Osha interviews people who are dedicated to working to create a better future for us all in the fields of art, nature and humanity. We explore stories and discover people on a quest to deepen our connection to life and to our common humanity. On Aspire with Osha you’ll meet people who are passionate about creating a more positive future. There will be music, poetry and inspiring stories. Come hang out with us and if you like what you hear, like us and help spread the word. Thank you!
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How the Jazzmen Used Joy to Transform America
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Today we’re talking with guest, Larry Tye, about how the joyful swinging sounds of jazz broke through racial barriers during the time of Jim Crow - not only in America - but across the world — and how famous jazz men, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong & Count Basie, basically wrote the soundtrack for the Civil Rights movement in America. ABOUT LARRY …
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The Transformative Force of Art in Society: A Conversation with Ken Grossinger
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Join our journey through the captivating world of art and its profound influence on societal transformation with Ken Grossinger, a strategist and documentary producer with a wealth of experience. This episode promises to reveal the often underestimated power of art to incite and sustain meaningful change. We reminisce about the civil rights movemen…
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Dr. Brian Williams on Racism, Gun Violence, and Healing America: From Trauma Surgeon to Congressional Candidate
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When the harsh realities of racism and gun violence collide, the result can be life altering. This week's guest, Dr. Brian Williams, a trauma surgeon turned congressional candidate, opens up about one such pivotal night that altered his trajectory: the July 7, 2016 Dallas protest shooting. Amid the chaos of that evening, Dr. Williams found his voic…
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How Trillions in Hidden Wealth Impacts Us: Insights from Chuck Collins
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Ever wondered how those with over $30 million maintain and grow their wealth while paying bare minimum taxes? Join us as we unveil the dark underbelly of wealth accumulation and preservation with Chuck Collins, acclaimed author of 'Wealth Hoarders'. In a candid conversation, Collins unravels the complex web of the wealth defense industry, detailing…
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Investing for the Future and the Planet with Dale Wannen
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Have you ever wondered if your investments could pack a powerful punch for both your wallet and the world? Dale Wannen, veteran wealth manager and founder of Sustainvest Asset Management LLC, takes us on a deep dive into the transformative realm of sustainable investing. With over two decades of experience, Dale illuminates the journey of sustainab…
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Unveiling the Power of Activism in The Climate Crisis: A Talk with Chuck Collins
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What if our individual actions and social movements could change the course of the climate crisis? Today's enthralling conversation with Chuck Collins, a prominent campaigner and author, challenges us to contemplate this very question. He shares his wisdom on the power of activism, the importance of building resilience, and the urgent need to take …
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How to Get Stronger as You Age - Deep Fitness in 30 Minutes a Week
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Osha and Philip Shepherd discuss Deep Fitness, an anti-aging exercise practice that builds muscle, promotes the health of every tissue and organ in your body, and brings you into harmony with your body-mind-spirit. Research has proven that aging can be - at a cellular level - reversed by putting stress on our muscles which then triggers longevity r…
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Climate Crisis: Denial, Doom or Hope? with guest Andrew Boyd
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Osha Hayden interviews Andrew Boyd, author of I Want a Better Catastrophe: Navigating the Climate Crisis with Grief, Hope, and Gallows Humor. As the earth passes the tipping point of 1.5°C, and slides into floods, droughts, melting ice caps, and the mass extinction of species, many of us are trying to reckon with feelings of anxiety and despair. Th…
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Renaissance Man, Jack Leissring: Design & How to Free Your Mind - Part Two
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In Part Two, Osha Hayden and Jack Leissring discuss pushing the boundaries of art, creativity and the human condition. Our conversation winds through Leissring’s first foray into design and collecting art as a youth, on to his inspiration for the design of the JCFLA Studio, home of his art collection and the importance of architecture and the shape…
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Renaissance Man, Jack Leissring: Man, Myth and Art - Part One
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In this conversation with Renaissance man, Jack Leissring, we discuss the sacred labyrinth, how it relates to the human condition, and how he has used his passion for art to create a world class art collection. For Mr. Leissring, the labyrinth, which in mythology, was built to contain the Minotaur - (half-man/ half-beast) - is a potent symbol for t…
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Part 2 - Creativity and Humor with Jill Badonsky
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In Part 2, you’ll hear how to break through creative blocks with creative liberation fighter and creativity coach, Jill Badonsky. Osha and Jill talk about positive ways to frame the questions we ask ourselves, thus leading to better outcomes. Jill shares how she uses situations that might seem uncomfortable to fuel creative humor and reframe our ap…
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Part 1 - Unleash Your Creativity with Jill Badonsky
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Osha and Jill Badonsky discuss the benefits of creativity and shine light on the creative process. You’ll get an introduction to the 9 modern day muses and a bodyguard based on Jill Badonsky’s book of the same name. We discuss - the benefits of creativity - how to protect your creative process - trusting the creative process - finding your flow - h…
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Part 3 Transforming Trauma with Amikaeyla Gaston
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In Part 3 Osha and Amikaeyla talk about how we can transform the lead of hate or despair to the gold of love and peace. Amikaeyla shares more about how she healed herself from the trauma of a hate crime that led to years of rehabilitation. How do you reorient yourself after a painful, traumatizing experience? It is how we move on that defines us, i…
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Part 2- Building Bridges for Healing with Amikaeyla Gaston
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Osha and Amikaeyla Gaston continue their conversation on the healing power of music to transcend cultural barriers. We talk about her work as a Cultural Arts Ambassador across the world and how she uses the language of music to build bridges for healing and opening to new perspectives. You’ll hear about one young man whose life was completely trans…
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How Music Heals and Connects with special guest Amikaeyla Gaston
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Osha and Amikaeyla Gaston discuss the healing power of music. Come along with us to discover the Power of Music for Healing People and Communities. On today’s show, you’ll hear the inspiring story of Amikaela Gaston, who uses her powerful voice to initiate healing and peace around the world. You’ll hear about the ancient origins of music and drummi…
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Conversation with Supervisor Damon Connolly - Key Issues for Voters this Tuesday, 11/ 8
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Supervisor Damon Connolly responds to questions from host Osha Hayden about how to create solutions to the important issues facing Sonoma and Marin County residents. He is running for the California State Assembly. We talk about ways to address climate change, the drought, diminishing water supply, housing, the Sonoma Developmental Center SDC, and …
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A Path to Healing with Psilocybin Mushrooms with Body Image Therapist, Laurelee Roark
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Osha Hayden and Laurelee Roark discuss the healing benefits of psychedelic plant medicine and psilocybin mushrooms. A growing body of scientific research confirms the use of psilocybin for treating issues including depression, PTSD, OCD, and eating disorders. Noted author, Michael Pollan’s book, How to Change Your Mind, documents the research and u…
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Chapter 2- Beyond Hunger - Food, Weight and Healing - Body Image Therapist, Laurelee Roark
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In Chapter 2 of Beyond Hunger - Food, Weight and Healing, Osha and Body Image Therapist, Laurelee Roark, discuss solutions - how to recover from the suffering of obsession with food and dieting and the impossible standards of “beauty.” Laurelee describes a tried and true 3-prong process of recovery and offers guidance for connecting with your body’…
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Beyond Hunger: Food, Weight and Healing - Body Image Therapist, Laurelee Roark Chap1
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Chapter 1 - Do you struggle with your weight? Learn how to end your obsession with food and weight with Body Image Therapist, Laurelee Roark, MA, CCHT - co-author of It's Not About Food: End Your Obsession With Food and Weight and Over It: A Teen’s Guide to Getting Beyond Obsessions with Food and Weight. In Chapter 1, Osha interviews Laurelee Roark…
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Creative Passion - Fuel for Life with Linda Loveland Reid
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Today’s show is about passion - I’m talking about the kind of passion that drives you to explore your creativity, to fall in love with a painting or sculpture, to pursue and expand your knowledge and skills and to contribute your own authentic expression to the world About Linda Osha's guest today is Linda Loveland Reid - Artist, Art Historian & Le…
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Somali Storytelling in Sonoma - a Tale of Resilience
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Osha and Shugri Said Salh discuss The Last Nomad: Coming of Age in the Somali Desert, a riveting story of survival & spiritual strength by a brilliant Somali American woman, Shugri Said Salh. We’ll explore the contrast between Nomadic life in the Somali desert and life in the city - and hear about her harrowing escape from war torn Mogadishu. We’ll…
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California's Bold Plan to Reduce Carbon with Barry Vesser of The Climate Center
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Carbon. There’s too much of it in the atmosphere. We feel the effects - the rising heat - the droughts. We watch as our rivers and reservoirs run dry. What if - we could draw tons of carbon out of the atmosphere and reduce water use at the same time? Osha interviews Barry Vesser of The Climate Center in Santa Rosa, CA about their initiatives to add…
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Ten Seconds of Boldness with Guest, Shawn Langwell
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What could you accomplish if you had the confidence and belief that you would succeed? What if you decided to take the first bold step? Osha interviews Shawn Langwell on his newest book, Ten Seconds of Boldness: The Essential Guide to Solving Problems and Building Self-Confidence. About: Shawn Langwell is a top-producing media salesperson with more…
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A Chinese American Love Story
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We have all seen media coverage of the horrific unprovoked attacks on Asian people. Today’s story provides a view into the effects of anti-Asian prejudice from the perspective of an Asian couple who spent 50 years in a loving marriage in America, and how they succeeded despite the many barriers and effects of discrimination. This is a love story, a…
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A Search for God Amid the Wreckage of Destruction - One Man's Journey
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"Where was God?" Our story begins on Boxing Day in 2004, as my guest watched the televised coverage of the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami, and was shocked to hear his Catholic father say, "God could have stopped this." 280 thousand people died. If a good God created this world, then how could he allow these senseless disasters to occur? As a film…
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Democracy, Food & Our Climate with Guest Frances Moore-Lappé
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The future of Democracy is at stake. Democratic countries and people have united to punish Russia for Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. In this episode, Osha Hayden and Frances Moore-Lappé engage in a discussion about democracy, food and our climate and underline the empowering choices available to each one of us right now. My guest, Frances …
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Magnificent Earth & Peoples with Guest Jim Codington
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With our abundant variety of life and rich diversity of people and cultures, this Earth, our home, is truly majestic. On today’s show, we will journey along with my guest, Jim Codington, as he speaks of his adventures photographing the phenomenal beauty of our Earth and its peoples. We will travel to the far reaches of the Amazon in the South and M…
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Writing as a Path to Healing with Guest: Marlene Cullen
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Osha Hayden interviews Marlene Cullen on Writing as a Path to Healing based on The Write Spot Anthology of the same name. “Writing isn’t about the destination - writing is the journey that transforms the soul and gives meaning to all else.” - Sue Grafton Perhaps you are a writer - or maybe there is some part of your life that could use some healing…
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Why We Love Dogs and Make Cows Cry
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Osha & Dr. Melanie Joy engage in a fascinating discussion of the psychology of carnism & explore how we are influenced to treat some beings with dignity while oppressing others. Dr. Joy, founder of Beyond Carnism, has received the prestigious Ahimsa Award - previously given to the Dalai Lama & Nelson Mandela - for her work on global non-violence. D…
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Today’s show is an exploration into sex and gender with Kathryn Bond Stockton, author of Gender(s). What do cake, gender forts, Lil Nas X, dolls and surprising dresses at the Oscars - have in common? Osha Hayden & Kathryn Bond Stockton explore the surprising field of gender and discuss how it's not as simple as it might seem. Osha's guest is Kathry…
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