Show Notes
In this very special edition of How to Stay Human, Tori Gordon sits down with co-host Kyle to discuss the release of her highly anticipated debut book, ALTAR: Modern Psalms for a New Earth. This episode explores the profound vulnerability of taking 34 years of private journaling, spiritual seeking, and internal processing, and placing it into the public sphere. Tori shares why she turned down a major book deal years ago, the necessity of honoring divine timing, and why the spiritual path is less about learning something new and more about unlearning what is false. They dive deep into the framework of the book—breaking down the ALTAR acronym (Abundance, Love, Truth, Awakening, and Remembrance)—and discuss how to navigate the thresholds of initiation required to drop our masks.
Tori also provides a live, grounded reading of Psalm 17, “For the One Who Seeks,” offering a powerful transmission for anyone who has outgrown traditional boxes but still hungers for something sacred. If you are a seeker carrying more questions than answers, this episode is your reminder that your restlessness is a sign of aliveness, your humanity is part of your divine design, and you are already on sacred ground.
Key Topics & Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction & the story behind turning down a book deal to honor divine timing.
[05:00] Tori’s relationship with writing as the safest space for honest selfexpression.
[08:00] The vulnerability of sharing 34 years of private seeking with the world.
[11:00] Why the spiritual path is about unlearning falsehoods rather than acquiring new information.
[13:00] Breaking down the ALTAR acronym: Abundance, Love, Truth, Awakening, and Remembrance.
[16:00] Writing for those who have outgrown traditional dogma but still seek the sacred.
[19:00] How to engage with the book depending on where you are in your healing journey.
[25:00] A live, somatic reading of Psalm 17: “For the One Who Seeks.”
[30:00] How to access the ALTAR companion app for daily practices, AI reflections, and live sacred ceremonies.
[33:00] Closing thoughts: Why your humanity is not a block to your divinity, but the path to it.
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Pre-order Tori’s new book, ALTAR: Modern Psalms for a New Earth, available NOW! Get your copy here: torigordon.com/book
Connect with Tori: Website: www.torigordon.com
Instagram: @thetorigordon
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