Welcome back Nightbirds! On this episode we were joined by Angela, who is a breath work practitioner and esoteric enthusiast with a PhD in statistics.

We talked about the breath as the language of the nervous system and how it helps us return to balance. We delved deeper into the benefits of breathwork, the magic of respiration, and how breath connects us to other beings. We talked about activating different parts of the nervous system to reach altered states. And of course, we also discussed how breathing can help our beloved gains. I had a great time, and I hope you enjoy listening!

Download Angela's breathwork guide here.

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Welcome back Nightbirds! On this episode I'm joined by co-hosts Lindsay Starke and David Payne to discuss a year long ritual in which we will be calling on the Norns, the thirteen Valkyries of the Grimnismal, and each of the twenty-four runes of the Elder Futhark. We are taking this walk along with other Nightbirds on the Nightbird Radio Discord channel - accessible by becoming a patron at Patreon. You can join at any time, and we invite you to do so whether this episode finds you on the day of its release or years later.

Lindsay, David, and I discuss Norse paganism from a chaos magic perspective, inviting all who are interested or called to partake of this lively current. Whether you are just starting with the runes or are a seasoned practitioner, this experience offers something for everyone. It's an opportunity to engage with this powerful magic on a personal basis. In our conversation, we discuss a little more about runes and runic magic. We talk about working with the Norns and the role of the Valkyries. Of course, we also talked about working out. I had a great time, and I hope you enjoy listening.

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Welcome back Nightbirds! One this episode, I'm joined by co-host Lindsay Stark to discuss the importance of grounding our practice in the reality and importance of our material experience, We talk about this important medicine for the age of air in the context of doomsayers, magical grifters, pessimistic thinkers, and more. We discussed aligning oneself with one's goals in the way we think, and the magic we participate in. We talked about practical applications for what this looks like in our lives using examples from our own experience. We talked about the dangers of quick "hacks" that eschew doing the real work, individualist thinking vs. community, the metaphysics of abundance in a Marxist contest, and so much more!

Find the spreadsheet magic we discussed at: https://www.thebigbiggoalsclub.com/assessments/cleansweep.php

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Intro music by Matt Boisvert

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Vocal soundscapes by Tim Woody