PODCASTS
THIS PAGE IS DEDICATED TO ALL OF JOHN’S INTERVIEWS
Most Recent EPISODES
A Shaman’s Dream: A Journey of Ancestral Healing with John Lockley
John shares his story of sangoma story with Irish healer and spiritual teacher Gareth Duignam, on his Endless Possibilities podcast.
September 2024
New Thinking Allowed – Shamanic Practice
John returns to the New Thinking Allowed Podcast and speaks about his journey into being initiated as a sangoma, shamanic practice, and much more.
New Thinking Allowed Podcast
John Lockley - Healing Our Ancestral Trauma
In this follow-up episode, we discuss the trauma's that have been passed down from generation to generation. From the conflict in the middle east, to the racial divide in the USA, our ancestors' limiting beliefs and stories remain alive within us until we question and heal them. Featured on the Den Talks Podcast
John Lockley – Journey of a Shaman
In this episode John talks with Tal Rabinowitz the founder of Den Meditation. They speak about suffering, the spiritual path, hungry ghost energy and how we can develop faith in a chaotic world.
Featured on the Den Talks Podcast
Healing Humanity with Sangoma Shaman John Lockley
We are living in chaotic times, with wars raging and heated political scenes, you can ask just about anyone you know and they will share their frustrations with the current state of our planet. In this episode Sangoma Shaman John Lockley shines a light on how we can learn to navigate these turbulent times we find ourselves in by listening to our uMoya and offers us profound ways of how we can begin to heal the collective, by starting with healing ourselves first.
Mara Elaine - Elemental Heart Wisdom in Ireland
John speaks to his powerful pathway of calling & initiation into the Xhosa tradition of healing, and the bridging of different cultures. The importance of connecting the ancestors and of including ALL our ancestors in our prayers and ritual work! John speaks to colonisation and the Irish ancestral legacy of ancestral pain through poverty and survival trauma.
August 25th, 2023
Raghu Markus – Mindrolling Episode #499
South African Shaman John Lockley returns to the Mindrolling podcast to share his experiences as a Sangoma in the Xhosa tradition and speak with Raghu about bringing indigenous wisdom into the modern world and opening the doors of our perception.
July 13, 2023
The Duncan Trussell Family Hour Episode #528
John joined podcast host Duncan Trussell for a lively and in depth conversation spanning a wide range of interesting topics.
Mindrolling with Raghu Markus
John returns with Raghu at the Mindrolling podcast for a conversation on overcoming inner apartheid, learning from animals, dream tracking, and finding your edge.
New Thinking Allowed with Jeffrey Mishlove
John shares how he became a sangoma – a traditional priest and healer in the Xhosa tribe – the same tribe as Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. The name he was given, Ucingolwendamba, means messenger or connector between people and cultures. A shaman is a spirit doctor of humanity who can help heal the split – or apartheid – between the heart and the mind, and between man and nature.
Humans & Earth Podcast with Chara Armon
Chara Armon with the Humans & Earth Podcast interviews John about a range of topics, including: John’s invitation to shamanism, the difference between shamanic illness and soul sickness, the term Ubuntu and what it means to be a custodian of mother Earth.
Shamanic Dreamkeepers Summit 2021 - The Prophet’s Dream
John recently took part in an online summit, the Shamanic Dreamkeepers from May 4 - 7th 2021 with over 30 Healers, mystics and shamans from around the world.
East West Bookshop Seattle - Ubuntu 101 with John Lockley
John was interviewed by Bhima from East West bookshop in Seattle about 'Ubuntu 101'
THE Ram Dass Fellowship
John spoke on a Ram Dass Fellowship livestream about healing ‘hungry ghost’ energy or rampant consumerism evident in the modern world.
IAM Symposium 2020
John was interviewed by Renee Baribeau, the author of The Practical Shaman. Renee interviewed John as part of the December 2020 IAM Solstice Symposium
Bird Song with Caiyuda Kiora
Here John is interviewed by Caiyuda Kiora of Bird Song and we discover how traditional healers or shamans (sangomas) of the Xhosa People of South Africa use sacred ceremonies involving herbs, songs and trance rhythms to connect with the ancestors and the natural world and encourage a profound remembering and honouring of the human spirit.
Mindrolling WITH Raghu Markus – Ep. 355 – Decolonizing the Mind with John Lockley
John Lockley, returns to Mindrolling Podcast to speak with Raghu about the history of racism in South Africa, healing cultural wounds through listening, and decolonizing the mind.
The Mediation Conversation - John Lockley Returns
Fresh from spending many weeks in the wilderness of the Kalahari Desert, traditional South African shaman John Lockley dives deeply into the wisdom he has cultivated through spiritual practice involving nature, the elements, and his ancestors
Maeve Halpin - Wellbeing for everyday life - John Lockley (2)
John Lockley return to Wellbeing for Everyday Life to discuss his recent retreats and we go deeper into his world as a sangoma Shaman.
The Meditation Conversation - John Lockley - The Leopard Warrior
Traditional South African shaman, John Lockley, offers his wisdom and insights in this powerful episode.
Santa Fe Radio - Matter of The Mind - Saving the Earth Through Connecting to our Inner Nature
Mark is joined by John Lockley (johnlockley.com), exploring how we can help our Earth’s environment come back into healthy balance through recovering connection with our own inner nature.
We The Aether - EP60 - Leopard Warrior With John Lockley
Adam Evans talks to John Lockley about his book 'Leopard Warrior' and the work he does as a traditional African Shaman or Sangoma.
Be Here Now - Mind Rolling with Raghu Markus - Ep. 304 - ReWilding with John Lockley
Shaman John Lockley returns to the Mindrolling podcast to discuss the importance of preserving and reconnecting with the wilderness.
Society For Shamanic Practice - Jose Stevens Interviews - John Lockley
John’s whole history and journey to becoming a sangoma shaman is covered as he is interviewed by the Society for Shamanic Practice.
You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes
White Sangoma, John Lockley makes it weird!
We discuss his latest book:
Leopard Warrior: A Journey into the African Teachings of Ancestry, Instinct, and Dreams
DUBLIN SOUTH FM - Maeve Halpin - Well Being For Everyday Life - John Lockley
Irish shaman and author John Lockley reveals his journey in the Xhosa tradition of South Africa
SAFm - The Talk Stop - SANGOMA CULTURE
John appeared on South Africa's SAfm radio where he speaks about his journey breaking racial stereotypes in becoming a Sangoma, South African traditional healer
SAFm - The Talk Stop - the 3rd eye
Shamanism is a practice that involves a practitioner reaching altered states of consciousness in order to perceive and interact with a spirit world and channel these transcendental energies into this world.
Today’s guest: John Lockley (Senior sangoma in the Xhosa tradition of South Africa and an international spiritual teacher)
MICHAEL STONE: CONVERSATIONS (2)
July 12, 2018 | John & Michael discuss his new book ‘Leopard Warrior’ as well as the area of cultural appropriation.
MICHAEL STONE: CONVERSATIONS (1)
John was featured on Michael Stone: Conversations. He spoke on his Sangoma upbringing and connecting with one's ancestors.
INSIGHTS AT THE EDGE WITH TAMI SIMON
An interview with the CEO & founder of Sounds True, Tami Simon.
Why SHAMANISM NOW? With Christina Pratt
John speaks to Christina Pratt about his latest book, 'Leopard Warrior', A journey into the African teachings of Ancestry, Instinct & Dreams.
Be Here Now - Mind Rolling with Raghu Markus - Ep 163 - John Lockley Returns
South African shaman John Lockley returns! In this episode, John brings us stories from the bush and tales of the inner landscape. “Radical mindfulness is radical listening. Without judgment, without ego, just listen.”
Be Here Now - Mind Rolling with Raghu Markus - Ep. 126 – John Lockley The Shaman
South African shaman John Lockley visits the Mindrolling studios to talk about dreaming, chanting and healing with plant medicines.
BEYOND 50 RADIO
John talks with host Daniel Davis in Portland, OR about his calling process to become a Sangoma, and how white people are not exempt from connecting to their own indigenous spirits. John gets straight to the heart of the matter about being judged by skin color in the spiritual arena. John goes on to describe a basic and practical way to begin connecting with your ancestors.
MINDFULNESS IN AFRICA TALK
John talks about mindfulness in Africa what he terms 'African Zen', which refers to a circle where all life is interconnected. John discusses the ancient Southern African philosophy of 'Ubuntu' (humanity) . He mentions the similarities between African mindfulness and Zen?
CAFECITO BREAK, NEW YORK
John talks to Rosangel Perez on the Cafecito Break Podcast about being a Sangoma on his 2013 trip to New York. Cafecito Break is here.
Why SHAMANISM NOW? With Christina Pratt
John joins host, Christina Pratt, for the first of our series of Society of Shamanic Practitioners sponsored shows.
SATURDAY LIVE, BBC
John appeared on BBC Radio 4, Saturday Live Show on Sept. 5, 2009. Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings extraordinary stories and remarkable people. John spoke about his journey in becoming one of the first white men in recent history in South Africa to become a Xhosa Sangoma/ medicine man.
MONCRIEFF NEWSTALK
John appeared as a guest on Ireland's Moncrieff Newstalk radio. John spoke to Sean about the soccer world cup hosted in South Africa. He discussed the use of Sangoma medicine by players to boost performance.
SATURDAY LIVE, BBC
John appeared on BBC Radio 4, Saturday Live Show on Sept. 5, 2009. Radio 4's Saturday morning show brings extraordinary stories and remarkable people. John spoke about his journey in becoming one of the first white men in recent history in South Africa to become a Xhosa Sangoma/ medicine man.
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