Crossing the Boundary - with Alan Levin
Talks and interviews with people who have crossed boundaries, (cultural, psychological, political or spiritual) for the benefit of themselves and all life.
Episodes
20 episodes
Astrologer, Author, Mother, Wife of Psychedelic Pioneer Ralph Metzner - Cathy Coleman
Cathy’s very multi-faceted career and continuing activities include earning a doctorate in East-West Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). At CIIS, she worked in a variety of administrative, leadership roles f...
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1:05:27
Musician, Writer, Activist - John Malkin
My conversation with John Malkin, author of the book, "Punk Revolution! - An Oral History of Punk Rock, Politics and Activism." John describes his Jewish roots and early interest in punk music, his 25 year Santa Cruz radio program, "Transformat...
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1:20:25
Psychedelic Diva - Carla Detchon
My conversation with Carla Detchon, Integration Coach and wise woman of all things psychedelic. Carla and I were participants for many years in ceremonial circles with a very unique and masterful psychedelic guide, Ralph Metzner. Here Carla sha...
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1:05:22
Palestinian Peace Activator - Eva Dalak
Here is my conversation with Eva Dalak. Eva was born in Israel in a Muslim family. In our conversation she talks about her life as a child growing up as an Israeli-Arab, being educated at the Sorbonne, adopting Belgian nationality, working in c...
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1:09:56
What Am I? Jeff Kitzes - Zen Master Bon Soeng
zMy conversation here is with Zen Master Bon Soeng, aka Jeff Kitzes. Jeff shares his personal history growing up in a Jewish family in the Sixties, his start in meditation (influenced by the Beatles), and his introduction to his spiritual teach...
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1:05:37
Keeping the Sacred Fire Burning - Chief Dwaine Perry
Elected as Chief of the Ramapough Indian tribe in 2008, Dwaine Perry tells of his childhood learning from elders, dealing with discrimination, and his later work as Chief of the Ramapough Lenape Munsee people. We talk about the struggles the tr...
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1:01:48
Light-Fire Cleansing Meditation
This is a deep, 40-minute meditation for clearing and cleansing your body and mind. You learn to choose to focus your attention and experience a source of healing and purifying energy – light-fire – from within your own nature. You are th...
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Episode 2
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40:33
Philosopher - Activist: Dr. Lenny Grob
Dr. Leonard Grob, Lenny, is a philosopher and author of numerous books and articles focusing on the lessons of the Holocaust as they relate to contemporary issues. He is an activist regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the issues of j...
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1:05:12
Devotee of Justice and Consciousness Transformation - Joseph Tieger
This is my conversation with Joseph Tieger, 1960's civil rights activist who later journeyed with Ram Dass to find a path of service with an open heart. Joseph recounts some of the harrowing experiences facing, with non-violent passive re...
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1:09:52
Human Kindness In and Out of Prison
My conversation with Human Kindness Foundation co-founder and spiritual director, Sita Lozoff. With support and encouragement from Ram Dass, starting in 1973, Sita and her husband, Bo, developed the largest prison ministry in the country, teach...
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1:12:39
From the 'Cult of Che' to Non-Violent Organizer - Mark Rudd
My conversation with Mark Rudd and the transforming of his embrace with violent revolution to non-violent, practical progressive organizing. It's a bit of a raucous interview sharing our similar backgrounds, diverging paths and finding closer b...
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1:02:13
Taoist and Qigong Master - Ken Cohen
Ken shares on many subjects ranging from Jewish ancestry, Taoist philosophy and practice, and Native American healing. Great teachings for all spiritual seekers.More information on Ken can be found at https://www.qigonghealing.com/ and ...
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1:06:03
Subtle Activist - David Nicol
David Nicol brings groups together to practice meditative processes that aim to change the world. He is the author of the book, Subtle Activism – The Inner Dimensions of Social and Planetary Transformation. Here is my conversation with him abou...
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1:15:48
The Subtle Consciousness Underlying the Human Drama - Dr. Cuf Ferguson
Professor Carroy "Cuff" Ferguson talks with me about consciousness, the multi-dimensional nature of reality, and how that intersects with our personal and collective experience as humans navigating issues of peace, justice and our issues concer...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:09:03
Communing With the Realms of Life on Earth with Alan Levin
The practice is one that I learned from my good friend and teacher of many years, Ralph Metzner, who joined the ancestor spirits in March of 2019. It’s a very helpful way to focus your attention be...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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31:27
Healing the Wounds of War with the Warrior Archetype - Dr. Ed Tick
Dr. Ed Tick is a profound teacher and healer who works with the relationship of the Warrior Archetype to the healing of the traumas of war, PTSD and moral injury. His work with Veterans of Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan has included bringing gro...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:02:09
Peacebuilder Paula Green
Paula Green has a lifetime of peace and justice activism and has founded organizations that have helped people reach across boundaries in war and violence ridden areas all across the world. She founded Hands Across the Hills to help folks "depo...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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54:32
From Hasidic Child to Education Activist - Naftuli Moster
My conversation with Naftuli Moster. We explore Naftuli's personal transitions from Hasidic child to activist for secular education in ultra-Orthodox yeshivas. He is the founder/director of Yaffed, a nonprofit organization founded by individual...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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59:36
One Brave Angel - Ciaran O'Connor
My conversation with Ciaron O'Connor, a leader in Braver Angels who hosts his own interview series at the Braver Angels website (braverangels.org). Here he talks with me about his life, his work in the movement to depolarize America, meditation...
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Episode 2
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58:27
Neo-Hasidic Visionary - Arthur Green
My interview with Arthur Green, author and teacher of Jewish Mysticism and the re-infusing of deep, experiential spirituality in Judaism. Our talk includes his personal life transitions into a religious life as well as his thoughts bearing on t...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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57:02