Wake Up, Human
by Shannon M. Wills
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Ep.31: We're All Living on Bonus Time
Ep.31: We're All Living on Bonus Time
About this podcast
Wake Up, Human is an exploration of the native powers of the human being. This podcast examines the ways we humans have become disconnected—from our innate wisdom, from each other, and from the natural world—and explores practical strategies for reconnecting to wholeness. Drop in for information and inspiration to help us reawaken and heal ourselves, our relationships, and our planet.
Episodes
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- Ep.31: We're All Living on Bonus Time · 35 minIn this episode I introduce the concept of bonus time: a hack for orienting ourselves to time in a way that makes our moments more precious and our actions more powerful —…
- Ep.30: The Power of Being Raw · 31 minIn this episode, I explore what it means to show up raw in body, mind, and spirit, and in the everyday moments of our lives. I reflect on the layers of conditioning…
- Ep.29: Exercise Your Freedom of Mind (no Bill of Rights required) · 37 minIn this episode, I'm exploring the fundamental freedom of mind: a freedom we all share that does not require permission from any government or authority to be true. Let's learn…
- Ep.28: Bending Spoons and Other Powers of the Mind | with Petra Monson · 52 minIn this episode my guest and I explore the fascinating skill of bending spoons with the mind—something that all of us humans are capable of!—as a portal to greater…
- Ep.27: Politics of Reconnection: the US Election and the Power of You and Me · 26 minI explore the aftermath of the 2024 US election through a lens of rehumanization, focusing on how we can heal divisions by understanding others' needs—and thinking for ourselves…
- Ep.26: Intentional Living: Manifestation as a Lifestyle | with Irina Portnova · 37 minManifestation is not just about vision boards and wishful thinking—it's an intentional practice of aligning our energy with our desire, through the power of the mind. In this…
- Ep.25: Honoring the Death of Things: An Ode to Letting Go · 40 minOur modern world rushes past death and endings, urging us to "move on" before we've properly acknowledged what's been lost. But what if this cultural tendency keeps us subtly…
- Ep.24: Israel, Palestine, and the Hatred in Our Own Hearts · 51 minThe seeds of hatred can take root in any human heart—even those most committed to compassion and peace. In this episode, I share my journey through betrayal and rage alongside…
- Ep.23: The Tyranny of Urgency and the Wisdom of Slowing Down · 52 minThe constant pressure to do everything immediately has become so normalized we barely notice it anymore – but this "tyranny of urgency" is destroying our wellbeing…
- Ep.21: [Short Story] A Red Truck, a Mountain on Fire, and Other People's Intuition · 31 minHave you ever had a moment where everything went sideways – literally? This storytelling episode takes you deep into the Guatemalan countryside where a borrowed red Toyota truck…
- Ep.20: The Prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor · 48 minIn this episode I explore the prophecy of the Eagle and Condor, which in its different iterations offers a powerful framework for understanding humanity's divisions between…
- Ep.19: The Cure for the Pain is In the Pain · 45 minWhat if the very pain you're running from contains the medicine you need? In this vulnerable and deeply personal episode, I dive into the wisdom behind the poet Rumi's profound…
- Ep.18: Forget "Retirement Age"— Let's Live Fully Now. [In Memory of a Friend] · 44 minIn this episode I reflect on the passing of a dear friend, exploring what it means to live fully while we have the chance, and the ways in which our lives create meaningful…
- Ep.17: Barbie vs. The Matrix - You and Me and Manufactured Reality · 56 minWhat happens when we compare Barbie's journey out of Barbie Land with Neo's escape from the Matrix? In this exploration I dive into how these starkly different films both…
- Ep.16: The Power of Nonviolence | A Conversation with Lorin Peters · 1 h 14 minLorin Peters shares his 50-year journey as a physicist, teacher, and lifelong activist for nonviolence and peace, from his transformative experience in the Peace Corps to his…
- Ep.15: On Wasting Time in the Corporate World · 35 minHave you ever looked back at years spent in a soul-sucking corporate job (or other seemingly dead-end pursuit) and thought, "I wasted so much time"? We often convince ourselves…
- Ep.14: The Ancient Language of Animals | A Conversation with Rose de Dan · 1 h 11 minWhat if the wisdom we're seeking has been speaking to us all along, but we've forgotten how to listen? Rose de Dan's journey from disconnection to animal communication began…
- Ep.13: Ancient & Sacred Sites of Ireland | A Conversation with Jack Roberts · 1 h 7 minWhat if the ancient sites of our ancestors still held living wisdom that could reconnect us with our forgotten heritage? Ireland stands as perhaps the last repository in Europe…
- Ep.12: Love as a Spiritual Path | A Conversation with Matthew Busse · 1 h 1 minWhat if love isn't just a feeling, but a powerful spiritual path that could heal our divided world? In this soul-stirring conversation, I speak with Matthew Busse, a former…
- Ep.11: We Are All Indigenous · 19 minWhat does it mean to belong somewhere? As a person of European descent living in the United States, I've often wrestled with this question – how to honor the indigenous peoples…
