The Way To Go

The Way To Go

<p>Welcome to The Way To Go. We’re hosting this podcast in the midst of the greatest collective crises the world has encountered in the last 75 years. Behind these extraordinary challenges there is a bigger story to be told. Steven Ross and Matthew Choate are two friends who have found ourselves in the unusual position of observing many stories from the life-journeys of others and we use the lens of these experiences to grapple with real world issues - exploring the spiritual perspectives around these topics and providing intuitive insight. We connect the dots between the chaos of the outer world and reveal the hidden natural laws which always point us towards evolution and healing. Life and the soul have a natural way to go and we aim to find it together. We hope you enjoy!<br><br>Theme music: Something Elated by Broke For Free</p>

Days of the Dead - Ancestral Healing and the Gifts of the Deceased

From All Hallows Eve to Día de Muertos, late October sees many cultures honoring the dead. These holidays and traditions acknowledge that the transition into winter represents a thinning of the veil, an opportunity to be closer to those souls who have departed this mortal realm. In this podcast episode, Steven and Matthew honor a big anniversary, discuss how our ancestors and those who have passed continue to live on in us, and how we can help heal the wounds of our ancestors - so that we ma...

10-30
01:07:26

The Importance of Connection & Community

The U.S. Surgeon General released an advisory in 2023, Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation. Dr. Vivek Murthy and his team highlight the need to rediscover meaningful social connection, to be in - and be in service to - a community. Earlier this summer, we spent a serene weekend in South Texas with a group of dear friends - where we shared in community practice, meals, company, adventures, and connection on the banks of the Nueces River. Over our "friend retreat," we explored the im...

08-02
56:50

Yoga & Us - Our Role in a Living System

When we hear the word "Yoga" - for most people who do not reside in certain parts of Asia - it conjures up a class, a teacher in a room of bodies, in workout gear, getting "fit" and/or "limber" using a series of poses, with a few foreign sounding words and some flirtation with the spiritual - usually at the end - before all present say "namaste" and go about their day. This understanding comes, largely, from the commercialization of Yoga in the United States as a fitness routine, which can no...

04-21
01:07:25

Surviving Suffering & The Gifts of Compassion

Why do we suffer? Is one of the big questions we all end up asking ourselves at some stage in our lives. Often when the weight of what we, or a loved one, are bearing can feel all consuming and near impossible to carry any farther. How do we continue, and what, if anything, can we do to support ourselves and each other as we walk the more difficult paths on the journey of life? In this episode of The Way To Go, we look at suffering from a variety of angles and try to tease out the valu...

02-08
01:18:19

Our Inner Compass

In this episode of The Way To Go we explore the concept of the intuitive inner compass. A guiding force accessible to all human beings, that can assist us in finding our direction even when we feel tossed about in the storms of life. The inner compass is a term we are using to describe a conscious force that can support us in living our lives in an aligned way with our purpose, calling, and dreams. In this conversation we discuss the intuitive nature of the compass, how it functions and mani...

12-12
01:09:57

Intuitive Mediumship & the messages that can set us free

After a hiatus Steven Ross and Matthew Choate are back to reconnect as friends and seekers on the road to self liberation in mind, body, and spirit. In this episode we discuss Steven's work as an intuitive medium - a skill he employs daily - and share some of the stories and insights Steven has gathered from his sessions. Exploring how these messages help many people move past blocks in their experience and rediscover purpose. Stay for the end of the episode and Steven performs a live readin...

03-14
01:08:12

Daily Practice of the Eight Limbs - Meditation 101

Steven Ross and Matthew Choate discuss their personal experiences as meditators - exploring techniques and experiences that have been beneficial to each of them.

08-20
01:27:50

Six Steps to Oneness

In this episode Steven Ross and Matthew Choate address the final 6 limbs of yoga, as set out by Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras. Going from the subtle art of breathing, to the exploration of Samadhi, oneness, and bliss.

08-06
01:17:29

Efforts of the Yogi - Unpacking the Niyamas

Continuing our exploration of the eight limbs of yoga, in this episode Steven Ross and Matthew Choate grapple with the spiritual do's - the Niyamas - as set out by Patanjali in his Yoga Sutras.

07-19
01:14:44

Observing the Yamas - The Right Attitudes of Yoga

We're doing things a little differently this season. We began with some Yamas in fact, having addressed Ahimsa and Bramacharya in previous installments. In this episode Steven Ross and Matthew Choate finish out the Yamas as set out by Patanjali in his Sutras. We explore the concept of restraint or abstinence as a means to preserve one's energy for deeper spiritual practice and the search for enlightenment and happiness.

07-07
01:08:28

The Yogic Path to Enlightenment

The previous 2 episodes have focussed on Brahmacharya and Ahimsa, both part of the Yamas and, as such, the Eight Limbs of Yoga as laid out in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. So, what are the eight limbs of yoga? Steven Ross and Matthew Choate explore the system and how these ancient practices can offer perspective, comfort, and regulation for body and mind.

06-25
01:10:45

Brahmacharya in the age of the trillionaire

When greed seems to drive a system that perpetuates the pain and suffering of human beings for financial gain, what is the answer to finding happiness? Steven Ross and Matthew Choate wonder what it means to consider our attachments to the material world and how this can help fuel our suffering.

06-10
01:02:38

Anger and Ahimsa: non-harming in the midst of unrest

In this episode, Steven Ross and Matthew Choate unpack the ancient Indian principle of Ahimsa - which applies to all living beings. How does one navigate this in the face of civil unrest on very important topics?

06-02
01:08:50

Reincarnation - Here we go again!

Welcome back! In this episode, our hosts Steven Ross and Matthew Choate dive deep into the principle of reincarnation. From the story of the boy who remembered being a WW2 fighter pilot at the age of 2 to the teachings of Yogananda, this introduction to reincarnation covers explores the topic with reverence and humor. Join us as we explore this fascinating and ancient belief!

05-22
01:02:24

The Universal Law - What is Karma? Pt.2

In this episode, our hosts Steven Ross and Matthew Choate continue to dive into the layered topic of karma! This episode explores the concepts of collective karma, karma as a teacher, and so much more. Join us as we unravel, as much as one can, the mysteries of karma.

05-15
53:03

The Universal Law - What is Karma? Pt.1

In this episode, our hosts Steven Ross and Matthew Choate dive into the layered topic of karma! In the West we usually refer to karma as a punitive force, so if something goes wrong we might be inclined to blame it on "bad karma." Just like gravity, karma is an ineffable law of the universe, and just like we don't say we have bad gravity when we trip and fall, karma is neither good nor bad... it just is. Join us as we unravel, as much as one can, the mysteries of karma!

05-06
01:13:24

Seeing the Light

Join Steven Ross and Matthew Choate as they continue the discussion on consciousness surviving physical death by examining the Light. Every single major, and minor, faith has descriptions of the divine being associated with light. Although akin to the light of the stars, moon, and sun, there is something special about the light seen in near-death experiences, religious rapture, and visitations from other-worldly beings. This podcast aims to explore the various interpretations of this light an...

04-29
01:16:07

Beyond the Veil - Exploring NDEs and the concept of everlasting life

Hosts Steven Ross and Matthew Choate get stuck into a topic both have researched for many years: the phenomena of near death experiences (or NDEs) and what this research tells us about the existence of our consciousness after our physical bodies fade. This episode also brings in ancient teachings and how all the traditions of all major faith-based systems acknowledge the reality of another realm to which, one day, we shall return.

04-17
01:17:11

Divine Purpose - Discovering the way Pt.2

Steven Ross and Matthew Choate continue their discussion on divine purpose. What it means to turn your attention from the material world and follow the path laid out for you.

04-13
50:00

Divine Purpose - Discovering the way Pt.1

Join hosts Steven Ross and Matthew Choate as they explore the concept of divine purpose. Every person has wondered: "Why am I here?" The answer is tied to ancient concepts of karma, soul evolution, and finding your true path.

04-10
56:48

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