Podcasts about Ego death

This is how you know your level changed. https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-season-of-acceleration.html

This is what your victory cry sounds like. https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-your-suffering-ends-today.html

The Cure for when you're upset. https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-it-changes-from-here.html

YOU HAVE BECOME A MIGHTY VESSEL.https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-a-life-of-hallelujah.html

This is why.https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-access-to-all-levels-now.html

What happens when the part of you that's been running your life refuses to let go? In this deeply personal solo episode, I share my third Bufo experience, the powerful ego death that unfolded, and the surprising realization that I had been resisting this medicine for nearly three years because I was afraid of my own power. We explore survival mode, heart-mind coherence, intuition, Kundalini energy, spiritual evolution, and the profound difference between living from fear versus living from alignment. This conversation isn't about promoting medicine—it's about sharing a personal experience and the insights that emerged from it. If you've ever felt disconnected from yourself, stuck in survival mode, or sensed that a more authentic version of you is trying to emerge, this episode may resonate deeply. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Episode Preview 00:43 Why I Felt Called Back to Bufo After 3 Years 03:13 "I'm Scared of How Powerful I Could Be" 07:42 The Heart-Mind Disconnection That Changed Everything 11:20 My Intense Ego Death Experience 13:03 What Happens to the Brain During Bufo 16:29 Survival Mode vs Soul Alignment 20:03 The Massive Emotional & Energetic Release 23:21 Kundalini Activation & Reclaiming My Power 25:57 Why My Relationship with Western Astrology Is Changing 27:52 Final Reflections & Integration

This is how you know. https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-you-are-ready-this-time.html

This is how things will start unfolding from today:https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-nothing-can-stand-against-you.html

Hey everyone! Today we sat with Sirrealist. Sirrealist is a music artist from Oxnard, Cali. He spent a lot of time growing up between Oxnard and the LA area. Growing up he got into graffiti which lead to music and making beats. We talk about his early life up to his present life. What interested me the most was his outlook on life and how he is able to look back a his life and be accountable, honest and willing to make changes. Make sure you check out Sirrealist music on all platforms. Guest: ‪@Sirrealist_ Host: @Frank_Downstar Supported by: @Downstar @Downstar_Skate ​ Downstarinc.com HyperURL.co/Downstar @DowntimeWithDownstar

THIS WAS YOUR SIGN.https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-that-cycle-has-finally-ended.html

This is how you can tell. https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-i-did-a-new-thing-there.html

This is how you made it.https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-this-is-the-prospering.html

ETA: NOW.https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-smoothest-path-forward.html

What's really happening during a spiritual crisis, and what is "ego death"? In this second installment of my "Navigating the Spiritual Crisis" series, we'll explore: what is the spiritual crisis or spiritual awakening? how the spiritual crisis tends to dissolve or break apart the ego, and how this can feel as you're going through it the problem of ego identification: when you feel & believe you ARE your ego, and nothing more why we resist or get stuck in the process of ego death the psychospiritual practice of dis-identifying from ego as a form of powerful self-liberation allowing & welcoming ego death to happen, so you can re-align with your most authentic Self (and get out of suffering)   In this podcast series, we explore what the spiritual crisis or awakening really is, how it can look and feel, and how you can best navigate it... without self-sabotage, fear, or feeling like you're "going crazy".  Ultimately, the spiritual crisis is your true Self calling you back home. It's a powerful opportunity to shed the old masks, identities, and roles you've been playing or wearing... so you can embody your FULL human & Divine self in this lifetime, and be authentically who you really are. Join me for a no-nonsense, grounded, transformative exploration of the spiritual awakening process and an empowering approach to the dark night of the Soul. Thank you for being here, doing your inner work, and leading the way for others with your light. It makes a difference! **** Get the FREE Akashic Records Mini Course + weekly newsletter: https://josephinehardman.com/akashic-records-intro/ Explore YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@healer.josephine Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/healer.josephine Connect through my website: https://josephinehardman.com Contact: me@josephinehardman.com **** Music & editing by G. Demers Inner Work 2026 All Rights Reserved.

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This is how you finally recognized it. https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-this-is-your-olive-branch.html

Here is the exact physical mechanism to find Stillness:https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-your-richest-life-started.htmlLove's Provision To support the daily devotional and the work of The Cure:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=EC6DCGW3CRP5G

!Applications are Closing! Exclusive 2-Month Private Business Coaching Program: APPLY HERE (both new and established entrepreneurs use the same application) *I only accept 4 people at a time Have you been feeling disconnected from your old life, questioning everything, outgrowing relationships, or wondering why the things that used to motivate you no longer work? Many people assume something is wrong when they experience a major identity shift. They think they're lost, stuck, broken, or going backward. In reality, they may be moving through one of the most transformative phases of personal growth: an ego death. In this episode, Tiffany Carter explores the uncomfortable yet powerful season that often accompanies a quantum jump, a spiritual awakening, a life transition, or a major personal transformation. This is the phase where old identities, limiting beliefs, control patterns, and coping mechanisms begin to fall away, forcing you to face the very things you've been avoiding. If you've been feeling caught between versions of yourself, wondering why your old life no longer fits, or sensing that you're becoming a different person, this conversation is for you. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Exclusive 2-Month Private Business Coaching Program: APPLY HERE (both established and new entrepreneurs use the same application) *serious applicants only please    Fast Track: 3 Weeks to Start Making Money From What You Know (EXCLUSIVE TO POSSE MEMBERS ONLY) >> Join the famous ProjectME Posse Business & Money Coaching Membership HERE NEW LIVE COURSE    CONNECT WITH TIFF: Tiffany on Instagram @projectme_with_tiffany  Tiffany on TikTok @projectme_with_tiffany Tiffany on YouTube: ProjectME TV Tiffany's FREE Email Community: JOIN HERE > The Secret Posse Digest   Inside this episode: • What an ego death actually is and why it can feel so humbling, exposing, and emotionally intense • Why many people mistake an identity shift for being lost, stuck, or off track • The connection between ego death, quantum jumps, spiritual awakenings, and personal transformation • Why the things that used to motivate you suddenly stop working • Common signs you're experiencing an identity shift, ego death, or spiritual awakening • Why you may feel disconnected from certain people, environments, goals, or versions of yourself • How your brain and nervous system respond when you're outgrowing an old identity • The hidden fears, control patterns, and stories that often get exposed during periods of expansion • Why feeling uncomfortable doesn't always mean you're on the wrong path • How to navigate the uncertainty of becoming someone you've never been before   This episode is especially for anyone who has been asking: Why do I feel different all of a sudden? Why doesn't my old life fit anymore? Why am I outgrowing people? Why do I feel stuck between versions of myself? How do I know if I'm going through a spiritual awakening or identity shift? What are the signs of a quantum jump?   The answers may not be what you expect. Something powerful is unfolding behind the scenes, and if this episode resonates with you, you're going to want to stay very close to what's coming next.

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What happens when the version of success you built your life around suddenly stops working? In this episode of the Anxious Achiever podcast, host Morra Aarons-Mele and I talk about ego death, anxiety, nervous system healing, and what it means to let go of the need to prove yourself. We cover all the hits: career humiliation, social media comparison, identity, chronic pain, and the process of realizing that the things that once made you feel successful or special no longer fit who you are becoming. The Anxious Achiever is a popular podcast that sits at the intersection of mental health, anxiety, and professional success. Ego death lives squarely at this intersection: it is all about surrendering control and accepting that your worth cannot come from achievement, productivity, attention, or external validation. Here's a breakdown of some of the other things we cover here:00:00 Why success, validation, and recognition can become your identity.06:15 What does ego death mean to you?10:00 Solutions for letting go of control and external validation.16:30 Why ego death happens in layers over time.18:30 How anxiety fuels the need to feel special or secure.25:30 What is nervous system regulation?29:15 How chronic pain led Meredith into mind-body healing work.36:00 How to process emotional pain without shutting down.41:45 Using symbols, imagery, and intuition to understand emotional healing.45:00 Spirituality, energy, and finding support beyond achievement.51:45 Why surrender is central to ego death.55:45 How to think differently about work in midlife.To learn more about Morra's work, or her books, go to https://morraam.com/booksor follow her on Linkedin. 

This is how you did it. https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-make-room-for-more.htmlLove's Provision To support the daily devotional and the work of The Cure:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=EC6DCGW3CRP5G

The Brass Tacks of this Practice... The Cure.His disciples said to him, “Do you want us to fast? And how should we pray? Should we make donations? And what food should we avoid?” Jesus said, “Don't lie, and don't do what you hate, because everything is revealed in the sight of heaven; for there's nothing hidden that won't be revealed, and nothing covered up that will stay secret.”– Gospel of Thomas, Saying 6https://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotional-love-is-providing.html

The Brass Tacks of this Practice... The Cure.“Except ye be converted & Become as little children Ye shall not enter The kingdom of heaven” unless you Start Again become that trusting open surrendered being the energy can't come in that is the kingdom of Heaven The Energy it is the same thing Cosmic Consciousness.” – Ram Dass, Be Here Nowhttps://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotionals-great-tide-turner.html

The Brass Tacks of this Practice... The Cure."They will ask you what you have produced. Say to them, except for Love, what else can a Lover produce?" - RUMIhttps://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotionals-the-provision-has-begun.html

The Brass Tacks of this Practice... The Cure. "They will ask you what you have produced. Say to them, except for Love, what else can a Lover produce?" - RUMIhttps://www.curlynikki.com/daily-devotionals-emergence.html

A reading of Unbecoming 6.3 (May 25, 2026) - Only Light Remains.https://www.curlynikki.com/unbecoming.html

The three stages of Leving Your Egypt: Escape, Transform, SurrenderThis is a text-based class, the second in a four-part series on the Maamar Beshah She'hikdemu, said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the first day of Shavuos pre-dawn, 5713, May 19, 1953. Rabbi YY presented this class on 2 Sivan, 5786, May 18, 2026, at Ohr Chaim Shul, Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9920

What happens when the version of success you built your life around suddenly stops working? In this episode, I sit down with Meredith Arthur to talk about ego death, anxiety, nervous system healing, and what it means to let go of the need to prove yourself. We talk about career humiliation, social media comparison, identity, chronic pain, and the process of realizing that the things that once made you feel successful or special no longer fit who you are becoming. Meredith shares how ego death is about surrendering control and accepting that your worth cannot come from achievement, productivity, attention, or external validation. Tune in to learn the healing practices to reconnect with yourself. Check out our sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial, just go to shopify.com/anxiousachiever Chime - Head to chime.com/achiever to sign up Quince - Head to quince.com/ACHIEVER for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns Monarch - Use code ACHIEVER at monarch.com to get 50% off your first year Physician's Choice - Use code PCPODCAST10 at physicianschoice.com to get 10% off your entire order In this Episode, You Will Learn 00:00 Why success, validation, and recognition can become your identity. 06:15 What does ego death mean to you? 10:00 Solutions for letting go of control and external validation. 16:30 Why ego death happens in layers over time. 18:30 How anxiety fuels the need to feel special or secure. 25:30 What is nervous system regulation? 29:15 How chronic pain led Meredith into mind-body healing work. 36:00 How to process emotional pain without shutting down. 41:45 Using symbols, imagery, and intuition to understand emotional healing. 45:00 Spirituality, energy, and finding support beyond achievement. 51:45 Why surrender is central to ego death. 55:45 How to think differently about work in midlife. Resources + Links Learn more about Meredith Arthur's work HERE! Get a copy of my book - The Anxious Achiever Watch the podcast on YouTube  Find more resources on our website morraam.com Follow Follow me: on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele + Instagram @morraam Follow Meredith: @bevoya

In this episode of Branchy's Real Fake News, I open up about my guided mushroom journey — not from a place of hype, but from truth. This wasn't about escaping reality… it was about facing it.I was shown the parts of myself I'd buried — the pain, the trauma, the patterns — and instead of running, I learned to meet it all with love. Real love. Understanding. Compassion for the version of me that was just trying to survive.There were moments of complete surrender… where control dissolved and something deeper took over. Call it intuition, call it the universe, call it whatever you want — but it spoke through signs, through feelings, through subtle breadcrumbs guiding me back to alignment.This episode is about what happens when you stop resisting your path… and start trusting it.Not everything in life is meant to be forced. Some things are meant to be felt, understood… and let go.This is that story.

“I found this perfect Porsche Cayenne diesel, white with red interior, low miles, great service history. I hit the lady up, we agreed on a price, everything was lining up… and then it all fell apart. She sold it to some random guy for a thousand dollars more. I was pissed. I was fighting it. But then this little Mercedes GLA shows up at work - cash, fixed it myself, gets way better gas mileage, and it's literally everything I wanted, just packaged differently. It doesn't always show up as you expect. I asked, you provided. God was like, ‘No dude, I got you, this is actually better.'” - TimTim Fraley - mechanic, musician, truth seeker, etcTim returns! We explore the tension between discipline and radical self-compassion, balancing masculine action with feminine receptivity, yoga and breathwork, perspectives on wisdom texts, Tim's eye-opening visit to a mosque, astrology as a cosmic roadmap - We celebrate synchronicities, ego death, the courage to pray, the power of gratitude, and the quiet leadership we should strive for. This one is funny, profound, and deeply human - a reminder that the path isn't about perfection: it's about staying open, staying gentle, and trusting the next step. It's my pleasure to welcome back to the podcast, unorthodox teacher: Tim Fraley.Notable quotes from the episode:“To really be whole, you need the feminine. A man needs the feminine… the action, the masculine, and then there's the giving and the receiving, the feminine.” - Tim"You're not a pu*sy if you don't meditate perfectly today… Today wasn't the day. Not every day you're going to have enlightenment.” - Tim“For me, meditation really started as moving my body and stretching… reconnecting with self.” - Tim“Pray for your future self… God, shape me into the person I'm down here to be.” - Timfor more Tim: @tangoteem87for more Jacob: @jacobfromtheinternet00:00 – Welcome Back & Reconnecting on the Spiritual Path02:30 – What Does “On the Path” Really Mean? Spirituality vs Self-Improvement06:45 – The Pendulum Swing: Discipline, Cravings & Self-Compassion for Men11:20 – Balancing Masculine Drive & Feminine Grace16:50 – Meditation, Yoga, Breathwork & Reconnecting With Your Body23:40 – Prayer Practice, Gratitude & Praying for Your Future Self29:15 – Yoga as Union, The Body Keeps the Score & Releasing Tension36:10 – Astrology, the Bible & Finding Your Own Spiritual Language44:50 – Visiting a Mosque, Religious Similarities & Open-Minded Faith52:30 – Synchronicities, Signs from the Universe & The Celestine Prophecy57:40 – The Porsche Story: Surrender, Divine Timing & Trusting the Redirect1:08:20 – Ego Death, Nature Loves Courage & New Timelines1:15:50 – Working on Cruise Ships, Reputation & Man Plans God Laughs1:25:30 – Mentoring Young Men, Leadership & Being the Example1:35:45 – How Tim Prays: Knees, Gratitude, Ancestors & Body Prayer1:48:00 – Closing Wisdom & Final Thoughts#JunkyardLovePodcast #SpiritualGrowth #MensWork #MasculineFeminine #MeditationForMen #SelfCompassion #EgoDeath #Synchronicity #PrayerPractice #YogaAndSpirituality #AstrologyWisdom #SpiritualAwakening #Brotherhood #Surrender #GentleWarrior #UnorthodoxTeachers #RamDass #DavidGoggins #TerenceMcKenna #PorscheStory

What you're about to hear about conspiracies might surprise you.In this episode, Alyson and I answer listener questions covering conspiracy theories, biohacking regrets, and the psychology of escapism.Tune in to find out why I stopped trying to prove what really happened during major world events and started focusing on what I can verify. I also share the one health experiment I wish I could undo, and what it taught me about the difference between forcing results and partnering with my body.Alyson opens up about her years in semi-retirement and a recent realization: her service to others never stopped, it just became invisible. We move into how masculine drive and feminine subtlety carry their own power.The episode is an honest conversation about escapism, porn addiction, sugar cravings, and the painful process of real behavioral change. My advice: map out what you're running from before you fix what you're running toward.Jovial Desk Lamp | Visit https://lukestorey.com/jovial and use code LUKE for 10% off.Qitone | Visit https://lukestorey.com/getqitone and use code LUKE10 for 10% off.Active Skin Repair | Visit https://lukestorey.com/skinrepair and use code LUKE for 25% off, now through May 5.You'll learn:[00:00] Introduction[05:13] Why proving a conspiracy wrong doesn't mean you know what's true[25:22] The one biohacking experiment I regret and what it cost me[38:10] Masculine drive vs. feminine subtlety and what each one gets wrong[44:24] How Alyson's years of semi-retirement were actually deep service in disguise[01:12:17] My latest wellness tech finds and the free practices that beat all of them[01:01:08] Who I've lost trust in and why silence during the plandemic was a tell[01:38:40] Escapism vs. self-care and how to tell which one you're actually doingResources Mentioned:Truvaga Vagus Nerve Stimulator | WebsiteAX3 Bio-Pure Astaxanthin | WebsiteLiving Silica Mineral Based Collagen Booster | WebsiteAurora Vitra Lite Water Gel | WebsiteQuinton Marine Plasma | WebsiteSaunaSpace FireLight Infrared Bulb | WebsiteJaspr Air Scrubber | WebsiteNuCalm | WebsiteNeuroVIZR | WebsiteLucia Light | WebsiteFull show notes at https://lukestorey.com/663Related The Life Stylist Episodes:Luke's Newest Biohacks, Most Triggering Conspiracies, & Why Meditation Is a Must | PodcastChanneling, Creativity, the Existential Void, Ego Death & Maximizing Brain Health | PodcastAddiction, Lost Faith, Sun Gazing, Water Filtration, and More | PodcastLife After Love Addiction and What's on the Other Side of Death | PodcastPilgrimage to the Heart: Trauma, Transformation, and Collective Healing | PodcastTravel Hacks, Business Blunders, & Overcoming Spiritual Fatigue | PodcastSex, Soul, & Selling Out: Staying Aligned in a World of Temptation | PodcastHumility, Surrender, and Self-Honesty: Practical Tools for Ego Management | PodcastDevotion, Division, & Discerning Truth in a World of Psyops | PodcastSelf-Esteem, Sacred Service, & Luke's Favorite Podcasts | PodcastGrief, Enlightenment & Spirituality | PodcastFind more from Alyson:Alyson Charles Storey | Website | Instagram | Facebook | X | TikTok | YouTubeCeremony Circle Podcast | Spotify or

In this episode, Monica vulnerably shares about the major ego death she's moving through in her business, feminine intuition, letting go of your business identity, and why she ended her signature program, Queen Alchemy, after 7 years, 16 rounds, hundreds of lives changed, and thousands of glowing testimonials. This is the program that built her empire and that made her millions—and she's letting it go. Here's why…⇢ WATCH ON YOUTUBE:  https://youtu.be/GIY5PnhPohYYou'll hear:

How Away Rotations play into getting that dream residency Among all the strange things about medical school, there’s the so-called “away” or “audition” rotation. Recently matched M4s Aditi Katwala, Hend Al-Kaylani, Lena Volfson, and Kristin Davis talk about what it’s like to leave CCOM for weeks at a time to visit another hospital. Maybe they want to experience some new things there they wouldn’t have seen at Iowa. But also, it’s often about showing off their med-student skills for a residency program they might match with in another part of the country. Spoiler–that’s not exactly how it worked out for them, but they learned a whole lot and ultimately that’s the point. This episode will clue you into the strategies, reasons, benefits and limitations of doing an advanced rotation away your home medical school. In addition, we have our usual laughs along the way. Also, we play our own special med school edition of That Escalated Quickly, in which the crew give their creative answers to a prompt based on their secret numbers from 1 to 10, then an organizer try to rank those responses from lowest to highest intensity. It’s a game where thoughtful discussion and pandemonium hold hands! Episode credits: Producer: Hend Al-Kaylani (main topic), Cyrus Barati (game) Co-hosts: Lena Volfson, Kristin Davis, Aditi Katwala Production: SCP Media Lab–Anna Roger, Cyrus Barati, Isa Perez-Sandi, Zach Grissom, Sarah Upton, Srishti Mathur, David Lee, and Jacob Thompson The views and opinions expressed on this podcast belong solely to the individuals who share them. They do not represent the positions of the University of Iowa, the Carver College of Medicine, or the State of Iowa. All discussions are intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as professional, legal, financial, or medical advice. Nothing said on this podcast should be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition. Always seek qualified professional guidance for personal decisions. We Want to Hear From You: YOUR VOICE MATTERS! We welcome your feedback, listener questions, and shower thoughts. Do you agree or disagree with something we said today? Did you hear something really helpful? Can we answer a question for you? Are we delivering a podcast you want to keep listening to? Let us know at https://theshortcoat.com/tellus and we'll put your message in a future episode. Or email theshortcoats@gmail.com. We need to know more about you! https://surveys.blubrry.com/theshortcoat (email a screenshot of the confirmation screen to theshortcoats@gmail.com with your mailing address and Dave will mail you a thank you package!) The Short Coat Podcast is FeedSpot’s Top Iowa Student Podcast, and its Top Iowa Medical Podcast! Thanks for listening! We do more things on… Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshortcoat YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theshortcoat You deserve to be happy and healthy. If you’re struggling with racism, harassment, hate, your mental health, or some other crisis, visit http://theshortcoat.com/help, and send additions to the resources there to theshortcoats@gmail.com. We love you. AI disclosure: Voices of host, co-hosts, and guests are human. Some other voices–such as listener questions or questions/comments from the internet–may be AI generated.

Ep. 230 (Part 1 of 2) | The third dialogue in the Path of Love Series with A. H. Almaas opens with co-host Roger Walsh commenting that in reading Hameed's most recent book, The Inner Beloved, he is struck by how different the Diamond Approach's path of love is from those in other traditions. Hameed explains that, indeed, his path is different in that it addresses the sequence of events on the path of love systematically, using contemporary psychological language to describe the difficulties and barriers that arise, and further, that he includes not only obstacles that come up in the mind (concepts and beliefs), but emotional pain and woundings, abandonments and betrayals, which is something other traditions don't often talk about. Why are our hearts not open? Because opening to such painful emotions is scary; our fear blocks us from opening to the vastness of divine love. The secret to moving forward on the path of love, Hameed says, is to love more intensely, more deeply. Love itself is the fuel that gets us through the obstacles to union with the inner beloved.Hameed speaks of the “death wish” that happens along the path, referring to our desire to dissolve completely into the beloved. “The deep heart loves the prospect of melting away and being nothing, being annihilated, completely absorbed into the beloved,” he explains. The death wish is a common reference in other paths of love, too—the Buddha calls this annihilation of self “emptiness”—and interestingly, Freud recognized it as a universal human characteristic, calling it the nirvana principle. “A deep intuition resides in every human heart,” Hameed continues, “a need for unification with what we love.” This can be small things—chocolate ice cream, our cell phone—which are legitimate objects of love, but in the end, only the inner beloved calls. Once again, Hameed gifts us with an illuminating teaching about the path of love, our desire for nonbeing, the hidden essence of love, and the integration of all we have let go of that happens after we awaken—all coming directly from his own lived experience. Recorded January 29, 2026.“It is inherent to the human being… the movement to dissolve into bliss, into the beloved.”Topics & Time Stamps – Part 1Introducing the 3rd dialogue in the Path of Love Series with A. H. Almaas, where we continue to explore Hameed's latest book, The Inner Beloved (00:41)How Hameed's path of love differs from other traditions (02:03)One difference is Hameed addresses the sequence of events on the path of love systematically, using psychological language to describe the difficulties & barriers that arise (05:27)On this path, obstacles are not just in the mind but include woundings that occur in relationships (08:09)After union with the beloved comes integration; here is where the nondual connection between the beloved and the world comes in (09:52)The state of desirelessness (10:36)The death wish: the yearning to be completely absorbed into the beloved (11:58)Freud called this deep, universal death wish in humans the nirvana principle (13:53)Buddha called this annihilation of self “emptiness” (18:28)The secret to moving the process along is to intensify our love (20:26)A deep intuition resides in every human heart: a need for unification with what you love (22:46)There is a kind of love where the yearning and wanting is just as ecstatic as loving itself—this is the hidden essence of love (26:45)Why are some called to the path of love yet others keep grasping for more substitute gratification? (28:50)There are 4 paths of yoga but the end is the same; the 4 suits of the tarot tell the stages of each yoga path (30:27)Coming out of the divine “coma,” the whole world is ablaze with love (33:02)The descent is not a loss of the realization, it is a further integration of what we have let go of (35:10)Resources & References – Part 1A. H. Almaas, The Inner Beloved: The Heart's Journey to Divine UnityPrevious Deep Transformation Path of Love dialogues: Entering the Path of Heart & Emptying the Heart of All that Obscures the Inner BelovedPlato's SymposiumFreud's nirvana principle was introduced in Beyond the Pleasure PrincipleHis Holiness the Dalai Lama & Thubten Chodron speak about the absence of inherent existence in Searching for the SelfKen Wilber's core text on substitute gratification is in The Atman Project: A Transpersonal View of Human DevelopmentThe 4 paths of yoga: Karma, Bhakti, Raja and Jnana (Yoga Easy)Mystical Origins of the Tarot by Paul HusonSt. John of the Cross writes about ascent in Ascent of Mount Carmel and descent in The Dark Night of the Soul---Deep Transformation's Path of Love Series with A. H. AlmaasDeep Transformation's Path of Love Series with A. H. Almaas begins with an overview of Hameed Ali's Love Trilogy — Love Unveiled, Nondual Love, and The Inner Beloved — to orient us on the spiritual path of love unique to Hameed Ali and the Diamond Approach, then delves into the profound and deeply touching topics Hameed addresses in his most recent book, The Inner Beloved, published in February 2026. Listeners may want to get a copy of this book, to study and follow along on this extraordinary path of awakening. Also, if you are interested in taking a course on The Inner Beloved in the fall of 2026, you can register your interest here: https://da.pages.ontraport.net/inner-beloved-interest.---Special Diamond Approach Course Discount for Deep Transformation ListenersIf you are interested in taking a course offered by Diamond Approach Online, Hameed's team at the Ridhwan School have offered a special 20% discount for Deep Transformation listeners. You can access the Course Catalog here: https://online.diamondapproach.org/catalog/. 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Consider yourself lucky if you don't have a scar or two that came from an older brother or your scrappy little sister. Sure, there were swirlies, and noogies, and yes, you can remember the way you would squirm to avoid the loogie stretching its way towards your face, but those aren't the only stories being shared on this episode. This week, Eileen dredges up the stories behind a lot of our scars and trauma. Gen X was feral and, in most cases, left to fend for themselves. Whether it's a knockout brawl with your brother, a teenage home invader, or kids raising other kids, Gen X has seen a lot. Dropping lore and much, much more on this episode of Strangers With KittensSupport the showStrangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook InstagramTikTokYouTubeKeep The Conversation Going https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/

Garza sits down in-person with Brandon Saller & Dan Jacobs from metalcore band ATREYU. New Album “The End is Not the End” out April 24th! https://instagram.com/atreyuofficialSPONSORS: DistroKid - https://distrokid.com00:00 Intro06:55 Bands Hanging Out11:11 First Time Smoking Weed14:56 Sevendust18:12 The End is Not the End19:57 Writing Music in Tokyo22:40 How Atreyu Writes New Songs27:32 Writing “Death” & “Ego Death”28:47 Brandon's Hand Injury35:15 Songwriting Career37:53 The Time is Now44:57 Dan's Kiesel Guitar57:07 2000s Metalcore1:03:39 Riff: Lip Gloss and Black1:09:07 Early Demos1:17:41 How to Record Ideas1:20:24 Early Jobs & Being Entrepreneurial1:29:18 Self-Managing a Band1:38:16 Pluginz1:39:35 The 10 Year Rule for Creativity1:44:38 Becoming a Frontman1:50:04 Relationship with Alex Varkatzas1:53:37 Married Life & Family1:58:32 Which Bands Shaped Metalcore2:04:37 3 Albums To Check Out2:07:40 The End is Not the End Out April 24th

This week Gen X finds actually effective ways to enforce boundaries with the help of a licensed professional. Katrina shares her immense knowledge and expertise on the subject while teaching us how important it is to resist trickle-down trauma passed down to us from our childhoods.Get Some Therapy On This Brand New Episode of Strangers With KittensListen Now Watch Full Episodes on YouTube @StrangersWithKittens Support the showStrangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook InstagramTikTokYouTubeKeep The Conversation Going https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/

Philosopher Stefan Molyneux unpacks ego-driven trauma faking connections, childhood neglect's wreckage, Christianity's masculinity erosion and ad psyops to arm you with honest parenting and ethical unbreakable bonds.Questions:"Why are most people so quick to protect their ego and so strangely unwilling to fully dissolve the trauma they both received and inflicted?""Childhood neglect. Who do you put it down as more damaging than physical abuse? What makes it so insidious in your opinion?""Can you talk about intentions, particularly in others, and when we should trust them? How about intuition, which seems closely related.""Debate: humans are in consciousness, not of consciousness.""Could you elaborate more on the downfall of masculine traits in Christendom? How it used to be, when it started to change and why, and how it could be put back on track.""Do you think Trump's actions in Iran can be best explained by bribery, blackmail, deception, or ego-maniacal hubris?""A lot of private companies collect data on customers to sell for advertising purposes. Do you think this practice would still occur without the state benefiting from this surveillance as well?""When can we expect more peaceful parenting content?""What is philosophy? In one sentence.""What is the definition of morality?""What is the most sinister Propaganda push currently, in your opinion?"GET FREEDOMAIN MERCH! https://shop.freedomain.com/SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

The birds are singing, the weather is warming and even though it's been decades since you've had a true Spring Break Vacation, you continue to yearn for those blissful spring days. There's swimming in sub-zero lagoons. Water slides made of concrete. A freshwater wave pool that kills. Your best friend had to leave earlier in an ambulance, and no one is even talking about the baboons on the lawn! Not the spring break you remember? We wish it was a fever dream, but it was 100% real if you lived in New Jersey during the 70s. Listen to "Surviving Spring Break" and all the memories our followers have shared about Action Park. Can you share your personal account of Jungle Habitat? We can't be the only ones.Support the showStrangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook InstagramTikTokYouTubeKeep The Conversation Going https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/

Alex Garland's 2018 sci-fi horror film Annihilation is a complex meditation on cells, self destruction and what makes us ourselves. Join Juliet and Theresa inside the weird shimmery dome to talk about weird bears, the visual delight of this film's third act and The New Weird. CW/TW: suicide and self harmBuy us a coffee!Become a Patron!Theme music: "Book of Shadows" by Houseghost (Rad Girlfriend Records) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did we really LOVE the 90s or should we all take off our rose-tinted glasses?Remember when the only way to get ahold of someone who wasn't right next to you was through a landline? Maybe they had a pager. The music was loud, you saw movies at the theater, or 8 months later when you rented them from Blockbuster.  New York was gritty and raw. Sexism and misogyny were the cultural norms and even though we were on our own, we experienced life unfiltered.Join Eileen and special guest Carey Reilly as they remember the 90s. A tumultuous love story and ode to a decade that was all that and a bag of chips.Support the showStrangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook InstagramTikTokYouTubeKeep The Conversation Going https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/

https://www.patreon.com/posts/153426866?pr=true (*Become a show supporter and unlock the full episode! Ad-free, early access, 100s of bonus episodes and more!)On today's episode of the Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture with Isaac Weishaupt podcast we have the March bonus show (*only for the supporter feeds)! We're going to decode the Jordan Peele film HIM! I'll prove to you that this film is a freemasonic initiation into the death and resurrection of Osiris guided through blood sacrifices into kabbalistic gods! Through rituals of ego death, squaring the circle and embracing the goat with bobs, this film shows us how to illuminate confirm sportsball heroes so find out WHY "excellence requires sacrifice" and what this film is ACTUALLY TALKING ABOUT!NOW UP AD-FREE ON SUPPORTER FEEDS! Free feed gets a preview! UNLOCK HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/153426866?pr=true (*Become a show supporter and unlock the full episode! Ad-free, early access, 100s of bonus episodes and more!)Other Links: YouTube free feed video preview (*go Tier 2 on Patreon for videos): https://youtu.be/XJXAHPNPPNcGet Out: 12 min YouTube video (go check it out!) https://youtu.be/1KF5rFhzh74Substack on the trailer: https://illuminatiwatcher.substack.com/p/jordan-peeles-him-trailer-decodedNOPE: https://www.illuminatiwatcher.com/nope-film-symbolism-analysis-of-the-occult-hollywood-apocalypse-2001-scarlet-woman-crowleyJulia Fox Illuminate Confirm! Spirit Cooking Kanye West Marina Abramovic & Rick Owens!https://www.illuminatiwatcher.com/half-julia-fox-illuminate-confirm-spirit-cooking-kanye-west-marina-abramovic-rick-owensQ Anon and the Occult Pt 1: Americas Secret Destiny Resurrection of Osiris and Symbolism of 17https://www.illuminatiwatcher.com/q-anon-and-the-occult-pt-1-americas-secret-destiny-resurrection-of-osiris-and-symbolism-of-17GRIFTER ALLEY- get bonus content AND go commercial free + other perks:*PATREON.com/IlluminatiWatcher : ad free, HUNDREDS of bonus shows, early access AND TWO OF MY BOOKS! (The Dark Path and Kubrick's Code); you can join the conversations with hundreds of other show supporters here: Patreon.com/IlluminatiWatcher (*Patreon is also NOW enabled to connect with Spotify! https://rb.gy/hcq13)*VIP SECTION: Due to the threat of censorship, I set up a Patreon-type system through MY OWN website! IIt's even setup the same: FREE ebooks, Kubrick's Code video! Sign up at: https://illuminatiwatcher.com/members-section/*APPLE PREMIUM: If you're on the Apple Podcasts app- just click the Premium button and you're in! NO more ads, Early Access, EVERY BONUS EPISODE More from Isaac- links and special offers:*BREAKING SOCIAL NORMS podcast, Index of EVERY episode (back to 2014), Signed paperbacks, shirts, & other merch, Substack, YouTube links, appearances & more: https://allmylinks.com/isaacw *STATEMENT: This show is full of Isaac's useless opinions and presented for entertainment purposes. Audio clips used in Fair Use and taken from YouTube videos. 

Step into a deeply inspiring conversation of what it is to live as human evolving and embodying the divine masculine with Allan McGrath-Isbell, master guide in polarity, intimacy, and conscious relationship, on this episode of Intimate Conversations: Dark Night to Divine Light. Allan's presence alone is a transmission. His work supports men and women in breaking unconscious relational patterns and rediscovering devotion, trust, and authentic connection. We spent the first half hour talking about his wife! We explore Allan's life path into embodiment, beginning with early meditation practices, men's work, and decades of inner training that shaped his grounded, spacious way of being. Allan shares how his devotion to truth not strategy, became the foundation of both his relationships and his work in the world. For anyone committed to manifesting conscious partnership, you'll be inspired by the powerful thread of the conversation centering on meeting his beloved and how something awakened somatically and energetically in both of them. Allan describes how true partnership can activate dormant life force, strengthen the body, clarify purpose, and catalyze personal and professional growth. Through their relationship, both partners became more themselves, not less. YES! We dive into the sacred dance of polarity, including how masculine provision, responsibility, and presence create safety for feminine surrender, and how feminine trust and devotion awaken deeper leadership in men. Allan speaks candidly about navigating financial disparity, ego death, fear, conditioning around equality, and how choosing truth over comfort transformed both his relationship and his business 10x. We also explore how couples heal not by fixing each other, but by releasing blame, shame, and unconscious morality, and learning to relate from awareness instead. Allan shares stories from his retreats and client work, illustrating how subtle shifts in breath, touch, and presence can completely change relational dynamics. We also explore: -Polarity as a lived practice, not a concept -Awakening life force through conscious partnership -Masculine provision, leadership, and responsibility -Feminine surrender without self-abandonment -Releasing shame, blame, and unconscious "right and wrong" -Healing past relationships through ownership and compassion -Why deep embodiment creates effortless magnetism -Transmission over strategy in leadership and business -Men's work, co-ed polarity work, and relational artistry -Relationship as a sacred path of awakening This episode is epic! Allan's life and relationship is an inspiration. This conversation is an invitation to slow down, feel, and listen to what's true in your life and relationships. It reveals what becomes possible when two people meet from wholeness, trust truth over fear, and allow relationship to be a living initiation into more life, more love, and more soul-self. You can learn more about Allan's work, apply for one-on-one coaching, and explore his men's and co-ed polarity immersions at allanmcgrathisbell.com.   ➡️ Go check out patreon.com/allanapratt for Exclusive content! About Allan:   Allan McGrath Isbell is an embodied intimacy mentor who works with men and women to truly live the teachings of sacred intimacy. He is a masterful guide in the realm of love, relationships, and deep intimacy. His work is a transformational journey for both men and women, helping them break free from the unconscious patterns that have kept them from experiencing true connection, trust, and devotion. At the core of Allan's work is the sacred dance of polarity - the magnetic force that draws men and women together in their most natural and powerful expression. He works with couples and individuals, guiding them through the challenges and helping them rediscover the passion, connection, and trust that may have been lost. His presence and insight open a pathway for couples to experience love at a level that feels not only healing but deeply aligned with their souls. Allan is the founder of Thirteen Pines and host of in-person Polarity and Intimacy Immersions in Boulder, CO.   Website: https://www.allanmcgrathisbell.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allanmcgrathisbell/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamallanmcgrath/   I've done three 2 week Aryaa Detoxes and keep feeling lighter, clearer and my best self. 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Unlock the full potential of astrology in New Moon Alignment at ⁠https://www.quietmindastrology.com/newmoonAs the first eclipse season of 2026 comes to a close, it is vital to shift our focus from future predictions to the internal work of integration. Over the last six weeks, you have likely navigated massive internal rewiring, reorienting your relationship to your career, purpose, and self-identity. In this episode, I share why this window—which officially closes on March 20th—has been so exhausting and how you can now process these shifts to ensure they don't get "stuck" in your system as fatigue or mental blocks. We explore the medicine of rest, the power of releasing the ego's need for external validation, and how to step into the Vedic New Year with a clear, grounded trajectory.QUOTES“If we just take in more information and new ideas and don't process it and digest it, things get stuck. We get backed up.”“The eclipses are the big doorways of life. If you see that you're on a trajectory you don't want to be on, this is the opportunity to adjust it.”“What is meant for you will come back. You're not really losing anything.”“Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it only changes forms. The more you're connected to that spirit, the more alive you feel.”TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Importance of Integration vs. Prediction01:47 The Six-Week Eclipse Window Explained03:41 Why You Feel Burned Out: The Mid-March Integration Phase04:07 Restorative Practices: What to Do Now06:20 Wired but Tired: The Aquarius Stellium & Nervous System07:25 2026 Year of the Fire Horse: Speed and Urgency08:44 Rituals for Purging Stagnant Energy12:11 Clearing Space for Your Authentic Future13:56 Using Transits to Navigate Anxiety and Fear15:36 Solar Eclipse Lessons: Healing Core Wounds in Satabhisha18:53 Working with Samskaras and Neural Pathways22:49 Lunar Eclipse in Leo: Releasing the Need for Validation23:34 Ego Death and Protecting Your Peace27:42 Purusha and Prakriti: Connecting to Spirit over Form29:53 March 20th: The Vedic New Year & Mercury Direct31:51 How to Walk Forward with Your New TruthKEYWORDSVedic astrology, Jyotish, 2026 Eclipse Season, Satabhisha, Purva Phalguni, integration, Vedic New Year, ego death, Ketu in Leo, Rahu, mindfulness, spiritual growth.FREE RESOURCES⭐️ Free Birth Chart: ⁠⁠http://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchart⁠⁠⭐️ Free Horoscopes: ⁠⁠https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freehoroscopes⁠⁠⭐️ Podcast (Spotify, Apple, etc): ⁠⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/astrology⁠⁠⭐️ Instagram: ⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/quietmindastrology⁠⁠⭐️ YouTube: ⁠⁠http://www.quietmindastrology.com/youtube⁠⁠WORK WITH ME⭐️ Book a Reading: ⁠⁠http://www.quietmindastrology.com/reading⁠⁠⭐️ Decode Your Chart: ⁠⁠https://www.quietmindastrology.com/101⁠⁠⭐️ Mentorship: ⁠⁠http://www.quietmindastrology.com/mentorship⁠⁠QUIETMIND YOGA⭐️ Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: ⁠⁠https://www.anchor.fm/yogateachertraining⁠⁠NEXT STEP⭐️ Unlock the full potential of astrology in New Moon Alignment at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.quietmindastrology.com/newmoon⁠

Unlock the full potential of astrology in New Moon Alignment at ⁠https://www.quietmindastrology.com/newmoonAstrocartography is the study of how your birth chart shifts when you move to a new location. While your core birth planets remain the same, your rising sign and house placements change, altering how those energies manifest in your daily life. In this episode, I explain why there is no "perfect" place for everyone—only the right place for your current intention. We discuss the mechanics of relocation charts, why vertical movement differs from horizontal movement, and how to use astrology as a support for your intuition rather than a replacement for it. Whether you are seeking spiritual growth, career success, or a hospitable place for a family, understanding your local chart helps you navigate potential obstacles and harness unique opportunities.QUOTES“When you move, you get a different birth chart. It changes where all the planets are, all the signs, all the houses are now different in your chart.” “Astrology is best as a support to your intuition, not a replacement for your intuition.” “Life is like a Google search. It all starts with: how can I help you today? Google is useless until you put in the query. What do you want to cultivate?” “Your main birth chart is always primary—it's 80 to 90% of the equation. Astrocartography is like 10 to 20%.” TIMESTAMPS00:00 How Moving Changes Your Birth Chart 01:14 The First Step: Using a Location-Based Chart Calculator 01:38 The Mechanics of Rising Signs and Horizons 03:08 Interpreting Your New Ascendant Themes 04:58 Why House Placements Are the Biggest Shift 05:31 Identifying Your Intention: Wealth, Health, or Family? 07:45 The Impact of Stelliums in Relocation 09:30 Trusting Your Soul's Calling Over a "Rough" Chart 10:31 Vertical vs. Horizontal Movement on the Globe 11:03 The Role of Transits, Dashas, and Timing 13:57 Planetary Placements: Rahu, Ketu, and Ego Death 14:34 Favorable Placements for Luck and Hard Work 15:40 Power Placements for Career and Success 17:32 Why Two People Have Opposite Experiences in One Place KEYWORDSVedic astrology, astrocartography, relocation chart, Jyotish, rising sign, house placements, spiritual growth, career success, Rahu, Ketu, Jupiter transits.FREE RESOURCES⭐️ Free Birth Chart: ⁠http://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchart⁠⭐️ Free Horoscopes: ⁠https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freehoroscopes⁠⭐️ Podcast (Spotify, Apple, etc): ⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/astrology⁠⭐️ Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/quietmindastrology⁠⭐️ YouTube: ⁠http://www.quietmindastrology.com/youtube⁠WORK WITH ME⭐️ Book a Reading: ⁠http://www.quietmindastrology.com/reading⁠⭐️ Decode Your Chart: ⁠https://www.quietmindastrology.com/101⁠⭐️ Mentorship: ⁠http://www.quietmindastrology.com/mentorship⁠QUIETMIND YOGA⭐️ Yoga Teacher Training Podcast: ⁠https://www.anchor.fm/yogateachertraining⁠NEXT STEP⭐️ Unlock the full potential of astrology in New Moon Alignment at ⁠⁠https://www.quietmindastrology.com/newmoon⁠

Generation X has been called a lot of things. Cynical. Slackers. We might be cynical, but that's because we got shafted on so many levels. We parented ourselves. We were responsible for ourselves. We became the ones who carried the burden of the environment. We were held responsible for so many people and problems that were not our problems to solve. After decades of aching for change. It's safe to say we are exhausted. Support the showStrangers With Kittens is a podcast created by Eileen Kelly and Produced by Ashley Aker. You can listen to full podcast episodes on Spotify, Amazon, Audible, and Apple Podcasts. Follow Strangers With Kittens On Social Media Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Keep The Conversation Going https://www.strangerswithkittens.com/

Feeling like the wheels are coming off your life—or the world? The Year of the Fire Horse is here, and the old paradigm is dissolving fast. For some, it feels like rock bottom. For others, a slow unraveling. This week, Lacy and Jessica unpack the collective stripping, ego deaths, and visibility fears rising to the surface—and why this acceleration is actually a portal into your most authentic self. If you've been stuck in perfectionism, burned out by optimization culture, or clear on your purpose but unable to move, this episode unpacks what's happening beneath the surface. Through the lens of TBM tools, human design, Chinese astrology, and nervous system regulation, they explain why hustle, formulas, and “matrix authenticity” won't carry you into the new paradigm—but why a more aligned, authentic approach will. This season isn't about fear. It's about releasing what no longer fits so something truer can emerge. The real question is: are you ready to stop performing and step into your true purpose? Find the complete show notes here -> https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast   Resources:  Virtual NYC Speaking Tour + New DI & Journal Prompts   Return to Magic - 15 Day Manifestation Challenge A 15-day guided journey to reparent your inner child, reconnect with your magic, and step into this new year as your most confident, regulated, and magnetic self yet. Join our membership to access! (It's not too late to join in. Start any time!)   The Pathway Membership gives you unlimited access to all of our manifestation workshops—including How to Manifest, Unblocking Your Inner Child, Shadow, Love, Money, Rock Bottoms, Ruts, and Energetic Updates —plus 70+ self-hypnosis tracks designed to unlock your full potential. LEARN MORE HERE   Get the latest from TBM Join the Pathway now - Return to Magic Challenge available now!   New to TBM? Free Offerings to Get You Started Learn the Process! Expanded Podcast - How to Manifest Anything You Desire  Get Expanded! The Motivation - Testimonial Library Ready to find out what's holding you back? Try our Free Clarity Exercise   Be an EXPANDER! Share Your Manifestation Story Submit to Be a Process Guest What did you manifest during the Money Challenge? Share a voice note of your question, block, or Process to be featured in an episode!   This Episode Is Brought to You By:  Bon Charge - 15% off with code MAGNETIC  Red Light Neck and Chest Mask   MASA Chips - Get 25% off your first order with code MAGNETIC MASA Original MASA Lime MASA Churro   In this episode we talk about: The collective “wheels coming off” feeling and why it's so loud right now Fire Horse 2026 energetics New paradigm dissolvement and overlapping messages across astrology + human design Ego deaths as grief for old selves and old versions of society Learning the rules vs. letting the rules rule you TBM tools as nervous-system support during stripping and change Deep Imagining as a way to access fear beneath fear Protector parts showing up as inner critic, perfectionism, and “don't be seen” patterns Visibility blocks: why people can't take action even when they're finally “clear” The difference between messy momentum vs. performative output Restraint as medicine for over-creating, and action as medicine for stagnation Grandparent / wise elder energy as the anchoring frequency for what's coming   Mentioned In the Episode:  Ep. 380 - Taking a Leap of Faith and Learning Surrender: The Process with Jenna Zoe Ep. 335 - Speeding up Your Manifestations in the New Paradigm with Jenna Zoe - Best of 2024 Ep. 318 - Speeding up Your Manifestations in the New Paradigm with Jenna Zoe Ep. 393 - Why You Feel Disconnected From Your Intuition (And How to Reclaim It) with Taylor Paige Tune into Jenna's substack  Baz Luhrmann's “Everybody's Free (to Wear Sunscreen)” Watch our full-length video episodes on Youtube! Find our Return to Magic Challenge plus all our workshops and all workshops mentioned inside our Pathway Membership! (Including the Authentic Code Exercise, NYC Speaking Tour Session, Purpose And Soul's Essence DI) HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill)Available now! The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM's Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way.At TBM, we've redefined manifestation through Neural Manifestation™—our proven, science-backed method developed with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. This process helps you reprogram limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so you can create the life most aligned with your authenticity.Each week, we take you inside the TBM practice to help you expand your subconscious to believe what you desire is possible. Through expert interviews, thought leader conversations, TBM teachings, and real member success stories, you'll learn how to: – Rewire your subconscious mind and step into your worth – Heal your inner child and integrate shadow work – Set boundaries, strengthen intuition, and reclaim self-worth – Manifest relationships, careers, abundance, and experiences that align with your true selfWith over than 40 million downloads and a global community in over 100 countries, Expanded has become the gold standard in manifestation content. 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In this episode, I explore the deeper layers of spiritual sovereignty, perception, and the nature of evil with teacher and healer Sarah Elkhaldy, host of Mystery Teachings on Gaia. We go far beyond surface-level spirituality and into the real terrain—psychopathy, manipulation, spiritual warfare, and the psychological mechanics behind modern psyops.Sarah shares her unlikely entry point into awakening through conspiracy research, how that path evolved into esoteric study, and why understanding darkness is essential to true alchemy. We unpack the weaponization of compassion, the dangers of outsourcing authority, and how unexamined core wounds can make us vulnerable to manipulation. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the state of the world, questioned your sanity while researching uncomfortable truths, or struggled to balance discernment with an open heart, this conversation will resonate.We also get into perception as the ultimate alchemical tool—how mastering it can modulate your nervous system, shift your biology, and reclaim your power from false authorities. Sarah explains why spiritual awakening requires energy, resilience, and a willingness to confront the uncomfortable realities most people avoid.This one goes deep. If you've been navigating the rabbit holes, wrestling with duality, or wondering whether evil can truly change—or whether this realm is something we graduate from rather than fix—you're going to want to hear this conversation.Watch Mystery Teachings with Sarah Elkhaldy at gaia.com/series/mystery-teachings-with-sarah-elkhaldy.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:BIOPTIMIZERS | Visit bioptimizers.com/luke and use code LUKE15 to save 15%.LEELA QUANTUM TECH | Go to lukestorey.com/leelaq and use code LUKE10 for 10% off their product line.PIQUE | Save 20% at piquelife.com/lukeREAL PROVISIONS | Get a free bag of venison chips with your order at realprovisions.com/lukeMORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) Trolls, Praise, Ego, & the Alchemy of Spiritual Leadership(00:16:24) Limbic Hijacking, Psychopathy, & Mastering Perception in the Matrix(00:40:59) Discernment, Free Will, & Graduating the Earth Arena(01:03:44) Fallen Gurus, False Light, & the Ego's Spiritual Costume(01:35:18) Channeling, Discernment, and the Line Between Wisdom & Ego(01:51:15) Karma as Cause, Effect, and Conscious Course Correction(02:01:35) Addiction, Ego Death, and the Path to SurrenderResources:• Website: www.gaia.com• Website:

As 2025 comes to an end, The Sunday Special is looking back on the year in culture.This week, we're listening to the songs and albums that defined the year, for better or worse. Gilbert Cruz is joined by Caryn Ganz and Lindsay Zoladz from The Times's pop music desk to discuss some of the biggest and best releases of 2025.Albums and songs mentioned in this episode:Bad Bunny, “Debí Tirar Más Fotos”Lady Gaga, “Mayhem”Justin Bieber, “Daisies”Chappell Roan, “The Giver” and “The Subway”Sabrina Carpenter, “Manchild”Doechii, “Alligator Bites Never Heal”Taylor Swift, “The Life of a Showgirl”Morgan Wallen, “I'm the Problem”Ghost, “Skeletá”Dijon, “Baby”Geese, “Getting Killed”Water From Your Eyes, “It's a Beautiful Place”PinkPantheress, “Fancy That”Lily Allen, “Tennis”Ella Langley, “Choosin' Texas”Sleigh Bells, “Bunky Becky Birthday Boy”Hayley Williams, “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party”Turnstile, “Never Enough”On Today's EpisodeCaryn Ganz is the pop music editor at The Times.Lindsay Zoladz is a pop music critic at The Times and the writer of The Amplifier newsletter.Additional ReadingBest Albums of 2025Best Songs of 2025 Photo Illustration by The New York Times; From left, Angela Weiss/AFP — Getty Images (Lady Gaga); OK McCausland for The New York Times (Geese); Erika Santelices/Reuters (Bad Bunny); Helle Arensbak/AFP -- Getty Images, via Ritzau Scanpix (PinkPantheress) Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.