Living as Love

Episode 32: A Guided Meditation; Lose Everything

Jared Franks — Wed, 30 Dec 2020 07:21:41 +0000

In our final episode for the year 2020, Jared invites the listener to 'lose everything' through a guided meditation. The opportunity here is to put down everything we identify with and to discover what can never be lost. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 31: Sex, Death and Madness. Part 2

Jared Franks — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 08:36:48 +0000

In this two-part episode, Jared talks about the inevitable facing of intimacy, madness and finally death on the road to Awakening and how the willingness to meet it all is the gateway to the realisation of freedom and sanity. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 30: Sex, Death and Madness. Part 1

Jared Franks — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 23:16:08 +0000

Episode 29: A Meeting with Jared, Online, September 2020

Jared Franks — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 09:44:51 +0000

You are invited to this special release of Jared’s Open Meeting, a worldwide online meeting in September 2020. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 28: Awakening is NOT a feeling

Jared Franks — Mon, 05 Oct 2020 08:50:17 +0000

In this latest episode, Jared points to the common “mistake” of chasing a particular feeling of happiness, or freedom or love, and missing the truth that is always here. Feelings come and go, but who we are is the space within which these feelings arise and return to. If you chase the feeling, you miss the truth of who you are.

Join us for this important topic and find out how identity lurks in making meaning out of how we feel. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron. In celebration of two years of this podcast, we have released a 2021 calendar. You can order here https://www.jaredfranks.com/product/calendar-2021/

Episode 27: Grief and Loss. Meeting the Unbearable and Discovering What Holds it All

Jared Franks — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 06:19:53 +0000

In this latest episode, Sophia and Jared explore the inevitable pain that comes with being a human being, and how we add suffering to the pain by telling a story about what this means about “me”. In meeting the pain fully without any judgment, there is the possibility to discover that love and pain are not separate. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 26: Awakening; How do I do it?

Jared Franks — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 06:35:57 +0000

In this episode, Jared responds to a common question “How do I wake up?” Although you can’t “do” awakening, according to Jared you can turn towards the truth and deeply inquire into the fundamental question of who you really are. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 25: Trauma in the context of Awakening. Part 2

Jared Franks — Sun, 31 May 2020 08:32:02 +0000

In this second part episode, Jared and Sophia continue the topic of trauma; how suffering can lead to addiction and despair and the possibility to view trauma as a gateway to awakening from the dream of ‘me’. Join us for this insightful discussion and leave your mind at the door. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 24: Trauma in the context of Awakening. Part 1

Jared Franks — Wed, 13 May 2020 12:34:56 +0000

In this latest episode, Jared and Sophia discuss trauma, in the context of Awakening. Jared reflects on his experience of therapy and how ego strengthening and healing past wounds can be useful, and sometimes necessary, to support someone’s readiness for Awakening. Stay tuned for part two of this topic later in the month. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 23: A Meeting with Jared, Mullumbimby, March 2020

Jared Franks — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 08:53:52 +0000

Join us for this special release of a recent public meeting with Jared in Mullumbimby, Australia. In this meeting, Jared meets with people live in Self-inquiry, inviting us all to the possibility of living a life of love and fulfilment. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 22: Meeting Ourselves in the Face of Fear and Uncertainty. A Special Coronavirus episode with Jared

Jared Franks — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 03:31:48 +0000

In this episode, Jared invites us to meet the fear of not surviving amid fear brought on by the Coronavirus outbreak. We explore what it really means to stay ‘home,’ and the difference between circumstantial freedom, and true freedom within. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 21: An interview with Jared Franks and Eli Jaxon-Bear. Part 2

Jared Franks — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 05:44:58 +0000

Join us for part two of Jared introducing us to his teacher Eli Jaxon-Bear. Eli is the founder of The Leela Foundation, dedicating his life to world peace and freedom through universal self-realization. In this episode, Jared and Eli discuss The Leela School of Awakening and how useful the Enneagram can be for seeing through the veil of suffering. For more about Eli and for access to his books and resources, please visit www.leela.org. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 20: An interview with Jared Franks and Eli Jaxon-Bear. Part 1

Jared Franks — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 07:54:54 +0000

In this episode, Jared introduces us to his teacher Eli Jaxon-Bear. Eli is the founder of The Leela Foundation, dedicating his life to world peace and freedom through universal self-realization. Jared becomes the interviewer in this special episode, while Eli answers many questions on Awakening and the possibility of true happiness and freedom. For more about Eli and for access to his books and resources, please visit www.leela.org. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 19: Mindfulness and Beyond with Jared Franks & Laura Shaw

Jared Franks — Tue, 31 Dec 2019 04:13:56 +0000

In this new episode Jared introduces us to Laura Shaw, a mindfulness based therapist and trainer from Golden, BC in Canada. Together they discuss what is mindfulness, how it fits with Awakening, and how this combination of mindfulness and self-inquiry is a powerful combination. Jared and Laura will be teaching an online course together called Mindfulness and Beyond in early 2020, and use this opportunity to introduce the fundamentals of the course, how it came to fruition and why they are both so excited about it. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 18: Relationships. Remaining oneself in the face of the challenge of an intimate relationship

Jared Franks — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 01:08:49 +0000

In this episode, Jared answers your questions about intimate relationships, as always pointing in the direction of intimacy with our own Self. True intimacy with another can only be achieved if you are first deeply honest with yourself, willing to meet what is here, beyond thought of ”me” and “other.” Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 17: Growing up. Showing up. Taking responsibility for one's life. Part 2

Jared Franks — Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:00:22 +0000

In this second part to the topic of ‘growing up,’ Jared clarifies what it means to take full responsibility for ourselves, and for the world. To awaken out of the dream of separation, is to discover the truth of unity. Then one can truly show up in the world, present, awake, and free of suffering. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 16: Growing up. Showing up. Taking responsibility for one's life. Part 1.

Jared Franks — Thu, 12 Sep 2019 03:03:25 +0000

To grow up is to take full responsibility for ourselves. When we stop blaming others and stop finding excuses for why we can’t be happy, we discover the possibility to show up for ourselves and for the world. Listen in as Jared shares his experience of becoming an adult through his awakening and discover what is possible for us all. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 15: Knowing. Not knowing. Who knows what?

Jared Franks — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 02:40:52 +0000

To truly know oneself, we must be willing to not know anything. Then it will be a fresh discovery in this moment, beyond any idea in the mind. The “knower” disappears, revealing your true nature; alive presence, intelligence and love. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 14: A Meeting with Jared, Lennox Head, 2019

Jared Franks — Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:11:07 +0000

Join us for a Satsang meeting with Jared. "Every part of your being is welcome. There's no part of you that is separate to the truth of who you are, no part of you that gets excluded from the awakening and that's maybe heresy because we all have so many parts of ourselves that we wish we could leave outside the door". Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 13: Mundane or Mystery? How we ignore the celebration that is life

Jared Franks — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 11:01:37 +0000

Join us as we delve into the mystery of life; but it’s not what you think! When we stop chasing experiences and simply meet what is here in each moment, even the most mundane of tasks are included in the celebration and fulfilment of a human life. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 12: Family: why they trigger us and how to be free from such deeply rooted entanglements

Jared Franks — Fri, 17 May 2019 09:56:04 +0000

Family can be a source of deep support, love and a feeling of belonging, and yet can also seem to create so much suffering; attachment, guilt, duty, and the childhood need for love and to be seen. It is possible to wake up completely from the mental, emotional and physical entanglements of the family, and then to enter back in and relate from pure presence, conscious love and intelligence. To be awake in the family is to discover a new way of Being in the world without rejecting or denying our familial bonds. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 11: Yin and Yang; light and dark; good and bad. Finding wholeness in the duality of life.

Jared Franks — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 12:53:45 +0000

This episode is an exploration of the inherent dualities of the world; the Yin and Yang, the light and dark. Jared shares his insight on the nature of the world, how the apparent duality arises in the mind, and that when all is welcome, and the mind is silent, separation naturally disappears revealing a wholeness and unity that transcends all. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 10: De-Spritualising the spiritual. Beyond the jargon.

Jared Franks — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 00:43:54 +0000

In this episode Sophia asks Jared to go back to basics and explain the essence of the teaching in plain language. Jared de-codes some commonly used ‘spiritual’ terms in order to simplify the pointing to what is already so profoundly and delightfully simple. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 9: Being present. What does it mean and how do I do it?

Jared Franks — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 06:59:40 +0000

Join us as we explore what it means to "be present" and ultimately discover that true presence is effortless and simply requires being yourself, without the story of 'me'. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 8: What is the truth? Deciphering what is real in the age of information.

Jared Franks — Tue, 25 Dec 2018 11:10:44 +0000

In this episode Jared and Sophia discuss the truth in it's varied, relative forms all the while pointing to what does not come and go and what is not subject to form. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 7: Love; what is it and where do I find it?

Jared Franks — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 11:31:35 +0000

In this episode Jared and Sophia talk about love, how we feel the lack of it, and then search for it outside ourselves. Seekers beware! There is no map, only your own heart and the truth of what is always here. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 6: Meeting the day; A meditation with Jared Franks.

Jared Franks — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 07:44:21 +0000

Start your day open and empty, curious and free. Discover your connection to the present moment, and how you can be an island of clarity and love, with this special release meditation with Jared. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 5: Self judgement; the tyrant within.

Jared Franks — Tue, 09 Oct 2018 12:48:02 +0000

In the discussion, Jared explains the anatomy of judgement, and invites the listener to investigate how judgement feeds into the trance of suffering. When unconscious judgement stops, space opens up, revealing a life of peace and happiness; but don't take our word for it, see for yourself. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 4: Meeting life as it is. How surrender leads to freedom.

Jared Franks — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 06:06:22 +0000

In this episode Jared and Sophia discuss what it means to meet life as it is. Most people are doing something with life; avoiding it, controlling it, using it, resisting it, fixing it, or searching for it. Join us to discover the possibility of a fulfilled life by meeting whatever it is that may show up, simply as it is. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 3: A Meeting with Jared, Byron Bay, December 2017

Jared Franks — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 11:23:51 +0000

Join us for this live recording of an intimate meeting with Jared. "Open to be supported by life. Let life support you". Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 2: The Role of a Teacher on the path of Awakening.

Jared Franks — Thu, 09 Aug 2018 02:02:14 +0000

Join us as we define what a spiritual teacher really is. Jared shares his experience with depth and humour as Sophia asks her own and others questions. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.

Episode 1: Living an awakened life while attending to day to day responsibilities. Is it possible?

Jared Franks — Sun, 08 Jul 2018 09:51:55 +0000

In this monthly podcast series, Sophia interviews her teacher and Leela School teacher and mentor Jared Franks on a variety of topics relating to spiritual awakening and life. Deep conversations about what matters most if you want to wake up from egoic suffering. Join us in this intimate discovery. Music by Chad Crouch; Great Blue Herron.