In this enlightening podcast episode, renowned yoga therapist and physician Dr. Loren Fishman joins Avi to discuss achieving world peace in our modern era. We explore how advanced surveillance, technology, and AI could end wars forever, the yogic philosophy of nonviolence and union, the pitfalls of "us vs. them" thinking, and the role of gratitude and service in personal and global harmony. Dr. Fishman shares his vision for unifying peace movements, influencing world leaders, and shifting humanity from barbarism to cooperation—drawing from history, Darwinism, and real-world examples like COVID and recent conflicts. Whether you're a yogi, philosopher, or peace advocate, this conversation will inspire you to rethink conflict and embrace inner peace.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: Why Talk About Peace?

00:43 - Surveillance and Motivation for Global Peace

01:23 - Yogis United Against War

02:15 - Inner Peace vs. Stopping Organized War

03:44 - Yoga as Union: We're All Teammates

04:49 - Building Trust and the Benefits of No War

06:27 - Outdated War Strategies in a Nuclear Age

07:44 - Starting the Peace Movement: Ideas and Challenges

09:25 - Unifying Peace Groups Worldwide

10:59 - Plan B: Appealing to World Leaders' Legacies

11:50 - Grassroots Resistance: Refusing to Obey War Orders

13:02 - Parable of Earth from Space: We're Still Barbarians

14:29 - Controlling Instincts: From Sex to Possessions

15:16 - Enlightenment as Ongoing Growth, Not an End Goal

16:52 - Meditation's Long-Term Brain Changes

18:20 - Human Progress: From Stone Age to Information Age

19:45 - Raising Peace as a Priority

20:26 - Hope and Historical Progress Toward Peace

23:31 - War in Culture: Epics, Movies, and Songs

25:31 - Evolving Beyond Darwin: Cooperation for Survival

26:29 - Nonviolent Resistance to Invasion

28:11 - Flipping Fear with Gratitude

29:53 - Addressing Global Misery and Inequality

31:28 - Success Leading to Service

32:58 - War's Impact on Cities and Civilians

34:28 - AI's Potential for Objective Leadership and Peace

36:10 - AI in Medicine and Decision-Making

37:33 - Resistance to AI: Fears and Job Loss

40:30 - Universal Basic Income in an AI World

43:15 - Future Focus on Health and Well-Being

45:42 - Yoga's Origins and Therapeutic Benefits

48:41 - Prioritizing Personal Health for Collective Harmony

50:08 - Self-Care Includes Service to Others

52:09 - Heroic Acts as Self-Care

53:56 - Purpose for Longevity and Meaning

55:31 - Human Nature: We Want to Give

56:54 - Spreading Peace: Talks and Legacy

58:27 - Closing Thoughts

In over two decades of practice, Dr. Loren Fishman has gained an international reputation as a specialist in back pain and a pioneer in treating conditions like scoliosis, osteoporosis, and rotator cuff syndrome. An Assistant Clinical Professor at Columbia Medical School and past president of the New York Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, he has authored over 90 articles and 10 books, including Healing Yoga and Yoga for Osteoporosis. Dr. Fishman studied with B.K.S. Iyengar in India and integrates yoga into his clinical rehabilitation practice, lecturing globally on its benefits as an adjunct to medical treatment.

Dr. Fishman's website: https://sciatica.org/

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"It’s much easier not to do this work and to remain in ignorance. Our job is to help people see: it’s not easy, but it’s worth it."

~ Maya Bamford

In this episode Avi sits down with Maya Bamford, the director of a long-running Integral Yoga center in Spain, to explore the true meaning of healing, self-responsibility, and the powerful role of practices like Hatha Yoga and Reiki.

Maya shares her holistic approach to well-being, touching on the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of balance. She discusses how practices like Reiki self-healing and the Reiki principles (like "Just for today, I will live with the attitude of gratitude") can transform your life, helping you to step fully into the present moment and cultivate profound self-love.

Key Discussion Points:

• What is Healing? A holistic approach to physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual balance.
• The Power of Self-Responsibility: Why taking ownership of your well-being is the critical first step in any healing journey.
• Reiki Self-Healing: Maya explains how she uses this practice daily to maintain energetic balance and cultivate self-love.
• The Five Reiki Principles: Learning to live in the present and let go of past trauma or future worries.
• The Mind-Body Connection: How trauma and emotional imbalances surface, and the importance of acceptance for true healing.
• Cultivating Balance: The continuous journey of balancing energetic systems, including the masculine and feminine energies, often through Hatha Yoga and Pranayama practices.
• Messages from the Universe: A discussion on synchronicities and how to trust the divine guidance in your life.

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Connect with Maya:

Website

Instagram

Facebook

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"If you start the day embodying, 'hey, I have more than enough time for everything,' I often find I get more done in less time and still have time left over to enjoy it"

~ K. Margaret Solorio

Discover how to reclaim your energy, rethink time as a "squishy" ally, and transform your home into a sanctuary that supports your highest vibe. In this heartfelt conversation, Avi chats with K. Margaret Solorio, an intuitive guide, energy mentor, and creator of the Home Frequency Reset—a transformative service that helps clients clear energetic clutter​ and realign their spaces to support​ personal growth and inner peace.​ Through her podcast Intuitive Wisdom and​ 1:1 offerings, she blends grounded spiritual​ insight with practical energy work to help​ conscious individuals​ create environments​ that match their evolving frequency. Her​ mission is simple: help people feel​ energetically at home—in their space and​ in themselves.

K. Margaret shares:

• Why your energy (not your to-do list) is your true value
• Practical tips for "home frequency resets" to clear energetic clutter remotely
• Mindset shifts on time, gratitude, and co-creating with the universe
• Stories of small changes (like ditching chipped bowls) that yield massive returns
• Her journey from scientist to spiritual guide, plus insights on boundaries and relationships

Timestamps:

00:10 - What Matters Most: Energy Over Achievement

00:54 - From Survival Mode to Joyful Being

02:41 - What is a Home Frequency Reset?

04:57 - Introducing Make Easier Vibe & Time as a Human Construct

07:17 - Hacking Your Relationship with Time for More Flow

11:05 - Internal Magnet: Inside vs. Outside World

13:32 - Energetic Anchors & Simple Space Shifts

16:31 - Following Intuition for Home Tweaks

20:03 - Reframing Cleaning as Play & Momentum-Building

23:34 - Cleaning as Meditation: A Family Story

24:29 - Margaret's Process: Remote Energy Sessions

26:52 - Client Transformations & Her Calling

29:19 - The Power of Podcasting for Legacy

31:39 - Money, Debt & Energy Blocks

33:07 - From Scientist to Spiritual Healer

35:15 - Boundaries, Family Shifts & Holding High Vibes

38:29 - Yogic Wisdom on Impermanent Relationships

41:13 - Self-Compassion & Eckhart Tolle Insights

42:01 - Final Wisdom: Anything is Possible

Connect with Margaret:

Website & Free Home Energy Quiz

Podcast: Intuitive Wisdom (on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.)

Book: Make Ease your Vibe - on Amazon

Home Frequency Reset Services

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