KARMIC RELIEF

I’ve admired Daryl Davis’s story for years—a Black American blues musician who somehow became friends with members of the Ku Klux Klan, not to shame them, but to understand them. Through his initial, fascinatingly simple, yet radical act of curiosity, he’s helped more than 200 people leave hate groups and rediscover their shared humanity.In our conversation, Daryl shares his incredible story in that Maryland bar when a Klansman approached him after a gig—a meeting that would dramatically alter both of their lives. He shares with calm wisdom, how fear is learned, how dialogue can dissolve hatred, and how love & dignity disarm even the hardest hearts… that question that motivates his life’s work is:“How can you hate me when you don't even know me?“What rings so clearly about Daryl is that empathy is not weakness—it’s transformative strength. He embodies this truth. And I’m deeply honored to share this dialogue with you. May it remind us all that curiosity and compassion are not luxuries—they’re how we heal the world.Subscribe to Karmic Relief Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@iambobpeckConnect with Darylhttps://instagram.com/realdaryldavisInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/karmicreliefpodhttps://www.instagram.com/bobpeckSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7es7cjNdcSel032NLXr4wK?si=cf96e7379ab14052Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/karmic-relief/id1515029592More about Bob Peckhttps://www.linktr.ee/bobpeckTheme Music Scott Standley - "You Got It" https://www.scottstandley.comDesign by Paige Hasaballah & Bob Peck https://deltavenus.art

In this soulful and wide-ranging episode of Karmic Relief, I sit down with multi-talented artist and humanitarian Amy Edwards for a heart-opening conversation about aging vibrantly, spiritual awakening, and staying rooted in service. Amy shares her journey from religious upbringing through deconstruction and reformation—eventually arriving at a spiritual path rooted in simplicity, presence, and radical self-acceptance. Together, we cover: -Letting go of dogma and embracing a spiritual buffet -Being a late bloomer in music and purpose -The paradox of service and surrender -Age-defiance, motherhood, and self-love -Activism without burnout -How to live in the mystery—and love itConnect with Amywww.amyedwards.comwww.instagram.com/realamyedwardsMore from Bob Peckhttps://linktr.ee/bobpeckhttps://www.instagram.com/karmicreliefpodhttps://www.instagram.com/bobpeckSubscribe to Karmic Relief Podcast for regular episodes:https://www.youtube.com/@karmicreliefpodTheme Music Scott Standley - "You Got It" https://www.scottstandley.comDesign by Paige Hasaballah & Bob Peck https://deltavenus.art

Jason Pickard is an exception to the rule. He  comes from Wall Street trading. Jason was one of the top traders in his field on the planet. And yet he was miserable. Then he got in shape. Rich and fit, he was never in a lesser mental place in his life. He realized that he needed spiritual guidance and soulful excavation. Jason has studied the world mystics extensively and learned from some of the best teachers in this space. He is also extremely generous with his new service offerings.We discuss:- The lie that spirituality and wealth are incompatible- Reclaiming all parts of yourself—even the ones you rejected- How rhythm and magic guided his trading, coaching, and healing- Rumi, Ram Dass, mastery, and the misunderstood power of money- My own journey from child comedian to mystic podcaster- How following your bliss requires patienceThis episode is a soulful reminder that your inner pulse never leaves you—it just asks to be heard beneath the noise.Connect with Jason:https://www.instagram.com/jasonpickardofficialSubscribe to Karmic Relief Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@iambobpeckInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/karmicreliefpodhttps://www.instagram.com/bobpeckSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7es7cjNdcSel032NLXr4wK?si=cf96e7379ab14052Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/karmic-relief/id1515029592More about Bob Peckhttps://www.linktr.ee/bobpeckTheme Music Scott Standley - "You Got It" https://www.scottstandley.comDesign by Paige Hasaballah & Bob Peck https://deltavenus.art

Knowing the Villegas well is proof I'm doing something right. Juan and Rosemary Villegas are two visionary painters in north Austin blazing their own trail. They have both been painting for over a decade, with a clarified spiritual focus the last 5-7 years, they have co-created a transcendental, surreal home for art and the artists who create it at Art Us Co art gallery. It wasn't always easy... in fact it was a challenging period in the early years both as artists and just as human beings working out their own shadow sides. Until their hard work and vision, literally they engineered this space mentally, paid off into their own artist-run grassroots art collective and gallery in north Austin in the Arboretum area. As painters, they've exhibited their work in galleries across Texas and other states. As students, they've learned from visionary artists Alex and Allyson Grey. And as gallery owners, they've showcased art by diverse artists from different cultural backgrounds, all with the shared mission of expanding consciousness.We discuss:- Juan and Rosemary’s “overnight” success built over decades of personal and creative evolution.- Why they founded ArtUs Co after years of being rejected by traditional galleries for being “too mystical.”- Rosemary’s awakening through animal spirit guides after a visionary intensive with Alex & Allyson Grey.- Juan’s transformation from surrealist darkness to uplifting spiritual imagery after leaving toxic relationships.- Their shared inspiration from psychedelics—not to paint on them, but to integrate the visions afterward.- The role of nature, animals, and sacred symbols in both their personal healing and artistic expression.- Why authenticity and feedback—not market trends—drive their most impactful works.Subscribe to Karmic Relief Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@iambobpeckConnect with Juan & Rosemaryhttps://www.instagram.com/villegasartisthttps://www.instagram.com/mysticalrosemaryhttps://www.instagram.com/artuscoartInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/karmicreliefpodMore about Bob Peckhttps://www.linktr.ee/bobpeckTheme Music Scott Standley - "You Got It" https://www.scottstandley.comDesign by Paige Hasaballah & Bob Peck https://deltavenus.art

Kayla Marie's story is extraordinary. She is a trauma informed somatic coaching counselor whose work is influenced immensely by her childhood growing up Mennonite. Mennonites are an extremely antiquated fundamentalist Christian cult that perpetuates chauvinism, indoctrination, and control. There are moments of beauty in the faith, but ultimately the controlling egos subjugate their community and their women. Kayla was in Handmaid's Tale in real life. And sadly the end of her Act I is very dark. But she also has bloomed incredibly after the darkness and it is such a thrill to point to her, her work and her story as a shining example of rising from the ashes. We talk through:-pre trans fallacy - if the truth isn't transcended it can cause harm, Ken Wilber-Mennonite upbringing: - beautiful singing - ultimately innocent as God's children - seeing God in everything like the mystic, however fear and indoctrinating children - in church every morning- Kayla's dark story of sexual abuse, within her Mennonite religion, within her family -- sharing as a way to help other victims understand they can rise above the ashes too; and it's not their fault!- You are worthy of love, the Infinite Love of Creator- Her Hollywood-movie-esque story of leaving Mennonite abuse and finding freedom- She has a punk rock period, and then found her spiritual practice after losing a loving partner- The Tao Te Ching as an initial veil-breaking text for "a flower blossoming in her chest"- Personal growth is not linear- Christians are "worshipping the door instead of walking through it"- Loving myself now, never thought I'd do thatConnect with Kayla:https://www.instagram.com/songbird_livingSubscribe to Karmic Relief Podcast on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@iambobpeckInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/karmicreliefpodhttps://www.instagram.com/bobpeckSpotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7es7cjNdcSel032NLXr4wK?si=cf96e7379ab14052Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/karmic-relief/id1515029592More about Bob Peckhttps://www.linktr.ee/bobpeckTheme Music Scott Standley - "You Got It" https://www.scottstandley.comDesign by Paige Hasaballah & Bob Peck https://deltavenus.art