Holistic Soul Sisters Radio

Mandi Rose

A podcast dedicated to helping you heal holistically and grow spiritually! Holistic Soul Sisters Radio is a place to learn, grow, and gain knowledge on ways to up level all areas of life. Taboo subjects are common here because in order to be extraordinary, you can't be afraid to push the limits. read less
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Episodes

PRIMARY PRACTITIONER: Akashic Soul Activator, Jeni Holla | The Records are the Key to our Soul Path
Aug 29 2024
PRIMARY PRACTITIONER: Akashic Soul Activator, Jeni Holla | The Records are the Key to our Soul Path
We are introducing Jeni Holla to the Primary Practitioner Program. She is an Akashic Soul Activator, offering trainings on how to tap into the Akashic Records, Cacao Ceremonies and personal 1:1 readings. She goes by  @TheAkashicNomad  on IG & Youtube. Follow her for inspiration on following your Soul Calling and Tapping into your Inner Knowing. After listening to this episode... Are you ready to go deeper with Jeni as your guide? head to her website www.jeniholla.com   In this episode Jeni: share's her storydescribes to us what the Akashic Records are and how we can use themoffers a collective Akashic Readingand more...   ******************************************************* Connect with Jeni on IG https://www.instagram.com/theakashicnomad Connect with your Host Mandi Rose Follow on Instagram for more Holistic and Spiritual Content https://www.instagram.com/holistic.soul.sisters   Join our Holistic Soul Sister Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/915976302110744   Intro and outro music by Thomas Xavier - Producer & Master Engineer Find him on Soundcloud HERE ________________________________________________________________________ Who are Primary Practitioners and Why this Mini Series? We have been receiving alot of requests recently from our fellow Holistic Soul Sisters looking for referrals to healers, coaches, doctors, mentors and experts who can help them along their holistic healing and spiritual journeys. So, we decided to put in the work behind the scenes and create this new REFERRAL PROGRAM for our community. Find out how we decide on which Practitioners to Feature and what this Mini Series will offer you! Each episode will not only introduce you to a specific Practitioner that we have vetted, but will also feature an educational component, where she (or he) will teach us something in their niche!
75 High Vibe Challenge | Simple Healthy Habits to Increase your Vibration
May 7 2024
75 High Vibe Challenge | Simple Healthy Habits to Increase your Vibration
Today Sisters we are chatting all things 75 High Vibe Challenge. Healthy Habits to add to your daily life over the next 75 days that is guaranteed to raise your vibration, increase your energy and make your life feel more beautiful Your Host, Mandi Rose shares her mini health crisis that has transpired over the last few months since returning from South Africa and how jumping into the AIP Diet has tremendously turned her health around in such a short time.   This mini crisis helped her to recognize where she was falling short of the simple basic wellness habits and inspired her to put together the 75 High Vibe Challenge for herself. It started to spread within the Holistic Soul Sister community, especially with our Primary Pracitioners who also can fall off the habits.   So tune in today on a complete break down of the program, details on each of the habits and why you want to start right away!   As mentioned in the episode, Mandi put together a FREE guide for you to help you commit to this challenge!  GET THE FREE E-BOOK DELIVERED TO YOUR EMAIL --> HERE    Topics we discuss: Red Light Therapy Rebounding and Lymphatic Support Strength training and Cardio Stretching Sauana and Sweating Coffee Enemas Sleep Hygine Oil Pulling Gua Sha Nutrition and Diet Water Consumption  Daily Reading Practice Meditation and Journaling   Products mentioned: PURIUM NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS | Code: MandiRose for 25% off your Order Transformation Bundle: https://ishoppurium.com/AllProducts/11200 Pineal Clear Brain Boost: https://ishoppurium.com/AllProducts/2140-BO%20 Ioninc Elements Minerals: https://ishoppurium.com/AllProducts/2120 Binder: Biome Medic https://ishoppurium.com/AllProducts/2270 GuruNanda Oil Pulling: https://gurunanda.com/products/mickey-d-s-coconut-mint-pulling-oil-1-pack     ____________________________________________________________________ **Connect with your Host Mandi Rose and Follow on Instagram for more Holistic and Spiritual Content https://www.instagram.com/holistic.soul.sisters **Join our Holistic Soul Sister Facebook Community  https://www.facebook.com/groups/915976302110744 **Holistic Soul Sisters TV (Youtube Channel) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3FakMsKjIxAZEcK2dGsd2A **Holistic Soul Sisters Tik Tok  https://www.tiktok.com/@holistic.soul.sisters   Intro and outro music by Thomas Xavier - Producer & Master Engineer Find him on Soundcloud HERE
Healthy for the Holidays | How to hack the season of overindulgence | Alcohol tips, Food Tricks, and how to reduce stress during a chaotic season
Dec 5 2023
Healthy for the Holidays | How to hack the season of overindulgence | Alcohol tips, Food Tricks, and how to reduce stress during a chaotic season
Do you feel that by the time New Years Day rolls around you are feeling bloated, depressed and guilty for all of your "bad" choices during the Holiday Season. Well NOT THIS YEAR! Join your Host, Mandi Rose in this epsidoe where she shares savvy tips for staying healthy during the holidays. 🎄 Explore mindful eating, alochol consuptions hacks, and stress-relief tips to keep your well-being in check.  Grab a pen and paper because this epsiode is PACKED with information. From navigating social events to guilt-free treats, this episode is your go-to guide for a thriving holiday season. 🌟  Tune in for a joyful and healthy celebration! 🎧 Episode Topics Include: Which Supplements to take to support stressful seasons of lifeAlcohol consumptions best practicesOptimal food choices during Holiday partiesHow to Hack your Nutrition during the HolidaysHangover Remedies Exercises Hack during busy timesStress relief tipsAdrenal Support Immune System tips  WANT MORE DETAILED SUPPORT? Grab the Holistic Soul Sisters "Healthy for the Holidays E-Book"  Listen to the Hangover Remedies from a Health Coach Podcast Episode Join our Group Parasite Cleanse starting January 15th - more information and program details found on the Facebok Event page HERE   #HealthyHolidays #WellnessTips #HolidayWellness #PodcastHealth  ____________________________________________________________________ **Connect with your Host Mandi Rose and Follow on Instagram for more Holistic and Spiritual Content https://www.instagram.com/holistic.soul.sisters **Join our Holistic Soul Sister Facebook Community  https://www.facebook.com/groups/915976302110744 **Holistic Soul Sisters TV (Youtube Channel) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3FakMsKjIxAZEcK2dGsd2A **Holistic Soul Sisters Tik Tok  https://www.tiktok.com/@holistic.soul.sisters   Intro and outro music by Thomas Xavier - Producer & Master Engineer Find him on Soundcloud
All Things Astrology | REPOSTED from the "I'm Moving Through It" Podcast by Joa Sanchez
Sep 26 2023
All Things Astrology | REPOSTED from the "I'm Moving Through It" Podcast by Joa Sanchez
Did you know my unique Channeled gift is the language of the Stars? Being able to understand Astrology, do chart readings and explain the cosmic energy is truly my soul's gift to the world.  I love to help you all heal holistically and grow spiritually and Astrology factors right into that!  Therefore, I had to share with you one of my FAVORITE Interviews that I have been asked to speak on another Podcast. I feel like I really nailed the questions and was really being channeled to share important mesages regarding Astrology! Reposted from the "I'm Moving Through It" Podcast with my friend Joa. Thank you for having me and allowing me to share this interview with our Holistic Soul Sisters.   My Explaination of "What is Astrology"Astrology and Religion What are Retogrades Mercury Retrograde Saturn Returns Relationships Compatability and Astrology  Learning ourselves in our Chart  ********************************************************** Connect with Joa on IG: @embodywithjoa Follow the "I'm Moving Through It" Podcast HERE    Connect with your Host Mandi Rose @mandirose1111 Follow on Instagram for more Holistic and Spiritual Content @holistic.soul.sisters Join our Holistic Soul Sister Facebook Community HERE Check out Holistic Soul Sister TV on Youtube HERE  Holistic Soul Sisters Tik Tok HERE   Intro and outro music by Thomas Xavier - Producer & Master Engineer Find him on Soundcloud HERE
Life Update from me & Announcements for our HSS Community | Fall 2023
Sep 26 2023
Life Update from me & Announcements for our HSS Community | Fall 2023
It's been a MINUTE!! I checked out for the Summer to travel all over Europe, only to come home to a Hurricane possibly heading to Florida, and ending with a 10 day trip to Texas. What a wild ride, but I am so glad to be back home in my routine and back to connecting with you!  But I AM BACK!! So let's get caught up quickly. I wanted to share a bit of my adventures in this episode, but don't worry I will come back with another episode giving you a WHOLE UPDATE! So what do I cover in this episode: Life Update and my schedule for end of 2023What is coming up for our HSS CommunityA run through of all of our Social Media channelsOur High Vibrational Lifestyle 60 day Tik Tok Series Where you can find more free educationUpdates on Astrology for Parents & 2024 Astrology Journal2024 Astro Forecast Readings datesand a few other little surprises   Sending you so much love and light my Holistic Soul Sister I can't wait to get back to sharing education, knowledge and info with you to heal holistically and grow spiritually!    ******************************************************* **Purchase tickets to the Eclipse Workshop on Oct 2 https://stan.store/TheRelationalAstrologer **Connect with your Host Mandi Rose and Follow on Instagram for more Holistic and Spiritual Content https://www.instagram.com/holistic.soul.sisters **Join our Holistic Soul Sister Facebook Community  https://www.facebook.com/groups/915976302110744 **Holistic Soul Sisters TV (Youtube Channel) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3FakMsKjIxAZEcK2dGsd2A **Holistic Soul Sisters Tik Tok  https://www.tiktok.com/@holistic.soul.sisters   Intro and outro music by Thomas Xavier - Producer & Master Engineer Find him on Soundcloud HERE
Primary Practitioner:Sensual Embodiment & Intimacy Coach, Kassandra | Finding Pleasure and deepening Connection
Jun 13 2023
Primary Practitioner:Sensual Embodiment & Intimacy Coach, Kassandra | Finding Pleasure and deepening Connection
We are introducing Kassandra Reyes to the Primary Practitioner Program. She is a Sensual Embodiment and Intimacy Coach, helping step into more flow, intimacy and pleasure. In this episode: Kass share's her storygives a intimacy exercise to practice with our partner and much more  *******************************************************   Connect with Kassandra on IG https://www.instagram.com/confidencecoach_kass/ Kassandra Website https://bio.site/Kassandrareyes   Connect with your Host Mandi Rose @mandirose1111 Follow on Instagram for more Holistic and Spiritual Content @holistic.soul.sisters Join our Holistic Soul Sister Facebook Community HERE Check out Holistic Soul Sister TV on Youtube HERE  Holistic Soul Sisters Tik Tok HERE   Intro and outro music by Thomas Xavier - Producer & Master Engineer Find him on Soundcloud HERE   ___________________________________________________________________________________ Who are Primary Practitioners and Why this Mini Series? We have been receiving alot of requests recently from our fellow Holistic Soul Sisters looking for referrals to healers, coaches, doctors, mentors and experts who can help them along their holistic healing and spiritual journies. So, we decided to put in the work behind the scenes and create this new REFERRAL PROGRAM for our community. Find out how we decide on which Practitioners to Feature and what this Mini Series will offer you! Each episode will not only introduce you to a specific Practitioner that we have vetted, but will also feature an educational component, where she (or he) will teach us something in their niche!
Primary Practitioner: Energetic Transformational Practitioner, Lisa Marie | On Facing Darkness, Chasing Shadows and Meeting your Inner Child
Jun 6 2023
Primary Practitioner: Energetic Transformational Practitioner, Lisa Marie | On Facing Darkness, Chasing Shadows and Meeting your Inner Child
We are introducing Lisa Marie to the Primary Practitioner Program. She is an Energetic Transformational Practitioner, Medium, Shadow Chaser, Alchemist, Elegant Hippie and much more! She is an expert in helping souls on earth face darkness and move through the hardest season in their human journey. She enjoys doing Card Readings and Clearing Spaces to bring in more light to your life. In this episode: Lisa share's her storydescribes to us the importance of facing the darkness teaches us how to find your inner child and much more   ******************************************************* Connect with Lisa Marie on IG  https://www.instagram.com/theeleganthippiechick/ Connect with Lisa Marie by email eleganthippiechick@gmail.com Connect with your Host Mandi Rose and Follow on Instagram for more Holistic and Spiritual Content https://www.instagram.com/holistic.soul.sisters Join our Holistic Soul Sister Facebook Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/915976302110744 Intro and outro music by Thomas Xavier - Producer & Master Engineer Find him on Soundcloud   ___________________________________________________________________________________ Who are Primary Practitioners and Why this Mini Series? We have been receiving alot of requests recently from our fellow Holistic Soul Sisters looking for referrals to healers, coaches, doctors, mentors and experts who can help them along their holistic healing and spiritual journies. So, we decided to put in the work behind the scenes and create this new REFERRAL PROGRAM for our community. Find out how we decide on which Practitioners to Feature and what this Mini Series will offer you! Each episode will not only introduce you to a specific Practitioner that we have vetted, but will also feature an educational component, where she (or he) will teach us something in their niche!
Primary Practitioner: Brooke Danielle | Reiki Practitioner & Intuitive Wellness Coach | On Protecting our Energy and Intuitive Kids
May 30 2023
Primary Practitioner: Brooke Danielle | Reiki Practitioner & Intuitive Wellness Coach | On Protecting our Energy and Intuitive Kids
We are introducing Brooke Danielle to the Primary Practitioner Program. She is a Reiki Practitioner, Intuitive Wellness Coach and the owner of My Inner Wellness, a Wellness Center in Appleton, Wisconsin. She is an expert in all thing energetic healing. She works with adults and children on clearing blocked emotions, releasing negative energy, and healing the physical body through the energetic vibrations. In this episode: Brooke share's her story on how she opened up her mediumship and intuitive giftslearn techniques on how to protect your energy hacks for parents on how to help their children navigate their emotions and energetic meltdowns how to increase your intuition and much more ******************************************************* Connect with Brooke Danielle on IG @myinnerwellness  Schedule your FREE consult with Brooke HERE    Connect with your Host Mandi Rose @mandirose1111 Follow on Instagram for more Holistic and Spiritual Content @holistic.soul.sisters Join our Holistic Soul Sister Facebook Community HERE Check out Holistic Soul Sister TV on Youtube HERE  Holistic Soul Sisters Tik Tok HERE     Intro and outro music by Thomas Xavier - Producer & Master Engineer Find him on Soundcloud HERE   ___________________________________________________________________________________ Who are Primary Practitioners and Why this Mini Series? We have been receiving alot of requests recently from our fellow Holistic Soul Sisters looking for referrals to healers, coaches, doctors, mentors and experts who can help them along their holistic healing and spiritual journies. So, we decided to put in the work behind the scenes and create this new REFERRAL PROGRAM for our community. Find out how we decide on which Practitioners to Feature and what this Mini Series will offer you! Each episode will not only introduce you to a specific Practitioner that we have vetted, but will also feature an educational component, where she (or he) will teach us something in their niche!
Primary Practitioner: Holistic Wellness Coach, Paige Marie | All things Physical Healing, Mental Health and Self-Love
May 24 2023
Primary Practitioner: Holistic Wellness Coach, Paige Marie | All things Physical Healing, Mental Health and Self-Love
We are introducig Paige Marie (Holistic Wellness Coach) to the Primary Practitioner Program. She is an expert in all things Gut Health, specifically related to our mental well-being and our self-love.  The Gut doesn't lie, and it is traditionally the messanger that tells us "something is off". Paige will help find the thing that is "off" and dig deeper to uncover the blocks in your mental spaces that is preventing your physical well-being.   In this podcast episode: Paige gives us a breakdown of the BEST DAILY HACKS TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTHGet to know her area of ExpertiseLearn about A.N.T.S (Automatic Negative Thoughts) and how we can turn the dial down on themFind out how to work with herand so much more!   *******************************************************  Connect with Paige Marie on IG @the.whole.paige     Connect with your Host Mandi Rose @mandirose1111 Follow on Instagram for more Holistic and Spiritual Content @holistic.soul.sisters Join our Holistic Soul Sister Facebook Community HERE Check out Holistic Soul Sister TV on Youtube HERE  Holistic Soul Sisters Tik Tok HERE     Intro and outro music by Thomas Xavier - Producer & Master Engineer Find him on Soundcloud HERE   ___________________________________________________________________________________ Who are Primary Practitioners and Why this Mini Series? We have been receiving alot of requests recently from our fellow Holistic Soul Sisters looking for referrals to healers, coaches, doctors, mentors and experts who can help them along their holistic healing and spiritual journies. So, we decided to put in the work behind the scenes and create this new REFERRAL PROGRAM for our community. Find out how we decide on which Practitioners to Feature and what this Mini Series will offer you! Each episode will not only introduce you to a specific Practitioner that we have vetted, but will also feature an educational component, where she (or he) will teach us something in their niche!
INTRO EPISODE for Primary Practitioner Mini Series | 5 Ways to find the Right Healer for you
May 16 2023
INTRO EPISODE for Primary Practitioner Mini Series | 5 Ways to find the Right Healer for you
We are kicking off another mini series this week, but instead of a limited number of episodes, this will be on-going as we continue to WELCOME IN new Primary Practitioners each month!   Meet the EXPERTS that can assist and guide you on your healing journey.   In this first episode will give you more details on this new program, and, in addition, your host Mandi Rose is sharing  "5 Ways You Can Find the Right Healer for You". ___________________________________________________________________________________ Who are Primary Practitioners and Why this Mini Series? We have been receiving alot of requests recently from our fellow Holistic Soul Sisters looking for referrals to healers, coaches, doctors, mentors and experts who can help them along their holistic healing and spiritual journies. So, we decided to put in the work behind the scenes and create this new REFERRAL PROGRAM for our community. Find out how we decide on which Practitioners to Feature and what this Mini Series will offer you! Each episode will not only introduce you to a specific Practitioner that we have vetted, but will also feature an educational component, where she (or he) will teach us something in their niche! ******************************************************** Connect with your Host Mandi Rose @mandirose1111 Follow on Instagram for more Holistic and Spiritual Content @holistic.soul.sisters Join our Holistic Soul Sister Facebook Community HERE Check out Holistic Soul Sister TV on Youtube HERE  Holistic Soul Sisters Tik Tok HERE   Intro and outro music by Thomas Xavier - Producer & Master Engineer Find him on Soundcloud HERE
IMO: I made it....1 YEAR SOBER! | Realizations, Reflections and What next?
Apr 5 2023
IMO: I made it....1 YEAR SOBER! | Realizations, Reflections and What next?
I made it to ONE YEAR with NO ALOCHOL! It was never meant to be this way, but tune in as I reflect back on the previous year and how I got to this point. I get personal on my reasons for committing to this decision and what could take me off this path. I dive into what is next and how I want to continue healing.   Thank you for being a part of this journey with me, and remember this episode is in no way meant to make you feel guilty or ashamed of your relationship with alcohol. It's a all a journey, a personal one at that. I adore my Holistic Soul Sister Community for your support and love over the past year in celebarting this win. I hope this episode inspires you to make some shifts in your life as well.   Topics I cover in this episode: being sober curiousidentity related to alcoholhidden toxins in alcoholmy reason for not drinking anymorehealth reasons for not consuming alcohol relationship impact from not drinking what is next in my journeywhat does a "super special occasion" drinker mean? *******************************************************  Connect with your Host Mandi Rose @mandirose1111 Follow on Instagram for more Holistic and Spiritual Content @holistic.soul.sisters Join our Holistic Soul Sister Facebook Community HERE Check out Holistic Soul Sister TV on Youtube HERE  Holistic Soul Sisters Tik Tok HERE   Intro and outro music by Thomas Xavier - Producer & Master Engineer Find him on Soundcloud HERE   ***************************************************************
IMO: Sacredness of our Cycles | How to have better periods and tap into your Feminine Energy
Feb 21 2023
IMO: Sacredness of our Cycles | How to have better periods and tap into your Feminine Energy
Have you hated that time of the month your whole life? Do you have painful periods and resent when she shows up? Then this is the podcast episode for you! It's time we all embrace Period Approved Acitivities and HONORING that time of the month, just like our ancestors did long ago. In today's epsiode, your host Mandi Rose, shares about the physical, emotional and energetic blocks around her cycle each month that has lead to horrible PMS, irregular cycles and complete disgust for that time of the month.  But now that has all changed, thanks to some insight from her healer Rose @healedbytherose  In this epsiode you will learn: Mandi's personal hormone imbalance story, along with her reliance on Birth Control for reliefWhat she learned about HONORING her cycle from her healerWhat ancient cultures say about "that time of the month"Shame and Disgust for our cycles in modern dayAstrology and Cycle syncing with the moonHow to have better periodsBoundaries and honoring this time of the monthTapping back into your feminnieHacks on having a better cyclePeriod Approved activitiesHaving a converstaion with your partner on this topicand so much more! A loaded epsiode that will hopefully help you think different and start changing the way we behave around that time of the month!  *******************************************************  Connect with your Host Mandi Rose @mandirose1111 Follow on Instagram for more Holistic and Spiritual Content @holistic.soul.sisters Join our Holistic Soul Sister Facebook Community HERE Check out Holistic Soul Sister TV on Youtube HERE    Intro and outro music by Thomas Xavier - Producer & Master Engineer Find him on Soundcloud HERE   ***************************************************************
Your Venus Sign & How to Love Better | with Relational Astrologer Mandi Rose
Feb 15 2023
Your Venus Sign & How to Love Better | with Relational Astrologer Mandi Rose
Each one of us has a Venus placement in our Birth Charts. Venus indicates how we love, how we want to be love, our love language and what we love in this lifetime. Today I share from my Relational Astrologer perspective on how understanding your partner's Venus sign can help you understand and love them better. I go through all 12 Venus placements in the zodiac signs and tell you how they love, how to win them over, their love language and more. I hope you find this informatoin useful and remember this is just an overview, a deep dive into your birth chart or the chart of a loved one will give you more keys to understanding them fully.   In this episode I share: How to find Venus in your Birth ChartHow Relational Astrology helps us have better relationships What does Life Coach Venus represent in our chartsHow Venus energy shows up in the different elementsVenus in all 12 zodiac signs Aries VenusTaurus VenusGemini VenusCancer VenusLeo VenusVirgo VenusLibra VenusScorpio VenusSagittarius VenusCapricorn VenusAquarius VenusPisces Venus  To book a birth chart reading head to my calender booking link here To find our more information on birth chart readings and the types I offer head here To purchase a 2023 Astrology Retrograde Journal - click here    *******************************************************  Connect with your Host Mandi Rose @mandirose1111 Follow on Instagram for more Holistic and Spiritual Content @holistic.soul.sisters Join our Holistic Soul Sister Facebook Community HERE Check out Holistic Soul Sister TV on Youtube HERE    Intro and outro music by Thomas Xavier - Producer & Master Engineer Find him on Soundcloud HERE   ***************************************************************
IMO: My Top 5 Anti-Aging Hacks | Birthday Bonus Episode
Sep 13 2022
IMO: My Top 5 Anti-Aging Hacks | Birthday Bonus Episode
This week is a bonus episdoe I'm doing for my annual birthday podcast. If you haven't listened to last years it was "10 Mottos I Live By" and this year I am adding on to that with "My Top % Anti-Aging Hacks" I prioritize these 5 things to look and feel younger every year. I talk about exercise, breathwork, importance of oxygen, mitochondrial health, lymphatic system, stretching, detoxing, anti-inflammatory foods, oxidative stress cells, and my obsession with anti-oxidents. And thats just the tip of the iceberg. In my 20's I was diagnosed with Hashimotos, Post Birth Control Syndrome, Celiac and severe Gut Dysbiosis. By 30, I reversed both Automimmune conditions (right as I was being diagnosed for my 3rd), and proved that focusing on these 5 Hacks would be the key to me feeling younger at 36 than I did in my 20's. Hope this episode inspires you and gives you some education that you can do further research on. Don't forget I offer Healthy Power Hours, where we spend 1 hour connecting and playing detective in finding your missing health puzzle pieces. This is just a starting point for health coaching, but it may also be all you need to get the ball rolling on your own! Schedule a consult by reaching out via the links below!  *******************************************************  Connect with your Host Mandi Rose @mandirose1111 Follow on Instagram for more Holistic and Spiritual Content @holistic.soul.sisters Join our Holistic Soul Sister Facebook Community HERE Check out Holistic Soul Sister TV on Youtube HERE    Intro and outro music by Thomas Xavier - Producer & Master Engineer Find him on Soundcloud HERE   ***************************************************************