Episode 106 - SOMA live! (w/ Samuel Bercholz)

Who are we beyond the story we tell ourselves? How can we feel safe embracing the unknown? How do I feel I'm on the right track without accomplishing something externally? Jaymee covers these topics and more on this 35 minute solo episode.www.loveistheauthor.comLITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, edited and music by Jaymee Carpenter. Interested in Spiritual Mentorship with Jaymeeemail: [email protected] to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: TOTALLY BLOWN (www.totallyblown.us)RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com)VALLEY OF THE MOON (www.shorturl.at/dCVh2)THiS SHOW is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastFAN CONTACT: [email protected] INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener

A curated compilation for art/ritual practitioners: Coulter Jacobs on the mastery of self-talk, and how to navigate mental health through the practitioners lifestyle. Rain Phoenix on the danger of applause and the importance of pure motivation. Pete Holmes on why fame won't solve your problems, and why forgiveness is the most important thing in life. Mark Mahoney on being in the right place at the right time to contribute to iconic cultural moments. Jim James on the importance of sobriety and clarity, and doing the deep inner work as a path to self love. Scarlet Rivera discussing the code of ethics she demonstrated to win over Bob Dylan's confidence on her first impression. Tim Heidecker on how to navigate success and remain right sized as an artist. Marlon "Chito" Vera on the importance of a daily meditation practice, and the influence of the Tao Te Ching. Dave England on mortality and laying it all on the line for your art. Robert Ryan on tarot and the influence of iconoclasts. Lama Tashi Norbu on innovating Tibetan tattoo as a form of compassion.www.loveistheauthor.comLITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, mixed and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. Interested in Spiritual Mentorship with Jaymeeemail: [email protected] to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: TOTALLY BLOWN (www.totallyblown.us)RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com)VALLEY OF THE MOON (www.shorturl.at/dCVh2)THiS SHOW is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastFAN CONTACT: [email protected] INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener

This episode is a live recording of Love Is The Author's debut event this past month at Light And Space Yoga in Ojai, CA featuring a one of a kind conversation with SOMA (Sacred Order Of Mystic Apogees) who were just coming off of participating in an historic countercultural event in Los Angeles: opening for Tyler Childers at the iconic Hollywood Bowl to a sold out audience. The recording begins with a touching introduction and blessing ceremony by legendary founder/editor in chief of Shambhala Publications Samuel Bercholz and his daughter Sara, followed by Jaymee's interview with the group. The episode concludes with a live ecstatic kirtan performance by SOMA recorded at a fundraiser for The Kali Mandir Ashram this past month in Laguna Beach, CA. You can watch the introduction and interview portion of this episode on our YouTube channel: https://shorturl.at/D7owbSOMA: https://somakirtan.bandcamp.comSHAMBHALA PUBLICATIONS: www.shambhala.comKALI MANDIR ASHARM: www.kalimandir.orgLITA PODCAST: hosted, produced, mixed and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. LIVE SOUND: Chris FallerInterested in Spiritual Mentorship with Jaymeeemail: [email protected] to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com)VALLEY OF THE MOON (www.shorturl.at/dCVh2)THiS SHOW is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastFAN CONTACT: [email protected] INSTAGRAM:  @soma_kirtan / @robertryan323 / @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener

Legendary founder/editor in chief of Shambhala Publications Samuel Bercholz returns for his 8th appearance on the podcast, this time with his daughter Sara Bercholz (Exec, Vice President of Shambhala Pub.) to discuss the elements of deception, the phenomenon of karmic connection, the commonality of all religious traditions, the Buddhist recipe for forgiveness, and the unique experience Sara had growing up in a Buddhist household within western culture, including meditating next to Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche’s deceased body as an 8 year old child. Recorded live in Ojai, CA at Jaymee and Lacee’s home in their bedroom on Father’s Day weekend. You can now watch this full episode on our YouTube channel: www.youtu.be/-CG1sMxUmCILITA PODCAST: hosted, curated, produced, edited and mixed by Jaymee Carpenter. WWW.LOVEISTHEAUTHOR.COMInterested in Spiritual Mentorship with Jaymeeemail: [email protected] to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com)VALLEY OF THE MOON (www.shorturl.at/dCVh2)THiS SHOW is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastFAN CONTACT: [email protected] INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener

Larry Charles is a living legend of comedy who’s long awaited highly revealing memoir Comedy Samurai is out today on Grand Central Publishing wherever you buy new books. The Emmy award-winning writer of iconic Seinfeld episodes, director of Borat, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Religilous and Bob Dylan's Masked And Anonymous sits down for a 2 hour conversation with Jaymee at Love Serve Remember Foundation headquarters in Ojai, CA, covering the entire arc of his career, his spiritual outlook, the recent loss of his home in the Palisades Fire, life lessons learned and the epic synchronicities that have consistently illuminated his path forward as a groundbreaking artist. Plus: a special walk on performance by Scarlet Rivera, iconic violinist of the Bob Dylan’s Desire album, and a Borat style prank by Dave England from Jackass. You can also watch the stunning full episode on our Love Is The Author Youtube channel: www.shorturl.at/Rm1WLBuy 'Comedy Samurai': https://shorturl.at/uu68nLarry On Instagram: @larrycharlesLITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. Interested in Spiritual Mentorship with Jaymeeemail: [email protected] to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com)VALLEY OF THE MOON (www.shorturl.at/dCVh2)INTRO/OUTRO MUSIC: Jaymee & Benjamin Carpenter ("Spiritual Mathematics")THiS SHOW is a LABOR of LOVE. PLEASE SUPPORT IT: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastFAN CONTACT: [email protected] INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener

Jaymee and his partner/manager Lacee return with another YAWN AND LOKO episode, sharing one of a kind relationship advice, mental and emotional health offerings, and tried and true homegrown spiritual practices. You can also watch the full video version of this episode on our 'Love Is The Author' Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/b1mLQ1RN6N0?si=-Yr-v1QlYwVt4Eh_Interested in Mentorship with Jaymee or Lacee? email: [email protected] to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com)VALLEY OF THE MOON (www.shorturl.at/dCVh2)LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. PLEASE $UPPORT THiS SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastCONTACT: [email protected] INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener

Multidisciplinary artist Coulter Jacobs returns to the podcast for another two hour episode with Jaymee live from CJLA STUDIOS. Coulter shares about the intangible values of artistry, taking a stance for freedoms sake, how to prepare your space for the muse to arrive, and the lessons he hopes to teach his newborn son. He also sings Phil Collins.Interested in Mentorship with Jaymee? email: [email protected] to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com)VALLEY OF THE MOON (www.shorturl.at/dCVh2)LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. EPISODE COVER PHOTO: Jake LenzPLEASE $UPPORT THiS SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastCONTACT: [email protected] INSTAGRAM:  @coulterjacobs / @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener

A Buddhist, two Mormon Missionaries, and Chuck Testa walk into a conversation to try to find the cosmic punchline in this instant classic episode of non-stop hilarity and wisdom. Chuck Testa is easily the most recognizable taxidermist in the world, due to a viral commercial for Testa's business created by Rhett & Link for the show Rhett & Link: Commercial Kings, and the catchphrase "Nope, Chuck Testa!" became an Internet meme. Elder Hobbs and Elder Andersen are two Mormon young men currently fulfilling their missionary work in Ojai as part of their religious calling who have become friends with both Jaymee and Chuck (separately) canvassing door to door, and thought they all should meet. Jaymee facilitates a beautiful discussion between the men on the nature of faith, seeing past differences, and we learn a whole lot more about both Mormonism and Taxidermy in this groundbreaking episode.Interested in Mentorship with Jaymee? email: [email protected] to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com)VALLEY OF THE MOON (www.shorturl.at/dCVh2)LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. PLEASE $UPPORT THiS SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastCONTACT: [email protected] INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener

Guru of Ojai vintage John Dennis returns to celebrate our 100th episode in hilarious, healing and heartwarming conversation with Jaymee, covering everything from cold-plunging to crack smoking in their youth. John's amazing shop of oddities Valley Of The Moon has been a sponsor of this podcast, and John is not only a friend but a fan favorite and one of our most requested return guests since he made his last appearance on Episode 4.Interested in Mentorship with Jaymee or Lacee? email: [email protected] to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com)VALLEY OF THE MOON (www.shorturl.at/dCVh2)LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. PLEASE $UPPORT THiS SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastCONTACT: [email protected] INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener

Spend a couple power hours with Jaymee as he randomly calls friends, mentees, fans of the show, and his own mother to ask them vulnerable questions about their lives on the spot, "disguised" as a radio disc jockey from "K LITA FM". Interested in Mentorship with Jaymee or Lacee? email: [email protected] to set up a free consultation,or visit: www.loveistheauthor.com/mentorship SPONSORS: RAUM GOODS (www.raumgoods.com)INDIAN LODGE ROAD (www.indianlodgeroad.com) GUAYAKI YERBA MATÉ (www.guayaki.com)VALLEY OF THE MOON (www.shorturl.at/dCVh2)LITA PODCAST: hosted, produced and edited by Jaymee Carpenter. PLEASE $UPPORT THiS SHOW: www.patreon.com/loveistheauthorpodcastCONTACT: [email protected] INSTAGRAM:  @loveistheauthor / @unconventionalgardener