In this episode the C is for Comedy and then at 7:45, for the first time I interview three different people! We discuss the profound effects of Ayahuasca with Tahina Awan, TJ Dawe and Damond Tschritter. Ayahuasca has come up before and interviews in this podcast and so I thought I would talk with Tahina who helps with ceremonies with the plant medicine in the Santi Daime Church. Both TJ and Damonde, wrote one person shows about their very profound experiences with the medicine. Resources mentioned in this episode: Gina Bastone – mentor and clown – passed away of May 26th 2021. Santo Daime Church – this website is for the Montreal chapter. https://santodaime.ca/ Shipibo Tribe in Peru https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shipibo-Conibo The Three Churches that use Ayahuasca legally in Brazil: Santo Daime, Barquinha, Uniao de Vegetal Yawanawa Tribe in Brazil https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yaminaw%C3%A1 Of note: Joaquin Phoenix travels to Yawanawa Brazil on You Tube Ceu do Mar is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Dr. Gabor Mate - https://drgabormate.com/ TJ Dawe - https://www.tjdawe.ca/ Damonde Tschritter - shorturl.at/tCIU0 Music Selections by Zapslat, Fesliyan Studios, Sam Chime and Epidemic Sounds Graphics by Abbey Spracklin Special Thanks to Steven Holmes Photo of TJ Dawe by Dave Morris I welcome your feedback and suggestions. https://anchor.fm/david-c-jones/message…

In this episode, the C is for Calm, with tips on stage fright and social anxiety as you ENGAGE audiences. Then at 14:15, do you know two people who hate each other? Do you wish there was some way you could resolve that conflict? marilyn lemon (she does not capitalize her name) makes a career out of being a neutral third-party which is also the name of her organization. Stepping into the middle of a war of words is what makes her feel ALIVE. You can find out more about her at https://neutralthirdparty.ca/ Resources Mentioned In This Episode Confucius Influential Chinese philosopher, teacher and political figure. https://www.biography.com/scholar/confucius Amy Cuddy (I accidentally said Ann in the podcast) - Expert on the behavioural science of power, presence, and prejudice. https://www.amycuddy.com/ Ali Froggatt Improviser, actor, writer, instructor. https://alifroggatt.com/ Jack Plotnick Director, actor, producer, writer, teacher. http://jackplotnick.com/ Some great videos by him Nervousness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a3WxzYXdcQ Control Your Thoughts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzlRjBX4frE Charisma on Command Want to be more charismatic and confident? https://www.youtube.com/user/charismaoncommand How to Win Friends and Influence People 80 year old book by Dale Carnegie – the title says it all. https://www.dalecarnegie.com/en Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats A simple, effective parallel thinking process that helps people be more productive, focused and mindfully involved. https://www.debonogroup.com/services/core-programs/six-thinking-hats/ Conflict Resolution Courses at the Justice Institute. Equips its students with the skills needed to effectively respond to and resolve issues related to conflict. https://www.jibc.ca/areas-of-study/conflict-resolution Harvard University Mediation Training. Organizations have long recognized the value of hiring professional mediators to help resolve disputes. https://www.pon.harvard.edu/tag/mediation-training/ Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher and William L. Ury The book made appearances for years on the Business Week bestseller list. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getting_to_Yes The Conflict Pivot by Tammy Lenski Turning conflict into peace of mind. https://tammylenski.com/books/conflict-pivot/ Turning Conflict into Profit by Larry Axelrod PhD MA BA, Rowland (Roy) Johnson MA C.R. Cert., Rowland (Roy) Johnson A Roadmap for Resolving Personal and Organizational Disputes https://books.google.ca/books?id=d9djCAAAQBAJ Theatre For Living Was renowned for their work creating theatre for social change. https://theatreforliving.com/ Music Selections by Zapslat, Fesliyan Studios, Sam Chime and Epidemic Sounds Graphics by Abbey Spracklin Special Thanks to Steven Holmes…

In this episode, C is for Curate: how to avoid technical hell as you ENGAGE audiences. Then at 9:54, are you sexually ALIVE? I am in conversation with Daka Ziji, a sacred intimate who talks about the importance of consent and sexual energy as an energy for healing/transformation. Although his main goal is deepening intimacy among men, I think all listeners will find the conversation fascinating and illuminating. Mature content warning. Resources Mentioned In This Episode Sexological Body Work Training / Body Worker https://www.sexologicalbodywork.com/doku.php?id=training Somatic Sex Education https://somaticsexeducator.com/ BCIT British Columbia Institute of Technology The Porn Paradox by Don Shewey Notes on Gay Male Sexual Culture Betty Martin’s the Wheel of Consent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j1AsVylsSI You can reach Ziji through the following three websites. menintouch.org gaymassagevancouver.com (his private practice) ignite-fest.com (Ignite Festival) Music Selections by Zapslat, Fesliyan Studios, Sam Chime and Epidemic Sounds Graphics by Abbey Spracklin Special Thanks to Steven Holmes…

In this episode, the C is for Creativity Then I talk with Vince Gowmon ­ Healer, Speaker, Author, Poet, Musician. He is deeply committed to the work of helping people heal, and through their healing work, positively shifting the consciousness of the world. A Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, a practitioner of BioDynamic Breathwork, a public speaker on creative play and so much more. Vince is also an energy healer with dynamic results. His web-site is www.vincegowmon.com . Resources Mentioned In This Episode Somatic Counselling A body-based approach to therapy. The Body Keeps Score by Bessel van der Kolk Articulates new and better therapies for toxic stress. It Didn’t Start with You by Mark Wolynn How inherited family trauma shapes who we are and how to end the cycle. The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy by Stephen Porges New insights into adaptive reactions of the autonomic nervous system TJ Dawe monologist Medicine – “a powerful transforming experience” The Georgia Straight Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams A funny book, radio play, tv-series and movie. ” Inspired lunacy” The Washington Post Book World Blink by Malcolm Gladwell A book analyzing the mechanisms of unconscious thinking, or snap judgments.…

In this episode, the C is for Calibrate. Then I talk with author and blogger Andrea Loewen. Andrea is passionate about helping to build a world where people are able to better understand themselves and each other, leading to a more open, connected, and hopeful society. She does this primarily through her work in theatre and her writing. Get Andrea’s first book! FEELING BETTER: A FIELD GUIDE TO LIKING YOURSELF www.andrealoewen.com Resources Mentioned In This Episode Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Courses and books are available. RuPaul’s Drag Race TV show where the best woman wins. Charismaoncommand.com Want to be more charismatic and confident? www.thereceptionistblog.com For people who want to learn, grow, get inspired, and stay silly.…

In this episode, the C is for Celebrate Then I talk with Rnold Smith Chief Visionary of The Connections App. They use technology to help people and organizations create habits that lead to happiness, life satisfaction and human connection. Making together better. People can go to https://theconnectionapp.com/ or download The Connection App from their favourite app store. There is a self-assessment you can do that will help people see which habits you may want to work on. Resources Mentioned In This Episode Phillippa Lally researcher from University College of London It takes 66 days to form a new habit. How Emotions Are Made by Lisa Feldman Barrett The theory that emotion is driving a deeper understanding of the mind and brain Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman Why it can matter more than IQ . The Gottman Institute Relationship research and quizzes…

Alive and Engaged with David C. Jones is getting ready to step into the spotlight. (Just got to work on those butterflies in the stomach and the self-doubt in the brain.) Special thanks to Abbey Spracklin for the graphics and Stephen Holmes for helping with editing and mixing. Music from Fesliyan Studios, ZapSplat and Epidemic Sounds. Nine episodes will drop once a week every Thursday starting June 19th 2020…