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What's going on right now and where is humanity headed? Who are the trailblazers we can relate to that are already showing us the way? And what are the practical tools, perspectives, and transformations available for us to create a world that fulfills everyone's basic needs and wildest dreams? Potent conversations with fascinating humans modeling next level solutions for human evolution. Topics may include: -Shifting the culture of business/work -Evolved relationships/sacred sexuality -Freestyle rap/channeled creative expression -Plant medicine journey integration/lessons -Embodiment & movement practices -Local & global community transformation -And much more!

Nathan Coury


    • Jul 11, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    WTF #033 Maintaining Your Flow When Parenthood Calls with Jess Boelkens

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 51:47


    Jess Boelkens is a full-time mom, pizza artist and fire dancer on a mission to  bring light, happiness and inspiration to those around her.In this week's episode, Jess gets real about maintaining your sense of self after becoming a mother. How do we find the balance between parenting, life and play? How do we identify our strengths when it comes to parenting? Tune in to hear more! Timestamps (Approximate):4:00 The transition from working woman to momhood10:00 the art of flow and pizza25:00 Parenthood does not have a one-size-fits-all technique37:00 Moms, make sure you take time to be you Follow Jess on Instagram: @desertrose_risingFollow Nathan on Instagram @nathancouryFollow What the Freak on Instagram @whatthefreakshow

    WTF #032 Psychedelic Medicine and Mental Health with Brigid Benson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 72:50


    Brigid Benson is on track to become a physician's assistant student who is on a mission to provide care and resources for mental health in the community of Phoenix. In this week's episode, I sit down with my friend Brigid Benson, a student of psychology and pre-PA student who is passionate about a new movement in the medical community; psychedelic assisted therapy. We discuss the differences and similarities between ceremonial psychedelic sessions versus the clinical setting. Later in the episode we get into what it means to show up as a support for those struggling with mental health problems.  Timestamps (approximate):7:00 Psychedelic assisted therapy14:00 Psychedelic assisted therapy versus ceremonial psychedelic experience30:00 Now is the time to create better access to mental health for everyone45:00 How do we navigate relationships with people who have a difficult time seeking help?58:00 The importance of developing interpersonal skills

    WTF #031 Balancing Game: Music, Art & Business with Cori Rios

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 67:03


    Cori Rios is a musician, entrepreneur and desert dweller. He joins Nathan for this week's episode of What The Freak for a conversation about pursuing a creative profession over a conventional one and funding your life as an artist, and dive deep into their individual artistic expressions. Does an artist have to remain in the ‘tortured artist' role in order to make great art? Who or what is that creates the art? Is it something larger than us? Tune in to this weeks episode to hear more!  5:00 You never know which snowball is going to start the avalanche.13:00 Expectations can kind of ruin experiences20:00 Do I have to be unhappy for the rest of my life to continue to make great art?31:00 What is that that creates art? 40:00 Left brain or right brain?49:00 You can't be an expert at everything. Follow Cori Rios on Instagram: @coriosFollow his personal music project on Instagram: @river.rios.musicFollow The Hour Glass Cats on Instagram: @thehourglasscatsFollow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancouryFollow What The Freak on Instagram: @whatthefreakshow

    WTF #030 Breaking the Mold with David Osborne Richards

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 77:08


    David is an Arizona realtor and world traveler on a mission to bring joy to anyone he comes in contact with.In this episode, Nathan and David pinpoint key moments transitioning into adulthood when they realized they didn't have to follow the path that was laid out in front of them, and completely changed the trajectory of their lives. David has traveled to over 30 countries across the world and shares some tips and tricks on how anyone can do it. And finally they end the episode with a discussion about technology… is it the advancement of the human race, or our demise? Tune in to hear more! Timestamps (Approximate):3:00 The moment you realize you can break out of the box.12:00 One way to figure out what you do want is to get clear on what you don't want.20:00 The plight of the artist.30:00 Money doesn't solve all your problems, but it definitely solves money problems. 43:00 Advice from someone whose lived on four different continents before 30 years old. 55:00 Technology: The demise of the human race or the advancement? Follow David on Instagram: @davidsnothomeFollow Nathan on Instagram @nathancouryFollow What the Freak on Instagram @whatthefreakshow

    WTF #029 Life Is a Love Story with Akana

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 74:40


    In this episode, Akana challenges us to ask ourselves if we really understand the definitions of the words and phrases we use on a regular basis. Are we really expressing the truth of what we mean, or are there distortions, or conditions to those words and phrases we so carelessly use? He challenges us to see our collection of life experiences as an experience sought out by our souls deepest desires. At the end of our life, have we lived out every piece of our soul's expression? Timestamps (approximate):2:00 What's it like channeling a higher being?13:00 The 3D realm exists for our soul to collect human experiences.26:00 Looking at ‘sickness',‘sin' and ‘death' in a different light.45:00 At the core… it's all love! But…what does ‘love' mean?59:00 Suppressed energy can manifest in the body as disease. Follow What The Freak on Instargram: @whatthefreakshowFollow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancoury

    WTF #028 The Experiment Called Life with Mandi Barstow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 59:19


    Mandi Barstow is a baker and podcaster on a mission to inspire others to live a life that excites and fulfills them.Join Nathan and Mandi for a conversation about entrepreneur life, and learning to treat life like your own personal experiment!Timestamps (approximate):6:00 There's so much joy in the world, there's enough for everyone!13:00 Life of an entrepreneur: Trial by Fire…all the time.22:00 Humans aren't meant to work 24/7, you deserve to enjoy life!36:00 You are your greatest experiment, live life the way you want to.45:00 Entrepreneur life isn't for everyoneFollow Mandi on Instagram @positively_frosted  Follow Mandi's Podcast @womangetinFollow What The Freak on Instagram @whatthefreakshowFollow Nathan on Instagram @nathancoury

    WTF #027 How to Create Your Own Reality with Honey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 71:40


    Honey is a conscious entrepreneur on a mission to inspire everyone around her to start living with intention and become creators of their reality.In this conversation Honey gets to the nitty gritty of what it takes to start creating your own world. The world is filled with infinite choices and those choices all add up to the reality that is in front of you now. Join Nathan and Honey for a deep dive on the journey to becoming the creator of your own Universe.  Timestamps (approximate):3:00 Every little choice adds up to your current reality11:00 How often are you doing things just because it's what you usually do?18:00 Practice following your intuition on a daily basis. The opportunity is in everything that you do. 28:00 Consume with a balance of intention and intuition.32:00 Idea's become reality when the collective dedicates energy to its creation, this applies to good things and bad.38:00 We're all just our own God living in our own world. 44:00 How To Create Your Own Reality with Honey53:00 Just one step a day will eventually get you to your goal.1:02 Living intentionally means taking responsibility for all of your decisions. Follow Honey on Instagram @evntsbyhoney & @_huneee_Follow Nathan on Instagram @nathancouryFollow What the Freak on Instagram @whatthefreakshow 

    WTF #026 Taking Back Control of Birth with Hannah Alley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 82:42


    Hannah Alley is a birth doula on a mission to empower us to take back of our natural boldly rhythms and functions. In this episode we discuss birthing in the microcosm and macrocosm and  get real about taking ownership and pride and showing up for the things in life that we really want.  Timestamps (approximate):3:00 What drew you towards becoming a bIrth worker?9:00 What is a free birth?12:00 What is the role of a birth doula?20:00 Birthing is a ceremony.29:00 A new collective is being birthed.40:00 The power of surrendering49:00 Words matter57:00 Psychedelic plant medicines are amazing, just don't forget you have all the power you need within you.  1:04 If you don't rest, your body will force you to rest.1:15 If its what you want, you gotta show up for it. Follow Hannah Alley on Instagram: @heyhannahalleyFollow Gather on Instagram: @gatherphxshopFind out more about Hannah's doula services: cbdoulaservices.comFollow Nathan on Instagram: @ nathancouryFollow What The Freak on Instagram: @whatthefreakshow

    WTF #025 A Conversation with Chum Chum

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 64:13


    Gabe Tanchez (DJ Chum Chum) is a local DJ and foodie on a mission to have his listeners worry free, and create  safe space for free expression movement with music. Join Gabe and Nathan for a conversation about work, what happens when we start to feel a little burnt out, and why we shouldn't let work consume our entire lives. Timestamps (approximate):1:00 How did we meet again?23:00 What do you love most about dj-ing?31:00 When your plate is too full, you can't really enjoy your meal.39:00 Rest is necessary. 44:00 What's next for DJ Chum Chum?54:00 Leave work at work.Follow Gabe on Instagram: @dj_chumchumFollow What The Freak in Instagram: @whatthefreak Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancoury 

    WTF #024 Soul Expression & The Minds Ability to Heal with Andrew Powell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 94:10


    Andrew Powell is a multi passionate musician who is on a mission to create music that is an authentic representation os his soul expression.In this episode Andy and Nathan discuss the power of the mind when it comes to healing…like do crystals really work? Or are they simply a tool that inspires us to heal ourselves? They dive into musical expression and the need for more intentional music, and two performances of songs written by Andy! Timestamps (approximate)2:00 Are crystals a placebo effect…?16:00 Your voice is the soul's fingerprint?24:00 What is the natural state of me?40:00 Lemons48:00 If you can't find a song to dance to, make one!56:00 Let's start making intentional music 1:07 Your impact doesn't have to be global to make a difference 1:22 Sovereignty is our natural state. Follow Andrew Powell  on Instagram: @andrewpowlFollow What The Freak on Instagram: @whatthefreakshowFollow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancoury 

    WTF #023 Empowerment and Sexual Expression with Trish Harrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 76:35


    Trish Harrison is on a mission to empower those around her by living her most authentic expression, and normalize the social taboos around living a pleasurable life.Join Trish and Nathan for a conversation about self-empowerment through pleasure, and breaking out of mainstream narratives surrounding sexuality.3:00 Growing up in a household with strict/limiting beliefs around sexuality8:00 You don't have to follow the narratives that others have written for you20:00 Learning to live your truth can be uncomfortable… 26:00 You can only build the life you have with the tools you have. If you want a new life, you need to develop new tools.40:00 Sex is deeper than just ‘having sex'.48:00  Sex is not the only form of pleasure59:00 Living by example1:06 Masculine energies can still be in touch with their feminine energy Follow Trish Harrison on Instagram: @trish_collectiveFollow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancoury Follow What The Freak on Instagram: @whatthefreakshow

    WTF #022 Expansive Expression with Olivia Peterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 65:47


    Olivia Peterson is on a mission to share her musical gift of singing songs that touch the listener, and awakens healing, love, & courage within.Join Nathan and Olivia for a conversation about expansive expression. The necessity for humans to fully feel our wide range of emotions, and how giving ourselves that permission can aid us in our creative pursuits.  Timestamps (approximate):4:00 What is expansive expression?8:00 It's okay to mess up… you're human!13:00 Perfectionism isn't healthy… or really possible19:00 When you withhold your gifts and talents, you're not only withholding from yourself, but others too27:00 You're allowed to express all sides of you.. the light and dark44:00 Sometimes safe spaces need to be created/found in order to express fully, what's your idea of a safe space? Fallow Olivia on Instagram:@olivepete_ & @_Loaded_Love_Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancouryFollow What The Freak on Instagram: @whatthefreakshow

    WTF #021 Taking Care of Your Mental Health with Brian Theer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 79:46


    Brian Theer is a licensed psychotherapist and healer on a mission to help make a variety of healing modalities more accessible for everyone. Brian is the founder of Walk In Wellness, a walk-in clinic that offers a range of healing essentials like therapy, energy work, yoga and more.Join Nathan and Brain for a conversation about the current health system and its room for improvement, the world's need for more healers, and some advice on how you can implement healing practices in your every day life.6:00 What Inspired the opening of Walk In Wellness12:00 We need more mental health workers!20:00 How do helpers help themselves? 27:00 Something seems off about the current health care system…..36:00 Advice from a real mental health professional on how to deal with the craziness of the last two years42:00 Energy flows where attention goes47:00 How to recognize your needs55:00 You are responsible for getting your needs met1:07 There is SO MUCH knowledge out there, use it to your advantage Follow Brain Theer on Instagram @briantheerFollow Nathan on Instagram @nathancouryFollow What The Freak on Instagram @whatthefreakshow

    WTF #020 Winning in Business by Serving Your Community with Kell Duncan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 57:31


    Kell Duncan is the owner of The Churchill, a sustainable development and local community gathering space that has quickly become a Phoenix staple.  What happened to business when they had been open for just two years and suddenly a pandemic struck?  Tune in for a conversation on lessons learned about running a business during a pandemic, the return on investment that is guaranteed with being a compassionate boss, and what happens when we choose to invest in people. Timestamps (approximate):6:00 Managing a business through the pandemic13:00 As a business owner, you need to recognize your strengths…and your weaknesses, and then hire help.20:00 Who am i and who can i become?31:00 Life is a lot more peaceful when you stop existing in a reactionary state.39:00 If you want to do good  in the world, you gotta start at home48:00 There is a positive ROI on being good to people and the world around you Follow Kell Duncan on Instagram: @kellitubiFind The Churchill on Instagram: @thechurchillphxFollow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancoury Follow What The Freak on Instagram: @whatthefreakshow

    WTF #019 Failure, Faith and Conscious Business with Andrew Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 80:24


    Andrew Young is a Conscious Business Consultant on a mission to empower entrepreneurs to do business differently.  In this episode we sit down to discuss the necessity of failure, the importance of keeping the faith in yourself and your dreams and what it would look like to build a business with the intention to serve the people around you, not just maximize profit.  Timestamps (approximate):4:00 Failure can be scary…but it doesn't mean YOU are a failure.11:00 When things fall away, it's making room for new things to grow.19:00 To change the world externally, you first need to change internally.24:00 Consistency is key.28:00 You gotta do what's energetically aligned for you.38:00 You gotta have faith in yourself.43:00 Conscious business.1:00 What goes around comes back around…the good and the bad.1:06 We can make the world better through our businesses.  Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancoury Follow What The Freak on Instagram: @whatthefreakshow

    WTF #018 The Path to Entrepreneurship with Oliver Renteria

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 69:53


    Oliver Renteria is a local entrepreneur on a mission to inspire others to turn their passions into a way of supporting themselves.In this episode, Nathan and Oliver sit down to discuss the balance between manifestation and hard work on the entrepreneurial path, how to even get started on making such a major life shift in the way you work, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and the importance of collaboration. Timestamps (Approximate): 3:00 How do you take your passions and utilize them as an entrepreneur?11:00 Using extroverted-ness as a tool.15:00 Beating imposter syndrome29:30: The necessity if collaborating33:00 The necessity of critics48:45: Manifestation starts from your desires…but you still have to do the work Follow Oliver Renteria on Instagram: @itsthoseguys & @itsrevo9000Find Oliver on the web: itsthoseguys.coFollow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancoury Follow What The Freak on Instagram: @whatthefreakshow

    WTF #017 How To Thrive as a Multi-Passionate Being

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 66:56


    Taran Emmert is a massage therapist/sound healer/curator of all things wellness on a mission to educate and inspire people to live a fully expressed life, connected to creativity and health.Taran and Nathan sit down to discuss how to thrive as a multi-passionate being in a world that too often tells us that we can only choose one major career for our entire lives. They dive deep into living with an ADD/ADHD diagnosis and how disconnecting children from their creativity will ultimately affect their ability to connect with their creativity as adults. Timestamps (approximate):3:00 Owning the fact that we are multi-passionate beings.15:00 We are allowed to share our creations, even if it isn't “successful” 28:00 Is people pleasing a “bad” thing?37:00 Progress isn't linear, and that's okay!45:00 Rest is hard…51:00 ADHD/ADD isn't a bad thing!1:01 Give yourself permission to explore all of your passions.Follow Taran Emmert on Instagram: @taranit_up Find Taran on the web: taranemmert.com Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancoury Follow What The Freak on Instagram: @whatthefreakshow

    WTF #016 Art, Money and Integrity with Colter Stillwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 80:58


    Colter Stillwell is an event producer on a mission to help bring the modern festival experience home, give it back to the artists and give people something that's uniquely theirs.In this episode Colter sits down to discuss his experience as festival director of Full Moon Festival in Phoenix, Arizona. Nathan and Colter dive into topics like the value that local art brings to its communities, the gatekeeping of different genres of art and music and the ability to keep your integrity as an artist in a capitalist society. Timestamps (approximate):2:00 How does art and creation show up in your life?10:00 Money and art.25:00 How do you choose what art goes into Full Moon Fest?33:30 Genres of food, music and art…are they useful?45:00 Consuming with intention in a society with unlimited options54:00 Artistic integrity… Does art become compromised when it becomes your job?1:04 Creating art and sharing it with others versus creating art to sell to others Follow Colter Stillwell on Instagram: @colterjacksonFind Full Moon Festival on Instagram @fullmoonfestivalphxFollow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancoury Follow What The Freak on Instagram: @whatthefreakshow

    WTF #015 Achieving Inner Harmony with Adionai Adama

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 96:11


    Adionai Adama is an Evolutionary Guide, Facilitator, and Bard on a mission to Transmit Art, Teachings, and Embodied Energetic permission for a New Culture, unveiling space for humanity's illumined nature to birth through the tender, high-pressure contractions of the riveting initiation into the next level of human evolution.Join Nathan and Adionai for a conversation on achieving inner harmony by feeling your feels, especially the negative ones, reexamining our approach to the change 'old world' and reclaiming your power as a creator being. Timestamps (Approximate):6:00 The New Earth15:50 How do we achieve a deeper level of acceptance in such troubling times?23:00 The internal world reflects in the external world31:00 Fighting the old world isn't the way to create the new…37:00 Doing vs Being45:00 Embracing the Unity51:00 The projection of violence on the world is the projection of calcified pain within us that are seeking to escape.1:06 The importance of re-parenting yourself and healing your inner child.Follow Adionai Adama on Instagram: @sourcescribe Find Adionai on the web: www.adionai.com Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancoury Follow What The Freak on Instagram: @whatthefreakshow

    WTF #014 The Many Sides of Entrepreneurship with Zoey Greco

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 78:25


    Zoey Greco AKA, The Merhipsy, is an intuitive development mentor on a mission to help make the ethereal earthly and to help people embody their spiritual knowing.In this episode we sit down to discuss the dark side of entrepreneurship, the collective need for spiritual workers and guides, and the importance of living, playing, and working with intention. Timestamps (approximate): 3:00 The “dark side” of entrepreneurship14:00 The necessity of spiritual self-care30:00 What is the most fulfilling aspect of your business?44:00 Spiritual work is a necessity, charge your worth. 50:00 We need to create environments where people are allowed to be themselves56:00 The importance of empowering people to help themselves1:04 Sticking to your values while scaling Follow Zoey Greco on Instagram: @the_merhipsyFollow Zoey on the web:  www.merhipsy.comFollow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancoury Follow What The Freak on Instagram: @whatthefreakshow

    WTF #013 Running Beyond: Breaking the 24-Hour American Record with Nick Coury

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2022 62:57


    Nick Coury is an ultra marathon runner holding the American 24-hour race record, 172 miles in 24 hours. Tune in for a conversation about the mind, body, and soul stamina it takes to reach such a goal, the sacrifices that come along with the journey, and how we can apply these concepts to our everyday lives.Timestamps (Approximate) 2:00 How did you get involved with ultra marathons? 9:00 Is ultra running underestimated in the sports world? 16:00 What is it like mentally to run for 24 hours straight? 19:00 What drives you to get better? 28:30 What's your next goal? 38:50 How do you fall in love with the process? 55:00 What does your training process look like? Follow Nick Coury on Instagram: @nickcouryruns Follow Nick on the web: ultrapuke.blogspot.com)Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancoury Follow What The Freak on Instagram: @whatthefreakshow

    WTF #012 Ego, Identities and Artistic Evolution with Corbin Billings//Floowood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2022 109:23


    Corbin Billings, AKA Floowood is a Storyteller and Music Artist on a mission to provide human culture with an archetypal artistic experience that serves as an initiatory process, sharing visions of oneness and equanimity that lead to the strategic development of sustainable relationships between humanity and the ecology of Earth.Floowood sits down for a conversation about what it means to channel the fun, goofy, and adventurous aspects of the human identity into a positive alter ego in an effort to healthily express the individual human identity. We get deep on how to integrate that alter ego into an artistic experience that can literally transform the world around us.   Timestamps (Approximate) 3:00 How do we create an incubator for creation?8:00 Who is Floowood? Creating an alter ego to present to the world.20:00 The distinction between the archetype and the identity?40:00 The future of Earth…are we going to colonize Mars?46:00 Why do we choose Hell over Heaven?55:00 How do we know the optimal way to move forward as a society?1:22 What is America's metanarrative 1:30 How do we curate wisdom and culture? Follow Floowood on Instagram: @floowoodFind Floowood on the web: www.floowood.comFollow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancouryFollow What The Freak on Instagram: @whatthefreakshow

    WTF #011 Boundaries, Death and Humanity's Future with The Lovely RockShel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2022 124:44


    The Lovely RockShel is a dance instructor and intuitive coach with a mission to end sexual violence and raise awareness around healthy parenting. She has dedicated her time to utilizing all of her strengths to empower others and carry out her life's activism.  In this episode, Shel sits down to have a conversation about the importance of setting boundaries and discovering bodily autonomy, Western society's relationship with death, and the deep longing for human connection that resides within all of us.  Timestamps (approximate):2:00 Sexual trauma, personal boundaries, and bodily autonomy. 22:00 Stepping into the role of The Guardian, for yourself and others.33:00 When you heal yourself, you contribute to the overall healing of the collective. 47:00 You are capable of intuitively checking in with your body and making decisions for your health.52:00 Western society's relationship with death.55:00 Your health is personal.1:00 The health of society will not change until more people believe that health must be prioritized over disease prevention. 1:14 Lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic.1:19 What should the role of technology be as we move forward in society?1:30 The human desire for connection. 1:48 Vulnerability sets you free. Follow The Lovely RockShel on Instagram: @mlovelyshelFollow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancouryFollow What The Freak on Instagram: @whatthefreakshow

    WTF #010 The Power of Presence with Joseph Kauffman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 63:03


    Joseph Kauffman is a mindfulness teacher and author with a mission to help individuals find peace within themselves in order to create peace in the world.  In this episode we discuss Jospeh's experience in a seven-day, silent, dark retreat, how humans tend to overly-identify with the stories in our lives and the power of living in the present moment. Timestamps (approximate):6:00 The seven-day dark retreat.14:00 You are not your story.18:30 The limitations of our stories.28:00 Slow down, the power of presence. 38:30 You are inherently love!42:00 The space within us is alive.46:00 Sometimes it's easier to express yourself through sounds!50:00 It's okay to just be.53:00 You Can Just Show Up and Be Freestyle. Follow Jospeh on Instagram: @josephpkauffmanFollow Jospeh's Mindfulness Work: @conscious_collectiveFollow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancouryFollow What The Freak on Instagram: @whatthefreakshow

    WTF #009 Faith, Belief, and True Christianity with Hartley Rodie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 94:26


    Hartley Rodie is a local Phoenix Real Estate Developer with a mission to be a light for others by leveraging his gifts, time, and opportunities and sharing them within his community.How do two people of different belief systems come together to have an open conversation about some of life's most profound questions?In this episode we sit down to discuss faith, belief and some fundamental concepts within Christianity.Follow Hartley on Instagram: @hartleyrodieFollow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancouryFollow What The Freak on Instagram: @whatthefreakshowTimestamps (approximate):5:00 Parents, and Sacrifices.9:00 How do we have a conversation about religion?15:30 Finding our spiritual family.18:00 Moral superiority within Christianity.19:45 Humility.22:00 A softening of the heart.30:00 You don't work to be accepted by God. You're accepted, so you do the work. 34:00 Shame.37:00 Things become what we make them.43:50 Shame vs. Guilt and Conviction.49:00 Forgiveness doesn't always mean making yourself vulnerable to get crushed again. 51:00 How do you measure your moral code as a non-Christain?59:00 Heartley's Revelation.1:05 Personal beliefs and morality. 1:16 A discussion about Good vs. Evil

    WTF #008 Self Sustainability with Lisa Jean

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 80:48


    Lisa Jean is a Community Connector & Healer with a mission to heal and connect our world, starting with oneself.In this episode we discuss the relationship between self-work and community support, overcoming addictive behavior patterns, and spiritual maturation. Timestamps (approximate):5:00 When it comes to making a difference in the world, you have to start small.7:00 What is self-sustainability? 13:00 What comes first, self fulfillment or community fulfillment?14:00 Trauma, our inner child and self-sustainability.18:00 The importance of neutrality and your interpretation of reality.26:00 What purpose does escapism serve?31:00 Addictions and patterns- how can we break them and what purpose do they serve?37:00 Make life a game, and don't be ashamed of how you got here.41:00 It's okay to throw a fit, use it to reclaim your power!49:00 People always want to be seen, but don't want to see themselves.58:00 We didn't come here to be perfect, we came here to grow.1:00 What purpose does protesting serve in the community? Rehumanizing and connecting to our fellow humans.1:05 Revolution vs. Evolution, does being reactionary actually solve problems?Follow Lisa on Instagram: @thevitalitygoddess and @lispeaceFollow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancouryFollow What The Freak on Instagram: @whatthefreakshow

    WTF #007 Comfort is Key: The Professional Homebody with Brandyn Jenkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 50:04


    Brandyn Jenkins is a Professional Homebody with a mission to create a community of like-minded people that enjoy the simple pleasures of staying home. Comfort is key for every homebody.In this episode we discuss building an authentic lifestyle brand, being comfortable saying “yes” to yourself and your highest excitement, inspiration and Virgil Abloh, and starting a new endeavor with no skills but a deep desire.Follow Brandyn on Instagram: @homebodyfriendsFollow Homebody Friends on Facebook: www.facebook.com/homebodyfriendsFollow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancouryFollow What The Freak on Instagram: @whatthefreakshow 

    WTF #006 The Birth of Casual Spiritual with Dylan Delgreco O'Neill

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 70:50


    Dylan Delgreco is a music producer & rapper with a mission to bring joy, healing, and inspiration to other humans.In this episode we discuss the origin story of our record label and lifestyle brand Casual Spiritual, our debut single “Higher Than The Ceiling” release, and using music as medicine for the people.Buy, listen, and share our song  "Higher Than The Ceiling" on all major music platforms starting 12/3/21Watch the music video starting 12/4/21 & subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwdse8fWlQ_tM3CnC4C69DwFollow Dylan on Instagram: @dilosteezFollow Casual Spiritual on Instagram: @casual_spiritualFollow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancoury  

    WTF #005 The Spiritual Essence of Hip Hop with Ian de Mello

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 69:18


    Ian de Mello is a multidimensional emcee, krump dancer, and men's work coach with a mission to raise consciousness, elevate hip hop, and help men (and women) to become more deeply embodied, expressive, and powerful forces of transformation in the world.In this episode, we discuss how spirituality is found at the roots of hip hop, what we see as possible for the culture to be an even more positive influence in the world, and the importance of expression and embodiment in various forms.Follow Ian on Instagram: @iandemello_Find Ian on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdoVUDNqKc-9v0MJyhdG2Sgand Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/4kOoldAj6PtHPrraZvOn58?si=vMZtAAgARzyQ6UGHvdCmrgFollow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancouryFollow Nathan on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nathancouryNathan's 2020 most listened to artist, Porangui:   

    WTF #004 Men's Work and Martial Arts with Phillip Waddell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 66:11


    Phillip Waddell is an experienced Muay Thai fighter and dedicated men's work practitioner seeking to fuse the two together in order to train men to reclaim their power and become protectors of women, other men, the earth, and their sacred truth.In this episode we discuss what it means to be a man today, the responsibility we are being called to, and how we can utilize the principles of martial arts to be a force for good in the world.Follow Phillip on Instagram : @pwaddell121Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancouryFollow Nathan on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nathancoury

    WTF #003 I Refuse Not To Flourish with Molly Hyland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 77:28


    Molly Hyland is an experienced music festival producer, creative community developer, DJ, and is deeply passionate about emotional and therapeutic services and teaching coping skills.In this episode we discuss the unique opportunities for self-growth during COVID, how to cultivate a healthy & thriving relationship life, the roles of faith, courage, and discipline in manifesting soul desires, and what it really means to live in abundance by taking the guilt out of privilege, multiplying your blessings with gratitude, and giving your unique medicine from overflow to those who will benefit.Follow Molly on Instagram: @myfriendmolly_Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancouryFollow Freak Bros Pizza on Instagram: @freakbrospizza

    WTF #002 Healing Toxic Masculinity with Leo Xia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 66:31


    Leo Xia is a performing musician and men's embodiment coach, working primarily with asian men to explore their darkness to come out with greater peace, clarity, and healing. In this episode we discuss different mindsets, tools, and practical examples that can help men individually and as a collective shift our hyper-masculine culture into something more healthy, inspiring, trustworthy, and supportive. Follow Leo on Instagram: @leoxiamusic Follow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancoury Follow Kaboom Coaching on Instagram: @growyourcoachingbusiness

    WTF #001 People-Centered Business & Following Your Inner Voice with Tim Bell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 72:15


    Tim Bell is an experienced community developer from his work at the famous experimental town of Arcosanti to helping run a village at the infamous Burning Man.We dive deep into the importance of shifting business culture to become more people-centric and finding the courage to say yes to his own personal desire to become a writer.Follow Tim on Instagram: @timjimbearFollow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancouryFollow Freak Brothers Pizza on Instagram: @freakbrospizza

    WTF #000 Mixing Business & Friendship with Josh Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 34:44


    Josh Walker is one of my best friends, been college roommates, running buddies, and worked together in Freak Brothers Pizza since the beginning.He's been my right-hand man in growing the restaurant business the last 6+ years and we talk about the joys and challenges we've faced over the years and how we've stayed friends through it all.Follow Josh on Instagram: @jwalkthehawkFollow Nathan on Instagram: @nathancouryFollow Freak Brothers Pizza on Instagram: @freakbrospizza

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