Send us a text What if you were wrong about the role of being a man and being a woman? In this episode of The Bliss Republic Podcast, I meet with Ivan L. James from Miami, Florida - a transformational embodiment coach for polarity. What does military leadership have to do with love, intimacy, and connection? In this powerful episode, Ivan shares how his 19 years in the military gave him the structure, discipline, and resilience that now shape his work with couples and singles. Through his con...
Send us a text Due to the recent murder on Charlie Kirk, I decided to cut in between for a short solo episode, mourning a podcasting colleague, father and brother in Christ. I have personally followed Charlies mission and admired his courage to face and challenge the very people that disliked them. Some of his content I admired, some I questioned. Regardless, I was gutted by his sudden passing as someone this young and this iconic. I myself have found a strong anchor in my belief in the past ...
Send us a text What if everything you thought you knew about men, women and connection was just the tip of the iceberg? In this episode of The Bliss Republic Podcast, I sit down with Alison Armstrong from Colorado, USA - the renowned author of "The Queen's Code," to unravel the often-misunderstood dynamics between the sexes. Ever wonder why men pull away, or why women are drawn to certain relationships? What does it really mean when men value innocence, or why is vulnerability such a su...
Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of The Bliss Republic Podcast, we connect with Mark Groves - relationship expert and co-author of Liberated Love - from Toronto, Canada. Follow our candid conversation about what it really means to build, nurture and heal strong relationships in today's world. Mark opens up about how becoming a parent has shifted his partnership, what it means to move from couplehood to family and how to keep connection alive despite life’s disruptions. We discus...
Send us a text In this episode we speak with guest Hannah Haller, renowned yoga teacher, health coach, world traveller exploring an off-grid life in her home in Maui, Hawaii. We connect over the fertility pressure women can perceive in their late 30's and early 40's. Hannah shares her extraordinary lifestyle, living on a 40 acre farm in a yurt in Hawaii and her days of travelling and the happy struggles before the internet and mobile phones. But Hannah is much more than the yogi with 500K f...
Send us a text In this episode of the Bliss Republic podcast, our returning guest Jackson Goding, a clinical psychotherapist from the Northern Beaches in Sydney, discusses his new program 'It Ends With Us' and its connection to trauma and self-worth. He shares his personal experiences, the impact of the movie that inspired his retreat and the importance of authenticity in coaching. The conversation also delves into ADHD, medication and the role of therapists and coaches in supporting i...
Send us a text In this episode we speak with Autumn Rose from Costa Rica, who is a mother, storyteller & women's mentor helping them returning home to their wombs - the origin point of their innate power as women. She works with maidens, mothers and crones as they reclaim their place of belonging in the circle of life. We speak about the importance of authenticity, legacy and the challenges women face in expressing their true selves. Autumn discusses the 'copycat frequency' prevalent in ...
Send us a text In this conversation, our returning guest Arian Samouie, discusses the significance of failure in achieving abundance, the role of the ego in personal growth, and the importance of curiosity in self-exploration. He emphasises the necessity of exploring one's shadow self to understand and integrate fragmented aspects of the psyche. The discussion also touches on ancestral healing and the impact of generational trauma, highlighting the journey of self-discovery as essentia...
Send us a text Welcome Back to The Bliss Republic Podcast! I'm delighted to share that the Bliss Republic Podcast is quietly entering Season 2! A lot has happened since the last recording. I started this podcast. It's over a year ago that my life had fallen apart to the point that I lost my voice. Coming out of a highly ambivalent and thus transformative relationship, I had lost many friends who would not understand or even ask, what happened? I learned that you cannot be seen, witn...
Send us a text Chris Assaad is a singer-songwriter and healer from Toronto, Canada. His songs are pure alchemy that open the heart and speak to the soul, connecting us to our wholeness and joy. His music soothes and seduces, moves and inspires. What makes Chris music unique is the transmutation of his own life experience through the expression of art. Chris has the gift of healing others through music medicine journeys by touching upon those spaces in our hearts we seldomly reach. His person...
Send us a text Garrain Jones, a world-renowned figure in personal development, has earned his place as one of America's top 25 personal development coaches. As an international inspirational speaker, podcaster, and bestselling author of the life-changing book "Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life," Garrain’s impact on countless individuals is immeasurable. Garrain’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and the ability to overcome adversity. From being burdened with a st...
Send us a text Welcome Back to The Bliss Republic Podcast! As this is a very special episode to me, it's the FIRST 10th episode, marking a baby milestone on this adventure, since launching the podcast. And I'm excited to be sharing this it as a solo episode together with you. In this episode, you get to know me, how I think, feel, work and interact in the world. Thanks to relationship card game by Esther Perel, I share personal philosophy, insights on relationships and the secre...
Send us a text In this episode we speak with Jaguar Heart from Byron Bay, Australia. Jaguar is a tutor and teacher, restoring traditional masculinity through reprogramming the mind and breaking down the walls to the soul. He dives into the origin of disconnect between the male and the female we are witnessing today and explains the negative impact on our society. He shares his opinion on the red-pill community and porn, and what it means to break through the boy's psychology to truly b...
Send us a text In this episode we speak with Ali Skiba, founder of Melodiousyogi Sound Healing & Breathwork in Sydney, Australia. Ali is taking people on a healing journey to find their voice and stabilise their nervous system through breathwork and sound healing. Ali is sharing her transition journey leaving a corporate job becoming a medicine woman. Following her calling, she unpacked her female side, activated her gift for singing and transferring intuition to heal others and end suff...
Send us a text In this episode we speak with Arian Samouie from the UK. Arian is an intuitive healer and emotional intelligence coach. Arian takes us on a journey to discovering the lack of empathy and connection in our modern world and explains the true reasons behind loneliness. He shares an important personal story of his childhood, fleeing from war in Iran and how this has impacted his ability to connect with others. He speaks about overcoming emotional pain, the reasons we avoid our ow...
Send us a text In this episode we speak with Chris O'Brien, founder of Come Out Better in Orange County, California. Chris is coaching people to come out better financially, physically and mentally. Chris is sharing insights on future developments of crypto currency, his focus on giving power back to the people, the role our words play and how his personal awakening experience almost tore him apart. He speaks about overcoming fear, his connection to the God and how conscious lan...
Send us a text In this episode we speak with Saif Al Yasi, founder of the BeHuman Academy in Dubai, UAE. Saif is coaching people to be healthier and stay connected to themselves and their family values. Saif is speaking about his divorce, new marriage and the challenges of growing up with a conservative Iraqi background, seeking wives as subordinates. He speaks about breaking down these barriers in his mind and behaviour and how he shifted into a healthy 3-dimensional rela...
Send us a text In this episode we speak with Matty Powell, author of the book " Life On Your Terms - A Rough Guide To Discovering Your True Path" . We'll discover the many ways to deal with challenges, why Men feel lonely and how to overcome Suffering! We introduce you to the Hero's Journey, Matt's personal experience, as well as how to connect with your true Path! Matt and I will be hosting a Love & Dating Workshop In Feb 2024 together, so stay tuned for more information. Support the s...
Send us a text In the first episode of the Bliss Republic podcast, we introduce the host, Lara Schilken, together with her best friend Maddison Varley. The two have been sharing a deep friendship over 8 years and share from the many experiences with connection they have lived through together. Support the show Thank you for listening and subscribing!
Send us a text In this episode we speak with Cole Chance from Colorado, USA. Cole is a yoga teacher whose teachings are particularly interesting as they are anchored in a deep exploration of the mind and spirit, recovering from addictions. Cole has personally overcome the addiction to alcohol and celebrates 11 years of sobriety this year. Cole is breaking down the barriers to full self-acceptance and the dance between the person we are and the person we thought we were. She provides us...