Awareness with Amandolin

On this episode I catch up with visionary artist Juliana Garces. We reconnect and explore her latest artworks where she has created a new style she is calling Jewelification. It was inspired by the Diamond Realms in Buddhism she's experienced. She tells the story that started her on this new journey it all happened one day deep in meditation sitting on her bed with a shared synchronicity. As usual with us we spoke openly about what being on a spiritual journey even means to us and how we always circle back to sharing a cosmic giggle about it all! Follow Juliana's artwork on over on her instagram. Want to own some of her beautiful work shop here!Keep up with me and the podcast here!Want to meditate with me? Lets take out seat. :)love you. xoxo Amandolin

On this episode I spoke with comic artist and writer Nate McDonough also known as grixlycola on instagram where he gives us a glimpse into his life through his artwork. We spoke about his latest book "Longboxes" Much like the comic our conversation ranged from laugh out loud giggles, shit talking, and vulnerable moments of honesty. xoxo AmandolinAcquire Longboxes for your shelf?Support Nate's Patreon.Meditate with me!Support the shows Patreon.

Welcome to your next dose of Awareness with Amandolin on this episode I spoke with Frankie Sunswept + Kimberly Haven about "Nostalgia" their upcoming record you can preorder a c copy of now! The record is exactly the kinda thing that keeps me fiery for the music scene. It combines the band’s love of Ethio-jazz, Krautrock, 60s psychedelia, garage rock, African rock, South American folk music, prog, and even proto-metal into a distinctive time capsule dealing with themes of collective memory, climate change, mythology, science fiction, and loving kindness. Each song flows seamlessly into the next creating an infinite loop that echoes the album’s theme of the circular nature of time.Watch the triple music video!Feels like a record made for me and likely you too listeners! Stay connected with the show and I on my instagram.Book a meditation session if you feel called. Until next time xoxo Amandolin www.awarenesswithamandolin.com

On this episode I spoke with Indianapolis goblin rockers Moon Goons! We dig into the dream that sparked their upcoming release through Romanus Records "Lady of Many Faces" out September 21st. Hear a story about how their cat Kevin came up with a key part, Corey's idea's appearing in his minds eye at the grocery, and how when it comes to live shows the songs take on new life and are ever evolving! Order the Record here! Catch them live on their upcoming tour dates. until next time xoxo Amandolin Keep up with me and the show on my instagram!Curious about working with me as your meditation teacher? check out my website!

Samuel Hurley is a poet based in Lancashire where he lives in a 350 year old cottage. On this episode we discuss his debut poetry book "An Anthem for the Dreaming Lost" Exploration in the fundamental questions of what it means to be human in the modern world with AI, disillusionment, and more. We spoke intimately about grief and his poetry navigating childhood, romance, imagination, and of course a common theme on the show existential contemplation.Order the new book here!Follow on his ever-growing instagram where he shares his work.Join Samuel on his patreon.Connect with me on InstagramSupport episodes like this one through my PatreonThank you for listening.XOXO Amandolin

In this episode I spoke with Texas, singer - songwriter Emma Zeck.  Emma  intimately knows the journey of transforming herself from victim into victor using the power of her voice, her poetry, and her song. Emma’s debut album ECLIPSE that she recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London is available everywhere April 10th. Stream the records first single "Vultures" everywhere now! Connect with me on my instagram to keep up with the show updates!Learn more about Meditation. Support this podcast on Patreon.

On this transmission of the show we take a look into Darra the creative mind behind Dear Darling Design Studio. A beautiful award winning artist from Baltimore with an aesthetic that's both vintage and modern. Darra  places important messages that connect others and are often shared over and over on social media. In the episode she shares about what it was like to grow up with parents who were addicts during the beginning of the opioid crisis and died while she was young and how she found herself becoming a functional addict herself to a now sober mother, artist, and business owner. She has such an inspiring story and has put a spotlight on harder topics many times through her art and finds her truth connects her with her audience and them with one another. I love that because it reminds humans they are most certainly not alone in their experience. So enjoy getting to know Darra.Check out Darra's artwork.Book a Meditation Session with me.Keep up with the show and me on instagram.Until next time.Amandolin

On this episode I catch up with Winter McQuinn about his second solo record "Move to the Trees" and it's upcoming release on Third Eye Stimuli. We spoke about the innately human ability to create music and inspire one another.  Planting tomatoes when things look bleak and what it was like to record and album during a weekend of pure bliss and Beatles DVD's. His new record is a series of anthems for the future, settled in a post psych folk and 70s soft rock influence. Enjoy sweet babies!Pre-Order "Move to the Trees"Support Awareness with Amandolin Podcast on Patreon.Learn about Meditation with me.Connect on Instagram with me. Signing off until my next transmission.Rise with the sun, meditate daily, and Love.Amandolin

On this episode of Awareness with Amandolin I speak to a cosmic creator the visionary artist Juliana Garces.  I asked for insights from her 10 day Vipassana retreat that included psychedelic visions she is now bringing to life through her art. Dopamine Detox - have you tried it? We share why we think it is a key to a more vivid and vibrant life. I ask her about one of my favorite topics Flow State how we have personally experienced it and what we have learned from experts. Our love for the Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet of the High Renaissance Michelangelo.  Oh yeah, and even making friends with death. www.awarenesswithamandolin.comwww.julianagarcesart.com

On this episode of Awareness with Amandolin I speak with the band Frankie and the Witch Fingers. Comprised of Dylan Sizemore (vocals, guitar) - Josh Menashe (lead guitar, synth) -Nikki “Pickle” Smith (bass) - and Nick Aguilar (drums) the now Los Angeles-based four-piece are just ahead of the release of their album "Data Doom" a record that explores genres and themes often discussed on the show so take a deep dive with the band into the process of making this record, their bond, visual art, and tapping into where creativity sparks, flows from, and what it's like to share with listeners all over the globe at their often sold out shows! Order Data Doom & Follow the BandFollow Me + Meditate with MeUntil next time my sweet babies! xoxo Amandolin

In this transmission of Awareness with Amandolin I share some of  my writings and even get caught up on the microphone. It has been a while since I let you into those musings. May it inspire you to listen to your mother. Love yourself and this planet so much that you heal and protect it. If you'd like to dive into it with me check out: www.awarenesswithamandolin.comWE ARE NATURE.XOXO mother amandolinIf you have any poetry about our planet send me it.

On this episode of Awarness with Amandolin we have the first ever FULL BAND interview and it is with none other than Sunfruits a Melbourne/Naarm band with incredible talents in writing euphoric and intimate songs. They desire to use their music for good. Through One Degree's 11 tracks the band explores environmental collapse, resilience, self-reflection, love & relationships, all textured with a coming-of-age feel.Comprising of Winter McQuinn, Evie Vlah, Elena Jones and Gene Argiro, Sunfruits have been making waves around Australia for the past 3 years with new-age, anthemic psychedelia! Enjoy the episode!Vote for Sunfruits for the Environmental Impact Prize!Cherish the RecordCheck out AwarenessWithAmandolin.com xoxo Amandolin.

On this episode I take a journey with an incredible painter Artist: Stella Strzyzowska. She uses a Mische technique involving building form on a colored ground with white paint followed by layering thin glazes of color with more white in between. As she explains it's like painting with light. This technique allows her to reveal the transcendental spiritual realms she has encountered. We cover her journey through life up to now. meditation, and what's coming next. Take the trip with us. Stella Strzyzowska. Awareness with Amandolin.xoxo Amandolin

On this episode I spoke with Ofosu Jones-Quartey who many know as Born I a music artist, author,  podcaster, and more! We touched on his incredible music films, artistic expression, how hard it is just to be a a creature of this Earth and so much more. Keep up with Ofosu here. Keep up with Amandolin here.Support the Awareness with Amandolin Patreon for far out perks. Oh and have fun getting to know yourself on the meditation cushion.xoxoAmandolin

On this episode of Awareness with Amandolin I drop the needle with Harry Portnof founder of Greenway Records an independent record label based out of Brooklyn, NY. Specializing in DIY vinyl record releases. He is also label head for Levitation and The Reverberation Appreciation Society. He shared the Greenway Records story and we dove deep into what it takes to make a record, psychedelic rock, and the community that has only grown bigger and bigger each year. We also talk about upcoming big shows like Austin Psych Fest and more.Keep up with me here.Support the show over on Patreon to receive a far out package from me!Collect vinyl records and support artists.Amandolin.

On this episode of Awareness with Amandolin I hit record with Atlanta Filmmaker Fraser Jones. We talk about his latest film "Where the Butterflies Go" a documentary where he travels 3,000 miles asking North Americans how to save the endangered monarch butterfly, and ourselves, from extinction.We also explored making authentic art in a highly curated world, clown school in France, and how we deal with the thoughts that try and stop us from creating.Please watch his newest film on Waterbear for FREE or Rent/buy the 72-minute, original version on Vimeo On DemandKeep up with the show and me on my instagram here!Show support for the show and get a thank you stickers and art by joining me over on the Awareness with Amandolin Patreon.xoxo Amandolin

In this episode I surf the cosmic consciousness waves with Nikki Pickle! She is the bassist for Frankie and the Witch Fingers. One of the best live bands I have seen lately. We talk about her being a touring musician, artist, and all around rad babe. I think you will enjoy letting our time together melt into your ears. Keep Up with Nikki PickleFollow Frankie and the Witch Fingers and go see an electrifying show.Follow yours truly.Subscribe to the shows Patreon for Stickers, Zine, and new guided mediations from yours truly coming this month. Until next time sweet babies! xoxo Amandolinoriginal podcast art: Pat Kainmusic: Tyler Witt & myself

In this episode I take a bit to catch you up on where I have been lately and then Juliana returns to bust open the door on season 3  describing her visionary new pieces. She offers a powerful story about taking the path your intuition is begging you to take when the one laid out for you just doesn't align (despite everyone around you thinking you are crazy ). I ask her a question I often ponder "How much of reality do you think we are blind to?' and as always so much more!Juliana Garces Website & InstagramMy Instagram! (follow the show, me, and reach out if you'd like me to be your mediation teacher or just wanna chat it up some)Awareness with Amandolin Patreon! Receive a holographic sticker and my Mike Allred Interview in Zine format in the mail as a thank you!Please subscribe, rate, share the episode sweet babies.xoxo Amandolin. Show Artwork:  Pat KainMusic: Tyler Witt & Amandolin :)

In this episode I share a new piece of writing and have an intimate conversation with Director and fellow podcaster Sean Dunne. You may know of him from his unflinching documentaries . Including Oxyana, Florida Man, American Sunset and many more. Known for his ability to honestly capture half-mythical corners of the country, Sean Dunne’s approach to documentary is to give his viewers the freedom to form their own conclusion.If you enjoyed this why not support the show continuing to reverberate awareness and love into the atmosphere by joining the others and I on my patreon.xoxo Amandolin.

Grateful and energized to share the conversation I had with incredible author and poet James McCrae also known as Words are Vibrations  on his incredibly popular meme instagram account He is currently based in sunny Austin, Texas. In his writing and art, he applies the principles of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy to modern life with humor and candor. Enjoy the chat? then please grab a copy of "How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis."  I hope you can laugh along with the both of us today and that this episode makes you smile!Keep up with me,  Amandolin over on insta!Become a Butterfly Baby on my rad Patreon Page. I would love for you to stick around for more awareness exploration with other incredibly skilled artists of all sorts by subscribing to the show on Spotify or Apple podcasts. Until my voice meets your ears again. xoxo Amandolin