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

Ram Dass - Mindrolling with Raghu Marcus

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.

Ram Dass - Mindrolling with Raghu Marcus

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.

East West Bookshop Seattle - Ubuntu 101 with John Lockley

John was interviewed by Bhima from East West bookshop in Seattle about 'Ubuntu 101'

The EastWest Bookstore

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.

The Ram Dass Fellowship

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

The Meditation Conversation

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

Dublin City Radio with Maeve Halpin

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)

SA FM Radio (South African National Radio)

MICHAEL STONE: CONVERSATIONS (2)

July 12, 2018 | John & Michael discuss his new book ‘Leopard Warrior’ as well as the area of cultural appropriation.

Conversations with Michael Stone

MICHAEL STONE: CONVERSATIONS (1)

John was featured on Michael Stone: Conversations. He spoke on his Sangoma upbringing and connecting with one's ancestors.

Conversations with Michael Stone

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.”

Ram Dass - Mindrolling with Raghu Marcus

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.

Ram Dass - Mindrolling with Raghu Marcus

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?

Why SHAMANISM NOW? With Christina Pratt

John joins host, Christina Pratt, for the first of our series of Society of Shamanic Practitioners sponsored shows.

Why Shamanism Now? with Christina Pratt

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. 

BBC

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.

Newstalk Radio (Dublin, Ireland) with Paul Moncrief

OUTLOOK, BBC

John appeared on the BBC World Service, Outlook Radio. He spoke about the use of Sangomas at the soccer world in South Africa. Link to BBC Outlook website with the episode here.

BBC

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. 

BBC