Welcome to Ep. 2 of the Sensual Sword podcast, formerly known as Aspasia’s Garden. In this second episode since my breakup catalyzed the initiation of this podcast, I discuss:Self-responsibility in relationship conflictThe healing invitation of the anxious-avoidant cycleIndividualism and materialistic spiritualityHighest Self vs Deepest SelfCommunity and being of serviceCompassionate BoundariesIntention vs. ImpactI mention:The Hero with a Thousand Faces - Joseph CampbellFrancis WellerIntro/Outro music by Allie Jessing https://www.instagram.com/thesensualsword

I am pivoting my podcast away from Utopian Philosophy (though we will still address that!) and toward the spiritual and philosophical questions of living with intention. I start this podcast in the throws of a breakup and will use the cracks in my heart to shine vulnerable light on living a fulfilling life full of questions and deep intimacy in a world of dogma and guardedness. So make yourself uncomfortable, and let's dive in!Topics: Conscious uncoupling, initiations, questioning and open-mindedness, following your intuition, synchronicity, perspective shifts, post-relationship reflections.Francis Weller - https://www.francisweller.net/on the Mark Groves podcast - https://tinyurl.com/5n8hk774https://tinyurl.com/4729kk8rMoment adaptogen beverage (not an affiliate link) - https://tinyurl.com/4tddfjn6Desire on Fire podcast - https://tinyurl.com/594hc339To Be Magnetic - https://tobemagnetic.com/Expanded Podcast - https://tinyurl.com/yb59tkekThe Power of Wonder by Monica C Parker - https://tinyurl.com/3b9sxwsdLacy Phillips - https://www.instagram.com/lacyannephillips/You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay - https://tinyurl.com/yc25k5n9Aspasia of Miletus - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AspasiaHetaira - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hetaira Intro/Outro music by Allie Jessing https://www.instagram.com/thesensualsword

Hit “Like,” “Subscribe,” and the BELL icon on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHKF6gfeYf4&list=PLwE6---S57HqwnxGZBXC9KwEv6dNq4idjSubscribe on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3TG2918bBAU4r1FDtOKYZp?si=76e8ad494aad4e03or Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/utopia-ish/id1594503991Leave a positive review if you enjoyed this podcast!Follow @alliejessing:https://www.instagram.com/alliejessing/https://twitter.com/alliejessingCheck out my blog:https://www.alliejessing.comJoin the Sunday Salon:https://tinyurl.com/alliejessingnewsletterOriginal music by Allie Jessing:https://open.spotify.com/track/6MgmspdtFWxbawdhDPhWwh?si=adef8459e26e4360Intro/Outro music by Allie Jessing https://www.instagram.com/thesensualsword

In this episode I share a live Q&A that Will Reusch and I did on his instagram. Will is pro-Capitalism and we have a fascinating discussion addressing many of the common concerns and doubts pro-Capitalists have about anti-Capitalism and Utopianism.Episode Resources and Links:Will Reusch: https://www.instagram.com/willreusch/Africa Brooke: https://www.instagram.com/africabrooke/Empire of the Summer Moon: https://amzn.to/3H0XvrsSapiens: https://amzn.to/3H6TOACSex at Dawn: https://amzn.to/3zo6ZLoCivilized to Death: https://amzn.to/3NWmJJyDemocracy in America: https://amzn.to/3Qd8F0yDunbar’s number: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunbar%27s_numberFully Automated Luxury Communism: https://amzn.to/3H3na2EEpisode transcript coming soonSupport:Hit “Like,” “Subscribe,” and the BELL icon on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHKF6gfeYf4&list=PLwE6---S57HqwnxGZBXC9KwEv6dNq4idjSubscribe on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3TG2918bBAU4r1FDtOKYZp?si=76e8ad494aad4e03or Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/utopia-ish/id1594503991Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts if you enjoyed this podcast!Follow @alliejessing:https://www.instagram.com/alliejessing/https://twitter.com/alliejessingCheck out my blog:https://www.alliejessing.comJoin the Sunday Salon:https://tinyurl.com/alliejessingnewsletterEdited by Nick KoeppOriginal music by Allie Jessing:https://open.spotify.com/track/6MgmspdtFWxbawdhDPhWwh?si=adef8459e26e4360Intro/Outro music by Allie Jessing https://www.instagram.com/thesensualsword

In this episode I chat with gamification consultant, coach, and creator Chris Tomasso about Utopia-building through systems thinking and story. Chris is my first guest! I had so much fun having this conversation and I also learned a few things about structuring this podcast for guests, including: have a notebook handy and don’t turn off your self-view! Enjoy!Episode NotesChris Tomassohttps://www.instagram.com/infinitedotconnector/https://twitter.com/chris_tomassohttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reveal-the-game-of-life/id1548076235“Tomorrow” document - DM Chris on Twitter or Instagram for accessMy mailing list - https://tinyurl.com/alliejessingnewsletterThinking in Systems - Donella Meadowshttps://amzn.to/3wIPLFIThe community where Chris and I met: Ascension to Queendom by The Royal Shamanhttps://theroyalshaman.com/Alan Wattshttps://amzn.to/3LL2Sf5Utopia-ish Episodes 4 and 5Power Versus Force - https://amzn.to/39T0qpIThe Last Mimzy - https://amzn.to/3sTmirGReinventing Organizations - https://amzn.to/38Q4feTImaginable - https://amzn.to/3LMKpinSapiens - https://amzn.to/3wKbmyCSex at Dawn - https://amzn.to/3tjHx6fCivilized to Death - https://amzn.to/3LMk6ITFully Automated Luxury Communism - https://amzn.to/3MP2766Ted Lasso - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_LassoHit “Like,” “Subscribe,” and the BELL icon on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHKF6gfeYf4&list=PLwE6---S57HqwnxGZBXC9KwEv6dNq4idjSubscribe on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3TG2918bBAU4r1FDtOKYZp?si=76e8ad494aad4e03or Applehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/utopia-ish/id1594503991Leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts!Follow Allie:https://www.instagram.com/alliejessing/https://twitter.com/alliejessingCheck out my writing:https://www.alliejessing.comhttps://tinyurl.com/alliejessingnewsletterEdited by Nick KoeppOriginal music by Allie:https://open.spotify.com/track/6MgmspdtFWxbawdhDPhWwh?si=adef8459e26e4360Intro/Outro music by Allie Jessing https://www.instagram.com/thesensualsword

In this episode I discuss the concept of Utopia, the nature of suffering, the effects and origins of competition-based societal structure, and the imminence and impact of a post-scarcity world.To support this podcast at no cost:Hit “Like,” “Subscribe,” and the BELL icon on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHKF6gfeYf4&list=PLwE6---S57HqwnxGZBXC9KwEv6dNq4idjSubscribe to us on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3TG2918bBAU4r1FDtOKYZp?si=76e8ad494aad4e03Follow @aspasiamedia:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/aspasiamedia/Twitterhttps://twitter.com/aspasiamediaTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@aspasiamediaCheck out the indie streaming platform startup, Aspasia Media, and join mailing list at:Aspasia Mediahttps://www.aspasia.media/Original music by Scillahttps://open.spotify.com/track/6MgmspdtFWxbawdhDPhWwh?si=adef8459e26e4360https://www.instagram.com/thesensualsword

In this first episode of a series on what the f*** I mean by Utopia-ish, I explain the power of Philosophy to lay a foundation of thought for Utopia-building. I cover the nature of reality and knowledge, scepticism, cynicism, science, and religion, and how these relate to the topic of Utopia… ish.Episode Resources and Links:To support this podcast at no cost:Hit “Like,” “Subscribe,” and the BELL icon on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHKF6gfeYf4&list=PLwE6---S57HqwnxGZBXC9KwEv6dNq4idjSubscribe to us on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3TG2918bBAU4r1FDtOKYZp?si=76e8ad494aad4e03Follow @aspasiamedia:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/aspasiamedia/Twitterhttps://twitter.com/aspasiamediaTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@aspasiamediaCheck out the indie streaming platform startup, Aspasia Media, and join mailing list at:Aspasia Mediahttps://www.aspasia.media/Original music by Scillahttps://open.spotify.com/track/6MgmspdtFWxbawdhDPhWwh?si=adef8459e26e4360https://www.instagram.com/thesensualsword

In this experimental episode I riff, off-the-cuff, about how I left the “Cult of Wokeness” and started thinking critically about social justice, my responses to the work of Jordan Peterson, and how all of this ties into the concept of Utopia. Enjoy!Episode Resources and Links:Jordan Peterson“Apocalypse Never” Episode with  Michael Shellenberger“Luxury Beliefs” Episode with Rob HendersonInterview with Helen Lewis for British GQAfrica BrookeHit “Like,” “Subscribe,” and the BELL icon to support and follow this podcast!Follow @aspasiamedia:InstagramTwitterTikTokCheck out the indie streaming platform startup, Aspasia Media, and join mailing list at:Aspasia Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/thesensualsword

In this episode I explain my startup! I've also added some intro music that I produced so I'm excited about that!https://www.instagram.com/thesensualsword

Welcome to the Utopia-ish Podcast! Here I introduce myself and the podcast and explain what inspired me to create it and what you can expect.https://www.instagram.com/thesensualsword