Here you will find audio's and descriptions of the past episodes of Defy the Box Radio.
EPISODE 5: Breaking Free from Pre-Packaged Healthcare : Acupuncture
Time: 06/09/2009 09:00 PM EDT
The mainstream mentality says that you need prescription drugs to be healthy and the Dr. knows what is best for you.
I ask: "Is that true??
"Explore the possibilities of acupuncture as a means of staying healthy and healing yourself with out drugs.
Our "expert" is: PJ Steyer, Lic.Ac., M.A.O.M. Chinese and Japanese Acupuncture Chinese Herbal Medicine.
PJ says, "After a back injury, I was in a great deal of pain and could barely move. I was being encouraged to have surgery, but I wanted to try acupuncture before it came to that. I was just amazed with the results. Every time I had a treatment, I felt a little better, and after a few months, I was completely cured! I decided then to study to become an acupuncturist myself."
PJ is a graduate of the New England School of Acupuncture, the nation's oldest college of Oriental Medicine, where he concentrated in Chinese and Japanese Acupuncture Styles, as well as Chinese Herbal Medicine. He had specialized rotations in Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, and OB/GYN clinics in addition to General clinical rotations, and was awarded the Tsay Fellowship - given to a member of NESA's graduating class who is believed to have the most potential to positively advance the profession of Oriental Medicine, for his research project on acupuncture for children with autism.
Also a martial artist, PJ is a master in the traditional Korean art of Soo Bahk Do, which he began studying in 1986. He is a 5th degree "midnight blue belt" (Soo Bahk Do uses a Midnight Blue Belt which is equivalent to a "Black Belt" in other styles), and has been teaching since 1991. He fulfilled a childhood dream by opening his own school, Boston Classical Soo Bahk Do, in 2001. PJ has twice undergone the most rigorous testing procedure in the martial arts, the eight-day-long "Ko Dan Ja Shim Sa," and is a Certified Master Instructor (Sa Bom).
PJ has also traveled extensively in order to enrich his study of the Soo Bahk Do martial arts system. He has trained under dozens of masters from all across the United States and in Great Britain. He has also trained for over a year at the international Moo Duk Kwan headquarters while living in Seoul, South Korea. Before he became an acupuncturist, PJ worked in the field of Special Needs for 12 years. He is a 1999 graduate of Brown University with a B.A. in English and American Literature.
Why is PJ a good fit for Defy the Box Radio?
PJ says:I am a wanderer and a student at heart - i love to learn from new experiences, and to make them my own. It is that spirit that led me to drive cross-country and live out of my car for seven months, to live in South Korea for a year, and to attend Burningman. From being a music/drama geek in high school to being a raver with pink pigtails in my early 20s, I have turned my sense of adventure and uniqueness into a personal philosophy that reflects the values of courage, choice, and openness. I no longer have multichromatic hair, but I have an ear piercing for every life-changing event in my life. I no longer drive off for months at a time, but I view the process of putting down roots as being similar in purpose to that of spreading out branches. I am a firm believer in the ability of people to blaze their own trails in life, not just in terms of what they do, but in how they think about what they do.
You can reach PJ here: Phone: 781.367.8060 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.turningpointacu.com
Episode 6 : Defy the Box Health Care : Every Day Abundance and Health
You get an extra one this month.
7/07/09 aired LIVE at 9 PM EST
The conventional 'box' tells us that we live in a world full of cancer, disease and ill-health. These things are all seen as normal and something we have to not only deal with but expect. I disagree. Think outside this box and EASILY have abundant health and happiness. Every day. It is your birthright.
Adrienne Martin is a licensed acupuncturist, health and wellness counselor, mom and seeker of all things fun, healthy and outrageous! Visit her website www.adriennemartin.com and her blog www.everydayabundance.wordpress.com
Episode 7 : Progressive Relationships with JuJu Mama: Manifest Sexy
7/14/09 aired LIVE at 9 PM EST
Progressive Relationships
1. Yin and Yang - in hetero and gay/lesbian relationships Basic outline of feminine and masculine energy not as male and female based, but pure energy based and how the two interact for best results…
2. Tantra - Sensual Bliss Healing Love. Basic description of Tantric Sensual Energy and how this can heal any relationship… How Tantra can improve a couples finances, happiness, and relationship harmony.
3. Ownership - A dying concept A basic and general discussion on the progressive idea of the open relationships - How is swinging separate from this? 10 ways to know if a relationship is ready to open…
JujuMama LLC/Kenya Stevens is committed to working with women and men who desire more from life and love! Our mission is to support human beings in relating more freely, indeed, more harmoniously with others. We utilize basic metaphysical principles and Self-As-Source© Technology to bring our clients desired results.
We care deeply for each of our clients. The accomplishment of our mission means a new outlook for the modern relationship, one that empowers individuals, strengthens families and creates community! Learn more here: http://www.Jujumama.net
Episode 8: Defy the Box Career: Effortless Success
7/23/09 aired LIVE at 9 PM EST
Breaking free from the belief that you need to work hard and struggle to be successful and make a name for yourself.
Ruth and I will be talking about the myth that you have to struggle for success.
We will discuss some simple shifts one needs to make toward believing in the possibility of effortless success and how the LOA fits in.
We will also be speaking about the practical aspects of running an effortless business.
Feel free to call in with your questions!I know you have them.
About Ruth: Ruth Hegarty is the Effortless Success Coach for Women Entrepreneurs. As a certified Law of Attraction coach and award winning educator, she is adept at creating and customizing tools and programs that help women transform themselves into joyful, powerful and successful creators. Ruth is founder of Leap of Confidence, a leader in women's empowerment and an avid promoter of self-determination. She is also the host of the very popular Law of Attraction radio show, The Art of Joyful Living. As a formerly extremely shy, pessimistic underachiever, Ruth truly understands the personal demons that hold women back and, most importantly, how to shed those demons and become authentically our powerful brilliant selves. Learn more and contact Ruth at http://www.CoachRuth.com.
Episode 10 : What is Energy Work and What Can it Do for Me?
During this weeks discussion we will be exploring how to use Universal energy as a means of healing. Everything is made up of energy. The same energy runs through all material things and makes up our emotions and feelings. It effects our pyhsical and mental health, as well as out prosperity and happiness.
Reiki is a means of harnessing this Universal energy to heal yourself and others.
Reiki is different than some other alternative healing modalities
in that it is non-denominational, it is attached to no doctrine
of any religion, and you are energetically shifted with the attunement
,or what some call the initiation, to each level of Reiki that you
learn about; The vibration of your physical body changes .
Are you curious about this?
Come join in the discussion.
My guests will be:
Mariclaire Hession has been a conscious source for universal healing since the year 2000. As a certified Reiki Master Teacher she consciously works with the universe to help funnel it's gifts to living beings around the world so that they may peel off the layers of forgetting and remember that fire that we all have within us.
" I have found Reiki to be a remembering
of all of the wisdom from each of our soul manifestations.
I say to people that Reiki helps us remember how incredible we are.
I find this to be the truest essence of Reiki.
Reiki guides us forward in our paths as humans easily so that we may move thru our human lessons with the grace and ease of our own boundless wisdom.
This is not something you can read in a book or go to school to learn,
it is the emergence of your soul's truth, your center and how that
shapes who you remember yourself to be."
My name is Kimberly Coleman, I love energy work in all forms. There are many different types of energy work and each one works on our energy system differently.
We are all beings made up of a complex energy system. Energy is the common medium of the body,mind and soul. Energy is the foundation of your health Energy is also your body's fuel. Our bodies energy systems are our Meridians ( our body's energy pathways) and Chakras ( our energy centers). When theses pathways and centers become clogged or blocked is when our energy system starts to break down. That when we start to break down and get sick.
I have been a Massage Therapist -Energy Healer /Light Worker for the past 15 years. I practice Reiki Healing, Polarity Therapy, Chakra work. I also do some hands on bodywork that is meridian based like Acupressure and Reflexology. I infuse Aromatherapy with all my work. I have come to learn that everything is connected. You can learn more about the work Kim does here: http://www.luvmassage.com [email protected]
Episode 11 : The Kink Academy:Finding and Expressing Sexual Authenticity
8/25/2009 at 9 PM EST
Sexuality is a natural part of life, but that doesn’t always mean it comes naturally. When you embrace your erotic interests and learn how to express your sexiest needs, you’ll discover a satisfaction in your life that you never thought possible.
In modern society we are overwhelmed with sexual imagery, but there still lacks an honest and direct discussion about what’s really happening in people’s bedrooms and fantasies. The gamut of sexual desires is truly un-ending, and the adventure of finding your place and path can be a positive and exciting experience, especially with a little help from the Kink Academy!
We’ll be discussing how finding and expressing sexual authenticity will lead to greater self acceptance and a happier sex life!
Topics we may discuss: Letting go of imprinted beliefs on sexuality, creating safe space to explore your sexual needs, getting comfortable with erotic vocabulary, finding ways to be creative in your sex life, and more! Plus, all your kinky questions can be answered, there’s nothing you can’t ask Kali!
Kali is the founder of the Kink Academy, which she started in 2007 to help share both her personal and professional experiences. She is passionate about mentoring individuals and couples (and poly or leather families!) in their unique path to discovering their creative sexuality. Kali is incredibly enthusiastic about promoting positive ‘perversion’ and encouraging all adults to explore sex playfully!
Kali has been lecturing on a variety of BDSM topics throughout the country and internationally since 2003. She has presented at such educational institutions as Harvard University, Brown University, and RISD. A few of the Lifestyle venues at which Kali has taught include: Black Rose, Fetish Flea Fair, Leather Retreat, and Kink in the Caribbean. She recently joined the New England Leather Alliance Board as the External Outreach Director.
Episode 12: Sacred Sexuality
9/08/2009 at 9PM EST
Playing In Your Temple: Sacred Sexuality
How can we touch Spirit, expand our capacity to love, and create real change in our hearts and our lives? We’ll discuss ways to experience play, healing, and ecstasy as a chance for communion between the physical and the Divine.
Sacred sexuality—it’s more than slamming two bodies together. It’s opening your heart to new possibilities, finding the fullness of self-expression through your body, discovering peace, and knowing your worth.
Bio
For more than a decade, Abraham has been an educator and facilitator of everything from spirituality to sacred sexuality to body mod to kink—sometimes merging all these together. With interests including BDSM, Tantra, energy work, polyamory, D/s and M/s relationships, and rigging, Abraham offers his unique and sacred/profane view on subjects ranging from body play to energy play and beyond. He has worked as a professional tattoo artist and body piercer since 1996. As co-president of Sacred Mark Sanctuary, he works to help people connect their bodies and spirits through ritual, ordeal, and physical awareness. http://www.SacredMarkSanctuary.com
Abraham is a founding creator of Fires of
Venus, a sacred fire circle event dedicated to Love and sacred sexuality.
Here's the link: http://www.freespiritgathering.org/fov/index.htm
Episode 13: Life Experiments
9/22/2009
How do you explore alternative possibilities for your career without risking everything?
"Life Experiments"
If you believe the ads on TV from the financial investment companies, we are supposed to save and deny our dreams until we are 70 and retired. Then we are supposed to cram every fantasy into our remaining years - sailing yachts into the sunset, traveling the world and retiring to the beach. I think that putting off your passions is unnecessary and a terrible waste of a great life. Instead, you can re-learn how to play and try out all of your dreams - now. Come and hear about Life Experiments and how they can give you a way to pursue all of your passions - without quitting your job or spending all of your savings.
Biography: Allan Bacon is on a mission to help smart, creative people find their callings without having to quit their jobs. He is an author, speaker and consultant who publishes Avocationist.com and has been featured on CNN, the Dallas Morning News and the Christian Science Monitor.
Special Bonus Round!!!! These chicks are so awesome I can not wait any longer to have them on the show and they have something really cool to announce during the show !
Episode 14: Freak Revolution
9/29/09 9 PM EST
Pace and Kyeli Smith are the authors of The Usual Error: Why We Don't
Understand Each Other and 34 Ways to Make It Better.
Click here to visit Freak Revolution.
The Usual Error : Why We Don't Understand each other and 34 ways to make it better.
They write, coach, and teach workshops to change the world by fostering
understanding, tolerance, healing, authentic communication, and
personal growth.
http://usualerror.com
http://freakrevolution.com
Pace and Kyeli are the co-leaders of the Freak Revolution, a community of passionate world-changers with alternative lifestyles and more importantly, alternative mindsets. They are passionate about changing the world in ways that foster connection over control, authenticity over conformity, and love over fear. They have written hundreds of blog posts, a book, and a manifesto.
Get the Freak Revolution Manifesto Click here to view more details
