Soundings Mindful Media Podcast
Dean and Dudley Evenson are Soundings of the Planet co-founders and have been producing video since 1970 and audio since 1979. In addition to their award-winning music, they have recorded hundreds of hours of interviews with new thought leaders, sound healers, Native American medicine people, Tibetan monks, yogis, meditators, coaches, authors, teachers, and wisdom keepers from around the world. In these podcasts, they share some of their best interviews and talk about a wide range of topics from Chakras to Meditation and all aspects of healing and self-love. Subscribe today and be inspired. soundings.com
In our recent Soundings Mindful Media Podcast, Dudley Evenson discusses how we as a society are being played by the combined forces of media, politics, and corporations to be in perpetual conflict. Until we can recognize our common humanity, we will be not be able to solve the very real issues facing us today.
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In this new Soundings Mindful Media Podcast, Dudley discusses the transformative journey of self-discovery and reinvention. In a world constantly evolving, the ability to reinvent oneself is not just a skill but a necessity. Join us as we explore the profound importance of embracing change, riding the winds of transformation, and unlocking the untapped potential within. Whether you’re navigating personal growth, career shifts, or pursuing new passions, having the ability to reinvent yourself can help you with navigating the seas of change. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and empowered to embark on your own journey of reinvention. It’s time to embrace the winds of change and chart a course towards the best version of yourself.
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Welcome to our journey of healing, both ourselves and our precious planet. In a world where the pace of life often seems relentless and the environmental challenges we face are ever more daunting, it is imperative that we explore innovative ways to nurture our own well-being while simultaneously tending to the needs of Mother Earth.
In this new Soundings Mindful Media Podcast, Dudley Evenson discusses the transformative exploration of holistic approaches, mindful practices, and sustainable solutions that not only empower us to find inner harmony but also allow us to become stewards of a healthier, more balanced world. Join us as we unveil the remarkable ways in which we can heal ourselves and our planet, forging a path toward a brighter, more sustainable future.
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What are your dreams? What is holding you back from living your dreams? In this new podcast, Dudley shares the 12 steps to Living Your Dreams. Imagine a life where your deepest aspirations are no longer mere fantasies, but vibrant realities that paint the canvas of your existence. Each step is a whisper of guidance, a roadmap to break free from the shackles of doubt and stride towards the luminous horizon of your dreams.
Uncover the secrets to igniting your passions, cultivating unwavering self-belief, and sculpting a path that resonates with your soul’s true calling. Through each step, you’ll unravel the threads of your potential, weaving them into a tapestry of success and fulfillment. Listen and let the symphony of these 12 transformative steps compose the melody of your destiny to embark on this extraordinary odyssey toward the life you deserve.
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In this new podcast, Dudley discusses the topic of dealing with stress. Everyone experiences stress. Do you also know that stress can be very contagious? Have you ever noticed that when you’re with people who are calm and relaxed, you tend to be more calm and relaxed yourself? The same principle is true when you’re with people who are stressed out and wound up. You tend to absorb their stress.
We also know stress can cause serious illnesses. It can also weaken your immune system. With this latest pandemic and worldwide quarantine, many of us are feeling a lot of pressure and abnormal stress. Some may be out of work and feeling financial stress. Others may be trying to work from home and take care of families in a crowded environment. People are getting on each other’s nerves. Some may feel ready to explode. Many are worried about getting sick with the virus or losing a family member. Imagine the effects of parental stress on their children. Young kids don’t necessarily understand what’s happening in the world, but they do feel the stress (or peace) of the adults around them.
There are all kinds of stressors — but here’s something interesting. Two people can experience the same exact situation and have a different reaction. It might have to do with family background. It might have to do with spiritual work they have done or not done. But this fact does indicate that it’s not the stress itself that is causing the problem. It is our individual reaction to stress that can negatively affect us. We hope you enjoy this new episode.
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In this podcast Dudley Evenson discusses how to best meditate and breathe with nature. Why meditate in nature? There are many benefits of meditation in nature. It has been widely proven that meditating outdoors can have significant benefits on your physical as well as mental health. It’s a place where wisdom and perception come alive.
Meditating outdoors activates our senses, making our practice more alert and wakeful. At the same time, the usual distractions seem far away and somehow less important. Many meditators find it easier to let go of their worries and their electronic devices when they’ve got such a satisfying alternative: mindfully communing with nature. We hope you enjoy this episode.
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Join Dean Evenson in this heartfelt conversation with Phil Heaven, his longtime friend, collaborator, and co-producer as they reminisce on their creative journey together and their new release Earth Within. The underlying story and choice of instruments aligned to bring this album to life in a unique way. Phil and Dean have made many award-winning albums together and this new LP introduces Douglas Johnson who brings his unique stylings on double bass to their viola and flute. “The idea of bringing the Earth Within ourselves through these low frequencies seemed like a great idea for an album project” says Phil Heaven. “Douglas’ double bass instrument brings the grounding earthy feeling along with the viola, bringing deep resonant tones. You feel the low frequencies in all your body.”Dean Evenson explains why the concept and natural sounds are so important on this album. “We need to honor the earth and understand it as a living being. And when we do that, it opens the whole world through a way of thinking that supports the earth and brings about the harmony as the instruments do on this album, playing the different aspects of life and nature.”
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Snake River to Salish Sea Spirit of the Waters Totem Pole Journey across Washington and Oregon supports the indigenous-led movement to remove the Snake River dams and restore salmon runs to health. Orca or Southern Resident Killer Whales (SkaliChelh in Lummi language) depend on the salmon to survive. At the heart of any Totem Pole Journey is Jewell James, master carver of the House of Tears Carvers from the Lummi Nation. Much of his professional life he has been in judicial courts or the halls of Congress advocating for treaty rights to be upheld and Tribal sovereignty respected. He continues the good fight, but often with a large totem pole in tow.
This totem pole journey is the latest of a dozen journeys made over the past 20 years to educate and advocate. This journey builds upon, strengthens and reaffirms the growing indigenous-led environmental movement across the Pacific Northwest. The journey includes public eventsin metropolitan areas and tribal communities. At each stop, art and culture sparks understanding of our natural heritage. In-person events include ceremonial moments steeped in ancestral knowledge presenting the challenges the region faces—and avenues for cross-cultural collaboration and engagement on solutions.
For more information: https://www.spiritofthewaters.org
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We first heard Paul Horn’s album ‘Inside the Taj Mahal’ in 1970 and it blew us away. Then in 1977, Dean Evenson was invited to interview Paul Horn on video at the Boulder Colorado public library. This was quite an honor for Dean who had been playing flute since he was 11 years old; it was another two years before we founded Soundings of the Planet. In this interview, Dean asks Paul about his musical influences and what genre his music fits in. Paul speaks of the improvisational aspects of jazz and the unique kind of music he creates. He discusses his meditation practice and goes into depth about studying at Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s ashram in India. He was doing a retreat there when the Beatles arrived! Paul also discovered that he (more than his flute) is the main instrument. He discusses how the music he creates can be helpful in the healing process although he doesn’t call it ‘healing’. When we came across this interview in our video archive, we knew we also wanted to share it as a podcast. Be sure to listen to Dean’s final question which he asks with his silver flute. You can also watch the video on our Soundings Mindful Media YouTube channel.
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In this in-depth conversation, Dudley Evenson interviews award-winning author Clyde W. Ford about his recent book Think Black: A Memoir. Initially, he thought he was writing a feel-good story about his father being hired in 1946 as the first black software engineer at IBM but in researching for the book, Clyde uncovered the shocking story of tech giant IBM and its early involvement with racially biased eugenics work and specifically of its support of Nazi Germany’s atrocities against Jews during World War II. He also discusses his upcoming book Of Blood and Sweat: Black Lives and the Making of White Power and Wealth which follows personal stories of individual black men and women and the role they played in creating American institutions of power and wealth beginning with the first enslaved people brought from Africa to the Jamestown, Virginia Colony in 1619. He also clarifies the concept of Critical Race Theory (CRT) as a legal term relating to systemic racism being deeply and intentionally engrained in the legal, business, and social structures of this country. He addresses the book banning that some states are engaged with and calls on us to look honestly at our history for without truth, there can be no reconciliation.
Of Blood and Sweat: Black Lives and the Making of White Power and Wealth
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