Podcast appearances and mentions of Alan Watts

Alan Watts said "The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance." This week, Cody reminds us that change isn't something we control but how we react to it is. Without exception, every single guest on Dying To Tell You has come face-to-face with something they neither expected nor wanted. Change has crashed into their lives, shattering their sense of a normal world. Last week's episode with Bridget is a perfect—and somewhat literal—expression of that idea. After being cancer free for years, a car crash brought cancer back into her life and now she's facing it once again, but with a different perspective. In this week's Reflection, Cody talks about the whiplash he's felt in the past several weeks, bouncing from life event to life event (to life event), all of them momentous, none of them the same. He turns to the teachings of Eckhart Tolle for support. And the words of Alan Watts set the beat for he and the rest of us can keep moving. 

10 Things to Learn: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Soul explores what it means to remain fully human in an age increasingly defined by technology, optimization, and artificial intelligence. While modern civilization has expanded humanity's power and capability, it has done little to eliminate suffering, grief, fear, or the search for meaning. This book argues that life's deepest questions cannot be answered through efficiency or control. Instead, genuine growth emerges through a series of essential initiations—moments of collapse, surrender, loss, rest, and devotion that shape the soul. Blending mythology, philosophy, memoir, and poetic reflection, it offers a timeless framework for navigating the emotional and spiritual disorientation of modern life. Structured around ten symbolic “gates,” the book reframes life as a cyclical journey of awakening rather than a linear pursuit of success. These gates—Falling, Surrendering, Crying, Caring, Hating, Creating, Sharing, Loving, Breathing, and Laughing—each represent a threshold of psychological and spiritual transformation. Drawing from Greek mythology, Biblical narratives, Eastern philosophy, and archetypal storytelling, the book presents a unified map of human development. Its voice combines lyrical prose with intellectual rigor, placing it at the intersection of Joseph Campbell's mythological insight, Alan Watts's spiritual inquiry, and the literary introspection of Hermann Hesse. At a time of accelerating technological change, rising anxiety, and the erosion of traditional sources of meaning, 10 Things to Learn offers something increasingly rare: not just insight, but initiation. It speaks to readers seeking coherence in a fragmented world and restores a sense of purpose through the defining ordeals of the human experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingEric Osborne joins George for a wide-ranging, two-hour conversation that moves from personal history into the deepest questions psychedelics raise about science, religion, and healing.Eric traces his own path — a small-town Kentucky upbringing, a spiritual awakening in a garden, a psychedelic retreat that reordered his priorities, and a near-death experience intense enough to leave him sweating blood. From there the conversation opens into the ideas at the center of his book, The Psychedelic Reformation: why "renaissance" is the wrong word for what's happening with these medicines (they never left — they were pushed underground), what the "stay put muscle" is and why it matters more than any technique, the existential weight of real informed consent, and why psilocybin is better understood as a technique to practice than a technology to master.Along the way: gifts from non-material beings, the stolen golden age of psychedelic research, whether mushrooms are medicine, drug, or sacrament, and why science and religion may both be asking the wrong questions about healing and authority.More conversations like this one → truelife.transistor.fmEric's book, The Psychedelic Reformation → ericsosborne.com/the-psychedelic-reformation One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

Aydınlanmak her zaman ciddi olmak anlamına mı gelir?Bu videoda Budai'nin kahkahası, göbeği ve sırtındaki torba üzerinden hafiflik, bırakmak, kabullenmek ve hayatı fazla ciddiye almamak üzerine düşünüyoruz. Zen felsefesi, Budizm ve Alan Watts'ın hayatı bir oyun olarak görme fikriyle, belki de bilgeliğin sandığımızdan çok daha hafif bir şey olduğunu keşfediyoruz.Sırtındaki hangi torbayı hâlâ taşıyorsun?#Budai #Zen #Budizm #Felsefe #Aydınlanma #AlanWatts #KişiselGelişim #Mindfulness

Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingGeorge kicks off a new series called The Next Generation with Logan — a climber, zipline guide, and 20-something he met at Vertex Climbing Gym. Logan opens up about his spiritual awakening at fifteen through Eckhart Tolle, a stretch of dissociation and mania that followed, and the months he spent at Alternative to Med Center in Sedona getting off medication and finding his way back into his body.The conversation ranges from what a real rite of passage looks like in a world that no longer offers one, to what climbing teaches about the line between fear and danger, to the psychology of dating apps, money, ego, and validation. George and Logan close by turning to the generational gap itself — what older generations miss about growing up saturated in screens, and what it means to build a meaningful life at the edge of a generation inheriting a radically different world.More conversations like this one are at truelife.transistor.fm. One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

90 Day Transformation: https://apply.justinegliskis.comGet The 1.6:1 Ratio System: https://go.justinegliskis.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=show_notes&utm_campaign=book_funnelEmail: hey@justinegliskis.com to get in contact with meNew episodes out every Monday and Thursday at 10 AM Eastern TimeDiscernment is knowing which voice is yours, which is God's, and which is the enemy's. Every thought in your head deserves an ID check.Not every thought in your head is yours — believing them all is the original trap. Your parents, your school, unprocessed trauma sent your way by people who were ran by the lower world. Alan Watts: if you were all-knowing and the only thing, what would you do? You would dream to forget. That's what we are. God is 100% — He created the enemy for your development. There is no 50/50 battle. The good always wins. Fear rushes. Truth grounds. Ego flatters. Ted Bundy's darkness is in you too — the question is whether you've noticed it yet.Heaven and hell are here and now. That's the biggest illusion sold to you. You're living your heaven or hell today. Me equals no one. Me equals vessel. Me now rhyming.Listen if you're ready for the discernment muscle: testing the voice before obeying it. I'm strong enough now to walk into hell and rip Satan's horns off — and blow him a kiss on the way out. I love you. Amen.Discover a podcast designed for entrepreneurs and solopreneurs navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, offering insights on stress management, health and wellness, and overcoming imposter syndrome, while emphasizing work-life balance, energy alignment, and inner peace; explore topics like burnout recovery, business automation, scaling a business, business growth strategies, client management, mental resilience, overcoming anxiety, and achieving clearer thinking for sustainable success, using the blade of awareness, solving emotional dysfunction and unveiling the trickster within. Experience transformative solitude for entrepreneurs who seek to overcome loneliness while embracing spiritual isolation as a pathway to energy alignment and emotional clarity; learn to thrive alone and awaken in solitude through purposeful mental reset practices that cultivate an abundance mindset and build emotional resilience rooted in inner peace and deep self-inquiry, enabling mindful business growth through productivity that flows from peace rather than pressure, offering essential burnout recovery and healing alone strategies with specialized alignment coaching focused on deep listening skills that unlock success in silence and develop a resilient entrepreneur mindset capable of sustainable achievement.

I grew up hearing Alan Watts' voice on weekend mornings in Southern California in recorded lectures on KPFK. But it wasn't until, on a whim, I pulled one of Watts' books off the shelf and read it during breaks between classes during my undergrad that I was changed. The book that did it was The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are. I have since re-read it at least twice, read most of Watts' other books, followed Watts' pointing to Taoism and Buddhism, and currently listen to Watts' lectures at least weekly on walks. I have recommended the book to folks I know, and none of them liked it as much as I did and continue to. This episode's guest, Brian Wheeler, also probably likes the book less than me, but he has spent many more years deeply studying and playing with ideas in Watts' corpus.  Brian and I discuss his entry point into Watts, Tao, Buddhism, transpersonal psychology (which Wheeler studied in graduate school), and paradox (which Wheeler has written on).  What are you, we wonder in our conversation. Are you a separate you, or a piece of the universe? How? In what ways? Let's play ... 

This episode of DXP begins with a bit of brain fog, after which we discuss recent TV shows like Your Friends and Neighbors and The Bear. We spend the bulk of the episode discussing the Lindsay Clancy case—we play a video by a woman concerned about how the response of women to Clancy's crimes could set the feminist cause back a hundred years. We hear from Alan Watts on the topic of dreams, and then spend time addressing the accusations of "doomerism" against Greta Thunberg. We conclude with a segment of "Pastor Jack's Off."

Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingThe structure was always the cage.Somewhere between the eight radiating arms of an octopus and the single load-bearing column of a linear thought, there is a third thing — a way of moving through ideas that has no center, no hierarchy, no beginning that obligates an end. Perry Knoppert calls it the Octopus Movement. He has also been called, by people who love him and by people who feared him, Dr. Octopus.This is not a conversation about an animal. It is a conversation about the skeleton we build inside our own skulls without ever being asked if we wanted one — the linear chain of cause, sequence, and conclusion that we mistake for reality itself, and what happens to a mind that never fully accepted the architecture.George Monty sits down with Perry to take the load-bearing wall out of thinking. What's left when a thought doesn't have to lead anywhere? What is a connection that happens without thinking — the thing Perry calls nonlinear thinking, the space between thoughts, one awareness distributed across many arms instead of one command issued from a single head? Is that dangerous, or is the real danger the tidy hallway of linear cognition we've all agreed to walk down single-file?Threaded through: growing up gifted and unlicensed for a school system built for hallways, not oceans. The unwritten social architecture that autistic minds are handed blueprints for but never taught to read. Why "it's not working" might be the most linear sentence in the language. Love without thought. Focus as a fault line, not a spotlight. And the moment Perry names the thing he's building — not an organization, not a brand, an uncaged way of connecting minds — the Octopus Movement.This episode is TrueLife's own structure put under the same pressure it studies: no single spine holding the conversation up. Rupture as method, not metaphor.In this episode:What nonlinear thinking actually is — and why Perry argues linear thinking is the more dangerous of the twoThe Octopus Movement: connecting people "without thinking"One awareness vs. one mindAutism, giftedness, and the unwritten rules nobody hands you a copy ofWhy "it's not working" is a trap built out of languageLove, focus, and attention as structural — not emotional — phenomenaGuest: Perry "Dr. Octopus" Knoppert — founder of the Octopus Movement Learn more / connect: octopusmovement.orgTrueLife is hosted by George Monty. The structure was always the cage. One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

Why Being Smart Feels So Hard is a thought-provoking exploration of the challenges faced by intelligent individuals. In this motivational speech by Alan Watts, we delve into the complexities of intellect and how it can often feel overwhelming. Discover insights that can help you navigate the struggles of being smart, from societal expectations to personal doubts. This episode not only sheds light on these hidden struggles but also offers practical advice on embracing your intelligence without the burden. Are you ready to transform your perspective? Listen now and unlock the wisdom that awaits you! #motivation #alanwatts #intelligence #selfimprovement #mindset #wisdom #personaldevelopment #mentalhealth #growth #insight why being smart feels so hard, alan watts motivational speech, overcoming struggles of intelligence, intellectual challenges, motivation for smart people, self improvement tips, personal growth journey, wisdom from alan watts, understanding intelligence, mental health awareness, embracing your intellect, insightful speeches, motivational content, overcoming frustration, life lessons, personal development strategies, growth mindset, self discovery, motivational speeches, intellectual growth, finding your path, navigating expectations, dealing with pressure, embracing challenges, wisdom for thinkers, mental wellness, deep thinking, philosophical insights, success mindset, transformative thinking, understanding self, unlocking potential, inspiration, exploring intelligence, building resilience, motivational episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing up in San Rafael in the 80's and 90's, writer David Perlis sensed that he had just missed something incredible. “I wanted to know what happened here before I was born,” he writes. That kicked off a quest to uncover Marin County's “seismic cultural awakening” throughout the midcentury that he chronicles in his new book “Morning in Marin: Zen, Drugs, and Ewoks on the California Coast.” Perlis argues that what emerged from “the Marinaissance” was adopted by popular culture across America — yet its influence has been overlooked. We talk to Perlis about the long reach of Marin's cultural influence and the legendary artists and thought leaders who found refuge there, including Alan Watts, Robin Williams, Anna Halprin, George Lucas and many more. Guest: David Perlis, writer, musician, filmmaker and author, “Morning in Marin: Zen, Drugs, and Ewoks on the California Coast” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who Are You Really? Delve into the profound teachings of Alan Watts and discover the deep connection you share with the universe. This motivational speech combines chillstep music with insightful reflections, guiding you on a journey of self-discovery. You'll explore the hidden truths that reveal your place in the cosmos and ignite your inner potential. Join us as we unlock the mysteries of existence and the unique bond you have with everything around you. Are you ready to transform your perspective and embrace your true self? Listen now and elevate your understanding of the universe! #AlanWatts #Chillstep #SelfDiscovery #Motivation #Universe #Philosophy #Mindfulness #Awakening #Connection #Spirituality who are you really, alan watts chillstep, connection to the universe, universe connection, self discovery, motivational speech, chillstep music, truth about life, philosophy of alan watts, awakening, mindfulness, spiritual awakening, inner potential, cosmic ties, self improvement, life insights, motivation, personal growth, existentialism, philosophical teachings, cosmic connection, deeper understanding, music for motivation, relaxing chillstep, inspirational speech, self awareness, truths of existence, spiritual connection, life purpose, universal truths, exploring consciousness, transcendence, personal transformation, healing music, journey within Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Malika uses this solo episode to trace a personal crisis of faith and the moment nihilism almost took hold. She talks through deconstructing surface-level spirituality, rejecting toxic positivity, and finding a more grounded relationship with Source through honesty, witnessing, and lived experience.Key topicsMalika shares how a season of losses and major life changes pushed her into depression, anger, and spiritual uncertainty.She explains why pop spirituality and manifestation culture stopped working for her when life became more painful and complex.In this episode: she critiques prosperity gospel influences, capitalism, and the grifter side of modern spirituality.She discusses the importance of going back to sources, doing real research, and not relying on social media sound bites.Malika reflects on how teachings from Alan Watts, Baba G, Yogananda, and Rumi helped expand her understanding.She talks about rejecting shame-based religion and why Christianity never felt like home for her.She describes a dark-night-of-the-soul experience where she felt herself step into nihilism and felt the absence of Source.She shares how that terrifying moment became a turning point that reaffirmed her belief that God is real and present.She emphasizes that faith is personal, intimate, and not dependent on perfection or constant positivity.She closes by encouraging listeners to sit honestly with grief, guilt, shame, and joy instead of rushing to spiritual bypass them.Timestamps00:00 - Welcome to the Aligned Life Podcast and the heart of the show00:55 - Why recent losses pushed Malika into spiritual doubt01:53 - Exploring new belief systems and deeper spiritual study02:48 - How prosperity gospel shaped pop spirituality04:16 - Manifestation, abundance, and the problem with commodified faith05:41 - Why you have to research the sources for yourself06:35 - Human design, cultural appropriation, and surface-level systems07:56 - Why Christianity never felt aligned for Malika09:09 - Learning astrology, law of attraction, and pop new age spirituality10:28 - Faith beyond tarot, divination, and return-to-Christianity narratives11:19 - Being stripped of roles, titles, and plans12:41 - Why spirituality cannot be separated from capitalism and power13:38 - The dark night of the soul and facing spiritual collapse14:04 - Witnessing pain instead of spiritual bypassing it15:33 - Why Source is understood as being within, not outside16:28 - The moment nihilism felt real17:53 - What it felt like to feel absolutely nothing18:49 - The experience that convinced her she was still being held20:47 - How she came back from the edge of nihilism21:46 - Different ways the divine can speak to people22:41 - Communion with the divine versus chasing constant downloads23:39 - Why quiet, nervous system regulation, and stillness matter24:35 - Toxic positivity and the limits of pop spirituality25:29 - Discernment, systemic change, and refusing escape mentality26:56 - Shared truths across spiritual traditions27:55 - Why openness matters more than certainty28:53 - Choosing soul-nourishing guidance over capitalist spirituality30:14 - Honest prayer, grieving fully, and letting feelings move through31:12 - Closing reflection on self-love, authenticity, and faithConnect with Malika:• ⁠YouTube⁠• ⁠Instagram

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Success can reward a bad trade for years before the costs become obvious. The decisions usually look reasonable at the time. One more demanding year. One more important opportunity. One more stretch of travel. Marriage can wait. The children will understand. Friends will still be there. And professionally, it may keep paying off. But that's what makes the mistake so hard to catch. In this episode, we look at James Carse, Zhuangzi, Philip Ivanhoe, and Alan Watts to understand what happens when the logic of goals, scoreboards, and future results spreads into the rest of life. You'll see why caring more about a result can sometimes make you worse at getting it, why success can't tell you whether every sacrifice was worth making, and how to pursue ambitious goals without treating the present merely as the price of some future life. The point isn't to want less. The point is to stop needing success to prove more than it can. Listen to What Success Can't Tell You About Life. Show Highlights Include: 4 domains of life which cannot be tracked, measured, or optimized (and why any attempt at doing so will only sever the connective tissue) (1:04)  Why the most successful professionals struggle heavily with relationships, family life, and the overall enjoyment of life (1:43)  Who uses a 10-year span of life better: A founder who exited for $10 million or one who exited for $100 million? (5:06)  The insidious "Second Task" trap that makes you buckle under internal pressure (when you fall into this trap, your actual skill level declines because of your internal environment) (8:27)  How to delay gratification without treating the present as disposable (and why this skill is fundamental for living a good and fulfilling life) (15:43)  The "Concert Pianist's Secret" for becoming masterful at your practice without sacrificing the present moment for some vague, future-oriented goal (20:18)  4 difficult-to-answer questions that will show you how closely achievement is tied to your identity (21:46)   Why continued success is often more dangerous to your life's fulfillment than humiliating failure (24:40)  For more about David Tian, go here: https://www.davidtianphd.com/about/  Feeling like success in one area of life has come at the expense of another? Maybe you've crushed it in your career, but your relationships feel strained. Or you've built the life you thought you wanted, yet there's still something important missing. I've put together a free 3-minute assessment to help you see what's really holding you back. Answer a few simple questions, and you'll get instant access to a personalized masterclass that speaks directly to where you are right now. It's fast. It's practical. And it could change the way you approach leadership, love, and fulfillment. Take the first step here → https://dtphd.com/quiz

Alan Watts reveals the harmony of embracing our human role while also recognizing that we are the entire cosmos.Today's episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/alan and get on your way to being your best self.This time on the Being in the Way podcast, Alan Watts discusses:Remembering our inherent oneness with all thingsLiving on two levels at once: the relative world and the ultimate realityUnderstanding life as a “controlled accident” and learning to play our social roles on demandPretending not to notice the fundamental light of existence Seeing life's most serious predicaments as part of a cosmic gameRecognizing how our fascination with details can cause us to lose sight of the bigger pictureEngaging fully in the game of life while recognizing our true natureThis series is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass' Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit Alanwatts.org for full talks from Alan Watts."Deep down, who are you? That's the thing that's been forgotten. That's the underside of the tapestry, the thing that's been left out because what we are carefully taught to ignore is that every one of us, fundamentally, deep, deep inside, is an act of, function of, performance of, manifestation of the works, the whole blinking cosmos with all its galaxies.” –Alan WattsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whatever happens, I'll deal with it — a powerful mantra explored in this Alan Watts Motivational Speech. Dive into the wisdom of Alan Watts as he encourages you to navigate life's uncertainties with confidence and grace. This speech offers profound insights into accepting challenges and embracing change, helping you unlock your true potential. If you're ready to transform your mindset and face life's ups and downs head-on, this episode is for you. Join us on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Listen now and find your inner strength! #alanwatts #motivation #selfimprovement #resilience #mindset #growth #wisdom #lifechallenges #personaldevelopment #inspiration whatever happens, alan watts, motivational speech, resilience, self improvement, mindset shift, personal growth, life lessons, motivation, wisdom, acceptance, overcoming challenges, inner strength, change, happiness, philosophy, inspiration, embrace uncertainty, power of thought, mental strength, positive thinking, self empowerment, life advice, growth mindset, mindfulness, spirituality, emotional intelligence, success, goal setting, self awareness, motivational quotes, find yourself, personal transformation, life guidance, journey, self discovery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yeah... it's hard to be a human! But maybe that's not a bad thing? Let's chat about it :)MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEStutz Documentary: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81387962The Backwards Law: https://www.reddit.com/r/AlanWatts/comments/cq0h2i/the_backwards_law/Send me an email!theintothelightpodcast@gmail.comLINKSHarrison's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HarrisonKingHarrison's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrisonkingofficial/Into The Light YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theintothelightpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inspired by the extraordinary way a young swallow drops from its nest into flight, Ashley explores what it means to meet the present moment before certainty arrives.Through a childhood trust fall that ended on the kitchen floor, her struggle to surrender to the flow of dancing, Ram Dass's invitation to Be Here Now and Alan Watts's unforgettable falling cat, this episode asks whether trust is really about knowing we will be caught - or remaining soft enough to respond when we don't yet know what will hold us.For neurodivergent minds accustomed to analysing the past, rehearsing the future and consciously predicting the next move, presence can feel far less peaceful than wellness culture often suggests. But perhaps presence is not the absence of uncertainty. Perhaps it is the moment uncertainty becomes usable.This week's Microdosing Meaning practice invites you to walk in on yourself worrying, ruminating or simply wandering through the ongoing stream of thought - and then walk in on the moment itself. What might become available when you meet it through awe, curiosity and play?The episode closes with a gentle Yoga Nidra for cultivating trust: a loving homage to one of Ashley's favourite Yoga Nidra teachers, Ally Boothroyd. Settle into the support beneath you, follow the swallow into open air and take a trust fall into the medicine of presence itself.Ashley's eight-week From Mask to Map group coaching programme begins on 15 September 2026 and is limited to ten people. Find out more at integrativeiom.co.uk.Our Sponsors:

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Inspired by the extraordinary way a young swallow drops from its nest into flight, Ashley explores what it means to meet the present moment before certainty arrives.Through a childhood trust fall that ended on the kitchen floor, her struggle to surrender to the flow of dancing, Ram Dass's invitation to Be Here Now and Alan Watts's unforgettable falling cat, this episode asks whether trust is really about knowing we will be caught - or remaining soft enough to respond when we don't yet know what will hold us.For neurodivergent minds accustomed to analysing the past, rehearsing the future and consciously predicting the next move, presence can feel far less peaceful than wellness culture often suggests. But perhaps presence is not the absence of uncertainty. Perhaps it is the moment uncertainty becomes usable.This week's Microdosing Meaning practice invites you to walk in on yourself worrying, ruminating or simply wandering through the ongoing stream of thought - and then walk in on the moment itself. What might become available when you meet it through awe, curiosity and play?The episode closes with a gentle Yoga Nidra for cultivating trust: a loving homage to one of Ashley's favourite Yoga Nidra teachers, Ally Boothroyd. Settle into the support beneath you, follow the swallow into open air and take a trust fall into the medicine of presence itself.Ashley's eight-week From Mask to Map group coaching programme begins on 15 September 2026 and is limited to ten people. Find out more at integrativeiom.co.uk.Our Sponsors:

Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingAustin Rampt: Addiction, Free Will & the Hijacking of the SelfWhat happens when addiction takes control of identity, agency, and the stories we tell ourselves? Austin Rampt joins TrueLife to explore addiction neuroscience, trauma, consciousness, free will, recovery, identity, transformation, and the psychology of survival. From eight rehabs and a heart attack at 21 to jail and 18 months living as a fugitive alongside the Sinaloa Cartel, Austin's extraordinary journey opens a deeper question: how do we lose ourselves—and how do we find our way back?Check out Austin Here:https://shop.onelasthitbook.com/ One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

What happens when we step out in faith but start to sink? In his final episode of “Rev'd Up for Sunday”, John Kennedy joins Peter Walsh and Elizabeth Garnsey to explore Jesus walking on water, Peter's risky leap of faith, and what this story reveals about fear, failure, spiritual growth, and the surprising gentleness of Jesus. Along the way, the clergy reflect on the making of a disciple and the journey that continues even when it's time to say goodbye.Questions for Further DiscussionThemes & ApplicationWater can symbolize chaos, danger, and the unknown, while the boat has traditionally been an image of the Church. What might this story teach us about the purpose of Christian community when the world around us feels turbulent or uncertain?Peter emphasizes the courage it takes for Peter to step out of the boat, while Elizabeth wonders whether he ever needed to leave it because Jesus was already coming toward him. What can these two interpretations teach us about the difference between taking a faithful risk and trusting God to meet us where we already are?John suggests that Peter begins to sink when fear and self-consciousness redirect his attention away from Jesus. How can fear, anxiety, or excessive self-consciousness prevent us from becoming the people God is calling us to be?Personal Reflection QuestionsPeter's impulsiveness can lead him into trouble, but that same energy also enables him to take courageous steps that the other disciples do not. What quality in yourself have you sometimes regarded as a weakness that might also contain a gift?The conversation contrasts Jesus' gentleness with the harsh internal voice that tells us, “You can't do that,” “You're weak,” or “You're bad.” When you fail or make a mistake, which voice are you more likely to hear? How might you learn to recognize the gentler voice of Christ?Peter's spiritual development happens through repeated moments of courage, misunderstanding, failure, forgiveness, and growth. Looking back on your own life, where can you recognize ways you have changed spiritually that you could not see while the change was happening?Broader Spiritual ConsiderationsThe clergy suggest that failure is not an interruption of Peter's discipleship but actually part of how he becomes a disciple. How might the Church change if Christians treated failure as part of spiritual formation rather than something to hide or feel ashamed of?Peter introduces Jung's idea of the shadow, suggesting that qualities we suppress or “domesticate” may contain powerful energies that need to be integrated rather than eliminated. How might Christian spirituality help us bring our whole selves before God rather than dividing ourselves into acceptable and unacceptable parts?John reflects on St. Mark's and the podcast as communities that helped form him, often in ways he only recognized afterward. What role do communities play in shaping our faith, identity, and vocation? Can a place remain spiritually “home” even when we are called to leave it?References & ResourcesBooksThomas Keating, Crisis of Faith, Crisis of Love ThinkersCarl Jung (the shadow and integration of the psyche)Sigmund Freud (id, ego, and superego)Alan Watts (self-consciousness and the centipede analogy)MusicQUOTE: Leonard Cohen, “There is a crack, a crack in everything That's how the light gets in.” from AnthemRed Hot Chili Peppers, 2012 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction (Josh Klinghoffer joined the Chili Peppers in 2009 and was inducted with the band in 2012, becoming, at the time, the youngest-ever Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee.)Film, Television, & Popular CultureThe Odyssey (2026)Looney Tunes (Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner)Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

Support The Show on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/AaronMachbitz In this solo episode, I explore five fundamental principles for living a meaningful life, inspired by the insights of Viktor Frankel, Carl Jung, and Alan Watts. Discover how these timeless rules can help you navigate life's challenges and find true fulfillment. - Timestamps:  00:00 The universal truths about a meaningful life 00:31 The common ground of Viktor Frankel, Carl Jung, and Alan Watts 02:55 Rule 1: Search for meaning, not happiness 04:26 Rule 2: Facing what you avoid controls you 06:27 Rule 3: The flexibility of identity and self-creation 08:51 Rule 4: Letting go of the need to control everything 11:45 Rule 5: The prison of unseen beliefs and perceptions 13:14 Conclusion: Embrace change and live fully -

https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2026/07/30/frank/If you have searched for help with anxiety or overthinking, YouTube has probably offered you ten Stoic principles that will change your life, or Taoism explained as going with the flow, sometimes in an approximation of Alan Watts's voice.My guest is Frank P. Saunders Jr., a philosopher who works on Chinese thought and who has spent the past couple of years making videos about philosophy and public philosophy. We began with McStoicism, the version of Stoicism made to go down easily and keep you coming back. Of the distortions he identifies, the one he thinks does the most damage is the promise that this is not difficult. When the ten tips do not work, people conclude that Stoicism does not work for them, or that they are the kind of person for whom nothing works. His formulation is that the results were overstated and the effort was understated.The second thing that gets removed is God. Surrendering to a world that is indifferent to you is a different act from aligning yourself with a world that is going somewhere.On emotions, the Stoics did say you should let go of certain feelings, but only because they thought doing so would make you a genuinely better person, someone who could not be shaken by loss or circumstance. The popular version keeps the letting go and loses the point of it. Stoicism was about becoming brave, honest, fair, and useful to the people around you. Marcus Aurelius keeps saying you do this for your community, not for your own calm. However, these are rarely mentioned online in the fast food versions of Stoicism, which ask nothing of you, though they may also give little back. The second half of our chat turns to the problems with AI-generated Alan Watts video and perennialism. Watts would tell a Taoist story, then a Zen story, then something about a Christian choir, and make them all point the same way. Frank's objection is that the traditions are not saying the same thing.On wu wei: Frank argues that nothing done at an expert level is effortless. What changes with mastery is where the effort goes, because the expert knows what to attend to.  Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com/Imi Lo:  imiloimilo.comSister Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Zcl8ZUsu4AePugDoWtXcgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eggshelltransformationsNewsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers  Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental illnesses, relationship challenges, sex, drugs, alcohol addiction, psychedelics, and the use of plant medicines. You are advised to refrain from watching or listening to the YouTube Channel or Podcast if you are likely to be offended or adversely impacted by any of these topics.Disclaimer: The content provided is for informational purposes only. Please do not consider any of the content to be clinical or professional advice. None of the content can substitute professional consultation, psychotherapy, diagnosis, or any mental health intervention.  Opinions and views expressed by the host and the guests are personal views, and they reserve the right to change their opinions. The opinions of the guest do not reflect the position of this channel or Imi. We also cannot guarantee that everything mentioned is factual and completely accurate. Any action you take based on the information in this episode is taken strictly at your own risk.  For a full disclaimer, please refer to: https://www.eggshelltherapy.c...

KILL YOUR LAZINESS and start moving now! In this powerful motivational speech featuring insights from David Goggins, Alan Watts, and Jim Rohn, you'll discover the essential steps to break free from procrastination and ignite your drive toward success. Learn how these legendary figures overcame their struggles and how you can apply their wisdom to transform your life. This episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiring stories that will challenge you to take the first step. Don't let laziness hold you back any longer. Tune in and unlock your potential today! Subscribe for more motivational content and join our community of achievers. #motivation #inspiration #selfimprovement #davidgoggins #jimrohn #alanwatts #personaldevelopment #successmindset #laziness #takeaction kill your laziness, start moving now, david goggins, motivational speech, jim rohn, alan watts, overcome procrastination, self improvement, motivation, personal development, inspiration, success, achieve your goals, mindset, actionable advice, life transformation, be productive, motivational quotes, self help, motivation speech, focus, goal setting, drive, determination, resilience, hard work, growth mindset, advice, life coaching, achieve success, motivational, overcome laziness, take control, inspired living, unlock potential, personal growth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingLadies and gentlemen, welcome back to the True Life Podcast. In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Joshua Pritiken, a psychologist, IFS practitioner, and author of the thought-provoking book "Religion Unburdened by Belief." Joshua's work delves into a fundamental question at the crossroads of psychology, religion, mysticism, and philosophy: What if the essence of spiritual life lies not in the accumulation of beliefs, but in cultivating an openness to mystery?  ### The Burden of Belief: An Exploration  In our conversation, we explored the idea that belief might not only be integral to religion but could also be its greatest burden. Joshua's insights challenge conventional wisdom by suggesting that the expectations tied to beliefs often prevent genuine exploration and understanding. For instance, he references the work of James Carse, whose book inspired him to examine the dichotomy between belief and religion more deeply.  ### Understanding Different Types of Beliefs  Joshua categorizes beliefs into two distinct types: content beliefs, which pertain to specific doctrines or outcomes, and process beliefs, which guide practices like meditation. He argues that while process beliefs are essential for spiritual practices, content beliefs often create unnecessary barriers to true spiritual experience. An example he shares is the risk of having preconceived notions about meditation, which can limit the depth of experience and understanding.  ### Embracing Uncertainty  A significant theme in our discussion is the discomfort many feel regarding uncertainty. In today's world, where a false sense of certainty is often constructed, Joshua encourages listeners to embrace uncertainty as a pathway to deeper understanding. He draws parallels between this uncertainty and experiences with psychedelics, suggesting that the lack of certainty can lead to profound insights and connections to the mystery of life.  ### From Belief to Knowledge  We also touched on how beliefs can evolve into knowledge. Joshua explains that the context and type of evidence required to validate beliefs vary greatly. For example, beliefs about the weather can be easily verified, while beliefs in more abstract domains, like art or religion, often lack definitive evidence. This leads to the conclusion that while it's not inherently bad to hold beliefs, we should approach them with a degree of skepticism and openness.  ### Key Takeaways  1. **Challenge the Burden of Belief:** Recognize how beliefs can limit spiritual growth and understanding.  2. **Differentiate Between Beliefs:** Understand the distinction between content and process beliefs and their relevance to spiritual practices.  3. **Embrace Uncertainty:** Learn to find comfort in uncertainty as a pathway to deeper insights.  4. **Evolve Beliefs into Knowledge:** Acknowledge the importance of evidence and context in validating beliefs.  In conclusion, Joshua's perspective offers a refreshing lens through which to view spirituality and the role of belief. By fostering a sense of openness to mystery and uncertainty, we can enrich our spiritual journeys and cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. If you'd like to explore more about Joshua Pritiken's insights, check out his book "Religion Unburdened by Belief."  For more on this topic, consider listening to the full episode of the True Life Podcast.Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Religion-Unburdened-Belief-Open-Inquiry-ebook/dp/B0GT24Z79H One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

What happens when you mix ancient Eastern medicine, cutting-edge neuroscience, and the field of remote viewing? In this episode, host Doug brings together an eclectic group of practitioners, coaches, and intuitive minds from across the globe to explore the boundaries of consciousness. From the East Coast of the US to the Sunshine Coast of Australia, the group dives deep into the realities of modern meditation. The panel discusses the practical shifts that occur when utilizing neuro-technology like the Muse EEG headband and the Neurovisor to stimulate advanced brainwave states. You'll hear firsthand experiences of how optimizing your mental wavelengths alters your relationship with daily stress, pain, and uncertainty. The conversation shifts from the science of neuroplasticity to the grounding simplicity of presence, wrapping up with a fascinating look into the world of remote viewing—including how it is being used to read stock market trends and predict global news events. Whether you are a seasoned meditator or just starting your journey into the woo-woo, this episode serves as a powerful reminder that upgrading your mind is the ultimate form of energy management. Key Takeaways & Timestamps ·         Meeting the Collective: Introduction to the panel, featuring Tom (a licensed acupuncturist from Baltimore) and Joe Pani (an emotional fitness coach from Australia). ·         The Brain-Tech Revolution: Tom breaks down his daily use of the Muse EEG headband and the flashing light technology of the Neurovisor to accelerate deep alpha and theta meditation states. ·         The Simplicity of Presence: Ocalo and Joe challenge the need for high-tech tools, advocating for the power of pure breathwork, minimalism, and learning to sit comfortably with discomfort. ·         "You Are the Breath, Not the Breather": A profound look at the teachings of Alan Watts and how shifting your perspective can completely change your physical relationship to stress and cold exposure. ·         Upgrading the Brain by 40%: Doug shares insights from neuroscientists Dr. Drew Pearson and Dr. Amy Albright on how advanced clinical brain mapping can permanently resolve underlying emotional traumas and shadow work. ·         Energy Management vs. Time Management: Why true fitness (of the body and mind) is about economy of energy, avoiding burnout, and moving through life for the sheer joy of the experience. ·         Entering the Rabbit Hole of Remote Viewing: Josh from Rockstar Intuition pulls back the curtain on remote viewing, detailing how he uses it to track stock market charts, predict monthly news, and his experiences with the Monroe Institute's Gateway Tapes. Connect with the Guests: Tom Ingegno - https://www.linkedin.com/in/baltimoreacupuncture/ Josh Maitland - https://www.instagram.com/redroomstudio_ca/ Joe Pane - Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin: @joepaneinsights Akello Stone - Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akellostone   Connect with Doug Beitz: Email: info@dougbeitz.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougbeitz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dougbeitz/ Website: https://buymeacoffee.com/dougbeitz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6mQ258nugC3lyw3SpvYuoK?si=7cec409527d34438 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/intuitive-conversations-with-doug/id1593172364 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-beitz-472a4b338/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dougbeitz178  

Gary John Bishop is the New York Times bestselling author behind Unfuk Yourself* and Stop Doing That Sht*, whose books have sold over 4.5 million copies and whose audiobooks alone have topped 2 million. Making his sixth appearance on the show, the Scottish philosopher and personal development author joins Larry to break down his newest book, Now What, and challenge the entire premise of self-help. This conversation gets into why chasing the next fix keeps you stuck, how your old solutions quietly become your current problems, and why self-invention beats self-improvement for good. If you're a dad who's done all the work, read all the books, and still catches himself asking why life feels the same, this one will reframe how you see time, identity, and being present with your kids.   Timeline Summary [1:02] – Gary returns for his sixth appearance and the "Larry and Gary Show" reunion [3:13] – The line that started it all: solving your life instead of living in it [5:23] – Why the book slapped Gary around as he wrote it and questioned everything he knew [6:38] – Realizing most of what we call fulfillment is actually just relief [8:03] – Now is not a time, now is a place, and now is eternal, but you're not [11:28] – How Gary scrapped a finished manuscript and rewrote the guts in 30 days [14:20] – The difference between having knowledge of something and truly knowing it [22:12] – How old solutions become current problems: work ethic turning into workaholism [27:03] – Larry on his son's graduation and why he felt joy instead of regret [29:52] – The meerkat in the cathedral and why context is your one true superpower [32:16] – Alan Watts on standing in a river with the past and future always here [36:13] – Self-invention over self-improvement and why the "self" isn't broken [41:20] – Declaring who you are as accomplished and letting it call you forward [48:00] – What to do when the people closest to you resist the new version of you [53:03] – Why we prefer the certainty of misery over the uncertainty of joy [1:00:26] – The simplest way to teach kids this thinking through better questions   5 Key Takeaways Stop Solving, Start Living — Most people spend their whole lives fixing the problem in front of their face, then wonder why relief never comes. A life you create still has problems, but they're the right ones. Old Solutions Become New Problems — The job, the relationship, the work ethic you built to fix an old pain often becomes the very thing troubling you now. Recognizing that pattern is how you stop repeating it. Context Is Your Superpower — You can't always change what's happening, but you can shift the context you hold it in. Mandela sat in the same cell for years and chose to experience it as a life of service. Self-Invention Beats Self-Improvement — You aren't a broken, fixed thing that needs better habits. Through language you can declare who you are right now and let that identity call new actions out of you. Teach Kids to Question, Not to Comply — Instead of correcting kids, ask them where they heard that, what they're making it mean, and what else it could mean. "Now what?" asked honestly and repeatedly shifts any story.   Links & Resources Episode page and all links — https://thedadedge.com/1503 Join the Dad Edge Alliance — https://thedadedge.com/join Dad Edge Boardroom Goal Setting Intensive — https://thedadedge.com/goals Now What by Gary John Bishop — available wherever books are sold Gary John Bishop's website — https://garyjohnbishop.com Follow Gary John Bishop on Instagram — https://instagram.com/garyjohnbishop Follow Gary John Bishop on TikTok — https://tiktok.com/@garyjohnbishop    Enjoyed This Episode? If Gary's idea that "now is a place, not a time" cracked something open for you, don't let it stop at a listen. Send this episode to a dad who's done all the work and still feels stuck, and try asking your kids one of Gary's questions this week. If the show keeps delivering for you, follow, rate, and leave a review so more fathers can find these conversations.

Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingIn this transformative episode of True Life Podcast, Charla Pitre reveals her groundbreaking 7 Lenses framework for navigating life with clarity, presence, and deep coherence. From surviving childhood trauma and abusive relationships to thriving in Hawaii through radical self-awareness, Charla shares how she turned survival instincts into powerful tools for conscious living.Discover how the heart-brain loop, electromagnetic fields, and nested systems shape our reality. Learn to see consequences as feedback instead of punishment, rewire your nervous system from reactivity to responsiveness, and bridge quantum physics with spirituality. Charla breaks down each of the seven interconnected lenses — Systems, Quantum, Consciousness, Intelligence, Lived Experience, Spirituality, and Relational — showing how they work together to cut through modern noise and reveal hidden connections.This conversation dives deep into trauma healing, CPTSD, self-abandonment vs coherence, the observer perspective, inner child work, and why certainty can actually limit growth while embracing uncertainty builds profound wisdom. Whether you're healing from trauma, seeking meaning, building conscious leadership, or simply want to stop reacting and start responding with intention, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.Charla Pitre's unique blend of lived experience, systems thinking, and spiritual intelligence offers a revolutionary map for personal evolution in an increasingly complex world.Key Topics: 7 Lenses framework, heart brain coherence, quantum spirituality, nervous system regulation, radical self accountability, relational lens, meaning making, observer consciousness.Connect with Charla Pitre:https://charlapitre.substack.com/p/seeing-the-world-through-seven-lensesSubstack & LinkedIn @ Charla PitreIf you're ready to upgrade how you see yourself and the world, press play now. One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

What if: you are not too much, and you are not too little. You are just turned the wrong way. That's the claim this episode makes, and it might not be a comfortable one to sit with. Self-importance gets talked about like it's vanity — too much ego, too much me. But what if it's the opposite of too much self? What if it's a starvation, and the constant checking, measuring, and needing to be seen is just what starvation looks like from the inside? This episode traces that reframe through four unlikely companions and theoretical frameworks: Alan Watts and his image of the self sealed inside its own skin, cut off from the world it actually belongs to; Iain McGilchrist and the two hemispheres of the brain, one built for direct contact with what's real, the other built only to represent and compare; Heinz Kohut and Alice Miller, who spent careers studying what happens to a person when the mirror they needed as a child was never held up true; and Robert Bly, naming a culture of siblings raising each other because the elders never showed up. Four different frameworks, four different vocabularies, but one unified shape underneath: a self that's stopped sourcing itself vertically — up into something larger and more magical and mysterious, and down into the ground it's actually made of — and started sourcing itself sideways instead, off the reactions of the room. That sideways reach is self-importance. Not arrogance, but a misdirected hunger. This is the why episode. It sets the cosmology, the diagnosis, the ache underneath the pattern — without yet handing you the tools to catch it in yourself. That's coming. If you've ever caught yourself needing the room to confirm you're okay, this one's for you. Not to fix that orientation, but just to see it clearly, maybe for the first time.

Title of this lecture (speech): "HOW TO MAKE IT THROUGH CHALLENGING TIMES". Speaker:

Title of this lecture (speech): "LIFE IS PLAYFUL. RELAX YOUR MIND". Speaker:

Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingIn this raw, unfiltered episode of True Life Podcast, Lindsay Kent blows the doors off the psychedelic renaissance with zero fucks given.Award-winning filmmaker, author, and full-throttle psychonaut Lindsay Kent joins George Monty to discuss her mind-shattering novel My Twin the Murderer — a psychedelic thriller, philosophical mindfuck, literary prank, and gonzo history lesson rolled into one. Think Ken Kesey crashing Carl Jung's library while Hunter S. Thompson laughs in the corner.From dosing on the Further bus with the Merry Pranksters, to wrestling with twin identity, ego death, OCD transformation, and the raw chaos of altered states, Lindsay holds nothing back. She explores the dark duality of psychedelics — medicine and poison — the war on consciousness, MKUltra blowback, cognitive liberty, and why fiction might be the most powerful Trojan horse for these conversations.This episode rips apart sanitized medical narratives and calls out the hype, control freaks, and spiritual bypassing in the psychedelic space. Lindsay dives deep into storytelling as rebellion, Joseph Campbell's mythic lens, grief as teacher, the illusion of identity, and why suffering is optional even when pain is not.Expect unapologetic truth on:•  Psychedelic fiction vs. dry science•  Twin dynamics, alter egos, and fractured identity•  Responsible use vs. reckless freedom•  The sacred in the profane — and why the house doesn't always win•  Integration, ego dissolution, and letting go of the stories that chain usIf you're a psychonaut, seeker, rebel, or anyone tired of corporate wellness bullshit trying to own consciousness, this conversation will rearrange the furniture in your mind.Lindsay Kent isn't here to sell you safety theater or magic bullets. She's here to remind you that these substances have always been about freedom, myth, humor, and waking the fuck up.Grab My Twin the Murderer and prepare to have your reality politely (then violently) questioned.Keywords & Search Terms: Psychedelics, Psychedelic Fiction, My Twin the Murderer, Lindsay Kent, Merry Pranksters, Ken Kesey, Psychedelic Renaissance, Cognitive Liberty, Ego Death, Twin Identity, Joseph Campbell, Psychedelic Integration, Altered States, Psychonaut, MKUltra, Consciousness Expansion, Psychedelic History, Fiction as MedicineTalk to Lindsay https://www.thehallucinarrator.com/ One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

Title of this lecture (speech): "YOU ARE GOD PRETENDING TO BE HUMAN". Speaker:

Title of this lecture (speech): "THE DREAM OF LIFE". Speaker:

Dismantling the illusion of separation, Alan Watts shares how recognizing our fundamental unity with the universe transforms the way we live, perceive, and prepare for death.Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network and support the next chapter of Ram Dass Here and Now. Gifts are matched dollar for dollar through June 30. Learn more and give here: BHNN 10th Birthday FundraiserToday's episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/alan and get on your way to being your best self.This week on Being in the Way, Alan Watts lectures on:Playing hide and seek with our true selvesHow your body knows that you are one with the universeSeeing things versus noticing thingsThe yoga of preparing for death The partial view that the ego keeps us trapped in The continuous energy of our bodiesDissolving the distinction between voluntary and involuntary behavior The transaction between the individual and the world This series is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass' Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit Alanwatts.org for full talks from Alan Watts. “Doesn't it really astonish you that you are this fantastically complex thing and that you're doing all of this and you never had any education in how to do it? You never learned, but you're this miracle. From a strictly physical, scientific standpoint, this organism is a continuous energy with everything else that's going on. If I am my foot, I am the sun. Only, we've got this little partial view. We've got the idea that ‘I'm just something in this body', the ego, that's a joke.” –Alan WattsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How to live in this chaotic world is a question many of us grapple with daily. In this inspiring Alan Watts motivational speech, we delve into profound insights that can help you navigate life's uncertainties with grace and clarity. Discover the wisdom of one of the greatest philosophers of our time as he shares transformative ideas that challenge conventional thinking and encourage a more mindful approach to existence. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed or simply seeking deeper understanding, this speech is designed to empower you. Don't let chaos dictate your life — learn how to embrace it and find your inner peace. Listen now for a fresh perspective that could change everything. #AlanWatts #MotivationalSpeech #InnerPeace #LifeGuidance #Mindfulness #PersonalGrowth #Philosophy #Chaos #Wisdom #SelfImprovement how to live in this chaotic world, alan watts motivational speech, inner peace, mindfulness, personal growth, life guidance, motivation, philosophy, self improvement, overcoming chaos, mindful living, alan watts, life advice, spiritual growth, mental clarity, finding peace, stress relief, wisdom, understanding chaos, life challenges, motivation for change, inspiration, life lessons, philosophical insights, self discovery, emotional well-being, navigating uncertainty, inner calm, thought-provoking, life philosophy, embracing change, tranquility, mindset shift, finding balance, positive thinking, resilience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingWhat the actual fuck is “being human” when AI is about to eat your entire career, your identity, and the old world's bullshit rules?In this raw, unfiltered episode of True Life Podcast, I go deep with Eric Postow, attorney, psychedelic legal warrior, and the guy actually navigating the chaos at the intersection of entheogens, agentic AI, and the transhuman cliff we're all sprinting toward.We're not bullshitting around safe topics:→ Machines replacing 70-80% of lawyer brainwork (and every other white-collar gig)→ Psychedelics as the primal antidote to silicon gods and corporate slavery→ The inevitable merger of plant consciousness + a.i. tech→ Why your spreadsheets are dead, your soul is on the line, and most people are still sleepwalking into the singularity→ Rebuilding identity, community, and rebellion in a post-work, post-scarcity mindfuckNo polished corporate cope. No weak futurism. Just two people calling out the collapse of the old paradigm and daring you to architect what comes next.This isn't a podcast. It's a transmission for lawyers, rebels, outcasts, and readers who want to understand the future. The future isn't coming. It's already here and it's weird.Who's ready to wake up and break shit constructively?#Psychedelics #AI #Transhumanism #LegalRevolution #Consciousness #FutureIsWeird #RebelMindshttps://holonlaw.com/ One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

GRIND IN SILENCE and discover the keys to unlocking your true potential with insights from David Goggins. In this powerful motivational speech, Goggins shares his journey of resilience, discipline, and the importance of working quietly towards your goals. Alongside wisdom from Alan Watts, this episode invites you to embrace the grind, reflect on your inner strength, and take actionable steps towards your dreams. If you're ready to transform your mindset and elevate your life, you won't want to miss this inspiring session. Listen now and start your journey to greatness! #grindinsilence #davidgoggins #alanwatts #motivation #selfimprovement #mindset #success #inspiration #discipline #resilience grind in silence, david goggins, motivational speech, alan watts, success, self improvement, motivation, discipline, personal growth, mindset, resilience, inspiration, grind, true potential, achievement, life lessons, overcoming challenges, mental toughness, focus, goal setting, inner strength, wisdom, motivation for success, transform your life, self help, personal development, grind culture, inspiration daily, motivational talk, growth mindset, david goggins speech, motivation speech, alan watts quotes, motivational content, life transformation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With humor and wisdom, Duncan Trussell shares how the ego can turn spirituality into another achievement, and why freedom comes from realizing there's nothing to prove.Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network and support the next chapter of Ram Dass Here and Now. Gifts are matched dollar for dollar through June 30. Learn more and give here: BHNN 10th Birthday FundraiserToday's podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self.This time on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Duncan chats about:Lessons on spiritual materialism from Chögyam Trungpa RinpocheStaying connected to everyday life while being spiritual Transcendental common sense vs. getting puffed up in the egoStaying connected to everyday life while being spiritual The trouble with actively ignoring parts of ourselves Reconciling higher consciousness with everyday affairs Surrendering to all of it and becoming ‘normal' againHyperfixating on suffering rather than the end of sufferingAbout Duncan Trussell:Duncan Trussell is a stand-up comedian, podcaster, and actor. His popular podcast, The Duncan Trussell Family Hour, has been downloaded over 25 million times and is known for its blend of humor, fringe ideas, eclectic guests, and great interviews. The DTFH is the foundation for Duncan's Netflix animated series, The Midnight Gospel, which he co-created with Pendleton Ward in 2020. To learn more about Duncan's work, visit his website at duncantrussell.com. “It's a very frustrating thing to our ego to imagine that you don't have to do anything. You don't have to learn Sanskrit, know about your chakras, have those scars on your arm from frog venom, do 90 ayahuasca retreats, go to the Ram Dass retreats, listen to Alan Watts lectures. You don't have to do anything because you're already there.” –Duncan Trussell About The Host, Jackie Dobrinska:Jackie Dobrinska is the Director of Education, Community & Inclusion for Ram Dass' Love, Serve, Remember Foundation and the current host of Ram Dass' Here & Now podcast. She is also a teacher, coach, and spiritual director with the privilege of marrying two decades of mystical studies with 15 years of expertise in holistic wellness. As an inter-spiritual minister, Jackie was ordained in Creation Spirituality in 2016 and has also studied extensively in several other lineages – the plant-medicine-based Pachakuti Mesa Tradition, Sri Vidya Tantra, Western European Shamanism, Christian Mysticism, the Wise Woman Tradition, and others. Today, in addition to building courses and community for LSRF, she leads workshops and coaches individuals to discover, nourish and live from their most authentic selves.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Title of this lecture (speech): "SURRENDERING TO LIFE'S FLOW & PURPOSE". Speaker:

FULL COMMITMENT is the key to unlocking your true potential, and in this powerful motivational speech by Alan Watts, you'll discover how embracing total dedication can transform your life. Alan Watts shares profound insights on self-control, discipline, and the importance of being fully invested in your goals. This episode is designed to inspire you to take charge and direct your life with intention. Are you ready to learn the secrets of unwavering commitment and how it can elevate your existence? Dive into this enlightening speech and start your journey toward mastery and fulfillment. Listen now and embrace the change you seek! #motivation #selfimprovement #alanwatts #commitment #selfcontrol #inspiration #personaldevelopment #success #discipline #mindset full commitment, control yourself, alan watts motivational speech, self control, motivational speech, personal growth, self improvement, discipline, mindset mastery, inspiration, success principles, transform your life, life lessons, motivation techniques, power of commitment, dedication, achieving goals, inner strength, motivational talks, profound insights, personal development, self mastery, life changing advice, achieving success, overcoming obstacles, unlock your potential, goal setting, achieve your dreams, self empowerment, mindfulness, inner peace, focus, resilience, life transformation, inspire change Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Support the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_USOne on One Video Call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingMost of us are missing the point about psychedelics—and this episode shatters the illusion. Strider John Peterson, publisher of Psychedelic Pathways, reveals how responsible engagement with plant medicines, art, and storytelling can TRANSFORM CULTURE and consciousness—and why it's more vital than ever. This isn't just about psychedelics, it's about awakening a movement rooted in integrity, storytelling, and authentic human connection.Imagine a world where the stories of veterans, explorers, and underground voices don't just echo in secret but ripple out to reshape society. John shares firsthand his journey from ophthalmic science to spearheading a magazine that captures the true depth of the psychedelic renaissance—stories of trauma, hero's journeys, and sacred masculine evolution. You'll discover how responsible storytelling, grounded in intention, can challenge industry hype and steer this movement toward genuine personal and cultural awakening.We break down: the unseen power of visual storytelling, the role of responsible narratives in dismantling revolution-in-industry, and how psychedelics are just the beginning of a shift—an evolution in human awareness. John emphasizes the importance of honoring indigenous traditions, nurturing responsible use, and recognizing the power of community storytelling in a world eager for authentic change.The stakes? Without this responsible voice, the psychedelic movement risks commercialism, spiritual bypassing, and co-optation. But with it? Massive cultural shifts—building courage, purpose, and character in a fragmented world. This episode is perfect for anyone hungry for truth, real stories, or curious about how to guide a spiritual renaissance that amplifies our shared humanity.Geared toward seekers, activists, artists, and pioneers ready to challenge the status quo—this isn't just a podcast. It's a call to wake up, step in, and be part of the responsible revolution. Are you ready to listen deeper, think bigger, and say YES to authentic change? Hit play now & subscribe to the magazine your mind and soul will thank youFREE MAGAZINE https://www.psychedelicpathwaysmag.app/Contact:striderjohn@proton.mehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/petersonjohnc One on One Video call W/George https://tidycal.com/georgepmonty/60-minute-meetingSupport the show:https://www.paypal.me/Truelifepodcast?locale.x=en_US

Send us comments, suggestions and ideas here! In this week's episode we are joined once again by Julian Soloninka, better yet known as Julian the Philosopher to discuss his provocative insights into Cyberpunk Metaphysics; which we discuss in its germinal stages under the inspired headspace of Alan Watts, Alduous Huxley and Gregory Bateson. In the first half of the episode we discuss the impact Alan Watts and Gregory Bateson had on cyberpunk and its corresponding philosophies while investigating the role they played as secret agents each with respective ties to three letter agencies before asking ourselves if we were to meet them on Homerian or Platonic footing. In the extended side of the show we continue our discussion with Julian and discuss prominent author, philosopher and psychonaught, Alduous Huxley; his connection to Jiddu Krishnamurti, the Death of Cleopatra and what it all has to do with Philip K. Dick's theophany. Thank you and enjoy the show! Check out Julian the Philosopher's most recent work:https://medium.com/@jsoloninIn this week's episode we discuss:What is cyberpunk metaphysics?Allan WattsDiogenes Gregory Bateson Carl Jung's The SpyAleister CrowleyJiddu KrishnamurtiV for ApophisSecret Societies Making Our EntertainmentThe Power of The Koan and The Double Bind In the second half of this episode available at www.patreon.com/TheWholeRabbit we follow Julian the Philosopher further down the rabbithole and discuss:Philip K. Dick's TheophanyThe Platonic HeroThe MatrixCleopatraTheosophy, Lucifer and New-ThoughtThe Death of HypatiaAldous HuxleyMore next time….This week's episode was a freestyle Socratic seminar between Julian the Philosopher, Tim Hacker, Luke Madrid, Mari Sama and Heka Astra Where to find The Whole Rabbit:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbitTwitter: https://twitter.com/1WholeRabbitOrder Stickers: https://www.stickermule.com/thewholerabbitOther Merchandise: https://thewholerabbit.myspreadshop.com/Music By Spirit Travel Plaza:https://open.spotify.com/artist/30dW3WB1sYofnow7y3V0YoSupport the show

Title of this lecture (speech): "THE ART OF LETTING GO, FREEDOM & LIBERATION IN LIFE". Speaker:

Discipline Your Mind to Liberate Yourself from Limitations. In this powerful motivational speech by Alan Watts, you'll uncover profound insights that can transform your thinking and free you from self-imposed restrictions. Watts delves deep into the nature of discipline and its role in achieving true liberation, guiding you toward a life of greater purpose and fulfillment. Experience a shift in perspective as you learn to harness the power of your mind for personal growth. Don't miss this opportunity to tap into your inner strength and unlock the path to freedom. Listen now and start your journey towards a disciplined and liberated life! #discipline #motivation #alanwatts #selfimprovement #personalgrowth #freedom #mindset #inspiration #wisdom #transformation discipline your mind, liberate yourself, alan watts speech, motivational speech, self discipline, personal freedom, mindfulness, self growth, inspirational talk, mindset mastery, achieve goals, inner peace, mental clarity, overcoming limitations, transform your life, self empowerment, life lessons, personal development, wisdom of alan watts, motivational quotes, self help, spiritual growth, mindset shift, self discovery, motivational speaker, positive change, success mindset, achieve success, unlock potential, inner strength, impactful speeches, self awareness, transformative thinking, inspired living, freedom from fear, wisdom teachings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moving beyond the imagined boundary of form, Alan Watts explores the idea that humanity is a microcosm of the universe and that the two are inseparable. Today's episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/alan and get on your way to being your best self.This time on Being in the Way, Alan Watts discusses:Considering whether being part of a whole means that we are the wholeThe radial structure of humanity, Earth, and all beingsRecognizing that skin is not the boundary of manHow foreign the inner workings of the human body seem to humannessThe nature of the mind, likened to the nature of spaceThe illusion of an individual operating from himself Blending together materialism and mysticism, not getting too stuck in one or the other This series is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass' Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit Alanwatts.org for full talks from Alan Watts. “Any other way of looking at things is kind of schizoid. It looks at human beings as if they arrived in this world like a bunch of birds on the branches of a barren tree. They just got settled there, they don't belong, a sense of being strangers and pilgrims from another domain altogether. Well, where is this other domain, and how does it relate to this one?” –Alan WattsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alan Watts explores the inseparable dance between structure and formlessness, revealing why the universe can never be fully captured by words alone.Today's episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/alan and get on your way to being your best self.This time on Being in the Way, Alan Watts outlines:Two distinct schools of thought: those who focus on structure, and those who focus on what Watts calls ‘goo'How fixating on practicality is like knowing all the words to a song without ever truly hearing the musicThe difference between a scientific perspective and a spiritual perspective Why structure and formlessness are inseparable aspects of the same cosmic processUnderstanding that the universe cannot be explained with words aloneThis series is brought to you by the Alan Watts Organization and Ram Dass' Love Serve Remember Foundation. Visit Alanwatts.org for full talks from Alan Watts."What is it? What is this universe? What is an atom? What is energy? The only answer that would really please me wouldn't be an ordinary answer, because it wouldn't be in words." –Alan WattsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.