
iSōma
matters of the spirit and spirit of the matter
matters of the spirit and spirit of the matter
iSōma is a community-rooted path of facilitation and leadership that returns us to what sustains the human Spirit. Bridging ancient ways and contemporary practice, we explore our world through the lens of re-centring ancient technologies in modern-day practice and ordinary life.
Ep. 10— The Lost Spirit of Adventure
In this episode, Amber and Kurt journey into the heart of deep listening, honesty, and authentic connection—with ourselves, with each other, and with life itself. Woven through personal stories, ancestral wisdom, and lived experience, they open a space to reflect on what it means to walk with integrity, courage, and heart in a world that so often pulls us away from what is really true.
Ep. 9— Intuitives: Healers and Leaders in a Modern World
Amber speaks about being an intuitive in modern culture and how these capacities, once central to human life, have been severed from context and community. She shares personal experiences of motherhood, cultural conditioning, and the grief of living without communal support. This conversation explores how intuition has been turned into identity and self-gain, and why apprenticeship, community reflection, and right relationship are essential for it to mature and nourish more than the self.
Ep. 8— Rising in Love, Kurt KUMARA
Rising in Love, a song for you and our world, written and performed by Kurt Iwanina.
Ep. 7 — Where Do I Belong? First Nations Wisdom with Uncle Maurice
Join Amber and Kurt from iSōma as they yarn with dear friend, Uncle Maurice. Uncle is an Anathanguyth/Yinwum man. He is a First Nations Health Leader and Cultural Advocate, accomplished Artist and mentor.
Ep. 6 — The Anatomy of Healing with Michael Gay
In this episode of the iSōma Podcast, hosts Amber and Kurt discuss principles of healing and connection with guest Michael Gay. Michael has worked in the field of counselling for the last 14 years as a guide, therapist, and trainer. He was a Wilderness Therapy guide for 6 years, leading and facilitating in deep transformational work with teens, adults, and families in the mountains and high desert. He has also worked extensively in the field of addiction and recovery.
Ep. 5 — Cultivating Authenticity and Deep Presence with Bela Crowder
Joined by special guest Bella Crowder, they delve into the inward journey of healing, exploring how to turn toward pain, meet it with presence, and discover the transformative power of vulnerability and truth.
Ep. 4 — Indigenous Wisdom and Sacred Bridging with Chelita Zainey
In this very raw episode of the Isoma Podcast, we’re honoured to sit with Aunty Chelita as she shares her powerful journey of personal healing, cultural remembrance, and spiritual insight.
Ep. 3 — Embracing the Underworld: A Deep Dive into the Power of Storytelling and Ritual with Asher Packman
In this revealing episode of the iSōma podcast, we welcome our first guest, Asher Packman, to delve into the profound impact of storytelling and ritual in navigating life's most challenging moments.
Ep. 1 — Embracing Death: Understanding Transitions and Rebirth
In the first episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the profound topic of death and our multifaceted relationships with it,