In this episode of Waves , Alexis Leiva sits down with longtime Sonoma County activist and community organizer Robin Latham for a heartfelt conversation about peace work, political activism, alternative culture, and the power of community.

What begins as a chance meeting after a film at the Rialto Theater in Sebastopol unfolds into a rich exploration of Robin’s decades-long journey through anti-war organizing, environmental activism, collective living and grassroots movements in Northern California. Together, they reflect on the cultural legacy of the 1960s in Sonoma County, the importance of making “good trouble,” and the deeply human connections that sustain meaningful change.

The conversation also dives into Robin’s formative experiences living in Kenya as a teenager, traveling through India and Asia, navigating illness and caregiving, and finding resilience through activism and chosen community.

Alexis and Robin explore themes of cultural identity, simplicity, compassion, spirituality, feminism, health sovereignty and the beauty of collaborative living. Woven throughout the episode is a shared love for Sebastopol and the unique spirit of creativity, openness and mutual support that defines the region. This is an intimate and inspiring dialogue about what it means to live with purpose, stay engaged in the world, and continue making waves with compassion, courage and connection.

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On this deeply interesting episode of the Waves Podcast, Alexis Fllow sits down with Dr. Steven A. Young, the artist behind Hedflux, for a wide-ranging conversation on music, alchemy, ancient science and the search for a more soulful understanding of reality.

Steven shares how his iconic track, “Wanderlust,” opened a new mid-tempo chapter in his music, and how the dance floor can become a crucible for release, transformation and the rediscovery of the gold already within us!

Together we explore Steven’s work with alchemy, the four elements, ether, consciousness, spiritual science and his book, "A Fool’s Wisdom." The conversation moves through modern science, natural law, Gnosticism, A.I., the body as elemental intelligence and the healing power of music made with love.

Steven also shares what brought him into this work, how Covid became a death-and-rebirth moment, and what he hopes people receive from his music, writing and upcoming Workshop + Ecstatic Dance experience in Sebastopol, CA hosted my Polla Pratt and Alexis Fllow.

HEDFLUX WEBSITE

5/16/26: WORKSHOP + ECSTATIC DANCE INFO HERE

Welcome to Season 2 of the podcast, where we explore the people, stories, and communities that makes waves in the world with purpose, joy and love. In this special episode, I sit down with Jim—better known as Mr. Music—the visionary behind Peacetown, a beloved Sonoma County movement dedicated to “promoting and encouraging peace in the individual, the community, and the world.” When I first arrived in Sebastopol, I kept hearing whispers of Peacetown’s free summer concerts, its vibrant gatherings and the magnetic “Love, Peace and Joy” culture it had nurtured. After attending myself, I fell in love—and knew I had to learn more about how this living, breathing peace community came to life.

Recorded/Edited at The Dreamlodge with Craig Wenaweser in beautiful Sebastopol, this conversation is pure uplift. Jim’s presence radiates the very essence of what Peacetown stands for as he shares the Peacetown origin story, the Principles of Peace, and the Ways of Being that guide their movement. It’s a reminder that peace is not only possible—it’s already within us, waiting to be remembered, shared, and lived. Peacetown truly is, "A Beautiful Place to Be.”

Join us for a special “Soulnoma Soul Fam” Bash Dec 13th in Sebastopol during the holidays. Jim will lead us in a Beatles Sing-a-long, Reprezent Merch will be in the house for your holiday gift giving, Fllow and Lummingbird will prayer-form uplifting hip hop and reggae, Ecstatic Dancing and good vibes! FB Event info: https://www.facebook.com/events/850681407502658/

Peacetown Website: ⁠https://www.peacetown.org/

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In this sweet conversation with Loli Cosmica we discussed her musical journey and her relationship with music itself as a prayerful bridge to the sacred. Born and based in Argentina, Loli holds and supports spaces where sound becomes a channel to nourish, heal, and bring balance.

Loli Cosmica is a singer-songwriter and experimental multi-instrumentalist recognized as a leading figure in the world of medicine music. A mother, artist, and sound researcher, Loli has brought her music to many concerts and international stages, standing out at wellness festivals, private events, ceremonies, and cultural gatherings in countries such as Spain, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Italy, Poland, and the Czech Republic.

Songs like “Sagrado Femenino” (+10M) and “Tzen Tze Re Rei” (+10M) have become anthems of medicine music and are available on all digital platforms.

Catch Loli’s upcoming performance at the epic Transcendence Festival Dec 4-7 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

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Transcendence Festival: ⁠https://transcendencefest.com/festival/

"I'm codependent with the pain of this world! Why?"

A short podcast on the idea of Surrender as a means to Wholeness. Recorded this right after a lit therapy session where I had an AHA! moment...

Life always brings a mix of pain and peace, but not all suffering is the same. There’s the kind we create ourselves — the patterns and habits that feel like shooting ourselves in the foot. And then there’s the honest, noble discomfort of navigating life while trying to avoid unnecessary harm.

I’ve realized healing isn’t always another ritual, course, or breakthrough — sometimes it’s simply stopping the behaviors or releasing unhealthy/unkind perceptions of life or self that hurt us in the first place. The most powerful healing can be choosing not to create new wounds. When you do that, you free yourself from the “addiction to healing” that comes from constantly fixing the damage of self-sabotage.

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In this powerful conversation with Ben :: aka Templestep Project :: we discussed his musical journey, from his childhood use of drumming as therapy to his development as a multi-genre producer and collaborator in the music industry. Ben shared his devotional and philosophical approach to art and life, discussing his meticulous production process, collaborations with various musicians (Deya Dova, Desert Dwellers, Kalya Scintilla, Nessi Gomes, Darpan, Tahir Qawwal, Peruquois, Dysphemic, Ganga Giri and Murray Kyle +) and his current work with Joe Dispenza. His Neo-shamanic mission is to create transformative music that promotes wellness, bridges cultures and “communal union.” The conversation concluded with Templestep’s upcoming performance at the epic Transcendence Festival Dec 4-7 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

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Templestep Project: https://www.templestepproject.com/

Transcendence Festival: https://transcendencefest.com/festival/

Join us as we check in with Robin Liepman, aka Bloomurian, from Boulder, Colorado. He is a community oriented visionary music producer weaving together deep, grounded beats with mystical frequencies. With roots in music through his parents, a passion for permaculture and years of collaboration in the Ecstatic Dance and global festival scenes, Bloom has built a dynamic career spanning music production, event organization, and transformative retreats.

From creating Ecstatic Ecosystems—featuring our collaboration Weightless—to leading permaculture days of action, sound production retreats and many dynamic events, Bloomurian is a true bridge between Earth and ethereal realms. We explore his journey through plant medicines, indigenous wisdom, local and international festival performances, and sharing stages with legends like Desert Dwellers, Poranguí, Dirtwire, Beats Antique, Ott and more.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation on artistry, community, and the fusion of organic instrumentation, cutting edge beats and psychedelic soundscapes.

Website: https://www.bloomurian.com

A truly riveting conversation with Justin Leslie, a former Pfizer scientist turned whistleblower. Justin candidly shares his experience infiltrating the pharmaceutical giant, detailing his initial skepticism and the challenges he faced while uncovering and documenting disturbing truths.

We delve into the complexities of navigating a world awash in misinformation, fake news, and "conspiracy theories,” some of which are anything but theoretical. He also goes into great detail about the journalistic deceit and betrayal by the leader of Project Veritas, an alternative news organization that Justin hoped would share his shocking exposé with the world.

Justin's journey highlights the difficulty of discerning truth from deception and the importance of maintaining hope in the face of global corruption and manipulation. Ultimately, confronting the harsh reality that deeply held beliefs might be false, and that many global organizations are built on a foundation of greed and lies, is a crucial step towards personal and societal growth.

Connect with Justin Leslie: https://linktr.ee/justinleslie

WATCH PROJECT WHISTLEBLOWER DOCUMENTARY HERE