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From the host of the integratingpresence.com podcast get and stay Inner Skilled with those of like minds, hearts, bodies and spirits..
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(Ai assist:) David Deighton and I explore the intersection of art, politics, and human connection. David shares his journey as an abstract artist who engages strangers in public spaces to discuss sometimes taboo topics like politics. We get into the limitations of free speech zones, the importance of active listening, and the transformative power of art in fostering dialogue while also touching on disillusionment with traditional politics, the role of AI in communication, and the future of human interaction in a digital age.
00:00 Introduction to David Deighton and His Work
02:28 Exploring the Concept of Free Speech Zones
06:41 Engaging in Political Conversations with Strangers
11:50 The Power of Listening and Finding Common Ground
17:54 Transformative Experiences in Conversations
24:00 Reflections on the Current State of Politics
30:02 Artistic Practices and Personal Growth
30:54 Transformational Listening and Self-Discovery
32:02 Disillusionment and the Search for Meaning
34:44 The Impact of Digital Communication
37:38 The Power of Direct Human Interaction
39:00 The Role of AI in Modern Communication
41:42 The Future of Political Engagement
45:52 The Dangers of AI and Authenticity
49:40 The Importance of Compassion and Community
52:27 The Power of Personal Connection
55:34 Closing Thoughts and Future Endeavors
Takeaways:
"Let's do the hardest one."
"Free speech should be anywhere, right?"
"Courage and kindness are core values."
https://youtube.com/@triptych-dialogue
https://www.instagram.com/triptych_dialogue
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Note: I appreciate Jennifer taking and responding well to some hard and heavier questions
(Ai assist:) This thoughtful and wide-ranging talk features Jennifer Edwards, founder and CEO of Breakthrough Financial Wellness. We explore the deeper emotional, psychological, and philosophical dimensions of our relationship with money, moving far beyond basic financial literacy.
Jennifer defines true financial health not as hitting specific savings goals, but as living with awareness, mindfulness, and alignment—free from constant regret and conscious of the external forces shaping our financial lives. We discuss money as a "store of energy" that should flow (currency), the role of generosity, childhood money beliefs, and the illusion of ultimate security in a trust-based fiat system.
The discussion expands into broader societal issues: the history of currency, fractional reserve banking, the fragility of modern financial systems, building real security through community rather than just wealth accumulation, ethical living, consumerism as numbing, and even touches on non-violence, fear-driven geopolitics, and living in alignment with core values. Jennifer emphasizes her 7-layer framework for financial wellness and the importance of conscious choices within an imperfect system.
The episode ends on an uplifting note about personal contribution, cumulative positive impact, and accepting limitations while striving to live skillfully.
**Key Themes**: Mindful money relationship, money as energy, systemic flaws in finance, security vs. illusion, generosity, ethical living, consciousness over accumulation.
https://breakthroughfinancialwellness.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-edwards-cfp
0:00 Introduction and Welcome
0:17 Who Is Jennifer Edwards? Founder of Breakthrough Financial Wellness
0:36 Healing Your Relationship with Money: Beyond Just Literacy
1:46 What Does True Financial Health Look Like?
2:06 Living Mindfully: Awareness, Consciousness, and Alignment with Money
3:20 Money as Energy: A Store of Value That Needs to Flow
5:22 Generosity, Circulation, and Why Money Isn't the Root of Happiness
8:45 Childhood Beliefs About Money and Writing Your Own Obituary
10:19 The Origins of Currency: From Barter to Fiat Money
12:32 Building Real Security in an Unpredictable System
15:03 Retirement, Nest Eggs, and the Illusion of Total Independence
17:20 Community vs. Monetary Resources: Preparing for Collapse Scenarios
19:23 Off-Grid Living, Homesteading, and the Limits of "Exiting" the System
22:04 Land Ownership, Taxes, and Historical Trust Issues
24:44 Cultural Values: Independence vs. Family Support in Old Age
26:06 Caregiving, Struggle, and Why Humans Need Challenge (Anti-Fragility)
29:33 Amassing Wealth for Big Projects Without Traditional Debt
31:48 Private Equity, Accredited Investors, and Crowdfunding Alternatives
36:15 Freedom vs. Security: The Eternal Human Tension
38:23 Fear, Trust, and the Cycle of Exploitation in Society
40:11 Non-Violence, Conscience, and Living by Your Values
44:22 Ethical Dilemmas: WWII Lessons and the 2008 Financial Crisis
46:58 Future of Money: Crypto, AI, Cashless Society, and Trust Again
48:37 Adding Consciousness to Your Money Relationship (7-Layer Framework)
50:08 Closing Thoughts: Your Unique Contribution and Cumulative Impact
51:21 Where to Find Jennifer: Breakthrough Financial Wellness Programs
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Cindy Costley spent 34 years chronically ill, labeled "the girl allergic to the world." At 48, her body forced a reckoning. Through a revolutionary desensitization technique, she discovered her allergies weren't real—they were her body's way of protecting her from suppressed childhood trauma.
In this powerful interview, Cindy shares how muscle testing, homeopathic remedies, and cellular-level healing transformed her life. Learn why your symptoms are messages, how your body holds onto trauma, and why traditional talk therapy alone may not be enough. A must-listen for anyone healing from trauma or struggling with unexplained chronic illness.
https://theunderlyinganswers.com
https://www.instagram.com/theunderlyinganswers
https://www.facebook.com/cindycostley5
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindycostleytheunderlyinganswers
https://www.tiktok.com/@theunderlyinganswers
0:00 Introduction & Cindy's Story
1:49 34 Years With Chronic Allergies: Life in a Bubble
3:00 The Breaking Point & Seeking Answers
3:55 The Breakthrough: Your Body Isn't Allergic—It's Protecting You
4:20 Childhood Traumas & How Dissociation Protects Us
5:06 The 5-Year Desensitization Journey Begins
7:51 How Suppressed Memories Resurface During Healing
8:29 Why Trauma Processing is Different for Everyone
10:18 Understanding Your Trauma Response Patterns
11:36 Brain Shutdown: Protecting Yourself Through Dissociation
13:07 The Mystery Rash: Uncovering Hidden Memories
14:44 Muscle Testing Reveals the Perpetrator
15:44 The Unlocking Process: When Your Body Remembers
17:01 Desensitization vs. Reliving: The Difference
18:47 How Timeline Desensitization & EBDT Works
19:49 The Six Frequencies of Healing Explained
20:41 How Your Cells Hold Patterns (Not Just Memories)
21:49 Why Physical Symptoms Show Up Last in Healing
22:20 One Size Doesn't Fit All: Individualized Healing Paths
24:49 Depression as Brain-Body Disconnect
26:32 Operating From Patterns vs. Operating From Truth
27:06 Your Symptoms Are Messages: Decoding Your Body's Communication
27:48 Can EBDT Work Beyond Trauma?
28:34 "Restore the Design"—Your Body is Built to Heal
29:19 Lineage, Past Lives & Why Symptoms Develop
29:43 Energy Sensitivity: When Being Sensitive Isn't a Flaw
32:37 Why Are People Sensitive? Breaking the Belief Pattern
33:47 Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: How Beliefs Compound Symptoms
34:26 Calming Your Nervous System: The First Step
35:19 Stop Normalizing Symptoms & Start Asking Why
35:58 How Sensitivity Transforms Into Healthy Intuition
36:21 Triggered Responses: What Your Reactions Really Mean
36:49 Shared Responsibility in Relationships
37:41 The Power of Intentionality & Looking Past Blame
39:22 Skillful vs. Unskillful Intention: Why It Matters
40:44 When We're Operating From Past Patterns & Trauma
41:46 Taking Responsibility While Practicing Compassion
43:51 The Intake & Assessment Process: Understanding Your Life Events
44:21 Ancestral & Parental Trauma: Starting From Conception
45:15 Custom Homeopathic Remedies: How They're Created
45:40 Using Remedies in Your Electromagnetic Field
46:16 The Magic of Releasing Without Suppressing
47:27 Homeopathy 101: How It Actually Works
48:30 Muscle Testing: The Body Doesn't Lie
49:43 Finding Where Trauma is Stored in Your Body
50:19 Case Study: How Childhood Trauma Creates Chronic Illness
51:34 The Comprehensive Assessment: Covering All Aspects
52:56 From 5 Years to 6-12 Months: How She Accelerated the Process
53:36 EBDT Is Born: A Spiritual Download
54:40 Becoming a Guide: How Healers Emerge From Their Journey
55:46 The Support System That Sustains Healing
56:35 The Certification Program & Future Vision
57:26 Combining Science With Intuitive Abilities
58:03 Final Message: Your Body is Your Biggest Tool
58:26 The Four Pillars of Healing: A Complete Framework
59:05 Ask Your Body From Your Heart, Not Your Brain
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(Ai assist:) Inner Skilled welcomes author and meditation teacher Blair Abee whom shares his personal story of becoming a whistleblower in a government-affiliated small business program in San Diego nearly nine years ago. After exposing a psychopathic boss for employee abuse and fund mishandling, Blair was fired alongside her, ending his 25-year career abruptly. This traumatic event plunged him into deep meditation and spiritual journaling, leading to unexpected "downloads" of higher wisdom and soul contact—an experience that transformed his life.
What initially felt like devastation became a profound gift, propelling Blair to write seven books, develop "Higher Consciousness Meditation" (an inquiry-based practice bypassing traditional mind-taming for direct illumination), and embrace the core message that we are all eternal beings temporarily in human form. The discussion dives into metaphysics: reincarnation vs. rebirth, the nature of the self/soul, non-duality, ending suffering, and the middle way between eternalism and nihilism. Blair and Josh explore discernment in spiritual experiences, the role of trust and faith, ego's relief in surrendering control, and practical mindfulness triggers.
Blair emphasizes meditation as the most direct path to soul contact and enlightenment, sharing how his practice evolved from yoga in the 1970s to a deeper dive post-trauma. The episode highlights turning adversity into awakening, the importance of truth, and finding one's unique spiritual path—whether through Buddhism, Christ consciousness, or personal inquiry.
https://www.facebook.com/authormeditation
0:00 - Introduction and Handling Technical Delays with Meditation Mindset
0:43 - Who Is Blair Abee? Author, Meditation Teacher, and Retired Consultant
1:14 - Blair's Whistleblower Story: Exposing Corruption in Government Program
2:08 - The Psychopathic Boss, Investigation, and Unexpected Firing
3:59 - Career Ends Abruptly: Trauma Leads to Deep Meditation Dive
4:20 - Journaling for Therapy Turns into Soul Contact and Spiritual Downloads
5:36 - Core Message: We Are Eternal Beings Seeking Soul Recognition on Earth
7:00 - "The Worst Thing" as the Greatest Gift: Reframing Adversity
7:55 - Parallels to Modern Whistleblowers and Disclosure Projects
9:50 - Psychopaths in Power and Challenges of Whistleblower Protections
10:49 - Debating Eternalism vs. Nihilism: Trap or Opportunity?
13:14 - Reincarnation, Graduation from Earth Lessons, and Rising Consciousness
16:07 - Reincarnation vs. Rebirth: No Permanent Self and Bad Habits Reborn
17:18 - Beyond Existence/Non-Existence: Buddha's Tetralemma
18:09 - Non-Duality, Oneness with the All, and Waking Up This Lifetime
20:52 - Investigating the Self: The Five Aggregates and No "I" Needed
25:02 - Soul as Eternal Spark vs. Impermanent Processes
28:08 - Why Forget Eternity? Deception, Loosh, and Gnostic Views
30:24 - Experience vs. Concepts: Trusting Your Direct Knowing
34:38 - Blair's Meditation Journey: From 1972 Yoga to Higher Consciousness Practice
36:34 - Higher Consciousness Meditation: Inquiry for Direct Illumination
38:03 - Daily Practices: Morning/Evening Sits, Mindfulness Triggers, and Ego Relief
41:37 - Adversity as Blessing: Thanking the Trauma for Awakening
43:02 - Wise Relationship to the Thinking Mind: Surrender and Trust in Spirit
44:41 - Faith as Trust in Your Highest Intention and Evolution
47:14 - Where to Find Blair: Books, Courses, Quiz, and Newsletter at blairabee.com
48:20 - Discernment in Downloads: Light vs. Dark and Heart/Gut Check
51:54 - Final Thoughts: Trust Your Experience Above All Else
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Towards the end of October 2025 I reconnected with Aaron Scott, a former Wall Street executive of nearly two decades who experienced a profound awakening about two years ago. Aaron discusses his new Amazon #1 bestselling book, Before We Forget: The Guide to Personal and Collective Awakening, which blends practical tools from his finance background with metaphysical insights to create a coherent path for reclaiming sovereignty.
Key topics include:
• Defining Awakening: Moving beyond esoteric buzzwords to practical awareness—peeling back societal indoctrination (e.g., over-identification with jobs, money, or performative life) to reconnect with one's true self/soul and divine intelligence.
• Systemic Detachment: How economy, education, religion, and medicine disconnect us from natural rhythms, coherence, and internal alignment, leading to trauma and fragmentation.
• AI as the "apex of disembodiment," rooted in scientific materialism, reducing humans to metrics and utility. It mirrors greed-driven systems (venture capital, military-industrial complex) and risks replacing human connections (therapy, tutoring) for efficiency/profit. Benevolent potential exists for augmenting consciousness, but current paths lead to control via data mining, predictive models, and technocracy.
• Insights from Wall Street on greed, manufactured scarcity, central banking as power retention, and risks of digital IDs/crypto as new control mechanisms. No "grand cabal"—more nuanced competition among ego-driven players.
• Consent & Power: We embody and consent to systems; reframing reality (inside-out living) revokes power from externalities.
• Paradigm Shift: Quantum physics validates ancient hermetic principles (vibration, polarity, reciprocity), proving consciousness as reality's foundation—not materialism. This demands evolution beyond old epistemologies.
• Practical Tools: Breathwork, meditation, somatic practices as daily essentials; finding internal coherence to radiate collective change.
Aaron emphasizes empowerment: Anyone can transcend limitations by seeing the world clearly, living from inner truth, and fostering higher consciousness. We close with a shared aspiration for universal awakening and freedom.
[ Hermeticism was also brought up and the huge Thoth presentation I mentioned even though I don't really connect much with the manner of presentation the info has depth I hadn't heard much of elsewhere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6RDcWNUTNE ]
Our previous chat: Conscious Investing and The Illusion of Performance-Based Identity with Aaron Scott
New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Before-We-Forget-Collective-Awakening/dp/1969372230/
The Evolved Podcast With Aaron Scott
https://www.instagram.com/theaaronscottofficial
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(Ai assist:) Veronique Ory – dancer, theater founder, yoga guide, and granddaughter of Holocaust survivors – shares one of the most romantic family love stories you’ll ever hear, how intergenerational trauma can become intergenerational strength, and simple daily practices that help us remember: we are already worthy, we can choose joy on purpose, and we don’t need one more thing to shine.
0:00 – Intro & Welcome Veronique Ory
0:19 – Who is Veronique? Dancer, storyteller, theater founder & yoga guide
2:04 – The ancient power of gathering around stories
3:18 – Yoga, “right view,” and becoming your own ophthalmologist
6:30 – A beautiful Holocaust-survivor love story: the motorcycle & honest intentions
9:58 – Is old-fashioned romance coming back?
14:15 – Intergenerational trauma & choosing empowerment instead of victimhood
19:20 – You don’t have to DO anything to shine – the worthiness conversation
24:11 – Aspirations vs affirmations & rejoicing in others’ joy
26:37 – Morning routine: no phone until you’re centered
30:14 – Feeling the feeling you want WITHOUT the “thing” – non-attachment practice
33:07 – The stolen sneaker story & purging one item a day
36:49 – Generosity, Lakshmi energy & giving is receiving
41:10 – Holidays, homemade gifts & cooking with what you already have
44:14 – Energy leaks, delegation & the “ice vs steam” full-body yes test
49:38 – How to work with Veronique – book, membership, retreats & Italy 2026
55:31 – Closing blessing: May all beings realize awakening
In this soul-nourishing conversation, Veronique Ory takes us from 1940s Hungary to modern-day Los Angeles, sharing the motorcycle courtship story of her Holocaust-survivor grandparents, how storytelling around the fire is the original human gathering, and why everything starts with “right view.”
We dive into:
Veronique’s book & membership “Shine On and Off the Mat” → https://yogawithveronique.com
Instagram → https://instagram.com/veroniqueory
http://facebook.com/theveroniqueory
7-day free trial of the Shine membership (live classes + global community) → link in bio
Italy Yoga Retreat 2026 → details on website
If you’ve ever felt “not enough,” rushed, or addicted to buying the next thing – this episode is medicine.
Which moment resonated most with you? Drop it in the comments – we read every single one. 🧡
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(Ai assist:) Asher Lester spent 20 years as a pediatric behavioral analyst treating thousands of kids on the autism spectrum, then became a full-time Krav Maga instructor and breath/meditation teacher. In this raw, wide-ranging conversation he reveals:
- Why autism diagnoses skyrocketed from 3–5 in 10,000 to 1 in 32 — and the uncomfortable environmental factors no one wants to talk about
- How he went from being brutally bullied (40+ punches while pinned on the ground) to teaching self-defense and inner peace
- The shocking study: AI can identify you with 96.8% accuracy just from 24 hours of your breathing patterns (you have a “breathing fingerprint”)
- Why hyperventilation/“super-ventilation” techniques (including some popular methods) are dangerous and based on bad science
- The exact way to breathe (bottom-of-rib-cage demo) that calms the nervous system instantly and improves meditation, sports performance, and daily life
- Why schools secretly maintain zero-tolerance self-defense policies that teach kids to be passive victims
- The missing link between violence capability and true peace: becoming a “balanced warrior”
If you’ve ever felt anxious, struggled with meditation, worried about raising kids in today’s world, or wondered why everyone seems so on edge — this episode is a goldmine.
0:00 🎯 Intro – Welcome Asher Lester
0:58 😔 Losing His Best Friend at 11 – What Drove Him Into Psychology
2:15 🧠 20 Years Treating Autism & Behavioral Disorders
5:40 🤼♂️ From Therapist to Full-Time Krav Maga Instructor
8:18 🫁 Your Unique “Breathing Fingerprint” (96.8% AI identification)
10:25 ⚠️ How Stress Makes Us Hyperventilate & Dissociate in 30 Seconds
14:20 🧬 Why Autism Diagnoses Exploded (1 in 32 kids) – His Real-World Theory
18:50 🔥 Toxins, Fire-Retardant Furniture & Epigenetics
23:20 🐵 “We’re All Nervous Apes” – Origin of the Name & Negativity Bias
30:40 📰 Reframing Terror on Live TV – A Nervous System Masterclass
41:30 💔 Brutal Bullying Stories (and Why Schools Enable It)
48:10 🏫 “Snitches Get Stitches” – 5-Year-Olds Already Know
54:30 🚨 Why Zero-Tolerance Self-Defense Policies Harm Kids
1:00:00 🧘 Proper Breathing vs. Hyperventilation Myths (Wim Hof warning)
1:09:00 ❤️ Diaphragmatic Breathing Demo – Bottom-of-Rib-Cage Technique
1:14:20 🧘♂️ Best Way to Start Meditation (5 perfect setup breaths)
1:18:00 🫶 Where to Find Asher – Classes, 1-on-1, Fundamentals Course
https://www.instagram.com/nervousapes
https://www.facebook.com/trea.drake
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A beautiful, intimate conversation with longtime Zen practitioner and author Lee Carlson about his 15-year student-teacher relationship with the legendary Peter Matthiessen (author of The Snow Leopard, Paris Review founder, and former CIA operative turned Sōtō Zen master).
Lee shares how Matthiessen helped him navigate profound openings — including a life-altering loving-kindness (metta) experience where the entire room dissolved into pure interconnected energy — and what it truly means to study with an awakened teacher.
From the paradoxes of Zen, the importance of sangha, the transformative power of the breath, and Matthiessen’s gentle reminder that “at the end of the day, just teach them how to breathe,” this episode is medicine for anyone walking a contemplative path or longing for authentic transmission in a teacher-student relationship.
0:00 – Welcome & technical difficulties
0:25 – Who is Lee Carlson? (25 years of Zen, journalism → authorship)
1:01 – Peter Matthiessen: The Snow Leopard, Paris Review, and the early Western Zen wave
3:52 – The CIA backstory & how people (including Matthiessen) changed
9:28 – Sōtō vs Rinzai, compassion in Zen, and stripping away the extras
14:35 – The Beat Generation, Dharma Bums, and the 1960s–70s spiritual explosion
18:18 – Zen is big on heart & love (despite the minimalist reputation)
19:49 – The irreplaceable value of a real teacher + sangha
23:29 – Wise friendship is the whole of the path (Buddha to Ānanda)
30:07 – Dokusan, eye-to-eye interviews, and life as practice
31:27 – The life-changing metta opening: the room dissolves into one bright pearl
35:21 – Peter’s response: “Oh, how wonderful” + Dōgen’s “The whole world is one bright pearl”
38:03 – Where to find Lee and his book
39:37 – Peter’s final teaching: “At the end of the day, just teach them how to breathe”
40:45 – Closing blessing
A Single Excellent Night: A Man, a Mentor, and a Moment in Time:
https://www.amazon.com/Single-Excellent-Night-Mentor-Moment/dp/B0FTTP6DFT/
https://www.facebook.com/LeeCarlsonAuthor
https://www.youtube.com/@LeeCarlsonAuthor
https://www.instagram.com/leecarlsonauthor/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/LeeCarlsonNirvana
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In this heartfelt conversation, high-performance coach Rob Tracz shares his journey from an overworked strength & conditioning coach (12–15 hour days, 7 days a week for years) to becoming a “Prime Performer” coach for young entrepreneurs and side-hustlers. Rob opens up about the personal cost of hustle culture — deteriorating health, lost relationships, and missing precious time with his father during his final months with pancreatic cancer.
Through these hard lessons, Rob discovered that true success isn’t more money or hours worked — it’s living in alignment with your deepest core values, cultivating self-awareness, and building a life that still has room for relationships, joy, and reflection.
A powerful episode for anyone who’s ever felt trapped in “robot mode,” chasing the next milestone while life passes by. Learn practical ways to slow down, reflect consciously, use values as your compass, and build a thriving side hustle without burning out.
0:00 – Intro & casual weather chat
1:07 – Who is Rob Tracz and what he does today
3:25 – Childhood: “Dweeb Rob” discovers personal development through sports
6:53 – Becoming a strength & conditioning coach
7:55 – The dark side: 12–15 hour days, 200 weeks straight, “robot mode”
8:28 – Losing relationships and missing time with his dying father
9:11 – The turning point and redefining success through core values
11:33 – Tying self-worth to achievement & the need for life “brakes”
13:21 – When to intervene vs. let someone learn the hard way
15:54 – Current trends: moving away from “sleep when I’m dead” culture
17:20 – Using AI for deeper self-reflection and gratitude
20:07 – Growth without purpose is cancer — redefining success on your own terms
23:36 – Core values as the map, goals as the mountain
26:21 – Rob’s unique edge: adaptability + radical awareness
28:12 – Turning weaknesses into strengths through conscious reflection
30:20 – One core message: “Reflect more consciously”
32:12 – Wrapping up + Rob’s current work
35:25 – Conflict resolution, power dynamics, and working with pro sports teams
39:06 – Final message: Reflect more consciously
vid version: https://youtu.be/NwOqaslr16M
Main Website — https://robtracz.com
Podcast: Surviving the Side Hustle — https://robtracz.com/podcast (or https://survivingthesidehustle.com)
https://instagram.com/robtracz
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-tracz-ms-cscs-55a4b3146
Older Training Site (TAPS) — https://taps-training.com (still active but secondary to his current coaching focus)
https://www.facebook.com/robert.tracz.750
https://youtube.com/@coachrobt2143
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(Ai assist:) Dr. Will Tuttle — author of the bestselling The World Peace Diet, musician, and lifelong spiritual practitioner — shares his incredible life story: leaving home in 1975 with his brother to walk across America in search of cosmic consciousness, decades in Zen monasteries in Korea and the U.S., intensive meditation retreats, becoming vegan in 1975, and traveling the world for 17 years in an RV spreading the message of compassion.
At 72, Will reveals how a whole-food plant-based lifestyle, daily meditation, Tai Chi, and living close to nature have given him the biological age of 22 and his 77-year-old wife the biological age of 35. We dive deep into:
vid version: https://youtu.be/MJ24STTpibk
https://www.worldpeacediet.com
https://www.youtube.com/@WillTuttle
https://www.facebook.com/will.tuttle1
https://www.youtube.com/@WillTuttle
Partial Chapter listing:
1:01 – Who is Dr. Will Tuttle? (author, musician, 33-year marriage)
1:34 – Growing up in Concord, transcendentalist roots & distrusting mainstream media
3:29 – 1975: Leaving home with no money to walk to CA seeking enlightenment
4:02 – Self-inquiry with Ramana Maharshi while walking across America
4:50 – Joining "The Farm" hippie commune
5:53 – Korean Zen center in Alabama
8:22 – Meeting Zen master Seo Kyung-bo (Donald Gilbert)
9:02 – Tibetan Buddhism, prostrations, then returning to Zen simplicity
10:54 – Becoming a Zen monk in Korea
11:43 – Getting PhD, meeting Madeleine, 17 years living & lecturing from an RV
12:20 – Writing The World Peace Diet (now in 19+ languages)
15:34 – Josh reflects on Will’s classic spiritual seeker journey
19:57 – Why food is our most intimate connection with the living earth
20:40 – Becoming vegan in 1980, never a pill or doctor visit in 50 years
22:50 – Biological age 22 at 72, Madeleine age 35 at 77 (the “Don’t Die” test)
24:19 – Growing your own food, loving the plants, food as medicine
28:54 – Urgency of practice as we age
32:26 – Hunting vs. factory farming – planting seeds with compassion
35:14 – The burning house parable – how to actually help people
37:06 – Monsanto, GMOs, petrochemical agriculture & profit-driven poisoning
41:10 – Rockefeller medicine, pharmaceuticals as refined petroleum
44:33 – The rise of medical assistance in dying (MAID) & commodification of life
48:56 – The absolute necessity of daily meditation & inner discernment
52:02 – Closing blessings: May all beings awaken and be free
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Stephanie Lee Jackson, founder of Practical Sanctuary and pioneer of sensory interior design—designs spaces that actually calm and regulate your nervous system instead of overstimulating it.
Stephanie explains why modern homes trigger fight-or-flight, how fluorescent lights and bad layouts drain sensitive people (and everyone else), and how small, evidence-based changes can dramatically lower anxiety, improve focus, and even speed healing. From Danish dining-room lighting tricks to redesigning hospitals that currently push the brake and the accelerator at the same time, this episode bridges neuroscience, architecture, and spirituality. Perfect for HSPs, neurodivergent folks, meditators, parents, caregivers—or anyone who’s ever walked into a room and instantly felt exhausted.
[Due to editing these markers aren't exactly timestamped properly anymore but they are for the video version: https://youtu.be/_pTUmEU0LJg]
0:00 – Intro: We’re Animals, Not Brains in Jars
0:37 – Meet Stephanie Jackson: Sensory Interior Design
2:16 – Highly Sensitive People & Fluorescent Light Torture
4:24 – Discovering You’re Not “Weak”—You’re Wired Differently
6:40 – Meditation Bypasses Survival Brain (It’s Biological!)
9:11 – Comfort Zones vs. Anxiety as a Comfort Zone
10:50 – Feng Shui? Biophilia? No—Practical Nervous-System Design
13:05 – How Stephanie Works: Virtual Tours, Photos & Collaboration
16:28 – The #1 Issue: Women’s Boundaries Steamrolled (Mirrored in Space)
19:04 – “Space Therapist”: Refereeing Couples & Neuroscience Facts
21:47 – Scandinavian Design & Hygge Done Right
24:06 – The Flying-Saucer Light That Doubled Family Dinner Time
26:06 – Hospitals Are Making Patients Sicker—Here’s Proof
30:14 – Cleveland Clinic, Mayo & the Coming Sensory Hospital Revolution
32:35 – Why Mid-Career Execs Block Change (and How to Reach the Decision-Makers)
35:02 – The Ego Trap in Western Mindfulness & Spirituality
38:18 – Inner Work Must Become Outer Work—No Separation
42:49 – Connect with Stephanie: PracticalSanctuary.com + Her New Book
43:50 – Final Message: “You Already Know What You Need”
https://practicalsanctuary.com
Book (via the main page of her site): The Eccentric Genius Habitat Intervention: Interior Design for Highly Sensitive People
https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=6VCt2JitglWC2lNeA99P2v4n61OpzIzWYFHkz6QaQq0
https://www.facebook.com/stephanieleejackson
https://www.instagram.com/practicalsanctuary
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieleejacksonpracticalsanctuary
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(Ai assist:) In this somewhat deep-dive conversation, hypnotherapist Craig Meriwether (Arizona Integrative Hypnotherapy) explains hypnosis is an intentional shift into alpha/theta brainwave states—something we do daily while watching TV, driving, or day-dreaming. Far from stage-trickery or MK Ultra-style control, therapeutic hypnotherapy empowers the subconscious to release trauma, anxiety, and limiting patterns. We explore possible overlaps with meditation (jhana/samādhi), self-hypnosis, post-hypnotic suggestions, NLP, the “God Helmet,” and ethical red flags. Craig stresses: you can’t be forced against your morals or values, and real change requires relentless practice. A balanced, eye-opening look at a powerful healing modality—without the Hollywood hype.
[Partial chapter marks:]
3:37 – Craig’s Training: 500+ Hours at Hypnotherapy Academy of America
20:34 – Dissociation, Jhana & Meditation Absorption States
21:04 – MK Ultra & Project Monarch: Hypnosis as One Tool Among Many
30:49 – Detecting Manipulation: Assume Ads/Social Media Want Your Attention
37:14 – Suggestions & Post-Hypnotic Suggestions Explained
44:46 – Relentlessness: Change Isn’t One Session—It’s Daily Practice
47:36 – You Can’t Be Forced Into Hypnosis—Consent Is Key
48:19 – Memory, Amnesia, Genetics & Non-Local Consciousness
https://sacredmysteryhypnotherapy.com
https://www.facebook.com/sacredmysteryhypnotherapy
https://www.youtube.com/@Sacred_Mystery_Hypnotherapy
https://www.instagram.com/sacred_mystery_hypnotherapy
https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-meriwether-44286718b
https://www.tiktok.com/@sacred_mystery
References:
The Melt Episode 246- Robert Temple | Dreamwalking, The In Between, and The Grey Regions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONn32cDhQyo [This is where I heard him say his book about hypnosis "Open to Suggestion" was banned on only ever available in Britian]
Thoth presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6RDcWNUTNE (Info is beyond interesting and unique, but I'm not in total alignment with presentation style)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/God_helmet
https://rumble.com/user/oblockheedm (very detailed processes and information about method, intent, etc)
S4E93 | Grey - GATE, Mind Files, & the Occult Foundations of the Industrialized Brainwashing Machine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_IulqAzYfA (and the entire podcast)
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(Ai assisted:) Michael Ostrolenk is a seasoned psychotherapist-turned-coach with nearly 30 years of experience in personal development, couples therapy, men's groups, and executive coaching. From his early diagnosis of OCD at age 9 sparking a lifelong journey into Eastern philosophy, martial arts mastery (Taekwondo, Krav Maga, and more), and self-regulation practices, to intense training with Navy SEALs at Seal Fit and policy work on national security, election integrity, Federal Reserve audits, and healthcare freedom—Michael shares profound insights on discipline, non-aggression, transpartisan coalitions, the flaws in fiat currency, AI's double-edged potential, and cultivating emotional sovereignty in a divided world. A blend of warrior ethos, spiritual wisdom, and policy realism for anyone seeking self-mastery and societal truth.
0:00 - Intro & Welcome Michael Ostrolenk
0:21 - Who is Michael? 30 Years in Therapy, Coaching, Men's Groups & SEAL Fit
1:49 - Childhood OCD Diagnosis & First Steps into Meditation, Martial Arts & Eastern Philosophy
3:29 - Early Influences: Bruce Lee, Zen Books & Secular Mindfulness Therapy
5:21 - Growing Up in Virginia & Dive into Taekwondo under Jhoon Rhee
6:36 - Martial Arts Journey: From Tae Kwon Do to Krav Maga, Hapkido & Shaolin Kempo
9:21 - Ethics of Self-Defense, Non-Aggression Principle & Radical Non-Harming
10:19 - My military Family Background & Grappling with War, Veterans & the "War Machine"
15:20 - A few of my (incomplete) views on Anarchy, Pacifism, Government as Mind Control & Self-Responsibility
17:33 - Michael's SEAL Training at 40: Kokoro Camp, 55-Hour Hell Week & Lessons from Special Ops
21:26 - Policy Work: Transpartisan Coalitions on Defense Reform, Election Security & Healthcare Freedom
28:22 - Auditing the Fed: $14 Trillion Bailout Exposed & Why It Didn't Spark Outrage
32:21 - Fiat Currency, Central Banking, Debt System & Education's Role in Public Ignorance
37:28 - Practical Advice: Read Across the Spectrum, Question Everything & Build Emotional Sovereignty
41:16 - Parapolitics, Q Movement, Project 2025 & Avoiding Emotional Triggers
42:38 - AI, Technocracy & Transhumanism: Tools for Good/Bad, Empathy Decline & Mindful Use
48:47 - Wrapping Up: Contact Michael, Final Blessings & Beach Vibes
(video version of this talk: https://youtu.be/NaOjtu1EjkA)
https://www.michaeldostrolenk.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ostrolenk-ma-mft-324665
https://www.instagram.com/mostrolenk
https://www.youtube.com/@michaeldostrolenk
https://www.facebook.com/mostrolenk
https://substack.com/@michaeldostrolenk
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(Ai assist:) In this inspiring episode I welcome guided meditation teacher and self-love advocate Kathryn Remati. From her transformative discovery of meditation at age 16 amid personal struggles, to building the affordable Tranquil Me app and authoring Befriend Yourself: The Self-Love Path to Peace, Kathryn shares practical insights on making meditation accessible for beginners. The conversation dives deep into self-love as the foundation for inner peace, overcoming myths like "emptying the mind," the healing power of loving-kindness (metta), and how befriending yourself dissolves judgment, envy, and trauma. They explore energetic hygiene, radical acceptance, and Kathryn's upcoming "Lighten Up" retreat in Costa Rica—a luxurious, nature-immersed experience blending yin yoga, art therapy, sound healing, cacao ceremonies, and vegan gourmet meals over New Year's. Perfect for anyone seeking mainstream mindfulness, self-compassion, and world peace starting from within.
0:00 - Intro & Welcomes: Josh and Kathryn Connect as Solo Travelers
0:48 - Who is Kathryn? Guided Meditations, Tranquil Me App, & Spreading Peace
2:11 - Teaching at Kaiser: Insomnia, Stress Reduction, Weight Management & Self-Love
3:24 - Busting Meditation Myths for Beginners: It's Like Brushing Your Teeth
4:45 - Monkey Mind?
6:56 - Kathryn's Origin Story: Saved by Meditation at 16 from Depression & Trauma
8:29 - First Guru in Australia: Mind Development Course & Palpable Peace
10:32 - Life Transformation: Grades Soar, Vegetarianism, Yoga & Psychology Degree
12:22 - Overcoming Voice Hate: Recording Meditations & Self-Acceptance
13:39 - Self-Love: Metta Practice & Befriending Yourself
18:04 - Jealousy as a Self-Love Signal; Treat Yourself Like a Friend
21:22 - Unworthiness, Gender Pressures, Trauma & Why Self-Love Heals All
25:02 - Love vs. Fear: A Course in Miracles & Calls for Love
26:07 - Lighten Up Retreat in Costa Rica: Nature, Art, Yoga, Sound Healing & More
30:35 - Why Retreats Beat Vacations: Come Back Renewed, Not Regretful
32:16 - Insight Timer Courses: Self-Love Test, Sleep Meditations & Abundance
34:20 - I Share a Radical Acceptance Mantra: "It's Okay" (Except Abuse)
35:18 - Wrap-Up: Website, Book, App & Namaste Blessings
https://insighttimer.com/tranquilspectrum
Lighten Up Retreat: https://lightenupretreat.com (details on the Costa Rica New Year's retreat and other events)
Befriend Yourself: The Self-Love Path to Peace
https://www.facebook.com/kathryn.remati
https://www.youtube.com/@tranquilmeapp
https://www.instagram.com/kathrynremati
Want to be a guest on Inner Skilled? Send me, Josh Dippold a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/innerskilled
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(Ai Assist:) Jason went from high blood pressure + autoimmune in his 20s to healing root causes — pathogens, heavy metals, trauma, and spiritual disconnect.
🔥 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
• Why identical twins get different diseases (epigenetics proof)
• POTS: post-COVID autonomic chaos — heart rate 180 → crash
• Hibiscus tea = leading BP med (How Not to Die study)
• Caffeine is of greater significance than any herb in drug interactions (CDC data)
• St. John’s wort doesn’t kill — just clears SSRIs faster
• 90% consistency rule: “Give up what made you sick”
• Purpose = spiritual download, not mental construction
• Death meditation = regret-free living
👉 CONNECT WITH JASON:
https://empoweredprevention.com
https://www.youtube.com/@empoweredprevention1094
http://www.facebook.com/Empoweredprevention
https://www.instagram.com/empoweredprevention
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-ott-23a616201
⏰ CHAPTERS:
0:00 – Intro
0:59 – Mom’s Brain Cancer → Epigenetics Journey
2:56 – Autoimmune Explosion (Not Just Testing)
4:53 – Toxins No One Tests (Mercury, Mold, Radiation)
10:33 – Bio-Individual Plans: Nourishment Is the Goal
14:28 – POTS: The New Post-COVID Autoimmune
18:31 – POTS Explained: Autonomic Hijack
21:31 – Autoimmune ≠ Self-Attack (Pathogens + Toxicity)
23:51 – Prevention: Air, Water, Food, Trauma
29:31 – Herbs: Hibiscus = BP Meds
32:32 – Caffeine Riskier Than Herbs (CDC)
34:51 – St. John’s Wort Myth Busted
38:35 – 90% Lifestyle Rule
44:55 – Trauma → Cancer/Autoimmune Link
47:54 – Purpose Received in Silence
51:52 – Death Acceptance = Freedom
53:50 – Contact + Buddha’s Time Illusion
Video version: https://youtu.be/PImVyNgV8Z8
💬 COMMENT: What’s your biggest health mystery?
#Autoimmune #Epigenetics #POTS #HerbalMedicine #SpiritualPurpose
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(Ai assist:) Dr. J. Paul Luftman, a former primary-care and cardiac physician who survived severe burnout and a near-fatal heart attack shares how these crises became a “wakeup call” that propelled him into Eastern mindfulness, sound healing, and a broader redefinition of wellness. The conversation spans wounded-healer authenticity, the placebo effect, AI’s impact on bedside manner, sound frequencies, psychedelics, trauma-informed care, near-death research, and the need for rigorous study of “esoteric” modalities. The episode closes with Dr. Luftman unveiling his new platform, Saturation of Sound, and a call to expand evidence-based healing while prioritizing “do no harm.”
0:00 Intro & Welcome
0:07 Who Is Dr. J. Paul Luftman?
0:15 25-Year Career → Burnout → Heart Attack
1:06 The Book & Its Mission for Healthcare Workers
2:14 “Serious as a Heart Attack” – The Wake-Up Call
3:36 Pre-, During-, & Post-Crisis: A Personal Timeline
4:20 Wounded Healer Archetype & Empathy from Experience
6:26 Empowering Patients vs. Over-Fixing
7:05 Body-as-Cast Analogy & Natural Healing
8:23 AI, Information Overload & the Return of Bedside Manner
10:02 Human Touch vs. Robot Surgeons
12:10 The Placebo Effect – 30% Improvement on Sugar Pills
13:12 Quantum Physics Meets Vedic & Kabbalistic Wisdom
14:32 Eastern Sciences Catching Up to Western Rigor
15:45 Intention, Karma & Ethical Non-Harming
17:07 History of Snake-Oil → Scientific Method → Integration
19:15 “Living in the AND” – Rigor + Expanded Modalities
21:29 Sound Healing: Rife, Brainwaves & Music as Medicine
23:31 Dr. Luftman’s Cathedral Sound-Bath Epiphany
25:22 Einstein, Silence & Intuition
27:45 Psychedelics: Promise, Harm & Integration
29:46 Self-Responsibility & Prevention Over Quick Fixes
31:12 Sound Baths in Practice – 528 Hz, Bowls & Layering
34:50 Micro-Practices with Song Lyrics
35:31 Trauma, RAMCOA & Mind-Control Claims
38:05 Dr. Luftman’s Own “No-Self” Panic on Retreat
40:04 Not One-Size-Fits-All – Adapting for Trauma
44:29 Psychedelic Integration & Antidotes (Still Emerging)
46:38 Shamans vs. Clinical Settings – Need for Comparative Trials
48:37 Placebo-Controlled Ayahuasca vs. U.S. Protocol
49:06 Observer Effect & Limits of Current Science
50:17 Near-Death Research – UVA Database & Consciousness
54:05 Samadhi, Past-Life Recall & fMRI Validation
57:20 Wrap-Up & Final Thanks
57:56 SaturationOfSound.com – Book, Newsletter, Community
59:10 Closing Blessing: “May All Beings Know Optimal Health & Awakening"
https://saturationofsound.com/about/
https://www.youtube.com/@saturation_of_sound
https://www.instagram.com/saturation_sound
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephluftmanmd
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(Ai Assist:) Steve Frazier is a 68-year-old serial entrepreneur and self-sabotage coach, who shares his 40-year journey through business, addiction, and natural health. Triggered by his wife’s Lyme disease diagnosis and his own caffeine-induced heart scare, Steve dove into hundreds of studies and now advocates for caffeine awareness—not abolition, but informed choice. He debunks myths (e.g., longevity studies mixing caffeinated/decaf coffee), explains caffeine’s disruption of cortisol, adenosine, sleep stages, hormones, and fetal development, and stresses free will, planning, and social pressure when quitting. I add personal anecdotes on alcohol, meditation, and green tea. The conversation blends science, psychology, culture, and practical tips (Swiss-water decaf, lemon water, under 200 mg/day, trackers).
0:06 Steve’s Intro: 40 Years of Entrepreneurship & Life Lessons
2:05 Restaurant Days, Lyme Disease, & the Natural Health Rabbit Hole
6:00 Steve’s Heart Scare & Instant Quit Story
11:30 Decaf Myths: Swiss Water Process vs. Chemical Decaf
14:02 Caffeine Half-Life (5–8 hrs) & Individual Metabolism
15:26 Diuretic Effects: Losing Calcium, Magnesium, & Bone Health
18:18 Tracking Intake – 1st Step to a Plan
19:25 Spiking Cortisol, Dopamine, Adrenaline Every Sip
20:02 Fight-or-Flight W/o the Fight: Adrenal Fatigue
21:20 Caffeine Plugs Adenosine Receptors – Fake Alertness
21:48 Four Sleep Stages & How Caffeine Shortens Deep Repair
24:03 Women Hit Harder: Hormones, Anxiety, Luteal Phase (70% Slower)
26:15 Pregnancy Bombshell: No CYP1A2 Enzyme in Fetuses
27:31 Risks to Baby: Low Birth Weight, Miscarriage, ADHD, Stillbirth
30:41 Coffee Benefits? It’s the Polyphenols, NOT Caffeine
33:42 Debunking “3–5 Cups = Longer Life” Meta-Studies (Half Decaf!)
35:23 Caffeine = Natural Pesticide; Sodas Recycle It
36:04 Social Tsunami: Peer Pressure & Herd Mentality
41:16 Make the Horse Thirsty – Knowledge, Not Force
44:03 Quitting Requires a Plan: Trackers, Breathwork, Hypnotherapy
47:58 Ritual Replacement & High-End Coffee Culture
53:02 Safe Intake? under 200 mg (Ideally under 100 mg) Before 10 AM
55:49 Hidden Caffeine in PMS Meds – Makes Cramps Worse
56:48 Do You Really Know What Healthy Feels Like? [Correction: I just eat less bread in America]
https://www.releasethecoffeecuffs.com
Effects of Caffeine https://www.releasethecoffeecuffs.com/effects-of-caffeine
Tools and trackers https://www.releasethecoffeecuffs.com/Tools-and-Trackers
Caffeine Content https://www.caffeineinformer.com/the-caffeine-database
https://www.facebook.com/ReleaseTheCoffeeCuffswithSteveFrazier/
https://www.instagram.com/releasethecoffeecuffs/
https://www.youtube.com/@releasethecoffeecuffs
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefrazier/
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Amara Palmer, a 25-year desert dweller living off-grid in the Mojave near Joshua Tree. Amara shares her 2014 shattering awakening on July 2nd, triggered by a natural inquiry upon waking: "Where am I?" amid an array of selves (higher/lower, mother, business owner). This led to an implosion into aware stillness, realizing "everything is okay" beyond doubt.
They explore awakening as an instant glimpse of true nature, followed by a realization process of integration and embodiment—not enlightenment's static superlative. Amara contrasts sudden vs. gradual paths, denial as a "human superpower," and how meditation fosters "accident-prone" readiness. She details her pre-awakening practices: sungazing, chanting, and surrendering attachments (daughter, marriage, home) out of yearning for authenticity.
Discussion dives into self-inquiry (direct path pointing beyond mind/words), deconstructing self via Buddhist anatta (body, feelings, perceptions, mental activity, consciousness as illusions like foam or magician's trick). Amara views self as ungraspable, arising/passing as needed post-awakening. They touch trauma's role in priming awakening (fractured psyches foster doubt/yearning), neurodivergence, and off-grid "exit and build" lifestyle supporting stillness.
Key themes: unconditioned eternal now (outside time, no annihilation escape), subtle clinging (to non-being or becoming), relaxation as awakening's essence ("just this"), and exploring creation's layers in freedom/celebration. Amara offers tools like sound immersions, alchemy circles, somatic inquiry, and hypnotherapy for body-mind liberation.
Closing with Buddha's words: Everyone can awaken this lifetime.
https://AmaraPalmer.com for free monthly gatherings
https://www.youtube.com/@UCeEREV6o3XZKeLjl0Yq2NiQ
https://www.instagram.com/freedom_through_inquiry
A casual yet deep dialogue on living true nature amid mundane grit
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