In the season premiere of season 3, I discuss the reasons why I wrote my latest book, #AreYouHereYet : How to STFU and Show Up for Yourself and give you a basic overview of what to expect. 

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n today’s episode, Dr. Tony is joined by Charmaine Houck. The major emphasis in this discussion was on guru mentality. It’s unfortunate that the current state of the spiritual and self-help world builds a need to hold speakers to a high standard of guru, while decreasing independence on one’s own power. They also chatted about some of the pitfalls in the yoga community. 

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In this episode, Dr. Tony sits with actor and multidimensional channel, Michael Billy. Michael and Dr. Tony discuss all aspects of channeling and how the current spiritual community has it pretty wrong. They also chatted on how not to impose limits on your spiritual path because spirit is in all of us. 

Be the One with Dr. Tony Ortega and Michael Billy

In this episode, things got quite witchy. Dr. Tony, along with special guest star Michael Herkes aka The Glam Witch, got very real about the problems with the current state of things in the spiritual world. Issues related to gate-keeping, fast food spirituality and dogmatic approaches were discussed. The main message of owning yourself as you are right here right now. 

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In this episode, things got a little geeky and that's okay. The main message in this discussion between Josh and Dr. Tony is that spirituality should not only be a personal thing but should also be fun. Know yourself was a big theme so have a listen. 

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In this episode, things got super earthy, which was quite the education for Dr. Tony. It took on a very strong tone of being grounded in your daily life. They also discussed how to process negative emotions and how we are not broken for feeling the fire inside. Great conversation in this episode. 

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In this episode, Dr. Tony chats with Colin Bedell of Queer Cosmos. While the love affair between the two is quite evident, the conversation does shift to astrology and the spiritual community. Colin confronts the idea of "certainty ads validity which is then sold and peddled to the masses" because scarcity sells. Colin is not a believer of deficit based astrology and discusses other issues that really don't work for the spiritual community, including working on your shadow self. He also gives Dr. Tony a firm education and history lesson on astrology. 

Be the One with Dr. Tony Ortega and Colin Bedell of Queer Cosmos

In this episode, Dr. Tony is joined by yet another Canadian male, Matt from Mattarot. The conversation got real very quick. Since Matt is a creative therapist, he discusses the notion of how psychology and spirituality aren't that far removed from each other. Being in the spiritual/healing arts is definitely a calling and not something "don't erase your humanity with spirituality." And since Matt is a tantra healer, the conversation turned to using sex to manifest your goals. You don't want to miss this one for sure. 

Be the One with Dr. Tony Ortega and Mattarot

In this FROM THE VAULT episode, check out this very thought provoking discussion on spirituality and sex with guest star, Andrew Barker. Most Judeo-Christian faiths will tell you sex is only meant for one purpose or teach their followers that sex outside of marriage is a bad thing, damning you to eternal hellfire. Dr. Tony and Andrew discuss how sex can be one of the most spiritual things you can do and how to use your spirituality to enhance your sex life. 

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In this episode, Dr. Tony is joined by the indelible Hex Activist. The discussion on the state of current spirituality/personal development and self-help was quite eye opening. Putting the proper context on healing as it pertains to trauma and the shadow self. Hex also proposes that spirituality and politics are one in the same. Lastly, Hex stated, "I don't want to be your teacher. I want to be your guide to be your own teacher." Very powerful episode folks. 

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Dr. Tony Ortega is joined by his Instagram friend, Keegan Lesic who hails from Canada. They discuss issues related to the interconnectedness of healing, trauma, minority voices and body positivity. A very different perspective on self-help/spirituality/personal development. 

Be the One with Dr. Tony Ortega and Keegan Lesic

In this episode, Dr. Tony sits down with gal pal Pia Colado to discuss issues pertaining to current self-help and spirituality trends. A critical analysis of how things are currently being disseminated occurs and a real discussion on toxic positivity and law of attraction occurs. Pia emphasizes the need to know yourself to take responsibility for your life. 

Be the One with Dr. Tony Ortega and Pia Colada

In the season premiere of the second season, formatting of the show has changed to feature guest speakers who have thoughts about the spiritual/self-help/personal development world than what we see in current speakers so that it is accessible to all and not just some. This episode, Amy and I get real raw discuss topics surrounding what spirituality really needs to look like and get dirty about discipline, purpose and not just parroting what you hear. Amy spills the tea like no one else. 

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Sex used to be a terrifying thing in the gay community. With the knowledge of U=U and the advancement of medical science in the form of PrEP, gay men have lost most of their fears around sex.  But have we become preoccupied with taking and/or giving loads? PrEP expert and speaker, Damon L. Jacobs, and Dr. Tony have a very frank and raw (no pun intended) discussion on all things PrEP, barebacking and loads. Definitely NSFW.  Damon is a New York State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has helped people find and maintain satisfying and joyful relationships with lovers, family members, and friends, for the past 20 years. He also travels the world speaking on the use of PrEP. He can be found at www.damonljacobs.com

Did He Cum Yet with Damon L. Jacobs

When you hear the word intuition, do you think of some sort of mutant power? Do you feel that intuition is not something you have but others do? Are you scared of your intuition? Do you even know if you are intuitive? Well, Dr. Tony and Michael discuss all things intuition in this episode. They chat about what intuition is and isn't, how to access it, and how it can look like on a day to day perspective. Intuition is not something for someone on the X-Men or for some and not others. It is for everyone.  Michael Anthony is the Spiritual Life Coach and Intuitive Reader behind TheDivinerLife.com. His clients often recommend him because of his real-world approach to tarot and oracle card readings. He believes that intuition is a tool accessible by all and is dedicated to helping others grow spiritually. One way he does that is though his self-published Oracle Card decks including The Diviner Definitions Oracle and The Small Spirits Oracle. Michael is also an angel expert, crystal enthusiast and Certified American Herbalist.

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Be the One’s mission is to help people of all races, genders, and sexual orientations, show up, have real conversations, liberate themselves, and create the life they’ve wanted. Be the One inspires people to show up, express what matters most, and embody their truth with love, courage, and integrity. We will be having the conversations we really need to be having and we're not. But we are going to be doing it in a very provocative and entertaining way with a splash of glitter and unicorns. So you'll leave every episode with the ability to show up, take charge, live free and be the one.

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