The Parallax Team

Tom Amarque

is writer, philosopher, podcast host, editor & publisher. His recent book, ‘Phenomenology of will’, bringa the discouse of will into a post-postmodern age. He founded the German publishing house Phaenomen-Verlag in 2009 and Parallax-Media in 2019. Tom currently lives in Palma, Spain. Contact him a tomamarque@yahoo.de

Andrew Sweeny

is a versatile creator and educator based in Avon, France. He is a writer, editor, YouTuber, podcaster, poet, musician, and teacher. Andrew’s creative journey includes a rich background in music, with several albums and a poetry book published, as well as leading two popular podcasts and a philosophical blog.

With over 25 years of spiritual exploration, Andrew has practised various forms of Buddhist meditation, including Zen and Vajrayana, and is a long-time practitioner of Yoga and Tai Chi. His experience in personal development extends to facilitating men’s circles, living in intentional communities, and engaging in practices like family constellations, Gestalt therapy, and breathwork.

Today, Andrew serves as an editor for Parallax magazine and teaches at Sciences Po University in Paris. He lives near Paris with his wife, Amelia, a therapist and coach, their two children, and their pug, Walt Whitman. Write him at andrewpgsweeny@gmail.com

Cordula Frei

is a distinguished author, editor, and curator with a profound dedication to integrative practices, deep ecology, and transformative narratives. As head of media for Integral Perspectives magazine, she has been instrumental in shaping content that explores holistic viewpoints. She co-created Achronon magazine, a platform challenging conventional timelines and narratives, and served as editor for Info 3 magazine, bridging spirituality, culture, and contemporary issues. At Germany’s first regenerative society, Hofgut Leo in Gresgen, she curated cultural initiatives and oversees organizational aspects, promoting sustainable and regenerative practices.

Her longstanding collaboration with Tom Amarque is rooted in a vibrant friendship and a shared passion for critical thinking, questioning societal mainstreams, and shaping transformative narratives. As the author of Soulskin, she explores the initiation journey of the feminine psyche as a deep psychological pilgrimage into personal transformation.

Her life is deeply connected to deep ecology, living among horses and dogs, traveling through vast wilderness to engage in regenerative dialogue with nature. Through her work, Cordula Frei holds the Podcast Serie Roots of Enlivenment“ at Parallax Media with a invitation to inspire and lead in the realms of integrative thought, ecological awareness, and cultural transformation.
Write her at cordula@parallax-media.eu