Special guest,  Truth-I Manifest, who has contributed a lot to our sweet mountain community of Western North Carolina with his heart opening cacao ceremonies, the Qigong classes he teaches and the uplifting music that he shares. But most relevant to our conversation today is the dedication of countless hours, days, years, he spends researching topics of his interest. Recently, we all went through a never-seen-before natural disaster called Hurricane Helene and we explore our various perspectives on this life-changing event and its implications for our community.

We're here in November of 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina, in The United States of America, and there is a lot of change happening in the world right now in our personal lives, in our inner worlds, in our community, in the country, and it's time to just take a little bit of an inventory and explore the phenomenon, the force of nature that is transformation and change.

In this episode, Miriah Feehery and Katherine Finley are joined by Miriah’s brother, Sky Lantz-Wagner. Sky has an impressive resume of higher education degrees, extensive world travel and language acquisition, but what is most noteworthy and impressive to our hosts is Sky’s exemplary role as big brother to Miriah. Sky and Miriah made it through the eye of the needle in a time of disastrous division in all types of relationships, especially families, the past 5 years, and live to share their inspiring reflection of how they chose connection.

Sky also shares about the Mankind Project and the profound effect it’s had on his life. Together, the hosts and Sky explore the transformative power of vulnerability, empathy, and connection in relationships. Sky shares personal insights on the importance of acknowledging and processing emotions rather than relying on platitudes to brush over discomfort. Through heartfelt conversation, Miriah and Sky highlight how deeper emotional understanding has strengthened their sibling bond, despite differences in opinions and values. The hosts emphasize that true connection requires meeting others where they are and creating safe spaces for open dialogue.

This episode serves as a powerful reminder that by fostering understanding and compassion, we can create a world where relationships thrive amidst differences.