Books, books & more books! Highlighting varied reading material which includes some foreign translations, local authors and also less recent material.
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Curious about stepping into connected self-leadership and embracing everyday spirituality? Welcome to the Connection Matters Podcast, where we explore the transformative power of nature, spirituality, and personal growth. Hosted by Leona Johnson, this podcast delves into the sacred weave of cultural emergence, ecopsychology, and personal transformation. With more than a decade of experience guiding people through deep, life-changing experiences, Leona brings you thought-provoking conversatio ...
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All things Weird and Magical
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Every few weeks, Dylan, Padraig, and a gang of their twenty-something friends meet up and try to make sense of the world. Unfortunately, they haven't succeeded yet, but they thought it made for a good podcast. Born out of the fact most of our lives are spent on motorways, they thought their incongruous ramblings would make those long journeys the bit shorter. Never has the saying "Little knowledge is dangerous" been so true.
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A space for stories that will arouse a smile and where we can connect to our collective experience. The podcast is a down to earth tapestry of stories that honours vulnerability, inspiration, and courage. Humans have been telling stories for as long as we’ve had language. We think in stories, remember in stories, and turn just about everything we experience into a story. Monique's love of story is an international one, spanning over 25 yrs writing, performing, producing shows and events embo ...
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How nature connection can help us find focus and flow
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By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with fresh strategies to bring ease and clarity into even the busiest days. Plus, don't miss the Flow with Nature: Daily Guide to Expanding Time and Focus . It's a FREE Nature-Based Time Management Guide to help you start a nature-connection practice that can reshape your days. Check out the full write-u…
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Any Human Power with Manda Scott
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To dive deeper into these themes and explore detailed podcast notes inclduing more about Manda's new novel Any Human Power, check out my latest blog post here. More about Manda Scott Manda Scott is an award-winning novelist and host of the acclaimed Accidental Gods podcast. Best known for the Boudica: Dreaming series, her previous novels have been …
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Healing Ancestral Family Patterns for Personal Growth
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In this episode you’ll learn practical tools like journaling prompts, nature-based practices, and rituals for release—all designed to help you navigate and transform inherited patterns with compassion and intention. We also explore ways to tap into the strengths and wisdom of your lineage, turning ancestral connection into a source of healing. Tune…
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Re-wilding Our Nervous System For Connection with Jon Young
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To read more about the episode read the full blog post here. Jon Young’s personal journey into nature connection and cultural mentoring The influence of Indigenous communities like the Bushmen of the Kalahari The impact and legacy of Jon’s mentor, Tom Brown Jr., and his teachings on peace, love, joy, and purpose. The role of sensory integration and…
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The magic of immersive connection experiences with Looby Macnamara and Leona Johnson
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In this inspiring and enriching conversation Leona and Looby talk about the Model of The Eight Shields and how following the natural patterns of flow from daily and seasonal, to life stages and their corresponding energies, can create the optimum conditions for connection, healing and growth. Using this model powerful fields of connection and emerg…
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Travel Journalist - Kate Webster #65
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Welcome back to an exhilarating journey with Kate, an intrepid traveler and true outlier. Brace yourself as we dive into captivating narratives that will tantalize your sensesand awaken your wanderlust. I first crossed paths with Kate at the airport enroute to the MEETINGS NZ trade show, and from that moment, our shared passion for exploration forg…
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The Russian Doll by Merina Palmer and Chapter 1 of this part political intrigue thriller, part romance. Makes for an entertaining and fast-paced book set in present day London. Support the showبقلم Looby
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Working With Men with Piers Cross
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Things we talk about in this episode Working with Men, We can be vulnerable, i can thrive in relationships, Boarding school trauma Life in a monastery- Falling apart and putting self back together again Mens work- Andy’s man club- it's ok to speak. The Work- Folsom Prison- Vulnerability is a super power. By talking we give permission for others to …
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Thriving 35 years beyond a terminal diagnosis #64
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Cathy Brown was only thirty-three, married withtwo young children aged six and eight when she was diagnosed with melanoma.After the tumours were examined, she was informed that she had two months to two years to live and that chemotherapy and radiotherapy were not an option. She was devastated. she wanted to see her children grow up. She wanted to …
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Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
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Wrong Place, Wrong Time is an ingeniously plotted psychological thriller told in reverse! One of those books which is a real page turner with twists and turns along the way. Addictive, riveting, brilliant! Support the showبقلم Looby
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This pilgrim hiked 3000km in crocs! Steve Hunter #63
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My jaw dropped when Steve told me he walked 3000km (1864miles) wearing ‘Crocs’ (shoe brand). That includes the Camino de Santiago and a numberof other pilgrimages. This information sums up Steve in many ways. He calls himself a pilgrim. His wisdom drops were“when you get lost, you get found.” And “Travel highlights the complexity of human nature.”.…
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A reading of my blog post entitled The Death of the Looby. Text Versionبقلم Butterflies and Incantations
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Embracing gender diversity – a mother’s story. Annie Looby #9 encore episode.
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Annie Looby, a former actor and now psychotherapist shares her story of traversing the emotional journey of being a mother of a transgender boy. Her extraordinary experience of deep acceptance and unconditional love is shared as Annie faces the very real challenge of loss and grief into a world of the unknown, with the very real shifting and evolvi…
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A reading of my blog post entitled A Thelemic Diatribe on Magick. Text Versionبقلم Butterflies and Incantations
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A doctor’s career journey with intuition & possibilities Dr Oliva Lesslar #62
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Dr Olivia Lesslar is a woman who follows her intuition. She’s an action taker as well as a seeker. It was a pleasure and honour to spend this time with her. Olivia is a functional medicine practitioner with an interest in complex chronic conditions. You will hear her love of delving into, and working with other practitioners, on CFS, CIRS, MCAS, ca…
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Integrative medicine, psychedelic well-being retreats and the power of nature connection with Dr Duncan Still
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Things we talk about in this episode How the mainstream medical establishment is opening to integrative medicine 5 Ways to wellbeing- New Economic Foundation Phil Hammond-What causes your health issues. CLANGERS Connect-Learning-Active-Noticing-Gratitude-Eating well-Resting-Sleeping Nature as a way to better health Green social prescribing Psychede…
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The Invisible Bridge by Jule Orringer is an engrossing, emotional story set in 1937 from a remote Hungarian village to the grand opera houses of Budapest and Paris. It spans many years and is ultimately a vividly written book which will have an profound impact on you. Superb! Support the showبقلم Looby
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Wicca; The Oft Ungrateful Child of Thelema
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A reading of my blog entry entitled Wicca; The Oft Ungrateful Child of Thelema Text Versionبقلم Butterflies and Incantations
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Concerning The Emerald Tablets of Thoth
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A reading of my blog entry entitled Concerning The Emerald Tablets of Thoth Text Versionبقلم Butterflies and Incantations
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A reading of my blog post entitled A Christian Argument for Thelema Text Versionبقلم Butterflies and Incantations
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Things we talk about in this episode Many different ways to breath Breath as a way to access pure presence and consciousness. Many health and wellbeing benefits to breathing The rise in awareness due to breathwork and technology and lockdown A way to help us come back to our essence and connect to ourselves as natural beings, one with life. Out of …
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This is a reading of my blog entry entitled The Tarot is Wrong on Purpose: Why the Ryder-Waite-Smith deck frustrates me Text Versionبقلم Butterflies and Incantations
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Damascus Station by David McCloskey - Chapter 1 (part)
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This is part of Chapter 1 of Damascus Station.....it's setting the theme for the intrigue and espionage to follow. Support the showبقلم Looby
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Mother's as Leaders with Emma Gorbutt
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Things we talk about in this episode Living at Earth worm- radical routes housing co-op. Humans as interdependent beings. Radical Routes- National Network of intentional communities. The importance of supportive Networks Mother Nature Project- International Project- Mother Nature Card Decks and Mother Nature Circles- Personal growth. A global need …
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What is nomad and ex-pat life really like? Therese Lafleche #61
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Since the age of 17, Therese has been traveling and moving around the world, by choice. Back then Therese shares that she was a shy introvert but with each move, she has discovered so much about herself and the world. Integrating into a new environment has done wonders for her self-esteem. All these travels has allowed her to create quite the lugga…
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Damascus Station is a gripping, realistic portrayal of espionage, love, loyalty and betrayal. You won't be able to put it down! Support the showبقلم Looby
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Your Host Monique Gaudion - My story from abandonment to freedom #60
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So, here is a peak into my life. A life that encompasses abduction, neglect, trauma, miracles, joy and release. Not the full story, of course and I have to say it has been quite a ride of pain and amazing good fortune. It is fun podcast, amidst some challenging subject matters. Being the teller and not the host was a challenge I was up for. I’ve le…
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80 years young and the adventure continues. Leone Galbraith #59
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Age doesn’t matter and no one knows that better than my guest Leone Galbraith. This woman lives her life to the max! At 78 she took up deep sea diving, at 80 golf. Her motto for life has been “If you want it, then just do it!” And she has. From being one of the first women to water-ski as a professional at SeaWorld in Queensland, to living on a boa…
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Continuing with the story of The Lovers in Before the Coffee Gets Cold
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A further excerpt from the initial story of The Lovers in Before the Coffee Gets Cold. Now we learn that there are certain intriguing rules before anyone can travel back in time. More to follow..... Support the showبقلم Looby
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The Lovers - Begining of the first story in Before the Coffee Gets Cold
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This is a section of the first visitor we encounter in Before the Coffee Gets Cold. We are introduced to the couple and how they end up in the cafe called Funiculi Funicula. Support the showبقلم Looby
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Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
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What a delight! Before the Coffee Gets Cold is a quirky novel which balances the sad and the sweet and ask the ultimate question: what would you change if you could travel back in time? Support the showبقلم Looby
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The Safe House by Louise Mumford & the second chapter in the book. A taste of things to come..... Support the showبقلم Looby
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The Jigsaw Man by Nadine Matheson & The Safe House By Louise Mumford
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The Jigsaw Man is a dark, chilling and at the same time, grim thriller about a serial killer on the loose. Naturally there are a few unexpected twists and turns along the way! The Safe House is a compelling, psychological thriller which is hard to put down. A book which is ultimately about the depths of a mother's love and how delusional one can be…
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The Accomplice by Steve Cavanagh & The Ticket Collector from Belarus by Mike Anderson & Neil Hanson
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Two completely different books to introduce to you: The Accomplice by Steve Cavanagh is a gripping, twisty and clever page turner thriller. Hard to put down! The Ticket Collector from Belarus by Mike Anderson & Neil Hanson is a true story of two childhood friends that became the bitterest of enemies following the Nazi invasion in 1941. Hard to beli…
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From arborist to Hollywood stunt coordinator of Thirteen Lives Keir Beck #58
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Keir Beck is a down to earth Aussie who transitioned from a gardener to a tree arborist then onto the wild and dangerous world as a stunt coordinator & rigger. Keir’s career highlights include Pitch Black, Mad Max- Fury Road, three Matrix films, Casino Royale & his latest collaboration with Ron Howard in the film Thirteen Lives. Keir’s journey embo…
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A terrifying rafting trip & Andre’s Soul Funk adventures Andre Cruz #57
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Andre Cruz shares a funny but terrifying white water rafting trip that precipitated a number of changes in his life. We reminisce about the Caribbean "Blue Note at Sea" Jazz Cruise where we met, along with Cindy and the amazing time we had. It was such an honour and fun to experience and meet such talent. For Andre, it held so much more. The inspir…
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The infamous Dustyesky Russian choir Volker Krohn #56
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Volker has progressed from singing in the shower to be a long-time member of the infamous Dustyesky, the faux Russian choir. Volker gives us an hilarious peak behind the curtains of the choir which has gained notoriety in Australia and in the “motherland” for their renditions of Red Army and traditional folk songs. As they say, it’s Marx Brothers m…
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Finding your Genius Within Gay Hendricks #55
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Gay Hendricks generously shares his personal story in how slipping on the ice at age 24 changed his life forever. At that time, he was 300lbs, in a bad relationship and smoking three packets a day. This was the beginning of his journey in the power of pure consciousness in practical ways such as losing weight and finding the love of his life. Gay h…
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From nuns in Paris, to fashion in St Barts ending with Jazz in L.A. Claude Hall #54
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Claude’s luxurious story is bathed in sweet synchronicity. Her life reflects her belief that it’s better to ask the questions rather than worry about how you will get there. At an early age Claude left the safety of her Haitian family to learn French in France. What follows is a tapestry of love, romance, singing lessons and the discovery of her po…
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Whose story are you telling? Neil Harris #53
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Neil shares his creative projects both of which are very personal. Honda Boy is an audio drama Neil has written in part related to his motorbike travels in younger days and dealing with family tragedy, in particular Myotonic dystrophy. And his current writing project is a Medieval Situational Comedy. A modern take on something ancient times with to…
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Canadian prairies & a gorilla woman Tom Vogel #52
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Strap yourself in for some doozy stories. Tom shares tales of his youth and waiting to be adopted in Germany to years living in the wilds of the Canadian Prairies replete with freezing weather and chinook winds. Not to mention prairie vampires, aliens, and the infamous gorilla woman. What is true and what is not is up to you, but the stories are wo…
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A family that literally clowns about! George Le Couteur &Lil Tulloch #51
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George Le Couteur, Lil Tulloch & Harpo are that family! George and Lil are veterans of circus and vaudeville performing arts. We learn what it is like to live on the road as touring performers as well as their move into producing shows and becoming a talent agency that support other actors. Marvellous tales of the joys and the recent adjustments si…
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Camino at 64 yrs - strong & stubborn. Claude Tranchant #50
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In 2010, at the age of 64, Claude walked, alone, for 100 days on Saint-James’ Way, commonly known in Spain as the Camino, from Vezelay, Northern Central France, to Muxia in Galicia – Spain. After her first long-distance pilgrimage, once back home, she faced the challenge known to many long-term travellers – the feeling of not fitting in. Claude yea…
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Life in Malmo, Sweden. Asher Gaudion #49
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I love this guest, I am biased as he is my son, nonetheless, Asher Gaudion tells fascinating stories of his experience of life in a cold, icy and often dark country. His experience with a new language, new culture and pretty much a new life is enthralling. Enjoy our light-hearted chat with hilarious antics as Asher delved into the Swedish Swimrun r…
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