The Bon Bon's Nook Podcast

The unifying power of music with Ian Love

Ian Love Covington, prolific musician and member of the band Family Mystic visits Bon Bon’s Nook and after some waffles we talk about the power of music, Love's journey with songwriting and being a musician on the road – finding that tricky balance of touring while caring for self and body. Ian is described as “A modern day minstrel on a journey to foster hope & community resilience through music.” Also touched on: Growing up around music The creative process and how songs come through The future of the local venue The Beatles & The Grateful Dead 1960’s in the bay area and the Laurence Cole connection Origin story of Family Mystic Clowns from the east coast Where Ian is taking his solo music next Dreams for 2026 …and of course much more At the end of the podcast Ian plays a few of his songs live at Bon Bon’s Nook for listeners to enjoy. Check out Ian’s linktree here:https://linktr.ee/ianloveofearth [https://linktr.ee/ianloveofearth] Sign up on his Patreon to help support the creation of more music, and get access to his latest songs as they’re being developed: https://www.patreon.com/cw/IanLove [https://www.patreon.com/cw/IanLove] Check out Family Mystic here: https://www.familymystic.com [https://www.familymystic.com] And now for my own plugs: Bon Bon's Nook is also a brand of gluten-free tortilla mix called Cassava Tortilla Magic Mix and a Sugar-free Waffle Mix coming soon. Ask for it by name, or dream of it by telepathy. Available at Sundance Natural Foods and through award winning website ⁠bonbonsnook.com [http://bonbonsnook.com/]⁠ and on that silly Instagram at: instagram.com/bonbons_nook [http://instagram.com/bonbons_nook] You can also find my one-on-one web/tech consulting and creativity coaching services at https://www.starchildcreative.com [https://www.starchildcreative.com] Thanks for listening to The Bon Bon's Nook Podcast. Tell your friends and gently caress that like button perhaps? Love you!

DJ Bellybutton LIVE at Bon Bon's Nook

WARNING: DJ Bellybutton can be a strong flavor and is not suitable for all beings in all dimensions. Prepare for chaotic moments interspersed with philosophy and deep bellybutton wisdom. If you can handle it, please proceed with listening, and join the Bellybutton Movement while you're at it: djbellybutton.org [https:///djbellybutton.org]

Breathing deep with Apple Core, Ohl & Bon

In this episode we sit down at the round table (full of gemstones and essential oils) with the incomparable Apple Core and talk about all kinds of sparkly things including: That the moon is made of cheese, and what kind of cheese exactly? Ohl’s recent group breathwork facilitation Apple Core’s current music project - Blossoms Bellybuttons Ohl’s ancestry Geographic origins of instruments Ken Burns documentaries Little Ball’s astrology This episode’s secret phrase …and as always, much more Find Apple Core’s music at https://juliankenneth.bandcamp.com/ [https://juliankenneth.bandcamp.com/] And now for the plugs you all know and love but we repeat just in case you forgot: Find out more about Ohl’s breathwork and support offerings at moonmountainhealing.com [http://moonmountainhealing.com] and via that silly old Instagram at: instagram.com/moonmountainhealingllc [http://instagram.com/moonmountainhealingllc] Bon Bon's Nook is also a brand of gluten-free tortilla mix called Cassava Tortilla Magic Mix. Ask for it by name, or dream of it by telepathy. Available at Sundance Natural Foods and through award winning website ⁠bonbonsnook.com [http://bonbonsnook.com]⁠ and on that silly Instagram at: instagram.com/bonbons_nook [http://instagram.com/bonbons_nook]

Integrating Conscious Growth Convergence with Cylver, Casey, Ohl & Bon

In this 4-person roundtable podcast at Bon Bon’s Nook, we sit down and talk about Conscious Growth Convergence 2025 that happened on the land at Lost Valley Education Center. Some of the things we discussed were: Experiences arriving at CGC The gathering as a full spectrum experience Grief ceremony and how that rippled into the village Being naked and in your power The many wonderful workshops of the weekend Magic of the main stage performances (and the secret main stage shower) Silly/play vs. Ceremony/reverent and finding that balance The secret word/phrase for double punches at Tortilla Thursday Find out more about Conscious Growth at: consciousgrowthconvergence.org [https://www.consciousgrowthconvergence.org/] See videos from the weekend (coming soon) and from 2024 on the CGC YouTube at youtube.com/@consciousgrowthpdx [http://youtube.com/@consciousgrowthpdx] And now for the plugs you all know and love but we repeat just in case you forgot:Find out more about Ohl’s breathwork and support offerings at moonmountainhealing.com [http://moonmountainhealing.com] and via that silly old Instagram at: instagram.com/moonmountainhealingllc [http://instagram.com/moonmountainhealingllc] Bon Bon's Nook is also a brand of gluten-free tortilla mix called Cassava Tortilla Magic Mix. Ask for it by name, or dream of it by telepathy. Available at Sundance Natural Foods and through award winning website ⁠bonbonsnook.com [http://bonbonsnook.com]⁠

Discovering through the senses with Bryan, Ohl & Bon

In this episode #30 (wow!) of Bon Bon’s Nook, we sit down at the round table with Bryan Smith, a wonderful being of many talents who’s a deep thinker, a puppeteer, and a key part of the Coyote Call Circus here in Eugene. In this conversation we cover a wide range of topics including: Gym hair The implications of AI Aging Birds eating grapes Navigating thoughts Releasing rigidity through play and sensory experiences Core values and personal evolution Bryan’s history in performance arts Puppets A very special message from Little Ball …and as always, much more Find Coyote Call Circus at: instagram.com/coyotecallcircus [https://www.instagram.com/coyotecallcircus] And now for the plugs you all know and love but we repeat just in case you forgot: Find out more about Ohl’s breathwork and support offerings at moonmountainhealing.com [http://moonmountainhealing.com] and via that silly old Instagram at: instagram.com/moonmountainhealingllc [http://instagram.com/moonmountainhealingllc] Bon Bon's Nook is also a brand of gluten-free tortilla mix called Cassava Tortilla Magic Mix. Ask for it by name, or dream of it by telepathy. Available at Sundance Natural Foods and through award winning website ⁠bonbonsnook.com [http://bonbonsnook.com]⁠