Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanity
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!
Episodes
57 episodes
How the Jazzmen Used Joy to Transform America
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 Arms...
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Season 8
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Episode 57
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48:38
The Transformative Force of Art in Society: A Conversation with Ken Grossinger
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 undere...
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Season 8
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Episode 56
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47:08
Dr. Brian Williams on Racism, Gun Violence, and Healing America: From Trauma Surgeon to Congressional Candidate
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 traject...
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Season 8
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Episode 55
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38:35
How Trillions in Hidden Wealth Impacts Us: Insights from Chuck Collins
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 Hoard...
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Season 8
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Episode 54
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36:24
Investing for the Future and the Planet with Dale Wannen
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 ...
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Season 8
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Episode 53
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51:08
Unveiling the Power of Activism in The Climate Crisis: A Talk with Chuck Collins
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 share...
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Season 8
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Episode 52
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48:23
How to Get Stronger as You Age - Deep Fitness in 30 Minutes a Week
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 h...
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Season 8
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Episode 51
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52:56
Climate Crisis: Denial, Doom or Hope? with guest Andrew Boyd
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, mel...
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Season 8
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Episode 50
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43:40
Renaissance Man, Jack Leissring: Design & How to Free Your Mind - Part Two
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 t...
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Season 7
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Episode 49
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33:49
Renaissance Man, Jack Leissring: Man, Myth and Art - Part One
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. Leissr...
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Season 7
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Episode 48
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42:06
Part 2 - Creativity and Humor with Jill Badonsky
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. J...
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Season 7
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Episode 47
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17:31
Part 1 - Unleash Your Creativity with Jill Badonsky
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 discus...
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Season 7
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Episode 46
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31:14
Part 3 Transforming Trauma with Amikaeyla Gaston
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 45
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24:25
Part 2- Building Bridges for Healing with Amikaeyla Gaston
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 fo...
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Season 7
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Episode 44
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20:22
How Music Heals and Connects with special guest Amikaeyla Gaston
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 43
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19:08
Conversation with Supervisor Damon Connolly - Key Issues for Voters this Tuesday, 11/ 8
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 way...
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Season 7
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Episode 42
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17:02
A Path to Healing with Psilocybin Mushrooms with Body Image Therapist, Laurelee Roark
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 ea...
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Season 7
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Episode 41
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15:55
Chapter 2- Beyond Hunger - Food, Weight and Healing - Body Image Therapist, Laurelee Roark
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 “beau...
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Season 7
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Episode 40
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16:12
Beyond Hunger: Food, Weight and Healing - Body Image Therapist, Laurelee Roark Chap1
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
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Season 7
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Episode 39
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14:59
Creative Passion - Fuel for Life with Linda Loveland Reid
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 auth...
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Season 6
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Episode 38
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44:40
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Somali Storytelling in Sonoma - a Tale of Resilience
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...
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Season 6
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Episode 37
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47:43
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California's Bold Plan to Reduce Carbon with Barry Vesser of The Climate Center
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 th...
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Season 6
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Episode 36
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48:35
Ten Seconds of Boldness with Guest, Shawn Langwell
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 Gui...
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Season 6
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Episode 35
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47:58
A Search for God Amid the Wreckage of Destruction - One Man's Journey
"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 peop...
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Season 6
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Episode 34
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48:25
A Chinese American Love Story
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 Americ...
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Season 6
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Episode 33
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48:01
Democracy, Food & Our Climate with Guest Frances Moore-Lappé
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, ...
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Season 6
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Episode 32
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47:58
Magnificent Earth & Peoples with Guest Jim Codington
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 phenomen...
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Season 6
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Episode 31
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48:07
Writing as a Path to Healing with Guest: Marlene Cullen
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 els...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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46:29
Why We Love Dogs and Make Cows Cry
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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48:03
