Permission to Play Podcast

What happens to puppets when the people are done with them

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Unleashing Creativity and Wellness: A Deep-Dive with Dancer Elia Mrak

In this episode of Permission to Play, I have an in-depth conversation with dancer, movement expert, and somatic educator Elia Mrak. We explore the intersections of dance, trauma recovery, nervous system care, and the essential role of play in healing and creativity. We delve into Elia’s personal journey from a potential path in mathematical economics to embracing dance as a life mission, emphasizing the importance of movement in accessing joy, healing, and intrinsic freedom. We also discuss the transformative power of being present in the moment, the revolutionary act of allowing oneself to play, and the essential balance between personal care and collective wellness. Elia also shares information about his online program and upcoming workshops, highlighting the blend of Qigong, self-care, dance, and mobility work he offers. I find Elia to be a truly unique and fascinating human, bursting with wisdom, insight, and kindness all wrapped up in a whole lot of permission to play. If you haven’t had a chance yet to check out the video version of the podcast, it’s now up on YouTube. There’s some very cool footage of Elia dancing in the video version. The links to that, plus all the places to find Elia, as well as Irene Lyon’s work are below. Elia Links: Website: https://www.eliamrak.com/ [https://www.eliamrak.com/ ] IG: https://www.instagram.com/eliamrak/ [https://www.instagram.com/eliamrak/] FB: https://www.facebook.com/elia.mrak [https://www.facebook.com/elia.mrak] YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCeqYRMJRgm1RZnoJdz5rA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeCeqYRMJRgm1RZnoJdz5rA] The Improvised Life Podcast: YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWJZq75IT0w [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWJZq75IT0w] Irene Lyon Links: Website: https://irenelyon.com/ [https://irenelyon.com/] YT: https://www.youtube.com/@IreneLyon/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@IreneLyon/featured] IG: https://www.instagram.com/irenelyon/ [https://www.instagram.com/irenelyon/] FB: https://www.facebook.com/lyonirene [https://www.facebook.com/lyonirene]  *** I'm so glad you decided to hang out with me. Thank you so much! Loved what you heard? Awww, that's so great. What's that? You WANNA HELP MY SHOW GROW [https://ratethispodcast.com/permissiontoplay]?😃 Saweeeeeet! It's so easy. Leave a review! Here's a simple way to do that: just click THIS LINK [https://ratethispodcast.com/permissiontoplay](or copy/paste this url: https://ratethispodcast.com/permissiontoplay [https://ratethispodcast.com/permissiontoplay] ), follow the quick-n-easy steps, and BAAM! You've helped all the people find Chatty Kathy Martens and Permission to Play. See how easy that was? Thank you so much, it really does help! Here are some great ways to find more of me, your host, Chatty Kathy Martens (someday we'll talk about this ridiculous name on Episode...???): * Here's a one-stop-shop to ALL MY CONTACT LINKS : https://linktr.ee/kathymartens [https://linktr.ee/kathymartens] * You can stay up-to-date on newly released episodes and other fun happenings + get cool stuff I only release to my subscribers (like some of my writing!) by jumping on my EMAIL LIST : https://ck.kathymartens.com [https://ck.kathymartens.com] * And check out my books and other writing on my WEBSITE: kathymartens.com [https://kathymartens.com/] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kathymartens.substack.com [https://kathymartens.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

My Transformative Journey Into and Out of the Charismatic Christian Church

I have a question for you. Here’s the situation: You’re an ambitious, twenty-three year-old performing arts school grad. Trained by the best and bursting with dreams, you’re poised for greatness. Gonna take Hollywood and take her all the way. What would you do next? It’s obvious, right?  You’d join a cult. Wouldn’t you? This episode features an interview with me by Allison Santana, host of Memoir Lane podcast. We discuss my memoir, Born Again, Again: That time I fell down a rabbit hole and spent twenty-two years as a Bible thumping, tongue speaking, Gospel preaching Born Again Christian. And then I woke up. [https://tinyurl.com/BornAgainMemoir] We explore my decades-long deep dive into the Charismatic Christian church, the impact it had on me and my family, and how we eventually made our way out. The conversation explores the subtle manipulations that some religious institutions employ, the importance of questioning and challenging control masked as righteousness, and the powerful role that love and genuine connection should play in our relationships and community. My chat with Allison further underscores the relevance of self-actualization, being in tune with oneself, and listening to the innate wisdom within. Born Again, Again was a finalist for both the 2021 Next Generation Indie Book Awards and the 15th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards. *** * Listen to Allison's podcast, Memoir Lane, on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memoir-lane/id1648018046], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6Gf7qku5bRG4b9rv01wX74?si=b8c1cfd997424c1d],  or any of your favorite podcast platforms.  * Find all Allison's links here: https://linktr.ee/AllisonSantana [https://linktr.ee/AllisonSantana] My book, Born Again, Again: That time I fell down a rabbit hole and spent twenty-two years as a Bible thumping, tongue speaking, Gospel preaching Born Again Christian. And then I woke up. is available on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/BornAgainMemoir [https://tinyurl.com/BornAgainMemoir] *** I'm so glad you decided to hang out with me. Thank you so much! Loved what you heard? Awww, that's so great. What's that? You WANNA HELP MY SHOW GROW [https://ratethispodcast.com/permissiontoplay]?😃 Saweeeeeet! It's so easy. Leave a review! Here's a simple way to do that: just click THIS LINK [https://ratethispodcast.com/permissiontoplay](or copy/paste this url: https://ratethispodcast.com/permissiontoplay [https://ratethispodcast.com/permissiontoplay] ), follow the quick-n-easy steps, and BAAM! You've helped all the people find Chatty Kathy Martens and Permission to Play. See how easy that was? Thank you so much, it really does help! Here are some great ways to find more of me, your host, Chatty Kathy Martens (someday we'll talk about this ridiculous name on Episode...???): * Here's a one-stop-shop to ALL MY CONTACT LINKS : https://linktr.ee/kathymartens [https://linktr.ee/kathymartens] * You can stay up-to-date on newly released episodes and other fun happenings + get cool stuff I only release to my subscribers (like some of my writing!) by jumping on my EMAIL LIST : https://ck.kathymartens.com [https://ck.kathymartens.com] * And check out my books and other writing on my WEBSITE: kathymartens.com [https://kathymartens.com/] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kathymartens.substack.com [https://kathymartens.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Somatic Healer, Microdosing Guide, Desire Coach, Po-Hong Yu

Meet my guest:  Somatic Healer, Microdosing Guide, Desire Coach Po-Hong Yu. Po’s work as a Spiritual Guide, Somatic Healer, Plant Medicine Facilitator, and Self Intimacy Teacher has helped many people in their process of healing, embodiment, expansion, and expression.  I met Po through her Podcast, Tao of Po, where she explores topics that range from healing, energetics, and spirituality, to emotional sobriety, embodiment, intimacy... and much more. I was captivated by her playful, raw, grounded, powerful and big-hearted way of approaching these subjects.  Po's teachings have their foundation based in Taoism and the practice of surrendering to the divine flow of life with consciousness and receptivity. Her experience as an acupuncturist brings a holistic approach to her work where she integrates the physical, emotional, mental, and energetic realms. She guides people on their path of healing, embodiment, expansion, expression & creation.  All of Po-Hong’s work is devoted to the remembrance of who we are and living from that place.  She’s a delightful splash of sunshine and you’ll soon see why she’s known for her uncontained laughgasms – when you’re hangin’ with Po, the belly laughs abound.  Join us as we jump into this relaxed, playful, and informative conversation. We had a lot of fun. Check out all things Po in these places: Website: www.taoofpo.com [https://www.taoofpo.com/] Listen to the Tao of Po Podcast [https://www.taoofpo.com/podcast] IG: https://www.instagram.com/pohong.yu/ [https://www.instagram.com/pohong.yu/] FB: https://www.facebook.com/pohong.yu [https://www.facebook.com/pohong.yu] *** I'm so glad you decided to hang out with me. Thank you so much! Loved what you heard? Awww, that's so great. What's that? You WANNA HELP MY SHOW GROW [https://ratethispodcast.com/permissiontoplay]?😃 Saweeeeeet! It's so easy. Leave a review! Here's a simple way to do that: just click THIS LINK [https://ratethispodcast.com/permissiontoplay](or copy/paste this url: https://ratethispodcast.com/permissiontoplay [https://ratethispodcast.com/permissiontoplay] ), follow the quick-n-easy steps, and BAAM! You've helped all the people find Chatty Kathy Martens and Permission to Play. See how easy that was? Thank you so much, it really does help! Here are some great ways to find more of me, your host, Chatty Kathy Martens (someday we'll talk about this ridiculous name on Episode...???): * Here's a one-stop-shop to ALL MY CONTACT LINKS : https://linktr.ee/kathymartens [https://linktr.ee/kathymartens] * You can stay up-to-date on newly released episodes and other fun happenings + get cool stuff I only release to my subscribers (like some of my writing!) by jumping on my EMAIL LIST : https://ck.kathymartens.com [https://ck.kathymartens.com] * And check out my books and other writing on my WEBSITE: kathymartens.com [https://kathymartens.com/] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kathymartens.substack.com [https://kathymartens.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Award-Winning Actor Robert Craighead

Meet my guest, award-winning actor, writer, producer, and country singer, Robert Craighead. Robert  is respected as one of the most versatile actors in Hollywood. He’s known for his recent roles in Seth Rogen's Hulu TV series, Future Man, as Detective Vincent Skarsgaard. He was series regular, Sheriff Mobley on Tyler Perry's Too Close to Home and currently stars in his 4th Season as Sheriff Conley in Perry's Ruthless on BET Plus. His notable career has spanned over 30 years. He has made guest appearances in hundreds of television shows including a very successful three-year run on the CBS series The Bold and the Beautiful. Robert’s had roles in over 50 feature films, performed in over 100 theatrical productions and has seen recent success as a country music singer. Robert has appeared in several highly successful motion-capture video games. And with this voice, it’s not a wonder. He starred as Brok, the foul-mouthed blacksmith, in 2018's Video Game of the Year, God of War. He also writes and produces his own projects in association with the production company he founded, Positude Productions.  You can find all things Robert Craighead here: Website IMDB: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0186060/overview [https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm0186060/overview] Social Media Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/robert_craighead]: # robert_craighead Twitter [https://twitter.com/robertcraighead]: @robertcraighead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRobertCraigheadFanPage [https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRobertCraigheadFanPage] Links mentioned in the episode Flowers in December : Available to view for free at Bitpix [https://bitpixtv.com/programs/flowersindecember_bitpix2021_1920x1080_23976_bitpix_h264_20_sim_20210122mp4-ec9382?categoryId=27580] (with free account sign-up) My very first EVER interview with Robert and special guest Dee Wallace [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db9qc31Hcyo] 7th Street - Josh Pais doc, (so good, ya’ll): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8oOb9Z5gq8 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8oOb9Z5gq8]  *** I'm so glad you decided to hang out with me. Thank you so much! Loved what you heard? Awww, that's so great. What's that? You WANNA HELP MY SHOW GROW [https://ratethispodcast.com/permissiontoplay]?😃 Saweeeeeet! It's so easy. Leave a review! Here's a simple way to do that: just click THIS LINK [https://ratethispodcast.com/permissiontoplay](or copy/paste this url: https://ratethispodcast.com/permissiontoplay [https://ratethispodcast.com/permissiontoplay] ), follow the quick-n-easy steps, and BAAM! You've helped all the people find Chatty Kathy Martens and Permission to Play. See how easy that was? Thank you so much, it really does help! Here are some great ways to find more of me, your host, Chatty Kathy Martens (someday we'll talk about this ridiculous name on Episode...???): * Here's a one-stop-shop to ALL MY CONTACT LINKS : https://linktr.ee/kathymartens [https://linktr.ee/kathymartens] * You can stay up-to-date on newly released episodes and other fun happenings + get cool stuff I only release to my subscribers (like some of my writing!) by jumping on my EMAIL LIST : https://ck.kathymartens.com [https://ck.kathymartens.com] * And check out my books and other writing on my WEBSITE: kathymartens.com [https://kathymartens.com/] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kathymartens.substack.com [https://kathymartens.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]