Episode 2 Part I - The Yoga of Forgiveness

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Welcome to Episode 2 part I of the Sori podcast exploring apology and forgiveness, this time live from Auroville, India.

In this episode I had the most captivating conversation and a deep meeting of hearts with Professor Sehdev Kumar exploring the Yoga of Forgiveness and how this relates to the healing of personal and collective hurts.

For more information about Sehdev Kumar’s work and books available check out: www.lotusinthestone.com

Special thanks to Nadaka and Gopika for the permission to share their beautiful music from their Album - SURYA  chants of light.

Track 2: AROGYA MANTRA by Nadaka & Gopika

Track 4: NAVAGRAHA by Nadaka & Gopika

Hear the full album  SURYA CD on Spotify

Nadaka & Gopika's YouTube channel

Web Site - www.Ragamantra.com

Edited by Theodore Lowry in collaboration with Reculture North Studios. 

For more information contact www.alkimiasoul.com

Episode 2 Part II - A way back to love

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Welcome to Episode 2 part II of the Sori podcast exploring apology and forgiveness, this time live from Auroville, India.

In this episode we will be exploring the journey of apology and forgiveness and how this makes space for gratitude and helps us find a way back to love. 

You will have an introduction to the Sori workshops and how the imagination and creativity can be experienced as a healing gift that lives within us all. 

Conversations with special guests Yogini and Megha unfold the personal journey of how apology and forgiveness can be discovered and experienced in family and relationships. A musical conversation with cellist Gundolf explores the dialogue and meeting of hearts that is needed as the ground within which forgiveness can grace us.
Special thanks to Marco Novara for your collaboration in this workshop.

Special thanks to Nadaka and Gopika for the permission to share their beautiful music from their Album - SURYA  chants of light.

Track 1: Suryaya Swaha  by Nadaka & Gopika

Track 5: Suryashtakam by Nadaka & Gopika

Hear the full album  SURYA CD on Spotify 

Nadaka & Gopika's YouTube channel

Web Site - www.Ragamantra.com

Edited by Theodore Lowry in collaboration with Reculture North Studios. 

For more information contact www.alkimiasoul.com

Sori Episode 3 Part I - Music from Heaven

Welcome to Episode 3 part I of the Sori Podcast - this time from Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

In this episode I have the privilege of meeting with Arn Chorn Pond the founder of Cambodia Living Arts as we consider how music helps us to transcend suffering and how a person’s life can become an act of forgiveness. 

Featured Song: Time To Rise by VannDa (feat. Master Kong Nay) 2021 Baramey Production.

Some of the content of this podcast might be distressing to you if you have experienced war or genocide, it is the hope of Arn and I that through the courage to be vulnerable it may give you hope to find your voice and your music.

For more information about Cambodian Living Arts contact  https://www.cambodianlivingarts.org/en/

Music credits

Time To Rise by VannDa (feat. Master Kong Nay) 2021 Baramey Production. Permission to use from Baramey Production. 

Om Shanti by Carrie  Herbert & Metta Legita 2021 

Meul Ptey Samot( Looking at the Ocean Surface) by Sin Sisamouth. Cover by Arn Chorn-Pond recorded by Mr. Thuch Savang.

‘Khim’ and extract from The Garlands for Ashes, A Voices from the Nations production 2011 

'Bompaa' A Traditional Folk Song played by Arn Chorn Pond

Edited by Theodore Lowry in collaboration with Reculture North Studios

For more information contact www.alkimiasoul.com

Sori - Episode 3 Part II - Songs of Forgiveness

Welcome to Episode 3 Part II - Songs of Forgiveness - How can therapeutic songwriting support the journey of apology and forgiveness?

Featuring: Euan Gray, Kan Pich, Yung Lady and Bouyheak Lim

In this episode we reflect on the power of finding our heart and soul songs and consider how songwriting can support our life journey’s and help us navigate the complexities of apology and forgiveness. 

I will be talking with Euan Gray, music producer, music director of the Sound Initiative and co-founder of Songkites, a therapeutic songwriting project we ran together which resulted in a wave of original songs from the hearts of a new generation of artists. 10 years later I meet one of the artists, Kan Pich and explore how the song he wrote still supports him today. 

Euan and I created a Sori workshop focusing on songwriting and apology and forgiveness and I had opportunity to also interview Yung Lady and Bouyheak Lim about their experiences. I hope you find their thoughts and wisdom inspiring as we explore how songwriting can support us in the journey of forgiveness. 

Music by

Baby I’m Sorry by Jimmy Kiss

In the morning by Euan Gray and the Rooftops

Annie by Prince Panara Sirivuth this version sung by Euan Gray 

Who I am by Kan Pich

Nightmare by Kan Pich

No Perfect Body By Yung lady 

Hope by Yung lady 

Somros New York  (New York Beauty) by Yorn Young

For more information about the artists:

Euan Gray www.euangraymusic.com

Kan Pich youtube.com/c/KanPichKH

Yung Lady Music:https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/yunglady/no-perfect-body-feat-sous-visa youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@yung__ladyForLife

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yunglady

Special Thanks To Laura Baker and The Sound Initiative Studio for hosting the Sori Workshop @ The Factory, Phnom Penh.

Edited by Theodore Lowry in collaboration with Reculture North Studios

For more information contact www.alkimiasoul.com

Episode 4 part I - Life is an offering

Episode 4 part I - Life is an offering - How can culture and ceremony support the journey of forgiveness with Made Gunarta

I feel so honored to bring you this episode from Bali, Indonesia. The land of the gods and the land of ceremony, Bali's abundant beauty and vibrancy immediately lifts the heart and soul. 

In this episode I have the pleasure of meeting Made Gunater, also known as Dek, an inspiring Balinese man who is at the heart of co-creating one of the worlds leading centers for yoga and spiritual development (The Yoga Barn), and who is also an expert in Balinese and Indonesia culture and history. Dek describes how life is viewed in Bali as an offering, join us as we consider, how can culture and ceremony support the complex journey of forgiveness? 

For more information about:
The Yoga Barn
https://www.theyogabarn.com/

Bali Spirit Festival 
https://www.balispiritfestival.com/

Yogis Garden - An organic farm and retreat centre
https://yogisgardenbali.com/

Music by Carrie
Om Mani Padme Hum
Let Love in 

Edited by Theodore Lowry in collaboration with Reculture North Studios

For more information contact www.alkimiasoul.com

Episode 4 part II

Episode 4 part II - The 13th Golden Plate - How astrology, mythology and story supports the journey of forgiveness with Chris Skidmore

In this episode I have the pleasure of talking with Chris Skidmore a therapist who weaves together the stands of astrology, mythology, craniosacral therapy and process psychotherapy in his work with clients. Chris has his own podcast 'On the Soul's Terms' the title sums up his core ethos and approach to being a companion and guide in service of the soul. 

Join us in this conversational journey as we consider how astrology, mythology and story can support us in navigating and understanding the complexity of the journey towards apology and forgiveness.  

For more information about Chris's work 
www.onthesoulsterms.com

Music - Under The Same Sun by Carrie
www.carriemusic.com

Edited by Theodore Lowry in collaboration with Reculture North Studios

For more information contact www.alkimiasoul.com

Episode 4 part III - Meditation songwriting

Episode 4 part III Meditation songwriting and moral injury. Conversations with Metta Legita and Finn Aberdein.

In this episode I have the pleasure of talking with Metta Legita, an Indonesian musician, composer and educator based in Cambodia. Our collaboration through the pandemic resulted in the development of meditation songwriting as a process to make sense of our experiences of the global crisis. Metta shares her personal journey of apology and forgiveness and the impact of songwriting to carry her and others through challenging times.

I also re-connect with my dear friend and TV presenter, Finn Aberdein. We touch base about my journey so far and specifically discuss moral injury, and, how this can impact not only our core beliefs but also the heart and soul of an organization.  

This episode was edited by Theodore Lowry in collaboration with Reculture North Studios

Music 
Thank You by Metta Legita 

Home with You by Carrie 

For more information about Metta’s music 

You Tube https://www.youtube.com/@mettalegita3543

Spotify http://bit.ly/3UjOU9L

For more information contact www.alkimiasoul.com

Episode 5 - Weeping Waters.

Episode 5 - Weeping Waters. Ancestry, forgiveness and faith in Maori Culture with Philip and Rachael Lowe.

In this episode I had the joy of traveling through Aotearoa, New Zealand, the land of the long white cloud with my dear friend Rachael Lowe. A journey of breathtaking beauty and deep conversations about our ancestry and in what way ancestral forgiveness is needed personally and collectively. 

We had the privilege and honor of meeting Philip Mutu, a Maori elder in the village of Whakarewarewa in Rotorua. Philip took us to  sacred Maori land by the weeping waters at the foot of the volcano Mount Tarawera where his grandfather was living when it erupted in 1886. We had a profound conversation about ancestry, faith, love and forgiveness. 

For more information about Whakarewarewa Village and home of the Tūhourangi Ngāti Wāhiao people contact: www.whakarewarewa.com

Music 

Tūtira Mai Ngā Iwi (Traditional Maori Welcome) sung by The Harding Family, Whangarei

Mehe Manu Rere (Maori Love Song) by Peter Cristall 1972

This episode was edited by Theodore Lowry in collaboration with Story Paths

For more information contact www.alkimiasoul.com

Episode 6 part I - The balance of the web of life.

Episode 6 part I - The balance of the web of life - A conversation on The Kingdom of Hawaii with Loke Keihanaikukauakahihuliheekahaunaele-Keanaaina.

In this episode I have the privilege of talking with Loke Keihanaikukauakahihuliheekahaunaele-Keanaaina as she shares about the story of The Kingdom of Hawaii, the impact of one of the world’s longest running illegal overthrows and what forgiveness could even mean in such a complex situation.

Loke shares poetry written by her late husband Keihanaikukauakahihuliheekahaunaele known as ‘Bruddha Kei’. Loke is honoring his indigenous knowledge through publishing his stories in Tales of The Lost Hawaiian.

Music

Ku Haaheo E Kuu Hawaii · Hinaleimoana Wong,  Performed by Manaiakalani Kalua 2019 

Poetry by Keihanaikukauakahihuliheekahaunaele aka Bruddha Ke

Edited by Theodore Lowry in collaboration with Story Paths

For more information contact www.alkimiasoul.com

Episode 6 part II - Ho'oponopono

Episode 6 part II - Ho'oponopono - the art of forgiveness practices in Hawaiian culture with Jody Mountain and Auntie Pi'ilani Rupert

In this episode I have the privilege of talking with Jody Mountain whose practice combines the Ancient Wisdom Sciences, Core Cellular Healing, Ke Ala Hōkū — 'Pathway to the Stars' and Ancient Lomi Lomi. Jody shares perspectives on Ho’oponopono from her studies with Kahuna Abraham Kawai'i. She shares a pathway to restore balance and harmony to our inner world as we learn to forgive, accept and love our ‘inner ohana’ (family).

For more information about Jody’s work:
https://www.LineageofLight.com
https://LineageofLightOnlineSchool.com

I then have a fascinating conversation with Auntie Pi’ilani Rupert about her practice using Ho’oponopono to help people solve their problems and learn how her faith inspires her work.

Music shared with kind permission from Pamela Polland, Noelani Love:

Heart of the World by Pamela Polland
https://music.pamelapolland.com/album/heart-of-the-world

Ho’oponopono by Noelani Love
IG @noelanilove  http://noelanihawaii.com/

This episode was edited by Theodore Lowry in collaboration with Story Paths 

For more information contact www.alkimiasoul.com

Episode 7 - Caring for Mother Earth

Episode 7 - Caring for Mother Earth - forgiveness and our response-ability in the midst of climate crisis with Ari Vanderschoot

In this episode I have the privilege of talking with Ari Vanderschoot, an artist, ocean conservationist and activist whose life is dedicated to safeguarding the wellbeing of the ocean and living sustainably in community. I had the pleasure of meeting Ari on her sailing boat a number of years ago where I had the most profound experience meeting whales off the coast of Maui. In this conversation we consider what does apology and forgiveness even mean when we consider the escalating climate crisis. 

Ari inspires us to live from the heart and take action and response-ability in caring for the incredible planet that we are entrusted with.

This podcast was edited by Theodore Lowry in collaboration with  Story Paths

Music 

Deep Underwater by Peder B. Helland

Ocean Blue by Trevor Thorpe

For more information about the Sori Project contact carrie@alkimiasoul.com 
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Episode 8 - 10,000 Faces of Apology

Episode 8 - 10,000 Faces of Apology - Cultural safety and Indigenous relationship to apology with Pulxaneeks from the Xanuksiala First Nation

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Sori Podcast. I am honored to introduce my guest on the podcast, Pulxaneeks, who is from the Eagle Clan of the Xanuksiala First Nation. She is the Founder / Facilitator / Visionary & Consultant of “Heart to Heart - Indigenous Relationship Consultation” where she calls upon her lived Indigenous experience to not only offer insight and understanding but also to enable us to discover what it means to come back into right relationship with our Indigenous Hosts & our own Ancestry.

Pulxaneeks inspires the connection to our deep ancestral heritage and the heartbeat of Mother Earth to enable us to hear the complexity of the indigenous story between us. How can we recognize the impact of colonialisation and collective injury and have the courage to stay with the discomfort so we can begin to build cultural safety and trust? What are the many faces of apology that are needed to be considered and how can we can take responsibility and action in this long road towards forgiveness?

For more information about Pulxaneeks www.indigenousrelationsconsultation.com

Music by Deya Dova - Return Of The Bird Tribes

Edited by Theodore Lowry in collaboration with Story Paths

For more information about the Sori Project contact carrie@alkimiasoul.com

For more information contact www.alkimiasoul.com

Episode 9 - The journey back to belonging

In this episode I have the opportunity to be interviewed by Theodore Lowry, a multimedia artist and author.  Theodore has been virtually traveling around the world with me as the editor of the Sori podcast.

As the final episode of Season 1 of the Sori podcast we draw together some threads and thoughts of where this journey has led us both on the  way back to our places of belonging.
 
Theodore has his own podcast called Story Paths which I highly recommend you check out through the following link:
https://storypaths.substack.com/

Music 

Home with you by Carrie 

https://www.carriemusic.com

This episode was edited by Theodore Lowry in collaboration with Story Paths.

For more information about the Sori podcast and workshops contact carrie@alkimiasoul.com

For more information contact www.alkimiasoul.com