Opening Life Podcast

Master sitarist, and Toronto resident Chris Hale, who grew up in the shadow of the Himalayas, joins Brittany and Kyle for a conversation about (re)connecting with nature. Mary Oliver’s poem, To Begin With, the Sweet Grass is the bridge into this shared experience. What does Nature say that we deeply need to hear, amidst the clutter and the chaos of our daily lives?

Chris Hale’s music is available at:

https://christopherhalesitar.bandcamp.com/

Welcome back to season 2, friends! Join Brittany and Kyle as they share life updates and changes over the last several months. Inspired by Pearl Cleage's book 'Seen it All Done the Rest', our hosts unpack the process, challenges and beauty of finding home and becoming rooted in the places they thought the least likely.

Hey Friends! From everyone at Nexus, we're so glad to have you all on this journey of exploring life through art with us. Season 2 will be back on June 5th. In the meantime, we'd love to connect with you! Find us on Instagram @openinglifepodcast and check out more of our work at Nexusonline.org. See ya soon!

We're wrapping up season one by reuniting Brittany and Kyle with their very first podcast guest, Robert Theissen, to unpack and discuss the poem 'Love After Love' by Poet and Nobel Laureate, Derek Walcott. Join our friends for a conversation about the journey to self-love and acceptance, what it has looked like to embrace one's whole self at every stage of the journey.

If you've enjoyed this podcast, follow us on IG @openinglifepodcast and join us in mid-March for season 2.

Brittany and Kyle are joined by two dear friends, Courtney and Robert Burroughs, to discuss their thoughts and feelings on Ted Lasso season one. Listen in on this fun conversation between friends about how this show speaks to their lives in profound, unique and unifying ways. You can watch seasons one and two of Ted Lasso on Apple TV. And if you're enjoying this podcast let us know! Chat with us on Instagram @openinglifepodcast.

San Francisco hip hop artist Fego Navarro graces us with his presence and music in today's conversation, which explores big life questions through the lens of his creative process. We groove to and reflect on two songs from his recently released album Escapism which came out earlier this year. Join us as we discuss life, hip hop, and Fego's thoughts on the Nexus pillars of story, journey, beauty, space, and listening. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please leave us a comment on our IG page @nexusopeninglife.

This week Kyle and Brittany are joined by a dear friend and Nexus article contributor, Rinus, to unpack his top 50 picks of the best films of the decade (2011-2020). This discussion opens up a deeper connection that movies have to the human narrative, their power to connect us in times when we feel most isolated, and how to honor the gift of the storyteller by taking the time to truly be connected. Join the conversation by following us on Instagram and sharing your thoughts. And if you're enjoying this podcast, share it with your friends. You can find all of Rinus's top picks under the film section of our website nexusonline.org. Join us in opening life together!

In part 2 of Maya Speaks, our hosts continue the conversation unpacking 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' by Maya Angelou. Join this candid discussion on untangling faith from religion, Maya's genius in using detailed yet simple metaphors to communicate complex feelings, and the power of words to uplift us in the darkest of moments. If you're enjoying this podcast, please subscribe on your preferred streaming platform, follow us on Instagram @openinglifepodcast and check out our website at Nexusonline.org for more life-opening articles.

Join Brittany and Kyle as they discuss and unpack 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' - the beautiful and brilliant work of the illustrious Maya Angelou. Journey with our hosts in a conversation about Maya's power and ability to bring beauty and love to the most broken and painful parts of life through storytelling and the strength of her inner world shared in this amazing book. If you're enjoying this podcast please like and follow us on Instagram, Spotify and rate us on Apple Podcast. Also, share it with your friends and join us on this journey to connect with others as we open life through the arts.

On this week's episode Brittany and Kyle invite you to take a vacation from your problems and join them as they listen to and discuss the legendary album Kind of Blue by Miles Davis. Take a moment to sit, relax and unwind as our hosts discuss what Jazz music has meant to them and the possibilities the free flow of Jazz music opens up to the mind and soul.

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