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Let’s talk about how we connect.

Join Eaden Shantay as he connects with people from all walks of life contemplating the principle of how we connect. Connection looks different for each person and from each background and we can learn so much by hearing how others find connection in their lives.

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Episode six

[LINDSAY BRANHAM + EADEN SHANTAY] In this episode, Eaden Shantay interviews Lindsay Branham, an environmental psychologist and eco-dula, who shares her profound journey of reconnecting with nature and the healing it has brought her. Lindsay discusses her eco-awakening, the importance of understanding the subject-object relationship with nature, and how historical disconnection has shaped our current relationship with the environment. She shares her personal healing journey through nature, the exploration of various healing modalities, and the impact of psychedelics on her life. The conversation also delves into the concept of erotic ecology and the collective responsibility we have towards environmental justice.

Episode five

[ELLEN BRADLEY + EADEN SHANTAY] Ellen Bradley is a mother, master yoga teacher, author, and visionary guide devoted to reawakening the innate wisdom in women and girls. After spending eight years worldschooling her three daughters across 40+ countries, Ellen’s life became a living classroom—rooted in presence, connection, and the courage to untether from convention. She is the founder of The Ohana Project, a global movement empowering girls with holistic tools—yoga, breathwork, journaling, self-inquiry, ritual, and sisterhood—to navigate their emotions, honor their bodies, and grow into confident, compassionate young women. Ellen’s work gently invites women home to themselves. Through sacred circles, movement, and storytelling, she helps mothers reconnect with their essence beyond roles—returning to rhythms that feel authentic, nourishing, and free. Ellen is also the author of A Wildly Different Normal and the producer of the forthcoming documentary series Untethered, which explores motherhood, resilience, and the wisdom of women across cultures. Guided by the spiritual principle of moksha—liberation—Ellen walks a path of truth, soul-led learning, and love in action. She is passionate to share and co-create a vision for a new paradigm of education and living—one rooted in curiosity, compassion, community, and the call to serve something greater than ourselves. Beyond her 3 girls, the ocean is Ellen’s greatest teacher, daily reminding her to surrender and flow.

[ELENA BROWER + EADEN SHANTAY] Mother, mentor, poet, artist, volunteer, bestselling author, and host of the Practice You Podcast, Elena Brower is a celebrated international yoga and meditation teacher on Glo, guiding transformative practices since 1999. Her debut book, Art of Attention: A Yoga Practice Workbook for Movement as Meditation, was published in 2012 and has since been translated into seven languages. Her bestselling journals Practice You and Being You, her collection of poetry Softening Time, along with her courses and talks, explore stages of studentship, practice, life, and listening. Her next book, Hold Nothing, will be published by Shambhala Publications in late 2025. Her column on Substack supports girls and women, through On The Inside, Girls on Fire Leaders, Women for Women, and Free Food Kitchen. She hosts the acclaimed podcast Practice You, a series of deep, compassionate conversations with teachers, artists, and thinkers, designed to support you through life’s transitions, encouraging presence, care, and openness. Offering two new virtual classes on Glo each week, Elena weaves body, breath, art, and contemplative mindfulness into practice. Bridging ancient yogic precision with creative depth, and emotional intelligence, she serves individuals in cultivating resilience and inner alignment. In 2023, she received Jukai (lay Buddhist vows) from Roshi Joan Jiko Halifax at Upaya Zen Center, and is a student in Upaya’s Chaplaincy Training. As part of her service, she volunteers in hospice and penitentiary settings, bringing yoga, meditation, and compassionate presence, aligning with Upaya’s commitment to local service and community support.

Episode four

Episode three

[AKAH JACKSON + EADEN SHANTAY] In this episode, host Eaden Shantay sits down with Akah Jackson, a natural mystic and incredible storyteller. Akah is a medical Qi Gong instructor, Kundalini yoga teacher, recovery coach, musician and artist. While Akah grew up in Jersey City, he spent summers running the fence line of his grandparents farm in Alabama. It was there, barefoot on the ground, that he first felt a deep connection with nature that would influence the trajectory of his life. He then studied art, Aikido, Qigong, plant medicine, Native American Spirituality, and the original teachings of Christ. All these life experiences led him away from traditional western medicine, into the traditional healing practices of his ancestors and a life of service.

Episode two

[DEVA + EADEN SHANTAY] In this episode, host Eaden Shantay sits down with wife Deva Shantay to discuss their transformative experience at an Ayurvedic Panchakarma retreat in Coimbatore, India. They explore the principles of Ayurveda, the significance of Panchakarma as a cleansing process, and share personal insights and challenges faced during their 28-day journey. The conversation emphasizes the importance of self-care, holistic health, and the integration of Ayurvedic practices into daily life for improved well-being and longevity.

Episode one

[ DEVA + EADEN SHANTAY ] Join the founders as they discuss the importance of connection and how it can enhance our wellbeing. They also speak about the foundation and the two locations where they offer programming for inspiration, connection and self-discovery: True Nature in Carbondale, CO and Loma Sagrada in Nosara, Costa Rica.

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