Here you will find audio’s and descriptions of the past episodes of Defy the Box Radio.

I Want More of This: Episode 1 of Defy the Box Radio

Defy the Box radio kicked off Tuesday night with a bang! Boy was it fun. We had 30 people logged into the call/show.It was fun to interact with everyone and answer the questions as they came rolling in. Lots of people shared and added to the conversation. It was wonderful to have Pappillon along for the ride as co-host.

Listen in and tell me what you think!

( the next Episode is April 28th at 9 PM EST… Come join in!)

Episode 2 of Defy the Box Radio: What is manifestation and how do i do it.

Lively discussion about manifestation. We touch on ways to manifest and how it is related to other magical practices.

Episode 3: Making Your Own Rules For Life

This is a wonderful discussion around how other peoples rules become part of our lives from the get go, and how that conditions us to follow other peoples rules throughout our lives. We then explored different ways to determine if it is time for some new rules in your life, and if so, how do you go about determining what works for you.

Episode 4 Defy the Box Radio: It’s All About Money

Money…Money..Money. Why do some people struggle with money and some people do not? How can you have a better relationship with money ? How can you attract more of it into your life? During this call we will look at money as an energy…your stories about money that prevent you from having any…and ways you can increase your abundance and prosperity.

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 h ttp://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

Episode 15: Jordan Bain : “Tantra, Love, and Healing: Sex & Beyond”

10/13/09

In this show, we’ll explore the many levels of Tantra and heart-centered sexuality. We’ll discuss questions such as what Tantra really is, 3 keys to Tantric experience and relationship, the interface of sexuality & creativity, male-female polarities, and the role of healing in facilitating a deeper, less inhibited, more fulfilling Tantric union with oneself, one’s own body, and a partner.

Bio: Jordan Bain is a healer, intuitive, initiate and teacher in many spiritual and healing lineages.

His work through Life Flowering Healing focuses on assisting clients in creating the joyful, balanced, and prosperous lives they deserve. Jordan provides graceful, miraculous, and transformational healing, classes, and initiations to support and nurture whole being and life purpose, in all dimensions, for a truly holistic approach to Life. Jordan brings a compassionate, deep perspective and respect for the challenges of others together with a profound desire to bring forth each client’s own healing energies and inner knowing of what is right for them.

He is adept at lovingly exploring whatever blocks you, and helping you dissolve this with healing and re-connection with your Source. Jordan’s approach to Tantra is that of a natural, effortless, blissful and deeply authentic way of living through the application of spiritual tools, initiations, practices, and healings that really work. All his healing services are non-sexual.

www.LifeFlowering.com

Episode 16: Decorating Your Temple: Sacred Body Modification

10/27/09

Abraham Street is back!

There is beauty and power in intentionally changing the way one is perceived by others. Whether it’s putting on a ball gown and makeup, drawing a symbol on your left thigh every morning, piercing your lips to remind yourself to speak only truth, or surgically altering your appearance to be more in line with your gender identity, there are more ways to practice the art of body modification than getting a tattoo – although those can be powerful as well.

Abraham is known for creating and priesting body spirituality rituals and engaging in personal transformation through various forms of changing perceptions of the self. He will share his professional experiences with various forms of temporary, long term, and permanent sacred body modifications. A great discussion for people who are considering some form of modification, people who have modified their body in some way, or those who are interested in the practice.

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. You can reach him here: [email protected]

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 17: The Freak Factor: Discovering Uniqueness by Flaunting Weakness

Episode 18: HiOhMegan and the Center for Sexual Pleasure & Health.

11/24/09

Megan is an sex educator and the founder of the Center for Sexual Pleasure & Health. She is a prime example of someone who is pursuing a career in an alternative industry.

Megan Andelloux, also known as “Oh Megan!” works as a board certified sexologist and sexuality educator. She is the founder and director of The Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health, a non-profit sexuality organization attempting to open in Rhode Island. The CSPH was set to open in last fall, however the city of Pawtucket has censored sexual education from taking place. She, along with other sex positive citizens, the ACLU and her lawyer are currently fighting the town’s decision.
Outside of defending sexual liberties, she travels throughout the country providing workshops on sex pleasure, health and advocacy issues for college/universities. She also works closely with medical schools, training future health care providers how to conduct friendly pelvic exams and be sex positive.
More information about “Oh Megan” can be found on her website . You can also read her column: Undercover Investigations” located at Carnal Nation here.

Episode 19: Let Your Freak Flag Fly: Giving yourself permission to be you.

12/08/09

It sucks to spend your time trying to live up to expectations. It seems like everyone has an opinion on who you are supposed to be, and how you are supposed to act, and forget that long list of responsibilities you have. Dude! It can wear you down. Trying to fit in is hard work! It can suck the fun and the life right out of you!

During this episode My Guest Kelle Sparta and I will explore the common traps that people fall into that cause their lives to suck. We will also offer simple tools and tips for breaking free of these traps and reclaiming your right to let your freak flag fly!

Kelle Sparta is a gifted shaman, healer, and teacher. She has spent 30 years studying personal growth, psychology, mysticism, shamanism, paganism, occult, ritual craft, archetypal structures, and more.

Kelle is the founder of Cauldron Retreats – sacred spaces created to support, guide, empower, nurture and transform women of power. Cauldron Retreats are where women who lead come to be held. Come join the Sisterhood of the Cauldron. For more information, go to www.CauldronRetreats.com.

Episode 20:  Itty Biz :  How to be your freaky self and make money in your business.

12/22/09

Break out the Egg Nog! My favorite resource for cool small biz owners is my guest and I am sure there will be drinks involved and maybe even some nudity.

Click this link to listen: ( or right click to down load)

Ittybiz.com interview

or go to Blog Talk Radio site to listen

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/defythebox/2009/12/23/itty-biz-how-to-be-your-freaky-self-and-still-make

www.ittybiz.com

Naomi Dunford belongs to IttyBiz, a nifty place to be if you’re into quitting your proper job and hanging out your shingle as, well, as whatever, really. She is a Pisces, and enjoys long walks on the beach, candlelit dinners, and spending time with friends. Once she got her hand caught in a box of wine. She makes her living selling courses and ebooks (like the oh-so-trendy Marketing School) to people who retch when they see normal business books.

Episode 21: Loving More : Living a Polyamorous Life.

01/12/10

Robyn Trask from Loving More will be here to discuss what this life choice is really all about.

Click link below to listen:

Loving more

or go to Blog Talk Radio to download

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/defythebox/2010/01/13/loving-more-living-a-polyamorous-life

Robyn Trask, Board President and Managing Director of “Loving More” took the reins as Managing Editor of Loving More Magazine® in October 2004. Her experience as a holistic/Tantric sex counselor and small business owner made her well suited to increase the public’s awareness of polyamory as a viable alternative to current social norms of strict monogamy. She has been practicing polyamory for 18 years, a mom for 19 years, been a student of Tantra for 21 years, and Tantric teacher for 5 years. Robyn has been running poly support groups, teaching and facilitating relationship and sexuality workshop since 1999. Media appearances include the following: Denver Post, Daily Kansan, Bi-Magazine, Oakland Tribune, Chicago Sun Times, Baltimore Sun, KOA Denver Talk Radio, John McMullen radio show, nine time guest on Michael Baisden’s Bad Boy Radio show, and CBN on the 700 Club.

Loving More® is a national not for profit corporation, educational website, online community and magazine dedicated to support and education of polyamory and polyamorous issues, supporting the polyamorous community both nationally and internationally for more than twenty two years. We are in the process of applying for 501c(3) status making us a non-profit charitable organization. http://lovingmorenonprofit.org/

Episode 22: Sylvia Brallier : The Joys and Pitsfalls of Being an Empath

01/26/10

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Sylvia Brallier

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http://www.blogtalkradio.com/defythebox/2010/01/27/sylvia-brallier-the-joys-and-pitfalls-of-being-an-empath

Are you sensitive to your surroundings? Do you seem particularly aware of what those around you are feeling?

Perhaps you are an empath. Being an empath is a double edged sword. It can be both a curse and a blessing. On one hand, it can be really handy to know what is going on with those around you in order to offer what is needed, or so you can avoid tricky emotional waters. On the other hand, it is easy to lose track of what you need or want, because you are so accustomed to placing your attention on the feelings desires of the people around you. This definitely doesn’t help you stay on track with being true to yourself. Join Personal Growth Catalyst Sylvia Brallier on Defy the Box Radio as we talk about how to avoid the pitfalls of being an empath while enjoying the benefits of this special kind of awareness. People who listen in will receive a free recording of grounding and centering meditation created by Sylvia.

Sylvia Brallier is a respected author and personal growth educator who fosters powerful positive change. She is a master at the art of helping people overcome their limitations with impeccability, kindness and humor through seminars, online courses, one on one sessions and spiritual retreats that are held in exotic locales. http://SylviaBrallier.com

Episode 23: The Freak Revolution is Back talking about Awesomeness.

2/09/10

click Link below to listen:

Freak revolution2

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http://www.blogtalkradio.com/defythebox/2010/02/10/defy-the-box-radio-talking-to-the-freak-revolution

How to Be Awesome

Pace and Kyeli will talk about how to be awesome.

Is being awesome the same as Leah’s “juicy goodness”?

If not, how is it different?

This will be an interesting discussion about our different
perspectives on personal growth and living life to the fullest.

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 are the authors of The Usual Error: Why We Don’t Understand Each Other and 34 Ways to Make It Better and 52 Weeks to Awesome.

Get the Freak Revolution Manifesto Click here to view more details

Episode 24: The Executive Hobo: Life on the road with a couple of Swordswallowers.

2/23/10

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Executive Hobo

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http://www.blogtalkradio.com/defythebox/2010/02/24/the-executive-hobo-life-on-the-road-with-a-couple-of-swordswallowers

Alex Kensington and Charon Henning are living the life of the Executive Hobo, with health, success well before what one would consider retirement age. They live full time on the road in their 1966 Airstream trailer, using their time and resources to live the life that they wish for themselves and taking every opportunity to help other understand that they, too, can live in this fashion, if only they would let go of the notions they have of what it takes to have such a lifestyle.

Bio:

“After several attempts to fit in conventional lifestyles and living and being thwarted or deceived at every turn, I have made the conscience decision to abandon all hope for the former American Dream, and have evolved one of my own invention.
I have decided to stop beating my head against the wall, have seat and enjoy the shade. My technique involves the following:
To eschew responsibility to, severely limit my participation in a system that fails, or refuses to serve me even when all expectations and duties are met.

The reason why this is not simply dropping out or is a cope out is that there really isn’t a carrot at the end of the stick that conventional society dangles in front of me. If there was I would be guilty of such a cope out.

But currently The American Dream seems to have shifted from setting to escape. And so instead of Mortgage I have now an Airstream. Instead of property tax over which I have no control even by the polling booth, I now pay gasoline tax and only when I consume it.”ALEXANDER KENSINGTON

Charon Henning lives and works from the road. Living full time in a 22’ 1966 Airstream Safari with partner Alex Kensington, she roams the U.S. plying her skills of tattooing, illustration, writing and classic thrills artistry.

Charon started her tattooing career 17 years ago with her apprenticeship in 1993 in Allentown, PA, then as an artist in the Washington DC Metro Area and parts of Florida, gaining experience in a variety of tattooing styles and shop environments. Tattooing’s shamanic history was always of interest to Charon and she has had the opportunity to work for a variety of events and organizations as a ritual tattoo artist. Her consistency, both artistically and in temperament have earned her a loyal client base as diverse as her tattooing style. She currently holds a permanent chair at Marlowe Ink in Fairfax, VA and is well on the way to becoming a firmly established guest artist in parts of Florida, Alabama, Texas, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and Missouri.

Charon is an accomplished illustrator in pen and ink and colored pencil and a sculptor in mixed media. She has an Associate’s Degree in Fine Art and a Bachelor’s Degree from George Mason University’s Individualized Studies program, earning a faculty award for Most Creative Final Project. She also writes regularly for her own website at www.oddangel.com, for the Airstream Life social network and provides a monthly column for www.intoxicatedzodiac.com.

In addition to her artistic and writing skills Charon is also a nationally-known variety arts performer. Swallowing swords, eating fire and walking on broken glass are all in a day’s work for the woman billed as The Most Dangerous Beauty Alive. She has been featured in Shocked & Amazed! Magazine and is included in author Amelia Klem Osterud’s book on tattooed female performer

www.oddangel.com

http://theswordswallowers.com/

Episode 25: Honoring YOUR own Personal Style (even if it is a bit freaky)

3/09/10

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Honoring YOUr own personal style

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http://www.blogtalkradio.com/defythebox/2010/03/10/honoring-your-own-personal-style-even-if-it-is-a-bit-freaky

Have you ever watched Hollywood stylists give fashion advice? “Wear this, don’t’ wear that,” they say, and you wonder who on earth they are talking to!

Do you feel like you are regularly bombarded by advice (welcome and unwelcome) about what to wear and yet you are still confused (or feel like you don’t fit in)?

Does formulaic dressing feel boring or unappealing?

What’s really the answer when it comes to how to dress?

Phew! That’s a lot of questions!

Join fashion stylist, Ginger Burr and me as we discuss how authenticity and personality are key to creating a personal style you love. We’ll look at what makes you special and unique and how to celebrate that in wardrobe and personal style choices you make.

Bio

Does your image reflect how extraordinary you are? If you avidly watch shows like “What Not to Wear” and think “if only I could have a wardrobe makeover,” but can’t see how the transformation would translate for you, then Ginger Burr of Total Image Consultants can help. Over the past 23 years, Ginger has found that many women are ignoring, hiding, or are just plain unaware of their innate beauty. Whether you are 25 or 85, you deserve to feel radiant and pulled-together, and Ginger has something for everyone – whether it’s her personal style home study program “Who Taught You How to Dress?”, her NEW Fashion Fairy Godmother program or a private wardrobe and personal style consultation, she helps women find a style that brings them confidence, well-being, joy, and (yes!) it can even be fun! A notable speaker and leader in the field of fashion and style, Ginger’s adroit understanding of beauty trends and fashion has been celebrated by Fox TV News, The Boston Globe, cnn.com. Ginger has distinguished herself in several untapped niches, including her image work with the transgender community and was recently recognized by VegNews Magazine as one of the “25 Most Fascinating Vegetarians” in the world for her innovative and groundbreaking work as a vegan image consultant. www.TotalImageConsultants.com

Tuesday March 23rd at 9 PM

Astrid Grove, Defying the Box as a Wise Women and Midwife

Astrid Grove LM, CPM is a home-birth midwife, Maya abdominal massage practitioner and wise woman herbalist in Santa Cruz, California. Her passion lies in co-creating sacred space for spontaneous healing to occur. You will most often find her in the forest and fields, with women and families, and at home crafting and cooking. She travels extensively offering healing sessions, workshops, and Red Temple events.

www.birthrootmidwife.com.

Astrid Grove

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/defythebox/2010/03/24/defy-the-box-astrid-grove-defying-the-box-as-a-wis

at 12:30

Shamanic Business ~ A Passionate New Paradigm of Sacred Commerce

Leah talks with Christina Morassi about Shamanic Business ~ A Passionate New Paradigm of Sacred Commerce.

Christina Morassi is on a mission to help everyone live into a new paradigm, outside of the normal business box... What it’s asking is that we embody our DNA so deeply… that it turns into a rockin personal brand that can then be monetized effortlessly.

So, are you ready to get creative? Then join Christina Morassi as she talks about how she’s been experimenting with combining business structures with artistic shamanic rituals to craft a new paradigm of business.

You can find out more about the 30 Days of Genius ~ A Fun Revolution, and her two-day photographic rites of passages called Step into Your FLOW at http://www.ChristinaMorassi.com. It’s time for everyone to live into their soul’s full potential, and be paid handsomely for it. So there!

Click here to listen to the call:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/defythebox/2010/04/06/defy-the-box-radio-30-days-of-genius-a-fun-revolut

or call in :  (347) 327-9592

Tuesday April 13th at

12:30 PM

This week I am a guest on Lunch with Adrienne.

Tune in here:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/lunchwithadrienne/2010/04/13/lunch-with-adrienne-and-defy-the-boxs-leah-shapiro

or call:

(347) 843-4364

Tuesday April 20th at

12:30 PM

Transformation Call

Leah answers YOUR questions about breaking free and creating the life of your dreams.

There will be live coaching and plenty of opportunity to get get your questions answered.

Join Us!!

June 8th

Godhooks

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/defythebox/2010/06/08/godhooks

Leah & Beth are joined by Sabrina Mari and Cat Castells of Godhooks to discuss how they use the power of myth,to create trans-formative experiences that inspire individuals and communities to align action with spirit. Godhooks’ mission: Through the power of myth, we create transformative experiences that inspire individuals and communities to align action with spirit. http://turtlehillevents.org/godhooks/ Our name is drawn from the ancient mythologies that inspire our work. We depend on the wisdom of many spiritual paths, hooking into particular themes, and recombining their insights in new ways to create workshops that inspire reflection and rebirth. Godhooks is a collective of presenters and their support people who work within the Godhooks mission to present workshops supporting alternative lifestyles and religions. They are led by founders Sabrina Mari and Cat Castells.

http://turtlehillevents.org/godhooks/