Set and Setting with Madison Margolin

Ayelet Polonsky explores the power of manifestation, how consciousness shapes reality, and what psychedelics and Kabbalah can teach us about becoming conscious co-creators of our lives.This time on Set & Setting, Madison and Ayelet discuss:The power of manifestation and co-creating with the creator Tapping into a dimension that transcends physical reality Awakening the dormant parts of the brain How our consciousness has an impact on our reality Realizing that time is a social constructWhat does it mean to live with a ‘manifestation mindset’? Experiencing ourselves as consciousness, as GodTaking wisdom from KabbalahReflecting back on the dark times we have overcomeFeeling out our deepest desires in a conscious, embodied wayAbout Ayelet Polonsky:Creator of The Manifestation Method, Ayelet Polonsky is a skilled, passionate and trauma-informed facilitator in the world of manifestation and healing. After graduating New York University, her journey into the heart of healing led her to the Amazon jungles of Peru, where she immersed herself in the shamanic traditions of the Shipibo tribe. After deepening her connection with plant medicine and holistic healing in Peru, Ayelet immersed herself in six years of profound training in India under the guidance of Enlightened Masters, as well as attended Kumbh Mela. Her journey then led her to her ancestral homeland of Israel, where she spent eight years studying and teaching Jewish mysticism, known as Kabbalah, and became known as the number one Kabbalistic Manifestation expert. Ayelet now lives on the East Coast with her husband and two children.Her expertise has been recognized by top publications like Mind Body Green, Elephant Journal, Glamour Magazine, as well as Fox News, NBC, and CBS News. Keep up with Ayelet on Instagram.“When you listen to that voice of intuition, that deep knowing, your external reality reorganises itself to meet you there, to support you, to guide you.” –Ayelet PolonskySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Palestinian peace activist Sami Awad explores how all cultures and contexts can embrace Christ-consciousness and create a more peaceful, loving world. Check out Sami’s book,The Sacred Awakening: Reclaiming Christ Consciousness This week on Set & Setting, Madison and Sami discuss:What it means to be anointed Rediscovering Jesus and the concept of loving thy neighborChrist-consciousness spirituality How patriarchy creates dualism and an us vs. them mentalityThe depths of sacred activism Neem Karoli Baba’s connection to Christ-consciousnessThe intersection of Christ-consciousness with psychedelic-consciousnessHolding compassion even for our enemiesHow Jesus was a disruptor for the greater awakeningAbout Sami Awad:Sami Awad is a Palestinian activist, author, coach, and facilitator. He is Co-Director of Nonviolence International and author of the Sacred Awakening, a book that invites readers to embody a radical path to liberation, justice, and peace. Raised in and currently living in Bethlehem, occupied Palestine, Sami has lived his life at the intersection of spirituality, justice, and nonviolent resistance. He brings lived experience with occupation and spiritual reflection to invite us to resist injustice, embody courageous love, and embrace a deeper way of living in the face of colonialism. Learn more on Sami’s website.“We are living in what now I define as the prevailing consciousness, the consciousness of separation, fear, ego, hierarchy, patriarchy, us vs. them, competition, comparison, violence, that we live in our personal and collective lives, and there is another way of living consciously. It is the bigger umbrella that encompasses all culture, content, context.” –Sami AwadSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With an anthropological perspective on psychedelics, Madison and Bia contrast healing as a cultural buzzword vs. an ongoing embodied process.Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network and support the next chapter of Ram Dass Here and Now. Gifts are matched dollar for dollar through June 30. Learn more and give here: BHNN 10th Birthday FundraiserThis time on Set & Setting, Madison and Bia discuss:The anthropological study of cultural foundations The commodification of indigenous plant medicines Giving platforms to people of color, the indigenous, LGBTQ people, etc.The transformation capacity of psychedelics Spiritual voyeurism & the media culture in America The constant process of revisiting our shadows How everyone can be a social scientist Healing as a private matter rather than a buzzword About Bia Labate, PhD:Dr. Bia Labate (Beatriz Caiuby Labate) is an anthropologist, educator, author, speaker, and activist, committed to the protection of sacred plants while amplifying the voices of marginalized communities in the psychedelic science field. As a queer Brazilian anthropologist based in San Francisco, she has been profoundly influenced by her experiences with ayahuasca since 1996. Dr. Labate has a Ph.D. in social anthropology from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil. Her work focuses on plant medicines, drug policy, shamanism, ritual, religion, and social justice. She is the Executive Director of the Chacruna Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines and serves as a Senior Advisor for Culture and Strategy at the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). Additionally, she is a Visiting Scholar at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley and acts as advisor for around 15 organizations, among them the Veteran Mental Health Leadership Coalition, Soltara Healing Center, Sacred Plant Alliance and the Alaska Entheogenic Awareness Council. Dr. Labate is also a co-founder of the Interdisciplinary Group for Psychoactive Studies (NEIP) in Brazil and the editor of its site. She has authored, co-authored, and co-edited 29 books, three special-edition journals, and numerous peer-reviewed and online publications.“You have different ways to define what is disease, and therefore you have different ways to define what is healing. These plant medicines originate from cultures that have different founding paradigms to understand reality itself.” –Bia LabateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Middle Eastern Medicine Musician Yehoo Shalem frames life as a psychedelic experience, tracing how sound, prayer, and mindfulness can create intimacy with the divine.This week on Set & Setting, Madison and Yehoo explore:The meaning and dream symbol of “The White Donkey”Studying Middle Eastern Music at Maqamat Academy Tzfat in northern Israel, the historic hub of KabbalahMusic as a form of prayer and intimacy with GodSeeing life as a psychedelic experience The intention behind creating medicine music Using music as a navigation to go to a different placeSeeing yourself as a creator rather than a victimTaking time for a morning gratitude practice “For me the reason for writing music and for playing music is prayer. This is my ultimate aim when I play is to be able to connect to this point of prayer. Prayer for me is beyond asking for something, it’s seeking intimacy with God, with creation.” –Yehoo ShalemAbout Yehoo Shalem:Yehoo Shalem is a singer-songwriter, Middle Eastern medicine musician, music producer, and a devotee of Love. His music invites the listener into a mystical journey of remembrance, opening their hearts and bodies. Yehoo is currently deepening his music study at Maqamat Academy, learning Middle Eastern music. In parallel, Yehoo is traveling and offering concerts, singing circles, and his special creation: ‘Wine Ceremony’ - a night-long deep dive into sacred prayer, devotional music, high-quality wine, heart-opening sharings, and deep revelations. Check out Yehoo’s music on Spotify.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Artist Boaz Ronan joins Madison to explore how Jewish mysticism and disciplined practice shape his creative process, framing art as a gateway to the unconscious.In this episode, Madison and Boaz discuss:Seeing beyond color and form when paintingExperiencing the mystical in daily lifeHow Boaz’s experience with military PTSD influenced his artistry Art as a mirror to the unconscious The land of Israel as a microcosmos How Jewish mysticism influences Boaz’s artworkThe story of how Boaz met his RabbiConscious breathing as a necessary spiritual practiceForming positive habits by sticking to something for 40 daysAbout Boaz Ronen:Boaz Ronen is a fine artist from Tel Aviv, Israel. Boaz Studied in New York at the Art Students' League and in 1990 was chosen to represent artists from New York in Barcelona. He also spent time in India in 1993. Check out some of Boaz’s exhibitions HERE and see more of his work on Facebook.“I see through the colors, through the forms. It’s not that I paint what I want; I see what I want to paint. It is somewhat connected to what Michelangelo said—that you see the stone, you see already the sculpture." –Boaz RonenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.