# facilitator (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover facilitator. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 407: Post 5-MeO-DMT Challenges - A Case Study](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/entheogenic/episodes/2026-08-17T10_00_00-07_00) _2026-08-17 · Martin W. Ball · The Entheogenic Evolution_ The other month I was contacted by Jonas who was inspired to share his story of post-5-MeO-DMT energetic challenges here on the podcast in response to my oft-repeated comments that people are going into experiences with 5 inadequately informed about the potential challenges. Jonas wanted to make his experience available here on the podcast so that others might learn from his experience and… [Listen](https://entheogenic.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-08-17T10_00_00-07_00.mp3?_=1786986023.17849760) ## [Sri Aurobindo, Vande Mataram and India](https://rootsofallbeings.substack.com/p/sri-aurobindo-vande-mataram-and-india) _2026-08-15 · Prakriti School · Roots of all Beings_ On 154th Birthday of Sri Aurobindo, 150th Anniversary of Vande Mataram and 80th Independence Day, we explore the connection. ## [The Faults You Choose to Let Go](https://www.philosophicalfacilitator.com/p/the-faults-you-choose-to-let-go) _2026-08-11 · Brendon Burns · The Philosophical Theatre Facilitator_ A directing problem about attention, triage, and the things you decide not to fix ## [Episode 406: The Alchemist and the Eagle, Chapter 31](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/entheogenic/episodes/2026-08-10T10_00_00-07_00) _2026-08-10 · Martin W. Ball · The Entheogenic Evolution_ Here's more from Aurduin for you with chapter 31, "Doubt and Affirmation" from The Alchemist and the Eagle audiobook. Ecologist Othu Yot struggles with his conscience over his covert assistance to the resistance movement in the interior ... Announcements this week: Tuesday, August 11th we at Mindscape Institute are holding a free webinar on our Trauma-Informed 5-MeO-DMT Facilitation course. Email… [Listen](https://entheogenic.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-08-10T10_00_00-07_00.mp3?_=1786381230.17844727) ## [🎙️FS84 - Dealing with disruptive behaviours, with Alan Heckman](https://facilitationstories.com/fs84-dealing-with-disruptive-behaviours-with-alan-heckman) _2026-08-07 · Facilitation Stories_ In today's episode, Umah welcomes facilitator Alan Heckman to share practical ways to handle disruptive behaviours in groups, drawing on his IAF England and Wales conference workshop and his background with ICA training. They talk about: Common challenges, from subtle withdrawal to over-participation to barbed comments Mango's in facilitation! Setting informal norms and tools for helping people… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/facilitationstories/FS84__Alan_Heckman_-_Dealing_with_disruptive_behaviours.mp3?dest-id=1595222) ## [From Waste Management to Healthy Habits](https://rootsofallbeings.substack.com/p/from-waste-management-to-healthy) _2026-08-06 · Prakriti School · Roots of all Beings_ by Harpreet Ahluwalia (Guest faculty-Farming curriculum) ## [Episode 405: Psilomethoxin: The Latest Science with Ian Benouis](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/entheogenic/episodes/2026-08-03T10_00_00-07_00) _2026-08-03 · Martin W. Ball · The Entheogenic Evolution_ I'm joined this week by returning guest, Ian Benouis, who's here to share the latest scientific developments around the molecular identification of psilomethoxin, 4-HO-5-MeO-DMT, the unique sacrament from The Church of the Sacred Synthesis. We discuss the recent findings as well as the court cases the church has launched to defend themselves against their detractors. You can learn more about The… [Listen](https://entheogenic.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-08-03T10_00_00-07_00.mp3?_=1785776468.17838324) ## [S is for... Specificity, Sensemaking and Strategic Vagueness](https://facilitationmindset.substack.com/p/s-is-for-specificity-sensemaking) _2026-08-03 · Facilitation Mindset_ And an upcoming workshop this Thursday! ## [Looking Beyond the Malls: Helping Children Discover the Real Noida](https://rootsofallbeings.substack.com/p/looking-beyond-the-malls-helping) _2026-07-25 · Prakriti School · Roots of all Beings_ Nandini Singhal, our English Facilitator for Grade 5, shares a deeply personal reflection on turning a simple unit into an unforgettable journey of curiosity, compassion, and community. ## [Episode 403: Fantastic Fungi and Moving Art with Louie Schwartzberg](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/entheogenic/episodes/2026-07-20T10_00_00-07_00) _2026-07-20 · Martin W. Ball · The Entheogenic Evolution_ In this week's episode we meet the man behind the camera for the international hit film, "Fantastic Fungi," and the creator of the nature documentary series, "Moving Art," Louie Schwartzberg. Louie shares about his early psychedelic experiences and how they informed his passion for nature photography, time-lapse, film making, and providing the audience with a profound sense of awe and wonder with… [Listen](https://entheogenic.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-07-20T10_00_00-07_00.mp3?_=1784566812.17826318) ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wPMNNB3hhafg) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [FS83 - Facilitation as a super skill with Robert Cserti](https://facilitationstories.com/fs83-facilitation-as-a-super-skill-with-robert-cserti) _2026-07-17 · Facilitation Stories_ In todays episode Sam is joined by Robert Cserti, who traces his path from a single transformative team building workshop nearly 20 years ago to co-founding SessionLab in 2013 as a side project (built during evenings and weekends while he consulted and his co-founder did a PhD) that grew into a company helping facilitators design and deliver better workshops. The conversation centers on… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/facilitationstories/FS83_Robert_Cserti.mp3?dest-id=1595222) ## [The Blessings We No Longer See](https://rootsofallbeings.substack.com/p/the-blessings-we-no-longer-see) _2026-07-17 · Prakriti School · Roots of all Beings_ Grade 11 learner Aastha returns from summer vacation with a profound meditation on the familiarity trap—and why we get used to our blessings ## [Early Signs of Speech and Language Delay: When Should Parents Seek Help?](https://rootsofallbeings.substack.com/p/early-signs-of-speech-and-language) _2026-07-11 · Prakriti School · Roots of all Beings_ By Mir Sahil, Speech & Language Pathologist, Bridge Program (for Inclusive Learning) at Prakriti ## [Episode 401: Adverse Effects and Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelic Medicines with Dr. Richard Louis Miller](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/entheogenic/episodes/2026-07-06T10_00_00-07_00) _2026-07-06 · Martin W. Ball · The Entheogenic Evolution_ My guest this week is venerated elder in the psychedelic community, Dr. Richard Louis Miller, who joins me to discuss his newest book, The Adverse Effects and Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelic Medicines - A Guide to the Risks and Rewards of Using Psychedelics in Therapy. The fundamental premise of the book is that those who promote use of psychedelics for therapy need to have honest accounting… [Listen](https://entheogenic.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-07-06T10_00_00-07_00.mp3?_=1783357233.17815626) ## [The Lessons We Didn't Plan For](https://rootsofallbeings.substack.com/p/the-lessons-we-didnt-plan-for) _2026-07-04 · Prakriti School · Roots of all Beings_ Aastha Mishra, our EVS facilitator, pens down her reflections from the Farming OLE to Ramgarh with Grade 4 & 5 learners in the month of May 2026 ## [The Chair Design Assignment](https://rootsofallbeings.substack.com/p/the-chair-design-assignment) _2026-06-27 · Prakriti School · Roots of all Beings_ How Grade 9 Students begin to Think Like Designers -by Priyanka Kaur Oberoi (Facilitator Design & Technology) ## [Episode 399: The Temple of Eden with Suzi Kalypso](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/entheogenic/episodes/2026-06-22T10_00_00-07_00) _2026-06-22 · Martin W. Ball · The Entheogenic Evolution_ This week I'm joined by Suzi Kalypso, founder of The Temple of Eden in southern California, which she started 5 years ago as a bufo (5-MeO-DMT) church, but has since expanded into a multi-sacrament entheogenic church and also provides facilitation training, integration, and community events and support. In this lengthy interview we learn of her struggles with addiction and her journey into… [Listen](https://entheogenic.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-06-22T10_00_00-07_00.mp3?_=1782147635.17804418) ## [Two Doors Into Creativity](https://www.philosophicalfacilitator.com/p/two-doors-into-creativity) _2026-06-10 · Brendon Burns · The Philosophical Theatre Facilitator_ A distinction worth making before the next "let's just play" ## [To the Still Waters — and Back](https://rootsofallbeings.substack.com/p/to-the-still-waters-and-back) _2026-06-09 · Prakriti School · Roots of all Beings_ The Pathfinder Expedition, Brighu Lake, May 2026 by Amarnath G (Physical Education Facilitator) ## [Episode 397: The Leckie Protocol and All Things 5-MeO-DMT with Steve Rio](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/entheogenic/episodes/2026-06-08T10_00_00-07_00) _2026-06-08 · Martin W. Ball · The Entheogenic Evolution_ The other month the world got to watch as Bryan Johnson live-streamed his 5-MeO-DMT experience with Enfold that made use of "The Leckie Protocol," which combines vaporized with injected 5-MeO. Steve Rio suggested we have another conversation about it given the widespread interest, and I was happy to have him join me back on the podcast. We had another great, lengthy conversation about the protocol… [Listen](https://entheogenic.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-06-08T10_00_00-07_00.mp3?_=1780938070.17793615) ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/K9ftmIRS2VoM) _2026-06-08 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when friends get the Graphite Business Card through your referral. ## [🎙️FS82 - Facilitating in communities with Jeffrey Marr](https://facilitationstories.com/fs82-facilitating-in-communities-with-jeffrey-marr) _2026-06-07 · Facilitation Stories_ In today's episode, Umah is joined by Jeff Marr, founder of The Practical Philosophy Club, to unpack the unique art of community facilitation and what it takes to design unstructured, safe spaces for deep, depolarising conversation. Moving away from top-down corporate agendas, Jeff explores how his grassroots, peer-led facilitation model grew from a casual living room meetup in Mexico into a… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/facilitationstories/FS81__Facilitating_in_Communities_with_Jeff_Marr_-_Auphonic.mp3?dest-id=1595222) ## [Two Worlds, One City: When Prakriti School and Lycée Français International de Delhi Swapped Classrooms](https://rootsofallbeings.substack.com/p/two-worlds-one-city-when-prakriti) _2026-05-30 · Prakriti School · Roots of all Beings_ A tale of two unique school cultures coming together to share mud walls, green roofs, French history, and music & play ## [Episode 395: Alchemical Ayahuasca with Alan Waugh](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/entheogenic/episodes/2026-05-25T10_00_00-07_00) _2026-05-25 · Martin W. Ball · The Entheogenic Evolution_ My guest this week is Alan Waugh, author, healer, retreat leader, and medicine man. Alan joins me to discuss his new book, Alchemical Ayahuasca, as well as share his story of leaving England as a young man, listening to his inner guidance, emerging from chronic depression, and his entry into the world of psychedelics and shamanic healing. Alan has a number of websites where you can find out more… [Listen](https://entheogenic.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-05-25T10_00_00-07_00.mp3?_=1779728426.17778752) ## [We Become What We Read](https://rootsofallbeings.substack.com/p/we-become-what-we-read) _2026-05-16 · Prakriti School · Roots of all Beings_ The stories stay with us - the book reading festival focused on Indian authors, presented us with children's literature that is rooted in our culture ## [🎙️ FS81 - Abimbola Olajide - Tactile, hands on practice](https://facilitationstories.com/fs81-abimbola-olajide-tactile-hands-on-practice) _2026-05-15 · Facilitation Stories_ In today's episode, Olivia is joined by Abimbola Olajide, serial social entrepreneur and Chief of Play, to explore tactile, hands-on facilitation and what it means to work with the whole person in the room. With a background spanning community convening, grief support, and corporate consultancy, Abimbola shares how she found her way into facilitation and why embodied, kinesthetic approaches are at… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/facilitationstories/FS82_-_Tactile_hands_on_practices_with_Abimbola_Olajide-_Auphonic.mp3?dest-id=1595222) ## [Episode 393: All About Rythmia with Dr. Jeff McNairy](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/entheogenic/episodes/2026-05-11T10_00_00-07_00) _2026-05-11 · Martin W. Ball · The Entheogenic Evolution_ My guest this week is Dr. Jeff McNairy, Chief Medical Officer and Co-founder of Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica. In our conversation Jeff shares about the founding of Rythmia, what it means for the ayahuasca center to be medically licensed, why they prefer large group ceremonies, what they mean when they claim everyone gets a "miracle," and more in this lengthy interview. You can… [Listen](https://entheogenic.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-05-11T10_00_00-07_00.mp3?_=1778518825.17766602) ## [Are You Building a Tricycle?](https://www.philosophicalfacilitator.com/p/are-you-building-a-tricycle) _2026-05-02 · Brendon Burns · The Philosophical Theatre Facilitator_ A Facilitation Fallacy about safety wheels, scaffolding, and the need to wobble ## [Episode 391: North American Association of Visionary Churches with Scott Stanley](https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/entheogenic/episodes/2026-04-27T10_00_00-07_00) _2026-04-27 · Martin W. Ball · The Entheogenic Evolution_ My guest this week is Scott Stanley, founder of the Arizona Yage Assemble ( AYA ), and the North American Association of Visionary Church, NAAVC.org . Scott's mission is to protect religious freedom, practice, and association as well as access to psychedelic sacraments. To that end he's founded the aforementioned groups to help create collective action and strength in numbers. We talk all about it… [Listen](https://entheogenic.podomatic.com/enclosure/2026-04-27T10_00_00-07_00.mp3?_=1777309245.17754321) ## FTF261: How to Design High-End Client Experiences with Alan Weiss (Talk the Walk replay) _2026-04-24 · First Time Facilitator_ Send Leanne a message Leanne Hughes and Alan Weiss explore what it really takes to design premium client experiences — from large-scale thought leadership conferences to intimate high-touch group gatherings in penthouse suites around the world. Alan shares the frameworks, courage, and lifestyle philosophy behind his most successful events, and Leanne reflects on her own recent red carpet camp-out… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1785616/episodes/19073277-ftf261-how-to-design-high-end-client-experiences-with-alan-weiss-talk-the-walk-replay.mp3) ## FTF260: The Campfire Method with Jan Keck: A Better Way to Build Trust in Groups _2026-04-02 · First Time Facilitator_ Send Leanne a message Jan Keck i s back on First Time Facilitator for a pop-up episode, and this one is for anyone who wants to create connection without making people cringe. Jan first appeared on the podcast in Episode 156, and in this conversation he shares the thinking behind his new book, The Campfire Method , plus what he’s learned from three years of writing, testing, and refining his ideas… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1785616/episodes/18948342-ftf260-the-campfire-method-with-jan-keck-a-better-way-to-build-trust-in-groups.mp3) ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hxObyHDCriBo) _2026-04-02 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Your Character Isn’t Stupid – So What Are They Doing?](https://www.philosophicalfacilitator.com/p/your-character-isnt-stupid-so-what) _2026-03-26 · Brendon Burns · The Philosophical Theatre Facilitator_ Why intelligent people make self-defeating choices – on stage and off ## [Workshop or Workstore](https://www.philosophicalfacilitator.com/p/workshop-or-workstore) _2026-03-11 · Brendon Burns · The Philosophical Theatre Facilitator_ Why the word 'workshop' carries a promise worth keeping ## [R is for... Responsibility](https://facilitationmindset.substack.com/p/r-is-for-responsibility) _2026-02-18 · Facilitation Mindset_ The curse of the over-responsible facilitator ## [You Are Out!](https://www.philosophicalfacilitator.com/p/you-are-out) _2026-02-12 · Brendon Burns · The Philosophical Theatre Facilitator_ Elimination, stranding, and changing my mind about ‘victim games’ ## [Q is for... Questions](https://facilitationmindset.substack.com/p/q-is-for-questions) _2026-02-10 · Facilitation Mindset_ Facilitator Einstein & the Power of the Stupid Question ## [P is for... "Politics"](https://facilitationmindset.substack.com/p/p-is-for-politics) _2026-02-04 · Facilitation Mindset_ Adventures with a word that means all the things ## [The Groin Strain Fallacy](https://www.philosophicalfacilitator.com/p/the-groin-strain-fallacy) _2026-01-28 · Brendon Burns · The Philosophical Theatre Facilitator_ A facilitation error about development, effort, and the middle ## [Debrief: our recent Lewis Deep Democracy Training Experience](https://facilitationmindset.substack.com/p/debrief-our-recent-lewis-deep-democracy) _2026-01-27 · Lucy Chambers · Facilitation Mindset_ A recording from Lucy Chambers and Theresa Destrebecq's Substack live. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/185943662/80351ccb0ff04d90a025246a44e35929.mp3) ## [O is for... Opposites & Opposition](https://facilitationmindset.substack.com/p/o-is-for-opposites-and-opposition) _2026-01-26 · Facilitation Mindset_ You can't have fun today. It's banned. ## [🎙️ FS 80 From Facilitation to Hosting: Creating Transformative Spaces with Peter Pula](https://facilitationstories.com/fs-80-a-heartfelt-dialogue-with-peter-pula-on-why-hosting-and-facilitation-are-no-longer-just-passions-but-essential-practices-for-thriving-in-todays-world) _2026-01-19 · Facilitation Stories_ Todays episode explores the evolving relationship between facilitation and hosting, highlighting how both practices can create transformative spaces for individuals and communities. Peter Pula shares insights from years of cultivating community through participatory dialogue and generative journalism. The conversation delves into the distinctions between facilitation often structured and outcome… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/facilitationstories/IAF_Podcast_Sam__Peter_Auphonic.mp3?dest-id=1595222) ## [The Weak Suffer What They Must?](https://www.philosophicalfacilitator.com/p/the-weak-suffer-what-they-must) _2026-01-14 · Brendon Burns · The Philosophical Theatre Facilitator_ Reading power on and off the stage ## [The Year's Work in Four Maps: A Visual Roundup](https://www.philosophicalfacilitator.com/p/the-years-work-in-four-maps-a-visual) _2025-12-30 · Brendon Burns · The Philosophical Theatre Facilitator_ I WOULD LOVE TO BELIEVE that logging in to The Philosophical Theatre Facilitator archive is as much a part of your morning routine as meditation, working out, and forest bathing. ## [What Do You Do Again?](https://www.philosophicalfacilitator.com/p/what-do-you-do-again) _2025-12-23 · Brendon Burns · The Philosophical Theatre Facilitator_ Why that question bothers you (and what to do about it) ## [N is for... Noticing](https://facilitationmindset.substack.com/p/n-is-for-noticing) _2025-12-18 · Facilitation Mindset_ An underrated skill ## [M is for... Misanthrope](https://facilitationmindset.substack.com/p/m-is-for-misanthrope) _2025-12-07 · Facilitation Mindset_ Dancing between “Most people are... shit”... and “People are all we’ve got” ## [🎙️ FS79\_Julia Slay & Ending Sessions Well](https://facilitationstories.com/-fs79_julia-slay-ending-sessions-well) _2025-12-05 · Facilitation Stories_ In today's episode, Olivia is joined by Julia Slay, founder of Facilitation 101, to explore an often-overlooked part of facilitation: how we end sessions well. With 15+ years' experience across social policy, consultancy and learning design, Julia shares her journey into facilitation and what sparked her growing fascination with powerful endings. They talk about: Why endings matter,and common… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/facilitationstories/V1_FS79_Julia_Slay__Ending_Sessions_Well.mp3?dest-id=1595222) ## [L is for... Life-Long-Learning](https://facilitationmindset.substack.com/p/l-is-for-life-long-learning) _2025-11-27 · Facilitation Mindset_ All the courses I've ever taken... and why I don't believe some course promises ## [🎙️ FS 78 – Relaunch Episode: Meet the New Hosts; Umah, Sam, Olivia](https://facilitationstories.com/-facilitation-stories-relaunch-episode-meet-the-new-hosts-umah-sam-olivia) _2025-11-21 · Facilitation Stories_ In today's episode, the Facilitation Stories podcast returns with a brand-new hosting team — Olivia, Sam, and Umah — who share their stories, inspirations, and hopes for the next chapter of the podcast. They talk about: Why they joined the Facilitation Stories team and what excites them about podcasting as a way to connect facilitators and share learning. How their diverse backgrounds — from… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/facilitationstories/IAF_Facilitation_Stories_-_Meet_the_Hosts_-_Umah_Sam_and_Olivia_1_1.mp3?dest-id=1595222) ## [It's here! The Facilitation Self-Assessment](https://facilitationmindset.substack.com/p/its-here-the-facilitation-self-assessment) _2025-11-12 · Lucy Chambers · Facilitation Mindset_ And a little bonus ## FTF259: Exceptional Experiences with Neen James _2025-10-17 · First Time Facilitator_ Send Leanne a message Today, I’m thrilled to welcome back my friend, leadership strategist, and powerhouse of positivity — Neen James — to the show! If you haven’t seen the YouTube version yet, go and watch it. Neen radiates light, energy, and fun — she’s truly a walking champagne moment . Fun links: Discover Your Luxury Mindset Self-Assessment Luxury Is A Mindset Neen James Luxury Mindset… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1785616/episodes/18026502-ftf259-exceptional-experiences-with-neen-james.mp3)