The Alchemi-Culture Podcast

On this episode of the Alchemi-Culture Podcast, join Phoenix and Aubrey Bamdad in a discussion of topics including:*The impact of a mother’s mental state during pregnancy on child development*Insights into quantum healing, hormesis, and Ayurvedic Medicine’s concepts of samprapti, panchakarma and pratyahara*Critiques of Modern Medicine’s quantitative and profit-driven approach, and the benefits of integrating traditional knowledge with modern health practices for holistic wellness*Subtle dimensions of health (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual) and their interconnections*Addressing subtle imbalances to prevent physical health issues*Emphasizing personal responsibility and self-governance in one’s health rather than relying on external authorities. How much health or toxicity are we emanating?*Respecting natural responses in the body like fever, and avoiding unnecessary pharmaceutical interventions*Aligning with natural cycles and patterns is essential for thriving in changing environments*Addressing the energetics behind healing by doing emotional processing to avoid toxin accumulation*Understanding root causes of suffering and how it helps transformation and growth*The impact of beliefs on mental health and the importance of ideological flexibility*Strengthening the human organism to the core and the ability to thrive in an apocalypse(Some strong language present).Aubrey is a citizen of Gaia, and has called the Peruvian Amazon home for the last 15 years. Her body of work bridges the fields of Ayurveda, yoga and their corresponding Vedic technologies with traditional Amazonian medicine and the shamanic realms.  She is a mother, writer, teacher, philosopher and visionary, as well as an Ayurvedic practitioner, yogini, and contemporary vegetalista with decades of immersive experience in these respective wisdom traditions. She has been the recipient of ongoing direct and personal instruction with her masters and teachers in Advaita Vedanta, the perennial science of attaining non dual states of consciousness. Aubrey has made pilgrimages to sacred sites all over Gaia, and when she is not guiding initiates or being a pilgrimess herself, she practices bioregional mysticism in her verdant sanctuary of plants and animals located in the high jungles of Amazonia. Aubrey is the creatrix of Qori Inti Amazonian Herbals, an globally recognized apothecary dedicated to the preservation of ethnobotanical wisdom and implementation of sustainable wild harvesting techniques. She founded and currently directs the Sacred Motherhood Blueprint, and co-directs Yacumaman Sanctuary for Integral Shamanism with her husband Dionisio Santos. The Mystery Field School™ encompasses the culmination and fruition of what she has gleaned from her life’s experiences thus far as well as a living interface of her individual bodies of work. Links and books mentioned in this episode:Aubrey’s websites:Argos Destinations: www.argosdestinations.com  Amazonian traditional medicine treatment center: www.integralshamanism.com  Bringing the Egyptian Mysteries to life: www.mysteryfieldschool.comHolistic mothering education and resources: www.sacredmotherhoodblueprint.com.Vibrational Medicine: The #1 Handbook of Subtle-Energy Therapies by Dr. Richard Gerber: https://amzn.to/4iYwjfpTristan Gooley: https://www.naturalnavigator.com/tristan-gooley/Dr. Pompa's Cellular Detox Program: https://watch.pompaworkshop.com/s/09dJv5?ref=ngviyzzTo learn more about our work visit: ⁠https://www.phoenixaurelius.org/ and use the coupon code 'Listen15' to receive 15% off your Apothecary order.Disclosure: Some of the above links are part of an affiliate program and when a purchase is made through one of my affiliate links, the Phoenix Aurelius Research Academy earns a small commission. This does not affect your purchase price. We have carefully curated the best products that are ubiquitously available and we appreciate your support.

On this episode of the Alchemi-Culture Podcast, join Phoenix and Dr. Dirk Jacobsen in a discussion of topics including:*Connections between dental and overall health, including airway and breathing issues, UARS, poor nutrition, and autoimmune diseases*Differences in the healthier dental structures of indigenous cultures compared to modern populations*Risks of impacted or crooked teeth, which stem from insufficient jaw growth, limiting space for proper tooth alignment*Facial structure development begins before birth, heavily influenced by the mother’s diet and nutrition*Breastfeeding’s vital role in healthy craniofacial development*Pushback in mainstream dentistry regarding biologic dentistry and new treatment approaches*How conventional orthodontic methods may exacerbate airway issues, potentially leading to sleep apnea*Proper nasal breathing is essential for oxygenation, cardiovascular wellness and oral microbiome wellness, and how mouth breathing can lead to numerous issues*The alarming prevalence of airway restriction syndromes and obstructive sleep apnea in younger generations*Dental cavitations’ effect on overall health, and why they are difficult to diagnose*The importance of holistic dental care, including important information to be aware of regarding mercury filling removalDr. Dirk Jacobsen is a renowned expert with over 30 years of experience in dental practice across Germany, Australia, and the UK. His mission is to demystify complex dental topics, offering clear, unbiased information to help people confidently address their dental concerns. Through his platform, Dental Decoded, Dirk shares his knowledge via public talks, interviews, and concise explainer videos. He makes dental health accessible and easy to understand. As an online dentist, he empowers individuals to make informed decisions by blending holistic dental care with a practical approach. For those seeking personalized guidance, he offers video consultations, providing impartial advice and second opinions. Dirk's holistic recommendations ensure transparency and avoid conflicts of interest that can arise in healthcare when suggested treatments may lead to overservicing for profit. Overservicing burdens clients with avoidable costs and unnecessary risks, undermining the core principle of "do no harm." In addition to his educational efforts, Dirk offers Tooth Terrain, a popular holistic mouth serum designed to support the oral microbiome and promote overall health. Inspired by principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this organic product provides a natural alternative to conventional oral care, free from harsh chemicals.Links and books mentioned in this episode:Dirk’s website: www.dentaldecoded.com Dirk’s product Tooth Terrain: www.toothterrain.comDr. Meghna Dassani: https://www.meghnadassani.com/Weston A. Price: https://www.westonaprice.org/#gsc.tab=0Dr. Judson Wall: https://www.tmjdental.com/Dr. Mike Mew: https://www.mewingapp.co/dr-mewDr. Lechner (book): https://icosim.de/en/new-book-cavitational-osteonecrosis-in-the-jawbone/Micro Balance Health Products: https://microbalancehealthproducts.com/?rfsn=8114907.77e8b3To learn more about our work visit: ⁠https://www.phoenixaurelius.org/ and use the coupon code 'Listen15' to receive 15% off your Apothecary order.Disclosure: Some of the above links are part of an affiliate program and when a purchase is made through one of my affiliate links, the Phoenix Aurelius Research Academy earns a small commission. This does not affect your purchase price. We have carefully curated the best products that are ubiquitously available and we appreciate your support.

On this episode of the Alchemi-Culture Podcast, join Phoenix and Liev Dalton in a discussion of topics including:*As one focuses on holistic health, a helpful order to address things is: 1) Spirit, 2) Mind, and 3) Body.*The psychological and spiritual aspects of health and wellness*The differences between emotional toxicity and trauma. Emotional toxicity arises from improperly expressed emotions, causing energy flow issues. Trauma is an intense emotional perception often tied to identity, and is connected to fear of experiencing pain.*Many emotional toxicities trace back to a single traumatic childhood event, and the healing process involves exploring significant memories to address emotional root causes.*Birth trauma and its long-term effects*How Hypnotherapy aids in recognizing and healing from core traumas*Healing is a continuous process that involves embracing crises and developing personal resilience.*Aligning with one's higher purpose is vital for personal and practitioner growth and spiritual development.*The role connection with nature plays in enhancing feelings of spirituality and goodness*Ethics in health cannot be solely based on what is natural due to human complexities.*The limitations that empirical methods have in understanding psychological healthGrowing up on a small island, Prince Edward Island, community and family were values ingrained in Liev from a young age. He had a natural curiosity to science and how our world functions. This led him to taking a science degree in biochemistry at Dalhousie University. After completing his undergrad in Biochemistry, he came to realize there was a greater force at play. The material theory of Biochemistry did not resonate with him, which led to Liev’s pursuit of looking deeper and seeking the truth. Through this exploration, the most profound idea he came across was that germs do not cause disease. This discovery completely changed how he looked at science and nature as a whole. Now when he thinks about health, he looks at it from a holistic lens. Currently Liev is pursuing his Masters of Counseling Psychology, where he plans to apply his revolutionary learning and address all problems at the root of the problem, starting with the Terrain. He believes in healing through the spirit, mind, and body, and in order to do so, we need to understand where our problems are stemming from.Links and books mentioned in this episode:Liev's Instagram- Beyond.Terrain: https://www.instagram.com/beyond.terrain/Liev's YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTerrain/videosBessel van der Kolk’s book The Body Keeps the Score: https://amzn.to/4m2AveWGabor Maté’s book When the Body Says No: Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection: https://amzn.to/3DZzm7bDr. Gabe Roberts books (Holographic Manipulation Therapy): https://amzn.to/4h4cbHCDr. Esta Porter’s website: https://estaporter.com/Karl Popper: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/popper/Lynn Osburn’s book Metamorphosis of the Green Lyon: Mineral Gardening Alchemy: https://amzn.to/3PGGLuHMastering the Zodiac with Athen Chimenti:  https://masteringthezodiac.com/discover?partner-discount=1012To learn more about our work visit: ⁠https://www.phoenixaurelius.org/ and use the coupon code 'Listen15' to receive 15% off your Apothecary order.Disclosure: Some of the above links are part of an affiliate program and when a purchase is made through one of my affiliate links, the Phoenix Aurelius Research Academy earns a small commission. This does not affect your purchase price. We have carefully curated the best products that are ubiquitously available and we appreciate your support.

On this episode of the Alchemi-Culture Podcast, join Phoenix and Dr. Don Paris in a discussion of topics including:*The incredible potential of Intrinsic Data Fields for healing and wellness.*Some fascinating research into Radionics and Energy Healing.*Scalar energy acts as a wave form, not conforming to the electromagnetic spectrum but can complement electromagnetic theory, potentially linked to gravitational waves.*The collapse of the time-space continuum is described as a zero-point event, doubling the scalar field.*How scalar antennas can transmit information instantaneously without the constraints of time and space.*The negative effects of electromagnetic frequencies, electrosmog, radiation from smart meters and 5G towers, and the importance of bio-friendly frequencies to help balance these out.*The importance of reducing EMF exposure and some helpful suggestions to do so.*How holograms can imprint informational fields into objects and are used for data storage and transmitting harmonizing frequencies.*Discussing the various Chi-O and other devices available that utilize IDF Technology, and their wide variety of uses.*Various beneficial remote Quantum Healing Programs that Don offers.Dr. Don Paris, Ph.D. (h.c.) is a published author, speaker, video producer, and musician. He is known as the guru of the SE-5, the world’s most respected subtle energy instrument. He is well loved for his style of bringing challenging concepts into an easy to understand language and has been a popular speaker at the Global Sciences Congress, Congress of Spiritual Scientists and the United States Psychotronics Association. He has created the most detailed explanation of the principles of Radionics and the most advanced training courses in the entire field. He began exploring the subtle dimensions in the early seventies, and has now trained people in over 30 countries around the world in the workings of Radionics and the subtle dimensional realities. Don was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in Human Sciences from the International University of Vitalogical Sciences in Stockholm Sweden in 2000 for his work with the SE-5 and subtle energies. He and his wife, Ilona Selke, have contributed to radio and TV shows, and have been quoted in numerous publications around the world. They teach seminars in Quantum Psychology in the US, Europe and Asia. In his work he had dedicated himself to bridging the barrier of the physical boundaries to the subtle dimensional realities.Links and books mentioned in this episode:Don’s Quantum Wellness Hub website: https://quantumwellnesshub.com/ref/PhoenixAureliusUse coupon code ‘Phoenix’ to get 50% off your first month.To get Don's free book Regaining Wholeness of the Subtle Dimensions sign up for his newsletter at his website https://se-5.com/SE-5 training and other courses: https://www.radionic.online/IDF Technology Products: https://www.phoenixaurelius.org/pages/idf-techGerman New Medicine and Dr. Hamer: https://learninggnm.com/Human Heart, Cosmic Heart by Dr. Thomas Cowan: https://amzn.to/3DLFTSEVibrational Medicine: The #1 Handbook of Subtle-Energy Therapies by Dr. Richard Gerber: https://amzn.to/4iYwjfpChi-O Instruments on our website- https://www.phoenixaurelius.org/collections/chi-o-instrumentsAnd since we recorded this podcast, we have a NEW truly advanced IDF Device called the U-Qi! https://www.phoenixaurelius.org/pages/universal-quantum-interfaceTo learn more about our work visit: ⁠https://www.phoenixaurelius.org/ and use the coupon code 'Listen15' to receive 15% off your Apothecary order.Disclosure: Some of the above links are part of an affiliate program and when a purchase is made through one of my affiliate links, the Phoenix Aurelius Research Academy earns a small commission. This does not affect your purchase price. We have carefully curated the best products that are ubiquitously available and we appreciate your support.

On this episode of the Alchemi-Culture Podcast, join Phoenix and Padraic Walsh in a discussion of topics including:*Legal options and services for fathers facing custody issues.*Personal experiences with the court system highlighting bias towards mothers.*Challenges fathers face in custody battles, such as false accusations and manipulation, and how fathers are often seen as secondary parents.*The need for the legal system reform to prioritize children's rights and fathers’ roles.*Exploration of vengeful tactics in divorce, using children as leverage.*Long-term societal impacts of divorce on children and relationships.*The importance of personal accountability in divorce and the desire for peace rather than conflict.*Critique of corruption, inequality, and exploitation within the family court system and the need for ethical practices in family law to avoid prolonged conflicts.*How child support sometimes focuses on financial motivations rather than children's best interests.*Importance of therapy for people dealing with emotional issues affecting co-parenting and custody disputes.*Advocacy for mediation and presumption of shared parenting to minimize stress on children.Padraic Walsh is a dedicated fathers' rights attorney and founder of *The Legal Dad*. After going through his own contentious divorce and custody battle, Padraic realized the need for empathetic legal guidance specifically for fathers. His practice focuses on protecting fathers' rights in family law matters, from paternity to custody disputes. Driven by personal experience, he combines compassion with legal expertise, ensuring clients feel supported through complex family law issues. Raised in Ireland, Padraic relocated to the United States at 17. Initially, he worked in construction, completing a carpenters apprenticeship and working in the field for 15 years. His legal career began when he encountered challenges accessing his own children, inspiring his mission to advocate for fathers facing similar struggles. Research shows that children unfairly kept from one of their parents can suffer from generational trauma, which may affect their own relationships later in life. Children raised in fatherless households are more likely to experience difficulties, including being kept from their own children as adults. *The Legal Dad* is committed to ending this cycle of generational trauma by representing fathers and advocating for a child’s right to have meaningful access to both parents. Through tireless advocacy in the courts, Padraic ensures that both the father’s and child’s best interests are prioritized, fostering healthier futures for families.Links mentioned in this episode:Padraic’s website: thelegaldad.comYouTube video of his storyFatty15 Supplement: https://fatty15.com/PHOENIXAURELIUSTo learn more about our work visit: ⁠https://www.phoenixaurelius.org/ and use the coupon code 'Listen15' to receive 15% off your Apothecary order.Disclosure: Some of the above links are part of an affiliate program and when a purchase is made through one of my affiliate links, the Phoenix Aurelius Research Academy earns a small commission. This does not affect your purchase price. We have carefully curated the best products that are ubiquitously available and we appreciate your support.

On this episode of the Alchemi-Culture Podcast, join Phoenix and Benn Mac Stiofán in a discussion of topics including:*Challenges to traditional narratives of Celtic migration, expansion, cultural origins, and questioning race and genetic assumptions that have been made previously.*Celtic migration being viewed as a complex process driven by cultural exchanges, rather than simple domination of one culture over another.*Potential Phoenician influences and genetic ties to Celtic culture, as well as Celtic cultural ties to Spain, Portugal, and Northern Europe.*Belief in a shared human connection through time, experienced through past life memories.*Discussion of megalithic structures suggesting ancient navigational capabilities, and ancient artifacts suggesting advanced surveying techniques used by Celts.*Linguistic links between Celtic languages to proto-Indo-European roots.*Druidry is viewed as a connector between people, land, and spiritual realms, related to Irish mythology.*The need to reevaluate historical timelines and narratives in light of new archaeological evidence.*How important it is to preserve Irish culture and Druidry in our modern day, while respecting traditions.*The "spiritual river" that underlies all of reality, and how Druids tap into this river to access knowledge and information.*The benefits of having inclusive, exploratory Druidry that respects local experiences and traditions.Benn is the founding member of the Dún Mór Druid Order based in Colorado. He has been a practicing Druid for over 30 years, speaks, reads, and sometimes writes in the Irish language and is obsessed with the cosmology and wisdoms of the Druidic traditions.Links and books mentioned in this episode:Benn’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/macstiofan/lebor gabála érenn: The Book of the Takings of Ireland (Mythology) or Book of Invasions: https://amzn.to/3PzKp9PCrichton Miller's book: The Golden Thread of Time: A Quest for the Truth and Hidden Knowledge of the Ancients- https://amzn.to/49C8PHABearfoot ShoesTo learn more about our work visit phoenixaurelius.org and use the coupon code 'Listen15' to receive 15% off your Apothecary order.Disclosure: Some of the above links are part of an affiliate program and when a purchase is made through one of my affiliate links, the Phoenix Aurelius Research Academy earns a small commission. This does not affect your purchase price. We have carefully curated the best products that are ubiquitously available and we appreciate your support.

On this episode of the Alchemi-Culture Podcast, join Phoenix and John Slattery in a discussion of topics including:*The importance of Southwest plants and their traditional ecological knowledge within herbalism.*John’s transformative travels to eco-villages in Central America, and his encounters with indigenous cultures and healers, deepening his understanding of local traditions and herbalism.*John’s personal journey connecting to Nature.*The complex insights and challenges that can arise from one’s Ayahuasca experience.*Critiques of Western approaches to Shamanism as sometimes superficial, and the importance of authenticity and cultural understanding in Shamanic practice.*John’s blending of Eastern and Western herbal practices and traditions through studying with various Herbalists, focusing on Universal Principles.*How embracing his Irish background and heritage helped John integrate this unique outlook into his herbalism, teaching, and ideas about Terrain Theory.*Vitalism is focusing on the interconnectedness of plants, people, and place.*The benefits of an experiential, holistic approach to herbalism over reductionistic models.*The importance of personal feelings and experiences in herbal healing, and exploring one’s own connection to herbalism and nature.*The effects of plants can vary based on environmental context, season, and individual temperament.John is a Vitalist Herbalist who has been developing a framework of healing with wild plants over the past 20 years called Bioregional Herbalism. Profoundly influenced by Mother Nature, a number of indigenous herbalists throughout the Americas, his work is rooted in working with plants of the local landscape. John’s focus has been to develop the intuitive faculties and a heart-centered awareness as these powerful faculties are very commonly underutilized, under-appreciated and misunderstood. John’s work as an herbalist has centered around the Sonoran desert while partnering with several indigenous herbalists from this region. John founded Desert Tortoise Botanicals, a hand-crafted herbal products company in 2005, and Desert Forager, a prickly pear-focused, foraged foods company, in 2014. He is the author of Southwest Foraging (2016) and Southwest Medicinal Plants (2020). John currently offers Introduction to Foraging in the Sonoran Desert field course, March through November. Links and books mentioned in this episode:John’s website: www.johnjslattery.comJohn’s Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/johnjslatteryherbalist/John’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@johnjslatteryherbalistJohn’s book Southwest Foraging: https://amzn.to/49H7i4iJohn’s book Southwest Medicinal Plants: https://amzn.to/3ZFmLxeJohn’s courses: https://www.johnjslattery.com/classes-coursesJohn’s Vitalist Herbalism Course: https://www.johnjslattery.com/vitalist-herbalism-courseVitalist Herbalism Cohort Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH4dc3FSLKo&t=437sNeil Logan: https://www.farmcenter.org/who-we-are.htmlHenry C. Lu books: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/267997.Henry_C_LuMichael Tierra: https://www.botanical-medicine.org/Botanical-Medicine-Speakers/Tierra-MichaelSouthwest School of Botanical Medicine: https://swsbm.org/Conor Macdari books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Conor-MacDari/author/B00J6TL8BG?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1734492197&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueChi-O devices: https://www.phoenixaurelius.org/collections/chi-o-instrumentsTo learn more about our work visit ⁠https://www.phoenixaurelius.org/ and use coupon code 'Listen15' to receive 15% off your Apothecary order.Disclosure: Some of the above links are part of an affiliate program and when a purchase is made through one of my affiliate links, the Phoenix Aurelius Research Academy earns a small commission. This does not affect your purchase price. We have carefully curated the best products that are ubiquitously available and we appreciate your support.

On this episode of the Alchemi-Culture Podcast, join Phoenix and Kyle Peche in a discussion of important topics including:*Kyle’s physical and emotional trauma, including his crippling anxiety, panic attacks, and social disconnection that severely impacted his health at a young age.*The amazing success that Kyle found with mineral balancing, focusing on rebuilding his health rather than just detoxifying. *The link between epigenetics and food, and the lack of awareness regarding foods with no epigenetic link to individuals' ancestry and how this impacts our overall well-being.*Our pervasive toxic environment, including EMFs, glyphosate, plastic toxins, and heavy metals, and their effects on our health.*Parasites, bacteria, fungi, and archaea’s attempts to clean up toxicity in the body, but how they are often villainized and killed, leading to more toxicity. *The role of gut health in nutrient absorption and overall well-being.*Addressing parasite infestations requires a holistic approach that includes changing the internal environment to support beneficial microbes and enzymes.*Mineral balancing as a method to optimize body biochemistry using hair mineral analysis.*How heavy metals impact mental and emotional well-being and consciousness, and beneficial detoxification methods. *Some negative effects of technology and environmental toxins on mental health, and the importance of connection with nature for mental well-being.*The importance of a holistic approach to well-being, focusing on mineral balance, gut health, and emotional health.At the age of 18, when people should be filled with energy and good health, Kyle became severely ill: brain fog, debilitating fatigue, broken digestion, joint pain, skin rashes, and dozens of other symptoms. For many years, he carried a deep frustration of wanting to excel & achieve, but felt blocked by the exhaustion & mental fogginess. Through many years of studying many healing arts, he eventually found his way to health through detoxification & mineral-balancing. He discovered this work is not only a way to create long-lasting healing, but also a way to enhance one's physical & cognitive performance. He also found it to be a profoundly spiritual process. With a passion ignited from his own suffering, he has been coaching people on how to achieve the same results he's gotten. Kyle currently offers his clients: Mineral-Nutritional Balancing, Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA), and Detoxification Coaching.Links and books mentioned in this episode:Kyle’s website: jyotimineralbalancing.comKyle’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jyotimineralbalancingKyle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_peche/Kyle’s Tiktok: @jyotimineralbalancingAngstrom Minerals: https://www.phoenixaurelius.org/collections/mother-earth-mineralsTouchstone Essentials products: https://phoenixaurelius.thegoodinside.com/Dr. Paul Eck’s books: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/174209.Paul_EckStephen Harrod Buhner books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Stephen+Harrod+Buhner&i=stripbooks&crid=W3VJVU0GZ1UY&sprefix=stephen+harrod+buhner%2Cstripbooks%2C208&ref=nb_sb_noss_2BioPure ZeoBind product: https://biopureus.com/products/zeobind-powder?srsltid=AfmBOopbeqGFkNu21B4TiuKFhnbBFmeLBX3poFXGpd8nGBvWKp1VDVwqBioPure Chlorella products: https://biopureus.com/search?q=chlorella&options%5Bprefix%5D=lastDr. Pompa's Cellular Detox Program: https://watch.pompaworkshop.com/s/09dJv5?ref=ngviyzzTo learn more about our work visit: ⁠https://www.phoenixaurelius.org/ and use the coupon code 'Listen15' to receive 15% off your Apothecary order.Disclosure: Some of the above links are part of an affiliate program and when a purchase is made through one of my affiliate links, the Phoenix Aurelius Research Academy earns a small commission. This does not affect your purchase price. We have carefully curated the best products that are ubiquitously available and we appreciate your support.

On this episode of the Alchemi-Culture Podcast, we have Crichton Miller back on the show, discussing fascinating topics with Phoenix including:*Insights on ancient navigation and pyramid construction found in Crichton’s book The Golden Thread of Time.*The Celtic Cross is a key tool for land and celestial navigation, and its functionality includes measuring angles and distances for navigation.*The Celtic Cross’s significance in ancient cultures, including its esoteric meanings and uses in churches.*The impact of climate change and trade routes on the collapse of Bronze Age civilizations.*The ancient device known as the Antikythera Mechanism and its role in navigation and celestial calculations.*Critiques of the French metric system's effects on navigation and benefits of the Sumerian measurement system in contrast.*The historical connection between celestial bodies, astrology, and ancient navigational practices.*The importance of keeping ancient knowledge alive for future generations, and preserving the earliest technologies that gave way to civilization. *The relevance of ancient navigational techniques in today's context, and the risks of losing this knowledge in modern society.Crichton Miller is a successful entrepreneur and inventor, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries Scotland, and a Knight Commander and Grand Councillor of the Executive Council of the Sovereign Order of the Fleur de Lys. An unbiased historical researcher, Crichton is responsible for patenting the wheel cross design, commonly recognized as one of the religious symbols of Christianity and also known in Scotland as the Holy Rood. Crichton created working models of two types of cruciform instruments at megalithic sites in Europe and the Americas. Following established scientific principles, he subjected his findings for investigation by the GB Patent Office and was successfully granted two patents in 2001 and 2002 for the cross shaped instrument as a surveying, astronomical and navigation instrument as the forerunner to the theodolite and sextant. In his book, Crichton went on to describe how astrology and its instrument for time keeping, construction and navigation helped the Egyptians, Greeks, Vikings, Christianity and the Knight Templar build their civilizations before the Scientific Revolution and the dawn of our technological Age. Crichton's groundbreaking book removes the historical protectionism of Guilds and Orders revealing some of the lost or forgotten secrets of the ancients to the world for the first time. Links and books mentioned in this episode:Crichton's book The Golden Thread of Time: A Quest for the Truth and Hidden Knowledge of the Ancients- https://amzn.to/49C8PHACrichton's book The Cross of Thoth-  https://amzn.to/415boATCrichton Miller on academia.edu-  https://crichtonmillerfcilt.academia.edu/Antikythera Mechanism-  https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/an-ancient-greek-astronomical-calculation-machine-reveals-new-secrets/Lost Dixon relics of Waynman Dixon- https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/lost-great-pyramid-artifact-found-misfiled-museum-cigar-box-180976564/Robert Bauval books- https://amzn.to/3B044f8Lunar distance navigation- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunar_distance_(navigation)Philips’ Pocket Surveyor- https://www.nature.com/articles/122767c0Micro Balance Health Products  https://microbalancehealthproducts.com/?rfsn=8114907.77e8b3To learn more about our work visit: ⁠https://www.phoenixaurelius.org/ and use the coupon code 'Listen15' to receive 15% off your Apothecary order.Disclosure: Some of the above links are part of an affiliate program and when a purchase is made through one of my affiliate links, the Phoenix Aurelius Research Academy earns a small commission. This does not affect your purchase price. We have carefully curated the best products that are ubiquitously available and we appreciate your support.

On this episode of the Alchemi-Culture Podcast, join Phoenix and Seán Pádraig O'Donoghue as they discuss topics including:The complexities and living nature of Irish history, and how it is best understood through various regional traditions and oral narratives, rather than a single narrative. Each region in Ireland has its own unique mythology and knowledge, often diverging from written records. Irish gods and goddesses, often misinterpreted as traditional deities, were more like revered ancestors with attributes such as shape-shifting.Overlapping stories between Christian and pagan practices in IrelandHow the cultural transition to Christianity affected how Irish deities were perceived, altering their cultural significance.Personal stories from Sean’s life highlighting the continued influence of revered ancestors, and the importance of maintaining connections with the deceased.How Psilocybin's therapeutic effects can help people confront death courageously and with integrity, allowing for a shared understanding of mortality.The dual traditions of activism vs. assimilation within Irish culture, and thoughts on discrimination and activism stemming from Irish heritage.Sean’s autism diagnosis and his thoughts on the value of lived experience and neurodivergent perspectives.A heart-centered approach to herbalism, connecting deeply with nature directly, and recognizing the significance of plants beyond their biochemical properties for healing and connection.Seán Pádraig O'Donoghue is a poet, a teacher, and herbalist, and an initiated priest of the Feri and Crossroads Traditions. He is the author of The Forest Reminds Us Who We Are, Courting the Wild Queen, and The Silver Branch and the Otherworld and a columnist for Plant Healer Quarterly. He offers weekly classes on subjects in the mythic and magical and herbal realms through the Otherworld Well Hedge School. He also offers private consultations. To learn more about his work go to https://otherworldwell.com/.Links and books mentioned in this episode:Sean’s website is https://otherworldwell.com/  The school that Sean runs is Otherworldwell Hedge SchoolSean’s books are:The Forest Reminds Us Who We Are  https://amzn.to/3V9tEp7Courting the Wild Queen  https://amzn.to/3OqWugPThe Silver Branch and the Otherworld: Forest Magic with Plant and Fungi Allies  https://amzn.to/3XAJlptNeuroTribes by Steve SilbermanJohn Moriarty and the Silver Branch VisionChi-O Instruments available at phoenixaurelius.org https://www.phoenixaurelius.org/collections/chi-o-instrumentsTo learn more about our work visit: ⁠https://www.phoenixaurelius.org/ and use the coupon code 'Listen15' to receive 15% off your Apothecary order.Disclosure: Some of the above links are part of an affiliate program and when a purchase is made through one of my affiliate links, the Phoenix Aurelius Research Academy earns a small commission. This does not affect your purchase price. We have carefully curated the best products that are ubiquitously available and we appreciate your support.