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  • The Smiling Human Introduction

    The Smiling Human Introduction
    2024/03/05

    Hello and Welcome to The Smiling Human Podcast. My name is Oak and I will be your host. For those I have not yet met allow me to introduce myself.


    I am a Philosopher, Author, and lifelong student driven by a love of truth and learning. I facilitate transformative spaces, and offer mentorship to those looking to take the next step in their personal evolution.


    I believe that we bring about greater good in this world by venturing towards greater understanding. It is my mission and the mission of this podcast to help uplift others into hope amidst the existential epidemic that many are calling The Crisis of Meaning.


    Education is nothing without inspiration and I believe that skillful and curious inquiry is one of the most important skills one can have in our age of information. With the right questions we can walk together towards a collective future whose emphasis is on evolution rather than division.


    With that being said, allow me to offer you an idea of what to expect in the months ahead:


    I believe the antidote to ignorance is humility and as such you, my dear listener, will be welcomed into conversations where I hope to dissolve my own ignorance and learn alongside you.

    Through dialogue with peers and experts on today’s most relevant topics we will approach our collective and personal evolution with curiosity and a passion to grow.


    To support the integration of the wisdom that we will no doubt encounter throughout our journey, an episode dedicated to the distillation and application of that wisdom will cap off each month.


    What lies ahead is a show guided by the love of truth and a commitment to a purpose greater than one set of ideas, a show of all of you who are ready to evolve for the betterment of our global community.


    I hope these episodes find you well, and lastly

    I hope to make you smile


    Until next time
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  • Season 1 Trailer

    Season 1 Trailer
    2024/08/17
    Listen into the gold coming up in Season 1 of The Smiling Human Podcast!The Guests:Part 1 - MasculinityDolphin Kasper:Dolphin is a consummate coach, transformative communicator, and facilitator of human potential. Co-founder of Relationflix, and founder of Evolve Now, he is dedicated to innovation and providing powerful opportunities for people to improve the depth, quality, and potential of their lives and most cherished relationships.Our conversation explores the power of relating, to self, other, and the present as the vehicle for transformation & the means by which we commune with greater wisdom.Mikaal Bates:Mikaal's Mission is to ignite, accelerate, and celebrate the conscious evolution of Men and Masculinity across this planet in our lifetime while helping heal the divide between Men + Women by sharing and teaching on the lost arts of ‘Sacred Union’.We speak about what it means to become a Man in todays society, the role of Brotherhood, Ritual, and Fear in the Initiation Process.Deus Fortier:Deus is a deeply curious and passionate multidisciplinary practitioner exploring and serving the vast nuances and complexities of the human experience through emergent facilitation and Men’s Work.Our discourse covers the prerequisites for psychosexual maturation, and the nature of Eros in Men’s work as well as some the more tumultuous edges of the Masculine Shadow.Part 2 - FemininityKim Hayden:Kim is a two #1 International Author, Top 1% Residential Real Estate Agent, Civic Award Recipient (together with her Husband) for the Queens Diamond Jubalee Award and the Alberta Centennial award. She is also the founder of Resilient New Media.We speak to the powerful necessity of owning your story as a woman, as well as the role of resilience and relevance in personal and business growth.Anja Rose:Anja Rose is a dedicated love, sex, and relationship coach specialising in trauma support and nervous system healing. Her work is deeply rooted in the principles of sacred feminine embodiment and offers a Tantric lens to healing and transformation.We speak to the blocks facing women on their journey of Reclamation & Embodiment, and what Sisters might do to more deeply connect with their own vitality.Leah Fink:Leah Fink is a Registered Social Worker dedicated to advancing mental health in the workplace. Her rich background in addictions and mental health, her expertise is in discerning the elements that foster a genuinely healthy working environment.Our conversation explores power dynamics, perception, privilege, and narrowing the “Intention-Impact” Gap.Part 3 - CultureTei Taiyari:Tei is a heart-led student of simplicity, motivated by movement and nurtured by nature. As a Counselling Psychologist, Yoga Teacher, Death Doula, Writer, and Wayfarer, he intends to embody and ensoul a life that is dynamic, integral, and meaningful, fostering peace and prosperity for himself and those he serves.Tei and I work to discover the valuable and tender threads that weave Vulnerability, Authenticity, and Adversity together.Zerin Beattie:Zerin has been practicing meditation for the last 20+ years, studying techniques in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Cambodia, Thailand, Peru, and South Korea. He founded XPAND in 204 to empower people with life-changing resources to bridge the gap between the body, heart, and mind in the modern world.Together Zerin and I explore his insights into the application of present moment awareness, his recent work bringing mindfulness into correctional facilities, and what we might do to better our lives through developing our awareness.Alex King-Harris:Alex’s 25-year career has intertwined music & creativity, co-creating projects like Desert Dwellers, Liquid Bloom and Shamans Dream. As a former CEO of YogiTunes.com and now President and Co-Founder of EvolveWell, He enjoy the cross over into conscious entrepreneurship. Alex also guides youth mentorship and support those recovering from addiction.
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  • Embracing Individuality and Self-Acceptance as a Man with Dolphin Kasper

    Embracing Individuality and Self-Acceptance as a Man with Dolphin Kasper
    2024/09/03

    Season 1 Episode 1


    In this conversation, Dolphin Kasper and Oak Mountain explore the question of who we are when we're not trying to get anywhere. They share personal stories and insights on how to move forward from a place of letting go and cultivating a meaningful life.


    They discuss the importance of humility, choice, and the power of relationships in this journey. The practical steps they suggest include identifying the highest expression of one's humanity or masculinity and using that as a guide, as well as cultivating relationships with people who embody the qualities we aspire to.


    They also touch on the need for curiosity, vulnerability, and compassion in navigating relationships and engaging in meaningful dialogue. This conversation highlights the complexity of determining what works and what doesn't in terms of masculinity and cultural norms.


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    Dolphins Info:

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dolphin.kasper/

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dolphinkasper/

    Website - https://dolphinkasper.com/


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    The Smiling Human:

    Instagram - www.instagram.com/thesmilinghuman

    Patreon - www.patreon.com/thesmilinghuman

    Website - www.thesmilinghuman.com

    Get Your Free Insight Journal Here - https://thesmilinghuman.com/freegift
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  • The Intersection of Initiation, Meaning, and The Mythic Masculine with Mikaal Bates

    The Intersection of Initiation, Meaning, and The Mythic Masculine with Mikaal Bates
    2024/09/10

    Season 1 Episode 2


    In this conversation, Michael Bates discusses the importance of initiation and men's work in the journey towards manhood. He highlights the absence of initiation in modern society and the impact it has on men's sense of purpose and identity.


    Michael emphasizes the need for external rituals and the guidance of elder men in the initiation process and explores the intersection of initiation and meaning, discussing the universal archetypes present in different cultures.


    The conversation explores the question of what makes a man distinct from those who are not men. It delves into the concepts of masculinity, purpose, and present moment awareness and how these support the development of the matured masculine.


    Oak & Mikaal discuss the importance of discerning between what is true and false, and the need for men to come together to test and refine their beliefs. They also touch on the division and polarization in society and the value of sacred union between men and women. The conversation ends with a discussion of the guest's mission to accelerate the evolution of healthy masculinity and promote sacred union between men and women.


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    Mikaals Info

    Instagram - www.instagram.com/mikaal_bates

    Website - www.mikaalbates.com

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    The Smiling Human:

    Instagram - www.instagram.com/thesmilinghuman

    Patreon - www.patreon.com/thesmilinghuman

    Website - www.thesmilinghuman.com

    Get Your Free Insight Journal Here - https://thesmilinghuman.com/freegift
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    58 分