Through The Darkness
By Will Adolphy
Join me, Will Adolphy as we hear the tales of strength and hope from those who have lived in the darkness yet travelled through it.
@WillAdolphy
Email: intothevoidpod1@gmail.com
Intro Music: BenSound
Artwork: Himal Tailor (https://www.linkedin.com/in/himaltailor)
Through The DarknessDec 28, 2020
Ep 17 - Renée Lacroix (Finding Your Purpose Through Passion)
Renée is a passion-led serial entrepreneur.
We covered her journey from fashion, to food and finally Ecstatic Dance UK.
For anyone out there searching for that job that will fulfil you.
Renée is a wonderful example of how following your intuition can lead you on the path to discovering what that is, learning from each venture on the way.
Enjoy!
Twitter: @WillAdolphy
Email: intothevoidpod1@gmail.com
REFERENCES:
Dance The Medicine website https://dancethemedicine.com/
Patreon https://www.patreon.com/reneelacroix
Ecstatic Dance Summer Retreat https://www.wetravel.com/trips/ecstatic-dance-summer-retreat-2021-ecstatic-dance-uk-exeter-02030984
Ecstatic Dance UK website https://www.ecstaticdance.com/uk/
Do Open: How a Simple Email Newsletter Can Transform Your Business (and it can) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Do-Open-Simple-Newsletter-Business/dp/190797430X
Ep 16 - Dr Katherine Coder (Awakening To The Spirit Within)
Katherine has a PhD in Transpersonal Psychology with expertise in healing trauma and integration work with visionary plant medicines.
She brings together Western clinical psychology, Eastern spiritual teachings and indigenous wisdom, to connect body, mind, heart and Soul in her transformative work with people.
Katherine's Info:
www.evamedicina.com/initiation
IG: @eva__medicina
FB: @EvaMedicina @DrKatherineCoder
REFERENCES:
After the Ceremony Ends: A Companion Guide to Help You Integrate Visionary Plant by Katherine Coder
Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian Weiss
The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield
The Book on the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are by Alan Watts
Awareness by Anthony De Mello
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Trauma Healing and Attachment Work
Waking The Tiger: Healing Trauma - The Innate Capacity to Transform Overwhelming by Peter A. Levine
The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk
Healing the Child Within: Discovery and Recovery for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families by Charles L. Whitfield
The Primal Wound: Understanding the adopted child by Nancy Verrier
Ep 15 - Richard Batts (Ecstatic Dance, Ecstatic Life)
Richard is the founder of Ecstatic Life and a DJ who hosts some of London’s most exciting dance events for Ecstatic Dance UK.
We spoke about his journey to the ecstatic dance world from the construction industry, we touched on the healing nature of dance and we talk a little about Ayahausca, the plant medicine.
Enjoy!
Twitter: @WillAdolphy
Email: intothevoidpod1@gmail.com
Podcast References:
My links:
https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticlifer/
https://linktr.ee/ecstaticlife
https://www.facebook.com/ecstaticlifer/
My music: https://www.mixcloud.com/richard-batts/
Esta Polyesta - What is ED?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THa28wQV-oM
Ben Crystal - Shamanism & ED
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC971MT_Zsi2mSBRfsk5uR1g
Ecstatic Dance UK:
https://www.instagram.com/ecstaticdance.uk
https://www.facebook.com/ecstaticdance.uk
School of Life - Importance of dancing (like an idiot!)
Ep 14 - Goodbye Smartphone (Lessons From a Solo Retreat)
The direction of my life changed when I took 8 days to spend time with myself.
Email: intothevoidpod1@gmail.com
Twitter: @WillAdolphy
Ep 13 - My cat Monty has died
My cat Monty who we've had for 16 years was put down just the other day. I love this cat and her death has floored me.
Here is my reflection.
@WillAdolphy
Email: intothevoidpod1@gmail.com
Ep 12 - Stephen Jenkinson (Love, Grief and the Wondrous Mystery of Life)
Stephen is an author, a canoe builder, a farmer, founder of the Orphan Wisdom School, he spent 20 years working in palliative care and he’s been touring the world in his band the last five years.
We touched what it means to be human, grief as a skill, loving temporariness and lots more.
Email: intothevoidpod1@gmail.com
Twitter: @WillAdolphy
References:
Stephens Website: https://orphanwisdom.com/
Die Wise Book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Die-Wise-Manifesto-Sanity-Soul/dp/1583949739
Nights of Grief and Mystery Tour: https://orphanwisdom.com/nights-of-grief-and-mystery/
Ep 11 - Cathy George and Priya Mehta (10 Questions to Ask on a First Date)
Cathy and Priya both work at the school I've been at for the last four years.
They're a bundle of joy and this was the funnest podcast I've recorded to date.
Enjoy!
Email: intothevoidpod1@gmail.com
Twitter: @WillAdolphy
Ep 10 - Joanna Gilbert (Painting From the Inside)
Jo is a contemporary artist and marketing manager for the incredible non-profit iHeart.
We covered her creative process, awakening to our unlimited potential, her work with iheart and much more.
Jo’s current art show ‘Freedom’ is available to view at the Avivson Gallery in Highgate.
Enjoy!
References:
Jo's Website (to book viewings): https://joannagilbert.com/
iheart Website: https://iheartprinciples.com/
Jo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanna_gilbert_artist/
Jo's Music Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59d4FGgcWtk1TnUCIFNJv2?si=NP7GKlPDQ4m8Rr08lWYgTQ
Jo's Suggested Books:
Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379
Braving the Wilderness, The quest for true belonging and the courage to stand alone
Email: intothevoidpod1@gmail.com
Twitter: @WillAdolphy
Ep 9 - The Otherworld
An exploration of the book 'Die Wise - A Manifesto for Sanity and Soul' by Stephen Jenkinson.
A meditation on love, grief and living as though we'll actually die.
Twitter: @WillAdolphy
Email: intothevoidpod1@gmail.com
References:
Die Wise Book: https://orphanwisdom.com/die-wise/
Griefwalker Doc: https://www.amazon.com/Griefwalker-Stephen-Jenkinson/dp/B007VQGZOQ
Ep 8 - Jamie Oliphant (The Wonderful World of SEN Schools)
Jamie is a brilliant comedian. I caught him at Soho Theatre last year when he performed his 1 hour show ‘Oliphant in the Room’.
We touch on living life as a comedian, quirky jobs and the wonderful world of special needs education.
I hope you enjoy this as much as I did.
Twitter: @WillAdolphy
Email: intothevoidpod1@gmail.com
Jamies Twitter: @jamiedoescomedy
Ep 7 - Goodbye Alcohol
A brief look at the history of booze, the modern myths and then my findings from living a sober life for 10 months.
Twitter: @WillAdolphy
Email: intothevoidpod1@gmail.com
References:
Where I got all the history from: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/02/alcohol-discovery-addiction-booze-human-culture/
Coca Cola being made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMctmMin9vM
The book that changed my life: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Illustrated-Easy-Way-Stop-Drinking-ebook/dp/B00WR36KQG
Ep 6 - Thomas Brosnan (Addiction, Outsourcing Wellbeing and The Power of Thought)
Thomas Brosnan (MSc, MBACP) is an Addiction specialist, Child Psychotherapist and founder of Thought Based Therapy.
I met Thomas working at a school and each conversation I have with him I feel like I walk away a different person.
So, I had to get him on.
We cover the source of our addictions, living in a thought based reality, discovering an understanding for how life truly works and lots more.
Enjoy!
Twitter: @WillAdolphy
Email: intothevoidpod1@gmail.com
References:
Thought Based Therapy: http://thoughtbasedtherapy.com/
iHeart: https://iheartprinciples.com/
Gabor Mate: https://drgabormate.com/
Incredible Years Parenting Programme: http://www.incredibleyears.com/programs/parent/
Social Learning Theory - Albert Bandura: https://www.simplypsychology.org/bandura.html
Thomas's 'Parenting styles and metacognitions as predictors of cannabis use' paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352853219302500--
Books:
Somebody Should Have Told Us by Jack Pransky: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/973126.Somebody_Should_Have_Told_Us_
The Inside Out Revolution by Michael Niell: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16158160-the-inside-out-revolution?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=L5HMoi6rb2&rank=1
The Little Book of Clarity by Jamie Smart: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25068009-the-little-book-of-clarity?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=HB7L6pgRYM&rank=1
It Didn't Start With You by Mark Wolynn: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26026054-it-didn-t-start-with-you?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=FhozMeYvso&rank=1
Ep 5 - Jamie Clements (Therapy, Medication and Social Media)
We covered lots of mental health topics today. Including the experience of therapy, medications, alcohol and social media use.
Jamies Podcast: anchor.fm/jamie-clements
Email: intothevoidpod1@gmail.com
@WillAdolphy
Ep 4 - Giggling rats and the inner universe
A meditation on intuition, anxiety, self-love, trauma and having faith.
Episode References:
Jaak Pankseep: https://10exlife.com/morality-of-fitness/
Die Wise by Stephen Jenkinson: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Die-Wise-Manifesto-Sanity-Soul/dp/1583949739
Neil Strauss Article: https://www.neilstrauss.com/neil/healing-trauma/
Johann Hari: https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_know_about_addiction_is_wrong?language=en
Matthew Hussey ‘Roy’ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5WxLrDnkFg
Contact
Email: intothevoidpod1@gmail.com
@WillAdolphy
Ep 3 - Elf Lyons (Comedy, Creativity and The Art of Failing)
Elf is an award-winning comedian, writer and theatre practitioner.
In the last few years Elf has gained a cult reputation as one of the most innovative performers on the UK comedy circuit.
We touched creativity and failing, gender in comedy, her writing process and loads more interesting stuff.
She’s an absolute joy, a real force of nature and one of my favourite people.
Twitter: @elf_lyons
Podcast References:
Elf's Article on Ed Fringe: https://www.theelflyons.com/post/2019/06/26/what-i-wish-someone-had-told-me-about-edinburgh
Elf's website: https://www.theelflyons.com/
Ep 2 - Neil Kelders (Suicide, Loneliness and Resilience)
Neil is an International Speaker, Mental Health Ambassador and Performance & Wellbeing Coach.
We talked about loneliness and suicide, resilience and learning to love yourself. We also delved into Neil’s story and heard how he’s managed to open up and what tools he now uses to manage his mental health.
He’s an extremely inspiring man. His story is incredibly touching.
If anyone needs someone to speak to please call Samaritans for free at anytime: 116 123
Neil Kelders Website: http://neilkelders.com/
Ep 1 - Sarah Rickman (Lockdown Parenting, Motherhood and Alan Rickman)
Sarah Rickman is a mother and actress and one of the most lovely people I’ve ever met.
We dived into lockdown parenting, motherhood and the latter half of the podcast is on Alan Rickman who was Sarah’s uncle.
This one is really interesting. I discovered things I never knew about Sarah and Alan.
I really hope you enjoy it.
Sarah's Twitter: @SarahRickman_
Episode References:
Flux Gym (A gym for actors): www.fluxgym.co.uk