What if everything you’ve ever believed about God, purpose, or consciousness could be placed as a node on a much bigger map? What if your longing for meaning wasn’t confusion—but a sign that you’re on the right path?

In this eye-opening episode, meditation teacher, poet, and spiritual cartographer George Boyd joins hosts Gabe Crane and Rahul Deedwania for a deep exploration into his seminal work The Great Continuum of Consciousness—a spiritual map that charts the inner worlds of the mind and soul across cultures, faiths, and practices.

Drawing from decades of teaching and mystical experience, George guides us through the many “planes” of consciousness, offering insights into how people from vastly different traditions—whether Christian, yogic, Islamic, or New Age—are often experiencing the same divine light through different windows.

You’ll hear about:
- Why different spiritual paths often lead to the same essence
- The role of attention, faith, and intuition in the inner journey
- And how to find the right path for you—and why committing to it matters

This conversation admittedly gets quite heady at times, and the real picture starts to come into focus as we inquire and go deeper into George’s expansive vision. We encourage you to use the links in the description to track the Continuum of Consciousness through the conversation.

Whether you're just beginning your spiritual inquiry or have been walking your path for years, we hope you enjoy this profoundly vast and inclusive view that honors both tradition and innovation - of what it means to seek—and experience—the Divine.

About George Boyd:
George is a writer, poet, a metavisional reader, and a master teacher of meditation. He is the founder of the Mudrashram® Institute of Spiritual Studies and editor and publisher of Mudrashram® Publishing. He is the author of 19 books. He is a spiritual cartographer who has mapped the entire Great Continuum of Consciousness.

Great Continuum of Consciousness
George’s spiritual journey

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In this powerful episode, we’re joined by Marshall Gillen, a narcissistic abuse recovery mentor, to highlight his remarkable journey from pain and self-destruction to faith and healing. Marshall shares his deeply personal story, including childhood trauma, struggles with addiction, and a formative relationship with a narcissist that led him to a profound reckoning with himself.

Through trials, heartbreak, a battle with self-worth, and experimentation with many spiritual systems, Marshall ultimately found redemption through his faith in Jesus Christ. He candidly discusses his path from skepticism to belief, the moment he decided to surrender to Jesus, and how his newfound faith has reshaped his understanding of identity, healing, and purpose.

Tune in to listen to this raw, honest, and compelling testimony of redemption and the power of faith to heal even the deepest wounds.

Key themes include:
- Breaking free from the cycle of toxic relationships and narcissistic abuse
- The role of faith in overcoming deep personal struggles
- Marshall’s experience of transformation and surrender to God’s plan
- Lessons on self-worth, resilience, and spiritual growth

About Marshal Gillen:
Marshal Gillen, aka Preacher Paul, is a Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Mentor, keynote and motivational speaker, and the creator of an online community helping primarily men overcome relationship challenges with difficult ex-partners through a new relationship with God.

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In this enriching episode, we welcome Heath Davis Havlick, an author and certified Enneagram teacher, to explore the deep connection between faith and self-discovery. Drawing from her Christian upbringing and decades-long spiritual journey, Heath shares how the Enneagram became a transformative tool for understanding herself and strengthening her relationship with God.

We explore how to think about balancing religious tradition with personal introspection, and overcoming potential fear and resistance within faith communities toward self-exploration.

Heath discusses her upcoming book, Know Yourself to Know God, and unpacks how personality patterns can obscure our true selves and distance us from divine connection. She candidly reflects on moments of spiritual struggle, her return to faith, and the evolving nature of her relationship with God through prayer, contemplation, and love, as well as through active self discovery.

Through her heartfelt storytelling and unwavering faith, Heath offers a compelling vision of spirituality as a dynamic, evolving relationship—one that embraces curiosity, openness, and the courage to face the inner self in pursuit of divine connection.

About Heath Davis Havlick:

Heath Davis Havlick is a speaker, author and Riso-Hudson Certified Enneagram Teacher. Her first book, Becoming Your True You, was a double finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards, and her new book, Know Yourself to Know God, comes out in March. She is the founder of Dearly Beloved Enneagram Training, offering education and mentoring. She lives in Santa Cruz, California with her husband of 33 years, Tom, and their cat, Jax.

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In today’s episode, we welcome Season 1 guest, Rabbi Adina Allen, to explore the transformative power of creativity, spirituality, and connection. Rabbi Allen, co-founder of the Jewish Studio Project and author of The Place of All Possibility, shares her groundbreaking work that merges ancient Jewish traditions with modern practices of art and self-discovery.

- How does creativity serve as a gateway to spiritual connection and a tool for navigating the chaos and challenges of modern life?
- How can we integrate ancient texts with contemporary approaches to foster personal growth, resilience, and communal connection?
- How can we reimagine spirituality as an inclusive, dynamic, and deeply personal process accessible to people of all backgrounds and beliefs?

Rabbi Allen offers a fresh perspective on how individuals can engage with tradition while embracing innovation, find meaning in a fragmented world, and use creativity as a means of healing and transformation.

Tune in to be inspired by a conversation that bridges the ancient and the modern, and provides practical insights into cultivating joy, pleasure, and authenticity in spiritual practice.

About Rabbi Adina Allen:
Rabbi Adina Allen is a spiritual leader, writer, and educator who grew up in an art studio where she learned firsthand the power of creativity for connecting to self and to the Sacred. She is cofounder and creative director of Jewish Studio Project (JSP), an organization that is seeding a future in which every person is connected to their creativity as a force for healing, liberation and social transformation.

Based on the work of her mother, renowned art therapist Pat B. Allen, Adina developed the Jewish Studio Process, a methodology for unlocking creativity, which she has brought to thousands of organizational and community leaders, educators, artists, and clergy across the country.

A national media contributor, popular speaker, and workshop leader, Adina has published in scholarly as well as mainstream publications, and more of her writing can be found on her website at www.adina-allen.com. She and her family live in Berkeley, California.

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Welcome to Season 4 of Woven Wings Live! In this trailer, hosts Gabe Crane and Rahul Deedwania introduce the season's thought-provoking theme: exploring the role of religion and spirituality in modern life. Against the backdrop of a "spiritual crisis" marked by isolation, loneliness, and a waning connection to traditional institutions, the season seeks to uncover how people today find meaning and connection.

- How does spiritual inquiry often occurs in secular or "spiritual-but-not-religious" contexts?
- Where do modern spiritual practices, from mindfulness to influencer-led movements fit in? Can they address deeper existential needs, or is a more profound transformation is required?
- What's the balance between individual and collective approaches to meaning-making?
- What role do ancient wisdom traditions play?
- How do we make sense of all of this?

This season promises dynamic conversations with diverse guests across the religious and spiritual spectrum who will shed light on the intersection of personal growth, community, and shared values in a rapidly changing world. The journey begins with Rabbi Adina Allen, author of The Place of All Possibility.

Join Gabe and Rahul as they delve into how ancient traditions, modern psychology, and contemporary challenges converge in the search for vibrant, connected living in 2025!

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We’re joined today by comedian, Max Wiener, for a humorous and profound exploration of comedy as a medium for self-expression, self-discovery, and personal growth. Max shares his journey from shy adolescence to finding his voice on stage, highlighting how stand-up comedy has served as both a therapeutic outlet and a craft requiring dedication and resilience.

The conversation delves into:
- The unique challenges and joys of performing comedy, including the dynamics of live audience feedback and the art of adjusting material in the moment.
- The transformative power of embracing failure, or "bombing," as a tool for growth and improvement
- Insights into Max’s creative process, from spontaneous idea generation to refining material through reflection and experimentation.

Max also reflects on the broader philosophical dimensions of comedy, drawing parallels between his craft and practices like meditation and personal development.

Tune in to be inspired by Max’s candid stories and practical wisdom, whether you’re an aspiring performer or seeking ways to tap into your own creative potential!

About Max Wiener:
Max is a 24 year old aspiring comedian currently living in New York.

Where to find Max:

• Instagram
• Twitter
• Tik Tok

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In today's episode of Woven Wings Live, Joseph Ari'el takes us on a transformative journey of self-discovery, wholeness, and the power of intentional living. Joseph shares the profound impact of embracing his true identity, practicing deep gratitude, and creating spaces that reflect the life he aspires to live.

We delve into the intersections of story, state, and space, and explore how aligning these elements can unlock synergy and bring us closer to a more fulfilled, vibrant life. From reckoning with and re-writing parts of his own history, to practicing self-love and gratitude, Joseph’s experiences illuminate how intentional practices can heal fragmentation and foster deeper integration.

Whether you're navigating life transitions, seeking greater connection with yourself, or simply curious about the magic of alignment, this episode will leave you inspired and empowered to manifest a life of flow, love, and purpose.

Key Takeaways:

• The role of gratitude in transforming irritation into joy and alignment.
• How space influences our story and state, and how to intentionally curate your environment for growth.
• Practical tools to embrace self-love and create synergy in life.

Tune in and discover how to weave these threads of wisdom into your own life!


About Joseph Ari'el Towne:

Joseph Ariel Towne was raised in a conscious communal style from a young age, where he was introduced to ancient concepts that the modern age wasn’t fully ready for. As a result, he often felt like an outsider and sought to hide many of his intuitive gifts from the world.

His adventures led him to explore tai chi, yoga, meditation, sound healing, martial arts, traditional talk therapy, and plant-based diets before the age of ten. He did his first Firewalk with Tony Robbins at nine years old.

As a teenager, Joe struggled heavily with confidence, so he went on a three-week Outward Bound journey through the lakes, rivers and forests of Maine, attended support groups like Alateen (Alanon for teenagers) and took his mother on a Pilgrimage in India before she passed away (along the way becoming a dart champion.)

As is true for all of us, he had to go on his own journey to heal himself before he could offer support to others.

Upon relocating to Los Angeles, Joe worked intensively with energy healers, a Feng Shui Master, A Tibetan Mantra teacher, a Zen Priest and spent a majority of time in the Yoga communities in New York, Colorado and Los Angeles.

At this time, he started offering his feng shui and coaching services to the world, while acting on stage, and both on Film and TV.

This led him on a twenty-five year journey to this moment where he integrated all parts of himself and his healing modalities into Spacial Synergy.

Along the way, Joe wrote the book about how to take ancient feng shui principles and apply them to our Inner House, he has guested on Ryan Seacrest, Good Day LA, Million Dollar Listing and Dr Oz. He has also hosted several shows both on Radio (Sirius 114), The SyFy Network and online.

His passion for Sports Psychology, High Performance Training and Positive Psychology led him to launch The Performers Mindset—which developed training programs for life’s biggest moments and stages.

He is also the host of The Better Podcast with Joe Towne, exploring how we can be better in the world, our relationships and our lives.

Spacial Synergy is Joe’s way of taking ancient principles, and modern science and turning them into accessible and easy to implement tools and frameworks for our own healing work.

Joe incorporates consciousness coaching, feng shui, reiki, mantra

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The ideas of presence and mindfulness seem to be all around us these days, including being frequent areas of focus on this very show! But what does it actually look like to integrate those practices into day to day life?

We’re joined today by community builder and presence practitioner, Doug Finkelstein, to discuss:

- What does it mean to slow down to go quickly?
- How do we overcome the inertia, and actually slow down in a way that’s meaningful and sustained?
- What are the different types of practices and tools, including plants, that can help us along the way?

Doug remarks that saying we’re too busy to slow down is like saying we’re too dirty to take a bath, because anything we do to encourage more presence in our lives - from meditation and yoga to journaling or just taking a full bodied breath - ultimately pays itself back in improved focus, increased creativity, and more productivity.

The key to making presence practices a priority lies in experimenting with the many different ways to find presence, and choosing the approach that’s most enjoyable and effortless for you. Having experienced the positive effects, you can then incorporate the practices into your life in a way that they’re not just items on your to-do list, but rather, integral pillars for making your life more vibrant and meaningful.

About Doug Finkelstein:
Doug is a community builder, Human Design Manifestor, and advocate for personal growth through self-experimentation. After leaving a career in stock trading and overcoming a decade-long reliance on prescription medication, Doug embarked on an inward journey that led him to found multiple wellness-focused organizations.

His work includes creating Slow The Fuck Down (STFD), an at-home offering that helps over-committed people reduce stress and cultivate presence through guided somatic journeys. Doug also founded An Empathic Society, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit offering consultations to help people find the next step in their journey with plant medicine.

With over four years of experience building at-home wellness communities, Doug empowers others to live intentionally, create meaningful connections, and align with their true selves.

He has also won The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest (twice!), blending humor with his passion for personal growth.

Resources and References:
Free Human Design Chart - https://www.myhumandesign.com/get-your-chart/
Slow TF Down Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slowtfdown.space/
Slow TF Down Website - https://www.slowtfdown.space/
New Yorker Caption Contest Winners - https://www.dougie.love/caption-contest

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