The Social League

Sat down with Ebrahim Turner, the man who is helping people escape the Matrix. He came through to talk about life in Bali, Matrix Escaping, Presence, and being a Guru.https://www.youtube.com/@EbrahimTurner111/videos*TIMESTAMPS*00:00 - Intro00:48 - Connecting Through Tribe (Arlin Moore's Master Mind)07:09 - Digital Nomad & Living Bali Life09:54 - Financial Success And Freedom To Create13:09 - Suffering and Value It Has With His Team18:53 - We Live In An Easy Time26:07 - The Modern-Day Matrix Explained29:49 - Breaking Out Of The System31:07 - Fear And How It Leaves You Stuck36:09 - Masterminds And Fear Transmutation44:04 - Mushrooms/Psychedelics & Meditations 51:11 - Sacred Clown and Becoming a ShamanJoin the discord community: https://discord.gg/d8ARvfdhJoin the mailing list: https://thesocialeaguee.com/LISTEN: Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/0Jcon9BATYXCJc4FB5xLT4?si=103d2d9660614630Apple Podcasts ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-league/id1539221823ADD ME ON:Alessi IG: https://www.instagram.com/alessiallaman/TSL IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialeague/#alessiallaman #podcast #ebrahimturner

Sat down with Emily to talk about how we met, our relationship's rocky beginning, the insane lifestyle we lived, and what we're up to now. Comment your thoughts below.Emily's Blog: https://www.jeanstobreeches.com/*TIMESTAMPS*00:00 - Intro00:41 - How We Met05:01 - Our Experience From Friends To Serious12:05 - Shocked Reactions14:40 - Ideal BF/GF18:30 - Being In The Place of Searching24:10 - Emily Being Single And Why29:49 - Weird First Few Months Seeing Each Other35:10 - Traveling Last 10 Months38:49 - How We Traveled So Much42:40 - Unconventional Lifestyle49:20 - Whats It Like Dating Me55:20 - Our Way Of Dating01:00:17 - Emily's Horse Blog01:04:54 - My Newsletter/DiscordJoin the discord community: https://discord.gg/d8ARvfdhJoin the mailing list: https://thesocialeaguee.com/LISTEN: Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/0Jcon9BATYXCJc4FB5xLT4?si=103d2d9660614630Apple Podcasts ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-league/id1539221823ADD ME ON:Alessi IG: https://www.instagram.com/alessiallaman/TSL IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialeague/#alessiallaman #podcast #relationships

While I was in Bali last year, I ran into Naval two times and ended up striking up a conversation with the meditation guru during the second encounter. He has spoken extensively on the topic of meditating but shared what he claimed to be the true secret to mindfulness that only a handful of people will end up doing. Let me know what you think in the comments below.*TIMESTAMPS*00:00 - Who Is Naval Ravikant?01:50 - Starstruck Moment03:05 - Failed First Attempt04:04 - Going To Savaya Club04:45 - Second Attempt05:30 - Conversation W/ Naval07:40 - Impact Of Conversation09:15 - What Happened Afterwards10:05 - Cold Approaching10:55 - Newsletter/DiscordJoin the discord community: https://discord.gg/d8ARvfdhJoin the mailing list: https://thesocialeaguee.com/LISTEN: Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/0Jcon9BATYXCJc4FB5xLT4?si=103d2d9660614630Apple Podcasts ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-league/id1539221823ADD ME ON:Alessi IG: https://www.instagram.com/alessiallaman/TSL IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialeague/#alessiallaman #podcast #juliandorey

I've been saying this since Dec. 2020, the Julian Dorey Podcast will be the biggest show in the world. If you haven't watched or listened, due yourself a favor and subscribe to the channel and invest in Julian Dorey's Podcast on Patreon. ZERO DOUBT he will be the next thing.Calling my shot now.https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDorey/videosJoin the discord community: https://discord.gg/d8ARvfdhJoin the mailing list: thesocialeaguee.comLISTEN: Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/0Jcon9BATYXCJc4FB5xLT4?si=103d2d9660614630Apple Podcasts ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-league/id1539221823ADD ME ON:Alessi IG: https://www.instagram.com/alessiallaman/TSL IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialeague/#alessiallaman #podcast

In this episode, I go into the Shadow Self and reference the story of Moses in the bible as well as Steven Pressfield's work in regard to the constant resistance we face in life. If you enjoy this walk and talk feel free to let me know, DM on Instagram @alessiallaman. Love hearing from you guys!Every Man's Bible: shorturl.at/kwxKPSteven Pressfield's Website: https://stevenpressfield.com/

We are back, I decided to talk about this recent book I am reading, The Book of Joy, and quickly discuss a chapter on forgiveness. Can you forgive everything?To what extreme can you forgive?Is living with resentment healthy?Let me know, DM @alessiallaman

Coming back with solo episode #2 this time talking about the recent events over Super Bowl weekend with the “so-far” unidentified objects that the US military has shot down. What do you think is happening? DM @alessiallaman would love to chat.

It's been a while since I released an episode so I wanted to give you a road trip audio on what's going on in my life and why I'm leaving Florida.If you haven't follow me on IG: @alessiallaman to be part of my journey!Stay inspired!- Alessi 

(***TIMESTAMPS IN DESCRIPTION BELOW***)Mark Meuser is a constitutional law attorney and native Californian who is running for US Senate in 2022. In 2020, Meuser was ranked by Ironman as the third best male in his age group (45-49) in the United States for the half-Ironman distance (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run).Check his website: https://markmeuser.com/about-mark/Mark Meuser: The Day I Died - Ironman Lake Tahoe, Sept. 21, 2014: https://www.youtube.com/user/markmeuser/videos***TIMESTAMPS***0:00 - Intro2:54 - Why Alessi avoids have politicians on podcast but why he had Mark on; fascination with American history and the brilliance of our founding fathers and documents; and words15:10 - Art of discipline; opportunities granted in the US; current thoughts on the immigration policy; current case of illegal immigrant who crossed over and found in Virginia who sexually assaulted a young student; President should NOT decide immigration policy 32:00 - Gavin Newsom and 2020 policies; arresting paddle boarder during Pandemic; homeless issue; how Mark responded to the Pandemic when in Thailand 42:50 - The argument for the 2nd amendment; Ukraine and protecting ourselves from tyrannical government; school shootings and mental health issues; Obesity issue in America 1:15:20 - Ranked 3rd in the (45-49) for Ironmans and passion for running long distances; the day he almost died bike accident in Lake TahoeYouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

(***TIMESTAMPS IN DESCRIPTION BELOW***)Bobby Housel is a versatile creator who dabbles in photography, videography, animation, and writing. More notably, Bobby is known for leveraging his contacts and going on bucket list adventures at zero cost. He recently released his first ever book and is in the works of completing a co-written screen play that will eventually become a feature film.Check him out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyhousel/Check his website: https://bobbyhouselphoto.com/***TIMESTAMPS***0:00 - Intro5:05 - Helicopter Crash in Russia and wealthy couple and Olympic athlete murdered by Bears; Bobby living a very unconventional lifestyle and traveling the globe and MINIMAL cost; going to Egypt, Arab Spring, and the Great Pyramids mysteries 23:10 - Memories; the ability to remember exact events and when and where you were they took place; 9/11, Arab Spring, Music, Intoxicated and alternate states33:05 - Putting on ‘faces', the ability to talk to everyone with a single ‘face'; getting uncomfortable and seeing the delayed gratification and growth; importance of recharging and finding balance44:08 - Bobby's book he recently finished, the process of making it and the screenplay he started during the Pandemic; your network is who you ARE and BECOME/TA and Arlin Moore1:12:30 - Getting into The Canne Film Festival, Monaco Grand Prix, and French Open ALL for Free; Giving out his phone number and WHY he is okay with it; the power of the COLD email/letterYouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

(***TIMESTAMPS IN DESCRIPTION BELOW***)Lex Ozias is a Professional Poker Player based out of South Florida. Lex also has a Youtube Channel, Lex O Poker, where he shares his insights and strategies to playing poker at an elite level. Subscribe to Lex O Poker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWNy3kV7WanUd-Xw3R4NFcACheck him out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexopoker/***TIMESTAMPS***0:00 - Intro3:05 - Lex's current $18,000 downswing; the pressures of being a poker player and dealing with constant ups and downs; the Mental State15:30 - Poker etiquette and the importance of not boasting or yelling at the table; all the ways Professional Poker players extract information of their opponents behaviors; traveling the US for Poker22:10 - The HYPE around private Poker games and the 3 REASONS why Lex stays away from them; playing Poker in Vegas during the World Series; moving up to higher stakes games35:11 - Getting into the MIND of Lex O Poker; Poker Vlogs have arguably the best fan base (1:1 subscriber to view ratio)43:30 - Lex's comments section and the amount of people commenting on certain hands in the video; Game Theory Optimal explained; Best Poker Movie out there, the path is not paved for becoming a Poker Player52:07 - Lex's travel grind and how YouTube has really changed his life; California Poker scene (what makes a good Poker scene); why is it so fun to play against Hispanics; and where Lex will be for the next year1:00:00 - Lex's BIG ANNOUNCEMENT to his fans and what they can expect in the next year; How to play Poker w/ LexYouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

(***TIMESTAMPS IN DESCRIPTION BELOW***)Coby Ryan McLaughlin is an actor who has starred in everyone's favorite TV Shows such as General Hospital, Graceland, Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Castle, Hawaii Five-0, and Bones. Find him at https://www.instagram.com/cobyryanmclaughlin/?hl=en***TIMESTAMPS***0:00 - Intro3:40 - Coby and Alessi meeting each other in LA; show-business during the Pandemic and Post Pandemic;  Metaverse taking over and the viral video of guy living through VR headset18:55 - Desire for alternate realities and why that is; China's strict TikTok restrictions compared to the US;27:40 - Troubles of parenting in 2022; personal responsibility of dealing with absurd information but using it with discretion; Helping people get motivated and START change in their lives 38:30 - Parental control being removed; story of nurse putting estrogen blockers in young girl without parental consent (https://www.dailywire.com/news/school-nurse-suspended-after-revealing-child-on-puberty-blockers-others-identifying-as-non-binary-without-parents-knowledge)44:12 - Are we in a simulation?; The increase amount of plane fights taking place (Mike Tyson beating dude off bothering him); are psychedelics the answer? Alessi is optimistic of the future and why1:02:15 - Social media, knowing the CHOICE we have but we choose not to do; dissecting the pros and cons of using Instagram YouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

(***TIMESTAMPS IN DESCRIPTION BELOW***)Sheevaun Moran is an Energy Worker and founder of Energetic Solutions®. She is a business coach, energetic solutions thought leader, and works with young entrepreneurs like the therapist, Wendy Rhoades, in the show Billions. She provides clarity and guidance for business moguls. Find her at https://www.sheevaunmoran.com/***TIMESTAMPS***0:00 - Intro3:40 - Shevaun getting into Energy Work (waking up to her “spiritual self”); Do people become spiritual after a significant event or is it a natural idea to ponder; Similarities to the Therapist in the show Billions and the concept of subtle energy14:28 - “Happy joy, happy joy, hate, hate, hate” psychological trick/sort of; Expanding on the idea of subtle energy and how Alessi relates it to “vibes” 20:25 - Souls; Working with Business Moguls; Is manifesting BS?29:10 - When did Startups and established business begin seeing success from her work; why Sheevaun does not believe in journaling 40:10 - Asking the right questions and the power of saying “Who?”; Issues with some people ‘going in circles' in conversation and not being able to expand beyond47:05 - Coming close to Death and completely transforming her life; Working with Physicists to confirm many of her beliefs…1:01:50 - Alessi explaining his experience with energy work and the strange things that occurred YouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

(***TIMESTAMPS IN DESCRIPTION BELOW***)Nick Smith is a recent graduate from Syracuse University, aspiring serial entrepreneur, and creator with energy similar to a young Gary Vaynerchuk. In the near future he will release Bellaire Street, which is a podcast reverse engineering the past, present, and future of entrepreneurs to fully understand how they got to where they are though oddly specific questions.***TIMESTAMPS***0:00 - Intro5:40 - Online Friends; Maxi Program; Growing up in a Liquor Store and what SET Nick off to become a Entrepreneur 22:00 - Discussing the homeless issue; stories of Nick and Alessi in relation to homeless people and potential solutions39:00 - Media Misinformation and Business Models; ‘Getting outside of the Matrix'; Simulation Theory 54:00 - What is the ultimate goal when raising a child? Fortunes, College, Successful Career, something meta? 1:00:00 - The power of influence and career trajectory YOUR friends have; how to end toxic friendships; organizing your friendships into buckets and the roles they play in your life 1:13:00 - Flow state; defining it and how does it affect our lives; (***common repeat subject but important***) Meditation and the value; Nick's medical issue that causes severe dizziness  YouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

(***TIMESTAMPS IN DESCRIPTION BELOW***)Amy is a Sex and Relationship Coach and Sex Educator with a passion for promoting unabashed, pleasure-focused sexuality education. April is a motivational speaker, sex toy mogul, as well as one of the leading women in the sex-toy industry. April and Amy combined forces to create the Shameless Sex Podcast, inspiring radical self-love, sexual empowerment, and shame-free intimacy with a playful twist sharing real life experiences and tell all details.Find them at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1X1PIYNe5M***TIMESTAMPS***0:00 - Intro3:23 - Getting into the sex industry; story of the Shameless Sex Podcast; getting out of same sex routine 13:45 - How to Perform Anal Play; knife play?27:45 - The Build Up Before Sex; getting each other excited throughout the day; love languages 34:25 - Hooking up vs F*****g; 8 stroke pumping secret technique 40:17 - How to Approach Girls and not be weird48:30 - Being honest about not enjoying certain techniques or moves from your partner during sex56:00 - The KEY to lasting control; Ejaculatory control; SEX HACKSYouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

(***TIMESTAMPS IN DESCRIPTION BELOW***)Andy is a certified strength & conditioning specialist, educator, and presenter from Hong Kong. Drawing on his master's degree in exercise science and influenced by his 10-year stay in the United States, Andy has a unique outlook on health and athletic performance by incorporating traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) principles and techniques into ones lifestyle and workouts that can help individuals perform at their best and be their healthiest.Find him at: https://www.tszchiu.com/***TIMESTAMPS***0:00 - Intro2:55 - Quick discussion on Porn Addiction Episode; background on Andy and book Dynamic Balance integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine 14:10 - American Education and the dichotomy with Eastern Views on health and wellness26:10 - Why he doesn't advertise TCM, but how he slowly incorporates it; what is qi and Ying and Yang; DIET 40:00 - Vegetarian & Vegan diets and understanding Hunting; training Philosophy and approach to clients YouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

(***TIMESTAMPS IN DESCRIPTION BELOW***)Dr. Rick Strassman is an American clinical associate professor of psychiatry at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He has held a fellowship in clinical psychopharmacology research at the University of California San Diego and was Professor of Psychiatry for eleven years at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Strassman is credited for conducting some of the earliest tests with DMT (DMT – N,N-dimethyltryptamine) on human subjects and this lead to some revolutionary discoveries. The results were maddening for a scientist trying to use logic and the scientific method to explain, that he was forced to abandon the study completely. Find him at https://www.rickstrassman.com/***TIMESTAMPS***0:00 - Intro4:32 - Dr. Strassman getting into studying psychoactive substances; Studying DMT and the effects and possibilities for treating Schizophrenia16:30 - Patients undergoing DMT experiences and coming in contact with. “Sentient beings” and the struggle trying to identify and report the results27:00 - Descriptions from the patients and WHAT they saw and the intensity from both a scientific as well as observational pov; fears of going down to Shaman Ceremonial Experiences40:08 - Graham Hancocks's, Supernatural; Ego Death, UFO Abductions, Ferries, Elves…; Neurology of the brain and its relationship with DMT (Death release)YouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

Kelly Kowalski is an Emmy award-winning documentary producer, director and writer who works with non-profits, companies and broadcasters, covering diverse topics from indigenous rights to fair trade to space exploration. Find her at https://www.kellykowalski.com/about***TIMESTAMPS***0:00 - Intro2:30 - Living in Namibia and getting into Documentaries, Werner Herzog and the Grizzly Man Film, intention of documentary films and power of humility 23:40 - Andrija Puharich, the revolutionary parapsychologist who conducted studies with psychedelics, psychics, and UFO's44:05 - Oumuamua object the controversial UFO found on a telescope, Avi Loeb, and where is Space Travel going; Elon Musk58:00 - Scientology and L Ron Hubbard, Dave Chappelle and cancel culture 1:15:00 - Meaning and how midlife crises occur and why critical thinking is necessary YouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

David Holthouse is a gonzo-writer and filmmaker whose investigation into a triple homicide in California's Emerald Triangle became the subject of the HULU documentary "Sasquatch". David has done extensive works from infiltrating Neo-Nazi groups to interviewing three friends who in the 90's set out to hustle the Russian mob, the Cali cartel and the DEA to planning the murder of his childhood rapist. Find him at https://www.davidholthouse.com/***TIMESTAMPS*** 0:00 - Intro2:40 - David on being inspired by Hunter S. Thompson; partying with Meth-Head for 72 hours; Operation Odessa story and tracking down a criminal who has been on the run for decades19:00 - Stalking the Boogieman story; tracking down and the story behind almost murdering his childhood rapist25:20 - Alessi's northern California trip in 2019 and the Sasquatch murder mystery; ideas of Sasquatch being real37:00 - Psychedelics and the alterations of reality and the potential of multi universes and tapping into this realms: UFO'sYouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

Dr. Trish Leigh is a Cognitive Neuroscientist and Certified Sexual Addiction Recovery Coach who helps people overcome porn habit. Dr Leigh has grown an amass following of 100K YouTube subscribers through engaging and scientifically backed content in regards to Porn Addcition and the techniques necessary to end it forever.Find her YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/DrTrishLeigh/about***TIMESTAMPS*** 0:00 - Intro3:34 - Porn addiction and when it became problematic; stress relief, boredom, and kids getting exposed; dopamine deluge 13:48 - Masturbation vs watching porn, taking out frontal lobe and inability to make good decisions and frying reward systems; rough sex; James Franco's public addiction 26:45 - Issues with Tinder; the arguments for and against; destroying self esteem; hook up culture 42:00 - Introversion, performance anxiety, erectile dysfunction, and destruction of manhood 53:10 - Treatment and ending Porn Addiction, the ‘why' and the ‘how', issues with current treatments for ending porn habitsYouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

Julian Dorey is the host of the TRENDIFIER podcast where hot takes meet context and ideas meet conversation. Julian is on his way to becoming one of the most prominent voices in this next decade because of his long-form and intriguing conversations. Backstory: Julian and I met through a Lex Fridman instagram post comments section. Weird as hell, but we got connected because I was new to the space looking to find the right equipment and he responded to my message and our friendship was born. His podcast has grown tremendously in the last year and I am convinced he will be the next Joe Rogan (so please reference this in the next few years when he gets there). Find his podcast at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0A-v_DL-h76F75xik8h03Q***TIMESTAMPS*** 0:00 - Intro3:50 - Walter Cronkite and greatest broadcaster of all time; Julian Dorey the story behind the TRENDIFIER podcast27:00 - Leaving his banking career and path towards becoming a podcaster41:00 -Being real; why you should stop putting a front and be yourself58:00 - Long form podcasts vs TikTok, Reels, and YouTube shorts; instantaneous content and what will happen to the younger generations coming up1:18:00 - Joe Rogan's success; Julian analyzing his audience and what he predicted vs what ended up surprising him1:28:00 - Metaverse and living a life in reality; departing from reality and the consequences of joining a ‘perfect' society; MEANING OF LIFE discussion1:47:00 - Talking about LOVE; breakups and relationships YouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

Charles Raison, M.D. is a professor at the School of Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Founding Director of the Center for Compassion Studies in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona. Dr. Raison's research focuses on inflammation and the development of depression in response to illness and stress. He also examines the physical and behavioral effects of compassion training on the brain, inflammatory processes, and behavior as well as the effect of heat stress as a potentially therapeutic intervention major depressive disorder.https://centerhealthyminds.org/science/studies/exploring-hyperthermia-as-an-alternative-treatment-for-depression***TIMESTAMPS***0:00 - Intro4:21 - Buddhist breathing and philosophy; Tummo/Wim Hof breathing and increasing body temperature 20:20 - Hyperthermia and the natural stressors to the body, depressed people and inability to cool off32:00 - Schizophrenics and their increased risk of dying from cold weather and how a hyperthermic stage can help them; hallucinatory states through fasting and psychs create a connection to the planet and one's being43:00 - Dry Saunas, Infared Saunas, Time in, Temperature, how were studies conducted, etc.56:29 - End ~YouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

Daniel Donato is a Nashville musician who has been in the music industry since the age of 14 where he has toured the entire country 3 times, played over 2,000 shows, and through the process has created the Daniel Donato' Lost Highway Podcast. His podcast brings artists, creatives, thought leaders to reveal their stories as well as elements they have learned from their successful careers and life. Check him out at http://instagram.com/thedanieldonatoAyush Garg is a student at the University of California, Davis, studying computer science in a joint program with cognitive science. Ayush can be described as a constant thought leader with a thirst for knowledge and self-development who rips the guitar in his free time. He indulges in doing parkour, backpacking, discovering old/new music, a whizz on the computer, and triumphs in being a great listener. Check him out at https://www.instagram.com/ayushgvrg/***TIMESTAMPS***0:00 - Intro3:05 - Daniel on concept of productivity and wearing many hats; Musician, Podcasting, Traveling, etc.9:20 - Conflicting identity and unify them all together; having love for oneself and imagining yourself as a baby; frequency and vibration and the interconnected mess of the universe 19:00 - Free Will discussion and bringing ideas of Sam Harris; decision making and music 27:00 - Flow state and finding the ultimate freedom in one's hobbies and passions37:00 - Emotional intelligence going down according to research; Escaping reality and the interest nuance of attention span47:00 - John Mayer, Jerry Garcia, and the Grateful Dead; Nikola Tesla; Explorer vs Exploit concept 1:07:04 - Outro~YouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

Aaron Helmy is a masters student at the University of Miami who is also a coach at Peak 360 Fitness. He was a former competitive sailor, lacrosse player, and is currently active in the sport of CrossFit. Find him at https://www.instagram.com/aaron_helmly/***TIMESTAMPS***0:00 - Intro4:30 - Originally deciding to do Medical School and then changing his path to strength & conditioning at U Miami; paid college athletes issue23:46 - Aarons athletic background when he grew up in Maryland, Rotational movements that CrossFit lacks and burning out45:30 - Burning out in sports and how does one have a long and sustained career without feeling  overworked 56:12 - Sailing career; going from New York to Florida to Canada to Netherlands to compete; Team USA1:20:00 - Getting into CrossFit and the story of how that happened; sailing stories from being part of Nationals; Aaron having the hard conversations of leaving a sport for the better 1:40:00 - Going to Montana for medical school; changing lifestyle dramatically and hunting; the great outdoors and comparing to Miami life2:11:00 - Using gratitude as a motivator for accomplishing your goals; outworking people and showing that never willing to give up will make you reach excellence 2:27:45 - Aaron's CrossFit story that will show you how hard he goes! Does CrossFit need a villain?2:45:00 - Discussion of doping 2:54:53 -Outro~YouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

Nicolas Fernandez is a student at Florida International University where he is studying Dietetics. He is also a nutrition coach who is currently training to compete in the sport of CrossFit.Find him at https://www.instagram.com/nicolasfernanddezz/***TIMESTAMPS***0:00 - Intro4:30 - CrossFit training and becoming obsessed with the sport; nutrition and Nicolas background and struggles that lead him to make fitness and eating healthy his main goals; no more excuses and finding discipline in your life24:45 - Mat Fraser, Noah Ohlsen and their different training techniques; one chose to train alone the other with others; SUSTAINABILITY; definitions of success37:50 - Freedom in the US; observing the many counter that have fallen to Communist control and the current fear and worries with current generation and society; issues with Socialism and Communism52:45 - KBG agent clip here's the full version on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bX3EZCVj2XA, full clip has been removed by YouTube; Reflecting on KGB agent clip predicting the collapse of America; Pitfalls of ideology and where it can lead to disaster; Victimhood mentality (healthcare and education); Quarantine time and the REAL issues not being discussed 1:01:20 - Nutrition & Sleep, the issue is people under-eating and having no conception of what is a healthy diet and how macros is not a long term solution; Alessi's theory on where all these new diseases are coming from (outside of genetics)1:11:00 - School and finding your career; the interesting observation of watching students doing school just to complete it and not taking the time to figure out what you want to do (I am victim of this; competing in CrossFit and training and the genetics that play a role in the sport1:29:31 - Outro~YouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

Dr Michael Mew qualified in the 1993 as a dentist at the Royal London Hospital. After several years in general practice, community dentistry and facial surgery, he entered the renowned Orthodontic programme at Aarhus University in Denmark, qualifying as a specialist dentist in 2004. He is particularly interested in the cause of crooked teeth and the Aetiology of Malocclusion, he feels that when the profession understands so little, it is best to start at the bottom and work up.Find his website at https://orthodontichealth.co.uk/about/Find his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/c/Orthotropics/***TIMESTAMPS***0:00 - Intro2:45 - Mike Mew's background and controversial idea: mewing7:40 - Why do we have crooked teeth?13:20 - James Nestor and the book, Breathe, and hypothesis on jaw structure and mouths18:00 - Orthodontics community strong dislike for Dr. Mike Mew's concept; my issues with my orthodontist experience31:00 - Dr. John Mew and the current state of mewing and what needs to be done to continue the exposure 34:00 - How to Mew 54:00 - Will newer generations want to continue this change in dentistry? Why are people working jobs they hate for purely material gain?59:00 - Why Mewing isn't a revolutionary idea and how this goes back to manners 1:04:00 - Issues with trying to get a breakthrough with this theory; the setbacks and difficulty with attempting to expose these ideas1:12:00 - Jawzercise and Chiseled, not a gimmick! 1:18:00 - Sleep Apnea and killing 20% of people in their 60's1:24:08 - Outro~YouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

Allen Irizarry and Enrique Blat Chacin are both members at Peak360 CrossFit where they indulge in intense exercise and voluntary suffering. In addition, both individuals indulge in fun banter and are welcome to all ideas and questions in order to seek the truth. Find Allen at https://www.instagram.com/allengotthis/Find Enrique at https://www.instagram.com/enriqueblat/***TIMESTAMPS***0:00 - Intro3:08 - Conspiracy theories around 9/11; the questions regarding the major catastrophe that causes many to question; Varginha 1996 UFO incident14:00 - Virtual reality sex is that cheating? Neurolink and the potential possibilities that will take place in the future; Allen's views on relationships; open relationship 25:50 - Can you be with someone for 60 years? And thoughts on soulmates36:00 - Dating and the interesting dynamic of becoming friends with your significant others friends 41:00 - How does one wipe; standing up or sitting down; dominatrix; gingers and pain tolerance52:25  - Outro~YouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

Allen Irizarry and Enrique Blat Chacin are both members at Peak360 CrossFit where they indulge in intense exercise and voluntary suffering. In addition, both individuals indulge in fun banter and are welcome to all ideas and questions in order to seek the truth. Find Allen at https://www.instagram.com/allengotthis/Find Enrique at https://www.instagram.com/enriqueblat/***TIMESTAMPS***0:00 - Intro3:24 - Understanding the current culture and what are the meanings behind gender pronouns and Microsoft's new gender pronoun policy; Allen's coming out story 22:00 - Cancel culture and understanding comedy today and the dangers of trying to cancel comedians; lack of confrontation people have in them today and why social media is where they like to lash out or hide behind36:00 - Conspiracy theories, New World Order, and the collapse of emotional intelligence; inability that people are incapable of communicating anymore49:00 - First impressions; and trying to understand people and where they come from and understanding people; Shave or No shave; The word papi1:05:00 - Allen and why he likes to push peoples buttons; the ability to cut through the small talk and discuss controversial/major issues; getting out of your shell and being yourself1:12:00 - Addiction to technology and trying to move away being consumed; extravert and introvert behaviors; TikTok's crazy algorithm 1:24:00 - Apple and these major companies the ethics and morals that are tampered with but also ensured; the case of the San Bernardino Shooting and Intellectual Property protection1:29:00 - Jeffrey Epstein, Bohemian Grove, Scientology, the conspiracy theories around cult groups, the JFK assassination, V-Vendetta Movie1:40:11 - Outro~YouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

Yuri Deigen is a Russian-Canadian longevity entrepreneur and was also one of the main researchers in the Drastic collective that uncovered evidence to support the "lab leak hypothesis", that Covid originally came from a lab in Wuhan.Find his Medium article here: https://medium.com/@yurideigin/lab-ma...***TIMESTAMPS***6:00 - Alleged Lab Leak Theory (where is the doubt coming from)15:00 - The Biochemical Weapon Hypothesis; conspiracy or not20:00 - How does virologist study viruses; the purpose behind the process; FURIN CLEAVAGE SITE33:35 - Circumstantial evidence around the lab leak theory38:50 - How common do viruses escape labs45:00 - Yuri explains why it's not 100% confirmed a lab leak and it still alleged 49:00 - High death rates in Russia and explaining the efficacy of VACCINE56:00 - Explaining the doubts around the vaccine; myocarditis, young athletes' heart failures, etc. 1:01:30 - Vaccine Booster doubts; mRNA vs DNA vaccines1:09:00 -  Menstrual Cycle issues among vaccinated women 1:13:00 - Israel's strange data: Highest Vaccinated Rates and Highest Infection Rates~YouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

Charlie Bidwell is a full-time fly fisherman and culinary enthusiast who lives in Southern Florida. He works at Orvis Fly Fishing company, arguably one of the best fishing organizations globally, and routinely sets out on expeditions throughout the Florida Keys, Everglades, and Jupiter. Check Charlie out at https://www.instagram.com/charliebidwell18/***TIMESTAMPS***2:50 - Start of podcast; Sauna4:17 - Fishing in Southern Florida; the Keys, Everglades, and Jupiter 13:20 - Key Biscayne Lobster Diving Story (Huge Tarpon!!)17:20 - Animals are smart and captivity 28:50 - Living in Miami during the Pandemic vs the rest of the world (Fishing story in Key Largo)47:40 - Nature Recovering during the Pandemic55:00 - Lab Leak Theory and Conspiracy Theories1:05:00 - China dominating the world and slow lost of freedom1:11:00 - UFO's, what are they?1:20:00 - Single Cellular to Multicellular come from another planet?1:28:00 - Ayahuasca and connection to UFO's~YouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

Enrique Blat Chacin is a resident of Miami, Florida and once used to live in Caracas, Venezuela. Enrique left Venezuela four years ago due to the countries rapid economic/social/political crises which  turned Venezuela from one of the wealthiest to poorest countries in South America. Enrique has first hand account of what Communism has done to his country and came on the podcast to share his story. He can be reached at https://www.instagram.com/enriqueblat/?hl=en***TIMESTAMPS***3:42- Venezuela's collapse; President Chavez13:20 - Communist countries; what happens on a social level (prices, food, violence, poverty, etc.)23:00 -Reacting to deaths of National Terrorists or Evil Leaders; understanding the concept of Freedom; Vaccine Passports; 1984 42:12 - Socialism vs Communism; is there a difference; why Communism is a topic not to take lightly; fear of Leftist Ideologies in University Institutions57:00 - Dave Chappelles' Comedy Special and why comedy cannot be canceled; why Comedy is valuable (humility) 1:05:10 - Captain for Miami Boat Parties; Alcohol abuse and the Miami party scene1:12:00 - Solitude; fear of having to constantly be around someone/people, what that says about you1:31:00 - Miami a place you go to be SOMEONE else1:36:00 - Why San Francisco is the WORST CITY in America~YouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

Dr. Jemma King is the founder of BioPsychAnalytics, a company specializing in advanced human performance optimization. Dr. King has been a consultant to Defense, the AIS, the Olympic swim team and is a research fellow at UQ and a lecturer to Sydney Uni's MBA program. Dr. King has recently paired up with WHOOP to conduct groundbreaking research on sleep and optimizing one's recovery while performing high strain levels. She works closely with the Australian Special Forces. She can be reached at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jemma-king-76013328/?originalSubdomain=au***TIMESTAMPS***2:57 - WHOOP device and its ability to account for sleep debt12:35 - Sleep cycles (REM, SWS); humans being a strange creature not choosing to sleep; and naps20:20 - Alcohol and its effects on sleep and hormones; CBD, THC, and melatonin on sleep27:00 - Heart Variability and what that means on a WHOOP device (healthy vs unhealthy)33:00 - Techniques to help with sleeping: saunas, earplugs, cold temperature, journaling, etc. 42:30 - Lighting and issue with Blue-light blockers!47:10 - Cognitive deficiency from NOT sleeping53:00 - Consistent sleep times and oversleeping~YouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

Emily Sorenson is a student at San Francisco State University who is pursuing a career in the arts. Emily and I were part of the film crew that worked on the upcoming UFO documentary, Moment of Contact, where we served as production assistants to film director and UFOlogist James Fox. In this conversation, Emily and I recap our trip to Brazil and what testimonies stood out, and what insights we learned from the trip.***TIMESTAMPS***5:50 - The background on James Fox, being a UFOlogist and working on groundbreaking documentaries and what that is life working with someone who believes UFO's exist; what Emily thinks of UFO's and a recent trip13:38 - Most COMPELLING UFO testimony on the trip to Brazil for each of us, if you are curious for the backstory of the 1996 events click this link (https://www.surveillance-video.com/blog/the-varginha-brazil-ufo-case.html/)21:20 - Is there something to WORRY about when uncovering this information? Stories of people being threatened by “Men in Black” and if that should cause worry?27:50 - Is Emily and I CONVINCED there are UFO's; And what testimonies of the 1996 Brazil incident made this story compelling34:30 - Understanding the idea of UNIVERSAL TRUTHS; what are the motivations that keep people going? Trying to make sense of having no foundations (religion, spirituality, etc.) and PURPOSE (school, jobs, no degree, etc.)49:00 - Fears of not attending college but knowing when you are READY and when you are NOT READY; Formal education is not always the route (trying to make sense of the dealt cards)59:00 - Prefrontal cortex and understanding the anatomical growth of the brain~YouTube EPISODES & CLIPS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videoshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2mktRli1yyQ1mBNB_7PXg~Song provided by: Ayush Garg

Joe Tafur, M.D., is a Colombian-American family physician originally from Phoenix, Arizona. After completing his family medicine training at UCLA, Dr. Tafur spent two years in academic research at the UCSD Department of Psychiatry in a lab focused on mind-body medicine. After his research fellowship, over a period of six years, he lived and worked in the Peruvian Amazon at the traditional healing center Nihue Rao Centro Espiritual. There he worked closely with master Shipibo shaman Ricardo Amaringo and trained in ayahuasca shamanism. In his new book “The Fellowship of the River: A Medical Doctor's Exploration into Traditional Amazonian Plant Medicine,” through a series of stories, Dr. Tafur shares his unique experience and integrative medical theories. To learn more about his work.Check out his website at https://www.drjoetafur.com/ and https://www.modernspirit.org/***TIMESTAMPS***5:52 - Dr. Joe Tafur and getting into Peyote ceremonies and integrating his MD degree and using psychedelic treatments14:56 - Current Western Medicine and where these discrepancies split and were herbal and traditional medicines (plant medicine); working in Peru at the Nihue Rao Centro Espiritual doing Ayuaschsa ceremonies28:00 - How one walks through someone through an Ayuaschsa ceremony and through a trip; what key THINGS to be aware of when helping someone and aftermath of a trip33:10 - Take on BIG PHARMA and the issues with the current Western Medicine treatment in the psychiatry setting38:00 - Is technology helping or keeping us back? Yes, we have people like Elon Musk and social media creators but what is happening with us on an emotional level?52:00 - The lack of discipline and easy blame of technology and culture saying why you are obese, unhealthy, sad, etc. and how much of it is just having the discipline to get up and change; PORN ADDICTION DATA~YouTube EPISODES & CLIPS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videoshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2mktRli1yyQ1mBNB_7PXg~Song provided by: Ooyy, Come 2gether

Otis Allen is a brakes engineer for the Ford motor company focusing on mustangs and police interceptors. He is a vintage car enthusiast, enjoys Christopher Nolan movies, and listening to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. For some reason, Otis moved from California to Michigan to get his degree, and he's currently doing his best to learn how to live life the right way while still enjoying the journey there.Check him out at https://www.instagram.com/o.jallen/***TIMESTAMPS***6:25 - Car culture, the rise of EV's and how they compare to gas-powered cars, analyzing Elon Musk, Otis working at Ford 25:30 - Blanket Statements and the tribalistic tendencies to categorize people, breaking down productive conversations and the key component of listening and the value that brings41:20 - Cancel Culture and the issue with social media virtue signaling demanding apologies for issues that took place many years ago; 1984 the Orwellian society we are entering; Rise of AI52:38 - Black Mirror hypothetical scenario; how likely is the movie Terminator to turn into a reality; the breakdown of this theory; AI and changing genes in babies 1:02:10 - Is the issue to solving the world problems is through giving people a dose of psychedelics and help them access higher levels of consciousness 1:21:25 - Friendships and how each relationship is different and why technology has pushed for immediacy for more virtual contact; why Alessi and Otis see eye to eye how some relationships need the distance to know if its good for you or not1:31:00 -Society moving away from in-person communication; the business of communication is booming (long-form podcasts) and also the immediacy of short-form content (TikTok's) what will win?1:38:00 - Religion and the fears of the power complex that occurs with some priests and religious leaders; Rajneesh Cult and Osho and why the constant skepticism is necessary; Cult development 1:43:00 - Living with no regrets and the fear of not living in that moment; why are people afraid of failure?1:51:00 - The Dark Knight Trilogy; why its the greatest trilogy of all time and why Christopher Nolan is a genius2:01:00 - Inviting resistance into one's life; “rip off the bandaid”; giving time for pause and seeing life through a fleeting lens~YouTube EPISODEShttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ooyy, Come 2gether

Ayush Garg is a student at the University of California, Davis, studying computer science in a joint program with cognitive science. Ayush can be described as a constant thought leader with a thirst for knowledge and self-development who rips the guitar in his free time. He indulges in doing parkour, backpacking, discovering old/new music, a whizz on the computer, and triumphs in being a great listener. Check him out at https://www.instagram.com/ayushgvrg/***TIMESTAMPS***2:40 - Why Ayush canceled on me to come on the podcast (last week), Chicago and the Lollapalooza Music Festival and getting sick from festival-goers, and the history of Chicago and the music scene9:05 - Chicago the place where Blues music got urbanized; what genre of music Elvis Presley killed/ended; Beatnik movement (Jack Kerouac/On The Road/Rock'n'Roll) and evolution from Blues to Pop27:20 - Flow state within music and what is IT? Ayush gives a rundown on the Grateful Dead and what they have done and the CULTURE they have created39:00 - Jerry Garcia and the culty aspect of the Grateful Dead movement; the War on Drugs in the '60s, CIA, psychedelics, hippie experimentation, and Charles Manson Cult leadership rise51:50 - Psychedelics and treating people with mental health illnesses; Big Pharma being unruly; and why hasn't the government OPENLY promoted decriminalization and legalization? 1:02:50 - Recent book Ayush is reading by E.F. Schumacher (A Guide for the Perplexed: https://www.amazon.com/Perplexed-Harper-Perennial-Modern-Thought/dp/006241481X); Andy Norman's (Mind Parasite)/mental immune systems and how they become compromised 1:41:00 - What going with Santa Cruz, CA; living in a Liberal bubble and Group Think mentality coming from our small high school;1:57:00 - The Woke Culture and the ME TOO movement and where they go too far; Aziz Ansari and Kevin Hart scandals; White Guilt for slavery and why it's not okay; Media Today and the great independent news source, Breaking Points: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-points-with-krystal-and-saagar/id15700456232:17:50 - Peoples lack of wanting to develop their owns ideas and how easy it is to piggie back/take other peoples point on the internet and regurgitate it to people; philosophy, religion, and science talk2:51:50 - Why the internet will always win but when it is a place cultivating a hateful environment it goes into the question of its benefit3:02:40 - The value for having time for yourself; creativity and ideas; and remembering to SOAK IT UP~YouTube EPISODEShttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ooyy, Come 2gether

Devon Holland is a student at Stanford University, where she is studying American Studies. Devon is an avid traveler and can be described as an inventor. In high school, her capstone project was creating a tv-show that would teach children social-emotional learning that got the attention of networks such as Nickelodeon. Since then, Devon has been pursuing school full-time while also working at the sex shop on campus. She helps educate and assist people in selecting toys and other items in the intimate space. Reach her out at https://www.instagram.com/devholla/***TIMESTAMPS***3:40 - Being the president of a sorority and why it becomes DRAINING; issues in Greek life and the why they are pushing inclusion at the cost of equipped leadership29:35 - Finding your GROUP; why it's important to have the conversation with yourself when you realize if THESE people aren't for you and that's okay to go different directions; what it was like GOING to college42:35 - Being a sexual educational counselor and working at a SEX SHOP; introducing the topic and discussion of sex to a person; sexual fantasies, BDSM, etc. 1:32:00 - CONSENT; the vagueness of this rule and how it leads to sexual assaults and what WE need to be looking at to ensure this issue stops becoming so prevalent1:40:00 - What Toys to get for the bedroom according to Devon if you're looking to spice up your sex game1:50:00 - Discussion on a friend of Devon's that asexual and the Pros and Cons to not have an immediate sexual attraction and the deeper desire for a romance1:55:45 - Issues right now between identifying yourself between either a bisexual or a pansexual; because both encompass each other but where do they differ?1:59:45 - Interesting theories and conspiracy theories; Q'anon and why it's so wacky and how people fall into these tropes; and Donald Trump's hair and biggest ISSUE with TRUMP (Abortion discussion)2:26:30 - Creating a tv-show script (Dear Doodles) like Blues Clues; the attention of Nickelodeon; and how it started from a high school capstone project2:38:00 - Growing up in Silicon Valley and how that shaped her to become a businesswoman and inventor~YouTube EPISODEShttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ooyy, Come 2gether

Goran Bozinovic is a professor at the University of California, San Diego where he teaches genetics and biochemistry-related technical laboratory courses at the UCSD Division of Biology and serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at SDSU Graduate School of Public Health. Goran's goal is to help establish a modern and dynamic science research and learning program where future leaders ask important questions, collaborate on exciting projects and innovate life science education.Reach out to him at info@bozinstitute.orgCheck out his website at https://bozinstitute.org/***TIMESTAMPS***3:56 - Background into becoming geneticists; SDSU and North Carolina and the importance of being a critical thinker and not trying to get a GRADE (the evolutionary reason why we will CHEAT)10:10 - The issue with LABS in college and why you working for someone else's success rather than allowing the STUDENTS to explore their own ideas; guiding vs telling14:50 - What makes a STUDENT become a GOOD SCIENTIST; why you need to be lead by curiosity and be okay with being CORRECTED; EGO within the scientific community20:05 - Boz Lab; research opportunities with young people and being allowed to work on almost ANY project you come up with29:50 - As a scientist the fear of putting your NAME on the research because of the MAJOR BACKLASHES; being okay with the criticism in order to reach the TRUTH and why it's healthy for scientists to call each other out36:30 - ESTUARY health on the Tijuana border and testing wastewaters and healthiness of oceans; the issue being between TWO countries 44:10 - Elon Musk;  Vehicles and why it's important to have BIG DREAMERS and he's a PROOF of CONCEPT figure49:10 - Falling into the SCIENCE field and the qualities he had that fit the scientist image; his general tendency to be lonely (not a fan of being around people)1:01:00 - Is the point of finding your passion is to find something that helps you ACCESS flow state~YouTube EPISODEShttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ooyy, Come 2gether

Justice Shepard is a 21-year-old engineering student at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has become a successful TikToker by demonstrating breakdowns of challenging math problems in quick clips and has scaled his monetization from sponsorships/brand deals to creating an app and other online resources helping people become more proficient at math. Check out his content at https://linktr.ee/justiceshepard***TIMESTAMPS***4:45 - Justin becoming famous on TikTok for doing math problems; how he gained success and what he has done to monetize his platform10:31 - Beauty of social media and growing as an influencer; becoming a business by just your platform (monetization through TikTok and Instagram); how the algorithm works and what makes a solid TikTok17:10 - Twitch and how online gamboling on a live stream is becoming more popular and the psychology behind people enjoying other people win/lose absurd amounts of money; mirror neurons26:30 - How necessary is school? Do we need to get an education today to be successful and if not what careers cater to that and what careers still need school; social media marketing and how certain careers highlight how certain educators are outdated and need to learn the new skills32:40 - Information overload and dangers how you can find answers for any subject for both good and bad; are cucumbers good for me? Find answers to how cucumbers are bad for you and good for you37:35 - Legalization of marijuana example and how people become married to their opinions and how the Internet advances this; strong argument for in person and being around people who can prove you wrong and how it makes you a better person  45:50 - Good Habit making and why its important to do things that help your critical thinking and how walking people through problems helps them and yourself better understand it51:40 - The argument for CHEATING; why there are some strong reasons to cheat and why you need to pick your battles; what are the solutions to stop cheating and make the environment your in a place you want to be and learn55:00 - Career choosing given the major platform Justice has created and what he plans to do with himself; the ability to say “I DON'T KNOW WHAT I WANT TO DO” and being comfortable with saying this~YouTube EPISODEShttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ooyy, Come 2gether

Pat Ford is an avid fisherman, especially in fly fishing, and has held over two dozen IGFA world records. At present, he is a founding member of the Bonefish Tarpon Trust and is on their Advisory Board. For a few years, he served on the Board of Trustees of the American Fly Fishing Museum in Vermont. He is the author of two fly fishing books, and his tarpon photography has been featured in Andy Mill's, A Passion for Tarpon.Check out his website at https://www.patfordphotos.com/***TIMESTAMPS***3:03 - Getting into fishing and how that lead to traveling across the world; Key West story (navigating without modern-day equipment and using compasses and high likelihood of getting lost)12:36 - Evolution of fishing and the new technology that makes fishing almost too easy; the importance of not over fishing-specific spots and issues with commercial fishing 21:07 - Tarpon fishing and why they are a challenge to catch; aggressiveness and speed make catching a tarpon an unbelievable experience25:40 - World's best fishing location; finding different spots every day, being lost in the wilderness, and being one with nature32:30 - Holding multiple IGFA world records and what he did to gain so much recognition; entering lots of tournaments and then running tarpon tourneys 37:30 - Almost getting eaten by a Hippo in Zambia and issues with hunting in the US (lions), and the commercial fishing taking place today (pros and cons)46:25 - Overpopulation of sharks and what that means is the top predator across the oceans and how it's leading to less fish in lower trophic levels51:35 - Fishing in Africa, North America, and South America and the quality of fishing and a quick tip on where to go~YouTube EPISODEShttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ooyy, Come 2gether

Anthony D'Apolito is the Head of Content and Creative Brand Studio for TruckBux, an Austin, Texas-based startup, which builds modular ghost kitchens. He is also the Founder of the company Dream BIG & Co., which is a media company that creates content to build brands and share inspiring stories.Check out his Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/anthonydapiii/***TIMESTAMPS***5:40 - Anthony wearing many hats: Food truck business, a media company with own podcast, and passion in writing; the beauty of writing 15:30 - Podcasting and what it captures that we are missing today; meta conversations and wanting to be heard with having the undivided attention 19:15 - Authenticity and value of finding true self and why we put up many faces; why do we try to fit in?26:50 - Jordan Peterson; rules for life and why you should start with making your bed35:00 - Understanding empathy when dealing with political conversations or topics that are charged41:00 - Power of GOOD listening; a big difference from just listening and waiting to respond ~YouTube EPISODES:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ooyy, Come 2gether

Andy Norman teaches philosophy and directs the Humanism Initiative at Carnegie Mellon University. He is the author of “Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind Parasites and the Search for a Better Way to Think,” available now. Check out his book at https://andynorman.org/***TIMESTAMPS***3:05 - Science behind mental immune systems and the idea of what is a ‘mind parasite' 12:05 - Mind Parasites and its connection with Cults such as the Rajneesh Cult and politics; good vs dangerous ideas19:00 - How to treat a mind parasite and the way to approach the strengthening of mental immunity; do you ever give up?28:45 - QAnon and the crazy-ness behind this group and how they formed and the mind parasite taking place35:00 - Socratic method and the ability to question an idea until it no longer makes sense41:50 - Why Andy made the book about mind parasites and learning about the science behind the mental immune system 51:00 - The concept of following the money and the corruption within institutions and the idea of “indoctrination” taking place~YouTube EPISODES & CLIPS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videoshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2mktRli1yyQ1mBNB_7PXg~Song provided by: Ooyy, Come 2gether

Sylvie Fraley is in her junior year at the University of California, Berkeley. She is pursuing a degree in Molecular Environmental Biology and plans to attend medical school. Sylvie is well-spoken, no topics of conversation are off the table, and finds guilty pleasure in playing the devil's advocate so that one has to really dig deep to defend their convictions. She recently relocated to Hawaii for a semester of distance learning. Meeting new people & exploring new environments is a fundamental part of how she lives her life. Check her out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sylviefraley/***TIMESTAMPS***3:20 - Graham Hancock and ancient civilizations; Shamanistic debate and usage of psychedelics (medicinal vs spiritual) 23:00 - Religion; how it originated and the purpose to cope with what comes after death; social value it has in society33:00 - Thomas Kuhn and the idea of the paradigm shift; the role this has in understanding technological advancements and science39:28 - Alcohol; understanding why people drink alcohol is it for the taste or for the experience 52:48 - Coffee and Adderrall; understanding the utility of coffee and the social implications it has towards productiveness as well as its effect 60:48 - Only fans, porn, prostitution, and SEX our thoughts; this conversation dives into what is the point of sex the sacredness of this experience, and the issues surrounding the ultimate goal versus enjoying the journey  1:30:40 - Aliens; the speculation in regards to the advanced technology and the sightings from Naval pilots, citizens, and breaking down the government's records 1:54:00 - Trusting the government and discussion on the media; issues with the left and the right and what people need to do in order for the country to become less polarized; my BIG ISSUE with Santa Cruz and California in general2:11:00 - Questioning extreme opinions in an empathetic and fragile way; the importance of approaching these charged conversations and fully understanding the other opinion rather than attacking them~YouTube EPISODES & CLIPS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videoshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2mktRli1yyQ1mBNB_7PXg~Song provided by: Ooyy, Come 2gether

Tommy Linebarger is a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Paramedic student and currently a Paid Call Firefighter in Northern California. Tommy is also a Car YouTuber where he uploads educational content teaching subscribers the particulars of their vehicles. Check him out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommylinebarger/Subscribe to his YouTube to learn more about cars: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSqxIOhsUYW8PbS1IfPeFHQ***TIMESTAMPS***6:18 - Fire season in California; the conditions that cause the eruption of fires, Dixie Fire; The struggles of the firefighter industry; huge lack of incoming firefighters and why that is17:36 - What one can do to prepare for fire season; removing shrubs, gathering valuables, etc; the flammable materials that allow fires to continue to burn; control burns26:35 - How to deal with high-stress scenarios while remaining calm and collective; not just making a decision making the right decision; Dealing with the aftermath of extreme situations; mental health illnesses including depression, and anxiety34:50 - Psychedelics in treating people with mental health illnesses; MAPS and John Hopkins Psychedelic studies44:20 - Creating forced resistance in our lives; delayed gratification and the value in that; Counseling sessions after an INTENSE call and how the healing process works54:25 - DEFUND THE POLICE sentiment; the issues with this movement and the issues this is causing1:00:50 - Becoming a firefighter and paramedic; the path it takes and the requirements one needs in order to become successful 1:11:10 - Fentanyl issue in California and COVID-19 effect on first responders 1:20:38 - Tommy's YouTube career and focus on vlogging his car and teach people; Electric Vehicles and comparing it to gas-powered cars and why gas cars are not going anywhere1:33:20 - Final thoughts on what you need to know to become a firefighter~YouTube EPISODES & CLIPS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videoshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2mktRli1yyQ1mBNB_7PXg~Song provided by: Ooyy, Come 2gether

Alden Brownstone is a student at California State University Fullerton, where he is studying visual animation. Alden is an outdoor enthusiast making regular backpacking trips throughout the year, dabbles in a bit of guitar, a philosophile, and is the definition of someone who goes with the flow. Check out his artwork on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastahpeace/***TIMESTAMPS***3:45 - Growing up with the natural talent of being a great artist; following a passion because everyone is telling you and the pitfalls with that mindset 12:29 - The worst question to ask a 20-year-old; what are you planning to be? Does this question make sense and what is the right answer to this question?19:50 - Are great artists gifted with the skill or can you work to become great; discussion on what it takes to make it28:34 - The work ethic of an artist and the negative point of view from the public; Jim Morrison's life of excess and the level of narcissism 38:57 - Art Era we are living in; digital, internet, and animation works48:30 - Mind parasite theory of humans being able to rationalize any behavior and the spectrum of responses that can range from normal to extreme; meditation and mental health1:03:00 - Positioning yourself in humbling situations or having reference points that allow you to gain perspective on your life1:11:39 - A college degree and it's worth today; why people don't see the importance and academic failure 1:19:18 - The method to creating art; the process in which he will go through to make a piece and why he does certain things1:38:16 - Author of your own life view of life and the importance of listening; the breakdown of what makes a conversation good1:44:00 - Critical thinking and where people are lacking today including ourselves ~YouTube EPISODES & CLIPS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videoshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2mktRli1yyQ1mBNB_7PXg~Song provided by: Ooyy, Come 2gether

Robert Campbell is a professor of business ethics at the University of California, San Diego, and was once a highly successful chief executive officer of turnarounds. He is also a conservative scholar.***TIMESTAMPS***6:55 - Teaching a business ethics class for 10 years and the importance of ethics being played in all business endeavors and life decisions; Titanic Case10:30 - Seeking the truth; issues with the mainstream media and when did journalism start becoming biased in its “reported” news18:32 - Political polarization within California that is left-leaning and causing a tribalistic environment 25:05 - How well did the Trump administration handle COVID compared to the Biden administration;  the medias wild propaganda 38:55 - His selection process of voting for the President and why he voted for TRUMP49:25 - Understanding where conservatives come from; the compelling FINANCIAL point of view from a conservative 1:02:25 -  Why there is such a great divide between the Left and Right and what we are all failing to accomplish 1:04:32 - Coach Campbell being an open conservative at a UC school and having one of the most popular classes on campus1:11:42 - One of the UC's testaments that they are failing to uphold and what that should tell college students what we need to do1:19:37 - Coach Campbell's closing remarks on the controversial conversation from today and what to strive for in the future as a young leader ~YouTube EPISODES & CLIPS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videoshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2mktRli1yyQ1mBNB_7PXg~Song provided by: Ooyy, Come 2gether

Amy Baldwin is a sex educator and co-owner with her mom of the online store; Pure Pleasure. She is also the co-host of the Shameless Sex Podcast which routinely ranks in the top 3 sex educational podcasts.Check her out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shamelesssexpodcast/Check out her website:https://www.shamelesssex.com/***TIMESTAMPS***8:00 - Amy becoming a Sex Educator and opening a sex shop in Santa Cruz, CA11:20 - Bringing up the topic of sex; Western societies portrayal of penis pleasure over vaginal pleasure; the power of being inquisitive 16:50 - STD discussion; what words to avoid and why and the best way to make the experience a collaborative effort 18:52 - Kinks and fantasies and how to bring the conversation up; BDSM, Rape, Urination, etc.25:15 - Re-introducing penetrative sex after experiencing a sexual assault; as a partner what your role is in the healing process29:12 - BDSM and using toys 36:15 - Organisms; how to correctly perform oral sex on your partner (heterosexual relationship-focused)43:48 - Anatomy of the women's pleasure zones52:15 - Sex product essentials that every lover needs~YouTube EPISODES & CLIPS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videos~Song provided by: Ooyy, Come 2gether

Sarah Goody is a 16-year-old climate activist and the founder of Climate Now. Sarah has been featured for her activism from news outlets such as NBC, LA Times, and Good Morning America from the time she was in 8th grade. Climate Now is an organization focused on providing young people with an introduction to crises of climate change and what actions one can take in changing the current trajectory.Check her out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.goody4/Check out Climate Now's website: https://www.climatenow.solutions/***TIMESTAMPS***3:14 - Sarah getting involved as a climate activist; finding the intersection between education and climate change 10:44 - Santa Cruz CZU wildfire and its affect on California; is fire season all year long12:30 - Starting the Climate Now organization; being a young entrepreneur and saying YES to all opportunities 20:16 - Educational system in place that creates a false image of success; falling off the traditional 9-5 path and creating your own lane 30:20 - reality of climate change isn't going to happen in the future, but how it's happening NOW; educational tactics 35:31 - What positive actions are taking place to change the trajectory of this crises 41:06 - The plant-based diet; continued conversation on the subject of education and funding YOUR calling; going against the grain51:48 - Why YOUR voice matters and the importance of taking action; not following the tribe and taking matters into your own hands ~YouTube EPISODES & CLIPS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videoshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2mktRli1yyQ1mBNB_7PXg~Song provided by: Ooyy, Come 2gether

Owen May is a student at the University of Miami, majoring in Marine Science and Biology and a minor in Chemistry. Owen is an advocate for living a life of sustainability and being environmentally cautious with your actions. He is also one of my best friends. ***TIMESTAMPS***5:20 - How Owen and I met; how he ended up in Miami his back and forth with Northeastern culture16:30 - Growing up in suburbia Texas and the juxtaposition to Miami and becoming a boy scout21:00 - Getting into Marine Sciences and the fascination for the underwater ecosystem; UMiami and Scuba Diving 30:24 - Weighing the college degree; will it be worth the debt? 37:30 - The art of communication; why socializing is a necessary skill and the worry of people without it43:14 - Boy Scouts; the tools learned there that make Owen stand apart; controlling your emotions 55:20 - Sam Harris and Meditation; the important ability to distinguish between emotions and thoughts 1:01:05 - Owens Mental Health history and how he has battled back and what he recommends; meditation, therapy, and support1:21:40 - The importance of compassion and paradigm shifts in our lives that have made us better people 1:30:10 - Climate Change: Miami and Amsterdam and the issue with climate awareness; Fast Fashion and Sustainability 1:48:00 - Educating yourself to understand the severity of Climate Change; debate on humans vs animals ~YouTube EPISODES & CLIPS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videoshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2mktRli1yyQ1mBNB_7PXg~Song provided by: Ooyy, Come 2gether

Tammy Peterson is a mother of two, a massage therapist, an artist, and the beloved wife of the famous author and professor Jordan B. Peterson, a man who is perhaps the western world's most influential intellectual of our time. Tammy is a cancer survivor and has well-thought-out and creative opinions on many diverse topics: death, meditation, massage therapy, relationships, humility, gratitude, and beauty.Check her out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammymoropete/***TIMESTAMPS***4:43 - Tammy's background: school, art, relationship with Jordan Peterson, and motherhood9:39 - Tammy's daughter's illness and the major toll it had on the family and collective response to the traumatic event15:59 - Significant life decisions and why it needs to be YOU to make that; not society, not your family, not your friends, etc.21:54 - The importance of FINISHING your college degree and following through; why not give up or learning to pivot26:49 - Spirituality vs Religion; Tammy's view on religion and dealing with the sudden kidney cancer diagnosis 37:29 - Meditation discussion; how to utilize this form of medicine for ones own mental clarity and well being43:34 - Hallucinating and Meditating the relationship between the two; the visions that occur during open eye meditation52:22 - Understanding is LOVE the answer; breaking down her relationship with Jordan and their successful marriage 1:03:25 - Resentment, how this ruins marriages and why there needs to be a level of INDEPENDENCE within relationships1:09:34 - Raising kids and the important qualities YOU need and THEY need instilled; what is friendship and the importance of having clarity of where they stand; advice?~YouTube EPISODES & CLIPS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videoshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2mktRli1yyQ1mBNB_7PXg~Song provided by: Ooyy, Come 2gether

Cole Perez-Blanco is a recent graduate from Florida State University and soon to start his law career at St. Thomas University. At Florida State, Cole took part in the school's long-lasting Greek life tradition as a brother in one of the Fraternities on campus.LISTEN: Apple Podcasts ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-social-league/id1539221823Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/episode/7qGUrPKaj0aT2KA4eV3iiK?si=0iVxMDU6T9658S2Qsx9W7QAbout The Social League:A Podcast where thought leaders in a league of their own connect to share ideas and incite inspiration. (Podcast / YouTube Vodcast)Subscribe on YouTube ▶ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0cI_tdTbpi2B8Eeb5u1iVdCqK4ZydHoIG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/thesocialeague/ TikTok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@thesocialeague?lang=enWebsite ▶ https://thesocialeaguee.com/***TIMESTAMPS***5:45 - Bubbly character of Cole; not taking yourself so serious9:45 - Greek Life and finding your community; Cole's dreams being shattered and what that did to him19:50 - Learning disabilities and their effect on helping people reach the basic educational level; the BEST and WORST parts of it25:30 - Unidimensional and getting outside this narrow POV and becoming multidimensional (What sports/jobs/careers/personality makes you?)28:51 - Finally being able to RUSH a fraternity and what that meant to Cole; opinions on hazing and Greek Life37:00 - Being humbled and why suffering is beneficial for individual and character development 41:10 - Critiques on American college system vs other countries systems50:02 - Breaking the traditional path and doing what you want to do vs what Society is telling you52:30 - Cellphones ruining lives? How do we combat this consumption and get outside the box; Being fake on Social Media vs being TOO real1:02:24 - Really connecting with your friends beyond just surface level conversations and how to do it~YouTube EPISODES & CLIPS:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ/videoshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2mktRli1yyQ1mBNB_7PXg~Song provided by: Ooyy, Come 2gether