HELD was recorded in 2016, in a period of big change, personal mourning, and struggle. I wanted something simple and intimate. I wanted to climb into the music and feel held.

I recorded it on a Charles Walter upright piano in my living room in Portland, Oregon. It was the first piano I ever bought. My dog Kaya is on several of the songs, doing her thing in the background. She used to sleep while I played.

Many years later, this album was the soundtrack to her passing. It was one of the biggest synchonicities of my life. I dedicate this album to Kaya. And here I tell the full story.

HEAR THE NEW ALBUM - HELD10: https://too.fm/zrpkj47

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18 NOV 2026 - Lisbon - São Luiz Teatro Municipal

24 NOV 2026 - Münch - Ampere

28 NOV 2026 - Warsaw- NEW!

18 DEC 2026 - Big Sur - Esalen Institute - Retreat

02 FEB 2027 - Dublin - The Button Factory

03 FEB 2027 - Dublin - The Button Factory

05 FEB 2027 - Bristol - Bristol Beacon

06 FEB 2027 - London - EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney)

07 FEB 2027 - Stockholm - Eric Ericsonhallen

09 FEB 2027 - Zürich - Kaufleuten

12 FEB 2027 - Berlin - Heimathafen Neukölln

13 FEB 2027 - Zagreb

15 FEB 2027 - Lithuania - NEW!

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FILM - watch Music For Mushrooms exclusively at https://musicformushrooms.com

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FYI - this show has been inexplicably banned from Spotify Podcasts — hence its disappearance from podcasts on Spotify.

Marisa Radha Weppner, MA, SEP, is an author, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and teacher blending eastern spirituality with western psychology. She's taught yoga since 2002, specializing in Yoga Psychology, Bhakti Yoga, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and meditation.

She also works as a Ketamine Assisted Therapist at Boise Ketamine Clinic. Her book Vinyasa Yoga Made Simple: 27 days of Self Discovery and online classes are available through udaya.com. Her meditation album "Guidance" and podcast Love, Service, Wisdom stream on all platforms.

marisaradhaweppner.com

https://patreon.com/marisaradha

EXPERIENCE THE NEW ALBUM: https://too.fm/ryqbo7d

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18 NOV 2026 - Lisbon - São Luiz Teatro Municipal

24 NOV 2026 - Münch - Ampere

28 NOV 2026 - Warsaw- NEW!

18 DEC 2026 - Big Sur - Esalen Institute - Retreat

02 FEB 2027 - Dublin - The Button Factory

03 FEB 2027 - Dublin - The Button Factory

05 FEB 2027 - Bristol - Bristol Beacon

06 FEB 2027 - London - EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney)

07 FEB 2027 - Stockholm - Eric Ericsonhallen

09 FEB 2027 - Zürich - Kaufleuten

12 FEB 2027 - Berlin - Heimathafen Neukölln

13 FEB 2027 - Zagreb

15 FEB 2027 - Lithuania - NEW!

TIX & INFO - https://eastforest.org/tickets

FILM - watch Music For Mushrooms exclusively at https://musicformushrooms.com

LEARN - Go deeper with the Journey Toolkit - learn, expand, and grow: https://explore.musicformushrooms.com/journeykit
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I met Rhys several years ago when we went on a friend backpacking trip in Southern Utah. I had plenty of time sitting around the fire and the waterfront to listen to him recount his terrible personal experience with Lyme disease. He found himself on the edge of despair and was reaching a true crisis. With nowhere left to turn, he considered ending his run on the planet. But after an unexpectedly powerful experience with mushrooms, everything changed for him. Rhys and I have been aiming to record this inspiring episode for a few years, and I'm happy we finally made it happen.

The stories and experiences shared in this episode are solely personal perspectives and are intended for informational and educational purposes only. This content does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should always consult a qualified medical professional regarding any physical or mental health condition or treatment.

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Upcoming,

12 AUG 2026 - Hellissandur - Snæfellsnes Peninsula

18 NOV 2026 - Lisbon - São Luiz Teatro Municipal

24 NOV 2026 - Münch - Ampere

18 DEC 2026 - Big Sur - Esalen Institute - Retreat

02 FEB 2027 - Dublin - The Button Factory

03 FEB 2027 - Dublin - The Button Factory

05 FEB 2027 - Bristol - Bristol Beacon

06 FEB 2027 - London - EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney)

07 FEB 2027 - Stockholm - Eric Ericsonhallen

09 FEB 2027 - Zürich - Kaufleuten

12 FEB 2027 - Berlin - Heimathafen Neukölln

TIX & INFO - https://eastforest.org/tickets

FILM - watch Music For Mushrooms exclusively at https://musicformushrooms.com

LEARN - Go deeper with the Journey Toolkit - learn, expand, and grow: https://explore.musicformushrooms.com/journeykit
JOIN - sign up now at https://www.EastForest.org - never miss an event or private offering
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Go behind the scenes with East Forest as he tells the stories behind the songs from the new album, The Invitation, As We Gathered.

EXPERIENCE THE NEW ALBUM: https://too.fm/ryqbo7d

E A S T F O R E S T - ON TOUR NOW

LIVE - https://eastforest.org/tickets

Upcoming,

12 AUG 2026 - Hellissandur - Snæfellsnes Peninsula

18 NOV 2026 - Lisboa - São Luiz Teatro Municipal

24 NOV 2026 - München - Ampere

18 DEC 2026 - Big Sur - Esalen Institute

03 FEB 2027 - Dublin - The Button Factory

05 FEB 2027 - Bristol - Bristol Beacon

06 FEB 2027 - London - EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney)

07 FEB 2027 - Stockholm - Eric Ericsonhallen

09 FEB 2027 - Zürich - Kaufleuten

12 FEB 2027 - Berlin - Heimathafen Neukölln

TIX & INFO - https://eastforest.org/tickets

FILM - watch Music For Mushrooms exclusively at https://musicformushrooms.com

LEARN - Go deeper with the Journey Toolkit - learn, expand, and grow: https://explore.musicformushrooms.com/journeykit
JOIN - sign up now at https://www.EastForest.org - never miss an event or private offering
COMMUNITY - Please support by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon http://patreon.com/eastforest. Monthly Council, live streams, demos, and more.
SHOP - https://eastforest.store/

Connect with the Forest -
@EastForest (IG) / @EastForestMusic (FB, YT, TT)

FYI - this show has been inexplicably banned from Spotify Podcasts — hence its disappearance from podcasts on Spotify.

Marisa Radha Weppner, is a versatile teacher, author, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner who bridges the gap between Eastern spirituality and Western psychology. Based in Boise, Idaho, at her studio Sage and the Boise Ketamine Clinic, she specializes in yoga psychology, psychedelic therapy, and community organizing through projects like Treefort Music Fest’s Yogafort. Known for her authentic and grounded approach, Radha—a name gifted to her by her teacher Ram Dass—empowers others toward transformation through her classes, podcast, and international festival appearances.

https://www.marisaradhaweppner.com/

E A S T F O R E S T - ON TOUR NOW

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Upcoming,

03 JUL 2026 - Big Sur - Esalen Institute

12 AUG 2026 - Hellissandur - Snæfellsnes Peninsula

18 NOV 2026 - Lisboa - São Luiz Teatro Municipal

24 NOV 2026 - München - Ampere

18 DEC 2026 - Big Sur - Esalen Institute

03 FEB 2027 - Dublin - The Button Factory

05 FEB 2027 - Bristol - Bristol Beacon

06 FEB 2027 - London - EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney)

07 FEB 2027 - Stockholm - Eric Ericsonhallen

09 FEB 2027 - Zurich - Kaufleuten

12 FEB 2027 - Berlin - Heimathafen Neukölln

TIX & INFO - https://eastforest.org/tickets

FILM - watch Music For Mushrooms exclusively at https://musicformushrooms.com

LEARN - Go deeper with the Journey Toolkit - learn, expand, and grow: https://explore.musicformushrooms.com/journeykit
JOIN - sign up now at https://www.EastForest.org - never miss an event or private offering
COMMUNITY - Please support by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon http://patreon.com/eastforest. Monthly Council, live streams, demos, and more.
SHOP - https://eastforest.store/

Connect with the Forest -
@EastForest (IG) / @EastForestMusic (FB, YT, TT)

FYI - this show has been inexplicably banned from Spotify Podcasts — hence its disappearance from podcasts on Spotify.

Marisa Radha Weppner, is a versatile teacher, author, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner who bridges the gap between Eastern spirituality and Western psychology. Based in Boise, Idaho, at her studio Sage and the Boise Ketamine Clinic, she specializes in yoga psychology, psychedelic therapy, and community organizing through projects like Treefort Music Fest’s Yogafort. Known for her authentic and grounded approach, Radha—a name gifted to her by her teacher Ram Dass—empowers others toward transformation through her classes, podcast, and international festival appearances.

https://www.marisaradhaweppner.com/

London opening musician - Marysa Osu - https://www.instagram.com/marysia_osu

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FEB 26 - Salt Lake City

FEB 27 - Boulder (low tix)

FEB 28 - Boulder (sold out)

MAR 1 - Denver

MAR 3 - Santa Fe

MAR 5 - Tucson

MAR 6 - Phoenix

MAR 10 - Santa Cruz

MAR 11 - Berkeley (low tix)

MAR 13 - Portland

MAR 14 - Seattle

MAR 15 - Vancouver BC

TIX & INFO - https://eastforest.org/tickets

FILM - watch Music For Mushrooms exclusively at https://musicformushrooms.com limited YouTube release (https://youtu.be/N3EvV2_XE_Y) LEARN - Go deeper with the Journey Toolkit - learn, expand, and grow: https://explore.musicformushrooms.com/journeykit
JOIN - sign up now at https://www.EastForest.org - never miss an event or private offering
COMMUNITY - Please support by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon http://patreon.com/eastforest. Monthly Council, live streams, demos, and more.
SHOP - https://eastforest.store/

Connect with the Forest -
@EastForest (IG) / @EastForestMusic (FB, YT, TT)

FYI - this show has been inexplicably banned from Spotify Podcasts — hence its disappearance from podcasts on Spotify.

Marisa Radha Weppner, MA, SEP, is an author, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and teacher blending eastern spirituality with western psychology. She's taught yoga since 2002, specializing in Yoga Psychology, Bhakti Yoga, Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, and meditation.

She also works as a Ketamine Assisted Therapist at Boise Ketamine Clinic. Her book Vinyasa Yoga Made Simple: 27 days of Self Discovery and online classes are available through udaya.com. Her meditation album "Guidance" and podcast Love, Service, Wisdom stream on all platforms.

marisaradhaweppner.com

Catch the tour below and the limited release of Music For Mushrooms full film on YouTube! - https://youtu.be/N3EvV2_XE_Y?si=J3cuYnpqpw4IOBWH

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23 JAN - Dublin, IE

28 JAN - Amsterdam, NL

01 FEB - Zurich, CH

05 FEB - Berlin, DE

FEB 26 - Salt Lake City

FEB 27 - Boulder

FEB 28 - Boulder

MAR 1 - Denver

MAR 3 - Santa Fe

MAR 5 - Tucson

MAR 6 - Phoenix

MAR 10 - Santa Cruz

MAR 11 - Berkeley

MAR 13 - Portland

MAR 14 - Seattle

MAR 15 - Vancouver BC

13 AUG - Snaefellsnes, IS

TIX & INFO - https://eastforest.org/tickets

FILM - watch Music For Mushrooms exclusively at https://musicformushrooms.com limited YouTube release (https://youtu.be/N3EvV2_XE_Y) LEARN - Go deeper with the Journey Toolkit - learn, expand, and grow: https://explore.musicformushrooms.com/journeykit
JOIN - sign up now at https://www.EastForest.org - never miss an event or private offering
COMMUNITY - Please support by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon http://patreon.com/eastforest. Monthly Council, live streams, demos, and more.
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Parvati Markus is the author of There is No Other (HarperOne, 2025), Dying to Know (Mandala, 2024) Whisper in the Heart: The Ongoing Presence of Neem Karoli Baba (Mandala, 2022) and Love Everyone: The Transcendent Wisdom of Neem Karoli Baba Told Through the Stories of the Westerners Whose Lives He Transformed (HarperOne, 2015). With Radha Baum, she is the co-author of a children’s book, Isabella Castaspella: The Happy Little Witch and Her Friends (SitaRam Press, 2022).

Parvati has been “midwifing” spiritually-oriented nonfiction books and memoirs as a developmental editor/writer since her first efforts with Ram Dass’s classic Be Here Now. She has also helped with spiritual organizations (as past president of the board of the Neem Karoli Baba Ashram and Hanuman Temple in Taos, NM), and events (as a development consultant for the Global Peace Initiative of Women.) She is on the Advisory Board of the Love Serve Remember Foundation. Parvati lives in Los Angeles near her two sons and three granddaughters.

https://www.parvatimarkus.com/

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Upcoming,

20 JAN - London (join waitlist)

23 JAN - Dublin, IE

28 JAN - Amsterdam, NL

01 FEB - Zurich, CH

05 FEB - Berlin, DE

FEB 26 - Salt Lake City

FEB 27 - Boulder

FEB 28 - Boulder

MAR 1 - Denver

MAR 3 - Santa Fe

MAR 5 - Tucson

MAR 6 - Phoenix

MAR 10 - Santa Cruz

MAR 11 - Berkeley

MAR 13 - Portland

MAR 14 - Seattle

MAR 15 - Vancouver BC

13 AUG - Snaefellsnes, IS

TIX & INFO - https://eastforest.org/tickets

FILM - watch Music For Mushrooms exclusively at https://musicformushrooms.com limited YouTube release (https://youtu.be/N3EvV2_XE_Y) LEARN - Go deeper with the Journey Toolkit - learn, expand, and grow: https://explore.musicformushrooms.com/journeykit
JOIN - sign up now at https://www.EastForest.org - never miss an event or private offering
COMMUNITY - Please support by joining our East Forest COUNCIL on Patreon http://patreon.com/eastforest. Monthly Council, live streams, demos, and more.
SHOP - https://eastforest.store/

Connect with the Forest -
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FYI - this show has been inexplicably banned from Spotify Podcasts — hence its disappearance from podcasts on Spotify.