Dregs of Wisdom
Thoughts and perspectives on the pursuit of health, yoga, meditation and the meaning of life from seekers like yourself.
Episode #10: Taz Rashid -Awakening Humanity with Music
DJ Taz Rashid, a yoga DJ and music producer, discusses his creative process and the impact of music on spirituality and personal transformation. He shares how he started releasing music consistently during the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of staying in the flow of creativity.
Episode #11: nikki myers - Wholeness Embraced: Yoga, Recovery, and the Journey to Self-Integration
In this episode, Andrew Tanner interviews Nikki Myers, the founder of Yoga for 12 Step Recovery (Y12SR). Nikki shares her background and the various identities she embodies, emphasizing the importance of embracing all parts of oneself.
Episode #9: Kaylie Daniels - Growing on YouTube as a Yogi & Entrepreneur
Kaylie Daniels, founder of the Glow Method app and YouTube channel, shares her journey of becoming a successful yoga teacher and entrepreneur. She discusses her early experiences with yoga, the inspiration behind the Glow Method, and the challenges she faced in building her online presence.
Episode #8 : Chris Berlin, MDiv - Awakening in the Modern World
Chris Berlin, MDiv, is the denominational counselor to Buddhist students and Instructor in Ministry and Pastoral Counseling at Harvard Divinity School. Chris teaches 3 courses in the Harvard Extension School on Mindfulness, Compassion, and Enlightenment.
Episode #7: Micah Mortali - Re-Wilding and The Stories that Redeem Us
Micah Mortali is the author of Re-Wilding: Mediations, Practices, & Skills for Awakening in Nature, and the Director of Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership. Micah and Andrew discuss the power of bringing one's spiritual practice into nature, stories of animal encounters, and practical ways that people can benefit from nature exposure in a modern world.
Episode #6: Unlocking Life’s Code: Values, Surrender, and Divine Love
In this episode of Dregs of Wisdom, Andrew Tanner shares his thoughts and insights on various topics. He discusses why self-help work often doesn't work and suggests starting with values and moral code instead of a vision.
Episode #5: Jill Miller - Fantastic Medicine and Spatial Medicine
Andrew and Jill Miller sit down to stir up some Dregs of Wisdom. They discuss the connections between Yoga and Theatre, What Fascia is and how it relates to our immune system, Jill shares some insights from the latest studies on wound healing and a new system of medicine Thomas Myers calls: “Spatial Medicine”. Enjoy the stories, laughs, and discussion of self-healing.
The Drug of Politics and A Magic Trick to Cultivate Compassion…
Politics is such a seductive drug…
Over-consumption leads to hatred, fear, panic, and disempowerment.
It’s intoxicating to watch the battle between the two teams… The CONSTANT “breaking news.”
Episode #4: Mastery Through Non-Doing
Embark on a journey of profound wisdom with Andrew as he delves into the rich teachings of Dao De Jing in this illuminating YouTube video on verse 2.
Episode #3: no naming the tao
Unlock the secrets of the Dao De Jing with Andrew in this insightful YouTube video! Delve into the profound teachings of verse 1 as Andrew unravels the meanings of Tao, Te, and Ching.
The Politics of Drugs
Explore the seductive allure of politics as a drug and discover a magic trick to cultivate compassion in the latest episode of Dregs of Wisdom. Dive into the toxic cycle of political news consumption, where over-indulgence breeds hatred, fear, and disempowerment. In a surprising turn of events, uncover a secret technique to counter the negative effects of cable news, shared by the host based on a personal experience.
#1: Welcome to Dregs of wisdom
Explore the intriguing journey of being a seeker in life, whether in pursuit of better health, relationships, or spiritual enlightenment. Take a self-test to uncover if you're afflicted with the "seeking disease" through a fascination with self-help, gurus, and spiritual methods.
Welcome to dregs of wisdom.
Old Pian the Taoist wheelright tells us why all the words of the sages are just the “dregs they left behind.”
solitude as an antidote to loneliness
We live in an age of infinite loneliness and zero solitude.
Overcoming anxiety through balancing the 5 elements
The buddha said we are what we think… but I think we are what we think about what we feel… there’s a difference.
Dealing with loss
How do you deal with loss? Why is it such a painful and powerful focusing lens on what is really important?
Last week one of my best friends from high school passed away when his heart stopped suddenly while at home one evening, leaving behind a 4-month old son, a grieving wife, and hundreds of shell-shocked friends and family.
5-day liquid fast (days 2-4)
A lot of people worry about whether they will feel tired or fatigued when fasting. Yes, this can happen, however, I have found if I load my days up with movement and meaningful work I actually feel a consistent focused energy throughout the day and not lethargic. I would add that I do consume caffeine while fasting but not more than any normal day.
Fasting for clarity…beginning a 7 day fast #springcleaning
Fasting can be one of the most powerful tools for cleansing one’s body and mind and finding clarity in life. Sometimes what is simple is best. And the simplest diet is to simply abstain from eating for awhile.
How to know thyself…
In Sahm Je Taoist studies there is a concept called “true self,” and that this true self is a state of love, understanding, wisdom, and completeness… That one’s true nature is the Tao itself, and that through meditation and self-inquiry one can hear the voice of their true self. I believe this to be true…