Aspire with Osha: art, nature, humanity
Episodes
Honoring Dorothea Lange
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Honoring Dorothea Lange, the American documentary photographer and photojournalist who, through her snapshots and commentary, recorded the consequence...
Hijacked by Billionaires with guest Chuck Collins
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about the billionaires that have hijacked the American government. My guest, Chuck Collins, is uniquely qualified to talk about ...
Chaos to Joy - guest Justine Toms of New Dimensions Radio
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In an inspiring conversation with Justine Willis Toms, co-founder of New Dimensions Radio, Osha and Justine discuss the power of deep listening and ho...
How the Jazzmen Used Joy to Transform America
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking with guest, Larry Tye, about how the joyful swinging sounds of jazz broke through racial barriers during the time of Jim Crow - ...
The Transformative Force of Art in Society: A Conversation with Ken Grossinger
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join our journey through the captivating world of art and its profound influence on societal transformation with Ken Grossinger, a strategist and docu...
Dr. Brian Williams on Racism, Gun Violence, and Healing America: From Trauma Surgeon to Congressional Candidate
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When the harsh realities of racism and gun violence collide, the result can be life altering. This week's guest, Dr. Brian Williams, a trauma sur...
How Trillions in Hidden Wealth Impacts Us: Insights from Chuck Collins
05 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how those with over $30 million maintain and grow their wealth while paying bare minimum taxes? Join us as we unveil the dark underbelly...
Investing for the Future and the Planet with Dale Wannen
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if your investments could pack a powerful punch for both your wallet and the world? Dale Wannen, veteran wealth manager and fou...
Unveiling the Power of Activism in The Climate Crisis: A Talk with Chuck Collins
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if our individual actions and social movements could change the course of the climate crisis? Today's enthralling conversation with Chuck Co...
How to Get Stronger as You Age - Deep Fitness in 30 Minutes a Week
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Osha and Philip Shepherd discuss Deep Fitness, an anti-aging exercise practice that builds muscle, promotes the health of every tissue and organ in ...
Climate Crisis: Denial, Doom or Hope? with guest Andrew Boyd
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Osha Hayden interviews Andrew Boyd, author of I Want a Better Catastrophe: Navigating the Climate Crisis with Grief, Hope, and Gallows Humor.As the ea...
Renaissance Man, Jack Leissring: Design & How to Free Your Mind - Part Two
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Part Two, Osha Hayden and Jack Leissring discuss pushing the boundaries of art, creativity and the human condition. Our conversation winds through ...
Renaissance Man, Jack Leissring: Man, Myth and Art - Part One
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation with Renaissance man, Jack Leissring, we discuss the sacred labyrinth, how it relates to the human condition, and how he has used...
Part 2 - Creativity and Humor with Jill Badonsky
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2, you’ll hear how to break through creative blocks with creative liberation fighter and creativity coach, Jill Badonsky. Osha and Jill talk...
Part 1 - Unleash Your Creativity with Jill Badonsky
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Osha and Jill Badonsky discuss the benefits of creativity and shine light on the creative process. You’ll get an introduction to the 9 modern day ...
Part 3 Transforming Trauma with Amikaeyla Gaston
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 3 Osha and Amikaeyla talk about how we can transform the lead of hate or despair to the gold of love and peace. Amikaeyla shares more about ho...
Part 2- Building Bridges for Healing with Amikaeyla Gaston
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Osha and Amikaeyla Gaston continue their conversation on the healing power of music to transcend cultural barriers. We talk about her work as a Cultur...
How Music Heals and Connects with special guest Amikaeyla Gaston
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Osha and Amikaeyla Gaston discuss the healing power of music. Come along with us to discover the Power of Music for Healing People and Communities. ...
Conversation with Supervisor Damon Connolly - Key Issues for Voters this Tuesday, 11/ 8
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Supervisor Damon Connolly responds to questions from host Osha Hayden about how to create solutions to the important issues facing Sonoma and Marin Co...
A Path to Healing with Psilocybin Mushrooms with Body Image Therapist, Laurelee Roark
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Osha Hayden and Laurelee Roark discuss the healing benefits of psychedelic plant medicine and psilocybin mushrooms. A growing body of scientific resea...
Chapter 2- Beyond Hunger - Food, Weight and Healing - Body Image Therapist, Laurelee Roark
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Chapter 2 of Beyond Hunger - Food, Weight and Healing, Osha and Body Image Therapist, Laurelee Roark, discuss solutions - how to recover from the...
Beyond Hunger: Food, Weight and Healing - Body Image Therapist, Laurelee Roark Chap1
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 1 - Do you struggle with your weight? Learn how to end your obsession with food and weight with Body Image Therapist, Laurelee Roark, MA, CCHT...
Creative Passion - Fuel for Life with Linda Loveland Reid
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s show is about passion - I’m talking about the kind of passion that drives you to explore your creativity, to fall in love with a paintin...
Somali Storytelling in Sonoma - a Tale of Resilience
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Osha and Shugri Said Salh discuss The Last Nomad: Coming of Age in the Somali Desert, a riveting story of survival & spiritual strength by a brill...
California's Bold Plan to Reduce Carbon with Barry Vesser of The Climate Center
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Carbon. There’s too much of it in the atmosphere. We feel the effects - the rising heat - the droughts. We watch as our rivers and reservoirs run ...
Ten Seconds of Boldness with Guest, Shawn Langwell
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What could you accomplish if you had the confidence and belief that you would succeed? What if you decided to take the first bold step?Osha interviews...
A Search for God Amid the Wreckage of Destruction - One Man's Journey
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Where was God?" Our story begins on Boxing Day in 2004, as my guest watched the televised coverage of the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami,...
A Chinese American Love Story
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have all seen media coverage of the horrific unprovoked attacks on Asian people. Today’s story provides a view into the effects of anti-Asian pre...
Democracy, Food & Our Climate with Guest Frances Moore-Lappé
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The future of Democracy is at stake. Democratic countries and people have united to punish Russia for Putin's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.In t...
Magnificent Earth & Peoples with Guest Jim Codington
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With our abundant variety of life and rich diversity of people and cultures, this Earth, our home, is truly majestic. On today’s show, we will journ...
Writing as a Path to Healing with Guest: Marlene Cullen
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Osha Hayden interviews Marlene Cullen on Writing as a Path to Healing based on The Write Spot Anthology of the same name.“Writing isn’t about the ...