Chris Grosso The Indie Spiritualist

In this expansive discussion, integrative healing practitioner Dr. Robert Krause explores consciousness, philosophy, and saying ‘yes’ to life. Tune into Ep. 144 of the Indie Spiritualist Podcast for a conversation around mental health, psychedelic therapy, and integrative healing with Chris, Dr. Krause, and psychiatric nurse practitioner Vicki Marnin.In this episode, Chris and Robert have a conversation on:Tantra vs. Buddhism and unique views of pleasure and sufferingAcceptance and commitment to the experience of all thingsHow to sit with pleasure without graspingSaying ‘yes’ to life with arms wide openThe power of breathwork Consciousness, philosophy, and the material world Reconciling with our own mortality in order to live a fuller lifeAbout Dr. Robert Krause:Robert Krause DNP APRN-BC is the Director of Clinical Services & Co-Founder of Centered, a unique mental health center for integrative healing. Dr. Krause pursues his work through various schools of philosophy, psychotherapy and pharmacology, as well as meditation, yoga, tantra, sex therapy and psychedelic therapy. Dr. Krause holds a BA in Philosophy from WCSU, a certificate in Nursing and a Master of Science degree from the Yale School of Nursing, and a doctoral degree in nursing practice from Quinnipiac University. His doctoral research work was focused on using a program of yoga and meditation to decrease incidents of aggression in an inpatient psychiatric unit. He also holds certifications in Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery from Harvard University, and certificates in both Psychedelic Assisted Therapy and Research and Sex Therapy from the California Institute for Integral Studies.Robert has been a faculty member of the Yale School of Nursing and the Yale School of Medicine in the Department of Psychiatry. At Western Connecticut State University and Quinnipiac University he has lectured in their philosophy programs; and at the Graduate Institute, he has lectured in Holistic Health and also in the Consciousness Studies Department. “Knowing that it’s perfectly safe to die can also let us know that it’s also perfectly safe to live. One of the practices in tantra is in order to know what your yeses are, you first have to be able to say no. In the same way, when you’re able to reconcile yourself to your mortality, then, you’re in a place to say yes to life.” –Dr. Robert Krause See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Holistic healer Erik Harris explores the benefits of natural medicine and how it can support healing across mind, body, and spirit.This time on The Indie Spiritualist podcast, Chris and Erik chat about:Perspectives from both alternative and Western medicine Erik’s first experience with energy work and alternative healingOvercoming emotional and physical pain Inspiration from A Course in Miracles Healing in mind, body, and spirit Getting to the root cause of what is causing us painChris’s own journey with neurodivergence Honoring the part of us that questions thingsThe relativity of being ‘better’ Connecting to plants, trees, and mushroomsAbout Erik Harris:Erik is a holistic healer dedicated to helping people with chronic pain and illness uncover the root causes of imbalance and create sustainable paths toward wellness. His own healing journey through spinal injuries, digestive issues, and Lyme disease led him to explore natural medicine, herbalism, Chinese medicine, energy healing, and other holistic modalities. He completed a five-year apprenticeship with Dr. Ming Wu and graduated from the Connecticut Institute of Herbal Studies in Chinese Herbology. With over 10 years of experience, Erik is a certified Qi Gong Instructor, Chinese Herbalist, Tui Na Therapist, Medicinal Aromatherapist, Auriculo-therapist, Reiki Therapist, and Tong Ren Therapist. He integrates these practices with his background in psychology to support the connection between body, mind, and spirit. Erik’s mission is to empower others with practical tools and personalized holistic approaches that help them take an active role in their own healing and wellness. Learn more about Erik and book an appointment with him HERE. You can also check him out on Instagram. “Listen to people when they tell you what’s going on. There are all sorts of mystery illnesses and chronic conditions. Chronic conditions are at an all-time high. You would be surprised how many people you know are dealing with something. Give them a little grace and try to support them. If you haven’t had it, you don’t understand, but try to listen, try to be there.” –Erik Harris See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Snyder, pioneer of guitar pedals and founder of Electronic Audio Experiments, explores the intersection of engineering, creativity, and the endless pursuit of great sound.This week on The Indie Spiritualist, Chris and John discuss:John’s journey as a musician, creating guitar pedals and altering soundWhat it was like finishing a PhD in an electrical engineering program during the coronavirus pandemicHow Electronic Audio Experiments took offBlurring the lines between art and scienceGuitar gear as an extension of the instrument itself Navigating creative burnout and the gap between efforts and outcomesHow neurodivergent traits can be valuable in the creative industry and beyondAbout John Snyder:John Snyder is a long-time guitarist with a PhD in electrical engineering. John combined these passions and became the owner and head designer at Electronic Audio Experiments (EAE). EAE is an exploration in sound and texture via electronics. EAE focuses primarily on stompboxes for electric guitar and bass, with occasional ventures into amplification and synthesis. Check out this article from Boston University on John and his work.“It’s very edifying to do something like this that is really blurring the art that I want to make with the science background that I have. There’s so much subjectivity to it that it feels like an art project rather than an engineering project much of the time.” –John Snyder See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Atheist spiritual director Britt Hartley explores climbing out of the void and building a life that is worth experiencing rather than focusing on what comes next.

Exploring the vital role of boundaries, Dr. Lissa Rankin calls on the medical and wellness fields to confront power imbalances and deepen their understanding of trauma.