we know to keep making more!--------------------------------------------Time Stamps:01:37 Exploring Music's Healing Power09:13 The Role of Dance and Movement in Healing19:14 The Healing Nature of Song and Community37:00 Honoring Ancestors Through Song39:58 Finding Joy through Comedy--------------------------------------------Links & CreditsJocelyn’s Substack: radiate Sebene’s Substack: remind me to love Sound of Music Sing-a-Longs Water by Rumi (Trans. Haleh Liza Gafori)

Welcome to Cosmic Clowns, a podcast about exploring consciousness, surviving chaos, and finding the comedy in it all. In this episode, we dive into deep discussion of teachers and the cosmos. We talk about learning from our more-than-human teachers (e.g. plants, stones, and animals) and Experience as one of our greatest teachers. We also talk about good old-fashioned human teachers and all that comes with those relationships — humility, intimacy, and of course, projections! Plus, our own perspectives on teaching and being a teacher.--------------------------------------------Thank you for being here, we value your presence. If you enjoyed this episode, pleaseleave us a review so we know to keep making more!--------------------------------------------Links & CreditsJocelyn’s Substack: radiateSebene’s Substack: remind me to love

Welcome to Cosmic Clowns, a podcast about exploring consciousness, surviving chaos, and finding the comedy in it all. In this episode, we discuss what it means to step into, and express yourself from, a state of radiant sovereignty. What does it look like to fully inhabit your unique, individuated self as a creative being, a spiritual being, and an energetic being? We talk about how greater self-awareness can inform our ability to be sovereign, what it looks like to bring that awareness into the realm of energetic boundaries and the creative process, and how knowing ourselves and our boundaries better can help us cultivate deeper (healthier!) interconnectedness.--------------------------------------------Thank you for being here, we value your presence. If you enjoyed this episode, pleaseleave us a review so we know to keep making more!--------------------------------------------Time Stamps:06:02 Creative Processes and Individuality08:47 Energetic Sovereignty and Personal Boundaries11:31 The Balance of Sovereignty and Interconnection14:31 The Power of Presence and Authenticity20:16 The Importance of Self-Knowledge38:55 Tools for Self-Discovery53:46 Spiritual Practices and Community DynamicsLinks & CreditsJocelyn’s Substack: radiateSebene’s Substack: remind me to love

Welcome to Cosmic Clowns, a podcast about exploring consciousness, surviving chaos, and finding the comedy in it all. For this episode, we dig into how the cosmic mystery is showing up in our lives, how it’s bubbling up in the collective as increased consciousness, intuition, and all kinds of sorcery, and the discomfort that these spiritual expansions can cause in a world that is lionizes scientific materialism. We also talk about how we’re done constraining our speech and our perspectives to accommodate these stuffy skeptics. No more fawning!--------------------------------------------Thank you for being here, we value your presence. If you enjoyed this episode, pleaseleave us a review so we know to keep making more!--------------------------------------------Time stamps:05:57 The Intersection of Spirituality and Professional Identity08:40 Fawning and Scientific Materialism11:41 Individuation vs. Individualism28:22 Navigating Personal Branding and Authenticity30:51 The Importance of Speaking Your Own Language34:24 The Rise of Intuitive Practices43:39 Accessing Nature and the Cosmos46:37 Bridging Access to Spiritual ExperiencesLinks & CreditsJocelyn’s Substack: radiateSebene’s Substack: remind me to love Kening Zhu's Labyrinth programThe CHANI astrology appPodcast website: www.cosmicclowns.meTheme music: “Wow” by Charm School

Welcome to Cosmic Clowns, a podcast about exploring consciousness, surviving chaos, and finding the comedy in it all. For this episode (sorry, no video this time around—we bow to you, Mercury Retrograde), we are exploring what it means to embrace experimentation over expertise, without completely abandoning being good at some stuff. We talk about the difference between being a guide or a leader, releasing control in the creative process, balancing structure and play. And we are definitely practising what we preach—this episode marks a shift in our process where we are choosing the topic somewhat on the fly (we do have a running list… and are also open to suggestions) and allowing ourselves to speak more freely and, hopefully, creatively. Join us in the experiment!--------------------------------------------Thank you for being here, we value your presence. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review so we know to keep making more!--------------------------------------------Time stamps:03:28 The Role of Creativity in Our Work07:23 Exploring the Guide vs. Leader Dynamic14:26 Releasing Control in Creative Processes18:24 The Journey of Artistic Exploration24:19 Shifting from Productivity to Creativity30:42 Navigating Vulnerability in Creativity36:06 Balancing Structure and Experimentation42:29 Creating New Structures for Growth--------------------------------------------Links & CreditsJocelyn’s Substack: radiateSebene’s Substack: remind me to lovePodcast website: www.cosmicclowns.meTheme music: “Wow” by Charm School

Welcome (back) to Cosmic Clowns, a podcast about exploring consciousness, surviving chaos, and finding the comedy in it all. After a tiny hiatus, we kick off our second “season” with an episode all about the erotic (just in time for Valentine’s Day). In this episode, we explore the multifaceted nature of an erotic that includes all sensual experience within its definition. We center Audre Lorde's ovular essay, “Uses of the Erotic: The Erotic As Power” where she emphasizes the erotic as a source of empowerment, resistance, and (especially) joy–a key insight for these times. Her/our take on the erotic includes sex, of course, but also recognizes how everyday moments can be infused with sensuality (even sticking our feet in a potted plant!). We discuss how personal challenges and societal pressures can impact our connection to pleasure and joy, as well as the crucial (and often dismissed) role of beauty as the erotic in everyday life attuning us to what feels right and good within and around us. As Adure said: “The erotic is the nurturer or nursemaid of all our deepest knowledge.”--------------------------------------------Thank you for being here, we value your presence. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review so we know to keep making more!--------------------------------------------Time stamps:04:08 The Role of the Body in the Erotic09:51 The Power of Sensual Awareness25:09 The Impact of Capitalism on Well-Being29:42 The Dismissal of the Feminine and the Erotic31:48 Beauty as an Expression of the Erotic34:54 The Sensuality of Everyday Activities39:25 The Power of Words and Movement45:22 The Flow of Love and Connection48:14 Reframing Love Beyond Romantic Contexts--------------------------------------------Links & CreditsAudre Lorde reading her essay, “The Uses of the Erotic.”adrienne marry brown on Hurry SlowlySense Writing“The Tune of Things: Is consciousness God?”, Harper’s Magazine, December 2025Kristin Wiig as Triangle SallyJocelyn’s Substack: radiateSebene’s Substack: remind me to lovePodcast website: www.cosmicclowns.meTheme music: “Wow” by Charm School

Welcome to Cosmic Clowns, a podcast about exploring consciousness, surviving chaos, and finding the comedy in it all. In this episode, we delve into the concept of the New Year, questioning the traditional January 1st start date and discussing the importance of aligning personal renewal with cycles of nature and spiritual systems. We explore the inward turn that winter invites and suggest that we all engage in various ways of starting anew—the new moon, the new season, the equinoxes, the solstices... This conversation also touches on the pressures of societal expectations during the holiday season and the need for each of us to experiment with rituals and practices that support our well being.--------------------------------------------Thank you for being here, we value your presence. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review so we know to keep making more!--------------------------------------------Time stamps:00:00 KILN, Jocelyn's Creative Incubator10:32 Reflections on the New Year and Natural Cycles21:17 Reflecting on the Past Year28:25 The Concept of Wintering34:19 Navigating Holiday Pressures40:04 Planning for the New Year45:52 Embracing Experimentation in the New Year52:56 Imagining New Narratives55:35 Embracing Individuality and Idiosyncrasies59:48 Reflecting on the Season and Future Plans--------------------------------------------Links & CreditsJocelyn’s Substack: radiateSebene’s Substack: remind me to lovePodcast website: www.cosmicclowns.meTheme music: “Wow” by Charm School

Welcome to Cosmic Clowns, a podcast about exploring consciousness, surviving chaos, and finding the comedy in it all. In this episode, we share cultural experiences that moved us in 2025. We don’t need to tell you that this year has been RUFF. And, of course, we know every one of us also found moments of joy, inspiration and love in the midst of this mayhem. Today, we each offer three things—including art, film, a podcast, reporting, and live experiences—that helped us thrive in 2025. As Jocelyn mentions at the top of the episode, the etymology of the word culture means to care for the Earth. We hope our cultural sharing brings you some end of year care, connection, and comedy. Here are the links to a few of the things that moved us this year:Jack Whitten: The Messenger at the MOMASoundtrack to a Coup d’EtatThe Telepathy TapesReal Men Don’t Drink MatchaJohn Beaulieu, BiosonicsThe Sound of Music Sing-a-Long--------------------------------------------Thank you for being here, we value your presence. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review so we know to keep making more!--------------------------------------------Time stamps:00:00 Introduction06:00 Framing Our Year-End Reflections on Art and Culture07:57 Jack Whitten at the MOMA17:49 Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat documentary25:51 Exploring The Telepathy Tapes podcast33:25 “Real Men Don’t Drink Matcha” article36:32 Crystals and sound with John Beaulieu47:23 The Sound of Music Sing-a-long--------------------------------------------Links & CreditsJocelyn’s Substack: radiateSebene’s Substack: remind me to lovePodcast website: www.cosmicclowns.meTheme music: “Wow” by Charm School

Welcome to Cosmic Clowns, a podcast about exploring consciousness, surviving chaos, and finding the comedy in it all. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the provocative question: Do you want to be right, or do you want to be free? We discuss how asking this question can dramatically change your attitude when you’re experiencing conflict with others, what role our need for perfectionism, control, and/or certitude plays in the need to be “right,” and the power of letting go of clinging and competition in favor of deeper curiosity and connection. Join us as we explore all the ways we limit liberation when we need the present moment to be anything other than, well, the present moment.--------------------------------------------Thank you for being here, we value your presence. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review so we know to keep making more!--------------------------------------------Time stamps:00:00 Being Right vs. Being Free14:18 The Tyranny of Certitude25:06 "Rightness" and Unsolicited Advice28:24 Letting Go of Control and Embracing Uncertainty34:08 Understanding Mana and the Comparing Mind41:19 Relaxation as a Path to Freedom 46:33 Not Being in Contention with Reality ----Links & Resources mentioned:Jocelyn’s Substack: radiateSebene’s Substack: remind me to lovePodcast website: www.cosmicclowns.meTheme music: “Wow” by Charm School

Welcome to Cosmic Clowns, a podcast about exploring consciousness, surviving chaos, and finding the comedy in it all. In this episode, we explore the concept of coming out, not just in the context of sexual orientation but as a broader metaphor for revealing hidden aspects of our identities. We discuss the complexities of coming out, who defines the closet or coming out, how sometimes we can go back in the closet, and the shadow or shameful parts of self that end up in the closet. We also explore different types of closets, including artistic and spiritual closets. Join us as we explore how maybe everyone is in the closet about something. --------------------------------------------Thank you for being here, we value your presence. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review so we know to keep making more!--------------------------------------------Timestamps:00:34 Exploring the Concept of Coming Out09:19 Queerness and Identity18:48 The Broader Meaning of Coming Out28:58 The Masks We Wear38:53 Coming Out: Layers of Identity47:51 Exploring the Closet and the Shadow--------------------------------------------Jocelyn’s Substack radiateSebene’s Substack remind me to lovePodcast website: www.cosmicclowns.meTheme music: “Wow” by Charm School