Hug Nation
Episodes
"Grandpa Caleb's Xmas Gifts" #14
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special holiday episode, we revisit a moving conversation from 2005 with Grandpa Caleb, whose wisdom and generosity offer a powerful reminder ...
"Sexy/Silly/Sacred Seekers" #13
13 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Hug Nation is a soulful clip show drawn from recent live broadcasts, weaving together gratitude, humor, spiritual inquiry, and heartfe...
"We're All Doing The Best We Can"
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💗 Highlights from 11.19.25 Hug Nation Live — “Boundaries, Compassion, and Doing Our Best”In this episode of Hug Nation Live, we share a vibra...
Gratitude Galore (Back from Retreat)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we REALLY feel the gratitude.From blooming cactus flowers and healing rain in San Diego to retreat insights, water blessings, playful...
"How to be a Billionaire with no Money" Hug Nation Classic
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I talk about redefining "Billionaire"to mean someone who helps a billion people.I also talk about a mass shooting in Charleston that happ...
9.11 And The Birth of Hug Nation
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hug Nation was born 24 years ago in the wake of a national tragedy. I tell the story and also deal with some heavy feelings about the current state of...
"Grandpa Caleb Wisdom" Unreleased 2004 Interview
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this 2005 recording, Halcyon sits down with his beloved grandfather, Reverend Caleb Elroy Shikles, for a timeless dialogue on spirituality, love, c...
🩷 "How to Stay Open-Hearted" (Plus Hug Monster visit)
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I answer a viewer question: "How to guard yourself after an amazing experience like Burning Man?"I admit to a missed an opportunity for kindness and...
🩷 My Attempt to film "Non-Exploitive Porn" + Dr. Jane Goodall, & my catfishing gullibility.
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I take some time to celebrate the inspirational life of Jane Goodall before telling the bizarre tale of Kaycee Nicole, the Internet's 1st major Ca...
Gratitude for SONG!
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After 5 months of struggle, I turned a corner in my chorus practice last night. I even SANG 3 songs during this broadcast. (1 improv, 2 from the upcom...
Gratitude for Crazy, Naked Dreams
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sharing Gratitude about crazy naked dreams, The Dead Internet Theory, Looking old, & Liberation from vanity.09.23.25Recorded Live (most) every da...
"Be The Paint" Hug Nation Classic
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This was recorded when my hair was BRIGHT pink.For a very long time, I felt like the way I was most in service to the grand cosmic painting was to be...
Lessons From My Gratitude Workshop
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I was in charge of leading one of my monthly Men's Groups where we all take turns leading. My focus was on...*drumroll* ... GRATITUDE!It went awes...
Gratitude for Friends, Aging, & Ridiculous Hair
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Hug Nation Live is a heartfelt exploration of what it means to live as a “love ambassador” in daily life. Through stories about fr...
Welcome to The Hug Nation Podcast
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are tired of looking at my face, or just prefer the audio podcast format, this show will contain edited archives of the LIVE daily broadca...